*Besides certain other factors, a BOILOVER takes place:
When the product is a combustible liquid
If the tank has a floating roof
When the container is nearly full
When the container also contains water
In a smoke filled alleyway were will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?
Towards the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out.
It will be the same in all parts, therefore I would just leave as quickly as possible.
Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.
Sit and wait for the rescue party.
*Where detectors of a fixed fire detection system are grouped in sections, each of these sections:
May cover more than one deck within accommodation spaces
May cover more than one main vertical zone in a passenger ship
May cover a machinery space of category A together with a control station
None of the answers is correct
*What is the term used to identify the division that stops the flames until the end of the first half hour in a standard test of fire exposition, taking into account that the average temperature of the non-exposed face doesn't rise more than 139?C above the initial temperature, and also that the temperature at any place does not rise more than 140?C above the initial temperature in the interval of 15 minutes?
A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The only fire fighting equipment available is water hose with spray jet/spray nozzle. How, if at all, should you attempt to put out this fire using water?
The water can be applied in a fine spray starting from the front in a sweeping motion.
Water should be applied to the oil in a single jet only.
Water should not be used on any type of oil fire.
Water should be applied in a jet to the back of the fire.
Is there any conditions that influent on the efforts when organising the fire fighting?
Where the fire break out, how many squads there is left, the strength of the fire, the ships mobility, what is burning and communication
Distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade, what is burning, possibility to get water
Where the fire break out, the ships mobility, distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade
Where the fire break out, how many squads there is left, what is burning, distance to the fire station
*You are the officer of the watch at the bridge of a cargo ship. In the middle of the night, an alarm sounds on the control panel of the fire detection system. It indicates that a detector is activated in the crew's accommodation. What is the first action you would take?
Acquit the alarm and wait till it sounds again before taking any other action
Run to the scene as fast as possible and start fighting the fire by all available means
Sound the fire alarm signal and send the seaman on watch down to inspect and report the situation
Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is most effective against an open oil fire?
In accommodation the automatic sprinklers shall come into operation within the temperature range: (SOLAS II-2/12.2.4)
Under GMDSS which VHF channel is used for Digital Selective Calling (DSC)?
You wish to send a message with the Inmarsat-A fax-installation to an Inmarsat-C installation. This is:
Possible with the help of shore installation
Only possible when the Inmarsat-C installation has a fax device
In case a message, destined for a telex-subscriber a shore, sent via an Inmarsat-C installation on board:
there is always on-line connection with the shore-subscriber
there is never on-line connection with the shore-subscriber
depending on the type of message, there is on-line connection with the shore-subscriber
Which VHF channel should be used for intership navigation safety communications?
“RECEIVED MAYDAY” is used in a:
Supplementary receipt on a distress alert
When received a weather report
Receipt of a distress alert
What is false regarding the function :” Transmission and reception of ship to ship distress alerts
On area A4 this function is based on the use of VHF or/and MF DSC
On area A2 this function is based on the use of VHF or/and MF DSC
On area A3 this function is based on the use of INMARSAT A, B or C
On area A1 this function is based on the use of VHF DSC
For how many hours a day during navigation shall the radio officers on a passenger ship carrying more than 250 passengers listen on the radiotelegraph distress frequency using headphones or loudspeakers?
The details of a ship AAIC are contained in:
The ITU List of Coast Stations
The ITU List of Callsigns and Numerical Identities of Stations used by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services
The ITU List of Radiodetermination and Special Services
The ITU List of Ship Stations
If a person is in a state of shock, what of the following is the correct thing of you to do?
Apply hot-water bottles to keep the pasient warm.
Move the casualty as much as possible.
Treat and reassure the casualty and stay with the person at all times.
Be kind to the casualty and give anything to eat or drink at first opportunity.
What would be the preferred colour to use when maintaining the paint on shell, plating, structure and bottom/tanktopp in the engine room?
Dark brown/red colour to camuflage any minor leakages and oil spills.
The same colour as machinery and equipment.
Whatever paint is available.
White or light grey to ensure all minor spills and leakages are noticed and dealt with.
What is definition on clean water?
Water with less than 15 ppm vitiation of oil
There isn’t any definition on clean water
Water with less than 45 ppm vitiation of oil
Water with less than 1 % vitiation of oil
Which of the following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.1)
Drawings and caculations documenting the stability of the ship, both in intact and all possible damage condition.
A calculation example showing the use of "KG" limitation curves.
A calculation example showing use of "GM" limitation curves.
Stability data produced by stability calculation instruments.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Manually operated call point
What is the vessel that has the local command in a rescue operation called?
Commander of Rescue Operation
How will the ship behave if you have a "black out" in the situation illustrated?
The vessel will turn to starboard and the speed will slowly reduce.
The vessel will turn to port and the speed will reduce gradually
The wind will push the vessel sidewards, but the heading will not change
The vessel will continue on course and the speed will slowly reduce
What would be the stopping distance of a VLCC when proceeding at 8 knots in deep water and the engines are put 'Full Astern'?
Varies, but can be determined from trial data
If a double banking operation is being conducted with one ship at anchor (which is yawing due to weather condition) and one tug is available for assisting in the operation, the tug should:
Assist the manoeuvring vessel.
Carry ropes from the approaching vessel to the other.
Endeavour to hold the anchored/yawing vessel steady.
Stand by and assist as necessary.
The International Organisation which has established the frequencies to be used in the GMDSS is:
According to the “Regulation and Restrictions” of the mariphone license, the mariphone:
apart from its position as indicated also be used in other places provided its call sign is at least transmitted once at the start and at the end of each transmission
may only be present at the place, as indicated in the license
may be taken off the ship temporarily, only if suitable measures are taken for the prevention of the use of the mariphone
If messages are received which aren’t intended for own ship:
They must only be passed to the master
They must be forwarded to the company
They must be noted in the radio log book
They must not be used for any purpose
The main purpose of a mariphone onboard is:
to ask for clearance at bridges and locks
to maintain contact with shore subscribers
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
Modulation is:
to enhance the side bands in relation to the carrier wave
To choose the HF-band, the time difference between 2 stations is:
Define the class of emission F3E :
Radiotelephony - Phase modulation
Radiotelephony - Frequency modulation
Radiotelephony - Single sideband suppressed carrier
Radiotelex and DSC - Frequency shift keying of carrier with error correction
When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in case of an emergency ?
by muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places
by folder distributed to each crewmember
by oral instructions by the Captain
by alarm instructions in all crew cabins
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
What is the meaning of this symbol:
Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys do NOT correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/7.1)
Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-igniting lights
All life-buoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement
at least one life-buoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline
At least one lifebouy shall be placed within the vicinity of the stern
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every rescue boat ?
anti-seasickness medicine sufficient for at least 48h and one seasickness bag for each person
one copy of the prescribed life saving signals on a waterproof card
a food ration for each person as
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
a food ration for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one life-jacket for each person
Every inflatable liferaft , inflatable lifejacket and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced:
How much liferaft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length, built after July 1986?
75% of the complement on each side of the ship
100% of the complement if it can be readily launched on either side of the ship. If it cannot be readily launched on either side, 100% must be provided on each side
25% of the complement on each side of the ship
50% of the complement on each side of the ship
How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts?
Two on each side of the ship
2 on new-builds only. Old ships have to comply by August -95
One on each side of the ship
How often should each lifeboat be lowered into the water and manoeuvred with its operating crew aboard under SOLAS regulations?
At least every three months
At least every six months
What is the purpose of the "Bowsing tackle" (block and tackle) supplied at each end of the lifeboat?
It keeps the boat alongside the embarkation deck so that the tricing pennants can be released
It enables the boat to be secured to the embarkation deck so that the wire falls can be released for replacing, or reversing the ends
It is a general purpose tackle to be used in any type of emergency
It is designed to pull the boat alongside the embarkation deck after the tricing pennants have been released
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft portable radio
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
What special safety measures are required by a seaman when working aloft on a stage?
Safety harness with a rope secured to a safe point above.
No special safety measures required.
A safety harness secured to the stage.
Helmet, safety shoes and gloves.
What is the minimum distance between the helmet and the head of the wearer supposed to be?
The purpose of a bilge well is to :
Provide access for the pneumerator
Afford access to the shell through the double bottoms
Collect water/cargo to be pumped out
Provide a base line for sounding measurements
Why do we use stabilisers on passenger ships?
To decrease the rolling angle of the vessel
To adjust the trim of the vessel
To increase the intact stability
To decrease the dynamic stability
What will alarm cargo receivers to the possibility of cargo damage on a Bulk Carrier?
Commencing discharge without presentation of bills) of lading
Disallowing cargo interests on board
Commencing discharge in the absence of a cargo surveyor
The presence of hatch cover sealing tapes
What diminishes the proper functioning of twistlocks?
Continued action of longitudinal forces
Continued use with over height containers
By the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments, oil tankers are required to have a ballast water exchange plan that involves replacing ballast taken onboard at the previous port. What percentage volumetric exchange must be achieved?
Is membrane tanks designed for carrying of ambient liquefied gases?
Yes if the vessel have cargo cooling plant
No, membrane tanks is normally designed for transport of fully refrigerated cargoes
Yes if the membrane tank is designed for high pressure
Yes if the membrane is more than 50mm thick
What is shown in the attached image?
The attached image shows derricks
The attached image shows deck cranes
The attached image shows grabs attached to deck cranes, during cargo opertions
The attached image shows grabs attached to derricks, for cargo opertions
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the sketch?
How many Working Environmental committee members should be elected on a ship with a crew of 13 members?
Insulating materials used on liquefied gas carriers are required to have certain properties including a good vapour diffusion resistance. Which of the insulating materials has the highest vapour diffusion resistance?
A refrigerated container vessel described as being 'con-air' would most likely maintain perishable products by which of the following means?
By supplying fresh water to the holds for additional cooling of suitable integral units.
Electric power supplied to clip on units which are attached to the reefer containers.
Cold air delivered direct to the containers via a system of ducts.
Electric power supplied direct to the containers via connections on deck and in the holds.
What should be the healthy continuity resistance of a 220V, 2.2kW heating element, when checked near to it's rated operating temperature?
What will be the probably outcome if the amplification is set to high on the controller
The process response will be very slow
The process will oscillate and get out of control
The set-point will change
What is the IMSBC Code?
A Code of Practice for Security of the vessel
Code of practice for dangerous packaged goods
The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code published by IMO which must be carried by all bulk carriers
What is the correct definition of "boat deck"?
A deck of cards on board.
Deck and secure the boats.
The deck for the lifeboats.
What general background colour is used on warning signs which require a specific "mandatory" action, such as one which might require the wearing of a safety harness during a particular work task?
What is the minimum number of relief valves to be fitted to any cargo tank of greater than 20 cubic metres capacity?
Minimum two pressure relief valves in addition to MARVS.
At least two pressure relief valves.
Minimum one pressure relief valves.
The required number of pressure relief valves is dependent on the pressure.
The critical part of any bunkering operation may be considered to be when topping off the tanks at which stage the risk of overflow and spillage of fuel oil is greatest. What is the correct safe procedure to adopt to minimise this risk?
Reduce the bunker delivery flow rate and top off the tanks one at a time.
Shut off each tank as it overflows into the fuel oil overflow tank.
Top off all of the tanks together to reduce the inflow rate into each tank.
Watch for oil coming up the sounding pipe and shut the tank valve just before it overflows.
Many large 2 stroke marine diesel engines are equipped with an auxiliary scavenge air blower. What is the purpose of this equipment?
To provide combustion air at start up, during manouevring and low load running when the turbocharger delivery is insufficient.
To assist the main turbochargers in supplying combustion air when on full load.
To help cool the engine after it has been stopped.
To allow full load running when the main turbocharger is defective..
During an unmanned period on a UMS vessel the "low water level" alarm for the jacket cooling water system expansion tank activates. What action would you take as duty engineer?
Answer the alarm and adjust the alarm set point for the water level in the expansion tank before resuming unmanned operation.
Answer the alarm then block the alarm function for later action and resume unmanned operation.
Answer the alarm then block the alarm and change to manned engineroom condition.
Answer the alarm, top up the tank and check the system for leakage before resuming unmanned operation.
Despite shipping lines having hulls coloured in the company livery colours e.g. black, blue, green, etc. refrigerated containers are now usually painted white. Which of the options given is the main reason for this?
White paint is cheaper than coloured paint.
White painted containers reduce the load on the refrigeration plant.
White coloured containers are more aesthetically pleasing.
White is synonymous with hygiene and cleanliness.
On a General Cargo ship which of the following statements is correct?
Cold rolled steel coils must never be loaded in rain
Cold rolled steel coils may be loaded in rusty condition
Cold rolled steel coils may be loaded in rain
Cold rolled steel coils are always shipped in stainless steel envelopes
What is the output shown on the "Rate of Turn" display fitted on the bridge?
The Rate of Turn indicator shows the rudder angle applied by the helmsman to turn the ship.
The Rate of Turn display shows the turning speed the vessel is swinging in degrees per second
The Rate of Turn indicator shows the changing angle of the vessel from the meridian
The Rate of Turn indicator displays the rate the ship is swinging in degrees per minute
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given. Which one is the correct one?
Air draught is given by B on the figure
Air draught is given by A on the figure
Air draught is given by D on the figure
Air draught is given by C on the figure
Anyone who violates the provisions of Norwegian law or the provisions of regulations laid down by virtue of Norwegian law, relating to contract of engagements and account book, to notification to, appearance before, or to the taking of evidence, shall be liable to????
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months.
Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months.
What is the main fixed fire-fighting system on a car deck?
What is the purpose of the IGC code?
The purpose of the IGC code is to provide an standard for safe carriage of liquefied gases in bulk
The purpose of the IGC code is to protect the oil companies
The purpose of the IGC code is to provide an international standard for safe carriage of liquefied gases in bulk
The purpose of the IGC code is to provide safe carriage of liquefied gases in bulk
If a recipe requires that a dish be "poached", what does this mean?
Wrapped in foil and baked.
Cooked gently in a simmering liquid.
Turned frequently under a grill oven.
Emergency exits are provided for personnel's safe and quick escape from the engine room in case of fire. The emergency exits are an item to be checked during the Safety Equipment survey annually. What is the surveyor checking?
The surveyor is checking the lighting fixture in way of emergency exits.
The surveyor is check that the vessel is equipped with emergency exits.
The surveyor is checking that there is no oily residues in the emergency exits.
The surveyor is checking that the emergency exits are properly marked, free from obstacles and that the closing devices are easy operable.
What kind of safety protection is to be weared during a mooring operation?
Safety shoes and boiler suit.
Helmet, safety shoes, gloves and protecting cloths.
You have just completed washing a stainless steel cargo tank, following discharge of a cargo of Isobutylamine. You have washed the tank with warm salt water. What will you now do to prevent damage to the stainless steel?
Rinse the tank with cold salt water.
Rinse the tank with fresh water.
Vent the tank immediately.
Turn the heating coils on to dry the tank as quickly as possible.
To prevent inadvertent leaks, bunker manifold not in use should:
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with some bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with all bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with some bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with all bolts in place
A ship is sub-divided by thermal and structural boundaries to:
Contain and extinct any fire in the space of origin
Divide the officers and crew living quarters
Separate the air conditioned and non air conditioned spaces in the accomodation
Separate crew living quarters from machinery spaces
When securing cars on a RoRo vessel, what is the preferred lashing angle in any direction from the lashing point?
A data logger printout is being checked against the sensors in a refrigerated cargo space. The pulp temperature and the return air flow temperature are being considered. It is necessary to identify the return air sensor. Which of the options gives the best description of the normal form that such a sensor would take?
A glass tube filled with coloured liquid.
A metal spike protruding from a rubber base housing which is usually black.
A tube completely covered in a rubber housing which is usually black.
A metal spike with an analogue readout at one end.
Which push-button valve A, B or C must be pushed (operated) in order to obtain movement of the pneumatic cylinder S?
Temperature sensors may be marked T 802. What does this mean?
Hindus are not permitted by their religious beliefs to eat one particular type of meat. Which one?
What is defined as ‘grain’, under international regulations?
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed to use on an oil tanker’s engine room and pump room?
What are the duties of the engineer officer in charge of the watch?
To carry out inspections of the steering gear at least once a watch.
To keep constant surveillance of machinery and auxiliary systems.
To ensure that the machinery spaces are properly manned.
To take appropriate actions to maintain the speed required.
How many rescue boats should be provided on ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat
Two Fast Rescue Boats, one on each side of the ship
None providing the ship has lifeboats