Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat fittings do not correspond to present regulations? All lifeboats shall be fitted with:
a buoyant lifeline bucketed around the outside of the lifeboat
effective means for bailing or have self-bailing arrangement
a remotely operated steering arrangement
release device to enable forward painter to be released under tension
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Buoy fitted with line throwing appliance
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
What are class "C" bulkheads?
Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the standard fire test for 15 minutes.
Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials but do not meet any of the requirements relative to smoke and flame nor limitations relative to temperature rise.
Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the standard fire test for 30 minutes.
Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the standard fire test for 45 minutes.
What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?
Depletion of the ozone layer?
Depletion of oxygen in the air?
Development of nitrous gases?
Development of explosive gases?
*What is the signal actuated by a fire detection system?
An audible and visual signal consisting in 7 short signals followed by a long one
An audible signal at the control panel
A visual and audible alarm signal at the control panel
A visual signal at the control panel
On an "Unattended Machinery Space" classed vessel, the high pressure fuel pipes are double pipes, or covered with steel shrouds, with drainage. What is the main purpose of this protection?
In case of a bursting pipe, to avoid oil spray hitting adjacent hot surfaces or coming into machinery air intakes
To prevent personnel from touching high temperature surfaces
To collect minor oil leakage
To protect the pipes against mechanical damage
The discharge arrangements for halogenated hydrocarbon total flooding systems shall be so designed that the minimum quantity of medium can be discharged in (based on the discharge of the liquid phase): (SOLAS II-2/5.3.5)
*What is the minimum volume of air contained in the cylinders of a SOLAS compliant self-contained compressed-air operated breathing apparatus (SCABA)?
A distress alert from an Inmarsat-EPIRB, is received in the coverage area of a satellite by ground station within:
What does the abbreviation SOLAS mean?
International Convention for the Safety of Lives at Sea
International Conference for Security of Loads aboard Ships
International Rules for Safe Ocean Lines and Sailingroutes
International Agreement for Security of Load and Ships
What should NOT be given to a patient suffering from diarrhea?
What measures regarding ship stability should be taken in order to make passenger ships able to withstand critical damage?
Avoid overloading the ship
Damaged stability to be increased by weight redistribution.
Maintain sufficient intact stability
Damaged stability to be increased by use of water ballast
The ship has a single fixed pitch right-handed propeller and is going astern as illustrated. What is the most likely way the ship will react in these circumstances?
The bow will "seek" the wind and the ship will swing to port
The stern will "back" into the wind and the ship's heading will swing to starboard.
The stern will fall off to starboard, making the heading swing to port.
The ship will go straight astern and the heading will remain approximately the same
In maritime radio traffic sea area A1 is considered a sea area which:
With the exception of sea area A2-A3 within the range of a Cospas-Sarsat satellite where continuous alarm is available
Is not covered by any coast station
Is within radio traffic range of at least one VHF- coast station where continuous DSC-alerting is available
With the exception of sea area A3-A4 and within range of a HF radio station where continuous alarm is available
A coast radio station for sea area A2 has:
What is the main purpose of a radio transmitting installation onboard:
safe navigation and internal communication
to enhance the safety of lives at sea
In making VHF communication or test transmission you must:
Warn all ships in the vicinity
With DSC use, first broadcast the carrier wave for at least three seconds
First tap on the mike several times, but not more than 10 times
Identify yourself with your call sign and/or ship's name
The usual range of a VHF radio-set from ship to ship at sea is:
By DUAL WATCH in maritime VHF-communication is understood:
automatic reduction of transmitting power
to keep a listening watch on two channels more or less simultaneously
the possibility to keep radio-contact with two or more stations simultaneously
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
The grabline of a lifebuoy has a length of:
5 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
4 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
2 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
3 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in calm weather ?
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every rescue boat ?
watertight receptacles containing water for each person
a painter attached to the release device and placed at the forward end of the boat
one set of fishing tackle
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
an operational compass provided with a binnacle
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one life-jacket for each person
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one life-jacket for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one waterproof electric torch suitable for Morse signalling
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Secure buoy line to the ship
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Lifeboat with waterproof canopy
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy
Which part of the human body out of the list given after is not considered to allow maximum heat exchange with the surrounding fluid (air/water)?
The Muster List shall show the duties assigned to members of the crew. Which of the following duties shall be included in the "muster list" according to present regulations?
Preparation of immersion suits and thermo protective aids for the ship's passengers.
Preparation of survival craft's Emergency Positions Indicating Radio Beacons.
Closing of watertight doors, fire doors, valves, scuppers, sidescuttles, skylights.
Operation of the vessel's propulsion system.
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
The use of the ship's line throwing apparatus.
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts.
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors.
The use of escape routes and other escape methodes.
Welding and burning are two operations which give the highest risk of a fire on board ship. Which of the following safety precautions may be regarded as the most important in order to minimise this particular risk?
Electric welding plants should be controlled by a responsible engineer before use.
Only use electrodes from a well known manufacturer.
Only holders of a welding certificate should be allowed to carry out welding or burning on board ships.
The area where the welding is to take place and adjacent spaces to be cleaned and all unnecessary materials and objects to be removed.
Your vessel has been in involved in a collision with an other vessel. As Master responsible for the ship and persons on board, what is the first step to take?
Organise someone to assess the extent of damage and the residual stability of the vessel.
Determine is there is any evidence of pollution.
Determine any injuries or deaths of persons on board
Communicate with the other ship.
What should be observed concerning a ship's water tight integrity?
That all water tight ramps and doors are locked and secured at sea
The ramp is in stowed position
That all emergency exit doors are locked and secured
UFL and LFL are commonly used expressions. What do they signify?
Expressions have no meaning.
Unstable Flash Level / Lower Flash Level?
Upper Fixed Level / Lower Fixed Level?
Upper Flammable Level / Lower Flammable Level of explosive atmosphere?
Every person onboard ship has a responsibility for safety and security. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important onboard a tanker?
Never carry lighters or matches on the tank deck.
Always wear safety shoes on deck..
Always use the handrails when going up or down ladders.
Always use gloves when operating portable grinders and chipping machines.
The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around the ship and the verification of increased threat levels.
What is the purpose of an oil mist detector, OMD, as fitted to a diesel engine?
To detect any potentially explosive atmosphere in the crankcase.
To detect stuffing box leakages.
To detect circulation of the engine lubricating oil.
To avoid hot spots in crankcase.
How would you pick up a knife from a bench?
I would slide it to the edge of the bench and then pick it up by the handle.
It doesn't really matter - I would pick it up just how it was left lying by the last person who used it.
By the handle, with the blade towards me.
By the handle, with the blade facing away from me.
What must you ensure when using portable slopes to discharge ro-ro units?
They must be free of dirt
The surfaces must be of the fish-bone type
They must be exactly aligned with the units’ tyres
What is "Viscosity"?
The property of a liquid which determines its resistance to flow.
The scale which records the pour point of liquids.
The ability of a substance to overcome friction.
During inspection of a cylinder of a large slow speed diesel engine it is noted that there are hard deposits around the upper part of the piston crown above the top ring groove and also some evidence of scuffing on the liner wall. From the options given select the one which is the most likely cause of this problem.
The piston cooling is inadequate causing overheating.
The fuel oil being used has too high a sulphur and ash content.
Insufficient cylinder oil is being supplied.
Cylinder oil with TBN to great for fuel grade is being used.
How should packaged units be secured below decks?
By means of adequate timber shoring and wedging for individual units
By means of adequate wire lashings for units grouped together
By making a chock-a-block stow so that units will not shift
By means of adequate timber shoring and wedging for units grouped together
What would you suspect has happened if the lubricating oil for an air compressor has a milky white appearance?
Water contamination of the oil.
Wrong grade of oil has been used.
Oil temperature has been too high.
Air contamination of the oil.
A sudden or gradual increase of the chloride content in the freshwater cooling indicates:
Leakages from seawater coolers
Leakages from oil coolers
Low concentration of corrosion inhibitors
he instrument most widely used for testing of semiconductor diodes is
Is there any requirements regarding crew’s language skills?
All crew working directly with passengers must be able to communicate on the language spoken by the majority of the passenger and english.
All crew working directly with passengers must be able to communicate on the language spoken by the majority of the passenger.
Yes, all crew must be able to communicate on the language spoken by the majority of the passengers, or demands set by the company.
All crew must be able to speak english
The primary and secondary insulation spaces of each LNG cargo tank are provided with pressure relief valves. What is the normal set point of the relief valves for these spaces?
You are to load a cargo ofIsocyanate to tank 4 centre port and the cargo hose from shore is to be connected to a flange directly adjacent to the cargo pump, so that the manifold cross-over and deck cargo line are not used. What must you place underneath the connection?
A label stating "portable connection".
Some sawdust or other absorbant material.
What is the correct understanding of the term "boat drill"?
The opportunity for all on board to launch the boats and abandon ship.
A demonstration for the people on board to understand how a lifeboat can be used to abandon ship
Practical exercise for the people on board to practice their duties and be prepared in the case of an emergency abandon ship.
A presentation by the Master on what he would expect from all on board in the case of an emergency.
If the general alarm is sounding and evacuation of the ship is required. What is the best way to ensure that all passengers are aware of the situation?
Use Public Address system to inform the passengers. Inform all passengers to report to designated area for head count.
Crew with designated emergency duties should proceed to the muster station to count all passengers in his section. If somebody is missing, report to their superior.
Inform the passengers through Public Address system. Crew with designated emergency duties should proceed to their cabin section and search all cabins. Guide and evacuate passengers. If the area is inaccessible report to their superior or the bridge.
Alarm signal and Public Address system will be effectively, including head count at muster point.
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?
Where and for what are rubber mats used on board a pure car carrier?
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent jetty damage
On the loading ramp to prevent damaging the ramp surface
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent vehicle damage
What is extracted rape seed meal, soya bean meal, cotton seed meal and sunflower seed meal?
An indicator card from a cylinder of a slow speed diesel engine shows a high maximum pressure occuring earlier in the cycle than normal with a normal compression pressure. From the options given, which action is most likely to identify the cause of the problem?
Check if the fuel injection valve is partly blocked.
Check if the fuel injection pump timing is correct.
Check if the fuel viscosity and temperature are correct.
Check if the fuel filters are blocked.
What does the word "condiments" refer to?
A sauce or seasoning, such as mustard or pepper.
Persons suffering from food poisoning.
The majority of conversions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories:
Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine pollution, Liability and compensation
Maritime Safety, STCW, Maritime Security
Which of the suggested navigational systems is a "Hyperbolic" navigational system and has hyperbolae as position lines?
All of the suggested systems
A portable oxygen analyser for use onboard ship is of the paramagnetic sensing element type. It is being used to test the atmosphere of a space onboard ship but starts to give erratic readings. There is no obvious indication as to why this is happening. Select from the options given the most likely cause of this problem.
The battery power is low.
The sampling filter is blocked preventing gas from entering the sampling camber.
Nitrogen gas is present in the atmosphere.
The sampling filter is partially blocked giving rise to wide pressure variations in the sampling chamber.
What is very important to do when starting to crude oil wash?
To fill up the lines slowly.
To build up pressure first.
Stop discharging and then start the whole operation slowly.
When should carbon dioxide gas be injected into a cargo hold containing bagged fishmeal?
When temperatures taken around the cargo hold exceed 35?C
When ambient temperatures exceed 38?C
When cargo temperatures exceed 55?C and heating continues
When smoke starts issuing from a cargo hold
The maximum current that a 15 Volt, 3 Watt Zenerdiode can handle without damage is
What is the correct range for the pH-value for the water in an oil fired steam boiler?
Which of the valve types given in the options is most likely to be used in the cargo loading lines of a liquefied gas carrier?
Screw down non-return valves.
Self closing flap valves.
Ball or butterfly valves.
How is a dangerous substance listed in the IMDG Dangerous Goods List?
By its Proper Shipping Name (PSN) and subsidiary name
By its Proper Shipping Name (PSN)
By its abbreviated Trade Name
For a low pressure boiler, after testing the water cloride level, it is found to be 500 PPM, what action would You take?
Blow down boiler and check condenser for leakage.
When can a vessel load concentrates whose moisture content exceeds the Transportable Moisture Limit?
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate stability
When the distance to the next port is less than 200nm
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate structural integrity
When proved to an Administration that there is adequate stability as well as structural integrity
A mechanical seal, consisting of carbon and ceramic seal rings, is to be fitted to a cetrifugal pump shaft. What is the most likely result of not being extremely carefull when fitting this type of seal?
The spring and bellows for the seal can be easily damaged.
The rubber O rings for the seal can be easily damaged.
The seal rings are brittle and can be easily chipped or damaged.
The seal rings are hard and may score the pump shaft.
How should drums be stowed on a General Cargo vessel, in compliance with the IMDG Code?
Shrink-wrapped on pallets
Palletised in pyramid formation not more than four tiers high
Anyone who without valid reason places, removes, changes or conceals nationality marks or registration marks of a registered ship shall be liable to???
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.
Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.
Which of the following statements is generally true in relation to inert gas systems for LNG carriers?
Most LNG carriers use the boiler exhaust as the main source of inert gas for cargo spaces as well as interbarrier and hold spaces.
Most LNG carriers have Nitrogen generators capable of providing all of the inert gas requirements for cargo spaces as well as interbarrier and hold spaces.
Most LNG carriers have a combustion type inert gas generator for the cargo tanks and a Nitrogen supply or generator for interbarrier and hold spaces.
Most LNG carriers do not have inert gas facilities fitted onboard and rely on shoreside installations to provide inert gas as required.
Besides the Jensen Sling, what other method is used to load and discharge paper reels from a general cargo vessel?
How can you best demonstrate in an audit that you follow company cargo handling procedures?
By providing a summary of out-turn figures for the auditor.
By requesting that an audit takes place during cargo operations.
By being able to provide comprehensive and verifiable documentary records of cargo operations.
By providing a summary of incident and lost time figures for the auditor that reflects a successful and trouble-free system on board.
A new joint is required for a sea water pipe flange and there are no ready made spares. What is the best method for making a new joint from a sheet of rubber insertion?
Use the old joint as a template to mark out the new joint on the sheet of rubber insertion and cut out the joint with scissors.
Cut a piece of rubber insertion with a hole in the middle roughly to size and fit it between the flanges. Hammer the bolts through to get the bolt holes in the correct position.
Measure the flange diameter, PCD and bore using a ruler and callipers and then use jointing scissors and hole punches to form the new joint.
Cut a piece of rubber insertion from the sheet and use a hammer to knock out the holes for the bolts and the bore against the flange.
The fire control draft on board is called the «safety plan» and shall be posted onboard. In port, a copy of this plan shall in addition be available from somewhere else. Where shall this copy be available?
Handed over to the surveyors.
In the engine control room
What should be done when flammable vapours are detected in a cargo hold?
Stop the hold ventilation and close all ventilator covers
Stop the hold ventilation
Run the hold ventilation in ‘supply’ mode
Run the hold ventilation in ‘exhaust’ mode
What is the main fixed fire-fighting system on a car deck?
Select from the options given the one which best completes the following statement. "Reefer vessels, loaded with a homogenous cargo, usually operate with a small GM due to the fact that…
…they are designed with small fuel tanks."
…they are designed with fine lines and the biggest cargo spaces are at the top of the holds."
…they are designed that way to produce a gentle rolling motion."
…they usually have large deck cranes."
What is the correct understanding of the term "Lapse Rate" when used in Meteorology?
The rate of increase of the wind associated with a Tropical Revolving Storm.
The change of the temperature in the atmosphere with height above sea level.
The change in the temperature associated with the passing of the warm front of a frontal depression.
The delay in temperature reduction associated with the wet bulb thermometer of a hygrometer
What is ‘Design Load’?
The total weight of cargo
The total weight of cargo subject to athwartships and longitudinal accelerations
The total weight of cargo subject to vertical accelerations
Loads for which the ship’s decks and hatchcovers are designed
A number of standard 20 foot containers are to be loaded on the deck of a General Cargo ship by No 3 hatch; what are the main checks to be made ?
Containers weight recorded and secured with chains
Containers stowed with doors forward, customs and security seals checked intact
Containers stowed with doors aft, customs and security seals checked intact and clear access to lashings
Containers stowed with doors forward, customs and security seals checked intact; access to lashings unimportant
Reefer vessels form part of the 'cold chain' in the transport of perishable goods from the producer to the consumer. There are times when hatches have to remain open in less than perfect conditions, for example strong winds. There are steps that can be taken however to mitigate the effects of this on cargo that has already been loaded. Which of the options given could be considered to be the most important measure to counter the effect of such conditions?
Run the cargo fans continuously during cargo operations.
Refrain from ventilating the cargo with fresh air.
Reduce the air delivery temperature.
Cover the stow with a Tenasco (heavy plastic) sheet where possible to protect it from the wind.
For what purpose do we have booster pumps on the cargo discharge line onboard gas carriers?
On gas carriers we have booster pumps on the cargo discharge line to increase the discharge pressure and reduce the cargo temperature.
On gas carriers we have booster pumps on the cargo discharge line to increase the discharge line pressure above shore back pressure.
On gas carriers we have booster pumps on the cargo discharge line to easily reduce the flow and pressure to shore line.
On gas carriers we have booster pumps on the cargo discharge line to increase the discharge rate to shore.
What is very important to monitor when distributing cargo?
You should always ensure the ship has sufficient stabilty at all times. Cargo shall preferably be distributed evenly to avoid heavy list/ trim
Shear forces and bending moments
Which of the following is false when a casualty is bleeding?
Encourage patient to lie quite and re-assure
Cover the wound with a cloth
What happens to green vegetables when exposed to the presence of ethylene gas?
They develop aslightly salty taste
They develop a deeper green colour
They become resistant to mould and may be kept for longer
Which of the following terms may be used to describe a cloth or paper towel which picks up water or spilled liquid easily and effectively?
What is the anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) and would there be any associated dangers to consider?
Long slow roll and no particular hazards
Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking lashings and shifting cargo
Short period of roll, but a very stable ship and no associated dangers
Long period of roll with free surface effects at a maximum.
Which emission class is used in the NAVTEX system