Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?
Launching shall be possible at the ship's headway speed up to 5 knots in heavy weather.
The release mechanism shall be of an automatic type approved by the flag state Administration.
Embarkation and launching arrangement shall be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in less than 5 minutes.
Rapid recovery shall be possible with the boat's full complement of persons and equipment.
The pyrotechnics used to transmit visual signals to other vessels, boats or aircrafts are of the following type
all of the above-mentioned
Tank top in engine room has a high quantity of oil residues floating around. When discovered, what action should be taken?
Open the overboard valve and start the bilge pump.
Notify Ch.Eng., find cause of leakage, remedy the leakage and then immediately start cleaning of the tank top.
Apply foam to the tank top to minimise the risk of fire.
Welding and use of open flames on board tankers in operation are subject to regulation laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). During preparations for welding or hot works, the following item shall always be checked:
Type of oil or gas chemicals having been carried in the actual tank and the adjacent tanks.
Cleaning and venting methods and systems.
Working performance and capacity of ventilating system.
In case a fire alarm is sounded from the bridge, what action would you take as Engineer on Duty?
Contact the bridge by telephone and ask for instructions
Report to the muster station
In case of diesel driven fire pumps, for how long shall the fuel tank capacity allow the pump to be run at full capacity? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.3)
Where is the International Shorecoupling to be stored?
Together with the cargohoses
Easy accessible by the gangway
*As a general rule, where are pressure containers for the gas of a fixed fire-extinguishing system stored?
In the space which is to be protected
Outside the space which is to be protected
What has to be done before the central gas extinguishing system is used on a fire in engine rooms, cargo holds or other confined spaces?
All openings to the compartment must be closed
Make sure that the compartment has been evacuated
You receive via the 8 MHz a DSC distress alert. The received DSC message is however distorted. The MMSI as well as the position are illegible. After listening at the 8 MHz telephone distress frequency, nothing is heard. This is because:
you should have listened on the 2182 kHz
telephone signals in the same frequency band are generally weaker than DSC signals
first an acknowledgement of a coastguard station must be received via the 8MHz
What must be regularly checked with the emergency battery of a GMDSS portophone:
the date when the battery must be replaced
the proper working of the emergency battery and the date when the battery must be replaced
the proper working of the emergency battery
Which type of call will be sent by a ship adrift and needing the assistance of a tug ? (The weather is not bad and the ship will be aground 24 hours later)
To inform ship of coast-stations messages, coast-stations give at fixed times:
A list with the names of the ships involved spoken alphabetical numerical sequence.
A list of the official identification numbers, for example the Maritime Mobile Service Indentity (MMSI).
A traffic list with the call-sign of the ships involved in alphabetical numerical sequence
A list of all the messages for each vessel
On board they want to have a dial-phone call via Inmarsat with the Apollogracht. In the guides the following ID’s are found for the Apollogracht:344320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:
Unfortunately an insect has become lodged in the ear. How to remove the insect?
By using a Q-tip and carefully try to get the insect out
Gently flood the casualty's ear with terpid water so that the insect will float out.
Hold one hand across your nose and blow hard. Since the nose-channel is closed, the air will escape through the ears instead. And so will the foreign body.
By using rubber vacuum pump and suck the foreign body out.
What is the correct understanding of the term "Bending moments" when applied to ships?
The longitudinal Bending Moments are the forces between empty and full compartments causing the ship to bend and change shape
The Bending Moments of a ship are the forces acting on the ship causing it to hog and sag.
All of the suggested answers
The longitudinal Bending Moment at any section within the ship is the total moments tending to alter the longitudinal shape of the ship
What is the flash point of a Class 3.2 substance?
Lower than or equal to 61?C
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Remote controlled fire pumps
A fully laden tanker is in collision with another tanker causing them to interlock. What action/judgement should be considered by both vessels?
Take separation of the two vessels into immediate consideration, but consider that a separation may cause a fire and also create a larger oil spill
Shut down all watertight doors and shut off all ventilation.
Separate the two vessels immediately and move away from the other vessel
Reduce oil pollution by transferring cargo into empty/slack tank
What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-waves?
What shape of hull would you say a course unstable ship would have?
A ship with a length to beam ratio greater than 5.5
A ship with a length to beam ratio less than 5.5
A ship with a long, slim hull.
A ship with a length to beam ratio less than 7
Are there any restrictions regarding length, breadth or draft in the Panama Canal?
Tankers and military vessels are not accepted for transit
There are no restrictions, but a pilot is required for the whole transit
Restrictions regarding length and breadth exists. Draft restrictions vary with seasonal changes.
Transits are left to the masters discretion, but the canal authorities will assign turn number and monitor traffic
At an inspection of the radio station on board abroad:
The official log book must be shown
The skills of the radio-operators may be tested
The inspection will be in accordance with rules there
The operating certificates of the radio operators must be shown
Under the regulations of GMDSS channel 70 is used for:
By high power of a VHF is meant a maximum of:
Intership VHF communications should normally be operated :
In G3E mode – on simplex basis
In J3E mode – on simplex basis
In G3E mode – on duplex basis
*The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:
equally spaced, not less than 200 mm or more than 280 mm
equally spaced, not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
gathering place for embarkation formalities
muster station for families only
*How much liferaft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length.
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
50% of the complement on each side of the ship
25% of the complement on each side of the ship
A lifejacket has sufficient buoyancy and stability to lift the mouth of an unconscious person at a minimum of:
120 mm above the water (in calm water)
40 mm above the water (in calm water)
160 mm above the water (in calm water)
180 mm above the water (in calm water)
Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifejackets do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/32) A lifejacket shall be so constructed that:
is capable of being worn inside-out, or as far as possible can not be incorrectly donned
it allows the wearer to jump from any height without injury and without damaging the lifejacket
it is comfortable to wear
it can be correctly donned within 1 minute without assistance
Which one of the listed requirements regarding "week links" for float free arrangements for liferafts do not correspond to present regulations? Week links shall:
release the liferaft at a depth of not more than 4 metros
break under a strain of approximate 2.2 kN
be of sufficient strength to permit inflation of the liferaft
not break by force required to pull the painter from the lifeboat container
*How often should each lifeboat be lowered into the water and manoeuvred with its operating crew aboard under SOLAS regulations?
At least every six months
Every three months, at least once a year
*Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
lowering of at least one lifeboat after any necessary preparation for launching
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?
This is only required when he joins the ship
The maximum height that a pilot should be required to climb on a pilot ladder before reaching the deck or stepping onto an accommodation ladder platform is:
"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."
You are crude oil washing tank 1C tank. The duty deck officer reports that the oxygen reading in the tank is 9%. What should you do ?
Carry on with the washing until you have checked the inert gas plant is fully functional.
Carry on with the washing but attempt to lower the oxygen level to less than 8%.
Stop the washing process and do not resume until the oxygen content in the tank is below 2%.
Stop the washing process and do not resume until the oxygen content in the tank is below 8%.
Why do some diesel engine manufacturers recommend machining the valve spindle sealing surface with a half degree difference to the valve seat angle?
To improve valve sealing by compensating for expansion of the valve during high temperature operation.
To minimize heat transfer between valve and valve seat.
To improve valve sealing by compensating for pressure and temperature effects on the valve during engine operation..
To improve valve sealing by increasing contact force by reducing contact area between valve and seat.
Which of the statements given in the options relating to LNG carriers is true?
LNG is normally carried in fully pressurised gas carriers.
LNG is always carried at very low temperature.
The size of an LNG carrier is limited to no greater than 50,000 m3 cargo capacity.
All LNG carriers are fitted with spherical tanks.
Which one of the statements given in the options is correct in relation to the maintenance and adjustment of 4-stroke, medium speed diesel engines?
The piston ring groove clearances for the oil control ring are unimportant as this ring does not form part of the gas seal.
Liner wear of up to 3% of the bore size is generally acceptable for continued service.
Both the top and bottom shells of a bottom end bearing should be inspected as they can wear due to load reversal during the engine operating cycle.
Timing of inlet and exhaust valves can be correctly set by varying the tappet clearance.
On a container vessel, why would it be difficult to extinguish a fire in a container containing chemicals?
Because water, if used, will always cause a chemical fire to flare up
Because containers containing chemicals are always inaccessible
Because heat is often produced due to chemical reactions within the cargo
Because chemical fires always spread instantaneously to other containers
Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for serving; some salad leaves have been washed ready for the same meal. The meal will not be served for another four hours. What will you do with these ingredients in the meantime?
The shrimps and the salad will be placed in separate containers, covered and placed in the refrigerator until required.
The shrimps will be placed in the refrigerator and the sald placed in cold water, to keep it fresh.
The shrimps and the salad will be placed in separate containers, covered in foil and left on the bench until required.
The ingredients will be combined, seasoned and dressed, transferred to open serving dishes, then placed in the refrigerator until required.
On a General Cargo ship in the United States, what will be the consequences of a ship's failure to correct an unsafe stevedore working practice?
The duty officer will be arrested
The ship will be prosecuted
The port will lodge a protest against the ship
The master will be arrested
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 can be the punishment for a shipmaster who refuses to provide any person carried on the ship with anything which he is entitled to receive in such capacity, or who permits such refusal?
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 1 year if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 2 years if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
Shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding 9 months if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
Why is it important to issue “Note of Protest”?
To protect the interest of owners
To protect both owners and charterers
To protect the interest of the crew
To protect the charterers
With reference to the installation of pressure gauges for steam systems. Complete the following statement from the options given. To protect a bourdon tube type pressure gauge which is to be fitted to a steam line it should ….
..be fitted directly to the steam pipe.
..be fitted to the steam pipe using a flexible hose.
..be fitted with a siphon loop between it and the steam pipe.
..have its casing filled with water.
Which of the following documents gives the maximum point loading in cargo holds and on decks of a General Cargo Vessel?
Planned maintenance schedules
The emergency oil pollution equipment locker must be:
Just off the main engine room
A store room in the forward part of the ship
Prominently marked and easily accessible
A store room close to the pump room
When could there be a demonstration of how to start a lifeboat engine?
There is an instruction card inside the lifeboat showing how to start the engine.
A demonstration could be arranged during a lifeboat drill
A demonstration is not necessary, because there are a limited number of persons who given the responsibility for starting the lifeboat engine
Starting the lifeboat engine is very easy and there does not need to be any demonstration
In a crisis, which crew behaviours are most reassuring to passengers?
keeping up with safety knowledge
enthusiasm, confidence, hospitality
enthusiasm, confidence, decisiveness
How does a chemical detector tube work?
A sample of the atmosphere inside the compartment is drawn through a chemical reagent in a glass tube. The surface of the reagent becomes progressively discoloured as more contaminant vapour is detected in the sample. When this is read off the scale marked on the tube, the concentration of the vapour can be determined.
A sample of the gas from inside the compartment is sucked through a glass tube containing white cotton. As it does so, the gas becomes discoloured. The cotton will gradually dissolve and be replaced by the coloured gas, according to the concentration level. This may be read off a scale on the tube at the edge of the remaining cotton.
A sample of the air inside the compartment is pumped into a glass tube. As the pressure builds up inside the tube, a coloured stain can be observed, corresponding to the vapour pressure of the contaminant gas. The length of the stain corresponds to the percentage concentration of the gas.
The mositure in a sample of the atmosphere inside the compartment is allowed to soak into a strip of foam in a glass tube. This foam is impregnated with a reagent chemical. If it turns red, then the compartment is unsafe for entry; if it turns green, then entry is permitted.
Maintenance of lifeboats and davit arrangements is routine work onboard. Why should you not carry out this type of work alone?
There might be a risk of falling even though harness and lifeline is used. A second person should always stand by to assist with tools etc. and other practical arrangements.
If you need something to drink, the second person can get it for you
It is boring to work alone and you should be able to chat with colleagues while working
If the person working on the lifeboat falls over board, the second person can lower the lifeboat and prepare pick-up immediately
What is meant by the term 'feel over sequence' as applied to diesel engine operation following replacement of a crankshaft bearing?
Using the hand to feel for any loose fastenings or sharp edges before starting the engine.
Stop the engine after 2 hours running to check the bearing temperature by running the hand over it.
Stopping the engine to check the bearing temperature after a short period of operation and repeating this procedure at increasing running intervals.
Running the engine at low load and gradually increasing the load over a period of 12 hours.
Why is a vessel entering dry dock normally slightly trimmed by stern?
To minimise the loss of stability.
To position the vessel easily over the blocks.
To allow drainage of water off the docks.
To allow better manoeuvring when entering into the dry-dock.
What is a "ladle"?
Part of a Steward's uniform.
A Mediterranean vegetable.
What should you keep in mind when releasing lashings?
Step aside when lashings are released
Release lashings with great care to reduce the risk of injury when tension is released
When 3 phase alternators are operating in parallel, it is very important that the reactive load is evenly shared so that the total alternator loads are evenly shared. If the total alternator load is the vector sum of active and reactive loads, which side of the vector diagram (power traingle) shown represents the reactive load?
None of the mentioned alternatives
Under what circumstances may a watch-keeping engineer undertake other duties?
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the main propulsion controls are in manual operating mode
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the main propulsion system requires constant supervision
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when he has been properly relieved of his watch-keeping duties
A watch-keeping engineer may undertake other duties when the ship is at sea and the weather is calm
What is the main reason for crewmembers to practice search and rescue operations on ships in an emergency?
Passengers may not hear the alarm bells, and they may not know that they should proceed to mustering stations.
Passengers seek safety in mustering stations, or other common areas, where they think they can escape danger.
Passengers seek safety in their cabins, or in other places onboard, where they think they can escape danger.
Passengers may not hear the public address system, and they may not know that they should proceed to mustering stations.
Following overhaul of the cylinder units of a 4-stroke diesel engine and a suitable running in period it is noted that the lubricating oil consumption of the engine has increased considerably and unexpectedly. The engine is otherwise running normally. Select, from the options given, the most likely cause of this problem.
A piston crown has burnt through
The oil control ring has been fitted incorrectly.
The piston rings have worn rapidly.
The cylinder liner has worn rapidly.
On a RoRo vessel, what is a low-bed Ro-Ro unit that is towed onto a ship called?
On a Container vessel, which of these motions is not taken into account when calculating forces on a container stow?
A crew member is seen to collapse on entering a cargo hold of a bulk carrier; what action should be taken?
A full emergency must be declared
Crewman to be assisted out of hold
On a container vessel, what additional force must be considered when planning the lashings for containers stowed at the outboard part of the deck stow.
Lack of support from adjacent columns of containers.
The effect of green seas breaking over the containers.
The effect of wind on the containers.
The greatest transverse accelerations are experienced at the outboard sides.
The centre cargo tanks on your ship are made of stainless steel, while the wing tanks are made of mild steel with a zinc coating. Your ship is to load some Sulphuric Acid. Which tanks will it be loaded in?
It can not be loaded into any of the tanks on the ship.
Only the stainless steel centre tanks.
Only the zinc coated wing tanks.
Both the stainless steel centre tanks and the zinc coated wing tanks.
"Overshoot" is an expression related to a ship's steering ability. What is the correct understanding of this expression?
It is the way a ship turns when putting the helm in a hard over position
It is how many degrees of the compass a ship continues to turn after applying counter-rudder
It is the amount a ship moves forward after the engines are stopped
It is the way a ship continues to turn when the helm is put amidships
Cargo hoses intended for liquefied gas carriers have to be prototyped tested before being approved. When new hoses of an already approved type are received onboard they also need to be pressure tested before being put into service. What are the IMO Gas Code requirements for such hoses before they are put into service?
Not less than 1.5 times the specified maximum working pressure or more than two fifths of bursting pressure at the expected cargo carriage temperature.
5 times the specified maximum working pressure at ambient temperature.
5 times the specified maximum working pressure at expected cargo carriage temperature.
Not less than 1.5 times the specified maximum working pressure or more than two fifths of bursting pressure at ambient temperature.
A ship has an electrical system rated at 690 Volts. Which voltage level is this?
A cargo pumproom must be mechanically ventilated. What is the minimum number of atmosphere changes per hour that such a system must achieve?
There is no specified minimum number of changes, provided it is running continuously throughout any cargo operation.
What is known as a "Non-Standardized Cargo" on a General Cargo Ship?
Cargo for which the ship is not provided with an approved securing system
Cargo which must be secured in accordance with the shipper's instructions
Cargo which requires individual stowage and securing arrangements
Cargo for which there is no standard securing system
After discharging a high density cargo a serious crack is found in an upper ballast tank amidships of a Bulk Carrier; what must the Master do?
Note the dimensions of the crack and measure regularly
Proceed on ballast voyage without ballast in this tank
Repair with cement box or temporary welded patch until next drydock
Inform Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and call in Classification Society
What are ‘Dangerous Goods’ within the context of containerisation?
Goods that are liable to explode
Substances, materials and articles covered by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
Goods that are self-heating and liable to spontaneous combustion
Goods that are liable to cause damage to the ship
During 'dry lay up' of a main water tube boiler it is necessary to maintain dry, low humidity environment in the water spaces. Which of the chemicals given in the options would best achieve this condition?
An electric motor is to be aligned to a pump by insuring shims under the motor feet. Which of the tools given in the options would be used to check that the alignment is correct by measurement of the gap between the coupling faces?
An inside vernier calliper.
A new cylindrical brass bearing sleeve for a pump shaft is found to be a few millimetres too long for the housing and needs to be adjusted to the correct length. Which will be the best method to use to reduce the length of the sleeve to the correct dimension?
Remove the excess length using the ship's lathe.
Grind off the excess on a pedestal grinder for quickness.
Cut off the excess with a mechanical hacksaw.
Manually hacksaw off the excess and dress the end with a file.
The peak pressure (maximum cylinder pressure) is often taken as an indicator of medium speed engine performance along with other parameters. What would be a typical peak pressure for a modern, highly rated, medium speed diesel engine?
There are two basic types of turbocharging systems: constant pressure and pulse. The main difference between the two is in which of the following?
The arrangement of exhaust piping and exhaust gas receiver.
The casing of the turbocharger.
The arrangement of the scavenging air coolers.
The scavenging valves of the engine.
In most colour coding systems for kitchen knives, what colour is used to indicate those used only for preparing raw meat?
What is the maximum quantity of cargo permitted to be carried in a single tank on a type 1 chemical tanker as per the IBC Code?
What do you understand by the term "luffing"?
The raising or lowering of a crane jib, moving the head of the crane and therefore a suspended load horizontally towards or away from the crane.
The combined movement of hoisting a load and slewing the crane, employed when lifting a load from a dockside over and into a ship's hold, or vica versa.
The initial phase of hoisting a load, where the crane wire and structure takes the weight of a suspended load.
The rotating of a ship's jib in a circular movement about the crane.
You are alongside, port side to, about to commence loading several grades of chemicals. The Duty Officer instructs you over the walkie-talkie to proceed to the port manifold and open the valve to 4 port line. When you get there, there is no hose connected to that line. What will you do?
Open the valve to 4 port line as instructed.
Report the situation back to the Duty Officer. Request clarification and confirmation of the instruction.
Take a look at the starboard manifold. There is a hose loop between 4 port and 4 starboard lines. Assume the Duty officer must have meant this side and open 4 port line on this manifold.
Although there is no hose connected to 4 port line, there is one connected to 3 port line. Assume the Duty Officer must have meant this line and open this valve instead.
What is the correct operation of the slow-turning facility fitted to some large 2 stroke main propulsion diesel engines?
Slow turning should be set to operate automatically at finish with engines to allow the engine to cool down evenly.
Slow turning should be set to operate automatically every 10 to 15 minutes when the engine is on standby.
Slow turning should be set to operate automatically prior to engine start when engine has been stopped for 20 to 30 minutes during manouevring
Slow turning should be carried out immediately the duty engineer gets notice of standby from the bridge.
What does the image indicate?
The image indicates a passenger ship coming alongside
The image indicates a passenger ship moored port side alongside
The image indicates a passenger ship moored starboard side alongside
The image indicates a passenger ship letting go her mooring lines
A vessel which normally operates with the engine room in UMS mode is unable to do so because of defects to some of the critical alarm functions. What are the main considerations that the Chief Engineer must take into account when planning alternative arrangements to cover the engine room requirements until the defects are cleared?
A work rota is established to ensure at least one person is in the engine room at all times while the defects exist.
A work rota is established to ensure that normal routine maintenance is carried out on time in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule.
A work rota is established to ensure that the necessary repairs can be carried out as soon as possible.
A work rota is established to ensure full coverage of engine room watchkeeping duties and adequate rest periods for the engineering staff.
What is the normal slow down/shutdown temperature for the jacket cooling water outlet from a diesel engine cylinder?
What is the minimum Initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) allowed under the International Load Line Rules?
Which is the "LENGTH OVERALL", in the figure?
Length Overall is indicated by C, in the figure
Length Overall is indicated by D, in the figure
Length Overall is indicated by B, in the figure
Length Overall is indicated by A, in the figure
Give the meaning of the following symbol: