Every inflatable liferaft, inflatable lifejacket and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced:
In a distress situation, how many times or for how long should the emergency alarm be sounded?
Until the signal “risk is over” or the order “abandon ship” is given.
Until all crew members and passengers have reported to their respective muster stations.
An optical fire detector head is activated by:
The visible smoke that is a result of combustion.
The flames that are a result of combustion.
The radiation of the heat given off by flames.
The International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre attributes the increased numbers of hijackings to:
The greater involvement in piracy of well-organized and armed crime networks.
Higher crime rates around the world.
Easy access to military weapons.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
What do crew, visitors and contractors all have in common?
They’re all employees of the ship.
They’re all trained in ship emergency procedures.
They all have opportunity to smuggle drugs.
They’re all onboard the ship for the duration of its voyage.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals.
Survival craft portable radio.
A lifejacket should be provided with:
On ships built after February 1992 all lifejackets should be fitted with a light.
The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
The fact that the user is on board a liferaft, a lifeboat or ship.
A definite standard process.
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
The weather conditions of the moment.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
A lifebuoy light is capable of working at minimum for a period of, and has a luminous intensity of:
2 h, 1 candela (about 1,0 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
2 h, 2 candela (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
4 h, 2 candela (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
4 h, 2 candela (about 1,0 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
A hand flare must have a burning period of at least:
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Combustible, oxygen, heat and chain reaction.
Combustible, oxygen, flames and chain reaction.
Combustible, air, flames and gas.
Give the meaning of this symbol:
Lifebuoy with light and smoke.
Lifebuoy with automatic sound signal.
Lifebuoy with light and line throwing appliance.
Lifebuoy with light and hand flare.
Where on board would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by “A” or “B” bulkheads and decks?
On the general arrangement plan.
All the mentioned alternatives.
On the fire control plans.
What is the minimum length of the buoyant lifeline that is fitted to a lifebuoy which is stowed at a distance of 10 metres above the waterline (light condition)?
What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine room?
Fire extinguishers filled with fresh water only.
Fire extinguishers equipped for powder or CO2 only.
Fire extinguishers of the handy-size types only.
Any fire extinguishers with a weight of less than 100 lbs.
Which of these precautionary measures can reduce the threat of piracy, if implemented?
Plan to arrive at port at night.
Turn off all of the ship’s lights at night.
Stay at least 15 nm away from the shore.
Which of the following detailed explanations should be mentioned in the Training Manual?
How to use navigational equipment for survival crafts.
How to use escape routes and other escape methods.
How to recover survival craft and rescue boats including stowage and securing.
How to use surface to air visual signals to be used by survivors.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-saving appliances corresponds to present regulations?
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be made of non-combustible or fire retardant material.
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be of such a colour that they are in contrast to the surrounding colour.
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall have marking in red colour.
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be fitted with the manufacturers name and logo.
Which of the following items must be included in each fire drill?
Starting a fire pump using at least two required jets of water to show that the system is in proper working order.
Reporting to stations and preparing for the duties described in the muster list.
Checking fireman’s outfits and other personal rescue equipment.
What is the procedure for use of the main engine room fire extinguishing system, e. g. Halon or CO2 system?
Release the Halon/CO2 upon the order of the engineer on duty.
Search the engine room, make sure all personnel is out. Stop ventilation. Close for all air access. Upon approval of the Master, release the Halon/CO2.
Release the Halon/CO2 as soon as possible without pre warning.
Search the engine room, make sure all personnel is out. Stop ventilation. Close for all air access. Release the Halon/CO2.
Which among the following list is particularly required for a totally enclosed lifeboat?
Hatches positioned so as to allow launching and recovery operations to be performed without any occupant having to leave the enclosure.
Windows on both sides can be closed watertight and opened for ventilation.
Handrails inside for persons moving to their seats.
Self-bailing arrangements.
An evacuation-slide must be capable:
Of being deployed by two person or remotely controlled from the bridge.
Of being deployed by two persons.
Of being deployed by one person.
Of being deployed by one person or remotely controlled from the bridge.
Which of the following items shall be included in an “abandon ship”-drill?
Checking the lifeboat provisions and supplies.
Checking the distress signal rockets and other distress signals.
Checking that all crew and passenger moral is high.
Checking that passengers and crew are suitably dressed and lifejackets correctly donned.
What is the absolutely main purpose with fighting a fire on board?
An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the ship’s whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
Go to (or remain in) your cabin and await further orders.
Go to your lifeboat station.
Report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine room (engine crew) for further orders.
The weak link of a float-free arrangement for liferafts must break under a strain of:
How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each lifeboat?
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is abandoned?
As much biscuit and canned food as possible.
All pets that will most likely not be able to enter the boat by themselves.
All valuables like money, jewelry etc.
Warm clothes, blankets and lifevests.
Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as the maximum concentration of CO allowed in the breathing air of a breathing apparatus?
In which way shall a survivor be hauled out of the sea?
As regards the launching and recovery arrangements for rescue boats which is required among the following:
Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that they can be operated at all times from the bridge.
Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat.
Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival craft on board the ship.
Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival craft during abandonment.
Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?
This is only required when he joins the ship.
A person wearing a thermal protective aid shall be able:
To climb up and down a vertical ladder.
To swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft.
To wear a lifejacket inside.
To jump into the water from a height of 4,5 m.
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF’s for survival craft?
What method shall be used when hauling survivors out of the sea (state of survivors is critical)?
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Area protected by sprinkler.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Muster station to liferaft.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Manually operated call point.
During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?
Throw any suspicious items overboard.
Know exactly what a bomb looks like.
Try to reach behind bulkheads to find a bomb.
Do not touch any suspicious packages.
What is the requirements to ventilation ducts of more than 2 metres in length (ships other than passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers)? SOLAS II-2/16.1.
They shall be isolated from any combustible material.
They shall have lining of non-combustible insulating material.
They must be fabricated of non-combustible material.
They must be fabricated of fire-resistant material.
In general what is the proportion of concentrate to water to produce foam?
This operation is done automatically and in relation to the foam.
What shall you do if you see a person falling into the sea?
Throw a lifebuoy over board and report to the bridge immediately.
Which among the following list is required for lifeboat equipment according to present regulations?
Be made of fire retardant material.
Be secured in a manner as not to intefere with abandonment procedures.
Be made of buoyant material or stored in buoyant containers.
Be made of fire-retardant material and stored in buoyant containers.
When is a visitor onboard required to present an ID?
Only on SECURITY Level 3.
On SECURITY Level 1, 2 & 3.
Who is responsible for ensuring that your ship’s security plan meets the requirements of the ISPS Code?
Company Security Officer.
Flag State Administration.
Recognized Security Organization.
Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?
Way points and training records.
Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
Planned maintenance schedule and emergency response procedures.
Ship schematic and HR policies.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Remote controlled fire pumps.
International shore connection.
An immersion suit will not sustain burning or continue melting after being totally enveloped in a fire for a period of:
Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-jackets corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? A life-jacket shall be so constructed that:
It gives a long term thermal protection.
It can be correctly donned within 3 minutes without assistance.
It allows the wearer to jump from height of at least 4,5 m into the water without injury and without damaging the life-jacket.
It allows the wearer to jump from any height without injury and without damaging the life-jacket.
The breaking strength of the painter in a liferaft permitted to accommodate 6 persons is at least:
As a general rule, what is the minimum flash point of an oil used as a liquid fuel on board?
Poster or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls. Which one of the following requirements has to be included?
Give relevant instructions and warnings.
Give information on survival craft speed and seaworthiness.
Give information on survival craft capacity.
Give an overview of location of all lifesaving appliances.
The necessary elements to create fire are:
Combustible, air, flames and gas.
Combustible, oxygen, heat and chain reaction.
Combustible, oxygen, flames and chain reaction.
The fire point is:
The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours that may burn in contact with oxygen in air, and at which combustion persists once the source of ignition has been removed.
The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours that may burn when they are in contact with oxygen in air, when there is a presence of activation energy; but with no capacity of maintaining combustion.
The maximum pressure that will be reached when a given combustible burns into an enclosed space.
A process of chemical decomposition by oxidation-reduction at unusually high temperature, in areas with slight ventilation.
This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?
If drugs are discovered onboard your ship:
Ensure the witness to the discovery signs your incident report.
Disembark crew and passengers as quickly as possible at the next port of call so the authorities can conduct their investigation.
Notify the authorities after you arrive at the next port of call.
Write a report a few days after the event and describe everything that occurred.
Where can you find what your duties are during a lifeboat drill?
Stated at the embarkation station.
Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is located during a search?
Place the object in a desk drawer or file cabinet.
Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious.
Cover the suspicious object with a box or blanket.
Throw the object overboard.
What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified in SOLAS?
One long blast followed by seven short blasts or more.
Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast.
Three short blasts followed by three long blasts then three short ones.
Which of these measures would you implement to prevent drugs from being smuggled onboard your ship while it’s berthed?
Search some of the packages, spares and stores received.
Maintain restricted areas.
Check a portion of the bags and packages brought onboard.
Eliminate fore and aft deck watch at night.
Which of these tasks are performed as part of the SSA?
Implement measures to address weaknesses in ship security.
Train shipboard personnel in their security duties.
Assess the likelihood and potential consequences of security incidents.
Assign security duties to ship personnel.
The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around the ship and the verification of increased threat levels:
Your ship security plan must include procedures for responding to security threats, auditing security activities and interfacing with the port facility:
What is the maximum allowed suction head for fire pumps? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.5).
A Ship Security Assessment is integral to the creating of your ship’s security plan:
What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers that must be carried on ships of 1 000 GRT and above?
Who is responsible for the development of the Ship Security Plan?
The Ship Security Officer.
The Classification Society.
The Company Security Officer.
The Port Facility Security Officer.
You are on board a cargo ship. The ship is heavily listing to starboard, making impossible the launching of the survival craft stowed on this side. Lifeboats and liferafts are equally distributed on each side of the vessel. What should be the total number of persons that can be accommodated in the remaining survival craft stowed on the port side? (*) N is the total number of persons that vessel is permitted to carry:
At least 100 % N (lifeboat capacity: 50 % N; liferaft capacity: 50 % N) (*).
At least 150 % N (lifeboat capacity: 50 % N; liferaft capacity: 100 % N) (*).
At least 150 % N (lifeboat capacity: 100 % N; liferaft capacity: 50 % N) (*).
At least 200 % N (lifeboat capacity: 100 % N; liferaft capacity: 100 % N) (*).
If a fire starts in the fuel tanks of a vessel, the fire will be:
What kind of fuel will originate a class A fire?
A solid (cardboard or wood…).
A gas, not under pressure.
A liquid (gasoline or petrol…).
You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. Which of the following actions should you take?
Start paddling in the direction of the nearest land.
Organize a lookout system.
Join up with any other survival craft and stream the sea anchor.
Organize a lookout system and join up with other survival craft if possible. You should also stream the sea anchor.
What equipment is provided in a liferaft to help you keep warm in cold weather?
The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation, in addition to the thermal protective aids (10 % of complement, minimum 2).
At least 10 % of the rafts complement with a minimum of 2 thermal protective aids are provided.
Thermal protective aids for each person.
The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to give additional insulation from the cold water.
What is a contingency plan for ships?
Plan for safety preparedness.
Plan for maintenance and repair.
Loading plan for general cargo.
Which of the following areas may be possible restricted areas? Review all answers.
Which type of profiling is used to obtain information about rival companies and their employees?
What class of fire involves liquids?