A DSC distress alert is received. The message states that communication by radiotelex is preferred. One preferably uses:
You are to load a number of chemical cargoes in Rotterdam in December, for eventual discharge in Australia, after the ship has called at Singapore and Malaysia. None of the cargoes on board at any stage of the voyage require heating. None of the tanks to be discharged in Singapore and Malysia will require hot washing after discharge. What will need to be considered when determining the filling limits of the tanks containing the Australian cargoes?
The potential damage to tank coating in the upper areas of any tanks which are not fully loaded due to the duration of exposure to cargo vapour.
The accuracy of the tank level monitoring systems in potentially sub-zero conditions.
The anticipated cargo loss due to the projected evaporation rates as the vessel passes through the tropics.
The maximum anticipated temperature that the cargoes will reach bearing in mind ambient air and sea temperatures to be encountered on passage, so that any expansion does not result in overflow.
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.
As per the OCIMF Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases both vessels engaged in the cargo transfer operation shall:
Have their main engines ready and available for immediate use.
Their officer of the watch manning the bridge at all times, with engines on 30-minutes notice of readiness.
Have their duty engineers on stand-by so as to prepare the engines if required for use at any time.
Their main engines on 1 hour readiness of readiness.
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.
What type of bomb search should you conduct to avoid panic when the credibility of the threat is in doubt and you don’t want to disrupt ship business?
Nominated officers search.
Known hiding spot search.
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.
What is most important for crew members when preparing for emergencies?
That people know where to muster.
That people listen to orders given.
That people know where to find designated equipment.
That people are well trained.
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 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.
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.
Leave the brake on securely.
You are on a sailing vessel, underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the starboard bow, on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. By the International Regulations for the Preventing Collisions at Sea, what action will you follow?
By Rule 18, a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. I will maintain my course and speed, but will continue to monitor situation to ensure the other vessel takes avoiding action.
This vessel is clearly a power-driven vessel and I anticipate that the bearing will therefore close and she will pass ahead at a safe distance.
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I am required to keep out of the way. I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard.
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I will maintain my course and speed.
The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical advice?
What is the necessary protection when you are rust chipping with air tools?
Gloves, goggles, earmuffs.
Protective clothing, safety shoes, earmuffs.
Goggles and ear protectors.
Protective clothing, safety shoes, gloves, goggles, earmuffs.
The battery of a SART:
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
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.
MARPOL – Annex V. Disposal of garbage. Your vessel is in the Red Sea (Special Area) and the Chief Cook is requesting to have some food waste burned in the incinerator. Due to problems with incinerator, you decide to have the waste ground in the Grinder (Lump size max. 25 mm) and disposed off into the sea. Is this prohibited, if not, how far from nearest land is this legal?
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signal.
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.
Under ISM, what is a “non-conformity”?
An observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirement.
The wearing of non-standard Personal protective equipment.
Official log book entries not being completed correctly.
A safety officer not being nominated for the vessel.
When is it good practice to check the pressure-vacuum valves?
After cargo transfer operations.
Before the next dry-docking.
During cargo transfer operations.
Under most circumstances, how will communication be carried out between a ship and a SAR helicopter?
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.
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”.
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.
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.
Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/7.1).
Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-igniting lights.
At least four life-buoys on each side of the ship shall be fitted with buoyant lifelines.
All the life-buoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement.
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.
What is the minimum permissible distance measured horizontally between the ship’s shell plating and the outer side bulkhead of the first cargo compartment on a type II chemical tanker?
Not less than moulded breadth / 5.
Not less than moulded breadth / 15.
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.
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.
A person wearing an anti-exposure suit shall be able to:
Dive into the water to the maximum draft of craft that the ship is provided with.
Don and remove the suit in the water in no more than 5 min if it impairs ability to swim.
Jump from a height equal to that of the stowage of liferafts arranged to be thrown overboard.
Perform all duties associated with abandonment, assist others and operate a rescue boat.
By what formula is the displacement calculated? W = Displacement; L = length; B = Breadth; D = depth of vessel; Cb = Block Coefficient; Cw = Coefficient of waterplane; RD = relative density.
What do you understand by: “Secure the tug”?
To pass a line to the tug.
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.
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 oil product particularly associated with the danger of contracting leukaemia through exposure to its vapours is:
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.
Wire antenna of 12 metres long is probably:
During cargo or bunker operations, oil response equipment is to be:
Used elsewhere in the ship.
Most minor oilspills are caused by:
Unforeseeable circumstances.
The prescribed test of EPIRB, SART and portable VHF radio set must be entered in:
When a message is sent by the Inmarsat-C installation to an Internet e-mail address, the land charge is:
Independent of the destination.
Dependent on the destination.
Dependent on the “chargeband”.
Which is the “STARBOARD BOW”, in the figure?
The Starboard bow is indicated by B, in the figure.
The Starboard bow is indicated by C, in the figure.
The Starboard bow is indicated by A, in the figure.
The Starboard bow is indicated by D, in the figure.
One particular group of hazardous goods is highlighted by the IMDG Code as potentially being the most dangerous for carriage. Which of the following is it?
How is a EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) activated?
Most EPIRBs are automatically activated when they enter the water.
Most EPIRBs are remotely activated from the ship.
The EPIRB is always transmitting and does not need to be activated.
Most EPIRBs must be manually switched on.
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.
With reference to oil cargo characteristics, “cloud point” is:
The temperature at which a liquid hydrocarbon begins to congeal and take on a cloudy appearance, due to the bonding of constituent paraffin compounds.
The temperature at which an oil product begins to emit vapours which can be observed in a spectroscope due to the volume of solid particles extracted during evaporation.
The surface pressure at which vapours from an oil cargo overcome gravity and friction and are expelled from the containing compartment.
If W = Displacement, L = length, B = Breadth, D = depth of vessel, Cb = Block Coefficient, Cw = Coefficient of Waterplane, RD = Relative Density, then:
The MF/HF-transceiver on board is tuned to the assigned frequency of a station. To make this connection the following mode is used:
During helicopter evacuation of an injured man, what course should the ship steer?
With the wind fine on the bow opposite to the helicopter operating area.
As instructed by the helicopter pilot.
The process of settling of slops on an oil tanker is:
Allowing the oil and water to separate out.
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.
Allowing any waxy layers to settle below the residual oil.
A conventional tanker has most of its tanks slack during the discharging of oil cargo, it is not of any great consequence; however, if an OBO has most of its holds slack during discharging (or loading) of oil cargo this will:
Have not much effect on stability as these vessels are designed for such conditions?
Likely cause a sudden or violent list due to the very large free surface in the broad beamed holds?
Cause the vessel to develop a slow rolling motion?
Cause extreme strain to the hull on the listed side if a list develops?
On a conventional rudder, how much lift force remains if the rudder-angle is decreased to 20 degrees, from an initial 35 degrees?
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.
A tank which contained a category “X” product must undergo a prewash before leaving port in compliance with MARPOL. The resulting residues shall be discharged to a reception facility until the concentration of the substance in the effluent, as indicated by analysis of samples of the effluent taken by the authorized surveyor reaches a certain level. What is that level?
For how long is the health certificate valid for a seafarer in foreign trade?
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.
Which of these conventions is The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code a part of?
The Anti Terrorist International Agreement.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain maritime assistance?
A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of:
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.
Which of the following is a definition of the “Proper Shipping Name”, as found in the IMDG Code?
The correct chemical name of a potentially hazardous material, as identified from the Chemical Cargo List.
The name under which a dangerous material, substance or article is described for export purposes in the country of loading.
The name to be used in any documentation relating to the transportation of the dangerous substance, material or article, such as on forms, labels and placards.
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?
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.
He should inform the Officer of the Watch and wait for instructions.
Stay on lookout until the relief eventually arrives.
What is usually the effect on G when the ship is damaged with water ingress?
It first rises and then lowers.
A class “D” fire involves what type of material?
Wood or other carbonaceous material.
Chemical tankers of 20 000 tonnes DWT or above, with a keel laid on or after 1st July 1986, when carrying flammable products with a flashpoint not exceeding 60 °C, such as those listed in chapters 17 and 18 of the International Bulk Chemical Code, are exempt from the requirement to be fitted with and use an inert gas plant provided certain conditions are met. Which of the following is a summary of those conditions?
The cargo tank does not exceed 1 250 cubic metres capacity/each tank washing machine nozzle does not exceed 12,5 cubic metres per hour delivery rate/the total wash water input to the tank from all tank washing machines does not exceed 90 cubic metres per hour.
The cargo tank is greater than 3 000 cubic metres capacity/each tank washing machine nozzle is capable of delivering a minimum of 17,5 cubic metres per hour/the total wash water input to the tank from all tank washing machines must be at least 110 cubic metres per hour.
The cargo tank does not exceed 3 000 cubic metres capacity/each tank washing machine nozzle does not exceed 17,5 cubic metres per hour delivery rate/the total wash water input to the tank from all tank washing machines does not exceed 110 cubic metres per hour.
According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, what type of vessel is this and from what direction is it viewed?
This is a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling, making way through the water, with outlying gear extending more than 150 m in the direction of the all-round red light. Looking at it from astern.
This is a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling, making way through the water, with outlying gear extending more than 150 m in the direction of the all-round white light. Looking at its port side.
The recommended guideline for avoiding the risk of electrostatic potential in a mist produced by using oil and water during Crude Oil Washing operations is that:
Before washing begins, any tank that is to be used as a source of oil for Crude Oil Washing should be partly discharged to remove any water that has settled out during the voyage. The discharge of a layer of at least 1 metres necessary for this purpose.
If a slop tank is to be used to supply oil to drive a Crude Oil Washing operation in a cargo tank, then that slop tank must not have contained slops with a water content of more than 2 %.
As washing begins, any water observed in the stream should be diverted to a slop tank, before Crude Oil Washing of any cargo compartment is commenced.
Crude Oil Washing, where the oil source is stored in a slop tank or other tank that has previously contained slops, should be avoided.
The calibration of the ODME is carried with the use of:
The product being carried on that voyage.
Approved bio-degradable light oil.
What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition?
Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel’s structural strength?
The Flag State Administration.
The Shipping Company and Classification Society.
Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:
Each crew member is trained individually.
It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew.
It is an integral part of the overall training plan.
MARPOL – Annex IV. Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from ships. What do you understand by the word “Sewage”?
Drainage/waste from toilets/urinals.
Mixture of sea water/oil.
Waste from synthetic materials.
When initially setting up the GPS to provide positions for use with a paper chart, what Chart Datum should be selected:
Select WGS84 and when plotting on the chart apply the stated corrections.
WGS78 and input the corrections stated on the chart into the GPS.
Select the datum stated on the chart in use.
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 emergency battery of a GMDSS portophone:
Must be tested once a week.
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
The rotating jet water outlets on tank cleaning machines used on board oil tankers is called:
What is the purpose of girders in the tank?
They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces.
They transfer all the cargo forces acting on the plating.
They transfer all sea forces acting on the plating.
They support the stiffeners.
An Oil tanker experiences large bending moments and therefore the deck scantlings must be maintained within “x” length amidships, where “x” is:
What are the conditions that influence the efforts for organising the fire fighting?
Where the fire breaks out, how many fire teams are available, the strength of the fire, the ships mobility, what is burning and communication.
Where the fire breaks out, how many fire teams are available, what is burning, distance to the fire station.
Where the fire breaks out, the ships mobility, distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade.
Distance to the fire station and the size of the fire brigade, what is burning possibility to get water.
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.