In radio-telex distress traffic preference is given to FEC because:
The system automatically requests repetition when reception garbled.
Everybody can read along.
What does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid?
Abandon, Balance, Circulation.
Air, Breath, Concentration.
Air, Breathing, Circulation.
When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in case of an emergency?
By folder distributed to each crewmember.
By alarm instructions in all crew cabins.
By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places.
By oral instructions by the Captain.
Notification logging procedures (OPA-90):
Only communication with USCG.
Only verbal reports for documentation.
Only initial reports to be logged.
Every report or message must be logged including time and date.
The Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test is commonly used for measuring:
The nominal vapour pressure of the liquid at 38,7 °C.
The actual vapour pressure of the liquid at 15,6 °C.
The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 37,8 °C.
The uncorrected vapour pressure of the liquid at 59 °C.
Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise any potential polluting operation?
To inform the authorities.
The capacity of a battery is expressed in:
During a telex-connection with a subscriber it is:
Mandatory to ask for the charges.
Necessary to verify the good passing of the message at the operator of the coast or ground-station.
Obligatory to send the indication “msg” at the beginning of the message.
Recommended at the beginning and at the end of the message-transport to exchanges “answer back’s”.
What type of fire integrity must be provided for an engine control room?
What is the meaning of the abbreviation “RQ” at the end of a DSC sequence?
Acknowledgement broadcast.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of rescue boats corresponds to present SOLAS regulations. Rescue boats shall be stowed:
In a state of readiness for launching in not more than 2 minutes.
So that neither the rescue boat nor its launching arrangements will interfere with any survival craft at any other launching station.
Wherever space is available.
Attached to launching appliances.
The purpose of the decanting line between two slop tanks, where fitted, is:
To enable the filling of the secondary slop tank via the primary slop tank.
To avoid a build-up of static electricity during water washing, caused by air being drawn in as the primary slop tank empties.
To enable both the primary and secondary slop tank to be filled without using the main cargo lines.
To enable most of the recovered oil to be retained in the primary slop tank, while the cleaner part of the water will flow into the secondary slop tank, where it can be re-used as wash-water.
The relay of a distress-call by an RCC for coast-station begins with:
When must personal protective equipment be worn?
When making the vessel fast.
At all times when identified as a control method with risk assessment.
Why should water ballast not in general be carried in tanks intended for oil fuel in passenger ships?
Risk of corroded fuel oil tanks.
Risk of engine stop due to water in fuel oil.
Risk of ship stability problems.
What is the correct understanding of the term “Block Coefficient” as applied to a ship?
The coefficient of a Block and Tackle.
The restriction of a valve in a pipe to the flow of fluid through that pipe.
The comparisons of the underwater shape of the ship, to a rectangular block of the same extreme dimensions.
The ratio of the waterplane shape of the ship to a rectangle of the same extreme dimensions.
Prior to cargo loading, the oxygen content of the atmosphere inside the cargo tank must be:
Not more than 5 % by volume.
Between 10 % – 16 % by volume.
Not more than 8 % by volume.
Between 8 % – 11 % by volume.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat equipment correspond to present regulations? The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall include:
Helicopter rescue equipment.
Sea charts and navigation equipment.
A “sour crude” is defined as:
A crude oil cargo which has left substantial residues in the bottom of the tank after discharge.
A crude oil from West Africa.
A petroleum product which reacts with water during tank-washing leading to a distinctive odour about the tank deck.
A crude oil or products containing appreciable amounts of hydrogen sulphide and/or mercaptans.
When using the echo sounder in a river the soundings indicated may be incorrect, what would be the most probable cause of the error?
There should be no error with a properly working echo sounder.
The strength of the tide and current in the river.
The density of the water.
Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
The normal carbon content of Crude Oil is in the range of:
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Rescue boat with waterproof canopy.
After checked for open airway, given the first two inflations and checked the pulse to make sure that the heart is beating, what is the rate of inflations given until natural breathing is restored?
Doesn’t matter how many times.
What is the colour and characteristic of a “towing light”, as defined in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
One of two all-round amber, alternate flashing lights, displayed where they can best be seen.
White, fixed, displayed as an additional light on the foremast over an arc of 225°, from right ahead to 22,5° abaft the beam on each side of the vessel.
Amber, all-round, flashing, where it can best be seen.
Yellow, fixed, seen over an arc of 135° and so arranged as to display 67,5° from right aft on each side of the vessel.
Where on board can you find the different types of protection equipment, the placement, how much equipment etc?
Tanks lids and other access points on an oil tanker are usually shaped round so as to:
Provide easy access to tank washing machinery.
Allow several people to have visual access to the tank at the same time.
Avoid injuries to crew members from the sharp ends of such openings.
Avoid localized stress points at any corners.
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.
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.
With maintenance of batteries it is of primary importance that:
There is an absolute free access to the battery space.
There is proper relative humidity in the space where the batteries are stored.
The space where the batteries are stored is properly ventilated.
Ship Security Plans all look the same:
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.
In any US port according to the Code of Federal Regulations, the person responsible for preparing and completing the “Declaration of Inspection” prior to the transfer of an oil cargo can take place, is:
The US Coast Guard Captain of the port (COTP) or his designated representative.
The Terminal Representative (Loading Master).
The ship’s officer in charge of the oil transfer operation.
Which of the connections you are shown, are the dedicated shore connection (MARPOL-connection) for discharging of sewage?
Satellites which receive the 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB are:
Only capable to determine the position of the EPIRB in certain circumstances.
Capable to determine the position of the EPIRB.
Not capable to determine the position of the EPIRB.
Capable to determine position only in day time.
The input of an area code prefix in (radio) telex-traffic:
Differs for each country.
Not necessary, area code prefixes are same for each country.
Is not necessary, area code prefixes are unique for each country.
Has to be put in without the zero.
The prescribed test of an approved portable VHF radio set (portophone) must be done once a:
When a satellite receives a “distress alert” from a Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB, the relay of the “distress alert” can be delayed because the satellite cannot immediately contact a:
NCS before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
LUT before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
LES before the satellite is actually seen by this ground station.
Which type of call will be sent by a ship in danger of capsizing and needing assistance from all vessels in her vicinity?
When a pollution incident occurs there is a plan for actions to be undertaken. State which of following priority sequences to be considered:
Stop pumps – clean up – report.
Report – stop pumps – clean up.
Stop pumps – report – clean up.
Clean up – report -stop pumps.
What are the tricing pendants made for?
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if one or both davit breaks.
They automatically prevent any gap between the ship side and the lifeboat at the first stage of its launching.
They prevent people from falling down if the lifeboat falls down.
They prevent the lifeboat from falling down if the falls break.
The maximum rudder angle on your ship is 35°. Do you think this is the angle that the rudder is most effective?
No, the rudder is most effective at small rudder angles.
Yes, the rudder is most effective at max angle.
No, the most effective rudder angle is about 25 to 30°, this is because the rudder is stalling at 35° angle.
No, the rudder is most effective at angles between 10 and 20°.
Is it necessary to state the accounting code of the vessel in fully automated radio telex-traffic with a coast-station?
No, when AAIC is unknown, it will be asked for.
It depend upon your location.
No, because the AAIC is included in the radio telex-identification.
In which areas is plastic material accepted for overboard disposal?
In specially designated areas (ref. MARPOL).
100 n. m. from shore line.
Not permissible anywhere.
You are on a tug and are towing an unmanned barge. You are restricted in your ability to manoeuvre. The total length of the tow is 219 metres. What daylight signals are required by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen, on the tug only. Three shapes shall also be displayed, being three balls in a vertical line.
Three shapes shall be displayed on the tug, where they can best be seen, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a cylinder. The signal flag “T” shall also be flown on the tug. A diamond shall be displayed aft on the tow.
A diamond shape, where it can best be seen shall be displayed on the tug and the tow. Three shapes shall also be displayed in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond. Diamond shape.
Three shapes shall be displayed forward on the tug, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond.
What methods could be introduced into a passage plan for continuous monitoring of the ships position when navigating along a coastline?
All of the suggested answers.
Conspicuous headlands and navigational marks for taking positions.
The radar ranges of the coastline at all course alteration points.
Most minor oilspills are caused by:
Unforeseeable circumstances.
When navigating using the GPS, how does the GPS display indicate when the accuracy of the displayed position is reduced?
The GPS display is always very accurate and does not give any indication of lack of accuracy.
The GPS display flashes and sounds an alarm.
A large “Correction Factor” number is displayed on the screen.
A large HDOP value is displayed on the screen.
If an electrical storm strikes in the vicinity of the ship whilst conducting oil transfer operation, the OOW should:
Suspend all cargo transfer operations and close all tank openings and vents valves.
Reduce cargo transfer rate to a minimum to reduce the rate of vapour expulsion from the venting system of the receiving vessel.
Maintain a close check on inert gas content in the ships tanks, but continue the cargo transfer.
Remove the deck scuppers in preparation for heavy rain.
It is important that a compress is done correctly. One of the alternative signs, after completed compress bandage, shows that the bandage may be to tight. Which one?
Heartbeat increase and a dizzy feeling.
Blue colour of the skin above the bandage.
Swelling below the bandage and heavy pain.
Swelling above the bandage.
Are there any restriction on entry into cargo holds at sea?
No special permission required.
Permission must be obtained from Chief Officer.
Permission required at night-time.
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each lifeboat?
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You observe this vessel, directly ahead, on a steady bearing, with the distance closing steadily. What can you tell about this vessel from the lights it is displaying?
This vessel is not under command and is not making way through the water. I cannot tell its aspect.
This is a fishing vessel, not making way through the water, with its nets fast upon an obstruction, seen from astern.
This vessel is aground and is seen from directly ahead.
This vessel is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre and is stopped in the water. I am seeing it from astern.
What is the approximate pressure of the CO2 stored in a cylinder at an ambient temperature of +20 °C?
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.
A partially loaded ship is steaming slowly ahead in shallow, confined waters as illustrated in the diagram. Which of the suggested answers are the most critical external influences experienced by the vessel?
The ship will be making leeway due to the beam wind.
The ship will be experiencing the effects of Squat.
The ship will be experiencing interaction with the bank.
All of the suggested answers are critical.
On an oil tanker fitted with an Inert Gas System, prior to commencement of tank washing, the oxygen content within the cargo tanks shall be:
Not more than 5 % oxygen content by volume.
Less than 2 % oxygen content by volume.
Not greater than 8 % oxygen content by volume.
If a ship requires 2 nautical miles to stop in the water from a “crash stop” when proceeding at full ahead in deep water. What will the stopping distance be in shallow water?
Similar distance to deep water.
About 1,5 nautical miles.
The use of combustible material is restricted in the accommodation spaces in order to:
Reduce cost of construction.
Prevent occurrence of fire and explosion.
Contain and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin.
Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of accidents that occur in the catering department. What shall be done to reduce this high accident rate?
Keep the floors and decks free from fat and grease.
Install thermostats to avoid water from freezing to ice.
Do not wash off all rubbish to prevent persons slipping.
Ensure that slippery substances are not left where several persons are expected to be around.
What is the purpose of the ODME (Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment) printer?
To prove fault conditions in the ODME.
To prove that oil has been pumped overboard according to regulations.
To prove that the ODME system has been used.
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.
In relation to oil cargoes, the abbreviation VOC stands for:
Volatile Organic Compound.
Volumetric Oil Calculation.
What is the required number of hours that a SART’s battery must be able to operate the unit in the standby mode?
A vessel is equipped for all sea areas. In the middle of the Indian Ocean the EGC-receiver appears out of order. Is it still possible to receive MSI-messages?
Yes, with the MF/HF-radio telex.
With reference to the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers, the abbreviation NPSH stands for:
Necessary Pumping Suction Hazard.
Nominal Pressure Suction Head.
Net Pressure Suction Head.
Natural Pumping Standard Height.
Normally, a vessel sails in salt water and therefore salt water draughts are those which are referred to. If there is a change in density however, this must be taken into account because the true draughts of the ship will change. Which of the definitions below is that of this “Fresh Water Allowance”?
The number of millimetres by which a vessel’s True Mean Draught changes when she passes from salt water to fresh water, or vice versa.
The number of centimetres by which a vessel’s maximum draught is calculated to increase when she passes from salt water to fresh water.
The number of millimetres by which a vessel’s True Mean Draught changes when she passes from salt water into a dock of a different water density.
The allowance assigned by the Classification Society when the vessel is built, to indicate the compensation that may be applied during topping off to allow for dock water density.
What is the anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) and would there be any associated dangers to consider?
Long slow roll and no particular hazards.
Short period of roll, but a very stable ship and no associated dangers.
Long period of roll with free surface effects at a maximum.
Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking lashings and shifting cargo.
The engines are going astern and the ship is making sternway of about 1,5 knots with the rudder hard to starboard. What effect will this have on the ship’s progress?
There will be no lift force and the ship will go straight astern.
The rudder will have no effect when the ship is making sternway, it should be in the amidships position when going astern.
This will give the stern a lift force to port.
This will give the stern a lift force to starboard.
If you were put in charge of a fire team what minimum number of men wearing a breathing apparatus would you allow to enter a smoke filled compartment?
What alarm signal must be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire?
One long blast followed by seven short blasts.
The signal which is stated in the muster list.
A distress alert sent by Inmarsat to an RCC is sent via:
Distress MF communications should normally be operated:
In G3E mode – on simplex basis.
In G3E mode – on duplex basis.
In J3E mode – on duplex basis.
In J3E mode – on simplex basis.
What could be the reason for the magnetic compass to swing through large angles when the ship is rolling in a seaway?
The heeling error magnets are upside down and/or not in the correct position.
The induced magnetism from the earth’s magnetic field is very strong in that area.
The Coefficient B determined by the Compass Corrector at the last dry-dock was not correctly calculated.
The error due to deviation is large for that ships heading.
What should you do with the ashes from your vessels incinerator which had burned garbage containing plastics?
Discharge at sea providing you are not in any river or estuary.
Discharge to a shore facility only.
Discharge at sea providing you are more than 12 miles offshore.
Discharge at sea providing you are more than 25 miles offshore.
Which action do you perform when you log in to a satellite ocean region?
You select the CES through which you wish to send a message.
You inform the NCS that the SES is available for communications.
You update the ship’s position.
With reference to oil tanker operations, “clingage” refers to:
Residues remaining on the inside of a pipeline, or on the internal structure of a cargo tank after an oil cargo has been discharged.
The resistance to flow in a pipeline during the discharge of an oil cargo.
Oil residues remaining in the bottom of a cargo tank after tank-cleaning.
Electrostatically charged bubbles of air and moisture suspended in an oil cargo after loading.
Operator connected R/T calls are charged:
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with six second incremental steps.
On the basis of a three minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps.
On the basis of a one minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps.
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with one second incremental steps.
In context of cargo oil depth and ullage measurements, the abbreviation UTI stands for:
Ullage Topping Instrument.
Ullage Temperature Interface.
The superstructure and deck houses of passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers shall be divided into main vertical zones by: