After smoking, cigarettes should be disposed off as follows:
Disposed of in an ashtray, ensuring that it is extinguished
Dropped over the lee side only so that it cannot blow back on board
Dropped over the side only if you are certain they are extinguished
*Where a fixed fire detection system does not include means of remotely identifying each detector individually, detectors are grouped in "sections". These sections may cover up to:
A self contained Breathing Apparatus should contain at least 1200 litres of air. How long should this last a normal person who is not carrying out hard work?
The temperature control system of the crankshaft bearings of the main engine indicates high temperature. What would be the correct action to be taken with regard to opening and checking of the crankcase?
Stop the engine immediately and keep the luboil pump running for at least 20 minutes before opening the crankcase?
Stop the engine and open crankcase down immediately for inspection.
Stop the engine immediately, stop the luboil pump, and inspect the crankcase after 5 minutes.
Reduce the RPM to a minimum and open the crankcase doors carefully.
*For how long should a waterborne fire protected lifeboat be capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire enveloping it ?
*What is the minimum average distribution capacity of a fixed water-spraying fire-extinguishing system fitted in an engine room ?
What are the main priorities of the leader of the fire fighting teams?
Rescuing of life, fighting the fire, limitation of the fire and secure the retreat
Fighting the fire, communicate with the fire brigade and arrange the lifeboats to evacuate the ship
Start the fire pump, inform other ships, call the local fire brigade, arrange transport to shore
Start the emergency fire pump, fighting the fire, call the local fire brigade, arrange transport to shore
When a fire breaks out in the accommodation, cargo holds or on deck, who is in charge of the fire fighting operations?
The person who is designated in the muster list
The first officer arriving at the scene
The first person arriving at the scene
The display of the DSC-controller on board is showing the following lines: RX: 002442000 ; Ch87 ; D Sellcall Routine We’re asked to listen on:
Radio telephony-channel 7 in the 8 MHz band
Channel Delta of the coast station
What is full form of VRP (OPA-90)
Vessel Response Procurement
Vessel Reporting Procedures
Give the meaning of the following symbol
A class door self closing
B class fire door self closing
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Portable fire extinguisher with halon
In an extreme case, in addition to having your winch brakes as tight as can be, you can increase the brake holding capacity of the winch drum by putting it in gear and setting the power to the 'heave' position. However this may cause:
Damage to the winch by distorting the shaft
Strain on the fairleads and rollers in use in excess of their Safe Working Load
The increased braking power of the winch to exceed the breaking strength of the wire and rope paid out from it which might cause the wire or rope to part
All the listed alternatives
The ship is navigating in dense fog where the visibility is less than one mile. The Arpa radar is set on a range 12 miles on a course of 314 degrees and own ship has a vector as shown. What is the vector mode selected on the Arpa?
Relative vectors, ground stabilised
Relative vectors, sea stabilised
The manually controlled inside lamp must be capable of working at minimum for a period of:
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
Survival craft portable radio
Survival craft pyrotechnic distress signals
The Muster List shall show the duties assigned to members of the crew. Which of the following duties shall be included according to present regulations?
Preparation of immersion suits for passengers.
Manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires.
Operation of the vessel's propulsion system.
Special duties assigned with respect to the use of pyrotechnics
*When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water?
*Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of radio life-saving appliances
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual ?
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
The use of escape routes and other escape methods
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors
If a seaman has to walk across a stow of cartons containing perishable foodstuffs what should he do to minimise the risk of damage to the contents? Select the most appropriate option from those given.
He should step on the middle of the cartons.
All parts of the carton are of equal strength and therefore it doesn't matter which part he steps on.
He should step on the edges of the cartons.
He should step on the corners of the cartons.
What can be done to help pump out water from the cargo space of a bulk carrier, when washing down during cleaning operations?
Chief Officer to ballast ship to provide large stern trim
Vessel to be ballasted to even keel condition
Wash water to be kept to a minimum
You have just been handed six sample bottles by the cargo surveyor, containing Nitric Acid drawn from a cargo just loaded on your ship. How will you move them to the sample locker, prior to storage?
I will carry as many as I can in my arms in one go, but ensure first that I put on a pair of chemical-proof gloves.
I will instruct the cargo surveyor that he must deliver the samples to the locker himself.
I will obtain a plastic carrier bag, put the bottles inside and take them to the locker as quickly as possible.
I will place them into a proper container with a handle, such as a sample carrier or a strong bucket. When I move them, I will ensure that I am focused on this task alone.
Why is it necessary to have routine testing of the cooling water?
To detect the presence of contaminants in the water that may be injurious to the cooling system.
To ensure that the proper residuals of treatment chemicals, as specified, are maintained all time.
To trace leakage in the cooling water system.
How should the initial draught survey report form be signed?
Adjacent to the column for the final draught survey
Adjacent to the initial draught survey figure remarked ‘for initial draught survey only'
Between the two columns for the initial and final draught surveys remarked ‘for initial draught survey only'
Adjacent to the initial draught survey figure
What English term is applied to dried foods that have been rehydrated by soaking in water or another liquid?
When loading LNG into prismatic type cargo tanks it is sometimes prohibited to leave any of the tanks between 10 to 80% full at completion of loading. What is the main reason that it is recommended to avoid this prohibited partly filled range?
The free surface effect might result in excessive sloshing loads.
It will increase the rate at which boil off gas will be produced.
It would be an uneconomical use of cargo capacity.
It will increase the vapour space and therefore increase the risk of flammable mixtures developing.
What is the full name of the International Convention dealing with stability of passenger ships?
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
International Safety Management code
What is the substance added to a dough mixture to make it rise, during the baking of bread?
What is the objective of the merchant navy?
To earn money for the shipowner
To provide employment for persons who wish to become seafarers
To safely transport goods by sea
To transport and deliver goods as quickly as possible
Air bags (dunnage bags) are widely used for securing palletised refrigerated cargoes. In the case of a fruit cargo, which of the given options should the user be aware of?
Over inflation can crush and damage the soft tissue of the fruit.
Over inflation can distort the pallet stack.
Over inflation can distort the air bag.
Over inflation can damage the ship's structure including the insulation.
What is the correct definition of "gangway"?
Portable bridge between ship and shore.
A gangway to the waterline.
The way between two gangs.
On a cellular container vessel, what would make a cargo hold not ready to accept containers?
Indented tank top plating
Following replacement of a diesel alternator governor the machine is test run on load. It is found that as the load is gradually increased the voltage and the frequency gradually fall to an unacceptable level. The governor is a mechanical hydraulic type. Select from the options given the correct adjustment to make to correct the situation.
The governor load limit should be increased.
The governor droop should be increased.
The governor droop should be reduced.
The governor load limit should be reduced.
A bulk vessel is loading to summer load draught of 10.00 metres; the present draught amidships are 9.96 metres port and 9.98 metres to starboard; The sinkage to maximum loading is?
The sinkage allowed is 30 centimetres ( 0.30 metres)
The vessel is already at maximum draught
The sinkage allowed is 3 centimetres ( 0.03 metres)
Too high exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes because of:
Leakage in the inlet valves.
Poor cylinder condition – blow by –including leaking exhaust valves.
Too low admission on fuel injection pump.
The amount of cylinder lubricating oil feed to the cylinder is too small.
Information about your ship’s security arrangements and procedures is stored electronically. Which of these measures will help safeguard it from potential threats?
Work history verification
A refrigerated container is loaded on deck. On inspection it is noted that the door seals are damaged. Select, from the options given, the main reason why it is unacceptable to have a refrigerated container in such a condition.
If the door seal is damaged the cargo packaging may become watermarked.
If the door seal is damaged the cargo may spoil due to ingress of warm air.
The refrigeration unit will run for more time than is normal.
The refrigeration unit will ice up to a greater extent than normal.
Which of the following conditions could be the cause of an air conditioning system evaporator icing up?
High sea water temperature..
Too low suction pressure.
Low sea water temperature.
Too high discharge pressure.
What does the IMSBC Code emphasise with reference to the exposure of personal to the dust created when carrying some bulk cargoes?
The restricted loading of certain cargoes which may be excessively dusty
A high standard of personal hygiene
The responsibility of the Master to ensure that staff are wearing the correct clothing
The code does not make any reference to this hazard
Why is drying of cargo handling system necessary on refrigerated ships?
To avoid contamination of water in cargo.
To avoid high oxygen content in cargo tanks.
To avoid icing and hydrate formation in the cargo system.
To increase the dew point.
Your vessel is entering a tropical area and high humidity is expected. To avoid condensation in the main engine's air cooler, it is recommended to:
Decrease the air temperature so proper draining can be achieved from the air cooler
Increase scavenging air temperature to above dew point
Operate the engine with slightly open drain cocks, scavenging to get rid of the water
What causes cargo sweat on a Bulk Carrier?
Cold and moist air introduced into a warm cargo hold
Warm, dry air being introduced into the cargo hold
Warm air introduced into a cargo hold
Warm and moist air introduced into a cooler cargo hold
Over a period of a few hours of operation the main diesel engine speed gradually falls off. From the options given what is the most likely cause of this fault?
Injection valve opening pressure is too low.
Fouling of turbocharger intake filters.
Why is it important that all the system valves are closed after completing bilge or ballast pumping operations?
It isn't important how the valves are left after pumping operations are completed.
To make sure the valves do not seize in the open position.
To keep the pump housing full of fluid.
To avoid accidental intake of water into the engine room in case of valve or pipeline failure.
Which electronic component is this graphical symbol illustrating:
Electric heater, 3.3 kilowatts
Inductive reactor, 3.3 kH
On a Bulk Carrier, what should be done immediately, if during the voyage the temperature of bulk coal exceeds 55?C?
Continue ventilation of all cargo spaces
Seal the hold completely and monitor the cargo using suitable instruments
Use fire fighting water in the hatch
Stop ventilation of cargo space
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.
Which regulations require supervising the embarkation of persons on board ro-ro vessels?
The Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) Convention
International Labour Organization (ILO) standards
Standards of Training Certification and Watch-keeping (STCW) Code
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
During loading of bananas the fruit should be visually inspected frequently to check the quality and for any indications as to its physiological development. Which one of the options given would indicate that the fruit is in suitable condition for shipment?
The bananas are green with a yellow hue. They are not really hard and do not break cleanly.
The bananas are green in colour with patches on the shoulder from the effects of sunshine and have relatively sharp ridges along the length. They can be snapped with sap clinging to the broken parts.
The bananas are yellow with small black spots on the skin. They cannot be snapped but the skin can be peeled off.
The bananas have a uniform green colour with relatively sharp ridges along the length. They can be snapped or broken with sap clinging between the broken parts.
How is damage to the piston rod stuffing box rings avoided when removing and replacing the piston during overhaul of the piston of a large two stroke diesel engine?
A tapered guide sleeve should be fitted over the threaded end of the piston rod.
The piston rod gland should always be removed from the engine before the piston is lifted out to avoid damage to the rings.
The lower part of the piston rod is wrapped in rags.
The piston rod nut is put on during removal and refitting of the piston through the gland.
The sign on the image indicates:
Location of boiler suit(s)
You should wear warm clothes in this area
Location of immersion suit(s)
You should wear immersion suit when working in this area
What is the purpose of adding inhibitor to the individual cargo?
To avoid humidity in cargo tanks.
To avoid radicals building up in cargo tanks.
To assure all oxygen is removed from cargo tank and avoid chemical reaction.
To avoid explosive (flammable) area in cargo tanks.
What is the maximum pressure that the safety valve on a steam boiler should be set to lift?
3% above the normal working pressure.
10% above the normal working pressure.
At the maximum design or maximum permitted working pressure of the boiler.
3% above the maximum design pressure..
A motor is protected by a thermal overcurrent relay. After tripping on overload it will not be possible to reset the overcurrent relay immediately because the:
Oil dash-pot has to be reset.
Bimetallic strips need time to cool down
Starter isolator automatically applies an interlock.
Line contactor spring has to be reset
A vessel is carrying a refrigerated cargo under controlled atmosphere (CA). From the options given, select the most appropriate degree of opening of the air change vents when operating CA.
Which of the following can be considered to be two of the main requirements for a paint coating for a cargo space of a General Cargo Vessel?
Low odour and heat resistant
Easy to clean and dark in colour
Light reflective and compatible with edible cargoes
Corrosion resistant and heat resistant
When people jump into the water from a ship, what should they do?
Keep their arms down at their sides.
Grab the lifejacket near the shoulder.
Take off their lifejackets.
On a RoRo vessel, what is important with regard to a loading ramp resting on a jetty?
The position of mats between the ramp flap and jetty must be maintained at all times
Visitors must not be allowed access to the vessel via the ramp
The ramp's position must be maintained
It must not foul the ship's mooring ropes
What will happen if you overload the plate in a microwave?
Standing time will need to be doubled.
You will need to double, or even treble, cooking times and accept that the outer parts of the food will be overcooked.
Cooking will be uneven and there will be "cold spots" in the food.
The oven will not work in automatic mode.
Which of the following symptoms would indicate that the filter drier in a refrigeration circuit has become blocked?
A hammering noise from the drier.
A pressure rise before the drier.
A large temperature drop across the drier.
A hammering noise from the compressors.
What type of cargo tanks are normally used for the cargo containment system for fully pressurised and semi-pressurised liquefied gas carriers?
After discharging a high density cargo a serious crack is found in an upper ballast tank amidships of a Bulk Carrier; what must the Master do?
Note the dimensions of the crack and measure regularly
Proceed on ballast voyage without ballast in this tank
Repair with cement box or temporary welded patch until next drydock
Inform Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and call in Classification Society
The bilge holding tank level is being reduced by discharging through the OWS. What action should be taken when the oil/water interface in the holding tank is reached?
Stop the OWS and pump the oil to the incinerator tank.
Stop the OWS and pump the oil to a bunker tank.
Bypass the OWS and discharge the remaining contents of the holding tank overboard.
Continue pumping the contents of the holding tank through the OWS.
What is the main fixed fire-fighting system on a car deck?
What is the first action that should be taken by the rating on boiler watch in the event of a flame failure on the boiler?
Call the engineer on watch
A new cylindrical brass bearing sleeve for a pump shaft is found to be a few millimetres too long for the housing and needs to be adjusted to the correct length. Which will be the best method to use to reduce the length of the sleeve to the correct dimension?
Remove the excess length using the ship's lathe.
Grind off the excess on a pedestal grinder for quickness.
Cut off the excess with a mechanical hacksaw.
Manually hacksaw off the excess and dress the end with a file.
In respect of a chemical tanker, carrying category "X", "Y" and "Z" Noxious Liquid Substances, what is understood by the term "Clean Ballast" as defined in the IBC Code?
Ballast water carried in a tank which, since it was last used to carry a cargo containing a substance in category "X","Y" or "Z", has been thoroughly cleaned and the residues resulting there from have been discharged and the tank emptied in accordance with the appropriate requirements of Annex II.
Ballast water carried in a tank which has been previously washed in accordance with the requirements of the Procedures and Arrangements Manual.
Ballast water that is free of all cargo residues and slops.
Ballast water introduced into a tank permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast or cargoes other than oil or Noxious Liquid Substances as variously defined in the Annexes of the MARPOL Convention and which is completely separate from the cargo and oil fuel systems.
Which of the following points would be the specific point about which a vessel will roll in a seaway?
The Centre of Buoyancy B.
The Centre of Flotation CF.
When securing cars on a RoRo vessel, what is the preferred lashing angle in any direction from the lashing point?
What is the correct understanding of the term "Bottlescrew"?
A bottlescrew is the connection ring on the ships deck used to connect lashings and rigging
A bottlescrew is the threaded screw used to open large bottles
A bottlescrew is a metal threaded sleeve which adjusts the length and tension on rigging or stays
A bottlescrew is the special wire rope used to lash containers
On a conventional reefer vessel is possible to ventilate the cargo spaces with fresh air using fans and trunkings. One of the reasons for using fresh air ventilation is to control the relative humidity within the cargo space. Select the option which best completes the following statement. "It is beneficial to be able to control the relative humidity within the cargo space because fruit cargoes should be kept…
…relatively moist to avoid the cargo dehydrating during the passage."
… relatively dry to avoid the formation of fungus in the vent trunkings during the passage."
…relatively dry to avoid deterioration of the packaging during the passage."
... as dry as possible to avoid build up of mould during the passage."
What would be the correct form of response to the question: What is the visibility in your position?
The correct form of response would be: Visibility is poor
The correct form of response would be: Visibility is okay
The correct form of response would be: Visibility in my position is two hundred meters
The correct form of response would be: Visibility is medium
What publication must be carried on a vessel carrying dry bulk cargoes?
Charters' Solid Bulk Cargoes Code?
IMO Solid Bulk cargo Code or IMO Solid Bulk?
International Tankers and Terminal Code?
Classification Society Grain Rules?
What percentage of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1?
25-50% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
The percentage is not specified.
100% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
5-15% of the baggage is required to be checked at Security Level 1.
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.
What ensures the safe operation of twistlocks?
The spring holding the twistlock cone in the ‘neutral’ position being resilient
The spring holding the twistlock cone in the ‘closed’ position being resilient
The spring in any position of the twistlock cone being stretched to its maximum limit
The spring holding the twistlock cone in the ‘open’ position being resilient
Which would be the most suitable point in the system to obtain a representative of diesel engine lubricating oil for analysis?
From the lubricating system pipeline on the discharge side of the circulating pump.
From the lubricating oil filter drain.
From the lubricating oil cooler drain.
From the lubricating oil purifier outlet.
As part of a survey of a main steam boiler it is necessary to check the condition of the steam drum. What would be the preferred method for checking drum shell thickness in such a situation?
Drill a test hole in the shell to accurately measure the thickness.
Use magnetic particle inspection equipment.
Use dye penetrant tester.
Use ultrasound equipment.
Most medium and high speed diesel engines operate with mean piston speeds greater than those for larger slow speed engines. What is the main design feature of these engines which allows the higher mean piston speeds to be achieved without causing unwanted failures?
Using composite pistons featuring steel crowns and alloy skirts
Fitting bronze rubbing bands to the piston skirts.
Using directly cooled piston crowns with long piston skirts.
Using cast iron single piece piston crowns with a short piston skirt.
What should you observe when patrolling public areas on board?
If all the fire extinguishers are in place and that fire doors are open
All abnormalities that may affect the safety/ security of passengers, crew and the ship
What is associated with carrying logs on General Cargo vessels?
Moisture absorption in the cargo holds
Increased levels of oxygen in the cargo holds
Oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
Why should vehicles stowed on ramps face downwards?
To facilitate cargo discharge operations
To facilitate cargo stowage operations
To prevent fuel draining from the engine
To prevent excessive tyre compression
On a Bulk Carrier, what should be done if the cargo loading rate exceeds the ballast discharge rate thereby affecting hull stresses?
Notify the port state authority with whom the loading plan has been lodged
Notify the stevedoring foreman
Notify the terminal representative
Lodge note of protest with the terminal
On which type of gas carrier can spherical tanks be used for the cargo system?
Spherical cargo tanks can be used for fully refrigerated, semi-pressurised/semi-refrigerated and fully pressurised gas carriers.
Spherical cargo tanks are only used for fully pressurised gas carriers
Spherical cargo tanks are only used only for semi-refrigerated gas carriers
Spherical cargo tanks are only used for fully refrigerated and semi-refrigerated/semi-pressurised gas carriers
What would you do if you saw a person falling overboard?
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout once, "Man overboard"
If I saw a person falling overboard I would run to the Bridge
If I saw a person falling overboard I would inform the Bosun
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, "Man overboard"
Most of the engine makers recommend to change the cylinder head gaskets each time a piston overhaul is carried out. Why?
To increase the consumption of parts so they can make more money
To be granted a proper sealing with a new gasket
To obtain a proper sealing and correct distance between piston and cover in TDC position
To avoid heat transfer to the cylinder head.
What is the name given to a liquid, in which the bones of a fish, poultry or meat carcass have been boiled, along with some vegatables, to be used later as the basis of a soup or sauce?
The wooden hatch gratings (Warkhaus boards) use on the deck of some conventional reefer vessels can become badly damaged during cargo operations, particularly when forklift trucks are being used. Which one of the actions given in the options is the most appropriate to take when considering repairs to these gratings?
Cut a new board into small pieces to repair as many damaged boards as possible.
Use heavy plywood or strong timber to make the repairs.
Use a whole new board whenever possible to achieve the greatest strength.
Use boards that have been previously removed and repaired.
Read the text in the frame before answering the question: What has been ascertained after recent debates?
That accidents are bound to happen over and over again
That accidents can be avoided provided certain precautions are taken
That there is great concern and interest regarding the safety at sea
That nobody accepts that accidents happen