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CES tests developed for evaluating seaman basic knowledge by Seagull Company (rebranded as «OTG»), is an evaluating online-tool, used for revealing any professional preparation needed in specific fields of knowledge, defined by STCW.
- Version: 5.1, 6.0.
- Test type: STCW.
- Department: Engline.
- Level: Management.
- Vessel type: any.
CES tests have proven themselves as good tools for the selection and recruitment process, as well as advancing the level of knowledge of the current officers and crew. Ocean Technologies Group use various subjects for question creation, which includes:
- Crowd and Crisis Management;
- Integrated Navigation System (INS);
- Ballast water management;
- Handling and Stowage;
- Vessel operation management and safety;
- Marine engineering;
- Maintenance and repair, etc.
Current test contains Seagull CES questions on the subject «Engine». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«Engine – Management level» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. Sailors at the management level in the engine department, such as the Chief Engineer and Second Engineer, oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of the ship’s machinery and engineering systems. They ensure that all equipment is functioning efficiently and safely, manage the engine room staff, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
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Code: bblxrARS The temperature control for a hot water system is very erratic with the temperature gradually rising and then suddenly falling and vice versa even though system demand is fairly constant. Which of the options given is the most likely cause of this problem?
Control valve gland is over tightened.
Controller integral action reset time is too fast.
Control valve actuator diaphragm is ruptured.
Control air pressure supply is too low.
Code: E4dSFYq3 What principle of measurement are viscosity controllers usually based on?
Measurement of differential pressure.
Measurement of two different temperatures.
Measurement of flow.
Measurement of temperature.
Code: ??? The operating mode of a pyrotechnic signal depends essentially on:
Instructions or diagrams printed on its casing by the manufacturer.
The weather conditions of the moment.
The fact that the user is on board a liferaft, a lifeboat or ship.
A definite standard process.
Code: K$4AzW#H When carrying out repair or maintenance tasks involving hot work a hot work permit must be issued. Select the correct option from those given which completes the following statement. The permit for hot work:
Should only cover specific hot work tasks, be valid for a specified time period and be issued by the person carrying out the work.
Should only cover specific hot work tasks and be valid for a specified time period.
Is valid for completion of the specific hot work tasks irrespective of the time taken.
Code: GUnTYJB3 Why is an automatic slow turning feature included in the start air system of many large 2 stroke diesel engines?
To avoid damage during start of the engine in case water or other liquid has gathered in the cylinders during an extended stop.
To reduce the start air consumption during start up of the engine.
To check that all indicator cocks are closed before starting engine.
To fill the cylinders with sufficient fresh air to ensure a safe start of the engine.
Code: Qlzr486v In case of a pollution in US waters, who shall notify the cleaning up contractor (OPA-90)?
Qualified Individual.
Emergency response team.
The shipowner.
The Master.
Code: 23iOimwV The cold room temperature is almost at the cut out point in a vapour-compression refrigeration system. What should the refrigerant state be just after the evaporator if the system is correctly set up?
Slightly superheated low pressure gas.
Wet vapour at high pressure.
Sub-cooled liquid at low pressure.
Cold liquid at high pressure.
Code: Ao3F8DoS A two step controller (open/close) has failed and the only available spare controller is a P+I controller. Select, from the options given, how the P+I controller could be set up to achieve approximate two step control.
Set the proportional band to maximum width and the integral action to minimum (repeats per minute).
Set the proportional band to minimum width and the integral action to maximum (repeats per minute).
Set the proportional band to minimum width and the integral action to minimum (repeats per minute).
Code: ??? In case of pollution in US waters, do you always have to notify the National Response Center (OPA-90)?
Yes, within thirty (30) minutes.
Yes, within three (3) days.
No, not if the local US State Authority is correctly notified.
No, only the shipowner can notify NRC.
Code: ipAgHSo0 Worn piston rings are allowing a small amount of piston blow-by on a 2-stroke main diesel engine cylinder, but due to the circumstances, it is not possible to stop and do a piston overhaul. What is the correct, temporary action to take?
Increase cylinder oil feed rate slightly and monitor the scavenge space drains.
Reduce speed.
Continue to operate the engine as normal.
Increase cylinder oil feed rate to the maximum.
Code: waqV8rbz How can the pressure be regulated during start up of a positive displacement pump such as a gear pump?
Adjustment of the pressure relief valve to recirculate part of the flow.
Positive displacement pumps operate at constant pressure and cannot be regulated.
By throttling the discharge valve.
By throttling the suction valve.
Code: CnewH5Yj 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?
As soon as possible but not later than 2 weeks after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 2 days after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible but not later than 24 hours after he joins the ship.
As soon as possible.
Code: uq6JyAO0 A draw card obtained from a cylinder of a large 2 stroke diesel engine shows that both cylinder compression and maximum pressures are low. Cards from other cylinders indicate normal operation. What is the likely cause of this problem?
Faulty cylinder component (piston rings, liner, etc.).
Excessive cooling of the charge air.
Faulty high pressure fuel pump.
Faulty turbocharger.
Code: Tt167MN9 What type of dynamic forces may cause indent in plating on forecastle deck and main deck in way of pillars inside forecastle?
Pressure forces caused by green water on deck.
Impact pressure forces in way of abrupt or flared bow.
Forces created by waves on the forecastle.
Slamming in way of flat bottom forward of light draught.
Code: ??? A 6-Volt DC relay is to be used with a 12-Volt power supply. The relay requires a current of 0,1 Amp. What is the series resistance required?
60 ohm.
120 ohm.
480 ohm.
80 ohm.
Code: ??? Which of the following options would be a typical differential pressure setting for a main engine slow down in the event of jacket cooling water system low flow?
0,2 to 0,5 bar.
5 bar.
1 to 2 bar.
10 bar.
Code: y71OKSiS A galley hot plate uses a Nichrome/Magnesium Oxide heating element and is to be tested before being put into service for the first time. An insulation resistance test yields a reading of 0,3 M Ohm. Which action should be taken?
Apply reduced voltage to the element for a few minutes. Then retest and if ok put into service.
Put the element into service.
Wash the element in a degreasing agent. Then retest and if ok put in into service.
Discard the element.
Code: m8TJHov An indicator card from a cylinder of a slow speed diesel engine shows a high maximum pressure occurring earlier in the cycle than normal with a normal compression pressure. From the options given, which action is most likely to identify the cause of the problem?
Check if the fuel injection pump timing is correct.
Check if the fuel filters are blocked.
Check if the fuel viscosity and temperature are correct.
Check if the fuel injection valve is partly blocked.
Code: 95v48Ath What is the correct operation of the slow-turning facility fitted to some large 2-stroke main propulsion diesel engines?
Slow turning should be set to operate automatically prior to engine start when engine has been stopped for 20 to 30 minutes during manoeuvring.
Slow turning should be set to operate automatically every 10 to 15 minutes when the engine is on standby.
Slow turning should be carried out immediately the duty engineer gets notice of standby from the bridge.
Slow turning should be set to operate automatically at finish with engines to allow the engine to cool down evenly.
Code: 1GW2lQPN The main engine is running steady with an average exhaust gas temperature of approximately 350 °C. What would be a typical alarm/slow down setting for the cylinder exhaust gas temperature deviation from the average?
+/- 50 °C.
+/- 10 °C.
+/- 80 °C.
+/- 30 °C.
Code: S9MVz1#T Which is the preferred method for starting an air conditioning refrigeration compressor which has been shut down for a period of time?
Start with suction valve throttled in to minimise risk of drawing liquid refrigerant into the compressor.
Start with all system valves fully opened.
Start and stop repeatedly until suction pressure and oil pressure are normal.
Start with the discharge valve throttled in to prevent excess condenser pressure.
Code: foF5SLXG Oil analysis results for a sample of diesel engine lubricating oil show a high level of tin. What could be the possible cause?
Debris from damage to a white metal bearing.
Debris from damage to a rolling contact bearing.
Cylinder oil contamination of the lubricating oil system.
Debris from fretting between bearing housing parts.
Code: FbpB8qg7 A portable oxygen analyser for use onboard ship is of the paramagnetic sensing element type. It is being used to test the atmosphere of a space onboard ship but starts to give erratic readings. There is no obvious indication as to why this is happening. Select from the options given the most likely cause of this problem:
The sampling filter is partially blocked giving rise to wide pressure variations in the sampling chamber.
The battery power is low.
Nitrogen gas is present in the atmosphere.
The sampling filter is blocked preventing gas from entering the sampling camber.
Code: tqwB3VGL The torsion meter for the main propeller shaft is reading high. The torque is sensed using the angle of twist principle with two clamp rings attached to the shaft at a fixed distance, with stationary proximity switches for measuring the angle of twist and also shaft speed fixed to a rigid stool. What is the most likely cause of the high reading?
Circumferential slip of the after clamp ring in the opposite direction to shaft rotation.
Axial slip of one of the clamp rings to bring them closer together.
Axial slip of one of the clamp rings to move them further apart.
Code: adK6CWD6 Why is it necessary to have an effective ballast water management plan which includes provision for changing out ballast in open water rather than discharging ballast in coastal waters?
To avoid the introduction of non-indigenous species of marine life from one area to another.
To keep the ballast water fresh in the ballast tanks during long voyages.
To allow ballast tank inspections to be carried out during ballast passage.
To ensure that ballast tanks are always pressed up during a ballast voyage to avoid free surface effects.
Code: ISnud719 Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship drills corresponds to present SOLAS regulation?
Each lifeboat shall be launched, and maneuvered in the water with its assigned crew at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill.
Drills shall be conducted when the ship is in a harbour.
All lifeboats shall be lowered during drills.
Code: O5XmNcFW How is a Safety Management Certificate obtained?
Ship owner has Document of Compliance issued, and vessel is assessed and holds all statutory certificates.
RSS issue SMC with Register.
Vessel is surveyed by MCA and certificate issued.
Ship owner is authorised to carry out internal audits and issue SMC.
Code: ??? How can a lead-acid type battery be checked to confirm if it is fully charged or not?
Measure the relative density (specific gravity) of the electrolyte.
Measure the battery voltage.
Measure the level of the electrolyte.
Measure the temperature of the electrolyte.
Code: ??? It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure that:
Concerned personnel carry out the on-board training programme effectively.
All information regarding the onboard training is given to the ship manager.
Safety equipment is not used during the training.
Life jackets are worn during every training.
Code: PwrHplEv After a couple of hours of operation the failure alarm sounds for a heavier fuel oil purifier which is operating on a timed automatic sludge cycle. Upon investigation the purifier is found to be running slowly and when opened up the casing and sludge outlet is heavily fouled with sludge in contact with the bowl. From the options given what is the most likely cause of this problem?
The heavy fuel is unstable leading to excessive high viscosity sludge formation.
The dirty oil throughput is excessive.
The clutch for the drive shaft is worn and slipping.
The purifier bowl has not closed properly.
Code: 9NgWQBvz You are in charge of a night bunkering operation. The delivery rate from the supplier is high and you are filling six tanks simultaneously. You lose track of the progress of the operation and feel that you are losing control of the situation. What action should you take?
Stop bunkering, and establish facts, before bunkering is resumed.
Open more tanks to slow down the filling rate of individual tanks.
Prepare yourself and the crew for an overflow.
Request a reduction in the delivery rate to try and gain some time.
Code: v2An9SO1 The engine turns over normally when starting air is supplied but does not fire even though normal starting rpm is achieved. What could be the probable cause to this?
Air in the fuel oil system.
The lubricating oil temperature is low.
The turbocharger has not run up to normal full speed.
The turning gear interlock has operated.
Code: US25bwnC A transformer overheats while taking a shore supply. Which is the likely cause?
Incorrect frequency.
Incorrect voltage.
Incorrect earthing.
Incorrect current.
Code: ??? What is the maximum current that a 15 Volt, 3 Watt Zenerdiode can handle without damage?
0,2 A.
20 A.
0,45 A.
0,5 A.
Code: ??? What should be the healthy continuity resistance of a 220 V, 2,2 kW, 10 A heating element, when checked near to it’s rated operating temperature?
22 Ohms.
10 Ohms.
0,1 Ohms.
220 Ohms.
Code: KDsokZSR Continuity testing of a delta connected three phase induction motor yields the following results; U-V = 3 ohms, V-W = 3 ohms, W-U = 6 ohms. Which of the following is the likely condition?
Open circuit winding between W and U.
Partial fault between W and U.
Short circuit between V and Earth.
Short circuit between W and U.
Code: VXwHhyWo When starting air is applied to a diesel engine the engine fails to turn over but is seen to oscillate back and forth. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
One or more cylinder air start valves are stuck open.
Starting air pressure is too low.
An interlock is blocking the air to the starting air distributor.
The automatic valve has failed to open.
Code: nP2ySeRM Some fuel oil and lubricating oil separators have a facility to control the back pressure of the clean oil outlet during start up and operation. What is the purpose of this control function?
To help to maintain the oil/water interface at the correct position.
To reduce the amount of sealing water required during operation.
To control the amount of fuel passing through the separator.
To assist in discharging the bowl contents during the sludge cycle.
Code: Qk0JROWO The fuel tank contents gauges onboard a vessel are of the air bubble and bell type. The gauges are calibrated for a different fuel type to the actual fuel in the tanks. When correcting the actual contents of the tanks from the gauge readings which of the parameters given in the options is the most important?
Fuel viscosity.
Fuel density.
Fuel pour point.
Fuel temperature.
Code: UG9UOfHq In a distress situation, how many times or for how long should the emergency alarm signal be sounded?
Until all crew members and passengers have reported to their respective muster stations.
3 times.
Until the signal “risk is over” or the order “abandon ship” is given.
3 minutes.
Code: ??? The majority of conventions adopted under the auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main categories?
Maritime Safety, Prevention of Marine pollution, Liability and compensation.
Maritime Safety, STCW, Maritime Security.
Safety, Terrorism, ILO.
There are no conventions that fall under IMO.
Code: ??? What is the best way to avoid pollution from small oil-spills aboard a ship?
Contain any oil-spill onboard the ship.
Have dispersing chemicals ready for use in case of oil-spill.
Rig an oil boom around the ship.
Have sawdust ready for use.
Code: S74huY$P How often should the lifeboat wire falls be turned and renewed?
Turned at intervals of not more than 30 months and renewed every 5 years.
Renewed every three years.
Turned every 30 months and needs only to be renewed if the wire is in poor condition.
Turned every 2 years and renewed every 4 years.
Code: ??? A motor nameplate reads 75 hp. What is the reading in kW?
56 kW.
75 kW.
37,5 kW.
128 kW.
Code: FM6BNOMk What is the purpose of the relief valves fitted to the doors and casing of 2-stroke diesel engine crankcases?
To relieve excess pressure in the crankcase resulting from a crankcase explosion.
To relieve excess pressure in the crankcase resulting from piston rod gland leakage.
To maintain a constant pressure in the crankcase.
Code: JTHRg8u9 This figure shows a transformer, with two windings, N(1) = 2 000 and N(2) = 1 000 turns, on a common magnetic circuit. Assume that there is no energy loss in the transformer itself. Calculate the current I(2) when the current I(1) = 2 A.
I(2) = 4 A.
I(2) = 2 A.
I(2) = 8 A.
I(2) = 1 A.
Code: ??? The turbocharger on a diesel engine is surging. Which one of the following options would be the most likely cause?
Dirty scavenging air cooler on the air side.
Dirty rotor blades and nozzle ring.
The lubrication oil pump is malfunctioning.
Worn out bearings on the turbocharger.
Code: ??? Which personnel must undergo familiarization training on board?
Everyone.
Only the ratings.
Only the deck officers.
Only catering staff.
Code: TbCUaobP The fuel consumption for the main diesel engine has gradually increased over a period of a few months. All system pressures and temperatures appear normal. From the options given, choose the one which is the most likely cause of this:
Fouling of the hull.
Water in the hull.
Sea water temperature changing.
Damaged propeller blade.
Code: ??? What is the result of an “unusually large metacentric height”?
The vessel will roll slowly or be unstable.
The vessel will have a great bending moment.
The vessel’s tweendeck heights is too high.
The vessel will roll violently.
Code: ??? Which of the options given is likely to be the reason for a drop in the charge air manifold pressure of a diesel engine operating with an exhaust gas turbocharger?
Scavenge ports dirty.
Insufficient cooling of the charge air.
Engine room exhaust fans stopped.
Exhaust gas boiler fouled.
Code: CAy#NCQs Some diesel engines have alarm and slow down protection in the event of a fire in the scavenge boxes. Choose the option which would be a typical set point for giving a slow down of the engine in the event of a scavenge box fire?
120 °C.
40 °C.
150 °C.
50 °C.
Code: HtBOZkP7 When the cable length exceeds approx. 10 meters we normally have to, in case of a Pt 100, in some way compensate for the cable resistance. Do we also have to do this if we choose to use a T802 temperature sensor?
No.
Yes.
Depends on temperature to be measured.
Not applicable.
Code: OMj#3ERx Why is it important that the correct tension is maintained in a diesel engine timing chain?
Correct tension ensures that the chain and associated equipment is within normal loading limits.
Correct tension ensures that there is absolutely no vibration in the chain.
Correct tension ensures that the fuel and valve timing are correct.
Correct tension ensures that the chain is correctly lubricated.
Code: woc1pFCR How will continuous low load operation influence the time between overhauls, tbo, for the cylinder covers and associated valves of a 4-stroke diesel engine?
Reduce the time between overhauls due to increasing fouling.
No influence at all.
Increase the time between overhauls since the engine is not working as hard.
Increase the time between overhauls since fuel injectors work better at low load so combustion will be improved and the maintenance will be reduced.
Code: yxDr40j2 How does the maximum oil film pressure in a white metal journal bearing operating under full fluid film conditions compare with the pressure of the lubricating oil supply system?
The pressure is greater than the pressure in the lubricating system and varies with the journal load.
The pressure is the same as the pressure in the lubricating system regardless of the journal load.
The pressure is greater than the pressure in the lubrication and is constant regardless of the journal load.
The pressure is less than the pressure in the lubricating system and varies with the journal load.
Code: LAd5ZZ1E The charge air pressure supplied to a diesel engine, which is normally 2,0 bar, is reduced to 1,5 bar. What will be the likely effect on the engine operation?
The performance of the engine will be reduced noticeably.
The performance of the engine will be similar to normal conditions.
The turbochargers cooling water flow will increase.
The cylinder cooling water flow will increase.
What would you do if you are told to operate a piece of mechanical equipment which you are not familiar with?
Operate it immediately and learn as you go.
Seek advice from your superior before attempting to operate it.
Ignore the instruction and wait for someone else to do it.
Attempt to operate it without consulting anyone.
On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What action should you take first?
Activate the nearest fire alarm button and advise bridge of the location of the fire.
Open the door to check the source of the smoke.
Wait for further instructions from your superior before doing anything.
Attempt to extinguish the fire without notifying anyone.
What class of fire is a smoldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and other carbonaceous materials?
Class A.
Class B.
Class C.
Class D.
Why is it important that the combustion chamber of a boiler is properly ventilated prior to ignition?
To ensure that the ignition process is faster.
To reduce the noise produced during ignition.
To avoid an explosion in case any oil vapours are present from oil leakage into the furnace.
To improve the efficiency of the burner immediately after ignition.
Which of the following statements regarding a centrifugal pump is correct?
It is important that the rotation direction is correct to avoid dry running.
The pump can operate efficiently regardless of its rotation direction.
The pump should only be started when the discharge valve is fully open.
The pump does not require priming before operation.
While trying to deballast a double bottom tank, problems are encountered getting suction on the ballast pump, a centrifugal pump mounted above the tank top. What action can be taken to solve the problem?
Increase the speed of the pump to improve suction.
Open the vent valve on the pump casing to release trapped air.
Prime the pump with seawater from the main inlet valve.
Switch to using the emergency bilge pump for deballasting.
Why is it important that all the system valves are closed after completing bilge or ballast pumping operations?
To avoid accidental intake of water into the engine room in case of valve or pipeline failure.
To prevent overpressure in the system during standby operations.
To ensure that the pump does not operate under no-load conditions.
To maintain the alignment of the system for the next operation.
When the boiler safety valves operate due to the boiler pressure being too high, the excess steam is discharged to:
The main steam line to reduce system pressure.
The feedwater tank to minimize waste.
The boiler’s economizer to enhance heat recovery.
The atmosphere via the atmospheric line.
What action should be taken before carrying out a bottom blowdown on a steam boiler?
Raise the water level a few centimeters above normal working level.
Reduce the steam pressure to half of the working pressure.
Open the safety valves to release excess pressure.
Stop the feedwater pump to avoid overfilling the boiler.
Which of the following could cause a blowback from a steam boiler oil fired furnace?
Trying to ignite burner from hot brickwork.
Ensuring the fuel oil supply valve is fully open during ignition.
Igniting the burner with the fuel oil pump running at maximum capacity.
Operating the burner without a fuel oil filter in place.
What would be the likely cause if the shaft of a centrifugal pump shows excessive wear in way of the stuffing box?
Insufficient lubrication of the pump shaft.
Excessive flow rate through the pump.
Over tightening of the gland packing.
Incorrect shaft material used for the pump.
What will happen when the ship arrives in Rotterdam?
The ship will receive fuel and diesel oil bunkers.
The ship will undergo a routine inspection by customs authorities.
The ship will be docked for maintenance and repairs.
The ship will be unloaded of all cargo and goods.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the illustration?
Connecting rod.
Crankshaft.
Piston rod.
Camshaft.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the illustration?
Crosshead.
Crankshaft.
Piston.
Connecting rod.
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the illustration?
Spanner.
Socket wrench.
Adjustable wrench.
Pliers.
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard:
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Immediately attempt to extinguish the fire with available extinguishers.
Try to evacuate everyone to the lifeboats without notifying the bridge.
Wait for the fire to subside before reporting it.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Fasten seat belts.
No smoking.
Emergency exit.
Life jackets required.
What is a hydrostatic release unit?
A device used to manually deploy a lifeboat during an emergency.
A unit that inflates life vests automatically when submerged.
A unit which automatically releases the liferaft/lifeboat at a depth of approx 4 metres.
A system that activates the fire alarm when underwater.
In the event of the water level disappearing out of the boiler water level gauge glass; what should be the first action to be taken?
Secure all of the burners.
Increase the pressure in the boiler to restore the water level.
Check the water supply and attempt to refill manually.
Open the blowdown valve to release excess pressure.
What is the minimum capacity of the portable tank of a portable foam applicator?
1 litre.
5 litres.
10 litres.
15 litres.
You are leading a team fighting an interior fire. If you see the colour of the smoke changing from dark black to grey, what is the most probable reason for that change?
The team is applying water and the temperature is decreasing.
The fire is spreading to new areas.
The combustion process is intensifying.
The materials burning are producing less smoke.
You are carrying out a search in a smoke-filled room, wearing a breathing apparatus. How would you conduct this search?
Carry out a right or left hand search and proceed carefully, feeling the area in front with the foot and using the back of the free hand to check the area around.
Walk quickly through the room and shout to locate people.
Use a thermal imaging camera to identify the area and proceed with caution.
Move towards the back of the room and wait for instructions from the team leader.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Area protected by halon.
Area designated as a no-smoking zone.
Area under surveillance for safety monitoring.
Area designated for emergency muster station.
A 6-men inflatable liferaft shall be carried as far forward as is reasonable and practicable. Where is the best stowing position?
Aft of the forecastle.
On the main deck, near the stern.
In the engine room for quick access.
On the bridge for ease of deployment.
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?
Jump directly into the liferaft from the ship.
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.
Use a crane to lower the liferaft to the ship.
Use a ladder placed on the deck of the ship and then slide down into the liferaft.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Muster station.
Emergency exit route.
Fire escape assembly area.
Location for life jacket storage.
A lifejacket must not sustain burning or continue melting after being totally enveloped in a fire for a period of:
2 sec.
5 sec.
10 sec.
30 sec.
The minimum number of lifebuoys required for a passenger ship cannot be less than:
8.
12.
15.
20.
When must personal protective equipment be worn?
Only during emergency situations.
When instructed by the supervisor on duty.
Whenever working with hazardous chemicals.
At all times when identified as a control method with risk assessment.
What method shall be used when hauling survivors out of the sea (state of survivors is critical)?
Using nets.
Using a lifeboat with a rescue sling.
Using a helicopter hoist.
Using a line to pull survivors to the ship.
What kind of warning signs should be placed on manholes into void spaces?
Warning signs that indicate lack of oxygen inside.
Warning signs that indicate the presence of high voltage inside.
Warning signs that indicate flammable gases present.
Warning signs that indicate the presence of toxic fumes inside.
Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?
Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
Crew schedules and shifts.
The types of food served on board.
Passenger amenities and entertainment options.
Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
Particulate detector.
Oxygen meter.
Temperature sensor.
Gas detector.
Hot work is to be carried out close to a smoke detector in the engine room. What precautions should be taken?
Notify Deck Officer and Engineer Officer in charge. The loop for the smoke detector should be isolated while work is done and normal precautions for hot work taken including permit to work.
Place a fire watch and continue work without notifying anyone.
Ensure the smoke detector is covered and work can proceed without further steps.
Work without isolating the smoke detector and rely on regular checks during work.
Why should boiler sootblowers normally only be operated in the correct sequence?
To ensure soot is cleared progressively from the bottom tubes to the top and toward the boiler uptakes.
To prevent damage to the sootblower equipment.
To maintain consistent pressure inside the boiler.
To avoid overloading the boiler’s fuel supply.
One of the two water level gauge glasses on the high pressure boiler steam drum has started leaking quite heavily. What action, from the options given, should the boiler watch rating take?
Attempt to repair the leaking glass without informing anyone.
Inform the Officer of the watch immediately so that arrangements can be made to replace the leaking glass.
Continue operations without replacing the glass, as it is not a critical issue.
Isolate the boiler completely and stop all operations.
As part of the routine duties a rating on boiler watch is requested to assist with the daily chemical treatment for the boiler and feed water systems. Where will the rating find the information relating to the hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this task?
The material safety data sheets supplied with the chemicals.
In the chemical manufacturer’s product brochure.
On the chemical container label only.
In the onboard chemical safety manual, if available.
While on watch, an engine room rating notices a leak from the gland of a running seawater pump. What action should be taken?
Attempt to repair the gland while the pump is running.
Inform the engineer officer of the watch so that the pump can be changed over and the gland can be repacked.
Continue operations and monitor the leak until the next routine maintenance.
Stop the pump immediately and inspect for further damage before reporting.
After cleaning some machinery components at sea, the engine watch rating is instructed to dispose the small amount of dirty diesel oil which is left. How should the dirty oil be disposed?
Put it straight into the dirty oil tank for incineration at the next opportunity.
Dump it overboard, as it is only a small amount.
Dispose of it in the nearest port waste facility.
Store it in an empty fuel tank for future use.
The engine rating on watch finds the level of the diesel engine jacket water header tank well below normal. After topping up the tank and checking around the engine, a leak is found. What action should be taken?
Continue operations and inform the engineer during the next watch change.
Stop the engine immediately and isolate the affected area.
Attempt a temporary fix on the leak and continue working without informing anyone.
Try and quickly stop the leak and then inform the engineer on watch of what has happened.
The engine room rating has been assisting with ballast operations during a period of engine room watch duty. Ballast operations have stopped for a couple of hours while stores are being taken. What action should the rating take during this break in operations?
Stop all of the ballast pumps and close all of the ballast valves as soon as operations are stopped. Ballast lines should always be closed except when they are being used.
Leave the ballast pumps running and monitor the ballast levels.
Close only the ballast valves and leave the pumps running to avoid restart time later.
Leave the ballast valves open to allow the system to equalize pressure during the break.
When working at height onboard ships what is the most important safety precaution that should be taken?
Wear a safety harness securely attached to ship’s structure.
Ensure that the area below is clear of personnel before beginning work.
Use scaffolding for additional support and balance.
Work during calm weather conditions only, to reduce risk.
What is the most suitable type of packing for a shaft gland of a pump used for seawater duties?
Greasy cotton packing.
PTFE packing.
Graphite packing.
Rubber O-rings.
During maintenance work at sea an engine room rating is moving a heavy component to the workshop using a chain block attached to an overhead trolley on a rail. Part way through the operation the rating is asked by the engineer to go immediately to the store for some equipment. What should the rating do?
Continue with the moving operation until the component is properly secured in the workshop before going to the store for the equipment.
Stop the operation and leave the component hanging while going to the store.
Leave the operation and go to the store immediately without securing the component.
Ask a colleague to continue with the operation while you go to the store.
An engine room rating notices that the guard on a running pump is hanging loose due to a missing bolt on the support bracket and it is catching the shaft coupling. What is the best action to take as a repair method?
Attempt to tighten the loose part while the pump is still running.
Remove the guard completely until the next scheduled maintenance.
Inform the watchkeeper so that the pump can be stopped and a new bolt can be fitted to permanently fix the guard in place.
Ignore the issue as it does not pose an immediate risk.
Following repair and refitting of the seawater pipe for the fresh water generator feed line the rating notices that one of the flange joints is leaking. What action should be taken?
Check the bolts are correctly tightened before informing the engineer so that the flange faces can be cleaned and re-jointed if necessary.
Leave the joint leaking and continue monitoring it until the next scheduled maintenance.
Tighten the bolts further without checking and continue operations.
Inform the engineer immediately to completely dismantle and replace the joint without inspecting it first.
An engine room rating is assisting in the maintenance of some of the valves on the low pressure steam range. Which packing material, from the options given, would be the best choice for repacking the gland of a low pressure steam valve?
Graphite fibre packing.
Rubber packing.
PTFE packing.
Greasy cotton packing.
The threads on the drain plug for the bronze end cover of a sea water cooled heat exchanger have been badly damaged during maintenance. There is no spare brass plug available. What is the best solution for repairing the heat exchanger?
Make a new brass plug on the lathe to fit the drain hole.
Use a temporary plug made from rubber or wood until the next port call.
Seal the hole with marine sealant and continue operations without a plug.
Apply a steel plug to the drain hole as a permanent fix.
What is the main difference between a stuffing box gland and a mechanical seal on a centrifugal pump?
If packing fails the pump can be kept running by tightening the glands, but if a mechanical seal fails it must be renewed to stop the leakage.
A mechanical seal is more cost-effective than a stuffing box gland.
Stuffing box glands are used in high-pressure applications, while mechanical seals are used in low-pressure applications.
A stuffing box gland requires more maintenance than a mechanical seal.
What is meant by the term «lapping in» in relation to diesel engine cylinder cover valves?
Grinding the valve against the valve seat, usually manually, to obtain a uniform sealing surface across the seat.
Applying a special coating to the valve seat to improve sealing.
Polishing the valve and seat using a high-speed machine.
Using a hydraulic press to fit the valve into the seat.
What shall you do if you see a person falling into the sea?
Throw a lifebuoy over board and report to the bridge immediately.
Jump into the water and attempt to rescue the person.
Sound the emergency alarm and wait for instructions.
Call for help and continue with your duties until assistance arrives.
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the illustration?
Round file.
Flat file.
Needle file.
Rasp file.
What would you do if you are told to operate a piece of mechanical equipment which you are not familiar with?
Seek advice from your superior before attempting to operate it.
Attempt to operate it after reading the instruction manual.
Ask a colleague to operate the equipment for you.
Try to operate it based on your past experience with similar equipment.
Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers cannot burn in an atmosphere containing less than approximately what percentage of oxygen (by volume)?
11 %.
15 %.
21 %.
5 %.
Why is it important that the combustion chamber of a boiler is properly ventilated prior to ignition?
To avoid an explosion in case any oil vapours are present from oil leakage into the furnace.
To ensure that the fuel burns efficiently and completely.
To reduce the temperature of the combustion chamber before ignition.
To allow for better air flow and reduce the risk of overheating.
What would be the most probable cause of an increase in cooling water temperature for all cylinders of a diesel engine?
Increased engine load.
Fouling of the jacket water cooler.
Low engine speed.
Reduced fuel quality.
What is the main purpose of bottom-blowing a boiler?
To remove any accumulated sludge from the water drum.
To improve the circulation of water in the boiler.
To increase the pressure inside the boiler.
To clean the combustion chamber of any soot buildup.
What is the main purpose of an observation tank in a boiler feed system?
To check condensate returns for oil.
To monitor the temperature of the condensate return.
To regulate the water level in the boiler feed tank.
To store excess condensate from the boiler system.
During bilge pumping operations the pump suction gauge indicates a high vacuum. What is the most likely cause of the high vacuum reading?
Low fuel levels in the bilge pump.
A malfunctioning pump valve.
A blocked bilge suction strainer.
An increase in the temperature of the bilge water.
What should be the first indication the engine room watchkeepers get that there is oil or water leakage in the engine room?
They should see it on the tank top or in the bilge well during regular inspections.
The bilge alarm should go off.
They should smell the leakage.
They should hear unusual sounds coming from the machinery.
Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate action should be taken?
Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
Shut off all ventilation systems in the engine room.
Call the bridge and inform them of the alarm.
Check the CO2 levels to verify the alarm.
Which of the following pump types will normally require a separate means of priming?
Gear pump.
Centrifugal pump.
Diaphragm pump.
Screw pump.
What should the Fitter be asked to do?
The Fitter should be asked to inspect the engine’s cooling system.
The Fitter should be asked to clean the air filters.
The Fitter should be asked to check the level of hydraulic oil in the header tank.
The Fitter should be asked to tighten the bolts on the control panel.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the illustration?
Crosshead.
Connecting rod.
Piston.
Cylinder liner.
What action should be taken by the engine room rating if a piece of machinery is not functioning properly?
If machinery does not function properly the duty Engineer should be informed immediately so that plans for further action can be made.
The machinery should be stopped immediately and left for the next shift to handle.
Attempt to repair the machinery without informing the duty Engineer.
Ignore the issue if the machinery is still partially functional.
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is abandoned?
Heavy luggage and personal electronics.
Ship maintenance tools and spare parts.
Decorative items and non-essential belongings.
Warm clothes, blankets and lifevests.
The passage of electrical current through the body may result in severe and sometimes fatal injuries. You are witness to a man getting electric current through his body and is stuck to the dangerous area. It is impossible to switch off the current by any main switch. How to break the current safely?
Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with insulating material.
Use your bare hands to pull the person away immediately.
Pour water on the area to cool it down before touching the person.
Wait for the current to stop on its own before taking any action.
Where would you normally expect to find the air vent cock on a steam boiler?
At the lowest point of the boiler shell.
At the highest point of the steam drum.
Near the feedwater inlet valve.
On the sidewall of the combustion chamber.
Simple gauge glasses for indicating the boiler water level, such as the one shown here, are often fitted to low-pressure boilers. What would be a reasonable schedule for blowing through the gauge glasses to make sure they are reading correctly?
At least once a day.
Once a week during routine maintenance.
Only when the water level appears incorrect.
Every time the boiler is started or stopped.
What is the first action that should be taken by the rating on boiler watch in the event of a flame failure on the boiler?
Call the engineer on watch.
Attempt to relight the burner without checking the cause.
Shut down the boiler completely and leave the area.
Adjust the fuel supply to try to reignite the flame.
What is the factor that makes the difference between a deflagrating and a detonating explosion?
The amount of oxygen present in the environment.
The pressure at which the combustion occurs.
The speed of the shock wave created by the initial combustion.
The temperature of the fuel prior to ignition.
What is the term used to designate the work that may cause heat, sparks or flames and that cannot be performed if specific compulsory precautions are not taken in places where nearby flammable products could be present?
Hot work.
Cold work.
Safe work.
Restricted work.
Which of the following measures should be applied when hot work is to be undertaken in a harbour?
To have a hot-work permit.
To work without any additional precautions, as long as the area is well ventilated.
To conduct the work only during daylight hours to ensure better visibility.
To limit the use of fire extinguishers to only large fires.
As a firefighter, what should you always consider when fighting a fire in a confined space?
The confined space always has six sides.
The fire can only spread vertically in confined spaces.
The confined space is always well-ventilated.
The fire will burn out automatically once oxygen is used up.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Remote controlled fire pumps.
Automatic fire suppression system.
Manual fire extinguishers.
Water-based fire detection system.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Foam monitor gun.
Water sprinkler system.
Fire hose reel.
Emergency escape route lighting.
An evacuation-slide must be capable:
Of being deployed in under 10 minutes.
Of holding at least 100 people at once.
Of being deployed by one person.
Of being used only in emergency situations.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-jackets corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? A life-jacket shall be so constructed that:
It allows the wearer to jump from a height of at least 4,5 m into the water without injury and without damaging the life-jacket.
It has a built-in flotation device that automatically inflates when immersed in water.
It is equipped with a whistle and flashlight for visibility.
It is designed for use in water temperatures as low as 0°C.
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.
Steam.
Oil.
The outside manually controlled lamp of a liferaft must be capable of working at minimum for a period of:
12 h.
24 h.
6 h.
48 h.
Which one of the following requirements regarding lifebuoys corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?
All lifebuoys must be fitted with whistles and reflective tape.
Lifebuoys must be equipped with smoke signals.
Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-ignition lights.
Lifebuoys should only be provided with lights if they are located near a fire hazard.
Welding and burning are two operations which give the highest risk of a fire on board ship. Which of the following safety precautions may be regarded as the most important in order to minimise this particular risk?
The area where the welding is to take place and adjacent spaces to be cleaned and all unnecessary materials and objects to be removed.
Use of fire extinguishers near the welding area.
Always wear flame-retardant clothing during welding operations.
Ensure the welding equipment is regularly checked and maintained.
Which of the following areas may be possible restricted areas? (Review all answers)
Engine room.
Cargo holds.
Bridge area.
All alternatives.
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.
Use metal detectors to scan every area thoroughly.
Open all storage compartments and examine the contents quickly.
Disarm the bomb immediately once identified.
Steam escaping from the area of the bottom water header handhole doors of a high pressure boiler generating superheated steam is observed by the engine rating on watch. What action should be taken?
Immediately inform the Officer of the Watch.
Attempt to close the valve and stop the steam leak.
Start the auxiliary boiler to reduce the pressure in the main boiler.
Ignore the leak as long as it is not affecting the boiler operation.
As part of the routine duties a rating on boiler watch is requested to assist with the daily chemical treatment for the boiler and feed water systems. Where will the rating find the information relating to the hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this task?
The material safety data sheets supplied with the chemicals.
The operating manual for the boiler.
The instructions provided by the manufacturer of the boiler.
The safety procedures for the boiler room posted on the wall.
An engine room rating is assisting the duty engineer during a period of UMS operation. After completing the tasks they leave the engine room which is returned to UMS mode. The rating realises that an oil tank filling valve has been left open. What action should be taken?
Inform the duty engineer immediately so that the engine room can be re-entered and the valve can be shut.
Attempt to close the valve remotely using the control system.
Wait until the duty engineer returns and then close the valve.
Shut the valve using the emergency shut-off system without notifying anyone.
The engine rating on watch finds the level of the diesel engine jacket water header tank well below normal. After topping up the tank and checking around the engine, a leak is found. What action should be taken?
Try and quickly stop the leak and then inform the engineer on watch of what has happened.
Immediately shut down the engine and inform the engineer on watch.
Leave the leak unattended and continue to monitor the engine.
Close the valve to isolate the affected area and report the issue after the watch ends.
What is the most suitable type of packing for a shaft gland of a pump used for seawater duties?
Greasy cotton packing.
Graphite packing.
Rubber packing.
PTFE (Teflon) packing.
An engine room rating is given the task of retightening the flanges of a pipe that has been replaced in the engine room. Which of the following tightening procedures should be followed?
Gradually tighten all of the bolts working diagonally across and around the flange.
Tighten the bolts in a circular motion starting from the center.
Tighten the bolts randomly to avoid stress concentration.
Tighten the bolts sequentially in a clockwise direction.
During maintenance work at sea an engine room rating is moving a heavy component to the workshop using a chain block attached to an overhead trolley on a rail. Part way through the operation the rating is asked by the engineer to go immediately to the store for some equipment. What should the rating do?
Stop the operation immediately and leave the component unsecured while going to the store.
Leave the operation and ask another rating to complete the task before going to the store.
Leave the operation and inform the engineer to handle the situation while you go to the store.
Continue with the moving operation until the component is properly secured in the workshop before going to the store for the equipment.
Which of the following tools can be safely sharpened using a pedestal grinder?
Steel drill bit.
HSS (High-Speed Steel) cutting tool.
Tungsten carbide tool.
Saw blade with hard coating.
A pump cover is sealed using a paper gasket which is damaged during overhaul. There are no spare gaskets available. How should the casing be sealed when reassembling the pump?
Make a new gasket from old chart paper or other similar material of the same thickness as the original gasket.
Use a thin rubber sheet cut to the size of the damaged gasket.
Apply a sealant around the damaged gasket area instead of replacing it.
Use tape to seal the casing temporarily until the next maintenance.
A small electric motor needs to be taken to the bottom plates for fitting to a domestic water pump. It is only just too heavy to be manually carried so is to be lowered using the engine room crane. Which of the options given would be a suitable strop to use for the operation?
A strop with a safe working load equal to the weight of the motor.
Any certified strop which has a safe working load greater than the weight of the motor.
A strop with a safe working load smaller than the weight of the motor, as long as it is a heavy-duty strop.
A strop that is not certified but is of a similar size to other strops used in the engine room.
Following repair and refitting of the seawater pipe for the fresh water generator feed line the rating notices that one of the flange joints is leaking. What action should be taken?
Check the bolts are correctly tightened before informing the engineer so that the flange faces can be cleaned and re-jointed if necessary.
Tighten the bolts further until the leak stops.
Ignore the leak if it is small, as it may seal itself over time.
Apply sealant to the joint without tightening the bolts first.
During maintenance work on a fuel tank the engine room ratings are removing scale in preparation for re-coating. One of the ratings suddenly notices the smell of fumes even though the atmosphere had been satisfactorily tested before the work started. What action should the ratings take?
Leave the tank immediately and have the atmosphere retested.
Continue with the work and wear additional protective equipment.
Ignore the fumes as they might be harmless and continue with the task.
Ventilate the tank and continue working without retesting the atmosphere.
A spare cylinder head for the generator needs to be lifted from its storage cradle to the generator flat. Because of its location the engine room crane cannot be positioned directly above it. What method should be used to bring the cylinder head into position?
Rig chain blocks to lift the cylinder head from its cradle and then transfer it gradually over to the crane hook by working the chain blocks.
Use the crane hook directly and attempt to lift the cylinder head from the cradle without additional support.
Lift the cylinder head using a forklift and transfer it to the generator flat.
Move the crane into position by adjusting its angle and lifting the cylinder head directly from the cradle.
A seawater pipe is holed due to corrosion causing frequent bilge alarms. Which of the given temporary repair methods would be the preferred option to remedy the problem until the pipe can be replaced?
Wrap the affected area with rubber bands and tape to hold it in place.
Use a metal clamp to cover the hole and prevent further leakage.
Seal the hole using epoxy putty and allow it to set for a short time before resuming operations.
Cover all of the affected area with fibre glass tape and resin/fibre glass mixture.
Which tool would be best suited for cutting a piece of angle iron?
Hacksaw.
Angle grinder with a cutting disc.
Pipe cutter.
Reciprocating saw (sabre saw).
Which of the options given is most likely to result in overheating of a ball bearing fitted to a pump shaft?
Using a bearing with insufficient lubrication.
Completely filling the bearing with grease.
Running the pump at a lower speed than specified.
Using a bearing that is too large for the shaft size.
Which tool in the options given is the best one for cutting a new external thread on the end of a steel pipe?
Split dies.
Tap and die set.
Pipe cutter with threading tool.
Electric pipe threading machine.
What is the meaning of «make fast»?
To secure a rope.
To tie a knot in the rope.
To throw the rope overboard.
To untie a rope quickly.
What do you call the wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents the ladder from twisting?
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a «Spreader».
The wide rung is called a «Step guard».
The wide rung is called a «Safety rung».
The wide rung is called a «Ladder stabilizer».
How would you alert others onboard if you saw a person falling overboard?
I would immediately sound the ship’s horn and wait for instructions.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, «Man overboard».
I would quietly alert the nearest officer and wait for them to react.
I would send a distress signal via radio without making any verbal announcements.
What is the most important treatment concerning a foreign body in the eye?
Rinsing of the eye with water.
Applying an eye patch to prevent further irritation.
Rubbing the eye gently to try to remove the object.
Instilling eye drops to reduce discomfort.
Which of the following is false when a casualty is bleeding?
Cover the wound with a cloth.
Apply direct pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
Raise the injured limb above the level of the heart to reduce bleeding.
Use a clean dressing or bandage to cover the wound and secure it in place.
The cargo manifold working platform surface should be made of:
Solid metal plating.
Open mesh grating.
Wooden planks.
Rubber matting.
An International oil pollution prevention certificate is required for:
Oil tankers 150 gross tons or more.
All vessels over 100 gross tons.
Oil tankers under 150 gross tons.
All vessels that carry hazardous cargo.
When someone is working at height, who is at risk? Select the best option.
Only the person working at height is at risk.
Only those below the person working at height are at risk.
There are no risks to others if proper safety equipment is used.
There are risks to people at height and anyone below them.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Lifebuoy with light and smoke.
Life raft with light and smoke.
Emergency distress signal with light and smoke.
Fire-fighting equipment with light and smoke.
What would you do if you are told to operate a piece of mechanical equipment which you are not familiar with?
Seek advice from your superior before attempting to operate it.
Operate it immediately and learn as you go.
Ignore the instruction and wait for someone else to do it.
Attempt to operate it without consulting anyone.
On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What action should you take first?
Open the door to check the source of the smoke.
Wait for further instructions from your superior before doing anything.
Attempt to extinguish the fire without notifying anyone.
Activate the nearest fire alarm button and advise bridge of the location of the fire.
What class of fire is a smoldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and other carbonaceous materials?
Class A.
Class B.
Class C.
Class D.
Why is it important that the combustion chamber of a boiler is properly ventilated prior to ignition?
To avoid an explosion in case any oil vapours are present from oil leakage into the furnace.
To ensure that the ignition process is faster.
To reduce the noise produced during ignition.
To improve the efficiency of the burner immediately after ignition.
Which of the following statements regarding a centrifugal pump is correct?
It is important that the rotation direction is correct to avoid dry running.
The pump can operate efficiently regardless of its rotation direction.
The pump should only be started when the discharge valve is fully open.
The pump does not require priming before operation.
While trying to deballast a double bottom tank, problems are encountered getting suction on the ballast pump, a centrifugal pump mounted above the tank top. What action can be taken to solve the problem?
Increase the speed of the pump to improve suction.
Open the vent valve on the pump casing to release trapped air.
Prime the pump with seawater from the main inlet valve.
Switch to using the emergency bilge pump for deballasting.
Why is it important that all the system valves are closed after completing bilge or ballast pumping operations?
To avoid accidental intake of water into the engine room in case of valve or pipeline failure.
To prevent overpressure in the system during standby operations.
To ensure that the pump does not operate under no-load conditions.
To maintain the alignment of the system for the next operation.
When the boiler safety valves operate due to the boiler pressure being too high, the excess steam is discharged to:
The atmosphere via the atmospheric line.
The main steam line to reduce system pressure.
The feedwater tank to minimize waste.
The boiler’s economizer to enhance heat recovery.
What action should be taken before carrying out a bottom blowdown on a steam boiler?
Reduce the steam pressure to half of the working pressure.
Raise the water level a few centimeters above normal working level.
Open the safety valves to release excess pressure.
Stop the feedwater pump to avoid overfilling the boiler.
Which of the following could cause a blowback from a steam boiler oil fired furnace?
Trying to ignite burner from hot brickwork.
Ensuring the fuel oil supply valve is fully open during ignition.
Igniting the burner with the fuel oil pump running at maximum capacity.
Operating the burner without a fuel oil filter in place.
What would be the likely cause if the shaft of a centrifugal pump shows excessive wear in way of the stuffing box?
Over tightening of the gland packing.
Insufficient lubrication of the pump shaft.
Excessive flow rate through the pump.
Incorrect shaft material used for the pump.
What will happen when the ship arrives in Rotterdam?
The ship will receive fuel and diesel oil bunkers.
The ship will undergo a routine inspection by customs authorities.
The ship will be docked for maintenance and repairs.
The ship will be unloaded of all cargo and goods.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the illustration?
Connecting rod.
Crankshaft.
Piston rod.
Camshaft.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the illustration?
Crosshead.
Crankshaft.
Piston.
Connecting rod.
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the illustration?
Spanner.
Adjustable wrench.
Socket wrench.
Pliers.
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard:
Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad.
Immediately attempt to extinguish the fire with available extinguishers.
Try to evacuate everyone to the lifeboats without notifying the bridge.
Wait for the fire to subside before reporting it.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Fasten seat belts.
No smoking.
Emergency exit.
Life jackets required.
What is a hydrostatic release unit?
A device used to manually deploy a lifeboat during an emergency.
A unit that inflates life vests automatically when submerged.
A unit which automatically releases the liferaft/lifeboat at a depth of approx 4 metres.
A system that activates the fire alarm when underwater.
In the event of the water level disappearing out of the boiler water level gauge glass; what should be the first action to be taken?
Secure all of the burners.
Increase the pressure in the boiler to restore the water level.
Check the water supply and attempt to refill manually.
Open the blowdown valve to release excess pressure.
What is the minimum capacity of the portable tank of a portable foam applicator?
1 litre.
5 litres.
10 litres.
15 litres.
Which of the following is a combustion reaction?
Burning of wood in the fireplace.
Burning of fuel in an engine.
The reaction between oxygen and methane to form carbon dioxide and water.
All the answers are good.
You are leading a team fighting an interior fire. If you see the colour of the smoke changing from dark black to grey, what is the most probable reason for that change?
The team is applying water and the temperature is decreasing.
The fire is spreading to new areas.
The combustion process is intensifying.
The materials burning are producing less smoke.
You are carrying out a search in a smoke-filled room, wearing a breathing apparatus. How would you conduct this search?
Walk quickly through the room and shout to locate people.
Carry out a right or left hand search and proceed carefully, feeling the area in front with the foot and using the back of the free hand to check the area around.
Use a thermal imaging camera to identify the area and proceed with caution.
Move towards the back of the room and wait for instructions from the team leader.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Area protected by halon.
Area designated as a no-smoking zone.
Area under surveillance for safety monitoring.
Area designated for emergency muster station.
A 6-men inflatable liferaft shall be carried as far forward as is reasonable and practicable. Where is the best stowing position?
On the main deck, near the stern.
Aft of the forecastle.
In the engine room for quick access.
On the bridge for ease of deployment.
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.
Jump directly into the liferaft from the ship.
Use a crane to lower the liferaft to the ship.
Use a ladder placed on the deck of the ship and then slide down into the liferaft.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Muster station.
Emergency exit route.
Fire escape assembly area.
Location for life jacket storage.
A lifejacket must not sustain burning or continue melting after being totally enveloped in a fire for a period of:
2 sec.
5 sec.
10 sec.
30 sec.
The minimum number of lifebuoys required for a passenger ship cannot be less than:
8.
12.
15.
20.
When must personal protective equipment be worn?
At all times when identified as a control method with risk assessment.
Only during emergency situations.
When instructed by the supervisor on duty.
Whenever working with hazardous chemicals.
What method shall be used when hauling survivors out of the sea (state of survivors is critical)?
Using a lifeboat with a rescue sling.
Using nets.
Using a helicopter hoist.
Using a line to pull survivors to the ship.
What kind of warning signs should be placed on manholes into void spaces?
Warning signs that indicate lack of oxygen inside.
Warning signs that indicate the presence of high voltage inside.
Warning signs that indicate flammable gases present.
Warning signs that indicate the presence of toxic fumes inside.
Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?
Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
Crew schedules and shifts.
The types of food served on board.
Passenger amenities and entertainment options.
Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
Particulate detector.
Oxygen meter.
Temperature sensor.
Gas detector.
Hot work is to be carried out close to a smoke detector in the engine room. What precautions should be taken?
Notify Deck Officer and Engineer Officer in charge. The loop for the smoke detector should be isolated while work is done and normal precautions for hot work taken including permit to work.
Place a fire watch and continue work without notifying anyone.
Ensure the smoke detector is covered and work can proceed without further steps.
Work without isolating the smoke detector and rely on regular checks during work.
Why should boiler sootblowers normally only be operated in the correct sequence?
To ensure soot is cleared progressively from the bottom tubes to the top and toward the boiler uptakes.
To prevent damage to the sootblower equipment.
To maintain consistent pressure inside the boiler.
To avoid overloading the boiler’s fuel supply.
One of the two water level gauge glasses on the high pressure boiler steam drum has started leaking quite heavily. What action, from the options given, should the boiler watch rating take?
Inform the Officer of the watch immediately so that arrangements can be made to replace the leaking glass.
Attempt to repair the leaking glass without informing anyone.
Continue operations without replacing the glass, as it is not a critical issue.
Isolate the boiler completely and stop all operations.
As part of the routine duties a rating on boiler watch is requested to assist with the daily chemical treatment for the boiler and feed water systems. Where will the rating find the information relating to the hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this task?
In the chemical manufacturer’s product brochure.
On the chemical container label only.
In the onboard chemical safety manual, if available.
The material safety data sheets supplied with the chemicals.
While on watch, an engine room rating notices a leak from the gland of a running seawater pump. What action should be taken?
Inform the engineer officer of the watch so that the pump can be changed over and the gland can be repacked.
Attempt to repair the gland while the pump is running.
Continue operations and monitor the leak until the next routine maintenance.
Stop the pump immediately and inspect for further damage before reporting.
After cleaning some machinery components at sea, the engine watch rating is instructed to dispose the small amount of dirty diesel oil which is left. How should the dirty oil be disposed?
Dump it overboard, as it is only a small amount.
Put it straight into the dirty oil tank for incineration at the next opportunity.
Dispose of it in the nearest port waste facility.
Store it in an empty fuel tank for future use.
The engine rating on watch finds the level of the diesel engine jacket water header tank well below normal. After topping up the tank and checking around the engine, a leak is found. What action should be taken?
Try and quickly stop the leak and then inform the engineer on watch of what has happened.
Continue operations and inform the engineer during the next watch change.
Stop the engine immediately and isolate the affected area.
Attempt a temporary fix on the leak and continue working without informing anyone.
The engine room rating has been assisting with ballast operations during a period of engine room watch duty. Ballast operations have stopped for a couple of hours while stores are being taken. What action should the rating take during this break in operations?
Stop all of the ballast pumps and close all of the ballast valves as soon as operations are stopped. Ballast lines should always be closed except when they are being used.
Leave the ballast pumps running and monitor the ballast levels.
Close only the ballast valves and leave the pumps running to avoid restart time later.
Leave the ballast valves open to allow the system to equalize pressure during the break.
When working at height onboard ships what is the most important safety precaution that should be taken?
Ensure that the area below is clear of personnel before beginning work.
Use scaffolding for additional support and balance.
Wear a safety harness securely attached to ship’s structure.
Work during calm weather conditions only, to reduce risk.
What is the most suitable type of packing for a shaft gland of a pump used for seawater duties?
Greasy cotton packing.
PTFE packing.
Graphite packing.
Rubber O-rings.
During maintenance work at sea an engine room rating is moving a heavy component to the workshop using a chain block attached to an overhead trolley on a rail. Part way through the operation the rating is asked by the engineer to go immediately to the store for some equipment. What should the rating do?
Continue with the moving operation until the component is properly secured in the workshop before going to the store for the equipment.
Stop the operation and leave the component hanging while going to the store.
Leave the operation and go to the store immediately without securing the component.
Ask a colleague to continue with the operation while you go to the store.
An engine room rating notices that the guard on a running pump is hanging loose due to a missing bolt on the support bracket and it is catching the shaft coupling. What is the best action to take as a repair method?
Attempt to tighten the loose part while the pump is still running.
Inform the watchkeeper so that the pump can be stopped and a new bolt can be fitted to permanently fix the guard in place.
Remove the guard completely until the next scheduled maintenance.
Ignore the issue as it does not pose an immediate risk.
Following repair and refitting of the seawater pipe for the fresh water generator feed line the rating notices that one of the flange joints is leaking. What action should be taken?
Check the bolts are correctly tightened before informing the engineer so that the flange faces can be cleaned and re-jointed if necessary.
Leave the joint leaking and continue monitoring it until the next scheduled maintenance.
Tighten the bolts further without checking and continue operations.
Inform the engineer immediately to completely dismantle and replace the joint without inspecting it first.
An engine room rating is assisting in the maintenance of some of the valves on the low pressure steam range. Which packing material, from the options given, would be the best choice for repacking the gland of a low pressure steam valve?
Graphite fibre packing.
Rubber packing.
PTFE packing.
Greasy cotton packing.
The threads on the drain plug for the bronze end cover of a sea water cooled heat exchanger have been badly damaged during maintenance. There is no spare brass plug available. What is the best solution for repairing the heat exchanger?
Make a new brass plug on the lathe to fit the drain hole.
Use a temporary plug made from rubber or wood until the next port call.
Seal the hole with marine sealant and continue operations without a plug.
Apply a steel plug to the drain hole as a permanent fix.
Most maintenance and repair tasks carried out onboard ship require a permit to work which will include a full risk assessment. Where would an engine room rating find out about the precautions that are required for a particular task?
Ships Safety Management Manual (ISM Code procedures).
Manufacturer’s equipment manual.
Shipboard Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Daily work schedule issued by the Chief Engineer.
A bilge strainer is blocking up during bilge pumping operations which is causing delays as the pump frequently loses suction and has to be primed. What action should be taken to remedy the situation?
Clean the strainer more frequently and clean out the bilge well at the first opportunity.
Increase the pump speed to overcome the blockage.
Switch to a backup pump and continue operations.
Ignore the issue and continue pumping until the blockage clears itself.
Which tool would be best suited for cutting a piece of angle iron?
Adjustable wrench.
Hacksaw.
Flat-head screwdriver.
Wire brush.
A centrifugal pump gland has been repacked following overhaul of the pump. What is the correct method to ensure the pump shaft does not overheat when the pump is operating?
Gradually tighten the gland follower with the pump running until leakage at the gland stops.
Tighten the gland follower fully before starting the pump.
Leave the gland follower loose to allow maximum leakage.
Run the pump at low speed to prevent overheating without adjusting the gland.
Which of the options given is most likely to result in overheating of a ball bearing fitted to a pump shaft?
Using the correct amount of grease as specified by the manufacturer.
Completely filling the bearing with grease.
Ensuring proper alignment of the pump shaft and bearing.
Operating the pump at the recommended speed and load.
What is the objective of the merchant navy?
To safely transport goods by sea.
To conduct military operations at sea.
To explore uncharted waters and discover new territories.
To provide recreational cruises for passengers.
How would you alert others onboard if you saw a person falling overboard?
I would immediately sound the ship’s horn continuously.
I would go to the bridge and report the incident without taking immediate action.
I would wait until someone else noticed the situation and acted on it.
If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, «Man overboard».
What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?
The Muster List.
The Duty Roster.
The Emergency Contact List.
The Crew Schedule.
What do you understand by: Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder?
Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the accommodation ladder and rig the pilot ladder right next to it.
Lower the accommodation ladder and secure it away from the pilot ladder.
Use only the pilot ladder for embarkation and secure the accommodation ladder on deck.
Rig both the accommodation ladder and pilot ladder on opposite sides of the ship.
An unconscious casualty who is breathing, should be placed:
Lying flat on their back with their head elevated.
In the recovery position.
Sitting upright to help them regain consciousness.
On their side with their head tilted forward.
If a casualty has no pulse, the first aider must immediately:
Start heart compression and artificial respiration.
Call for medical assistance and wait for help to arrive.
Try to revive the casualty by applying cold compresses to the head.
Administer oxygen if available and monitor the casualty’s condition.
Which statement about the garbage record book is true?
It is used to record all operational and accidental garbage discharges.
It is used to record all cargo-related waste on board.
It is a document to monitor the crew’s waste disposal practices.
It is a logbook for recording the receipt of garbage from shore-based facilities.
The emergency oil pollution equipment locker must be:
Kept locked at all times to prevent unauthorized access.
Stored in the engine room for easier access during operations.
Prominently marked and easily accessible.
Placed near the ship’s bridge for easy monitoring.
What type of heat exchanger is shown in the illustration?
What type of heat exchanger is shown in the illustration?
Shell and tube.
Plate.
Air-cooled.
Spiral.
Plate.
Shell and tube.
Air-cooled.
Spiral.
What is meant by the term «lapping in» in relation to diesel engine cylinder cover valves?
Grinding the valve against the valve seat, usually manually, to obtain a uniform sealing surface across the seat.
Replacing the valve with a new one to restore engine performance.
Tightening the valve to its seat to prevent air leakage during operation.
Lubricating the valve seat to improve engine efficiency.
Why did the Second Engineer wish to make a monthly allotment?
The Second Engineer wished to make an allotment because he was married.
The Second Engineer wanted to save money for a new engine overhaul.
The Second Engineer had personal debts he needed to pay off.
The Second Engineer was looking to invest in a new ship.
What is the normal maximum oil content permitted for machinery space bilge overboard discharge via OWS equipment?
50 ppm.
5 ppm.
15 ppm.
100 ppm.
After an engine following start up it is discovered that the start air pipe to one of the cylinders is hotter than normal. What is the likely cause of this problem?
The air start valve for the cylinder is leaking or stuck open.
The air compressor is malfunctioning and supplying too much air pressure.
The exhaust valve for the cylinder is not closing properly.
The cylinder is misfiring due to insufficient lubrication.
What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?
Development of nitrous gases?
Risk of fire and explosion due to high-pressure freon release.
Release of highly toxic chlorine gases.
Contamination of the welding area with combustible vapors.
Why is it important that all the system valves are closed after completing bilge or ballast pumping operations?
To reduce the pressure in the system and prevent pump damage.
To avoid accidental intake of water into the engine room in case of valve or pipeline failure.
To prevent contamination of the water system by bilge or ballast water.
To minimize energy consumption during the next pumping operation.
When the boiler safety valves operate due to the boiler pressure being too high, the excess steam is discharged to:
The atmosphere via the atmospheric line.
The fuel tank for energy recovery.
The feedwater system to regulate pressure.
The condenser to convert steam back into water.
What is the normal indication that an oil filter is becoming blocked?
The pressure drop across the filter.
The oil temperature rises significantly.
The oil flow rate increases due to reduced resistance.
The oil color becomes darker, indicating contamination.
How can water hammer be avoided when operating the valves and pumps in a cooling water system?
Open the valves fully to allow quick water flow.
Increase the pump speed to maintain pressure.
Operate valves slowly.
Ensure that the system is pressurized before operation.
What should be the first indication the engine room watchkeepers get that there is oil or water leakage in the engine room?
They should see it on the tank top or in the bilge well during regular inspections.
The pressure gauges on the system will show a drop in pressure.
A warning signal from the leak detection system.
A loud noise from the pipes indicating a crack or rupture.
Where can you find what your duties are during a lifeboat drill?
Muster List.
Emergency Procedures Manual.
Crew Handbook.
Ship’s Safety Logbook.
What is a hydraulic hand pump usually used for?
A hydraulic hand pump is used to lift heavy equipment.
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to tighten G-nuts.
A hydraulic hand pump is used to operate hydraulic cylinders in machinery.
A hydraulic hand pump is used to clean pipes under high pressure.
What should the Fitter be asked to do?
The Fitter should be asked to check the level of hydraulic oil in the header tank.
The Fitter should be asked to inspect the engine cooling system.
The Fitter should be asked to clean the air filters in the engine room.
The Fitter should be asked to test the emergency bilge pump operation.
What action should be taken by the engine room rating if a piece of machinery is not functioning properly?
If machinery does not function properly, the duty Engineer should be informed immediately so that plans for further action can be made.
The engine room rating should attempt to fix the machinery without informing anyone.
The engine room rating should immediately stop all operations in the engine room.
The engine room rating should report the problem to the ship’s master for further instructions.
What kind of safety equipment should be used when operating a grinding wheel?
A helmet and earplugs.
A full-face respirator and gloves.
A face mask and safety boots.
Goggles and shield.
What is the correct lifting technique?
Legs bent, back straight, using leg muscles to lift.
Bending at the waist, keeping your legs straight.
Using your arms and back to lift the weight.
Twisting your torso while lifting.
Whilst in the Engine room you hear the CO2 release alarm, what action if any should you take?
Leave the engine room as quickly as possible, closing all doors behind you.
Remain in the engine room and try to locate the source of the alarm.
Ignore the alarm and continue working if no signs of fire are visible.
Open all doors and vents to improve air circulation.
What class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and other carbonaceous materials?
Class A.
Class B.
Class C.
Class D.
Simple gauge glasses for indicating the boiler water level are often fitted to low pressure boilers. What would be a reasonable schedule for blowing through the gauge glasses to make sure they are reading correctly?
At least once a day.
Once a week.
Once a month.
Only when the boiler is due for maintenance.
What is the most likely cause of the boiler exhaust gas being white in colour leaving the funnel?
Excessive fuel in the combustion process.
Insufficient fuel atomization.
Too much combustion air.
Blocked air intake filters.
In the event of the water level disappearing out of the boiler water level gauge glass; what should be the first action to be taken?
Secure all of the burners.
Increase the feedwater flow immediately.
Blow through the gauge glass to confirm the water level.
Reduce the boiler steam load to minimize pressure drop.
Welding and flame cutting are among the factors which give the highest risk of fire on board ships. Precaution has to be taken to avoid this risk. Which of the following safety rules may be regarded as the most important?
The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ship’s welding plant.
Welding should only be carried out during daylight hours.
The ship’s engine should be stopped during welding operations.
Only small-scale welding should be allowed without supervision.
The necessary elements to create fire are:
Combustible, nitrogen, heat and chain reaction.
Combustible, oxygen, water and heat.
Oxygen, heat, friction and chain reaction.
Combustible, oxygen, heat and chain reaction.
The fire point is:
The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours that may burn in contact with oxygen in air, and at which combustion persists once the source of ignition has been removed.
The temperature at which a material starts to decompose without an external heat source.
The maximum temperature a material can withstand before igniting spontaneously.
The minimum temperature at which a combustible gives off vapours that ignite but do not sustain combustion.
What are the main basic components of a portable extinguisher?
The container, the extinguishing agent, the impulsion system.
The container, the nozzle, the safety pin.
The nozzle, the pressure gauge, the carrying handle.
The body, the trigger, the safety valve.
What is the minimum volume of air contained in the cylinders of a SOLAS compliant self-contained compressed-air operated breathing apparatus (SCABA)?
1 200 litres.
1 000 litres.
800 litres.
1 500 litres.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Liferaft.
Fire extinguisher.
Emergency exit.
First aid kit.
Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable liferafts is made to provide a connection between the ship and the liferaft?
The painter.
The tether.
The lashing.
The release mechanism.
Wearing an immersion suit when abandon ship is effective permits the person:
To jump from a height of 4,5 m into the water without being injured or damaging the suit.
To float for an extended period without any risk of hypothermia.
To survive without a life raft in freezing water for several hours.
To stay afloat even in rough seas without assistance.
According to SOLAS, every person assigned to crew the rescue boat or assigned to the marine evacuation system party shall be provided with:
A life jacket and a thermal blanket.
A life vest and a flotation device.
An immersion suit or an anti-exposure suit.
A fire extinguisher and emergency rations.
You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. In most cases, which of the following actions should you generally take?
Organise a lookout system. Join up with other survival craft if possible. Stream the sea anchor.
Start a fire using the liferaft’s emergency supplies.
Immediately attempt to paddle the liferaft towards land.
Use the distress signal continuously until rescue arrives.
When a fire breaks out in the engine room, who is in charge of the fire fighting operations?
The Captain.
The Chief Engineer.
The First Officer.
The Safety Officer.
What method shall be used when hauling survivors out of the sea (state of survivors is critical)?
Using nets.
Using a rescue line.
Using a helicopter hoist.
Using a lifeboat to bring them aboard.
What kind of foot wear should be used when working on deck and in the engine room?
Sneakers with a rubber sole.
Safety shoes or safety boots.
Sandals with a protective toe cap.
Waterproof rubber boots.
During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?
Do not touch any suspicious packages.
Open all suspicious packages to inspect them.
Move suspicious packages to a safe location immediately.
Ignore the suspicious packages and continue the search.
Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is located during a search?
Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious.
Move the object to a safe location immediately.
Open the object to check its contents.
Call for assistance and evacuate the area.
Hot work is to be carried out close to a smoke detector in the engine room. What precautions should be taken?
Notify Deck Officer and Engineer Officer in charge. The loop for the smoke detector should be isolated while work is done and normal precautions for hot work taken including permit to work.
Only the smoke detector should be covered with a cloth to prevent false alarms.
The work area should be ventilated to disperse any fumes before starting.
Hot work should be avoided entirely in the engine room.
When cleaning boiler burner nozzles that have just been in service, the watch rating notices that the nozzle holes are partially blocked. Which one is the preferred method to use in order to avoid damaging the nozzle holes?
Use cleaning wires starting with a small gauge and gradually work up to the full size of the nozzle hole.
Use a high-pressure air blast to clear the nozzle holes.
Scrape the nozzle holes with a sharp tool to remove blockages.
Soak the nozzle in a chemical cleaning solution.
While on boiler watch in the engine room a rating is requested to assist with taking on stores. The task will take about half an hour. What should the rating do?
Immediately leave the boiler watch and assist with the stores without informing anyone.
Notify the Chief Engineer and proceed with the task after confirming it is safe to leave the watch unattended.
Contact the engine officer on watch for permission to assist and to arrange a relief for the duration of the store taking.
Ask the senior rating to handle the watch while you assist with the stores.
As part of the routine duties a rating on boiler watch is requested to assist with the daily chemical treatment for the boiler and feed water systems. Where will the rating find the information relating to the hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this task?
The material safety data sheets supplied with the chemicals.
The boiler operation manual.
The ship’s emergency response plan.
The chemical supplier’s website.
While on boiler watch on an automatically controlled steam boiler the rating notices that the burner has failed to light following a drop in steam pressure. What action should be taken?
Call the duty engineer immediately using the engineers call alarm.
Attempt to manually relight the burner yourself.
Increase the fuel flow to compensate for the pressure drop.
Wait for the system to reset automatically before taking further action.
While on watch, an engine room rating notices a leak from the gland of a running seawater pump. What action should be taken?
Inform the engineer officer of the watch so that the pump can be changed over and the gland can be repacked.
Immediately shut down the pump and start repairing the gland.
Ignore the leak, as it does not pose a risk to operations.
Tighten the gland nut and continue the operation until further notice.
The engine rating on watch finds the level of the diesel engine jacket water header tank well below normal. After topping up the tank and checking around the engine, a leak is found. What action should be taken?
Immediately shut down the engine and report the situation to the chief engineer.
Try and quickly stop the leak and then inform the engineer on watch of what has happened.
Ignore the leak as the water level is now sufficient.
Continue running the engine and monitor the leak until the next scheduled maintenance.
An engine room rating is given the task of retightening the flanges of a pipe that has been replaced in the engine room. Which of the following tightening procedures should be followed?
Gradually tighten all of the bolts working diagonally across and around the flange.
Tighten all the bolts in a clockwise direction, starting from one side of the flange.
Tighten the bolts evenly from the center to the outer edges.
Tighten the bolts randomly to achieve the required pressure.
Which of the following tools can be safely sharpened using a pedestal grinder?
Steel drill bit.
Woodworking chisel.
Hammerhead.
Hacksaw blade.
An engine room rating notices that the guard on a running pump is hanging loose due to a missing bolt on the support bracket and it is catching the shaft coupling. What is the best action to take as a repair method?
Attempt to tighten the loose guard while the pump is still running.
Remove the guard entirely to prevent further damage.
Continue running the pump and monitor the guard until the next scheduled maintenance.
Inform the watchkeeper so that the pump can be stopped and a new bolt can be fitted to permanently fix the guard in place.
A pump cover is sealed using a paper gasket which is damaged during overhaul. There are no spare gaskets available. How should the casing be sealed when reassembling the pump?
Make a new gasket from old chart paper or other similar material of the same thickness as the original gasket.
Use a silicone sealant to fill the gap left by the damaged gasket.
Seal the casing with adhesive tape temporarily until a new gasket is available.
Reassemble the pump without any gasket and monitor for leaks.
Following repair and refitting of the seawater pipe for the fresh water generator feed line the rating notices that one of the flange joints is leaking. What action should be taken?
Check the bolts are correctly tightened before informing the engineer so that the flange faces can be cleaned and re-jointed if necessary.
Tighten the bolts further until the leak stops without informing the engineer.
Replace the entire flange joint immediately to prevent further leaks.
Apply a sealant around the flange joint to stop the leak temporarily.
An engine room rating is assisting in the maintenance of some of the valves on the low pressure steam range. Which packing material, from the options given, would be the best choice for repacking the gland of a low pressure steam valve?
Rubber packing.
Graphite fibre packing.
PTFE (Teflon) packing.
Asbestos packing.
Following maintenance work on an air compressor the engine room rating is asked to put the tools away. It is noticed that an allen key is missing from the set. What action should be taken?
Inform the engineer in case it has been left inside the compressor when it was closed up.
Continue with the work and assume the allen key was not needed.
Look for the allen key and proceed with the task without informing anyone.
Ignore the missing allen key as it is not important to the compressor operation.
A spare cylinder head for the generator needs to be lifted from its storage cradle to the generator flat. Because of its location the engine room crane cannot be positioned directly above it. What method should be used to bring the cylinder head into position?
Rig chain blocks to lift the cylinder head from its cradle and then transfer it gradually over to the crane hook by working the chain blocks.
Lift the cylinder head directly with the engine room crane, using slings to position it.
Use a forklift to move the cylinder head into position under the crane hook.
Attempt to manually lift and move the cylinder head to the crane’s position.
A bilge strainer is blocking up during bilge pumping operations which is causing delays as the pump frequently loses suction and has to be primed. What action should be taken to remedy the situation?
Increase the speed of the bilge pump to force the debris through the strainer.
Clean the strainer more frequently and clean out the bilge well at the first opportunity.
Remove the bilge strainer entirely to avoid the blockages.
Continue operating the pump without addressing the blockage and clear it during scheduled maintenance.
A seawater pipe is holed due to corrosion causing frequent bilge alarms. Which of the given temporary repair methods would be the preferred option to remedy the problem until the pipe can be replaced?
Cover all of the affected area with fibre glass tape and resin/fibre glass mixture.
Use a rubber patch and clamp it over the hole.
Wrap the affected area with duct tape to stop the leak temporarily.
Seal the hole with a waterproof epoxy resin and allow it to harden.
Which of the options given is most likely to result in overheating of a ball bearing fitted to a pump shaft?
Using too little grease in the bearing to ensure smooth operation.
Completely filling the bearing with grease.
Lubricating the bearing with a high-viscosity oil to prevent wear.
Regularly replacing the bearing lubricant to maintain optimal performance.
Tab washers are often fitted to bolted assemblies to prevent the nuts and bolts slackening. For an assembly where the nuts are positioned at the top select the option which describes the correct method of locating the tab washers:
Bend the inner tab up against one flat of the nut and the other tab down over the edge of the component.
Position the washer with both tabs bent downward to hold the nut in place.
Bend the inner tab down and the outer tab up so they both press against the nut.
Place the washer with both tabs flat against the surface, ensuring no interference with the nut.
What does the word «pirates» mean?
Pirates are persons who attempt to board and take over a ship at sea.
Pirates are sailors who navigate ships in international waters for trade.
Pirates are fishermen who operate in the open ocean to catch rare fish species.
Pirates are naval officers who protect vessels from threats in territorial waters.
What is shown in the picture, a crane or a derrick using what loading gear?
A derrick using slings and hooks.
A deck crane using grabs.
A deck crane using a spreader bar.
A derrick using wire ropes and pulleys.
What do you understand by: Let go the port anchor?
Let go the port anchor means: open the port windlass brake.
Let go the port anchor means: raise the port anchor to the stowed position.
Let go the port anchor means: throw the port anchor overboard.
Let go the port anchor means: release the port chain stopper and lower the anchor slowly.
An unconscious casualty who is breathing, should be placed:
On their back, flat on the floor.
In the recovery position.
In a sitting position to help with breathing.
On their stomach to prevent choking.
For transporting a casualty with a fracture; If a Neil-Robertson stretcher is not available:
A wide wooden board may be used.
A regular folding stretcher can be used without modification.
A piece of cloth tied with ropes can be used to transport the casualty.
A plastic bag filled with padding can be used as an emergency stretcher.
Port State Control Officers are authorised to:
Inspect and detain ship that are not meeting the requirements until they are able to demonstrate compliance with the regulations.
Inspect ships only when there is a complaint or suspicion of violation.
Issue warnings and fines without detaining ships if regulations are not met.
Inspect ships without the authority to detain them, only providing recommendations to the owner.
Where can ozone depleting substances be found on board?
In the ship’s ballast tanks.
In the emergency fire fighting equipment.
In refrigerated systems.
In the ship’s fuel storage tanks.
What is the main difference between a stuffing box gland and a mechanical seal on a centrifugal pump?
If packing fails the pump can be kept running by tightening the glands, but if a mechanical seal fails it must be renewed to stop the leakage.
A stuffing box gland is more efficient than a mechanical seal in preventing leakage.
A mechanical seal is used for pumps with lower pressures, while stuffing box glands are used for high-pressure applications.
Stuffing box glands are more expensive to maintain than mechanical seals.
What type of heat exchanger is shown in the illustration?
Plate.
Shell and tube.
Double-pipe.
Air-cooled.
What term is used to describe a fresh water cooling system which contains a seawater cooled common freshwater cooler and which meets the cooling requirements for all the engine room machinery?
A central cooling system.
A closed-loop cooling system.
A direct cooling system.
An auxiliary cooling system.
What is meant by the term «lapping in» in relation to diesel engine cylinder cover valves?
Grinding the valve against the valve seat, usually manually, to obtain a uniform sealing surface across the seat.
Replacing the valve with a new one to restore proper sealing.
Cleaning the valve seat to remove carbon deposits and debris.
Adjusting the valve spring tension to improve sealing performance.
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the illustration?
Water Pump Pliers.
Needle Nose Pliers.
Adjustable Wrench.
Slip Joint Pliers.
What would you do if you are told to operate a piece of mechanical equipment which you are not familiar with?
Seek advice from your superior before attempting to operate it.
Attempt to operate it by trial and error.
Ignore the instructions and leave the equipment untouched.
Consult the equipment manual after starting the operation.
What would be the most probable cause of an increase in cooling water temperature for all cylinders of a diesel engine?
Fouling of the jacket water cooler.
Air leakage in the cooling system.
A malfunctioning fuel injection pump.
Excessive clearance in the cylinder liners.
What would be the most probable cause of high temperature readings for the bearings in a diesel engine?
Lubricating oil pressure too low.
Excessive cooling water flow.
Incorrect fuel injection timing.
Air bubbles in the fuel system.
What is the main purpose of bottom-blowing a boiler?
To reduce the boiler pressure quickly.
To remove any accumulated sludge from the water drum.
To improve the combustion process.
To clean the boiler tubes from soot.
What is the main purpose of an observation tank in a boiler feed system?
To check condensate returns for oil.
To store additional feedwater for emergencies.
To measure the pH of the feedwater.
To heat the feedwater before it enters the boiler.
Which of the following could cause a blowback from a steam boiler oil fired furnace?
Trying to ignite burner from hot brickwork.
Overpressure in the steam drum.
Low oil temperature.
Insufficient air supply to the burner.
What action should be taken if it is noticed a quantity of oil on the engine room tank top?
Notify the duty engineer and try and find the cause of the leakage so that it can be stopped and the oil cleaned up.
Ignore the spill and continue operations.
Attempt to clean the area without informing anyone.
Immediately switch off the entire engine room ventilation system.
What is the normal indication that an oil filter is becoming blocked?
The pressure drop across the filter.
The increase in oil temperature.
A decrease in engine performance.
The oil level rising above the normal range.
What should be the first indication the engine room watchkeepers get that there is oil or water leakage in the engine room?
They should see it on the tank top or in the bilge well during regular inspections.
An alarm from the leak detection system.
A change in engine vibrations.
A noticeable drop in fuel pressure.
To maintain a fire, three conditions need to be met: Oxygen, combustible material and sufficient temperature for combustion. What subject must be removed to extinguish the fire?
Oxygen.
Combustible material.
Either of the mentioned alternatives.
Temperature.
Where can you find what your duties are during a life boat drill?
Muster List.
Ship’s Logbook.
Safety Manual.
Emergency Procedures Handbook.
What would be the likely cause if the shaft of a centrifugal pump shows excessive wear in way of the stuffing box?
Over tightening of the gland packing.
Insufficient lubrication of the shaft.
Incorrect shaft material selection.
Excessive pump speed.
Why are zinc anodes sometimes fitted in the seawater side of heat exchangers?
To increase the heat exchange efficiency.
To protect against corrosion.
To prevent the buildup of scale in the system.
To maintain proper seawater flow rate.
Where on board can you find information regarding the different types of safety equipment, such as location, quantity, etc.?
The ship’s safety plan.
The ship’s logbook.
The emergency procedures manual.
The crew training records.
What is a hydraulic hand pump usually used for?
A hydraulic hand pump is usually used to tighten G-nuts.
To operate heavy machinery.
To test hydraulic systems for leaks.
To lift heavy loads in the engine room.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the illustration?
Camshaft.
Crankshaft.
Timing Gear.
Valve Spring.
Select from the options given the statement that best describes the main duties of an engine room rating who is part of an engine room watch?
Engine room ratings forming part of an engine room watch should assist in efficient and safe watch-keeping routines.
Engine room ratings are responsible for operating the engine without supervision.
Engine room ratings should only monitor fuel consumption during the watch.
Engine room ratings must keep the engine room clean and ensure fuel tanks are always full.
Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break 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 without alerting anyone.
Evacuate the engine room immediately without notifying the crew.
Wait until the fire grows bigger before taking any action.
What kind of safety equipment should be used when operating a grinding wheel?
Ear protection and gloves.
A face mask and helmet.
Goggles and shield.
A lab coat and safety boots.
Whilst in the Engine room you hear the CO2 release alarm, what action if any should you take?
Leave the engine room as quickly as possible, closing all doors behind you.
Remain in the engine room and continue working as usual.
Shut down all machinery and stop the alarm manually.
Wait for further instructions from the duty officer.
What is the most likely cause of the boiler exhaust gas being white in colour leaving the funnel?
Too much combustion air.
Insufficient fuel supply.
Excessive fuel temperature.
Poor combustion efficiency.
What is the first action that should be taken by the rating on boiler watch in the event of a flame failure on the boiler?
Attempt to relight the flame immediately.
Shut down the boiler and report the incident.
Call the engineer on watch.
Increase the fuel flow to the boiler.
How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing agent when dealing with oil fires?
By smothering and also by providing some cooling.
By absorbing heat and reducing the temperature of the fire.
By displacing oxygen and suffocating the flames.
By creating a barrier to prevent the spread of fire.
Which of the following may cause a fire in the accommodation spaces?
All the mentioned alternatives.
Smoking in unauthorized areas.
Faulty electrical equipment.
Improper storage of flammable materials.
In the fire fighting of fires of a type C with dry chemical powder extinguishers, the application is performed?
In a continuous way so that the powder spray is in the same direction as the one of the flame.
In short bursts aimed directly at the base of the fire.
In a sweeping motion to cover the entire fire area.
In a circular pattern to extinguish the flames from all sides.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Manually operated call point.
Fire alarm sensor.
Emergency exit door.
Smoke detector.
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.
Jump directly into the liferaft from the ship.
Use a cargo net to climb down into the liferaft.
Throw a rope to the liferaft and pull it towards you.
An immersion suit which has its own buoyancy is fitted with:
A distress flare and a signaling mirror.
A flashlight and a compass.
A light plus a whistle.
A first aid kit and a survival blanket.
The thermal insulation provided to the wearer of an anti-exposure suit is sufficient to ensure that the wearer’s body core temperature does not fall at a rate of more than:
1,5 °C per hour after the first 0,5 h immersion in calm water at a temperature of 5 °C.
2 °C per hour after the first 1 hour immersion in calm water at a temperature of 5 °C.
1 °C per hour after the first 1 hour immersion in calm water at a temperature of 5 °C.
0,5 °C per hour after the first 0,5 h immersion in calm water at a temperature of 5 °C.
How many thermal protective aids are carried in each liferaft?
5 % of the number of persons the liferaft is designed to carry, or one, whichever is more.
10 % of the number of persons the liferaft is designed to carry, or two, whichever is more.
15 % of the number of persons the liferaft is designed to carry, or three, whichever is more.
20 % of the number of persons the liferaft is designed to carry, or four, whichever is more.
How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS A pack?
6.
8.
4.
2.
What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the «Abandon ship» signal?
The «Abandon ship» signal is not specified, only the general emergency alarm signal is stated.
The «Abandon ship» signal is a continuous blast of the ship’s whistle.
The «Abandon ship» signal is three short blasts on the ship’s whistle.
The «Abandon ship» signal is a single prolonged blast of the ship’s whistle.
What method shall be used when hauling survivors out of the sea (state of survivors is critical)?
Using a rescue boat and stretcher.
Using a helicopter hoist.
Using nets.
Using lifeboats with medical assistance onboard.
Identify this symbol:
Emergency fire pump.
Lifeboat station.
Emergency exit.
Fire alarm system.
Welding and burning are two operations which give the highest risk of a fire on board ship. Which of the following safety precautions may be regarded as the most important in order to minimise this particular risk?
The area where the welding is to take place and adjacent spaces to be cleaned and all unnecessary materials and objects to be removed.
Ensure the use of fire-resistant gloves and suits during the operation.
Have a fire extinguisher on hand at all times during the operation.
Perform welding operations only when the ship is docked at port.
Why should there be checklists or work permits for hazardous operations?
To make sure the job is done under controlled conditions.
To ensure the operation is completed as quickly as possible.
To reduce the number of workers required for the operation.
To minimize the need for safety equipment during the operation.
Which of these are indications that a parcel is suspicious?
«The parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems heavy for its size.»
The parcel is addressed to the company and arrives on schedule.
The parcel is labeled with “fragile” and contains soft materials.
The parcel has a delivery receipt attached and is small in size.
This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship’s stores. What is it?
Pallet scanner.
X-ray machine.
Metal detector.
Weight sensor.
What is the most likely cause of black smoke at the boiler exhaust during normal operation of a steam boiler?
Low fuel pressure.
Excessive steam pressure.
Insufficient combustion air.
High ambient temperature.
As part of the routine duties a rating on boiler watch is requested to assist with the daily chemical treatment for the boiler and feed water systems. Where will the rating find the information relating to the hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this task?
The material safety data sheets supplied with the chemicals.
The operating manual for the boiler system.
The chemical supplier’s website.
The ship’s safety management system.
While on boiler watch on an automatically controlled steam boiler the rating notices that the burner has failed to light following a drop in steam pressure. What action should be taken?
Call the duty engineer immediately using the engineers call alarm.
Attempt to relight the burner manually.
Increase the feedwater supply to the boiler.
Check the fuel level and continue monitoring the system.
When working at height onboard ships what is the most important safety precaution that should be taken?
Wear a safety harness securely attached to ship’s structure.
Ensure there is a lifebuoy nearby in case of an emergency.
Use a temporary scaffold for extra support.
Work during daylight hours only.
An engine room rating is given the task of retightening the flanges of a pipe that has been replaced in the engine room. Which of the following tightening procedures should be followed?
Gradually tighten all of the bolts working diagonally across and around the flange.
Tighten the bolts in a sequential pattern starting from the top.
Tighten the bolts from one side to the other in a straight line.
Tighten each bolt one by one until fully tight without following any particular sequence.
A pump cover is sealed using a paper gasket which is damaged during overhaul. There are no spare gaskets available. How should the casing be sealed when reassembling the pump?
Make a new gasket from old chart paper or other similar material of the same thickness as the original gasket.
Seal the pump cover with a high-strength adhesive.
Use silicone sealant to create a temporary gasket.
Tighten the pump cover without any gasket, relying on the pressure to prevent leakage.
Following maintenance work on an air compressor the engine room rating is asked to put the tools away. It is noticed that an allen key is missing from the set. What action should be taken?
Continue the work and assume the tool was misplaced.
Look for the tool in other tool storage areas.
Inform the engineer in case it has been left inside the compressor when it was closed up.
Discard the work and call for a safety inspection.
When refitting the bolts into a flange on a steam line how should the bolts be prepared so that they can be easily removed next time maintenance is required?
Coat the threads in graphite based grease.
Coat the threads with oil to ensure a tight seal.
Apply a layer of anti-seize compound to prevent corrosion.
Leave the bolts untreated for future inspection and re-tightening.
One of the tubes in a seawater cooled condenser is leaking due to being holed half way along its length. What is the most appropriate onboard repair method to be used from the options given?
Blank off the leaking tube at both ends using suitably tapered brass plugs.
Use epoxy resin to seal the leak.
Replace the entire condenser unit.
Wrap the leaking tube with duct tape.
Which type of pump is shown in the illustration?
A centrifugal pump.
A diaphragm pump.
A gear pump.
A peristaltic pump.
What is the main reason for using a ring spanner to tighten the brass nuts on the cover studs of a pump casing?
It will minimise the risk of slipping off the nut or damaging the nuts.
It provides a better grip for high torque applications.
It allows for easier access in tight spaces.
It is lighter and easier to handle than other tools.
A centrifugal pump gland has been repacked following overhaul of the pump. What is the correct method to ensure the pump shaft does not overheat when the pump is operating?
Gradually tighten the gland follower with the pump running until leakage at the gland stops.
Tighten the gland follower fully before starting the pump.
Leave the gland follower loose to allow for maximum flow.
Use a lubricant to reduce friction on the shaft.
Where is the «PORT QUARTER», in the figure?
The Port quarter is D, in the figure.
The Port quarter is A, in the figure.
The Port quarter is B, in the figure.
The Port quarter is C, in the figure.
Where is «AFT», in the figure?
Aft is A, in the figure.
Aft is B, in the figure.
Aft is C, in the figure.
Aft is D, in the figure.
Which is the «STARBOARD QUARTER», in the figure?
The Starboard quarter is A, in the figure.
The Starboard quarter is B, in the figure.
The Starboard quarter is C, in the figure.
The Starboard quarter is D, in the figure.
What do you understand by: Secure the tug?
Secure the tug means: to make fast the tug.
Secure the tug means: to prepare the tug for departure.
Secure the tug means: to inspect the tug for safety.
Secure the tug means: to refuel the tug.
You must not attempt to move a casualty carelessly, if you suspect patient with:
Sprained ankle.
Minor cuts and bruises.
Fractured spine.
Headache.
If a patient is bleeding from nose:
Pinch soft part of the nose for 10 minutes while keeping the head forward over a basin.
Tilt the head back and pinch the nose.
Apply ice to the back of the neck.
Lie the patient down flat on their back.
When is it good practice to check the pressure-vacuum valves?
Prior to cargo transfer.
After cargo transfer is complete.
Only during routine maintenance.
When there is a visible leak.
An International oil pollution prevention certificate is required for:
Oil tankers 150 gross tons or more.
Fishing vessels of any size.
Cargo ships under 100 gross tons.
Pleasure crafts over 50 feet.
What type of heat exchanger is shown in the illustration?
Plate.
Shell and tube.
Air-cooled.
Double-pipe.
What is the normal maximum oil content permitted for machinery space bilge overboard discharge via OWS equipment?
5 ppm.
15 ppm.
30 ppm.
50 ppm.
What would you do if you are told to operate a piece of mechanical equipment which you are not familiar with?
Seek advice from your superior before attempting to operate it.
Attempt to operate it anyway to learn how it works.
Ignore the instruction and continue with your current task.
Ask a colleague who is also unfamiliar with the equipment.
Personal protection equipment appropriate to the task should be worn during work in the engine room. Which of the tasks requires that safety goggles should always be worn?
When you are working with power tools or chemicals.
When you are cleaning the engine room.
When you are performing routine checks on machinery.
When you are taking temperature readings.
What would be the most probable cause of high temperature readings for the bearings in a diesel engine?
Excessive load on the engine.
Lubricating oil pressure too low.
Faulty temperature gauge.
High ambient temperature.
What is the main purpose of bottom-blowing a boiler?
To remove any accumulated sludge from the water drum.
To increase the pressure in the boiler.
To test the safety valves.
To cool down the boiler after operation.
While trying to deballast a double bottom tank problems are encountered getting suction on the ballast pump, a centrifugal pump mounted above the tank top. What action can be taken to solve the problem?
Prime the pump with seawater from the main inlet valve.
Increase the speed of the pump motor.
Open the discharge valve fully.
Check for blockages in the suction line.
How can water hammer be avoided when operating the valves and pumps in a cooling water system?
Open all valves quickly.
Increase the pump speed.
Operate valves slowly.
Use smaller diameter pipes.
In case of a fire inside the Acetylene-line in the ac/ox gas welding equipment, what action is deemed necessary?
Close the valves on both the Acetylene and the Oxygen bottles.
Use water to extinguish the fire.
Attempt to blow out the flames.
Leave the area immediately without taking action.
Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate action should be taken?
Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
Check the alarm system for faults.
Continue working until the alarm stops.
Notify the supervisor and wait for instructions.
What would be the likely cause if the shaft of a centrifugal pump shows excessive wear in way of the stuffing box?
Over tightening of the gland packing.
Insufficient lubrication of the shaft.
Use of incorrect packing material.
High operating temperatures.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the illustration?
Intake valve.
Fuel injector.
Exhaust valve.
Spark plug.
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the illustration?
Socket wrench.
Torque wrench.
Pliers.
Adjustable wrench.
What is the correct name of the tool in the illustration?
Adjustable wrench.
Pipe wrench.
Monkey wrench.
Torque wrench.
With reference to engine room operations, what does the term «Stand By» mean?
«Stand By» means that the engineers should be ready to respond to bridge requirements.
«Stand By» means that the engineers can take a break.
«Stand By» means that the engine is shut down.
«Stand By» means that maintenance work is in progress.
An alarm signal consisting of seven short blasts followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the ship’s whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
Remain at your current station and await further instructions.
Proceed to the bridge for a briefing.
Check the engine room for any issues.
Go to your lifeboat station.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Immersion suit.
Life jacket.
Fire extinguisher.
Lifeboat.
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft that is floating close to the ship?
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.
Jump directly from the ship into the liferaft.
Slide down the side of the ship into the water and swim to the raft.
Wait for the raft to be pulled alongside the ship before boarding.
What kind of safety equipment should be used when operating a grinding wheel?
Goggles and shield.
Earplugs and gloves.
Dust mask and hard hat.
Safety boots and reflective vest.
What would be a reasonable schedule for blowing through the gauge glasses to make sure they are reading correctly?
Once a week.
At least once a day.
Every shift change.
Only when there is a visible issue.
What is the most common fixed fire fighting extinguishing system fitted in an engine room?
A carbon dioxide (CO2) system.
A foam system.
A water mist system.
A dry powder system.
What is the factor that makes the difference between a deflagrating and a detonating explosion?
The speed of the shock wave created by the initial combustion.
The amount of fuel present.
The temperature of the environment.
The type of ignition source used.
What is a polar (liquid)?
A liquid that does not mix with water.
A liquid that is less dense than water.
A liquid that evaporates quickly.
A liquid that mixes with water.
Which of the following may cause a fire in the accommodation spaces?
All the mentioned alternatives.
Electrical faults.
Improper storage of flammable materials.
Cooking equipment malfunctions.
We must clean the spots of oil on hot surfaces because:
All the answers are correct.
They can cause fires.
They can create hazardous working conditions.
They can lead to equipment damage.
What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 cartridge in a dry powder extinguisher is full?
Remove the cartridge and weigh it to check that it has the full weight stamped on it.
Check the pressure gauge on the extinguisher.
Inspect the cartridge for any visible damage.
Shake the extinguisher to feel the contents.
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 inflation cylinder.
The securing straps.
The release handle.
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?
Jump directly from the ship into the liferaft.
Slide down the side of the ship into the water and swim to the raft.
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.
Wait for the raft to be pulled alongside the ship before boarding.
A person wearing an adult lifejacket shall be able:
To swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft.
To float without assistance for an extended period.
To dive underwater safely.
To swim long distances without tiring.
What is the greatest interest of the «help» position?
It lessens the survivor’s heat escape.
It allows for easier swimming.
It helps to signal for rescue.
It provides better visibility in the water.
When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster station?
Put on a life jacket.
Check in with the muster leader.
Gather your personal belongings.
Wait for further instructions from the crew.
What is advisable for a person entering a padlocked refrigerated room?
He should leave the door open while inside.
He should enter without notifying anyone.
He should take the padlock inside the room.
He should carry a flashlight for visibility.
What is an IED?
A homemade bomb.
An improvised explosive device.
A type of military grenade.
A standard explosive used in construction.
Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
Particulate detector.
Metal detector.
Thermal imaging camera.
Ultrasonic cleaner.
Why should boiler sootblowers normally only be operated in the correct sequence?
To ensure soot is cleared progressively from the bottom tubes to the top and toward the boiler uptakes.
To prevent damage to the sootblower mechanism.
To minimize the amount of steam used during the process.
To ensure even heating of the boiler tubes.
When cleaning boiler burner nozzles that have just been in service the watch rating notices that the nozzle holes are partially blocked. Which one is the preferred method to use in order to avoid damaging the nozzle holes?
Use cleaning wires starting with a small gauge and gradually work up to the full size of the nozzle hole.
Use a high-pressure water jet to clear the blockage.
Use a metal rod to scrape the inside of the nozzle holes.
Soak the nozzles in a chemical cleaner for an extended period.
One of the two water level gauge glasses on the high pressure boiler steam drum has started leaking quite heavily. What action, from the options given, should the boiler watch rating take?
Inform the Officer of the watch immediately so that arrangements can be made to replace the leaking glass.
Attempt to tighten the fittings on the leaking gauge glass.
Ignore the leak if the other gauge glass is functioning properly.
Drain the boiler completely to prevent further leakage.
What is the most likely cause of black smoke at the boiler exhaust during normal operation of a steam boiler?
Insufficient combustion air.
Excessive water in the boiler.
A malfunctioning steam trap.
Low fuel quality.
While on boiler watch on an automatically controlled steam boiler the rating notices that the burner has failed to light following a drop in steam pressure. What action should be taken?
Call the duty engineer immediately using the engineers call alarm.
Attempt to manually restart the burner without informing anyone.
Wait for the boiler to automatically restart on its own.
Increase the fuel supply to the burner and monitor the system.
A rating on boiler watch notices water coming from the safety valve chest drain while the boiler is in operation. What action should be taken by the rating?
Contact the engineer officer of the watch and inform him immediately.
Close the safety valve chest drain to stop the water flow.
Increase boiler pressure to stabilize the system.
Ignore the issue as it may resolve itself over time.
An engine room rating is assisting the duty engineer during a period of UMS operation. After completing the tasks they leave the engine room which is returned to UMS mode. The rating realises that an oil tank filling valve has been left open. What action should be taken?
Inform the duty engineer immediately so that the engine room can be re-entered and the valve can be shut.
Wait for the next scheduled inspection to address the issue.
Shut down the UMS system remotely and attempt to close the valve later.
Assume the valve being open will not cause any immediate problems and take no action.
The engine rating on watch finds the level of the diesel engine jacket water header tank well below normal. After topping up the tank and checking around the engine, a leak is found. What action should be taken?
Try and quickly stop the leak and then inform the engineer on watch of what has happened.
Ignore the leak since the tank has been topped up and monitor the level.
Shut down the engine immediately without informing anyone.
Inform the engineer on watch but take no further action to address the leak.
The engine room rating has been assisting with ballast operations during a period of engine room watch duty. Ballast operations have stopped for a couple of hours while stores are being taken. What action should the rating take during this break in operations?
Stop all of the ballast pumps and close all of the ballast valves as soon as operations are stopped. Ballast lines should always be closed except when they are being used.
Leave all ballast pumps running to ensure they are ready for the next operation.
Keep the ballast valves open to avoid delays when operations resume.
Wait for further instructions before taking any action regarding the pumps or valves.
An engine room rating is given the task of retightening the flanges of a pipe that has been replaced in the engine room. Which of the following tightening procedures should be followed?
Gradually tighten all of the bolts working diagonally across and around the flange.
Tighten each bolt fully in a clockwise sequence around the flange.
Start by fully tightening the bolt nearest to the pipe and work outwards.
Tighten the bolts randomly to ensure an even seal.
During overhaul of a hydraulic pump a large number of small components are removed. Where should these components be kept so that they are not lost?
They should be placed in a clean box or tin and covered over.
They should be left on a nearby surface for easy access during reassembly.
They should be stored in a pocket to ensure they are always at hand.
They should be placed directly on the floor near the work area.
Following repair and refitting of the seawater pipe for the fresh water generator feed line the rating notices that one of the flange joints is leaking. What action should be taken?
Check the bolts are correctly tightened before informing the engineer so that the flange faces can be cleaned and re-jointed if necessary.
Ignore the leak as it is minor and unlikely to cause any issues.
Tighten the bolts fully without informing the engineer to stop the leak.
Apply sealing tape externally around the flange to stop the leak temporarily.
While getting tools ready and preparing for overhaul work on the main engine the engine room rating notices that the electrical extension is damaged. A small section of the cable’s outer insulation is split although the inner insulation appears ok. What action should the rating take?
Label the damaged extension as unfit for use and return it to the store for testing and get a replacement extension.
Use the damaged extension carefully, avoiding strain on the split section.
Wrap the split section with electrical tape and continue using the extension.
Ignore the damage as the inner insulation appears to be intact.
An engine room rating is assisting in the maintenance of some of the valves on the low pressure steam range. Which packing material, from the options given, would be the best choice for repacking the gland of a low pressure steam valve?
Graphite fibre packing.
Rubber sealing rings.
PTFE (Teflon) packing.
Cotton fibre packing.
When refitting the bolts into a flange on a steam line how should the bolts be prepared so that they can be easily removed next time maintenance is required?
Coat the threads in graphite based grease.
Apply a coat of oil to the entire bolt to prevent rust.
Use a high-strength thread lock to prevent the bolts from loosening.
Leave the threads dry to avoid contamination of the system.
Which tool would be best suited for cutting a piece of angle iron?
Hacksaw.
Pipe wrench.
Screwdriver.
Power drill with a metal cutting bit.
A threaded hole is to be formed in a steel plate using a tap and wrench. When drilling the hole which of the options best describes the required drill size?
The drill should be a smaller size than the diameter of the tap.
The drill should be the same size as the tap diameter.
The drill should be larger than the diameter of the tap to allow for easier threading.
The drill size is not important as the tap will create the thread.
An electric motor is to be aligned to a pump by inserting shims under the motor feet. Which tool would be used to check that the alignment is correct by measurement of the gap between the coupling faces?
A set of feeler gauges.
A laser alignment tool.
A micrometer.
A caliper.
Which of the options given is most likely to result in overheating of a ball bearing fitted to a pump shaft?
Completely filling the bearing with grease.
Using too little grease in the bearing.
Using oil instead of grease for lubrication.
Ensuring the bearing is sealed tightly with no ventilation.
Which tool would be used to produce accurately sized bolt holes in a steel flange?
A reamer.
A hacksaw.
A power drill with a standard drill bit.
A pipe cutter.
Where is the «BRIDGE», in the figure?
The Bridge is A, in the figure.
The Bridge is B, in the figure.
The Bridge is C, in the figure.
The Bridge is D, in the figure.
Which is the «STARBOARD QUARTER», in the figure?
The Starboard quarter is A, in the figure.
The Starboard quarter is B, in the figure.
The Starboard quarter is C, in the figure.
The Starboard quarter is D, in the figure.
What do you call the wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents the ladder from twisting?
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a «Spreader».
The wide rung is called a «Step».
The wide rung is called a «Grip».
The wide rung is called a «Crosspiece».
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 signal with a whistle and raise my hand.
I would call the bridge and inform them of the situation.
I would sound the general alarm to alert the entire crew.
What is the most important treatment concerning a foreign body in the eye?
Rubbing the eye gently to remove the foreign body.
Applying an eye ointment to prevent infection.
Rinsing of the eye with water.
Covering the eye with a bandage and seeking medical attention.
If a patient is bleeding from nose:
Pinch soft part of the nose for 10 minutes while keeping the head forward over a basin.
Tilt the head back to stop the bleeding.
Apply ice packs to the back of the neck.
Lay the patient flat and elevate the legs.
During cargo or bunker operations, oil response equipment is to be:
Ready for immediate use.
Stored away in a secure location to prevent damage.
Tested periodically, but not necessarily during operations.
Kept in the engine room for easy access.
During bunker transfer operations, deck scuppers should be:
Plugged to prevent spilled oil flowing overboard.
Left open to allow water to flow freely.
Checked for blockages but not plugged.
Covered with a tarp to prevent any spillage.
Is it safe to carry a bag of tools in your hand, up a vertical ladder? Select the best option.
No it is not – two hands should always be used to climb the ladder.
Yes, carrying tools is not a problem if the ladder is secure.
Yes, but it is safer to keep one hand free for balance.
No, but the tools should be placed in a pouch around the waist.
What is the main difference between a stuffing box gland and a mechanical seal on a centrifugal pump?
If packing fails the pump can be kept running by tightening the glands, but if a mechanical seal fails it must be renewed to stop the leakage.
A stuffing box gland is more efficient than a mechanical seal.
Mechanical seals are easier to install than stuffing box glands.
Stuffing box glands require more maintenance than mechanical seals.
What is the main purpose of a heat exchanger in a cooling water system?
To transfer heat from one fluid to another.
To filter impurities from the cooling water.
To increase the pressure of the cooling water.
To store excess cooling water for later use.
Read this text and answer the question: To whom should training in personal survival techniques be given?
To all seafarers.
Only to the ship’s officers.
To the crew members with specific roles.
Only to new recruits.
Personal protection equipment appropriate to the task should be worn during work in the engine room. Which of the tasks requires that safety goggles should always be worn?
When you are working with power tools or chemicals.
When performing routine maintenance on machinery.
When cleaning the engine room.
When checking fluid levels.
After an engine following start up it is discovered that the start air pipe to one of the cylinders is hotter than normal. What is the likely cause of this problem?
The air start valve for the cylinder is leaking or stuck open.
The cylinder is experiencing excessive wear.
The fuel injection system is malfunctioning.
The engine is running at a lower RPM than normal.
What would be the most probable cause of high temperature readings for the bearings in a diesel engine?
Lubricating oil pressure too low.
Excessive load on the engine.
High ambient temperature.
Worn-out bearings.
What is recognized as the main hazard when entering a void space?
Lack of oxygen.
Presence of toxic gases.
Risk of flooding.
Structural instability.
What is the inherent danger in welding/cutting in piping containing freon?
Development of nitrous gases.
Risk of explosion.
Release of flammable vapors.
Toxic fume generation.
Are there any restrictions on entry into cargo holds at sea?
Permission must be obtained from Chief Officer.
Entry is allowed at any time.
Only the captain can enter.
No restrictions apply during rough weather.
What is the main purpose of bottom-blowing a boiler?
To remove any accumulated sludge from the water drum.
To increase the pressure in the boiler.
To cool down the boiler quickly.
To test the safety valves.
Which statement is true in relation to the operating parameters for a marine diesel engine?
The normal temperature of the lub oil after the cooler is approximately 45 °C.
The normal pressure of the fuel oil is around 10 bar.
The normal temperature of the exhaust gas is about 200 °C.
The normal operating speed is 3 000 RPM.
What is the term used to refer to the valve that prevents backflow of water from the boiler to the feed water system?
Feed-check valve.
Safety valve.
Blow-off valve.
Pressure relief valve.
What is the normal indication that an oil filter is becoming blocked?
The pressure drop across the filter.
An increase in oil temperature.
A sudden rise in oil level.
A decrease in engine speed.
Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what immediate action should be taken?
Get out of the engine room as soon as possible.
Try to reset the alarm system.
Look for the source of the alarm before leaving.
Continue working until further instructions are given.
What would be the likely cause if the shaft of a centrifugal pump shows excessive wear in way of the stuffing box?
Over tightening of the gland packing.
Insufficient lubrication of the bearings.
Cavitation within the pump casing.
Misalignment of the pump and motor.
What will the cadet expect to find in the engine room store?
The Cadet will expect to find machinery spare parts in the engine room store.
The Cadet will expect to find navigation charts and maps.
The Cadet will expect to find fresh water and food supplies.
The Cadet will expect to find crew uniforms and personal protective equipment.
What will happen when the ship arrives in Rotterdam?
The ship will receive fuel and diesel oil bunkers.
The ship will undergo a full engine overhaul.
The ship will take on new crew members only.
The ship will be taken out of service for repairs.
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Lifeboat launching procedure.
Line-throwing appliance.
Emergency distress signal.
Fire-fighting equipment location.
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is abandoned?
Warm clothes, blankets and lifevests.
Heavy tools and machinery parts.
Navigation charts and ship blueprints.
Extra anchor and mooring ropes.
In a smoke-filled alleyway where will the cleanest air be found, and how should you proceed out?
Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible.
At head height, walk quickly while holding your breath.
Close your eyes and run towards the nearest exit.
Stand upright and move against the walls for support.
Simple gauge glasses for indicating the boiler water level, such as the one shown here, are often fitted to low pressure boilers. What would be a reasonable schedule for blowing through the gauge glasses to make sure they are reading correctly?
At least once a day.
Once a week during routine maintenance.
Every time the boiler is started.
Once a month before the annual inspection.
Which of the given options best completes the following statement? You should never attempt to light a boiler until…
The furnace purge sequence is completed.
The pressure gauge shows a safe level.
The fuel system has been cleaned.
The safety valve has been manually tested.
Welding and flame cutting are among the factors which give the highest risk of fire on board ships. Precaution has to be taken to avoid this risk. Which of the following safety rules may be regarded as the most important?
The welder shall have been instructed in the use of the ship’s welding plant.
Fire extinguishers must be within easy reach at all times.
Only qualified personnel may operate the flame cutting equipment.
All crew members must be familiar with emergency fire drills.
The effectiveness of CO2 as an extinguishing agent is based on:
Combustion suppression.
Cooling the fire by reducing heat transfer.
Inhibiting the chemical reaction of the fire.
Increasing the oxygen concentration around the fire.
Fire provokes:
Ashes, steam, and toxic fumes.
Gases, flames, smoke and heat.
Excessive light and high-pitched sounds.
Loss of pressure and fuel leakage.
In which ways is heat transmitted?
Conduction, convection and radiation.
Vibration, sound and pressure.
Light, electricity and magnetism.
Diffusion, osmosis and filtration.
Generally speaking, what is the value commonly recognised as the maximum concentration of oil vapours allowed in the breathing air of a breathing apparatus?
5 mg/m3.
10 mg/m3.
50 mg/m3.
100 mg/m3.
When a fire breaks out in the accommodation, cargo holds or on deck, who is in charge of the fire fighting operations?
The person who is designated in the muster list.
The senior officer present on the scene.
The captain of the vessel.
The officer responsible for the cargo operations.
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 release pin.
The inflation valve.
The securing rope.
How many «thermal protective aids» are required to be carried on passenger vessels with open lifeboats?
One for each person on board who is not provided with an immersion suit.
One for each person on board regardless of immersion suit provision.
One for every two persons on board.
Two for every person on board who is not provided with an immersion suit.
If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship?
Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board.
Jump from the ship directly into the liferaft.
Slide down a pole from the ship’s deck into the liferaft.
Climb down the ship’s side and swim to the liferaft.
A lifebuoy light is capable of working at minimum for a period of, and has a luminous intensity of:
2 h, 2 candela (about 1,7 mile range at normal meteorological sight).
1 h, 5 candela (about 3 miles range).
3 h, 1 candela (about 2 miles range).
4 h, 1.5 candela (about 1 mile range).
The breaking strength of the painter in a liferaft permitted to accommodate 6 persons is at least:
5 kN.
7,5 kN.
10 kN.
12 kN.
Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
Security Level 3.
Security Level 1.
Security Level 2.
Security Level 4.
Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and terrorists to further their aims?
Gun.
Bow and arrow.
Knife.
Crossbow.
While on boiler watch in the engine room a rating is requested to assist with taking on stores. The task will take about half an hour. What should the rating do?
Contact the engine officer on watch for permission to assist and to arrange a relief for the duration of the store taking.
Immediately assist with the store taking without notifying the officer on watch.
Inform the chief engineer and leave the watch station to assist.
Allow the assistant to take over the boiler watch and then assist with the store taking.
One of the two water level gauge glasses on the high pressure boiler steam drum has started leaking quite heavily. What action, from the options given, should the boiler watch rating take?
Inform the Officer of the watch immediately so that arrangements can be made to replace the leaking glass.
Try to tighten the leaking glass yourself.
Close the steam valve and continue monitoring the water level without informing anyone.
Shut down the boiler immediately and begin repairs without further action.
While assisting the watchkeeper with routine cleaning of the fuel oil separator the watch rating is requested to clean the plate stack. Which one is the preferred method for this task?
Soak the plates in a suitable solvent until all of the dirt has loosened off and wipe clean with rags.
Scrape the dirt off using a metal brush and rinse with water.
Use a high-pressure water jet to clean the plates directly.
Wipe the plates with dry cloths without using any solvent.
What is the most likely cause of black smoke at the boiler exhaust during normal operation of a steam boiler?
Insufficient combustion air.
Low fuel temperature.
High steam pressure.
Over-pressurization of the fuel pump.
As part of the routine duties a rating on boiler watch is requested to assist with the daily chemical treatment for the boiler and feed water systems. Where will the rating find the information relating to the hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this task?
The material safety data sheets supplied with the chemicals.
The ship’s operations manual.
The chemical supplier’s instructions on the packaging.
The manufacturer’s label on the chemical containers.
When working at height onboard ships what is the most important safety precaution that should be taken?
Wear a safety harness securely attached to ship’s structure.
Ensure the area below is clear of personnel and objects.
Use a warning signal to alert others in the area.
Work in pairs to assist in case of an emergency.
A new joint is needed for a steam condensate drain line. What is the most suitable jointing material to use?
Plain fibre jointing.
Rubber gasket jointing.
PTFE tape.
Metal-to-metal sealing.
An engine room rating is given the task of retightening the flanges of a pipe that has been replaced in the engine room. Which of the following tightening procedures should be followed?
Gradually tighten all of the bolts working diagonally across and around the flange.
Tighten all bolts at once to the required torque.
Start tightening from one side and move towards the opposite side in a straight line.
Tighten bolts in a random order to achieve the required pressure.
During overhaul of a hydraulic pump a large number of small components are removed. Where should these components be kept so that they are not lost?
They should be placed in a clean box or tin and covered over.
Lay them out on the workbench in an organized manner.
Leave them in the open to be easily accessible.
Put them in an old bag or cloth and store them loosely.
During overhaul of some plate type compressor valves the engine room rating is asked to clean the valve plates and seat. Some of the valve plates are heavily marked. What action should be taken?
Discard the defective valve plates and replace them with new spares.
Clean the plates and re-install them as they are.
File down the marks on the valve plates to make them smooth.
Use the marked plates and inspect again after some running hours.
One of the tubes in a seawater cooled condenser is leaking due to being holed half way along its length. What is the most appropriate onboard repair method to be used from the options given?
Blank off the leaking tube at both ends using suitably tapered brass plugs.
Replace the entire tube with a new one.
Apply a temporary sealant to the hole and continue operations.
Use a rubber patch and clamp it over the hole.
A bilge strainer is blocking up during bilge pumping operations which is causing delays as the pump frequently loses suction and has to be primed. What action should be taken to remedy the situation?
Clean the strainer more frequently and clean out the bilge well at the first opportunity.
Replace the strainer with a larger one to avoid blockages.
Temporarily reduce the bilge pump suction pressure.
Disconnect the strainer and allow water to flow directly into the pump.
A seawater pipe is holed due to corrosion causing frequent bilge alarms. Which of the given temporary repair methods would be the preferred option to remedy the problem until the pipe can be replaced?
Cover all of the affected area with fibre glass tape and resin/fibre glass mixture.
Wrap the area with rubber bands and secure with cable ties.
Use a welding torch to seal the hole temporarily.
Apply duct tape around the pipe to stop the leak.
A new gasket has been fitted to the manhole cover of a ballast tank. Which of the options given would be suitable to test that the new gasket is correctly fitted?
Carry out a hose test on the manhole cover.
Visually inspect the gasket for any visible signs of wear.
Perform a vacuum test on the manhole cover.
Use a hammer to gently tap the cover and check for leaks.
Which type of pump is shown in the illustration?
A centrifugal pump.
A piston pump.
A diaphragm pump.
A gear pump.
Which of the options given is most likely to result in overheating of a ball bearing fitted to a pump shaft?
Completely filling the bearing with grease.
Using the wrong grade of lubricant.
Insufficient lubrication.
Running the pump at a lower speed than required.
Which tool would be used to produce accurately sized bolt holes in a steel flange?
A reame.
A drill.
A grinder.
A cutting torch.
Tab washers are often fitted to bolted assemblies to prevent the nuts and bolts slackening. For an assembly where the nuts are positioned at the top select the option which describes the correct method of locating the tab washers.
Bend the inner tab up against one flat of the nut and the other tab down over the edge of the component.
Bend the inner tab down and the outer tab up against the nut.
Bend both tabs against the nut.
Bend one tab away from the nut and the other tab down into the component.
Where is the «BRIDGE», in the figure?
The Bridge is A, in the figure.
The Bridge is B, in the figure.
The Bridge is C, in the figure.
The Bridge is D, in the figure.
What do you understand by the term: «Let go the tug»?
Let go the tug means: to cast off the lines that secure the tug to the ship.
Let go the tug means: to order the tug to approach the ship.
Let go the tug means: to disconnect the tug’s engine.
Let go the tug means: to moor the tug to the ship.
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 use the ship’s public address system to announce it.
I would immediately call the bridge using the radio.
I would blow the ship’s whistle to attract attention.
What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?
The Muster List.
The Safety Plan.
The Drill Schedule.
The Crew Roster.
Whenever there is a major bleeding, the first priority should be to:
Stop the bleeding.
Call for medical assistance.
Keep the person calm and warm.
Monitor the person’s breathing and pulse.
To control bleeding, a tourniquet should be applied:
Only when all other means have failed.
Immediately after the injury occurs.
When the bleeding is severe but not life-threatening.
When the victim is conscious and alert.
Which of the following substance is ozone-depleting?
Halons.
Nitrogen.
Oxygen.
Carbon dioxide.
Which of the following is part of the spill response equipment inventory?
Sorbents.
Fire extinguishers.
Life jackets.
Flares.
