When a character in the NAVTEX message sent is not received in the proper way:
A closely resembling character will be printed.
Any other character will be printed.
The message will not be printed at all until, with repeated transmission, it can be automatically compared and corrected.
Nothing or a special character will be printed.
The relay of a distress-call by an RCC for coast-station begins with:
When handing over the con of a vessel to a pilot, should the Master insist in discussing the passage plan with the pilot while he is there to use his local knowledge and advice on the navigation of the ship?
A passage plan should be discussed between the Master and pilot, when under pilotage in the same way as discussed with the bridge team when deep sea.
A pilot is responsible for the navigation whilst on board and will be very familiar with what is required, therefore discussing the passage plan is not necessary.
The pilot would probably consider it unnecessary, be more interested in knowing the ship’s characteristics and resist any passage planning discussions with the Master.
The passage is well established and known by the pilot and a plan is therefore not necessary.
Which of the following is a definition of the “Proper Shipping Name”, as found in the IMDG Code?
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.
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 assigned by the manufacturer to a material, substance or article for the purposes of shipment.
Which of the following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.1).
Drawings and calculations documenting the stability of the ship, both in intact and all possible damage condition.
A calculation example showing the use of “KG” limitation curves.
A calculation example showing use of “GM” limitation curves.
Stability data produced by stability calculation instruments.
Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/7.1).
All life-buoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement.
Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-igniting lights.
At least one lifebuoy shall be placed within the vicinity of the stern.
At least one life-buoy on each side of the ship shall be fitted with a buoyant lifeline.
When a Master takes the leadership in approaching a problem, must his first action be a decision that will directly solve the problem?
Not necessary, he shall use all available resources. He should resist the temptation to step in and do it all by himself.
Yes, take full control. Do not delegate to other officers, to avoid mistake.
No, he should observe the situation, and let the other senior officers solve the situation.
Yes, with his experience, it is most likely that he has the best solution.
When should a crew member joining a ship for the first time be given some training and instructions in the use of the ship’s fire-fighting appliances?
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 24 hours after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 2 days after he joins the ship.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving appliances correspond to present regulations?
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided.
Maintenance and repair of all life-saving equipments shall be carried out by the certified ship staff only.
Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in work shop only.
A Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate will be issued for:
5 years with control every 12 months.
A period not exceeding 24 months.
A period not exceeding 48 months.
Which word will precede a routine message?
No specific word will precede a routine message.
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.
Not less than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not more than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
Not less than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not more than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
2 times its designed working pressure, but not more than three-fifths of its nominal bursting pressure.
Not less than one and a half times its nominal bursting pressure, but not more than four-fifths of its specified maximum working pressure.
Not more than one and a half times its specified maximum working pressure, but not less than two-fifths of its bursting pressure.
For how long time must the printout from the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) be retained onboard?
Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke after having been immersed for a period of 10 s:
Right if the immersion depth is smaller than 1 m.
Right if the immersion depth is smaller than 100 mm.
As per the IMDG Code, “Marine Pollutant” is defined as:
Any substance which is deemed hazardous to the marine environment.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Chapter V of SOLAS 1974, as amended.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
Strict and authoritative while giving orders.
Give authority to others.
Polite and diplomatic while talking to crew members.
If the shipper wishes to ensure that a vessel or her operators will not be held responsible for any damage that may arise from the carrier issuing a clean Bill of Lading, even though the Mate’s receipt is marked as “unclean”, such a document is called the:
An addendum to the Bill of Lading.
An absolution clause in the shipping documents.
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.
The time indication 121310z means in maritime radio communication:
12th day, 13:10 hours UTC.
12th day, 13:10 hours local time.
12th month, 13th day 10:00 hours UTC.
A cargo pumproom or other enclosed space which contains cargo handling equipment on a chemical tanker shall be fitted with a mechanical ventilation system, capable of being controlled from outside the space. What is the minimum number of atmosphere changes per hour, based on the total volume of the space, that such a system must deliver?
Not less than 10 charges per hour.
Not less than 30 charges per hour.
There is no specified minimum number of changes, provided it is running continuously throughout any cargo operation.
If the ventilation is permanent, it shall deliver at least 20 changes per hour; if it involves part recirculation, then it shall deliver at least 30 changes per hour.
On area A2 the function “Transmission and reception of on scene communications” is mainly based on:
The use of MF and/or VHF R/T.
The use of SART transponder.
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/15.
Not less than moulded breadth/5.
A small vessel with a right handed propeller and no thruster is approaching a berth with an onshore wind. What is the best way to have a controlled berthing?
Reduce speed by going full astern on the engines.
Stop the engine and let the vessel momentum and the wind drop the vessel onto the berth.
Full starboard rudder and stop engines.
Dredge a forward anchor, working the engine and rudder against it to keep the stern up.
You are to carry a cargo of Phenol across the North Atlantic in winter time. What precaution will you take with the double bottom tank located under the cargo tank containing the Phenol?
It should be empty, to avoid cold water contacted the structure around the product because Phenol has a relatively high melting point.
It should be continuously vented to avoid the build up of condensation on the structure around the product.
It is not necessary to take any additional precautions with the double bottom tank because it is part of an entirely separate pumping system.
It should be inerted, because Phenol has a very low Flash Point.
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 is:
Not less than moulded breadth/15.
Not less than moulded breadth/5.
A MMSI number consist of:
The call sign followed by 4 digits.
What is the probable cause of an error in position of the ship obtained from the GPS system?
Incorrect height of the antenna.
A three dimensional instead of a two dimensional position output.
Abnormal sun spot activity causing unusual radiation effects.
All of the suggested answers.
When a Master takes the leadership in approaching a problem, must hist first action be a decision that will directly solve the problem?
Not necessary, he shall use all available resourses. He should resist the temptation to step in and do it all by himself.
Yes, take full control. Do not delegate to other officers, to avoid mistake.
No, he should observ the situation, and let the other senior officers solve the situation.
Yes, with his experience, it is most likely that he has the best solution.
When should a crew member joining a ship for the first time be given some training and instructions in the use of the ship’s fire-fighting appliances?
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 24 hours after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 2 days after he joins the ship.
The mode J2B is used:
For radiotelex-traffic in the MF/HF band between the ship and shore stations.
For telephone traffic in the MF/HF bands between ship and shore stations.
For urgent message transmitting and receiving.
A satellite receives the transmissions of the 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB. The transmissions of the EPIRB will be:
Always passed on to a LUT.
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.
How is a Safety Management Certificate obtained?
Ship owner is authorised to carry out internal audits and issue SMC.
Vessel is surveyed by MCA and certificate issued.
Ship owners has Document of Compliance issued, and vessel is assessed and holds all statutory certificates.
RSS issue SMC with Register.
At what calendar interval must lifting appliances on board a vessel be suitably tested by a competent person?
A SART is used by a vessel in distress. This SART is seen on the screen of a:
Both 3 Cm and 10 Cm radar.
According to the IAMSAR Manual, what is the expected survival time for a person in water of 4-10 °C, without special protective clothing?
On area A4 the function “Transmission and reception of signals for locating” is mainly based on:
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.
The use of SART transponders.
Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:
It is an integral part of the overall training plan.
Each crew member is trained individually.
It does not contravene with the rest hours of the crew.
A distress alert has accidentally been sent with the Inmarsat-C installation. One should now:
Make contact with an RCC.
Wait until an RCC reports.
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?
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.
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF’s for survival craft?
What is the maximum quantity of cargo permitted to be carried in a single tank on a type I chemical tanker?
A “Standard Format for Search and Rescue Situation Reports” (SITREPs) should be used by vessels in distress. The SITREP can be compiled as a short form (urgent essential details). Which of the following information shall be included when using the “short form”?
Which Convention first placed on the shipowner an obligation to exercise due diligence to make a ship seaworthy, requiring him “before and at the beginning of a voyage … to … make the ship seaworthy … and … make the holds…and all other parts of the vessel in which goods are carried, fit and safe for their reception, carriage and preservation”?
The “dew point” of a liquid chemical can be defined as:
The temperature at which a saturated gas exhibits condensation.
The temperature at which dry-ice melts in Acetone.
The temperature at which a gas is saturated with respect to a condensable component, as in operational terms is seen at the point when air is saturated with moisture.
The temperature at which a condensable component is saturated with respect to a gas, as in operational terms is seen at the point when moisture no longer detectable in air.
How often shall crew members participate in fire drills?
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:
Equally spaced, not less than 200 mm or more than 280 mm.
Equally spaced, not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm.
Part way through a profiling interview with a supplier, the package the individuals is carrying arouses your suspicion. What do you do?
Discreetly inform someone of your suspicions so he or she can get assistance.
Confront the individual and demand that he open the package.
Call for help on the radio.
Take the package and open it.
Which VHF channel should be used for intership navigation safety communications?
Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify a limitation on the quality and quantity of the discharge into the marine environment. Such substances are:
A category “Y” substance as identified in the revised MARPOL Annex II.
A category “X” substance as identified in the revised MARPOL Annex II.
An NLS as defined in ISGOTT revision V.
A liquid cargo that is prohibited for carriage in vessels other than type 1 chemical tanker, as defined in the INC Code.
How would you determine whether a particular cargo transfer hose was compatible with the chemical product to be transferred?
Check the product classification mark stamped on the flange collar of the hose.
Check the colour of the hose against the general classification code in the IBC Code.
Refer to the product entry in the hose manufacturer’s chemical resistance chart.
There will be no need to check. If the hose has been supplied to a chemical tanker, it will have been certified for the transfer of all chemical products.
Chemical tankers are built with either “gravity” or “pressure” type cargo tanks. A “gravity” tank is one having a design pressure at the top of the tank of:
In which of these circumstances can your ship request a DoS?
Your ship is conducting activities with a port or ship that is not required to implement an approved security plan.
There is a heightened security risk for your ship and a port facility.
Your ship is operating at a lower security level than the ship or port it is interfacing with.
Your ship has added a new port to its of ports of call.
During the survey of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment, which document must be available to the surveyor to demonstrate compliance with SOLAS?
The Certificate of Compliance with SOLAS V/19-1, bearing the serial number of equipment installation.
A Statement of Installation and Testing by the Application Service Provider in compliance with SOLAS V/26-4.
A report giving the result of the Performance Test, issued by the manufacturer in compliance with the Flag State Authority requirements.
A report giving the result of the Conformance Test issued by an Application Service Provider on behalf of an Administration.
You are in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel in distress nearby.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel engaged in underwater operations in the vicinity. She has divers down.
Which of the following is a definition of “dew point”?
The temperature at which a gas is saturated with respect to a condensable component, as in operational terms is seen at the point when air is saturated with moisture.
The temperature at which a saturated gas exhibits condensation.
The temperature at which dry-ice melts in Acetone.
You are on a 10 000 ton chemical tanker that in addition to fixed foam monitors, is equipped with portable foam applicators. One of the applicators is lost. When ordering a new one you would order one with:
A throughput of at least 400 litres a minute and a “throw” of 15 metres?
A throughput of at least 20 litres a minute and a “throw” of 5 metres?
A throughput of at least 250 litres a minute and a “throw” of 12 metres?
A throughput of at least 100 litres a minute and a “throw” of 10 metres?
What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Forces created by waves on the forecastle.
Slamming in way of flat bottom forward of light draught.
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.
Impact pressure forces in way of abrupt or flared bow.
The prescribed test of EPIRB, SART and portable VHF radio set must be entered in:
A DSC distress alert single frequency call attempt is awaiting acknowledgement:
Automatically repeated after 1 to 1 and a half minutes.
Not repeated automatically.
Repeated manually when required.
Automatically repeated after 3 and a half to 4 and a half minutes.
The authority to order the use of distress signal or distress alerts is:
The first person to discover the distress situation.
The person designated to maintain communication during distress situations.
Who is responsible for maintaining the vessel’s structural strength?
The Flag State Administration.
The Shipping Company and the Classification Society.
With respect to the ISM, what training in addition to lifeboat and fire drills must be carried out?
Familiarization, and other drills identified as necessary by the ship.
The boat drill and fire drill should be adequate to meet your needs.
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 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.
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.
Which of the following is a coast station MMSI?
Wire antenna of 12 metres long is probably:
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.
Not send any PDN for this message.
Send a PDN, as soon as the message is collected from the mailbox.
Send no PDN’s with messages intended for the mailbox.
On a chemical tanker having 2 foam tanks for deck monitor use the foam quality has been found to have deteriorated. A new supply of foam is ordered. Your usual chandler does not have the required quantity of foam in one type and offers 2 types of foam instead, one for each tank. You would:
Accept but insist on a lower price?
Accept but put a written notice in the foam room that different types of foam exist in each tank?
What type of vessel would show the illustrated lights?
A sailing vessel, at anchor.
A sailing vessel, seen from astern, where the edges of her sidelights are both visible.
A sailing vessel less than 20 metres in length, displaying the optional combined lantern in lieu of standard sailing lights, seen head-on.
A sailing vessel of less than 10 metres in length, displaying the mandatory combined lantern inlieu of sailing lights, seen head-on.
Inmarsat Telex Service code “33” can be used:
When technical problems are experienced with the Inmarsat-terminal.
To ask for maritime enquiries.
When the coast-station is disfunctional.
The battery of a SART:
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
Must be re-charged weekly.
Charged condition must be checked weekly.
When using an ENC chart to passage planning, why should a scale at or near its compilation scale always be used?
It is only at this scale that a route can be plotted.
That is incorrect, as any ENC can be zoomed in or out for passage planning.
The chart detail is correct for its usage band.
It is only at this scale that route validation is possible.
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.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of lifeboats and life-rafts corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?
Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances.
Life-rafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be stowed midships secured to means for transfer to either side.
Life-rafts shall be stowed close to the stern of the vessel.
Davit-launched life-rafts shall be stowed on starboard side of the ship.
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?
The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
The mode J2B is used:
For urgent message transmitting and receiving.
For radiotelex-traffic in the MF/HF band between the ship and shore stations.
For telephone traffic in the MF/HF bands between ship and shore stations.
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.
Radar ranges from two radar destinctive headlands.
Bearing and distance from a navigation buoy close to the vessel.
Gyro compass bearings from two lighthouses.
What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Manual?
A – Command and Control B – Communications C – Rescue Procedures.
I – Planning and Preparation II – Rescue III – Reference.
I – Organization and Management II – Mission Co-ordination III – Mobile Facilities.
I – Organization II – Communications III – Rescue Procedures.