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.
A large vessel is always called a “ship” and never a “boat”.
Which of the following information shall be specified by the muster list?
Action to be taken by crew and passengers.
The abandon ship signal consisting of two long blasts.
The muster list has been prepared and approved by the administration before the ship proceeds to sea.
The specific duties assigned to passengers that are in charge of a group of others.
Via Inmarsat-C a message is sent to an Inmarsat-C mailbox with a positive delivery notification (PDN). The ground station will:
Send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox.
Send no PDN’s with messages intended for the mailbox.
Send a PDN, as soon as the message is collected from the mailbox.
Not send any PDN for this message.
Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel’s structural strength?
The Flag State Administration.
The Shipping Company and Classification Society.
What is the disadvantage of using chemicals on an oil-spill on the water?
It is difficult to apply the chemicals if the oil drifts away from the ship’s side.
It is difficult to apply chemicals if there is any wind.
The water gets a white colour, which makes it easy to detect the oil-spill.
The chemicals make it difficult to remove the oil from the water.
On area A4 the function “Transmission and reception of on scene communications” is mainly based on:
The use of HF DSC and/or Inmarsat-C.
The use of MF and/or VHF R/T.
The compensation payment by the charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load/discharge her cargo within the allowed and contracted time is referred to as:
Contractual penalty discount.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Secondary means of escape.
A vessel has been in involved in a collision. Which procedure should happen immediately?
There is assessment of the damage stability.
Determine any injuries of persons on board.
The ID of an Inmarsat-M station on board starts with:
After disconnecting the telex connection via a LES, the time period is stated based on:
The time in minutes, or parts of it, when the landline was used.
Real time, around 400 characters per minute.
The time in whole minutes when one was connected with the LES.
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?
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 until the breathing apparatus warning whistle sounds.
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.
15 minutes after starting to use the set as this leaves you with 5 minutes air left.
What is the alcohol content in the blood permissible under US legislation before it is defined as intoxication?
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.
By introducing Inert Gas bubbles into the oil, the build up of sediment is kept at a minimum.
To ensure a safe atmosphere in the cargo tank throughout the operation.
This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?
If one requires medical advice by means of an Inmarsat-C terminal one should use the following address:
Within the Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System, an “overboard discharge control” is defined as:
A device which automatically initiates the sequence to stop the overboard discharge of the effluent in alarm conditions and prevents the discharge throughout the period the alarm prevails.
A system which receives automatic signals of oil content, flow rate, ship’s speed, ship’s position, date and time.
A facility which prevents the initiation of the opening of the discharge valve or the operation of other equivalent arrangements before the monitoring system is fully operational.
The word SATCOM is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Sierra, Alfa, Tango, Charlie, Oscar, Mike.
Sierra, Able, Tango, Cornelies, Oslo, Man.
Sierra, Anna, Tango, Cornelies, Oslo, Mike.
Sierra, Able, Tripoli, Charlie, Oscar, Mike.
A satellite receives the transmissions of the 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB. The transmissions of the EPIRB will be:
Exclusively passed on to a LUT only between 70° N and 70° S.
Exclusively passed on to a LUT if the satellite sees both the EPIRB and the LUT.
Always passed on to a LUT.
How would you alert others onboard 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”.
What is the correct setting of the “Anti sea clutter” control on the radar?
All of the suggested answers.
A few sea returns remaining on the screen.
No sea returns left on the screen which may confuse with small target echoes near the ship.
A removal of all the sea returns down to about a mile from own ship.
The position that is determined by built in GPS-receiver in an Inmarsat-EPIRB has an accuracy of about:
Notification logging procedures (OPA-90):
Only communication with USCG.
Every report or message must be logged including time and date.
Only verbal reports for documentation.
Only initial reports to be logged.
The ODME printouts for tank cleaning operations must be retained on board for a minimum period:
When loading a static accumulator oil, to minimise the risk of explosion through electrostatic charge in a tank it must be ensured that:
No metallic devices, such as those used for gauging and sampling, should be introduced into the tank during loading and for 30 minutes after completion of loading.
No metallic sampling devices over 2 litres capacity should be permitted on the cargo deck at any time, unless thoroughly cleaned beforehand with soapy water.
Inmarsat Telex Service code “31” can be used:
When the coast-station is disfunctional.
When technical problems are experienced with the Inmarsat terminal.
To ask for maritime inquiries.
Where would you find the document relating to the “Condition of Freeboard Assignment” onboard?
With the Loadline Certificate.
With the Structural Survey File.
With the Classification Records.
With the Safety Construction Certificate.
What indicates “MIDSHIPS” in the figure?
Midships is indicated by A, in the figure.
Midships is indicated by B, in the figure.
Midships is indicated by C, in the figure.
Midships is indicated by D, in the figure.
In a typical shipboard de-humidifier plant as may be found on a modern chemical tanker, operating on a “rotating bed” principle, what names are given to the two parts of the rotating bed?
The “live sector” and the “reserve sector”.
The “active sector” and the “dormant sector”.
The “inbound sector” and “outbound sector”.
The “process sector” and the “reactivation sector”.
The portable walkie talkies required to be carried by GMDSS regulations should have which channels as a minimum?
In which ways is heat transmitted?
Delay, conduction, radiation.
Conduction, convection and radiation.
Gasification, conduction and convection.
Radiation and gasification.
For how long is the health certificate valid for a seafarer in foreign trade?
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?
According to 33 CFR 156.170, for oil tankers trading in US waters, the minimum requirement for testing of cargo transfer hoses and associated piping system are:
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under dynamic fluid pressure of less than 1,5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1,25 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs at the nominal anticipated working pressure.
As per MARPOL, the formula for calculating the minimum draft amidships for crude tankers in ballast condition is:
What is the probable cause of an error in the position shown on a GPS receiver set into “2D” fixing?
Incorrect height of the antenna set into the receiver.
A three dimensional instead of a two dimensional position output.
Abnormal sun spot activity causing unusual radiation effect.
All of the suggested answers.
Under most circumstances, how will communication be carried out between a ship and a SAR helicopter?
After efficient scrubbing of inert flue gas what would be the concentration of sulphur dioxide be:
What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition?
The receipt of a distress alert is to be pronounced as followed:
Mayday (1x), call-sign of ship in distress (3x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) / received mayday.
Mayday (3x) / this is / own call-sign (1x) / received mayday / call-sign of ship in distress (1x).
Mayday (1x) / this is / own call-sign (3x) received mayday.
Mayday (1x) / distress alert / own ship call sign.
The main fire-fighting medium to be used on the cargo area of an oil tanker is:
The recommended distance between parallel tracks (track spacing) in a search for a casualty by a surface vessel varies (amongst other factors) according to visibility and the nature of the target in the IAMSAR Manual. These distances are then normally adjusted for prevailing weather conditions. If visibility was 5 nautical miles and you were looking for a six-person liferaft, what would the recommended uncorrected track spacing be?
The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around the ship and the verification of increased threat levels.
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.
What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR Manual as most effective when the location of the search object is known within relatively close limits?
In area A1 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of SART transponders.
The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
What is the period of validity of the Safety Management Certificate?
The correct method to dispose of any oily/water mixture in the manifold drip-tray is to:
Transfer it to the sloptank and later discharge it to a reception facility.
Drain it 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.
The reporting of incidents involving harmful substances and/or marine pollutants is regulated under:
The UN Convention on the Reporting of Accidents and Incidents which Present a Hazard to the Marine Environment 2004.
Appendix B of the Supplement to the IMDG Code.
In US waters “Oil Pollution Act of 1990” was activated in August 1993. What is the main issue for the introduction of the act?
To prevent oil spills in US waters.
To enforce owners to use equipment of higher standards that those of today.
To encourage owners to build double hull vessels for trading US waters.
To improve safety measures onboard.
When loading oil in oil tankers, why are you only allowed to load maximum 98 % of the tank capacity?
Due to temperature expansion.
Danger to vessel stability and strength.
On area A3 the function “Reception of shore to ship distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of MF DSC and Inmarsat-C SAFETYNET.
The use of VHF DSC and NAVTEX.
The use of HF DSC and Inmarsat-C SAFETYNET.
The use of SARSAT COSPAS EPIRBs and NAVTEX.
In area A1 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of SART transponder.
Measuring the ullage at a cargo tank would mean:
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the ullage reference point.
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the ullage reference point.
Measuring the distance from the bottom of the tank to the surface of cargo.
Measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the underside of the maindeck.
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 on the figure.
Underkeel clearance is given by C on the figure.
Underkeel clearance is given by D on the figure.
Underkeel clearance is given by A on the figure.
A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of:
The oil product particularly associated with the danger of contracting leukaemia through exposure to its vapours is:
Which of these conventions is The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code a part of?
The Anti Terrorist International Agreement.
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.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
Code signals concerning request and general information on medical matters normally consist of:
Letter M plus two other letters.
Letter P plus two other letters.
Letter D plus two other letters.
Letter H plus two other letters.
If a DSC distress alert is received on board your ship, what is the first action that should be taken?
Listen for a distress message on the appropriate radio frequency for five minutes.
Nothing, it doesn’t matter.
While navigating using a paper chart marked WGS84 the OOW plots the ships position by four different methods and they all give slightly different positions. Which of the following would be considered the most accurate.
Bearing and distance from a navigation buoy close to the vessel.
Radar ranges from two radar destinctive headlands.
Gyro compass bearings from two lighthouses.
When during transmitting the display of a radiotelephone-installation shows a decrease intransmitting power it is:
An indication of aerial problem.
An automatic adjustment of the chosen transmitting mode.
An indication of choosing a wrong channel.
An adjustment of the semi-duplex transmitting power.
DG placards shall be located on a freight container:
One on each end and one on each side.
One of the back end and one on one of the sides (only).
When planning to cross an ocean, is it always best to use great circle sailing?
No – because there could be environmental or regulatory restrictions.
No – because a Mercator course is more efficient, less distance and easier to follow.
Yes – because it is the easiest sailing to compute and then follow.
Yes – because an ECDIS in track control will do the computation and steer the route.
What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-waves?
What is the meaning of the term “Steady as she goes” when acting as helmsman?
Keep the applied rudder constant until the next helm order.
Try to reduce the continuous swinging either side of the course when steering a compass course.
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.
Reduce the number of helm movements used when steering a set course.
Why should Ground Stabilised True Motion display mode be avoided when using the ARPA for anti-collision purposes?
The collision regulations are based on ship courses through the water.
The Relative Motion display and relative vectors is the only display to use for anti-collision purposes.
The true vector can never give an indication of collision risk with another ship.
True motion does not provide the collision risk of other ships.
In open water, you see a collision between two other ships. What immediate action should you take?
Slow down and standby to see if any assistance is required.
Nothing, proceed on passage unless they are in distress.
What are the duties of an effective bridge look out?
All of the alternatives specified.
Keep a lookout for other ships navigation lights and any other dangers which may have no lights.
Ensure there is always a bridge lookout on duty and only leave the lookout when given permission.
Keeping a constant observation around the ship.
Master of every ship must provide:
The training during crews working hours only.
Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
The rotating jet water outlets on tank cleaning machines used on board oil tankers is called:
What action should be taken by the Officer of the Watch in the event of fire being reported to the bridge during the 00:00 to 04:00 watch?
Send the bridge look-out down to investigate.
Stop engines and inform the engine room.
When is it good practice to check the pressure-vacuum valves?
After cargo transfer operations.
Before the next dry-docking.
During cargo transfer operations.
As per the IMDG Code, an “article” is referred to as:
A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.
A form that contains important information about a hazardous substance.
Something that is packed within a freight container.
A device that is responsible for initial dangerous reaction.
The emergency fire pump is in accordance with good seamanship and precautionary routines run and tested weekly. Routine checks and maintenance are normally carried out by dedicated personnel. To ensure safe and appropriate operation of the pump, would you consider it beneficial that the same dedicated personnel operate the pump in emergencies?
In case of accidents, it is important that a wide range of personnel must be permitted and trained to operate the pump.
Only senior engineers should operate the emergency pump.
To ensure safe operation of the emergency pump, only dedicated personnel must be permitted to operate the pump.
When during transmitting the display of a radiotelephone-installation shows a decrease in transmitting power it is:
An indication of aerial problem.
An automatic adjustment of the chosen transmitting mode.
An indication of chosing a wrong channel.
An adjustment of the semi-duplex transmitting power.
Which option best describes how an operator establishes what an isolated danger symbol represents, when seen on the chart display of an ECDIS?
Check the chart symbols catalogue to ascertain the meaning.
Interrogate it and ask for a pick or information report.