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1

When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in case of an emergency?

Your answer is correct:

By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places.
2

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “ASTERN” shown. Which one is the correct one?

Your answer is correct:

Astern is defined as “D” on the figure.
3

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “CAPSTAN” shown. Which one is the correct one?

Correct answer:

Capstan is defined as “A” on the figure.

Your Answer:

Capstan is defined as “C” on the figure.
4

What is “DRAUGHT”, in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

Draught is indicated by “D” in the figure.
5

The figure shows the cross section of a ship floating in water with the hull coloured in red and the seabed below the vessel shaded. On this figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “UNDERKEEL CLEARANCE” given. Which one is the correct one?

Your answer is correct:

Underkeel clearance is given by “A” on the figure.
6

On the figure there are four possible definitions of the term “STARBOARD BOW” given. Which one is the correct one?

Your answer is correct:

Starboard bow is given by “A” on the figure.
7

In the diagram, the depth of water under the keel is indicated by the letter “C”. Which bridge instrument would indicate this depth?

Your answer is correct:

Echo sounder.
8

Which is the “Windlass”, in the figure?

Correct answer:

The Windlass is indicated by “D”, in the figure.

Your Answer:

The Windlass is indicated by “B”, in the figure.
9

With reference to the text: “Old ships are generally in a worse condition than new ships, though there are also very well maintained ships of 20 and even 30 years old. But the combination of the old, poorly maintained ships and bad management is a threat to both their crew and the environment. Therefore we must do our utmost to prevent dangerous ships from continuing in service”. What is stated as a threat to lives at sea and the marine environment?

Correct answer:

Bad management and poorly maintained older ships.

Your Answer:

There is no immediate threat to the crew or environment.
10

“Overshoot” is an expression related to a ship’s steering ability. What is the correct understanding of this expression?

Correct answer:

It is how many degrees of the compass a ship continues to turn after applying counter-rudder.

Your Answer:

It is the amount a ship moves forward after the engines are stopped.
11

Cargo compressors are fitted on LPG carriers as part of the cargo and vapour handling system. Why is it important to “bar over” a piston type LPG compressor before starting it up?

Correct answer:

To make sure there is no liquid in the cylinders.

Your Answer:

To prove the oil pump is working.
12

What is the main reason for adding ethylene glycol to LPG compressor cooling water systems?

Correct answer:

To prevent the water from freezing.

Your Answer:

To provide corrosion protection.
13

What is the correct understanding of the term “boat drill”?

Correct answer:

Practical exercise for the people on board to practice their duties and be prepared in the case of an emergency abandon ship.

Your Answer:

A demonstration for the people on board to understand how a lifeboat can be used to abandon ship.
14

What are the duties of an effective bridge look out?

Correct answer:

Keeping a constant observation around the ship.

Your Answer:

All of the alternatives specified.
15

The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the engine room?

Correct answer:

All mentioned alternatives.

Your Answer:

Water has a clear limitation in fighting an oil fire.
16

Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate action should be taken?

Your answer is correct:

Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
17

When you are on watch during a stay in port, what should you always ensure is ready at the head of the gangway?

Your answer is correct:

Life buoy with line.
18

What is the maximum allowed oxygen content in inert gas for inerting liquefied gas carrier cargo systems according to the IMO IGC Code?

Correct answer:

5 % by volume.

Your Answer:

21 % by volume.
19

What is meant by the term “hold space” in relation to a liquefied gas carrier?

Correct answer:

The space enclosed by the ship’s structure in which a cargo containment system is situated.

Your Answer:

Hold space is the space between the cargo tanks.
20

What is the main reason for having deck water spray systems on liquefied gas carriers?

Correct answer:

The main reason is to provide cooling of the cargo area and fittings in the event of a fire.

Your Answer:

The main reason is so that liquid jet and liquid pool fires on the cargo deck can be extinguished.
21

Which publication, other than SOLAS, contains information regarding the personal safety equipment that must be carried onboard liquefied gas carriers?

Correct answer:

The IGC Code.

Your Answer:

SOLAS.
22

Which of the given options best describes the term “Gas Dangerous Spaces or Zones” onboard liquefied gas carriers as defined in the IMO Gas Codes?

Correct answer:

All spaces and zones that may possibly contain flammable cargo vapours and which are not equipped with ventilation arrangements.

Your Answer:

Only the cargo tanks, cargo compressor room and the cargo piping.
23

Where is the “FORECASTLE” in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

The Forecastle is indicated by “B”, in the figure.
24

How should the tug be secured to the ship, when the bridge tells the poop that “It is the tug’s wire”?

Correct answer:

The tug will send a wire to the ship for making fast.

Your Answer:

The tug will be ready to receive the towing spring and make it fast.
25

Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard:

Correct answer:

Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.

Your Answer:

Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire.
26

Which one of the given options is the preferred extinguishing medium to use on cargo deck fires on liquefied gas carriers?

Correct answer:

Chemical powder.

Your Answer:

Fresh water.
27

What equipment is provided in a liferaft to help you keep warm in cold weather?

Correct answer:

The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation, in addition to the thermal protective aids (10 % of complement, minimum 2).

Your Answer:

At least 10 % of the rafts complement with a minimum of 2 thermal protective aids are provided.
28

Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a CO2 extinguisher?

Correct answer:

Black.

Your Answer:

Yellow.
29

Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a dry powder extinguisher?

Correct answer:

Blue.

Your Answer:

Green.
30

What is the most effective fire extinguishing medium to use on a small LPG fire on the cargo deck of a liquefied gas carrier?

Your answer is correct:

Dry chemical powder.
31

What is the correct way that the lookout should report the appearance of a light, in clear visibility, on the port side of the ship in a direction half way between right ahead and abeam?

Correct answer:

The lookout should state “Light 4 points to port”.

Your Answer:

The lookout should state “Light on the port bow”.
32

What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Starboard ten”.

Your answer is correct:

Repeat the command back and then turn the wheel to make the rudder turn 10 degrees to starboard of amidships.
33

What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Port 20” and after a while the order: “Ease to 10”?

Correct answer:

Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the wheel to 10 degrees of helm.

Your Answer:

Change the compass course to a new heading which is 20 degrees to port of original heading and then after the second command reduce it to only 10 degrees to port of original heading.
34

How should you, as helmsman, give feedback to the OOW (officer on watch) that his orders are understood?

Your answer is correct:

By repeating the order.
35

What kind of process is a fire?

Your answer is correct:

All the answers are good.
36

Which one of the following appliances is allowed to burn an oil fuel, the flash point of which may be a little bit lower than the one used for the main engine?

Correct answer:

The emergency generators.

Your Answer:

The incinerators.
37

We must clean the spots of oil on hot surfaces because:

Correct answer:

All the answers are correct.

Your Answer:

They cause fires.
38

What alarm signal must be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire?

Correct answer:

The signal which is stated in the muster list.

Your Answer:

One long blast followed by seven short blasts.
39

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

Correct answer:

Primary means of escape.

Your Answer:

B class fire door.
40

Give the meaning of the following symbol:

Correct answer:

Child’s lifejacket.

Your Answer:

Lifejacket.
41

The weak link of a float-free arrangement for liferafts must break under a strain of:

Correct answer:

2,2 kN ± 0,4 kN.

Your Answer:

4,2 kN ± 0,4 kN.
42

The wearer of a lifejacket can jump into the water without injury and without damaging the jacket from a height of at least:

Your answer is correct:

4,5 m.
43

Which of air and water is the fluid that transfers the greatest amount of heat during the same time, given that the fluid is not flowing along the immersed body?

Your answer is correct:

Water.
44

On board a ship, how many lifebuoys can you expect to be fitted with a self-igniting light?

Correct answer:

Half of the total number of lifebuoys provided on board.

Your Answer:

The total number of lifebuoys provided on board.
45

How would an enclosed space be defined?

Your answer is correct:

One in which the atmosphere may have a deficiency of oxygen or may have a toxic gas.
46

What safety clothing should be worn during an anchoring operation?

Your answer is correct:

All of the equipment mentioned in the alternative answers.
47

What items of clothing should be avoided during mooring operations?

Your answer is correct:

All of the items specified in the alternative answers.
48

Who is the responsible person for the safety of the ship and all those onboard?

Correct answer:

The Master.

Your Answer:

Master, Chief Officer and Chief Engineer.
49

What do crew, visitors and contractors all have in common?

Correct answer:

They all have opportunity to smuggle drugs.

Your Answer:

They’re all trained in ship emergency procedures.
50

Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?

Your answer is correct:

Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
51

What are the most common types of pump used as main cargo pumps on liquefied gas carriers?

Correct answer:

Deepwell or submerged multi-stage centrifugal pumps.

Your Answer:

Deck mounted single stage centrifugal pumps.
52

Which of the following is an acceptable method of controlling the cargo tank pressure when loading a liquefied gas carrier?

Your answer is correct:

Through a vapour return to shore connection.
53

What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition?

Your answer is correct:

Green.
54

What do the letters IMDG stand for?

Your answer is correct:

International Maritime Dangerous Goods.
55

Where is the “PORT QUARTER” in the figure?

Your answer is correct:

Port quarter is “D”, in the figure.
56

What is the meaning of “make fast”?

Correct answer:

To secure a rope.

Your Answer:

To coil a rope.
57

Is it always possible to use the word “ship” instead of the word “boat”?

Your answer is correct:

Normally a small vessel is called a “boat” rather than a “ship”, otherwise it is not important.
58

Which is the “STARBOARD QUARTER” in the figure?

Correct answer:

The Starboard Quarter is “C” in the figure.

Your Answer:

The Starboard Quarter is “D” in the figure.
59

The bones in the human body are connected to each other by:

Your answer is correct:

Different type of joints.
60

If a casualty has no pulse, the first aider must immediately:

Correct answer:

Start heart compression and artificial respiration.

Your Answer:

Raise an alarm for help.
61

Which of the following is part of the spill response equipment inventory?

Your answer is correct:

Sorbents.
62

Which of these emission control requirements is correct?

Correct answer:

Low sulphur fuels reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds.

Your Answer:

Incineration of PCB’s is permitted.
63

What action should be taken if the inert gas plant fails during discharge of a liquefied gas cargo?

Correct answer:

Stop all cargo operations and inform the terminal.

Your Answer:

Open the atmospheric vents to prevent a vacuum in the cargo tanks.
64

When preparing a cargo tank on a liquefied gas carrier for loading cargo following inspection of the tank a number of different steps are required. What is the first step required after such an inspection?

Correct answer:

Drying.

Your Answer:

Inerting.
65

Safety is of great importance on a liquefied gas carrier because of the hazardous nature of the cargoes carried. Where should a copy of the ship’s fire fighting and safety plan be kept while the vessel is alongside at a terminal?

Correct answer:

In a container near the gangway.

Your Answer:

In the Master’s cabin.
66

Some spaces and zones on a liquefied gas carrier are classed as gas-dangerous as it is likely that they may contain flammable vapour and do not have venting arrangements to prevent this. What is the designation used for the other spaces and zones on liquefied gas carriers?

Your answer is correct:

Gas-safe.
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