You are on board a ship which is not specially fitted for navigation in cold regions. At what ambient temperature should the engine of the lifeboat *start within less than 2 minutes ?
Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke after having been immersed for a period of 10s
Right if the immersion depth is smaller than 100mm
Right if the immersion depth is smaller than 1m
According to European standards (E.N.) fire can be classified…
You are leading a team fighting an interior fire. If you see the colour of the smoke changing from dark black to grey, what is the most probable reason for that change?
the team has started to ventilate
the percentage of oxygen is getting below 15%
The team is applying water and the temperature is decreasing
the temperature inside is increasing
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard.
Commence fighting the fire, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire
*What is the maximum floor area that one smoke detector can cover?
*May liquid fuel, lubricating oil or other flammable oils be carried in a forepeak tank?
It depends on the flash point
It depends on the type of trade of the vessel
What manoeuvre should be carried out in case of a fire onboard a ship?
Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce the oxygen supply
Continue on course and speed
Reduce speed and, if possible, keep the fire zone to the leeward of the ship
Keep the stem up against the wind if possible
What are the three diameters of fire hoses most commonly found on ships?
Is there any conditions that influent on the efforts when organising the fire fighting?
Where the fire break out, how many squads there is left, the strength of the fire, the ships mobility, what is burning and communication
Distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade, what is burning, possibility to get water
Where the fire break out, the ships mobility, distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade
Where the fire break out, how many squads there is left, what is burning, distance to the fire station
What is the general requirement for the closing mechanisms of the inlets and outlets of all the ventilation systems?
Only a manually closing mechanism is allowed
Closing must be remotely controlled from the central fire control panel
Closing must be possible from outside the spaces being ventilated
An automatic closure for each section protected by a fire detection and alarm system must be provided
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
On board they want to establish a telex connection by HF-set with the ship Apollogracht. In the guides you find for the Apollogracht the following ID’s:244320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:
If you discover serious technical deficiencies on your vessel, what would you do?
Report to and discuss with the Master.
Take contact with the manager.
What is full form of VRP (OPA-90)
Vessel Response Procurement
Vessel Reporting Procedures
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Secondary means of escape
Which type of vessel suffers from the greatest squat effects?
Vessel with a large length to beam ratio
Vessel with a high Block Coefficient
Vessel with a low Block Coefficient
Vessel with a small length to beam ratio.
Give the meaning of this symbol:
lifebuoy with light and smoke
The minimum number of lifebuoys required for a passenger ship cannot be less than:
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the general emergency alarm system do not correspond to present regulations? The general emergency alarm system shall:
be capable of operation from fire stations aboard the ship
be able of sounding the emergency alarm signal by the ships whistle or siren, and additionally on electrically operated bells or claxons
be audible through all accommodation and crew working spaces
have electric alarm bells (or claxons) powered from the ship-s main and emergency sources of electric power
Poster or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival crafts and their launching controls. Which one of the following requirements has to be included according to present SOLAS regulations?
Give relevant instructions and warnings.
Give an overview of location of all lifesaving appliances.
Give information on survival craft capacity.
Give information on survival craft speed and seaworthiness.
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one life-jacket for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
a sea-anchor fitted with a shock-resistant hawser
*Food rations provided to each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate is totalling:
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
How to muster at the assigned stations
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
What should be carried out before entering the pump room?
Run the ventilation for at least 15 minutes
Notify the Chief Officer or officer on duty
Always carry a walkie talkie with you into the pump room and call for help immediately if you start feeling dizzy
Notify the Chief Officer or officer on duty and run the ventilation for at least 15 minutes.
Normally ventilation fans in enclosed ro-ro spaces must be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board, why?
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
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 better to run the fans continuously instead of testing the atmosphere
Which type of compressors is used as cargo compressors onboard gas carriers?
Piston, screw and centrifugal type compressors.
Oil free piston compressors.
Three stage piston compressors.
Three stage screw compressors.
On a bulk carrier which is to load sugar, which of the following situations would result in the cargo holds failing inspection?
Hardened rust spots on the lower bulkhead stool and hopper tank plating
Rust-stained tank top plating
Traces of insect infestation in the bilges
Hardened rust spots on shell plating
You are crude oil washing tank 1C tank. The duty deck officer reports that the oxygen reading in the tank is 9%. What should you do ?
Carry on with the washing until you have checked the inert gas plant is fully functional.
Carry on with the washing but attempt to lower the oxygen level to less than 8%.
Stop the washing process and do not resume until the oxygen content in the tank is below 2%.
Stop the washing process and do not resume until the oxygen content in the tank is below 8%.
If an inhibitor is added to an oil cargo, which of the following is a summary list of items to be included on its accompanying certificate?
Inhibitor name; amount added; date added; period of efficiency; precautions if voyage length exceeds that period; eventual temperature limitation.
Inhibitor class; amount added; date of expiry; minimum period of optimum efficiency; precautions to be taken when added; minimum temperature requirement.
Inhibitor class; percentage blended; date added; maximum period of efficiency and applicable temperature limits; maximum storage period on board; contact number of manufacturer.
Inhibitor name; percentage applied; date of expiry; precautions to be taken on voyage and interval of application; maximum temperature at which continuously effective.
At what temperature is it recommended that frozen fish is stored?
Between 1 and 4 degrees Celsius.
What would be a correct form of response to the question: What is the weather in your position?
The correct form of response would be: "The weather is fine"
The correct form of response would be: Wind northwesterly, force 5; visibility good; moderate sea and swell
The correct form of response would be: "The weather is satisfactory"
The correct form of response would be: "The weather is bad"
Under U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations when is a Vertical Tandem Lift possible?
When two intermodal containers one on top of the other are connected by semi-automatic twistlocks
When three intermodal containers in a stack are connected by fully-automatic twistlocks
When two intermodal containers one on top of the other are connected by fully-automatic twistlocks
When three intermodal containers in a stack are connected by semi-automatic twistlocks
A conventional reefer vessel is carrying a cargo of chilled palletised fruit. During a period of bad weather some of the bottom cartons on a pallet have compressed causing the pallet to distort, resulting in the cargo leaning to one side. Which of the options given is the safest way to discharge the cargo from the affected pallet?
Place the pallet in a lifting cage and lift it slowly.
Break the pallet down and re-stow the cartons so that the pallet is stable and then lift it in the normal way.
Place the pallet in the centre of a three point A-frame and lift it carefully.
Lift the pallet with cargo strops and have all personnel stand well clear.
Which of the tools given in the options would be best suited for cutting a piece of angle iron?
Is the location of the Compass Binnacle critical?
Yes, for the reasons stated in all of the suggested answers
Yes, it should be on the fore and aft centreline of the ship
Yes, it should be away from all electrical power cables
Yes, it should be sited on a non-metallic base if possible.
The temperature of the feed water for an auxiliary boiler is automatically controlled by a pneumatically actuated steam valve at the inlet to the pre-heater. It is noticed that during high demand the temperature falls by an unacceptable amount and takes a long time to return to the set temperature even though the steam supply pressure remains constant. Select from the options given the most likely cause of this.
The controller proportional band is set too wide.
The controller proportional band is set too wide and the reset time is set too long.
The controller reset time is set too long.
The control air pressure regulator is set too low.
A transformer with 10:1 turns ratio and rated 50 kVA, 2400/240 Volts, 60 Hz, is used to step down the voltage to a distribution system. The low tension voltage is to be kept constant at 240 Volts. What load impedance connected to the low-tension side will cause the transformer to be fully loaded?
How would pirates attacking a ship be communicated to another ship?
"My ship is under attack by pirates"
"My ship was under attack by pirates"
"My ship will be under attack by pirates"
A deaf man is reading the paper in the lounge when the emergency alarm sounds. How do you expect him to react?
He will ask the crew for help.
He will get up and go to the muster station.
He will ask someone what is going on.
He will continue reading the paper.
What should be the healthy continuity resistance of a 220V, 2.2kW heating element, when checked near to it's rated operating temperature?
Why is an inhibitor added into, for instance, butadiene?
To prevent the cargo producing heat.
To remove the oxygen and by that avoid a chemical reaction.
To minimise the tank pressure.
On the charter’s recommendation.
he instrument most widely used for testing of semiconductor diodes is
Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of a vessel when going astern?
1/3 of the vessel's length from the bow
Between 1/4 of the ship's length from the stern and the rudder post
Between amidships and 1/4 of the vessel's length from the bow
Chemicals and harmful substances are safely stored in a designated locker on board, why?
For safety reasons. Many substances found onboard are capable of damaging the health and safety of those exposed to them. Before any chemical or harmful substance is delivered to a crewmember, the personnel shall receive training, instructions and information so that they know and understand the risks arising from use.
Chemicals and harmful substances must be kept away from passengers so that they don't steal it.
For safety reasons and stock control. When chemicals or harmful substances is delivered to a crewmember, the user shall sign for the amount received.
For stock control. Most of the chemicals and harmful substances we use on board are expensive.
What will happen with the interface in the bowl, if the flow is too high?
The separation of the oil is bad.
The separation of the oil is good.
Will have no effect on the interface.
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 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
Which symptoms would indicate piston blow-by when operating a 4 stroke trunk piston type engine ?
Increased pressure in the air inlet manifold.
Increased pressure in the crankcase and smoke at the crankcase vent.
Smoke and sparks from the scavenge manifold drains..
Increased temperature in the inlet air manifold on the engine.
Indicate the correct name for the tool on the sketch:
What would be the correct form of response to the question: What kind of assistance do you require?
The correct form of response would be: There is a fire onboard my vessel
The correct form of response would be: I need help as soon as possible
The correct form of response would be: I need help on board with a fire and the smoke is very toxic
The correct form of response would be: My vessel has a fire in the accommodation and we require fire-fighting assistance
How many hours before departure should the ship's steering gear be checked and tested?
The benefits of emergency response plans are only realized if:
survival craft are launched
the crew carries out the plans
Which of the following is an international requirement?
Securing of cargoes must completed within two hours of leaving the berth
Securing of cargoes must be completed before a ship leaves the berth
Securing of cargoes may be completed at anchorage
Securing of cargoes must be completed before sailing
Why are cargo hold bilges washed with chloride of lime?
To assist with draining the bilges
To disinfect the bilges and remove odours
To assist with drying the bilges
To protect against corrosion
When a changeover from HFO to diesel oil is going to take place, we want this to be carried out as follows:
as fast as possible to save HFO.
as fast as possible to save steam.
slow to get slow cooling.
as quick as possible, to obtain a fast temperature reduction to cool the HP fuelpumps.
What would be the likely cause if the shaft of a centrifugal pump shows excessive wear in way of the stuffing box?
The discharge pressure of the pump is too high.
Wrong direction of rotation of the pump.
Over tightening of the gland packing.
Incorrect material used in construction of the shaft.
What must be ensured when using ship’s cargo gear in hot climates?
That all cargo gear is appropriately marked
That grease from wire falls does not fall onto cargoes being loaded or discharged
That the cargo gear register in up to date
That stevedores handle cargo gear in the proper manner
ISGOTT draws attention to the risk of electrostatic potential in a mist produced by using oil and water mixture in Crude Oil Washing operations. How does the Guide recommend this is avoided?
If a slop tank is to be used to supply oil to drive a Crude Oil Washing operation in a cargo tank, then that slop tank must not have contained slops with a water content of more than 2%.
As washing begins, any water observed in the stream should be diverted to a slop tank, before Crude Oil Washing af any cargo compartment is commenced.
Crude Oil Washing, where the oil source is stored in a slop tank or other tank that has previously contained slops, should be avoided.
Before washing begins, any tank that is to be used as a source of oil for Crude Oil Washing should be partly discharged to remove any water that has settled out during the voyage. The discharge of a layer of at least 1 metreis necessary for this purpose.
Did he study the contract in every detail before he signed it?
Of course he did, because he had to make sure that he could return home again.
No, he merely tried to be put ashore for medical treatment.
No, despite the fact that he promised to carry out several duties.
Yes, he wanted to see that everything was according to agreed terms.
Some large slow speed diesel engines have jack bolt arrangements for retaining the main bearing top keep in place rather than the more conventional stud bolts. How does this arrangement affect the maintenance and checking procedures for the tie rods on the engine?
It has no effect since the tie rods and jacking bolts have completely separate functions.
The tie rods should be fully tensioned before the jacking bolts are loaded to avoid overload of the bearing caps and frame structure.
The tie rods and jacking bolts must be tightened simultaneously to avoid excess load on either component.
The jacking bolts should be fully loaded before the tie rods are tensioned to avoid excess loads on the tie rods.
Who is responsible for the safe keeping of the ship's documents?
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.
What kind of information do we get from a Mollier diagram?
We get information about enthalpy, specific volume of liquid, liquid/ vapour mixture, temperature of vapour when pressure is known, pressure in cargo tank when the liquid temperature is known etc.
We get information about enthalpy, liquid/ vapour mixture, temperature of vapour when pressure is known etc.
We get information about enthalpy, specific volume of vapour, liquid/ vapour mixture, temperature of vapour when pressure is known etc.
When a solid cargo that presents a hazard is offered for shipment and is not listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, who will assess acceptability of the cargo for safe shipment?
Competent authorities of the Flag State
Competent authorities at the port of discharge
Competent authorities at the port of loading
Which preparations and precautions are necessary before "hot work" commences onboard ship?
Just inform the Chief Engineer that the work is going to be carried out
Sound the general alarm before commencing work.
Notify all persons onboard at least 24 hours in advance of the work commencing.
Follow all ISM procedures relating to hot work including permit to work and hotwork permit requirements.
Which of the following is the purpose behind holding a pre-cargo transfer meeting before discharging a number of chemical grades?
To enable the master to confirm that ship's personnel have been advised of the cargo operation requirements on the Vessel Particular Questionnaire mailed to the ship's agent prior to arrival in port.
To ensure that all personnel involved are aware of the details of the proposed cargo operation, the services required and the safety considerations.
To establish tank readiness and the status of any other pre-operation preparations in order for the master to be able to confirm a time of arrival.
To ensure that the responsibility for all items on the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist is assigned and understood before the vessel arrives alongside.
Why do cargo tanks on a chemical tanker commonly have their own individual pipelines and cargo pumps?
To permit faster loading and discharging rates.
To reduce the chances of cross contamination.
To simplify the piping layout.
To allow more dangerous cargoes to be carried.
Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?
Ship schematics and HR policies.
Planned maintenance schedule and emergency response procedures.
Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
Way points and training records.
A power card from a slow speed diesel engine cylinder is abnormal with a low height and the body of the diagram thicker than normal. What is the most likely cause of this?
Partially blocked fuel injection valve.
Scavenge pressure is too high.
When testing boiler water, should the sample be:
At lowest possible temperature.
According to ISGOTT, which of the following indicates the approximate density ratio of undiluted gas, in relation to air, from a typical crude oil?
0.8 times that of the air (assuming atmospheric pressure above 1000 mb).
1.8 times that of the air.
1.5 times that of the air.
Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to preparing the cargo holds for receiving bagged cargoes?
Cargo holds should be free of infestation
Cargo holds should be clean
Cargo holds should be free of cargo residues
What necessary precautions should be taken before entering a tank or an enclosed space?
Use a breathing apparatus if the oxygen level is below 21%
Remember to have a colleague standing by to assist you if any problems
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
Refrigerated cargoes are generally easy to secure for a sea passage when compared to some bulk, timber and project type cargoes. The cargo must be stowed so that it will not shift during the voyage and so that a good air flow can be maintained through the cargo. Which one of the given options is most likely to result in this required outcome and a successful carriage?
A tight uniform stow but with vertical gaps in the cargo for air flow.
The stow is unimportant as it is only the temperature in the hold which determines whether or not the cargo is carried successfully.
A tight uniform stow which forces air through the cargo.
Which Code applies to the design, construction, equipment and operation of ships certified to carry Noxious Liquid Substances in bulk constructed on or after 1st July 1986?
The International Ship Construction (Noxious Liquid Substances in bulk) Regulations.
The Bulk Chemical Code (the BCH Code).
The International Bulk Chemical Code (the IBC Code).
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.
During loading of a palletised refrigerated cargo it is noticed that some of the pallet boards are badly damaged. Which one of the actions, from the options given, is the most appropriate?
Remove and repair or replace the damaged pallets before loading them.
Note the number of damaged pallets involved on the Mate's receipt.
Accept the cargo loaded on the damaged pallets and repair them onboard.
Take no action as a small number of broken pallets are an acceptable part of such an operation.
After discharge of a bulk cargo by grabs and bulldozers (bob cats), which part of the hold must be checked very carefully for damage?
Beam knees and upper hoppers
What basic information do we get from the pump system curve?
We get information about the pump’s suction height and liquid flow.
We get information about the pump’s liquid flow.
We get information about the pump’s lifting height and liquid flow.
We get information about the pump’s ampere, delivery pressure and suction height.
A plate type heat exchanger in a central cooling system has seawater leaking around the edges of some of the titanium plates. After inspection and reassembly following the manufacturer's instructions the problem still exists. What action, from the options given, should be taken to rectify the problem?
Fit new gaskets to the each of the plates.
Keep tightening the plate stack until the leakage stops.
Reduce the pressure of the sea water.
Scrap the plates and replace with a new plate stack.
Low voltage ships tend to have insulated neutral systems. What is the reason for this?
If the neutral is not insulated then it may short to other conductors.
It is easier to detect faults
In the event of an earth fault vital equipment will not trip
It is more effective than insulating the live conductor
On a container vessel why is it important not to exceed stack allowable weights?
The lashings can be overloaded
The GM can become excessive leading to high roll accelerations
Torsional effects on the hull
It can cause failure of the corner posts of the containers stowed at the bottom of the stack
Some IMDG Cargo is loaded on deck of a General Cargo vessel; what information must be available on the bridge after sailing?
There must be a risk assessment and cargo stowage plan
There must be a cargo plan and permit to work completed
There must be cargo plan, cargo manifest and emergency schedule information from IMDG Code
The IMDG Code must be available
A ships 3 - phase a.c. system has 440 V and 220 V sections. The effect of a single short circuit fault to earth on a 220 V line will cause which of the following earth lamp indications:
In 440 V section: all lamps equally bright. In 220 V section: Two lamps bright one lamp dark.
In 440 section: All lamps equally bright. In 220 section: All lamps dark.
In 440 V section: All lamps equally bright. In 220 V section: One lamp dim.
In 440 V section: One lamp dim. In 220 V section: One lamp dim.
What are the main elements in a damage control plan?
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.
Instructions and procedures for reporting damage to the Company
Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 minutes
A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan
What is the minimum Initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) allowed under the International Load Line Rules?
During ship to ship transfer operations it is common to use the terms 'primary' and 'secondary' fenders. 'Primary' fenders are:
Fenders fixed to the bow of an attending tug (if any)
Large fenders meant for floating between vessels and absorbing considerable impact. Example of fender size: L - 4.5 m. Dia. - 3.3 m
Tyre type fenders kept on deck for emergency
Small fenders which are suspended near either ships bow or stern to protect from inadvertent angular contact. Example of fender size: L - 2 m. Dia - 1 m
What type of vessels are these?
Two vessels engaged in pair trawling
Two vessels fishing, but not trawling