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- Version: 6.0.0, 6.0.9.
- Test type: STCW.
- Department: Deck.
- Level: Support.
- Vessel type: Chemical tanker.
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«Deck Support Chemical Tanker» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on chemical tanker. The course is designed to provide comprehensive training for maritime professionals seeking to specialize in chemical tanker operations.The curriculum covers essential topics such as cargo handling procedures, safety protocols and emergency response techniques specific to hazardous materials. Participants learn about the properties of various chemicals, their compatibility and the importance of maintaining the integrity of tank coatings and equipment. This training includes simulations of cargo operations, tank cleaning and the use of personal protective equipment in hazardous environments. Additionally, the course emphasizes regulatory compliance, including international maritime codes and standards. Upon completion, test will possess the expertise and confidence to perform deck support duties efficiently and safely on chemical tankers, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of maritime operations.
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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.
Through a personal briefing by the captain.
By reading the ship's safety manual during the first week.
Via announcements made over the ship's PA system.
What is the normal name of the special wire/rope on board the ship used to make a tug fast?
Mooring line.
Towing spring.
Tow line.
Anchor chain.
What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SWL" as stamped on lifting gear around the ship?
Safe Working Load.
Standard Weight Limit.
Safe Weight Load.
Static Weight Load.
When acting as helmsman would you expect the reading of the gyro compass to be the same as the magnetic compass?
Very seldom would they be the same.
They are always the same under normal conditions.
They will be the same when the ship is stationary.
The gyro compass is more accurate and will always show true north.
What are the duties of an effective bridge look out?
Monitoring the ship's engine performance.
Recording the ship's speed and course every hour.
Assisting the captain with navigation charts.
Keeping a constant observation around the ship.
What is the meaning of the term "Steady as she goes" when acting as helmsman?
While altering the ship's head, the instruction "steady as she goes" means reduce the ship's swing as rapidly as possible and steady on present course.
Maintain the current speed and direction without any changes.
Prepare to change course immediately.
Increase the ship's speed to reach the next waypoint faster.
What is the first thing you are doing when having a lifeboat drill?
Check the lifeboat for any equipment.
Put on the life jacket.
Review the emergency procedures with the crew.
Gather all necessary tools for the drill.
Why could dirty and oily areas of the deck be dangerous?
They may cause people to slip over and hurt themselves.
They can attract pests and insects.
They may lead to corrosion of the deck material.
They can create unpleasant odors on board.
Would there ever be the need for two lookouts on the Bridge watch?
No, one lookout is always sufficient.
Only during nighttime operations.
Yes, possibly when there is dense fog and heavy traffic.
Yes, but only if the captain requests it.
What is the role of a tug in a port?
A tug assists the ships to moor and unmoor.
A tug is used for loading and unloading cargo.
A tug provides security for the port area.
A tug is responsible for maintenance of the port facilities.
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire breaks out onboard.
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Try to extinguish the fire yourself without alerting anyone.
Evacuate the ship immediately without reporting.
Ignore the fire if it seems small and manageable.
Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?
Extinguishing attempt is started immediately.
Waiting for the fire brigade to arrive.
Sounding the general alarm and evacuating the area.
Closing all doors and hatches to contain the fire.
How much water per person is provided in a liferaft not equipped with a desalting apparatus?
1,5 litre
2,0 litres.
0,5 litre.
3,0 litres.
Anyone of the crew who is assigned to watch duties in port has a number of important tasks to carry out. Which one of the listed tasks should be included in the watchman's duties?
Check the moorings for correct tightness and ensure the gangway remains safe and secure.
Monitor the engine performance and fuel consumption.
Conduct safety drills with the crew.
Prepare the cargo hold for loading operations.
During restricted visibility, you are posted as bridge lookout and you hear 1 long blast at intervals of about 2 minutes on your port bow. What will you report to the OOW (officer on watch)?
A vessel approaching from the starboard side.
Fog signal of one long blast heard on the port bow at regular intervals of about 2 minutes.
No signals heard, visibility is clear.
A warning signal from a nearby buoy.
How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: "Nothing to port"?
Don’t allow the ship to swing at all to port.
Steer slightly to starboard to counteract any swing.
Maintain the current course without any adjustments.
Prepare to turn the ship to port if necessary.
After smoking, cigarettes should be disposed of as follows:
Disposed of in an ashtray, ensuring that it is extinguished.
Thrown overboard into the water.
Placed in a trash bin without extinguishing.
Left on the deck to be cleaned later.
In which one of the following an oil, the flash point of which only needs to be over 43 °C, may be used?
In main propulsion engines.
In emergency generators.
In fuel oil purifiers.
In auxiliary boilers.
In general, what is the best extinguishing agent to put out a class A fire?
Water.
Foam.
Carbon dioxide.
Dry chemical powder.
You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled compartment wearing a breathing apparatus. At what stage should you start to make your way out of the compartment?
When you start to feel uncomfortable or dizzy.
After 10 minutes of searching, regardless of air pressure.
Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used to reach your work area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve.
When you can no longer see clearly in the smoke.
What is the "international shore connection" used for?
To connect the ship fire main to the shore lines.
To provide electrical power from the shore to the ship.
To connect the ship's sewage system to the shore facilities.
To supply fresh water from the shore to the ship.
The main buoyancy chamber of an inflatable liferaft must be divided into:
1 compartment.
2 compartments.
3 compartments.
4 compartments.
Which of air and water is the fluid that transfers the greatest amount of heat during the same time, given that the fluid is not flowing along the immersed body?
Water.
Air.
Both transfer heat equally.
It depends on the temperature of the fluids.
Line clearing from shore is considered as a high risk operation because:
It can lead to delays in cargo operations.
There is a risk of crew members getting injured during the process.
Overflow and structural damage can result if the inflow of air or other blowing medium is inadequately controlled.
It may cause environmental pollution if not managed properly.
Your chemical tanker is fitted with submersible deepwell cargo pumps. When stripping a tank, if excessive air is allowed to be drawn into the suction line:
The pump will "race" and there will be a loss of suction.
The pump will operate normally without any issues.
The cargo will become contaminated.
The pump will overheat and shut down automatically.
What personal protective equipment would be required for working over side?
It would be determined by risk assessment, but at very least would comprise safety line and harness, lifebuoy standing by, safety hat, boiler suit, safety boots.
Only a life jacket and gloves.
A hard hat and safety glasses only.
No special equipment is needed if the weather is good.
Where do you find instructions for tasks and duties in case of an emergency?
In the ship's logbook.
In the muster list.
In the crew handbook.
On the bridge notice board.
Which one of the following types of rope is the most dangerous to work with?
Nylon.
Polypropylene.
Manila.
Cotton.
What is minimum equipment needed for entering a tank or void space that is not gas free or does not contain sufficient oxygen?
A standard life jacket and gloves.
A fire extinguisher and a flashlight.
A first aid kit and a safety harness.
Self contained breathing apparatus in addition to normal safety equipment.
A person wearing a lifejacket or immersion suit shall be able to turn from a face-down to a face-up position in not more than:
5 seconds.
10 seconds.
15 seconds.
20 seconds.
Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a bomb search?
Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds like the tick tock of a clock mechanism.
Search quickly and thoroughly to minimize time spent in the area.
Use bright lights to illuminate every corner of the space.
Make loud noises to scare away any potential threats.
Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?
Crew members' names and ranks.
Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
The ship's maintenance schedule.
Weather forecasts for the next week.
A summary of the important safety and handling information on a particular chemical cargo loaded on your ship can be found in:
The Material Safety Data Sheet.
The ship's logbook.
The cargo manifest.
The crew handbook.
You have just started to load a cargo of Toluene. A drip starts from a flange on a hose loop on the off-shore manifold. You would:
Report the leak to the Responsible Officer. Attempt to tighten the bolts on the flange. If the leak continues, stop the discharge and, when instructed, change the gasket. Clear any cargo spillage according to the applicable recovery procedure.
Ignore the drip as it is a minor issue.
Immediately stop the loading operation without reporting.
Try to seal the leak with tape until the loading is complete.
The term “Ullage” with reference to tanker operations means:
The total volume of liquid in the cargo tank.
The amount of cargo loaded onto the vessel.
The depth of free space left in a cargo tank above the current liquid level.
The weight of the cargo in the tank.
You have just finished washing a set of tanks that previously contained Toluene, Acetone and Iso-Propanol. What will the main hazard be when you enter the tanks for mopping and inspection?
The atmosphere inside may contain insufficient oxygen to support life, or toxic vapours, or both.
The tanks may be structurally unsound and at risk of collapse.
There may be residual cargo that could ignite.
The tanks will be too hot to enter safely.
You are alongside, preparing to load a cargo of Triethylamine. It will be supplied from shore using an 8-inch flexible hose. You would secure it to the ship’s manifold (header):
With only a few bolts loosely tightened.
With a bolt in every hole in the flange, securely and evenly tightened.
Using duct tape to hold the hose in place.
By tying it with rope to the manifold.
Your ship has its main entry door from the main deck on the starboard side, a few metres back from the front of the accommodation. It is also the closest emergency exit from the ship's offices and the crew mess-room in the event of an emergency. You are about to commence loading several grades of chemicals. There are no significant security concerns. What should happen to the door?
It should be closed, but not locked.
It should be left wide open for ventilation.
It should be locked to prevent unauthorized access.
It should be barricaded with equipment.
You are to load a cargo of Isocyanate to tank 4 centre port and the cargo hose from shore is to be connected to a flange directly adjacent to the cargo pump, so that the manifold cross-over and deck cargo line are not used. Underneath such a connection, you would place:
A bucket to collect any spills.
A pile of sand to absorb leaks.
A tarp to cover the area.
A portable drip-tray.
The regulations which control the cleaning operations after the discharge of noxious substances and prevent pollution from ships are more commonly known as:
MARPOL
SOLAS.
ISM Code.
STCW.
You are loading a cargo of Vinyl Acetate Monomer to several tanks on board. Tank 6 centre is about to finish and the next tank to load is 2 centre. You would:
Close the valves for tank 6 centre before opening those for tank 2 centre.
Leave the valves for both tanks open until loading is complete.
First open the valves for tank 2 centre and then close those for 6 centre, as the required ullage is reached.
Open the valves for tank 6 centre again to ensure it is fully loaded.
You have just been handed six sample bottles by the cargo surveyor, containing Nitric Acid drawn from a cargo just loaded on your ship. The proper procedure to move them to the sample locker, prior storage, would be to:
Place them into a proper container with a handle, such as a sample carrier or a strong bucket, and carry them carefully to the sample locker taking care not to damage the bottles.
Carry the bottles individually without any container.
Stack the bottles on top of each other and carry them.
Place the bottles in a cardboard box and carry them quickly.
What are the duties of the "Standby Watch keeper" when he is not on the bridge?
Leave the bridge area and take a break in the crew mess.
Remain in the expected location, available for immediate call from the bridge.
Engage in other duties unrelated to watchkeeping.
Go to the engine room to assist with maintenance tasks.
Your vessel is equipped with hydraulic submerged deep-well cargo pumps. You are approaching the end of discharge of a cargo of methanol in tank 3 port. Which of the following may be an indication that the tank is almost empty?
A distinctive surging noise from, and vibration observed on the cargo pump.
A steady flow of liquid coming from the discharge line.
An increase in the pressure reading on the pump gauge.
A decrease in the temperature of the cargo pump.
The best way to prevent damage to stainless steel tanks after washing them with warm salt water is to:
Rinse the tank with fresh water.
Leave the salt water to dry inside the tank.
Apply a protective coating over the salt water.
Use a strong acid to neutralize the salt water.
What should you know about the emergency stops on deck?
The color coding of the emergency stop buttons.
Where they are located and how to operate them.
The maintenance schedule for the emergency stops.
The history of previous emergency stop activations.
Is it always possible to use the word "ship" instead of the word "boat"?
Normally a small vessel is called a "boat" rather than a "ship", otherwise it is not important.
Yes, they are interchangeable in all contexts.
"Ship" refers only to military vessels.
"Boat" is used exclusively for recreational vessels.
What do you understand by the order: "Move the pilot ladder to the other side"?
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to shift the pilot ladder to the opposite side of the ship.
To adjust the angle of the pilot ladder on the same side.
To remove the pilot ladder completely from the ship.
To lower the pilot ladder into the water for easier access.
How would you alert others onboard if you saw a person falling overboard?
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, "Man overboard".
I would ring the ship's bell to signal an emergency.
I would use a whistle to alert the crew.
I would send a text message to the captain.
An unconscious casualty who is breathing, should be placed:
Flat on their back with their head elevated.
In the recovery position.
Sitting upright to ensure they can breathe easily.
In a position that allows for immediate CPR if needed.
If a casualty has no pulse, the first aider must immediately:
Start heart compression and artificial respiration.
Call for emergency medical assistance and wait for help.
Check the casualty's airway and position them on their side.
Administer oxygen if available.
Which of the following substance is ozone-depleting?
Carbon Dioxide.
Methane.
Halons
Nitrogen.
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: "Port 20" and after a while the order: "Ease to 10"?
Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the wheel to 10 degrees of helm.
Change the compass course to a new heading which is 20 degrees to port of original heading and then after the second command reduce it to only 10 degrees to port of original heading.
Turn the ship hard to port without adjusting the helm after the second command.
Maintain the current heading and ignore the commands from the OOW.
Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is most effective against an open oil fire?
Water.
Foam.
Carbon dioxide.
Dry powder.
Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts is made to release the liferaft after being automatically inflated during the ship is sinking?
The weak link.
The painter.
The buoyancy tube.
The inflation valve.
The grabline of a lifebuoy has a length of:
The same as the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
2 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
3 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
4 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
Which part of the fresh water quantity provided for each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus?
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 days.
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 days.
0,75 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 3 days.
1 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 day.
What is the greatest interest of the "help" position?
It lessens the survivor's heat escape.
It prevents the survivor's blood from collecting in the lower part of his body.
It allows the survivor to signal for help more effectively.
It increases the survivor's visibility in the water.
Why is line clearing from shore considered as a high risk operation?
Because overflow and structural damage can result if the inflow of air or other blowing medium is inadequately controlled.
Because the "pig" used for line clearing will break apart and be carried into the ship's tank if the blowing pressure is not adequately controlled on shore.
Because it requires multiple personnel to manage the operation safely.
Because the equipment used is often outdated and prone to failure.
By what name are the regulations which control the cleaning operations after the discharge of noxious substances and prevent pollution from ships known?
MARPOL.
ISGOTT.
SOLAS.
STCW.
What are the duties of the "Standby Watch keeper" when he is not on the bridge?
Patrol the ship and report anything unusual to the bridge.
Conduct routine maintenance on the equipment.
Prepare the next watch's logbook.
Remain in the expected location, available for immediate call from the bridge.
You have just completed discharge of a cargo of Iso-Butanol and are preparing for tank cleaning. The pumpman is going round the deck checking the cargo pump cofferdams for any leakage of hydraulic oil or cargo. What term is applied to this procedure?
Purging.
Venting.
Flushing.
Cleaning.
You have just completed the discharge of a cargo of Lube Oil additive and are clearing the ship's lines to shore. What piece of equipment can be fitted between a drain cock and the air line to safely release any excess pressure before disconnecting the air line?
A three-way valve.
A reducer.
A pressure gauge.
A shut-off valve.
Who must make and sign the individual entry for a loading, discharging or cleaning operation in the Cargo Record Book?
The officer (or officers) in charge of that operation.
The master of the ship.
The chief engineer.
The cargo surveyor.
You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would you find a description of the ship's cargo handling equipment and details of procedures for cargo unloading, tank stripping, tank cleaning, discharge of residues and ballasting and deballasting?
The Annex II Procedures and Arrangements Manual.
The Cargo Handling Logbook.
The Safety Management Manual.
The Ship's Stability Book.
You have been assigned to enter a hold and check the general cargo stowed in it, as part of an on-passage monitoring procedure. What must be in place before you can do that?
Written instructions from the Chief Officer on what to check in the hold.
The necessary permits, based on valid atmospheric and other applicable tests
A safety briefing from the crew.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times.
What is the meaning of "make fast"?
To secure a rope.
To act quickly.
To prepare for departure.
To tie a knot.
If a patient is bleeding from nose?
Pinch soft part of the nose for 10 minutes while keeping the head forward over a basin.
Put a piece of swab or gauze in the nose.
Tilt the head back to stop the bleeding.
Apply ice to the back of the neck.
For transporting a casualty with a fracture; If a Neil-Robertson stretcher is not available:
A wide wooden board may be used.
Wait for the Neil-Robertson stretcher to arrive.
Use a regular blanket to carry the casualty.
Carry the casualty by hand without any support.
When is it good practice to check the pressure-vacuum valves?
During cargo transfer operations.
Prior to cargo transfer.
After cargo transfer is complete.
Only during routine maintenance checks.
When reeving a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you should, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:
Either direction is acceptable.
Direction A.
Direction B.
Whichever direction requires less tension.
On the diagram, which arrowed line is indicating the "Breadth" of the vessel?
The breadth is indicated by letter B, in the figure.
The breadth is indicated by letter D, in the figure.
The breadth is indicated by letter C, in the figure.
The breadth is indicated by letter A, in the figure.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given. Which one is the correct one?
Air draught is given by A on the figure.
Air draught is given by B on the figure.
Air draught is given by D on the figure.
Air draught is given by C on the figure.
What are the duties of an effective bridge look out?
Keeping a constant observation around the ship.
Reporting any unusual sights or sounds promptly.
All of the other alternatives specified.
Maintaining proper functioning of bridge equipment.
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Port 20” and after a while the order: "Ease to 10"?
Change the compass course to a new heading which is 20 degrees to port of original heading and then after the second command reduce it to only 10 degrees to port of original heading.
Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the wheel to 10 degrees of helm.
Maintain the original course and gradually reduce speed.
Apply 10 degrees of rudder towards starboard.
Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is most effective against an open oil fire?
Foam.
Water.
Carbon dioxide.
Dry chemical powder.
Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts is made to release the liferaft after being automatically inflated during the ship is sinking?
The painter.
The securing strap.
The weak link.
The hydrostatic release unit.
The grabline of a lifebuoy has a length of:
4 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
2 times the outer diameter of the lifebuoy.
Equal to the circumference of the lifebuoy.
Twice the height of the lifebuoy.
Which part of the fresh water quantity provided for each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus?
0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 days.
1 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 day.
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 1 day.
0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 day.
What is the greatest interest of the "help" position ?
It prevents the survivor's blood from collecting in the lower part of his body.
It helps the survivor to swim better.
It lessens the survivor's heat escape.
It makes the survivor more visible to rescuers.
Why is line clearing from shore considered as a high risk operation?
Because the "pig" used for line clearing will break apart and be carried into the ship's tank if the blowing pressure is not adequately controlled on shore.
Because shore personnel are unfamiliar with ship operations.
Because the operation is usually done at night.
Because overflow and structural damage can result if the inflow of air or other blowing medium is inadequately controlled.
By what name are the regulations which control the cleaning operations after the discharge of noxious substances and prevent pollution from ships known?
ISGOTT.
SOLAS.
MARPOL.
STCW.
What are the duties of the "Standby Watch keeper" when he is not on the bridge?
Patrol the ship and report anything unusual to the bridge.
Assist the lookout with navigation tasks.
Remain in the engine control room for emergency response.
Remain in the expected location, available for immediate call from the bridge.
You have just completed discharge of a cargo of Iso-Butanol and are preparing for tank cleaning. The pumpman is going round the deck checking the cargo pump cofferdams for any leakage of hydraulic oil or cargo. What term is applied to this procedure?
Venting.
Inerting.
Purging.
Line draining.
You have just completed the discharge of a cargo of Lube Oil additive and are clearing the ship's lines to shore. What piece of equipment can be fitted between a drain cock and the air line to safely release any excess pressure before disconnecting the air line?
A reducer.
A three-way valve.
A pressure gauge.
A flexible hose connector.
Who must make and sign the individual entry for a loading, discharging or cleaning operation in the Cargo Record Book?
The master of the ship.
The chief engineer.
The officer (or officers) in charge of that operation.
The ship security officer.
Which is the "STARBOARD QUARTER", in the figure?
The Starboard quarter is B, in the figure.
The Starboard quarter is C, in the figure.
The Starboard quarter is A, in the figure.
The Starboard quarter is D, in the figure.
Which organization or administration is responsible for surveys and inspections of ships, and the issue of Safety Certificates?
Port State Control Authorities.
Port State Control Authorities.
Government Authorities of the Flag State.
Shipowner\'s Technical Management Department.
Subject to allowance by the Port State Authority a tanker with defect oil discharge monitoring and control system (ODME) may undertake?
One laden voyage before proceeding to a repair port.
One ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.
Two ballast voyages before proceeding to a repair port.
One ballast voyage before returning to the discharge port.
Subject to allowance by the Port State Authority, a tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring and control system (ODME) may continue to trade for a limited period before a repair is effected. What period is allowed and what conditions apply?
One ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.
One laden voyage before proceeding to a repair port.
Two ballast voyages before proceeding to a repair port.
One ballast voyage followed by one laden voyage before proceeding to a repair port.
Some centrifugal cargo pumps on oil tankers are designed with an automatic stripping system, which allows the cargo tank to fully discharge its contents. By what principle does such a stripping system operate?
On the basis that the cargo pump automatically increases its discharge pressure as the tank level falls.
On the basis that air is introduced into the suction line to maintain constant pump pressure.
On the basis that the pump reverses direction when the cargo level reaches the stripping level.
On the basis that, if cargo vapour can be stopped from entering the cargo pump suction inlet, the flow will continue without cavitation.
What does STCW deal with?
STCW deals with international requirements for ship construction and maintenance.
STCW deals with minimum recommendation of education for seafarers and minimum standards for training centre and schools.
STCW deals with minimum standards for cargo handling and ship stability.
STCW deals with regulations for preventing pollution from ships.
A 6-men inflatable life raft shall be carried as far forward as is reasonable and practicable. Where is the best stowing position?
On the poop deck.
Inside the engine room.
On the navigating bridge.
Under the forecastle.
The input of an area code prefix in (radio) telex-traffic:
Is identical for all countries.
Depends on the type of radio station.
Differs for each country.
Is determined by the vessel\'s call sign.
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, when the message has been successfully read by the recipient.
Send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox.
Send a PDN, only after the recipient has replied to the message.
Send a PDN, when the message has been deleted from the mailbox.
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:
The DSC receiver automatically blocks all telephone signals after receiving a distress alert.
Telephone signals in the same frequency band are generally weaker than DSC signals.
Telephone distress signals are transmitted on a different frequency from the DSC distress alert.
The DSC distress alert always contains a stronger audio signal than the telephone transmission.
A distress-call, onboard via RCC, may only be given receipt if:
The OOW deems it necessary.
The Master gives permission.
The Radio Officer confirms the distress call.
The RCC requests an acknowledgement.
The accuracy of an Inmarsat-E positioning-system is:
50 meters.
500 meters.
1 000 meters.
200 meters.
Testing a SART is permitted:
At sea, outside territorial waters, and in port or harbour.
Only at sea, outside territorial waters.
Only while the vessel is in port or harbour.
Only during a scheduled annual radio survey.
Which of the following answers would best define the term \"risk\"?
Risk is the consequence of an accident after it has occurred.
Risk is the probability that a vessel will encounter severe weather during a voyage.
Risk is a situation involving exposure to danger and includes both identification of the occurrence and the likelihood that it will happen.
Risk is any unsafe condition that can be completely eliminated by taking precautions.
Which of the following items must be included in each fire drill?
Only testing of the fire pumps and fire hoses.
All the items mentioned.
Only sounding the general alarm and mustering the crew.
Only inspection of fire extinguishers and breathing apparatus.
A hand flare must have a burning period of at least ...
20 seconds.
30 seconds.
40 seconds.
60 seconds.
What is the period of validity of the Safety Management Certificate?
2 years.
3 years.
5 years.
4 years.
A ship in distress should transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by the distress call and message on one or all of the international distress frequencies. Which of frequencies is in accordance with the present recommendations?
518 kHz, 2174.5 kHz and 156.3 MHz.
490 kHz, 2187.5 kHz and 156.525 MHz.
420.5 kHz, 2220 kHz and 156.650 MHz.
500 kHz, 2182 kHz and 156.8 MHz.
In which of these circumstances can your ship request a DoS?
Your ship is entering a port that has an approved security plan.
Your ship is conducting activities with a port or ship that is not required to implement an approved security plan.
Your ship is operating between two ports within the same country.
Your ship is conducting routine cargo operations at a port facility with an approved security plan.
Which of these measures would you implement to prevent drugs from being smuggled onboard your ship while it\'s berthed?
Maintain restricted areas.
Allow unrestricted access to all areas of the ship.
Leave access points unattended while berthed.
Permit visitors to move freely throughout the accommodation areas.
A tanker in ballast, having recently left the discharge port is involved in a collision. The two vessels are still interlocked after the collision and a survey of the ships gives all crew members are safe, and the damage is focussed to the vicinity of the impact. What should be the greatest concern at this time?
The collision damage will cause the tanker to lose all of its ballast water.
The vessels will become permanently locked together and unable to separate.
The ships moving together in the swell/seaway will cause a spark and consequently an explosion.
The impact will cause the cargo tanks to fill with seawater and sink the tanker.
A system for the continuous monitoring of the concentration of hydrocarbon gas shall be fitted in cargo pump-rooms of oil tankers. A continuous alarm shall be automatically activated when the hydrocarbon gas concentration reaches a pre-set level. What are the criteria for pre-setting the alarm level?
No higher than 20 % of LEL.
No higher than 30 % of LEL.
No higher than 50 % of LEL.
No higher than 10 % of LEL.
A ship experiences an interaction effect known as \"Squat\" when moving in shallow water. The amount of \"Squat\" is affected by the speed of the vessel through the water. If the speed through the water is HALVED what will be the change in the affect of \"Squat\"?
The squat effect will be reduced to half of its original value.
The squat effect will be reduced to a quarter of its original value.
The squat effect will remain unchanged.
The squat effect will be reduced to one-eighth of its original value.
What actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship\'s steering gear fails?
Inform the Master and reduce the ship\'s speed.
Change to hand steering and use the emergency steering gear.
All of the suggested answers.
Sound the appropriate signals and inform nearby vessels.
What, by definition in the International Collision Regulations, is a \"vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre\"?
A vessel which is unable to alter course or speed because of poor visibility.
A vessel which is restricted in manoeuvring only because of adverse weather conditions.
A vessel which is unable to keep out of the way because she is proceeding at full speed.
A vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre as required by the Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
Under most circumstances, how will communication be carried out between a ship and a SAR helicopter?
On VHF Ch 13.
On VHF Ch 70.
On VHF Ch 16.
On VHF Ch 72.
Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the IMDG Code, in accordance with a series of stowage categories. How are those categories designated?
5 categories, labelled A-E.
4 categories, labelled A-D.
6 categories, labelled A-F.
3 categories, labelled A-C.
When conducting a risk assessment for a shipboard work activity, what are the two elements to be considered?
The duration of the work activity and the number of crew members involved.
The cost of the equipment and the probability of mechanical failure.
The potential severity of harm and the likelihood that harm will occur.
The type of work being performed and the experience level of the crew.
After passing through the scrubbing tower in an inert gas system on an oil tanker, what is the approximate level of carbon dioxide in the inert flue gas?
5 %.
13 %.
8 %.
18 %.
What other purposes may a fixed fire-detection and alarm system be used for, in addition to fire indication? (SOLAS 11-2/13.1.14)
Automatic release of fire extinguishing agents.
Automatic operation of emergency lighting systems.
Remote control of the ship\'s ventilation system.
Controlled closing of fire doors.
The vessel is to anchor with Pilot onboard. Which of the suggested answers most accurately define the main duties of the Officer of the Watch on bridge?
Assist the Master and pilot and monitor the ships position.
Take full control of navigation from the pilot and order all manoeuvres.
Monitor the engine room and supervise the operation of the main engine.
Leave the bridge navigation entirely to the pilot and attend to deck operations.
Two vessels are meeting each other in confined waters. What would be the effects of interaction between the two vessels as they approach each other?
The bows of the ships will be drawn towards each other.
The sterns of the ships will be pushed away from each other.
The bows of the ships will be pushed away from each other.
The vessels will experience no interaction effect while meeting.
What would be the stopping distance of a VLCC when proceeding at 8 knots in deep water and the engines are put \'Full Astern\'?
Approximately 2 ship lengths.
Varies, but can be determined from trial data.
Approximately 5 ship lengths.
Approximately 10 ship lengths.
What is the best way to avoid pollution from small oil-spills aboard a ship?
Discharge the oil overboard in a controlled manner.
Dilute the oil with seawater before disposal.
Transfer the oil directly into the nearest ballast tank.
Contain any oil-spill onboard the ship.
Which position is the best to stop bleeding from the nose?
Lying flat on the back with the head tilted backward.
Sitting on a chair, leaning forward, with two fingers pressing the nose together.
Standing upright with the head tilted backward.
Sitting with the head lowered between the knees.
The portable walkie-talkies required to be carried by GMDSS regulations should have which channels as a minimum?
Channels 6, 13 & 16.
Channels 6, 12 & 16.
Channels 8, 13 & 16.
Channels 10, 14 & 16.
MARPOL 73/78 - Annex I. Your vessel sailed from Bahrain heading for Singapore, 2 days after departure, you like to empty your machinery space bilges. What will be the correct procedures in this connection?
Pump the machinery space bilges directly overboard without using the oily-water separator.
Transfer the bilge water to the nearest cargo tank for temporary storage.
Call the bridge and request for position and permission to discharge overboard through oily-water separating and filtering equipment.
Discharge the bilge water overboard only while the vessel is within 12 nautical miles of land.
In oil cargo calculations, what is ASTM table 53A/B used for?
On entering with the observed temperature and volume, the corresponding mass of cargo is calculated.
On entering with a given density at the observed temperature, the corresponding density at the standard 15 degrees Centigrade is found.
On entering with the density at 15 °C, the corresponding vapour pressure at the observed temperature is found.
On entering with the observed temperature, the corresponding cargo volume at 15 °C is determined.
Which muscle is the most persevering one in the body?
The diaphragm.
The biceps.
The quadriceps.
The heart.
The Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test is a simple and commonly used method for measuring which of the following characteristics of an oil cargo?
The relative density of the oil cargo at 15 degrees C.
The flash point of the oil cargo at 37,8 degrees C.
The absolute vapour pressure of the liquid at 37,8 degrees C.
The viscosity of the oil cargo at 40 degrees C.
In respect of exposure to vapours from oil cargoes, how is the value of \"Short Term Exposure Limit\" determined?
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over any 15 minute period, usually expressed in ppm.
The airborne concentration of a toxic substance averaged over an 8-hour working period.
The maximum concentration of vapour permitted in a cargo tank before loading.
The concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere averaged over a 15 minute period.
The traffic list of a coast-station is a list of:
Names and call-signs of all ships currently sailing in the coast-station\'s area.
Call-signs of ships that have transmitted distress or urgency messages.
Call-signs of ships for which a radio-telephone call, a telegram or another call is intended.
Names of vessels scheduled to enter the coast-station\'s port during the next 24 hours.
To get priority with radio-communication, one must notify the coast-station that the call is:
A routine call.
A safety call.
A personal call.
An urgent call.
A message is sent to a fax-machine. However, the message cannot be delivered by the land earth station. The land earth station will:
Automatically resend the message to the fax-machine.
Automatically send a non-delivery notification (NDN) to the sender.
Store the message indefinitely in the land earth station.
Send a delivery notification (DN) to the sender.
You wish to send a message via an Inmarsat-C installation to an Inmarsat-A telex installation. The message is composed in \'ASCII\'. The message can be sent:
As a telex message.
As an e-mail message.
As a voice telephone call.
As a fax.
For a \"distress alert\" via the DSC, the MF-band is used in the frequencies:
TX: 2174.5 kHz RX: 2174.5 kHz.
TX: 2187.5 kHz RX: 2187.5 kHz.
TX: 2182 kHz RX: 2182 kHz.
TX: 2200 kHz RX: 2200 kHz.
What mode is used for broadcast an MF/HF-DSC message:
J2B/F1B.
J3E/A3E.
F3E/H3E.
A1A/J2D.
Is it necessary in case of a distress alert via the Inmarsat-A terminal to use the distress priority?
No, distress priority is only required for routine communications.
Yes, but only when the terminal is operating in manual mode.
Yes, by using \"distress priority\" one is always assigned a channel.
No, the distress alert is automatically given the lowest priority.
The correct functioning of a DSC-modem can be checked by means of:
A routine test call to a coast station.
The vessel\'s GPS receiver.
A visual inspection of the DSC antenna.
The built-in test facility in the modem.
Which deck is the \"bulkhead deck\"?
The lowest continuous deck extending from stem to stern.
The uppermost deck to which transverse bulkheads are carried.
The deck immediately below the main deck.
The uppermost weather deck exposed to the sea.
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat?
One portable diving apparatus.
One emergency welding set.
One set of fishing tackle.
One portable radar transponder.
How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts?
One on each side of the ship.
One on the navigating bridge.
Two in each survival craft.
One in the engine room.
When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster station?
Report directly to the lifeboat embarkation deck.
Collect personal belongings before proceeding to the muster station.
Put on a life jacket.
Report to the bridge for further instructions.
What is the main theme of modern safety practice?
Relying mainly on personal experience to prevent accidents.
Making use of Risk Assessment as a means to improving safety.
Increasing the number of safety inspections without assessing risks.
Eliminating all hazardous work activities from shipboard operations.
What is the ideal humidity in a working environment?
20-30 %.
70-80 %.
40-60 %.
80-90 %.
How much can the concentration of oxygen in the air decrease before it is dangerous to stay in the atmosphere without breathing apparatus?
5-6 %.
8-10 %.
12-15 %.
2-3 %.
The ship is involved in a collision, what is the immediate action by the Officer of the Watch after the incident has taken place?
Sound the Abandon Ship Alarm and increase speed.
Alter course and proceed to the nearest port.
Sound the General Alarm and stop engines.
Start the emergency fire pump and prepare the lifeboats.
What do crew, visitors and contractors all have in common?
They all have responsibility for cargo operations.
They all have opportunity to smuggle drugs.
They all have authority to inspect the vessel.
They all have access to the ship\'s navigation equipment.
What is the purpose of the \"Mud Box\" on a tanker?
It is installed at the tank entrance to regulate the cargo loading rate.
It is used to measure the pressure and temperature of cargo entering the pipeline.
It is fitted to prevent vapour from escaping from the cargo tank into the pipeline.
It is at the end of the pipeline in the tank and restricts any particles and solids entering the pipeline system.
Where can the size of the Magnetic Compass Error be found?
By taking a transit bearing of two fixed geographical positions and comparing it with the bearing of the same points on the chart.
By comparing the compass heading with the GPS course over ground.
By checking the compass deviation card against the vessel\'s current magnetic heading.
By comparing the compass reading with the vessel\'s true heading shown on the radar.
What is the direction of wind associated with an anticyclone (area of high pressure) in the Northern Hemisphere?
Anticlockwise around the high pressure.
Directly towards the centre of the high pressure.
Clockwise around the high pressure.
Directly away from the centre of the high pressure.
What do the letters \"TPC\" stand for?
Total Pressure Capacity.
Tanker Payload Calculation.
Tonnage Per Cargo.
Tonnes per Centimetre.
What would you call the wreckage of a yacht floating in the sea?
Flotsam.
Jetsam.
Derelict.
Driftwood.
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 checklist listing all units he shall be able to operate. Minimum knowledge is:
He shall only know the location of the main engine and generators.
He shall be familiar only with the emergency equipment and alarms.
He shall have all the knowledge as listed in the other alternatives.
He shall know the basic operation of the propulsion system but not the auxiliary machinery.
The vessel has weighed the anchor and is heading for sea. The anchor is to be stowed in position. How?
The anchor to be left hanging slightly below the hawse-pipe and secured only by the windlass brake.
The anchor to be pulled all the way into the hawse-pipe and secured by the windlass brake, the guillotine and the wire/chain stopper.
The anchor to be secured on deck with the guillotine while leaving the chain under tension.
The anchor to be housed in the hawse-pipe and secured only by the wire/chain stopper.
A man is reported to have fallen overboard and the Officer of the Watch releases the lifebuoy and starts a man overboard manoeuvre, who are the first persons onboard he should inform?
Chief Officer and Second Engineer.
Master and Chief Engineer.
Chief Officer and Bridge Team.
Master and Engine Room.
You are planning the discharge of a crude oil tanker with segregated ballast tanks. It is anticipated that when the vessel leaves port, she will encounter bad weather. Which of the cargo tanks should be crude oil washed as a priority?
The dedicated heavy weather ballast tank(s).
The cargo tanks adjacent to the engine room.
The cargo tanks with the lowest remaining cargo level.
The cargo tanks located directly below the accommodation area.
MARPOL 73/78 - 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 discolored. What kind of action would be appropriate to take?
Continue discharge until the sewage treatment cycle is completed.
Increase the discharge rate to dilute the sewage.
Stop discharge.
Change the discharge route to the ballast system.
When describing Crude Oil Washing on an oil tanker, what name is given to areas within a cargo tank that are not directly impinged, or struck, by the stream from tank washing machines?
Dead zones.
Shadow areas.
Blind spots.
Protected areas.
What do the letters API stand for in relation to oil cargo calculations?
Average Petroleum Index.
Applied Petroleum Inspection.
American Petroleum Institute.
American Pipeline Industry.
If an oil tanker is built with a \"free flow system\", what does this mean?
A vessel without ordinary bottom lines where the cargo flows from tank to tank through bulkhead valves.
A vessel where cargo is transferred between tanks only by independent cargo pumps.
A vessel fitted with separate pipelines for each cargo tank leading directly to the manifold.
A vessel where cargo flows through the ballast system before being discharged ashore.
Are there any restrictions about how much sludge we can pump overboard on the sea voyage?
Maximum is 60 litre per nautical mile and total is 1/30 000 part of full cargo on the ballast voyage.
Maximum is 30 litre per nautical mile with no restriction on the total quantity discharged.
There are no restrictions on the amount of sludge that may be pumped overboard during the sea voyage.
Maximum is 30 litre per nautical mile and total is 1/30 000 part of full cargo on the ballast voyage.
What does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid?
Airway, Blood, Consciousness.
Air, Breathing, Circulation.
Air, Blood Pressure, Circulation.
Airway, Breathing, Consciousness.
When on HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
The VHF Channel 16 distress frequency.
The DSC frequency of the nearest coast station.
The Radio telephony distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received.
The MF radiotelephony distress frequency of 2182 kHz.
A SART must, when the vessel sinks:
Be automatically released from the vessel and activated by water contact.
Remain on the vessel and transmit continuously until the batteries are exhausted.
Be switched on by the Master before abandoning the vessel.
Be taken by the crew to the rescue-boat and turned on manually.
What is important to check when transferring a position from the GPS output to a paper chart?
Any necessary corrections are applied to convert between the GPS datum and the chart datum.
The GPS and chart use exactly the same coordinate grid.
The magnetic variation is automatically removed from the GPS position.
The chart scale is adjusted to match the GPS receiver display.
A flame detector is activated by:
The Visible light and heat produced by smoke particles.
The Temperature increase and pressure changes caused by a fire.
The Infrared radiation and ultraviolet radiation given off by flames.
The Sound waves and vibration generated by burning materials.
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):
30 Seconds or less.
20 Seconds or less.
60 Seconds or less.
90 Seconds or less.
What is the purpose of explosimeters?
Measure the oxygen concentration in the atmosphere.
Measure the temperature of explosive gases in the atmosphere.
Measure the concentration of toxic gases in ppm.
Measure the amount of explosive gases in % of LEL.
What is an IED?
An International Emergency Device.
An Integrated Electrical Detector.
A Homemade bomb.
An Internal Emergency Distress signal.
Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?
The Individual carries only a small amount of personal luggage.
The Individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.
The Individual wears a standard uniform appropriate for the weather.
The Individual keeps all personal belongings openly accessible.
Why are the tank lids and other access points usually round on the deck of an oil tanker?
To avoid localized stress points at any corners.
To increase the capacity of the tank opening.
To make the tank easier to ventilate during cargo operations.
To prevent seawater from entering the cargo tanks.
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?
An Incorrect magnetic compass deviation.
A Faulty GPS position input.
An Uncorrected course and speed error.
An Incorrect latitude setting on the gyro compass.
A ship is navigating in the Caribbean in August when it receives the warning of a Hurricane. To determine the centre of the storm the Master uses \"Buys Ballot\'s Law\" and faces the wind. On what side of the Master would the low pressure area be located?
On The left side.
On The right side.
Directly ahead of the Master.
Directly behind the Master.
What is the name given to the special list of cargo loaded on board a ship that needs to be prepared for reporting and other administrative purposes?
Cargo plan.
Stowage report.
Loading certificate.
Manifest.
Your vessel is a tanker, discharging to a facility where the storage tanks are up on a hill behind the quay. You have a problem with your hydraulic plant and the system shuts down. What must be done with the manifold and why?
The valve must be opened to maintain cargo flow and prevent pressure buildup in the manifold.
The valve must be closed to prevent excessive pressure from the cargo pumps on board.
The valve must be shut to avoid backflow due to the head of pressure from shore.
The valve must remain open to allow the shore tanks to equalize pressure with the vessel.
The superstructure and deck houses of passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers shall be divided into main vertical zones by ...
Class \"B\" division.
Class \"A\" division.
Class \"C\" division.
Class \"F\" division.
In describing an oil cargo, what is its \"pour point\"?
The highest temperature at which it will remain fluid.
The temperature at which the oil begins to evaporate rapidly.
The temperature at which the oil reaches its maximum viscosity.
The lowest temperature at which it will remain fluid.
During tank washing operations on an oil tanker, it is a requirement that the atmosphere within the tank is maintained with an oxygen content of not more than 8 % by volume, but which of the following conditions is also a requirement?
That a positive pressure is maintained.
That a negative pressure is maintained.
That atmospheric pressure is maintained.
That a constant vacuum is maintained.
When cargo discharge reaches stripping levels on an oil tanker, it is necessary to reduce the inert gas pressure. Why is this?
To prevent excessive cargo tank vacuum.
To increase the stripping pump capacity.
To minimise blowback.
To improve the flow of inert gas into the cargo tanks.
The abbreviation \"NPSH\" is often seen in connection with the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers. What does this abbreviation stand for?
Nominal Pump Suction Head.
Net Pumping Suction Head.
Normal Pressure Suction Head.
Net Pressure Suction Head.
What sound signal shall be used on ship\'s whistle when there is a man overboard?
3 short blasts followed by 1 long blast.
3 long blasts repeatedly.
1 prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts.
5 short blasts repeated at regular intervals.
What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-waves?
Vegetable / Fish Oil.
Mineral Oil.
Fresh Water.
Diesel Oil.
What would be considered the most favourable heading of a ship when launching a lifeboat?
The ship should steer directly into the prevailing weather and sea with the boat launched on the windward side.
The ship should steer with the prevailing weather and sea directly astern with the boat launched on the windward side.
The ship should maintain a course parallel to the prevailing sea with the boat launched on the weather side.
The ship should steer about 30 degrees off the prevailing weather and sea with the boat to be launched on the leeside.
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?
This will give the stern a lift force to starboard.
This will give the stern a lift force to port.
This will cause the bow to swing to starboard.
This will cause the ship to maintain a straight sternway.
What is the correct understanding of the term \"bank effect\"? If a ship was approaching the bank at an angle, what would be the effect on the ship?
The vessel\'s bow is pulled towards the bank.
The vessel\'s stern is pushed away from the bank.
The vessel\'s bow is pushed away from the bank.
The vessel\'s bow and stern are both pushed towards the bank.
When documenting Crude Oil Washing operations in the Oil Record Book, which of the following must be included in the sequence of entries?
The method of determining the cargo temperature before washing.
The method of establishing that the cargo tanks were dry.
The method of measuring the vessel\'s speed during the operation.
The method of calculating the quantity of cargo discharged ashore.
What are class \"C\" bulkheads?
Bulkheads constructed of combustible materials with enhanced insulation against heat transfer.
Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that are required to prevent the passage of smoke and flames.
Bulkheads constructed of steel with insulation designed to maintain temperature limits during a fire.
Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials but do not meet any of the requirements relative to smoke and flame nor limitations relative to temperature rise.
Why should the Ground Stabilized True Motion display mode be avoided when using the ARPA for anti-collision purposes?
The collision regulations are based on ship courses over the ground.
The collision regulations are based on ship courses through the water.
The display mode does not show the relative motion of other vessels.
The display mode prevents ARPA from calculating the true bearing of other vessels.
On oil tankers, the effluent water from an inert gas scrubber and the condensate water which collects in the deck main has which of the following chemical characteristics?
It is alkaline.
It is neutral.
It is acidic.
It is strongly oxidising.
When carrying out a Crude Oil Washing operation, why is it a necessary to partly discharge the tank before commencing washing?
It is essential that only \"dry\" oil is used, to avoid the risk of electrostatic discharge from water droplets. By part-discharging the tank, any water that has settled out on the voyage and is lying under the oil will be removed.
It is necessary to reduce the cargo temperature before washing, preventing excessive evaporation during the operation.
It is necessary to lower the cargo level to increase the washing machine pressure and improve cleaning efficiency.
It is necessary to remove sediment from the upper part of the tank before the washing operation begins.
What does crude oil consist of?
A refined mixture consisting mainly of pure hydrocarbons.
A synthetic mixture of oxygenated and hydrocarbon compounds.
A natural mixture of simple and complex hydrocarbon compounds.
A natural mixture consisting mainly of water and dissolved minerals.
What is the purpose of the deck water seal on the deck of an oil tanker?
To prevent seawater from entering the cargo tanks.
To maintain constant pressure in the cargo tanks during loading.
To remove excess petroleum gases from the cargo tanks.
To prevent the passage of petroleum gases back to the machinery spaces.
You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a discharging operation. An alarm on the Inert Gas Plant indicates that no inert gas is being supplied to replace the discharging cargo. What will you do?
Reduce the cargo discharge rate and continue monitoring the inert gas pressure.
Immediately stop the discharging.
Increase the inert gas production and continue discharging at the same rate.
Open the cargo tank vents fully to maintain atmospheric pressure.
The arrival ballast water on non SBT vessels must contain maximum 15 ppm (parts pr. a million) of oil to fulfil the regulations in force. How many ppm is 1 % by volume.
1,000 ppm.
100,000 ppm.
10,000 ppm.
5,000 ppm.
From where on board can you find out the different types of protection equipment regarding where placed, how much, how many etc.?
The ship\'s safety plan.
The ship\'s cargo plan.
The ship\'s general arrangement plan.
The ship\'s loading manual.
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 20 compressions at the rate of 60 compressions per minute.
Complete 15 compressions at the rate of 80 compressions per minute.
Complete 10 compressions at the rate of 100 compressions per minute.
Complete 30 compressions at the rate of 40 compressions per minute.
In the traffic list a coast-station indicates that there is a radio telex-message for a vessel. To call for the message one should put in:
After ga+ the radio telex-command rdy+.
After ga+ the radio telex-command nav+.
After ga+ the radio telex-command txt+.
After ga+ the radio telex-command msg+.
Inmarsat Telex Service code \'31\' can be used:
To request weather information.
To ask for maritime inquiries.
To send a distress message.
To obtain medical advice.
When onboard Channel 16 is used for a shore radio-connection, you always work:
Simplex.
Duplex.
Semi-duplex.
Split-frequency duplex.
The proper operation of the telex mode of an Inmarsat-A terminal can be tested by:
Sending a test distress alert.
Calling a coast station for a routine message.
Requesting an \"automatic linetest\".
Transmitting a test telex message to another vessel.
The position that is determined by built in GPS-receiver in an Inmarsat-EPIRB has an accuracy of about:
50 meters.
200 meters.
500 meters.
1 000 meters.
What is the purpose of the «SQUELCH» on a VHF transmitter/receiver?
To increase the transmitted signal strength.
To improve the transmission range of the VHF.
To reduce the \"noise\" in the background.
To adjust the frequency of the received signal.
The normal mode of operation for each coast station shall be indicated in:
The ITU List of Ship Stations.
The ITU List of Coast Stations.
The Admiralty List of Radio Signals.
The International Code of Signals.
You are on board a ship which is not specially fitted for navigation in cold regions. At what ambient temperature should the engine of the lifeboat start within less than 2 minutes?
Until -5 °C.
Until -25 °C.
Until -30 °C.
Until -15 °C.
In discussing the chemistry of oil, to which of the following chemical groups do Hydrocarbons belong?
Inorganic substances.
Metallic compounds.
Organic substances.
Radioactive substances.
What new stability problems would be caused by having deep double bottom tanks on double hull oil tankers?
The Metacentric Height (GM) would have to be considered.
The Free Surface Effect would be completely eliminated.
The ship\'s centre of gravity would always remain below the keel.
The displacement would remain constant regardless of tank condition.
Is the location of the Compass Binnacle critical?
No, the compass binnacle can be located anywhere on the vessel.
No, only the height of the compass binnacle affects compass accuracy.
Yes, for the reasons stated in all of the suggested answers.
Yes, but only when the vessel is at anchor.
What can be done to minimize the reduction of GM due to free surface?
Increase the number of slack tanks.
Keep all tanks partially filled whenever possible.
Reduce the number of slack tanks.
Transfer liquid between tanks more frequently during the voyage.
What are the ideal conditions required to satisfactorily conduct?
Only the conditions specified by the Master.
All of the suggested answers.
Only favourable weather and sea conditions.
Only suitable equipment and sufficient crew.
What is meant by the term \"segregation\"?
The loading of different cargoes together in the same cargo space.
The separation of cargo from the vessel\'s accommodation spaces.
The temporary storage of cargoes in separate tanks according to their weight.
The planned, separated stowage of cargoes that may react dangerously with each other in the event of leakage or other damage.
The abbreviation \"NPSH\" is often seen in connection with the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers. What does this abbreviation stand for?
Nominal Pressure Suction Head.
Normal Pump Suction Head.
Net Pressure Suction Head.
Net Pump Delivery Head.
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 vertical zones.
In horizontal fire zones.
In independent machinery zones.
In cargo containment zones.
Visual signals are used by aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations to direct ships towards a casualty. The signals shown here are part of a sequence. What does it indicate?
The aircraft is directing a vessel away from the casualty.
The aircraft is indicating that the search operation has been completed.
The aircraft is directing a vessel towards the casualty.
The aircraft is requesting the vessel to remain stationary.
What sound signal shall be used on ship\'s whistle when there is a man overboard?
3 short blasts followed by 1 long blast.
1 prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts.
5 short blasts repeated at regular intervals.
3 long blasts repeatedly.
Two ships are meeting in a restricted channel as illustrated. Which of the following actions would be the most suitable to take on both vessels as they approach and pass each other?
Maintain full manoeuvring speed and keep the rudder amidships throughout the passage.
Slow down if possible without losing steerage and be prepared for prompt application of rudder to counteract any swing as they approach and pass each other.
Increase speed to improve rudder effectiveness and pass as close to the channel bank as possible.
Stop the engines well before meeting and allow both vessels to drift past each other.
Which statement(s) is true of a gasoline spill?
It remains visible for a longer time than a fuel oil spill.
It forms a thicker and more persistent film on the water.
It is visible for a shorter time than a fuel oil spill.
It spreads more slowly because of its higher viscosity.
What is the purpose of the decanting line between two slop tanks on an oil tanker that is using water for the washing of the cargo tanks?
To transfer all recovered oil directly to the secondary slop tank for discharge overboard.
To separate the slop tanks completely so that no liquid can pass between them during washing.
To mix the recovered oil and wash-water thoroughly before transferring the mixture ashore.
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.
On oil tankers, the effluent water from an inert gas scrubber and the condensate water which collects in the deck main has which of the following chemical characteristics?
It is alkaline.
It is acidic.
It is neutral.
It is strongly oxidising.
What is polymerisation?
When unsaturated chemical compounds are heated under pressure, the molecules react with each other and form large molecules.
When saturated chemical compounds are cooled, the molecules separate into smaller molecules.
When hydrocarbons are mixed with water, the molecules combine to form crystalline compounds.
When chemical compounds are exposed to air, they break down into simpler molecules.
The arrival ballast water on non SBT vessels must contain maximum 15 ppm (parts pr. million) of oil to fulfil the regulations in force. How many ppm is 1 % by volume?
1,000 ppm.
10,000 ppm.
100,000 ppm.
5,000 ppm.
On a MF/HF-transmitter-receiver there is a volume control. Another name for this is:
LF-gain.
RF-gain.
HF-gain.
AF-gain.
By the degree of selectivity of a receiver is meant:
Ability to distinguish between stations with closely spaced frequencies.
Ability to increase the volume of the received signal.
Ability to make weak stations audible.
Ability to amplify weak signals without affecting adjacent frequencies.
The aerial system of an Inmarsat-C terminal consist of:
A highly directional parabolic aerial.
A rotating dipole aerial.
An omni-directional aerial.
A fixed directional loop aerial.
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?
10 minutes.
20 minutes.
30 minutes.
60 minutes.
Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke after having been immersed for a period of ...
Right if the immersion depth is greater than 100 mm.
Right if the immersion depth is exactly 500 mm.
Right if the immersion depth is smaller than 100 mm.
Right only when completely submerged.
When handling drugs?
Wear only protective gloves.
Use respiratory protection without any skin protection.
Handle them only in an enclosed space without protective equipment.
Wear skin protection and a facemask.
What is the purpose of having corrugations in the bulkheads in the cargo tanks of an oil tanker?
To reduce the structural strength of the bulkheads and increase flexibility.
To provide strength, but with clean, clear surfaces within the tank.
To increase the internal surface area for easier cargo heating.
To divide the cargo tanks into smaller compartments for loading.
What is the required capacity of the inert gas plant?
At a rate of at least 100 % of the maximum rate of discharge capacity.
At a rate of at least 75 % of the maximum rate of discharge capacity.
At a rate of at least 125 % of the maximum rate of discharge capacity.
At a rate of at least 150 % of the maximum rate of discharge capacity.
The demister unit is located close to the inert gas scrubber. What is the purpose of the demister?
To remove carbon dioxide from the IGS stream.
To remove water from the IGS stream.
To increase the oxygen content of the IGS stream.
To remove hydrocarbon vapours from the IGS stream.
What are the required data inputs into most gyro compasses to reduce any possible compass error?
Longitude and Speed.
Latitude and Speed.
Latitude and Heading.
Longitude and Heading.
What general background color is used on warning signs which require a specific \"mandatory\" action, such as one which might require the wearing of a safety harness during a particular work task?
Blue.
Yellow.
Red.
Green.
You are approaching the port entrance. What do these lights mean?
A vessel may proceed without restriction.
A vessel must stop and wait until the lights are extinguished.
A vessel may proceed only when she has received specific orders to do so.
A vessel must proceed at reduced speed without requiring further orders.
The superstructure and deck houses of passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers shall be divided into main vertical zones by ...
Class \"B\" division.
Class \"C\" division.
Class \"D\" division.
Class \"A\" division.
In describing oil cargoes, what is \"sour crude\"?
A term used to describe crude oil or products containing very low levels of sulphur compounds.
A term used to describe crude oil or products containing appreciable amounts of hydrogen sulphide and / or mercaptans.
A term used to describe crude oil or products with unusually high water content.
A term used to describe crude oil or products that have been heavily refined.
The abbreviation \"NPSH\" is often seen in connection with the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers. What does this abbreviation stand for?
Net Pressure Suction Head.
Nominal Pressure Suction Head.
Normal Pump Suction Head.
Net Pump Delivery Head.
You are the Master onboard at a VLCC of 280 000 tdw and have received a telex from the Cargo Terminal asking if your SPM moorings are according to the OCIMF standard. What fittings must you have to comply?
One fixed bowstopper with open fairleads - Capacity 150 tons.
Two roller-type bowstoppers with common fairleads - Capacity 100 tons.
One hinged bowstopper with a single open fairlead - Capacity 250 tons.
Two tongue-type/hinged bowstoppers with separate closed fairleads. Capacity 200 tons.
When a vessel is to experience a long tow across an ocean, what would be the best system of connecting the tow?
Wire from a deep sea tug connected to the ship\'s mooring winch.
Wire from a deep sea tug connected to the ship\'s stern bollards.
Wire from a deep sea tug connected to the ship\'s anchor chain.
Wire from a deep sea tug connected directly to the ship\'s towing brackets.
When a vessel violates the oil pollution laws, who may be held responsible?
Only the Master of the vessel.
Any one involved in the operation.
Only the Chief Engineer responsible for the machinery.
Only the vessel\'s owner or operating company.
What is the definition of volatile liquids (oil/oil products)?
Liquids with flashpoint above 60 degrees C.
Liquids with flashpoint below 80 degrees C.
Liquids with flashpoint above 80 degrees C.
Liquids with flashpoint below 60 degrees C.
What is the correct setting of the \"Anti-sea clutter\" control on the radar?
No sea returns visible on the screen.
A few sea returns remaining on the screen.
A large number of sea returns covering the screen.
Only strong echoes from distant vessels remaining on the screen.
What is the definition of \"cling age\"?
Oil remaining on walls or on internal surfaces of cargo tanks after discharging.
Oil remaining in the cargo pipelines after discharge.
Oil residue collected in the vessel\'s slop tank after washing.
Oil accumulated on the bottom of cargo tanks before loading.
The type-indication of the radio set is mentioned in:
The Radio Licence.
The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
The Safety Certificate.
The International Load Line Certificate.
The safety message announces that a station:
Will transmit a distress message concerning a vessel in danger.
Will relay a message concerning routine commercial communications.
Will transmit a weather forecast intended for general public information.
Will relay a message concerning an important navigational or meteorological warning.
Distress MF communications should normally be operated:
In J2B mode - on duplex basis.
In J3E mode - on simplex basis.
In F1B mode - on simplex basis.
In J3E mode - on duplex basis.
Automatically connected telephone calls via INMARSAT-A are charged:
On the basis of a six second minimum charge with six second incremental steps.
On the basis of a ten second minimum charge with ten second incremental step.
On the basis of a fifteen second minimum charge with fifteen second incremental steps.
On the basis of a one minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps.
As far as human factor is concerned, which of the following actions should be considered as an efficient one?
Following established procedures and safety practices.
Maintaining effective communication and teamwork.
All the listed answers.
Identifying risks and taking appropriate preventive action.
A cargo hold containing such cargo as nitrates, chlorates etc. which produces oxygen under the influence of heat catches fire while the vessel at sea. How would you deal with this?
Use carbon dioxide to extinguish the fire and seal the cargo hold.
Use foam to smother the fire and prevent further combustion.
Keep the cargo hold closed and allow the cargo to burn itself out.
Use large quantities of water as soon as possible.
Who is responsible for ensuring that your ship\'s security plan meets the requirements of the ISPS Code?
Ship Security Officer.
Company Security Officer.
Master of the vessel.
Designated Person Ashore.
What is the purpose of \"expansion couplings\" on the longitudinal pipelines of oil tankers?
To prevent cargo from freezing inside the pipelines during cold weather.
To increase the pressure and flow rate of cargo through the pipelines.
To allow the pipelines to follow the ship\'s flexing movement when pitching.
To reduce the temperature of the cargo during loading and discharge.
The engines have failed and will require at least 24 hours to be available as a reliable means of propulsion. Your vessel is about 20 miles off the coast in a tidal area. What are the initial steps that should be taken to ensure the safety of the ship?
Display anchor lights and investigate the tidal flow over the next 12 hours and the probable drift of the vessel.
Display NUC lights and investigate the tidal flow over the next 24 hours and the probable drift of the vessel.
Display NUC shapes and proceed toward the nearest safe anchorage using the remaining propulsion.
Display restricted-visibility signals and wait for the engines to become available before taking further action.
What is the master\'s position if he is asked to load a container that is incorrectly manifested, but which is believed to contain dangerous goods, about which insufficient information is supplied?
He must accept it if the shipper provides a written declaration.
He has the authority to refuse it.
He should accept it and report the discrepancy after loading.
He must accept it if the container is properly sealed.
Which of the below structures of bulk carriers are considered critical?
Upper and lower connection of transverse bulkheads.
Forward and aft connection of hatch coamings.
Connection of deck longitudinals to the main deck.
Upper and lower connection of main side frames.
What does STCW deal with?
STCW deals with minimum standards for the construction and equipment of seagoing vessels.
STCW deals with minimum recommendation of education for seafarers and minimum standards for training centre and schools.
STCW deals with minimum requirements for cargo handling and stowage procedures on board ships.
STCW deals with minimum standards for navigation equipment and communication systems on board ships.
A 6-men inflatable life raft shall be carried as far forward as is reasonable and practicable. Where is the best stowing position?
Under the forecastle.
On the aft end of the main deck.
Inside the engine room.
On top of the accommodation block.
With what system is a NAVTEX-message transmitted?
J3E.
J2B.
FEC.
F1B.
Testing a SART is permitted:
At sea, outside territorial waters, and in port or harbour.
At sea only, outside territorial waters.
In port or harbour only, under the supervision of the Master.
Only during a scheduled abandon-ship drill.
What is EPIRB an abbreviation for?
Emergency Position Identification Radio Beacon.
Emergency Position Indicating Rescue Beacon.
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
Emergency Position Information Radio Beacon.
When a vessel is transiting a canal with locks and intense bridge activities over many hours, what management issues should the Master consider?
Ensuring adequate rest periods and proper watchkeeping arrangements.
All of these answers.
Maintaining effective communication and coordination between bridge teams and shore personnel.
Ensuring that the vessel\'s machinery, mooring equipment and safety systems are ready for prolonged manoeuvring.
What does the term DISCHARGE mean, as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?
Any discharge of oil or oily mixtures from the vessel into the sea.
Any release of oil or oily substances from cargo tanks into the sea.
Any accidental or intentional release of oil from the vessel into the marine environment.
All the other alternatives.
Under the provisions of MARPOL 73/78 as updated, what is the minimum tonnage required for an oil tanker to be provided with and complete an Oil Record Book, Part II - Cargo / ballast operations?
100 gross tonnes.
200 gross tonnes.
150 gross tonnes.
500 gross tonnes.
A distress alert on board may only be transmitted on explicit order of:
The captain.
The Chief Officer.
The Chief Engineer.
The Ship Security Officer.
For calling a coast-station by mariphone one should preferably use:
Channel 16 for all communications with the coast-station.
The distress channel of the nearest coast-station.
A working channel of the nearest shore-station of that coast-station.
A dedicated intership channel used by vessels in the area.
The emergency battery of a GMDDS portophone:
Must be replaced only after the battery has completely discharged.
Must be replaced whenever the vessel enters a new sea area.
Must be replaced only when the equipment fails during testing.
Must be replaced before the expiry date is exceeded.
Which action do you perform when you log in to a satellite ocean region?
You inform the NCS that the SES is unavailable for communications.
You request permission from the NCS to transmit distress alerts.
You inform the NCS that the SES is available for communications.
You switch the SES to standby mode and disconnect it from the NCS.
Which word will precede a routine message?
The word “SAFETY” will precede a routine message.
No specific word will precede a routine message.
The word “URGENCY” will precede a routine message.
The word “DISTRESS” will precede a routine message.
Which type of call will be sent by a ship sighting another ship in distress which is not itself in position to transmit a distress alert?
Urgency call.
Safety call.
Routine call.
Distress relay call.
Which type of call will be sent by a ship sighting containers adrift in vicinity of her position? (No message about this problem was previously transmitted via NAVTEX or INMARSAT C SAFETY NET)
Distress relay call.
Safety call.
Urgency call.
Routine call.
The correct order of actions to be taken in a fire emergency, should be ...
Evaluation of the situation, rescue and life-saving, confinement of fire, extinction, then feed back on the emergency.
Rescue and life-saving, extinction, evaluation of the situation, confinement of fire, then feedback on the emergency.
Confinement of fire, evaluation of the situation, extinction, rescue and life-saving, then feedback on the emergency.
Evaluation of the situation, extinction, rescue and life-saving, confinement of fire, then feedback on the emergency.
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be proportioned as it follows:
Length = 450 mm, breadth = 100 mm, depth = 20 mm.
Length = 500 mm, breadth = 120 mm, depth = 30 mm.
Length = 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm.
Length = 400 mm, breadth = 110 mm, depth = 25 mm.
When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew aboard and manoeuvred in the water?
Every month.
Every three months.
Every six months.
Once a year.
If a distress signal is received on board your ship, what should be the first action that should be taken?
Immediately alter course toward the distressed vessel without attempting communication.
Contact the nearest coast station and wait for further instructions.
Attempt to establish contact with the distressed vessel.
Sound the general emergency alarm and prepare to abandon ship.
According to MARPOL there are requirements regarding minimum amidships draught for crude oil tankers in ballast condition. What is the formula for calculating minimum draught amidships?
1.5 + 0.02L.
2.0 + 0.02L.
20 + 0.01L.
2.5 + 0.02L.
You are in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel at anchor nearby.
That there is a vessel in distress nearby.
That there is a vessel being towed nearby.
That there is a vessel engaged in fishing nearby.
What may be issued by the shipper to indicate 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 as may apply to atmospheric corrosion on steel plates that have been waiting in a port facility for some time awaiting shipment?
A Letter of Authority.
A Letter of Guarantee.
A Letter of Protest.
A Letter of Indemnity.
Who will verify the computational results and actual ship data used by the calculation program on a vessel\'s stability computer?
The Flag State Administration.
The Classification Society.
The Shipowner.
The Master.
Found in a commonly-used piece of equipment aboard an oil tanker, what does a \"pellistor\" do?
It is an electrical sensor unit fitted in a flammable gas detector for measuring hydrocarbon vapours and air mixtures to determine whether the mixture is within the flammable range.
It is a pressure sensor used to measure the pressure of hydrocarbon vapours in cargo tanks.
It is a temperature sensor used to detect overheating of cargo tank structures.
It is a mechanical device used to measure the level of liquid cargo in cargo tanks.
In ISGOTT, petroleum products are divided into two general groups for the purposes of indicating flammability, based on flashpoint and vapour pressure. These two groups are named \'Volatile\' and \'Non-volatile\'. To be considered Non-volatile, which of the following criteria must be met?
With a Flashpoint below 60 degrees C (closed cup method), these liquids produce equilibrium gas concentrations above the Lower Flammable Limit.
With a Flashpoint of 60 degrees C or above (closed cup method), these liquids produce equilibrium gas concentrations above the Upper Flammable Limit.
With a Flashpoint below 60 degrees C (closed cup method), these liquids produce equilibrium gas concentrations below the Lower Flammable Limit.
With a Flashpoint of 60 degrees C or above (closed cup method), these liquids produce, when at any normal ambient temperature, equilibrium gas concentrations below the Lower Flammable Limit.
MARPOL Annex VI and IMO MSC Circ 585 \"Standards for Vapour Emission Control Systems\" require that P/V valves in such a system on an oil tanker should relieve the pressure or vacuum once they reach specified levels in a cargo tank. The design is approved by the administration, but what are the usual pressure and vacuum levels required to activate the P/V valves?
Pressure: 2 psi (0.138 bar) Vacuum: 1 psi (0.069 bar).
Pressure: 0.5 psi (0.034 bar) Vacuum: 1 psi (0.069 bar).
Pressure: 1 psi (0.069 bar) Vacuum: 0.5 psi (0.034 bar).
Pressure: 1.5 psi (0.103 bar) Vacuum: 0.75 psi (0.052 bar).
What kind of Crude Oils are required by MARPOL to be specifically listed in a tanker\'s Crude Oil Washing manual as unsuitable for cleaning by that method?
Those with low pour point and low viscosity.
Those with high vapour pressure and low flashpoint.
Those with low vapour pressure and high flashpoint.
Those with high pour point or viscosity.
According to 33 CFR 156, oil tankers trading in US waters are required to test and document the testing of cargo transfer hoses and transfer pipe system. What is the minimum requirement when testing these components?
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1.25 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure equal to the maximum allowable working pressure.
That no leakage occurs under static liquid pressure of at least twice the maximum allowable working pressure.
What is the most probable place that any oil will flow over the ship\'s side in case of an overflow during loading/discharging?
Aft part of the tank-deck.
Forward part of the tank-deck.
Midships part of the tank-deck.
Near the accommodation block.
What does the term OIL mean, as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?
Only crude oil and petroleum products.
Only persistent oils with a high flashpoint.
All of the mentioned.
Only oil residues and oily mixtures from machinery spaces.
The portable walkie-talkies required to be carried by GMDSS regulations should have which channels as a minimum?
Channels 6, 12 & 16.
Channels 6, 13 & 16.
Channels 8, 13 & 16.
Channels 6, 14 & 16.
In most ports, tankers are required to discharge in enclosed atmosphere. What is the required capacity of the I. G. Blowers in relation to cargo pumps ?
125 pct.
100 pct.
110 pct.
150 pct.
A conventional tanker has most of its tanks slack during the discharging of oil cargo, it is not of any great consequence; however, if an OBO has most of its holds slack during discharging (or loading) of oil cargo this will:
Have little or no effect on the vessel\'s stability due to the large volume of the holds.
Cause a gradual increase in trim due to the longitudinal free surface effect.
Likely cause a sudden or violent list due to the very large free surface in the broad-beamed holds.
Reduce the free surface effect because the holds are wider than conventional tanker tanks.
Why should Ground Stabilised True Motion display mode be avoided when using the ARPA for anti-collision purposes?
The collision regulations are based on ship courses over the ground.
The collision regulations are based on ship courses through the water.
Ground stabilisation prevents the ARPA from calculating relative motion correctly.
Ground stabilisation can only be used when the vessel is operating in restricted visibility.
Shipboard Emergency Drills must be carried out at least (OPA-90) ...
Once every three months.
Once every six months.
Once a year.
Once a month.
In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be discharged into the sea when a vessel is outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in operation a monitoring and control system for the discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land?
15 litres per nautical mile.
20 litres per nautical mile.
30 litres per nautical mile.
60 litres per nautical mile.
According to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90), oil carrying vessels trading in US waters are required to carry oil spill clean up equipment for the containment and removal of on-deck spills. For a vessel of over 400 feet (121.9 metres) in length, what volume of oil must they be able to handle?
8 barrels (1.27 cubic metres).
10 barrels (1.59 cubic metres).
12 barrels (1.91 cubic metres).
15 barrels (2.39 cubic metres).
How many annexes do we find in MARPOL 73/78, and what is the content of Annex 1?
We find 5 Annexes in MARPOL 73/78 and Annex 1 is the regulations for the prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances.
We find 6 Annexes in MARPOL 73/78 and Annex 1 is the regulations for the prevention of pollution by oil.
We find 6 Annexes in MARPOL 73/78 and Annex 1 is the regulations for the prevention of pollution by sewage.
We find 7 Annexes in MARPOL 73/78 and Annex 1 is the regulations for the prevention of pollution by harmful substances in packaged form.
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 VHF-radio DSC.
Yes, with the MF/HF-radio telex.
Yes, with the Inmarsat-C terminal.
No, MSI-messages cannot be received without the EGC-receiver.
To inform ship of coast-stations messages, coast-stations give at fixed times:
A traffic list with the names of the ships involved in alphabetical sequence.
A weather report with the call-sign of the ships involved in numerical sequence.
A traffic list with the call-sign of the ships involved in geographical sequence.
A traffic list with the call-sign of the ships involved in alphabetical numerical sequence.
A message is sent by the Inmarsat-C set. The Land Earth Station will:
Only send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender if the sender requested it in the send menu.
Always send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender, regardless of the sender\'s settings.
Send a negative delivery notification (NDN) to the sender whenever the message is successfully delivered.
Send both a positive and negative delivery notification (PDN and NDN) to the sender for every message.
The number of frequencies on which a MF/HF-DSC distress alert multi-frequency call attempt can be transmitted is:
6.
4.
5.
8.
At sea red rocket signals are seen. This is not reported by radio. You have to begin the distress alert procedure via VHF with the term:
MAYDAY.
MAYDAY RELAY.
PAN PAN RELAY.
SECURITE RELAY.
If one requires medical advice by means of an Inmarsat-C terminal one should use the following address:
31.
33.
38.
32.
When a character in a NAVTEX message sent is not received correctly, what will be printed?
The entire NAVTEX message will be deleted.
The message will be automatically retransmitted.
Nothing or a special character will be printed.
An error message will always be printed.
The whip-antenna of the MF transceiver was lost in bad weather. The MF-transceiver can be used again:
If the whip-antenna is replaced by an antenna of twice the length of the original one.
If the whip-antenna is replaced by an antenna of about the same length as the original one.
If the whip-antenna is replaced by an antenna of half the length of the original one.
If the whip-antenna is replaced by an antenna of any available length.
Testing a SART is permitted:
At sea, only within territorial waters, and in port or harbour.
Only at sea, outside territorial waters, and never in port or harbour.
At sea, outside territorial waters, and in port or harbour.
Only in port or harbour, and not at sea.
What is understood by the term \"Balanced Rudder\"?
A rudder with the entire rudder area aft of the turning axis, therefore increasing the load on the steering gear.
A rudder with equal rudder area on both sides of the turning axis, therefore balancing the hydraulic pressure.
A rudder with the turning axis located at the aft edge of the rudder, therefore increasing the steering force.
A rudder with part of the rudder area forward of the turning axis, therefore reducing the load on the steering gear.
What does ISM stand for?
The International Maritime Code for the Safe Management of Ships and Pollution Prevention.
The International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and Pollution Control.
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
The International Management Code for the Safe Navigation of Ships and Prevention of Marine Pollution.
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF\'s for survival craft?
Channels 6, 13 & 16.
Channels 6, 12 & 16.
Channels 9, 13 & 16.
Channels 6, 14 & 16.
The best way to prevent stowaways from boarding your ship is to:
Keep all accommodation spaces unlocked while in port and rely on security patrols.
Allow unrestricted access to the ship while in port and search the vessel only after departure.
Seal spaces that are not in use while in port, and perform a search of the ship before leaving.
Seal only the cargo holds while in port, without performing a search before departure.
In discussing the efficiency of a cargo pump, such as may be used on an oil tanker, what term is usually used to describe the absolute pressure of a liquid at the inlet to a pump minus the vapour pressure of the liquid?
Net Positive Suction Head Required.
Net Positive Suction Head Available.
Net Positive Discharge Head Available.
Net Positive Suction Pressure Available.
What is the requirement regarding number of slop tanks on oil tankers of 70 000 tons and above delivered after 31 December 1979?
Shall be provided with at least 1 slop tank.
Shall be provided with at least 3 slop tanks.
Shall be provided with at least 4 slop tanks.
Shall be provided with at least 2 slop tanks.
The effective stability of a tug, when assisting a vessel to manoeuvre, can be decreased by hydrodynamic interaction with the ship it is assisting. Where is the most dangerous position of the tug relative to the ship, for this adverse effect to be found?
The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the stern rounding the after shoulder of the larger vessel.
The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the bow rounding the forward shoulder of the larger vessel.
The most dangerous position is where the tug remains amidships alongside the larger vessel.
The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the bow along the centreline of the larger vessel.
What special equipment can often provide assistance in locating a survival craft or man overboard and in the water?
A SART.
An EPIRB.
A NAVTEX receiver.
An Inmarsat-C terminal.
The recommended distance between parallel tracks (track spacing) in a search for a casualty by a surface vessel varies (amongst other factors) according to visibility and the nature of the target in the IAMSAR Manual. These distances are then normally adjusted for prevailing weather conditions. If visibility was 5 nautical miles, and you were looking for a six-person life raft, what would the recommended uncorrected track spacing be?
2.4 nautical miles.
4.8 nautical miles.
3.6 nautical miles.
5.0 nautical miles.
One particular group of hazardous goods is highlighted by the IMDG Code as potentially being the most dangerous for carriage. Which of the following is it?
Explosives.
Organic peroxides.
Radioactive materials.
Infectious substances.
Which of these definitions is that of a \"Marine Pollutant\" under the IMDG Code?
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL 73/78, as amended.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, as amended.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex II of MARPOL 73/78, as amended.
A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex V of MARPOL 73/78, as amended.
During the survey of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment, which document must be available to the surveyor to demonstrate compliance with SOLAS?
A certificate of installation and commissioning of the LRIT equipment, issued by the equipment manufacturer.
A copy of the vessel’s GMDSS radio survey report confirming that the LRIT equipment has been tested and approved.
A report confirming the successful annual inspection of the LRIT equipment, issued by the Flag State Authority.
A report giving the result of the Conformance Test, issued by the Classification Society on behalf of the Flag State Authority.
At what calendar interval is a \"Special Survey\" required?
4 years.
5 years.
3 years.
10 years.
The majority of conventions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories:
Maritime Safety, Marine Environmental Protection, Search and Rescue.
Maritime Security, Prevention of Marine Pollution, Ship Construction and Design.
Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine Pollution, Liability and Compensation.
Maritime Safety, Crew Welfare, Liability and Compensation.
When does a bulk carrier experience extreme tension in bottom structure during fast rate loading?
During loading of heavy cargo in the forward hold.
During loading of heavy cargo in midship hold.
During loading of light cargo in the midship hold.
During loading of heavy cargo evenly distributed throughout all holds.
Hydrogen sulphide is a component associated with crude oil cargoes. At which of the following concentrations of hydrogen sulphide will dizziness, headache, nausea, etc. occur within 15 minutes, followed by loss of consciousness and possibly death, after 30-60 minutes exposure?
500-700 ppm.
50-100 ppm.
200-300 ppm.
700-900 ppm.
By the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship\'s Ballast Water and Sediments, oil tankers are required to have a ballast water exchange plan that involves replacing ballast taken onboard at the previous port. What percentage volumetric exchange must be achieved?
90 %.
85 %.
95 %.
100 %.
Certain oil cargoes, such as aviation turbine kerosenes or diesel oils, are specifically noted in ISGOTT as having an inherent hazard that requires ship\'s staff to monitor tanks containing them when on passage. What is that hazard?
They can release toxic vapours during prolonged storage and contaminate the cargo tank atmosphere.
They can absorb oxygen during the refining process and later release it into oxygen-deficient atmospheres such as the ullage spaces in cargo tanks; the spaces should be monitored and the atmosphere adjusted if necessary.
They can absorb nitrogen during the refining process and later release it into the ullage spaces of cargo tanks.
They can generate flammable vapours when exposed to elevated temperatures during the voyage.
A large vessel is coming alongside a pier with two tugs assisting and there is little wind or current affecting the vessel. What would be considered the best use of the tugs and at which position?
Pulling on the ship\'s bow and made fast to control the vessel\'s forward movement.
Pushing on the ship\'s stern and made fast to increase the vessel\'s rate of approach.
Pulling away from the berth from the bow and remaining unsecured until the vessel is alongside.
Pushing on the ship\'s side and made fast in case the vessel\'s movement towards the berth requires reducing by the tug pulling off.
You are the officer in charge of discharging an oil tanker in Corpus Christi, USA. The applicable sections of the US Code of Federal Regulations require that there be current Oil Transfer Procedures available on board. What do the regulations require in terms of the format of, and accessibility to, those Transfer Procedures?
That the procedures be electronically stored in a language understood by the Master and available only in the ship\'s office.
That the procedures be handwritten in English and kept in the cargo control room for inspection by the authorities.
That the procedures be legibly printed in a language or languages easily understood by personnel engaged in the transfer operation and permanently posted or available at a place where crew members can see and use them.
That the procedures be printed in English only and permanently displayed at the cargo manifold.
If you use chemicals for cleaning up an oil-spill on the water, what would the chemicals do?
Disperse or dissolve the oil into the water.
Solidify the oil into a substance that can be mechanically removed from the water.
Evaporate the oil rapidly from the water surface.
Increase the density of the oil so that it sinks to the seabed.
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Nigeria, West Africa. Are you allowed to dump empty glass bottles overboard?
Yes, if the bottles are discharged intact when the vessel is more than 12 nautical miles from land.
Yes, the bottles can be dumped if they are ground so that the resulting particles can pass through a screen with 25 mm openings.
No, glass bottles must never be discharged overboard under MARPOL, regardless of their size or location.
Yes, if the bottles are crushed so that the particles can pass through a screen with 50 mm openings.
What is the result of a \"high metacentric height\"?
The vessel will have a very long rolling period.
The vessel will become difficult to steer and will trim heavily by the bow.
The vessel will roll violently.
The vessel will have reduced stability and may remain inclined after rolling.
What is the name of the reference manual, jointly produced by the International Maritime Organization and the International Civil Aviation Authority, which currently outlines the organization and management of search and rescue activities at sea?
The International Maritime Search and Rescue (IMSAR) Manual.
The International Maritime Emergency Response (IMER) Manual.
The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual.
The International Search and Rescue Coordination (ISARC) Manual.
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen?
The Racon is operating outside its normal response range.
The radar receiver is not detecting the Racon\'s coded response correctly.
The Racon signal is being obscured by interference or poor propagation conditions.
All of the suggested answers.
What can lead to \"Unlimited responsibility\" (OPA-90)?
Ordinary negligence, minor procedural errors and failure to maintain records.
Wilful misconduct, gross negligence and violation of Federal Safety.
Equipment malfunction, adverse weather conditions and navigational errors.
Inadequate training, routine operational mistakes and failure to follow company procedures.
What are the conditions that influence the efforts for organizing the fire fighting?
Where the fire breaks out, how many fire teams are available, the strength of the fire, the ships mobility, what is burning and communication.
Where the fire breaks out, the number of passengers on board, the weather conditions, the ship\'s speed, and the availability of lifeboats.
The type of fire alarm, the age of the vessel, the number of cabins, the engine power, and the amount of fuel on board.
The location of the nearest port, the vessel\'s cargo capacity, the crew\'s working hours, the sea temperature, and the navigation equipment.
When a coastguard-station wants to send a gale-warning by DSC it will happen in the category:
Urgency.
Distress.
Safety.
Routine.
The good operation in any location, whether the NAVTEX is working properly or not, can be checked using:
A manual signal generator connected to the NAVTEX receiver.
A testing program built in for this purpose.
A separate satellite communication terminal used for testing.
A portable radar test set connected to the bridge equipment.
By the degree of selectivity of a receiver is meant:
Ability to distinguish between signals on closely spaced frequencies.
Ability to increase the transmission power of the received signal.
Ability to eliminate all background noise from the received signal.
Ability to make weak stations audible.
What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is received?
The Operator should acknowledge the distress alert immediately by DSC on the same frequency band.
The Operator should immediately set continuous watch on the radiotelephone frequency associated with the frequency band on which the distress alert was received.
The Operator should wait for a second distress alert before establishing a radiotelephone watch.
The Operator should switch to the appropriate NAVTEX frequency and await further instructions.
Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS III/7.1)
Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-ignighting lights.
All lifebuoys shall be provided with self-igniting lights.
Not less than one quarter of the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-igniting lights.
Not less than one third of the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-igniting lights.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:
In an exposed position on the uppermost deck to allow immediate launching in all conditions.
In a protected position inside the accommodation area and away from all deck machinery.
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.
In a position close to the vessel\'s centreline and protected only from damage by heavy weather.
What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats?
White.
Red.
Orange.
Green.
Which of these precautionary measures can reduce the threat of piracy, if implemented?
Reduce speed when approaching areas of known piracy.
Sail at full speed.
Keep all external doors and access points open for easier crew movement.
Maintain normal lighting at night and avoid additional lookout arrangements.
In discussing segregation, the IMDG Code defines what it means by the term \"separated from\". Which of the following is that definition?
In different compartments or holds when stowed \"under deck\". Provided an intervening deck is resistent to fire and liquid, a vertical separation may be accepted as equivalent. For \"on deck\" stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 6 metres.
In different compartments or holds when stowed “under deck”. For “on deck” stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 3 metres, with no vertical separation permitted.
In the same compartment or hold when stowed “under deck”, provided the packages are separated by a fire-resistant bulkhead. For “on deck” stowage, this means a distance of at least 12 metres.
In different compartments or holds when stowed “under deck”, with no equivalent vertical separation permitted. For “on deck” stowage, this segregation means a distance of at least 10 metres.
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?
This will give the stern a lift force to port.
This will give the bow a lift force to starboard.
This will give the stern a lift force to starboard.
This will give the bow a lift force to port.
A DSC-message of the \"safety\" category is received from another vessel on VHF channel 70. Conforming to the GMDSS rules, for the continuation of the safety traffic, you must change to VHF-channel:
6.
16.
13.
70.
What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats?
Red.
White.
Green.
Orange.
Which method is used to make a physical connection between a rescue vessel and a wreck?
Breeches buoy.
Heaving line.
Messenger line.
Rocket line.
A partially loaded VLCC is drifting with the main engine stopped and undergoing repairs. The ship is observed to be drifting, due to wind and current towards a danger area, although there is no immediate concern. What actions would be most suitable in these circumstances?
Drop both anchors immediately and stop all repairs until the vessel is stationary.
Use the Bow Thrusters to change the ship\'s head and monitor any changes in the drift.
Maintain the present heading and increase the ship\'s speed using the main engine as soon as possible.
Alter the ship\'s ballast distribution to increase the vessel\'s draught and reduce the effect of wind.
Which of the following requirements to ships stability for normal operation corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.2)
The ship is loaded so that maximum stability is achieved only under full-load conditions.
The ship is loaded in such a manner that adequate stability is maintained only during ballast conditions.
The ship is loaded in such a manner that adequate stability is achieved in all loading conditions.
The ship is loaded so that adequate stability is required only when navigating in heavy weather.
In relation to OPA 90, Which of the following statement is correct?
COTP-zones must follow only international regulations and cannot impose additional requirements.
COTP-zones may have additional rules and regulations.
COTP-zones may issue additional rules only for foreign vessels, not for US-flag vessels.
COTP-zones are responsible only for pollution reporting and cannot establish operational requirements.
DSC uses for automatic identification the MMSI. The identification 002442000 is assigned to:
A ship station operating in international waters.
An aircraft station equipped for maritime distress communications.
A coast-station or coast guard-station.
A satellite earth station used for maritime communications.
At what minimum height above sea level a SART transponder must be mounted?
2 metres.
3 metres.
5 metres.
1 metre.
Who is responsible for the development of the Ship Security Plan?
The Ship Security Officer.
The Company Security Officer.
The Master of the ship.
The Port Facility Security Officer.
What is the colour and characteristic of a \"towing light\", as defined in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
Yellow, fixed, seen over an arc of 135 degrees and so arranged as to display 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
White, fixed, seen over an arc of 135 degrees and so arranged as to display 67.5 degrees from right ahead on each side of the vessel.
Yellow, flashing, seen over an arc of 225 degrees and so arranged as to display 112.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
White, flashing, seen over an arc of 135 degrees and so arranged as to display 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
When discussing the chemistry of petroleum cargoes, if \'Alkanes\' are saturated hydrocarbons, what are unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Alkanes.
Alkynes.
Alkenes.
Cycloalkanes.
Fluid-driven eductors (as commonly found on crude oil tankers), operate on a principle known as Bernoulli\'s principle. What does that state?
The speed of a moving fluid decreases as the pressure in the fluid decreases.
The speed of a moving fluid increases as the pressure in the fluid decreases.
The pressure of a moving fluid increases as its velocity increases.
The pressure and velocity of a moving fluid remain constant regardless of changes in flow conditions.
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 black ball shall be displayed on the tug and the tow, with two additional balls displayed in a vertical line on the tug.
Two diamond shapes shall be displayed in a vertical line on the tug, with one black ball displayed on the tow.
A cylinder shall be displayed on the tug and the tow, with two black balls displayed vertically above it.
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.
The bridge wheel man has not reported for duty and there is a suspected \"Man Overboard\" situation on your vessel. The ship has been searched and there is one seaman missing? The vessel turns round and retraces the course back, calling for assistance from other vessels in the vicinity. What should be the focal point for any search pattern to be established?
Concentrate the search directly around the vessel\'s present position, regardless of the time elapsed or prevailing current.
Begin the search from the position where the vessel first detected the missing seaman and proceed directly into the prevailing current.
Determine when the seaman was last sighted and concentrate the search around the course line between the last sighting and present position, taking into account any prevailing current.
Search only along the vessel\'s original planned route, without considering the last known position or the effect of current.
What is the name of the reference manual, jointly produced by the International Maritime Organization and the International Civil Aviation Authority, which currently outlines the organization and management of search and rescue activities at sea?
The International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual.
The International Maritime Search and Rescue (IMSAR) Manual.
The International Maritime Emergency Response (IMER) Manual.
The International Search and Rescue Coordination (ISARC) Manual.
What is the minimum height of vent outlets of a controlled venting system from cargo tanks?
A height of not less than 3 m.
A height of not less than 6 m.
A height of not less than 4 m.
A height of not less than 8 m.
A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of ...
Not less than 150 m.
Not less than 200m.
Not less than 500 m.
Not less than 300 m.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-saving appliances corresponds to present regulations?
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be made exclusively of steel or other metallic materials.
Life-saving appliances may be made of combustible materials provided they are protected by a fire-resistant coating.
All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be made of non-combustible or fire-retardant material.
Only survival craft and lifejackets are required to be made of non-combustible or fire-retardant material.
Your vessel has been in involved in a collision with another vessel. As Master responsible for the ship and persons on board, what is the first step to take?
Organise someone to assess the extent of damage and the residual stability of the vessel.
Immediately abandon ship and launch all available survival craft.
Resume the original voyage as soon as possible after checking the navigation equipment.
Contact the nearest port authority before assessing the vessel\'s damage or stability.
Which of these statements about drug smuggling is true?
The risks to ships are restricted mainly to major international ports.
The risks to ships are not restricted to specific areas or trading routes.
The risks to ships occur only on vessels trading between countries with strict drug-control laws.
The risks to ships are limited to vessels carrying high-value cargoes.
One or more pressure/vacuum-breaking devices shall be provided on the vent mains to prevent the cargo tanks from being subject to a positive and negative pressure. What is the normal pre-set point for negative pressure?
A negative pressure in excess of 300 mm water gauge.
A negative pressure in excess of 500 mm water gauge.
A negative pressure in excess of 700 mm water gauge.
A negative pressure in excess of 1 000 mm water gauge.
What immediate actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship goes aground on an uncharted shoal in the middle of the ocean?
Increase engine power and attempt to manoeuvre the vessel off the shoal immediately.
Reduce ballast to lighten the vessel and continue the voyage without informing the Master.
Drop the anchor and wait for the tide to refloat the vessel before notifying the Master.
Stop engines and call the Master.
Which of the following is a definition of the \"Proper Shipping Name\", as found in the IMDG Code?
The commercial or trade name commonly used by the manufacturer or supplier of the dangerous substance.
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 technical name used exclusively by the shipper to identify the chemical composition of the substance.
The abbreviated name used by the carrier for recording dangerous goods in the ship\'s cargo manifest.
What type of Bill of Lading covers \"door to door\" shipment?
A Through Bill of Lading.
A Port-to-Port Bill of Lading.
A Straight Bill of Lading.
A Clean Bill of Lading.
How can you best demonstrate in an audit that you follow company cargo handling procedures?
By explaining the cargo handling procedures verbally to the auditor without providing supporting documentation.
By demonstrating that cargo operations are completed quickly, regardless of whether procedures are documented.
By being able to provide comprehensive and verifiable documentary records of cargo operations.
By relying on the crew\'s experience and confirming that all cargo operations are carried out according to normal practice.
What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Tensile forces caused by excessive longitudinal bending of the hull.
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.
Torsional forces caused by uneven loading of the cargo tanks.
Buoyancy forces caused by rapid changes in the vessel\'s draught.
Hydrogen Sulphide in crude oil and certain other oil products is most obviously associated with problems of vapour inhalation, but which of the following is also a serious problem associated with this component, particularly in high concentrations?
Polymerisation.
Crystallisation.
Corrosion.
Combustion.
When discharging dirty ballast from an oil tanker at a high flow rate with main cargo pumps, the limiting factor on permitted overboard discharge is the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil. Which of the following formulae is used to calculate this rate?
Instantaneous rate of discharge (l/nm) = oil content (ppm) × speed (knots) / flow rate (m3/h) × 1 000.
Instantaneous rate of discharge (l/nm) = oil content (ppm) × flow rate (m3/h) / speed (knots) × 1 000.
Instantaneous rate of discharge (l/nm) = flow rate (m3/h) × speed (knots) / oil content (ppm) × 1 000.
Instantaneous rate of discharge (l/nm) = oil content (ppm) / flow rate (m3/h) × speed (knots) × 1 000.
Oil tankers built and delivered after 6th July 1986 must have a double hulled ballast arrangement extending throughout the cargo tank length, or wing ballast tanks that extend throughout the cargo tank length. If it is the latter, what design feature is applied to guard against pollution in the event of the bottom being breached?
The cargo tank levels must be set so that hydrostatic pressure will stop oil outflow.
The ballast tank levels must be maintained below the cargo tank levels to prevent seawater entering the cargo tanks.
The cargo tanks must be maintained at a higher pressure than the surrounding ballast tanks at all times.
The wing ballast tanks must be fitted with automatic valves that seal the cargo tanks when bottom damage occurs.
You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear this signal. It is repeated at two minute intervals. What does it indicate?
That there is another vessel nearby, that she is at anchor and unable to manoeuvre.
That there is another vessel nearby, that she is underway and making way through the water.
That there is another vessel nearby, that she is underway, but stopped and making no way through the water.
That there is another vessel nearby, that she is engaged in towing and restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
A ship has turned a complete circle (360 degrees) in deep water at full ahead throughout the turn. The same ship, in the same conditions, is now to make a complete turn (360 degrees) at half ahead throughout the turn. Would there be any difference in the size (diameter) of the turning circle?
Yes, the diameter would be significantly smaller at half ahead.
No, the diameter of the turning circle would be almost the same.
Yes, the diameter would be significantly larger at half ahead.
No, the vessel would not complete a full 360-degrees turn at half ahead.
Who will have the authority to take charge and make appropriate decisions in the event of a vessel emergency when transiting the Panama Canal?
The vessel\'s Master.
The Panama Canal pilot.
The Port Authority at the vessel\'s destination.
The Panama Canal Authority.
Which of the following requirements regarding on board stability data corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL 4/12.1)
A calculation example showing the use of “GM” limitation curves.
A calculation example showing the use of “GZ” limitation curves.
A calculation example showing the use of “KG” limitation curves.
A calculation example showing the use of “KM” limitation curves.
Any ship of 10 000 tons gross tonnage and above shall be fitted with oily-water separating equipment for the control of machinery space bilges. What kind of equipment is required in this connection?
Only centrifugal oil-water separators with a fixed capacity of at least 100 m3/h.
Only gravity-type oily-water separators equipped with manual discharge controls.
Either Oil filtering equipment, or oily-water separating equipment, or a combination of both.
Either chemical treatment equipment or sewage treatment equipment, provided the bilge water is diluted before discharge.
When discussing the properties of an oil cargo, what is the \"wax content\"?
The percentage of paraffinic wax by weight, based on the total cargo quantity.
The percentage of asphaltenes by volume, based on a representative sample of the crude oil.
The percentage of paraffinic wax by volume, based on a representative sample of the crude oil.
The percentage of aromatic hydrocarbons by weight, based on a representative sample of the crude oil.
What is the minimum height of vent outlets of a controlled venting system from cargo tanks?
A height of not less than 4 m.
A height of not less than 6 m.
A height of not less than 5 m.
A height of not less than 8 m.
How often shall crew members participate in fire drills?
Once every week.
Once every two months.
Once every six months.
Once every month.
To guarantee optimal reception of VHF-DSC-calls, every:
DSC symbol is sent once and checked only by the receiving antenna.
DSC symbol is sent twice and checked extra by Error Check Character.
DSC symbol is sent three times and checked by the ship\'s GPS receiver.
DSC symbol is sent twice and checked only by the receiver\'s signal strength indicator.
Operator connected R/T calls are charged ...
On the basis of a three minute minimum charge with one minute incremental steps.
On the basis of a five-minute minimum charge with two-minute incremental steps.
On the basis of a one-minute minimum charge with thirty-second incremental steps.
On the basis of a ten-minute minimum charge with one-minute incremental steps.
The analyses of the smoke produced by a fire, may give an interpretation of that fire. Which are the factors we should take into account?
Temperature, pressure and humidity.
Density, velocity and direction.
Opacity, amount and colour.
Flame height, heat intensity and burning rate.
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 are required only for survival craft.
All maintenance of life-saving appliances shall be carried out exclusively by shore-based service stations.
Instructions for maintenance of life-saving appliances are required only when the vessel is operating in international waters.
Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the regulations shall be provided.
Who is responsible for ensuring your ship completes a security assessment?
Ship Security Officer.
Company Security Officer.
Master of the ship.
Port Facility Security Officer.
In discussing the efficiency of a cargo pump, such as may be used on an oil tanker, what term is usually used to describe the absolute pressure of a liquid at the inlet to a pump minus the vapour pressure of the liquid?
Net Positive Suction Head Required.
Total Dynamic Head.
Net Positive Suction Head Available.
Vapour Pressure Margin.
What are the requirements for the number of portable gas measurement instrument(s) on tankers?
At least 1 portable instrument for measuring flammable vapours.
At least 2 portable instruments for measuring flammable vapours.
At least 1 portable instrument for measuring oxygen concentration only.
At least 3 portable instruments for measuring toxic and flammable vapours.
What action should be taken by the Officer of the Watch when the GPS fails?
Inform the Master and stop the vessel until the GPS is restored.
Inform the technical officer and continue navigation using only the radar.
Inform the technical officer responsible for the electronic navigational equipment and continue on passage using alternative navigational methods.
Reset the GPS system and continue the passage without using alternative navigational methods.
It has been shown that the controlled release of oil is effective in reducing the effects of the sea, making it possible for a rescue craft to approach survivors in the water. How many square metres does the IAMSAR Manual suggest may be calmed by releasing 200 litres of lubricating oil slowly through a rubber hose with the outlet maintained just above the surface while the ship proceeds at slow speed?
Approx 500 square metres.
Approx 50 square metres.
Approx 5 000 square metres.
Approx 50 000 square metres.
Onboard training should be organised in such a way that:
It is an integral part of the overall training plan.
It is conducted only when required by the Master.
It is carried out separately from the vessel’s overall training programme.
It is focused exclusively on emergency situations.
This vessel is encountered at the mouth of a river which leads to your discharge port. What do the various shapes tell you?
This is a vessel engaged in fishing operations; the shapes indicate the type of fishing gear being used.
This is a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations. The two balls in a vertical line indicate the side on which an obstruction exists; the two diamonds in a vertical line indicate the side on which it is safe to pass; the ball / diamond / ball in a vertical line indicates that the vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
This is a vessel engaged in towing operations; the shapes indicate the direction of the tow and the side that is safe to pass.
This is a vessel at anchor; the shapes indicate the depth of water and the direction of the current.
The portable walkie-talkies required to be carried by GMDSS regulations should have which channels as a minimum?
Channels 6, 12 & 16.
Channels 8, 13 & 16.
Channels 6, 14 & 16.
Channels 6, 13 & 16.
IMO MSC.1/CIRC 1321 requires that cargo pump rooms on oil tankers shall be mechanically ventilated, using non-sparking suction type fans. What is the minimum number of changes of air per hour that a ventilation system must deliver?
At least 10 air changes per hour.
At least 20 air changes per hour.
At least 15 air changes per hour.
At least 30 air changes per hour.
According to the OCIMF Ship to Ship Transfer Guide (Petroleum), which of the following is the required state of readiness on oil tankers engaged in a cargo transfer?
The main engines of both vessels should be stopped during cargo transfer.
The main engines of both vessels should be available but not ready for immediate use.
The main engines of both vessels should be ready for immediate use.
The main engines of only the receiving vessel should be ready for immediate use.
When may a call for radio medical advice be preceded by the urgency-signal:
Only in cases involving a life-threatening medical emergency.
In urgent cases.
Only when a doctor is unavailable onboard.
Only after consultation with the Master.
When initially setting up the GPS to provide positions for use with a paper chart, what Chart Datum should be selected?
Select the local chart datum and apply the GPS corrections before plotting.
Select the chart’s stated datum directly and use the GPS position without corrections.
Select the datum of the last paper chart used and apply corrections only when changing charts.
Select WGS84 and when plotting on the chart apply the stated corrections.
What is a Continuous Synopsis Record?
A record of the vessels history.
A record of the vessel’s cargo operations.
A record of the vessel’s maintenance and repair history.
A record of the vessel’s crew and training history.
When a Classification Society surveyor identifies corrosion, structural defects or damage to the hull of a vessel, machinery and / or any piece of equipment which, based on the society\'s rules and in the opinion of the surveyor affects the ship\'s class, which of the following is thatsurveyor likely to issue?
A Certificate of Compliance.
A Condition of Class.
A Memorandum of Understanding.
A Statement of Compliance.
In describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil / water slops, what is a \'mercaptan\'?
A colourless, highly flammable liquid with a sweet petroleum-like odour.
A toxic, colourless gas with an odour similar to rotten eggs, produced mainly during the decomposition of organic matter.
A colourless, odorous gas, with a smell similar to rotting cabbage and which is generated naturally by the degradation of natural organisms, as may be found where water has remained under oil for a long time.
A volatile hydrocarbon vapour produced by the evaporation of crude oil.
Depending on density or API, an error measurement of 0,1 degree Fahrenheit in a tank containing 50 000 cubic metres (314,491 barrels) of oil will result in which of the following volumes?
5 cubic metres (31 barrels).
10 cubic metres (63 barrels).
15 cubic metres (94 barrels).
25 cubic metres (157 barrels).
According to ISGOTT, when in-service testing a hose used for cargo transfer on an oil tanker (and for which the elongation of the hose assembly when new was greater than 2,5 %), what is the maximum permitted elongation before the hose must be withdrawn from service?
Not more than 1.25 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer\'s certificate.
Not more than 1.5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer\'s certificate.
Not more than 2 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer\'s certificate.
Not more than 2.5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer\'s certificate.
What will have a major effect on the performance of a tug when used to assist in the manoeuvring of a large vessel?
The position of the tug relative to the ship\'s pivot point.
The colour and markings of the tug.
The age and overall size of the tug.
The number of crew members onboard the tug.
Before starting a transfer of oil, the person in charge on the vessel and the person in charge on the facility must hold a pre transfer conference. Who must decide to start the transfer?
The Master of the vessel alone.
The person in charge on the facility alone.
Both persons in charge.
The terminal operator and the vessel\'s Chief Engineer.
Who is responsible for keeping the required official publications onboard?
The Chief Engineer.
The Chief Officer.
The Master.
The Safety Officer.
ISGOTT draws attention to the risk of electrostatic potential in a mist produced by using oil and water mixture in Crude Oil Washing operations. How does the Guide recommend this is avoided?
Before washing begins, fill the source tank completely with crude oil to prevent water from mixing with the cargo.
Before washing begins, any tank that is to be used as a source of oil for Crude Oil Washing should be partly discharged to remove any water that has settled out during the voyage. The discharge of a layer of at least 1 metre is necessary for this purpose.
Before washing begins, discharge only the upper layer of oil from the source tank to reduce the risk of electrostatic generation.
Before washing begins, circulate the oil through the tank for at least 30 minutes to eliminate any settled water.
The emergency fire pump is in accordance with good seamanship and precautionary routines run and tested weekly. Routine checks and maintenance are normally carried out by dedicated personnel. To ensure safe and appropriate operation of the pump, would you consider it beneficial that the same dedicated personnel operate the pump in emergencies?
Only the dedicated personnel responsible for routine maintenance should operate the pump in an emergency.
The pump should only be operated by the Master or Chief Engineer during an emergency.
The emergency fire pump should be operated exclusively by personnel who have completed the latest maintenance check.
In case of accidents, it is important that a wide range of personnel must be permitted and trained to operate the pump.
Non distress calls on 2182 kHz and VHF channel 16 should not exceed:
30 seconds.
Two minutes.
One minute.
Three minutes.
What medium is used to calibrate the ODME?
Fresh water.
Sea water.
Distilled water.
Hydraulic oil.
If all indications are that a cargo has been received without damages, irregularities or short shipment and the phrase \"apparent good order and condition\" is entered on the Bill of Lading, what type of Bill is this said to be?
A Claused Bill of Lading.
A Received for Shipment Bill of Lading.
A clean Bill of Lading.
A Stale Bill of Lading.
How can an ARPA assist the ship to steer a suitable course to make good the entrance to a channel?
Select sea stabilised relative motion display and alter course so that the relative vector passes through the centre of the channel entrance.
Select ground stabilised true motion display and alter course so that own ships true vector passes through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
Select ground stabilised relative motion display and alter course so that own ship’s relative vector passes through the edge of the channel entrance.
Select sea stabilised true motion display and alter course so that own ship’s true vector passes along the channel boundary.
Must you be certified to be a lifeboat-commander?
No, any deck officer may command a lifeboat without additional certification.
Yes, but certification is only required after completing onboard training conducted by the ship’s Master.
No, certification is only required for the Master and Chief Officer.
Yes, you must attend to a course held by certified personnel, and then be certified by national authorities (NMD, USCG, etc).
How often must inspection of proper working of the EPIRB \'s and SART \'s take place on board? Once per:
Once per week.
Once per three months.
Once per month.
Once per six months.
The relay of a distress-call by an RCC for coast-station begins with:
PAN PAN (3x).
MAYDAY RELAY (3x).
SECURITÉ (3x).
MAYDAY (3x).
To receive distress alerting and MSI via an Inmarsat-C set vessels must have:
SES or an EGC receiver.
A VHF DSC receiver or an MF/HF DSC receiver.
An EPIRB or a NAVTEX receiver.
A satellite telephone or a radar transponder.
Via a coast-station radio medical advice is asked using NBDP. What command has to be given after ga +?
med ?
med /
medical +
med +.
With an EPIRB:
You must check the date the antenna must be replaced.
You must check the date the hydrostatic release unit must be replaced.
You must check the date the battery must be replaced.
You must check the date the EPIRB itself must be replaced.
A battery of 24 Volt supplies during 10 hours a current of 6 ampere. What is the capacity supplied:
24 Ah.
60 Ah.
40 Ah.
120 Ah.
What is the main purpose of VTS?
To increase the speed and efficiency of all ships in the vicinity.
To provide navigational assistance exclusively to passenger ships.
To control the loading and unloading operations of all ships in the vicinity.
Increase the safety of all ships and the protection of the environment in the vicinity.
With respect to the ISM, what training in additional to lifeboat and fire drills must be carried out?
Only additional training required by the company’s shore-based management.
Familiarization, but no other drills are required beyond lifeboat and fire drills.
Familiarization, and other drills identified as necessary by the ship.
Only drills required by the flag State authorities.
During test and/or maintenance work of the CO2 system affecting the release system, precautions to ensure that the gas is not released into the engine room due to a mistake are to be ensured. What precautions should be taken?
The main supply line to be blanked off prior to the work.
The main supply line should be left open during the work.
The release controls should be operated several times before starting the work.
The CO2 cylinders should be discharged into the engine room before the work.
Your vessel has been in collision, and it is uncertain whether the vessel has the required residual stability to remain afloat. After sounding the general alarm on board and informing the nearest Coast Radio Station of your situation, what other immediate steps should be taken?
Abandon the vessel immediately and launch all available lifeboats.
Increase the vessel’s speed to reach the nearest port as quickly as possible.
Complete soundings of all compartments to determine the number of compartments flooded. Check the vessel\'s stability limitations within its statutory loadline requirements to determine if still adequate.
Transfer all ballast water to the damaged compartments to improve stability.
Your vessel is involved in a collision with another vessel. What should you as Master tell the Master on the other vessel?
Name, Flag State, and call sign of your vessel.
Name; Port of registry; Port of destination of your vessel.
Name, Gross Tonnage, and IMO number of your vessel.
Port of registry, Port of departure, and cargo carried by your vessel.
Your vessel has been involved in a collision, and at first opportunity a lot of people from outsides parties are asking questions. What shall you tell them?
Provide all available information to outside parties, provided they are not from the media.
Answer questions from outside parties but avoid discussing the cause of the collision.
Refer all outside parties to the nearest Coast Radio Station for information.
Do not reply to any questions from outside parties, except the Solicitor appointed by your company.
The most effective way to combat the threat of drug smuggling is to?
Conducting scheduled searches of the ship at regular intervals.
Relying on port authorities to inspect the vessel before departure.
Combining routine, but irregular searches of the ship with spontaneous targeted searches.
Searching only the crew accommodation and personal belongings.
Where is the normal position of the \"Pivot Point\" of a vessel when going astern?
Between 1/4 of the ship\'s length from the bow and the forward perpendicular.
Between 1/4 of the ship\'s length from the stern and the rudder post.
Approximately amidships, near the vessel\'s centre of gravity.
Between 1/4 of the ship\'s length from the stern and the bow.
The reporting of incidents involving harmful substances and / or marine pollutants is regulated under which international guidelines?
Protocol I of MARPOL 73/78.
Annex I of MARPOL 73/78.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78.
Protocol II of MARPOL 73/78.
During the 5-yearly overhaul and operational test of a lifeboat on-load release gear, to what level should the gear be load tested?
1.0 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
1.5 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
2.0 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
What Class notation denotes an oil tanker, combination carrier, chemical tanker, bulk carrier or ore carrier considered suitable for seagoing service, built or accepted into class in accordance with the society\'s rules and regulations, maintained in good and efficient condition, having on board anchoring and mooring equipment in accordance with the rules and subject to an enhanced survey program?
100A1.
100A1 ESP.
100A1 LMC.
1 000A1 ESP.
Why is it important to make weekly/routine rounds in the accommodation areas?
To ensure that only the officers\' cabins are maintained in good condition.
To ensure that all accommodation areas are inspected only for fire hazards.
To ensure that crew members are following the vessel\'s working schedules.
To ensure that cabins and common spaces are maintained in a clean, safe and hygienic condition.
What is the purpose of girders in the tank?
They support the tank bottom and prevent corrosion of the tank structure.
They support the stiffeners and also take up some of the sea forces.
They support the tank bulkheads and prevent the cargo from moving during loading.
They support the main engine foundations and absorb vibration from the machinery.
In describing the characteristics of oil cargoes or oil / water slops, what is a \'mercaptan\'?
A colourless, odorous gas, with a smell similar to rotting cabbage and which is generated naturally by the degredation of natural organisms, as may be found where water has remained under oil for a long time.
A colourless, highly flammable liquid with a sweet odour, commonly found in crude oil.
A volatile hydrocarbon vapour produced by the evaporation of light petroleum products.
A corrosive gas with a strong ammonia-like smell, formed by the reaction of oil with seawater.
When discussing the chemistry of petroleum cargoes, if \'Alkanes\' are saturated hydrocarbons, what are unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Aromatics.
Alkynes.
Cycloalkanes.
Alkenes.
According to ISGOTT, when in-service testing a hose used for cargo transfer on an oil tanker (and for which the elongation of the hose assembly when new was greater than 2.5 %), what is the maximum permitted elongation before the hose must be withdrawn from service?
Not more than 1.0 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new.
Not more than 1.5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer\'s certificate.
Not more than 1.25 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new.
Not more than 2.0 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new.
ISGOTT requires that hoses used for tank-cleaning are tested for electrical continuity in a dry condition prior to use. What is the reading that they must display?
Not greater than 3 ohms per metre length.
Not greater than 5 ohms per metre length.
Not greater than 10 ohms per metre length.
Not greater than 6 ohms per metre length.
If all indications are that a cargo has been received without damages, irregularities or short shipment and the phrase \"apparent good order and condition\" is entered on the Bill of Lading, what type of Bill is this said to be?
A Claused Bill of Lading.
A Received for Shipment Bill of Lading.
A clean Bill of Lading.
A Stale Bill of Lading.
Ship\'s personnel who assume overall charge of Crude Oil Washing operations must be trained to the satisfaction of the Flag State administration. Which of the following is a summary of the conditions that must be met before such persons can assume theseresponsibilities?
They must have at least one years appropriate experience on oil tankers, have participated in at least two COW programmes and be fully knowledgeable of the contents of the Operations and Equipment Manual.
They must have at least six months’ experience on oil tankers, have participated in at least one COW programme and be familiar with the Operations and Equipment Manual.
They must have at least two years’ appropriate experience on oil tankers, have participated in at least three COW programmes and be fully knowledgeable of the Operations and Equipment Manual.
They must have at least one year’s appropriate experience on chemical tankers, have participated in at least two COW programmes and be familiar with the Cargo Record Book.
During a telex-connection with a subscriber it is:
Recommended at the beginning and at the end of the message-transport to exchange “stand by” signals.
Recommended only at the beginning of the message-transport to exchange “answer back” signals.
Recommended at the beginning and at the end of the message-transport to exchange “answer back” signals.
Recommended only at the end of the message-transport to exchange “answer back” signals.
The \"clarifier\" has only effect during:
Receiving in mode F3E.
Receiving in mode J2B.
Receiving in mode A1A.
Receiving in mode J3E.
When during transmitting the display of a radiotelephone-installation shows a decrease in transmitting power it is ...
An indication of a power supply problem.
An indication of a receiver malfunction.
An indication of aerial problem.
An indication of a microphone problem.
How will you start a cancelling message after you send by mistake a distress call on your VHF DSC equipment?
MAYDAY All Stations – This is \"SAINT-ROMAIN\".
All Stations – This is \"SAINT-ROMAIN\".
PAN PAN All Stations – This is \"SAINT-ROMAIN\".
SECURITÉ All Stations – This is \"SAINT-ROMAIN\".
What does ISM stand for?
The International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
The International Maritime Safety Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
The International Management System Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Control.
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
How often should the lifeboat wire falls be turned and renewed?
Turned at intervals of not more than 12 months and renewed every 3 years.
Turned at intervals of not more than 30 months and renewed every 5 years.
Turned at intervals of not more than 24 months and renewed every 4 years.
Turned at intervals of not more than 36 months and renewed every 6 years.
Your vessel has been in collision, and it is uncertain whether the vessel has the required residual stability to remain afloat. After sounding the general alarm on board and informing the nearest Coast Radio Station of your situation, what other immediate steps should be taken?
Complete soundings of all compartments to determine the number of compartments flooded. Check the vessels stability limitations within its statutory loadline requirements to determine if still adequate.
Check the vessel\'s cargo condition and calculate the remaining fuel capacity.
Conduct a visual inspection of the weather deck and estimate the extent of structural damage.
Start all ballast pumps and transfer ballast to the undamaged compartments to restore stability.
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?
Parallel Track Search.
Sector Search.
Expanding Square Search.
Creeping Line Search.
The reporting of incidents involving harmful substances and / or marine pollutants is regulated under which international guidelines?
Annex I of MARPOL 73/78.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78.
Protocol II of MARPOL 73/78.
Protocol I of MARPOL 73/78.
During the 5-yearly overhaul and operational test of a lifeboat on-load release gear, to what level should the gear be load tested?
1.0 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
1.25 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
1.5 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
According to ISGOTT, when in-service testing a hose used for cargo transfer on an oil tanker (and for which the elongation of the hose assembly when new was greater than 2.5 %), what is the maximum permitted elongation before the hose must be withdrawn from service?
Not more than 1.0 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer\'s certificate.
Not more than 1.25 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer\'s certificate.
Not more than 1.5 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer\'s certificate.
Not more than 2.0 times the temporary elongation measured when the hose assembly was new, as documented in the manufacturer\'s certificate.
The IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases are recommended to be used when the ship\'s Officer is verbally talking to whom?
In circumstances described in all of the answers provided.
Only when communicating with the Master and other officers on board.
Only when communicating with pilots and tug masters during port operations.
Only when communicating with shore-based authorities and coast stations.
What is an IED?
A Portable fire-extinguishing device.
A Shipboard emergency communication system.
A Homemade bomb.
A Device used for detecting toxic gases.
Your ship is approaching the berth as illustrated and has a right-handed propeller and no thrusters. What could be a method to retain full control of the vessel as it comes alongside?
Let go port anchor to about 1 shackle on deck.
Let go starboard anchor to about 1 shackle on deck.
Stop the engine and allow the vessel to drift alongside.
Maintain full ahead propulsion and use the rudder to control the vessel.
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?
The Effect of wind and current on the vessel\'s manoeuvrability.
The Increased squat and reduced manoeuvrability at higher speeds.
The Vessel\'s draught, displacement and depth of water available.
All of the suggested answers.
Which PPM is allowed for discharging of \"Bilge Water\" overboard?
10 PPM.
20 PPM.
15 PPM.
25 PPM.
Presence of water in the fluid for COW may result in excessive electrostatic generation. To avoid this, any tank supplying crude to the COW system must first be discharged by at least?
1 metre.
0.5 metre.
2 metres.
3 metres.
An OBO or O/O carrier, due to the movement of liquid in a cargo hold during rough weather, the possibility of liquid entering the inert gas piping is great. To avoid this U-bends are sometimes fitted on the line emerging from the hatch coaming. These bends generally have a drain cock at the bottom. These cocks should be:
Kept permanently closed and only opened during tank cleaning operations.
Opened only during cargo loading to allow excess pressure to escape from the inert gas system.
Kept open during cargo operations to continuously drain any liquid accumulation overboard.
Opened after rough weather or before loading/discharging or transferring cargo to check for liquid accumulation and contents drained into a drip pan.
At what calendar interval must lifting appliances on board a vessel be suitably tested by a competent person?
1 year.
2 years.
5 years.
10 years.
MARPOL 73/78 - Annex V. Disposal of garbage outside \"Special Areas\". After unpacking spares, you are left with a limited amount of packing materials. What will be the nearest distance to land for disposal into the sea of these materials?
12 miles.
3 miles.
25 miles.
50 miles.
What does MARPOL 73/78 require in respect of the contents of lines and pumps on an oil tanker at the completion of discharge?
That they be flushed with seawater and discharged directly overboard.
That they be drained and then pumped either ashore, or to a cargo tank or slop tank on board.
That they remain in the cargo lines and pumps until the next loading operation.
That they be transferred only to the ballast tanks for temporary storage.
Which international convention deals with pollution prevention?
SOLAS 1974.
STCW 1978.
COLREG 1972.
MARPOL 73/78.
By the term \"Stand by\" the operator of a coast-station means that one should:
Call the coast-station immediately to confirm the message.
Continue transmitting until the coast-station responds.
Wait until the coast-station calls again.
Change to another working channel and resume communication.
An Inmarsat-C terminal is suitable for:
Store and forward message.
Voice communication only.
Real-time radar image transmission.
VHF distress communication.
The MF/HF-transceiver on board is tuned to the assigned frequency of a station. To make this connection the following mode is used:
F3E.
J3E.
H3E.
A1A.
The PTT-switch must be:
Pressed in during speaking only to work semi-duplex.
Pressed continuously during both transmission and reception.
Released during speaking to activate transmission.
Pressed once to establish an automatic duplex connection.
The proper operation of an Inmarsat-C terminal can be tested by:
Performing a \"distress alert\" test.
Making a voice call test.
Sending a VHF DSC test call.
Doing a \"link test\".
When planning a voyage crossing large oceans, which of the following answers would most suitably cover the most critical aspects to be considered when deciding the courses to steer?
The anticipated weather and the need for weather routing.
The distances gained by sailing by great circle.
The ship\'s draught and the loadline limits.
The anticipated tidal conditions and the availability of coastal pilotage.
Which class of emission is used for ARQ NBDP transmissions?
J3E.
A3E.
F1B.
F3E.
The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:
Equally spaced and not less than 200 mm or more than 300 mm.
Equally spaced and not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm.
Equally spaced and not less than 380 mm or more than 450 mm.
Equally spaced and not less than 250 mm or more than 350 mm.
The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
The colour of the pyrotechnic signal.
The ambient temperature at the time of use.
The expiry date of the pyrotechnic signal.
The training manual shall contain instructions and information in easily understood terms and illustrated wherever possible. Which of the following objects have to be explained in detail in the manual according to present regulations?
Operation of the ship\'s main engine.
Maintenance of the ship\'s navigation equipment.
Donning of lifejackets and immersion suits.
Operation of the cargo pumping system.
HEL-H is the abbreviation of a heavy helicopter radius of action for rescue purposes. What do you think the radius and evacuating capacity of the helicopter is?
150 nm and capacity for evacuating 10-15 persons.
200 nm and capacity for evacuating more than 15 persons.
250 nm and capacity for evacuating 10-15 persons.
300 nm and capacity for evacuating more than 20 persons.
Who is responsible for completing the DOS on behalf of the ship?
Master.
Chief Officer.
Company Security Officer.
Ship Security Officer.
Which type of profiling is used to obtain information about rival companies and their employees?
Personal.
Industrial.
Criminal.
Psychological.
Every oil tanker of 5 000 tonnes deadweights and above delivered on or after 1 February 2002 shall comply with intact stability. What is the minimum GM (metacentric height) when the vessel is in port?
Not less than 0.10 m.
Not less than 0.20 m.
Not less than 0.15 m.
Not less than 0.25 m.
What does regulation 33 of chapter V of SOLAS require?
The master of a ship at sea which is in a position to be able to provide assistance on receiving information from any source that persons are in distress at sea, is bound to proceed with all speed to their assistance, if possible informing them or the search and rescue service that the ship is doing so.
The master shall remain in the vicinity of the distressed persons until assistance is no longer required.
The master shall immediately alter course and proceed to the nearest designated port when persons are reported in distress at sea.
The master shall notify the nearest coastal authority and await instructions before proceeding to assist persons in distress at sea.
If a master initially responds to a distress but then, in special circumstances, decides not to proceed, what must he then do?
Inform the shipowner of his decision and enter the reason in the ship\'s logbook.
Inform the appropriate search and rescue authorities of his decision and enter the reason in the ship\'s logbook.
Inform the nearest coastal state authority and await further instructions before making any entry.
Inform the distressed vessel of his decision and record the circumstances in the official deck log.
Where would you look for information on the ratings applied to a vessel\'s fire ratings on her bulkheads, based on SOLAS requirements?
The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
The International Load Line Certificate.
The Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate.
The Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
What is the master\'s position if he is asked to load a container that is incorrectly manifested, but which is believed to contain dangerous goods, about which insufficient information is supplied?
He must accept it provided the container is properly sealed.
He should accept it and request the missing information after loading.
He has the authority to refuse it.
He must load it after obtaining verbal approval from the terminal operator.
It is the Master\'s responsibility to ensure that:
All crew members complete the on-board training programme without supervision.
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board training programme effectively.
The training programme is conducted only by shore-based instructors.
The company’s training department carries out all on-board training activities.
According to ISGOTT, which of the following indicates the approximate density ratio of undiluted gas, in relation to air, from a typical crude oil?
0.5 times that of the air.
1.5 times that of the air.
1.0 times that of the air.
2.5 times that of the air.
By which method is the Vapour Pressure of Crude Oil determined?
The Reid Closed Test method.
The Reid Open Test method.
The Abel Closed Cup method.
The Pensky-Martens Closed Cup method.
When navigating along a coastline what should be considered the most accurate method of navigating?
Use of Radar ranges and bearings.
Use of Visual bearings and transits.
Use of Differential GPS.
Use of Echo sounder and depth contours.
When taking a position using the Radio Directional Finder, a correction must be applied to the bearings. What is the purpose of this correction (Half Convergency?)
To convert between great circle and rhumb line bearings.
To correct for magnetic compass deviation and variation.
To compensate for errors caused by atmospheric refraction.
To correct the bearing for the vessel\'s speed and course.
How can a new officer, just boarding a ship, ensure that he knows the location and operation of all navigational and safety equipment and take account of the operating limitations of such equipment?
By reading only the ship\'s general arrangement plan and equipment inventory.
By relying on previous experience without operating the equipment.
By asking the Master to provide written instructions without personally checking the equipment.
By asking other officers and practicing with the use of the equipment.
What is the purpose of a sea anchor?
To increase the speed of the lifeboat in heavy weather.
To keep the lifeboat steady against the sea/wind.
To reduce the lifeboat\'s stability in rough seas.
To prevent the lifeboat from drifting completely with the current.
The Urgency Message from a ship is used to notify other traffic of a situation where the ship is not in imminent danger, but where the development of the situation is uncertain and may need assistance in the near future. What is the telephony urgency message like?
SECURITÉ.
MAYDAY.
PAN-SECURITÉ.
PAN-PAN.
A ship normally turns (swings) around a point which is not the centre of gravity. What is this point normally called?
Turning Point.
Centre of Rotation.
Pivot Point.
Swing Point.
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?
The use of the rudder hard over to one side while maintaining full engine power ahead.
The use of the rudder hard over both sides combined with reducing engine power, a method known as \"high frequency rudder cycling\".
Stopping the engine immediately and keeping the rudder amidships.
Applying full astern propulsion while keeping the rudder hard over to one side.
SOLAS requires that an Inert Gas system on an oil tanker is capable of delivering inert gas with a maximum level of oxygen at any required rate of flow. What is that level?
Not more than 5 % by volume.
Not more than 3 % by volume.
Not more than 8 % by volume.
Not more than 10 % by volume.
What will you serve seafarers who have been exposed to cold?
Cold drinking water.
Strong alcoholic drinks.
Warm nutritious drinks.
Hot caffeinated drinks only.
\"A\" Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of a standard fire test held for how many minutes?
30 minutes.
60 minutes.
45 minutes.
90 minutes.
Measurement of oil cargoes is often achieved with a \"UTI\" device. What do the letters \"UTI\" stand for?
Ullage Transfer Indicator.
Universal Tank Interface.
Ullage Temperature Instrument.
Ullage Temperature Interface.
Which type of water can be discharged into the sea without using the ODME?
Ballast from cargo oil tanks after crude oil washing.
Ballast from segregated ballast tanks (SBT).
Oily water from the engine-room bilge system.
Sludge and oily residues from the fuel oil tanks.
What can a quick change of liquid flow in a pipeline lead to?
Pressure surge and liquid pressure.
Reduction in pressure and increased flow rate.
Vacuum formation and reduced liquid pressure.
Increase in temperature and decrease in liquid pressure.
Before commencing loading an oil cargo, the cargo tanks are surveyed. How do we refer to any small amount of liquid, sludge and sediment found in the cargo tanks and assessed for the purposes of including in the calculation of cargo quantity loaded?
ROB (Remaining on Board).
TOV (Total Observed Volume).
GOV (Gross Observed Volume).
OBQ (On Board Quantity).
To discharge the last amount of cargo ashore, the stripping pump through the small diameter line is used. Where does this small diameter line come from in the pump room and where is the line ending at the manifold?
From the stripping pump\'s suction side directly to the manifold\'s presentation flange.
From the main cargo pump\'s delivery side through the main cargo line to the manifold\'s presentation flange.
From the stripping pump\'s delivery side directly to the manifold\'s presentation flange.
From the stripping pump\'s delivery side to the cargo tank vent line before reaching the manifold.
The successive stages of all cargo and ballast handling operations on an oil tanker must be recorded on board. What is the name of the book where these details are listed?
The Cargo Record Book.
The Oil Record Book.
The Ballast Water Record Book.
The Ship\'s Official Log Book.
The Master arrives on the bridge obviously under the influence of alcohol and states he is taking over the \"con\" of the ship. What actions should the Officer of the Watch (OOW) take in this situation?
Immediately hand over the con to the Master and leave the bridge.
Refuse to remain on the bridge and report the Master directly to the company without taking further action.
Attempt to diplomatically avoid taking any actions that would put the ship or crew into danger and call the Chief Officer for assistance.
Challenge the Master publicly and physically prevent him from taking control of the ship.
From which locations is it normally possible to close watertight doors?
Watertight doors can be closed adjacent to the door and remotely from bridge and also one emergency remote control station.
Watertight doors can only be closed locally at the door and from the engine control room.
Watertight doors can be closed only remotely from the bridge and from the emergency generator room.
Watertight doors can be closed locally at the door and remotely from the cargo control room and engine room.
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 your assigned muster station and await further instructions.
Go to your lifeboat station.
Proceed immediately to the nearest lifejacket locker and don a lifejacket.
Go directly to the embarkation deck and board the nearest lifeboat.
On board a DSC-call is to be made in case of an OBS. Choose the category:
Safety.
Urgency.
Routine.
Distress.
What mode must be used on the MF/HF transmission when making a radiotelephone call:
H3E.
F3E.
J3E.
A3E.
The following information must be given on the SART:
Date of manufacture of the SART.
Date of replacement of the batteries.
Date of the last annual inspection of the SART.
Date of the last test transmission of the SART.
Can an ECDIS be used for voyage planning?
Normally the ECDIS could be used independently, without any other navigational charts.
The ECDIS may only be used for monitoring the voyage and not for voyage planning.
The ECDIS may only be used for voyage planning when paper charts are not available.
Normally the ECDIS could be used, but in conjunction with paper charts.
What is the shortest distance between two points on the surface of the earth?
Rhumb Line.
Great Circle.
Mercator Track.
Parallel of Latitude.
How many total frequencies are available for DSC distress alerting?
Seven (7).
Five (5).
Six (6).
Eight (8).
What is the required number of hours that a SART\'s battery must be able to operate the unit in the standby mode?
Two (2) days.
Three (3) days.
Four (4) days.
Five (5) days.
Messages sent via INMARSAT C are charged:
On the total number of characters transmitted in each message.
On the duration of the connection in minutes.
On the number of kilobits of information transmitted per block of 256 bits.
On the distance between the vessel and the INMARSAT satellite.
The halogenated hydrocarbons (halon), are hydrocarbons in which the molecules have one (or more) atom(s) of hydrogen replaced by another atom (or atoms) of ...
Chlorine and/or iodine.
Fluorine and/or bromine.
Nitrogen and/or oxygen.
Sulphur and/or phosphorus.
Buoyant smoke signals shall be so designed as to burn or emit smoke:
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 30 seconds under 500 mm of water when underwater.
Intermittently after having been immersed for a period of 10 seconds under 100 mm of water when underwater.
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 5 seconds under 200 mm of water when underwater.
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 10 seconds under 100 mm of water when underwater.
What is an oxygen analyzer used for?
Measure carbon dioxide contents in the atmosphere.
Measure oxygen contents in the atmosphere.
Measure flammable gas concentration in the atmosphere.
Measure hydrogen sulphide concentration in the atmosphere.
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 compass bowl is filled with an incorrect amount of liquid.
The compass card is too heavily damped by the liquid.
The binnacle is incorrectly aligned with the ship\'s centreline.
What does the word \"pyrotechnics\" mean?
Pyrotechnics are devices which produce electrical energy through controlled chemical reactions.
Pyrotechnics are items designed to produce only heat and light by means of mechanical combustion.
Pyrotechnics are the items which are capable of self-contained chemical reactions for the production of heat, light, smoke and/or sound.
Pyrotechnics are substances used exclusively for producing smoke signals by means of external ignition.
What would be the correct method to report to other ships in the vicinity that a person has fallen overboard from your vessel?
\"Vessel \"name\" has a man overboard at \"position\".
\"Vessel \"name\" has lost a person overboard in \"position\".
\"Vessel \"name\" reports a person missing from the vessel at \"position\".
\"Vessel \"name\" has lost a crew member near \"position\".
A large tanker is proceeding slowly up a narrow channel, using its own engines and assisted by the use of one tug. Where should the tug be connected to assist the ship in maintaining its course in the centre of the channel?
Made fast on a line through the centre lead forward.
Made fast on the port quarter to pull the stern towards the centreline.
Made fast on the starboard bow to pull the bow towards the centreline.
Made fast on a line through the centre lead astern.
When a conventional rudder is put hard over it creates a lift force and a drag force. When the ship has started to turn, how much lift force do you think remains if the rudder-angle is decreased to 20 degrees from hard over position (35 degrees)?
About 20 %.
About 50 %.
About 100 %.
About 80 %.
Which of the following would be considered pollution, when discharged overboard, under the US water pollution laws?
Only oil and oily mixtures.
Only sewage and garbage.
All of the mentioned.
Only noxious liquid substances and chemicals.
How frequent should reports from protection and environmental work be send to shore based management?
Monthly.
Annually.
Quarterly.
Every six months.
You are proceeding along a narrow channel and approaching a bend, on the inside shore of which is a large hill, which obscures your view further up channel. What sound signal will you make to indicate your presence to any vessel that is behind the obstructing hill?
One prolonged blast.
Two prolonged blasts.
One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts.
Two short blasts followed by one prolonged blast.
Testing of tank cleaning hoses. All hoses supplied for tank washing machines should be tested for electrical continuity in a dry condition prior to use. What are the maximum ohms per metre length?
2 ohms per metre length.
4 ohms per metre length.
6 ohms per metre length.
10 ohms per metre length.
Which water can be discharged into the sea without using the ODME?
Ballast from cargo oil tanks after tank washing.
Ballast from segregated ballast tanks (SBT).
Oily bilge water from the engine-room bilge system.
Cargo tank washings containing oil residues.
A fully laden tanker is in collision with another tanker causing them to interlock. What action/judgment should be considered by both vessels?
Take separation of the two vessels into immediate consideration, but consider that a separation may cause a fire and also create a larger oil spill.
Separate the two vessels immediately regardless of the risk of fire or oil pollution.
Keep the vessels interlocked until all cargo has been transferred to another vessel.
Reverse both vessels\' engines at full speed to force the vessels apart.
MARPOL 73/78 - Annex V. Disposal of garbage. Your vessel is in the Red Sea (Special Area) and the Chief Cook is requesting to have some food waste burned in the incinerator. Due to problems with incinerator, you decide to have the waste ground in the Grinder (Lump size max. 25 mm) and disposed off into the sea. Is this prohibited, if not, how far from the nearest land is this legal?
3 miles.
6 miles.
25 miles.
12 miles.
For what purpose might \'line displacement\' or \'line pressing\' be conducted prior to the discharge of cargo from an oil tanker?
The removal of all remaining cargo from the ship\'s cargo tanks.
The testing of the ship\'s cargo pumps for maximum discharge pressure.
The verification of the shore line for calculation purposes.
The measurement of the cargo temperature before commencing discharge.
The prescribed test of an approved portable VHF radio set (portophone) must be done once a:
Week.
Month.
Three months.
Six months.
On board, they want to send a safety-call to other vessels. The DSC safety-call:
Has to contain the vessel\'s position and course.
Has to contain the vessel\'s MMSI and call sign.
Has to contain the nature of the safety message.
Has to contain a work-frequency.
A MF/HF-DSC multi-frequency call attempt may:
Be repeated after 30 to 60 seconds.
Be repeated after 10 to 15 minutes.
Be repeated after 3,5 to 4,5 minutes.
Be repeated after 20 to 30 minutes.
\"RECEIVED MAYDAY\" is used in a:
Receipt of a distress alert.
Transmission of a distress alert.
Cancellation of a distress alert.
Relay of a distress alert.
At present the MF/HF transmitter often has an automatic aerial turning unit. Should this fail:
The transmitter can only be used on HF frequencies until the tuning unit is repaired.
The transmitter must be switched off immediately because no MF/HF frequencies can be used.
It is always possible to put the tuning unit in a fixed position, so the MF distress frequencies can still be used.
The transmitter can continue transmitting on all MF/HF frequencies without any adjustment.
A coastal passage or voyage plan should indicate the appropriate methods of determining positions and include which of the following?
The vessel\'s maximum speed and engine power settings.
The expected weather conditions and fuel consumption only.
The planned cargo operations and ballast exchange procedures.
All of these suggested answers.
The smoke detector (fire indicator) indicates a fire in a cargo hold loaded with general cargo; this is immediately followed by a heavy smell of fire. What action should be taken first?
Open all ventilation openings to increase airflow and improve visibility.
Close the ventilation system and other openings to the hold in order to choke the fire.
Enter the cargo hold immediately to locate the source of the fire.
Discharge water into the hold before closing the ventilation system.
What do you understand by the term \"Risk Assessment\", and how would this be carried out on board?
Identify the hazards, eliminate all risks, begin the work immediately and record the results.
Inspect the equipment, estimate the duration of the work, assign personnel and complete the task.
Identify the hazards, quantify the risks, put control measures in place, monitor the work activity and review.
Identify the hazards, report them to shore management, postpone the work and review the vessel\'s safety procedures.
Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill according to SOLAS regulations?
Checking that life-jackets are correctly donned.
Testing the main engine at full power.
Conducting a complete cargo tank inspection.
Testing the vessel\'s radar equipment at maximum range.
Which one of the listed items has to be included in a distress message?
The ship\'s estimated fuel consumption.
The cargo quantity and loading sequence.
Identification of the ship.
The expected arrival time at the nearest port.
Hydrocarbons belongs to a chemical group named:
Inorganic substances.
Organic substances.
Metallic compounds.
Radioactive substances.
In discussing the efficiency of a cargo pump, such as may be used on an oil tanker, what term is usually used to describe the absolute pressure of a liquid at the inlet to a pump minus the vapour pressure of the liquid?
Net Positive Suction Head Required.
Static Suction Head Available.
Absolute Suction Pressure.
Net Positive Suction Head Available.
What is to be considered when deciding the position of the accommodation on an oil tanker?
The accommodation should be positioned as close as possible to the cargo tanks for easier access.
A single failure of deck or bulkhead shall not allow fumes into the accommodation spaces.
The accommodation should be located directly above the cargo pump room to reduce piping length.
The accommodation should be positioned forward or aft without considering the possible movement of cargo vapours.
In conjunction with which two sets of international regulations should the IMDG Code be read for security purposes?
Chapter V of SOLAS and Part B of the ISPS Code.
Chapter IX of SOLAS and Part A of the ISM Code.
Chapter XII of SOLAS and Part B of the STCW Code.
Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and Part A of the ISPS Code.
As understood within the IMDG Code, what is an \"article\"?
A device that contains a dangerous substance or mixture of substances.
A package that contains only non-dangerous substances or mixtures.
A liquid substance transported in bulk without any packaging.
A container used exclusively for storing dangerous goods in port.
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 Hamburg Rules.
The Rotterdam Rules.
The Hague-Visby Rules.
The Hague Rules.
It is the Master\'s responsibility to ensure that:
All crew members complete their training before joining the vessel.
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board training programme effectively.
Shore-based management conducts all on-board training activities.
Only senior officers participate in the on-board training programme.
To maintain good relationship among the crew on board a vessel, one must be:
Strict, authoritative, and maintain complete control over the crew.
Competitive, independent, and avoid personal communication with other crew members.
Formal, uncompromising, and maintain a clear distance from other crew members.
Understanding, Co-operative, and have respect from both sides.
To allow efficient pumping of aromatic Crude Oil cargoes, they are usually heated to reduce their viscosity. What is the ideal maximum viscosity that is normally achieved for this purpose?
100 cSt (100 mm2/s).
500 cSt (500 mm2/s).
250 cSt (250 mm2/s).
750 cSt (750 mm2/s).
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?
15 minutes.
20 minutes.
10 minutes.
30 minutes.
When handling drugs ...
Wear eye protection and a respirator.
Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.
Wear a chemical-resistant suit and rubber boots.
Wear skin protection and a facemask.
What general background colour is used on warning signs which require a specific \"mandatory\" action, such as one which might require the wearing of a safety harness during a particular work task?
Yellow.
Blue.
Red.
Green.
In describing oil cargoes, what is \"sour crude\"?
A term used to describe crude oil or products containing appreciable amounts of hydrogen sulphide and / or mercaptans.
A term used to describe crude oil or products containing a high percentage of aromatic hydrocarbons.
A term used to describe crude oil or products having a very high viscosity and pour point.
A term used to describe crude oil or products containing significant amounts of dissolved water and sediment.
According to OPA 90 there are requirements that vessels with an overall length of 400 ft or more must carry appropriate equipment and supplies for the containment and removal of at least?
20 barrels.
30 barrels.
12 barrels.
50 barrels.
The transmitting receiving method, when both stations can transmit and receive at the same time is called:
Simplex.
Half-duplex.
Semi-duplex.
Duplex.
The names and addresses of accounting authorities can be found in:
The ITU List of Coast Stations.
The ITU List of Ship Stations.
The IMO Ship Identification Number Register.
The Admiralty List of Radio Signals.
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?
Within 24 hours after he joins the ship.
Within one week after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.
Within one month after he joins the ship.
The Training Manual shall contain instructions and information on the life-saving appliances and the best method of survival. The training manual shall contain detailed explanations of crew duties in relation to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or duties shall be included in the manual according to present regulations?
The use of the ship\'s emergency steering gear.
The use of the ship\'s line throwing apparatus.
The operation of the ship\'s main propulsion engine.
The maintenance of the ship\'s cargo handling equipment.
Eavesdropping and phone taps are examples of which threat to information security?
Espionage.
Sabotage.
Vandalism.
Fraud.
Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a navigational warning of another vessel progressing the wrong way within the scheme. What actions should be taken on the bridge, if any?
Alter course immediately to cross the traffic lane and avoid the rogue vessel.
Maintain course and speed and rely solely on the rogue vessel to take avoiding action.
Use the ARPA for early identification of all other ship movements within the traffic lane and give rogue vessel a wide berth.
Stop the vessel and wait until the rogue vessel has left the traffic lane.
What does STCW deal with?
STCW deals with minimum requirements for ship construction and structural safety.
STCW deals with minimum requirements for cargo handling and dangerous goods transportation.
STCW deals with minimum requirements for marine pollution prevention and waste management.
STCW deals with minimum recommendations for education for seafarers and minimum standards for training centres and schools.
A 6-men inflatable life raft shall be carried as far forward as is reasonable and practicable. Where is the best stowing position?
On top of the bridge deck.
On the poop deck.
Under the forecastle.
Inside the engine room.
The input of an area code prefix in (radio)telex-traffic:
Differs for each country.
Is the same for all countries.
Is determined by the vessel\'s IMO number.
Is determined by the vessel\'s MMSI number.
Testing a SART is permitted:
Only at sea, outside territorial waters.
At sea, outside territorial waters, and in port or harbour.
Only in port or harbour.
Only during a scheduled emergency drill.
Your vessel is to leave a crowded anchorage making a 180 degrees turn. The ship has a right-handed propeller and there is equal space either side of the ship (as illustrated). What would be the most suitable method to make the turn using as little space as possible?
Rudder hard to starboard, full ahead. After gaining headway, rudder hard to port and full astern.
Rudder hard to port, full ahead. After gaining headway, rudder hard to starboard and full astern.
Rudder hard to port, full astern. After gaining some sternway, rudder hard to starboard and full ahead.
Rudder hard to starboard, full astern. After gaining some sternway, rudder hard to port and full ahead.
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen?
The Racon may be switched off or temporarily out of service.
All of the suggested answers.
The radar range or gain settings may be unsuitable for detecting the Racon response.
The vessel may be outside the effective detection range of the Racon.
The input of an area code prefix in (radio)telex-traffic:
Is identical for all countries.
Depends on the vessel\'s MMSI number.
Depends on the vessel\'s call sign.
Differs for each country.
Which word will precede an urgency message?
MAYDAY.
SECURITÉ.
PAN PAN.
ALL STATIONS.
According to the IAMSAR Manual, what is the expected survival time for a person in water of 4-10 degrees Celsius, without special protective clothing?
Less than 3 hours.
Less than 1 hour.
3-6 hours.
6-12 hours.
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the port bow on a steady bearing. What kind of vessel is it, and what will your action be?
This is a power-driven vessel underway, and I will maintain my course and speed.
This is a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre, and I will alter course to starboard.
This is a sailing vessel underway, seen head-on. It is my responsibility to keep clear under Rule 18 and I will take appropriate avoiding action.
This is a vessel engaged in fishing, and I will maintain my course and speed.
On board they want to send a safety-call to other vessels. The DSC safety-call:
Has to contain the vessel\'s IMO number.
Has to contain a work-frequency.
Has to contain the ship\'s current draught.
Has to contain the name of the nearest coast station.
\"RECEIVED MAYDAY\" is used in a:
Transmission of an urgency message.
Receipt of a distress alert.
Acknowledgement of a safety message.
Cancellation of a distress alert.
Hydrocarbons belongs to a chemical group named?
Organic substances.
Inorganic substances.
Metallic compounds.
Radioactive substances.
In discussing the efficiency of a cargo pump, such as may be used on an oil tanker, what term is usually used to describe the absolute pressure of a liquid at the inlet to a pump minus the vapour pressure of the liquid?
Net Positive Suction Head Required.
Total Suction Head Available.
Net Positive Suction Head Available.
Net Pump Discharge Head.
It is the Master\'s responsibility to ensure that:
All crew members complete the on-board training programme within one month.
The training programme is conducted exclusively by shore-based instructors.
All training records are submitted directly to the flag State administration.
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board training programme effectively.
According to the ISGOTT definition, what is \"volatility\"?
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to absorb water.
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to increase in viscosity.
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to produce gas.
The tendency of a crude oil or petroleum product to form solid deposits.
What is the \"Scantling Draught\" of an Oil Tanker with segregated ballast tanks?
The maximum draught permitted when carrying a full cargo of oil.
The draught corresponding to the vessel\'s minimum ballast condition.
The draught measured when all segregated ballast tanks are completely full.
The draught for which the structural strength of the ship has been designed.
The Reid Vapour Pressure (RVP) test is a simple and generally used method for measuring what?
The vapour pressure of the liquid at 20 degrees C.
The vapour pressure of the liquid at 37.8 degrees C.
The flash point of the liquid at 37.8 degrees C.
The viscosity of the liquid at 40 degrees C.
The log-in of an Inmarsat-C installation is important:
To establish a direct voice connection with the NCS.
To transmit the vessel\'s position automatically to all nearby ships.
To inform the NCS that one is available for messages offered.
To activate the vessel\'s distress alerting system.
According to ISGOTT, flue gas that is produced by the burning of a fuel oil that has a high sulphur content will typically contain which of the following amounts of sulphur dioxide?
2,000 ppm.
500 ppm.
1,000 ppm.
5,000 ppm.
Ship\'s personnel who assume overall charge of Crude Oil Washing operations must be trained to the satisfaction of the Flag State administration. Which of the following is a summary of the conditions that must be met before such persons can assume these responsibilities?
They must have at least six months’ experience on oil tankers, have participated in one COW programme and be familiar with the Operations and Equipment Manual.
They must have at least two years’ experience on oil tankers, have participated in at least three COW programmes and hold a specialist COW certificate.
They must have at least one year’s appropriate experience on oil tankers, have participated in at least two COW programmes and be fully knowledgeable of the contents of the Operations and Equipment Manual.
They must have at least one year’s experience on oil tankers, have participated in at least four COW programmes and be trained exclusively by the ship’s master.
Your vessel has been in collision, and it is uncertain whether the vessel has the required residual stability to remain afloat. After sounding the general alarm on board and informing the nearest Coast Radio Station of your situation, what other immediate steps should be taken?
Complete soundings of all compartments to determine the number of compartments flooded. Check the vessels stability limitations within its statutory loadline requirements to determine if still adequate.
Begin abandoning ship immediately without assessing the extent of flooding.
Transfer all available ballast water to the damaged compartments to increase stability.
Increase speed and alter course to reduce the effect of flooding on the vessel.
The names and addresses of accounting authorities can be found in :
The ITU List of Coast Stations.
The IMO Ship Identification Number Register.
The ITU List of Ship Stations.
The Admiralty List of Radio Signals.
At what calendar interval must be lilting appliances on board a vessel be suitably tested by a competent person?
5 years.
2 years.
3 years.
10 years.
Every oil tanker of 5 000 tonnes deadweight and above delivered on or after 1 February 2002 shall comply with intact stability. What is the minimum GM (metacentric height) when the vessel is in port?
Not less than 0.10 m.
Not less than 0.20 m.
Not less than 0.15 m.
Not less than 0.30 m.
What is the master\'s position if he is asked to load a container that is incorrectly manifested, but which is believed to contain dangerous goods, about which insufficient information is supplied?
He must accept it if the container is properly sealed.
He has the authority to refuse it.
He must accept it and request the missing information after loading.
He must load it only if the shipper provides a written guarantee.
It is the Master\'s responsibility to ensure that:
All crew members complete the training programme only before joining the vessel.
The ship\'s officers are solely responsible for conducting all training activities.
The training programme is carried out only when required by the company.
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board training programme effectively.
What is the most probable place that any oil will flow over the ship\'s side in case of an overflow during loading/discharging?
Aft part of the tank-deck.
Forward part of the tank-deck.
Midship section of the tank-deck.
Accommodation deck.
A message is sent by the Inmarsat-C terminal. The Land Earth Station will ...
Always send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender automatically.
Send a positive delivery notification (PDN) only when the message cannot be delivered.
Only send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the sender if the sender requested it in the Send menu.
Send a positive delivery notification (PDN) to the Coast Earth Station instead of the sender.
When a character in the NAVTEX message sent is not received in the ...
The missing character will be replaced by a space.
The previous character will be printed again.
The message will automatically be retransmitted.
Nothing or a special character will be printed.
What is understood by the term \"Balanced Rudder\"?
A rudder with the entire rudder area aft of the turning axis, increasing the load on the steering motor.
A rudder with part of the rudder area forward of the turning axis, therefore reducing the load on the steering motor.
A rudder with the turning axis located at the extreme forward edge of the rudder, requiring maximum steering force.
A rudder with equal rudder area distributed on both sides of the turning axis, producing no steering effect.
What does ISM stand for?
The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
The International Maritime Code for the Safe Management of Ships and for Pollution Prevention.
The International Management Convention for the Safety of Ships and Marine Pollution Control.
The International Maritime Management Code for the Prevention of Accidents and Pollution.
In discussing the effeciency of a cargo pump, such as may be used on an oil tanker, what term is usually used to describe the absolute pressure of a liquid at the inlet to a pump minus the vapour pressure of the liquid?
Net Positive Suction Head Required.
Total Dynamic Head.
Net Positive Suction Head Available.
Static Suction Head.
The majority of conventions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories:
Maritime Security, Crew Welfare, Cargo Operations.
Navigation Safety, Ship Construction, Port State Control.
Marine Environment, Ship Management, Search and Rescue.
Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine Pollution, Liability and Compensation.
You are a Senior Officer of the Watch on vessel and are passing through the Straits of Gibraltar. The vessel\'s speed is 18 knots and your vessel is overtaking several other vessels, when the visibility reduces down to about 2 nm. What aspects would you consider when establishing a \"safe speed\" for your vessel?
Visibility only; vessel speed; engine power; and the number of crew on the bridge.
Traffic density only; vessel size; cargo type; and fuel consumption.
Wind direction only; vessel\'s draught; engine condition; and distance from the nearest port.
Visibility of 2 miles; traffic density; manoeuvrability of the vessel; effectiveness of navigational equipment (ARPA, etc.); state of the sea and currents; and navigational hazards.
What is the probable cause of an error in position of the ship obtained from the GPS system?
Incorrect depth of the echo sounder.
Incorrect height of the antenna.
Incorrect setting of the radar range scale.
Incorrect adjustment of the gyrocompass repeater.
In relation to OPA 90, Which of the following statement is correct?
COTP-zones may have additional rules and regulations.
COTP-zones are exempt from all OPA 90 requirements.
COTP-zones have identical rules and regulations throughout the United States.
COTP-zones apply only to vessels carrying passengers and not to oil tankers.
When discussing the chemistry of petroleum cargoes, if Alkanes\' are saturated hydrocarbons, what are unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Alkanes.
Aromatic hydrocarbons.
Alkenes.
Cycloalkanes.
The ID of an Inmarsat M station on board starts with:
6.
1.
4.
7.
Your vessel has been in collision, and it is uncertain whether the vessel has the required residual stability to remain afloat. After sounding the general alarm on board and informing the nearest Coast Radio Station of your situation, what other immediate steps should be taken?
Stop all pumps, evacuate the engine room, and wait for instructions from the Coast Radio Station.
Complete soundings of all compartments to determine the number of compartments flooded and check the vessel\'s stability limitations within its statutory loadline requirements to determine if still adequate.
Increase the vessel\'s speed and alter course to the nearest port before assessing the extent of flooding.
Abandon the vessel immediately without checking the extent of flooding or assessing its residual stability.
Why is it important to make weekly/routine rounds in the accommodation areas?
To verify that all crew members are present in their cabins during routine inspections.
To determine whether the accommodation areas require additional furniture or recreational equipment.
To ensure that cabins and common spaces are maintained in a clean, safe and hygienic condition.
To ensure that crew members are following the vessel\'s work schedule during their rest periods.
When discussing the chemistry of petroleum cargoes, if \'Alkanes\' are saturated hydrocarbons, what are unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Alkanes.
Alkenes.
Alkynes.
Cycloalkanes.
Dish aerials are used with:
Inmarsat-C and Inmarsat-E.
Inmarsat-A and Inmarsat-C.
Inmarsat-Fleet and Inmarsat-D.
Inmarsat-B and Inmarsat-M.
The correct order of actions to be taken in a fire emergency, should be ...
Evaluation of the situation, rescue and life-saving, confinement of fire, extinction, then feed back on the emergency.
Extinction, evaluation of the situation, rescue and life-saving, confinement of fire, then feedback.
Rescue and life-saving, extinction, evaluation of the situation, feedback, then confinement of fire.
Confinement of fire, extinction, rescue and life-saving, evaluation of the situation, then feedback.
What will you serve seafarers who have been exposed to cold?
Cold drinks to rapidly lower their body temperature.
Strong alcoholic drinks to promote rapid warming.
Warm nutritious drinks.
Large amounts of caffeinated drinks to stimulate circulation.
What can a quick change of liquid flow in a pipeline lead to?
Reduced pressure and increased liquid temperature.
Increased flow rate and reduced pipe friction.
Vacuum formation and reduced liquid pressure.
Pressure surge and liquid pressure.
What are the ideal conditions required to satisfactorily conduct an Inclining Experiment?
Only calm weather and smooth sea conditions.
All of the suggested answers.
Only a fully loaded vessel with all cargo securely stowed.
Only a large number of personnel available to observe the experiment.
The bridge wheel man has not reported for duty and there is a suspected \"Man Overboard\" situation on your vessel. The ship has been searched and there is one seaman missing? The vessel turns round and retraces the course back, calling for assistance from other vessels in the vicinity. What should be the focal point for any search pattern to be established?
Determine when the seaman was last sighted and concentrate the search round the course line between the last sighting and present position, taking into account any prevailing current.
Begin the search from the vessel\'s present position and expand the search area equally in all directions.
Concentrate the search exclusively around the position where the vessel first detected that the seaman was missing.
Search only along the original course line without considering the prevailing current or the time of the last sighting.
Which of the following is a coast station MMSI?
2275301.
2275302.
2275303.
2275300.
Your vessel has been in involved in a collision with another vessel. As Master responsible for the ship and persons on board, what is the first step to take?
Immediately abandon the vessel and launch all available survival craft.
Organise someone to assess the extent of damage and the residual stability of the vessel.
Immediately resume the voyage after confirming that the other vessel is clear.
Wait for instructions from the nearest Coast Radio Station before assessing the vessel\'s condition.
