*Which of the following statements applies to fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships?
They shall be of the self closing type
They shall be capable of closing with an angle of up to 3, 5° opposing closure
They shall be capable of being closed from a control station
All the mentioned alternatives
What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 cartridge in a "Dry Powder" extinguisher is full?
Remove the cartridge and weigh it as it has the full and empty weights stamped on it.
All of the alternatives are reliable methods.
Lift the extinguisher to check that it still has powder inside it.
Check if the seal on the extinguisher release handle is intact.
*Which of the following is an haloganated hydrocarbon that can be found onboard existing ships as an extinguishing agent for a fixed system?
Whilst in the Engine room you hear the CO2 release alarm, what action if any should you take.
Take no action as it is probably someone testing the system, as the fire alarm has not been sounded and the engine room is not on fire.
As CO2 can not kill you, secure present work and proceed out of engine room.
Leave the engine room as quickly as possible, closing all doors behind you.
Proceed to the engine control room and call the bridge for further instructions.
Messages sent via INMARSAT C are charged
on the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 1024 bits
on the basis of a three minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps
on the basis of a six second minimum charge with six second incremental steps
on the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits
In discussing the properties of chemical cargoes, what is the "Odor Threshold" of a product?
The smallest concentration, expressed in parts per million by volume in air, that can be detected by smell by most people.
The maximum concentration of a vapour that can be tolerated without permanent damage to the nasalmembranes.
The temperature at which the vapour pressure a substance is greater than the prevailing atmospheric pressure and vapour is then released into the environment.
The average concentration of a substance to which a worker may be repeatedly exposed for a normal 8 hour working day, 40 days a week, without adverse health effects.
The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge, and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of the :
booster pump being lined up in the wrong direction
booster pump failing to start
booster pump coming on the line and discharging properly
There are three levels of burning, namely:*Superficial *Intermediate*Deep burns (also called full-thickness burns) A large burn will almost certainly contain areas of all three grades. How many per cent of the body may be burned before the danger of lifethreatning shock occurs?
Which of the four figures illustrated shows the correct position line for the following situation: Latitude 50°00'N, Longitude 30°00'W, Time 1200 GMT. Course steered: 090° True, Speed: 12 knots, bearing of the sun: 200°, Intercept correction: 00°02' Towards (observed altitude - computed altitude).
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Manually operated call point
What is the name of the IMO publication giving guidance in Search and Rescue operations?
You are drifting with a loaded VLCC in open sea. You have observed the direction and rate of drift. Can you do anything to change the direction and rate of drift?
We will just have to wait and see
We can apply the rudder although we have no engine power
No, there is nothing I can do about that
We can trim the ship by stern as much as possible. This will most likely change the direction and rate of drift.
Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When must the master be on the bridge?
When entering or leaving a lock, passing through Gaillard cut, berthing & unberthing, anchoring or heaving anchor.
When entering or leaving a lock only.
When his qualified representative is present.
Which of the following has not to be noted in the radio log-book
Duration of public correspondence communications
Name of person responsible for distress communications
Discontinuance and resumption of watchkeeping on entering and leaving port
Summary of distress, urgency and safety communications
*How much liferaft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more than 85 meters in length.
75% of the complement on each side of the ship
100% of the complement if it can be readily launched on either side of the ship. If it cannot be readily launched on either side, 100% must be provided on each side
50% of the complement on each side of the ship
25% of the complement on each side of the ship
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. Which of following detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations shall be contained therein?
The method and use of sea-anchors (drogues)
The use of oars and other propulsion equipment for survival crafts
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts
Correct donning of fire protective clothing
*Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill?
Starting and operating radio life-saving appliances
starting and operating the lifeboat engine
Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the water
Launching and recovery of a survival craft
Which of the following items shall be included in an "abandon ship"-drill?
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals
Checking that passengers and crew are suitably dressed and lifejackets correctly donned
Checking that all crew and passenger are present
When should gangway nets be rigged?
When it is deemed necessary by the Master or the Chief Officer.
Whenever the gangway is rigged.
Whenever the gangway is regarded as unsafe.
Between sunset and sunrise.
The fire control draft on board is called the safety plan and shall be posted onboard. In port, a copy of this plan shall in addition be available from somewhere else. Where must this copy be available?
In the engine control room.
Handed over to the surveyors.
Which international regulations govern the disposal of waste material, including galley waste, from ships?
The Industry Best Practise Guide for Restaurant Management.
What is the purpose of the LD (low duty) compressors on an LNG carrier?
To deliver inert gas and to aid cooling down of the cargo tanks.
To transfer cargo vapour to the shore installation during loading operations.
To handle the LNG boil-off vapour for fuelling the boiler.
To discharging the LNG cargo at a slow rate.
When you are taking an "ullage" on a cargo tank on an oil tanker, what are you actually doing?
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the ullage reference point
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the ullage reference point
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the surface of cargo
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the underside of the maindeck
Which of the following is a chemical commonly added to cleaning substances used to clean galley areas?
On some trades fruit cargoes may be subjected to 'in-transit cold treatment' also known as cold treatment. From the options given which is the main purpose of this cold treatment?
To maintain a specified minimum temperature for a prescribed time period to kill off any fruit fly which may be present when loading the cargo.
To maintain the temperature of the fruit within very tight tolerances.
To ensure that the fruit is carried as cold as possible without damaging the fruit.
To achieve uniform quality of the fruit at discharge.
What is the MARPOL definition of a "high-viscosity substance"?
A noxious liquid substance in category "Y" with a viscosity equal to or greater than 100 mPa.s at 37.8 degrees Celsius.
Any noxious liquid substance, the residues of which cannot be stripped from a cargo compartment and its associated piping and pumping system to equal to or less than 75 litres.
A noxious liquid substance of any category with a pour point of greater than 37.8 degrees Celsius.
A noxious liquid substance in category "X" or "Y" with a viscosity equal to or greater than 50 mPa.s at the unloading temperature.
Why do we use stabilisers on passenger ships?
To decrease the rolling angle of the vessel
To adjust the trim of the vessel
To increase the intact stability
To decrease the dynamic stability
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
Which of the following knife types has a flexible blade, a round tip and is used for removing items from baking trays or spreading fillings and icing?
Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a navigational warning of another vessel progressing the wrong way within the scheme. What actions should be taken on the bridge, if any?
Use the Arpa for early identification of all other ship movements within the traffic lane and give rogue vessel a wide berth
Move out of the traffic lane towards the coast.
Slow down your vessel and proceed with caution, posting extra lookouts.
Take no actions but proceed with extra caution.
What differences in design are there between a standard cargo hold and a cargo hold which can also be used for ballast on a Bulk Carrier?
There is no differences in design
This hold does not have ventilators
The coamings are much lower on the ballast hold
The ballast hold hatch cover must be fitted with additional securing devices
Which ships shall apply to the amended version of the IGC Code?
Ships constructed on or after 30th June 1986.
Ships constructed on or after 15th July 1998.
Ships constructed on or after 5th June 1996.
Ships constructed on or after 1st July 1994.
What is shown in the attached image?
The attached image shows derricks
The attached image shows deck cranes
The attached image shows grabs attached to deck cranes, during cargo opertions
The attached image shows grabs attached to derricks, for cargo opertions
What is an effective means of measuring total dissolved solids in boiler water?
Not possible to test solids in boiler water.
After washing with fresh water how would you know whether salt remains in the cargo holds of a Bulk Carrier?
By carrying out a visual inspection of the cargo holds
By carrying out silver nitrate tests which should turn milky in the presence of chlorides
Using silver nitrate which should remain colourless in the presence of salt
By appointing a surveyor to inspect the cargo holds
If all indications are that a cargo has been received without damages, irregularities or short shipment and the phrase "apparent good order and condition" are entered on the Bill of Lading, what type of Bill is this said to be?
An endorsed Bill of Lading.
A Due Title Bill of Lading.
A Bill of Lading completed for shipment.
Why is it considered good practice to have a duty crew member stand by the loading ramp?
To guide ro-ro units onto the vessel
To supervise the stevedores
o record the nature and extent of any pre-loading damages to cargo
To supervise the rate of loading
What is often done prior to loading grain in cargo holds which are sweating?
Portable fans are used to dry the holds
Steelwork within the holds is covered with kraft paper
Steelwork within the hold is covered with plastic
Grain dust is blown into all parts of the hold via the grain elevator
LPG carriers rely heavily on the compressors fitted as part of the reliquefaction plant. Screw and reciprocating types are widely used. Which type of reciprocating compressor is most common as a cargo compressor?
Double acting, single stage, oil free compressor.
Double acting, single stage, oil lubricated piston compressor.
Double acting, two stage, oil free compressor.
Single acting, single stage, oil free piston compressor.
What are the characteristics of Seed Cake containing vegetable oil UN 1386 when carried in bulk?
May self-heat slowly and if wet ignite spontaneously
This cargo may release carbon monoxide
This cargo is non-combustible and low fire risk
Where and for what are rubber mats used on board a pure car carrier?
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent jetty damage
On the loading ramp to prevent damaging the ramp surface
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent vehicle damage
Frostbite is one of the main hazards that personnel must be aware of when working on liquefied gas carriers. Which of the given options is the recommended first aid treatment for a person with frostbite injuries to the hand?
Rub victim's hands vigorously to warm them up quickly.
Place victim's hands in hot water to warm them up quickly.
Place victim's hands on the surface of a heater to warm them up.
Place victim's hands in a bowl of lukewarm water to gradually warm them up.
An emergency situation on board must be reported to the company by:
The fastest means available
The Telex to have a record
According to the ISGOTT definition, what is "volatility"?
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to produce gas.
The ability of a crude oil or petroleum product to resist ignition.
The measure of a crudre oil or petroleum product's vapour pressure.
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to ignite.
Which of the following international regulations is normally used when handling dangerous goods?
How should additional lashings be applied to vehicles if they do not have sufficient lashing points?
Pass lashings over the vehicles’ axles
Pass lashings over the body of the vehicles
Secure the vehicles’ wheels
Secure the front and rear bumpers
In calculating the amount of an oil cargo, if you start with the Total Observed Volume (TOV), then deduct any measurable quantities in the tanks prior to loading and the volume of any free water found, what figure are you left with?
Gross Standard Volume (GSV)
Total Calculated Volume (TCV)
Gross Observed Volume (GOV)
Net Observed Volume (NOV)
Many modern boiler burners operate with automatic modulating combustion control? Which of the following is necessary to ensure high efficiency and low emissions throughout the load range with this type of operating control?
Shortened furnace pre-purge sequence.
Operation on distillate fuels.
High turndown ratio for the burner.
Operation with an increased amount of excess air.
Which of the following cuts of beef is taken from the shoulder?
What is the purpose of a hatch cover ventilator grill on a General Cargo vessel?
To act as a strength member inside the ventilation shaft
To prevent the ventilator fans from damage
To prevent moisture from entering the hold
To prevent sparks entering the cargo hold
What is the principal ingredient in Risotto?
A positive displacement, rotary type, volumetric flow meter reads low with an error reading of 1% when used to measure flow of heavy oil and 2.5% when used to measure the flow of diesel oil. From the options given select the most likely cause of this difference in error?
The lower mass of diesel oil results in a lower reading.
The higher viscosity of the heavy oil is slowing down the rotary element in the meter.
The low lubricity of the diesel oil is increasing the friction in the rotating element and slowing the rotor down.
The meter is worn internally.
What should you keep in mind when releasing lashings?
Step aside when lashings are released
Release lashings with great care to reduce the risk of injury when tension is released
Two conventional reefer vessels are being considered for a charter that involves the transhipment at sea, or at anchor, of a cargo of frozen squid, as weather permits. Both vessels have 4 holds, vessel A has high speed, 10 tonne deck cranes and vessel B has 5 tonne, union purchase derricks. Which of the vessels, if any, would be best suited to this type of operation?
Vessel B would be more suitable as the derricks will give more control of the operation at sea or at anchor.
Vessel A would be more suitable as the greater lift capacity of the cranes would allow bigger pallets to be transhipped.
Neither vessel would be suitable as none of the cargo handling equipment fitted could be used at sea or at anchor.
Vessel A would be more suitable as the high speed cranes would allow the operation to be completed more quickly.
On a Container vessel, if chemicals spilled into a cargo hold what would these residues be considered as, under MARPOL 73/78?
What is the advantage of a large ship?
The advantage of a large ship is that it contributes to safe transportation of goods
The advantage of a large ship is that it can cope with most emergency situations
The advantage of a large ship is that it can easily be manoeuvred
The advantage of a large ship is that it is economical to operate
What is an analogue signal?
A measure of voltage using an oscilloscope.
A stable electric signal.
A continually variable electric signal.
A measure of electric current.
What will happen when the ship arrives in Rotterdam?
The anchor will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The ship will receive fuel and diesel oil bunkers when it arrives in Rotterdam
The navigation lights will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
The main engine will be tested when the ship arrives in Rotterdam
What advice would a harbour pilot give the Master?
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to have the steering gear tested
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to single up to one line and back spring, fore and aft
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to request port control for permission to leave the berth
A harbour pilot would advise the Master to ensure that the crew is on stand-by
Which of the following measurements will include a D/P transmitter in the control-loop
Explain the difference between absolute pressure and manometer pressure.
Absolute pressure is atmospheric pressure multiplied with manometer pressure, to be used in technical tables
Absolute pressure is atmospheric pressure minus manometer pressure, to be used in technical tables
Absolute pressure is equal to manometer pressure and must be used in technical tables
Absolute pressure is atmospheric pressure added with manometer pressure, to be used in technical tables
What kind of safety protection is to be weared during a mooring operation?
Safety shoes and boiler suit.
Helmet, safety shoes, gloves and protecting cloths.
What is the recommended maximum salt intake per person per day?
2,300 milligrams (0.08 ounce).
635 milligrams (0.02 ounce)
4,600 milligrams (0.16 ounces)
The fire control draft on board is called the «safety plan» and shall be posted onboard. In port, a copy of this plan shall in addition be available from somewhere else. Where shall this copy be available?
Handed over to the surveyors.
In the engine control room
The timing of the engine is delayed. The exhaust temperatures are high. How would you expect this to affect the turbocharger?
Higher air and gas temperature after turbocharger.
Surging of the turbocharger.
Decreased turbocharger revolutions.
Increased turbocharger revolutions.
A main steam boiler is to be shut down for an extended period. Which of the following methods for the lay up is best suited to maintain the boiler in good order?
Lay the boiler up dry by just draining all of the water and closing all the access doors.
Lay the boiler up wet completely filled with clean distilled water with a slight head on the steam drum to avoid any air pockets.
Lay the boiler up dry by draining all of the water and fitting heaters in the drums to prevent condensation forming which may result in corrosion.
Lay the boiler up wet with normal working water level and chemical treatment maintained.
What are Primary fenders, with regard to ship-to-ship transfer operations?
Primary fenders are large fenders meant to float between vessels and absorb considerable impact
Primary fenders are tyre-type fenders kept on deck for emergency use
Primary fenders are small fenders suspended between the ships' bows or stern to protect from inadvertent angular contact
Primary fenders are fixed to the bow of an attending tug (if any)
What is the time limit for abandonment of passenger ships?
15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
How should lashing belts be stowed on board a RoRo vessel?
According to their Safe Working Load (SWL)
According to their date of manufacture
According to the manufacturer
High Voltage systems rely on the installed protective equipment being able to interrupt any fault in the system. Throughout the system, the fault level has been calculated, and under no circumstances must the system be modified to exceed this fault level. What is meant by fault level?
The amount of apparent power, that would be drawn from the generating plant, when a short circuit occurs at the bus bars.
The current level flowing into a dead short to earth at any point on the ship, directly from the High Voltage system.
The amount of apparent power that could flow into any fault at any point in the electrical network.
The current level flowing into a symmetrical short circuit fault between all three phases.
During a scavenge port inspection of a diesel engine the piston rings on all units were seen to display the signs of the early stages of microseizue. What action should be taken to ensure that the progress of the microseizure is stopped and the rings recover?
Run the engine at reduced load.
Increase cylinder oil feed to all units. Check the fuel quality and operation of fuel oil purifiers and filter.
Replace all of the piston rings
Decrease cylinder oil feed to all units
What action should the Master of a General cargo vessel take with a fishmeal cargo, which is self-heating and liable to spontaneous combustion?
Follow guidance in IMO Bulk Cargo Code or IMSBC) and probably declare a port of refuge
Boundary cool only and continue on voyage
Open hatch covers to find source of fire
What is Inert gas ?
It is a gas containing insufficient oxygen to support combustion of hydrocarbons
It is a gas containing only nitrogen
It is a gas containing less than 21 % by volume oxygen
It is a gas containing no oxygen
What can be done to effectively reduce the rate of ice accretion on containers during loaded sea passage?
Have the crew remove the ice
Assign men to search men and women to search women unless a device such as a metal detector is used.
What is the normal name of the special wire/rope on board the ship used to make a tug fast?
What is the name of this unit?
A hydrostatic release unit
An antistatic release unit
On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of web lashings?
60% of the breaking strength
65% of the breaking strength
50% of the breaking strength
What is the definition of sludge control?
The cargo tanks are to be washed that often so recidues do not accumulate in large quantities.
The sludge is controlled by use of special instruments.
This is done in port by a special sludge control squad.
Visual control of the sludge.
Where should grease be applied to a twistlock?
Over the entire outer surface
Between the twistlock cone and associated housing
At the base of the twistlock cone
The brine used to salting or curing meat contains nitrites. What effect do the nitrites have on the meat?
They increase the preservation time of the meat more than rolling in solid salt crystals
They add a more natural salt taste to the meat than obtained by seasoning after cooking
They make the meat take on a reddish colour after preparation
You are in charge of loading a crude oil cargo at a terminal which employs a Vapour Emission Control System (VECS). What should you do if the flow of gas to shore reaches the maximum declared capacity of the system?
Open the mast riser vents to relieve the excess pressure and bring the flow within the declared range.
Communicate with the terminal and request a controlled reduction in the loading rate until the flow again comes within range.
Reset the lifting pressure level on the Pressure / Vacuum valves to allow them to release more vapour to atmosphere.
Say nothing and hope nobody notices, so that loading is completed as soon as possible. .
Which of the following types of cover should be fitted to the lower deck bilge wells of a conventional reefer vessel?
A steel watertight cover.
A steel watertight cover with an insulated plug.
A mixed cargo of hard frozen products is to be loaded in layers into one deep cargo space on a conventional reefer vessel. The products are steel drums of frozen orange juice, frozen meat in cartons and frozen beef hocks in muslin. What would be the best position for loading the drums of orange juice?
Since all the cargo is hard frozen it doesn't matter which layer the orange juice is loaded.
During bunker transfer operations, deck scuppers should be:
Plugged to prevent spilled oil flowing overboard
Only fitted to the side of the vessel that bunkers are being loaded
Attended by crew to collect any spilled oil that approaches
Why do we have to make sure that the plate pack is compressed to the right measurement A, after insertion of plates?
Should be compressed more every time after opening.
To prevent serious damages to the plates.
Why did they make the ladder ready on starboard side?
Because the crew was already stand by fore and aft.
Because the wind was strong when the ship was going full ahead.
Because the pilot told the helmsman to come easy to starboard.
Because they expected the harbor pilot to board the ship at 0730.
What type of buoy is this?
*Which part of the fresh water quantity provided for each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus?
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 days
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 day
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 day
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 days
How often are abandon ship drill and fire drill required to be held on passenger ships, according to SOLAS?