Fire protected lifeboats when waterborne should be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period of not less than how many minutes?
In general what is the proportion of concentrate to water to produce foam?
This operation is done automatically and in relation to the foam
What is the necessary precautions to prevent sootfire in the exhaust boiler?
All the mentioned alternatives.
Hose down the smoke side with regular interval.
Clean smoke side regularly with soot blower equipment.
Clean the smoke side with chemicals.
*Which one of the following methods can be adopted for the internal divisional bulkheading of the accommodation and service spaces of a cargo ship?
All these methods can be adopted
Fitting of an automatic sprinkler extinguishing system, with no restriction on the type of all internal divisional bulkheading
Construction of all internal divisional bulkheading of "B" or "C" class divisions, without the installation of an automatic sprinkler extinguishing system
Fitting of a fixed fire detection system in all spaces in which a fire might be expected to originate, with no restriction on the type of internal bulkheading, except that in no case must the area of any space bounded by an "A" or "B" class division exceed 50 m2.
*For how long does the fixed system of foam guarantee the application of foam on the deck of an oil tanker?
20 minutes if there is inert gas; 30 minutes if there is not
1hour 20 minutes if there is inert gas; 1 hour 30 minutes if there is not
What is the minimum number of fire control plans that should be permanently stored in a prominently marked weathertight enclosure outside the deckhouse for the assistance of shoreside fire fighting personnel?
Not required providing one set is available inside the accommodation
When at sea, you discover that the bilges in the engine room have a large quantity of oil residues floating around. What action should you take?
Apply foam to the bilges to minimise the risk of fire
Open the overboard valve and immediately start the bilge pump in order to draw these residues away from the bilges
Notify Chief Engineer, find cause of leakage, remedy the leakage and then immediately start to clean the bilges
How often must a crew member participate in a fire drill?
Give the command after ga+ for the transmission of a ‘store and forward’ –message withradio-telex:
The display of the DSC-controller on board is showing the following lines: TX call:Selectiveto: 02114200 Category: RoutineUSB:telephony DSC Tx 2189.5 kHz save>send< This DSC-message must be transmitted in the mode:
SOLAS regulations require surveys of ships to be carried out at certain times and at certain intervals. Which of the following surveys apply to passenger ships only?
A survey before the commence of each voyage
Periodical survey every 6 months
Periodical survey every 12 months
Periodical survey every 24 months
Reports shall be made if
Safe cargo handling is affected
Safety of the vessel is affected
Safe navigation is affected
OPA-90 is referring to a Qualified Individual (QI)
An individual certified by USCG to handle oil spills
QI is representing the USCG
QI is an authorised individual, situated in the US, and contracted by the owner or operator of the vessel
QI is the owner’s contingency leader
A faint is a brief loss of consciousness of no more than momentary duration caused by a temporary reduction in the flow of blood to the brain.How to prevent anyone from fainting?
Tell the person to sit down in a sitting position breathing normally.
Tell the person to sit down and lean forward with the head between the knees taking deep breaths.
Try to keep the person in an upstanding position.
If standing in a crowd, flex the leg muscles and toes to aid circulation.
How often do you have to certify cargo hoses?
Only when you purchase new hoses
What is the disadvantage of using chemicals on an oil-spill on the water?
The water gets a white colour, which makes it easy to detect the oil-spill
It is difficult to apply chemicals if there is any wind
It is difficult to apply the chemicals if the oil drifts away from the ship's side
The chemicals make it difficult to remove the oil from the water
You are in a position as illustrated. What is the instantaneous oil discharge limit according to MARPOL ?
In celestial navigation the angle measured westward from the first point of aries to the hour circle of the body along the celestial equator is known as:
Give t he meaning of the following symbol
International shore connection
Norwegian merchant- and fishing vessels have to participate in the AMVER system. What is the purpose of AMVER?
Automatic system for plotting vessels with the purpose of rescue.
World wide telecommunication system.
A NATO reporting system in case of joining a war-convoy.
You are Sen.Off.Deck / Duty officer onboard one of the vessels involved in a collision. How will you act just after the collision?
Start an argument with the other vessel about fault.
Continue the voyage to your destination.
Make sure your vessel + crew are safe and then offer your assistance to the other vessel.
Two lines sent out and pretensioned equally have the same length, same breaking strength and same directional load. However, one is made of wire (which has a full load elastic elongation of about 1.5 % of its length) and the other made of nylon (which has a full load elongation of about 30 % of its length). If a sudden gust of wind increases the load on the lines, this increased load will be shared as follows:
Wire takes 55 % of the extra load. Rope takes 45 % of the extra load
By the wire and rope equally
Wire takes 45 % of the extra load. Rope takes 55 % of the extra load
Wire takes 95 % of the extra load. Rope takes 5 % of the extra load
Do you think there is any reduction in the rudder lift force if the propeller is stopped?
No, we will maintain about 90% of the lift force.
Yes, we will loose about 10% of the lift force.
No, the lift force is not effected by the propeller.
Yes, the lift force will be dramatically reduced.
In the situation illustrated, what should be the power distribution of the tugs to maintain the ship sideways motion with only minor changes in the ship's heading?
Considerably more power on the aft tug than the forward tug, while monitoring the ship's gyro heading
Equal power on both tugs while monitoring the ship's gyro heading
Full power on the forward tug and the after tug ceases to push, but continuously monitor the ship's gyro heading
Considerably more power on the forward tug than the after tug, while monitoring the ship's gyro heading
Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must a crew man, capable of and ready to operate the anchors, be on the forecastle?
When passing through the Gatun Lake
When passing through Gaillard cut
When anchoring in Gatun Lake only
When a Panama Canal pilot is onboard
*There are 3 lifeboats on each side of a passenger ferry engaged on short international voyage and having a factor of subdivision equal to 0,4. All these lifeboats are identical. What should be the total number of persons that can be accommodated in the 3 lifeboats on the starboard side altogether ? (*) N is the total number of persons that vessel is permitted to carry.
A lifejacket should be provided with:
on ships built after February 1992 all lifejackets should be fitted with a light
Which among the following list is particularly required for a totally enclosed lifeboat ?
windows on both sides can be closed watertight and opened for ventilationc
access hatches which can be closed watertight
self-bailing arrangementsd
handrails inside for persons moving to their seats
*Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
operation of davits used for launching liferafts
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
The use of the ship's line throwing apparatus.
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts.
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors.
The use of escape routes and other escape methodes.
On a Container vessel, where should a mid-bay guide be positioned?
On the tank top at the ends of 40' container bays
On the tank top mid-way in 40' guides to prevent transverse movement of 20' containers.
At the base of cell guides
Between 20' container bays on deck
There are many types of pumps fitted onboard ship which an engine room rating may be required to assist with the maintenance of. Which type of pump is shown in the illustration?
While securing tank lids prior to loading, you notice that the packing from one is damaged and hanging down. What will you do?
Cover the damaged area of packing with silicone and secure the lid. Make an entry in the "defect log" at the end of your watch.
Push the packing back up into the channel as best as you can and secure the lid.
Secure the lid and report the damaged packing to the pumpman for changing later on.
Report it immediately to the duty officer. Notify other watchkeepers, so that the lid is not closed in error, prior to the problem being rectified.
When is a vessel deemed to be cargo worthy?
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are weather tight
When the vessel’s Safety Construction Certificate is valid
When the hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are watertight
When all her certificates are in order
What is the requirement regarding number of slop tanks on oil tankers of 70,000 tons and above delivered after 31 December 1979?
Shall be provided with at least 2 slop tanks.
Shall be provided with slop tank.
No requirement regarding number of slop tanks.
Shall be provided with sufficient number of slop tanks.
Why are handrails in ro-ro decks painted?
To prevent personal injury
To facilitate cargo operations during the hours of darkness
To highlight deck walkways
To prevent contact with vehicles
A viscosity controller for the main diesel engine fuel oil supply is giving poor control resulting in the viscosity of the fuel oil being too low at the engine. Which of the defects given in the options is likely to be the cause of this problem?
The bellows in the DP cell is ruptured giving no differential pressure signal.
Capillary tube in the viscometer is blocked giving high differential pressure at the DP cell.
The air supply pressure to the controller for controlling the steam valve for steam to the fuel heater is too low.
The drive for the internal sample pump for the viscometer has sheared.
What does MARVS mean?
Maximum Recovery Setting.
Minimum Allowed Relive Valve Setting.
Maximum Allowed Relive Valve Setting.
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 following is the definition of "Segregated Ballast Tanks", as found on oil tankers?
Cargo tanks which each have their own individual pumps, are fitted with independent piping systems and are served by unconnected ventilation arrangements
Tanks which are completely separate from cargo or fuel oil systems, being permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast and fitted with their own pumps and associated piping
Cargo tanks which may be used for ballast, where the lines are not connected to the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment
Cargo tanks which may be used for the carriage of ballast
Generators work on the principle of electromagnetic induction. The internal e.m.f. generated in the phase windings of an a.c. generator is controlled by:
The internal volt drop and the residual magnetism.
The internal volt drop and the load current.
The diesel speed and excitation current.
The diesel speed, magnetising force and load current.
How many rescue boats should be provided on ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above?
None providing the ship has lifeboats
Two Fast Rescue Boats, one on each side of the ship
Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat
A cargo of steel swarf and borings (waste steel material from industrial processes) carried on a Bulk Carrier, is particularly liable to what?
Cargo sweat and reduced c carbon dioxide levels
A rise in methane gas levels
Production of carbon monoxide and oxygen
Oxygen depletion in the cargo space and self-heating of the cargo
What is the main quencher for an oil tanker?
Where is the "WINDLASS", in the figure?
The Windlass is inidcated by D, in the figure
The Windlass is inidcated by B, in the figure
The Windlass is inidcated by A, in the figure
The Windlass is inidcated by C, in the figure
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "AHEAD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Ahead is given by C on the figure
Ahead is given by B on the figure
Ahead is given by A on the figure
Ahead is given by D on the figure
Where is there a likelihood of inadequate initial design on a bulk carrier?
You are on a power driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted directly ahead. The distance is closing slowly. What action will you take under the International Collision Regulations and why?
This is a vessel engaged in towing and I am seeing the stern light of the tow. The tug is not however showing any lights indicating she is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. I will however display good seamanship and keep out of her way.
I will keep out of her way. I am the overtaking vessel and am obliged to keep clear under rule 13.
I will maintain my course and speed. The other vessel is being overtaken and is therefore obliged to keep out of the way by rule 13.
The vessel is on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. I will therefore take avoiding action, altering course to starboard and sounding one short blast under rules 14 and 16.
To achieve a good stow with palletised refrigerated cargo it is preferable to have long uninterrupted faces for the stow. Any pillars, access ladders or other obstructions in the cargo space can make this difficult. From the options given, select the most appropriate way of dealing with an access ladder which is obstructing the pallets to achieve a satisfactory stow.
Stow the pallets as tightly as possible around the access ladder and fill any gaps with air (dunnage) bags.
Stow the pallets as tightly as possible around the access ladder and fill any gaps with loose cartons.
Remove the access ladder and place it on top of the stowed pallets.
Stow the pallets as tightly as possible around the access ladder and then support the pallets with plywood and timber bracing.
Perishable cargo is usually stowed on wooden pallets. The pallets are designed for either two-way or four-way fork lift entry. From the point of view of use on a refrigerated vessel, choose the option which highlights the most important difference between these two types of pallet.
The four-way pallet uses less material.
The two-way pallet is more robust.
The two way pallet is easier to construct.
It does not matter which way around the four-way pallet is stowed.
What is the most important reason that personnel onboard an LNG carrier should become fully familiar with the vessel, the equipment and their duties as soon as possible?
So that in the event of an emergency appropriate action can be taken to limit damage and avoid injury.
To avoid any problems with shipboard operations and make sure the ship is not delayed on passage.
To keep handover times down to an absolute minimum to reduce costs.
So that cargo can be loaded and discharged as quickly as possible to reduce time in port.
What is very important to do when starting to crude oil wash?
To fill up the lines slowly.
To build up pressure first.
Stop discharging and then start the whole operation slowly.
What are you normally calling the compressor that collects the boil-off from the header connected to each cargo tank?
The fuel-feeding compressor.
The high-duty compressor.
The medium-duty compressor.
A cargo of chilled meat is being loaded into the cargo space of a reefer vessel and the stow will extend 3.5 metres upwards into the coaming in way of the hatch square. Select, from the options given, the best method to adopt to achieve satisfactory carriage of this cargo.
Construct a false deck out of plywood sheets to reduce the load on the lower tiers.
Lay plywood sheets at approximately mid-height of the stow to reduce the load on the lower tiers.
Construct a false deck made of pallets to reduce the load on the lower tiers.
Ensure a tight stow to resist crushing of the lower cartons.
The sign on the image indicates:
Location of lifebuoy with self-igniting light and self-activated smoke signal
This is the location where you should operate pyrotechnic equipment (Buoyant smoke signal, hand flares and rocket parachute flares) In case of an emergency
Location where you should throw lifebuoys in case a man- over-board situation occurs.
By what practical means can the upper reaches of a bulk carrier’s hold be inspected?
Standing on the Australian ladder’s upper platform
What is the value of GZ upto an angle of heel of 5 degrees?
GM x Cosine angle of list
What are flexitanks used for?
The carriage of liquid cargoes of a particular specific gravity
The carriage of liquid cargoes that do not have a Proper Shipping Name
The carriage of hazardous liquids, in bulk
The carriage of non-hazardous liquids, in bulk
When a new crewmember joins a ship for the first time, on-board training and instructions in the use of the ship's life-saving appliances, including survival craft equipment and in the use of the ship's fire extinguishing appliances shall be given as soon as possible. What is the maximum timeframe for completion of this training?
Cross-flooding fittings shall be operable from:
The section where the unsymmetrical flooding occurs
What extra precautions should be taken by the officers and crew if some of the passengers are disabled, i.e. using wheelchair, cane, blind etc.?
Passenger with some form for disability must travel with accompany, and live in same cabin or next door.
Locate them in large cabins to ease their stay.
They must be placed in cabins on the same level as the muster station.
All passengers that will require extra assistance, also in case of an emergency situation/ evacuation, must be registered in order to allocate crew to assist them if needed.
How should steel wire rod coils be stowed?
With their cores aligned athwartships
With their cores aligned vertically
With their cores aligned fore and aft
With their cores aligned alternately fore and aft and athwartships
On a RoRo vessel, what should be done first when cargo has shifted at sea on a RoRo vessel and re-lashing is not possible?
Take action to improve stability
Go Faster to outrun the problem
Alter course and/or speed to reduce the accelerations and prevent further damage
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
In what kind of atmosphere should tank washing be carried out onboard vessels with inert-gas system?
Steamed to a humidity of at least 75%
After an electric fan have been blowing fresh air into the tank for a minimum time of one hour.
After the bottom has been covered with salt water.
Inerted to less than 8% oxygen(IMO).
There are a number of different designs of tanks used for the cargo containment systems for liquefied gas carriers including independent tanks. How many different types of independent tanks are there in the IMO Gas Codes?
There are three types of independent tanks; Spherical tanks, Membrane tanks and Prismatic tanks
There are three types of independent tanks, type A, B and C
There are two types of independent tanks; type 1 and 2
There is only one type of independent tanks; Spherical tanks
Methane and carbon monoxide levels must be measured regularly on voyage when carrying a bulk coal cargo; how is this done?
Measurements can be taken through sounding pipes
Each hatch coaming must be fitted with an approved sampling port
Gas measurements are taken by entering hold
Hatch cover can be partially opened to allow readings to be taken
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
Liquefied gas carriers and terminals must each have an Emergency Shut-Down (ESD) system. In the event of an emergency during loading which is normally the preferred order of operating these emergency shut down systems?
Operate both ESD systems together, simultaneously.
Operate the ship ESD system first.
Operate the terminal ESD system first.
There is no preferred order of operation for these systems.
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
An accumulation test may be necessary for a steam boiler following repairs or modifications. Which of the given options does the accumulation test check?
The capacity of the safety valve to relieve pressure.
The time taken to fill the boiler with water under steaming conditions.
The rate at which the boiler can generate steam.
The time taken for the boiler to reach operating pressure.
What is the correct understanding of the term "Lapse Rate" when used in Meteorology?
The rate of increase of the wind associated with a Tropical Revolving Storm.
The change of the temperature in the atmosphere with height above sea level.
The change in the temperature associated with the passing of the warm front of a frontal depression.
The delay in temperature reduction associated with the wet bulb thermometer of a hygrometer
What does the term "Hard a Starboard" or "Hard to Starboard" mean?
Start the ship swinging to starboard.
Do not allow the vessel to swing to port.
The wheel is difficult to turn to starboard.
Put the wheel fully over to starboard.
When may watertight doors in watertight bulkheads in tweendeck cargo spaces be open on board passenger ships?
At any time if watched by an authorized person
During cargo handling only
Settlement of disputes, not belonging to the category of the NIS Act, outside Norway between the master and any of the crew regarding wages, the ship service or the employment relationships in general shall be brought before:
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
In most colour coding systems for kitchen knives, what colour is used to indicate those used only for preparing raw meat?
Why did the new Cadet want to go to the messroom?
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to sign the Articles of Agreement
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to get some rest
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to become acquainted with the officers
The new Cadet wanted to go to the messroom to check that his papers were in order
Which of the following is false when a casualty is bleeding?
Encourage patient to lie quite and re-assure
Cover the wound with a cloth
Why should cargo residues be removed from bilge wells?
Because corrosion will occur
Because bilge sounding pipes could become blocked
Because moisture levels will increase in the cargo holds
Because other cargoes will be contaminated
What will occur within the cargo tank if Crude Oil Washing is undertaken with oil containing a substantial amount of water?
It will be impossible to separate the oil and water at a later stage
Ther will be inadequate drainage due to emulsification
An electrically charged mist may be generated
It will assist in the cleaning of the tank
What is the requirement with respect to pressure/vacuum valves on cargo tanks?
There is no such requirement.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "MIDSHIPS" given. Which one is the correct one?
Midships is given by C on the figure
Midships is given by A on the figure
Midships is given by B on the figure
Midships is given by D on the figure
The revolutions on the turbocharger have increased during the night with unmanned engine. Could this be caused by:
Poor combustion due to malfunction of fuel valves.
The current and wind are holding the vessel back
The viscosity of the fuel is to high
We have favorable winds and current
What has the Bosun done to prepare the anchoring?
He has disengaged the windlass and put the brake on
He has put five shackles in the water
He has hoisted the anchor ball
He has lubricated the spurling pipe
What are the Bosun and 2nd Mate going to do?
They are stand-by at the forecastle
They are repairing the windlass
They are waiting for the Pilot
They are going to weigh the anchor
High oxygen content in the fluegas may be caused by:
All the mentioned alternatives ?
Low load condition in the boiler?
Drawing or leaking air into the boiler-s uptake/scrubber tower?
Poor combustion control in the boiler?
After you have washed the arrival ballast tanks, what is extremely important to do properly before arrival ballast is pumped into the arrival ballast tanks?
Washing just the lines properly.
To flush the pumps properly.
To wash all lines and pumps properly.
Nothing in particular, just pump in.
Before any portable gas indicators are brought to the measuring spot, what is very important to do with these analysers first?
To do a full calibration.
Just renew the batteries.
How many or which one of the cargo pumps are required to give bleed off for crude oil washing? (the vessel is not fitted with own crude oil washing pump).
Bleed off may be taken from half of the cargo pumps.
Bleed off may be taken from one of the cargo pumps.
Bleed off may be taken from a specific cargo pumps.
Bleed off may be taken from any of the cargo pumps.