Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment do not correspond to present regulations? All lifeboat equipment shall:
be made of fire-retardant material
be secured in the lifeboat (except boat-hooks) by lashings, storage in lockers, compartments, brackets or similar arrangement
be as small and of as little mass as possible
be secured in a manner as not to interfere with abandonment procedures
GMDSS regulations require that vessels carry two-way VHF for survival craft. How many are required, and when do the regulations apply?
One per lifeboat and one spare from August 1993
None at present. 3 sets on all ships from August 1995
3 sets. New-builds from February 1992, other vessels from February 1995
3 sets. All vessels from August 1993
What is/are the area(s) of the vessel which present a greater risk of fire?
Cargo holds and engine rooms
What fixed fire fighting medium do we normally use in the engine room, pump room and other spaces?
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is water
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is foam
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc. is Carbon Dioxide CO2, Halon or foam
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is chemical powder
What are the criteria that it must be automatic fire detection onboard a ship with heat/ smoke detectors and audio alarm?
All ships that is covered by the IMO safety conventions
All ships that are built after 1986
It is the owners option to have fire detection onboard
All ships that are built on or after 1986 in accordance with local rule and regulations
Who is responsible for the vessel's radio station and mandatory radio routines?
To what purpose is safety meetings held prior to surveys?
To account for all personnel involved and divide individuals into groups. Ref. IMO Chapter 12.
To check out if the rules of ISGOTT Chapter 10 is followed.
No particular reasons for holding a safety meeting.
To meet all participants and distribute equipment.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Portable foam installation
Give the meaning of the following symbol
What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-waves?
"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
What VHF-channel is according to the rules of the GMDSS, appointed for mutual radiotraffic between ships at sea (with the exception of co-ordination of shipping movements and other kinds of communication …………… to safety:
A floating liferaft is capable of withstanding repeated jumps on to it from a height of at least:
Which one of the listed requirements regarding line throwing appliances do not correspond to present regulations? Every line throwing appliance shall:
be capable of carrying the line with reasonable accuracy
have projectiles (rockets) capable of carrying the line at least 230 m in calm weather
have a sufficient length of non-combustible line behind the rocket
have brief instruction or diagram illustrating the use of the line throwing apparatus
Which of the following fittings shall be provided to all lifeboats:
an electric power starting system for the propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source
a means for collecting rain water
permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board the lifeboat
a remotely operated steering arrangement
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every rescue boat ?
one waterproof electric torch suitable for Morse signalling
one set of fishing tackle
watertight receptacles containing water for each person
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
sea-charts and navigating equipment
four rocket parachute flares
one life-jacket for each person
*Give the meaning of the following symbol
Start ventilation of the rescue boat
Start air filling of the davit launched liferaft
Start ventilation of the lifeboat
In which way shall a survivor be hauled out of the sea?
*The Master is responsible that all crew participate in monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew - or more - has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after the vessel has left a port?
*Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
How to use navigational equipment for survival crafts
How to release from launching appliances
How to use escape routes and other escape methods
How to use surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
A ship is fitted with davit launched liferafts. How often should onboard training take place, including, when practicable, the inflation and lowering of a liferaft?
Which of the following parameters will result in oscillation
What nominal filling restriction exists under the IBC Code for a single tank on a type 3 chemical tanker? (Not counting structural, capacity or cargo specific limitations).
There is no filling restriction for a type 3 chemical tanker.
"If drugs or suspected drugs are found onboard your ship, follow the five C’s. Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Control and:"
In a PID controller it is possibile to change the setting of the Proportional band (P), the Reset time (I) and the Rate time (D). Please indicate which curve shows the typical response to a step input, if the variables are well adjusted.
Under which of the following conditions would it be dangerous to load a cargo of bulk coal?
When the temperature of the coal to be loaded exceeds 55 degrees Celsius
When the temperature of the coal to be loaded exceeds 30 degrees Celsius
When loading is required from open stockpiles
When loading coal from an open stockpile and it is wet
The ship is en route. When may passengers visit the bridge?
When the weather is nice and the sea is calm
Passengers are not allowed to visit the bridge while the ship is en route
During daytime if the traffic is smooth
In a fresh water tank with a height of 5 meters we shall use a pressure transmitter for level measurement. The tank has a vent-pipe leading to deck 8 meters above the top of the tank. What pressure shall we use as a guidance when ordering the pressure transducer?
What are the main elements in a damage control plan?
Instructions and procedures for reporting damage to the Company
Boundaries of the watertight compartments for decks and holds. Position of controls for opening and closing of watertight compartments. Arrangement for correction of list due to flooding.
Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 minutes
A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan
There has been an accident at the manifold and one of the crew has swallowed a quantity of unidentified chemical. What is the correct medical term for this?
Strawberries are a sensitive cargo with a relatively short carriage life and can only be carried on short sea passages. They are often irradiated for transport. Select the true statement from the options given relating to the effect of irradiation.
A cargo of irradiated strawberries must be stowed well away from the crew accommodation to reduce the possible effects of cobalt 60 radiation.
The main effect of irradiating strawberries prior to transport is that it kills off any bacteria on the fruit.
The main effect of irradiating strawberries prior to transport is that it improves the colour of the fruit.
The main effect of irradiating strawberries prior to transport is that it kills any flies on the fruit.
Shortly after starting up a fuel oil purifier oil is seen to be trickling out of the sludge outlet. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this problem?
Incorrect gravity disc fitted.
Insufficient seal water supplied during start up.
Excessive back pressure in the clean oil outlet.
The machinery detail plate is missing from a large electric motor and the weight is unknown. As part of a routine maintenance check the motor has to be lifted to access some other equipment. Which of the given options is the correct action that should be taken?
Try and lift it with the engine room crane as it is designed to lift the heaviest components in the engine.
Estimate the weight of the motor and select a chain block and strop with a safe working load of 1.5 times the calculated load.
As it is only a routine maintenance and not a breakdown then postpone the task until full details of the motor can be obtained.
Use the biggest chain blocks and strops available and carry out a trial lift.
How should steel coils be loaded at the start of cargo operations on a General Cargo Vessel?
From the centre of a cargo hold working towards the sides
From both sides of a cargo hold working towards the centre
From the centre of a cargo hold working towards one side then the other
What is a Continuous Synopsis Record?
A plan including all security measures onboard
A record of the vessels history
A record of all security incidents
A plan for continuous maintenance of security equipment
What is the maximum allowed oxygen content in inert gas in accordance to IMO IGC code?
Maximum allowed Oxygen content in the inert gas on gas carriers is 7% by volume.
There are no oxygen requirement on the inert gas on gas carriers
Maximum allowed Oxygen content in the inert gas on gas carriers is 5% by volume.
Maximum allowed Oxygen content in the inert gas on gas carriers is less than 10% by volume.
Is smoking permitted in the galley? (Select the most correct answer)
Yes, but only once food service is completed.
If the vessel is in port, it is prohibited; if the vessel is at sea, then it is permitted.
Yes, because it is not considered a public area.
Is there any requirements regarding crew’s language skills?
All crew working directly with passengers must be able to communicate on the language spoken by the majority of the passenger and english.
All crew working directly with passengers must be able to communicate on the language spoken by the majority of the passenger.
Yes, all crew must be able to communicate on the language spoken by the majority of the passengers, or demands set by the company.
All crew must be able to speak english
According to ISGOTT, flue gas that is produced by the burning of a fuel oil that has a high sulphur content will typically contain which of the following amounts of sulphur dioxide?
Too high exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes because of:
Charge air temperature is too high.
Water leakage in the cylinder.
Too much lubricating oil in the cylinder.
Injection valve opening pressure is too low.
When measuring level of liquids with a differential pressure meter, the name of the sensing device is:
Positive displacement tube
The critical part of any bunkering operation may be considered to be when topping off the tanks at which stage the risk of overflow and spillage of fuel oil is greatest. What is the correct safe procedure to adopt to minimise this risk?
Reduce the bunker delivery flow rate and top off the tanks one at a time.
Shut off each tank as it overflows into the fuel oil overflow tank.
Top off all of the tanks together to reduce the inflow rate into each tank.
Watch for oil coming up the sounding pipe and shut the tank valve just before it overflows.
A clogged / dirty lube oil filter can be detected best by:
The pressure drop across the filter.
Visual inspection of the filter elements.
A decrease in oil viscosity.
High lube oil temperature.
Can a ZENER BARRIER be installed in a hazardous area?
Yes, that's what the zener barrier is made for.
Only in equipment operating on very low voltage.
No, as only the output from the barrier is intrinsically safe this is not allowed.
Only if properly marked for such installation.
Some equipment may be marked with the following symbol: What does it mean?
Internally explosion proof.
Not safe in gas dangerous area.
The position of the ship is found by taking a series of bearings using a magnetic compass. How should an error of 5 degrees WEST be applied to the compass bearings?
The same error applies to all bearings and therefore it can be ignored
Add the 5 degrees to the bearings
Subtract 5 degrees to the bearings
The error should be "High" or "Low" and therefore more information is required.
An emergency situation on board must be reported to the company by:
The fastest means available
The Telex to have a record
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 connecting the loading/discharging hoses/arms prior to cargo operations, it is quite common that a reducer is required. What is the name given to the part of the ship's pipeline onto which the reducer is fitted?
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given. Which one is the correct one?
Air draught is given by B on the figure
Air draught is given by A on the figure
Air draught is given by D on the figure
Air draught is given by C on the figure
How often shall the oxygen analyser be calibrated?
Every time the plant is shut-down
Prior to every plant start-up, following an 8 hour stop
Gas tankers are often fitted with fixed water spray system for fire protection purposes for deck areas, deck tanks, deck manifolds and pipelines. What is the minimum required flow rate of water per minute for horizontal and vertical surfaces to ensure adequate, uniform coverage of these areas?
100 litre/m2 per minute for horizontal surfaces and 50 litre/m2 per minute for vertical surfaces.
20 litre/m2 per minute for horizontal surfaces and 10 litre/m2 per minute for vertical surfaces.
10 litre/m2 per minute for horizontal surfaces and 4 litre/m2 per minute for vertical surfaces.
50 litre/m2 per minute for horizontal surfaces and 25 litre/m2 per minute for vertical surfaces.
On a General Cargo Vessel, what do Tonnes per Centimeter Immersion (TPC), Moment to Change Trim by one Centimeter (MCTC) and Longitudinal Centre of Floatation (LCF) have in common?
They vary with small angles of heel
These vary with the gross tonnage of the vessel
They vary with changes in displacement
They remain unaffected by changes in displacement
The abbreviation "COW" applies to a phase of oil tanker operations. What does it stand for?
Computer Operated Washing
Callibration (of) Oil / Water (interface)
Which of these steps (in shut-down procedure) shall be executed last?
Shut down of inert gas blower
Close the gas pressure control valve
Close the flue gas uptake
Open ventilation valve to atmosphere
What precaution should be taken when painting on car decks during cargo operations?
There must be an established means of communication between crew members and the duty officer
Spray paint guns must not be used
Cargo hold fan inlets must be closed near the paint area
Permission must be obtained from the harbour authority
What is the value of GZ upto an angle of heel of 5 degrees?
GM x Cosine angle of list
When would you not expect large roll amplitudes on a Panamax container ship?
When the ship is experiencing near head seas.
When the ship is experiencing seas 45? on the bow.
When the ship is running before the seas
When the ship is experiencing beam seas
This graphical symbol is a logic gate with truth table. Which gate?
What does the abbreviation "SBT" stand for in the context of the construction and layout of an oil tanker?
Strengthened Ballast tank
What is the normal procedure for cooldown cargo tanks prior to loading LNG?
Pumping cold LNG through the spray header.
Pumping cold LNG to the bottom of the tank.
Pumping cold LNG through the heater.
Pumping cold LNG through liquid header.
How often shall watertight doors in main transverse bulkheads which is in use at sea be operated (tested)?
What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR Manual as most effective when the location of the search object is known within relatively close limits?
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 you are taking out provisions for the next day, you notice that the temperature in the meat freezer is only -8° C. How would you react to such a situation?
Report it immediately to the Chief Engineer
Move all the meat to the fish room
Check it over the next 3-4 days and, if necessary, report it after that
Ignore it - it's not your responsibility
On the diagram, which letter indicates what is meant by the word "DRAUGHT" of the ship?
Draught is indicated by B, in the figure
Draught is indicated by A, in the figure
Draught is indicated by C, in the figure
Draught is indicated by D, in the figure
TBN - total base number from a lube oil test, indicates the:
Amount of organic acids in the oil.
Amount of contaminants in the lubricating oil.
Alkalinity of the lubricating oil.
To prevent inadvertent leaks, bunker manifold not in use should:
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with some bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with all bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with some bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with all bolts in place
What is the meaning of the expression 'dead-band'?
It will is not respond to adjustment of set-point
The controller will not react to a process change in this range
The controller will enter 'sleep mode'
It will take some time before the controller will react to a change
How many two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be provided on board a passenger ship of 500 gross tonnage and upwards?
One for each survival craft
It is required to have a fixed two-way VHF fitted in a survival craft
What will happen when you start a centrifugal pump with the delivery valve closed?
The starting load on the motor will cause overload.
The pump will lose suction.
The delivery pressure will be large causing the relief valve to open.
The starting load on the motor will be minimum.
For a search to be effective it must be:
Conducted by personnel with limited knowledge of the ship’s layout.
Inclusive of all personnel.
At what temperature should the meat and fish freezers be maintained?
On a Container vessel, what precautions should be taken when cashew nut shell liquid has spilled out of a container?
Avoid skin contact and inhalation of toxic fumes
Cool the container from as far away as possible
Approach the container wearing a chemical protection suit
Clean up the spillage wearing rubber boots and safety gloves
How do we recognize a leaking fuel injection valve during testing?
Fuel oil leaks out of the joint between the nozzle and the injector body.
The injector does not open at the normal opening set pressure.
The pressure falls off on the pressure gauge when trying to hold the pressure in the injector below normal opening set pressure.
The injector opens before normal opening set pressure.
When securing cars on a RoRo vessel, what is the preferred lashing angle in any direction from the lashing point?
What is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets?
To provide all personnel including emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To provide personnel in deck- and engine department with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To provide the safety officer with procedures for handling or working with that substance in a safe manner
To determine if the substance is flammable or not
What do you understand by the term “Risk Assessment”, and how would this be carried out on board?
States than when work has a degree of risk that the work is not carried out
Requires a great deal of preparation and involves recording everything on paper
Identify the hazards, quantify the risks, put control measures in place, monitor the work activity and review
Identify the hazards and specify the personal protective equipment that would be required to complete the work
All cargo hatch covers on a bulk carrier are to be hose tested in the presence of a surveyor, prior to loading a cargo of steel coils; what should be done to the hatch covers before the test?
Hatch covers in open position
Hatch cover to be lowered by jacks onto seals but not secured
Hatch cover in normal port condition ready to open
Fully secured to a sea- going condition with all side cleats ( if any) fitted
What ingredient, made from durum wheat, is commonly used as an alternative to rice with north-African dishes?
On a RoRo vessel, who is responsible for discussing the cargo plan with duty crew members?
The ship's cargo or duty officer
Achieving a good air flow through the various cargo compartment of a reefer vessel is a principal design aim of a Naval Architect. Which of the options given represents the optimum cargo space shape?
A flared space that would be found in a forward upper deck.
A narrow tapered space as would be found in a forward lower deck.
A long oblong space as would be found in an after upper deck.
A square space as would be found in a midships lower deck.
With regard to raised deck sockets what must be ensured prior to commencing cargo operations?
They must be ready to secure the turnbuckles
They must be free of internal debris
They must be well painted
Which of the cargoes given in the options would you expect to be most suited for loading onto a conventional reefer vessel designed with side loading doors?
Tank top in engine room has a high quantity of oil residues floating around. When discovered, what action should be taken?
Apply foam to the tank top to minimise the risk of fire.
Notify Ch.Eng., find cause of leakage, remedy the leakage and then immediately start cleaning of the tank top.
Open the overboard valve and start the bilge pump.
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Port 20” and after a while the order: "Ease to 10"?
Turn the wheel until the rate of swing of the ship is 20 degrees per minute and then after the second order, reduce the wheel to make it swing at only 10 degrees per minute
Change the compass course to a new heading which is 20 degrees to port of original heading and then after the second command reduce it to only 10 degrees to port of original heading
Apply the wheel to alter the course 20 degrees to port and then after the second command change the heading a further 10 degrees
Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the wheel to 10 degrees.
What is the meaning of this signal performed by an aircraft to survivors on the surface? (Procedures performed by an aircraft as illustrated below)
Please try to contact nearest coastal radio station
The aircraft has to leave, but will return within 5 hours
The aircraft has to leave the survivors due to fuel shortage
The aircraft wishes to inform or instruct survivors
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with light and smoke
lifebuoy with line and hand flare
lifebuoy with light and hand flare
lifebuoy with automatic sound signal
*Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The illumination in launching areas
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts