The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
By a ‘geographical area call’ in the DSC system is meant:
a DSC message for all vessels within a certain area from a position in the DSC message, and the degrees are given in northerly and westerly direction
a DSC message for all ships heading towards a certain geographical area
a DSC-message for all vessels within certain area marked by areference position, given in the DSC message and the degrees are given in southerly and easterly direction
For a DSC-connection (no ‘distress alert’) with another vessel the following frequencies are used:
TX: 2187.5 kHz RX: 2187.5 kHz
Tx: 2187.5 kHz RX: 2182.0 kHz
TX: 2189.5 kHz RX: 2189.5 kHz
TX: 2177.0 kHz RX: 2177.0 kHz
The “clarifier” has only effect during:
What should be applicable to tank cleaning operations by means of circulation products with low flash products (below 60° C) ?
It can be done without problems.
It can be done on stainless steel tanks only and if the tank cleaning hoses are grounded.
It can be done if the tankcleaning hoses are grounded.
It should be avoided, unless the tank atmosphere is inerted.
If you are called upon to reeve a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you would, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:
Depends on the lay of the wire strands
Doesn-t matter which direction
Where do you think the "pivot point" is located when your ship is going full speed ahead? No wind, current.
At about 1/6 of the ship-s length from the stern
At about 1/6 of the ship-s length from the bow
Your ship is equipped with a single, right-handed fixed screw. Steaming full ahead you reverse the engine to stop the ship. How will the ship react? No wind or current.
She will most likely sheer to port and stop rather quickly
She will most likely continue on a straight course
She will most likely sheer to starboard and gradually lose headway
She will stop on 1.5 times the ship's length
The engines are going astern and the ship is making sternway of about 1.5 knots with the rudder hard to starboard. What effect will this have on the ship's progress?
This will give the stern a lift force to port
There will be no lift force and the ship will go straight astern
This will give the stern a lift force to starboard
The rudder will have no effect when the ship is making sternway, it should be in the amidships position when going astern
The usual range of a VHF radio-set from ship to ship at sea is:
The grabline of a lifebuoy has a length of:
5 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
4 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
2 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
3 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
one immersion suit for each person
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one set of fishing tackle
What special safety measures are required by a seaman when working aloft on a stage?
Safety harness with a rope secured to a safe point above.
No special safety measures required.
A safety harness secured to the stage.
Helmet, safety shoes and gloves.
The ship is involved in a collision, what is the immediate action by the Officer of the Watch after the incident has taken place?
Call the Master and check the position for any immediate dangers.
Stop engines and check over the side for any signs of pollution.
Sound the General Alarm and stop engines.
Contact the other ship and send the bridge lookout down to start taking soundings
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 is the correct name of the part highlighted in the sketch?
Which plan shows the position of the vertical and longitudinal centres of gravity for each cargo compartment on a Bulk Carrier?
What does MARVS mean?
Maximum Recovery Setting.
Minimum Allowed Relive Valve Setting.
Maximum Allowed Relive Valve Setting.
What is the purpose of the "Mud Box" on a tanker?
It is at the end of the pipeline in the tank and restricts any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.
It is the waste collection box in the store rooms.
It is the box near the windlass to deposit the mud from the anchor and anchor cables.
It is the box under the manifold to catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The first row of steel coils can be loaded directly onto the tank top
The first row of steel coils need not be supported by wooden wedges
The first row of steel coils must be loaded on dunnage laid athwartships
The first row of steel coils must be loaded on dunnage laid fore and aft
What English name is given to all the plates, cups, saucers, serving dishes, etc?
The purpose of profiling is to?
Categorize people based on their nationality and ethnicity.
Make judgements about people based on heir appearance.
Identify different personality types.
Get beneath the outer shell of an individual to obtain a more complete picture.
Which of the following is a requirement on an oil tanker before entering any enclosded area containing inert gas generating equipment?
The oxygen level should be checked with an explosimeter
The atmosphere should be gas free and contain 20.9% oxygen
The atmosphere should contain at least 5% oxygen
The atmosphere should contain not more than 5% by volume of explosive and poisonous gases
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "BOLLARD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Bollard is given by C on the figure
Bollard is given by D on the figure
Bollard is given by A on the figure
Bollard is given by B on the figure
What is the usual validity of 2T SWL lashing belts?
You are approaching a port in a snowstorm. You hear this signal. What kind of vessel is it and what is it doing?
It comes from a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties and it is making way through the water.
It comes from a vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length.
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor, over 100 metres in length.
What are the responsibilities of a watch-keeping engineer?
The responsibilities of a watch-keeping engineer are to inform the Master of all events that occur duing the watch.
The responsibilities of a watch-keeping engineer are to inform the Chief Engineer of any situations that cannot be controlled during the watch
The responsibilities of a watch-keeping engineer are to by-pass, adjust and isolate all machinery under his supervision.
The responsibilities of a watch-keeping engineer are to ensure that all engine room ratings are wearing protective clothing.
Which of these statements is correct?
On certain routes cargoes must always be lashed in a standard manner irrespective of season
Under the Hague and Hague-Visby rules a shipowner must make a vessel seaworthy
Seaworthiness implies cargoworthiness
A vessel must be seaworthy at the commencement of a voyage
How many separate means of escape from passengers and crew spaces should it be in each zone?
Which of the following options would be a typical pressure setting for a main engine slow down in the event of jacket cooling water system low pressure?
Cargo heaters are frequently used when discharging refrigerated LPG cargoes into pressurised shore tanks. What would be a typical "heating range" required from a heater for discharge of fully refrigerated propane?
What is weblash equipment used for?
Securing cargoes with high centres of gravity
Securing project cargoes and cargoes on bolsters
Securing the jibs of mobile cranes
SOLAS reg II-2 and IMO MSC.1/Circ 1321 requires that cargo pump rooms on oil tankers shall be mechanically ventilated, using non-sparking suction type fans. What is the minimum number of changes of air per hour that a ventilation system must deliver?
" On area A1 the function "" Transmission and reception of signals for locating "" is mainly based on:"
the use of SART transponders
the use of INMARSAT Epirbs
the use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs
You are an assistant cook, working on a large passenger ferry. You have a boil on your left wrist, which has become infected. What must you do?
Take two paracetamol and cover the boil with a small flesh-coloured band-aid.
Don't tell anyone about it, wear a long sleeved jacket and carry on working.
Report the condition to your superior, obtain medical assistance, avoid handling foodstuffs until the skin has healed.
Wear a cotton glove on your left hand when carrying any raw or fresh foodstuffs.
How often shall the oxygen analyser be calibrated?
Every time the plant is shut-down
Prior to every plant start-up, following an 8 hour stop
At what temperature should Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO) 380 be maintained so as not to damage a bulk cargo of grain?
What must loading instruments on bulk carriers of 150m in length or more display?
Depending upon what cargo is carried permeability of the foremost cargo hold
Ultimate strength of main deck plating
When handling packaging materials consisting of wooden elements why is it necessary to comply with the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) Code?
Because of legal requirements in countries that have ratified the ISPM Code
Because the wooden elements may be second-hand sanitation materials
Because the wooden elements may contain pests or other invasive species
Because the wooden elements may be mouldy
Your vessel is entering a tropical area and high humidity is expected. To avoid condensation in the main engine's air cooler, it is recommended to:
Decrease the air temperature so proper draining can be achieved from the air cooler
Increase scavenging air temperature to above dew point
Operate the engine with slightly open drain cocks, scavenging to get rid of the water
Why are cargo hold bilges washed with chloride of lime?
To assist with draining the bilges
To disinfect the bilges and remove odours
To assist with drying the bilges
To protect against corrosion
A mechanical-hydraulic speed control governor fitted to an auxiliary engine is giving erratic speed control causing the engine to hunt wildly even when there is only a small load change. From the options given which is the most likely cause of this condition?
Speed droop setting set too high.
Speed droop setting set too low.
Compensation needle valve is open too much.
Compensation needle valve is not open enough.
"Passivation" is a restorative process periodically applied to stainless steel tanks on a chemical tanker. What effect does this process have on the steel surface?
It causes a chemical reaction, which produces a new inert Chromium Oxide layer on the surface of the steel.
It restores and reforms the passive Chromium Hydroxide surface layer.
It restores the surface steel to an even and smooth finish, thereby encouraging drainage during discharge.
It restricts active corrosion on the surface steel.
Which of these items of container lashing equipment is prone to sudden failure?
Fully automatic twistlocks
Semi automatic twistlocks
During cargo tank gassing up and cooling down operations on an LNG carrier which of the given options, regarding temperature, needs to be observed?
Always control the vaporisers so that the temperature of methane vapour is lower than existing tank atmosphere temperature.
Never allow temperature of the insulation to fall below the safe minimum temperature.
Always control the outlet temperature of methane from the vaporiser.
Always control the temperature in the shore supply line.
Why is it recommended that a person who handles food stuffs should avoid using perfume and scented anti-perspirant body sprays?
Because the heat of the galley may react with the chemicals in the perfume, causing the user to scratch persistently.
Because there is a possibility that the scent can transfer to the food during handling.
Because the strong vapours could mask the sense of smell and taste of the cook, leading to an incorrect level of seasoning being added to the food during cooking.
Because the heat in the galley can cause the alcohol in the perfume or body spray to evaporate and the user may become intoxicated.
A non-reversing medium speed diesel engine is used to drive a controllable pitch propeller through a pneumatic clutch and reduction gearbox. The engine has been tested and brought up to operating temperatures on engine control. Which of the options given would be the preferred status of the engine and associated equipment when it is handed over to bridge control?
Engine stopped with clutch disengaged and propeller in zero thrust position.
Engine running, clutch disengaged, propeller at zero thrust.
Engine running with clutch engaged and propeller in ahead position.
Engine stopped with clutch disengaged and propeller at zero thrust.
What is a "colander" used for?
To drain the water off food.
To stir foods during cooking.
To hold different foods together during barbequeing.
To test the temperature of food during cooking.
What precautions must be taken prior to loading cement after carrying sugar?
No traces of sugar should remain in the cargo holds
The cargo holds must be inspected
Steelwork in the cargo holds must be protected by straw mats
Steelwork in the cargo holds must be protected by kraft paper
Why is an automatic slow turning feature included in the start air system of many large 2 stroke diesel engines?
To avoid damage during start of the engine in case water or other liquid has gathered in the cylinders during an extended stop.
To fill the cylinders with sufficient fresh air to ensure a safe start of the engine.
To check that all indicator cocks are closed before staring the engine..
To reduce the start air consumption during start up of the engine.
The charge air pressure supplied to a diesel engine, which is normally 2.0 bar, is reduced to 1.5 bar . What will be the likely effect on the engine operation?
The performance of the engine will be reduced noticeably.
The turbochargers cooling water flow will increase.
The performance of the engine will be similar to normal conditions.
The cylinder cooling water flow will increase.
What do you understand by: Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder?
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder from the gangway
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the accommodation ladder and rig the pilot ladder right next to it
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway and rig the pilot ladder forward of the accommodation
Which of the following is an acceptable method of controlling the cargo tank pressure when loading a liquefied gas carrier?
Through a vapour return to shore connection.
The pressure relief valve will automatically control the pressure at the set pressure.
Reduce the setting of the pressure relief valve to zero gauge pressure and vent to atmosphere.
Open the atmospheric vent line.
On which is it compulsory with ODME in connection with the cargo system?
On tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above.
On tankers of 250 gross tonnage and above.
On all tankers irrespective of size.
On tankers of 500 gross tonnage and above.
You are commencing the loading of a cargo of Caustic Soda solution to several tanks. What precautionary measures will you take to avoid pressure shocks within the pipeline system?
The jettyman must be advised to watch for signals as you start receiving product, in case he needs to shut down in a hurry.
All valves in the system will be fully opened before cargo is allowed to flow.
Valves will be opened in a controlled manner and loading will be started slowly, increasing only when the correct flow of cargo has been verified and product has reached all required areas of pipeline.
Vants from all cargo tanks must be verified as fully open, to allow any air in the lines and tanks to escape, thereby avoiding any build-up of pressure.
Which of these foodstuffs contributes to lowering the cholesterol content in the blood?
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.
If a boiler is smoking “white smoke” a possible cause can be
Too high fuel oil pressure
Too little combustion air
On a Container vessel, what is the definition of Readily Combustible Solids, under the IMDG Code?
A substance that will heat up and ignite due to the ignition of another substance
Fibres, powdered, granular, or pasty substances that are capable of self-heating
Fibres, powdered, granular, or pasty substances which are dangerous if easily ignited by brief contact with an ignition source and if the flame spreads rapidly
Any solid that is capable of self-ignition
Why is it necessary to have routine testing of the cooling water?
To trace leakage in the cooling water system.
To detect the presence of contaminants in the water that may be injurious to the cooling system.
To ensure that the proper residuals of treatment chemicals, as specified, are maintained all time.
How is positive stability maintained when loading heavy lift cargoes?
By completely filling the ship’s double bottom tanks and monitoring the loading operation
By monitoring the vessel’s stability during the loading operation
By completely filling those double bottom tanks associated with the cargo hold concerned
By listing the vessel to the opposite side to which the load is being lifted
A vessel’s midship draught is 8.50m. What is the corrected midship draught if the vessel is on an even keel? Midship marks are painted 0.05m forward of midships; LBP is 162m.
What temperature do we calculate on when using the ASTM-IP tables?
We calculate the liquid weight at actual temperature.
We calculate the liquid weight at +25 C.
We calculate the liquid weigh at ambient temperature.
We calculate the liquid weight at +15 C.
Anyone who without valid reason places, removes, changes or conceals nationality marks or registration marks of a registered ship shall be liable to???
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.
Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months.
Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.
With the exception of some citrus fruits and bananas, fruit is usually pre-cooled to the required carriage temperature prior to loading on a reefer vessel. In order to protect the cold chain, and to maintain the temperature of the fruit, a minimum exposure time to ambient conditions during loading is necessary. What action should the deck officers take during loading to achieve this minimum exposure time?
Close the hatches and apply cooling to the cargo already loaded during any break in cargo operations that exceed 30 minutes.
Request that the stevedores work faster to minimise loading time.
Close the hatches for any break in cargo operations that exceed 60 minutes.
Close the hatches and apply cooling to the cargo already loaded during any overnight break in cargo operations.
What is the correct way to obtain a reduced capacity with a centrifugal pump?
Throttling of delivery valve
Throttling of suction valve
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?
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: ”Starboard ten”
Repeat the command back and then change course 10 degrees to starboard of present course
Repeat the command back and then put the wheel over sufficiently for the ship to swing at a rate of 10 degrees per minute to starboard.
Repeat the command back and then turn the wheel to make the rudder turn 10 degrees to starboard of amidships
Repeat the command back and then allow the vessel to drift 10 degrees to starboard of original course
An electric motor is to be aligned to a pump by insuring shims under the motor feet. Which of the tools given in the options would be used to check that the alignment is correct by measurement of the gap between the coupling faces?
An inside vernier calliper.
At what temperature should the meat and fish freezers be maintained?
When may watertight doors in watertight bulkheads in tweendeck cargo spaces be open on board passenger ships?
At any time if watched by an authorized person
During cargo handling only
A reefer vessel is to load a cargo of plantains and bananas. Due to space restrictions both have to be loaded into a common space. The usual delivery temperature for bananas is about 13 degrees Celsius and for plantains it is 7 degree Celsius. What would be the best delivery temperature for the mixture of these two fruits?
Adjust the set point of the delivery temperature to 7 C for 12 hour periods and 13 C for the intervening 12 hour periods.
7 C as plantains are more sensitive to the higher delivery temperature of the bananas.
10 C as this is the mean temperature of the two cargoes and they would both carry satisfactorily at this temperature.
13 C as plantains are less sensitive to the consequences of a higher delivery temperature.
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 push-button valve A, B or C must be pushed (operated) in order to obtain movement of the pneumatic cylinder S?
The pressure inlet to a pressure gauge is varied from zero to full scale and back to zero again. The output (indicating pressure) versus true pressure is shown in the diagr.The non - coincidence(mis - match) of loading and unloading curve is due to internal friction in the instrument. What do we call this phenomenon?
The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12 H, in series. Calculate the equivalent total inductance.
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
What can be measured by means of a manometer?
Which of the following statements best applies to the use of ordinary, commercial mobile telephones on board an oil tanker?
They can not be used in the hazardous areas on board at any time
They can be used anywhere on deck between sunset and sunrise
They can be used anywhere on deck with the Chief Officer's permission
They can not be used on deck if rain is falling or can be seen to be falling in the vicinity of the ship
As part of a survey of a main steam boiler it is necessary to check the condition of the steam drum. What would be the preferred method for checking drum shell thickness in such a situation?
Drill a test hole in the shell to accurately measure the thickness.
Use magnetic particle inspection equipment.
Use dye penetrant tester.
Use ultrasound equipment.
What is the approximately efficiency of the ejector?
The ejector's efficiency is between 20% and 30%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 30% and 40%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 70% and 80%.
The ejector's efficiency is between 60% and 70%.
What is the most suitable type of packing for a shaft gland of a pump used for seawater duties?
Mica impregnated cotton packing.
Lead covered hemp packing.
A cargo of frozen chicken is being presented for loading into a conventional reefer vessel. Which of the options given is the most appropriate packaging method that should be used for such a cargo?
It should be wrapped in plastic and stowed loose.
It should be packed in cardboard cartons.
It should be packed in wooden cases.
It should be packed in plastic sacks.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "PORT QUARTER" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Port quarter is given by A on the figure
Port quarter is given by C on the figure
Port quarter is given by D on the figure
Port quarter is given by B on the figure
What kind of foot wear should be used when working on deck and in the engine room?
Safety shoes or safety boots
Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of accidents that occur in the catering department. What shall be done to reduce this high accident rate?
Install thermostates to avoid water from freezing to ice.
Do not wash off all rubbish to prevent persons slipping.
Ensure that slippery substances are not left where several persons are expected to be around.
Keep the floors and decks free from fat and grease.
What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine room?
Any fire extinguisher with a weight of less than 100 lbs.
Fire extinguishers of the handy-size types only.
Fire extinguishers filled with fresh water only.
Fire extinguishers equipped for powder or CO2 only.
You are part of a team of two First Aiders in a resuscitation situation. What is the rythm of resuscitation with two First Aiders?
7 inflations before every 5 compressions
5 compressions after every 1 inflation
10 compressions within every 3 inflations.
3 compressions after every 1 inflation
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "ABEAM" are shown. Which one is the correct one?
Abeam is defined as A on the figure
Abeam is defined as C on the figure
Abeam is defined as D on the figure
Abeam is defined as B on the figure