Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts is made to free the container of the liferaft from its berth during the ship is sinking?
the hydrostatic release unit
When a fire breaks out in the accommodation, cargo holds or on deck, who is in charge of the fire fighting operations?
The person who is designated in the muster list
The first officer arriving at the scene
The first person arriving at the scene
Non distress calls on 2182 kHz and VHF channel 16 should not exceed:
In the Inmarsat Maritime Communications Handbook one can find information about:
2 digit code telex services
numbers of fax subscribers
With an Inmarsat-C terminal the option ‘PSTN’ for addressing is available. This option:
to deliver a message by telephone via a modem on the computer of the subscriber
to have the operator read the message by phone
delivers a message as a telegram
One has to check the SART-unit:
on the mechanism which automatically releases the SART during the sinking of the vessel
on the proper functioning of the recharger and the charge-conditions of the battery
on the date of replacing the battery
Is it necessary in case of a distress alert via the Inmarsat A terminal to use the distress priority?
Yes, by “distress priority” one always is assigned a channel
No, the connection could never be made faster than technique allows
Yes, by “distress priority” one is directly connected with the NCS
The word SCHIP is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Sierra, Charlie, Hotel, India, Papa
Sierra, Charles, Hotel, India, Papa
Sierra, Charles, Hotel, Ina, Papa
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 is the possible position of a ship in distress called?
Rule 12 of the International Collision Regulations prescribes the action to be taken by a sailing vessel when meeting another sailing vessel. This depends on the direction of the wind relative to each vessel. In the situation shown here, which sailing vessel (A or B) must keep out of the way of the other?
Sailing vessel B must keep out of the way of sailing vessel A.
Sailing vessel A must keep out of the way of sailing vessel B.
The upwind sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the downwind sailing vessel.
Both sailing vessels are required to take avoiding action.
How will the ship behave if you have a "black out" in the situation illustrated?
The vessel will turn to starboard and the speed will slowly reduce.
The vessel will turn to port and the speed will reduce gradually
The wind will push the vessel sidewards, but the heading will not change
The vessel will continue on course and the speed will slowly reduce
When should voyage planning be done?
During the pilotage when leaving the berth
Before the vessel completes the previous passage.
Prior to leaving the berth
Before the pilot is leaves the vessel at the departure port.
" On area A1 the function "" Reception of shore to ship distress alerts"" is mainly based on:"
the use of SART transponders
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
The obligation to identify oneself when using VHF is:
only when navigating by radar
only when sailing in a block area
The range of a VHF-set is mainly determined by:
the length of the antenna
the time in UTC, as regards propagation
The effect of the reflection of radio waves in the ionosphere on the transmission range also depends on:
the height of the layers of ionisation
the chosen mode of transmission
simplex or duplex operation
An area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available is called:
*The person in charge of a lifeboat :
must check that the crew under his command are acquainted with their duties
must have a list of the survival craft crew
must check that the second in command has also a list of the lifeboat crew
What are the tricing pendants made for?
They prevent people from falling down if the lifeboat falls down
They automatically prevent any gap between the ship side and the lifeboat at the first stage of its launching
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if one or both davit breaks
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if the falls break
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Survival craft portable radio
An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the ship's whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
Report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine room (engine crew) for further orders
Go to your lifeboat station
Go to (or remain in) your cabin and await further orders
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.
When there is doubt about the freshness of the atmosphere in enclosed or confined spaces, what action should be taken?
Ro-ro decks are always ventilated in advance of an operation
Open both bow- and stern doors
Arrangements should be made for testing of the atmosphere to ensure maintenance of 21% oxygen and a carbon monoxide content below 50 ppm in the atmosphere of the space
Supply filter masks to all crew working on ro-ro deck
Which of the following is a chemical commonly added to cleaning substances used to clean galley areas?
What are we seeing here?
A sailing vessel, at anchor.
A sailing vessel of less than 10 metres in length, displaying the mandatory combined lantern inlieu of sailing lights, seen head-on.
A sailing vessel less than 20 metres in length, displaying the optional combined lantern in lieu of standard sailing lights, seen head-on.
A sailing vessel, seen from astern, where the edges of her sidelights are both visible.
When lashing general cargoes why are short lashings preferred to long ones?
Because long lashings are more prone to vibration
Because they are more easily tightened and held in tension
Because some of the ship’s lashing points may not be designed to hold long lashings
Because the safe working load of lashing materials decrease with length
For which duties are gear and screw pumps normally employed?
Main sea water circulation systems.
Fuel and lubricating oil services.
Jacket cooling water circulation for diesel engines.
On a RoRo vessel, to what should a heavy vehicle be secured on a car deck?
How many rescue boats should be provided on passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat
Two, one on each side of the ship
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
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.
You are proceeding along a narrow channel in front of another vessel, both heading for port. You hear this signal from the vessel behind you. What does it mean?
I am faster than you. Get out of the way.
I intend to overtake you on your starboard side.
I intend to overtake you on your port side.
I am operating astern propulsion.
Some of the valves in the system are marked ESD. What does this mean?
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "LENGHT OVERALL" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Lenght overall is given by C on the figure
Lenght overall is given by B on the figure
Lenght overall is given by A on the figure
Lenght overall is given by D on the figure
What arrangement may be installed in passenger ships to reduce unsymmetrical flooding in damaged condition?
Self acting ballast trimming arrangement
Cross flooding arrangement
Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel's structural strenght?
The Flag State Administration
The Shipping Company and the Classification Society
When do vertical accelerations acting on containers reach their maximum values?
When a ship is changing direction at its extreme angle of pitch and roll simultaneously
When a ship is changing direction at its extreme angle of pitch
What is one way to try to overcome people's fears about loved ones?
Inform them about the nature of the emergency.
Prevent them from looking for their loved ones.
Assure them that the crew is sweeping the entire ship for passengers.
Give them a lifejacket to put on.
What precaution is to be taken when the Engineer on Duty is entering an UMS-mode operated engine room due to an alarm or due to a scheduled routine check?
Switch the UMS selector switch to manual mode and engage the "dead man alarm"
Leave the UMS selector switch in UMS-mode
Switch the UMS selector switch to manual mode only
Any of the mentioned alternatives will meet the requirements.
Cargo holds on a bulk carrier are washed after discharge, but cargo residues are often found on the tank top when hatches are opened at the load port. What could be the likely cause?
Holds were not inspected thoroughly after cleaning
Due to failure of the bilge eductors
Because of cargo residues falling down due to ship's vibrations during the ballast passage
Because of poor drainage into the bilges
You are alongside, preparing to load several grades of chemicals. The duty officer instructs you to accompany a cargo surveyor during pre-load inspection. At the manifold, the blank flanges on the designated load lines have been removed in preparation for connecting hoses but the surveyor asks you to remove blank flanges from some additional lines, so that he can check them for cleanliness. Which of the following will you do?
Tell the surveyor that it is unsafe to do so and you will not remove any more blank flanges.
Notify the duty officer of the surveyor's request and await further instructions.
Open any of the lines he asks for. Leave them open in case anyone else needs to inspect them.
Tell the surveyor that the flanges have all been secured for cargo and that procedure has been initialled by the Chief Officer on the pre-load checklist, so you are not allowed to remove them.
Many large 2 stroke marine diesel engines are equipped with an auxiliary scavenge air blower. What is the purpose of this equipment?
To provide combustion air at start up, during manouevring and low load running when the turbocharger delivery is insufficient.
To assist the main turbochargers in supplying combustion air when on full load.
To help cool the engine after it has been stopped.
To allow full load running when the main turbocharger is defective..
A threaded hole is to be formed in a steel plate using a tap and wrench. When drilling the hole which of the options best describes the required drill size?
The drill should be a bigger size than the diameter of the tap.
The drill should be a smaller size than the diameter of the tap.
The drill should be the same size as the diameter of the tap.
The drill should be the same size at the diameter of the bolt that is to be fitted into the hole.
An LNG carrier is equipped with membrane type tanks with a MARVS less than 0.7 bar. What additional cargo containment requirements, if any, are needed for this type of cargo tank arrangement?
Only a partial secondary barrier is required.
No secondary barrier is required as this is a self supporting arrangement.
Only a drip tray is required.
A full secondary barrier is required.
Can slop tanks be used for the carriage of oil and are they therefore included in the total cargo capacity of an oil tanker?
Slop tanks may be used for the carriage of oil when not being used for the carriage of slops and are included in the total cargo capacity of the vessel.
Slop tanks may only be used for the carriage of oil on clean ballast tankers and are only included in the total cargo capacity of this type of vessel.
Slop tanks may only be used for the carriage of oil cargo by agreement between the shipper, receiver and charterer. They are not normally included in the total cargo capacity of the vessel.
Slop tanks may not be used for the carriage of oil cargo under any circumstances and are not included in the total cargo capacity of the vessel.
A ro-ro unit weighing 2mt is to be loaded in the fore and aft direction and lashed by belts of SWL 0.6mt. How many lashing belts should be used to secure the unit?
What type of vessel is this?
Vessel not under command and not making way
Vessel at anchor carrying out special operations
How will continuous low load operation influence the time between overhauls, tbo, for the cylinder covers and associated valves of a 4-stroke diesel engine?
Reduce the time between overhauls due to increased fouling.
Increase the time between overhauls since fuel injectors work better at low load so combustion will be improved and the maintenance will be reduced.
Increase the time between overhauls since the engine is not working as hard.
No influence at all, the required overhauls are unaffected by operating load.
Representative of the port authorities should always receive the best possible treatment:
For ship's clearance to take place quickly and without complications
Because the ship's trading certificate are not normally in order
Because you always have some faults in arrival/departure documents
Because you have undeclared dutiable items in excess of permitted on board
The operation of a diesel engine is controlled by a mechanical-hydraulic, compensated speed sensing governor. How will the governor control be affected if the compensation needle valve is closed in and the engine load changes?
The governor will hunt resulting in erratic engine speed control.
Engine speed control will be sluggish.
A change in load will not affect a speed sensing governor.
Altering the compensation needle valve has no effect on speed control.
For which emergency resource is it difficult to plan the best use?
The threads on the drain plug for the bronze end cover of a sea water cooled heat exchanger have been badly damaged during maintenance. There is no spare brass plug available. What is the best solution for repairing the heat exchanger?
Use a steel plug with the same thread as the original to replace it.
Wrap the threads in thread tape and coat it with jointing compound before refitting it.
Hammer in a wooden tapered plug as a temporary repair.
Make a new brass plug on the lathe to fit the drain hole.
Which regulations require supervising the embarkation of persons on board ro-ro vessels?
The Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) Convention
International Labour Organization (ILO) standards
Standards of Training Certification and Watch-keeping (STCW) Code
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
In RoRo Cargo Planning What should be considered for the location of stowage of a heavy loads such as transformer, locomotive or work boats?
The discharge port rotation
Requests from the stevedore
The stability of the vessel, access to the location and the SWL of the stowage location
The holding down arrangement for a large 2-stroke diesel engine consists of steel chocks and hydraulically tightened holding down bolts. When carrying out routine maintenance of the arrangement which method, from those given in the options, should be adopted to check that it is in good order.
Measure the length of the holding down bolts to make sure they have the correct extension for the recommended tension.
Tap the holding down bolts with a hammer to see if they 'ring'.
Tap the steel chocks with a hammer to see if they move.
Check the hydraulic release pressure for the holding down bolts.
The diagram shows the lead of a rope during mooring operations and the possible point where it may break. Where would be considered the safest place to be standing?
Outside the coloured zone.
Between the "point of break" and the "point of restraint".
It is impossible to stand clear of any possible danger areas surrounding wires or ropes and therefore there are not any safe areas.
Inside the coloured zone and behind the "point of restraint".
When preparing the hold of a bulk carrier for cargo when that hold has previously been ballasted, which of the following must be checked
The ballast lines must be blanked off and the bilge lines opened and tested
Paint coating re- painted
"Your ship security plan must include procedures for responding to security threats, auditing security activities and interfacing with the port facility."
A vessel is carrying a refrigerated cargo under controlled atmosphere (CA). From the options given, select the most appropriate degree of opening of the air change vents when operating CA.
What is meant by being intrinsically safe?
Electric wiring executed by approved manufacture?
Any electrical product, being water resistant?
Explosion proof product having a special wiring system?
Can not produce enough energy to ignite a gas (explode)?
When people jump into the water from a ship, what should they do?
Keep their arms down at their sides.
Grab the lifejacket near the shoulder.
Take off their lifejackets.
Where would you look for definitive information on whether a particular cargo is classified as a "Noxious Liquid Substance"? (Other than products provisionally assessed).
The pollution category column of chapters 17 or 18 of the International Bulk Chemical Code (IBC Code).
The product groups within the list of cargoes contained in the Chemical Data Guide for Bulk Shipment by Water.
The Procedures and Arrangements Manual.
The pollution category of chapter 17 (only) of the International Bulk Chemical Code (IBC Code).
When will a ‘D’ ring not be an effective lashing point?
When it is covered in grease
When its retaining collar is torn
Hydrogen sulphide is a component associated with crude oil cargoes. At which of the following concentrations will dizziness, headache, nausea, etc occur within 15 minutes, followed by loss of consciousness and possibly death, after 30-60 minutes exposure?
The bilge holding tank level is being reduced by discharging through the OWS. What action should be taken when the oil/water interface in the holding tank is reached?
Stop the OWS and pump the oil to the incinerator tank.
Stop the OWS and pump the oil to a bunker tank.
Bypass the OWS and discharge the remaining contents of the holding tank overboard.
Continue pumping the contents of the holding tank through the OWS.
The pressure control of a vessel's domestic water system, which includes a hydrophore tank pressurised by air, is achieved by stop/start of the fresh water pumps using pressure switches. How should the system be prepared for first use to give correct operation of the pressure control?
Fill the hydrophore tank to approximately 75% full with water and then pressurise with air up to the pump cut out point.
Fill the hydrophore tank up with freshwater allowing it to compress the air already in the tank and then adjust the pump cut out to match the pressure in the tank when it is almost full.
Pressurise the hydrophore tank with air to approximately 50% of the pump cut out pressure and then allow the pump to fill the tank until it cuts out.
Fill the hydrophore tank completely with water and then pressurise with air up to the pump cut out point.
Which of the following options is the most likely cause of high exhaust gas temperatures in all cylinders of a diesel engine?
Water in the fuel supply.
Partial blockage in the exhaust gas system.
Worn or broken piston rings.
Faulty high pressure fuel pump on one of the cylinders.
The recommended distance between parallel tracks (track spacing) in a search for a casualty by a surface vessel varies (amongst other factors) according to visibility and the nature of the target in the IAMSAR Manual. These distances are then normally adjusted for prevailing weather conditions. If visibility was 5 nautical miles and you were looking for a six-person liferaft, what would the recommended uncorrected track spacing be?
What could be the cause of a refrigeration compressor running continuously even though normal temperatures for the cold rooms have been reached?
Low-pressure cut-out is stuck in closed position.
High-pressure cut-out is stuck in open position.
The differential pressure switch for the lubricating oil pressure cut-out is stuck in the closed position.
Solenoid valve before the expansion valve stuck in closed position.
If left-over cooked meat is to be re-used in another meal, which of the following precautions must be taken?
The meat must be fine chopped to ensure it re-heats to at least 70 degrees Celsius as quickly as possible; it must not be mixed with newly preared raw meat; the dish in which it is used must only be heated once.
The meat can be directly added to another dish and musdt be re-heated to the temperature required by the new recipe; it can then be re-heated for further servings provided it is refrigerated in between.
The cooked meat must have been refrigerated until required; it can be taken out, chopped and mixed thoroughly with newly cooked ingredients, to ensure it is adequately re-heated. If it cools before serving, it can be warmed through on a hot plate or under a heat lamp.
The meat must be sliced to a thickness of less than 5 mm to ensure it re-heats to at least 50 degrees Celsius during cooking; it can only be layered with other previously cooked ingredients; the dish in which it is used can be re-heated again, provided it is refrigerated between each serving.
On a RoRo vessel, which of these stowage situations produces high friction that does not allow movement of the cargo?
A single tier of dunnage placed between vehicles and steel decks
Steel plates placed between vehicles and steel decks
Vehicles in direct contact with steel decks
Two tiers of dunnage placed between vehicles and steel decks
During a scavenge port inspection of a diesel engine the piston rings on all units were seen to display the signs of the early stages of microseizue. What action should be taken to ensure that the progress of the microseizure is stopped and the rings recover?
Run the engine at reduced load.
Increase cylinder oil feed to all units. Check the fuel quality and operation of fuel oil purifiers and filter.
Replace all of the piston rings
Decrease cylinder oil feed to all units
What is the SOLAS definition of deadweight?
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.025 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned winter freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.000 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned summer freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference, in tonnes, between the displacement of a ship in water of specific gravity 1.025 and the load waterline corresponding to the assigned summer freeboard and the lightweight of the ship
Deadweight is the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship at its light and sea-going freeboards
A palletised cargo is being loaded onto a reefer vessel. The cargo is stowed on wooden pallets. Select from the options given the best method to be used for lifting the pallets onboard the vessel in order to avoid damage to the pallet boards.
By using rope endless strops.
By using a patented semi-balanced lifting fork.
What is the minimum MARVS on a fully pressurised liquefied gas carrier?
Not less than the gauge vapour pressure of the cargo at 45 degrees C.
Not less than the gauge vapour pressure of the cargo at 0 degrees C
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FORECASTLE" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Forecastle is given by C on the figure
Forecastle is given by B on the figure
Forecastle is given by A on the figure
Forecastle is given by D on the figure
From the options given, select the one which best completes the following statement. "A seaman who is required to work in a hatch containing perishable goods should wear gloves that are…
What letter is represented by this flag and what is it's meaning when displayed by a vessel in port?
P - All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea.
W - All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea.
S - I am operating astern propulsion.
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.
The thermal conductance capability is expressed by a material's thermal conductance number and states the heat quantity. What is the denomination for heat quantity?
Which would be the most suitable point in the system to obtain a representative of diesel engine lubricating oil for analysis?
From the lubricating system pipeline on the discharge side of the circulating pump.
From the lubricating oil filter drain.
From the lubricating oil cooler drain.
From the lubricating oil purifier outlet.
What is the most frequent used insulation on cargo tanks?
The demister unit is located close to the inert gas scrubber. What is the purpose of the demister?
To remove sulphur oxides.
To remove water from the IGS stream.
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
A vessel's main propulsion system consists of a pair of medium speed diesel engines driving a single controllable pitch propeller through clutches and coupled through a reduction gearbox. What is the preferred sequence to follow when going from two engine to single engine operation? Assume engine A is to be stopped and engine B is to continue running
Stop engine A and check that clutch automatically disengages and governors for both engines operate correctly for testing purposes.
Pitch to zero thrust, disengage clutch of engine A, increase speed of engine B and propeller pitch as required. Stop engine A after a suitable cooling period.
Disengage clutch of engine A. Stop engine A after a suitable cooling period.
Pitch to zero thrust, reduce speed to idling speed, disengage clutch of engine A, increase speed of engine B and propeller pitch as required. Stop engine A after suitable cooling period.
To which of the following are the Hague-Visby rules applicable?
Contracts of carriage evidenced by a bill of lading
This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?
How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing agent when dealing with oil fires?
The heat from the fire causes the foam to produce an inert gas which gradually extinguishes the fire.
By smothering and also providing some cooling
Give the meaning of the following symbol