On the diagram, which arrowed line is indicating the “Breadth” of the vessel?
The breadth is indicated by letter B, in the figure.
The breadth is indicated by letter C, in the figure.
The breadth is indicated by letter A, in the figure.
The breadth is indicated by letter D, in the figure.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Fire main with fire valves.
Fuel lubricating oil valves.
Section valves drenching system.
What class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and other carbonaceous materials?
The passage of electrical current through the body may result in severe and sometimes fatal injuries. You are witness to man getting electric current through his body and is stuck to the dangerous area. It is impossible to switch off the current by any main switch. How to break the current safely?
Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isolating material.
Call the electrician immediately.
Apply fish oil on your hands and cut the cords by the use of any metallic pliers.
The minimum number of lifebuoys required for a passenger ship cannot be less than:
When reeving a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you should, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:
Either direction is acceptable.
Depends on the direction of the lay of the wire strands in the new wire.
On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term “BREADTH” are given. Which one is the correct one?
Breadth is defined as B on the figure.
Breadth is defined as A on the figure.
Breadth is defined as C on the figure.
Breadth is defined as D on the figure.
The extinguishing agent which can be applied on any fires of class A, B or C is:
What do you understand by the term “Let Go” when applied to mooring and unmooring?
Let Go means to cast off the mooring ropes and wires.
Let Go means to let seafarers go ashore.
Let Go means to slacken a mooring rope.
Let Go means to leave the ship.
An inert gas system is used during a Crude Oil Washing operation:
To ensure a safe atmosphere in the cargo tank throughout the operation.
To build up internal pressure and so increase the pumping rate.
To protect the condition of the steel structure of the tank.
To ensure that the build-up of sediments is kept at a minimum.
You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing a breathing apparatus. At what stage should you start to make your way out of the compartment?
Wait until the breathing apparatus warning whistle sounds.
Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used to reach your work area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve.
Wait for the appropriate signal on your safety line as the personnel outside will be keeping a track of the time you have spent inside.
What is the approximate content of oxygen in air?
What shall a rescue person use if he has to jump into the water in order to assist a survivor?
Survival suit and lifeline.
In the diagram, which letter is pointing to the area of the ship known as the “STERN”?
The Stern area is indicated by C, in the figure.
The Stern area is indicated by A, in the figure.
The Stern area is indicated by B, in the figure.
The Stern area is indicated by D, in the figure.
Which of the following measures should be applied when hot work is to be undertaken in a harbour?
All the answers are good.
To maintain a permanent fire watch of at least four persons.
To use only intrinsically safe equipment in the area where hot-work is performed.
To have a hot-work permit.
On the figure there are four possible definitions of the term “STARBOARD BOW” given. Which one is the correct one?
Starboard bow is given by B on the figure.
Starboard bow is given by A on the figure.
Starboard bow is given by C on the figure.
Starboard bow is given by D on the figure.
During bunker operations, oil response equipment is to be:
Used elsewhere in the ship.
Which of the following statements describes a “closed discharge” operation on an oil tanker?
A discharge operation carried out without opening any lids or sighting ports and where gauging is performed either by a fixed system or by a portable system gaining access through a vapour-lock..
A discharge operation which is commenced with all manifold and tank valves on the vessel initially set in the closed position.
The pumping of tank washings, conducted through underwater discharge outlets only.
If the relief for the bridge lookout does not appear at the end of the watch, when required, what should be the actions of the existing lookout:
He should inform the Officer of the Watch and wait for instructions.
The lookout should go down the accommodation to see where the relief is and make him/her go to the lookout position.
Inform the Officer of the Watch that you are going to call your relief.
What is the minimum volume of air contained in the cylinders of a SOLAS compliant self-contained compressed-air operated breathing apparatus (SCABA)?
In the diagram, which letter is indicating the “bits” which would probably be used by the “FORWARD SPRING” when mooring the ship?
The bits for the Forward Spring is indicated by D, in the figure.
The bits for the Forward Spring is indicated by B, in the figure.
The bits for the Forward Spring is indicated by C, in the figure.
The bits for the Forward Spring is indicated by A, in the figure.
When disconnecting the cargo hose after discharging, some oil is drained into the drip- tray under the manifold which already contains a small amount of dirty water. What is the correct way to dispose of this oil?
Transfer it to the sloptank and later discharge it to a reception facility.
Drain overboard when the vessel is 50 nautical miles off the coast.
Mix in an appropriate quantity of dispersant chemicals and drain it overboard when in open water.
Drain it to a cargo tank.
A floating liferaft is capable of withstanding repeated jumps on to it from a height of at least:
To conform with “best practice”, can you drive a crane and stand-by for a colleague who has entered a cargo tank at the same time?
“UFL” and “LFL” are commonly used abbreviations associated with cargo and cleaning operations on an oil tanker. What do the letters stand for?
Upper Flammability Limit and Lower Flammability Limit.
Upper Flash Point Level and Lower Flash Point Level.
Unidentified Fire Liability and Located Fire Liability.
Upper Filling Level and Lower Filling Level.
The Explosimeter is an instrument to measure:
The composition of hydrocarbon gas / air mixtures in a tank atmosphere.
The amount of H2S gas in a tank atmosphere.
The level of oxygen present within a tank.
This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
What would you do if you saw a person falling overboard?
If I saw a person falling overboard I would inform the Bosun.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would run to the Bridge.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, “Man overboard”.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout once, “Man overboard”.
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS A pack?
An inert gas system is used during a Crude Oil Washing operation:
To build up internal pressure and so increase the pumping rate.
To protect the condition of the steel structure of the tank.
To ensure a safe atmosphere in the cargo tank throughout the operation.
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft that is floating close to the ship?
Jump onto the raft itself.
Jump into the water close to the raft, without a lifejacket, as this will make it easier to swim and board the liferaft.
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.
Wearing a lifejacket, jump into the water close to the raft and then swim to it.
What is the factor that makes the difference between a deflagrating and a detonating explosion?
The speed of the shock wave created by the initial combustion.
The initial pressure, temperature and moisture content.
The material which is at the origin of the explosion (powder or gas).
The confinement of the place where the explosion occurs (inside or outside).
The stability and strength of a liferaft when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment is such that it can be towed in calm water at speeds of up to:
During cargo or bunker operations, oil response equipment is to be:
Used elsewhere in the ship.
What do you understand by “Secure the tug”?
Secure the tug means: to let go the tug.
Secure the tug means: to make fast the tug.
Secure the tug means: to pass a line to the tug.
Secure the tug means: to pick up the tug line.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “AFT” shown. Which one is the correct one?
Aft is defined as A on the figure.
Aft is defined as C on the figure.
Aft is defined as B on the figure.
Aft is defined as D on the figure.
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is commonly installed in an oil tanker’s pump room?
In the human body, breathing is controlled by:
The respiratory centre in the brain.
In the figure, which letter indicates which item is the “WINDLASS”?
The Windlass is indicated by B, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by A, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by D, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by C, in the figure.
What is understood by the term “take the helm”?
Take over the steering of the ship.
Take over heaving of a rope.
Change the place where the lookout is standing.
Is it safe to carry a bag of tools in your hand, up a vertical ladder? Select the best option:
No it is not – two hands should always be used to climb the ladder.
Yes it is – provided three points of contact are maintained.
Yes it is – provided the ship is not rolling too badly.
When must personal protective equipment be worn:
When making the vessel fast.
At all times when identified as a control method with risk assessment.
What is understood by the term “Boat Drill”?
“Boat Drill” is an exercise to launch the lifeboats and move the boats clear of the ship.
“Boat Drill” is an exercise in the practical and safe methods to secure a boat alongside the ship.
“Boat Drill” means the practical training in the various aspects of getting all the people onboard safely off the ship, in the event of abandoning ship.
“Boat Drill” means an exercise in the safe methods of handling a lifeboat in heavy seas.
What name is given to the process of discharging water from a designated slop tank on an oil tanker while minimising the disturbance of the oil layer on top, with the objective of removing as much water as possible?
The figure shows the cross section of a ship floating in water with the hull coloured in red and the seabed below the vessel shaded. On this figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “UNDERKEEL CLEARANCE” given. Which one is the correct one?
Underkeel clearance is given by B.
Underkeel clearance is given by C.
Underkeel clearance is given by A.
Underkeel clearance is given by D.
An inflatable lifejacket will inflate:
Either automatically on immersion or by mouth.
Automatically on immersion.
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion or by mouth.
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion.
What is understood by the term “Take the helm”?
Take over the steering of the ship.
Change the place where the lookout is standing.
Take over heaving of a rope.
Take a message to another officer.
Some oil cargoes contain high levels of a chemical called Hydrogen Sulphide, or H2S. The atmosphere on deck may be monitored if you are loading such a cargo and an alarm may sound if the level of H2S vapour around the deck becomes unsafe. Each company and terminal will have procedures, but, in general, which of the following describes the procedure that you, as a deck watchman, should follow if this happens?
Put on any Emergency Escape Breathing Device with which you have been issued, leave the area immediately, moving in an upwind direction, report the situation to the Cargo Control Room.
Remain exactly where you are but report the alarm to the Duty officer immediately.
An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the ship’s whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
Go to your lifeboat station (muster station).
Report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine control room (engine crew) for further orders.
Go to (or remain in) your cabin and wait for further orders.
Commonly used on an oil tanker, what is another name for a “Combustible Gas Indicator”?
Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
After having discovered a small leak of oil at the ships manifold during discharge, you would:
Notify the Officer in charge of the operation.
Put a bucket under the leak.
Pretend you have not seen it.
If you have to carry out hot work close to a smoke detector in the engine room, what precautions should be taken?
Notify Master, Deck officer and Engineer in charge.The loop for this special sensor to be switched off and take normal precautions for hot work.
No special precautions except for having a watch man and a fire extinguisher available.
Disconnect the smoke detector.
Notify deck officer in charge that a fire alarm may occur.
Which of the following disposal would be permitted?
Food waste from a vessel outside a special area and 12 miles from the 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 10 miles from nearest land.
Food waste from a vessel inside a special area and 10 miles from nearest land.
What do you understand by: “Let go the port anchor”?
Open the port windlass brake.
Slacken the port anchor cable.
Put the port windlass brake in gear and lower the anchor.
Put the port windlass brake in gear.
What kind of foot wear should be used when working on deck and in the engine room?
Safety shoes or safety boots.
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 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 and rig the pilot ladder forward of the accommodation.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Portable foam applicator.
Portable fire extinguisher.
Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts is made to provide a connection between the ship and the liferaft?
The hydrostatic release unit.
What kind of permits have to be obtained before starting cold work in tanks?
Cold work permit + permit to entry.
Whenever there is a major bleeding, the first priority should be to:
Take the pulse of the patient.
What should be done by the helmsman, if the OOW (officer on watch) gives them the order: “Starboard ten”?
Repeat the command back and then using manual control set the rudder to 10 degrees to starboard.
Repeat the command back and then put the control over sufficiently for the ship to swing at a rate of 10 degrees per minute to starboard.
In the diagram, which arrow is pointing at the position known as the “Bridge”?
The Bridge is indicated by B, in the figure.
The Bridge is indicated by C, in the figure.
The Bridge is indicated by A, in the figure.
The Bridge is indicated by D, in the figure.
What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?
Development of explosive gases.
Development of nitrous gases.
Depletion of oxygen in the air.
Depletion of the ozone layer.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “ASTERN” shown. Which one is the correct one?
Astern is defined as C on the figure.
Astern is defined as B on the figure.
Astern is defined as D on the figure.
Astern is defined as A on the figure.
Dry chemical powders extinguish fire by:
Inhibition, smothering and/or opacification.
Cooling and/or inhibition.
Unfeeding, cooling and/or smothering.
Cooling and/or smothering.
What kind of warning signs should be placed on manholes into void spaces?
Danger of explosion signs.
Warning signs that indicate lack of oxygen inside.
Breathing apparatus mandatory sign.
When handling slops on an oil tanker, what is meant by “settling”?
Allowing the oil and water to separate out.
Allowing any waxy layers to settle below the residual oil.
Allowing the mixture to rest once it has been pumped into the slop tank, so that any static charge disperses.
Allowing any sediment to separate out and drop to the bottom of the tank.
The figure shows a cross section through a ship floating in water, with the hull in red and the seabed below the ship shaded. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “FREEBOARD” given. Which one is the correct one?
Freeboard is given by B on the figure.
Freeboard is given by A on the figure.
Freeboard is given by C on the figure.
Freeboard is given by D on the figure.
What must be completed before the commencement of any transfer operation on an oil tanker?
The Safety Checklist or Declaration of Inspection.
The Cargo Surveyor’s time sheet.
The log book entries for Immigration and Customs Clearance.
The record of running hours of each cargo pump.
Anyone of the crew who is assigned to watch duties in port has a number of important tasks to carry out. Which one of the listed tasks should be included in the watchman’s duties?
Check the moorings for correct tightness and ensure the gangway remains safe and secure.
Check the safe and secure handling of cargo.
Check the number of persons joining and leaving the vessel.
Check there is always a shore watchman on the jetty.
What is commonly recognised as the main hazard associated with unprotected entry into an enclosed space within the cargo area on an oil tanker?
The atmosphere within the space may potentially contain too little oxygen or it may contain toxic vapours.
There may be restrictions on access and mobility within the space.
There are no significant hazards associated with entry into closed spaces on tankers.
What do you understand by the term “Let go the tug”?
To cast off the lines that secure the tug to the ship.
To tell the tug master to go away.
To cut the lines securing the tug to the ship.
To take no notice of the tug.
What measures should be taken when handling mail?
X-ray or scan parcels before opening them.
Tear open letters with your hands.
Open any mail that looks suspicious.
Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing when opening suspicious looking mail.
What method shall be used when hauling survivors out of the sea (state of survivors is critical)?
When going aloft in a bosun’s chair what kind of shackle should be used to attach the chair to the mast stay and how should it be used?
An approved shackle attached with bow of shackle running on the stay.
Any shackle is adequate for this task but it must be attached at the discretion of the seaman going aloft.
A shackle selected by the seaman and used as he wants.
An approved shackle with the pin of the shackle against the stay.
When must personal protective equipment be worn?
At all times when identified as a control method with risk assessment.
When making the vessel fast.
Which part of the fresh water quantity provided for each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus?
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 days.
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 days.
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 days.
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 days.
The rotating jet water outlets on tank cleaning machines used on board oil tankers is called: