The hydrostatic release unit used in the float-free arrangements will automatically release the liferaft at a depth of not more than:
How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS B pack?
On a dark night with a clear atmosphere, the outside manually controlled lamp of a liferaft is visible at minimum at a distance of:
How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each lifeboat?
In which ways is heat transmitted?
Delay, conduction, radiation
Conduction, convection and radiation
Gasification, conduction and convection
Radiation and gasification
Welding and use of open flames on board tankers( without COW and IGS) in operation are subject to regulations laid down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed requirements regarding washing and gas freeing before hot work in cargo tanks corresponds to these regulations? (NSCL 22/1294/4).
Hatches to not adjacent tanks which has not been cleaned or inerted shall be kept open during work.
All cargo tanks, pump rooms and cofferdams shall be examined by type approved two explosimeters.
Gas measurings can be carried out by all deck officers.
One type approved explosimeter shall be used for gas measuring.
*According to the SOLAS definition, what is an incombustible material?
A material that neither burns nor gives out flames when it is exposed to the standard fire test for 30 minutes
A material that neither burns nor emits flammable fumes in such a quantity as to experience ignition, when the temperature rises to 750 ?C
A material that is made out of steel or equivalent material
A material that neither burns nor gives out flames when it is exposed to the standard fire test for 1 hour
*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
As a general rule, where would you expect to find a portable fire extinguisher in any space?
Near the middle of the space
There is no such standard practice.
Near to the entrance to the space
Under a porthole or window
In pumprooms and pipe tunnels "flameproof" electric light fittings are generally fitted. This means that:
Gas may enter, but even if an explosion takes place the fittings is so strong that the explosion will be contained within it and will not be blow out?
Even if fire occurs, it will not consume the fitting?
The electrical supply will disconnect automatically in cases of fire?
The fitting is completely gastight and no gas can enter into contact with the bulb and electric connections?
As a general rule, where would you expect to find a portable fire extinguisher intended for use in a space?
Near the entrance to that space
Near the middle of the space
Under a porthole or window in that space, if any
All of the above may be considered as a standard practice
The analyses of the smoke produced by a fire, may give an interpretation of that fire. Which are the factors we should take into account?
Opacity, amount and colour
There is no possible interpretation of a fire according to the smoke
Give the command after ga+ for the transmission of a ‘store and forward’ –message withradio-telex:
You want to send a DSC distress alert via the HF-band. You prefer the:
Via a coast-station radio medical advice is asked using NBDP. What command has to be given after ga +?
" On area A3 the function "" Transmission and reception of on scene communications"" is mainly based on:"
the use of HF DSC and/or INMARSAT C
the use of MF and/or VHF R/T
the use of MF and/or HF R/T
A « OSC » is :
A SAR coordinating centre
The master of a ship who coordinates on scene search and rescue operations
What is the "international shore connection" used for?
To connect the ship fire main to the shore lines
To connect the cargo hoses to the shore
To connect the bunker hoses to the shore
To connect the ship fresh water hoses to the shore
Which hazardous good is contained in class 5.2 according to the IMDG code?
You are duty officer on board a vessel in open sea. The look out is doing work and you are alone on the bridge, presently checking the position in the chartroom. Suddenly you are colliding with a fishing vessel. You will be most to blame for the collision, because of:
You should ask over VHF if there is any vessels in the surronding waters before going to the chart room.
You shall always give the "keep away" signal when doing chart work.
The fishing vessel should have kept away and you will not be blamed.
You did not maintain a proper look - out by all available means.
"Overshoot" is an expression we use when talking about a ship's steering ability. What is the best way to determine how the "overshoot" is on your ship?
Do a 360 degrees turning circle
Do a 20/20 degrees zig-zag manoeuvre
Do a 540 degrees turning circle
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 at least the following frequencies at its disposal
2187.5, 2182 and 2174.5 KHz
A coast radio station for sea area A2 has:
A ship equipped to sail in sea area A2 has at least:
A MF radio telephony installation and MF radiotelex installation
A HF radio telephony installation
A MF radiotelex installation
A MF radiotelephony installation
According to the rules of GMDSS all vessels have to be equipped with:
at least three mariphones
a possibility to receive MSI
The purpose of a VHF-installation onboard is in the first place:
To enhance safety in general
To make radio telephone calls with party concerned onshore
To maintain mutual radio contact
What is the secondary purpose of a radio installation onboard?
To take part in public traffic
To enhance the safety of lives at sea
To communicate in distress cases
The Inmarsat Maritime Communications Manual contains tables of:
radio telex frequencies of coast stations
Mariphone channels for ship-ship traffic are working on the following principle:
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one immersion suit for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one set of fishing tackle
To conform with "best practise", can you drive a crane and stand-by for a colleague who has entered a cargo tank at the same time?
Normally no, but if we are in a hurry to get lots of jobs done before entering port and the Chief Mate know about it, then it is alright to do so.
Yes, if I have radio contact with the man inside the tank.
The ring expander for removal and refitting of an air compressors piston rings is found to be broken and unusable. The work cannot be delayed until a replacement is obtained. Which of the methods given in the options should the ship's engineers use to complete the work?
Lever the rings open using a couple of screw drivers to get the rings past the ring grooves.
As compressor rings are relatively small with little tension the ends can be pulled apart sufficiently to clear the piston using the thumbs.
Use loops of string or rags to pull the ring ends apart so the rings can be lifted off and on.
Fabricate a conical guide from tin plate or similar with the large diameter just bigger than the compressor piston so the rings can be eased open for fitting.
What should be logged when fumigating a bulk cargo?
The amount of fumigant used in each cargo hold
The time of fumigation treatment given in each cargo hold
The name of the fumigator and fumigation company
Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In addition to this, how many lifejackets have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around the ship and the verification of increased threat levels.
Where do you find detailed information and specific technical requirements for life-saving appliances?
Life-Saving Apliance Code (LSA Code)
When work must be done on High Voltage equipment, it is vital that the equipment is earthed (grounded) after isolation procedures have been carried out. Why is this?
To provide a reference point, and so ensure accuracy of any test results.
To ensure that the equipment does not overheat due to currents circulating through earth (ground).
To ensure that no energy remains in the system and that it cannot be recharged by external influences.
To ensure that it is dead, even if there was a flaw in the isolation procedure.
What is the purpose of refractory linings in an oil fired steam boiler furnace?
To support the steam drum.
To ignite the burner during automatic operation.
To prevent excessive furnace heat losses and protect tubes and other fittings from overheating.
To give added strength to the furnace.
When starting a flue gas plant on an oil tanker and after all intial checks have proved satisfactory, which of the following steps will be the first in the operation sequence?
Open the flue gas isolating valve
Open blower discharge valve
What is the most important treatment concerning a foreign body in the eye?
Wring the eye-lid to prevent blinking
Rinsing of the eye with water
How are the officers informed of the ship's stability in damaged conditions?
By the Captain's instructions
By damage-control board on the bridge
By permanently exhibited damage control plans
By damage-control information included in the muster list
To evaluate the condition of a heat exchanger the following measurements should be recorded:
In and outlet temperatures, and flow rates for both media
In and outlet temperatures for both media
In and outlet temperatures on one media
A sudden or gradual increase of the chloride content in the freshwater cooling indicates:
Leakages from seawater coolers
Leakages from oil coolers
Low concentration of corrosion inhibitors
Which of the following certificates would always be required on a general cargo ship?
Certificate of Fitness for Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
Noxious Liquid Substances Certificate
Safety Equipment Certificate
Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
It is important to know about alternative escape routes because?
You should never use normal exits in an emergency.
It is always the fastest way out.
You should always use alternative escape routes in an emergency.
Normal escape routes may be unavailable.
You can reduce the need for security guards in certain areas by installing:
For how long must you save the printouts from the ODME?
Until the end of the voyage.
Which certificate is issued to LPG and other liquefied gas carriers in accordance with the IGC code?
The Certificate of Fitness is issued in accordance with the IGC code
The International Load Line Certificate is issued in accordance with the IGC code
The Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate is issued in accordance with the IGC code
The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate is issued in accordance with the IGC code.
What is Standardized Cargo?
Break bulk cargo of standard dimension
Cargo for which the ship is provided with an approved securing system
Cargo that is shipped in standard dimensions
What is a low location lighting system?
A system displaying the escape route from all cabins by light points in the ceiling, powered by battery
An illumination system for all corridors in cabin areas
A light system powered by battery or fluorescent signs mounted at deck level indicating the way to the nearest exit
An emergency illumination system that illuminates all deck areas to a minimum
When handling slops on an oil tanker, what is meant by "settling"?
Allowing any waxy layers to settle below the residual oil
Allowing the oil and water to separate out
Allowing the mixture to rest once it has been pumped into the slop tank, so that any static charge disperses
Allowing any sediment to separate out and drop to the bottom of the tank
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?
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
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You sight these lights on the port bow, on a steady bearing. The distance is closing. What are you looking at and what action will you take in compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea?
This is a power-driven vessel, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. The sidelight of a second vessel can be seen beyond her. Under rule 18, I am obliged to keep clear of the first vessel and will therefore take appropriate avoiding action.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres in length, length of tow under 200 metres and the tow, both being restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, seen from the starboard side. Under rule 18, I am required to keep clear and will take appropriate avoiding action.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, length of tow 200 metres or more, not under command. I will keep clear under rule 27.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light and the tow, the combined length of which is under 200 metres. The towing vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. I am seeing their starboard sides. The bearing is steady and risk of collision therefore exists. I will maintain my course and speed under rule 17.
To whom should the Master immediately report a shipboard incident involving the loss overboard of dangerous goods?
Vessels in the immediate vicinity
The nearest Coastal state
What is the requirement for the atmosphere in the hold spaces surrounding cargo tanks that require a secondary barrier when carrying LPG cargoes?
The hold spaces must be filled with cargo vapour whenever there is cargo in the cargo tanks.
The hold spaces must be kept in an inert condition at all times even when the cargo tanks are empty.
The hold spaces must be kept in an inert condition whenever there is cargo in the cargo tanks.
The hold spaces must be filled with clean dry air at all times.
Which of the following could cause a “flareback”
opening air registers too quickly
trying to ignite burner from hot brickwork
On a Container vessel, against what do explosives need protection?
Other categories of explosives
What is the main fixed fire-fighting system on a car deck?
Many modern boiler burners operate with automatic modulating combustion control? Which of the following is necessary to ensure high efficiency and low emissions throughout the load range with this type of operating control?
Shortened furnace pre-purge sequence.
Operation on distillate fuels.
High turndown ratio for the burner.
Operation with an increased amount of excess air.
What is the main purpose of 'gassing up' the cargo tanks of an LNG carrier?
To ensure a uniform temperature in the cargo containment system prior to loading.
To remove IG tank atmosphere with warm cargo vapour prior to loading the cargo.
To avoid a pressure rise in the liquid dome during loading.
To bring the cargo containment system to a temperature which will prevent excessive boil off during loading.
Many lamb product cargoes are carried at sea. Most of these are temperature sensitive. Which is the odd one out from the options given?
When loading steel coils, which is the ‘locking coil’?
The final coil loaded at the centre of the stow in second, third and fourth tiers
Any coil at the extremity of the stow
Before loading operation starts, what shall you as duty officer observe?
The hoistable decks in correct positions and stanchion-guard placed where needed?
The angle on the stern ramp in order?
Leave everything to the crew?
Physical checking the ramp/cargo holds/hoistable decks and see that everything are in order and the ship-s gear correctly located?
What are we calling materials with same molecule formula, but the properties are different because the atom structure is different?
Medium and high speed diesel engines used for marine propulsion normally require a reduction gearbox to be fitted in order to achieve suitable output speeds for the propeller. What device is normally required in the drive arrangement in order to avoid damage to the gearing due the torque variations of the diesel engine output?
A mechanical friction clutch.
Which of the following pump types could be damaged if the discharge valve is closed before the motor is stopped?
A ship has an electrical system rated at 690 Volts. Which voltage level is this?
What criteria are used to assess a bulk carrier’s Fatigue Strength?
The option of alternate hold loading
The ship’s deadweight at the summer loadline
Midship section scantlings
All heat burns should be
Covered with Gauze or bandage immediately
Applied with soothing lotion as soon as possible
Treated by the doctor only
Cooled as quickly as possible with running cold water for at least 10 minutes
What is the first thing you would check when taking over a boiler watch
Which approved publication should be used by a seafarer to help overcome any misunderstanding in communications?
The Oxford Concise Dictionary
The (ICS) Bridge Procedures Guide
Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary
The (IMO) Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) booklet
When overhauling a medium speed diesel engine cylinder cover part of the work involves inspection of the springs for the inlet and exhaust valves. Which of the options given would be the normal inspection method used?
Visual inspection and measurement of free length.
Visual inspection and measurement of spring compression under a known load.
Inspection using dye penetrant and measurement of spring compression under a known load.
Inspection with ultra sound and measurement of free length.
Give clear, direct instructions in an emergency, and show passengers exactly what they need to do. What is the most important reason for doing this?
3% of passengers have little or no ship safety knowledge.
25% of passengers go into shock.
75% of passengers are confused, and feel helpless.
Gases, including methane, cannot normally be liquefied using pressure alone once they are at or above a certain temperature. What is the term used for this temperature?
Liquid temperature limit.
Due to what could a bulk carrier fail a cargo hold inspection?
Loose rust around the cargo hold
Hardened rust spots on shell plating
Rust stained hopper tank plating
When carrying fishmeal without anti-oxidant which of the following stowage patterns is recommended under the IMDG Code?
The block stow with extensive internal channelling
The double strip stow with extensive athwartships channelling
The block stow with no internal channelling
The compact stow with limited channelling
If properly secured what benefits do car carriers have over other ship types regarding seaworthiness?
They are not easily damaged in heavy weather
They can pitch to very large angles without taking in water viathe ramp doors
They can roll to very large angles without taking in water
Their large reserve buoyancy prevents capsizing
What is the purpose of automatic trip system onboard, and how does it function?
Automatic trip is to avoid over pressuring of cargo tanks, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks and pressurised vessels becoming overloaded, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks being cooled too much, the trip function is often initialised by a float switch or a temperature switch.
Automatic trip is to avoid tanks becoming overloaded; the trip function is often initialised by a float switch.
What is static amplifying
Change in input signal divided by change in output signal
Change in output signal divided by change in input signal
Corresponding change in signals
Change in input signal times change in output signal
Where would you normally expect to find the air vent cock on a steam boiler?
At the feed water inlet pipe connection.
At the highest point of the steam drum.
At the superheater outlet
On the highest point of the steam range.
Inspection of the LP turbine rotor reveals some erosion damage to the blading on the final stage. Which of the given options is most likely to be the cause of this condition?
Steam inlet to the turbine superheat temperature low.
Steam inlet to the turbine pressure too low.
Excess LP bleed steam take off.
Total dissolved solids in the boiler too high.
According to the IMO Gas Codes, what are the maximum time intervals for sampling and analysing samples from the permanent installed gas detection system?
Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In addition to this, how many lifejackets have to be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at the muster stations?
What is one of the main features of the cylinder lubricating oil used in large 2 stroke marine diesel engines which normally operate on heavy fuel oil?
It is a pure mineral oil without any special additives.
It is neutral with a pH value of 7.
When loading a static accumulator oil, which of the following is a standard precaution applied to eliminate the risk of explosion through electrostatic charge in the tank?
No metallic sampling devices over 2 litres capacity should be permitted on the cargo deck at any time, unless thoroughly cleaned beforehand with soapy water
No metallic devices, such as those used for gauging and sampling, should be introduced into the tank during loading and for 30 minutes after completion of loading
No rubber containers over 1 litre capacity, such as those used for sampling, should be introduced into the tank between completion of loading and for 10 minutes after that time
No plastic, or plastic coated devices, such as those used for sampling or gauging, should be introduced into the tank unless bonded, at any time
How does a cement carrier discharge its cargo?
Using its own pumping system and equipment
Using shore side cargo gear
When patrolling the car deck during a voyage you should observe the following elements:
Check that fire hoses are connected to the fire hydrants
Any abnormalities such as leakages, fumes, smoke or fire. Check if the lashings need to be tightened on lashed cargo.
heck if all the lights are switched off and the doors are closed