A lifebuoy light is capable of working at minimum for a period of, and has a luminous intensity of:
4 h, 1 candela (about 1,0 mile range at normal meteorological sight)
2 h, 2 candelas (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight)
4 h, 2 candelas (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight
2 h, 1 candela (about 1,0 mile range at normal meteorological sight)
What class of fire involves liquids?
*Under which circumstances should a sprinkler head of a common fixed sprinkler fire-extinguishing system be activated?
Automatically, when the temperature is within a range from 68°C to 79 °C
When the temperature is within a range from 68°C to 79°C, but after the corresponding alarm is acknowledged and assessed at the control panel
When the smoke density exceeds 12,5% obscuration per meter, but after the corresponding alarm is acknowledged and assessed at the control panel
Automatically, when the smoke density exceeds 12,5% obscuration per meter
An optic detector is activated by:
The radiation of the heat given off by flames
The visible smoke that is a result of combustion
The flames that are a result of combustion
On an "Unattended Machinery Space" classed vessel, the high pressure fuel pipes are double pipes, or covered with steel shrouds, with drainage. What is the main purpose of this protection?
In case of a bursting pipe, to avoid oil spray hitting adjacent hot surfaces or coming into machinery air intakes
To prevent personnel from touching high temperature surfaces
To collect minor oil leakage
To protect the pipes against mechanical damage
Which of the following is a precautionary measure to prevent fire:
Storing rags impregnated with oil in closed containers
On a RoRo vessel, if the Manufacturer and shipper of a vehicle have not provided instructions and the vehicle does not have fixed lasing points what can be used to secure the lashings
The wheel apertures, or other suitable fixed point on the vehicle
*For how long does the fixed system of foam guarantee the application of foam on the deck of an oil tanker?
20 minutes if there is inert gas; 30 minutes if there is not
1hour 20 minutes if there is inert gas; 1 hour 30 minutes if there is not
Water is the extinguishing agent which is the most widely employed and its action as an extinguishing agent is due to a combination of the following phenomena:
Cooling, inhibition and dispersion
Smothering and inhibition
Cooling, smothering and dispersion
Smothering and dispersion
Multipurpose dry chemical powder
will only extinguish A and B fires
will conduct electricity with very high voltage
will never conduct electricity
will only extinguish B and C fires
*In addition to personal equipment a complete set of fireman's outfit also comprises a breathing apparatus and a fireproof lifeline. How many complete sets of fireman's outfit is to be carried by ships carrying dangerous goods?
At least three sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
At least four sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
At least one set or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
Two sets or more depending on the type and the size of the vessel
*What is the minimum volume of air contained in the cylinders of a SOLAS compliant self-contained compressed-air operated breathing apparatus (SCABA)?
Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?
All possible fire-fighting equipment is brought to the scene
All fire-fighting teams are organized as soon as possible
Extinguishing attempt is started immediately
Where would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by "A" or "B" class divisions on a ship?
On the general arrangement plan
All the mentioned alternatives
On the Ship's fire control plans
Which of the following actions should NOT be attempted on an electrical fire?
Regular ‘updating’ of a vessel’s position in an Inmarsat-C installation is among others things important:
To guarantee reception of NAVTEX-reports in areas where normal NAVTEX-facilities are not available
To guarantee reception of NAVTEX-reports
To guarantee assistance in emergency
To restrict NAVARAE-reports
The category of a DSC-call determines is:
how the rest of the call is to be composed
for whom the message is destined
When cleaning cargo tanks with portable machines, how is the machine grounded?
The water jets impinging on the vessel-s structure form a pathway to ground.
Bonding wires are secured from the machine to a convenient location on deck.
The water supply hoses contain internal wires that act as conductors
The machines must maintain physical contact with the deck at the Butterworth opening.
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
How will you treat a seasick person?
Encourage him to drink a lot of lukewarm sea water.
Leave him in bed or request him to have some fresh air.
Force him to eat any kind of fat food.
Make him swallow seasick pills until he stops vomiting.
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Your vessel is going alongside a pier. Two tugs will assist at the mooring. How would you use the tugs, and at which position?
Pushing on ship-s flat side and make fast in the vessel for pulling if needed
One made fast forward for pulling, one pushing aft
Fast FWD and AFT in center lead
Pushing on ship-s flat side not made fast to be able to move in best position if needed
In the situation shown, the bow of your ship is pushed away from the bank. How can you handle this?
Give hard port rudder to get the ship back in the middle of the channel
Give starboard rudder in order to balance the force of the bank effect and rudder effect
Put your engine full astern to stop your ship
Do nothing as the ship will handle itself
Which of the following has not to be noted in the radio log-book
Duration of public correspondence communications
Name of person responsible for distress communications
Discontinuance and resumption of watchkeeping on entering and leaving port
Summary of distress, urgency and safety communications
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
In a distress situation and immediately after the distress signal has been sounded, what is the next action to be taken by the Chief Officer on duty?
Send distress signals to call for help
Call the nearest coastal radio station
Use the intercom to inform crew and passengers of the reason for the alarm
Use the VHF-radio telephone to ask ships in the vicinity to stand by
Poster or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival crafts and their launching controls. Which one of the following requirements has to be included according to present SOLAS regulations?
Give relevant instructions and warnings.
Give an overview of location of all lifesaving appliances.
Give information on survival craft capacity.
Give information on survival craft speed and seaworthiness.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifejackets do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/32) A lifejacket shall be so constructed that:
is capable of being worn inside-out, or as far as possible can not be incorrectly donned
it allows the wearer to jump from any height without injury and without damaging the lifejacket
it is comfortable to wear
it can be correctly donned within 1 minute without assistance
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
one (two for a 13 person accommodation) buoyant bailer
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every liferaft ?
one searchlight which can work continuously for not less than 3 hours
two painters of a length equal to not less than the distance from the stowage position of the liferaft to the waterline
a food ration for each person
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat ?
sea-charts and navigating equipment
one immersion suit for each person
a radar reflector or a radar transponder
The manually controlled inside lamp must be capable of working at minimum for a period of:
Give the meaning of the following symbol
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
Survival craft portable radio
Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
Checking passenger's immersion suits.
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies.
Checking that lifejackets are correctly donned.
What kind of permits have to be obtained before starting cold work in tanks?
Cold work permit + Permit for entry .
What would be the main effect on a refrigeration system of insufficient cooling water flow through the condenser?
Reduced delivery pressure
Increased delivery pressure
Increased icing up of the compressor suction line.
What must be checked before loading cargo in 'tween decks of a General Cargo Vessel?
The cargo stowed here must be for first discharge port only
The maximum allowed loading must be checked before commencing operations to avoid possible damage
These spaces can only be used for very light cargo
Only very heavy cargo units can be stowed here
If a vessel is rolling heavily in a seaway and has negative GM and a small Angle of Loll, describe how the vessel will roll.
Roll unevenly flopping over between the Angle of Loll on each side.
Roll evenly either side of the upright position.
Roll evenly each side of the Angle of Loll.
Roll between the Angle of Loll on each side.
A number of substances are carried as cargoes on liquefied gas carriers. Of those given in the options, which is the most reactive, and therefore least compatible, with other liquefied gas cargoes?
Which is the "TUG TOWING LINE', in the figure?
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by B, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by D, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by C, in the figure
The Tug Towing Line is indicated by A, in the figure
You have recently discharged a cargo of Isoprene and the tank has now been cleaned. There is still a strong smell of Isoprene vapour from deck. Can you save some time and use a mask fitted with an "Inorganic Gases and Vapours" filter to enter the tank for mopping and inspection?
No. Filter masks are not permitted for enclosed space entry where the oxygen content of the atmosphere may be insufficient to sustain life.
No. Entry into a tank which previously contained Isoprene requires the use of a filter for "Organic Gases and Vapours".
Yes, provided mechanical ventilation continues whilst you are inside the tank.
Where is the acceptable location to smoke while on duty, or working in a cargo deck stowed with containers?
The designated smoking area inside the accommodation or on deck?
Smoke close to an entrance to the cargo deck?
Carefully smoke outside the container stowage area?
There is no smoking allowed while on duty?
A transformer with 10:1 turns ratio and rated 50 kVA, 2400/240 Volts, 60 Hz, is used to step down the voltage to a distribution system. The low tension voltage is to be kept constant at 240 Volts. What load impedance connected to the low-tension side will cause the transformer to be fully loaded?
You are testing the atmosphere in a cargo tank on an oil tanker, for the purpose of approving it as safe it for crew members to enter at the end of tank cleaning operations. According to the industry standard guidelines (ISGOTT), what measurements must be obtained before this permission is granted?
8% oxygen by volume and 0% hydrocarbon vapour concentration
21% oxygen by volume and less than 1% LFL hydrocarbon vapour concentration.
Minimum 17% oxygen by volume and not more than 1% LFL hydrocarbon vapour concentration.
21% oxygen by volume and less than 1% UFL hydrocarbon vapour concentration.
When we are measuring viscosity with a restricted flow viscometer, the preerred sensing device is:
You are to supervise a hot work repair in a cargo tank on an oil tanker. You have measured the atmosphere inside the compartment as 21% oxygen content by volume and less than 1% LFL hydrocarbon vapour concentration. Does this mean the work can commence? (Select the most correct option)
No. The flammability reading should be maximum 0.5% LFL hydrocarbon vapour concentration for any hotwork to take place. .
Yes, provided that continuous readings are maintained throughout the operation and flammability readings do not exceed 2% hydrocarbon vapour content in the immediate vicinity of the hotwork site. .
Yes. The minimum safe requirements for hot work have been met.
No. Further precautions need to be taken. The area around the work site needs to be cleaned and checks need to be made on adjacent spaces. Additional precautionary measures may need to be put in place.
Apart from temperature there are few differences between carrying cargoes of chilled meat, minus 1 degree Celsius, and frozen meat, minus 18 degrees Celsius. A key difference is that for frozen meat the cooling fans are operated at half speed or some are switched off whereas for chilled meat the fans are run constantly at full speed. Select, from the options given, the main reason for this difference in fan operation.
It is an energy saving measure since chilled meat cargoes do not require as much cold air.
The chilled meat is more sensitive to damage and therefore tighter temperature control is necessary.
The fans may be damaged if they were run at full speed delivering very cold air to the frozen cargo.
Running the fans at full speed would generate too much heat which may affect the frozen meat.
Why are duplex filters usually employed in the lubricating oil system of an auxiliary diesel engine?
Changing of the filter element can be carried out without interrupting engine operation.
The pressure drop is half that of a single filter unit.
Filter blockage will not occur.
It gives better filtration of the oil.
Hydrocarbons belongs to a chemical group named:?
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
You are going to inspect a fresh water tank together with one of the Engineers. Is it safe enough to open the manhole and enter the tank (it is only fresh water) or do you have to take extra precautions before entering?
Use a breathing apparatus if the oxygen level is below 21%
Bring a flashlight and put on safety shoes
Make sure that the tank/ enclosed space is gas free, ventilated and the oxygen content is measured. O2 content shall be 21% before entering the tank/ enclosed space
Remember to have a colleague standing by to assist you if any problems
As part of the routine duties a rating on boiler watch is requested to assist with the daily chemical treatment for the boiler and feed water systems. Where will the rating find the information relating to the hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this task?
The engine room log book.
The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen.
The Chief Engineer's standing orders.
The material safety data sheets supplied with the chemicals.
You are on a power driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted directly ahead. The distance is closing slowly. What action will you take under the International Collision Regulations and why?
This is a vessel engaged in towing and I am seeing the stern light of the tow. The tug is not however showing any lights indicating she is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. I will however display good seamanship and keep out of her way.
I will keep out of her way. I am the overtaking vessel and am obliged to keep clear under rule 13.
I will maintain my course and speed. The other vessel is being overtaken and is therefore obliged to keep out of the way by rule 13.
The vessel is on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. I will therefore take avoiding action, altering course to starboard and sounding one short blast under rules 14 and 16.
The temperature control for the central cooling system low temperature circuit has failed and a new 3 term controller is to be fitted. Which of the given options would be the correct method of setting up the controller?
Set the derivative action first.
All three actions should be set simultaneously.
Set the proportional action first.
Set the integral action first.
Which of the following is a staple part of the Scandinavian diet?
Representative of the port authorities should always receive the best possible treatment:
For ship's clearance to take place quickly and without complications
Because the ship's trading certificate are not normally in order
Because you always have some faults in arrival/departure documents
Because you have undeclared dutiable items in excess of permitted on board
On a Container vessel, what should a crew member do if a tank container on deck is found with a leaking valve?
Wash away the leaking contents immediately
Report it immediately to the duty officer
What type of damage does a cargo of steel coils sustain when loaded on a General Cargo ship?
Chemical reactions between the steel banding and outer envelope
What is the Maximum Securing Load of high tensile steel chains?
35% of the breaking strength
40% of the breaking strength
25% of the breaking strength
30% of the breaking strength
Which of the given options is the approximate value of the flammable range for Methane measured as a percentage volume in air?
"Your ship security plan must include procedures for responding to security threats, auditing security activities and interfacing with the port facility."
"Part way through a profiling interview with a supplier, the package the individual is carrying arouses your suspicion. What do you do?"
Confront the individual and demand that he open the package.
Discreetly inform someone of your suspicions so he or she can get assistance.
Call for help on the radio.
Take the package and open it.
There are a number of different designs of tanks used for the cargo containment systems for liquefied gas carriers including independent tanks. How many different types of independent tanks are there in the IMO Gas Codes?
There are three types of independent tanks; Spherical tanks, Membrane tanks and Prismatic tanks
There are three types of independent tanks, type A, B and C
There are two types of independent tanks; type 1 and 2
There is only one type of independent tanks; Spherical tanks
In the event of an accidental or other exceptional discharge into the sea of a Noxious Liquid Substance or mixture containing such a substance, an entry shall be made in the Cargo record Book. What details must be recorded?
Position at start of accidental discharge; Position at stop of accidental discharge; time at start of accidental discharge; time at stop of accidental discharge; reason for accidental discharge; name of Person in Charge of operation at time of accidental discharge.
Date of occurrence; position (latitute and longitude); estimated quantity; Category (ies); extract from Log Book detailing the incident.
Time of occurrence; Approximate quantity, substance(s) and Category(ies); Circumstances of discharge or escape and general remarks.
Date of occurrence; Time of Occurrence; Name of Responsible Person; Name of Master; Statement of Responsible Person; Statement of Master; Approximate quantity of product discharged; Category of product discharged; identity of nearest sovereign State and Authority of that State contacted with applicable report reference.
What is a good way to get help for people with special needs?
Find helpers to act as buddies.
Find another crewmember to help.
Help each one of them yourself.
What is IMO's definition of liquefied gas?
All chemicals with excess pressure above 2.8 bar at +73.8 C.
All chemicals with excess pressure above 8.2 bar at +37.8 C.
All chemicals with excess pressure above 2.8 bar at +37.8 C.
All chemicals with excess pressure above 2.8 bar at +100 C.
On a container vessel, when racking forces are imposed on a container, which part is likely to show the greatest deflection.
The base of the container.
The corner posts of the container.
The door end of the container.
The closed end of the container.
You are at anchor and another chemical tanker is alongside to receive several parcels from your vessel. As you are not alongside, or actually in port, do you have to observe any of the usual precautions on deck?
No, when outside port limits, there are no requirements to observe any precautions.
No, the other ship is the receiving vessel, so the responsibility lies completely with her crew.
It is only necessary to observe precautions on deck if the agent or any other personnel from shore are on board.
Yes, there is no difference to a transfer operation whether it is alongside or with another ship at anchor.
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.
A medium speed diesel engine is used to drive a controllable pitch propeller through a suitable clutch and reduction gearbox. What should the blade attitude normally be after the engine is started and before the clutch is engaged?
The blades should be in the full ahead position.
The blades should be in the zero pitch position.
The blades should be in the full astern position.
The blades should be in the zero thrust position.
What is the name by which the regulations which prevent and control pollution from ships are known?
The International Shipping Pollution Laws.
When should the watch-keeping engineer inform the bridge that the main engine is ready for manoeuvring?
When engine room staff are working aloft.
When the ship's course needs to be altered.
Once the engine is properly prepared and tested and the engine room is correctly manned
Three or four hours before heavy weather is expected.
When does a bulk carrier experience extreme tension in bottom structure during fast rate loading?
During ballasting in port
During loading of heavy cargo in midship hold
During correct loading pattern but with heavy cargo
Which of the following statements is correct with respect to IMDG cargo, loaded on a General cargo vessel, that is also classed as a Marine Pollutant
This cargo can only be loaded under deck
This cargo can only be loaded on deck
Cargo must be loaded in a protected location and preferably under deck if IMDG Code allows
Cargo of this type can be loaded anywhere on board the vessel
A general cargo ship is being loaded in Singapore for Hong Kong; which is the preferred order of loading for the following cargo types in the same hold?
Top stow: Steel slabs, Middle stow: Pallets Machinery parts, Bottom stow: CKD's (packaged cars)
Top stow: CKD's (packaged cars), Middle stow: Steel slabs, Bottom stow: Machinery parts
Top stow: CKD's (packaged cars), Middle stow: Pallets Machinery parts, Bottom stow: Steel slabs
Top stow: Pallets Machinery parts, Middle stow: CKD's (packaged cars), Bottom stow: Steel slabs
A seawater pump requires overhaul but there are no spare wear rings for the casing and impeller. It is decided that new wear rings will be fabricated onboard using the ship's lathe. What would be the most suitable material to use to fabricate the rings onboard?
Chemical boiling out is one method that is used for cleaning the waterside of a steam boiler. Select from the given options the likely circumstances under which this procedure would be considered necessary?
Contamination of the boiler water by oil.
Excess chloride levels in the boiler water.
Excessive sludge build up in the water drum.
Oxygen pitting in the steam drum.
How is the bilge pump protected from cargo debris being sucked in from the bilges?
Filter in the bilge suction pipeline
Keeping the bilge space clean at all times
Large slow speed diesel engines are usually of the crosshead type and have various arrangements to deliver lubricating oil directly to the crosshead bearings and guides to ensure adequate lubrication. Why are the crosshead bearings considered differently to the other bearing in this type of engine in respect of lubrication requirements?
The lubricating oil has further to travel to the crosshead bearing and so a separate arrangement is necessary
The crosshead bearing is more heavily loaded than other bearings in the engine so requires more oil to keep it cool.
The crosshead bearing is closer to the engine cylinder and therefore runs hotter.
The running surfaces oscillate relative to each other during operation rather than rotate and therefore full film hydrodynamic lubrication is not possible.
In describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil / water slops, what is a mercaptan?
The component of hydrocarbon-based cargoes which is formed from Merolion Carbonized Tannin.
A device fitted to a cargo pump which automatically alerts the operator once traces of water start to be detected during discharge.
A chemical additive blended with crude oil to inhibit the natural "rotton egg" smell associated with certain grades.
A colourless, odorous gas, with a smell similar to rotting cabbage and which is generated naturally by the degredation of natural organisms, as may be found where water has remained under oil for a long time.
How many categories of Seed Cake are there in the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)?
On a Container vessel, what must be done when container lashing equipment fails at sea?
Report the matter to the equipment manufacturer's
Report the matter to the ship owner
Enter the number and type of failed equipment in the deck log book
Enter the number and type of failed equipment into the lashing equipment file on board
A second high pressure boiler is to be coupled to an online boiler supplying steam to the main turbine. How is the superheater section of the second boiler normally prevented from overheating during the period prior to coupling while raising the steam pressure?
The lift pressure of the superheater safety valve is lowered to allow the valve to lift and create a steam flow.
The superheater safety valve is manually opened to create a steam flow.
The superheater vent valve is kept open until the boilers are coupled to create a steam flow.
The superheater header drain valves are opened to create a steam flow.
The remote reading temperature gauge for the meat room is reading a higher temperature than the local liquid in glass thermometer. When removed and tested the remote gauge is found to be reading accurately. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this discrepancy?
The liquid in glass thermometer is reading incorrectly.
The liquid in glass thermometer is positioned in a relative 'cold spot' in the meat room.
The sensing bulb for the remote gauge is placed in a relative 'local hot spot' inside the meat room.
The lagging for the capillary tube from the sensing bulb to the temperature gauge outside of the meat room is too thick causing the tube to heat up.
Which of these are indications that a parcel is suspicious?
The parcel came from Joe in the safety department and arrived quicker than expected.
"The parcel is wrapped in clean, brown paper and is addressed to a crewmember from his wife."
"The parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems heavy for its size."
The parcel smells like chocolate.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "ROLLER FAIRLEAD" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Roller fairlead is given by D on the figure
Roller fairlead is given by C on the figure
Roller fairlead is given by A on the figure
Roller fairlead is given by B on the figure
When must side scuttles in passenger ships where the sills are below the margin line be kept closed and watertight?
When not necessary to be kept open due to work being carried out aboard
During navigation between ports
With full load on the main engine, the RPM for the turbocharger is too low. What may cause this?
The diffuser ring is damaged.
The lubricating oil pump is malfunctioning.
Exhaust temperatures on the main engine are too high.
Which of the below statements characterizes the most significant differences between a water-tube boiler and a fire-tube boiler during operation?
The firetube boiler has a much better capability to work at higher steam pressure.
The watertube boiler can tolerate a short period of time without any water, when the oilburner is still in action.
Water-tube boilers are more efficient and contains less water. They suffer from major damages when run dry during operation.
The firetube boiler does not need any non-return valves in the feedwater line circuit.
The main engine is running steady. What is the normal slow down temperature for the main engine thrust bearing segment?