A vessel has lost several containers overboard during a voyage. Upon arrival into port, she is being inspected by the attending surveyors. The most important item to be checked during this inspection would be:
Certificates of approval related to lashing equipment used to secure those containers.
The vessel’s Class certificate.
The on-board cargo lashing inventory.
The vessel’s Safety Construction certificate.
Master of every ship must provide:
Facilities to conduct training whenever required by the training officer.
Proper rest to the crew after each training programme.
The training during crews working hours only.
A link between the shipboard training officer and the company training officer ashore.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “BOLLARD” given. Which one is correct one?
On a ship involved in a collision, what should happen immediately after the accident has taken place?
The bridge team should devise a plan of action.
The other ship should be contacted.
Crew should follow an emergency procedure.
The master should be called.
The number of frequencies on which a MF/HF-DSC distress alert multi-frequency call attempt can be transmitted is:
What is the daytime signal to be shown when the vessel is at anchor?
A black ball forward where it can best be seen.
A black diamond forward where it can best be seen.
Two black balls where they can best be seen.
The national flag flying from the fore mast.
Best location to stow containers loaded with Calcium Hypochlorite would be:
Under deck, away from sources of heat.
On deck, away from sources of heat.
Away from reefer units, below deck.
A container vessel’s hatch pontoon quick acting cleat will need to be replaced:
When the rubber washer is compressed and hardened.
When the cleat has sprung open at sea.
When the cleat retainer is rusty.
When the cleat retainer is distorted.
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Starboard ten”?
Repeat the command back and then turn the wheel to make the rudder turn 10 degrees to starboard of amidships.
Repeat the command back and then allow the vessel to drift 10 degrees to starboard of original course.
Repeat the command back and then put the wheel over sufficiently for the ship to swing at a rate of 10 degrees per minute to starboard.
Repeat the command back and then change course 10 degrees to starboard of present course.
Where is “AFT” in the figure?
Why does a ship with ahead or astern speed, have a small lateral or sideways movement when turning?
The hydrodynamics of the hull cause a drift angle to be produced, which is not in the fore and aft line of the vessel.
The ship moves laterally because of all the external forces on the vessel hull caused by the environment and possibly a tug.
The ship moves laterally because it has a single hull.
Because the rudder is positioned at the stern of the vessel.
As a minimum, how often shall life boats be launched with their assigned operating crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water according to SOLAS?
Which of the following is false when a casualty is bleeding?
Cover the wound with a cloth.
Encourage patient to lie quite and re-assure.
In the diagram, the depth of water under the keel is indicated by the letter “C”. Which bridge instrument would indicate this depth?
What do you understand by the term “Risk Assessment”, and how would this be carried out on board?
Identify the hazards, quantify the risks, put control measures in place, monitor the work activity and review.
States than when work has a degree of risk that the work is not carried out.
Identify the hazards and specify the personal protective equipment that would be required to complete the work.
Requires a great deal of preparation and involves recording everything on paper.
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.
For a ships loading computer to be safely used for loading planning and stress calculations, it must be approved by:
A Classification Society.
IT Department of Ship owner.
The Port State where vessel is currently loading.
Hull and Machinery Insures of the vessel.
Exposure to moderate concentrations of ammonia may cause:
Chocking and possible loss of eyesight.
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?
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 water can be applied in a fine spray starting from the front in a sweeping motion.
As a result of being in collision with your vessel, the other vessel involved is on fire? What are your responsibilities to it?
The other vessel is in distress and if possible I will render assistance.
You should continue on with the voyage if your damage is not serious.
There is no statutory requirement to provide assistance as the actions of that vessel were the primary cause of the collision.
Your vessel should manoeuvre close to the other vessel and aid the fire fighting operation.
A person wearing an adult lifejacket shall be able:
To dive half a meter under the water surface.
To jump from any height into the water without being injured or damaging the lifejacket.
To swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft.
To swim half a mile distance and board a survival craft.
According to Rule 24 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated lights, how long is the tow likely to be?
It is more than 50 metres but less than 200 metres.
It is less than 200 metres.
On a Container vessel, the purpose of fixed stacking cones is:
To prevent horizontal movement of 20′ containers in 40′ cell guides.
To prevent the horizontal movement of 40′ containers at tank top level.
To prevent movement of 20′ and 40′ containers at deck level.
To prevent the horizontal movement of 20′ containers at tank top level.
“Overshoot” is an expression related to a ship’s steering ability. What is the correct understanding of this expression?
It is how many degrees of the compass a ship continues to turn after applying counter-rudder.
It is the way a ship turns when you put the helm in a hard over position.
It is the way a ship shoots forward when you give “kick ahead”.
It is the way a ship continues to turn when the helm is put amidship.
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
The use of surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors.
The use of navigational equipment for survival crafts.
The use of the ship’s line throwing apparatus.
The use of escape routes and other escape methods.
The International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre attributes the increased numbers of hijacking to:
Higher crime rates around the world.
The greater involvement in piracy of well-organized and armed crime networks.
Easy access to military weapons.
The transmitting power of the VHF is adjusted by setting:
Which of these series of sizes corresponds to the international standard for nozzles?
What kind of safety clothing should be worn during a mooring operation?
No particular safety clothes are required.
Safety shoes and boiler suit.
Helmet, safety shoes, gloves and protective clothes.
What is the signal actuated by a detection system?
A visual and audible alarm signal at the control panel.
A visual signal at the control panel.
An audible and visual signal consisting in 7 short signals followed by a long one.
An audible signal at the control panel.
You are a Senior Officer of the Watch on vessel “A” and are passing through the Straits of Gibraltar. The vessel’s speed is 18 knots and your vessel is overtakiing several other vessels, when the visibility reduces down to about 2 nm. What aspects would you consider when establishing a “safe speed” for your vessel?
Deciding safe speed consider: 2 miles visibility; traffic density; manoeuvrability of vessel; effectiveness of navigational equipment (ARPA etc.); state of sea and currents and navigational hazards.
Adjust my track to follow Route 1 or 2 illustrated and reduce speed down to half speed, approximately 8 knots.
Safe speed should be where the vessel can come to a stop within the visible range.
A safe speed is where a vessel can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within an appropriate distance.
Notification logging procedures (OPA-90):
Every report or message must be logged including time and date.
Only verbal reports for documentation.
Only initial reports to be logged.
Only communication with USCG.
Besides normal loads, the lashings of the containers stowed at the outboard part of the deck stow are additionally subjected to:
The effect of wind on the containers.
Transverse accelerating load condition, leading to loss of GM.
The effect of green seas breaking over the containers.
Lack of support from adjacent columns of containers.
The term OSHA stands for:
Occupation and Safe Health Association.
Occupation Safety and Health Aids.
Overseas Sea Hazard Association.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
The most dangerous consequence of the corrosion and wear down of container stools on weather deck/hatch tops of a container vessel would be:
Collapse of the deck stool, leading to lashings becoming slack.
Twist locks not being able to be fully closed.
Twist locks not being able to be removed after discharge.
Uneven loading of the container on the deck.
What do crew, visitors and contractors all have in common?
They’re all onboard the ship for the duration of its voyage.
They all have opportunity to smuggle drug.
They’re all employees of the ship.
They’re all trained in ship emergency procedures.
What does the term DISCHARGE mean, as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?
All the other alternatives.
What does heaving result in?
Vertical accelerations acting along container corner posts.
Shearing of container twistlocks.
Longitudinal accelerations acting on hatch pontoons.
On a Container vessel, a mid-bay guide is positioned:
On the tank top at the ends of 40′ container bays.
Between 20′ container bays on deck.
On the tank top mid-way in 40′ guides to prevent transverse movement of 20′ containers.
At the base of cell guides.
The most appropriate measure to reduce the build-up of ice on containers during a sea passage is to:
Reduce speed, whilst maintaining course.
Increase speed, whilst maintaining course.
Have the crew remove the ice.
Heave to and wait for ambient temperature to rise to safe levels.
During restricted visibility, you are posted as bridge lookout and you hear 1 long blast at intervals of about 2 minutes on your port bow. What will you report to the OOW (officer on watch)?
Power driven vessel under way and making way on the port bow.
A vessel at anchor on port bow.
Fog signal of one long blast heard on the port bow at regular intervals of about 2 minutes.
Power-driven vessel making no way on port bow.
Who is the leader of the lifeboat drill (abandon ship drill)?
The first member of the crew arriving at the survival craft.
The appointed lifeboat commander.
Why would a very large container vessel pitch more than a feeder vessel?
Because pitching varies with ship’s length.
Because vessel pitching varies with propeller pitch.
Because container stacks on large container vessels are more exposed to wind forces.
Because very large container vessels are more exposed to open sea conditions.
What are the main components of the atmospherical air?
O2: 50 %, N2: 50 %, H2O: traces CO2: traces, Rare gases: traces.
O2: 21 %, N2: 78 %, H2O: traces CO2: traces, Rare gases: traces.
O2: 21 %, N2: 72 %, H2O: 5 % CO2: 2 %, Rare gases: traces.
O2: 75 %, N2: 10 %, H2O: 5 % CO2: 5 %, Rare gases: traces.
Under what convention is the master to ensure that a ship is seaworthy and in a fit state to safely carry a shipper’s cargo?
Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
On a Container vessel, under which IMDG Class is fishmeal normally carried when treated with anti-oxidant?
Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.
Class 4.1 – Flammable solid.
Class 4.2 – Flammable solid.
Class 5.1 – Oxidizing substance.
The Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing was prepared to give guidance for:
Securing of deck cargoes.
Port State Control Officers when carrying out ship inspections.
Securing of cargoes in hazardous ocean areas.
Preparation and content of the Cargo Securing Manual.
Which statement best describes how land moves, if at all, on an ECDIS set in North-up, relative-motion mode?
Land on the chart screen moves relative to the ship symbol.
The land is always in the middle of the screen.
Land is stopped with the vessel symbol moving across the sea floor.
This is a feature only seen on radar displays.
On board a container vessel conducting loading operations in United States, you notice an unsafe stevedore working practice. If you do not correct this immediately, it may result in:
The ship will be prosecuted.
The master will be arrested.
The port will lodge a protest against the ship.
The duty officer will be arrested.
How much food per person is supplied on a liferaft?
None, only barley sugar sweets supplied.
What must be done if the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) should fail during a ballast voyage?
All of the mentioned must be performed.
The failure must be repaired.
The failure must be noted in the Oil Record Book.
If the failure cannot be repaired onboard, the ODME must be repaired before the ship commences its next voyage.
It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that:
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board training programme effectively.
All information regarding the onboard training is given to the ship manager.
Safety equipment is not used during the training.
Life jackets are worn during every training.
On a Container vessel, duty crew members must supervise the lashing of containers, because:
It is an international requirement under the ISM Code.
Because of local port regulations.
Stevedores often apply container lashings haphazardly or place twistlocks incorrectly.
Because of time constraints on the vessel towards the end of cargo operations.
How are ship’s stability characteristics affected by Parametric Rolling?
By the constant change of underwater hull geometry as waves travel past the ship.
By the development of a negative GM.
By the virtual loss of GM.
By an increase in the angle of pitch.
Which of air and water is the fluid that transfers the greatest amount of heat during the same time, given that the fluid is not flowing along the immersed body?
Both are transferring equally.
Air if the temperature of the fluid is 10 °C; water if temperature of the fluid is < 10 °C.
Code signals concerning requests and general information on medical matters normally consist of:
Letter D plus two other letters.
Letter M plus two other letters.
Letter P plus two other letters.
Letter H plus two other letters.
In area A1 the function “Transmission and reception of signals for locating” is mainly based on:
The use of Inmarsat Epirbs.
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.
The use of SART transponders.
A typical hazard associated with the carriage of ammonium nitrate is:
What is the meaning of the term “Make Fast”, when mooring the ship?
Make Fast means to act very quickly.
Make Fast means secure the ropes to the bits.
Make Fast means to to avoid eating all meals during the daylight hours.
Make Fast means to coil up a rope.
On a Container vessel, containers containing marine pollutants are stowed:
In the last container bay on deck.
Anywhere on deck at the extremity of a container stow.
In the foremost container bay on deck.
What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.
Slamming in way of flat bottom forward of light draught.
Forces created by waves on the forecastle.
Impact pressure forces in way of abrupt or flared bow.
On board they want to have a dial-phone cal via Inmarsat with the Apollogracht. In the guides the following ID’s are found for the Apollogracht: 344320000, 424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:
A vessel has been in involved in a collision. Which procedure should happen immediately?
Communicate with the other ship.
There is assessment of the damage stability.
Determine is there is any evidence of pollution.
Determine any injuries of persons on board.
If drugs or suspected drugs are found onboard your ship, follow the five C’s: Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Control and:
How frequently should reports from protection and environmental work be sent to shore based management?
Not mandatory to send reports.
If requested by a costal radio station to participate in a rescue operation, what is the most important information you may give?
Your vessel’s position, name, call sign and speed.
Your vessel’s destination.
Your vessel’s own cargo owner.
What alarm signal must be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire?
The signal which is stated in the muster list.
One long blast followed by 7 short blasts.
Port State Control Officers are authorised to:
Detain ships that are not meeting the requirements for a minimum of 30 days.
Regularly inspect ships known to meet the requirement.
Sign oil record book entries.
Inspect and detain ship that are not meeting the requirements until they are able to demonstrate compliance with the regulations.
For guidance on lashing arrangement of containers on-board the vessel, the most important document to refer is:
The Code for the Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.
The Cargo Securing Manual.
The company’s ISM handbook.
Breathing apparatuses is an important piece of equipment for being able to fight a fire onboard a vessel. What routine precautions to be observed with regard to use and maintenance of such equipment?
That personnel having a beard are not selected as smoke divers.
That personnel that are appointed as smoke divers, primarily are given a shore based proper basic education and training.
That the equipment always to be kept cleaned, checked and bottles are recharged immediately upon use, and frequently inspected.
All the mentioned alternatives.
As per the IMDG Code, an “article” is referred to as:
Something that is packed within a freight container.
A device that is responsible for initiating a dangerous reaction.
A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.
A form that contains important information about a hazardous.
What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR Manual as most effective for a single vessel, when the location of the search object is known within relatively close limits?
Read the text and answer this question: What should be given to prospective seafarers? “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”.
Approved training in survival technique.
Survival and protective clothing.
What general background colour is used on warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or indicate a safe condition?
When two ships are lying alongside each other in a ship to ship operation and one ship is lying at anchor, anchor watch duties must be carried out as follows:
Anchor watch responsibility rests with the vessel which has its anchor down and the ship to ship connections is the responsibility of the other vessel.
Anchor watches are not kept as the duty officers will be on deck conducting the cargo operations.
Both ships have normal anchor watch responsibility in addition to watching ship to ship fendering, mooring etc.
Anchor watch responsibility rests with the discharging vessel which would be the vessel which is anchored.
In which one of the following an oil, the flash point of which only needs to be over 43 °C, may be used?
The correct weight of a wrongly declared container may be best indicated by:
Strain gauges fitted to the shore gantry cranes.
The ship’s loading computer.
The tare weight stamped on the container.
When a character in the NAVTEX message sent is not received in the proper way:
The message will not be printed at all until, with repeated transmission it can be automatically compared and corrected.
Any other character will be printed.
Nothing or a special character will be printed.
A closely resembling character will be printed.
How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (Officer on Watch) gives you the order: “Nothing to port”?
Let the ship turn to starboard.
Alter course to starboard.
Don’t let the ship turn to port.