How is a Safety Management Certificate obtained?
RSS issue SMC with Register.
Vessel is surveyed by MCA and certificate issued.
Ship owner has Document of Compliance issued, and vessel is assessed and holds all statutory certificates.
Ship owner is authorised to carry out internal audits and issue SMC.
From which locations is it normally possible to close watertight doors?
Watertight doors can be closed locally and also a remote control station within the accommodation.
Watertight doors can be closed from the bridge and an alarm sounds at the door.
A watertight door can only be closed by a control adjacent to the door.
Watertight doors can be closed adjacent to the door and remotely from bridge and also one emergency remote control station.
The whip-antenna of the MF transceiver was lost in bad weather. The MF transceiver can be used again:
Only if the whip-antenna is replaced by another whip-antenna of the same length.
If the whip-antenna is replaced by an antenna of about the same length as the original one.
If instead of the whip-antenna, another whip-antenna such as the spare VHF antenna is connected.
If the whip-antenna is replaced by a Sat-C antenna.
At what minimum height above sea level a SART transponder must be mounted?
The good working of a SART transponder doesn’t depend on the height above sea level.
Watch keeping engineers shall have a minimum of knowledge of the vessel’s engine room and operation of its functions prior to being accepted as Engineer on Duty, and shall acknowledge his familiarization with the equipment by signing a check list listing all units he shall be able to operate. Minimum knowledge is:
Understand the function of all main and auxiliary equipment, e. g. machinery, pumps, fuel systems, cooling systems and the interlinks between various units and the function of them.
Start, operate and stop main and auxiliary machinery units, including switching between automatic, remote and/or manual control functions, and operate the various units in various modes.
Check routines during operation and prior to switching to UMS-mode.
He shall have all the knowledge as listed in the other alternatives.
A “free flow system” with reference to an oil tanker means:
The vessel is not equipped with its own discharging equipment.
The vessel has no connection between individual cargo tanks.
A vessel without ordinary bottom lines where the cargo flows from tank to tank through bulkhead valves.
A vessel without any cargo lines where the cargo is loaded via portable hoses directly into each tank.
The number of frequencies on which a MF/HF-DSC distress alert multi-frequency call attempt can be transmitted is:
After confirmation that there is no other radio-traffic, we call on a VHF working channel of a coast-station. When you don’t get any reply:
You must wait 5 minutes before repeating the call.
You can repeat your call immediately.
You must wait 1 minute minimum before repeating your call.
You must wait 3 minute minimum before repeating your call.
What mode is used for broadcast an MF/HF-DSC message?
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.
Regular “updating” of a ship’s position in an Inmarsat-C installation is necessary:
To have the correct position in case of accidents.
To enter the correct data to the disk antenna.
To inform the satellite of ships position.
To keep to the correct Inmarsat-region.
You receive via the 8 MHz a DSC distress alert. The received DSC message is however distorted. The MMSI as well as the position are illegible. After listening at the 8 MHz telephone distress frequency, nothing is heard. This is because:
Telephone signals in the same frequency band are generally weaker than DSC signals.
You should have listened on VHF.
First an acknowledgement of a coastguard station must be received via the 8 MHz.
You should have listened on the 2 182 kHz.
The battery of an EPIRB should be changed:
During an oil cargo discharging operation, the IG supply to the tanks fails. As an OOW you would:
Slow down and relieve the vacuum by opening the tanks lids and inform the chief officer.
Immediately stop the discharging and inform the Chief Officer.
Activate the inert fans and blow fresh air into the cargo tanks, and inform the terminal authority.
Continue discharging with the cargo pumps running at minimum speed, and inform the engine room.
Which of the following channels and modes should be used when initiating a distress alert transmission?
Channel 13 Radiotelephony and channel 16 DSC.
Channel 6 Radiotelephony.
To inform ship of coast-stations messages, coast-stations give at fixed times:
A list of the official identification numbers, for example the Maritime Mobile Service Indentity (MMSI).
A traffic list with the call-sign of the ships involved in alphabetical numerical sequence.
A list of all the messages for each vessel.
A list with the names of the ships involved spoken alphabetical numerical sequence.
When navigating along a coastline what should be considered the most accurate method of navigating?
Use of radar ranges and bearings.
Passing close to navigational buoys.
Bearings of navigational shore marks such as lighthouses.
Ship Security Plans all look the same:
As regards the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats which is required among the following:
Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat.
Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that they can be operated at all times from the bridge.
Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival craft during abandonment.
Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival craft on board the ship.
A ship is passing through a narrow channel and keeping to the starboard side of the fairway, as illustrated. What could be expected in this situation?
The ship will suffer bank rejection and the bow will be pushed away from the bank.
The ship will be sucked towards the bank and the stern will be pushed away due to ship-to-shore interaction.
The ship’s rudder will suffer a lack of effectiveness due to the shallow water, but should not be affected by the bank being close to the bow.
The ship will suffer ship to shore interaction and the bow will be sucked towards the bank.
With reference to oil tanker equipment, the abbreviation VECS stands for:
Vapour Emission Control Standard.
Vapour Emission Control System.
Vapour Emission Calibration System.
Vapour Ejection Control System.
Breathing apparatus 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 the equipment always to be kept cleaned, checked and bottles are recharged immediately upon use, and frequently inspected.
That personnel that are appointed as smoke divers, primarily are given a shore based proper basic education and training.
All the mentioned alternatives.
What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-water?
The discharge arrangements for halogenated hydrocarbon total flooding systems shall be so designed that the minimum quantity of medium can be discharged in (based on the discharge of the liquid phase):
In relation to oil cargoes, the abbreviation VOC stands for:
Volatile Organic Compound.
Volumetric Oil Calculation.
The good operation in any location, whether the NAVTEX is working properly or not, can be checked using:
A company test procedure.
Test transmissions specially broadcast for this purpose once a week.
A testing program built in for this purpose.
A compulsory built-in alarm for defects.
What special equipment can often provide assistance in locating a survival craft or man overboard and in the water?
A sectored search pattern.
If your vessel is fitted with wires on self-stowing “split drum” winches, the advantage of having these split drum winches is:
Less chance of the wire being jammed in the reel.
All the listed alternatives.
Increased brake holding capacity due to the ability to keep the paid out wire in a single layer on the drum.
The ship is required to be stopped in the water as quickly as possible, but without major changes to the ship’s heading. What is the most effective method to achieve this?
Make a complete turn while reducing the engine power.
Put the engine full astern and keep the rudder amidships.
The use of the rudder hard over both sides combined with reducing engine power, a method known as “high frequency rudder cycling”.
Make a zig zag manoeuvre while reducing the engine power.
Which spaces, in regard to fire protection, shall be separated from the rest of the ship by thermal and structural boundaries? (SOLAS II-2/2.2.2).
Storage rooms for inflammable materials.
H2S is a chemical abbreviation for:
What does this two flag hoist signal indicate?
Keep clear. I have divers down.
I am in distress and require immediate assistance.
(On a vessel alongside). You Should proceed at slow speed when passing me.
I require medical assistance.
When should voyage planning be done?
During the pilotage when leaving the berth.
Prior to leaving the berth.
Before the pilot is leaves the vessel at the departure port.
Before the vessel completes the previous passage.
Which of the following answers most suitably cover the standard duties of the bridge Officer of the Watch when the ship is at anchorage?
Display anchor signal, check the ships position and keep a good lookout.
Display anchor signal and keep a good lookout of other ships in the area.
Display the anchor signal, patrol the ship frequency and check the anchor chain for dragging.
Display the anchor signal and ensure the ship swings the same way at each change of tide.
With regard to radar, what would be a correct form of response to the question: What range scale are you using?
The correct form of response would be: I am using the 12 mile range scale.
The correct form of response would be: I am using the 10 cm radar.
The correct form of response would be: I am using the 3 cm radar.
The correct form of response would be: I am using the largest range scale.
The letter “X” in the answer-back 36572 LIBK X means:
You can not contact this vessel.
This vessel has more telex-numbers.
This concerns a mobile station.
The position of the vessel is not known.
When substantial quantities of oil are sighted in water around the vessel whilst loading in port, the OOW should:
Advise the watchmen to look out for any port police craft, and inform the Master immediately.
Tell the terminal authority to cease all loading operations immediately and inform the Chief Officer.
Check the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment Confirm that all overboard valves are shut tight, and continue with the loading.
Get the ships lifeboats ready to launch so as to collect samples of the oil and water around the vessel.
Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is located during a search?
Cover the suspicious object with a box or blanket.
Place the object in a desk drawer or file cabinet.
Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious.
Throw the object overboard.
With reference to the exposure of vapours from oil cargoes, “Short Term Exposure Limit” value is determined by:
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 25 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 10 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 30 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 15 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
During loaded passage, it is important to check ullages of cargo tanks and sound double bottom tanks, so as to:
Ensure that there is no excessive loss of cargo within the vessel.
Ensure compliance with the charterers requirements.
Confirm that the measurement equipment is functioning properly.
Confirm that there are no internal or hull leakages.
How can an approximate value of the initial transverse Metacentric Height (GM) be found from the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ curve)?
Drawing a tangent to the curve thought the origin and erecting a perpendicular through the angle of heel of 57,3 degrees.
Drawing a tangent from the highest point of the curve to the X axis and measuring it in metres.
It is impossible to establish the GM value from the curve of righting levers (GM).
The value in metres from the X of the point where the curve changes from concave to convex shape.
The chemical characteristics of effluent water from an inert gas scrubber and the condensate which collects in the deck mains would be:
What is the purpose of the radiotelephony two tone alarm?
Attract the attention of the person on watch.
Activate bridge watchkeeping receivers.
Alert COSPAS/SARSAT satellites.
Activate bridge watchkeeping receivers and attract the attention of the person on watch.
What would you call the wreckage of a yacht floating in the sea?
Which of the connections you are shown, are the dedicated shore connection (MARPOL-connection) for discharging of sewage?
You are in open water and clear conditions. You are approaching the pilot station when you hear this signal from a vessel ahead of you. What does it signify?
That the vessel is altering his course to starboard.
That the vessel is starting his engine and resuming his passage.
That the vessel is operating astern propulsion.
That the vessel is picking up his pilot.
Where may as a general rule pressure containers for gas fire-extinguishing medium be kept? (SOLAS II-2/5.1.10).
In the space which is to be protected.
Outside the space which is to be protected.
How many maintenance methods must be provided by ships sailing in area A1 and A2:
The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
The weather conditions of the moment.
The fact that the user is on board a liferaft, a lifeboat or ship.
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
A definite standard process.
The factor delivered from the historical comparison of discrepancy between ship and shore figures is referred to as:
Vessel Experience Factor.
Vessel Discrepancy Factor.
Ship’s Calculation Reference Factor.
Intermediate Comparison Factor.
Among working conditions listed below which one is required for every propulsion engine of lifeboats?
For a period of at least 72 hours.
Propeller permanently driven by the engine.
Starting achieved within 2 min of commencing the start procedure at an ambient temperature of -15 °C.
What is the purpose of the “SQUELCH” on a VHF transmitter/receiver?
Switch to another channel.
Increase the sound signal of the receiver.
Increase the range of the transmitter.
Reduce the “noise” in the background.
What would be the preferred colour to use when maintaining the paint on shell, plating, structure and bottom/tanktop in the engine room?
Dark brown/red colour to camuflage any minor leakages oil spills.
The same colour as machinery and equipment.
Whatever paint is available.
White or light grey to ensure all minor spills and leakages are noticed and dealt with.
The mandatory color of a hand flare is:
If Mouth-to-Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty’s heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. what is the complete rate when performing ECC?
Complete 10 compressions at the rate of 40 compressions per minute.
Complete 15 compressions at the rate of 80 compressions per minute.
Complete 25 compressions at the rate of 75 compressions per minute.
Complete 20 compressions at the rate of 60 compressions per minute.
What is the probable cause of an error in position of the ship obtained from the GPS system?
All of the suggested answers.
A three dimensional instead of a two dimensional position output.
Abnormal sun spot activity causing unusual radiation effects.
Incorrect height of the antenna.
You are proceeding along a narrow channel in front of another vessel, both heading for port. You hear this signal from the vessel behind you. What does it mean?
I intend to overtake you on your port side.
I am operating astern propulsion.
I am faster than you. Get out of the way.
I intend to overtake you on your starboard side.
What is “FREEBOARD”, in the figure?
Freeboard is indicated by B, in the figure.
Freeboard is indicated by C, in the figure.
Freeboard is indicated by D, in the figure.
Freeboard is indicated by A, in the figure.
In order to achieve a greater effectiveness when using a permanent system of extinction with gases (for example CO2), we must:
Only activate the alarm, then the extinction system.
Activate the extinction system before we activate the alarm.
Check the valves, seal the area and activate the extinction system.
Activate the alarm, evacuate the area and seal the place, then activate the extinction system.
This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?
By “collect call” is meant:
A call for account of the receiver.
A call to collect the charges in office.
What is/are the area(s) of the vessel which present a greater risk of fire?
Cargo holds and engine rooms.
When cargo discharge reaches stripping levels on an oil tanker, it is necessary to reduce the inert gas pressure so as to:
Avoid over-capacity in the IG generator.
Avoid locking the cargo pump impeller.
Comply with the requirement of MARPOL Annex VI.
MARPOL – Annex IV. Your ship has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant certified by the Administration. During discharge, while vessel is awaiting pilot off Cape Henry, USA, the surrounding water is discoloured. What kind of action would be appropriate to take?
Continue discharge since Annex IV of MARPOL is internationally not yet in force.
Continue discharge since the treatment plant is of an approved type.
Reduce discharge rate in order to have less discolouration of surrounding water.
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.
Prior carrying out a Crude Oil Washing operation, the tank from which the crude is to be used for washing is usually partially discharged. This is done so as to:
Ensure that any settled water is removed from the tank and only “dry” crude is used for washing so as to avoid electrostatic hazards during washing.
Ensure that only the required quantity of oil are kept in the tank, so as to reduce the amount of slops retained on the ship.
Ensure that all water settled in the tank is removed prior washing, so as to ensure that the fresh cargo can be loaded on top without fear of contamination.
Ensure that any dirt and sediments settled inside the tank are removed, so as to improve cleaning quality of the crude oil.
The number and positions of hydrants shall be such that:
At least three jets of water not emanating from more than two hydrants may reach any space of the ship accessible to passengers and crew.
At least one jet of water may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to passengers and crew.
At least one jet of water emanating from a single length of hose may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to passengers and crew.
At least two jets of water not emanating from the same hydrant, one of which from a single length of hose, may reach any part of the ship normally accessible to passengers and crew.
What are the main components causing the magnetic compass to require a regular evaluation and compass correction?
The change in the position of the magnetic pole causing annual changes in the variation.
Permanent and induced magnetism in the ships structure.
The continual changes of courses steered by the ship.
The use of combustible material is restricted in the accommodation spaces in order to:
Reduce cost of construction.
Contain and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin.
Prevent occurrence of fire and explosion.
A DSC distress alert single frequency call attempt is awaiting acknowledgement:
Not repeated automatically.
Repeated manually when required.
Automatically repeated after 3 and a half to 4 and a half minutes.
Automatically repeated after 1 to 1 and a half minutes.
The vessel is in a 360° turn with engine full ahead. If the engine speed is reduced during the turn, will there be any change in the turning diameter?
No, the turning diameter will only change if the rudder angle is reduced.
Yes, the turning diameter will increase if the speed is reduced.
Yes, the turning diameter will be smaller if the speed is reduced.
No, the turning diameter will not change if the speed is reduced.
The ship is drifting in the open sea with a temporary engine breakdown. The ship is equipped with GPS navigation equipment. What should the bridge Officer of the Watch do in this situation?
All of the possible answers.
Keep a good lookout for other ships.
Display the “Not under Command” signal and switch off the normal steaming lights.
Plot the direction and rate of drift and predict the ships position for the period while the ship is “Not Under Command”.
The gyro compass can suffer from a compass error and may need to be allowed for, when steering a course in a dangerous navigational area. What is the probable cause of the error?
Fluctuations in the electrical supply to the compass.
An uncorrected course and speed error.
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted wide on the port bow. It’s bearing is opening, but its distance is closing rapidly. Which of the following is a correct assessment of the situation and the action to be taken?
Risk of collision is deemed not to exist and I will maintain my course and speed. I will continue to monitor the situation.
Risk of collision is a possibility. I will maintain my course and speed for now, but be prepared for an alteration of course to port if the CPA seems to be less than 0,2 nm as we draw closer.
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard, sounding one short blast. I will re-assess the situation when the alteration is carried out.
Risk of collision is deemed not to exist. However, to be sure of a safe passing distance, I will reduce my speed to allow the other vessel to pass ahead.
On area A4 the function “Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts” is mainly based on:
The use of HF DSC and Inmarsat Epirbs.
The use of MF DSC and Inmarsat Epirbs.
The use of VHF DSC and VHF Epirbs.
The use of HF DSC and COSPAS SARSAT Epirbs.
When steering by autopilot, how often should manual steering be checked?
When there is an indication there may be problem.
No checking is necessary.
At least once a day during the morning 8 to 12 watch.
What fixed fire fighting medium do we normally use in the engine room, pump room and other spaces?
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is water.
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is chemical powder.
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is foam.
The fixed fire fighting medium in engine room, pump room etc. is Carbon Dioxide CO2, Halon or foam.
How would pirates attacking a ship be communicated to another ship?
My ship will be under attack by pirates.
My ship is under attack by pirates.
My ship was under attack by pirates.
If one requires medical advice by means of an Inmarsat-C terminal one should use the following address:
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical assistance?