Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for survival crafts do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/15)
Only one type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival crafts onboard the ship
Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival crafts during abandonment
each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat
Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that the operator can observe the survival craft during launching and, for lifeboats, during recovery
What class of fire involves gas?
*Which bulkhead is the most efficient to fight against spread of fire?
What is the maximum allowed suction head for fire pumps? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.5)
What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers that must be carried on ships of 1000 GRT and above?
Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is to be preferred to fight a fire in an electric installation (for example the main switchboard)?
"B" Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of a standard fire test held for how many minutes?
You wish to send an e-mail using the Inmarsat-C installation. The message has to be composed in:
National language of the LES
The printer of a DSC-controller gives the message:(see original) This DSC message was received via:
the listen watch receiver
channel 16 of VHF, coupled to a DSC-controller
With a distress alert via an Inmarsat-A terminal it is recommended to use the telex-mode because:
the telephone can cause misunderstandings through language problems or wrong interpretations
the telephone is slower and more prone to interference
all vessels in the Ocean Region concerned can read it
You are taking fuel on your vessel in the US when you notice oil on the water around your vessel. You are to stop taking fuel and:
Notify the US Coast Guard
Notify the Corps of Engineers
Begin clean up operations
Which position is the best to stop bleeding from the nose?
Sitting on a chair, leaning forward, with two fingers pressing the nose together.
Laying on the back, holding a wet, cold towel on the top of the nose.
Holding the nose above steamed water.
Laying on the back, leaning the head as much back as possible.
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Nigeria, West Africa. Are you allowed to dump empty glass bottles overboard ?
Yes, glass bottles can be dumped overboard
Yes, the bottles can be dumped if they are ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 25 mm openings
No, glass bottles can not be dumped overboard
Yes, the bottles can be dumped if they are ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 50 mm openings
Which hazardous good is contained in class 5.2 according to the IMDG code?
It is late night and a tanker has just been involved in a collision. Should the tanker, prior to the collision, carry a red light in addition to the normal navigation lights. Is this correct?
No, the tanker should carry red, white and red in addition to the ordinary navigation lights.
No, the tanker should show the normal navigation lights only.
Correct, the tanker did show the correct navigation lights.
No, the tanker should carry two red lights in addition to the navigation lights.
A vessel engaged in fishing and a power driven deep draft vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre are crossing so as to prevent the risk of collision. Which vessel keeps out of the way of the other?
They should call on VHF to agree on the action to take
The fishing vessel keeps out of the way of the power driven vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre
Both keep out of the way of the other
The power driven vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre keeps out of the way of the fishing vessel
Sea area A4 is in maritime radio traffic a sea area:
with the exception of sea areas A1,A2 and A3, within the range of Inmarsat-satellites, where continuous alarm is available
within VHF-radiotelephony-range of a coast station or coastguard station, where continuous DSC-alarm is available
outside the sea areas A1, A2 and A3
" On area A1 the function "" Transmission and reception of on scene communications"" is mainly based on:"
the use of SART transponders
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
On board reflections in the ionosphere can be used determine i.a.:
the class of transmission
The effect of reflection of the radio waves in the ionosphere on the range depends on:
The correct adjustment of the button band width
The correct adjustment of the dimmer
The correct adjustment of the clarifier
How many maintenance methods must be provided by ships sailing in area A1 and A2
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
location of embarkation ladder
lower embarkation ladder to water
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
A person wearing an immersion suit which has its own buoyancy is able to turn from a face-down to a face-up position in not more than:
Which among the following list is particularly required for a totally enclosed lifeboat?
Handrails inside for persons moving to their seats
Windows on both sides can be closed waterlight and opened for ventilation
Self-bailing arrangements
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
a first-aid outfit in a waterproof case
one immersion suit for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/16)
The release mechanism shall be of an automatic type approved by the Administration
Launching shall be possible at ship's headway speed up to 5 knots in calm weather
Embarkation and launching arrangements shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in the shortest possible time
Rapid recovery shall be possible with the boats full compliment of persons and equipment
*How much food per person is supplied on a liferaft marked SOLAS A PACK?
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of accidents that occur in the catering department. What shall be done to reduce this high accident rate?
Do not wash off all rubbish to prevent persons slipping.
Install thermostats to avoid water from freezing to ice.
Keep the floors and decks free from fat and grease.
Ensure that slippery substances are not left where several persons are expected to be around.
Anyone of the crew who is assigned to watch duties in ports has a number of important tasks to carry out. Which one of the listed tasks has to be included in the watchman's duties?
Checking the trim of the vessel.
Checking the moorings for tightness/slack.
Checking the number of persons entering/leaving the vessel.
Checking the safe and secure handling of cargo.
What is the most likely reason for vibration and noise at the suction side of a centrifugal pump when it is running?
Pump suction valve fully open.
Water hammer in the pump casing.
Fluid friction in the suction line.
Collapsing vapour bubbles due to cavitation.
What must be checked before loading cargo in 'tween decks of a General Cargo Vessel?
The cargo stowed here must be for first discharge port only
The maximum allowed loading must be checked before commencing operations to avoid possible damage
These spaces can only be used for very light cargo
Only very heavy cargo units can be stowed here
When is a vessel deemed to be cargo worthy?
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are weather tight
When the vessel’s Safety Construction Certificate is valid
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are watertight
When all her certificates are in order
What nominal filling restriction exists under the IBC Code for a single tank on a type 3 chemical tanker? (Not counting structural, capacity or cargo specific limitations).
There is no filling restriction for a type 3 chemical tanker.
The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around the ship and the verification of increased threat levels.
The purpose of profiling is to?
Categorize people based on their nationality and ethnicity.
Make judgements about people based on heir appearance.
Identify different personality types.
Get beneath the outer shell of an individual to obtain a more complete picture.
When LNG is used as fuel a double wall piping system must be used in the engine room. What condition should the annular space between the concentric pipes be maintained in when the fuel system is in service?
Filled with nitrogen at a pressure greater than the LNG fuel pressure.
Filled with nitrogen at a partial vacuum.
Filled with nitrogen at a pressure less than the LNG fuel pressure.
Maintained at a full vacuum.
What is important to prepare prior to a helicopter operation?
To stop the vessel completely
Make sure all loose deck equipment at helicopter deck is stowed away and secured.
To increase the speed of the vessel
To light up the area for pick-up
What number is being shown by this flag hoist?
Your vessel is a tanker in ballast and the two vessels are interlocked after collision. You have already made clear that all people are well taken care of and you will try to separate the two vessels. What should be your greatest concern?
That you have your permission from the company to do so.
The exact time of the collision.
If the vessels separate, the other vessel may run away and you will be the only one to blame.
That the separation may cause sparks that can possibly ignite the oil or any other flammable substances.
If a boiler is smoking “black smoke” a possible cause can be
Too little combustion air
Fuel oil temperature too low
Which of the following groups of chemical cargoes is particularly susceptible to polymerisation, especially through exposure to heat?
What would you do before giving a boiler a “bottom blow”
Increase the oil temperature
Drop the water level a couple of inches below normal
Increase the oil pressure
Raise the water level a couple of inches above normal
Too high exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes because of:
Leakage in the inlet valves.
Poor cylinder condition – blow by –including leaking exhaust valves.
Too low admission on fuel injection pump.
The amount of cylinder lubricating oil feed to the cylinder is too small.
How many separate means of escape from passengers and crew spaces should it be in each zone?
On a General Cargo Vessel, which of the following statements are correct?
Under the Hague-Visby rules there is an obligation to make a vessel seaworthy
Under the Hague rules there is an obligation to make a vessel seaworthy
Under the Hague and Hague-Visby rules a ship-owner must exercise due diligence to make a vessel seaworthy
Under the Hague and Hague-Visby rules a vessel must be seaworthy at the commencement of a voyage
When checking the cylinder pressures of a 6 cylinder medium speed diesel engine it is found that one of the cylinders has a high maximum pressure. What is the most likely cause of this?
Fuel pressure to the engine is too high.
Exhaust valve on the cylinder with the high pressure is leaking.
Fuel timing to that cylinder too far advanced.
Fuel timing to that cylinder too far retarded.
What are “contractual clauses”?
Terms and conditions of work employment with the ship owner
Details of amount of time allowed for shore leave
Terms relating to the amount of food and water allowed per person on board
Part ALC 1d of the crew agreement, giving details of specific terms and conditions for seafarers
When will the Hague-Visby rules apply on a General Cargo vessel?
When cargoes are carried on deck
When cargo is carried under a bill of lading
When a vessel operates under a charter party
What term is applied to the compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load / discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time?
Contractual penalty discount.
Some centrifugal cargo oil pumps are designed with an automatic stripping system, which allows the cargo oil tank to fully discharge its contents. By what principle does such a stripping system operate?
On the basis that, if cargo vapour can be stopped from entering the cargo pump suction inlet, the flow will continue without cavitation.
By automatically reducing the rate at which oil cargo enters the cargo pump, such that any vapour lifted along with the liquid does not cause a loss of suction.
By the optimum size and positioning of the suction inlet that feeds the automatic stripping system, which ensures that the cargo oil tank is discharged to the maximum possible extent.
On the principle that if the suction is fitted low enough in the cargo oil tank and a specified minimum trim is maintained, suction will be available until the tank is completely discharged.
Which plan shows the position of the vertical and longitudinal centres of gravity for each cargo compartment of a Bulk Carrier?
Over a period of a few hours of operation the main diesel engine speed gradually falls off. From the options given what is the most likely cause of this fault?
Injection valve opening pressure is too low.
Fouling of turbocharger intake filters.
A lubricating oil having a high viscosity index number would normally be used in which of the following situations?
When the machinery operates at a very high temperature.
When the machinery operates at a high load.
When the machinery operates at a very low temperature.
When the machinery operates over a wide temperature range.
Many lamb product cargoes are carried at sea. Most of these are temperature sensitive. Which is the odd one out from the options given?
What should a duty crew member do if he observes stevedores smoking in ‘no smoking’ areas?
Immediately inform the stevedore foreman and duty officer
Immediately inform the chief officer
Immediately inform the master
Wait to inform the relieving duty crew member
What must be ensured when using ship’s cargo gear in hot climates?
That all cargo gear is appropriately marked
That grease from wire falls does not fall onto cargoes being loaded or discharged
That the cargo gear register in up to date
That stevedores handle cargo gear in the proper manner
Which of these items of container lashing equipment is prone to sudden failure?
Fully automatic twistlocks
Semi automatic twistlocks
Which of these steps (in shut-down procedure) shall be executed last?
Shut down of inert gas blower
Close the gas pressure control valve
Close the flue gas uptake
Open ventilation valve to atmosphere
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol illustrate?
Silicon controlled rectifier
Many fruit cargoes are carried refrigerated and also under controlled atmosphere (CA) conditions. A situation develops where there is a problem with the main reefer plant that will take several hours to repair but the CA system is still operation. Which of the statements given in the options is the most accurate in these circumstances?
The CA plant could be used to increase the levels of nitrogen in the cargo spaces which will be sufficient to preserve the fruit.
The CA plant could be used to increase the levels of carbon dioxide in the cargo space which will be sufficient to preserve the fruit.
The CA plant will take care of the cargo without the refrigeration plant and therefore there is no further action required and no need for concern.
The CA plant is only an adjunct for the refrigeration plant and therefore there should be concern about the condition of the cargo.
Which of the following is an acceptable method of controlling the cargo tank pressure when loading a liquefied gas carrier?
Through a vapour return to shore connection.
The pressure relief valve will automatically control the pressure at the set pressure.
Reduce the setting of the pressure relief valve to zero gauge pressure and vent to atmosphere.
Open the atmospheric vent line.
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a search?
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
"Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism."
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
Before commencing ballasting for departure, the cargo tanks are surveyed. The small amounts of cargo left in the cargo tanks are referred to as "ROB". What does this abbreviation mean?
Remaining oil and ballast.
When it is required that a mandatory prewash is to be witnessed, who is to make and sign the applicable entries in the Cargo Record Book?
A government-authorized surveyor.
What governs the disposal of dry bulk cargo residues at sea?
The Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes
What should be done to the bilge spaces in a cargo hold of a bulk carrier, after cleaning and testing?
Drain plate over bilge to be fitted and then covered with burlap
Seal bilge space completely
Bilge space to be left open
Besides the Jensen Sling, what other method is used to load and discharge paper reels from a general cargo vessel?
High level and high-high level alarms must be tested at the tank for proper operation within 24 hours of the start of cargo transfer. What acceptable alternative is there to this requirement?
There is no alternative to this requirement. The test must be conducted at the tank location and the audible and visual alrams sighted. The results must be logged accordingly.
That a programme of maintenance, including selective function tests, exists within the vessel's Planned maintenance System, provided all such level alarms are tested at least once within a period of three months.
That a function test is carried out on completion of cleaning operations following discharge.
That a function test is carried out by means of an automatic self-test and circuit monitoring facility within the alarm system.
After discharge of a bulk cargo by grabs, tank tops and lower hopper side plating must be checked for ?
Damage and possible leaks
On a RoRo vessel, where will escaping gasoline vapours settle in a cargo hold? If the forced ventilation system is shut down
What is the correct sequence of washing a cargo hold?
Saltwater wash, freshwater rinse, dry, sweep
Freshwater wash, saltwater rinse, dry, sweep
Sweep, freshwater wash, saltwater rinse, dry
Sweep, saltwater wash, freshwater rinse, dry
What is the maximum length of a fire zone on any deck?
Due to the safety of the ship its crew and passengers it is only permitted to ……… in designated areas onboard
ead magazines and newspapers
What is the purpose of introducing inert gas into cargo tanks?
To create a non-explosive atmosphere in the tank.
To reduce the static electricity potential in the tank.
To prevent evaporation of cargo.
To make the tank safe for entry.
Which of the given options best completes the following statement? You should never attempt to light a boiler until………………….
.. the gauge glass shows the water at normal working level.
... the air register is fully open.
… the furnace purge sequence is completed.
… the feed water pump is running.
All liquefied gas carriers, including LNG carriers, must comply with the requirements of the IMO Gas Codes. Which certificate confirms compliance with the Gas Code requirements?
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
When will a hatch pontoon’s side cleat need replacement?
When the cleat retainer is rusty
When the rubber washer is compressed and hardened
When the cleat retainer is distorted
When the cleat has sprung open at sea
How can the Master ensure that all cargo loading doors, bow visors, weathertight ramps etc. are locked and secured before the ship proceeds on any voyage?
Automatic systems will alarm you if the doors are not properly secured.
By having an effective system of supervision and reporting of the closing and opening of doors. Time of closing and opening of doors shall be entered in the log-book.
The bosun is always responsible to check the watertight integrity before the ship proceeds on any voyage.
By having experinced officers and crew to supervise the closing and opening of doors. Time of closing and opening of doors shall be entered in the log-book.
What would be the effect of a faulty steam trap on a fuel oil heater causing condensate to build up in the heater exchanger?
An increase in fuel oil temperature.
Low water level in the boiler.
Reduced heating capacity of the heater.
Excess pressure on the shell of the heat exchanger.
Large slow speed diesel engines are usually of the crosshead type and have various arrangements to deliver lubricating oil directly to the crosshead bearings and guides to ensure adequate lubrication. Why are the crosshead bearings considered differently to the other bearing in this type of engine in respect of lubrication requirements?
The lubricating oil has further to travel to the crosshead bearing and so a separate arrangement is necessary
The crosshead bearing is more heavily loaded than other bearings in the engine so requires more oil to keep it cool.
The crosshead bearing is closer to the engine cylinder and therefore runs hotter.
The running surfaces oscillate relative to each other during operation rather than rotate and therefore full film hydrodynamic lubrication is not possible.
A 3-phase cage rotor induction motor requires protection by a time delay overload trip. What is the reason for this?
It will tolerate fault conditions during start up
It will allow for inrush current or motor specific faults
What does the term 'stoichiometric mixture' mean when used in relation to combustion of hydrocarbon fuels?
A ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel in the mixture is consumed during combustion.
An ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel in the mixture is consumed during combustion with a minimum of excess air.
An ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the fuel and oxygen in the mixture are consumed during combustion.
A ideal mixture of fuel and air in which all of the oxygen in the air in the mixture is consumed during combustion.
On a Container vessel, what is the function of a raised deck socket?
To house base twistlocks or stacking cones
A bulk carrier is loading to summer loadline marks ; to which part of the loadline marks does the vessel load in salt water (R.D.1025)?
The bottom of the summer mark
The top of the summer mark
How do you express the accuracy of an instrument
In % of full scale and to least significant digit
In % of gauge readings and to least significant digit
In % of deviation and to least significant digit
In % of range and to least significant digit
What is the main reason for sometimes having a separate forced lubrication system for the camshaft on large cross head engines?
To prevent the camshaft system being contaminated with any water leaking into the main lubrication system from faulty cylinder liner seals.
Because the camshaft lubrication system has a lower pressure than the main lubrication system.
To prevent any fuel leakage from the high pressure fuel pumps contaminating the oil in the main lubrication system.
Because the camshaft system uses a different grade oil from that used in the main lubrication system.
How often shall liferafts be serviced?
At intervals not exceeding 18 months
Decided by the safety officer
At intervals not exceeding 12 months