When securing cars on a RoRo vessel, what is the preferred lashing angle in any direction from the lashing point?
How would an enclosed space be defined?
One in which the atmosphere may have a deficiency of oxygen or may have a toxic gas.
One which has not be ventilated for some time.
On a RoRo vessel, which of the following is likely to tip over in heavy weather?
Cargoes with high centres of gravity.
Cargoes with low centres of gravity.
What is a mooring line used for?
A mooring line is a thick wire or synthetic rope used to moor the ship.
A mooring line is a small diameter line attached to a large diameter rope.
A mooring line is a line that is passed through a block ashore.
A mooring line is a line thrown ashore when a vessel ties up.
On a RoRo vessel, how often should a dangerous goods stowage plan be produced?
Every time you load a dangerous cargo.
Every time you load any cargo.
You only ever produce one.
On a RoRo vessel, what must you ensure where the cap of a sounding pipe is flush with a ro-ro deck?
Prohibit all cargo stowage around this area.
Prohibit the stowage of wheeled cargo around the area.
Prohibit the storage of general cargo around the area.
Sufficient vertical clearances between the sounding pipe cap and cargo lashings.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Area protected by sprinkler.
What material should boiler suits be made of?
What is the normal name of the waterproof suit shown in the picture?
Which of the following are frequent causes of fires in accommodation?
Covering of electric equipment with blankets.
Overloading electric plugs.
In the fire fighting of fires of a type C with dry chemical powder extinguishers, the application is performed:
In a continuous way so that the powder spray is in the same direction as the one of the flame.
As soon as possible, to any point of the fire and in intermittent manner.
The chemical powder doesn’t extinguish type C fires.
Across the flame, sweeping it.
On a RoRo vessel, what standing instruction should be given to protect the ramps when loading RoRo units?
Units whose weights exceed the ramp load density/SWL must not be loaded.
Damaged units should be rejected for loading.
All RoRo units must be thoroughly checked for damage prior to the loading ramp.
Damaged units should be rejected for loading.
When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster station?
Wait for the order to put on your life jacket.
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard:
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, organise and commence fighting the fire.
Go to the lifeboat start the motor then call the duty officer and commence fight the fire.
Commence fighting the fire, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
What does the term “Hard a Starboard” or “Hard to Starboard” mean?
Put the wheel fully over to starboard.
The wheel is difficult to turn to starboard.
Do not allow the vessel to swing to starboard.
Start the ship swinging to starboard.
“Overshoot” is an expression related to a ship’s steering ability. What is the correct understanding of this expression?
It is the way a ship turns when putting the helm in a hard over position.
It is the amount a ship moves forward after the engines are stopped.
It is the way a ship continues to turn when the helm is put amidships.
It is how many degrees of the compass a ship continues to turn after applying counter-rudder.
When first using cleaning agent in the machinery space, the crew should:
Confirm that it will form an emulsion.
Confirm that it won’t form an emulsion.
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS A pack?
What is the greatest interest of the “help” position?
It lessens the survivor’s fatigue.
It lessens the survivor’s heat escape.
It lessens the survivor’s stress.
It prevents the survivor’s blood from collecting in the lower part of his body.
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 what lights or part of the vessel is seen.
The question is requesting where on the horizon the other ship was sighted.
The question is requesting some idea of how far away the other ship is from your own ship.
The question wants to know what type of ship has been sighted.
On a RoRo vessel, which of the following is not designed to hold chain lashings?
Clover leaf lashing sockets.
What is the meaning of the term “Steady as she goes” when acting as helmsman?
It means the helmsman has to try and keep the vessel heading as it is.
Keep the applied rudder constant until the next helm order.
Reduce the number of helm movements used when steering a set course.
It means keep the rudder amidships until another order is given.
What should the gangway watchman always ensure is available for visitors at the top of the gangway?
Safety and security information.
Notice board giving name of ship and company.
Notice board stating the sailing time of the ship.
The location of useful places to visit ashore.
Noise level called “the injurious area” starts at:
In order to extinguish a flammable liquid of the same kind as alcohol, we can use:
When acting as helmsman, what should be the method of responding to an order?
When receiving an order, the order should be repeated back to the person who gave it.
The order needs to be acted upon and this will indicate you understood what was said.
When acting as wheelman and given a helm order you should always say “Yes sir”.
The response to an order should be to acknowledge that order and then carry out what you were told to do.
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.
Don’t let the ship turn to port.
Alter course to starboard.
On a RoRo vessel, which is the correct method of securing a lashing belt to a vehicle?
By means of a hook facing away from the deck.
By means of a hook facing the deck.
On RoRo passenger ferries, the passengers are not normally allowed to be on the car-deck during sailing. What is the reason for this rule?
In case of an emergency situation, the car deck can be difficulty to find the way around, and cars can shift position caused by ships movement.
The ships movement can make the cars slide/move and a person can be trapped between two cars.
If the car deck are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency.
To prevent damage and burglary to the cars.
What is the main duty of the “Standby Watch keeper” when they are not on the bridge?
Remain available and in contact with the bridge team.
Return to the cabin and catch up with some sleep.
Tidy up the accommodation and clear the mess room.
Patrol the ship and report anything unusual to the bridge.
An evacuation-slide must be capable:
Of being deployed by one person.
Of being deployed by one person or remotely controlled from the bridge.
Of being deployed by two persons.
To what should you pay very close attention, when inspecting portable car decks?
Cracks in way of deck supports.
Abrasions over the deck surface.
General condition of the portable deck.
Safety markings on the portable deck.
Where can ozone depleting substances be found on board?
In compressed air systems.
An airway should be used when:
The patient is breathing on his own but is doing so with great difficulty.
The patient is not breathing or is otherwise unable to maintain a clear passage.
The patient is unconscious.
Patient has injury in the mouth.
If you detect a fire on board the ship, dependent on the situation, which of the following actions is the first to be taken?
Try to kill the fire immediately by use of fire-extinguishers or other adequate appliances.
Call the officer on duty.
Check all nearby compartments for survivors.
A lifebuoy is constructed to withstand a drop into the water from a height of:
On a RoRo vessel, what should be used to secure cars with aluminium tyre rims?
Wooden wheel chocks only.
8 mm diameter steel wire rope.
Under what circumstances should gangway nets be rigged under the gangway?
Whenever the gangway is rigged between ship and shore.
A gangway net is only required to be rigged when required by the port regulations.
When instructed by the Master or the Chief Officer.
Whenever the ship is moving slightly back and forth along the quay due to wind and current.
Prior to entering a cargo hold to check the cargo condition stowed in it, you must ensure that:
The necessary permits, based on valid atmospheric and other applicable tests, are issued and valid for entry.
Emergency equipment at the after end of the main deck is in place.
A list of the items stowed in the applicable hold, extracted from the Cargo manifest, must be available for reference during the checks.
Written instructions from the Chief Officer on what to check in the holdare signed by all persons entering the space.
On a RoRo vessel carrying no more than 36 passengers, what is the minimum capacity of the ventilation system protecting standard cargo spaces intended for carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion.
What is the meaning of the abbreviation “SWL” as stamped on lifting gear around the ship?
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a search?
Conduct random or spot checks of logical threat areas.
Wait in the area they’ve finished searching until they’re contacted for a status update.
Search the perimeter of the space up to a height of 5 feet.
Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism.
What might safely be used to prevent a load swinging when lifted by a crane?
Short, jerky movements on the ship’s controls.
Personnel underneath the load, holding onto it and restricted its movement.
Guide or tag lines, tended from a safe location.
Where and for what are rubber mats used on board a pure RoRo car carrier?
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent vehicle damage.
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent jetty damage.
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent ramp damage.
Under the loading ramp flap to prevent jetty damage.
Why are handrails in Ro-Ro decks painted?
To highlight deck walkways.
To facilitate cargo operations during the hours of darkness.
To prevent personal injury.
To prevent contact with vehicles.
Is it allowed to have animals on the car deck during a voyage?
Only if the weather conditions permit.
Yes, if they are safely placed in a suitable vehicle.
It is up to the captain to decide.
During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?
Do not touch any suspicious packages.
Throw any suspicious items overboard.
Try to reach behind bulkheads to find a bomb.
Know exactly what a bomb looks like.
Car decks on board RoRo passenger ships are normally closed during sea passage. Why are passengers not allowed to be on the car-deck during sailing?
To prevent burglary and damage to cars.
If the car decks are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all passengers in case of an emergency.
Vehicles and other cargo can shift when the ship is rolling. Persons may be trapped between vehicles or cargo.
In case of an emergency situation it can be difficult for passengers to escape. Vehicles, lorries, trailers and other cargo are maybe lashed and it is a substantial chance for passengers to get injured. Vehicles and other cargo might also shift when the ship is rolling.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term “ASTERN” shown. Which one is the correct one?
Astern is defined as “D” on the figure.
Astern is defined as “C” on the figure.
Astern is defined as “B” on the figure.
Astern is defined as “A” on the figure.
Having boarded the liferaft, how do you release the painter?
Cut it with the axe provided.
Cut it with the safety knife stowed on the exterior of the canopy close to the painter attachment point.
Wait for it to break as it is provided with a weak link.
Let go the quick release toggle.
Before extinction of an electric fire we need:
To know the voltage and wear rubber gloves.
To confine the area involved in the fire.
To disconnect the power source.
To put out the fire without taking any special measures.
The emergency oil pollution equipment locker must be:
Prominently marked and easily accessible.
Just off the main engine room.
A store room in the forward part of the ship.
A store room close to the pump room.
On a RoRo vessel, why is it necessary to maintain safety markings/luminous paint on pillars in ro-ro decks?
Because it is a port state control requirement.
To comply with the ship’s Planned Maintenance Schedule.
To comply with the company’s standing instructions.
To prevent damage during cargo operations.
When patrolling the car deck during a voyage you should observe the following elements:
Any abnormalities such as leakages, fumes, smoke or fire. Check if the lashings need to be tightened on lashed cargo.
Check that fire hoses are connected to the fire hydrants.
Check if all the lights are switched off and the doors are closed.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Secondary means of escape.
Whenever RoRo/car decks are unattended the following applies:
Fire detection systems should be switched on, deck and engine crew should be trained in the use of the drencher systems and their operation, continuous monitoring of RoRo/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) or regular fire patrols should also be in place. All fire doors should be kept closed on RoRo/car decks when the vessel is at sea.
Fire detection systems should be switched on, continuous monitoring of RoRo/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) or regular fire patrols should also be in place. All fire doors should be kept closed on RoRo/car decks when the vessel is at sea.
Continuous monitoring of RoRo/car decks by Closed Circuit Television (CCTV).
On a RoRo vessel, what is a low-bed RoRo unit that is towed onto a ship called?
On a RoRo vessel, what is important with regard to a loading ramp resting on a jetty?
It must not foul the ship’s mooring ropes.
Visitors must not be allowed access to the vessel via the ramp.
The ramp’s position must be maintained.
The position of mats between the ramp flap and jetty must be maintained at all times.
On a RoRo vessel, to what should a heavy vehicle be secured on a car deck?
On a RoRo vessel, what should be done if cracks are found on portable deck supports?
Stop cargo operations on that deck and inform the master.
Disallow vehicles from passing over the portable deck and tell no one why.
What safety clothing should be worn during an anchoring operation?
All of the equipment mentioned in the alternative answers.
Boiler suit, working gloves.
Safety helmet, safety shoes.
Water is the extinguishing agent which is the most widely employed and its action as an extinguishing agent is due to a combination of the following phenomena:
Cooling, smothering and dispersion.
Smothering and dispersion.
Cooling, inhibition and dispersion.
Smothering and inhibition.
On a RoRo vessel, what should be done if the surface of the loading ramp is oily?
Immediately clean the oil-affected area(s).
Wash the oil-affected area(s) using a fire hose.
Allow cargo operations to continue in the usual manner.
What is understood by the term “take the helm”?
Change the place where the lookout is standing.
Take over the steering of the ship.
Take over heaving of a rope.
Take a message to another officer.
Which is the “Windlass”, in the figure?
The Windlass is indicated by “B”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “C”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “D”, in the figure.
The Windlass is indicated by “A”, in the figure.
Apart from steering the helmsman should also:
Regularly check the gyro against the magnetic compass.
Regularly check the speed.
What is the correct action if the OOW (officer on watch) gives the helmsman the order to: Change over from Automatic pilot to Hand steering?
Start following the order from the OOW using the manual control.
Report to the OOW that manual steering is active.
Check that the wheel or tiller is amidships, then switch over the control to “manual”.
All of the answer options are correct.
Why are all RoRo passenger ships divided into vertical “zones”?
Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each other with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors in front and aft of the fire will be closed to prevent spreading of smoke/fire.
Vertical zones are separated with fire doors which will be closed automatically when the fire alarm start.
All vertical zones are separated with watertight doors, which will be closed in the case of a grounding, etc.
There is one fire team in each zone.
On a RoRo vessel, to what should a heavy vehicle be secured on a car deck?
What is the normal term used for the regular training of how to launch the lifeboat?
An inflatable lifejacket will inflate:
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion.
Automatically on immersion.
Either automatically on immersion or by mouth.
Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion or by mouth.
When fighting fire, why shall you never pour water into hot fat?
The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown far away thus possibly causing severe burns or fire.
The fat will not be edible any more.
The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode.
The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating.
Where on board a RoRo ship will cargoes experience the greatest accelerations?
At the intersection of the athwartships and vertical axes of the ship.
In the highest stowage positions to each side of the ship.
At the intersection of the fore and aft and athwartships axes of the ship.
At the intersection of the fore and aft and vertical axes of the ship.
In the human body, breathing is controlled by:
The respiratory centre in the brain.
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.
A road trailer is marked as follows: SWL 70t; Tare wt. 6t. What is the gross weight of the trailer when carrying it maximum payload?
For which of the following groups of substances or materials is the use of water as an extinguishing agent dangerous?
Sodium hydrosulphite, potassium hydroxide, magnesium.
Gas-oil, oily rags, synthetic textiles.
On a RoRo vessel, which of these stowage situations produces high friction that does not allow movemement of the cargo?
Vehicles in direct contact with steel decks.
Two tiers of dunnage placed between vehicles and steel decks.
A single tier of dunnage placed between vehicles and steel decks.
Steel plates placed between vehicles and steel decks.
What is the flash point 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 flash point is the temperature needed to have a oil or liquefied gas pumpable.
The flash point is the temperature the oil or liquefied gas need for self ignition.
The flash point is the mixture of oxygen and hydro carbons needed to have an oil or liquefied gas to burn.
During the loading of cars and vans on a RoRo vessel, what must be verified by the vessels crew when the vehicle is in its stowage position.
All of the following answers.
Any damage has been reported to the duty officer or stevedore depending on your company procedures.