How many pyrotechnic signals to be in each lifeboat?
8 Rocket parachute flares / 2 hand flares / 6 buoyant smoke signals
10 Rocket parachute flares / 12 hand flares / 5 buoyant smoke signals
6 Rocket parachute flares / 6 hand Flares / 6 buoyant smoke signals
4 Rocket parachute flares / 6 hand flares / 2 buoyant smoke signals
The necessary elements to create fire are
combustible, air, flames and gas
combustible, comburent, flames and chain reaction
combustible, comburent, heat and chain reaction
Which of the following may cause a fire in the accommodation spaces?
All the mentioned alternatives
Overloading electric plugs
Covering electric heaters with blankets
In which compartments are halogenated hydrocarbons not allowed as fire-extinguishing media? (SOLAS II-2/5.3.1)
Cargo holds for passenger cars and other empty vehicles
*At what time must an automatic sprinkler fire-extinguishing system be capable of immediate operation?
In ports, if there is less than three responsible members of the crew on duty
*Besides the official language of registration, what language is used in the fire control plans and booklets?
Instructions for "Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Which of the following requirements regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these instructions?
Only spark free tools to be used for cleaning of tank bottoms and for sediments removal.
If the hot work is to be carried out at the bottom of the tank, the entire bottom shall be thoroughly cleaned and all sediments removed.
Areas difficult to clean shall be covered by fire-resistant material.
If the place of work cannot be satisfactory cleaned by washing, it shall be cleaned chemically.
For a “distress alert” via the DSC, the MF-band is used in the frequencies:
TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2177.0 kHz
TX: 2187.5 kHzRX: 2187.5 kHz
TX: 2189.5 kHzRX: 2189.5 kHz
After receiving a DSC-distress alert in the VHF frequency band one should:
listen out on VHF channel 16
immediately send a DSC ‘acknowledgement'
immediately send a DSC ‘distress relay'
When during transmitting the display of a radiotelephone-installation shows a decrease intransmitting power it is:
An adjustment of the semi-duplex transmitting power
An indication of chosing a wrong channel
An indication of aerial problem
An automatic adjustment of the chosen transmitting mode
What is false regarding the function :” Reception of shore to ship distress alerts ”
On area A1 this function is based on the use of VHF DSC
On area A2 this function is based on the use of MF DSC
On area A3 this function is based on the use of HF DSC
On all areas this function is based on the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirb
Which word will precede an urgency message ?
Each ship fitted with a radiotelephone station shall listen on the distress frequency during navigation, for how many hours a day according to the regulations?
Name three international conventions that cover the international shipping trades?
The three international conventions that cover the shipping trade is SOLAS 74/78, STCW 78/95 and MARPOL 73/78
The three international conventions that cover the shipping trade is SOLAS 74, STCW 78 and MARPOL 73
The three international conventions that cover the shipping trade is SOLAS 74, SOLAS 78 and STCW 78
There isn’t any international conventions that cover the shipping trade
Shock is a manifestation of changes in which the circulation fails because either pressure or volume of circulating blood has fallen to a dangerous level. What is the skin colour of a patient in shock?
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
The watertight integrity of a vessel must be intact, when?
Can be relaxed during spells of fine weather?
Can be relaxed in inshore waters?
What is CSS an abbreviation for?
Co-ordinator Surface Search
Co-ordination Ship Search
Control Center of Survivors
The vessel has anchored. You are to secure the anchor. How do you do it?
By use of the brake on the winch with the motor in gear.
By use of the brake on the winch.
By use of securing wires and brake.
By use of cable stopper backed up by brake with chain slightly slack between stopper and winch.
You are to release the towing wire with forerunner. You have 3 men with you to do the work. How would you safely carry this out?
With manpower. Two men picking up slack and one man lifts off the eye and let go simultaneously
Use the winch. Forerunner and wire stopper to pick up the slack and stop the wire. One man operating each. Make the forerunner fast on the bit, releasing the eye of wire and the stopper, lower the wire easy by forerunner
Use the winch and forerunner to pick up slack. One man to release the eye, lowering the wire down by use of winch
After heaving on the wire by a forerunner, cut the forerunner and so let the wire free
The ship has a single fixed pitch right-handed propeller and is going astern as illustrated. What is the most likely way the ship will react in these circumstances?
The bow will "seek" the wind and the ship will swing to port
The stern will "back" into the wind and the ship's heading will swing to starboard.
The stern will fall off to starboard, making the heading swing to port.
The ship will go straight astern and the heading will remain approximately the same
It is important that the brake holding capacity of a self stowing winch drum should not exceed the breaking strength of the wire or rope wound onto it. A certain percentage of extra strength is therefore recommended for the wire or rope over the brake holding capacity of the winch. So, for a winch of brake holding capacity of 60 Tons you would order a wire of breaking strength:
A coast radio station for sea area A2 has:
The PTT-switch must be:
pressed in during transmitting only to work simplex
must pressed in constantly to work semi-duplex
pressed in during transmitting only to work duplex
What is the most important factor influencing the HF range?
the power of the transmitter
Define the class of emission J3E :
Radiotelex and DSC - Phase modulation
Radiotelephony - Radiotelephony - Phase modulation
Radiotelephony - Single sideband suppressed carrier
Radiotelex and DSC - Frequency shift keying of sub-carrier with error correction
Give the meaning of the following symbole:
lifebuoy with light and smoke
life buoy with hand flare
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
A lifejacket should be provided with:
on ships built after February 1992 all lifejackets should be fitted with a light
A person wearing an anti-exposure suit shall be able to:
don and remove the suit in the water in no more than 5min. if it impairs ability to swim
don a lifejacket without assistance
jump from a height equal to that of the stowage of liferafts arranged to be thrown overboard
dive into the water to the maximum draft of craft that the ship is provided with
A person wearing an anti-exposure suit shall be able to:
jump from a height equal to that of the stowage of liferafts arranged to be thrown overboard
don and remove the suit in the water in no more than 5min. if it impairs ability to swim
dive into the water to the maximum draft of craft that the ship is provided with
perform all duties associated with abandonment, assist others and operate a rescue boat
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one immersion suit for each person
a radar reflector or a radar transponder
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.
Wherever space is available.
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes.
On the starboard side of the ship.
Which one of the given requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft corresponds to the SOLAS regulation?
Every motorized survival craft shall have a certificated engineer assigned.
Every lifeboat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a deck officer capable of operating the equipment assigned.
A deck officer or certificated person shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be used.
There shall be at least 5 trained persons on board, mustering and assisting untrained persons.
When muster to a lifeboat drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster station?
Wait for the order to put on your life jacket.
*On-board training in the use of davit-launched liferafts (including inflation and lowering whenever practicable) must take place
*Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship drills corresponds to present SOLAS regulation?
On ships on short international voyages, each lifeboat shall be launched and manoeuvred in the water at least every six months
All lifeboats shall be lowered during drills
Drills shall be conducted when the ship is in a harbour
Each lifeboat shall be launched, and manoeuvred in the water with its assigned crew at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill
*When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water?
*Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
operation of davits used for launching liferafts
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of all survival equipment
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
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 of revival of casualties by MTM-method (mouth-to-mouth).
Boarding, launching and clearing of survival crafts (lifeboat/liferafts) and rescue crafts (MOB-boats).
Correct donning of fire protective clothing.
The use of oars and sails for survival crafts.
The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?
Muster of assigned stations
Donning of lifejackets and immersion suits
Boarding, launching and clearing of the survival crafts and rescue boats
Donning of fire protection clothing
The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?
Method and use of devices for protection in launching areas
Method of launching from inside survival craft
Release from launching applications
Use of breathing apparatus
The majority of medium speed main propulsion installations incorporate a reduction gearbox between the engine and the propeller shaft. Why is this arrangement usually required?
So that the engine can be more easily reversed.
So that the engine can be coupled to a controllable pitch propeller.
So that the propeller operates in a relatively efficient speed range.
So that the engine can also drive a shaft alternator.
What would be a typical setting for the overspeed trip to operate and shut down the engine on a medium speed diesel engine?
1% above engine rated speed
25% above engine rated speed
15% above engine rated speed
5% above engine rated speed
The vessel is instructed to load alternate holds when chartered to carry a high density cargo. What reasons could be given by the master to refuse to do this?
The trim of the vessel will not be satisfactory.
The summer deadweight will not be achieved.
Cargo space cleaning after discharge will be excessive.
IMO do not recommend alternate loading of cargo holds with high density cargoes.
All necessary information for the next port of call should be:
Procured during the voyage prior arrival at the next port
Procured before departure from a port
Procured on arrival at the next port
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.
In a purifier assuming the separating temperature is correct, what is probably wrong if processed oil contains water
Back pressure is too high
Gravity disc is too small. Flow rate is too high
Gravity disc is too small
Gravity disc is too large
In the event of a severe scavenge fire, which of the following is most likely to be seriously damaged?
Piston rod and stuffing box.
When discussing oil tanker design, what do the letters "VLCC" stand for?
Variable Level Cargo Container
Virtual Loss (of) Cargo Capacity
Very Large Combination Carrier
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.
Normally ventilation fans in enclosed ro-ro spaces must be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board, why?
It is better to run the fans continuously instead of testing the atmosphere
An increased number of air changes may be required when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded, or where flammable gases or liquids are stowed in closed ro-ro spaces
It is easier for the crew, they don't have to think about starting and stopping of fans
The manufacturer of the fans recommends continuous operation to reduce maintenance cost
MARPOL Annex VI and IMO MSC Circ 585 "Standards for Vapour Emission Control Systems" require that P/V valves in such a system on an oil tanker should relieve the pressure or vacuum once they reach specified levels in a cargo tank. The design is approved by the administration, but what are the usual pressure and vacuum levels required to activate the P/V valves?
Pressure 7 psi (0.048 bar) Vacuum: 1 psi (0.069 bar)
Pressure: 3.2 psi (0.22 bar) Vacuum: 1 psi (0.069 bar)
Pressure: 1 psi (0.069 bar) Vacuum: 0.5 psi (0.034 bar)
Pressure: 0.5 psi (0.034 bar) Vacuum: 0.2 psi (0.014 bar)
What is the definition of an "independent" cargo tank?
One which can be loaded with hazardous liquid chemicals that can not be carried in integral cargo tanks.
One which is not subject to the requirements of the IBC Code in respect of the loading and carriage of hazardous liquid cargoes.
One which is not contiguous with, or part of the hull structure.
One which forms part of the ship's hull and structure and which is normally essential to the structural completeness of the ship's hull.
What measures should be taken in order to avoid flammable gases forming on top of coal cargoes on a Bulk Carrier?
Ventilation to be continuous?
Ventilation to be carried out as indicated in the IMO solid Bulk Cargo Code
Cargo to be ventilated by opening hatch covers at sea?
Cargo not to be ventilated?
What does the 1 Engineer want to have done?
He wants the feed water tank inspected
He wants the Fitter to Check the CO 2 equipment
He wants the feed water tank cleaned
He wants the heating coils inspected
Every oil tanker of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered on or after 1 February 2002 shall comply with intact stability. What is the minimum GM (metacentric height) when the vessel is in port?
When loading stores in a tropical harbour on sunny days, which of the following categories of provisions would you arrange to get out of the sun as soon as possible?
During inspection of the crank bearing for one of the units in the main engine, the bearing shell was found as follows: Surface of the white metal was black and very hard. Patches of black incrustations have worn grooves in the journal. What was the cause?
Water in the lubricating oil during service
Wrong casting of bearing shell
Dirt in the lubricating oil
Bearing shell service time exceeded.
What are the limitations of Cargo Securing Manuals?
They are developed whilst ships are still under construction and may therefore be unsuitable under certain operational conditions
They are not always approved by a classification society
Some Cargo Securing Manuals cover a full range of sister ships
Cargo securing arrangements in the manuals may be unsuitable for heavy weather conditions
By what practical means can the upper reaches of a bulk carrier’s hold be inspected?
Standing on the Australian ladder’s upper platform
Why are drains fitted to hatch coamings of a General Cargo ship?
To drain water from the hatch covers
To drain water that enters the hatch coaming channel via the hatch seals
To drain water from hatch cover cross-joints
To collect debris that collects in the hatch coaming channel
To evaluate the condition of a heat exchanger the following measurements should be recorded:
In and outlet temperatures on one media
In and outlet temperatures, and flow rates for both media
In and outlet temperatures for both media
What items of container securing equipment must be used in conjunction with buttresses?
Single stacking cones and bridge fittings
Double stacking cones or link plates
What would the Chief Officer require prior to the vessel's departure from the berth?
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the anchor to be thoroughly secured
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the crew to prepare for the voyage
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the Bo's'un to oil the moving parts of the windlass
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the windlass to be covered
What is done at a Quadrennial Thorough Survey?
Derricks are tested and parts of derricks thoroughly examined
Deck cranes are tested and their parts thoroughly examined
A transformer overheats while taking a shore supply. Which is the likely cause?
Many conventional reefer vessels are built with wooden gratings that support the cargo above the steel deck of the vessel. These gratings are typically carried on 50mm x 100mm wooden bearers. From the options given, select the most important consideration in relation to these wooden bearers.
The bearers must all be placed running in the same direction in the hatch.
Only wood of the quality of the existing bearers should be used.
The bearers should, as far as practicable, be placed clear of the vent holes in the gratings.
Only knot free, straight wood should be used.
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
What will happen if you overload the plate in a microwave?
Standing time will need to be doubled.
You will need to double, or even treble, cooking times and accept that the outer parts of the food will be overcooked.
Cooking will be uneven and there will be "cold spots" in the food.
The oven will not work in automatic mode.
In terms of an oil tanker fitted with two slop tanks, how are they commonly referred to?
Slop tank (cycle A) and slop tank (cycle B)
Slop tank (settling) and slop tank (decanting)
Primary slop tank and secondary slop tank
Nominal slop tank and back-up slop tank
What do you understand by the order: "Move the pilot ladder to the other side"?
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to shift the pilot ladder to the opposite side of the ship.
Move the pilot ladder to the other side means: to change the position of the pilot ladder from the main deck to the fore deck.
Move the pilot ladder to the other side means: to rig another pilot ladder
Move the pilot ladder to the other side means: to move the pilot ladder further along nearer to the bow.
During tank washing operations on an oil tanker, it is a requirement that the atmosphere within the tank is maintained with an oxygen content of not more than 8% by volume, but which of the following conditions is also a requirement?
That a positive pressure is maintained
That the atmosphere within the tank is maintained at atmospheric pressure, ie open to atmosphere
That a minimum of 2.4 bar inert gas inlet pressure is maintained
That a negative pressure is maintained
With regard to the characteristics of a mafi trailer what must be ensured prior to unfastening this unit on board a ro-ro vessel?
That the cargo details have been checked
That there is sufficient room for it to be driven away
That cargo on the trailer is not damaged
That after unfastening it will not move
What type of cargo tanks are normally used for the cargo containment system for fully pressurised and semi-pressurised liquefied gas carriers?
Which of the options given is the most likely reason for a drop in pressure at the charge air manifold of a diesel engine?
Air filter to turbocharger fouled or obstructed.
Charge air cooler fouled on waterside
Air passageways or ports to the engine cylinders partly blocked due to fouling.
The electric motor on one of your centrifugal pumps has for a period of time gradually been running at lower and lower Amp-load. The pump is still supplying water, but the pressure is reduced. Which of the below alternatives is probably the reason?
The pump is running at lower speed due to short circuit in the electric motor.
Inner diameter of impeller is bigger due to cavitations, or outer diameter reduced by erosion.
The pump has been more effective because the suction strainer has been removed.
The pump has suction from many places at the same time.
In a PID controller we have possibility to change the setting of the Proportional band (P), the Reset time (1) and the Rate time (D). Please indicate which curve shows the typical response to a change in input, if the setting of the proportional band is too wide.
Which one of the listed requirements for passenger ships regarding personal life-saving appliances do not correspond to present regulations?
The 5% extra lifejackets carried on board have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
Ro-ro passenger ships shall carry at least 2 lifebuoys provided with self-igniting lights an self-activating smoke signals
All lifejackets shall be fitted with reflex, a whistle and a light
All lifejackets shall be fitted with a whistle, a light and a smoke signal
When should a spreader be used for general cargo operations?
When the weight of a load needs to be evenly distributed by the lifting gear
When the length of a load is such that slinging it will create unacceptable bending moments
When the length of a load is such that slinging it will create sagging
When handling open-top containers
The specified maximum working pressure of a cargo hose in service on a chemical tanker should be at least which of the following?
1/3 design burst pressure.
On RoRo passenger ferries, the passengers are not normally allowed to be on the car-deck during sailing. What is the reason for this rule?
To prevent damage and burglary to the cars.
In case of an emergency situation, the car deck can be difficulty to find the way around, and cars can shift position caused by ships movement.
If the car deck are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency
The ships movement can make the cars slide/move and a person can be trapped between two cars.
What is the most negative side of using a centrifugal cargo pump?
Displacing the liquid by reducing the volume inside the pump.
High purchase and installation cost.
Mechanically displaces the liquid in the pump.
The lack of self priming.
Why should heavy-duty footwear, with non-slip soles and re-inforced toecaps, that fully cover the foot, be worn when working in the galley and storerooms?
To avoid the possibility of injury if a sharp or heavy object is dropped, or a hot liquid is spilled, or the floor becomes slippery.
Because footwaer of this type will support the wearer better and avoid aches and pains developing in the feet and lower legs.
Because you never know when you may have to go out on deck.
Because footwear of this type eliminates the possibility of fungal foot infections through exposure to moist and humid conditions as may be experienced when working around a galley range for prolonged periods.
Which type temperature sensors are shown on this picture?
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.
With reference to General Cargo vessels, which of the following statements is correct?
Hot rolled steel coils are always shipped in stainless steel envelopes
Hot rolled steel coils must not be loaded in a rusty condition
Hot rolled steel coils can be loaded in heavy rain
Hot rolled steel coils must not be exposed to salt water contamination
As part of the decommissioning process for old reefer vessels they are sent to a recycling yard where any refrigerant remaining in the refrigeration system is dealt with. Which one of the actions given in the options needs to be carried out in preparation for delivery of a vessel to a recycling yard?
Discharge the gas to atmosphere prior to arrival to minimise handling costs at the recycling yard.
Make a careful note of the quantities of gas onboard and note this in the Ozone Depletion Record Book prior to discharging the gas into recovery bottles.
Make a careful note of the quantities of gas onboard and note this in the Ozone Depleting Record Book before discharging the gas to atmosphere.
Make a careful note of the quantities of gas onboard prior to arrival at the yard and note this in the Ozone Depleting Record Book.
Two reference points for pressure exist, absolute zero and atmospheric pressure. What do you call pressures measured relative to absolute zero?