It is considered essential that container ships should have a large ballast capacity and high powered ballast pumps, because:
These are required for trimming the ships and offsetting longitudinal bending moments.
These are required to load ballast during discharge.
These are necessary to keep the vessel upright during the loaded passage.
These are essential to retain the vessel within the International loadline requirements.
Distress MF communications should normally be operated:
In J3E mode – on simplex basis.
In J3E mode – on duplex basis.
In G3E mode – on duplex basis.
In G3E mode – on simplex basis.
The fire integrity of any bulkhead shall be maintained:
At the openings and penetrations.
Up to 5 meters above the deck level.
Up to 5 meters below the deck level.
Only at the continuous/solid part of the bulkhead.
If vessel has been advised of the tendency of a particular cargo on a flat-rack to deform or compact during voyage, you would:
Ensure that the cargo is secured as per shipper’s instructions.
Slacken the cargo securing gear during voyage to allow for movement.
Accept the cargo as it is and clause the mate’s receipt accordingly.
What is understood by the term “the Lee Side”?
It is the side with the wind on it.
It is the side opposite the wind.
It is the starboard side of the vessel.
It is the port side of the vessel.
What is the correct procedure to extinguish a soot fire in the exhaust boiler?
Reduce speed and use soot blowers if some are fitted.
Stop the engine and let the fire burn out by itself.
Increase speed or continue full speed.
Stop the engine and use the CO2 fixed fire-extinguishing system.
What is name of the machine shown, used to heave on the ropes during mooring and unmooring?
Which equipment will detect a signal from a SART transponder?
Which option best describes what target fusion is on an ECDIS?
Bringing together a displayed radar return and AIS target.
The discrepancy between radar and AIS displayed positions.
When two adjacent AIS targets come together.
When a target’s AIS signal has a large error on it.
The rudder is hard over with the engine at full ahead. Will the turning effect of the rudder be changed if the engine is stopped?
Yes, the turning force will be dramatically reduced when the engine is stopped.
Yes, the turning force will be reduced about 50 % of the original force when the engine is stopped.
No, the turning force applied by the rudder will be maintained within about 90 % of the turning force when going full ahead.
No, the turning force is unaffected by the speed of the propeller.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Muster station for unaccompanied minors (UM).
Muster station for families only.
Gathering place for embarkation formalities.
The best way to ensure you get the equipment you need is to:
Determine your needs and do some research.
Buy the most expensive equipment on the market.
Buy what everyone else is buying.
What would be the correct form of response to the question: what is the visibility in your position?
Visibility in my position is two hundred meters.
Sea area A4 in maritime radio traffic sea area:
Outside the sea areas A1, A2 and A3.
Within VHF-radiotelephony-range of a coast station, where continuous DSC-alarm is available.
During carriage in containers, if cashew nut shell liquid has been noted to spill out, the ships staff should:
Avoid skin contact and inhalation of toxic fumes.
Approach the container wearing a chemical protection suit.
Cool the container with water spray from as far away as possible.
Clean up the spillage wearing rubber boots and safety gloves.
What are the ideal conditions required to satisfactorily conduct an Inclining Experiment?
All of the suggested answers.
All derricks lowered and no moving items on deck and in store rooms.
Minimum ballast and bunkers on board and all tanks pressed up.
Moorings slack, head wind, minimum people on board.
On a container vessel, flexitanks are used for:
The carriage of non-hazardous liquids, in bulk.
The carriage of hazardous liquids, in bulk.
The carriage of liquid cargoes of a particular specific gravity.
The carriage of liquid cargoes that do not have a Proper Shipping Name.
Which of the following two digits codes is used to obtain medical assistance?
Which of the following precautions should be taken when work is to be carried out on a radar transceiver unit?
A sign needs to be attached to all the radars warning the bridge officers of repairs and the fact the radars are “Not to be Used”.
Only the electrical breaker for the associated scanner motor need to be pulled.
A “Not to be Used” sign on all radars and breakers pulled for the radar system to be worked on.
Only the electrical breakers for the radar undergoing repair needs to be removed, allowing the ship to retain a workable radar.
According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be divided in zones by structural and thermal boundaries (SOLAS II-2/2.2.1).
In main horizontal zones.
In main zones according to utilization (Accommodation, Machinery, Cargo).
Main Fire zones in accordance with the ship’s fire-fighting system.
What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the “Abandon ship” signal?
6 short blasts followed by 1 long blast.
7 short blasts followed by 1 long blast.
The “Abandon ship” signal is not specified, only the general emergency alarm signal is stated.
A cargo of explosives carried in containers needs maximum protection against:
Other explosives in the vicinity.
A hand flare must have a burning period of at least:
How can the error of the Gyro compass be determined?
By taking a transit bearing with the gyro compass of two prominent fixed shore objects and comparing it with the bearing of the same objects on the chart.
By using any of the methods in the suggested answers.
By comparing the course readout on the GPS with the gyro course steered.
What is the name of the PORTABLE walkway or access between ship and shore?
During carriage in containers, if cashew nut shell liquid has been noted to spill out, the ships staff should:
Avoid skin contact and inhalation of toxic fumes.
Cool the container with water spray from as far away as possible.
Approach the container wearing a chemical protection suit.
Clean up the spillage wearing rubber boots and safety gloves.
On area A4 the function “Transmission and reception of signals for locating” is mainly based on:
The use of SART transponder.
The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs.
What kind of measure is the division of the vessel in upright areas by using thermic and structural separations?
It is both a prevention and protection measure.
It is neither a prevention nor a protection measure.
It is a protection measure.
It is a prevention measure.
Where is the “PORT QUARTER”, in the figure?
The Port quarter is D in the figure.
The Port quarter is A in the figure.
The Port quarter is B in the figure.
The Port quarter is A in the figure.
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 muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places.
By alarm instructions in all crew cabins.
By oral instructions by the Captain.
By folder distributed to each crewmember.
What do you understand by the term “luffing”?
The raising or lowering of a crane jib, moving the head of the crane and therefore a suspended load horizontally towards or away from the crane.
The initial phase of hoisting a load, where the crane wire and structure takes the weight of a suspended load.
The rotating of a ship’s jib in a circular movement about the crane.
The combined movement of hoisting a load and slewing the crane, employed when lifting a load from a dockside over and into a ship’s hold, or vice versa.
Which option correctly completes the following statement? When an ECDIS system is in DR mode:
It is probably using the course and speed through the water for position update.
It stops working not showing the position on the screen or freezing the last position.
The bridge team can rely on this trusted method of navigation.
It is in normal operational mode.
In the diagram, which letter is pointing to the area of the ship known as the “STERN”?
The Stern area is indicated by B.
The Stern area is indicated by A.
The Stern area is indicated by C.
The Stern area is indicated by D.
MARPOL – Annex V. Disposal of garbage outside “Special Areas”. After unpacking spares, you are left with a limited amount of packing materials. Is this prohibited, if not, what will be the nearest distance to land for disposal into the sea of these materials?
What is recognized as the main hazard when entering a void space?
What is definition on clean ballast as per MARPOL Annex 1?
Ballast with an oil content of less than 15 ppm.
Ballast with an oil content of less than 45 ppm.
Ballast with an oil content of less than 1 %.
There isn’t any definition on clean ballast.
When manoeuvring a conventional ship, if the engine is stopped with the rudder hard over what happens to the rudder turning force?
It is reduced because of the reduced water acting on the rudder.
Anything might happen as it depends upon the type of specialised rudder fitted.
It may increase due to a better laminar flow on the rudder.
It stays the same as the rudder angle is unchanged.
Which of the following spaces may be protected by a fixed carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing system?
Machinery spaces of category A.
All the spaces mentioned.
Special category spaces of passenger ships.
What is the correct understanding of the term “Lapse Rate” when used in Meteorology?
The change of the temperature in the atmosphere with height above sea level.
The rate of increase of the wind associated with a Tropical Revolving Storm.
The delay in temperature reduction associated with the wet bulb thermometer of a hydrometer.
The change in the temperature associated with the passing of the warm front of a frontal depression.
Which option best completes the following statement? An operator using ECDIS will notice an out of position navigation buoy because:
The radar return and ENC buoy symbol will not coincide.
There will be a flashing alarm on ECDIS showing which one is out.
It is coloured orange on an ECDIS display.
A local port authority would send an automatic signal to ECDIS.
“Parametric Rollin” on a container ship results in:
A large unstable roll motion suddenly occurring in head or stern seas.
The unexpected roll to a large angle of heel due to a beam sea.
The gradual build up of rolling angle in a head sea.
The sudden unexpected occurrence of large rolling angles in beam seas.
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 error due to deviation is large for that ships heading.
The Coefficient B determined by the Compass Corrector at the last dry-dock was not correctly calculated.
The induced magnetism from the earth’s magnetic field is very strong in that area.
What material should boiler suits be made of?
Which muscle is the most persevering one in the body?
What is the meaning of this symbol?
What actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship’s steering gear fails?
All of the suggested answers.
Request the engine room to check the steering gear.
Call the Master and advise him of the situation.
Display the NUC signal and consider stopping the engines.
Which routine procedures should be carried out before cold work commences?
Carry out procedures to instructions for cold work including filling in forms and having them signed.
Have a breathing apparatus standing by.
Sound the general alarm and carry out procedures to instructions for cold work including filling in forms and having them signed.
Container ships without hatch covers are deemed to comply with the International Convention on Load line Rules after:
An International Load Line Exemption certificate is issued in accordance to Article 6.
A special movable deck is fitted to ensure watertight integrity.
Water tight integrity is demonstrated by using portable covers for hatch openings.
A spare set of portable hatch covers has been placed on board, for use during rough weather only.
It is not possible to install double stacking cones on container ships which has:
Loaded out-of-gauge containers.
Restrictions in the cargo securing manual.
Loaded a homogenous container load.
Limitations in ship design.
For how long should the self contained air support system on a totally enclosed lifeboat having its engine running be capable of providing safe and breathable air?
What is the disadvantage of using High Tensile Steel (HTS) in ship construction?
Enhanced vibration in HTS areas.
Diminished cargo carrying capacity.
Which wave length applies to a frequency of 2 000 kHz?
What is the depth of an iceberg below the surface of the sea?
The draught of an iceberg varies with the type of berg and its age.
The draught of an iceberg is normally about 3/4 of its total depth.
The draught of an iceberg is about the same as the visible part of the iceberg above the water.
The depth of an iceberg below the surface is always about one sixth of its total depth.
Which fire-fighting equipment is most efficient and with least side effects in case of a large fire in the engine room?
Central gas extinguishing system and/or waterfog.
Powder extinguishing system.
Central foam-extinguishing system.
What is (are) the basic component(s) of a Fire detection system?
All the alternatives mentioned.
What does the abbreviation STCW stand for?
The International Convention on Standards of Trading, Certification and Watchkeeping of Seafarers.
The International Convention of Ship’s Trading, Chartering and Waybills.
The International Shipowners, Transport and Cargo Work Convention.
Seafarer’s Training and Competence of Watchkeepers.
The design features of a container ship with pronounced bow flare, a wide flat transom stern and wall sided amidships section contribute to:
Large angles of heel with a large GM.
The ability to shed water very quickly off the decks.
Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
How often shall each member of the crew participate in an “abandon ship”-drill?
On the diagram, what is the area at the forward end of the vessel shown by the letter “A”? It is normally raised by one deck above the main deck.
If whistles are fitted on a vessel at a distance apart of more than 100 metres, will manoeuvring and warning signals, as defined by rule 34 of the International regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, be given on one or both whistles?
They shall be given on one whistle only.
They shall be given on both whistles simultaneously.
Manoeuvring signals will be given only on the forward whistle; warning signals will be given on both whistles simultaneously.
They shall first be given on the forward whistle, followed by the after whistle, with a 5 second interval in between.
The ship is approaching shallow water where the Under Keel Clearance will reduce to about 0,25 of the ship’s draught. Which of the following answers most accurately summarizes the aspects to be considered when deciding a suitable speed?
All of the suggested answers.
A reduced ability to stop the vessel and maintain steerage.
A further reduction of underkeel clearance and possible changes of the ship’s trim.
Once a ship (equipped with self-stowing auto-tension winches) is moored alongside a loading or discharging berth, it is recommended that:
All winches to be left with the manual brake on and out of gear.
The “spring” winches be left in the auto-tension mode and all other winches with the manual brake on.
All mooring winches be left in “auto-tension” mode.
The “breastline” and “headline” winches be left in the auto-tension mode and spring winches with manual brake on.
What are the required data inputs into most gyro compasses to reduce any possible compass error?
All of the data in the suggested answers.
Maximum helm angle and rolling period.
When steel reinforcing rods are loaded in open-top containers, claims against the vessel would most likely arise due to:
Cargo staining by rust, hydraulic oil or grease.
Physical damages to the cargo.
Cargo being loaded less than the full height of the container.
In the diagram, which letter is indicating the position “MIDSHIPS”?
Midships is indicated by D in the figure.
Midships is indicated by C in the figure.
Midships is indicated by A in the figure.
Midships is indicated by B in the figure.
What is the shortest distance between two points on the surface of the earth?
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Survival craft portable radio.
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals.
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You sight these lights on the port bow, on a steady bearing. The distance is closing. What are you looking at and what action will you take in compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres in length, length of tow under 200 metres and the tow, both being restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, seen from the starboard side. Under rule 18, I am required to keep clear and will take appropriate avoiding action.
This is a power-driven vessel, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. The sidelight of a second vessel can be seen beyond her. Under rule 18, I am obliged to keep clear of the first vessel and will therefore take appropriate avoiding action.
This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, length of tow 200 metres or more, not under command. I will keep clear under rule 27.
What features of the vessel hull, equipment and cargo causes error on a vessel’s standard magnetic compass?
Permanent and induced magnetism found in steel or iron on-board.
The change in the position of the magnetic pole causing annual changes in the variation.
The continual changes of courses made by the vessel.
When handling drugs:
Wear skin protection and a facemark.
Shut off the ventilation in the room where the drugs are being stored to ensure any vapours or fumes do not spread to other parts of the ship.
Test out the potency of the drug.
Briefly inhale powders, fumes or vapours to verify the substance is a drug.
Why is it important to have good a relationship between the crew on board a vessel?
It leads to better work performance and positive atmosphere among the crew.
It encourages crew to extend their contract.
Crew comes to know each others problems.
It will prevent accidents from happening.
The purpose of the dovetail foundation on container vessel is:
Act as a sliding base for twistlocks.
To secure double stacking cones.
To lock adjacent containers together .
To secure a single stacking cone.
What is the purpose of the ODME (Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment) printer?
To prove that oil has been pumped overboard according to regulations.
To prove that the ODME system has been used.
To prove fault conditions in the ODME.
How can an azimuth or bearing be indicated by signal flags?
The letter A + three numerals.
The letter N + three numerals.
The letter B + three numerals.
The letter A + three numerals + the letter R or T.
How would you alert others on board if you saw a person falling overboard?
If I saw a person falling overboard I would run to the Bridge.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout once “Man overboard”.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly “Man overboard”.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would inform the Bosun.
As per the IMDG Code, Readily Combustible Fibres are defined as:
Fibres, powdered, granular, or pasty substances which are dangerous if easily ignited by brief contact with an ignition source and if the flame spreads rapidly.
Fibres, powdered, granular, or pasty substances that are capable of self-heating.
Any solid that is capable of self-ignition.
A substance that will heat up and ignite due to the ignition of another substance.
When passage planning on ECDIS, which two functions should always be set correctly?
Safety depth contour and safety depth value.
Course and speed of the vessel on each leg.
Safety depth and UKC at a critical waypoint.
Speed of the vessel and ETA to destination.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals.
Is it safe to carry a bag of tools in your hand, up a vertical ladder? Select the best option:
No it is not – two hands should always be used to climb the ladder.
Yes it is – provided three points of contact are maintained.
Yes it is – provided the ship is not rolling too badly.
Yes it is – provided that the carrying hand is wrapped around the ladder.