Where several rescue units are engaged in a search and rescue operation, one of will be designated as the On-Scene Commander (OSC). Which of the following descibes how this appointment will be made?
The role of OSC can only be taken by a naval ship with suitable command and control capability. In many regions, such vessels are permanently assigned on stand-by to assume such a role.
The first rescue unit to arrive at the scene will normally assume the role of OSC, until the unit appointed as OSC by the RCC is in a poisition to assume the role.
The OSC will initially be a controlling aircraft. Once a suitable vessel is on scene, the responsibility will be passed to them.
The OSC will always be designated by the appropriate Rescue Coordination Centre. No other vessel may assume the role at any time.
By “collect call” is meant:
a call for account of the receiver
If the OOW must leave the voyage plan, he should?
No special action necessary
Make a note in the log book
What are the tricing pendants made for?
They prevent people from falling down if the lifeboat falls down
They automatically prevent any gap between the ship side and the lifeboat at the first stage of its launching
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if one or both davit breaks
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if the falls break
What is understood by the term "take the helm"?
Change the place where the lookout is standing.
Take over heaving of a rope.
Take over the steering of the ship.
Take a message to another officer.
What are we seeing here?
A sailing vessel, at anchor.
A sailing vessel of less than 10 metres in length, displaying the mandatory combined lantern inlieu of sailing lights, seen head-on.
A sailing vessel less than 20 metres in length, displaying the optional combined lantern in lieu of standard sailing lights, seen head-on.
A sailing vessel, seen from astern, where the edges of her sidelights are both visible.
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 electronic component is this graphical symbol illustrating:
What is the purpose of a "Strum Box" on a General Cargo Vessel?
To prevent solids from entering the cargo hold via the bilges
To prevent water from entering the cargo hold
To prevent all solids from entering the bilge system
To prevent solids of certain size from entering the bilge system
How many sub-classes are there for IMDG Class 4 (Flammable solids) cargoes?
In a series installation of a purifier and a clarifier, what is the purpose of the clarifier
As a safety net, for improved cleaning of the fuel oil
You will probably have less alarms
In case the gravity disc is too small
To get round the problem of fluctuating temperature
A cable has a resistance of 1 milli-ohm per metre. It supplies a 300A load over a distance of 100 metres. What is the voltage drop along it's length?
Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for serving; some salad leaves have been washed ready for the same meal. The meal will not be served for another four hours. What will you do with these ingredients in the meantime?
The shrimps and the salad will be placed in separate containers, covered and placed in the refrigerator until required.
The shrimps will be placed in the refrigerator and the sald placed in cold water, to keep it fresh.
The shrimps and the salad will be placed in separate containers, covered in foil and left on the bench until required.
The ingredients will be combined, seasoned and dressed, transferred to open serving dishes, then placed in the refrigerator until required.
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 are the basic cargo stowage requirements for a small consignment of household cleaning products when loaded on a General Cargo Vessel?
Stow away from any other chemicals
Stow away from foodstuffs
Stow next to bagged grains
During inspection of a medium speed diesel engine main bearing the shell is found to have approximately 15% of the white metal overlay worn away and some light score marks on the exposed aluminium tin bearing metal. Select the most appropriate action to take from the given options?
Refit the shell as it is, this is an acceptable condition for a thin shell bearing after a period of service.
Use a scraper to remove the score marks from the bearing metal before refitting the shell.
Use a scraper to remove the remaining overlay before refitting the shell.
Discard the damaged shell and polish the journal pin before fitting a new shell.
Before leaving the machinery spaces of a UMS vessel whose engine room is protected by a fixed CO2 installation, should the duty engineer:
Ensure all doors are in closed position.
Lock all of the entry exit doors to prevent entry by unauthorised personnel.
Hook the main entry/exit doors in the open position to speed up entry in the event of an alarm.
Leave the doors in whatever position they are in.
What are the main components causing the magnetic compass to require a regular evaluation and compass correction?
The change in the position of the magnetic pole causing annual changes in the variation
Permanent and induced magnetism in the ships structure
The continual changes of courses steered by the ship
What is the correct location or working station for the deck watchman during cargo operations on an oil tanker?
In the cargo control room.
Available somewhere on the weather deck only.
Standing by in the crew mess.
On the cargo tank deck at all times.
When working in parts of the inert gas system such as the scrubber or deck water seal, what procedure must be followed?
Working with self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
What do we mean with LEL when measure the atmosphere?
LEL is limit for level alarm
LEL is lowest temperature for ignitionLEL is limit for level alarm
LEL is lower explosive limit
What will a cadet find in the engine room store?
A Cadet will find the emergency steering gear in the engine room store
A Cadet will find the spare anchor in the engine room store
A Cadet will find the spare propeller in the engine room store
A Cadet will find machinery spare parts in the engine room store
What action should be taken if machinery does not function properly?
If machinery does not function properly, its condition should be noted and plans for further action developed together with the Chief Engineer
If machinery does not function properly, the operational parameteres should be verified and the machinery stopped
If machinery does not function properly, it should be serviced immediately
If machinery does not function properly, the Chief Engineer should be consulted
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 while operating under CA.
Parallel sweep search in a co-ordinated manner is achieved when?
All facilities proceed with minimum safe speed
All facilities proceed with same speed
All facilities proceed with maximum safe speed
All facilities proceed with different speed
Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of a vessel when going astern?
1/3 of the vessel's length from the bow
Between 1/4 of the ship's length from the stern and the rudder post
Between amidships and 1/4 of the vessel's length from the bow
Why does the Chief Mate have to reorder the cargo plan?
The wheels of hatchcover No. 7 came out off their tracks
Hatchcover No. 7 cannot be opened due to a defect in the hydraulic pump
Hold No. 7 is already loaded by the company ashore
The cadet disappeared with the cargo plan
How many fast rescue boats are required to be carried by a passenger ship of 500 GRT and above?
One fast rescue boat on each side of the vessel
One fast rescue boat and one rescue boat on each side of the vessel
Fast rescue boat to accommodate 50 % of the passenger on each side
At least one of the rescue boats shall be a fast rescue boat
Under international regulations what must be frequently done during a cargo watch on a bulk carrier?
The number of stevedores working at each hatch must be recorded
The quantity of cargo loaded or discharged must be recorded
Weather conditions must be recorded
The vessel's draughts must be recorded
A hazard is is a source of potential harm or damage or a situation with potential for harm or damage. Risk is determined based on evaluation of two elements. Which two elements?
The consequences of the hazardous event and the available personal protective equipment we have onboard
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the consequences of the hazardous event
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the available personal protective equipment we have onboard
The likelihood that a hazard may occur and the financial consequences for the Company
Which IMO publication deals specifically with the construction and equipment of liquefied gas carriers?
You are carrying a bulk cargo of Phosphoric Acid. Which components of the cargo pumps may be damaged as a result of discharging this particular cargo and why?
The cargo seals may be damaged from the abbrasive effect of any sediment.
The valves in the associated piping may be distorted by pressure surges created by cavitation as the acid is discharged.
The outer casing may be corroded by the unstable impurities within the acid.
The impeller veins may be damaged as a result of the relatively high density of the cargo if the pumps are run at too high a speed.
Fully pressurised ships are fitted with type "C" tanks. What is the normal design pressure?
Design pressure of about 12 barg
Design pressure of about 2 barg
Design pressure of about 15 barg
Design pressure of about 18 barg.
What is the structure to which fiberglass yachts are secured once loaded on board?
What is the first line of defence against ingress of water into a bulk carrier?
On a RoRo vessel, what should you do if it is clear a RoRo cargo unit's content is not have properly secured
have the crew secure the content once the unit is in position
load the unit and let the duty officer know
Reject the unit and do not allow it to be loaded
Where do you load dangerous goods on ro-ro/car decks?
As long as the ship is certified to carry dangerous goods there are no restrictions
Dangerous goods shall only be loaded in designated ares on the ro-ro deck
The officer in charge of loading can decide where to load dangerous goods if the number of vehicles and passengers are limited
The driver of a tank lorry can decide where to park the vehicle
When conducting a risk assessment for a shipboard work activity, what are the two elements to be considered?
The chance of an incident re-occuring and the potential effects of an loss.
The available manpower and their experience in this type of work.
The potential severity of harm and the likelihood that harm will occur.
The time available to complete the task and the resources to hand.
What is the meaning of organic chemistry?
Organic chemistry is substances that contain hydrocarbons and oxygen.
Organic chemistry is substances that do not contain of hydrocarbons.
Organic chemistry is substances that contain hydrocarbons.
Organic chemistry is substances that contain of hydrocarbons, nitrogen and oxygen.
Who is responsible for supervising stevedores during cargo operations?
The ship's crew are supervising the stevedores loading a non-palletized, break bulk cargo of fruit packed in cartons onto a conventional reefer vessel. Select the best type of stow to achieve good carriage conditions for the cargo from the options given.
A very loose stow leaving large gaps between the cartons for the cold air to circulate between them.
A loose stow leaving small gaps between the cartons for the cold air to circulate between them.
A very tight stow where the last few cartons are forced into existing rows to prevent any movement.
A tight stow leaving no space between the cartons so that the cold air is forced through the fruit in the cartons.
Did he study the contract in every detail before he signed it?
Of course he did, because he had to make sure that he could return home again.
No, he merely tried to be put ashore for medical treatment.
No, despite the fact that he promised to carry out several duties.
Yes, he wanted to see that everything was according to agreed terms.
What happens during Parametric Rolling when a wave trough is amidships?
There is a reduction in righting levers
There is an increase in righting levers
There is a likelihood of the ship rolling violently
You are assigned to accompany a cargo surveyor during tank inspection. A wall-wash is to take place in tank 3 centre. As the surveyor is preparing his equipment for this, you observe that a drop of sweat falls onto the funnel. What will you do?
Draw the surveyor's attention to it. Take note that he thoroughly cleans the funnel with the wall-wash solvent before collecting the laboratory sample. Report the matter to the Duty officer.
Ask the surveyor to wait in the tank alone while you take the funnel up to the accommodation and rinse it in clean, fresh water.
Immediately instruct the surveyor to leave the tank and collect a substitute set of equipment.
Nothing. The odd drop of sweat will not usually make any difference.
You are going to enter a tank to clean up some dust. What kind of permits is required to be issued before entering?
Enclosed Space Entry Permit
Hot Work Permit and Cold Work Permit.
Enclosed Space Entry Permit and Hot Work Permit.
Enclosed Space Entry Permit and Cold Work Permit
Which of the following areas may be possible restricted areas? (Review all answers)
Which of the following is the correct English spelling?
When one ship is unmooring from another which is at anchor, the unmooring crew should be instructed to cast off lines:
As and when they think fit.
As and when the vessel remaining at anchor instructs them to do so.
As and when the manoeuvring vessel instructs them to do so.
As and when strain appears on individual ropes.
What is the main reason for crewmembers to practice search and rescue operations on ships in an emergency?
Passengers may not hear the alarm bells, and they may not know that they should proceed to mustering stations.
Passengers seek safety in mustering stations, or other common areas, where they think they can escape danger.
Passengers seek safety in their cabins, or in other places onboard, where they think they can escape danger.
Passengers may not hear the public address system, and they may not know that they should proceed to mustering stations.
This graphical symbol is a logic gate with truth table. Which gate?
What should be done with the data logger printouts after completing the discharge of a refrigerated cargo?
They should be retained onboard for a minimum of 2 years.
They should be handed over to the cargo receiver.
They should be retained onboard indefinitely.
They can be discarded once the discharge is completed.
Chemicals and harmful substances are safely stored in a designated locker on board, why?
For safety reasons and stock control. When chemicals or harmful substances is delivered to a crewmember, the user shall sign for the amount received.
For stock control. Most of the chemicals and harmful substances we use on board are expensive.
Chemicals and harmful substances must be kept away from passengers so that they don't steal it.
For safety reasons. Many substances found onboard are capable of damaging the health and safety of those exposed to them. Before any chemical or harmful substance is delivered to a crewmember, the personnel shall receive training, instructions and information so that they know and understand the risks arising from use.
The physical size of a resistor is an indicator of its
Power dissipation capability
Marine diesel engines are normally provided with automatic protection devices which operate in the event of abnormal conditions arising. Why would medium speed engines used for main propulsion normally only automatically slow down for certain abnormal conditions but automatically shut down for the same conditions when used to drive an alternator?
The gearbox and clutch of the propulsion system may be damaged if the engine suddenly stopped.
Sudden total loss of propulsive power may seriously endanger the vessel. This is a greater risk than engine damage.
Since the engine used for propulsion would usually be bigger the sudden stop would generate greater thermal stress which may damage the engine.
The vessel could continue to operate and manoeuvre without any electrical power at all as long as the main engine is still running.
The figures show a graphical symbol for a particular electronic component and a typical operating characteristic for the same. Which component?
TAN, total acid number is the:
Total content of organic acids in the oil.
Total content of organic and inorganic acids in the oil.
Amount of remaining alkalinity in the oil.
Total content of inorganic acids in the oil.
In the diagram below we want to verify the resistance of the PT100 sensor fitted with compensation. What is the correct calculation?
You are about to commence tank-cleaning after discharging a cargo of Olefins. What should happen with "ball" type valves in the pipeline system during cleaning?
They should be operated (opened and closed) to ensure all surfaces are flushed and drain plugs should be temporarily removed.
They should remain fully open throughout to ensure washing water does not back up against the valve.
The bolts in the flanges either side of such valves should be slackened off to ensure residues are flushed clear of the surfaces of the valve casing.
They should only be opened when it is necessary to discharge washing water.
What is normally seen as the greatest risk when operating a high pressure, water tube, steam boiler with an excessively high level of Total Dissolved Solids?
Pitting corrosion at the water level in the boiler water drum.
General corrosion of boiler tubes and fittings
Hard scale deposits on boiler tubes and fittings
Foaming and carryover of water into the steam range.
A steel spear thermometer is to be used to check the pulp temperatures of a cargo of chilled beef which is vacuum wrapped in plastic and packed in cardboard cartons. Which of the given options is the most appropriate method of using the thermometer to get the pulp temperatures of this high value commodity?
Remove the carton lid and drive the thermometer directly into one of the pieces of beef through the plastic wrapping.
Drive the thermometer directly through the carton and the plastic wrapping into the beef.
Remove the lid of the carton and place the thermometer so that it is completely covered between two of the plastic wrapped pieces of beef.
Drive the thermometer through the cardboard but avoid piercing the plastic wrappings.
The following chemical cargoes are all "carcinogens": Acrylonitrile, Aniline, Benzene, Chloroform, Epichlorohydrin and Toluene. What is a "carcinogen"?
A substance capable of burning tissue from contact with its vapours alone.
A cargo which requires cleaning at a specific temperature as listed in MARPOL.
A substance capable of inducing cancer.
A high-grade oil product, obtained by repeated distillation.
What should be done to the bilge spaces in a cargo hold of a bulk carrier, after cleaning and testing?
Drain plate over bilge to be fitted and then covered with burlap
Seal bilge space completely
Bilge space to be left open
From where can one obtain information regarding the segregation of dangerous goods packed in cargo transport units?
The cargo securing manual
Special tables in the IMDG Code
Details in the bill of lading
To prevent inadvertent leaks, bunker manifold not in use should:
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with some bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with all bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with some bolts in place
Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with all bolts in place
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.
How might a leak from a cargo tank on an oil tanker be readily detected during the voyage?
By regularly monitoring the vessel's trim on the cargo computer - any cargo that leaks will run to the end of a compartment, resulting in an increase in trim.
By occasionally opening a selected tank and manually measuring the cargo ullage, then comparing it to the 'after loading' reading.
By regularly monitoring void and ballast spaces, such as by testing them for hydrocarbon content and sounding them.
By frequently monitoring cargo level equipment readouts and comparing them to the load port departure readings.
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.
What is the purpose of the discharge booster pump?
To increase the manifold pressure.
To maintain the cargo temperature.
To compensate for friction losses in the discharge line.
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.
When securing cars on a RoRo vessel, what is the preferred lashing angle in any direction from the lashing point?
A decision support system for emergency management shall be provided on the navigation bridge. What type of emergency situations shall as a minimum be identified in the emergency plans?
Fire, Evacuation, Pollution, Personnel accidents and Ship Security
Evacuation, Fire, Pollution and Man-Over-Board
Man-Over-Board, Evacuation and Fire
Fire, Damage to ship, Pollution, Unlawful acts threatening the safety of the ship and the security of its passenger and crew, Pesonnel accidents, Cargo-related accidents, Emergency assistance to other ships
The fuel tank contents gauges onboard a vessel are of the air bubble and bell type. The gauges are calibrated for a different fuel type to the actual fuel in the tanks. When correcting the actual contents of the tanks from the gauge readings which of the parameters given in the options is the most important?
Which statement about IED’s is true?
All IED’s have four common components.
IED’s don’t cause serious damage.
IED’s are difficult to manufacture.
What are the symptoms that would indicate the filter/drier unit in a refrigeration system was becoming blocked?
A large temperature drop across the drier with possible icing of the casing.
Pressure drop before the driver.
A hammering noise from the drier.
The drier casing temperature increases.
What should be observed concerning a ship's water tight integrity?
That all emergency exit doors are locked and secured
That all water tight ramps and doors are locked and secured at sea
The ramp is in stowed position
During cargo operations, involving perishable cargoes, deck officers should be aware that the cargo is subject to the effects of the weather and ambient conditions. From the options given, select the one which is likely to cause the most rapid temperature change in a refrigerated commodity.
On a RoRo vessel, what must you ensure where the cap of a sounding pipe is flush with a ro-ro deck?
Sufficient vertical clearances between the sounding pipe cap and cargo lashings
Prohibit all cargo stowage around this area
Prohibit the stowage of general cargo around the area
Prohibit the stowage of wheeled cargo around the area
In which cases shall side scuttles in passenger ships be so constructed that they cannot be opened without the consent of the master of the ship?
Where the sills are mounted below the bulkhead deck
Where the sills of the side scuttles are below the margin line
Where the sills of the side scuttles are less than 500 mm above the deepest load line
Where the height of the side scuttles go through more than two decks
In a single side skin bulk carrier of 180m in length constructed in 2001 and carrying cargo of density 1,780 kg/m3, or above, which cargo hold is strengthened to withstand flooding?
Frozen cargo such as lamb carcasses requires careful loading to ensure a neat and tight stow in the hold and requires the crew and stevedores to have considerable skill to achieve this. Which of the options given is the main reason for this?
The carcasses are difficult to pick up when handling.
The carcasses are of an irregular shape.
The carcasses are often large.
What special design feature is attributed to pure car carriers?
A small GM when fully loaded
A very large windage area
What is the meaning of the abbreviation PCB
What action should you take if you have a flash-back during gas welding?
Close the regulator valves immediately, oxygen first.
Cool the bottles down with water.
Use a portable fire extinguisher.
Two reference points for pressure exist, absolute zero and atmospheric pressure. What do you call pressures measured relative to absolute zero?
What is the colour and characteristic of a "towing light", as defined in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
Amber, all-round, flashing, where it can best be seen.
One of two all-round amber, alternate flashing lights, displayed where they can best be seen.
Yellow, fixed, seen over an arc of 135 degrees and so arranged as to display 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
White, fixed, displayed as an additional light on the foremast over an arc of 225 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side of the vessel.
What is the purpose of an evacuation analysis?
o provide port state control inspectors with reports
To ensure the ship can be evacuated in less than 30 minutes
To provide the passengers with written results of the analysis
To identify and eliminate, as far as practicable, congestion which may develop during an abandonment
A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The only fire fighting equipment available is water hose with spray jet/spray nozzle. How, if at all, should you attempt to put out this fire using water?
The water can be applied in a fine spray starting from the front in a sweeping motion.
Water should be applied in a jet to the back of the fire.
Water should be applied to the oil in a single jet only.
Water should not be used on any type of oil fire.
What does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid?
Air, Breathing, Circulation.
Air, Breath, Concentration.
Abandon, Balance, Circulation.
How many pyrotechnic signals to be in each lifeboat?
8 Rocket parachute flares / 2 hand flares / 6 buoyant smoke signals
6 Rocket parachute flares / 6 hand Flares / 6 buoyant smoke signals
4 Rocket parachute flares / 6 hand flares / 2 buoyant smoke signals
10 Rocket parachute flares / 12 hand flares / 5 buoyant smoke signals
A lifejacket should be provided with:
On ships built after February 1992 all lifejackets should be fitted with a light