Which deck is the "bulkhead deck"?
A deck between two transverse bulkheads
A deck which transverse bulkheads go through
The uppermost deck to which transverse bulkheads are carried
The deck on which the transverse bulkheads are resting
The display of a radiotelephone-installation shows the following selections: Transmitting mode: H3E Transmitting frequency: 2187,5 kHz The transmitting mode indicator is “flashing”. This can mean that:
You are ready to press the send buuton
The radiotelephone-alarm signal must be transmitted now
The transmitting mode is not compatible with the chosen frequency
The “H3E”mode is to be selected before transmitting on the 2187,5 kHz band
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
Who shall notify the cleaning up contractor (OPA-90)
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?
How can a new officer, just boarding a ship, ensure that he knows the location and operation of all navigational and safety equipment and take account of the operating limitations of such equipment?
By using the equipment on regular watchkeeping duties
By following the standard company Induction procedures for a bridge watchkeeping officer
By asking other officers and practicing with the use of the equipment
The certificate of competency will ensure the officer has suitable competence in operating the bridge equipment
The ship is berthed in a steady offshore beam wind of 30 knots which suddenly increases to 60 knots. What will be the change of force exerted on the ship driving it off the jetty?
The force will be Doubled
The force will be Tripled
The force will be Quadrupled
The force will be Quintupled
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
Searchlights must be provided for night navigation in the Suez Canal. Which of the listed requirements are correct?
Vessels with bulbous bow, LPG- and LNG-vessels must provide their own projector
All vessels must provide their own projector
Only projectors hired from the Canal Mooring and Light Company are permitted
If vessels have their own projector, an extra fee will be levied on the vessel
In maritime radio-communication by “low power” given by a nautical phone is meant a transmitting power of:
Which part of the human body out of the list given after is not considered to allow maximum heat exchange with the surrounding fluid (air/water)?
What kind of safety equipment must be worn during anchoring?
All of the mentioned equipment.
Boiler suit, working gloves.
Safety helmet, safety shoes.
Your vessel is a tanker in ballast and the two vessels are interlocked after collision. You have already made clear that all people are well taken care of and you will try to separate the two vessels. What should be your greatest concern?
If the vessels separate, the other vessel may run away and you will be the only one to blame.
That the separation may cause sparks that can possibly ignite the oil or any other flammable substances.
The exact time of the collision.
That you have your permission from the company to do so.
Which electronic component does this graphical symbol represent?
Silicon controlled rectifier
What would be the most probable cause of an increase in cooling water temperature in all cylinders?
Water in the fuel oil system.
Jacket water cooler is clogged.
Air in the fuel oil system.
Charge air cooler is clogged.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given. Which one is the correct one?
Air draught is given by C on the figure
Air draught is given by D on the figure
Air draught is given by B on the figure
Air draught is given by A on the figure
It is important that tools are in good condition when they are being used for maintenance. Incorrectly sharpened tools can be dangerous. Which of the following tools can be safely sharpened using a pedestal grinder?
A diode is in good condition when the following test results are obtained using a Digital Multi-Meter.
With + to A a reading of about 0.6V, and with probes reversed a reading of O/L.
With + to K a reading of about 0.6V and with probes reversed a reading of O/L.
With + to A good continuity ( low ohms) and with the probes reversed a reading of infinity.
With + to K good contiuity ( low ohms) and with the probes reversed a reading of infinty.
Car decks on board ro-ro passenger ships are nomally closed during sea passage. Why are passengers not allowed to be on the car-deck during sailing?
Vehicles and other cargo can shift when the ship is rolling. Persons may be trapped between vehicles or cargo.
f the car decks are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency
To prevent burglary and damage to cars
In case of an emergency situation it can be difficult for passengers to escape. Vehicles, lorries, trailers and other cargo are maybe lashed and it is a substantial chance for passengers to get injured. Vehicles and other cargo might also shift when the ship is rolling.
Whenever ro-ro/car decks are unattended the following applies:
Fire detection systems should be switched on, Deck and engine crew should be trained in the use of the drencher systems and their operation, Continous monitoring of ro-ro/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) or regular fire patrols should also be in place, All fire doors should be kept closed on ro-ro/car decks when the vessel is at sea
Fire detection systems should be switched on, Continous monitoring of ro-ro/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) or regular fire patrols should also be in place, All fire doors should be kept closed on ro-ro/car decks when the vessel is at sea
Continous monitoring of ro-ro/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Fire detection systems should be switched on, All fire doors should be kept closed on ro-ro/car decks when the vessel is at sea
When data are to be transferred over telephone lines, we often utilize modem at each end. Which of the following adapter cards (parts) will you use for interfacing a modem to a computer?
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
What is difficult to attain on a partly loaded general cargo vessel?
Stability requirements under SOLAS
Minimum bow height, required by SOLAS
Sufficient propeller immersion and a comfortable GM
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "STARBOARD QUARTER" given. Which one is the correct one?
Starboard quarter is given by D on the figure
Starboard quarter is given by B on the figure
Starboard quarter is given by C on the figure
Starboard quarter is given by A on the figure
On a RoRo vessel, what is the Maximum Securing Load of reusable use wire ropes?
30% of the breaking strength
40% of the breaking strength
25% of the breaking strength
The end covers for a heat exchanger are held in place by a number of brass studs and nuts. Which of the tools given in the options is best suited for removal and tightening of the nuts?
Adjustable shifting spanner
Insulating materials used on liquefied gas carriers are required to have certain properties including a good vapour diffusion resistance. Which of the insulating materials has the highest vapour diffusion resistance?
What should be done after discharging coal with a high sulphur content from a bulk carrier?
Areas of corrosion in the cargo holds should be noted
An inspection of cargo hold areas prone to cracking should be carried out
An inspection of cargo hold areas prone to fatigue should be carried out
Cargo holds should be thoroughly washed and cleaned
You have to choose one of the following instruments for measuring pressure in an air bottle in measuring range 0 - 35 BAR. Which instrument would you install?
Is smoking permitted in the galley? (Select the most correct answer)
Yes, but only once food service is completed.
If the vessel is in port, it is prohibited; if the vessel is at sea, then it is permitted.
Yes, because it is not considered a public area.
What is Standardized Cargo?
Break bulk cargo of standard dimension
Cargo for which the ship is provided with an approved securing system
Cargo that is shipped in standard dimensions
A sudden or gradual decrease in the pH-value, or an increase of the sulfate content, in the cooling water may indicate:
Leakages from seawater coolers
Leakages from L.O. coolers.
High concentration of corrosion inhibitors
Which is the "AFT BREAST LINE", in the figure?
The Aft Breast Line is B, in the figure
The Aft Breast Line is C, in the figure
The Aft Breast Line is D, in the figure
The Aft Breast Line is A, in the figure
The best way to identify an IED is to?
Measure the size of the object.
Recognize its components.
What should a duty crew member do immediately upon observing funnel soot emissions?
What is the meaning of the expression MARVS?
The meaning of MARVS is Maximum Actual Relief Valve Setting
The meaning of MARVS is Maximum Allowable Relief Valve Setting
The meaning of MARVS is Maximum Automatic Relief Valve Setting
The meaning of MARVS is Minimum Allowable Relief Valve Setting
Four similar ship-types experience beam sea conditions. Which of them will first experience resonant rolling?
The ship with the widest beam
The ship with the smallest GM
The ship with the highest freeboard
The ship with the smallest beam
A high pressure boiler is operating with all parameters normal except that the firing rate is high and the superheater temperature is high. Which of the options given is the likely cause of this condition?
The generating and screen tubes are fouled.
The de-superheater control is not operating correctly.
Insufficient combustion air is being supplied.
The superheater tubes are fouled.
The best way to prevent stowaways from boarding your ship is to:
"Conduct routine, but irregular searches of the ship."
Search the ship when you arrive at port and again just after leaving.
Conduct a Nominated Officers search.
"Seal spaces that are not in use while in port, and perform a search of the ship before leaving."
The abbreviation "COW" applies to a phase of oil tanker operations. What does it stand for?
Computer Operated Washing
Callibration (of) Oil / Water (interface)
How often shall drills for the operation of watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and closing mechanism of scuppers, ash-chutes and rubbish chutes take place in passenger ships?
What is the definition of "pour point"?
The lowest temperature at which petroleum oil will remain fluid.
The unrestricted fall of liquid into a tank.
The time it takes for tank contents to stop moving.
The highest temperature at which a petroleum oil will remain fluid.
What lights are required on an inconspicuous, partly-submerged vessel or object of less than 25 metres in breadth (other than a dracone) being towed?
A flashing yellow light on the tow, where it can best be seen.
One all-round white light on the tow where it can best be seen.
No lights are required on a tow of this description.
One all-round light at or near the forward end and one at or near the after end of the tow.
What gives the condenser pressure in a 1 stage direct cooling plant?
One, two and three stage piston compressors.
One, two and three stage screw compressors.
Piston, screw and centrifugal type compressors.
Oil free screw and centrifugal type compressors.
What English term is given to the "growth" that develops on foodstuffs that have been imptoperly stored over a long period?
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch?
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Cylinder relief valve
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Cylinder air start valve
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Fuel injector
The correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch is: Cylinder lubricator
You are in charge of discharging and crude oil washing a crude oil carrier.What is the maximum allowed oxygen level measured one meter below deck in a tank during crude oil washing? (IMO Reg)
The image shows an arrangement of electronic components which is often used for a particular reason. What is this type of ciruit usually called?
A very sensitive and valuable commodity is loaded into refrigerated container which is more than 12 years old. The container has been 'pre-tripped' with all routine maintenance having been carried out to the refrigeration plant and sensors with parts being replaced as necessary and all functions appear normal. Which aspect of using this container is most likely to cause problems during the voyage?
Degradation of the insulation due to the age of the container leading to excess heat transfer through the walls.
The accuracy of the control system of the refrigeration plant.
The age of the refrigeration plant.
The type of gas used in the refrigeration plant.
A transformer overheats while taking a shore supply. Which is the likely cause?
When plotting a position, where should the Officer of the Watch select as the ships position, when three gyro compass bearings intercept as a triangle (Cocked Hat) and not as a single point?
At the centre of the triangle
At the point furthest away from any danger.
At the point nearest the course line drawn on the chart
At the point nearest to the danger, if any.
On a RoRo vessel, what should be done if a non dangerous goods ro-ro unit is found stowed in an incorrect location?
Advise stevedores at the port of discharge
Mark the unit and amend the stowage plan whilst informing the Master and company
What do you understand by the expression Master Controller
State of the art controller
The best possible control system
The primary controller in a cascade control system
A piston ring set for a trunk piston engine often includes a slotted ring tensioned by an internal spring. What is the purpose of this type of piston ring?
It is an oil control ring.
It is a ring to seal the crankcase from the combustion chamber.
It is the lowest compression ring.
Training is required when new equipment is installed on board the ship. What kind of training should be provided and for whom?
Every crewmember is responsible for their own training. Safety Officer should be contacted if any questions.
Theoretical and practical training should be provided for all personell involved in operation of the new equipment
No training is required for experienced seafarers
Theoretical and practical training should be provided for the head of department. Operation Manual for shall be available in crew mess room so that personnel involved in operation of the equipment can familiarise themselves with the new equipment.
When you are taking out provisions for the next day, you notice that the temperature in the meat freezer is only -8° C. How would you react to such a situation?
Report it immediately to the Chief Engineer
Move all the meat to the fish room
Check it over the next 3-4 days and, if necessary, report it after that
Ignore it - it's not your responsibility
When describing Crude Oil Washing on an oil tanker, what name is given to areas within a cargo tank that are not directly impinged, or hit by the stream from tank washing machines?
A general cargo is loaded in Brazil on a General Cargo Vessel bound for Europe in winter time; what are the ventilation requirements in the cargo spaces?
Ventilation would not usually be carried out as the vessel is moving from a cold area to a warmer area?
Ventilation would only be carried out just prior to discharge
Ventilation would be occasionally carried out as the vessel is moving from a cold area to a warmer area
Ventilation would normally be required as the vessel is moving from warm to colder areas
Where would you look for a summary of important safety and handling information on a cargo loaded on your ship?
The Material Safety Data Sheet
The Company Cargo Handling Manual
The Master's Standing Orders
Despite setting what appears to be the correct delivery air temperatures in accordance with shipper's instructions, large cargo loss claims can still occur when operating reefer vessels. Which of the options given is likely to help avoid the majority of these large claims?
By confirming that the shipper is supplying to a market that works in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
By confirming that the vessel plant is calibrated in the same temperature scale that the shipper is quoting.
By confirming the whether the shipper is referring to the delivery air or pulp temperature of the cargo.
By confirming the temperature scale that the shipper is using in his carriage instructions, Fahrenheit or Celsius.
What should be done immediately after discharging is completed?
Switch off the lights and close all fire doors
Inspect ro-ro decks. Wipe up spill such as oil or water from the deck and clear up lashing equipment
Who is responsible for implementation of working environment work on board?
Both master and shipping company.
Medium and high speed diesel engines used for electrical generation duties on board ship have overspeed protection devices fitted to protect the engine in case the electrical generator trips while carrying high loads. Why are these devices necessary?
To stop the engine before any serious damage occurs due to excess inertial loads.
To stop the engine before any serious damage occurs to the electrical components due to excess voltage and frequency.
To stop the engine before any serious damage occurs due to rapidly changing thermal loads.
To stop the engine before any serious damage occurs due to rapidly changing cylinder pressures.
During a routine check of one of the auxiliary engines in an UMS operated engine room, a minor leakage on a high pressure fuel pipe was observed. What would be an appropriate action and/or precaution to be taken? (Assume normal operation; 2 sets operating and 1 set standby)
Any of the mentioned alternatives will meet the requirement.
Have a motorman on watch for the rest of the night, especially instructed to watch the engine
Change the operation to the third generator set, leaving the original set as stand-by awaiting possibility to repair the failure.
Change operation to the third generator set, preparing the original set for repair of the failure and switching to manual mode until repair is carried out.
Which of the following is a form of food poisoning?
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.
On a RoRo vessel, which of these stowage situations produces high friction that does not allow movement of the cargo?
A single tier of dunnage placed between vehicles and steel decks
Steel plates placed between vehicles and steel decks
Vehicles in direct contact with steel decks
Two tiers of dunnage placed between vehicles and steel decks
How are the surfaces of ro-ro vehicle decks and ramps treated?
What is the Maximum Securing Load of new fibre ropes?
25% of the breaking strength
30% of the breaking strength
33% of the breaking strength
40% of the breaking strength
A pallet of chilled cargo is made up by placing cartons on top of each other in tiers. Banding straps are then placed tightly around the cartons in way of robust, vertical cardboard corner pieces. Which of the given options is the main purpose of having these corner pieces?
The colour of the corner pieces indicates the carriage temperature of the cargo on the pallet.
The corner pieces reduce chafing against adjacent pallets.
The corner pieces add rigidity and strength to the stow of cartons on the pallet.
The length of the corner pieces acts as a guide for the height of the pallet.
You have just collected some fresh provisions from the storeroom below the galley. As you are coming back up the stairway, you slip and fall, dropping the provisions and scratching your leg, causing minor bleeding. Which of the following will you now do?
I will say nothing, as the accident did not take place in the galley and was my own faulty anyway; I will pick up the provisions I dropped and carry on as usual; I will look at the scratches when I get a break.
I will tell the Chief Cook and let him decide whether to report or record it; we will use all of the provisions as usual, as the cooking process will ensure any contamination or damage is neutralised.
I will report the incident; I will obtain first aid; I will ensure an entry is made in the accident log; I will ensure all the provisions are inspected for damage and any bruised, broken or contaminated goods are discarded.
I will tell my colleagues in the galley that I slipped but that I am OK; I will not mention that I dropped any provisions and will just wash any items that dropped onto the deck.
What is this?
The identification stamp placed in the passport of a stowaway by an Immigration Officer to indicate that his or her nationality is "unknown".
The "Unitary Nomenclature" symbol placed alongside the name of a dangerous cargo in shipping documents to indicate that it appears on the list of approved international shipping names.
The United Nations stamp used for endorsing international shipping certificates.
The United Nations Packaging symbol used for Dangerous Goods.
During loading of a palletised refrigerated cargo it is noticed that some of the pallet boards are badly damaged. Which one of the actions, from the options given, is the most appropriate?
Remove and repair or replace the damaged pallets before loading them.
Note the number of damaged pallets involved on the Mate's receipt.
Accept the cargo loaded on the damaged pallets and repair them onboard.
Take no action as a small number of broken pallets are an acceptable part of such an operation.
What should you ensure prior to battening down hatches for sea passage?
That cargo hold bilges are empty
That cargo clusters have been removed from all cargo spaces
That cargoes have been stowed according to the stowage plan
That hatch ventilators have been closed
Temperature sensors may be marked T 802. What does this mean?
What is ‘Reserve Buoyancy’?
The buoyancy provided by all enclosed spaces above the waterline
The residual buoyancy at an angle of loll
The residual buoyancy at the maximum righting lever
The buoyancy provided by all spaces above the waterline
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
You should use short and simple words, rather than long, complex words, when giving emergency instructions. What is the main reason for this?
People are more likely to understand you.
You won't have to think too hard about what you are saying.
You won't have to repeat the instruction.
Short words take less time to say and you don't have much time.
As per SOLAS every fast rescue boat shall be provided with:
Thermal protective aids for the number of persons the boat is permitted to accommodate
Emersion suits for each person the boat is permitted to accommodate
3 Thermal protective aids
Thermal protective aids for at least 10% of the persons the boat is permitted to accommodate or two, which ever is greater
What is the Maximum Securing Load (MSL) for a wire rope lashing connected to an eye plate by means of a shackle?
The MSL of the shackle and eye plate
The MSL of the wire rope and shackle
The Minimum Securing Load of either the wire rope or shackle or eye plate
The MSL of the wire rope and eye plate
The ship is en route. When may passengers visit the bridge?
When the weather is nice and the sea is calm
During daytime if the traffic is smooth
Passengers are not allowed to visit the bridge while the ship is en route
With regard to raised deck sockets what must be ensured prior to commencing cargo operations?
They must be ready to secure the turnbuckles
They must be free of internal debris
They must be well painted
In which of the following processes will the time constant be of minor importance
One of the Main Engine cooling pumps is down for maintenance. The rest of the cooling pumps are operating near full capacity with minimum margins on the maximum temperature limit. What should be the correct action to take with regard to UMS operation?
Operate the engine room on manual mode until the maintenance is completed and the cooling pump is operational and switched to stand-by mode.
Arrange frequent checks of the condition during the night otherwise operate in normal UMS-mode
Arrange with a rating "on watch" in the engine room for the UMS period.
Hope that the alarm function and automatic temperature regulation will function correctly and switch to UMS-mode as normal
When a crew member maintains a good standard of individual cleanliness and avoids contact with sources of contamination, which of the following is he said to observing?
When talking about cargo operations on an oil tanker, what is "topping off"?
Commencing discharge from another tank, to retain suction, when stripping a tank
Completing the loading of a tank to the required ullage
Filling a cargo tank to its maximum level without causing an overflow
Slow pumping a cargo tank at the commencement of discharge, to achieve a safe ullage, before starting discharge from other tanks
For a Nitrate based cooling water treatment system, what would you consider to be the normal operating limits?
What is the correct definition of: -let go?
Tight the slack in a rope.
Let the seafarers go ashore.
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard.
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire
Commence fighting the fire, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire
What is the correct lifting technique?
Legs straight, back bent and twisted to the right or to the left while lifting
Legs straight, back bent, using back muscles to lift
Legs bent, back straight, using leg muscles to lift
Legs bent, back bent, using both back and leg muscles to lift