The “clarifier” has only effect during:
A Cargo Ship Construction Certificate will be issued for :
A period not exceeding 12 months
A period not exceeding 48 months
A period not exceeding 6 months
A period not exceeding 24 months
COTP can request (OPA-90)
Maximum two drills a year
Unannounced drills at any time
Participation in all announced drills
Your vessel is to turn in a narrow canal by use of one tug (turn to port with the bow). In which position and how would you use the tug? (Vessels engine will also be used).
Make the tug fast aft for pulling
Make the tug fast on port shoulder to pull
Make the tug fast in centre bow fairlead for pulling
Make the tug fast on starboard shoulder to push
A vessel berths at two different jetties under the influence of a 1 knot beam current. At the first jetty the ship has an underkeel clearance of 5 times the draught and at the second the underkeel clearance is only 0.5 times the draught. If the current exerted a force of 50 tonnes on the ship at the first jetty, what would be the approximate force exerted at the second if the draught is the same?
Unchanged, remains at 50 tonnes
The ship has a right-handed propeller and is swinging to starboard when the engines are slow ahead and the rudder is to starboard. The engines are stopped and the rate of swing rapidly slows down. How could the swing to starboard be maintained without the ship making much headway.
Astern on the engines will allow Transverse Thrust to continue the swing
By applying the rudder hard over to starboard and going ahead on the engines.
The only effective method is by using the bow thruster to push the bow to starboard.
Transverse Thrust will reduce the swing and therefore a kick ahead is necessary with full starboard helm applied.
In the situation illustrated, what should be the power distribution of the tugs to maintain the ship sideways motion with only minor changes in the ship's heading?
Considerably more power on the aft tug than the forward tug, while monitoring the ship's gyro heading
Equal power on both tugs while monitoring the ship's gyro heading
Full power on the forward tug and the after tug ceases to push, but continuously monitor the ship's gyro heading
Considerably more power on the forward tug than the after tug, while monitoring the ship's gyro heading
Experience has shown that the most successful method of double banking (when no tugs used) is:
With the larger vessel stopped and drifting in the water, fig. 4.
With the smaller vessel at anchor, fig. 3.
With both vessels underway, fig. 1.
With the larger vessel at anchor, fig. 2.
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
If your chemical tanker is equipped with high velocity venting valves, at what minimum height above the weather deck or catwalk should they be installed?
The typical current gain of a common emitter transistor is
What is the name of the device used for supervising all the ballast water to be pumped over board?
Ballast Supervising Monitor. (BSM).
Oil Detection Monitoring Equipment.(ODME).
Ballast Handling Monitor.(BHM).
The crane on a General Cargo Ship is designed for Grab Service with a hoisting load of 16 tonnes including grab weight. Grab weight: 8 tons, Grab cubic: 10 m3. You are going to discharge a cargo of dry minerals having a stowage factor of between 0.7 - 0
How should the initial draught survey report form be signed?
Adjacent to the column for the final draught survey
Adjacent to the initial draught survey figure remarked ‘for initial draught survey only'
Between the two columns for the initial and final draught surveys remarked ‘for initial draught survey only'
Adjacent to the initial draught survey figure
Who is responsible for ensuring your ship completes a security assessment?
Flag State Administration
Recognized Security Organization
What does a ship’s angle of pitch vary with?
Sea state and wind force combined
What is the minimum number of bolts required in a 12 inch bolted flange cargo hose coupling?
Modern conventional reefer vessels tend to be designed with large, unobstructed areas on the main deck. Select, from the options given, the main reason for this feature of the vessels' design.
To leave the maximum space for lifting on and off of palletised cargo when using a shore crane.
To leave space for the carriage of deck cargo.
To leave the maximum space available for the carriage of containers on deck.
To make the vessels easier to build..
On a General Cargo Vessel, what must be done if a crane or derrick block sheave is found to be worn?
No action needs to be taken
Inform Chief Officer and prepare to change block if required
Block changed at next thorough inspection
Monitor condition of block regularly
Why is it necessary to control the rate at which iron ore is loaded on a Bulk Carrier?
So that any moisture within the cargo is removed
So that the vessels draughts are kept within the limits imposed by the stability booklet
So that the vessel can manage with de-ballasting operations
So that the athwartship hatch coaming structure is not stressed
Read the text in the picture before answering the question. What is the fundamental requirement relating to the older ships, which are still in service?
The older ships should be scrapped to make way for the new builds.
The older ships must be in good condition.
The older ship must be cheaper to run than the new builds.
As a result of the new building activities, older ships are no longer required.
What do you understand by: Hydrographic vessel in position…….wide berth requested?
This means: the hydrographic vessel is providing a wide berth
This means: the hydrographic vessel wishes to go alongside a wide berth
This means: the hydrographic vessel is very wide
This means: keep well clear of the hydrographic vessel in position………
What is the meaning of the term "Steady as she goes" when acting as helmsman?
Reduce the number of helm movements used when steeriing a set course
Try to reduce the continuous swinging either side of the course when steering a compass course.
Keep the applied rudder constant until the next helm order.
While altering the ships head, the instruction "steady as she goes" means reduce the ships swing as rapidly as possible and steady on present course
Which one of the following international regulations is normally used when handling dangerous goods?
What is the correct name of the tool in the sketch?
The Chief Engineer tells you to carry out Hot work on deck. What kind of permit do you need?
No permit is required as long as the work shall be carried out on open deck
Cold work permit because the work will be carried out on open deck
An expansion process along a turbine venturi is ofthen recognized as if no heat transfer out of the system is occuring What is the correct term for this?
A piston rod retaining nut needs to be tightened during maintenance on the main engine. Which of the given methods should be used to ensure it does not come loose in service?
Tighten it 10% more than the manufacturer's recommendation using a torque wrench.
Tighten it to the manufacturer's recommendations using a torque wrench.
Tighten it as tight as possible using a spanner and extension pipe.
Tighten it as tight as possible using a flogging spanner and a hammer.
What is a "consignee"?
Any person or company which seeks to transport a consignment of cargo by sea.
Any person, organization or government that prepares a consignment for shipment.
Any person, organization or government entitles to take delivery of a consignment.
Any person or company responsible for the operation of a vessel which carries a consignment as freight.
According to the ISGOTT definition, what is "volatility"?
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to produce gas.
The ability of a crude oil or petroleum product to resist ignition.
The measure of a crudre oil or petroleum product's vapour pressure.
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to ignite.
Why is the tank washing discharge outlet located below the waterline on a chemical tanker?
So that a safe and legal rate of dilution is achieved in the wake as the ship proceeds along.
So that toxic vapours are neutralised by the layer of water above the outlet.
So that tank cleaning can be carried out without anyone noticing.
So that there is minimum resistance to the flow generated by the pumps as they discharge the washings.
The best way to identify an IED is to?
Measure the size of the object.
Recognize its components.
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 B on the figure
Air draught is given by A on the figure
Air draught is given by D on the figure
Air draught is given by C on the figure
Where is there a likelihood of inadequate initial design on a bulk carrier?
What are the two parts of the magnetic compass error?
Permanent and induced magnetism
The latitude and longitude
During inspection of a medium speed diesel engine piston of the composite type it is found that the steel crown is loose at its connection to the alloy skirt. Further inspection reveals damage to the surfaces and evidence of metal particles where the two parts are connected. Select, from the options given, the likely cause of this type of damage.
Fatigue due to excess compression at the joint between the components.
Crushing due to over tightening of the piston crown retaining bolts.
Shear of the metal surfaces due to excessive load on the engine.
Fretting due to loss of compression at the joint between the components.
Where should containers with fishmeal cargo be carried?
On deck away from sunlight
Separated from class 4.2 containers
What is the purpose of the accumulation test required by Classification Societies for boiler safety valves before the valves can be approved?
To check the pressure at which the safety valve will reset.
To check that the valves have sufficient discharge capacity when operating to limit the build up of pressure when the boiler is on full firing rate.
To check how high the boiler pressure will go before the safety valve operates.
To check that the maximum firing rate can raise the pressure above normal working pressure.
Cargoes of frozen beef and chilled beef have approximate carriage temperatures of minus 18 and minus 1 degree Celsius respectively. Greater care is required when carrying chilled beef as it is more sensitive to deviations from, and requires finer control of, its recommended carriage temperature. Which option best completes the following statement? "This additional care is worthwhile because…
...carrying chilled beef is a modern innovation."
…chilled beef is healthier for consumers."
…chilled beef can be kept longer than frozen beef."
…chilled beef commands a much higher price in the market."
Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to be made in the logbook shall be punished by imprisonment of up to 1 year according to:
The International Maritime Organization's Act of Maritime Activities
The Ship Safety and Security Act - Section 65.
Commissions of Inquiry of Maritime Activities
You are experiencing large hunting on the fresh water cooling system. What is the reason?
The cooling water temperature is too low.
The expansion tank is empty.
You have a cracked liner, or cover.
The fresh water circulating pump is worn out.
Which of the following forms of food poisoning is particularly associated with outbreaks on cruise ships?
Staphylococcal enterotoxin.
When loading stores in a tropical harbour on sunny days, which of the following categories of provisions would you arrange to get out of the sun as soon as possible?
Hydrogen Sulphide in crude oil and certain other oil products is most obviously associated with problems of vapour inhalation, but which of the following is also a serious problem associated with this component, particularly in high concentrations?
By what practical means can the upper reaches of a bulk carrier’s hold be inspected?
Standing on the Australian ladder’s upper platform
Which of the following contain gluten?
Before commencing loading an oil cargo, the cargo tanks are surveyed. How do we refer to any small amount of liquid, sludge and sediment found in the cargo tanks and assessed for the purposes of including in the calculation of cargo quantity loaded?
ROB (Remaining On Board).
OPB (Observed Preliminary Volume).
TSV (Total Surveyed Volume).
Why is it important to have an efficient fire patrol system on board passenger ships?
To ensure that an outbreak of fire may be prompltly detected
To control that passengers adhere to smoking regulations on board
To verify that the automatic fire-detection system is working properly
To show passengers in public areas we are on duty 24 hrs
Which mooring lines are visible in this image?
The forward headline and breast rope are visible in the image
The forward back springs are visible in the image
The forward breast lines are visible in the image
The forward head lines are visible in the image
What is the minimum number of independently driven fire pumps that must be provided on passenger ships of 4000 tons gross tonnage and upwards?
What is Breaking Stress with regard to cargo lashings?
The maximum stress that can be applied to a cargo lashing
The maximum load that can safely be applied to a cargo lashing
The safe working load of a cargo lashing plus 10 percent
The load beyond which a cargo lashing will deform
A power card taken from a diesel engine cylinder using a mechanical indicator has a flat top. Which of the possible actions given in the options is most likely to correct this irregularity on the power card?
Lengthen the cord for the indicator drum drive.
Lubricate the indicator piston and cylinder.
Shorten the cord for the indicator drum drive.
Change the indicator spring for one with a higher rating.
In bulk carrier design what constitutes the main structural strength element?
The deck plating and shell frames
The transverse watertight bulkheads
Which of the following pump types could be damaged if the discharge valve is closed before the motor is stopped?
Which of the following letter combinations represents a temperature controller on a process and instrumentation diagram?
What is the purpose of the relief valves fitted to the doors and casing of 2 stroke diesel engine crankcases?
To relieve excess pressure in the crankcase resulting from piston rod gland leakage.
To maintain a constant pressure in the crankcase.
To relieve excess pressure in the crankcase resulting from a crankcase explosion.
To release any vapour formed by lubricating oil coming into contact with a hot spot and so avoid overpressure in the crankcase.
When long-handled pans are in use on the range, how should the handles be positioned?
Long handled pans are prohibited at sea. Only those with small grip side handles can be used.
They should be turned outwards, so they are accessible at all times.
They should be turned inwards, so they are not accidentally caught by people passing by.
They should be wrapped with wet cloths and the pans positioned on the back hot plates, so that they will be safe from passers by but can be picked up at any time.
You are receiving stores, including some cartons of frozen seafood. You spot a watermark around a particular carton. What might this be a sign of?
That the produce has been allowed to partially thaw at some stage during trans-shipment
That the carton has been previously used to transport another product
That the fish inside the carton are oily
That the carton has been standing in the open air and mositure has been absorbed into the packaging
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?
When carrying out repair or maintenance tasks involving hot work a hot work permit must be issued. Select the correct option from those given which completes the following statement. 'The permit for hot work…
..is valid for completion of the specific hot work tasks irrespective of the time taken.'
..can cover any additional hot work that arises during the completion of the task during the specified time period.'
..should only cover specific hot work tasks and be valid for a specified time period.'
..should only cover specific hot work tasks, be valid for a specified time period and be issued by the person carrying out the work.'
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 is a Marine Evacuation System?
Liferafts supported by Fast Rescue Boats and Lifeboats
Assistance from other ships
Evacuation Chute(s)/Slide(s) and Liferafts
Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?
Ship schematics and HR policies.
Planned maintenance schedule and emergency response procedures.
Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
Way points and training records.
In many cases the ship's Chief Engineer can carry out survey of machinery on behalf of a Classification Society under arrangements covering Continuous Surveys. As part of this arrangement a Surveyor from the Classification Society must carry out a periodic audit of the documentation for the approved planned maintenance system and undertake a confirmatory survey of the items surveyed. What is the normal frequency for this audit?
Which of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Codes contains information regarding the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gas in Bulk?
Which of the following options is the most likely cause of high exhaust gas temperatures in all cylinders of a diesel engine?
Water in the fuel supply.
Partial blockage in the exhaust gas system.
Worn or broken piston rings.
Faulty high pressure fuel pump on one of the cylinders.
What is IMO's requirement to maximum temperature for fully pressurised cargo tanks at ambient temperature?
What is a "hot work permit"?
A list maintained by the Chief Engineer on which are the names of those crew members who are qualified to operate the ship's welding equipment.
A document issued by an authorised person, permitting specified work to done for specified time in a defined area, employing tools and equipment which could cause the ignition of flammable gases.
A document issued by a shipyard chemist authorising shipyard employees to board a vessel for the purposes of structural repairs.
A document completed by a ship's officer, authorising entry into an enclosed space for the purpose of welding, cutting and grinding.
After the discharge of Lube Oils, Lube Oil Additives, Phthalates and Olefins and before the loading of "high-spec" cargoes on a chemical tanker, what particular test might be expected to produce unsatisfactory results during initial wall-wash analysis?
Where are the maximum Shearing Forces likely to occur on an oil tanker?
At the mid-length of the ship
At the bulkhead between empty and full tanks
At the forward collision bulkhead
Which of the given options is IMO's definition of liquefied gas as used in its Gas Codes?
Liquid with vapour pressure exceeding 2.8 bar absolute at a temperature of 73.8 C.
Liquid with vapour pressure exceeding 2.8 bar absolute at a temperature of 37.8 C.
Liquid with vapour pressure exceeding 1.8 bar absolute at a temperature of 38.7 C.
Liquid with vapour pressure exceeding 1.8 bar absolute at a temperature of 87.3 C.
In an emergency, passengers are most likely to be familiar with the ship's layout and be able to find escape routes, if they are:
First-time travelers on an overnight ferry trip, and they are in their cabins at the time of the emergency
Frequent travelers on a 3-hour domestic ferry trip, and they are in the passenger lounge at the time of the emergency
On an 8-day cruise, and they are in their cabins when the emergency occurs on the sixth day of the cruise
On an 8-day cruise, and they are in their cabins when the emergency occurs on the first day of the cruise
Would there ever be the need for two lookouts on the Bridge watch?
Yes, possibly when there is dense fog and heavy traffic.
Every night there should be two lookouts, one on each bridge wing.
No, one lookout is sufficient even in fog
What do you understand by the term “Risk Assessment”, and how would this be carried out on board?
States than when work has a degree of risk that the work is not carried out
Requires a great deal of preparation and involves recording everything on paper
Identify the hazards, quantify the risks, put control measures in place, monitor the work activity and review
Identify the hazards and specify the personal protective equipment that would be required to complete the work
After a discharge of a cargo of bananas there are a large number of cartons of condemned fruit left on deck. The vessel is not in a special area and is more than 100 miles from land. Select from the options given the most appropriate action to take to dispose of the condemned fruit.
Keep the fruit onboard for crew consumption.
Keep the condemned cargo onboard until it can be landed at a suitable reception facility.
Remove and retain any plastic packaging before dumping the condemned cargo overboard.
Dump the entire condemned cargo, including packaging, overboard and make a note in the Garbage Disposal Log
Which of the following is an acceptable reason to avoid a mandatory prewash and may result in an exemption being granted by the Government of the receiving Party?
That the unloaded tank will be washed outside a special area.
That the vessel's stripping system can reduce the residues to less than 10 litres in the relevant tank and its associated piping.
That the vessel temporarily has defective tank cleaning equipment and the prewash will be carried out at the first available opportunity after repairs have been completed and the tank will not be loaded or ballasted before that time.
That the unloaded tank is to be reloaded with the same substance or another substance compatible with the previous one and that the tank will not be washed or ballasted prior to loading.
For what purpose do we have deck water spray on gas carriers?
There isn’t any deck water spray on gas carriers
The purpose of the deck water spray is to cool deck if fire and to be used for washing deck
All ships carrying flammable cargoes must have deck water spray to flush cargo spill overboard and cool cargo area if fire
The purpose of the deck water spray is to flush cargo spill overboard
The majority of large slow speed diesel engines used for main propulsion purposes are direct drive to a fixed pitch propeller? What is the main reason for this arrangement?
The amount of power that needs to be transmitted would overload a gearbox.
A fixed pitch propeller can operate with reasonable efficiency at the same sort of speed as the engine.
There is usually only one engine sin this arrangement and so clutches are not required.
Controllable pitch propellers cannot be used with large slow speed diesel engines which can be reversed.
Liquefied gas is, by IMO, divided into different groups. What is the criterion for this division?
The boiling point, chemical bindings, toxicity and flammability.
The nitrogen and hydrocarbon content.
Whish of the following disposal would be permitted?
Food waste from a vessel outside a special area and 10 miles from nearest land
Food waste from a vessel inside a special area and 10 miles from nearest land
Paper products from a vessel inside a special area and 15 miles from the nearest land
Food waste from a vessel outside a special area and 12 miles from the nearest land
Which of the following is not relevant when handing over a cargo watch?
Prevailing weather conditions
Failure or stoppage of cargo handling equipment
Status of ballasting or de-ballasting operations where applicable
Status of cargo loading or discharge operations
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Port 20” and after a while the order: "Ease to 10"?
Turn the wheel until the rate of swing of the ship is 20 degrees per minute and then after the second order, reduce the wheel to make it swing at only 10 degrees per minute
Change the compass course to a new heading which is 20 degrees to port of original heading and then after the second command reduce it to only 10 degrees to port of original heading
Apply the wheel to alter the course 20 degrees to port and then after the second command change the heading a further 10 degrees
Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the wheel to 10 degrees.
On a Container vessel, why should a vessel not carry left and right-handed twistlocks?
Because containers cannot be locked using both types of twistlock
Because there will be confusion as to whether or not containers are locked
Because international regulations do not permit it
Because the two types of twistlock have different strength ratings
The "dew point" of a liquid chemical is often quoted in the documentation relating to its loading and carriage. Which of the following is a definition of "dew point"?
The temperature at which a gas is saturated with respect to a condensable component, as in operational terms is seen at the point when air is saturated with moisture.
The temperature at which dry-ice melts in Acetone.
The temperature at which a condensable component is saturated with respect to a gas, as in operational terms is seen at the point when moisture no longer detectable in air.
The temperature at which a saturated gas exhibits condensation.
Why should vehicles stowed on ramps face downwards?
To facilitate cargo discharge operations
To facilitate cargo stowage operations
To prevent fuel draining from the engine
To prevent excessive tyre compression
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "FORWARD BREAST LINE" are given. Which one is the correct one?
Forward breast line is given by C on the figure
Forward breast line is given by D on the figure
Forward breast line is given by A on the figure
Forward breast line is given by B on the figure
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.
Why must inert gas from a combustion-type generator never be used when preparing cargo tanks for ammonia?
Because of the high oxygen content in inert gas.
Because ammonia reacts with the carbon dioxide in inert gas.
Because of the high water content in inert gas.
Because of the high temperature in inert gas.
Two reference points for pressure exist, absolute zero and atmospheric pressure. What do you call pressures measured relative to absolute zero?
A burn may occur when electricity of high current and voltage passes through the body. Most damage occurs at the points of entry and exit of electricity. What is the treatment of electrical burns?
Place sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a bandage.
Apply lotions and ointment to injured area and secure with a bandage.
Break blisters and secure with bandage.
Remove loose skin and apply ointment. Don't secure with bandage.