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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.
