*What is (are) the basic component(s) of a Fire detection system?
All the alternatives mentioned
*Which of the following is a characteristic that is required for a "class A" bulkhead or deck ?
it stops the spreading of smoke and flames during one hour
it is made out of at least 75% incombustible materials
it withstands a temperature of 750 ?C for one hour, with no deterioration
it is made out of at least 50% incombustible materials
*Which of the following appliances must compulsorily be found in any ro-ro cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion?
One chemical powder extinguisher for each 10 vehicles the space is intended to carry
A receptacle containing sand, sawdust impregnated with soda or other approved dry material in such quantity as may be required by the Administration
At least one portable foam applicator unit
One chemical powder extinguisher for each 20 vehicles the space is intended to carry
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
How can an ARPA assist the ship to steer a suitable course to make good the entrance to a channel?
Select Relative motion display and make Own Ship vector pass through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select ground stabilised true motion display and alter course so that own ships true vector passes through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select True ground stabilised vectors and make the vectors from both buoys at the entrance to the channel pass either side of the centre of the screen.
Acquire the buoy at the entrance to the channel and on relative vector display alter course to make the vector of the buoy pass directly through the centre of the screen.
When is a vessel deemed to be an overtaking vessel?
When coming up with another vessel from any direction abaft her beam
When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 10 degrees abaft her beam
When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 45 degrees abaft her beam
When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam
How is shallow water effect felt in a vessel?
The vessel has a tendency to turn to port (right turning propeller)
The vessel has a tendency to turn to starboard (left turning propeller)
The vessel responds very quickly to the rudder
The vessel becomes sluggish in responding to the rudder
On board a ship, how many lifebuoys can you expect to be fitted with a self-igniting light ?
Half of the total number of lifebuoys provided on board
The two lifebuoys of the quick-release system and at least one other in the vicinity of the stern
The total number of lifebuoys provided on board
Only the two life buoys of the quick-release system
In the case when the temperature of the ambient air is equal to 10°C and the wind is blowing at a speed of 10m/sec the shipwrecked person must consider that the effect of air on his body is equivalent to that of an air whose temperature would be approximately:
Chemical tankers are built with either "gravity" or "pressure" type cargo tanks. A "gravity" tank is one having a design pressure at the top of the tank of:
Why are all RoRo passenger ships divided into vertical ’zones’?
There is one fire team in each zone
All vertical zones are separated with watertight doors, which will be closed in the case of a grounding, etc.
Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each other with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors in front and aft of the fire will be closed to prevent spreading of smoke/fire.
Vertical zones are separated with fire doors which will be closed automatically when the fire alarm start.
High Voltage (HV) cables are smaller than low voltage cables for a given power rating. Why is this?
The HV cable uses Aluminium conductors and therefore requires them to be a smaller cross-sectional area.
The HV cable carries a smaller current and therefore requires less copper.
The HV cable uses higher quality copper conductors and therefore requires them to be a smaller cross-sectional area.
The HV cable has a thinner wall of special insulation material.
Under MARPOL 73/78 what category would wet kraft paper remaining on board, constitute?
Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations to direct ships towards a casualty. This aircraft flies across your stern, rocking his wings. What is the meaning of the signal?
The aircraft is telling me he does not understand my last message.
The assistance of your vessel is no longer required.
This is part of a sequence of manoeuvres by which the aircraft will indicate a direction for my vessel to proceed in.
The aircraft is telling me he is preparing to drop supplies or personnel in the water.
Does OPA90 apply to vessels engaged in carrying liquefied gas?
Only if the carrier carry HC-products.
OPA90 apply to all ships.
OPA90 apply only to oil tankers.
OPA90 apply only to non-American flag vessel.
What is the description for a sidelight, as shown in rule 21 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 135 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.
A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 112.5 degree, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.
A red, green or yellow lantern, showing an unbroken light over an arc of 112.5 degrees.
A red light or a green light, with a minimum range, in a vessel of 50 metres or more, of 3 miles. In a vessel of 10 metres or more but less than 50 metres in length, a range of 1 mile.
Why are Chromate Based Cooling Water Treatments not allowed when the system is connected to a fresh water generator?
It increases the chloride level.
It could poison the fresh water if leakage occurs.
Chromate Based Cooling Water Treatments are not allowed in any cooling water system.
It reacts with metals used in the fresh water generator.
Some of the valves in the system are marked ESD. What does this mean?
On a RoRo vessel, what standing instruction should be given to protect the Ramps when loading ro-ro units?
Damaged units should be rejected for loading
All ro-ro units must be thoroughly checked for damage prior to the loading ramp
Units whose weights exceed the ramp load density/SWL must not be loaded
All necessary information for the next port of call should be:
Procured during the voyage prior arrival at the next port
Procured before departure from a port
Procured on arrival at the next port
On the bridge of a RoRo vessel, which of the following doors have no open/closed bridge indicator requirements?
Doors leading into the engine room
Hinged doors in watertight bulkheads
Shell doors and stern ramps
Sliding doors in watertight bulkheads
A pump cover is sealed using a paper gasket which is damaged during overhaul. There are no spare gaskets available. How should the casing be sealed when reassembling the pump?
Run a bead of silicon around the outside of the joint after fitting the cover.
Put a thick layer of jointing compound on the face of the cover and tighten the cover until the compound squeezes out.
Make a new gasket from old chart paper or other similar material of the same thickness as the original gasket.
What is shown in the image?
A hatch compression bar is shown in the image
A hatch cleat is shown in the image
A hatch wedge is shown in the image
A hatch locking bar is shown in the image
What name is given to the oriental pan which has a small round base and wide sloping sides, commonly used for cooking "stir-fry" dishes?
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.
The chemical abbreviation "H2S" is often associated with Crude Oil cargoes. What does the abbreviation stand for?
Hydrogen Separation - 2nd distillation stage.
When do vertical accelerations acting on containers reach their maximum values?
When a ship is changing direction at its extreme angle of pitch and roll simultaneously
When a ship is changing direction at its extreme angle of pitch
What is the time limit for abandonment of passenger ships?
30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
What is required in accordance with IMO's requirements regarding cargo segregation?
A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in operation for several weeks. Prior to starting, insulation resistance readings are taken. The minimum acceptable insulation resistance reading on the main stator winding to allow you to proceed with running the generator is:
Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel's structural strenght?
The Shipping Company and the Classification Society
The Flag State Administration
Your vessel has gone aground on a rising tide on a shallow patch charted as a sand bank. The sea is calm with minimum swell and there is little wind. What immediate actions should be taken?
Immediately put the engines astern and attempt to take the vessel off the bank
Inform the nearest Coast Radio Station of the grounding; issue a Navigational Warning and display the "aground" signal
Display the Aground signal and sound round all tanks and bottom compartments to determine if there are any damaged compartments or ingress of water.
Display the "aground" signal and look round the outside of the vessel to determine if there are any signs of pollution
There are certain cargoes which are extremely sensitive to moisture in the atmosphere. How are they commonly protected when shipped on chemical tankers?
By heating the cargo above the temperature of the outside air.
By filling the tank with inert gas before loading.
By continuously ventilating the ullage space above the cargo in the tank.
By the application of a nitrogen blanket (pad) above the cargo in the tank.
Under normal circumstances 21% O2 is diluting toxic gases, which one are we talking about?
Carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide?
Natrium monoxide, ferro chloride, hydrogen sulfide dioxide?
Sulfur, monoxide, hydro chloride, carbon dioxide?
Gas detectors are widely used on liquefied gas carriers. Before using a portable combustible gas indicator which has not been used for a period of a few hours what action should be taken?
Just renew the batteries. A calibration is only required if the instrument gives false readings.
Just check the filters. If the sample is free to flow the indicator will work correctly.
Just carry out a zero check and adjustment. If the instrument reads zero correctly it will also read correctly throughout the scale.
Always carry out a full calibration and battery check.
Why should boiler sootblowers normally only be operated in the correct sequence?
To minimise loss of steam pressure
To ensure soot is cleared progressively from the bottom tubes to the top and toward the boiler uptakes.
To avoid excess stress in the boiler.
So that the operator does not forget which sootblowers have been used.
When general cargo is damaged during heavy weather on a General Cargo vessel, which of the following persons should attend on board at the next port?
Surveyor representing the consignee
Surveyor representing the vessel's hull & machinery underwriters
Surveyor representing the vessel's P. & I. Club
Which function is this operational amplifier circuit performing?
What is the depth of an iceberg below the surface of the sea?
The draught of an iceberg varies with the type of berg and its age.
The depth of an iceberg below the surface is always about one sixth of its total depth.
The draught of an iceberg is normally about 3/4 of its total depth.
The draught of an iceberg is about the same as the visible part of the iceberg above the water.
Where should containers with fishmeal cargo be carried?
On deck away from sunlight
Separated from class 4.2 containers
Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to be made in the logbook shall be punished by imprisonment of up to 1 year according to:
The International Maritime Organization's Act of Maritime Activities
The Ship Safety and Security Act - Section 65.
Commissions of Inquiry of Maritime Activities
When checking the closed butt gap clearance of new piston rings prior to fitting onto the piston it is normal to try the rings in the liner so that the gap can be measured. From the options given select the best part of the liner to use to carry out these checks.
Near mid-height of the liner.
Near the bottom of the liner.
Near the top of the liner.
Just above the scavenge ports.
What are the limitations of Cargo Securing Manuals?
They are developed whilst ships are still under construction and may therefore be unsuitable under certain operational conditions
They are not always approved by a classification society
Some Cargo Securing Manuals cover a full range of sister ships
Cargo securing arrangements in the manuals may be unsuitable for heavy weather conditions
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.
On a General Cargo Vessel, under what regulations would steel bands remaining in the cargo holds have to be discharged?
MARPOL 73/78 (Annex IV - Regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage from ships)
MARPOL 73/78 (Annex V ? Regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships)
No specific regulations apply
What are the disadvantages of large double bottom tanks on a double hull oil tanker?
The effect of free surface and reduction in the transverse metacentric height.
Suddenly developing a severe trim.
Potential hazards relating to damage to internal structure and pipelines.
Increased longitudinal bending moments.
For types "A" and "B" cargo tanks, what is the requirement with regard to shut-off valves for liquid and vapour connections where cargo tanks have a MARVS less than 0.7 barg?
Double butterfly valves fitted in series.
One manually operated globe valve and one remotely operated valve.
Measurement of oil cargoes is often achieved with a "UTI" device. What do the letters "UTI" stand for?
Ullage Topping Instrument.
Ullage Temperature Interface.
When would you not expect large roll amplitudes on a Panamax container ship?
When the ship is experiencing near head seas.
When the ship is experiencing seas 45? on the bow.
When the ship is running before the seas
When the ship is experiencing beam seas
What would the Chief Officer require prior to the vessel's departure from the berth?
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the anchor to be thoroughly secured
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the crew to prepare for the voyage
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the Bo's'un to oil the moving parts of the windlass
Prior to the vessel's departure from the berth, the Chief Officer would require the windlass to be covered
What does the abbreviation "SBT" stand for in the context of the construction and layout of an oil tanker?
Strengthened Ballast tank
Who has the responsibility to ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in the galley? (Select the most correct answer)
Every person working in the galley area, engaged in the handling or preparation of food.
What strength of lashing belts should be used to secure light motor vehicles on a RoRo vessel?
Breaking stress 1.5 to 1.8 tonnes
Breaking stress 2.0 to 2.3 tonnes
Breaking stress 1.2 to 1.5 tonnes
Breaking stress 4.5 to 5.0 tonnes
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.
How should structural steel products be supported in a cargo hold?
Fore and aft dunnage spaced 3m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
Athwartships dunnage spaced 1.5m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
Athwartships dunnage spaced 3m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
Fore and aft dunnage spaced 1.5m apart provided in a vertically straight line at every tier
Why do Bending Moment (BM) curves sometimes differ between the loading manual and loading computer?
Because BM values in loading computers are often taken at the bulkheads whereas loading manuals calculate stresses at intermediate points as well
Due to the age of a vessel
Because BM values in loading manuals are often taken at the bulkheads whereas loading computers calculate stresses at intermediate points as well
Due to steel replacements made during the life of a vessel
The centre cargo tanks on your ship are made of stainless steel, while the wing tanks are made of mild steel with a zinc coating. Your ship is to load some Sulphuric Acid. Which tanks will it be loaded in?
It can not be loaded into any of the tanks on the ship.
Only the stainless steel centre tanks.
Only the zinc coated wing tanks.
Both the stainless steel centre tanks and the zinc coated wing tanks.
What name is given to the flow diagrams that appear in the Annex II Procedures and Arrangements Manual, which guide the user through the methods to be followed in cleaning a tank after containing a Noxious Liquid Substance?
Collection and Disposal Protocol.
Cleaning and Pumping Diagrams.
Cleaning and Disposal Procedures.
What is the meaning of “remote mode” related to a slave controller?
The slave controller can be tuned by a hand carried remote controller
The slave controller can be in any mode of operation
The slave controller can be tuned from the engine control room
The slave controller receives the set-point from the output signal of the master controller
What is the most common method of connecting the manifold of an LNG carrier to the shore terminal pipelines?
By special sections of portable steel pipe.
By permanently fixed metal hard arms.
By composite hoses suspended from a boom with a swinging arm.
By flexible rubber hoses.
The Classes drawn up by the UN Committee of Experts for the safe handling of hazardous substances, as listed in the IMDG Code, are drawn up on the basis of which of the following criteria?
Chronological order in which they have been assessed.
Selective laboratory tests commissioned by the Committee.
The type of hazard they present.
What is the meaning of the term “Span” of a transducer
The length between the connecting flanges
Type of standard output signal according to ISO
The maximum output signal when you have a minimum process value
The difference between maximum and minimum measurement that gives a standard output signal
Under most circumstances, how will communication be carried out between a ship and a SAR helicopter?
What is the name given to the special list of cargo loaded on board a ship that needs to be prepared for reporting and other administrative purposes?
On a conventional reefer vessel carrying palletised cargo, dunnage bags (air bags) are used to prevent the pallets from moving during bad weather. Assuming that the air bags are correctly positioned and inflated, select, from the options given, the other important function provided by these bags
They will help to achieve a good stowage factor.
They will prevent short circuiting of the cold air.
They will prevent chafing between the pallets
They will protect the ships structure.
From where on board can you find out the different types of protection equipment regarding where placed, how much, how many etc.?
Which kind of cargo pumps are the most commonly used in cargo systems for gas carriers?
Hydraulic driven screw pumps.
Hydraulic driven submerged pumps.
Submerged electric motor pumps.
Electric driven screw pumps.
Which of the following has the highest diffusion resistance?
In an emergency, passengers are most likely to be familiar with the ship's layout and be able to find escape routes, if they are:
First-time travelers on an overnight ferry trip, and they are in their cabins at the time of the emergency
Frequent travelers on a 3-hour domestic ferry trip, and they are in the passenger lounge at the time of the emergency
On an 8-day cruise, and they are in their cabins when the emergency occurs on the sixth day of the cruise
On an 8-day cruise, and they are in their cabins when the emergency occurs on the first day of the cruise
A high speed diesel engine has been subject to a major overspeed incident due to governor failure. During checks for damage it is found that some of the bottom end bolts have slackened off slightly. There appears to be no other damage to any of the bearings, the running gear or to the crankshaft. From the options given select the action to be taken before bringing the engine back into service.
Renew all of the bottom end bolts.
Retighten the bottom end bolts that were slack back to the recommended torque.
Renew all of the running gear for the engine including the crankshaft and bearings.
Renew all of the bottom end bolts that were found slack.
What does the term "Dead Ship" mean?
"Dead Ship" means that the ship cannot make way through the water
"Dead Ship" means that the ship is aground
"Dead Ship" means that auxiliary machinery is not operational
"Dead Ship" means that the machinery and boilers are inoperational due to lack of electrical power
Data loggers are a vital part of the temperature control and monitoring system on a reefer vessel. In a situation where the data logger fails several days before the end of the voyage it is still necessary to maintain control of and monitor cargo temperatures. How could an accurate, portable thermometer be used to the best effect, to achieve this, in such a situation?
Use the thermometer to maintain the delivery air settings as they were prior to the data logger breaking down.
Use the thermometer to check the pulp temperature by entering the cargo space and placing it in the centre of the stow.
Use the thermometer to check and control the delivery air temperature by inserting it in the delivery air ducting close to the evaporators.
Use the thermometer to check and control the return air temperature by holding it in the return air space on top of the cargo.
Which of the following answers would most appropriately describe shell plating damage to the vessel?
"My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating in way of No. 3 cargo hold"
"My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating below the waterline"
"My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating above the waterline"
"My vessel has sustained damage to shell plating below the waterline in way of No. 3 cargo hold, starboard side"
Where will you normally find the ship's documents including Crew Passports and CDC on board a vessel?
On a Container vessel, which of the following is a Flammable Liquid, under the IMDG Code?
Any liquid with a flashpoint above 63 degrees Celsius closed-cup test
Paints, which emit flammable vapours up to and including 60 degrees Celsius closed-cup test
Paints, which emit flammable vapours above 60 degrees Celsius closed-cup test
Any liquid with a flashpoint between 60 degrees Celsius and 70 degrees Celsius closed-cup test
The fire integrity of any bulkhead shall be maintained
At the openings and penetrations
Only at the continuous/solid part of the bulkhead
Up to 5 meters above the deck level
Which of these statements is correct?
Cargo residues are not Marine Pollutants under the IMDG Code
Cargo dissolved in bilge water is considered cargo residue
Cargo dissolved in bilge water is not considered cargo residue
Cargo residues are Marine Pollutants under the IMDG Code
What will happen when the ship arrives in Rotterdam?
The ship will receive fuel and diesel oil bunkers when it arrives in Rotterdam
The anchor will be tested when the ship 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
On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of mild steel shackles?
35% of the breaking strength
40% of the breaking strength
50% of the breaking strength
25% of the breaking strength
Where is the "FORECASTLE", in the figure?
The Forecastle is D, in the figure
The Forecastle is B, in the figure
The Forecastle is C, in the figure
The Forecastle is A, in the figure
Passenger ships shall either carry automatically self-righting liferafts or canopied reversible liferafts. What does it mean that a liferaft is automatically self-righting?
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is empty of people
One person can manage to turn the liferaft back into an upright position
The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position when it is fully loaded with people
It means the same as self-righting lifeboats
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
What is the minimum length of rubber insert when replacing a damaged section of the hatch cover seal?
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "DEPTH TO MAIN DECK" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Depth is given by A on the figure
Depth is given by B on the figure
Depth is given by C on the figure
Depth is given by D on the figure
What is the first thing you are doing when having a lifeboat drill?
Which of the equipment listed is not included in the fireman's personal equipment? (SOLAS II-2/17.1.1)
Leather safety boots and gloves
What is the meaning of this symbol ?
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is abondoned?
Warm clothes, blankets and lifevests.
All pets that will most likely not be able to enter the boat by themselves.
All valuables like money, jewelry etc.
As much biscuit and canned food as possible.
What do you call the method used for bone-soft part injuries?
Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a dry powder extinguisher?