The self contained air support system on a totally enclosed lifeboat is designed to provide safe and breathable air with the engine running for a minimum of how many minutes?
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS B pack?
*In which one of the following an oil, the flash point of which only needs to be over 43°C, may be used?
Which of the following statements does not apply to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?
If normally locked they do not have to be self closing.
They shall be of the self closing type.
They can have hold back hooks not subject to control station release providing the emergency plan details a person to close them.
They shall be capable of being closed from a control station unless they are normally closed.
*Which of the following instructions or information SHALL be contained in the Training Manual?
use of breathing apparatus
means of escape or escape routes
emergency repairs of fire-fighting equipment
use of communication equipment
What type of nozzles for fire hoses shall be used aboard ships? (SOLAS II-2/4.8.4)
Dual purpose (jet/spray) type incorporating shutoff
Dual purpose (jet/spray) type
If you have to carry out hot work close to a smoke detector in the engine room, what precaution(s) should be taken?
Disconnect the smoke detector
Notify the deck officer in charge that a fire alarm may occur
No special precaution except for having a watch man and a fire extinguisher available
Notify the Master, Deck officer on duty and the engineer on duty, the loop for this special sensor to be switched off and take normal precautions for hot work
What is a "fire wire"?
A wire for pulling fire-hoses up to the top bridge
A wire for pulling burning ships off the pier
A wire for securing smoke divers
A wire for handling fire buckets
Which one of the listed requirements regarding two-way radiotelephone apparatus for survival crafts do not correspond to present regulations?
When necessary the battery shall be brought to the fully charged position or changed
The apparatus shall be operated from a battery of adequate capacity to ensure operation for at least 4 hours
The apparatus shall be capable of being operated on VHF channel 16
While at sea, the equipment shall be maintained in satisfactory condition
Fleetnet communication via the Inmarsat-system is an EGC among other things intended for all:
vessels of a certain shipping-company
vessels in a certain geographical area
To receive distress alerting and MSI via an Inmarsat-C set vessels must have:
MF/HF radio telex scanner with printer
suitable for 518 kHz NAVTEX receiver
The aerial of an Inmarsat-A installation is gyro-stabilised to:
determine the right hand angle (RHA)
determine the azimuth and elevation
compensate the movements of the vessel
On what wave band does the search and rescue radar transponder operate?
Which radio frequency/channels are reserved for emergency communication?
The MESAR is a book of:
directions for search operations
coast stations information
" On area A1 the function "" Reception of shore to ship distress alerts"" is mainly based on:"
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
the use of SART transponders
In US waters "Oil Pollution Act of 1990" was activated in August 1993. What is the main issue for the introduction of the act?
To prevent oil spills in US waters?
To enforce owners to use equipment of higher standards that those of today?
To encourage owners to build double hull vessels for trading US waters?
To improve safety measures onboard?
If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What is the complete rate when performing ECC?
Complete 15 compressions at the rate of 80 compressions per minute
Complete 10 compressions at the rate of 40 compressions per minute.
Complete 25 compressions at the rate of 75 compressions per minute.
Complete 20 compressions at the rate of 60 compressions per minute.
Are there any restrictions about how much sludge we can pump overboard on the sea voyage?
Maximum is 30 litre pr nautical mile and total is 1/10000 part of full cargo on the ballast voyage.
Maximum is 30 litre pr nautical mile and total is 1/30000 part of full cargo on the ballast voyage.
Maximum is 60 litre pr nautical mile and total is 1/30000 part of full cargo on the ballast voyage.
There isn’t any restrictions of pumping sludge from ships outside special areas
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.
You are the master onboard at VLCC of 280.000 tdw, and have received a telex from the Cargo Terminal asking if your SPM-moorings are according to the OCIMF standard. What fittings must you have to comply?
One tongue-type/hinged bowstopper with centre bow closed fairlead. Capacity 200 tons.
Two tongue-type/hinged bowstoppers with one centre closed fairlead. Capacity 200 tons.
Two tongue-type/hinged bowstoppers with separate closed fairleads. Capacity 200 tons.
One Smith type bracket with centre bow fairlead. Capacity 150 tons.
You are underway on a power driven vessel in open water when you see another power driven vessel approximately five miles straight ahead on an opposite course. What action do you take?
Make a bold alteration to starboard and pass on his port side
Try and call him on the VHF to decide on what action to take
Stand on with caution as he will alter course
Make a bold alteration to port and pass on his starboard side
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. With full RPM, what will your speed be compared to deep water?
The RPM will drop with 15% of full
You are duty officer and it is restricted visibility. On the radar you are observing a vessel foreward on your bow (7 n.m. off) and a vessel with approx the same speed and course on your starboard side, but with a CPA of 0,2 mm. You alter your course to starboard and cannot avoid the collision. What should you have done instead?
You should call the other vessel on the VHF and asked the Sen.Off.Deck to keep away.
You did not do anything wrong. The collision could not be avoided.
You should have reduced your speed to the minimum on which the vessel can be kept on course.
You should altered your course to port and then avoided the collision.
On board one can use the reflections in the ionosphere by the right choice of:
Define the class of emission H3E :
Radiotelex and DSC - Phase modulation
Radiotelephony - Single sideband full carrier
Radiotelephony - Phase modulation
Radiotelephony - Single sideband suppressed carrier
Which of the following frequencies is used by the NAVTEX system ?
What is a "certificated" person which is placed in charge of each survival craft ?
any deck or engine officers on board, provided that they hold a STCW compliant certificate
a person which has been certified by the master as being able to be in charge of the survival craft in question
any deck or engine officer on board
a person who holds a "certificate of proficiency in survival craft"
A ship in distress should transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distress call and message on one or all of the international distress frequencies. Which of frequencies is in accordance with the present recommendations?
550 kHz, 2182 kHz and 121.5 MHz
500 kHz, 2182 kHz and 156.8 MHz
550 kHz, 2367 kHz and 121.5 MHz
500 kHz, 2367 kHz and 243 MHz
According to SOLAS, every persons assigned to crew the rescue boat or assigned to the marine evacuation system party shall be provided with:
a thermal protective aid and a lifejacket
an immersion suit or an anti-exposure suit
A person wearing lifejacket or immersion suit, shall be able to turn from a face-down to a face-up position in not more than:
What equipment and accessories are provided in a liferaft to help you keep warm in cold weather ?
thermal protective aids for each person
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)
two life jackets and two thermal protective aids
two immersion suits and the floor of the raft which has a second layer which can be inflated to give additional insulation from the cold water
Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat
an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source
a remotely operated steering arrangement
skates and fenders to facilitate launching down the side of a ship
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy
Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies
reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list
Checking passenger's immersion suits
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals
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 method and use of sea-anchors (drogues).
The use of oars and other propulsion equipment for survival crafts.
The use of on-board communication equipment.
Correct donning of fire protective clothing.
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.
"A contractor is hired to install new navigation equipment onboard your ship while it’s berthed. For a period of time he’s left unsupervised and photographs schematics of the ship that he finds rolled up and stored in the corner of a nearby office. Later, from home, he hacks into the network and prints off information about the ship’s security procedures. Which of these information security measures would have prevented his unauthorized access?"
"Protective markings, reference checks, and passwords."
"Secure area, passwords, a firewall and a secure network."
"Firewall, protective markings, vetting and a secure network."
"Secure area, passwords, a firewall and protective markings."
What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?
Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship
Inform bridge of changing weather patterns
Inform bridge of any lights when they appear over the horizon
Inform bridge of any other ships observed, which appear to be getting closer to your own ship
While securing tank lids prior to loading, you notice that the packing from one is damaged and hanging down. What will you do?
Cover the damaged area of packing with silicone and secure the lid. Make an entry in the "defect log" at the end of your watch.
Push the packing back up into the channel as best as you can and secure the lid.
Secure the lid and report the damaged packing to the pumpman for changing later on.
Report it immediately to the duty officer. Notify other watchkeepers, so that the lid is not closed in error, prior to the problem being rectified.
Which plan shows the position of the vertical and longitudinal centres of gravity for each cargo compartment on a Bulk Carrier?
During a Crude Oil Washing operation, if measurement of the atmosphere within the tank indicated that the oxygen level had risen to above 8%, what action would you take?
Stop the washing operation as you have reached the required level. Pump out the remaining oil and then wash the tank with water.
Contuinue washing, but increase the delivery rate from the IG generator.
Stop the washing operation and do not resume until a level of less than 8% oxygen content by volume has again been acvhieved.
Take no action. It only becomes a critical situation if a level of greater than 11% oxygen content is measured.
Under the IMDG code what class is assigned to a Fumigated Container?
In discussing the characteristics of an oil cargo, what is the "cloud point"?
The temperature at which a liquid hydrocarbon begins to congeal and take on a cloudy appearance, due to the bonding of constituent paraffin compounds.
The depth within a cargo above which no waxy solids are entrained.
The temperature at which an oil product begins to emit vapours which can be observed in a spectroscope due to the volume of solid particles extracted during evaporation.
The surface pressure at which vapours from an oil cargo overcome gravity and friction and are expelled from the containing compartment.
Which two persons check the Declaration of Security?
The local Coast Guard Officer
The Company Security Officer
The Port Facility Security Officer and the Ship Security Officer
The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at a specified percentage in relation to the cargo discharge rate. What is that percentage?
Equal to the cargo discharge capacity.
At least 135% of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 150% of the maximum discharge capacity.
At least 125% of the maximum discharge capacity.
Which international convention deals with maritime safety and safety equipment onboard ro-ro passenger vessels?
Where on board a RoRo ship will cargoes experience the greatest accelerations?
In the highest stowage positions to each side of the ship
At the intersection of the athwartships and vertical axes of the ship
At the intersection of the fore and aft and athwartships axes of the ship
At the intersection of the fore and aft and vertical axes of the ship
Air bags (dunnage bags) are widely used for securing palletised refrigerated cargoes. In the case of a fruit cargo, which of the given options should the user be aware of?
Over inflation can crush and damage the soft tissue of the fruit.
Over inflation can distort the pallet stack.
Over inflation can distort the air bag.
Over inflation can damage the ship's structure including the insulation.
You are proceeding up a river, with berths on both banks. You see this flag hoist on a vessel moored on a berth ahead. What does it mean?
Caution! I have an anchor down.
You should proceed at slow speed when passing me.
I am about to depart the berth.
Which regulations cover packaging materials consisting of wooden elements?
The Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage (CSS) Code
The International Maritime Dangerous goods (IMDG) Code
International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) Code
The United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
What is the endless piece of rope used extensively for the slinging of cases or bales, called?
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
On some large slow speed engines the crosshead guides are adjustable to allow the clearance between the crosshead shoes and the guides to be set equally. The normal arrangement is to have bolted on guide bars with shims fitted behind them. Which of the methods given in the options is the one normally used to ensure this is done correctly?
Fit an equal number of shims behind each guide bar which should result in equal clearances between the guide bars and shoes along the whole length.
Turn the engine so that the piston for the cylinder concerned is at TDC and measure the clearance along the length of each bar and shoe and fit shims to equalise the clearances.
Turn the engine so that the piston for the cylinder concerned is at BDC and measure the clearance along the length of each bar and shoe and fit shims to equalise the clearances.
Turn the engine so that the piston skirt is at the bottom of the liner. Use wedges to centralise the piston and measure the clearances along the length of each bar and fit shims to equalise the clearances.
On a Container vessel, who is responsible for the safe lashing and securing of containers?
What basic information do we get from the pump system curve?
We get information about the pump's liquid flow.
We get information about the pump's ampere, delivery pressure and suction height.
We get information about the pump's lifting height and lifting flow.
We get information about the pump's suction height and liquid flow.
What weakens a twistlock?
What cooling medium is normally used to cool the condenser of a fresh water generator?
You are going to inspect a fresh water tank together with one of the Engineers. Is it safe enough to open the manhole and enter the tank (it is only fresh water) or do you have to take extra precautions before entering?
Use a breathing apparatus if the oxygen level is below 21%
Bring a flashlight and put on safety shoes
Make sure that the tank/ enclosed space is gas free, ventilated and the oxygen content is measured. O2 content shall be 21% before entering the tank/ enclosed space
Remember to have a colleague standing by to assist you if any problems
An expansion process along a turbine venturi is ofthen recognized as if no heat transfer out of the system is occuring What is the correct term for this?
What would be the correct form of response to the question: What kind of assistance do you require?
The correct form of response would be: There is a fire onboard my vessel
The correct form of response would be: I need help as soon as possible
The correct form of response would be: I need help on board with a fire and the smoke is very toxic
The correct form of response would be: My vessel has a fire in the accommodation and we require fire-fighting assistance
When are power-operated watertight sliding doors (class 3 doors) compulsory for all watertight doors aboard passenger ships?
Where the ship is fitted with through-going car decks
Where one or more doors are situated below deepest load line
When the ship is certified for more than 150 passengers
Where the ship has passenger spaces below the bulkhead deck
How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: ”Nothing to port”
Let the ship turn to starboard
Don’t let the ship turn to port
Alter course to starboard
Electric arc welding is to be carried out in the machinery spaces other than the workshop. Which of the alternatives below would be the correct procedure for the connection of the "return" cable to the welding set?
Weld a stud bolt close to the work piece and connect the return cable to this.
Connect the return clamp direct to the work piece and welding set via a cable of suitable length.
Any of the listed alternatives.
Have a short length of cable permanently connected to the ships structure close to the welding set.
Following maintenance work on an air compressor the engine room rating is asked to put the tools away. It is noticed that an allen key is missing from the set. What action should be taken?
Get another one from the store to make up a full set again.
Assume it has fallen in the bilge and look for it when the bilges have been pumped.
Make a note in the log book so the other engine room staff know it is missing.
Inform the engineer in case it has been left inside the compressor when it was closed up.
In a circuit diagram of a simple hydraulic circuit, which of the alternatives does the following symbol indicate?
Directional control valve.
When a changeover from HFO to diesel oil is going to take place, we want this to be carried out as follows:
as fast as possible to save HFO.
as fast as possible to save steam.
slow to get slow cooling.
as quick as possible, to obtain a fast temperature reduction to cool the HP fuelpumps.
In the figure, which letter indicates the "BREADTH” of the vessel?
Breadth is indicated by B, in the figure
Breadth is indicated by A, in the figure
Breadth is indicated by C, in the figure
Breadth is indicated by D, in the figure
What gives the condenser pressure in a 1 stage direct cooling plant?
One, two and three stage piston compressors.
One, two and three stage screw compressors.
Piston, screw and centrifugal type compressors.
Oil free screw and centrifugal type compressors.
How can the effects of ‘lateral drag’ be reduced when loading heavy machinery?
By a quick loading operation
By listing the vessel to counter the loading operation
By a controlled and very slow loading operation
What is a Declaration of Security?
A checklist jointly completed by the Ship Security Officer and the U.S. Coast Guard
A document stating the ship’s security level
A document between the port and the cargo owner stating security
A checklist jointly completed by the ship and shore security representatives
Why is it necessary to have routine testing of the cooling water?
To trace leakage in the cooling water system.
To detect the presence of contaminants in the water that may be injurious to the cooling system.
To ensure that the proper residuals of treatment chemicals, as specified, are maintained all time.
What advice would a harbour pilot give the Master?
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to have the steering gear tested
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to single up to one line and back spring, fore and aft
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to request port control for permission to leave the berth
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to ensure that the crew is on stand-by
When does wind force cause heeling moments on a container ship?
When on-deck containers are block-stowed
Whenever wind speeds exceed 70 knots
Whenever wind speeds exceed 60 knots
When the on-deck containers present a certain profile to the wind direction
If you are looking for passengers who may be trapped or hiding, what is the best command to shout?
Go to mustering stations immediately.
Take warm clothes and lifejackets.
Is anyone here? Call out if you need my help.
What is the main fixed fire-fighting system on a car deck?
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
Foodstuffs which have not been cooked or prepared in any way may be described as which of the following?
Which of the following points would be the specific point about which a vessel will roll in a seaway?
The Centre of Buoyancy B.
The Centre of Flotation CF.
What should be observed concerning a ship's water tight integrity?
That all emergency exit doors are locked and secured
That all water tight ramps and doors are locked and secured at sea
The ramp is in stowed position
With regard to fire hose boxes and/or fire hydrants, what must be ensured upon completion of cargo loading operations on a General Cargo vessel?
Fire hydrants must be accessible at all times
Fire hose boxes must be lashed so as to prevent accidental opening
Fire hose boxes must be accessible at all times
Fire hose boxes and fire hydrants must be accessible at all times
How is the condenser in a fresh water evaporator normally cooled?
On a hold inspection of a Bulk Carrier it is noted that a number of transverse frame beam knees are slightly distorted; what is the significance of this?
The distorted areas should be painted
There are no concerns with this observation
This is an indication of excessive bending moment stress
This indicates the vessel is suffering racking stress and is potentially serious
Which of the following alternatives summarise the benefits of using high voltage on ships?
More efficient transformers and electrical machines
Smaller cables and better power factors
Smaller conductors, insulators and transformers
Smaller conductors, machines and switchgear
According to the IMO Gas Codes, what are the maximum time intervals for sampling and analysing samples from the permanent installed gas detection system?
This is a parallel L-C circuit with a curve showing frequency- impedance characteristics. Which of the formulae A to D will you utilize for determining the resonant frequency f?
f o = 1 / (2*Pi* sqrt (L/C))
fo = 1 / (Pi*sqrt (1 - LC))
Which of the following is not relevant when handing over a cargo watch?
Prevailing weather conditions
Failure or stoppage of cargo handling equipment
Status of ballasting or de-ballasting operations where applicable
Status of cargo loading or discharge operations
Conventional reefer vessels often carry non-refrigerated cargo on the voyage to the loading port, for example from Northern Europe to Central America. Which one of the options given is the most suitable type of non-refrigerated cargo to carry in such a situation?
Unpackaged motor vehicles.
"Which of these precautionary measures can reduce the threat of piracy, if implemented?"
Plan to arrive at port at night.
Turn off all of the ship’s lights at night.
Stay at least 15nm away from the shore.
What is the name given to a liquid, in which the bones of a fish, poultry or meat carcass have been boiled, along with some vegatables, to be used later as the basis of a soup or sauce?