Which mooring lines are shown in this picture?
The forward back springs.
The forward breast lines.
The forward headline and breast rope.
What do you call the wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents the ladder from twisting?
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Spreader”.
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Ani-twist rung”.
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Long rung”.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Survival craft pyrotechnic distress signals.
How should you, as helmsman, give feedback to the OOW (officer on watch) that his orders are understood?
You don’t have to give any feedback.
What is meant by the term “bunkers”?
It means fuel oil used in the main engine(s).
It refers to the storing of lubricating oil.
It is a measure of the quantity of oil cargo loaded.
It means the number of available bunk spaces available on the vessel.
What are three diameters of fire hoses most commonly found on ships?
What are the two basic types of oil tanker?
Crude Oil carrier and Product carrier.
Fuel Oil carrier and Lube Oil carrier.
Crude Oil carrier and Black Oil carrier.
Black Oil carrier and Fuel Oil carrier.
What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?
Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
Outline the organizational structure for the ship.
Outline specific measures for your ship to move from security level 1 to 2 and from 2 to 3.
Detail the duties of shipboard personnel assigned security responsibilities.
Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important?
Do not use loose garments, belts, ties or scarfs near winches and moving machinery.
Always use gloves when handling nylon ropes.
Always use protective working shoes when working outdoors.
Always use gloves when using grinding machines.
What is the necessary protection when you are rust chipping with air tools?
Goggles and ear protectors.
Protective clothing, safety shoes, earmuffs.
Gloves, goggles, earmuffs.
Protective clothing, safety shoes, gloves, goggles, earmuffs.
What is meant by the term “Single up” when a vessel is preparing to leave the jetty to which it was moored?
Single up is the term used to describe the process of letting go most of the moorings lines and just leaving sufficient lines to stay safely alongside.
Single up is the term used when only one single tug is used to assist the ship in leaving the berth.
Singe up is the term used when there is only one single rope left out between the ship and the jetty, when leaving the berth.
What do you understand by the term: “Let go the tug”?
Let go the tug means: to cast off the lines that secure the tug to the ship.
Let go the tug means: to tell the tug master to steer away from the ship.
Let go the tug means: to cut the lines securing the tug to the ship.
A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The only fire fighting equipment available is water hose with spray jet/spray nozzle. How, if at all, should you attempt to put out this fire using water?
The water can be applied in a fine spray starting from the front in a sweeping motion.
Water should be applied in a jet to the back of the fire.
Water should be applied to the oil in a single jet only.
Water should not be used on any type of oil fire.
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.
What safety clothing should be worn during an anchoring operation?
All of the equipment mentioned in the alternative answers.
Boiler suit, working gloves.
Safety gloves, safety shoes.
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.
A lifejacket has sufficient buoyancy and stability to lift the mouth of an unconscious person at a minimum of:
120 mm above the water (in calm water).
180 mm above the water (in calm water).
160 mm above the water (in calm water).
40 mm above the water (in calm water).
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in case of an emergency?
By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places.
By oral instructions by the Captain.
By folder distributed to each crewmember.
What is flashpoint of an oil or liquefied gas?
The flash point for an oil or liquefied gas is the temperature at which it is possible to ignite the vapour above the liquid.
The flashpoint is the mixture of oxygen and hydro carbons needed to have an oil or liquefied gas to burn.
The flashpoint is the temperature the oil or liquefied gas need for self ignition.
What kind of safety equipment must be worn during anchoring?
All of the mentioned equipment.
Safety helmet, safety shoes.
Boiler suit, working gloves.
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 is the daytime signal to be shown when the vessel is at anchor?
A black ball forward where it can best be seen.
The national flag flying from the fore mast.
A black diamond forward where it can best be seen.
Two black balls where they can best be seen.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of liferafts corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?
Liferafts shall be stowed with its painter permanently attached to the ship.
Davit-launched liferafts shall be stowed on starboard side of the ship.
Liferafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be stowed midships secured tom eans for transfer to either side.
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.
The cargo manifold working platform surface should be made of:
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?
Remain exactly where you are but report the alarm to the Duty officer immediately.
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.
Which one of the following is a limitation on the use of chemical powders?
In some cases they may cause a violent reaction on combustible metals such as sodium.
All the below mentioned alternatives.
Some of them may give off NH3.
They may put an insulating deposit on electronic equipment.
Who is the responsible person for the safety of the ship and all those onboard?
Master, Chief Officer and Chief Engineer.
The authorities in each different port the ship calls.
In which ways is heat transmitted?
Conduction, convection and radiation.
Delay, conduction, radiation.
Gasification, conduction and convection.
Radiation and gasification.
What is a “Bollard”?
A Bollard is a loop in a rope.
A Bollard is a rope made up of several strands.
A Bollard is a very heavy rope.
A Bollard is a thick steel post to which mooring lines are secured.
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 diagram shows the direction that a rope runs during a mooring operation and a possible place where it may break. Where would be considered the safest position to stand?
Outside the blue coloured zone.
Between the “point of break” and the “firelead”.
Behind the point of restraint, but inside the blue coloured zone.
Inside the blue coloured zone.
If you are the helmsman on duty, what would be the correct action if the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order to: “Change over from Automatic pilot to Hand steering”.
Apply the controls to disconnect the Automatic pilot and engage hand steering. Start steering the vessel using the wheel and confirm with the OOW the change-over is complete and the course you are to steer.
Standby the wheel and wait for the OOW to apply the appropriate controls to change from Automatic pilot to hand steering.
Apply the appropriate controls to disconnect the Automatic pilot and engage hand steering. Start manually steering the same course as was being steered by the automatic pilot.
Ask the OOW what course you are to steer and standby the wheel. Tell the OOW you are ready for changing over.
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.
What do you understand by “Secure the tug”?
To pass a line to the tug.
A class D fire involves what type of material?
Wood or other carbonaceous material.
During bunker transfer operations, deck scuppers should be:
Plugged to prevent spilled oil flowing overboard.
Only fitted to the side of the vessel that bunkers are being loaded.
Attended by crew to collect any spilled oil that approaches.
What equipment is provided in a liferaft to help you keep warm in cold weather?
The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation, in addition to the thermal protective aids (10 % of complement, minimum 2).
Thermal protective aids for each person.
At least 10 % of the rafts complement with a minimum of 2 thermal protective aids are provided.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
A lifebuoy is constructed to withstand a drop into the water from a height of:
What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?
Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship.
Inform bridge of changing weather patterns.
Inform bridge of any lights when they appear over the horizon.
Inform bridge of any other ships observed, which appear to be getting closer to your own ship.
The abbreviation “COW” applies to a phase of oil tanker operations. What does it stand for?
Computer Operated Washing.
Callibration (of) Oil/Water (interface).
An evacuation-slide must be capable:
Of being deployed by one person.
Of being deployed by two persons.
Of being deployed by two person or remotely controlled from the bridge.
Of being deployed by one person or remotely controlled from the bridge.
In which way shall a survivor be hauled out of the sea?
A lifebuoy light is capable of working at minimum for a period of, and has a luminous intensity of:
2 h, 2 candelas (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
4 h, 1 candela (about 1,0 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
4 h, 2 candelas (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
4 h, 1 candela (about 1,0 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
Where is “AFT” in the figure?
What is understood by the word “Bollard”, when mooring a ship?
A Bollard is a thick steel post to which mooring lines are secured.
A Bollard is a very heavy rope.
A Bollard is a loop in a rope.
A Bollard is a rope made up of several strands.
What is the meaning of “SWL”?
The aim of fire detection is:
All the answers are correct.
To begin applying an emergency plan.
To discover where a fire starts.
What items of clothing should be avoided during mooring operations?
Loose necklaces and chains round the neck.
All of the items specified in the alternative answers.
Boiler suits with wide loose sleeves.
Rings on the fingers or thumbs.
Commonly used on an oil tanker, what is another name for a “Combustible Gas Indicator”?
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.
Oily rags and metal turnings:
Are a fire hazard because they are liable to spontaneous combustion.
Are not a fire hazard unless ignited.
Are not a fire hazard at all.
Are a fire hazard because they generate their own oxygen when ignited and are therefore difficult to extinguish.
When a vessel arrives at a port to pick up a pilot and enter harbour, there should be someone required to stand by the anchor forward. How should the anchor be prepared and ready?
The brake securely applied, all cement/covering into the chain locker and securing arrangements from windlass removed. The guillotine can remain for removal when ready.
The brake may be insufficient to hold the anchor, so leave everything in place except the cement/covering of the chain locker.
The use of the anchor will not normally be required when going straight into port, so the anchor does not need to be prepared, but left ready for going back out to sea.
What class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and other carbonaceous materials?
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”?
Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the wheel to 10 degrees of helm.
Keeping a very visual lookout ahead and abeam of the ship.
Continually visually scanning the horizon all round the ship.
Keeping a visual lookout all round the vessel.
When an oil tanker is fitted with two slop tanks, how are they commonly referred to?
Primary slop tank and secondary slop tank.
Slop tank (cycle A) and slop tank (cycle B).
Nominal slop tank and back-up slop tank.
Slop tank (settling) and slop tank (decanting).
What is a “cargo plan”, when applied to a ship?
The plan indicating where cargo is to be loaded and in what quantities.
The plan showing the cargo spaces and their capacity.
A discussion between the shore and ship to plan the procedure for loading cargo.
The plan to show the staff requirements at each hatch while the ship is loading cargo.
Read the text in the diagram and answer the following question: When should training in personal survival techniques be given? It is recommended that every prospective seafarer should, before being employed in a sea-going ship, receive proper training in personal survival techniques. In respect of such training several recommendations are made.
During the first week on board.
Monoammonium phosphate used as a dry powder can be effective on what type of fire?
Solid, liquids, and gases.
Solid, liquid, gases and metals.
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.
Which of the following oil products is particularly associated with the danger of contracting leukaemia through exposure to its vapours?
The rescue quoit of a liferaft is attached to a buoyant line whose length is at least:
What will you do when all the fresh water in the survival craft is finished or about to finish?
Use sea water to keep your body wet.
Start collecting rain water.
Drink only 1 liter of sea water per day.
Is the act of piracy at sea an increasing or decreasing problem?
Piracy has remained constant for the last 50 years.
What is the normal name given to the fuel oil used for the ship’s main engines?
During bunker operations, oil response equipment is to be:
Used elsewhere in the ship.
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.
Is it always possible to use the word “ship” instead of the word “boat”?
A boat can only be used for vessels under 50 metres in length.
Normally a small vessel is called a “boat” rather than a “ship”, otherwise it is not important.
Either can be used anytime.
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is abandoned?
Warm clothes, blankets and lifevests.
As much biscuit and canned food as possible.
All pets that will most likely not be able to enter the boat themselves.
All valuables, like money, jewelry etc.
When keeping a lookout, what would be the correct understanding of the question “What is the aspect of the other ship”?
The question is requesting some indication of the direction the other ship is heading.
The question is requesting some idea of how far away the other ship is from your own ship.
The question is requesting where on the horizon the other ship was sighted.
The question wants to know what type of ship has been sighted.
Which of these are indications that a parcel is suspicious?
The parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems heavy for its size.
The parcel smells like chocolate.
The parcel is wrapped in clean, brown paper and is addressed to a crewmember from his wife.
The parcel came from Joe in the safety department and arrived quicker than expected.
Which is the “CAPSTAN”, in the figure?
The Capstan is indicated by D in the figure.
The Capstan is indicated by A in the figure.
The Capstan is indicated by B in the figure.
The Capstan is indicated by C in the figure.
When acting as helmsman would you expect the reading of the gyro compass to be the same as the magnetic compass?
Very seldom would they be the same.
They would always be within 1 or 2 degrees of each other.
They would never be the same.
They would always be the same.
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.
Which of the following is a requirement on an oil tanker before personnel enter any enclosed area which contains inert gas generating equipment?
The atmosphere should contain not more than 5 % by volume of explosive and poisonous gases.
The atmosphere should contain at least 5 % oxygen.
The atmosphere should be gas free and contain 20,9 % oxygen.
The oxygen level should be checked with an explosimeter.
The oil spill removal equipment store must be:
A store room in the forward part of the ship.
Just off the main engine room.
Prominently marked and easily accessible.
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.