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How often is revalidation of Basic Training Qualifications have an indefinite

1 AMMR qualifications required understcw
Every 3 years Every year Every 5 years
validity

The International The International Convention

The International Convention of
What does the abbreviation stcwstand Seafarer's Training and Competence Shipowners, Transport on Standards of Training,
2 GIGG for?
Ship's Trading, Chartering
of Watchkeepers and Cargo Work Certification and
and Waybills
Convention Watchkeeping of Seafarers

STCW means Standard STCW means Standard STCW means Seafarers

STCW means Standard Crude Oil
3 JAXC What do we mean with stcw? Training, Certification and Certificated Watch Training, Certification and
Washing
Watch keeping keeper Watch keeping

Standard for Training, Standard Trained, Seafarer's Training,

What is stcw in the stcw Code an Safe Training, Certification and Work
4 JAXC abbreviation for?
Certification and Watch Certified, Watch Certification and Watch
practice
regulations keeping keeping

Under stcw 95, for how long is a Must be revalidated at same time as
5 KRMO certificate of competency valid?
Indefinite period 5 years 3 years
medical certificate

STCW deals with minimum

STCW deals with
recommendation for training
6 SBMI What does stcw deal with?
centre and schools and type
of education for seafarers
STCW deals with
recommendation of education for STCW deals with minimum
training centre and
seafarers and minimum recommendation for training
schools and standards
standards for training centre and centre and schools
for watch keepers
schools

If any, which of the below provisions have

been amended as a consequence of The hours of work Act and the NIS The Seamen's Act and The Act concearning holidays
7 XVTJ the amendments tostcw 95 concearning
The hours of work Act only.
Act. the hours of work Act. and the hours of work Act.
hours of rest?

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1 AFCL You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil 8% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume. 12% by volume.
tanker, prior to gas-freeing for entry
and inspection. What is the maximum
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oxygen content permitted in the inert

gas main during this operation, as
required bysolaS 1974?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil

tanker, prior to gas-freeing for entry.
2 AFCL What is the maximum permitted 8% by volume. 12% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume.
oxygen content in the inert gas main
as required by solaS 1974?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil

tanker, prior to gas-freeing for entry.
What is the maximum oxygen content
3 AFCL permitted in the inert gas main during
5% by volume. 2% by volume. 8% by volume. 12% by volume.
this operation, as required by solaS
1974?

solaS (The International Convention for

the Safety of Life at Sea) regulations, It applies to ships of over a
The Convention only applies to ships All vessels and on all
4 APRH Chapter 5, deals with the Safety of certain size engaged in Over 10 000 dwt
Navigation and applies to which over a certain size voyages
International Voyages
vessels?

solaS regulation requires that tankers of

5 APRH XXX ton dwt must be equipped with 20 000 dwt 10 000 dwt 30 000 dwt 50 000 dwt
an emergency towing system?

What quantity of reserve fuel is to be

available for diesel driven fire pumps Sufficient amount for fifteen hours Sufficient amount for six hours
6 AQAM outside of the main machinery space? operation at full capacity
40 litres 20 litres
operation at full capacity
(solaS II-2/4.3.3.2.4)

solaS regulations require surveys of

ships to be carried out at certain times
A survey before the commence of Periodical survey every 6 Periodical survey every 12 Periodical survey every 24
7 EOEQ and at certain intervals. Which of the
following surveys apply to passenger each voyage months months months
ships only?

8 KHSQ In an inert gas system audible and High gas temperature High gas pressure High water level in the flue High air pressure in water
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visible alarms shall be provided to

indicate faulty conditions in the
installation. Which of the following gas scrubber seal
conditions do not activate the alarms?
(solaS)

How often should each lifeboat be

lowered into the water and At least every three
9 QOCD manoeuvred with its operating crew
Monthly At least every six months Once a year
months
aboard undersolaS regulations?

What is the requirements to ventilation

ducts of more than 2 metres in length They must be fabricated of
They shall have lining of non- They shall be isolated from They must be fabricated of fire-
10 SJOB (ships other than passenger ships non-combustible
carrying more than 36 passengers)? combustible insulating material any combustible material resistant material
material
(solaS II-2/16.1)

Which one of the listed requirements Embarkation and launching

Launching shall be possible The release mechanism shall
regarding the launching and recovery Rapid recovery shall be possible arrangement shall be such
at the ship's headway be of an automatic type
11 ASPG arrangements for rescue boats with the boat's full complement of that the rescue boat can be
corresponds to present solaS speed up to 5 knots in approved by the flag state
persons and equipment. boarded and launched in
regulations? heavy weather. Administration.
less than 5 minutes.

Which one of the listed requirements
regarding life-jackets corresponds to
12 ATLY
present solaS regulations? A life-
jacket shall be so constructed that:
It allows the wearer to jump from
height of at least 4.5 m into the
water without injury and without
damaging the life-jacket.
It allows the wearer to jump
It can be correctly donned
It gives a longterm thermal from any height without injury
within 3 minutes without
protection. and without damaging the life-
assistance.
jacket.

Where shall manually operated call

points in fixed fire-detection and alarm
In messrooms, public lounges and In stairways and escape In all crew and passenger
13 AVFY systems be located in At exits and in corridors
accommodation spaces? (solaS II- other public rooms routes cabins
2/13.2.1)

If there are isolated stacks of containers

at bay 12, off-centre at bay 04 and at Only the containers at bay
14 EFVO All three The stack at bay 06 None
the extremity of bay 06 which of these 12
stacks will require wind lashings?
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If, on a cellular container vessel, there

are isolated stacks of five-high
containers at bay 24, off-centre at bay
15 EFVO All three None The stack at bay 04 The stack at bay 18
04 and at the extremity of bay 18
which of these may require wind
lashings?

On a Container vessel, if there are

isolated stacks of containers at bay
16 EFVO 12, off-centre at bay 04 and at the Only the containers at bay 12 None The stack at bay 06 All three
extremity of bay 06, which of these
stacks will require wind lashings?

Which one of the listed requirements So that neither the rescue

regarding the stowage of rescue
17 JPGR boats corresponds to present solaS
regulations. Rescue boats shall be
*stowed:
In a state of readiness for boat nor its launching
Stowed in a dedicated and
Wherever space is available launching in not more than arrangements will interfere
covered area
two minutes with any survival craft at
any other launching station

According to solaS fire drills to be

18 VUFP carried out at intervals of no more One month Fortnight One week Two months
than?

Which ships shall be provided with

international shore connection for Passenger ships of 1000 tons gross All ships of 500 tons Passenger ships carrying
19 BAIG Tankers
supply of water as extinguishing and upwards gross and upwards more than 36 passengers
media? (solaS II-2/19.1)

What other purposes may a fixed fire-

detection and alarm system be used Automatic closing of fire Automatic activation of
20 BJPV Controlled closing of fire doors None
for, in addition to fire indication? doors sprinkler system
(solaS II-2/13.1.14)

21 BJRE Which one of the given requirements Every motorized survival craft shall Every lifeboat required to A deck officer or There shall be at least 5 trained
regarding manning and supervision of have a certificated engineer carry radio telegraph certificated person shall persons on board, mustering
survival craft corresponds to the solaS assigned. installation shall have a be placed in charge of and assisting untrained
regulation? deck officer capable of each survival craft to be persons.
operating the equipment used.
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As per solaS regulations, the general
22 BOGC emergency alarm system must be
tested:
Which of the following requirements
regarding the number of lifejackets
23 BQQR
provided do NOT correspond to
present regulations? (solaS III/7.2)
Which one of the listed requirements
regarding life-jackets corresponds to
24 BTES
present solaS regulations? A life-
jacket shall be so constructed that:
"C" class (fire) divisions shall meet one
25 BTKK of the listed requirements: (solaS II-
2/3.5)
"C" class (fire) divisions, (solaS II-
26 BTKK
2/3.5)require to be:
How many separate means of escape
routes from passengers and crew
27 BVES spaces shall passenger ships carrying Four
less than 36 passengers have? (solaS
II-2/28)
28 BVJQ Which one of the given requirements
regarding survival craft muster and
embarkation arrangements
corresponds to the present solaS
regulations?
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
assigned.
Every 3 weeks Every week Every 2 weeks Every month
A number of lifejackets equal
A number of lifejackets suitable for
A sufficient number of to at least 10% of the total
children equal to at least 10% of the A sufficient number of
lifejackets for use at number of passengers and
number of passengers onboard or a lifejackets shall be carried
remotely located survival crew to be placed in the
greater number as may be required for persons on watch
craft station vicinity of the muster
to provide a lifejacket for each child
stations
It allows the wearer to jump
It allows the wearer to jump
It can be correctly donned from height of at least 4.5 m
from any height without
It gives a longterm thermal protection. within 3 minutes without into the water without injury
injury and without
assistance. and without damaging the
damaging the life-jacket.
life-jacket.
Constructed of ignition resistant Constructed of non- Constructed of low flame Constructed by steel or
material combustible material spread material equivalent material
Constructed of non-combustible Constructed by steel or Constructed of ignition Constructed of low flame
material equivalent material resistant material spread material
One Three Two
Muster and embarkation stations Searchlights to be provided Davit-launched survival craft Muster and embarkation
shall be readily accessible from at the launching station. muster and embarkation stations are to be arranged
accommondation and work areas. stations shall not be separately to improve working
arranged to enable conditions.
stretchers to be placed in
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survival craft.

"A" class (fire) divisions are those

divisions formed by bulkheads and Insulated on both sides Preventing passage of smoke
Constructed of steel or other
29 CGUH decks. Which of the following Suitably stiffened with approved non- and flame to the end of a one
requirements do not comply with the equivalent material
combustible material hour standard test
rules? (solaS II-2/3.3)

When work must be done on High To ensure that the To ensure that no energy
Voltage equipment, it is vital that the equipment does not remains in the system To ensure that it is dead, even if
To provide a reference point, and so
30 CIPJ equipment is earthed (grounded) after overheat due to currents and that it cannot be there was a flaw in the
isolation procedures have been ensure accuracy of any test results.
circulating through earth recharged by external isolation procedure.
carried out. Why is this? (ground). influences.

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Any noxious liquid A noxious liquid substance

substance, the residues of in category "X" or "Y"
A noxious liquid substance in
which cannot be stripped A noxious liquid substance of with a viscosity equal to
category "Y" with a viscosity
What is the marpOL definition of a "high- from a cargo compartment any category with a pour or greater than 50 mPa.s
1 AKGL viscosity substance"?
equal to or greater than 100
and its associated piping point of greater than 37.8 at the unloading
mPa.s at 37.8 degrees
and pumping system to degrees Celsius. temperature.
Celsius.
equal to or less than 75
litres.

What significant change to the requirements

for the carriage of Vegetable Oils in tankers
They must now be carried in They must now be carried in
2 AKNP was introduced by the amendments x x
to marpOL and the IBC Code on 1st double-hull tankers. type 2 tanks.
January 2007?

Under marpOL 73/78 what category would

3 AODC wet kraft paper remaining on board, Marine Pollutant Garbage Cargo residue Waste
constitute?
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New marpOL regulations came into effect

from July 93 stating that the oily water
4 KHPI separator which was previously certified for
15 ppm 25 ppm 50 ppm 10 ppm
100 ppm be changed to:

2% where segregated
5% where segregated ballast ballast tanks or 3% where segregated ballast 1% where segregated ballast
There is a requirement in marpol for the slop
tanks or dedicated clean dedicated clean ballast tanks or dedicated clean tanks or dedicated clean
5 NMTV tank capacity of oil tankers. What is the
requirement for SBT tankers? ballast tanks are provided in tanks are provided in ballast tanks are provided in ballast tanks are provided in
accordance with MARPOL? accordance with accordance with MARPOL? accordance with MARPOL?
MARPOL?

1% where segregated ballast 2% where segregated

3% where segregated ballast 5% where segregated ballast
There is a requirement in marpOL for the slop tanks or dedicated clean ballast tanks or dedicated
tanks or dedicated clean tanks or dedicated clean
6 NMTV tank capacity of oil tankers. What is the ballast tanks are provided clean ballast tanks are
requirement for SBT tankers? ballast tanks are provided in ballast tanks are provided in
in accordance with provided in accordance
accordance with MARPOL? accordance with MARPOL?
MARPOL? with MARPOL?

There is a requirement in marpol for the slop

3% of the total cargo
7 NMTV tank capacity of oil tankers. What is the 1% of the total cargo volume. 2% of the total cargo volume. 4% of the total cargo volume.
requirement for existing oil tankers. volume.

One of the following areas is NOT a Special

The Red Sea and The Gulf of
8 BQAS Area as mentioned in marpOL regulations The Baltic Sea The Gulf of Mexico The Mediterranean Sea
regarding pollution by oil. Which area? Aden

One of the following areas is NOT a Special

Area as mentioned in marpOL regulations The Red Sea and The Gulf of
9 BQAS regarding pollution by oil. Which is that
The Gulf of Mexico The Baltic Sea The Mediterranean Sea
Aden
area?

10 BRBP Which of the following are designated as The Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Only the Antarctic. The Wider Caribbean Region The Baltic Sea, the Black Sea
"Special Areas" in respect of the control of Sea, Black Sea, Red Sea, including the Gulf of Mexico and Antarctic.
the discharge of Noxious Liquid Substances "Gulfs" Area, Gulf of Aden, and the Caribbean Sea,
under marpOL? Oman Area of the Arabian Sea, Southern South African
Southern South African Waters and North-West
Waters, Antarctic and North- European Waters.
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West European Waters.

You are in a position as illustrated. What is the

11 BUCX instantaneous oil discharge limit according 15 L/nm 120 L/nm 30 L/nm 60 L/nm
to marpOL ?

marpOL 73/78 - Annex IV. Your ship has in

operation an approved sewage treatment Continue discharge since
plant certified by the Administration. During Reduce discharge rate in order Continue discharge since the
Annex IV of MARPOL is
12 DBWC discharge, while vessel is awaiting pilot off to have less discolouration of treatment plant is of an Stop discharge.
Cape Henry, USA, the surrounding water is internationally not yet in
surrounding water. approved type.
discoloured. What kind of action would be force.
appropriate to take?

What are cargo residues considered as

13 DFPW Marine Pollutants Oily mixtures Garbage Wastes
under marpOL 73/78?

marpOL 73/78 - Annex I. Your vessel sailed Call the bridge and request for Discharge overboard
from Bahrain heading for Singapore.2 days position and permission to through oily-water Call the bridge and request for Wait till after darkness and
14 DOHO after departure, you like to empty your discharge overboard separating and filtering position and permission to discharge in most
machinery space bilges. What will be the through oilywater separating equipment without calling discharge directly overboard. convenient way.
correct procedures in this connection? and filtering equipment. the bridge.

marpOL 73/78 - Annex IV. Prevention of

Pollution by Sewage from ships. This annex
is not yet in force, however, some Drainage/waste from Waste from synthetic
15 ENIY Waste from galley. Mixture of sea water/oil.
Governments are practising these rules. toilets/urinals. materials.
What do you understand by the word
"Sewage"?

16 EQEE Does marpOL apply to gas carriers? Only Annex IV. No. Yes. Only Annex V.

17 FJKE marpOL Annex VI and IMO MSC Circ 585 Pressure 7 psi (0.048 bar) Pressure: 3.2 psi (0.22 bar) Pressure: 1 psi (0.069 bar) Pressure: 0.5 psi (0.034 bar)
"Standards for Vapour Emission Control Vacuum: 1 psi (0.069 bar) Vacuum: 1 psi (0.069 bar) Vacuum: 0.5 psi (0.034 bar) Vacuum: 0.2 psi (0.014 bar)
Systems" require that P/V valves in such a
system on an oil tanker should relieve the
pressure or vacuum once they reach
specified levels in a cargo tank. The design
is approved by the administration, but what
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are the usual pressure and vacuum levels

required to activate the P/V valves?

Why does marpOL require debottoming of To prevent electrostatic In order not to mix crude and To prevent corrosion in COW
18 IGCA To prevent corrosion of tanks
tanks prior to COW? generation water machines and COW piping

What kind of Crude Oils are required Those with high basic Those on the IMO Oil Tanker
by marpOL to be specifically listed in a Those with highbenzene Those with high pour point
19 ILPP sediment and water Technical Committee COW
tanker's Crude Oil Washing manual as content. or viscosity.
unsuitable for cleaning by that method? content. banned list.

In marpOL 73/78 Reg. 10, the wording Special area is certain areas
Special area is within 12
"Special Areas" is mentioned in connection Special area is within 12 miles like Red Sea, Black Sea, Special area is within 50
20 ISVS miles from coastline of
with conventional oil tankers. What do you from nearest land. Baltic Sea, Mediterranean, miles from nearest land.
understand by this term? USA including US Gulf.
Gulf area, Antartic area.

Limited ocean and sea areas, Specific geographical sea

Specific geographical sea
All sea areas within 50 miles listed under the OPA-90 Act, areas, designated as
In marpOL 73/78, the wording "Special Areas" areas, defined in MARPOL from the nearest land, inside which the discharge of Marine Conservation Areas
is mentioned in connection withdischarges 73/78, in which special
21 ISVS where that coastal state is oil is prohibited and the by the United Nations, in
from oil tankers. What do you understand by mandatory measures for the
this term? a signatory to MARPOL penalty for doing so is an which any discharge from
prevention os sea pollution
73/78. umlimited fine and unlimited the cargo area of an oil
by oil are required.
jail sentence. tanker is strictly controlled.

In marpOL 73/78, the wording "Special Areas" Special area is certain areas Special area is within 12
is mentioned in connection with like Red Sea, Black Sea, Special area is within 12 Special area is within 50 miles
22 ISVS miles from coastline of USA
conventional oil tankers. What do you Baltic Sea, Mediterranean, miles from nearest land. from nearest land.
understand by this term? including US Gulf.
Gulf area, Antartic area.

Specific geographical sea areas, Limited ocean and sea areas, Specific geographical sea
designated as Marine All sea areas within 50 miles listed under the OPA-90 Act, areas, defined in MARPOL
In marpOL 73/78, the term "Special Areas" is Conservation Areas by the from the nearest land, inside which the discharge of 73/78, in which special
mentioned in connection with discharges
23 ISVS United Nations, in which any where that coastal state is oil is prohibited and the mandatory measures for
from oil tankers. What do you understand by
this term? discharge from the cargo area a signatory to MARPOL penalty for doing so is an the prevention os sea
of an oil tanker is strictly 73/78. umlimited fine and unlimited pollution by oil are
controlled. jail sentence. required.
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marpOL 73/78 - Annex V. Disposal of garbage

outside "Special Areas". After unpacking
spares, you are left with a limited amount of
24 JFFG 50 miles 25 miles 3 miles 12 miles
packing materials. What will be the nearest
distance to land for disposal into the sea of
this materials?

For tankers and other

For which of the following ships, is For all vessels except For all vessels except those
25 JKHB vessels carrying persistent For all listed vessels.
the marpOL convention applicable? passenger vessels. engaged in coastal trade.
oil as cargo.

For tankers and other vessels

For which ships is the marpOL convention For all vessels except For all vessels except those
26 JKHB For all vessels. carrying persistent oil as
applicable? passenger vessels. engaged in coastal trade.
cargo.

Vegetable oils are not

Under which marpOL category are vegetable Category "OS" (other
27 LBVF Category "Z". Category "Y". classified under the MARPOL
oils classified? substances).
categories.

According to marpOL there are requirements

regarding minimum amidships draught for
28 LKET crude oil tankers in ballast condition. What 2.0 + 0.002L 2.0 + 0.15.l 2.0 + 0.02L 2.0 + 0.0015L
is the formula for calculating minimum
draught amidships?

Under the provisions of marpOL 73/78 as

updated, what is the minimum tonnage
All oil tankers are subject to
29 MHNK required for an oil tanker to be provided with 50 gross tonnes. 150 gross tonnes. 400 gross tonnes.
and complete an Oil Record Book, Part II - this requirement.
Cargo / ballast operations?

If chemicals spilled into a cargo hold what

30 NPSL would these residues be considered as, Cargo residues Waste Oily mixtures Marine Pollutants
under marpOL 73/78?
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In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil tanker, what

is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be discharged
into the sea when a vessel is outside a special area, proceeding 30 litres per nautical 0.03 litres per nautical 300 litres per nautical
1 AALB en route, has in operation a monitoring and control system for
60 litres per nautical mile.
mile. mile. mile.
the discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical miles
from the nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil tanker, what

is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be pumped
into the sea when a vessel is outside a special area, proceeding 0.03 litres per nautical 30 litres per nautical 300 litres per nautical
2 AALB en route, has in operation a monitoring and control system for
60 litres per nautical mile.
mile. mile. mile.
the discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical miles
from the nearest land?

In open sea where it is allowed to do water washing of

30 litres pr. nautical
3 AALB cargotanks, how much oil is the ship allowed to pump overboard 25 litres pr. nautical mile. 15 litres pr. nautical mile. 10 litres pr. nautical mile.
to fulfil the regulations in force(IMO)? mile.

The atmosphere
The atmosphere will The atmosphere supports
supports combustion if The atmosphere
On an oil tanker, what is meant by the atmosphere in a not support combustion iif it is "too lean"
4 ACMU cargotank being "too rich" or "too lean"?
it is "too rich" but does supports combustion in
combustion in either but does not do so if it is
not do so if it is "too both situations.
situation. "too rich".
lean".

Atmosphere is
Atmosphere is not Atmosphereis Atmosphere is combustible in
What is meant by that the tank atmosphere is "too rich" and "too combustible in "too
5 ACMU lean"?
combustible in either combustible in both "too lean" status but not in
rich" status, but not in
situation. situations. "too rich".
"too lean".

The atmosphere The atmosphere

The atmosphere will
supports combustion iif supports combustion if The atmosphere supports
What is meant by the atmosphere in a cargo tank being "too rich" not support
6 ACMU or "too lean"?
it is "too lean" but does it is "too rich" but does combustion in both
combustion in either
not do so if it is "too not do so if it is "too situations.
situation.
rich". lean".

7 ADQP You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would you find a MARPOL 73/78. The Cargo Handling The applicable The Annex II Procedures
description of the ship's cargo handling equipment, details on Logbook. equipment and Arrangements
the ship's cargo unloading procedures and tank stripping and
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manufacturer's
details on procedures relating to the cleaning of cargo tanks, the
discharge of residues, ballasting and deballasting?
maintenance and Manual.
operation manuals.

The applicable The Annex II Procedures

You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would you find a equipment and Arrangements
description of the ship's cargo handling equipment and details of The Cargo Handling
8 ADQP procedures for cargo unloading, tank stripping, tank cleaning,
manufacturer's MARPOL 73/78. Manual.
Logbook.
discharge of residues and ballasting and deballasting? maintenance and
operation manuals.

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to gas-freeing

for entry and inspection. What is the maximum oxygen content
9 AFCL permitted in the inert gas main during this operation, as required
8% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume. 12% by volume.
by SOLAS 1974?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to gas-freeing

10 AFCL for entry. What is the maximum permitted oxygen content in the 8% by volume. 12% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume.
inert gas main as required by SOLAS 1974?

When re-inerting a cargo tank before commencing air venting,

11 AFCL what is the maximum oxygen content in the supplied inert 6% by volume. 8% by volume. 10% by volume. 5% by volume.
gas(IMO)?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to gas-freeing

for entry. What is the maximum oxygen content permitted in the
12 AFCL 5% by volume. 2% by volume. 8% by volume. 12% by volume.
inert gas main during this operation, as required by SOLAS
1974?

The abbreviation "NPSH" is often seen in connection with the

Necessary Pumping Natural Pumping Nominal Pressure
13 AFFG efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers. What does this Net Pressure Suction Head.
abbreviation stand for? Suction Hazard. Standard Height. Suction Head.

14 AGEC When is a tank Gas free ? A tank is only to be A tank is only to be A tank is only to be A tank is only to be
considered as gas free considered as gas free considered as gas free considered as gas free
when it has been when it has been when it has been when no traces of
cleaned and there is cleaned, ventillated cleaned and the O2 flammable and/or
no smell in the tank. and there is no smell in content is measured to poisonous gas are
the tank. be 21 %. measured and in addition
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O2 content is measured to
be 21 %.

Measuring the
Measuring the distance Measuring the distance Measuring the distance from
distance from the
When you are taking an "ullage" on a cargo tank on an oiltanker, from the bottom of the from the bottom of the the surface of the cargo to
15 AGQB surface of the cargo
what are you actually doing? tank to the ullage tank to the surface of the underside of the
to the ullage
reference point cargo maindeck
reference point

AHWF You are the officer in charge during the loading of a tanker in Ras Check the Oil Discharge Tell the jettyman to Find out if the oil is Call the Master.
16 Tannurah. The deck watchman reports ... a lot of oil on the Monitoring Equipment stop loading coming from your
water.... What should be your FIRST action? (ODME). immediately. vessel

You are the Officer in Charge during the loading of a tanker at a Tell the jettyman to Check the Oil Discharge
terminal in the Persian Gulf. The deck watchman reports "There Find out if the oil is coming
17 AHWF stop loading Call the Master. Monitoring Equipment
is a lot of oil on the water to starboard". What should be your from your vessel.
FIRST action? immediately. (ODME).

Stop the washing

Carry on with the Carry on with the Stop the washing process
You are crude oil washing tank 1C tank. The duty deck officer process and do not
washing but attempt to washing until you have and do not resume until
18 AIQE reports that the oxygen reading in the tank is 9%. What should resume until the
you do? lower the oxygen level checked the inert gas the oxygen content in the
oxygen content in the
to less than 8%. plant is fully functional. tank is below 8%.
tank is below 2%.

Carry on with the Stop the washing Stop the washing Carry on and ask the
During crude oil washing of No: 1C tank the duty deck officer washing as the reading process and not process and not engineers to check the inert
19 AIQE reports that the oxygen reading in the tank is 9% . What should is below 11% resume until the resume until the gas system
you do ? oxygen content in the oxygen content in the
tank is below 2% tank is below 8%.

Stop the washing

Carry on with the Carry on with the Stop the washing process
You are crude oil washing tank 1C tank. The duty deck officer process and do not
washing until you have washing but attempt to and do not resume until
20 AIQE reports that the oxygen reading in the tank is 9%. What should resume until the
you do ? checked the inert gas lower the oxygen level the oxygen content in the
oxygen content in the
plant is fully functional. to less than 8%. tank is below 8%.
tank is below 2%.
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That no leakage occurs That no leakage occurs That no leakage occurs

According to 33 CFR 156, oil tankers trading in US waters are under static liquid That no leakage occurs under dynamic fluid under static liquid
required to test and document the testing of cargo transfer pressure of at least at the nominal pressure of less than pressure of at least 1.5
21 AISY
hoses and transfer pipe system. What is the minimum 1.25 times the anticipated working 1.5 times the maximum times the maximum
requirement when testing these components? maximum allowable pressure. allowable working allowable working
working pressure. pressure. pressure.

What significant change to the requirements for the carriage of They must now be
They must now be
22 AKNP Vegetable Oils in tankers was introduced by the amendments to carried in double-hull x x
MARPOL and the IBC Code on 1st January 2007? carried in type 2 tanks.
tankers.

It is important that the liquid level in the cargo tanks of a liquefied Liquid cargo or cargo
gas carrier is accurately monitored. The IMO Gas Codes identify The restricted type is
The restricted type is a vapour is released The restricted type uses
23 AMPX level gauging systems as either indirect, closed non-penetrating, only used for toxic
closed penetrating or restricted. What feature of the restricted continuous operation. during operation of weight or flow measurement.
cargoes.
type distinguishes it from the other types? the restricted type.

In the cargo tanks we

In the cargo tanks we In the cargo tanks we use either float or In the cargo tanks we use
Which equipment is utilised to control the liquid level in the
24 AMPX use deep stick to use sounding tape to radar type gauge to float type gauge to control
cargo tanks?
control the liquid level control the liquid level control the liquid the liquid level
level

Cover the damaged Report it immediately to the

area of packing with Push the packing back Secure the lid and report duty officer. Notify other
While securing tank lids prior to loading, you notice that the
silicone and secure the up into the channel as the damaged packing watchkeepers, so that the
25 ANRQ packing from one is damaged and hanging down. What will you
do? lid. Make an entry in best as you can and to the pumpman for lid is not closed in error,
the "defect log" at the secure the lid. changing later on. prior to the problem being
end of your watch. rectified.

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a discharging Continue discharging
Activate the inert fans Slow down and relieve the
operation. An alarm on the Inert gas Plant induicates that no Immediately stop the with the cargo pumps
26 AODG and blow fresh air into vacuum by opening the
inert gas is being supplied to replace the discharging cargo. discharging. running at minimum
What will you do? the cargo tanks. tanks lids.
speed.

27 AODG You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a discharging Continue discharging Immediately stop the Activate the inert fans Slow down and relieve the
operation. An alarm on the Inert gas Plant indicates that no inert
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with the cargo pumps

gas is being supplied to replace the discharging cargo. What will and blow fresh air into vacuum by opening the
you do?
running at minimum discharging.
the cargo tanks. tanks lids.
speed.

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a discharging Continue discharging Slow down and relieve
Immediately stop the
Activate the inert fans and
operation. An alarm on the Inert Gas Plant indicates that no inert with the cargo pumps discharging.
28 AODG the vacuum by opening blow fresh air into the cargo
gas is being supplied to replace the discharging cargo. What will running at minimum
you do? the tanks lids. tanks.
speed.

Notify Ch.Eng., find

cause of leakage,
Open the overboard
tank top in engine room has a high quantity of oil residues floating remedy the leakage Apply foam to the tank top to
29 APGN valve and start the Start the fire pump.
around. When discovered, what action should be taken? and then immediately minimise the risk of fire.
bilge pump.
start cleaning of the
tank top.

SOLAS regulation requires that tankers of XXX ton dwt must be

30 APRH 20 000 dwt 10 000 dwt 30 000 dwt 50 000 dwt
equipped with an emergency towing system?

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If a vessels Moment to Change Trim by

one Centimeter (MCTC) is 196 in
1 KHBI saltwater, what would be her MCTC is
197.93 194.087 203.90 196
water of density 1.015 T/m3?

2 OHGM The last meter of the vapor return line at Painted yellow and Painted red and labelled Painted yellow/red/yellow with the Painted red/yellow/red with the red
the manifold should according to USCG labelled "VAPOR in "VAPOR in black yellow bands 0.1 meter (0.33 feet) bands 0.1 meter (0.33 feet) wide,
be marked as follows : black letters at least 50 letters at least 50 wide, and the middle red band 0.8 and the middle yellow band 0.8
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meter (2.64 feet) wide; and meter (2.64 feet) wide; and
millimetres (2 inches) millimetres (2 inches) Labelled VAPOR in black letters Labelled VAPOR in black
high. high. at least 50 millimetres (2 inches) letters at least 50 millimetres (2
high. inches) high.

Painted red/yellow/red with the

Painted red and labeled
The last meter of the vapor return line at
3 OHGM the manifoild should according to USCG
be marked as follows :
Painted yellow and
labeled "VAPOR in wide, and the middle yellow
"VAPOR in black letters
black letters at least 50
at least 50 millimeters (2
millimeters (2 inches)
inches) high.
high.
Painted yellow/red/yellow with the
red bands 0.1 meter (0.33 feet)
yellow bands 0.1 meter (0.33 feet)
wide, and the middle red band 0.8
band 0.8 meter (2.64 feet) wide;
meter (2.64 feet) wide; and Labeled
and Labeled VAPOR in black
VAPOR in black letters at least 50
letters at least 50 millimeters (2
millimeters (2 inches) high.
inches) high.

On which frequency are navigational

4 SKCL andmeteorological messages normally 2182KHz 2187.2KHz 518KHZ 500KHz
sent on the NAVTEX system?

The cargo stowage

With regard to the Cargo Stowage and position and the The cargo stowage position and
Security (CSS) Code, what are the The cargo stowage The cargo stowage position and
5 AVKC parameters used to calculate the forces
vessels speed, transverse accelerations at that
position vessels stability characteristics
that cause cargoes to shift? length and stability location
characteristics

For a large increase in the specific gravity

6 JPKQ of the oil, the gravity disc hole diameter Increased. Reduced. Kept the same. Hole diameter is of no importance.
should be:

A high pressure boiler is operating with all

parameters normal except that the firing The generating and The de-superheater
Insufficient combustion air is being
7 JPNP rate is high and the superheater screen tubes are control is not operating The superheater tubes are fouled.
temperature is high. Which of the options fouled. supplied.
correctly.
given is the likely cause of this condition?

8 SNCC What is the correct understanding of the The rate of increase of The change of the The change in the temperature The delay in temperature reduction
term "Lapse Rate" when used the wind associated with temperature in the associated with the passing of the associated with the wet bulb
in meteorology? a Tropical Revolving atmosphere with warm front of a frontal depression. thermometer of a hygrometer
Storm. height above sea
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level.

A cargo of frozen tuna is being loaded onto The fish would sound
a conventional reefer vessel. Without The surface of the fish The fish would sound like wood
solid and make a The surface of the fish would feel
9 SNOK using a pulp thermometer, which of the would feel hard to the when dropped or tapped with a
given options would give an indication thump sound when cold to the touch.
touch. hammer.
that the fish was in good condition. dropped.

In an automatic temperature control

system, operating with a PID controller,
10 BFGX which of the following settings or Too short D-time Temperature change Gain too high Gain too low
parameter adjustments may result in
system oscillation?

Which of the following parameters may

11 BFGX Too short D-time Too high amplification Too long I-time Temperature change
result in oscillation?

Which of the following parameters will

12 BFGX Too short D-time Too high amplification Temperature change Too long I-time
result in oscillation

A conventional reefer vessel fitted with

derricks has four large diameter Loading at a dock Loading at a dock which experiences
Yokohama fenders supplied by the Loading cargo from Transhipment in the open sea
13 BGYO equipped with poor a large tidal range and at which
charterer. What kind of cargo operation barges. directly from fishing boats.
from those given in the options is the fendering. strong winds are common.
vessel most likely being chartered for?

Immerse the
Which of the methods given in the options thermometer in a
Place the thermometer in Place the thermometer in the meat Place the thermometer in the meat
should be used as part of the check of mixture of distilled
a hole drilled into a room and check the reading when room and check the reading
14 BKQS the accuracy of a liquid filled water and ice made
thermometer used in the cold rooms of block of ice to check the refrigeration compressor cuts matches the thermostat setting
from distilled water to
the ships provisions stores? the zero reading. out. when the liquid line valve closes.
check the zero
reading.

15 BOYK Mollier diagrams are often used onboard Absolute pressure and Absolute pressure and Absolute pressure and temperature. Absolute pressure and specific heat
liquefied gas carriers in relation to the entropy. enthalpy. capacity.
reliquefaction plant and cargo carriage
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conditions. What parameters are

represented by the main vertical and
horizontal axis of the diagram?

Temperatures are often measured by using

platinum resistance thermometers. The
16 BSNH characteristics shown are all calibration Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 4 Figure 3
curvesfor such devices. Which of them is
a calibration curve for a P T100 sensor?

Temperatures are often measured by using

platinum resistance thermometers. The
17 BSNH characteristics shown are all calibration Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 2 Figure 1
curves for such devices. Which of them is
a calibration curve for a P T100 sensor?

What are the usual nozzle diameters for

18 BTHE Between 20 and 40 mm. Between 10 and 20 mm. Between 30 and 50 mm. Between 30 60 mm.
COW machines?

With + to Kathode a With + to Anode good

A diode is in good condition when which of reading of about 0.6V continuity (low ohms) With + to Anode a reading of With + to Kathode good continuity
19 BVYC the following test results are obtained and with probes and with the probes about 0.6V, and with probes (low ohms) and with the probes
using a Digital Multi-meter. reversed a reading of reversed a reading of reversed a reading of O/L. reversed a reading of infinity.
O/L. infinity.

With + to A a reading of With + to K a reading of

A diode is in good condition when the With + to A good continuity ( low With + to K good contiuity ( low
about 0.6V, and with about 0.6V and with
20 BVYC following test results are obtained using a ohms) and with the probes ohms) and with the probes
Digital Multi-meter. probes reversed a probes reversed a
reversed a reading of infinity. reversed a reading of infinty.
reading of O/L. reading of O/L.

When handling and connecting cargo

hoses between ships you might be
required to have a ' bend ' in the hose
6 times the hose 3 times the hose
21 CCML when it is suspended. The minimum 9 times the hose diameter. 20 times the hose diameter.
radius of the bend is governed by the diameter. diameter.
diameter of the hose and is generally
calculated as:
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In a two stage compressor you will find The smallest diameter

pistons with different diameters (one is A big piston will deliver The biggest diameter piston is the A big piston will give less oil content
22 CGAJ piston is the stage two
bigger than the other).Which one of the dryer air into stage one. stage two piston. in the air.
following statements is correct ? piston.

The vessel is in a 360 degrees turn with
engine full ahead. If the engine speed is
23 CKBY
reduced during the turn, will there be any
change in the turning diameter?
No, the turning diameter Yes, the turning diameter No, the turning diameter will only
Yes, the turning diameter will
will not change if the will be smaller if the change if the rudder angle is
increase if the speed is reduced.
speed is reduced. speed is reduced. reduced

You are in a 360 degrees turn with engine Yes, the turning diameter Yes, the turning
full ahead. If you reduce speed during No, the turning diameter will only No, the turning diameter will not
24 CKBY will be smaller if I diameter will increase
the turn, do you think there will be a change if I reduce rudder angle change if I reduce speed
change in turning diameter? reduce speed if I reduce speed

The vessel is in a 360 degrees turn with Yes, the turning

No, the turning diameter
engine full ahead. If the speed is reduced diameter will increase Yes, the turning diameter will be No, the turning diameter will not
25 CKBY will only change if the
during the turn, will there be any change if the speed is smaller if the speed is reduced. change if the speed is reduced.
in the turning diameter? rudder angle is reduced
reduced.

During ship to ship transfer, if each hose

used has a bore size (diameter) of 300
26 DCKH mm, the throughput per hour of liquid (for 3150 m3 per hour. 9300 m3 per hour. 350 m3 per hour. 1400 m3 per hour.
each hose) is recommended as a
maximum of:

What are the three diameters of fire hoses

27 DFYB 10, 50 or 85 mm 25, 45, or 70 mm 17, 43 or 74 mm 50 or 100 mm
most commonly found on ships?

In a fresh water tank with a height of

5 meters we shall use a pressure
transmitter for level measurement. The
28 DJGL tank has a vent-pipe leading to deck 1,3 Bar. 2,0 Bar. 0,8 Bar. 0,5 Bar.
8 meters above the top of the tank. What
pressure shall we use as a guide when
ordering the pressure transducer?

29 DJGL In a fresh water tank with a height of 1,3 Bar. 2,0 Bar. 0,5 Bar. 0,8 Bar.
5 meters we shall use a pressure
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transmitter for level measurement. The

tank has a vent-pipe leading to deck
8 meters above the top of the tank. What
pressure shall we use as a guidance
when ordering the pressure transducer?

When measuring viscosity with a restricted

30 DWOF flow viscometer, the preferred sensing Capacitance probe Capillary tube Bourdon tube Rotating cylinder
device is:

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On which frequency are navigational and

1 SKCL meteorological messages normally sent on 2182KHz 2187.2KHz 518KHZ 500KHz
the NAVTEX system?

The change of the The change in the temperature The delay in temperature
The rate of increase of the
What is the correct understanding of the term temperature in the associated with the passing of reduction associated with the
2 SNCC "Lapse Rate" when used in Meteorology?
wind associated with a
atmosphere with height the warm front of a frontal wet bulb thermometer of a
Tropical Revolving Storm.
above sea level. depression. hygrometer

To announce an important navigational or

3 IAUG meteorological warning via the VHF- urgency call safety call distress call Don't know
installation, one should use the:

You have an important navigational or

meteorological warning to transmit. What call
4 LMQS should proceed this message when made on
Pan Pan (3 times) Mayday Mayday (3 times) Victor Victor (3 times) Securite Securite (3 times)
the radio telephone?

You have an important navigational or

meteorological message to transmit. What Securite Securite (3
5 LMQS call should proceed this message when
Pan Pan (3 times) Victor Victor (3 times) Mayday Mayday (3 times)
times)
made on the radio telephone?
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According to the rules of gmdss vessels are equipped

1 AKRW with certain radio-communication devices depending Don't know their tonnage the sea areas type of vessel
on:

must be checked every must be replaced when the seal

2 QNXY The emergency battery of a gmdss portophone: Don't know cannot be replaced
week is broken

What VHF-channel is according to the rules of

the gmdss, appointed for mutual radiotraffic between
3 JBLI ships at sea (with the exception of co-ordination of channel 13 channel 06 Don't know channel 16
shipping movements and other kinds of
communication to safety:

Every vessel equipped according to the rules DSC listening watch MF radio telephony-
4 BRDD of gmdssmust be provided with:
Don't know NAVTEX-receiver
receiver for 2187.5 Hz installation

In accordance with Ggmdss rules, the frequency

5 BSAQ 2187.5 kHz is used for:
distress alerting Don't know on scene communication distress traffic

In accordance with gmdss rules, the frequency 2187.5

6 BSAQ kHz is used for:
On scene communication Distress traffic Routine message Distress alerting

According to the rules of gmdss all vessels have to be

7 EAXB equipped with:
Don't know on both sides an EPIRB at least three mariphones a possibility to receive MSI

8 ESOT Under the regulations of gmdss channel 70 is used for: distress alerting Don't know distress traffic on scene communications

distress and urgency

9 FFYR According to the rule of gmdss, channel 70 is used for: distress traffic alerting Don't know
traffic

the proper working of the

the date when the
What must be regularly checked with the emergency emergency battery and the the proper working of the
10 FGPT battery must be Don't know
battery of a gmdss portophone: date when the battery must emergency battery
replaced
be replaced

The International Organisation which has

11 FKAB INMARSAT SARSAT-COSPAS IMO ITU
developedgmdss is :
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A DSC-message of the safety category is received by

another vessel on 70. Conform to the gmdss rules,
12 GFPW Don't know 70 16 07
for the continuation of the safety traffic, change to
VHF-channel:

A DSC-message of the safety category is received

from another vessel on VHF channel 70. Conforming
13 GFPW Don't know 70 16 07
to thegmdss rules, for the continuation of the safety
traffic, you must change to VHF-channel:

By what date must ALL vessels fully comply

14 HDSW 1st February 1994 1st February 1995 1st February 1999 1st February 1997
with gmdssrequirements?

What is the minimum number of portable two way VHF

walkie talkies for use in survival craft, that should be There is no requirement to carry
15 HHWS 3 sets 1set 2 sets
carried onboard vessels which comply them.
with gmdss regulations?

Under gmdss which VHF channel is used for Digital

16 HHYM Ch. 13 Ch.16 Ch.70 Ch.06
Selective Calling (DSC)?

The portable walkie talkies required to be carried

17 HNVI by gmdssregulations should have which channels as Channel 16 only Channels 13 & 16 Channels 6, 13 & 16 Channels 6 & 16
a minimum?

According to the rules of gmdss the required radio- the tonnage of the
18 JAQO Don't know the l.o.a. of the vessel the sea area of the vessel
equipment depends mainly on: vessel

Transmission and
Reception of shore to Transmission of ship to Transmission and reception of
19 KTNG What is the first function of gmdss? reception of on scene
ship distress alerts shore alerts signals for locating
communication

Which International Convention introduced

20 KULO GMDSS MERSAR STCW SOLAS
the gmdss ?

Atlantic East, Atlantic

Near coastal, National and
21 MNOM What are the gmdss sea areas? A1,A2,A3 and A4 West, Indian and AA,AB,AC and AD
International
Pacific areas
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VHF-channel 13 in the
According to the rules of gmdss, on behalf of safe areas where the
22 MSPP Don't know VHF-channel 16 VHF-channel 70
navigation a listening watch should be Kept on: master deems it
necessary

Applies to tankers of 1599grt All ships covered by Chapter IV

All vessels above All vessels trading and above and all of SOLAS I.e. all cargo ships of
23 PPTF What ships does gmdss apply to? 800GRT on beyond national passenger ships trading 300GRT and above and all
International voyages waters either coastwise or passenger ships on
internationally International voyages

The International Organisation which has established

24 QFRB SARSAT-COSPAS IMO INMARSAT ITU
the frequencies to be used in the gmdss is:

Under gmdss rules the trading area A3 can be Within coverage of the
25 QXXB Polar region. Within VHF range. Within MF range.
considered to be: INMARSAT system.

3 sets. New-builds from

gmdss regulations require that vessels carry two-way
February 1992, other 3 sets. All vessels from None at present. 3 sets on all One per lifeboat and one spare
26 RGAT VHF for survival craft. How many are required, and
when do the regulations apply? vessels from February August 1993 ships from August 1995 from August 1993
1995

Under gmdss rules the trading area A1 can be Within range of VHF Within the coverage of Within range of MF coast
27 RKIX Polar region.
considered to be: coast radio stations. INMARSAT. radio stations.

According to the rules of gmdss vessels one must be HF and VHF DSC-
28 RKPG Don't know EPIRB and SART NAVTEX and EGC-receiver
able to receive MSI with the aid of: encoders

Global Maritime
Global Mundial Direct General Maritime Directories General Mundial Distress and
29 TGNC Define the acronym gmdss. Distress and Safety
System Safe. for Safety and Search. Safety System.
System.

According to the rules of gmdss vessels equipped for 121.5/243.0 MHz VHF 1.6 GHz Inmarsat/DSC
30 TCYE 156.3 KHz EPIRB 406.0 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB
all sea areas have to be provided with: EPIRB EPIRB
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Which of the following names is given to the

basic types of foam as far as they are
1 ACKJ differentiatedaccording to the way bubbles are
AFFF foams All answers are good Chemical foams Polar foams
obtaine:

Which of the following names is given to the

basic types of foam as far as they are
2 ACKJ differentiatedaccording to the way bubbles are
AFFF foams Chemical foams All answers are good Polar foams
obtained:

The Training Manual shall contain instructions

and information on the life-saving appliances
and the best method of survival. The training The use of navigational The use of surface to
manual shall contain detailed explanations of The use of the ship's line The use of escape routes and
3 ADSH crew duties in relation to emergency
equipment for survival air visual signals to
throwing apparatus. other escape methodes.
situations. Which of the following tasks or crafts. be used by survivors.
duties shall be included in the
manual according to present regulations?

according to 33 CFR 156, oil tankers trading in That no leakage occurs under That no leakage occurs That no leakage occurs under That no leakage occurs under
US waters are required to test and document static liquid pressure of at
at the nominal dynamic fluid pressure of less static liquid pressure of at
4 AISY the testing of cargo transfer hoses and least 1.25 times the
transfer pipe system. What is the minimum anticipated working than 1.5 times the maximum least 1.5 times the maximum
maximum allowable working
requirement when testing these components? pressure. pressure. allowable working pressure. allowable working pressure.

according to the rules of GMDSS vessels are

5 AKRW equipped with certain radio-communication Don't know their tonnage the sea areas type of vessel
devices depending on:

After complete shut down of the steam plant,

the boiler have been heated in accordance to Open steam valve
correct starting up procedure, and is now Open as fast as possible to Don-t open the main valve before
very slowly, Open as fast as possible to heat
6 AOBP firing at working pressure. You are going to get rid of water assembly in you have top pressure on the
open the main steam valve to the system. considering system the piping system.
the piping system. boiler.
What will be the correct procedure for this expansion.
operation?

7 AOVT Which of the given statements can be Methane is neither toxic nor Methane is Methane is considered as Methane is considered as
considered as the most accurate according to an asphyxiant gas. considered as presenting both flammable and presenting a toxic hazard and
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presenting a
the IMO Gas Codes and other LNG industry flammable hazard may also result in a chemical
standards?
toxic hazards.
and may also be an burn in contact with the skin.
asphyxiant.

Painted red/yellow/red with the

Painted yellow/red/yellow with the
red bands 0.1 meter (0.33
Painted red and yellow bands 0.1 meter (0.33
Painted yellow and labelled feet) wide, and the middle
The last meter of the vapor return line at the labelled "VAPOR in feet) wide, and the middle red
"VAPOR in black letters at yellow band 0.8 meter (2.64
8 OHGM manifold should according to USCG be black letters at least band 0.8 meter (2.64 feet) wide;
marked as follows : least 50 millimetres (2 feet) wide; and Labelled
50 millimetres (2 and Labelled VAPOR in black
inches) high. VAPOR in black letters at
inches) high. letters at least 50 millimetres (2
least 50 millimetres (2 inches)
inches) high.
high.

Painted red/yellow/red with the

Painted yellow/red/yellow with the
red bands 0.1 meter (0.33
Painted yellow and yellow bands 0.1 meter (0.33
Painted red and labeled feet) wide, and the middle
The last meter of the vapor return line at the labeled "VAPOR in feet) wide, and the middle red
"VAPOR in black letters at yellow band 0.8 meter (2.64
9 OHGM manifoild should according to USCG be black letters at least band 0.8 meter (2.64 feet) wide;
marked as follows : least 50 millimeters (2 feet) wide; and Labeled
50 millimeters (2 and Labeled VAPOR in black
inches) high. VAPOR in black letters at
inches) high. letters at least 50 millimeters (2
least 50 millimeters (2 inches)
inches) high.
high.

The Muster List shall show the duties assigned Preparation of survival Operation of the
Preparation of immersion suits for General preparation of life-saving
to members of the crew. Which of the crafts' Emergency passengers. appliances.
10 SKCK vessel's propulsion
following duties shall be included according to Position Indicating Radio
present regulations? system.
Beacons (EPIRRB).

be made of fire-retardant be made of fire- be made of buoyant material or

*Which among the following list is required for be secured in a manner as not
material retardant material stored in buoyant containers
11 ATLV lifeboat equipment according to present to interfere with abandonment
regulations ? and stored in buoyant
procedures
containers

ATLV *Which among the following list is required for Be made of buoyant Be made of fire-retardant material Be secured in a manner as not
Be made of fire retardant
12 lifeboat equipment according to present material or stored in and stored in buoyant to interfere with abandonment
regulations? material
buoyant containers containers procedures
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What VHF-channel is according to the rules of

the GMDSS, appointed for mutual radiotraffic
between ships at sea (with the exception of
13 JBLI channel 13 channel 06 Don't know channel 16
co-ordination of shipping movements and
other kinds of communication to
safety:

according to SOLAS fire drills to be carried out

14 VUFP One month Fortnight One week Two months
at intervals of no more than?

Following complete shut down of the steam Use the main steam valve
plant, the boiler has been heated bypass/warming through Open the main valve as quickly
in accordance with the correct starting up Open the main valve a Don't open the main valve until
line to gradually heat up as possible to get rid of any
15 BFHW procedure, and the steam pressure is rising. little bit to allow the the boiler reaches normal
What is the correct procedure to be adopted the steam range with the water that has collected in the
range to heat up. working pressure.
when opening the main steam valve to the drains open before steam range.
range? opening the main valve.

be secured in the lifeboat

(except boat-hooks) by be made of fire-
*Which among the following list is required for
lashings, storage in retardant material be made of buoyant material or
16 BINY lifeboat equipment according to present be made of fire-retardant material
regulations ? lockers, compartments, and stored in buoyant stored in buoyant containers
brackets or similar containers
arrangement

Substances, materials and articles shall be

stowed as indicated in the Dangerous Goods
10 categories, lattered A-K Three categories,
17 BKWH List of the IMDG Code, in accordance with a 10 categories, numbered 1-10. 5 categories, labelled A-E.
series of stowage categories. How are those (excluding I). numbered I, ii and iii.
categories designated?

Substances, materials and articles shall be

stowed as indicated in the Dangerous Goods
10 categories, numbered 1- 5 categories, labelled Three categories, numbered I, ii 10 categories, lattered A-K
18 BKWH List of the IMDG Code, in accordance with a
series of stowage categories. How are those 10. A-E. and iii. (excluding I).
categories designated?.

19 BOLT The Training Manual shall contain instructions The method and use of sea- The use of oars and The use of on-board Correct donning of fire protective
and information on the life-saving appliances
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and the best method of survival. The training

manual shall contain detailed explanations of other propulsion
crew duties in relation to emergency
situations. Which of the following tasks or
anchors (drogues). equipment for communication equipment. clothing.
duties shall be included in the survival crafts.
manual according to present regulations?

The Training Manual shall contain instructions

and information on the life-saving appliances
and the best method of survival. The training The use of oars and other The use of on-board
manual shall contain detailed explanations of Best use of the survival craft The use of navigational
20 BPDE propulsion equipment for communication
crew duties in relation to emergency facilities in order to survive. equipment for survival crafts.
situations. Which of the following tasks or survival crafts. equipment.
duties shall be included in the
manual according to present regulations?

Every vessel equipped according to the rules of DSC listening watch receiver
21 BRDD Don't know MF radio telephony-installation NAVTEX-receiver
GMDSS must be provided with: for 2187.5 Hz

In accordance with GGMDSS rules, the

22 BSAQ distress alerting Don't know on scene communication distress traffic
frequency 2187.5 kHz is used for:

In accordance with GMDSS rules, the frequency

23 BSAQ On scene communication Distress traffic Routine message Distress alerting
2187.5 kHz is used for:

You are in a position as illustrated. What is the

24 BUCX instantaneous oil discharge limit according to 15 L/nm 120 L/nm 30 L/nm 60 L/nm
MARPOL ?

Some cargo containment systems for liquefied

gas carriers are required to have a secondary
25 BYAU barrier. How long, according to the IMO Gas At least 5 days. At least 20 days. At least 10 days. At least 15 days.
Codes, should the secondary barrier be able
to contain cargo leakage from the cargo tank?

26 CABD The Muster List shall show the duties assigned Closing of watertight doors, Preparation of Preparation of survival craft's Operation of the vessel's
to members of the crew. Which of the fire doors, valves, immersion suits and Emergency Positions Indicating propulsion system.
following duties shall be included in the scuppers, sidescuttles, thermo protective Radio Beacons.
"muster list" according to present regulations? skylights. aids for the ship's
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passengers.

according to their physical state, extinguishing Synthetic, proteinic, gases and

27 CDBN Solid, liquid and gases Proteinic and synthetic Solid, proteinic and gases
agents may be classified in to: liquid

according to their physical state, extinguishing Synthetic, proteinic, gases

28 CDBN Proteinic and synthetic Solid, proteinic and gases Solid, liquid and gases
agents may be classified: and liquid

CGDM according to SIGTTO publications, what is a +/- 1,00 bar (which will apply +/- 0,0005 bar (which
+/- 0,0015 bar (which will apply +/- 0,50 bar (which will apply
29 typical accuracy for LNG pressure within the MARVS of the will apply within the
measurement equipment? within the MARVS of the tank) within the MARVS of the tank)
tank) MARVS of the tank)

The training manual shall contain instructions

and information in easily understood terms
and illustrated wherever possible. Which of Donning of lifejackets and Donning of fire
30 CHHV Starting of Main Engine Handling of stowaways
the following objects have to be explained in immersion suits protection clothing
detail in the manualaccording to present
regulations?

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You have just joined achemical tanker.

Where would you find a description of
the ship's cargo handling equipment,
details on the ship's cargo unloading The applicable equipment
The Annex II Procedures and
1 ADQP procedures and tank stripping and MARPOL 73/78. The Cargo Handling Logbook. manufacturer's maintenance
details on procedures relating to the Arrangements Manual.
and operation manuals.
cleaning of cargo tanks, the discharge
of residues, ballasting and
deballasting?

2 ADQP You have just joined achemical tanker. The Cargo Handling Logbook. The applicable equipment MARPOL 73/78. The Annex II Procedures and
Where would you find a description of manufacturer's maintenance Arrangements Manual.
the ship's cargo handling equipment and operation manuals.
and details of procedures for cargo
unloading, tank stripping, tank
cleaning, discharge of residues and
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ballasting and deballasting?

"A contractor is hired to install new

navigation equipment onboard your
ship while its berthed. For a period of
time hes left unsupervised and
photographs schematics of the ship
that he finds rolled up and stored in the "Protective markings, "Secure area, passwords, a "Secure area, passwords, a
"Firewall, protective markings,
3 AEAV corner of a nearby office. Later, from reference checks, and firewall and a secure firewall and protective
home, he hacks into the network and vetting and a secure network."
passwords." network." markings."
prints off information about the ships
security procedures. Which of these
information security measures would
have prevented his unauthorized
access?"

What is the correct chemical name for

4 AECL Caustic Soda in liquid form?
Sodium Hydroxide solution Potassium Hydroxide solution Sodium Chlorate solution. Sodium Hypochlorite solution.

If you use chemicals for cleaning up an

Contain the oil within a small Disperse or dissolve the oil
5 AEPT oil-spill on the water, what would Absorb the oil for easy removal Remove the oil from the water
thechemicals do? area into the water

Considering the range of sensitive

liquid chemicals which routinely require
6 AGEC wall-wash prior to loading, what Water. Iso-propanol. Industrial Ethanol. Methanol.
product is mainly used as the rinsing
agent in wall-washing?

Which of the following is achemical

commonly added to cleaning
7 AING substances used to clean galley
Bleach. Beach. Blanch. Breach.
areas?

In order to maintain the condition of the

steel surface, stainless steel tanks
8 AVED onchemical tankers are periodically Molybdenum-concentration. Restoration. Percolation. Passivation.
given an acid-based treatment. What
name is given to this process?
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You have been tank-cleaning at sea and

are about to arrive in port and go
alongside the terminal for loading
Fit and secure a blank flange tie-off (or otherwise secure)
several grades ofchemicals. Several of
9 JDPH the lines (headers) have been open for
drying and inspection, but will not be
required for this particular operation.
What should you do with them?
Leave the blank flanges off, but
Leave the blank flanges off, but
Leave the lines open to prevent
hang a label over each line
to every line that is not the manifold valves so that condensation building up
that will not be required, stating
required. they can not be operated by inside.
"not to be used this port".
accident.

You have been tank-cleaning at sea and

are about to arrive in port and go
alongside the terminal for loading
several grades ofchemicals. Many of
10 JDPH
the lines (headers) have been open for
drying and inspection, but will not be
required for this particular operation.
What should you do with them?
Leave the blank flanges off, but Leave the lines open, but tie-off
Fit and secure a blank flange hang a label over each line (or otherwise secure) the Leave the lines open to prevent
to every line that is not that will not be required, manifold valves so that they condensation building up
required. stating "not to be used this can not be operated by inside.
port". accident.

When small amounts of cleaning
additives (detergent products) are
added to water in order to facilitate the
11 JOEP
washing of tanks which previously
contained liquidchemicals, what
conditions apply?
The discharge shall be
No conditions apply provided
not more than 200 litres per
1000 cubic metres of tank
volume is used in any one
washing operation.
No additives containing
Pollution Category "X"
governed by the provisions of components shall be used,
Annex I or II, which would If the additive contains Pollution except those components
apply to the additive had it category "X" products and that are readily
been carried as cargo. Tank more than 200 litres is used in biodegradable and present
washing procedures involving the washing operation for a in a total concentration of of
the use of such additives shall single cargo tank, then a less than 10% of the
be set out in the Procedures prewash to shore must be cleaning additive. No
and Arrangements Manual carried out. restrictions additional to
and approved by the vessel's those applicable to the tank
Flag State Administration. due to the previous cargo
shall apply.

In a separate locker. The

How should chemicals and harmful
12 OJIL
substances be stored on board?
In a gas-tight locker close to
the bridge
In the central store or in the
engine room
In a locker preferably on boat
locker shall be clearly
deck. The locker shall be
marked, locked and
clearly marked.
ventilated.

13 VTCO Quality of the feed water in a steam Generation of sulphur acid Generation of carbonic acid Water is becoming sligthly less All of the mentioned alternatives.
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plant changes during operation.
Caused by this, the water is regularly
tested. Which of the below statements
describes thechemical mechanisms
normally occuring?
On a chemical Tanker having 2 foam
tanks for deck monitor use the foam
quality has been found to have
deteriorated. A new supply of foam is
14 BEJM
ordered. Your usual chandler does not different types of foam exist
have the required quantity of foam in
one type and offers 2 types of foam
instead, one for each tank. You would:
Basic manual dew point measurement
devices are commonly used by
surveyors when monitoring the
15 BETP dryness of a cargo tank prior to loading
a liquid chemical product. Which of the When the first signs of
descriptions below is a summary of
how the measurement is carried out?
16 BIIB You have just completed tank inspection, I will swing the lid over the
prior to loading a number ofchemical
grades. The Duty Officer instructs you
Answer 1
causes the water quality to
drift towards sweet and rise
the pH - number.
Accept but put a written notice
in the foam room that
Accept the offer?
in each tank?
A small quantity of Methanol is
placed into the device and
dry-ice is progressively
added to it to steadily reduce
the temperature. A sample of
the atmosphere in the tank is
continuously drawn through
the device, passing over the
surface of the Methanol.
evaporation are observed
(smoke rising from the
surface), the temperature of
the Methanol is noted.
Reference may be required
to tables to correct the
reading for calculation
purposes.
I will lower the lid with the I will lower the lid with the
coaming and postion the
Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
causes the water quality to
conductive and does not
drift towards sour and lower
transfer heat.
the pH - number.
Accept but insist on a lower
Reject the offer?
price?
A small quantity of Acetone
A quantity of Acetone is placed is placed into the device A small quantity of dry-ice is
into the device and dry-ice is and dry-ice is progressively placed into the device,
progressively added to it to added to it to steadily submerged in deionized water.
steadily reduce the reduce the temperature. A A sample of the atmosphere in
temperature. A sample of the sample of the atmosphere the tank is continuously drawn
atmosphere in the tank is in the tank is continuously through the device, passing
continuously pumped through drawn through the device, across a reagent filter. When
the liquid. Bubbles will be passing over the polished the dew point is reached, this
seen to reach the surface of or mirrored surface of the reagent filter will change colour
the bath until the dew point is container. When the first from white to green, indicating
reached. When the flow of drop of mositure (dew) is saturation. The temperature of
bubbles ceases, the observed to form on the the deionized water is noted at
temperature of the Acetone is polished surface, the this time and corresponds to
noted. Reference may be temperature of the Acetone the dew point. Reference to
required to tables to correct bath is noted. Reference correction tables is required to
the reading for desired may be required to tables to correct the reading for
parameters. correct the reading for barometric pressure.
desired parameters.
I will lower the lid with the
geared wheel, ensuring that geared wheel and then work geared wheel, screwing it
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the coaming rim sits

to secure the tank lids. (On this vessel,
they are circular in design, with four
dogs and the lid is raised and lowered
on a geared wheel). Which of the
following methods will you use to
secure the lids?
dogs, tightening down the
centrally against the down as tightly as possible,
two furthest from the geared
packing. I will then position round the dogs in a clockwise then position the dogs, so that
wheel first, then the two
and tighten the dogs, direction, tightening each one the lid remains centrally
closest to the wheel. I will
working back and forth so right down in turn. positioned while the ship is as
then take any remaining
that an even pressure is sea.
pressure off the wheel.
applied overall.

What nominal filling restriction exists

under the IBC Code for a single tank
There is no filling restriction
17 BJWL on a type 3 chemical tanker? (Not 3000 cubic metres. 1250 cubic metres. 1750 cubic metres.
counting actual capacity or structural for a type 3 chemical tanker.
and cargo specific limitations).

What nominal filling restriction exists

under the IBC Code for a single tank
There is no filling restriction
18 BJWL on a type 3 chemical tanker? (Not 3000 cubic metres. 1750 cubic metres. 1250 cubic metres.
counting structural, capacity or cargo for a type 3 chemical tanker.
specific limitations).

Your chemical tanker is fitted with

submersible deepwell cargo pumps. The pump will "race" and Control of the operation will be
The back pressure will The cargo pump impeller will
19 BTOO When stripping a tank, if excessive air there will be a loss of lost and the tank will rapidly
is allowed to be drawn into the suction increase. stop rotating.
suction. empty.
line, which of the following may occur?

Your vessel is progressing within a Use the Arpa for early

Traffic Separation Scheme and identification of all other Slow down your vessel and
receives a navigational warning of Move out of the traffic lane Take no actions but proceed with
20 BUGF ship movements within the proceed with caution, posting
another vessel progressing the wrong towards the coast. extra caution.
way within the scheme. What actions traffic lane and give rogue extra lookouts.
should be taken on the bridge, if any? vessel a wide berth

You are on a 10.000 tonchemical Tanker

that in addition to fixed foam monitors, A throughput of at least 400 A throughput of at least 20 A throughput of at least 250 A throughput of at least 100
is equipped with portable foam
21 BYKV litters a minute and a litters a minute and a "throw" litters a minute and a "throw" litters a minute and a "throw" of
applicators. One of the applicators is
lost. When ordering a new one you "throw" of 15 metres? of 5 metres? of 12 metres? 10 metres?
would order one with:
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In a typical shipboard de-humidifier plant

as may be found on a
modern chemical tanker, operating on The "live sector" and the The "process sector" and the The "active sector" and the The "inbound sector" and
22 CAGI
a "rotating bed" principle, what names "reserve sector". "reactivation sector". "dormant sector". "outbound sector".
are given to the two parts of the
rotating bed?

What name is given to the independent

detection and warning system aimed at
Safe ullage maintenance
23 CKAH preventing overfilling of a cargo tank Level set detector. Overflow prevention system. High level alarms.
(and ultimately overflow of cargo) on panel.
achemical tanker?

chemical tankers are built with either

"gravity" or "pressure" type cargo
24 CKAY tanks. A "gravity" tank is one having a 0.1 bar? 2.7 bar? 1.7 bar? 0.7 bar?
design pressure at the top of the tank
of:

Carbon is the element that naturally

forms most naturalchemical
25 CKSJ compounds. In natural conditions there Diamond and graphite. Graphite and butane. Hydrogen and butane. Graphite and hydrogen.
are only two different carbon elements,
which ones?

No additional procedures need

Portable tank-cleaning machines used in
cleaning operations on chemical
26 CLAV tankers need to be electrically
"grounded" to avoid any electrostatic
hazard. How is this normally achieved?
The tank cleaning machines The water supply hoses have
to be observed with modern A small bonding cable must be
must be physically laid continuous internal bonding
tank-cleaning machines as secured between the tank
against the ship's structure wires woven into their
the velocity of the water jets cleaning machine and an
prior to being introduced into structure that act as electical
eliminates any potential earthing point on deck.
a cargo tank. conductors.
electrostatic hazard.

On chemical tankers, where dangers of At least two sets of

both flammable & toxic gases exist, At least ten sets of instruments At least one set of instruments At least three sets of instruments
instruments to detect each
27 CLUS instruments to detect these shall be to detect each type of gas to detect each type of gas to detect each type of gas
provided. If portable equipment is type of gas expected to be
expected to be encountered? expected to be encountered? expected to be encountered?
provided, you shall have: encountered?

28 CRQB Epoxy coatings in tanks, which have Give the coating time to Inform the Owner that the Heat up the coating and try to Do nothing - the softness of the
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been stressed beyond their chemical "weather out" the trapped

resistance during the carriage of strong solvents using good
solvents, tend to soften (you test for coating has been rendered speed up the re-hardening coating is not of any
this with your nails or with
ventilation, and recover it's
useless? process? consequence?
standardised test pencils). If you hardness again, prior
encounter this condition you would: loading the next cargo?

Because containers containing Because heat is often

Why is it difficult to extinguish a fire in a Because the supply of oxygen Because such fires spread very
29 CUFD chemicals are often produced due to chemical
container containing chemicals? is difficult to remove rapidly
inaccessible reactions within the cargo

Why would it be difficult to extinguish a Because heat is often Because containers containing Because water, if used, will Because chemical fires always
30 CUFD fire in a container produced due to chemical chemicals are always always cause a chemical fire spread instantaneously to
containingchemicals? reactions within the cargo inaccessible to flare up other containers

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The ISM Code is an international The ISM Code is a standard that is

The ISM Code is an The ISM Code is an
standard for the safe to ensure that rules and
International maritime International standard for
1 KGJR What is the ism Code? management and operation of regulations of the flag state are
dangerous goods the maintenance of ships
ships and for pollution complied with in its territorial
code. and marine equipment.
prevention. waters.

What facility exists under the ism Code for

The definition of supervisory The Permit to Work The documentation of individual
2 BEPR individual control measures of specific The due diligence clause.
work-related tasks? responsibilites. system. job descriptions.

What facility exists under the ism Code for

The definition of supervisory The due diligence The documentation of
3 BEPR the provision of individual control The Permit to Work system.
measures for specific work-related tasks? responsibilites. clause. individual job descriptions.

How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
4 DNSL closing mechanism of scuppers, ash- Every month Every two weeks Weekly Daily
chutes and rubbish chutes take place in
passenger ships?
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How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
5 EVGT closing mechanism of scuppers, ash- Every month Weekly Daily Every two weeks
chutes and rubbish chutes take place in
passenger ships?

The International Management

International Ship
Code for the Safe Operation of International Safe
6 KMWH What does ism stand for? Internal Ship Safety Management Measurement and Pollution
Ships and for Pollution Manning Certification
Control
Prevention

How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
7 LAWC closing mechanism of scuppers, ash- Every two weeks Daily Every month Weekly
chutes and rubbish chutes take place in
passenger ships?

How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
8 SFPG closing mechanism of scuppers, ash- Every month Weekly Every two weeks Daily
chutes and rubbish chutes take place in
passenger ships?

All passenger ships, all

9 VABS Which ships does the ism code apply to Only passenger vessels All craft above 300GRT Only tankers and Ro-ros cargo ships of 500GRT or
above

How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
10 WWGO closing mechanism of scuppers, ash- Every month Daily Every two weeks Weekly
chutes and rubbish chutes take place in
passenger ships?

The insurance
1 ASFG Who is responsible for issuing an isps certificate? The Port State The Flag State US Coast Guard
company

2 KWKK Which of these conventions is The International Ship and Port Facility STCW - 95 MARPOL The Anti Terrorist International SOLAS
 Security (isps) Code a part of? Agreement

Who is responsible for ensuring that your ships security plan meets the Recognized Security Flag State
3 LITS requirements of the isps Code?
Company Security Officer Ship Security Officer
Organization Administration

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Why do we use stabilisers on passenger To decrease the rolling

1 AMGX ships?
To adjust the trim of the vessel To increase the intact stability To decrease the dynamic stability
angle of the vessel

The bridge wheelman has not reported for duty Determine when the seaman
and there is a suspected "Man Overboard" The focus of the search The last sighted position Determine the drift and leeway of
was last sighted and
situation on your vessel. The ship has been should be the focal point of own ship and take this
should be from the concentrate the search
searched and there is one seaman missing? any search pattern and all deviation from track into
present position as he round the course line
2 OHFV The vessel turns round and retraces the ships should keep a good account on the return course.
course back, calling for assistance from other probably went overboard between the last sighting lookout in that vicinity, The search should focus
vessels in the vicinity. What should be the when proceeding to the and present position, taking
moving outwards to the around this return track back to
focal point for any search pattern to be bridge for his watch. into account any prevailing
present position. the last sighted position
established? current.

When establishing primary contact between

vessels, if English is the language agreed
International Safety Guide for Standard Marine Navigational
3 QPIQ upon for working and a minor understanding Bridge Procedures Guide. Oxford Concise Dictionary.
difficulty arises, which book would you use to Tankers and Terminals. Vocabulary.
help overcome this:

After establishing contact with a vessel, where The (IMO) Standard Marine
English is the agreed working language, Standard Marine The (ICS) Bridge Procedures
4 QPIQ which book would you use to help overcome Navigational Vocabulary
The Oxford Concise Dictionary Communication Phrases
Guide
a misunderstanding in communications? (SMCP) booklet

A container ship must A container ship must

A container ship is only There are no special stability
What are the residual stability requirements for retain a positive GM of at always comply with the
5 NNRG a Container ship?
required to comply with the requirements, provided the ship
least 1.5 metres at all International Loadline
loading port requirements. remains fully stable at all times.
stages of the voyage Rules
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Prior to bunkering operations it is necessary to

check the quantity of fuel remaining onboard Sound the tanks which you Take a full set of readings
Do a complete sounding of Use the latest figures from the
6 BABO and that there is sufficient room for the fuel think might still contain from remote content
that is to be loaded. What is the best method some fuel. all fuel bunker tanks fuel record book.
gauges.
to use to establish this?

What measures regarding ship stability should Damaged stability to be Damaged stability to be
Maintain sufficient intact
7 BCMJ be taken in order to make passenger ships increased by weight increased by use of water Avoid overloading the ship
able to withstand critical damage? stability
redistribution. ballast

A loaded bulk carrier experiences heavy ice Reduction of metacentric

Reduction of speed and Increase in metacentric height
8 BLTK accretion on deck forward, what are the Excessive trim by the stern height (GM) and loss of
major concerns of the changes in stability? additional fuel consumption (GM)
freeboard forward

The draught forward will

A General Cargo vessel is to load 200 tonnes
9 BTIP of cargo on deck at No 1 Hatch; what are the
main stability changes that will occur ?
The draught forward will The draught forward will
increase, the trim will The draught forward will
decrease, the trim will increase, the trim will change
change and the increase, the trim will change
change and the metacentric by the stern and the
metacentric height and the metacentric height
height (GM) will probably metacentric height (GM) will
(GM) will probably (GM) will probably increase
decrease probably remain constant
decrease

A cargo of palletized fruit on oblong pallets is

being loaded into the 'tween deck space of a
conventional reefer ship by stevedores under Complete the next row,
the supervision of the ship's crew. The pallets Use a forklift truck to force Complete the next row and fill cover the deck and
are loaded with the long side athwartships to Turn the final pallet through 90
10 BYIJ the last pallet into the the gap with dunnage (air) secure the gap with
ensure a stable stow. The final space in the degree to fill the gap.
first row is too small to fit another pallet gap. bags. wooden dunnage and
athwartships. Select the option which gives plywood.
the best course of action to be taken to deal
with this situation.

What is the full name of the International The International

International Safety
11 CPSW Convention dealing with stability of Convention for the ISPS SOLAS
passenger ships? Management code
Safety of Life at Sea

12 DCSL What is most pronounced about a ship with When you apply the When you apply the rudder it It will maintain course no When you put rudder
good coursestability?
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rudder, she will continue

will take time before she matter how much rudder amidships, she will continue
to turn when rudder is put
answers to it you apply on a straight course
amidships

A ship which when the

rudder is left A ship where the amount of
What is the correct understanding of the term amidships, it will
13 DCSL
"a ship with good Directional stability"? continue on
approximately a
straight course
A ship which when a rudder
A ship which will maintain its angle is applied and the ship
positive transverse stability
course unless large rudder starts to swing, will continue to
(GM) will vary with the
angles are applied. swing even after the rudder is
direction of the ship's head.
returned to amidships

A simple level control for a water tank consists

of a horizontal lever with a float at one end
and a filling valve at the other. The lever is It will increase the offset It will reduce the offset on low It will increase the offset on
provided with an adjustable pivot positioned It will reduce the offset
14 DKWO across the demand demand but increase it during high demand but reduce it
between the valve and the float. How will the throughout the demand range.
'offset' in the system be affected under range. high demand. on low demand.
changing demand conditions if the pivot is
moved closer to the filling valve?

How are the officers informed of the By the Captain's By damage-control board on By permanently exhibited By damage-control information
15 DXXF
ship's stability in damaged conditions? instructions the bridge damage control plans included in the muster list

The loss of a positive GM The deck cargo creates

The breaking of lashing on
When a general cargo ship carries timber in due to bunkers and difficulties gaining access to
the deck cargo and The timber causing damage to
16 EQQS the hold and on deck, what are the water being consumed the end of the vessel and
major stability consideration and dangers? consequent movement of the hatch coamings
and water absorption special walkways have to be
cargo and a list developing
by deck cargo constructed

A ship with a length to

What shape of hull would you say a course A ship with a length to beam A ship with a length to beam ratio
17 EQRQ beam ratio greater than A ship with a long, slim hull.
unstable ship would have? ratio less than 5.5 less than 7
5.5

A Bulk Vessel is to load a cargo of grain; pre The grain surfaces in

loading calculations show that IMO stability some or all of the cargo An exemption certificate must The vessel will be unable to load
18 FGYO The cargo can still be loaded
criteria cannot be achieved; the vessel spaces must be be applied for the cargo
should do which of the following? secured
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On some large slow speed engines the Turn the engine so that the
crosshead guides are adjustable to allow the Fit an equal number of Turn the engine so that the Turn the engine so that the
piston skirt is at the bottom
clearance between the crosshead shoes and shims behind each guide piston for the cylinder piston for the cylinder
of the liner. Use wedges to
the guides to be set equally. The normal bar which should result in concerned is at TDC and concerned is at BDC and
centralise the piston and
19 FNBO arrangement is to have bolted on guide bars equal clearances measure the clearance along measure the clearance
with shims fitted behind them. Which of the measure the clearances
between the guide bars the length of each bar and along the length of each bar
methods given in the options is the one along the length of each bar
and shoes along the shoe and fit shims to equalise and shoe and fit shims to
normally used to ensure this is done and fit shims to equalise the
whole length. the clearances. equalise the clearances.
correctly? clearances.

What is the full name of the International The International

International Safety
20 FPPJ Convention dealing with stability of Convention for the SOLAS ISPS
passenger ships? Management code
Safety of Life at Sea

When the rudder is kept The ship has negative The ship will only require small
The ship requires continual
What would be the correct understanding of amidships, the ship will transverse stability (-GM) amounts of helm to maintain its
21 FXDX application of the rudder to
the term "a ship is directionally unstable"? continue on a straight when proceeding on some course when steaming in a
maintain a steady course.
course specific courses heavy seaway

When you apply rudder, she

When you apply rudder, it When you put rudder amidship, It will maintain course no will continue to turn when
What would you say about a ship which is
22 FXDX will take time before she she will continue on a straight matter how much rudder the rudder is put amidship,
course unstable?
answers to it. course. you apply. and may even increase rate
of turn.

Why do we use stabilisers on passenger To decrease the dynamic To decrease the rolling angle
23 GDYG To adjust the trim of the vessel To increase the intact stability
ships? stability of the vessel

By the constant change of

How are ship's stability characteristics affected By an increase in the angle of underwater hull geometry By the development of a
24 GWUM By the virtual loss of GM
by Parametric Rolling? pitch as waves travel past the negative GM
ship

How is stability affected during Parametric By development of a negative By rapidly changing

25 GWUM By a virtual loss of GM By heaving rolling and pitching
Rolling? GM waterplane areas

26 GWUM How area ship's stability characteristics By the virtual loss of GM By the development of a By the constant change of By an increase in angle of pitch
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underwater hull geometry

affected by Parametric Rolling? negative GM as waves travel past the
ship

How would you establish if a health certificate

Contact the company Check in appendix 2 of Request information from the
27 HAFF issued by a foreign country was acceptable Contact the Harbourmaster
to the British authorities? office MGN 1 local Port Health Authority

Drawing a tangent to the

The value in metres from
How can an approximate value of the initial curve through the origin Drawing a tangent from the
the X axis of the point It is impossible to establish the
transverse Metacentric Height (GM) be found and erecting a highest point of the curve to
28 HCFX where the curve changes GM value from the curve of
from the Curve of Statical stability (GZ perpendicular through the the X axis and measuring it
curve)? from concave to convex righting levers (GZ)
angle of heel of 57.3 in metres
shape.
degrees

Every oil tanker of 5,000 tonnes deadweight

and above delivered on or after 1 February
29 HQVJ 2002 shall comply with intact stability. What Not less than 0.015 m Not less than 0.25 m Not less than 0.10 m Not less than 0.15 m
is the minimum GM (metacentric height)
when the vessel is in port?

On board they want to establish telex-

communication via the Inmarsat-set with the
ship Appologracht. In the guides the following
30 IRIT 244320000 1300210 Don't know 36715
IDs are found for the Appologracht:
244320000, 424432010, 424432020,
1300210, 36715. What ID should chosen:

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The following DSC was received (At what time

received ?) 27.05.1997 23:23 CALLED VHF
CH70 FORMAT: DISTRESS DIST-ID:
1 AHIC 367449000 N OF: UNDESG DISTRESS
Don't know 04:05 23:23 00:00
POSITION: N 52.43 E04.maj DIST-UTC:
00:00 teleCOM: G3E SIMP TEL EOS: EOS

2 EPWO Which one of the listed requirements regarding The transmitter shall be If practicable, an antenna Reserve accumulator battery The installation shall be so
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fitted with an automatic designed that it can be used in

keying device for an emergency by an unskilled
radiotelegraph installations for lifeboats do supported by a kite or for two hours normal use to
not correspond to present regulations?
transmitting person
balloon shall be provided be provided
radiotelegraph alarm and
distress signal

You receive via the 8 MHz a DSC distress

alert. The received DSC message is however telephone signals in the
first an acknowledgement of a
distorted. The MMSI as well as the position you should have listened on same frequency band are
3 GRPO are illegible. After listening at the 8
Don't know coastguard station must be
the 2182 kHz generally weaker than DSC
MHz telephone distress frequency, nothing is received via the 8MHz
signals
heard. This is because:

The ship-shore HF-telephone-channel 2228 the common receiving

consists of the frequencies 22081.0 kHz and
4 KHRV 22777.0 kHz. In case of manual operation,
22777.0 kHz frequency for the 22 mHz Don't know 22081.0 kHz
one should tune the receiver on: band

The Urgency Message is used to notify other

traffic of a situation where the ship is in
imminent danger and may be in need of
5 OHDB assistance, but where the development of
SECURITE RESCUE-RESCUE PAN-PAN MAYDAY
the situation is uncertain. What is
the telephony urgency message like?

The Urgency Message from a ship is used to

notify other traffic of a situation where the
ship is not in imminent danger, but where the
6 OHDB development of the situation is uncertain and
RESCUE-RESCUE SECURITE PAN-PAN MAYDAY
may need assistance in the near future.
What is thetelephony urgency message like?

Which class of emission is used for MF

7 AUDN radio telephony transmissions ?
F1B J2B J3E J2B

8 EFRC To ensure a safe bunkering operation, and Stop the bunkering until Use a crewmember as a Get hold of walkie-talkies and Call the electrician, and get him
minimize the possibility for overbunkering safe communications are messenger between put them into use to repair the telephone while
and oil spill, we need a reliable established yourself on the manifold, the bunkering goes on
communication system during the bunkering.
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How will you act, if your telephone and the engineer on the
connection goes dead while you are in
charge of the bunkering, and the bunkering
valvecontrol in the engine
goes with a rate of 350 tons per hour? room

telephones are being used to communicate

between personnel onboard and ashore Use a crewmember as a Slow down the bunkering Stop the bunkering until Call the electrician, and get him
during a bunkering operation. What
messenger between rate until alternative reliable alternative reliable to repair the telephone while
9 EFRC instruction would you give to ship personnel
regarding action to take in the event of failure personnel involved in the communications are communications are the bunkering operation
of thetelephone communication during the operation. established. established continues.
operation?

The following DSC-message was received:

the printer is a simplex use simplified English
10 JORR (see original )teleCOM: G3E SIMP TEL go to simplex telephony Don't know
means: tele-printer telephony language

be sent by a VHF-
DSC-transmissions with the tele-command not be sent by VHF- be sent by a VHF-installation or
11 NNPO installation on the DSC- Don't know
test can: installation the SAR-channel
distress channel

The proper operation of the telex mode of an Doing a "commissioning Requesting an " automatic
12 BUGD Doing an NBDP ARQ test Sending a message to HF DSC
Inmarsat-A terminal can be tested by: test" at regular intervals linetest"

On what frequency is the radio telephony two

13 CABE 2150KHz 1852Khz 2182KHz 2100KHz
tone alarm normally sent?

14 CKLT What is the radio telephone distress signal? SOS SECURITE PAN PAN MAYDAY

One has a direct connection with a telex-

subscriber by way of a coast-station. What
15 CMET Don't know kkkk brk+ nnnn
command break the land line connection with
the subscriber:

When data are to be transferred

over telephone lines, we often utilize modem
16 CVTV at each end. Which of the following adapter Enhanced graphic adapter Parallel adapter Serial adapter VGA display adapter
cards (parts) will you use for interfacing a
modem to a computer?
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When data are to be transferred over

a telephone line, we often utilize modem at
17 CVTV each end. Which of the following adapter VGA display adapter Serial adapter Enhanced graphic adapter Parallel adapter
cards (parts) will you use for interfacing a
modem to a computer?

The main installation shall

The reserve installation The installation shall include
include a main receiver, a
Which one of the listed requirements regarding shall include a reserve equipment for radiotelephone
A main and a reserve main transmitter,
18 DDGB radiotelegraph installations do not transmitter, a reserve communication on distress
correspond to present regulations? antenna shall be installed radiotelephone distress
receiver and a reserve frequencies in addition to
frequency watch receiver
source of energy working frequencies
and main source of energy

A DSC distress alert is received. The message

19 DFLS states that communication by radiotelex is FEC mode ARQ mode Don't know SELFEC mode
preferred. One preferably uses:

What is the two letter signal, to be used by

20 FDJI flags, radiotelephony or radiotelegraphy, AS CQ TT CA
meaning "Calling All Ships".

To obtain time and duration after a telephone

call with number 010-1234567 in the
21 FNPN Netherlands, via an Inmarsat-terminal, one Don't know 3731101234567# 31# 37#
should enter after receiving the second
dialling tone:

Which one of the listed requirements regarding a reliable clock with a dial
radiotelegraph stations do not correspond to not less than 12,5 cm spare parts, tools and testing direct access to the either an electric inspection lamp
22 FQQX
present regulations?A radiotelegraph station diameter, and marked to equipment navigating bridge or a flashlight
shall be provided with: indicate silence periods

In the traffic list a coast-station indicates that

After ga+ the telex number After ga+ the radio telex- After ga+ the radio telex- After ga+? the radio telex-
23 FQVC there is a radiotelex-message for a vessel. To
call for the message one should put in: of the ship command msg+ command msg+? command msg+

24 GAAK Inmarsat telex Service code 33 can be used: when the coast-station is to ask for maritime enquiries Don't know when technical problems are
disfunctional experienced with the Inmarsat-
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terminal

In traffic via Inmarsat-A, the telex connection

25 GCOU .. kkkk brk+ Don't know
can be disconnected by entering:

Which class of emission is used for MF

26 GERS F1B J3E F3E G2B
radio telephony transmissions ?

The sound level of the telephone in the tele-

27 GVVC microphone on the panel of e.g. an MF/HF Don't know the sensitivity control is fixed by manufacturer the volume control
radio-telephony installation is adjusted with:

the time in minutes, or the time in whole minutes

After disconnecting the telex connection via a real time, around 400
28 HHNL parts of it, when the when one was connected Don't know
LES, the time period is stated based on: characters per minute
landline was used with the LES

as far as practicable give be capable of withstanding

Which one of the listed requirements regarding in presence of atmospheric warning of faults preventing variations in power supply be capable of withstanding
radiotelephone auto alarm do not correspond
29 HIXJ or interfering signals the apparatus from voltages, and shall continue vibration, humidity and
to present regulations? Automatic receiving
equipment shall: automatically adjust itself performing normal to operate under such temperature changes
functions conditions

Each ship fitted with a VHF radiotelephone

installation shall according to the regulations A period of 5 minutes after A period of 5 minutes after
30 HVKJ 8 hours a day Continuos
listen on the distress frequency during every half hour every full hour
navigation. Listening shall be:

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To maintain a specified
On some trades fruit cargoes may be subjected
to 'in-transit cold treatment' also known as
1 AKAT cold treatment. From the options given which
is the main purpose of this cold treatment?
minimum temperature for a
To maintain the temperature To ensure that the fruit is
prescribed time period to To achieve uniform quality of
of the fruit within very tight carried as cold as possible
kill off any fruit fly which the fruit at discharge.
tolerances. without damaging the fruit.
may be present when
loading the cargo.
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Enables you to correctly Enables you to direct

Why is it important to have knowledge of
guide and direct It is where you can find all Enables you to find your way passengers to different
2 AOAN assembling stations, even though you have
no specific role during an emergency? passengers during an the life saving appliances. around the ship. shopping locations on board
emergency. the ship.

Because one is able to Because water on board

Have always managed
Why is it important to know the PH value of a Because dirt will be much choose the right product contains very little minerals
3 AQEO cleaning product?
before without knowledge
easier to remove. for specific cleaning compared to the water
of the PH value.
jobs. ashore.

The maximum angle of heel The maximum angle of heel

What should the master know prior to loading The virtual loss of GM en
4 EPWX iron ore?
under normal sea-going The maximum righting lever that will be caused by a
route
conditions shift of cargo

You should always use

It is important to know about alternative escape You should never use normal It is always the fastest way Normal escape routes may
5 FVMX routes because?
alternative escape routes
exits in an emergency. out. be unavailable.
in an emergency.

When you are going to take bunker oil, it is Base available space on an
Do a sounding on the tanks Base available spaces in
important to know what space is available in average calculation of the Do a complete sounding of
6 KHPK your tanks, and to do a safe bunker operation.
where the remaining fuel on tanks on the accounting of
weekly soundings since all bunker tanks
What will you prefer? board are located used fuel in the log-book
last bunkering

Condensation of moisture Condensation of moisture

What is known as "cargo sweat" on a Bulk Condensation of moisture
7 BJQD Carrier?
directly onto the ships onto the ships structure Heating of cargo
directly onto the cargo
structure and cargo

Onboard the following message is received on

the DSC controller: DOO: 245329000 CH16 ;
8 BKNU S distress ack 244123000 What station sent
245329000 002453290 None of the given 244123000
the distress acknowledgement?

Compartment between the

What part of the General Cargo vessel's Space between two transverse
9 BTNT construction is known as the "inner bottom"?
tank top and shell of the Tank top Inner side of the vessel's shell
bottom frames
vessel
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The ABC-rules are an important part of the First

10 BUDW Aiders know how. What does the First Aid Airway Breathing Circulation Adults Behind Children A Better Control Anything But Continuation
ABC-rules stands for?

The number of persons

No fixed number as it
How would you know how many people a Fill the boat up until no more should be clearly stated on
11 CINO Ask one of the deck officers depends on the people's
lifeboat is supposed to hold? space is left. the outside of the boats
size
bow.

The number of persons

No fixed number as it
How would you know how many people a should be clearly stated Fill the boat up until no more
12 CWBD Ask one of the deck officers depends on the people-s
lifeboat is supposed to hold? on the outside of the space is left.
size
boats bow.

Seafarers employed or
engaged on board ship on
Persons for whom a the business of that ship as
To whom does the requirement as to knowledge Persons taking part in a
13 DCSN The deck officers certificate of competency is part of the ship's
of English apply? navigational watch
not required, only complement with
designated safety or
pollution duties

Use the "cleaning in place"

What will you do if the heat transfer capacity is arrangement to open the
Add some more plates to the
14 DDNQ dropping, and we know that flow and heat Try to increase the flow. Increase the pressure. heat exchanger for visual
energy corresponds to the specifications? exchanger.
inspection and manual
cleaning.

The machinery detail plate is missing from a As it is only a routine

large electric motor and the weight is
Try and lift it with the engine
unknown. As part of a routine maintenance
15 DJNS check the motor has to be lifted to access
some other equipment. Which of the given
options is the correct action that should be
taken?
Estimate the weight of the
motor and select a chain
room crane as it is designed
block and strop with a safe
to lift the heaviest
working load of 1.5 times
components in the engine.
the calculated load.
maintenance and not a
Use the biggest chain blocks
breakdown then
and strops available and carry
postpone the task until
out a trial lift.
full details of the motor
can be obtained.

16 DODF After washing with fresh water how would By carrying out silver nitrate By carrying out a visual Using silver nitrate which By appointing a surveyor to
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tests which should turn

youknow whether salt remains in the cargo inspection of the cargo should remain colourless in
holds?
milky in the presence of inspect the cargo holds
holds the presence of salt
chlorides

By carrying out silver

After washing with fresh water how would Using silver nitrate which
By carrying out a visual nitrate tests which By appointing a surveyor to
17 DODF youknow whether salt remains in the cargo should remain colourless in
holds of a Bulk Carrier? inspection of the cargo holds should turn milky in the inspect the cargo holds
the presence of salt
presence of chlorides

Because certain types of

Why should only dry powder known to be foam Because certain types of dry Because certain types of dry
dry powder can cause Because certain types of dry
18 EDRB compatible be used in conjunction with foam powder has a negligible powder not give protection
to extinguish gas fires? breakdown of a foam powder is a flame inhibitor
cooling effect against re-ignition
blanket

You are loading a cargo of Butyl Acrylate in

several tanks. There is a special closed
The Vapour Recharge The Vapour Recovery (or
19 ESTX pipeline arrangement that sends the vapours, The Vapour Retrieval System. The Vapour Release Circuit.
expelled as the tanks are filled, back to shore. Arrangement. Return) System.
What is this arrangement known as?

automatically repeated after

A DSC distress alert single frequency call automatically repeated after
20 FTLQ 3 and a half to 4 and a half Don't know not repeated automatically
attempt is awaiting acknowledgement: 1 to 1 and a half minutes
minutes

A ship moving through heavy seas is affected

by the water pressure at the bows causing an
21 GWCT effectknown as "Panting". What structure in Double bottom tanks and floors Centreline bulkhead Collision bulkhead and deck Panting beams and stringers
the forward region of the ship combats the
effects of Panting?

The vessel may well be

A cargo hatch cover seal on a Bulk Carrier judged to be un-
The vessel is still seaworthy
isknown to be damaged and not weather tight The vessel may have its seaworthy; this could There are no legal concerns
22 HELB but repairs must be carried
prior to sailing; what is the legal significance classification affected invalidate some over this
of this situation? out at next port
certification and hull and
machinery insurance
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Which of the mooring lines shown in the figure The Aft Breast Line is D, in the The Aft Breast Line is A, in The Aft Breast Line is C, in The Aft Breast Line is B, in
23 HPDU
isknown as the "AFT BREAST LINE"? figure the figure the figure the figure

Use the "cleaning in place"

What will You do if the heat transfer capacity is arrangement or open the
Add some more plates to the
24 HSUT dropping, and we know that flow and heat Increase the pressure. Try to increase the flow. heat exchanger for visual
energy corresponds to the specifications? exchanger.
inspection and manual
cleaning.

By what name are the regulations which control

the cleaning operations after the discharge of The International Marine
25 HVIU MARPOL USCG Reg 141 - 53 ISGOTT
noxious substances and prevent pollution Pollution Prevention Laws
from ships known?

By what name are the regulations which control

The International Marine
26 HVIU the discharge of noxious substances and SOLAS ISGOTT MARPOL
prevent pollution from ships known? Pollution Prevention Laws

An important quantity which is useful in circuit

analysis is known as conductance G
27 HYVW G=R*V G=2R G=1/R G=I/R
(Siemens). Which of the formulas A to D
expresses the conductance for this circuit?

The mooring bits are

In the figure, which letter indicates what The mooring bits are indicated The mooring bits are The mooring bits are indicated
28 IDIL indicated by D, in the
is known as "mooring bits"? by B, in the figure indicated by C, in the figure by A, in the figure
figure

The ABC-rules are an important part of the First

29 IFAS Aiders know how. What does the First Aid Airway Breathing Circulation Anything But Continuation A Better Control Adults Behind Children
ABC-rules stands for?

One wishes to have a telephone conversation

30 IVNJ with a person whose name is known. This is a personal call Don't know a direct call a collect call
what is called:
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A triac is used to provide temperature control of an oven. Connection between the

The voltage supply to the One of the main switching
The galley complain that the oven only reaches demand knob and the The triac has completely
1 ACJL approximately 50% of demanded temperature. Which of
oven controller is elements in the triac has
triac gate terminal has failed.
the following is a likely cause? reduced by about 50% failed.
gone open circuit.

A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The only fire fighting The water can be
Water should be applied
equipment available is water hose with spray jet/spray applied in a fine spray Water should be applied to the Water should not be used
2 AECJ nozzle. How, if at all, should you attempt to put out this fire starting from the front
in a jet to the back of
oil in a single jet only. on any type of oil fire.
using water? the fire.
in a sweeping motion.

The heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of any

3 AGYC particular substance 1C is called:
Heat transfer coefficient Latent heat Specific heat Adiabatic heat

Which term is used to refer to the quantity of heat required

Coefficient of thermal Specific heat or specific heat
4 AGYC to raise thetemperature of one kilogram of any particular Latent heat Adiabatic heat
substance by one degree Celsius? expansion. capacity.

To avoid uncontrolled
What should you do if the temperature of Hydrogen The cargo should be
The cargo should be decomposition the
5 AHJU Peroxide Solution 65 % carried is raising 2 C per 5 hours monitored closely for the No special action to be taken.
and the temperature is above 40 C ? heated up to 45 C. cargo should be
next 12 hours.
discharged overboard.

6 AOJD What is the ideal working temperature for physical work? 17 - 20 C - 10 C 10 - 15 C 21 - 35 C

Design temperature on Design temperature on Design temperature on

Design temperature on the
What is the design temperature on the cargo containment the cargo containment is the cargo containment the cargo containment
7 EPUE system on a LPG/LEG carrier?
cargo containment is 48oC
163oC on a LPG/LEG system on a LPG/LEG system on a LPG/LEG
on a LPG/LEG carrier
carrier carrier are 89oC carrier are 103oC

Design temperature of Design temperature of Design temperature of the

Design temperature of the
Some gas carriers are designed to carry both LPG and LEG. the cargo containment the cargo containment cargo containment
cargo containment system for
8 EPUE What is the design temperature on the cargo containment system for an system for an system for an LPG/LEG
system on a LPG/LEG carrier? an LPG/LEG carrier is minus
LPG/LEG carrier is LPG/LEG carrier is carrier is minus 162
89 degrees C
minus 103 degrees C minus 48 degrees C degrees C.

9 OGHC A fully refrigerated liquified gas carrier, equipped with Complete secondary No secondary barrier Partial secondary barrier. No barrier required.
membrane tank with MARVS less than 0.7 bar and barrier. required.
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cargo temperature of less than -10 C. What type of barrier

is required?

Some of the nozzle Injection valve opening

A low exhaust temperature in one cylinder of a diesel engine Problem with the fuel
holes of the fuel pressure is too low.
10 QNGM is noticed during routine checks. Which of the options quality or supply to the Charge air pressure is too high.
given is the most likely cause of this? injection valve are
engine.
blocked.

Too low exhaust temperature in one cylinder becomes Injection valve opening Charge air pressure is Injection valve opening
11 QNGM Any of the others.
because of: pressure is too low. too high. pressure is too high.

What long term effect will excessively high temperature The oil flashpoint will be Cause oxidation which Evaporates the oil giving high Cause oxidation which
12 SKKP
have on lubricating oil quality? changed. increase viscosity. consumption. reduce viscosity.

SKKP It will cause the oil to It will cause the oil to

What is the main effect on lubricating oil of operating for It will change the It will cause the oil to oxidise,
13
long periods at excessively high temperature?
oxidise, reducing the evaporate, increasing
flashpoint of the oil. increasing the viscosity.
viscosity. consumption.

What would be the most probable cause of an increase in Jacket water cooler is Charge air cooler is Water in the fuel oil
14 ARSY Air in the fuel oil system.
cooling water temperature in all cylinders? clogged. clogged. system.

What would be the most probable cause of an increase in Water in the fuel oil Jacket water cooler is Charge air cooler is
15 ARSY Air in the fuel oil system.
cooling water temperature in all cylinders? system. clogged. clogged.

ARSY What would be the most probable cause of an increase in Low level in the header Fouling of the charge air cooler.
Fouling of the jacket Fouling of the lubricating
16 cooling water temperature for all cylinders of a diesel tank for the jacket
engine? water cooler. oil cooler.
system.

A high pressure boiler is operating with all parameters The generating and The de-superheater
normal except that the firing rate is high and the Insufficient combustion air is The superheater tubes are
17 JPNP screen tubes are control is not operating
superheater temperature is high. Which of the options being supplied. fouled.
given is the likely cause of this condition? fouled. correctly.

What would be the most probable cause of too high an Turbo charger filter Water in the fuel oil
18 NNFL Air in the fuel oil system. Leaking injection valve.
exhaust gastemperature from one cylinder? clogged. system.

19 VTLO During cargo operations, involving perishable cargoes, deck Rain. Very high humidity. Sunshine. Wind.
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officers should be aware that the cargo is subject to the

effects of the weather and ambient conditions. From the
options given, select the one which is likely to cause the
most rapid temperature change in a refrigerated
commodity.

Fluctuation of high temperatures in a boiler furnace can lead

to refractory lining failure in which the surface of the
20 AXTU Slipping. Spalling. Slagging. Shrinking.
firebrick breaks away in layers. What is the term used to
describe this type of failure?

Fluctuation of high temperatures under flame impingement,

21 AXTU makes the surface of the firebrick breaking away in layers. Slagging. Shrinking. Spalling. Slopping.
What is the correct engineer term for this?

Fluctuation of high temperatures in a boiler furnace can lead

to refractory lining failure in which the surface of the
22 AXTU Spalling. Slipping. Shrinking. Slagging.
firebrick breaks away in layers. What is the term used to
describe this type of failure.for this?

Low temperature corrosion can occur in both oil fired and High air/fuel ratio rises the
exhaust/waste heat recovery boilers. Considering a fuel High air/fuel ratio rises the High air/fuel ratio does
condensation temperature, High air/fuel ratio lowers
with same sulphur content, the air/fuel number,lamda, in a air speed and thereby not contribute
and thereby reducing the the boiler temperature
23 AYQI combustion process also indicates a relation to lowers the pressure and significant to change
what temperature sulphuric acid condensates. What is the temperature so sulphur safe limits between normal causing the sulphur acid
of condensation
correct relation between air/fuel ratio and low temperature acid condensates. operation and condensation to condensate.
temperature.
corrosion? temperature.

No, membrane tanks are Yes, if tank fitted with Yes, if the membrane is more
Yes, if the membrane tank
Are membrane tanks designed for carrying of gas of normally designed for primary- and than 50 mm thick.
24 BAOP is designed for high
ambienttemperature? transport of fully secondary
pressure.
refrigerated cargoes. membranes.

At what temperature is it recommended that frozen fish is Between 1 and 4

25 BAXC 0degrees Celsius. -2 degree Celsius. -20 degrees Celsius.
stored? degrees Celsius.

In an automatic temperature control system, operating with

26 BFGX a PID controller, which of the following settings or Too short D-time Temperature change Gain too high Gain too low
parameter adjustments may result in system oscillation?
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temperature sensors may be marked Pt 100. What does it

27 BIOW 100 ohm at 0 C 0ohm at 100 C 100 ohm at 20 C 20 ohm at 100 C
mean?

temperature sensors may be marked PT100. What does this

28 BIOW 100 ohm at 0 C 20 ohm at 100 C 100 ohm at 20 C 0ohm at 100 C
mean?

There are a number of different designs of cargo

containment system used for LPG carriers. Some of the
containment systems, with the exception of type C Only if the cargoes are
For all cargoes below For all cargoes below minus Only for cargoes below
29 BKGJ independent tanks, require a secondary barrier which may carried at atmospheric
in some cases be formed by the hull. Below which design zero degrees C 10 degrees C. minus 55 degrees C
pressure.
carriage temperature is some form of secondary barrier
normally required?

When the design temperature

When the design is below 55oC and the tank
On what design temperature do we need full secondarry Only if the cargo tanks When we are carrying
30 BKGJ temperature is below is not independent type B
barrier are loaded cargo on less than 10oC
55oC or C, we must have full
secondary barrier

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Arrangements should be
made for testing of the
When there is doubt about the freshness of the Ro-ro decks are always atmosphere to ensure
Open both bow- and stern Supply filter masks to all crew
1 ABKI atmosphere in enclosed or confined spaces, ventilated in advance of maintenance of 21% oxygen
what action should be taken? doors working on ro-ro deck
an operation and a carbon monoxide
content below 50 ppm in the
atmosphere of the space

The Suez Canal is a sea-level

There are no restrictions.
Are there any restrictions for transit of the Suez There are restrictions canal. There are beam and There are no restrictions.
2 AEOC canal?
Transit at masters discretion,
because of canal locks draft restrictions for very Transit at masters discretion
but pilot is compulsory
large vessels

3 AHWF You are the Officer in Charge during the loading Tell the jettyman to stop Call the Master. Check the Oil Discharge Find out if the oil is coming
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of a tanker at a terminal in the Persian Gulf.

The deck watchman reports "there is a lot of Monitoring Equipment
oil on the water to starboard". What should be
loading immediately. from your vessel.
(ODME).
your FIRST action?

there are many types of pumps fitted onboard

ship which an engine room rating may be
4 AKPH required to assist with the maintenance of. A scroll pump. A centrifugal pump. A reciprocating pump. A gear pump.
Which type of pump is shown in the
illustration?

Between the sea water and fresh water

systems thereare blanked off connecting Insufficient sea water
5 ANMN pipes. These connections can be used in
Fresh water system failure Extremely cold sea water Sea water system failure
pressure
cases of:

On the figure there are four (4) possible

Astern is defined as A on Astern is defined as C on the Astern is defined as D on the Astern is defined as B on the
6 EODR definitions of the term "ASTERN" shown.
Which one is the correct one? the figure figure figure figure

A routine inspection of a hold space on a Postpone the inspection

Carry on with the inspection as Ensure all persons entering the Ensure the inspection is
liquefied gas carrier is necessary. Checks of and continue
normal since 19.5% oxygen space for the inspection wear carried out quickly in case
7 FWBV the atmosphere indicate that there is only ventilating until an
19.5% oxygen content. Which of the following oxygen reading of 21% content is sufficient for self contained breathing the oxygen content reduces
actions is recommended? breathing. apparatus. any further.
is achieved.

there is an "industry standard" book, found on The International The International Safety The United Nations Guidelines
oil tankers, which explains all about oil cargo Convention for the The International Safety
8 OGIS and cleaning operations and their associated
Guide for Oil Tankers and on Safe Ship Management
Prevention of Pollution Management Code (ISM).
hazards. What is it called? Terminals (ISGOTT). (UNSSM).
from Ships (MARPOL).

There are three types of

There is one type of There are three types of There is two types of
How many types are there of independent independent tanks, Spherical
9 OGNH tanks?
independent tanks, independent tanks, type A, independent tanks, type 1
tanks, Cylinder tanks and
Spherical tanks B and C and 2
Prismatic tanks

10 OGNH there are a number of different designs of tanks There are three types of There are three types of There are two types of There is only one type of
used for the cargo containment systems for independent tanks; independent tanks, type A, independent tanks; type 1 and independent tanks; Spherical
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

liquefied gas carriers including independent Spherical tanks,

tanks. How many different types of
independent tanks are there in the IMO Gas
Membrane tanks and B and C 2 tanks
Codes? Prismatic tanks

The bridge wheelman has not reported for duty Determine when the seaman
andthere is a suspected "Man Overboard" Determine the drift and leeway
The focus of the search was last sighted and The last sighted position should
situation on your vessel. The ship has been of own ship and take this
should be from the concentrate the search be the focal point of any
searched and there is one seaman missing? deviation from track into
present position as he round the course line search pattern and all ships
11 OHFV The vessel turns round and retraces the account on the return course.
course back, calling for assistance from other probably went overboard between the last sighting should keep a good lookout in
The search should focus
vessels in the vicinity. What should be the when proceeding to the and present position, that vicinity, moving outwards
around this return track back
focal point for any search pattern to be bridge for his watch. taking into account any to the present position.
to the last sighted position
established? prevailing current.

If there are isolated stacks of containers at bay

12, off-centre at bay 04 and at the extremity of
12 EFVO All three Only the containers at bay 12 The stack at bay 06 None
bay 06 which of these stacks will require wind
lashings?

If, on a cellular container vessel, there are

isolated stacks of five-high containers at bay
13 EFVO 24, off-centre at bay 04 and at the extremity of All three None The stack at bay 04 The stack at bay 18
bay 18 which of these may require wind
lashings?

On a Container vessel, if there are isolated

stacks of containers at bay 12, off-centre at Only the containers at bay
14 EFVO None The stack at bay 06 All three
bay 04 and at the extremity of bay 06, which 12
of these stacks will require wind lashings?

5% where segregated 2% where segregated ballast

3% where segregated ballast 1% where segregated ballast
there is a requirement in Marpol for the slop ballast tanks or dedicated tanks or dedicated clean
tanks or dedicated clean tanks or dedicated clean
15 NMTV tank capacity of oil tankers. What is the clean ballast tanks are ballast tanks are provided
requirement for SBT tankers? ballast tanks are provided in ballast tanks are provided in
provided in accordance in accordance with
accordance with MARPOL? accordance with MARPOL?
with MARPOL? MARPOL?

16 NMTV there is a requirement in MARPOL for the slop 3% where segregated 1% where segregated ballast 5% where segregated ballast 2% where segregated ballast
tank capacity of oil tankers. What is the ballast tanks or dedicated tanks or dedicated clean tanks or dedicated clean tanks or dedicated clean
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clean ballast tanks are ballast tanks are provided

ballast tanks are provided in ballast tanks are provided in
requirement for SBT tankers? provided in accordance in accordance with
accordance with MARPOL? accordance with MARPOL?
with MARPOL? MARPOL?

there is a requirement in Marpol for the slop

1% of the total cargo
17 NMTV tank capacity of oil tankers. What is the 3% of the total cargo volume. 2% of the total cargo volume. 4% of the total cargo volume.
requirement for existing oil tankers. volume.

On the figure there are four (4) possible

Air draught is given by C Air draught is given by D on Air draught is given by B on the Air draught is given by A on
18 AXYU definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given.
Which one is the correct one? on the figure the figure figure the figure

Prior to bunkering operations it is necessary to

check the quantity of fuel remaining onboard Sound the tanks which you
Do a complete sounding of Take a full set of readings from Use the latest figures from the
19 BABO and that thereis sufficient room for the fuel think might still contain
that is to be loaded. What is the best method all fuel bunker tanks remote content gauges. fuel record book.
some fuel.
to use to establish this?

On the figure there are four (4) possible

Quay is given by D on the Quay is given by A on the Quay is given by B on the
20 BAIH definitions of the term "QUAY" given. Which Quay is given by C on the figure
one is the correct one? figure figure figure

By pressurising the vapour

By using the cargo
What method should be used to discharge a By using a portable By using the inert gas system to space of the cargo tank
compressor to pump the
21 BAUN semi-pressurised gas carrier if there is a submersible pump to empty pressurise the cargo tank and using a vaporiser and
break down on the cargo discharge pump? cargo vapour ashore as it
the affected tank force the liquid cargo ashore. cargo compressor to force
boils off.
liquid cargo ashore.

A number of substances are carried as cargoes

on liquefied gas carriers. Of those given in the
22 BBTO options, which is the most reactive, Chlorine Propane Ethylene Methane
and therefore least compatible, with other
liquefied gas cargoes?

23 BKGJ there are a number of different designs of cargo For all cargoes below zero Only if the cargoes are carried For all cargoes below minus Only for cargoes below minus
containment system used for LPG carriers. degrees C at atmospheric pressure. 10 degrees C. 55 degrees C
Some of the containment systems, with the
exception of type C independent tanks,
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require a secondary barrier which may in

some cases be formed by the hull. Below
which design carriage temperature is some
form of secondary barrier normally required?

You have recently discharged a cargo of No. Filter masks are not
Isoprene and the tank has now been No. Entry into a tank which
Yes, provided mechanical permitted for enclosed
cleaned. there is still a strong smell of previously contained
ventilation continues space entry where the
24 BOQX Isoprene vapour evident from deck. Can you Yes. Isoprene requires the use of
save some time and use a mask fitted with an whilst you are inside the oxygen content of the
a filter for "Organic Gases
"Inorganic Gases and Vapours" filter to enter tank. atmosphere may be
and Vapours".
the tank for mopping and inspection? insufficient to sustain life.

You have recently discharged a cargo of No. Filter masks are not
Isoprene and the tank has been No. Entry into a tank which
permitted for enclosed
cleaned. there is still a strong smell of Yes, provided mechanical previously contained
space entry where the
25 BOQX Isoprene vapour evident from deck. Can you Yes. ventilation continues whilst Isoprene requires the use of
save some time and use a mask fitted with an oxygen content of the
you are inside the tank. a filter for "Organic Gases
"Inorganic Gases and Vapours" filter to enter atmosphere may be
and Vapours".
the tank for mopping and inspection? insufficient to sustain life.

You have recently discharged a cargo of No. Filter masks are not
Isoprene and the tank has now been permitted for enclosed No. Entry into a tank which
cleaned. there is still a strong smell of space entry where the previously contained Yes, provided mechanical
26 BOQX Isoprene vapour from deck. Can you save oxygen content of the Isoprene requires the use of Yes. ventilation continues whilst
some time and use a mask fitted with an atmosphere may be a filter for "Organic Gases you are inside the tank.
"Inorganic Gases and Vapours" filter to enter insufficient to sustain and Vapours".
the tank for mopping and inspection? life.

There is 3 special area the

There is 5 special area
There isnt any special area Baltic, Mediterranean and the There is 4 special area where
Is there any special area where it is forbidden to where it is forbidden to
27 BOXP where it is forbidden to pump Black sea where it is it is forbidden to pump out
pump out any sludge or oil residues? pump out any sludge or
out any sludge or oil residues forbidden to pump out any any sludge or oil residues
oil residues
sludge or oil residues

How many sub-classes are there for IMDG

28 BRED 2 4 5 3
Class 4 (Flammable solids) cargoes?
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What should be the first indication that the A low level alarm should They should see it on the
They should hear the bilge
29 BWVB engine room watchkeepers get that there is oil sound for one of the oil or tank top or in the bilge well Bilge alarm should sound
or water leakage in the engine room? pump start up automatically.
water tanks. during regular inspections.

They should see it on the

What should be the first indication that the A low level alarm should sound
tank top or in the bilge They should hear the bilge
30 BWVB engineroom watchkeepers get that there is oil Bilge alarm should sound for one of the oil or water
or water leakage in the engineroom?? well during regular pump start up automatically.
tanks.
inspections.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be

pumped into the sea when your vessel is outside a
special area, proceeding en route, has in operation a 300 litres per nautical 0.03 litres per nautical
1 AALB monitoring and control system for the discharge of oil
60 litres per nautical mile. 30 litres per nautical mile.
mile. mile.
and is located more than 50 nautical miles from the
nearest land?

What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be

30 litres pr. nautical
2 AALB pumped into the sea when you are outside special area 25 litres pr. nautical mile. 60 litres pr. nautical mile. 10 litres pr. nautical mile.
and are en route 50 nautical miles from nearest land? mile.

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil

tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil
that can be discharged into the sea when a vessel is
30 litres per nautical 0.03 litres per nautical
3 AALB outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
operation a monitoring and control system for the mile. mile.
discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical
miles from the nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil

tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil
that can be pumped into the sea when a vessel is
0.03 litres per nautical 30 litres per nautical
4 AALB outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
operation a monitoring and control system for the mile. mile.
discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical
miles from the nearest land?
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That there is another That there is another vessel

You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear this That there is another
That there are two more vessel in the vicinity and nearby, that she is underway,
5 ABFC signal. It is repeated at two minute intervals. What does vessel nearby, but that
it indicate? vessels nearby. that she has just altered but stopped and making no
she is at anchor.
course to port. way through the water.

The Suez Canal is a

There are no restrictions.
sea-level canal. There
There are restrictions There are no restrictions. Transit Transit at masters
6 AEOC Are there any restrictions for transit of the Suez canal? are beam and draft
because of canal locks at masters discretion discretion, but pilot is
restrictions for very
compulsory
large vessels

It is important that the liquid level in the cargo tanks of a

liquefied gas carrier is accurately monitored. The IMO Liquid cargo or cargo
The restricted type uses
Gas Codes identify level gauging systems as either The restricted type is a vapour is released The restricted type is only used
7 AMPX indirect, closed non-penetrating, closed penetrating
weight or flow
continuous operation. during operation of for toxic cargoes.
or restricted. What feature of the restricted type measurement.
the restricted type.
distinguishes it from the other types?

The responsibility for safety and security rests with Do not carry lighters or Always use gloves when
everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping Keep tools within easy Keep your working area clean
8 NNPQ rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the
matches when working using grinding
reach during work. and tidy.
most important? outdoors. machines.

There is a likelihood of
During Parametric Rolling what happens when a wave There is a likelihood of the onset There is an increase in
9 NNRG crest is amidships?
There is loss of GM the onset of resonant
of resonant pitching GM
rolling

What nominal filling restriction exists under the IBC Code There is no filling
for a single tank on a type 3 chemical tanker? (Not
10 BJWL 3000 cubic metres. 1250 cubic metres. 1750 cubic metres. restriction for a type 3
counting actual capacity or structural and cargo specific
limitations). chemical tanker.

What nominal filling restriction exists under the IBC Code

for a single tank on a type 3 chemical tanker? (Not There is no filling restriction
11 BJWL 3000 cubic metres. 1750 cubic metres. 1250 cubic metres.
counting structural, capacity or cargo specific for a type 3 chemical tanker.
limitations).

12 BRUR The responsibility for safety and security rests with Do not walk ladders Do not carry lighters or Do not use grinding machines or Do not use old and
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping

matches on the tank rust chiping machines without
rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the without using handrails. slippery shoes on decks.
most important? deck. wearing gloves.

That there is a vessel

engaged in underwater
You are in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this That there is a vessel That there is a vessel at anchor That there is a vessel in
13 CAHU operations in the
sound signal. What does it mean? aground in the vicinity. in the vicinity. distress nearby.
vicinity. She has divers
down.

The responsibility for safety and security rests with Do not use loose garments,
Always use gloves when Always use protective
everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping belts, ties or scarfs near Always use gloves when
14 CXMC using grinding working shoes when
rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the winches and moving handling nylon ropes.
most important? machines. working outdoors.
machinery.

When ordering foam for restocking of the foam tanks on a Accept it, but make it a
Accept it, but make a remark to
15 DHIB Chemical Tanker, and regular protein foam is offered, point to have it tested Accept it? Reject it?
you would: change it after 1 year?
every 3 months?

Severe pains in the chest occur when the coronary

arteries, which supply blood to the heart, become too
narrow for sufficient oxygenated blood to reach the
16 DPWH muscles of the heart. Normally these attacks only last a Petidin. Chlorocin Phosphate. Nitro glycerine tablets. Nitro hydrogen tablets.
few minutes, and the pain stops if the casualty rests.
What kind of medicine to be taken when an Angina
Pectoris attack occurs?

The responsibility for safety and security rests with Return tools in good Use protective
everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping When in doubt, wait for Keep tools within easy reach
17 DWKU order to its proper place equipment where
rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the new instructions. during work.
most important? after work. necessary.

When measuring viscosity with a restricted flow

18 DWOF Capacitance probe Capillary tube Bourdon tube Rotating cylinder
viscometer, the preferred sensing device is:

When measuring viscosity with a restricted flow

19 DWOF Capacitance probe Rotating cylinder Bourdon tube Capillary tube
viscometer, the preferred sensing device is:
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When we are measuring viscosity with a restricted flow

20 DWOF Capillary tube Bourdon tube Capacitance probe Rotating cylinder
viscometer, the preerred sensing device is:

When we are measuring viscosity with a restricted flow

21 DWOF Rotating cylinder Capacitance probe Bourdon tube Capillary tube
viscometer, the name of the sensing device is:

How many tonnes can you load in a 1000 m? tank which

has a fillingrestriction of 1.8 kg/l at 90 % filling. Product
22 EDXV 1800 Mt 1600 Mt 2000 Mt 1620 Mt
to be loaded is Sulphuric Acid, LW 1.8 at loading/voyage
temperature.

After checked for open airway, given the first two inflations
and checked the pulse to make sure that the heart is
23 ENCX 12 - 16 times per minute 10 - 12 times per minute Doesn't matter how many times 25 - 27 times per minute
beating, what is the rate of inflations given until natural
breathing is restored ?

Investigate the matter carefully

If Master finds reason to doubt whether the agent is giving Report the matter to the Report to the vessel P & I
24 FEXN and report the findings to the Change the agent
the vessel's interest full and proper attention he should: harbour Master club
company

Your vessel is equipped with steam heating coils in every

tank. You are to load some Caustic Soda solution in two The coils in these tanks The coils should be blown Heating coil manifolds that
centre tanks. You will load several other chemical
should be blown and then left, with both The coils should be filled with do not involve the two
25 FFBP grades, none of which will require any heating, some in
the remaining centre tanks and the rest in the wing completely dry and the tank inlet and outlet water and blanked. Caustic Soda tanks
tanks. What should happen to the heating coils in these then blanked off. valves full open. should be blanked off.
other tanks?

Maximum is 30 litre pr Maximum is 30 litre pr

There isnt any restrictions
nautical mile and total is nautical mile and total Maximum is 60 litre pr nautical
Are there any restrictions about how much sludge we can of pumping sludge from
26 FLCN 1/10000 part of full is 1/30000 part of full mile and total is 1/30000 part of
pump overboard on the sea voyage? ships outside special
cargo on the ballast cargo on the ballast full cargo on the ballast voyage.
areas
voyage. voyage.

The restriction of overtime work is that no person shall be

27 FYXS required, under normal circumstances, to work more 14 hours a day 12 hours a day 10 hours a day 16 hours a day
than:
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A system displaying the A light system powered by

An emergency
A light system powered by battery or fluorescent signs escape route from all battery or fluorescent signs An illumination system for
illumination system that
28 GGGS mounted at deck level indicating the way to the cabins by light points in mounted at deck level all corridors in cabin
nearest exit illuminates all deck
the ceiling, powered by indicating the way to the areas
areas to a minimum
battery nearest exit

Because the cargo Because the cargo hold

Because the cargo hold washing Because the cargo
After carrying petcoke why would the discharge of cargo residue may not pass washing would
29 GHKK would constitute a Marine residue may damage the
hold washing have to be restricted? through the ships bilge constitute an Oily
Pollutant ships bilge system
system Mixture

The Sen.Off.Deck of the Either of the Sen.Off.Deck if he

constant direction or feels the situation is heading The Sen.Off.Deck of the
The decision to abort a proposed or ongoing ship to ship The Pilot, if one is
30 GHYD anchored vessel which out of control due to bad manoeuvring or offtake
mooring or cargo transfer operation rests solely with: present on either ship.
is to discharge the weather, bad manoeuvring, or vessel.
cargo. for any other reason.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Not necessary, he shall

When a Master takes the leadership in use all available No, he should observ the
Yes, take full controll. Do not
approaching a problem, Must his first resources. He should situation, and let the other Yes, with his experience, it is most
1 GRWD action be a decision that will directly
delegate to other officers, to avoid
resist the temtation senior officers solve the likely that he has the best solution.
solve the problem? mistake.
to step in and do it all situation.
by himself

Who will have the authority to take The Master and Pilot will
charge and make
The Panama Canal agree the best course of
2 ESCJ appropriate decisions in the event of a The ship's company The ship's Master
vessel emergency when transiting the Authority action to be taken to resolve
Panama Canal? the emergency situation.

3 GHYD The decision to abort a proposed or The Sen.Off.Deck of the constant The Pilot, if one is Either of the Sen.Off.Deck if The Sen.Off.Deck of the
ongoing ship to ship mooring or cargo direction or anchored vessel which present on either ship. he feels the situation is manoeuvring or offtake vessel.
transfer operation rests solely with: is to discharge the cargo. heading out of control due
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

to bad weather, bad

manoeuvring, or for any
other reason.

Fire, Damage to ship, Pollution,

A decision support system for
emergency management shall be
provided on the navigation bridge.
4 INXB What type of emergency situations
shall as a minimum be identified in the Cargo-related accidents,
emergency plans?
Unlawful acts threatening the
safety of the ship and the
Evacuation, Fire, Fire, Evacuation, Pollution,
security of its passenger and Man-Over-Board, Evacuation
Pollution and Man- Personnel accidents and Ship
crew, Pesonnel accidents, and Fire
Over-Board Security
Emergency assistance to other
ships

What is the most important factor in the

Planning of emergency
5 JRVK master's ability to make Input from company personnel Feedback from the crew Following safety regulations
good decisions in an emergency? procedures

Fire, Damage to ship, Pollution,

A decision support system for Unlawful acts threatening the
emergency management shall be safety of the ship and the
Fire, Evacuation, Pollution, Evacuation, Fire,
provided on the navigation bridge. Man-Over-Board, Evacuation security of its passenger and
6 TSSQ What type of emergency situations
Personnel accidents and Ship Pollution and Man-
and Fire crew, Pesonnel accidents,
shall as a minimum be identified in the Security Over-Board
Cargo-related accidents,
emergency plans? Emergency assistance to other
ships

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Is the master under obligation to do a

maritime inquiry if a crewmember suffered Yes, because of the fatal Yes, even if he/ she did
1 ABLH a considerably injury onboard and died
No. Yes, if the seaman was at work.
consequence. not die while onboard.
after a week on a hospital ashore?

2 AEFB The death of a passenger occurs on board, First aspect confirm death. Confirm death. Have body Confirm death. Contact Confirm death. Notify next-of-
what legal actions must be taken by Notify company, and next-of- moved to a freezer local agent and arrange kin, and if on board to be
the master?
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

kin, and if on board to be
advised and comforted as may
be required. Arrange to have
body moved to freezer area.
Notify local agents and British
Consul when abroad. Entry to
be made in Record of Bir
comforted as may be
compartment. Contact local
to have body medi- necessary. Make an entry in
agent and British Consul as
vacced from vessel. the Births and Deaths section
appropriate. Complete
Notify company. of the OLB, make entries in
narrative section of Official
Complete births and the narrative section of the
log book.. Make an entry in
deaths section of official OLB. Notify agent and British
the deck log book detailing
log book. Consul when abroad. Have
actions taken.
belongin

The master is responsible that all crew

participate in monthly emergency drills. If
25% of the crew -or more- has not
3 AHUN participated in such drill during the last
Within 12 hrs. Within 48 hrs. Within 30 hrs. Within 24 hrs.
month, what is the time limit to conduct
such a drill after the vessel has left a port?

In which provision of the Act in question is

the responsibility of the master for the
4 AJBF observation of the provisions relating to
In Section 3 of the Act. In Section 6 of the Act. In Section 1 of the Act. In Section 2 of the Act.
supervision of maritime service stated?

In which provision of the Act is the

responsibility of the master for the
5 AJBF observation of the provisions relating to
In Section 6 of the Act. In Section 3 of the Act. In Section 2 of the Act. In Section 1 of the Act.
supervision of maritime service stated?

Health certificate and

Employment agreement, report
Which documents shall the master submit to
6 AMGW the consulate for supervision of maritime
service of a Non- Norwegian rating?
on seamen and documentation
that the seafarer has the
necessary qualifications,
health certificate, record of
service etc.
record of service. The
master can rely on that A letter asking the consulate to
Employment agreement and
the employment preform a supervision of the
report on seamen.
agreement and report on seafarer.
seamen are made out
by the consulate.

7 AMGW Which documents shall the master submit to Employment agreement, report Health certificate and record A letter asking the Employment agreement and
the consulate for supervision of maritime on seamen and documentation of service. The master can consulate to preform a report on seamen.
service of, let's say, a Non- Norwegian that the seafarer has the rely on that the employment supervision of the
rating?
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

necessary qualifications, agreement and report on

health certificate, record of seamen are made out by seafarer.
service etc. the consulate.

He shall immediately notify the

He shall arrange for proper care He shall notify the seafarer's He shall arrange for
What are the duties of the masterregarding manning agent and request
8 AMHQ a sick or injured seafarer?
within what he may find to be next of kin and await further proper care, including
guarantee for payment in case
reasonable expenses orders medical care
of hospitalization

The AB's Certificate (or

What documentation must The passport, medical
The Seaman's discharge book and The office deals with all these equivalent), the seaman's
9 AOHJ the masterinspect when signing on a new certificate and certificate
rating? AB's certificate only aspects discharge book, the medical
of competency
certificate

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal

loading master has indicated that a
booster pump will be used to assist the
discharging operation, as the receiving The booster pump failing to The booster pump being
10 AQHE The cargo reaching the shore tank. The ship's pump speeding up.
tank is several kilometres away. You start start. started and engaged.
the discharge, but after a few minutes, you
observe the back pressure drops sharply.
What is this an indication of?

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal

loading master has indicated that a
booster pump will be used to assist the
discharging operation, as the receiving The booster pump being started The cargo reaching the shore The booster pump failing
11 AQHE The ship's pump speeding up.
tank is several kilometres away. You start and engaged. tank. to start.
the discharge, but after a few minutes, you
observe the back pressure drops sharply.
What is this an indication of?

12 AQHE At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal The cargo reaching the shore tank. The booster pump being The booster pump failing The ship's pump speeding up.
loading master has indicated that a started and engaged. to start.
booster pump will be used to assist the
discharging of a cargo of Caustic Soda
solution, as the receiving tank is several
kilometres away. You start the discharge,
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but after a few minutes, you observe the

back pressure drops sharply. What is this
an indication of?

The maximum angle of heel

What should the master know prior to The maximum angle of heel under The virtual loss of GM en The maximum righting
13 EPWX that will be caused by a shift
loading iron ore? normal sea-going conditions route lever
of cargo

Not necessary, he shall use

When a master takes the leadership in No, he should observ the
Yes, take full controll. Do not all available resources. Yes, with his experience, it is
approaching a problem, Must his first situation, and let the
14 GRWD delegate to other officers, to He should resist the most likely that he has the
action be a decision that will directly solve other senior officers
the problem? avoid mistake. temtation to step in and best solution.
solve the situation.
do it all by himself

In which cases shall sidescuttles in Where the sills of the

Where the height of the Where the sills of the
passenger ships be so constructed that Where the sills are mounted below sidescuttles are less
15 SKGN sidescuttles go through sidescuttles are below the
they cannot be opened without the the bulkhead deck than 500 mm above the
consent of the master of the ship? more than two decks margin line
deepest load line

Order the pumping out

A bulk cargo vessel is found to be 4.0 of fresh water or
centimetres over her maximum loadline There is not a problem as Inform the port authorities and
16 ARCC Record a lower draught and sail ballast until the
draft after loading; what should be the over loading is permitted sail
actions of the master? maximum allowed
loadline is achieved.

How does the Norwegian Maritime Through stapled-in

Directorate keep the master/ shipowners supplements in the Through monthly
updated on the new and amended Through the publication "Norsk Through the next edition of the
17 JBMD quarterly NMD magazine supplements to the
legislation relatives to the book "Excerpts Lovtidende". book.
from the Norwegian Ship Control "Navigare" and Ships book.
Legislation" Documents.

18 JBMD How does the Norwegian Maritime Through monthly supplements to Through stapled-in Through the next edition Through the publication "Norsk
Directorate keep the master/ shipowners the book. supplements in the of the book. Lovtidende".
updated on the new and amended quarterly NMD magazine
legislation relatives to the book "Excerpts "Navigare" and Ships
from the Norwegian Passenger and Cargo
Documents.
 Code Question
Ship Legislation, etc"
Does the master sign on in section ALC 1a
19 OJEM
of the crew Agreement?
SMUI What is the master's main responsibility
20 when receiving a distress signal from any
source?
The high level water ingress alarm in
number 1 hold of a Bulk Carrier activates should be ignored
21 SNXO
in bad weather at sea; what would be the
actions of a prudent master?
What is the punishment for any
shipmasterwho in distress or other danger
22 AWWW
abandons the ship without this being
necessary?
Your vessel has been in involved in a
collision with an other vessel.
23 BEXX As masterresponsible for the ship and
persons on board, what is the first step to
take?
In which cases shall side scuttles in
passenger ships be so constructed that
24 BVPK
they cannot be opened without the
consent of the master of the ship?
25 CEJU Why did the master order a tug?
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
No - the chief officer can sign on Yes his name must be top of Yes -depending on grade
No he is exempt from signing
his behalf the list of certificate held
Informing Head Office. Proceed at highest Check if your ship has sufficient
Proceed to nearest Coastal Radio
speed to the distress bunkers for a rescue
Station.
source position. operation.
The alarms could be faulty and Investigate when the weather Sound general alarm,
Assess all spaces for signs of
improves muster ships crew and
damage if weather conditions
transmit a Mayday call
permit
and message.
Shall be liable to
Shall be liable to imprisonment for Shall be liable to fines or Shall be liable to imprisonment
imprisonment for a
a term not exceeding three imprisonment for a term not for a term not exceeding two
term not exceeding
years. exceeding six months. years.
one year.
Organise someone to assess Determine any injuries or
Determine is there is any Communicate with the other
the extent of damage and the deaths of persons on
evidence of pollution. ship.
residual stability of the vessel. board
Where the sills are mounted Where the sills of the side
Where the sills of the side Where the height of the side
below the bulkhead deck scuttles are less than
scuttles are below the margin scuttles go through more than
500 mm above the
line two decks
deepest load line
The Master ordered a tug The Master ordered a The Master ordered a tug
because the vessel was tug because the because the ship was
The Master ordered a tug because
approaching the port at high vessel's bow and stern approaching port at slow
the ship did not have a
speed thrusters could not be speed
controllable pitch propeller
used to bring the ship
alongside
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They do not have legal They can bring any seafarer

They can only bring legal action
They would liaise with the authority to bring any involved in an incident on
Can an MCA Marine Officer prosecute against British seafarers, but
26 CFXD MAIB in carrying out an seafarer to court, this the UK coast to court and
amaster of a non-uk ship? would inform the flag state of
investigation. must be done by the provide evidence regarding
their findings
RSS the incident

The vessel is instructed to load alternate IMO do not recommend

Cargo space cleaning
holds when chartered to carry a high The trim of the vessel will not be The summer deadweight will alternate loading of cargo
27 CNSC after discharge will be
density cargo. What reasons could be satisfactory. not be achieved. holds with high density
given by the master to refuse to do this? excessive.
cargoes.

A heavy metal concentrate bulk cargo has a Refuse to load the cargo
Load the cargo as the
moisture content of 16 and a transportable Request additional moisture tests Seek advice from charterers as the moisture content
28 DBVJ moisture content is within
moisture limit of 18, what should to be done and owners is outside acceptable
the master do? acceptable limits
limits

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal

When entering or leaving locks When at anchor or alongside When going through the
29 DGRL waters. When must the master or his At all times
qualified representative be on the bridge? only a pier Gaillard cut only

The Second Officer would

The Second Officer would tell
tell the master the The Second officer would
What would the Second Officer report to The Second Officer would call the the Master that he was calling
visibility had reduced to tell the Master that he
30 DMAY the master, when entering an area where Master to the bridge because he him in compliance with the
the visibility had reduced to 2 miles? probable range of 2 miles was having difficulty
was needed there. instructions in the Night order
and the engines were on seeing other ships
book
standby.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

what symptom would you think shows that the freon filter A large temperature drop Pressure rise before the A hammering noise from the A hammering noise from
1 AAJT drier has become blocked? across the drier. drier. drier. the compressors.

2 AALB what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can 60 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical 30 litres per nautical mile. 0.03 litres per nautical
be pumped into the sea when your vessel is outside a mile. mile.
special area, proceeding en route, has in operation a
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monitoring and control system for the discharge of oil

and is located more than 50 nautical miles from the
nearest land?

what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can

be pumped into the sea when you are outside special 30 litres pr. nautical
3 AALB area and are en route 50 nautical miles from nearest
25 litres pr. nautical mile. 60 litres pr. nautical mile. 10 litres pr. nautical mile.
mile.
land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil

tanker,what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil
that can be discharged into the sea when a vessel is
0.03 litres per nautical 60 litres per nautical
4 AALB outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in 30 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile.
operation a monitoring and control system for the mile. mile.
discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical
miles from the nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil

tanker,what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil
that can be pumped into the sea when a vessel is
30 litres per nautical 60 litres per nautical
5 AALB outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile.
operation a monitoring and control system for the mile. mile.
discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical
miles from the nearest land?

Use a chain block to pull Adjacent pipework should be Force the pipe into
A section of seawater pipe has been removed for Use wooden wedges to force the pipe flanges into slackened off to allow the position and then
maintenance. When refittingthe pipe after completing
and hold the pipe into the alignment and leave it pipe to be aligned. Any hammer the bolts into
6 AAQB the work the bolt holes in the flanges are found to be
misaligned. what procedure should be followed to correct position and then fit in place after the bolts incorrectly positioned the holes to hold the
finish the work? the bolts. are fitted to avoid brackets should be adjusted pipe flanges into
overstressing the bolts. after the pipe is refitted. alignment.

He will be responsible for He will take over all the

canal crew mooring gangs
7 ABAF what is the status and function of a Panama canal pilot?
and use of locomotives
during lock transits.
He shall have control of the
He is an advisor to the responsibilities of the
navigation and movement of
vessel-s master. master on
the vessel.
embarkation.

8 ABDQ what is the correct name of the tool shown in the The correct name of the tool The correct name of the The correct name of the tool The correct name of the
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

shown in the sketch is: tool shown in the sketch shown in the sketch is: tool shown in the
sketch?
Adjustable wrench is: Flexible pipe Water Pump Pliers sketch is: Padlock

One short blast, one One long blast followed by Two prolonged blasts
Two prolonged blasts at
what is the fog signal for a vessel which is engaged in prolonged blast and one two short blasts at intervals followed by one short
9 ABFC towing?
intervals not exceeding
short blast at intervals of not of not more than two blast at intervals of not
two minutes
more than two minutes minutes more than one minute

That there is another vessel

That there is another
You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear this nearby, that she is That there is another
That there are two more vessel in the vicinity
10 ABFC signal. It is repeated at two minute underway, but stopped and vessel nearby, but that
intervals. what does it indicate? vessels nearby. and that she has just
making no way through the she is at anchor.
altered course to port.
water.

Arrangements should be
made for testing of the
When there is doubt about the freshness of the Ro-ro decks are always atmosphere to ensure Supply filter masks to all
Open both bow- and
11 ABKI atmosphere in enclosed or confined ventilated in advance of an maintenance of 21% oxygen crew working on ro-ro
spaces, what action should be taken? stern doors
operation and a carbon monoxide deck
content below 50 ppm in the
atmosphere of the space

By soft machine scrubbing

with red pad and a By using soft machine
Between a complete removal and a renewing of floor renewing of polish only By using the softest of scrubbing once every
Apply an extra layer of polish
12 ABKJ polishwhat can you do to maintain a PVC floor where there is heavy the pads on the disk fortnight and wash with
surface? every month.
traffic (f.i. in the middle of and dry scrub. a solution of water and
corridors and not the polish.
whole floor).

On a Container vessel, what determines how containers

13 ABMW The cargo securing manual SOLAS 74/88 Advice from shore planners OSHA regulations
should be lashed?

The cargo securing

14 ABMW what determines how containers should be lashed? Advice from shore planners OSHA regulations SOLAS 74/88
manual
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what is important to check when transferring a position Plotting the position Make sure that the chart and Make sure the map is
15 ACGC Reading the position correct
from GPS to a chart? correct the GPS use same datum updated

Any necessary corrections It is important to ensure that the

Ensure that the chart has Ensure that the GPS is
what is important to check when transferring a position are applied to convert GPS is setup on 2 dimensional
16 ACGC been corrected up to setup on the same
from the GPS output to a paper chart? between the GPS datum and not 3 dimensional position
date. datum as the chart
and the chart datum fixes.

When carrying LNG cargoes it is useful to have

information about its thermodynamic
17 ACIM properties. what is a common source of information The IGC code. The cargo manifest. Material safety data sheet. A Mollier chart.
that can be used to obtain values for a wide range of
these properties?

The atmosphere
The atmosphere supports
The atmosphere will not supports combustion iif
On an oil tanker, what is meant by the atmosphere in a combustion if it is "too rich" The atmosphere supports
18 ACMU support combustion it is "too lean" but does
cargo tank being "too rich" or "too lean"? but does not do so if it is combustion in both situations.
in either situation. not do so if it is "too
"too lean".
rich".

Atmosphere is Atmosphere is
Atmosphere is not
what is meant by that the tank atmosphere is "too rich" combustible in "too rich" Atmosphereis combustible in combustible in "too
19 ACMU combustible in either
and "too lean"? status, but not in "too both situations. lean" status but not in
situation.
lean". "too rich".

The atmosphere supports The atmosphere supports

The atmosphere will not The atmosphere
what is meant by the atmosphere in a cargo tank being combustion iif it is "too combustion if it is "too rich" but
20 ACMU support combustion in supports combustion in
"too rich" or "too lean"? lean" but does not do does not do so if it is "too
either situation. both situations.
so if it is "too rich". lean".

You are proceeding along a narrow channel behind This is a signal intended
another vessel. You have a higher speed and have That the vessel suggests I for another vessel or That the vessel is indicating That the vessel does not
21 ACUJ signalled your intention to the vessel ahead that you overtake on the starboard shore station. It is her agreement with my agree with my
intend to overtake him on his port side. The vessel side instead. nothing to do with our proposed manoeuvre. proposed manoeuvre.
responds with this sound signal. what does it mean? vessel.

22 ACVX what is the minimum number of lifebuoys carried by a 12 18 20 14

 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

cargo vessel of more than 200 metres in length?

Always carry a walkie talkie with Notify the Chief Officer

what should be carried out before entering the pump Run the ventilation for at least Notify the Chief Officer or you into the pump room and or officer on duty and
23 ACYL
room? 15 minutes officer on duty call for help immediately if you run the ventilation for
start feeling dizzy at least 15 minutes.

The lowest temperature at
24 ADAM In describing an oil cargo, what is its "pour point"? which a gas converts back
to liquid
The temperature
The lowest temperature The temperature as recorded
necessary for a cargo
at which it will remain during the taking of cargo
to load from shore by
fluid samples
gravity alone

For handling inert gas or

what is the purpose of the LD (Low duty) Compressors For cargo operation and tank For handling the LNG vapour For handling gaseous
25 ADDQ aid during cooling
on a LNG carrier? treatments. for the boiler. fluids.
down.

To transfer cargo vapour

To deliver inert gas and to aid To handle the LNG boil-off
what is the purpose of the LD (low duty) compressors on to the shore installation To discharging the LNG
26 ADDQ cooling down of the cargo vapour for fuelling the
an LNG carrier? during loading cargo at a slow rate.
tanks. boiler.
operations.

The official log book and

Charts, nautical
All technical books relevant to crew agreement are the ISGOTT, SOLAS, MARPOL,
Other than the official log book what other publications publications, GMDSS
27 ADLS the machinery currently on only two publications Bridge Team Management,
must be carried on board a vessel log, Oil Record
board which must be carried OCIMF Mooring guidelines
book(s)
on board

A person appointed by a
A person appointed by a
cargo terminal for
cargo terminal for
what do you understand by the term Terminal matters related to crew A bulk cargo terminal
28 ADQO A cargo facility terminal agent operations conducted by
Representative? welfare under the agent
that terminal with regard to
International Labour
a ship
Convention

Potassium Hydroxide
29 AECL what is the name used in the code for Caustic Soda ? Chlorobenzene Sodium Hydroxide Solution Carbon Disulphide
Solution
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

what is the correct chemical name for Caustic Soda in Potassium Hydroxide Sodium Hypochlorite
30 AECL Sodium Hydroxide solution Sodium Chlorate solution.
liquid form? solution solution.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

In respect of washings from the cargo area of

an oil tanker, what is the maximum
instantaneous rate of oil that can be
discharged into the sea when a vessel is
30 litres per nautical
1 AALB outside a special area, proceeding en route, 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
has in operation a monitoring and control mile.
system for the discharge of oil and is located
more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest
land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of

an oil tanker, what is the maximum
instantaneous rate of oil that can be pumped
into the sea when a vessel is outside a
0.03 litres per nautical
2 AALB special area, proceeding en route, has in 30 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
operation a monitoring and control system mile.
for the discharge of oil and is located more
than 50 nautical miles from the nearest
land?

In open sea where it is allowed to do water

washing of cargo tanks, how much oil is the 30 litres pr. nautical
3 AALB ship allowed to pump overboard to fulfil the
25 litres pr. nautical mile. 15 litres pr. nautical mile. 10 litres pr. nautical mile.
mile.
regulations in force(IMO)?

When carrying LNG cargoes it is useful to

have information about its thermodynamic
4 ACIM properties. What is a common source of The IGC code. The cargo manifest. Material safety data sheet. A Mollier chart.
information that can be used to obtain
values for a wide range of these properties?

5 ACIT When will a hatch cover cross-joint wedge When the flat spring is When the flat spring is bent When the flat spring is When the wedge is rusty
need replacement on a
 Code Question
General cargo Vessel?
On an oil tanker, what is meant by the
6 ACMU atmosphere in a cargo tank being "too rich"
or "too lean"?
What is meant by the atmosphere in
7 ACMU a cargo tank being "too rich" or "too lean"?
What is the minimum number of lifebuoys
8 ACVX carried by a cargo vessel of more than 200
metres in length?
In describing an oil cargo, what is its "pour
9 ADAM point"?
You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where
would you find a description of the
ship's cargohandling equipment, details on
the ship's cargounloading procedures and
10 ADQP
tank stripping and details on procedures
relating to the cleaning ofcargo tanks, the
discharge of residues, ballasting and
deballasting?
You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where
would you find a description of the
ship's cargohandling equipment and details The Cargo Handling
11 ADQP
of procedures forcargo unloading, tank
stripping, tank cleaning, discharge of
residues and ballasting and deballasting?
12 AFCL You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, 8% by volume.
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
rusty missing
The atmosphere
supports combustion if The atmosphere will not The atmosphere supports
The atmosphere supports
it is "too rich" but does support combustion in combustion iif it is "too lean" but
combustion in both situations.
not do so if it is "too either situation. does not do so if it is "too rich".
lean".
The atmosphere will The atmosphere supports
The atmosphere supports
not support combustion iif it is "too lean" The atmosphere supports
combustion if it is "too rich" but
combustion in either but does not do so if it is combustion in both situations.
does not do so if it is "too lean".
situation. "too rich".
12 18 20 14
The lowest temperature The temperature as recorded The temperature necessary for a
The lowest temperature at
at which a gas converts during the taking of cargo cargo to load from shore by
which it will remain fluid
back to liquid samples gravity alone
The applicable equipment
The Annex II Procedures and
MARPOL 73/78. The Cargo Handling Logbook. manufacturer's maintenance
Arrangements Manual.
and operation manuals.
The applicable equipment
The Annex II Procedures and
manufacturer's maintenance MARPOL 73/78.
Logbook. Arrangements Manual.
and operation manuals.
5% by volume. 2% by volume. 12% by volume.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

prior to gas-freeing for entry and inspection.

What is the maximum oxygen content
permitted in the inert gas main during this
operation, as required by SOLAS 1974?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker,

prior to gas-freeing for entry. What is the
13 AFCL 8% by volume. 12% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume.
maximum permitted oxygen content in the
inert gas main as required by SOLAS 1974?

When re-inerting a cargo tank before

commencing air venting, what is the
14 AFCL 6% by volume. 8% by volume. 10% by volume. 5% by volume.
maximum oxygen content in the supplied
inert gas(IMO)?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker,

prior to gas-freeing for entry. What is the
15 AFCL maximum oxygen content permitted in the 5% by volume. 2% by volume. 8% by volume. 12% by volume.
inert gas main during this operation, as
required by SOLAS 1974?

The abbreviation "NPSH" is often seen in

connection with the efficiency Necessary Pumping Natural Pumping Standard
16 AFFG Nominal Pressure Suction Head. Net Pressure Suction Head.
of cargo pumps on oil tankers. What does Suction Hazard. Height.
this abbreviation stand for?

The observed volume

The percentage of wax,
percentage of waxy deposits The amount of additive in an oil The percentage of paraffinic
expressed as a
When discussing the properties of an found in a cargo tank after product, expressed in ppm, wax by volume, based on a
17 AFYY percentage, remaining
oil cargo, what is the "wax content"? discharge in relation to the designed to inhibit solidification representative sample of the
in an oil product after
total volume of cargo at lower temperatures. crude oil.
distillation.
previously carried.

Measuring the distance

When you are taking an "ullage" on Measuring the distance from Measuring the distance from the Measuring the distance from the
from the surface of
18 AGQB a cargo tank on an oil tanker, what are you the bottom of the tank to the bottom of the tank to the surface of the cargo to the
actually doing? the cargo to the
ullage reference point surface of cargo underside of the maindeck
ullage reference point
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What are the compressors fitted as part of

Inerting and gas freeing the cargo
19 AGUR thecargo system onboard LNG carriers Loading the cargo. Discharging the cargo. Removing boil-off gas.
normally used for? tanks.

Piston, screw and

Which type of compressors is used
20 AGUR centrifugal type Oil free piston compressors. Three stage piston compressors. Three stage screw compressors.
as cargocompressors onboard gas carriers?
compressors.

*How many lifebuoys can you expect to find

on board a cargo ship of 190 metres in at least 8 distributed on at least 12 distributed on at least 14 distributed on both at least 10 distributed on both
21 AHIF
length (including those of the quick-release both sides of the ship both sides of the ship sides of the ship sides of the ship
system) ?

If your vessel was to load sugar which of these Hardened rust spots on the
Hardened rust spots on Traces of insect infestation
22 AHKW situations would result in the cargo holds lower bulkhead stool and Rust-stained tank top plating
failing inspection? shell plating in the bilges
hopper tank plating

Hardened rust spots on

On a bulk carrier which is to load sugar, which
the lower bulkhead Traces of insect infestation in Hardened rust spots on shell
23 AHKW of the following situations would result in Rust-stained tank top plating
the cargoholds failing inspection? stool and hopper tank the bilges plating
plating

According to 33 CFR 156, oil tankers trading That no leakage occurs

in US waters are required to test and under static liquid That no leakage occurs under That no leakage occurs under
That no leakage occurs at the
document the testing of cargo transfer hoses pressure of at least dynamic fluid pressure of less static liquid pressure of at
24 AISY nominal anticipated working
and transfer pipe system. What is the 1.25 times the than 1.5 times the maximum least 1.5 times the maximum
minimum requirement when testing these pressure.
maximum allowable allowable working pressure. allowable working pressure.
components? working pressure.

25 AJIA Most fruit cargoes carried under refrigeration Some cargoes are very It is the standard method and Fresh air helps to acclimatise the As much fresh air as possible
require introduction of fresh air into sensitive to ethylene it is always done that way cargo to the prevailing ambient should always be introduced
the cargospace to remove any excess levels and it may be for simplicity. conditions. into the cargo space throughout
carbon dioxide and ethylene produced by difficult to accurately the voyage to maintain cargo
respiration of the cargoand sensors are fitted
to detect these gases. Shipper's instructions
measure the low quality.
will often indicate 'constant air change' as a levels that would
requirement for a cargo. Why, even though affect a cargo.
this is a crude method for controlling
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the cargo space atmosphere, is this type of

instruction given?

To maintain a specified
On some trades fruit cargoes may be minimum temperature
subjected to 'in-transit cold treatment' also for a prescribed time To maintain the temperature To ensure that the fruit is carried
To achieve uniform quality of the
26 AKAT known as cold treatment. From the options period to kill off any of the fruit within very tight as cold as possible without
given which is the main purpose of this cold fruit at discharge.
fruit fly which may be tolerances. damaging the fruit.
treatment? present when loading
the cargo.

At such locations that at least

At such locations that no two jets not emanating from At such locations that at least two
part of the ship At such locations that no part the same hydrant may reach jets not emanating from the
normally accessible to of the ship normally any part of the ship normally same hydrant may reach any
On a general cargo ship, where would the fire the crew while the ship accessible to the crew while accessible to the crew while part of the ship normally
27 AKQA
hydrants be located ? is being navigated is the ship is being navigated the ship is being navigated, accessible to the crew while the
located more than 20 is located more than 40 one of these jets coming ship is being navigated, each of
metres away from a metres away from a hydrant from a single length of hose these jets coming from a single
hydrant (the other jet may come from length of hose.
two hoses joined

At such locations that at At such locations that at least two

At such locations that no least two jets not jets not emanating from the
part of the ship emanating from the same same hydrant may reach any
At such locations that no part of
normally accessible to hydrant may reach any part of the ship normally
the ship normally accessible to
On a cargo ship, where should we find the the crew while the ship part of the ship normally accessible to the crew while the
28 AKQA the crew while the ship is being
hydrants ? is being navigating is accessible to the crew ship is being navigating, one of
navigating is located more than
located more than 20 while the ship is being these jets coming from a single
40 meters away from a hydrant
meters away from a navigating, each of these length of hose (the other jet may
hydrant jets coming from a single come from a connection of
length of hose. several lengths of hoses)

Because long lashings Because they are more Because some of the ships Because the safe working load of
When lashing general cargoes why are short
29 AKRL are more prone to easily tightened and held lashing points may not be lashing materials decrease with
lashings preferred to long ones?
vibration in tension designed to hold long lashings length
 Code Question
If an inhibitor is added to an oil cargo, which of
30 AMON the following is a summary list of items to be
included on its accompanying certificate?
Code Question
Although not a requirement of
theimdg Code, on a container
1 JDLF vessel, why would carrying
Calcium Hypochlorite under
refrigeration be a benefit?
2 JDOT What is the imdg-Code?
On a Container vessel, under
theimdg code what class is
3 BCBD assigned to a Fumigated
Container?
Under the imdg code what class
4 BCBD is assigned to a Fumigated
Container?
5 BKWH Substances, materials and
articles shall be stowed as
indicated in the Dangerous
Goods List of the imdg Code,
in accordance with a series of
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
Inhibitor name; amount
Inhibitor class; percentage Inhibitor name; percentage
added; date added; Inhibitor class; amount added;
blended; date added; applied; date of expiry;
period of efficiency; date of expiry; minimum
maximum period of efficiency precautions to be taken on
precautions if voyage period of optimum efficiency;
and applicable temperature voyage and interval of
length exceeds that precautions to be taken
limits; maximum storage period application; maximum
period; eventual when added; minimum
on board; contact number of temperature at which
temperature temperature requirement.
manufacturer. continuously effective.
limitation.
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
To prevent the cargo
To maintain a continuous air flow To ensure the cargo is shipped To maintain a record of the
temperature increasing into the
through the cargo. in a clean container. temperature of the cargo.
danger zone.
A colour code for identification The new name for the MARPOL
A code issued by IMO for use A code issued by IMO for use
of different cargo lots when convention?
onboard vessels carrying onboard vessels carrying
more than one lot is stowed in
persistent oil in bulk? packaged dangerous goods?
same hold?
Class 8 Class 6 Class 9 Class 5
Class 8 Class 9 Class 5 Class 6
10 categories, lattered A-K Three categories, numbered I, ii 10 categories, numbered 1-10. 5 categories, labelled A-E.
(excluding I). and iii.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

stowage categories. How are

those categories designated?

Substances, materials and

articles shall be stowed as
indicated in the Dangerous
Three categories, numbered I, 10 categories, lattered A-K
6 BKWH Goods List of the imdg Code, 10 categories, numbered 1-10. 5 categories, labelled A-E.
in accordance with a series of ii and iii. (excluding I).
stowage categories. How are
those categories designated?.

How many sub-classes are

7 BRED there forimdg Class 4 2 4 5 3
(Flammable solids) cargoes?

One particular group of

hazardous goods is
highlighted by theimdg Code
8 CGSB as potentially being the most
Organic peroxides. Liquefied gases. Infectious substances. Toxic substances.
dangerous for carriage. Which
of the following is it?

With regard to the carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite packed and

Calcium Hypochlorite what is Calcium Hypochlorite packed Cargo transport units to be
9 CJTT not allowed under
shipped in Intermediate Bulk Packaging group II
and shipped in bags carried under deck
theimdg Code? Containers (IBCs)

On a container vessel, with

regard to the carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite packed and
Cargo transport units to be carried Calcium Hypochlorite packed
10 CJTT Calcium Hypochlorite what is shipped in Intermediate Bulk Packaging group II
not allowed under under deck and shipped in bags
Containers (IBCs)
theimdg Code?

What characteristics of Seed
Cake group B (imdg Class
11 DFMN 4.2) cargo should be
considered when carrying in
bulk?
The only concern is the cargo may
be liable to oxidise, causing
subsequent reduction of oxygen
in the cargo spaces
Cargo may self-heat slowly;
The only concern is that the
The only concern is that the cargo may spontaneously ignite;
cargo may be liable to
may self-heat slowly. liable to oxidise; may
spontaneous combustion.
produce carbon dioxide
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What charateristics of Seed The only concern is the cargo may Cargo may self-heat slowly;
Cake group B (imdg Class The only concern is that the
The only concern is that the cargo be liable to oxidise, causing may spontaneously ignite;
12 DFMN 4.2) cargo should be cargo may be liable to
considered when carrying in may self-heat slowly. subsequent reduction of oxygen liable to oxidise; may
spontaneous combustion.
bulk? in the cargo spaces produce carbon dioxide

Which one of the following

13 EYKA materials belong to Class 4.1, Toxic substances Organic peroxides Any flammable substances Solid combustibles
according to the imdgcode?

On a Container vessel, what is

14 FPLA the latest amendment to 33-08 34-09 32-08 34-08
the imdg Code?

What is the latest amendment to

15 FPLA 34-09 34-08 33-08 32-08
theimdg Code?

Which of these is addressed in The classification of Marine

Marking requirements for Marine
16 FPLA the latest amendment (34-08) Pollutants as environmentally Mandatory training provisions All
of the imdgCode? Pollutants
hazardous substances

The name to be used in any

Which of the following is a
definition of the "Proper
17 GAUP
Shipping Name", as found in
the imdg Code?
The name under which a
documentation relating to the The correct chemical name of a The name assigned by the
dangerous material,
transportation of the potentially hazardous material, as manufacturer to a material,
substance or article is
dangerous substance, material identified from the Chemical substance or article for the
described for export purposes
or article, such as on forms, Cargo List. purposes of shipment.
in the country of loading.
labels and placards.

May self-heat slowly; may

What are the characteristics of May self-heat slowly; may Liable to oxidise only, causing
Liable to spontaneous combustion spontaneously ignite; liable
18 GJBL Seed Cake group B spontaneously ignite; liable to subsequent reduction of
(imdg Class 4.2) cargo? only to oxidise; may produce
oxidise oxygen in the cargo spaces
carbon dioxide

*Which one of the following

19 GVGW materials belong to Class 9, Fishmeal Toluene Dry ice Methane
according to the imdgcode?

20 HBDB Why should the accommodation So that flammable liquids will not So that accommodation spaces Because this is standard fire- So that the fire does not spread
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ventilation system be shut

down when a container are protected against toxic
containing Class 6 (imdg)
enter the accomodation fighting procedure to the accommodation
vapours
cargo is on fire?

As understood within A device that contains a A form that contains important

Something that is packed within a A device that is responsible for
21 HLFP the imdg Code, what is an dangerous substance or information about a hazardous
"article"? freight container. initiating a dangerous reaction.
mixture of substances. substance.

On a General Cargo vessel, the

placards and labels on
containers and pallets Number of individual pieces of
22 HOJY IMO Class, UN Number UN number Weight and volume
containing dangerous goods cargo
(imdg Cargo) must be marked
with what information ?

How did the 33rd amendment to Ammonium nitrate in containers Ammonium nitrate in
Carriage of this cargo by sea was The cargo was down-graded
23 IOFO theimdg Code affect the were required to be stowed under containers were required to
carriage of ammonium nitrate? deck no longer permitted from Explosive'
be stowed on deck

On a Container vessel, under

theimdg code what class of
24 IXVY Class 3.1 Class 5.1 Class 4.2 Class 5.2
cargoes are liable to
spontaneous combustion?

Under the imdg code what class

25 IXVY of cargoes are liable to Class 5.2 Class 4.2 Class 5.1 Class 3.1
spontaneous combustion?

26 JEVB In discussing segregation, Either in a vertical or horizontal With an intervening compartment, Effectively segregated so that In different compartments or
the imdgCode defines what it separation: if the intervening being both a vertical and the incompatible goods holds when stowed "under
means by the term "separated decks are not resistant to fire and horizontal separation. Provided cannot interact dangerously deck". Provided an
from". Which of the following liquid, then only in a longitudinal an intervening deck is resistant to in the event of an accident, intervening deck is resistent
is that definition?
separation is acceptable. For "on liquid and fire, a vertical but may be transported in the to fire and liquid, a vertical
deck" stowage, this means a separation of 6 metres is same compartment or hold or separation may be accepted
distance of at least 12 metres. acceptable. For "on deck" on deck, provided a as equivalent. For "on deck"
This distance also applies to one stowage, this segregation means horizontal separation, stowage, this segregation
package stowed "on deck" and a distance of at least 12 metres projected vertically, of 3 means a distance of at least
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another in an upper irrespective of compartment

metres is obtained. 6 metres.
compartment. divisions.

What do the lettersimdg stand International Monitoring Interactive Maritime Dangerous International Marine Dangers International Maritime
27 LNDB
for? Department (Geopolitics) Goods. Group. Dangerous Goods.

On a Container vessel, what are

the new colours on
28 MDNF theimdg Code label for class Yellow Yellow and red Green Yellow and green
5.2 - Organic Peroxides, since
2006?

What are the colours on

29 MDNF the imdg Code label for class Yellow and green Green Yellow Yellow and red
5.2 - Organic Peroxides?

How is a dangerous substance

By its Proper Shipping Name By its Proper Shipping Name
30 MDNF listed in theimdg Dangerous By its Trade Name By its abbreviated Trade Name
Goods List? (PSN) and subsidiary name (PSN)

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The heat from the fire causes

How does low expansion foam act as
By smothering and also by the foam to produce an inert
1 ACPG an extinguishing agent when dealing By cooling only By smothering only
with oil fires? providing some cooling gas which gradually
extinguishes the fire

*Which of the following spaces may be

Machinery spaces of category Special category spaces of
2 ADNN protected by a fixed carbon dioxide Cargo tanks of tankers All the spaces mentioned
(CO2) fire-extinguishing system? A passenger ships

A drip tray containing oil is onfire. The

only fire fighting equipment available The water can be applied in a
is water hose with spray jet/spray Water should be applied in a jet Water should be applied to the Water should not be used on
3 AECJ nozzle. How, if at all, should you
fine spray starting from the
to the back of the fire. oil in a single jet only. any type of oil fire.
attempt to put out this fire using front in a sweeping motion.
water?
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What types of fire extinguishers shall
4 AGCP be used in the engine room?
VHF CH 70 ALL SHIP DISTRESS
2275200 DISTRESS RELAY
5 AHCJ 227990850 fire N 50 00 W 000 10
11:10 EOS What is false regarding
the above call ?
From the statements given in the
answer options, choose the one
6 AIHG which is most accurate in relation to
the operation of water-tube boiler
and fire-tube boilers.
Which of the below statements
characterizes the most significant
7 AIHG differences between a water-tube
boiler and a fire-tube boiler during
operation?
From the statements given in the
answer options, choose the one
8 AIHG which is most accurate in relation to
the operation of water-tube boiler
and fire-tube boilers.
Which one of the listed requirements
regarding fireprotected lifeboats do
9 AIWE not correspond to present
regulations? Water spray systems
shall:
10 AKQA On a general cargo ship, where would At such locations that no part of
Answer 1
Fire extinguishers equipped for Any fire extinguisher with a
powder or CO2 only.
This call is an all station call
Water-tube boilers are more
efficient and generally
contain less water than fire
tube boilers. They are prone
to major damage when run
dry during operation.
The firetube boiler has a much
better capability to work at
higher steam pressure.
A watertube boiler can tolerate a
short period of time without any
water when the burner is
operating.
have separate draining pumps
of sufficient capacity
Answer 2
weight of less than 100 lbs.
A ship receiving this call must
set watch on channel 16
A firetube boiler does not
require a non-return valve in
the feedwater line.
The watertube boiler can
The firetube boiler does not
tolerate a short period of time
without any water, when the
oilburner is still in action.
A firetube boiler has a much
better capability to work at
higher steam pressure.
be arranged for flushing with
fresh water and allowing
complete draining
At such locations that no part of At such locations that at
Answer 3 Answer 4
Fire extinguishers filled with Fire extinguishers of the
fresh water only. handy-size types only.
This call will normally be
This call was sent by a coast
followed by a DSC
station
acknowlegment call
A watertube boiler can tolerate
A firetube boiler has a much
a short period of time without
better capability to work at
any water when the burner is
higher steam pressure.
operating.
Water-tube boilers are more
efficient and contains less
need any non-return valves in water. They suffer from
the feedwater line circuit. major damages when run
dry during operation.
Water-tube boilers are more
efficient and generally
contain less water than fire A firetube boiler does not
tube boilers. They are require a non-return valve in
prone to major damage the feedwater line.
when run dry during
operation.
protect the occupants through a have means for "turn on/turn
continuos oil fire for a period off" the flow of water over the
of not less than 8 minutes exterior of the lifeboat
At such locations that at least
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least two jets not

the ship normally accessible to
the crew while the ship is being
the fire hydrants be located ?
navigated is located more than
20 metres away from a hydrant
the ship normally accessible
to the crew while the ship is
being navigated is located
more than 40 metres away
from a hydrant
emanating from the same
hydrant may reach any part
of the ship normally
accessible to the crew
while the ship is being
navigated, one of these jets
coming from a single length
of hose (the other jet may
come from two hoses
joined
two jets not emanating from
the same hydrant may reach
any part of the ship normally
accessible to the crew while
the ship is being navigated,
each of these jets coming
from a single length of hose.

When is it compulsory with emergency During loading/discharging of At all terminals where tugs are At the terminals in Canada and When requested by the
11 AKRP
wires, fire wires? persistent/non persistent oil? available? USA? terminal staff?

When is it compulsory to use During loading/discharging

At all terminals where tugs are When requested by the At the terminals in Canada and
12 AKRP emergency wires / fire wires for of persistent/non persistent
mooring the vessel? available? terminal staff? USA?
oil?

Public announcement system

If the general/fire alarm are sounding,
and evacuation is required. What is
13 ALUC the best way to ensure that all
passengers are aware of the
situation?
to be used for informing. The The cabin attendant take stand
Using public announcement
cabin attendant should at the muster stations to Alarm signal and public
system to inform about
proceed to their cabin check of all passengers in his announcement system will be
situation. Inform passenger to
section, and search all section. If somebody is effectively, including head
report to designated area for
cabins. If the area is missing, report to their count at muster point.
head count.
inaccessible report to their superior.
superior.

What do you call the plan on board

14 AMDH dealing with the distribution of the Emergency instruction Alarm instruction Fire distribution plan. Safety plan
crew and their duties at fire fighting?

When a fire breaks out in the engine

The first person to arrive at the
15 ANXC room, who is in charge of The engineer on duty The Captain The Chief Engineer
the fire fighting operations? scene

16 AOCM Gas carriers are fitted with a deck To flush cargo spill overboard To make it easier for the crew To heat the cargo area in case To extinguish fires inside the
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water spray system? In addition to

providing protection against fire and
protection for the crew and cooling in and protect crew in case of a
the event of a fire in the cargo area,
to keep the decks clean. of a cargo spill incident. cargo tanks.
cargo spill incident.
what is the other main purpose of
having this system?

LNG carriers are fitted with a deck

water spray system? In addition to To flush cargo spill
providing protection against fire and
To heat the cargo area in case of To make it easier for the crew To extinguish fires inside the overboard and protect crew
17 AOCM protection for the crew and cooling in
the event of a fire in the cargo area, a cargo spill incident. to keep the decks clean. cargo tanks. in case of a cargo spill
what is the other main purpose of incident.
having this system?

What quantity of reserve fuel is to be Sufficient amount for fifteen

available for diesel drivenfire pumps Sufficient amount for six hours
18 AQAM hours operation at full 40 litres 20 litres
outside of the main machinery operation at full capacity
space? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.4) capacity

What kind of fire protection media is Foam that is not a "alcohol Foam that is not a "alcohol
Foam that is a "alcohol resistant"
19 AQSA required when carrying resistant" type and dry Water only. resistant" type and water
Isopropylamine ? type and water spray.
chemical. spray.

You are leading a team fighting an

interior fire. If you see the colour of The team is applying water
the percentage of oxygen is the temperature inside is
20 FUSE the smoke changing from dark black the team has started to ventilate and the temperature is
to grey, what is the most probable getting below 15% increasing
decreasing
reason for that change?

Which of the following should NOT be

21 FWFP Dry powder extinguisher. CO2 extinguisher. Halon extinguisher Water extinguisher.
used on an electricalfire?

When the fire alarm signal is sounded

every member of the ship's crew shall One long blast with the ship's
Seven short blasts followed by Continuous blasts (very long
immediately proceed to their Intermittent signals by the whistle and alarm bells
22 GSWG one long blast by the ship's blasts) by the ship's whistle
assigned firestation. Which one of the ship's alarm bells. followed by seven short
following signals is used as firealarm whistle and alarm bells. and alarm bells.
blasts.
signal on board cargo ships?
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In what language/languages must
23 OHDY the fire control plans or booklets (or
copies of these) be written?
In the Flag State official
In the English language language with copies in
English or French
In the Flag State official
In the Flag State official
language with copies in
language
English

1Smoking in bed. 2 Covering of

Which of the following are frequent Covering of electric fires with
24 SKFX electric fires with blankets. 3 Smoking in bed Overloading electric plugs
causes of fires in accommodation? blankets
Overloading electric plugs.

Due to chemical reactions

What is characteristic of titanium, These fires are self- These fires can only be
25 ATAP There is always risk of explosion these cargoes will continue
magnesium and lithium catching fire? extinguishing extinguished using water
to burn

In carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems 100% of the gas can be 85% of the gas can be 70% of the gas can be 100% of the gas can be
26 AUAY for use in machinery spaces the fixed discharged into the space within discharged into the space discharged into the space discharged into the space
piping system shall be such that: two minutes within two minutes within one minute within three minutes

*For how long should a

waterborne fire protected lifeboat be
27 AUBY capable of protecting its full 8 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes
complement when subjected to a
continuous oil fireenveloping it ?

Where shall manually operated call

points in fixed fire-detection and
In messrooms, public lounges In all crew and passenger
28 AVFY alarm systems be located in At exits and in corridors In stairways and escape routes
accommodation spaces? (SOLAS II- and other public rooms cabins
2/13.2.1)

They can have hold back

Which of the following statements does hooks not subject to They shall be capable of being
not apply to firedoors in main vertical If normally locked they do not They shall be of the self closing control station release closed from a control station
29 AVGT
zone bulkheads and stairway have to be self closing. type. providing the emergency unless they are normally
enclosures in passenger ships? plan details a person to closed.
close them.

30 AVOC The engine turns over normally when The lubricating oil temperature is The turning gear interlock has The turbocharger has not run Air in the fuel oil system.
starting air is supplied but does low. operated. up to normal full speed.
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not fire even though normal starting

rpm is achieved. What could be the
probable cause to this?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what Get out of the engine room
1 AGRJ immediate action should be taken?
Get into the control room. Awaiting further order. Ignore the alarm.
as soon as possible.

The majority of medium speed main propulsion So that the engine can be So that the propeller So that the engine can
installations incorporate a reduction gearbox between So that the engine can be
2 AQEQ the engine and the propeller shaft. Why is this
coupled to a controllable operates in a relatively also drive a shaft
more easily reversed.
arrangement usually required? pitch propeller. efficient speed range. alternator.

Foam that is a "alcohol Foam that is not a "alcohol Foam that is not a
What kind of fire protection media is required when
3 AQSA carrying Isopropylamine ?
resistant" type and water resistant" type and dry Water only. "alcohol resistant"
spray. chemical. type and water spray.

A pharmacy authorised
to do so or if no such
Who shall check the ship's medical supplies if the ship is pharmacy is available, A nurse from an approved
4 FUWK in a foreign port, for example outside Europe?
Any doctor The protection supervisor
the master and an seamen's hospital
approved seamen's
doctor

When the fire alarm signal is sounded every member of One long blast with the ship's Seven short blasts followed
the ship's crew shall immediately proceed to their Continuous blasts (very
Intermittent signals by whistle and alarm bells by one long blast by the
5 GSWG assigned fire station. Which one of the following long blasts) by the ship's
signals is used as fire alarm signal on board cargo the ship's alarm bells. followed by seven short ship's whistle and alarm
whistle and alarm bells.
ships? blasts. bells.

6 ARUM You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Yes, the food waste can be Yes, all kind of food waste No, food waste can not be Yes, the food waste can
Algeria, in the mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to dumped if it is ground so can be dumped overboard dumped overboard be dumped if it is ground
dump food waste overboard? that the resulting particles so that the resulting
can pass through a particles can pass
screen with 50 mm through a screen with 25
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openings mm openings

Yes, the food waste can

Yes, the food waste can be
be dumped if it is ground
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Yes, all kind of food waste dumped if it is ground so
No, food waste can not be so that the resulting
7 ARUM Algerie, in the mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to can be dumped that the resulting particles
dump food waste overboard? dumped overboard particles can pass
overboard can pass through a screen
through a screen with 25
with 50 mm openings
mm openings

*In a distress situation and immediately after the distress use the VHF radio telephone use the intercom to inform
send distress signal to call call the nearest coast
8 SNXR signal has been sounded, what next action should be to ask ships in the vicinity crew and passengers of
taken by the officer on duty ? for help radio station
to stand by the reason for the alarm

What is the emergency frequency on M.F. (medium

9 AYOU frequency) radio?
1718 Hz 1616 Hz 2617 Hz 2182 Hz

Which ships shall be provided with international shore

Passenger ships of 1000 All ships of 500 tons gross Passenger ships carrying
10 BAIG connection for supply of water as extinguishing media? Tankers
(SOLAS II-2/19.1) tons gross and upwards and upwards more than 36 passengers

Inform the local coast

You are witness to a collision between two other ships Contact one or both vessels Nothing, just standby and
Send out a distress radio station of the
11 BFDT close to your vessel. What immediate action should involved in the incident and wait to see if any
you take? message on their behalf. incident and submit your
offer assistance. assistance is required.
name as a witness.

During replacement of the main bearing shells on Jack up the crankshaft and Turn the engine to a position
a medium speed diesel engine it is necessary to Fit a driver in the
use a suitable punch to where the crank webs are Remove the crankshaft so
remove both the top and bottom half shells. From the crankshaft oil hole which
loosen the bottom half clear of the shell and knock that all the bottom half
12 BLVT options given select the method that is most commonly bears against the edge of
employed to remove the bottom half shells from the shell in the pocket so it the bottom half shell out shells can be removed
the bottom half shell and
bearing pockets on an engine with a traditional can be lifted out with a axially using a suitable at the same time.
turn the engine.
bedplate? pair of grips. punch.

What would be a typical setting for the overspeed trip to

1% above engine rated 25% above engine rated 15% above engine rated 5% above engine rated
13 BSMX operate and shut down the engine on a medium speed
diesel engine? speed speed speed speed

14 BTAG Which one of the statements given in the options is The piston ring groove Liner wear of up to 3% of the Both the top and bottom Timing of inlet and
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shells of a bottom end

clearances for the oil
bearing should be
control ring are bore size is generally exhaust valves can be
correct in relation to the maintenance and adjustment inspected as they can
of 4-stroke,medium speed diesel engines?
unimportant as this ring acceptable for continued correctly set by varying
wear due to load reversal
does not form part of the service. the tappet clearance.
during the engine
gas seal.
operating cycle.

The discharge arrangements for halogenated

hydrocarbon total flooding systems shall be so
15 CKHN designed that the minimum quantity of medium can be 20 seconds or less 30 seconds or less 1minute or less 2 minutes or less
discharged in (based on the discharge of the liquid
phase): (SOLAS II-2/5.3.5)

During inspection of the cylinder cover from a medium Excessive thermal stress
speed diesel engine cylinder it is noted that cracks Fuel impingement on the Excessive maximum Excessive tightening of
due to insufficient
16 CONW have occurred between the two exhaust valve pockets cover due to distorted pressure in the cylinder due the fuel injector in the
and the fuel injector pocket. Select from the given cooling of the cylinder
injector nozzle holes. to engine overload. pocket.
options the most probable cause of this type of failure. cover.

The cargo tank lids will Extended line clearing The vent lines from the
It will not be necessary to
need to be left open for (blowing) will be needed loaded tanks will need to be
You have just completed loading a cargo of Tallow. What take any additional
around an hour to allow because Tallow has a heated with a steam hose to
17 CPIF special additional operational precautions will be precautions. There is
immediately necessary and why? the noxious vapours, high melting point and dissolve any crystallised
nothing special about a
generated during loading, residues may have built vapours generated during
cargo of Tallow.
to be released. up in the cargo lines. loading.

Severe piston ring and liner wear are experienced in two

cylinders of a medium speed diesel engine shortly after Chrome plated piston rings
a complete overhaul of all of the cylinders of the The oil control rings have Cast iron piston rings have The running in period for
have been mistakenly
18 DAKP engine. The engine is fitted throughout with chrome been fitted upside down been mistakenly fitted to the the engine was too
plated cylinder liners. Which of the given options is the in the two cylinders. fitted to the two
two cylinders. short.
most likely cause of the excessive wear in the two cylinders.
cylinders?

Which of the following arcing media is commonly found

19 DBRX Vacuum Air Water Oil
in high voltage marine switchgear?

20 DBRX When there is a need to interupt current flow in a high Vacuum Air Water Oil
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voltage system it may be very difficult to quench the

electrical arc which is generated at the circuit breaker
contacts. Which of the following arcing media is
commonly found in high voltage marine switchgear?

Which of the following is allowed as a fire-

All of the above gas are
21 DFSN extinguishingmedium for fixed gas fire-extinguishing Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Carbon disulphide
systems aboard ships? allowed

There has been an accident at the manifold and one of

22 DJKO the crew has swallowed a quantity of unidentified Inhalation. Infusion. Absorption. Ingestion.
chemical. What is the correct medical term for this?

During inspection of a medium speed diesel engine main Refit the shell as it is,
bearing the shell is found to have approximately 15% Use a scraper to remove the Discard the damaged
this is an acceptable Use a scraper to remove the
of the white metal overlay worn away and some light score marks from the shell and polish the
23 DJNL condition for a thin remaining overlay before
score marks on the exposed aluminium tin bearing bearing metal before journal pin before fitting
metal. Select the most appropriate action to take from shell bearing after a refitting the shell.
refitting the shell. a new shell.
the given options? period of service.

During inspection of the main bearing shells and

housings of a medium speed diesel engine it is found
that there is evidence of fretting at some of the bearing
Running the engine Excessive tightening of the Operating with a faulty Insufficient tightening of
24 DLYG shell joint faces, the bearing housing joint faces and
also between the back of the bearings and the bearing overloaded. main bearing bolts torsional vibration damper. the main bearing bolts.
pocket. From the options given which is the most likely
cause of these defects?

Severe pains in the chest occur when the coronary

arteries, which supply blood to the heart, become too
narrow for sufficient oxygenated blood to reach the
25 DPWH muscles of the heart. Normally these attacks only last a Petidin. Chlorocin Phosphate. Nitro glycerine tablets. Nitro hydrogen tablets.
few minutes, and the pain stops if the casualty rests.
What kind of medicine to be taken when an Angina
Pectoris attack occurs?

26 DWQR Most medium and high speed engines for marine use The first part of the air The latter part of the The latter part of the The first part of the
operate on the four stroke cycle and use direct induction stroke. expansion (power) stroke. expansion stroke. expansion (power)
admission of compressed air into the cylinders for stroke.
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starting purposes. During which part of the cycle does

start air admission normally take place?

A diabetic has eaten too little food and the person may
feel dizzy and lightheaded. The skin becomes pale,
with profuse sweathing. Limbs may begin to tremble Sugar lump, sugar drink or
27 ECKQ Nothing at all. Insuline. A glass of cold milk.
and pulse becomes rapid. The urine glukose reaction something sweet.
is negative. What kind ofmedicine will the person need
as soon as possible?

A diabetic has eaten too little food and the person may
feel dizzy and lightheaded. The skin becomes pale,
with profuse sweathing. Limbs may begin to tremble Sugar lump, sugar drink
28 ECKQ Nothing at all. Insuline. A glass of cold milk.
and pulse becomes rapid. The urine glucose reaction or something sweet.
is negative. What kind ofmedicine will the person need
as soon as possible?

What is the most effective fire extinguishing medium to

29 EDRB use on a small LPG fire on the cargo deck of a Carbon dioxide. High expansion foam. Water. Dry chemical powder.
liquefied gas carrier?

A medium speed diesel engine, operating with a pulse All cylinder exhaust
turbocharging system, has been adjusted to have good
plus or minus 5 degrees temperatures should be plus or minus 70 degrees plus or minus 30
30 EERB power balance. What would the cylinder exhaust gas
temperatures, relative to each other, be expected to Celsius. equal if the cylinder power Celsius. degrees Celsius.
be? balance is correct.

Potassium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide

1 AECL What is the name used in the code for Caustic Soda ? Chlorobenzene Carbon Disulphide
Solution Solution

What significant change to the requirements for the

carriage of Vegetable Oils in tankers was introduced by They must now be carried They must now be carried
2 AKNP the amendments to MARPOL and the IBC code on 1st
x x
in double-hull tankers. in type 2 tanks.
January 2007?

3 AMPX It is important that the liquid level in the cargo tanks of a The restricted type is a Liquid cargo or cargo The restricted type is only The restricted type uses
liquefied gas carrier is accurately monitored. The IMO continuous operation. vapour is released used for toxic cargoes. weight or flow
Gas codes identify level gauging systems as either
 indirect, closed non-penetrating, closed penetrating or
during operation of the
restricted. What feature of the restricted type measurement.
distinguishes it from the other types? restricted type.

Methane is considered Methane is considered as

Which of the given statements can be considered as the as presenting a Methane is considered as presenting a toxic hazard
Methane is neither toxic nor
4 AOVT most accurate according to the IMO Gas codes and flammable hazard and presenting both flammable and may also result in a
other LNG industry standards? an asphyxiant gas.
may also be an and toxic hazards. chemical burn in contact
asphyxiant. with the skin.

The ISM Code is an

The ISM Code is a standard
international standard for The ISM Code is an
The ISM Code is an that is to ensure that rules
the safe management International standard for
5 KGJR What is the ISM code? International maritime and regulations of the flag
and operation of ships the maintenance of ships
dangerous goods code. state are complied with in
and for pollution and marine equipment.
its territorial waters.
prevention.

There are three types of

There are a number of different designs of tanks used for independent tanks; There are three types of There are two types of There is only one type of
the cargo containment systems for liquefied gas carriers
6 OGNH including independent tanks. How many different types
Spherical tanks, independent tanks, independent tanks; type 1 independent tanks;
of independent tanks are there in the IMO Gas codes? Membrane tanks and type A, B and C and 2 Spherical tanks
Prismatic tanks

The cargo stowage

The cargo stowage position
With regard to the Cargo Stowage and Security position and the The cargo stowage position
and transverse
7 AVKC (CSS) code, what are the parameters used to calculate The cargo stowage position vessels speed, length and vessels stability
the forces that cause cargoes to shift? accelerations at that
and stability characteristics
location
characteristics

When handling packaging materials consisting of wooden Because of legal Because the wooden Because the wooden
elements why is it necessary to comply with the requirements in countries elements may be elements may contain Because the wooden
8 JCUS International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures that have ratified the ISPM second-hand sanitation pests or other invasive elements may be mouldy
(ISPM) code? Code materials species

Although not a requirement of the IMDG code, on a To prevent the cargo To ensure the cargo is
To maintain a continuous air To maintain a record of the
9 JDLF container vessel, why would carrying Calcium temperature increasing shipped in a clean
Hypochlorite under refrigeration be a benefit? flow through the cargo. temperature of the cargo.
into the danger zone. container.

A code issued by IMO for
use onboard vessels
10 JDOT What is the IMDG-code?
carrying persistent oil in
bulk?
A colour code for
A code issued by IMO for
identification of different
use onboard vessels The new name for the
cargo lots when more than
carrying packaged MARPOL convention?
one lot is stowed in same
dangerous goods?
hold?

What type of ships are LNG carriers as designated in the

11 JPLK Type 2G ship. Type 3G ship. Type 1G ship. Type 2PG ship.
IMO IGCcode?

The IGC code gives details of construction and equipment Only when the cargo is Only when the cargo is
requirements for liquefied gas carriers. Under which Only if the cargo tanks are
Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures carried at temperatures
circumstances would a liquefied gas carrier require a designed for fully
12 AXVM carried at less than minus below minus 55 degree C below minus 55 degrees
double bottom and a longitudinal bulkhead forming full refrigerated LPG
side ballast tanks in way of the cargo containment 10 degree C. in cargo tanks without a C in cargo tanks with a
cargoes.
system? secondary barrier. secondary barrier.

On a Container vessel, under the IMDG code what class

13 BCBD Class 8 Class 6 Class 9 Class 5
is assigned to a Fumigated Container?

Under the IMDG code what class is assigned to a

14 BCBD Class 8 Class 9 Class 5 Class 6
Fumigated Container?

What facility exists under the ISM code for individual The definition of supervisory The Permit to Work The documentation of
15 BEPR The due diligence clause.
control measures of specific work-related tasks? responsibilites. system. individual job descriptions.

What facility exists under the ISM code for the provision of
The definition of supervisory The Permit to Work The documentation of
16 BEPR individual control measures for specific work-related The due diligence clause.
tasks? responsibilites. system. individual job descriptions.

The IMO Gas codes require that all liquefied gas carrier
cargo tanks are fitted with pressure relief valves. Pilot When pilot operated
The set pressure can be They ensure accurate They ensure accurate
operated relief valves are frequently used, particularly valves are used only one
adjusted to above MARVS operation at the very low operation at the very low
17 BHCG with refrigerated cargoes. What is the main advantage valve per cargo tank is
of using pilot operated relief valves rather than simple if problems occur with the cargo carriage cargo carriage
required irrespective of
spring loaded types for refrigerated liquefied gas reliquefaction plant. pressures. temperatures.
tank size.
cargoes tanks?

What nominal filling restriction exists under the There is no filling

IBC code for a single tank on a type 3 chemical tanker?
18 BJWL 3000 cubic metres. 1250 cubic metres. 1750 cubic metres. restriction for a type 3
(Not counting actual capacity or structural and cargo
specific limitations). chemical tanker.
 What nominal filling restriction exists under the There is no filling
IBC code for a single tank on a type 3 chemical tanker?
19 BJWL 3000 cubic metres. 1750 cubic metres. restriction for a type 3 1250 cubic metres.
(Not counting structural, capacity or cargo specific
limitations). chemical tanker.

Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as

indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the 10 categories, lattered A-K Three categories, 10 categories, numbered 1-
20 BKWH 5 categories, labelled A-E.
IMDG code, in accordance with a series of stowage (excluding I). numbered I, ii and iii. 10.
categories. How are those categories designated?

Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as

indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the 10 categories, numbered 1- 5 categories, labelled A- Three categories, numbered 10 categories, lattered A-K
21 BKWH
IMDG code, in accordance with a series of stowage 10. E. I, ii and iii. (excluding I).
categories. How are those categories designated?.

Which international code are regulating what safety

22 BLCD MARPOL SOLAS IMO STCW
equipment a passenger ship must have onboard?

Some cargo containment systems for liquefied gas

carriers are required to have a secondary barrier. How
23 BYAU long, according to the IMO Gas codes, should the At least 5 days. At least 20 days. At least 10 days. At least 15 days.
secondary barrier be able to contain cargo leakage from
the cargo tank?

One particular group of hazardous goods is highlighted by

24 CGSB the IMDG code as potentially being the most dangerous Organic peroxides. Liquefied gases. Infectious substances. Toxic substances.
for carriage. Which of the following is it?

The responsibility of the

What does the IMSBC code emphasise with reference to The code does not make The restricted loading of
A high standard of Master to ensure that staff
25 CHAV the exposure of personal to the dust created when any reference to this certain cargoes which
carrying some bulk cargoes? personal hygiene are wearing the correct
hazard may be excessively dusty
clothing

Calcium Hypochlorite
Calcium Hypochlorite
With regard to the carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite what packed and shipped in Cargo transport units to be
26 CJTT packed and shipped in Packaging group II
is not allowed under the IMDG code? Intermediate Bulk carried under deck
bags
Containers (IBCs)

27 CJTT On a container vessel, with regard to the carriage of Cargo transport units to be Calcium Hypochlorite Calcium Hypochlorite Packaging group II
Calcium Hypochlorite what is not allowed under the carried under deck packed and shipped in packed and shipped in
IMDG code?
 Intermediate Bulk
bags
Containers (IBCs)

What is the date of construction for a ship carrying

Ships constructed on or Ships constructed on or Ships constructed on or Ships constructed on or
28 CRTM liquefied gas to which the 1993, amended version of the
IGC code will apply? after 1st October 1994. after 30th June 1986. after 15th July 1998. after 5th June 1996.

What is the date of construction for a ship carrying

Ships constructed on or Ships constructed on or Ships constructed on or Ships constructed on or
29 CRTM liquefied gas to which the 1993 version of the IGC code,
as amended in 1994 and 1996, will apply? after 1st July 1998. after 5th June 1996. after 15th July 1994. after 30th June 1993.

Which ships shall apply to the amended version of the Ships constructed on or after Ships constructed on or Ships constructed on or Ships constructed on or
30 CRTM
IGC code? 30th June 1986. after 15th July 1998. after 5th June 1996. after 1st July 1994.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Ro-ro passenger ships shall

Which one of the listed requirements for
passenger ships regarding personal life-
1 AAJU saving appliances do not correspond to
present regulations?
All lifejackets shall be The 5% extra lifejackets carried on
carry at least 2 lifebuoys
fitted with a whistle, All lifejackets shall be fitted with board have to be stowed in
provided with self-igniting
a light and a smoke reflex, a whistle and a light conspicuous places on deck or at
lights an self-activating
signal the muster stations?
smoke signals

In open sea where it is allowed to do water

washing of cargo tanks, how much oil is 30 litres pr. nautical
2 AALB the shipallowed to pump overboard to fulfil mile.
25 litres pr. nautical mile. 15 litres pr. nautical mile. 10 litres pr. nautical mile.
the regulations in force(IMO)?

Which international regulations govern the The Industry Best Practise

Chapter II, SOLAS
3 AAMJ disposal of waste material, including galley Guide for Restaurant Annex V, MARPOL 73/78. Section III, ISPS Code.
waste, from ships? 1974.
Management.

Launching and lowering of at least one

*Which one of the following items has to be Starting and operating radio Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the
4 AAWE included in an abandon ship drill?
recovery of a survival lifeboat after any necessary
life-saving appliances water
craft preparation for launching

5 ADQP You have just joined a chemical tanker. MARPOL 73/78. The Cargo Handling Logbook. The applicable equipment The Annex II Procedures and
Where would you find a description of manufacturer's maintenance Arrangements Manual.
the ship's cargo handling equipment, and operation manuals.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

details on the ship's cargo unloading

procedures and tank stripping and details
on procedures relating to the cleaning of
cargo tanks, the discharge of residues,
ballasting and deballasting?

You have just joined a chemical tanker.

Where would you find a description of The applicable equipment
the ship's cargo handling equipment and The Cargo Handling The Annex II Procedures and
6 ADQP details of procedures for cargo unloading,
manufacturer's maintenance MARPOL 73/78.
Logbook. Arrangements Manual.
tank stripping, tank cleaning, discharge of and operation manuals.
residues and ballasting and deballasting?

"A contractor is hired to install new

navigation equipment onboard
your ship while its berthed. For a period of
time hes left unsupervised and
photographs schematics of the ship that he "Protective markings, "Secure area, passwords, a
finds rolled up and stored in the corner of a "Firewall, protective markings, "Secure area, passwords, a firewall
7 AEAV nearby office. Later, from home, he hacks
reference checks, and firewall and a secure
vetting and a secure network." and protective markings."
into the network and prints off information passwords." network."
about the ships security procedures.
Which of these information security
measures would have prevented his
unauthorized access?"

One water fog applicator is required for each

Passenger ships fitted Passenger ships carrying more
8 AEJA pair of breathing apparatus on board which Tankers Chemical tankers
type ofship? with car decks than 36 passengers

Mainly to determine
What is the purpose of the unschedled whether the manning To determine wether the To issue a certificate of
9 AEOG inspections on board ships?
To issue a trading permit
regulations have been ship is seaworthy seaworthiness
adhered to

10 AFCJ Why are all RoRo passenger ships divided There is one fire team All vertical zones are Vertical zones are fire zones Vertical zones are separated with
into vertical zones? in each zone separated with watertight which can be divided from fire doors which will be closed
doors, which will be closed in each other with fire doors. In automatically when the fire alarm
the case of a grounding, etc. case of fire, all fire doors in start.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

front and aft of the fire will be

closed to prevent spreading
of smoke/fire.

How many rescue boats should be provided Two Fast Rescue Two, and at least one of the
None providing the ship has
11 AGFQ on ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons Boats, one on each One Fast Rescue Boat rescue boats shall be a Fast
and above? lifeboats
side of the ship Rescue Boat

VHF CH 70 ALL ship DISTRESS 2275200 This call will normally be

DISTRESS RELAY 227990850 FIRE N 50 This call is an all station A ship receiving this call must This call was sent by a coast
12 AHCJ followed by a DSC
00 W 000 10 11:10 EOS What is false call set watch on channel 16 station
regarding the above call ? acknowlegment call

*How many lifebuoys can you expect to find

on board a cargo ship of 190 metres in at least 8 distributed on at least 12 distributed on at least 14 distributed on both at least 10 distributed on both sides
13 AHIF
length (including those of the quick-release both sides of the ship both sides of the ship sides of the ship of the ship
system) ?

The HSE has authority only

Does the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
14 AHTR have authority in dealing with shipping
matters
They can insist that alcohol /drug where an interface exists
They have no legal They have exactly the same
tests be carried out after an between the ship and shore e.g.
responsibility over powers as that of a Marine
incident involving a ship or means of access regs. In a
ships or shipping Officer
shipping serious case, they would
contact the local Marine Officer

Checking that passengers and

Checking the lifeboat Checking the distress signal
Which of the following items shall be crew are suitably dressed Checking that all crew and
15 AINU provisions and rockets and other distress
included in an "abandon ship"-drill? and lifejackets correctly passenger are present
supplies signals
donned

16 AJIA Most fruit cargoes carried under refrigeration Some cargoes are It is the standard method and Fresh air helps to acclimatise the As much fresh air as possible
require introduction of fresh air into the very sensitive to it is always done that way for cargo to the prevailing ambient should always be introduced into
cargo space to remove any excess carbon ethylene levels and simplicity. conditions. the cargo space throughout the
dioxide and ethylene produced by it may be difficult to voyage to maintain cargo quality.
respiration of the cargo and sensors are
fitted to detect these gases. shipper's
accurately measure
instructions will often indicate 'constant air the low levels that
change' as a requirement for a cargo. Why, would affect a cargo.
 Code Question
even though this is a crude method for
controlling the cargo space atmosphere, is
this type of instruction given?
There are many types of pumps fitted
onboardship which an engine room rating
17 AKPH may be required to assist with the
maintenance of. Which type of pump is
shown in the illustration?
On a general cargo ship, where would the
18 AKQA
fire hydrants be located ?
On a cargo ship, where should we find the
19 AKQA
hydrants ?
Why do we use stabilisers on
20 AMGX
passenger ships?
21 AMJC What should be observed concerning
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
A scroll pump. A centrifugal pump. A reciprocating pump. A gear pump.
At such locations that at least
At such locations that two jets not emanating from At such locations that at least two
no part of the ship At such locations that no part the same hydrant may reach jets not emanating from the same
normally accessible to of the ship normally any part of the ship normally hydrant may reach any part of the
the crew while the accessible to the crew while accessible to the crew while ship normally accessible to the
ship is being the ship is being navigated is the ship is being navigated, crew while the ship is being
navigated is located located more than 40 metres one of these jets coming navigated, each of these jets
more than 20 metres away from a hydrant from a single length of hose coming from a single length of
away from a hydrant (the other jet may come from hose.
two hoses joined
At such locations that at At such locations that at least two
At such locations that least two jets not jets not emanating from the same
no part of the ship emanating from the same hydrant may reach any part of the
At such locations that no part of
normally accessible to hydrant may reach any ship normally accessible to the
the ship normally accessible to
the crew while the part of the ship normally crew while the ship is being
the crew while the ship is being
ship is being accessible to the crew navigating, one of these jets
navigating is located more than
navigating is located while the ship is being coming from a single length of
40 meters away from a hydrant
more than 20 meters navigating, each of these hose (the other jet may come
away from a hydrant jets coming from a single from a connection of several
length of hose. lengths of hoses)
To decrease the
rolling angle of the To adjust the trim of the vessel To increase the intact stability To decrease the dynamic stability
vessel
That all emergency That the ramp is stowed That all water tight ramps and That the bow- and stern door are
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

exits on ro-ro deck are doors are locked and secured

a ship's watertight integrity? position closed
locked and secured at sea

Starting and operating

*Which one of the following items has to be starting and operating the Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the Launching and recovery of a
22 ANDG radio life-saving
included in an abandon ship drill? lifeboat engine water survival craft
appliances

What is the most important way to contain Have ample room in the Have Sandpiper pumps rigged
Have sawdust located by the
23 APGH small oil-spills from cargo operations on drip-tray by the on the aft part of the tank Have all scuppers plugged
the ship? manifold
manifold deck

Signals used by aircraft engaged in search

and rescue operations to direct ships The aircraft is directing a vessel
Landing here is highly The assistance of the vessel
24 AQBL towards an aircraft, ship or person in towards an aircraft or vessel in Require medical assistance
distress. What is the meaning of the dangerous is no longer required
distress
signal?

Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in The aircraft is telling me This is part of a sequence of
search and rescue operations to The assistance of your The aircraft is telling me he is
he does not manoeuvres by which the
25 AQBL direct ships towards a casualty. This vessel is no longer preparing to drop supplies or
aircraft flies across your stern, rocking his understand my last aircraft will indicate a direction
required. personnel in the water.
wings. What is the meaning of the signal? message. for my vessel to proceed in.

As much biscuit and All pets that will most likely not be
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the ship is Warm clothes, blankets and All valuables like money, jewelry
26 AQBO canned food as able to enter the boat by
abondoned? lifevests. etc.
possible. themselves.

SOLAS regulations require surveys of ships A survey before the

to be carried out at certain times and at Periodical survey every 6 Periodical survey every 12
27 EOEQ commence of each Periodical survey every 24 months
certain intervals. Which of the following months months
surveys apply to passenger ships only? voyage

How should the painter of a liferaft which is Secured via a weak Secured to the part of the
It should not be secured in any Directly to a secured point on the
28 EOYL fitted with a hydrostatic release, be link to a secure part hydrostatic release that is
secured to theship? way ship
of a ship designed to break free

29 EPFC If a ship in the MF-band wants to have a TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: Don't know TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2177.0 kHz TX: 2189.5 kHzRX: 2177.0 kHz
DSC-connection with a coast-station (no
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

distress alert or a test alert) the following

frequencies are chosen:
2189.5 kHz

The International
Management Code
What is the principal shipping regulations for the Safe Operation The Code of Safe Working The Health & Safety at Work The Management of Health &
30 FULO
governing Health & Safety of Ships and for Practice (1998) Regulations (1997) Safety at Work (1994
Pollution Prevention
(ISM)

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can

be pumped into the sea when your vessel is outside a
60 litres per nautical 300 litres per nautical 0.03 litres per nautical
1 AALB special area, proceeding en route, has in operation a 30 litres per nautical mile.
monitoring and control system for the discharge of oil and is mile. mile. mile.
located more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land?

What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can

60 litres pr. nautical 30 litres pr. nautical
2 AALB be pumped into the sea when you are outside special area 25 litres pr. nautical mile. 10 litres pr. nautical mile.
and are en route 50 nautical miles from nearest land? mile. mile.

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil tanker,

what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can
be pumped into the sea when a vessel is outside a special 0.03 litres per nautical 30 litres per nautical
3 AALB area, proceeding en route, has in operation a monitoring
300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
mile. mile.
and control system for the discharge of oil and is located
more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land?

In open sea where it is allowed to do water washing of cargo

30 litres pr. nautical 25 litres pr. nautical
4 AALB tanks, how much oil is the ship allowed to pump overboard 15 litres pr. nautical mile. 10 litres pr. nautical mile.
to fulfil the regulations in force(IMO)? mile. mile.

Reduced capacity accompanied by vibration and noise at the

5 ABAM suction of a centrifugal pump results from the action of Cavitation Steam knock Water hammer Fluid friction
vapor pockets in the fluid beingpumped caused by:
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Always carry a walkie talkie with Notify the Chief Officer

Run the ventilation for at Notify the Chief Officer you into the pump room and call or officer on duty and
6 ACYL What should be carried out before entering the pump room?
least 15 minutes or officer on duty for help immediately if you start run the ventilation for
feeling dizzy at least 15 minutes.

The abbreviation "NPSH" is often seen in connection with the

Necessary Pumping Natural Pumping Net Pressure Suction
7 AFFG efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers. What does this Nominal Pressure Suction Head.
abbreviation stand for? Suction Hazard. Standard Height. Head.

Reduced capacity accompanied by vibration and noise at the

8 AKAH suction of a centrifugal pump results from the action of Fluid friction Steam knock Cavitation Water hammer
vapor pockets in the fluid beingpumped caused by:

Collapsing vapour
What is the most likely reason for vibration and noise at the Pump suction valve fully Water hammer in the
9 AKAH suction side of a centrifugal pump when it is running?
Fluid friction in the suction line. bubbles due to
open. pump casing.
cavitation.

There are many types of pumps fitted onboard ship which an

engine room rating may be required to assist with the
10 AKPH A scroll pump. A centrifugal pump. A reciprocating pump. A gear pump.
maintenance of. Which type ofpump is shown in the
illustration?

What can be done to help pump out water from the cargo Chief Officer to ballast
Vessel trimmed by Vessel to be ballasted to even keel Wash water to be kept to
11 AMWT space of a bulk carrier, when washing down during cleaning ship to provide large
operations? bow condition a minimum
stern trim

Decreasing the
Opening the discharge
speed of rotation
valve wider will
12 ANSK What is a characteristic of all centrifugal cargo pumps? will decrease the They are self-priming. All of the above
increase the discharge
discharge
pressure.
pressure.

Sufficient amount for

What quantity of reserve fuel is to be available for diesel Sufficient amount for six
fifteen hours
13 AQAM driven fire pumps outside of the main machinery space? 40 litres 20 litres hours operation at full
(SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.4) operation at full
capacity
capacity
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At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading master has

indicated that a booster pump will be used to assist the
discharging operation, as the receiving tank is several The cargo reaching the The booster pump The booster pump being started The ship's pump speeding
14 AQHE
kilometres away. You start the discharge, but after a few shore tank. failing to start. and engaged. up.
minutes, you observe the back pressure drops sharply.
What is this an indication of?

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading master has

indicated that a booster pump will be used to assist the The booster pump
discharging operation, as the receiving tank is several The cargo reaching The ship's pump speeding
15 AQHE being started and The booster pump failing to start.
kilometres away. You start the discharge, but after a few the shore tank. up.
minutes, you observe the back pressure drops sharply. engaged.
What is this an indication of?

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading master has

indicated that a booster pump will be used to assist the The booster pump
discharging of a cargo of Caustic Soda solution, as the The cargo reaching the The ship's pump speeding
16 AQHE being started and The booster pump failing to start.
receiving tank is several kilometres away. You start the shore tank. up.
discharge, but after a few minutes, you observe the back engaged.
pressure drops sharply. What is this an indication of?

The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump being booster pump coming
booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start
17 AQHE ship's pump speeding up lined up in the wrong booster pump failing to start on the line and
the discharge, and in a few minutes the pressure drops
sharply. This could be a result of the : direction discharging properly

A consequence of operating a centrifugal pump with the

18 FVJY Motor overload will open Motor will overheat Relief valve will open Pump will overheat
discharge valve closed would be:

A high speed diesel engine operates with a monobloc inline Adjustment of the HP Adjustment of the
high pressure fuel pump consisting of a number of helical Adjustment of the drive coupling
fuel block by adding or height of the Adjustment of the fuel
type pump units contained in a single housing. From the to the driven coupling for the
19 GSQF removing shims individual fuel pump rack position for the
options given select the method which is the most common HP fuel pump using reference
one available for adjusting the fuel timing onboard where between the pump and elements within the complete HP pump unit.
marks to No 1 cylinder TDC.
no specialist setting up equipment is available. the engine block. pump block

20 OGQP When testing a overhauled fuel valve, the test pump is to be Pushed slowly and use Pushed gradually so Pushed by sufficient force to Of no importance.
operated as follows: the finger tip to detect the opening point accurately check the correct
the accurately correct can easily be adjusting pressure.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

opening pressure. detected.

You are overhauling a centrifugal pump and you are going to Use emery cloth on the Use a plastic hammer Heat the ballbearing in
Use emery cloth on the inner ring
21 OHCB fit the ballbearing (tight fit).How would you carry out the bearing surface on the and knock it on the oil, and put it on the
work? (contact surface) of the bearing.
shaft. shaft. shaft.

Oil Detection
What is the name of the device used for continually checking Ballast Handling Monitor
22 AUYI Ballast Monitor (BM) Monitoring Ballast Supervising Monitor (BSM)
ballast water as it is pumped overboard? (BHM)
Equipment (ODME)

Oil Discharge
What is the name of the device used for continually checking Ballast Handling Unit Ballast Content Water Disposal Process Sensor
23 AUYI Monitoring Equipment
ballast water as it is pumped overboard from an oil tanker? (BHU) Monitor (BCM) (WDPS)
(ODME)

What is the name of the device used for supervising all the Ballast Supervising Oil Detection Monitoring Ballast Handling Monitor.
24 AUYI Ballast Monitor. (BM).
ballast water to be pumped over board? Monitor. (BSM). Equipment.(ODME). (BHM).

Sometimes, in order to improve suction to the pumps when

discharging "light" or "gassing" cargoes, the tanks are
pressurised by admission of inert gas under overpressure
25 JDPL 4000 mm wg? 1200 mm wg? 2500 mm wg? 3200 mm wg?
from the inert gas fans. In this respect one must remember
that tanks are generally dimensioned to withstand a vapour
pressure of:

The pumpman on the The engine officer in charge of

When you are connected up to the barge/shore facility and The barge captain or The receiving vessel's
26 NNEO barge or shore bunkering on the receiving
ready to start, who is giving the order to start pumping? shore facility foreman captain
facility vessel

Adjustment of the
Positive displacement pumps
How can the pressure be regulated during start up of a By throttling the By throttling the pressure relief valve to
27 OIRL operate at constant pressure and
positive displacement pump such as a gear pump? discharge valve suction valve. recirculate part of the
cannot be regulated.
flow.

On a ship installation it is preferable on vertical pumps to Containment of liquid Observance of conditions

All of the mentioned
28 OJLA have shaft sealing at the pump upper only. For what in the pump over Adjustment of the seal if possible. (i.e. leakage) if
reason? alternatives.
long idle periods. mechanically sealed.
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There is a stand-by Both the suction and

What do we mean with "dual controlled" fuel pumps when we The fuel pumps are
29 SMHG pump for each of the We have two equal governors spill valves are
talk about valve controlled fuel pumps? controlled in pairs
fuel pumps controlled

During overhaul of a hydraulic pump a large number of small

components are removed. Where should these They should be kept in a They should be placed They should be placed in a clean They should be placed
30 SMMC
components be kept so that they are not lost and are boiler suit pocket. in the pump save all. box or tin and covered over. inside the pump casing.
available when rebuilding the pump?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The abbreviation "NPSH" is often seen in connection

Necessary Pumping Suction Natural Pumping Nominal Pressure Suction
1 AFFG with the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers. Net Pressure Suction Head.
What does this abbreviation stand for? Hazard. Standard Height. Head.

Emergency Position
Electronic Purpose If Rescue Emergency Position Electronic Pressure Indication
2 AHGM What is EPIRB an abbreviation for? Indicating Radio
Begins. Indication Radio Buoy. Radar Buoy.
Beacon.

MaritimeRetransmission Mobile Rescue Maritime Research Maritime Rescue Coordinating

3 AOQQ What does the abbreviation MRCC mean ?
Coordinating Centre Coordinating Centre Coordinating Centre Centre

"UFL" and "LFL" are commonly used abbreviations Unidentified Fire Upper Flash Point Level
Upper Filling Level and Lower Upper Flammability Limit and
4 BRKR associated with cargo and cleaning operations on an Liability and Located and Lower Flash Point
oil tanker. What do the letters stand for? Filling Level Lower Flammability Limit
Fire Liability/ Level

When describing equipment used in oil tanker

Vapour Emission Control Vapour Emission Vapour Ejection Control Vapour Emission Control
5 DKGL operations, what does theabbreviation "VECS" stand
for? System. Calibration System. System. Standard.

What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SWL" as

6 ECLL stamped on lifting gear around the ship?
Single Winch Load. Safe Working Load. Single Working Load. Safe Winch Load.

The chemical abbreviation "H2S" is often associated Hydrogen Separation

7 ECTN with Crude Oil cargoes. What does the abbreviation Hydrogen Sour. - 2nd distillation Hydrogen Sulphide. Halogenated Sulphide.
stand for? stage.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Maritime Emergency Radio Merchant Radio Merchant Ship Safety and Merchant Ship Search and
8 EEFI What is MERSAR an abbreviation for?
Signal and Response. Signal and Receiver. Rescue. Rescue Manual.

A strain occurs when a muscle or group of muscles is

over- stretched and possibly torn, by violent or sudden
movement. Strain can be caused by lifting heavy Right Internal Cooperative Rubber, Internal, Rest, Ice, Compression,
9 FGOP weights incorrectly. The treatment of strain may be
Rest, Injury, Care, Evaluation.
Ending. Careful, Estimation. Elevation.
remembered as the word RICE.What is RICE
an abbreviation for?

The International The International Convention

The International Convention of Seafarer's Training
Shipowners, Transport on Standards of Training,
10 GIGG What does the abbreviation STCW stand for? Ship's Trading, Chartering and and Competence of
and Cargo Work Certification and
Waybills Watchkeepers
Convention Watchkeeping of Seafarers

Threshold Limit
11 GLJK What does the abbreviation TLV mean? Total level value. Time limitation value. Total limit value.
Value.

Air, Breath,
12 GUNS What does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid? Air, Breathing, Circulation. Air, Burning, Critic. Abandon, Balance, Circulation.
Concentration.

Standard for Training, Safe Training, Standard Trained, Seafarer's Training,

13 JAXC What is STCW in the STCW Code an abbreviation for? Certification and Watch Certification and Certified, Watch Certification and Watch
regulations Work practice keeping keeping

Survivor Indication
Ship Indication Transmission Ship Transit Emergency
14 KTIH What is SITREP an abbreviation for? Transponder Situation Report.
Equipment. Radio.
Equipment.

The abbreviation "COW" applies to a phase of oil tanker Callibration (of) Oil / Water Computer Operated
15 KVYO Completion of Washing Crude Oil Washing
operations. What does "COW" stand for? (interface) Washing

Cow lines are a common expression on board, but what

16 KVYO Crude over washing Crude oil washing. Completion of washing. Cancelling of washing.
does the abbreviation COW mean?

17 KVYO The abbreviation "COW" applies to an operational Completion of Washing Computer Operated Callibration (of) Oil / Crude Oil Washing
phase of oil tanker operations. What does "COW" Washing Water (interface)
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stand for?

The abbreviation "COW" applies to a phase of oil tanker Callibration (of) Oil /
18 KVYO Computer Operated Washing Crude Oil Washing Completion of Washing
operations. What does it stand for? Water (interface)

When we are talking about different ship types, what

19 LSJL Ore Bulk Oil Oil Bulk Overall Ordinary Blend Oil Only Bulk Ore
does the abbreviation "OBO" stand for?

20 LSJL What does the abbreviation "OBO" stand for? Ore Bulk Oil Oil Bulk Overall Only Bulk Ore Ordinary Blend Oil

In the context of ship design, what does

21 LSJL Ordinary Blend Oil Ore Bulk Oil Oil Bulk Overall Only Bulk Ore
the abbreviation "OBO" stand for?

" What is the meaning of the abbreviation ""RQ"" at the Problem of Acknowledgment
22 LSRS End of sequence Acknowledgement request
end of a DSC sequence?" transmission broadcast

Commander Ship Co-ordination Ship

23 NIGD What is CSS an abbreviation for? Co-ordinator Surface Search Control Center of Survivors
Search Search

When we are talking about the design or layout of an oil Strengthened Ballast
24 NJBT Specified Ballast Tank Segregated Ballast Tank Single Barrier Tank
tanker, what does theabbreviation "SBT" stand for? tank

What does the abbreviation "SBT" stand for in the

25 NJBT Segregated Ballast Tank Specified Ballast Tank Strengthened Ballast tank Single Barrier Tank
context of the construction and layout of an oil tanker?

OATS HEL-H is the abbreviation of a heavy helicopter radius 500 nm and capacity for 100 nm and capacity 200 nm and capacity for 150 nm and capacity for
26 of action for rescue purposes. What do you think the evacuating more than 25 for evacuating more evacuating more then evacuating more than 12
radius and evacuating capacity of the helicopter is? persons. than 10 persons. 15 persons. persons.

OFRL HEL-H is the abbreviation of a heavy helicopter radius 150 nm and capacity for 100 nm and capacity 500 nm and capacity for 200 nm and capacity for
27 of action for rescue purposes. What do you think the evacuating more than 12 for evacuating more evacuating more than evacuating more then 15
radius and evacuating capacity of the helicopter is? persons. than 10 persons. 25 persons. persons.

Before commencing ballasting for departure, the cargo

tanks are surveyed. The small amounts of cargo left in
28 PGXN Remaining oil and ballast. Residues on board. Remnants on board. Remaining on board.
the cargo tanks are referred to as "ROB". What does
this abbreviation mean?
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Overboard Detection
Oil Discharge Monitoring Oil Detection Master Oil Depletion Miscibility
29 QCCO What does the abbreviation "ODME" stand for? and Measuring
Equipment Equaliser Equipment
Equipment

Oil Depletion
This is a standard item of equipment on an oil tanker, Overboard Detection and Oil Discharge
30 QCCO Miscibility Oil Detection Master Equaliser
but what does theabbreviation "ODME" stand for? Measuring Equipment Monitoring Equipment
Equipment

Who shall carry out the detailed preliminary

supervision of maritime service of The seafarer's home labour
1 ABPJ seafarers before the commencement of
The Norwegian Ship Control . A Norwegain Consulate. The employer/master.
authorities.
service?

Always carry a walkie talkie Notify the Chief Officer or

What should be carried out before entering the Run the ventilation for at least Notify the Chief Officer or with you into the pump room officer on duty and run the
2 ACYL pump room? 15 minutes officer on duty and call for help immediately ventilation for at least 15
if you start feeling dizzy minutes.

When re-inerting a cargo tank before

commencing air venting, what is the
3 AFCL maximum oxygen content in the supplied inert
6% by volume. 8% by volume. 10% by volume. 5% by volume.
gas(IMO)?

A list of the items stowed in

You have been assigned to enter a hold and the applicable hold, The necessary permits,
Written instructions from the
check the general cargo stowed in it, as part extracted from the Cargo based on valid Emergency equipment at the
4 APBL of an on-passage monitoring procedure. What
Chief Officer on what to
manifest, must be available atmospheric and other after end of the maindeck.
must be in place before you can do that? check in the hold.
for reference during the applicable tests.
check.

Generators must be syncronised before they

can operate in parallel. During synchronising,
Incomers reverse power trip Incoming machine picks up Most rapid synchronising
5 FWHC the incoming generator should be running Incomer picks up as a motor
slightly "fast" compared to the busbar is tested as a generator action is achieved
frequency.This is to ensure that the:
 What must be checked before deck cargo is The hatch covers must be The deck cranes must always
The ship must be on an even The ventilators should be
6 SJVS loaded on top of hatch covers on a General fully secured to a sea be stowed into sea going
Cargo vessel? keel opened
going condition position

The maximum allowed

The cargo stowed here must loading must be checked
What must be checked before loading cargo in These spaces can only be Only very heavy cargo units
7 AQUB 'tween decks of a General Cargo Vessel?
be for first discharge port before commencing
used for very light cargo can be stowed here
only operations to avoid
possible damage

before entering the purifier, the lubricating oil is Increase the viscosity and Lower the viscosity and
8 AVCH heated in order to:
Prevent corrosion. Boil of water.
improve purification. improve purification.

After discharge of any refrigerated cargo a

thorough inspection of the vessel should be
carried out before presenting the vessel for
loading the next cargo. Amongst the reasons Fish is usually carried frozen Fish is strong smelling and Ventilating with fresh air may
Fish can be oily and may
for this is to ensure that any traces of or the odour may only remove the odour
9 JCFW residues from the previous cargo are
and there may be some leave an oily residue in the
contaminate the next temporarily and it will build up
removed. This is particularly so if a fruit or damage to the insulation. cargo space.
cargo. again if residues are present.
meat cargo is to be loaded after a fish cargo
has been carried. Select, from the options
given, the main reason for this requirement.

What kind of permits have to be Hot work permit + Permit for

10 JNPJ Permit for entry. Hot work permit. Cold work permit.
obtained before starting hot work in tanks? entry.

After you have washed the arrival ballast tanks,

what is extremely important to do Washing just the lines To wash all lines and pumps Nothing in particular, just pump
11 VSJW To flush the pumps properly.
properly before arrival ballast is pumped into properly. properly. in.
the arrival ballast tanks?

Your vessel is going to take bunkers, and you
are in charge of the preparations before
12 BABO bunkering starts. Which of the following do
you consider as the most important
item before bunkering starts?
Tell the deck officer to Check that one scupper is
Tell the deck officer to stop
Take the reading of the ship-s hoist the red flag. (letter " open on each side of the
loading/decharging due to
draught by reading the B ") day signal, or red vessel, so we can get rid of
the ship is going to take
footmarks signal light in the signal the oil that might come on
bunkers
mast during night time deck in case of an overflow

13 BADL Welding and use of open flames on board For ships provided with inert In case of major work the The ventilation system shall During loading and discharging
tankers in operation are subject to regulation
 laid down by the Norwegian Maritime
Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control
Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed
requirements regarding washing and gas
freeing before hot work in cargo tanks
corresponds to these regulations? (NSCL
22/1294/6).
What routine would be required before moving
14 BCKQ
a heavy box in the engine room
What name is given to an appetizer,
served before a meal, usually being small,
15 BIIE
attractive, savoury snacks, designed to
stimulate the appetite?
What are some of the most important tasks to
16 BJXR carry out on a bulk carrier, before
commencing hatch cleaning operations?
The data logger on a reefer vessel normally
records temperatures for air delivery, air
return and cargo pulp. How would the air
17 BNVG delivery and return temperatures be expected two temperatures would
to vary during the first few days of carrying a
cargo of citrus fruit which had not been pre-
cooled before loading?
Which of the following actions should be
18 BOTH done before throwing this type of inflatable
liferaft over the side?
What is generally considered as the minimum
safe time periodbefore opening a crankcase
19 BRYX After at least 1 hour
door after the oil mist detector alarm has
activated and the engine has been stopped?
gas system minor welding fire main shall be under
work may be permitted. pressure.
Carry out a risk assessment,
Sling the box on the
make use of available
overhead crane and use
equipment, and instruct
chain blocks to position it
staff on lifting techniques
Hors d'oeuvre. Order.
Hatch covers to be opened
Collect tools and hoses
and cranes ready
The difference between the The difference between the
two temperatures would
steadily increase. remain constant.
Disconnect the painter and
Inflate it on deck and then
launch it, checking that all is
launch it if clear below
clear below
After at least 10 minutes
have a capacity of at least
of liquified gases and cargo
two changes of air per hour
with a flashpoint below 60 C
for work in enclosed spaces.
the use of open flames in
Suitable fire extinguishing
machinery and boiler spaces
equipment shall always be
must not take place.
available during hot work.
Position a crew member at
Open the box in its present
each corner of the box and
position and move the
man handle it into its new
contents one at a time
position
Hors de manger. Hors de combat.
Risk Assessment, Permit to
Sufficient manpower available
work /enter and tool-box
and ER informed
talk
The difference between the
The two temperatures would
two temperatures would
remain constant
steadily reduce.
Take circular gripes and
Check that the painter is
adhesive tape (see photo) off
made fast to a secure
the container to enable raft to
point and that the sea
inflate once in the water. If all
below is clear
clear, throw raft over side
After at least 20 minutes After at least 5 minutes
 before starting the transfer of an oil cargo
between a ship and a terminal, the person in It must be by the mutual
charge on the vessel and the person in The person instructed to agreement of those in The person in charge in the The person in charge on the
20 BSMJ
charge in the terminal must hold a pre operate the cargo pumps. charge on board and terminal. vessel.
transfer conference. Who will subsequently ashore.
decide when to start the cargo transfer?

before starting a transfer of oil, the person in

charge on the vessel and the person in
The person in charge on the The person in charge who is The person in charge on the
21 BSMJ charge on the facility must hold a pre transfer Both persons in charge
conference. Who must decide to start the facility handling the pumping vessel
transfer?

When cross-flooding arrangements to correct

unsymmetrical flooding and excessive heel
22 CBAC angels in damaged condition are installed in 20 degrees 15 degrees 30 degrees 10 degrees
passenger ships, what is the maximum angle
of heel after flooding but before equalization?

The seafarer must present to A duly completed

What must be done before a holder of a Non-
Norwegian certificate can serve in a position
23 CDWF
for which a certificate of competency is
required on NIS ships?
the supervisory authorities The person must present a application with certificate
the certificate and certificate issued by the etc. must be made to the The seafarer has to present to
documentation that the authorities of a country public supervisory the certificate to the public
seafarer has previously which has ratified the authorities as an supervisory authorities.
served in such position for a STCW-Convention endorsment/ qualification
period of at least 12 months document

Ship's generators must be synchronised before

they can be connected to the same supply
Synchroscope and speed Speed governor and load
24 CEHB network. Prior to synchronising, the generator Voltmeter and frequency meter AVR and speed governor
voltage and frequency are respectively governor power factor controller
adjusted by:

You have just completed your cargo watch on I will remove my overalls
I will remove my overalls and No, I am just going in for my I will wipe my boots and brush
deck, during which you have been working and work boots and wash
workboots because I will get lunch and then returning to down my coveralls before
around the manifold, connecting and my hands, to avoid the
25 CQIY in trouble from the captain if work on deck, so it would be entering the accommodation
disconnecting hoses, etc. It is lunch-time. risk of introducing
Should you take any precautions before he catches me in work a waste of time to get to make sure I don't bring any
chemical contaminants
entering the messroom and why? clothes in the messroom. changed. dirt inside.
into the accommodation.
 You have just completed your cargo watch on
deck, during which you have been working
around the manifold, connecting and
26 CQIY
disconnecting hoses, etc. It is meal-time.
Should you take any precautions before
entering the messroom and why?
I will remove my overalls I will wipe my boots and brush
No, I am just going in for my I will remove my overalls and
and work boots and wash down my coveralls before
lunch and then returning to workboots, because I will get
my hands, to avoid the risk entering the
work on deck, so it would in trouble from the captain if
of introducing chemical accommodation, to make
be a waste of time to get he catches me in work
contaminants into the sure I don't bring any dirt
changed. clothes in the messroom.
accommodation. inside.

During standstill liquid may condense in the To avoid the compressor-oil

The compressor will run Compressor oil regulating
27 CSOE crankcase or oil seperator. Why is it important to disapper from the It should never be done.
to heat up the oil before start? better. system will operate better.
crankcase during starting.

On a bulk carrier at the completion of loading Track ways swept and

28 CTSK and before closing hatch covers what must be Track ways washed down No sweeping required checked clear of No specific checks
done to track ways? obstructions

Which of the following is a requirement on an The oxygen level should be The atmosphere should
The atmosphere should be
oil tanker before personnel enter any contain not more than 5% The atmosphere should
29 CYGF checked with an gas free and contain 20.9%
enclosed area containing inert gas generating by volume of explosive and contain at least 5% oxygen
equipment? explosimeter oxygen
poisonous gases

What should be taken into account regarding The atmosphere should be The oxygen level should be The atmosphere should be
The atmosphere should
30 CYGF gas/oxygenbefore entering parts of the inert gas free and contain at checked with an 100% free of explosive and
gas plant? contain at least 5 % oxygen.
least 21% oxygen. explosimeter. poisonous gases.

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What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in Fire extinguishers equipped Any fire extinguisher with a Fire extinguishers filled with Fire extinguishers of the
1 AGCP the engine room? for powder or CO2 only. weight of less than 100 lbs. fresh water only. handy-size types only.

A 2 stroke engine has an

A 2 stroke engine has an
ignition every time the A 2 stroke engine always has The piston always has a short
2 AIXA What characterizes a 2 stroke diesel engine ? air inlet valve in the
piston reaches its top 2 or more turbochargers. skirt.
cylinder cover.
position.

A 2 stroke engine A 2 stroke engine has an

Which of the given options characterizes a 2-stroke The piston always has a short A 2 stroke engine always has
3 AIXA diesel engine ?
completes a full cycle air inlet valve in the
skirt. 2 or more turbochargers.
every revolution. cylinder cover.
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The gudgeon pin or big

What could be the possible cause of an engine Faults in injection valves, Too big a piston clearance,
4 AKFY knocking?
Any of the below end bearing having too
injection too early. worn cylinder liner.
big a clearance.

There are many types of pumps fitted onboard ship

which anengine room rating may be required to
5 AKPH assist with the maintenance of. Which type of
A scroll pump. A centrifugal pump. A reciprocating pump. A gear pump.
pump is shown in the illustration?

To improve valve sealing by

Why do many diesel engine manufacturers To improve valve sealing by To improve valve sealing by
compensating for To minimize heat transfer
recommend machining the valve spindle sealing compensating for expansion increasing contact force by
6 AMDV surface with a half degree difference to the valve
pressure and temperature between valve and valve
of the valve during high reducing contact area
seat angle? effects on the valve seat.
temperature operation. between valve and seat.
during engine operation..

To improve valve sealing by To improve valve sealing

Why do some diesel engine manufacturers To improve valve sealing by
To minimize heat transfer compensating for by increasing contact
recommend machining the valve spindle sealing compensating for expansion
7 AMDV surface with a half degree difference to the valve
between valve and valve pressure and temperature force by reducing contact
of the valve during high
seat angle? seat. effects on the valve during area between valve and
temperature operation.
engine operation.. seat.

As the piston passes "The As the piston passes "The

In a Burmeister & Wain main engine, at what point is Just before "Top Dead Just before "Bottom Dead
8 ANSH cylinder oil injected?
Lubrication Points" in an Lubrication Points" in a
Centre". Centre".
upward direction. downward direction.

In a large, 2 stroke, main diesel engine cylinder

lubricating oil is supplied directly through
As the piston rings pass
9 ANSH lubrication points cut into the cylinder liner. At what At mid-stroke of the piston. At Bottom Dead Centre. At Top Dead Centre.
point during the cycle should the supply normally the lubrication points.
occur.

When a fire breaks out in the engine room, who is in The first person to arrive at
10 ANXC The engineer on duty The Captain The Chief Engineer
charge of the fire fighting operations? the scene

11 AOHG How often should water testing of a diesel engine Once a day. Once a week. Once a month. It doesn't matter as water
cooling water system be carried out to check condition for diesel
treatment levels and water condition during engine cooling systems
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normal engine operation? is not important.

Notify Ch.Eng., find cause

Tank top in engine room has a high quantity of oil of leakage, remedy the Apply foam to the tank top
Open the overboard valve
12 APGN residues floating around. When discovered, what Start the fire pump. leakage and then to minimise the risk of
action should be taken? and start the bilge pump.
immediately start cleaning fire.
of the tank top.

What is the safe time for operating the crankcase

13 APKU door when oil mist alarm is activated and After 10 minutes After 5 minutes After 1 minute After 20 minutes
the engine has been stopped?

An enclosed lifeboat is fitted with a self-contained air

support system. With the engine running, what is
14 AQDR 10 minutes 30 minutes 20 minutes 5 minutes
the minimum period of time the air should remain
safe and breathable?

The majority of medium speed main propulsion So that the engine can be So that the propeller So that the engine can
installations incorporate a reduction gearbox So that the engine can be
15 AQEQ coupled to a controllable operates in a relatively also drive a shaft
between the engine and the propeller shaft. Why more easily reversed.
is this arrangement usually required? pitch propeller. efficient speed range. alternator.

A piston ring set for a trunk piston engine often It is a ring to seal the
includes a slotted ring tensioned by an internal It is the lowest compression
16 AQEQ It is an oil scraper ring. It is the firing ring. crankcase from the
spring. What is the purpose of this type of piston ring.
ring? combustion chamber.

The main engine is running steady. What is the

17 AQEY normal shut down pressure for "Lub. oil inlet to 1,5 Bar 0,2 Bar 0,7 Bar 0,5 Bar
camshaft"?

What would be a typical set point for emergency

18 AQEY shut down of a diesel engine due to "lubricating oil 5 bar 1,5 bar 0,4 bar 0,1 bar
inlet to camshaft" low pressure?

What would be a typical set point for emergency

19 AQEY shut down of a large slow speed diesel engine due 0.1 bar 5 bar 0.4 bar 1.5 bar
to "lubricating oil inlet to camshaft" low pressure?
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A thorough check inside Start the auxiliary blower to

What is the most important task after carrying out the engine to make sure Start the engine to check the ventilate the engine so that Repair any damaged paint
20 FUVP
any major overhaul on a diesel engine? all tools and cleaning rags direction of rotation. it has sufficient fresh air for work on the engine.
have been removed. starting.

A high speed diesel engine operates with a

monobloc inline high pressure fuel pump Adjustment of the drive
consisting of a number of helical type pump units Adjustment of the HP fuel Adjustment of the height of coupling to the driven
Adjustment of the fuel rack
contained in a single housing. From the options block by adding or removing the individual fuel pump coupling for the HP fuel
21 GSQF position for the complete
given select the method which is the most shims between the pump elements within the pump pump using reference
common one available for adjusting the fuel timing and the engine block. HP pump unit.
block marks to No 1 cylinder
onboard where no specialist setting up equipment TDC.
is available.

The operation of a diesel engine is controlled by a

mechanical-hydraulic, compensated speed The governor will hunt A change in load will not Altering the compensation
Engine speed control will
22 KHAB sensing governor. How will the governor control be resulting in erratic engine affect a speed sensing needle valve has no
affected if the compensation needle valve is be sluggish.
speed control. governor. effect on speed control.
closed in and the engine load changes?

A low exhaust temperature in one cylinder of a Some of the nozzle holes of

diesel engine is noticed during routine checks. Problem with the fuel quality Charge air pressure is too Injection valve opening
23 QNGM the fuel injection valve are
Which of the options given is the most likely cause or supply to the engine. high. pressure is too low.
of this? blocked.

Open the overboard valve Notify Chief Engineer, find

When at sea, you discover that the bilges in and immediately start the cause of leakage, remedy
the engine room have a large quantity of oil Apply foam to the bilges to
24 QNVJ bilge pump in order to draw the leakage and then Start the fire pump
residues floating around. What action should you minimise the risk of fire
take? these residues away from immediately start to clean
the bilges the bilges

During operation of the main engine, the heat

25 SKDI Any of the above. Scavenge air cooler. Sump vents. Lube oil cooler
absorbed by lubricating oil is removed by the:

What would be the most probable cause of an

Fouling of the jacket water Low level in the header tank Fouling of the charge air Fouling of the lubricating
26 ARSY increase in cooling water temperature for all
cylinders of a diesel engine? cooler. for the jacket system. cooler. oil cooler.
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What standing orders must be issued to engineers Never to heat fuel oil to
Never to heat fuel oil to more Never to heat fuel oil to more Never to heat fuel oil to more
27 ASAF with regard to fuel oil tanks located below vehicle more than what is
decks? than 50?C than 45?C than 55?C
specified for the vessel

When checking the diesel engine jacket water

header tanks as part of the routine watch checks Put a bucket under the leak Leave the filling valve open a Try and quickly stop the
the engine room watch rating finds the level is well and refill the header tank leak and then inform the Check the tank and top it
28 ASOQ little bit to make up for the
below normal. After topping up the tank and with the water that collects engineer on watch of what up more frequently.
checking around the engine a leak is found. What leakage.
in the bucket to save water. has happened.
action should be taken?

Checking the lubricating oil sump level of the The rating should fill the sump The rating should fill the
generators is one of the engine watch ratings to above the operating level The rating should just fill the sump to normal
regular duties on a particular vessel. During the The rating should stop the
29 ASOQ in case there is a leak and sump back to the normal operating level and
check it is noticed that the oil level is unexpectedly generator immediately.
below the minimum mark on the dip stick. What the oil level drops too low operating level. immediately inform the
action should be taken? before the next check. engineer on watch.

The engine turns when starting air is supplied but

The turbocharger is not The engine temperature is too The lubricating oil
30 AVOC does not start. What could be the probable cause Air in the fuel oil system.
to this? running. low. temperature is too low.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

In a large, 2 stroke, main diesel engine

cylinderlubricating oil is supplied directly
As the piston rings pass
1 ANSH through lubrication points cut into the cylinder At mid-stroke of the piston. At Bottom Dead Centre. At Top Dead Centre.
liner. At what point during the cycle should the lubrication points.
the supply normally occur.

A heat exchanger of the tube and shell type is An increased temperature A reduced temperature A reduced temperature An increase in the temperature
used for cooling lubricating oil with seawater difference between the difference between the difference between the difference between the
as the secondary fluid. Which of the options seawater inlet and outlet seawater inlet and outlet seawater inlet and outlet and seawater inlet and outlet and
2 APST would indicate that the tube stack was and also between the and also between the an increase in the temperature a reduced temperature
becoming fouled (scaled or coked) rather lubricating oil inlet and lubricating oil inlet and difference between the difference between the
than blocked? outlet. outlet. lubricating oil inlet and outlet. lubricating oil inlet and outlet.
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What would be a typical set point for

emergency shut down of a diesel engine due
3 AQEY to "lubricating oil inlet to camshaft" low
5 bar 1,5 bar 0,4 bar 0,1 bar
pressure?

What would be a typical set point for

emergency shut down of a large slow speed
4 AQEY diesel engine due to "lubricating oil inlet to
0.1 bar 5 bar 0.4 bar 1.5 bar
camshaft" low pressure?

During operation of the main engine, the heat

5 SKDI absorbed by lubricating oil is removed by the:
Any of the above. Scavenge air cooler. Sump vents. Lube oil cooler

What long term effect will excessively high The oil flashpoint will be Cause oxidation which Evaporates the oil giving high Cause oxidation which reduce
6 SKKP temperature have on lubricating oil quality? changed. increase viscosity. consumption. viscosity.

What is the main effect on lubricating oil of It will cause the oil to It will cause the oil to
It will change the flashpoint It will cause the oil to oxidise,
7 SKKP operating for long periods at excessively high oxidise, reducing the evaporate, increasing
temperature? of the oil. increasing the viscosity.
viscosity. consumption.

Checking the lubricating oil sump level of the The rating should fill the The rating should fill the
generators is one of the engine watch ratings sump to above the The rating should just fill the sump to normal operating
regular duties on a particular vessel. During operating level in case The rating should stop the
8 ASOQ the check it is noticed that the oil level is
sump back to the normal level and immediately
there is a leak and the oil generator immediately.
unexpectedly below the minimum mark on operating level. inform the engineer on
level drops too low before
the dip stick. What action should be taken? watch.
the next check.

Before entering the purifier, the lubricating oil is Increase the viscosity and Lower the viscosity and
9 AVCH heated in order to:
Prevent corrosion. Boil of water.
improve purification. improve purification.

What action should be taken if the heat

transfer capacity of a heat exchanger Increase the lubricating oil Decrease the lubricating oil The heat transfer surfaces Increase the cooling water
10 JOKT
operating as alubricating oil cooler is flowrate. flowrate. should be cleaned. pressure.
reducing?

*May liquid fuel, lubricating oil or other It depends on the type of trade
11 OIEQ No Yes It depends on the flash point
flammable oils be carried in a forepeak tank? of the vessel
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The lubricating oil in the bearing housing at the The lubricating oil filling Damaged rotor shaft sealing
turbine end of a turbocharger gets very dirty The turbine end bearing is The wrong type of lubricating oil bushes allowing exhaust
12 SMUN connection screw cap is
after only a few hours in service. What is the badly worn. has been used. gas to leak into the bearing
most likely reason for this happening? missing.
housing.

The lubricating oil on the exhaust side of the

Worn out bearing turbine Exhaust gas leaking into Lubricating oil is mixed with
13 SMUN turbine blower gets very dirty after only a few Wrong type of oil used.
hours in service. What can the reason be? side. the oil chamber. salt water.

Which type of rotary pumps are suited for use

Any of the mentioned
14 AWUU aslubrication and oil piston cooling services Vane. Gear. Screw.
on diesel engines? alternatives.

During operation of the main engine, the heat

15 BGJK Sump vents. Any of the above. Lube oil cooler Scavenge air cooler.
absorbed by lubricating oil is removed by the:

Metal particles are found on the magnetic

element of the main turbine lubricating oil Damaged reduction Damaged blades on turbine
16 BGVF Damaged rotor journal. Damaged rotor bearing shell.
filter. Which of the options is the most likely gearing. rotor.
source of these particles?

Which of the following changes would occur

Concentration of contaminants
17 CABB when the temperature of lubricating oil is Viscosity would increase. Flash point would increase. Pour point would reduce.
reduced? would increase.

When the temperature of lubricating oil is Concentration of

18 CABB Viscosity. Pour point. Flash point.
lowered, an increase will occur in the: contaminants.

What separation temperature is recommended

19 CYGG forlubricating oil of a trunk piston engine 95 Fahrenheit 95 Celsius 90 Celsius 99 Celsius
operating on HFO

What could be the most likely reason for an

Water-leakage into the lub oil Increased lub oil Fuel oil leakage into the lub
20 DADR increase in the viscosity of a diesel Worn bearing shells.
engine lubricating oil during operation? system. temperature. oil system.

21 DRKO What would you suspect has happened if Water contamination of the Wrong grade of oil has been Oil temperature has been too Air contamination of the oil.
thelubricating oil for an air compressor has a oil. used. high.
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milky white appearance?

What is the main task of the lubrication oil in To lubricate and cool the To keep the crank case clear To transfer heat out of the
22 EFAD To lubricate the engine.
the engine? engine. and free of deposit. engine (cooling).

23 EIHP Water is best removed from lubricating oil by: Paper filter. Pressure filter. Centrifugal separator. Silica gel cartridges.

During inspection of a cylinder liner for a large,

slow speed diesel engine it is found to be
worn in a cloverleaf pattern. The greatest Excessive cooling of the Fuel impingement on the Cylinder lubricant has too
Insufficient cylinder lubricating
24 EILW points of wear are found to be in way of the cylinder liner at low load liner due to faulty fuel high an alkalinity for the
cylinder lubricator holes. From the options oil being supplied.
operation. injector nozzle. sulphur content of the fuel.
given, what is the most likely cause of this
type of wear pattern?

A test of the lubricating oil in an auxiliary diesel

Contamination with heavy Contamination with Contamination with distillate
25 ERXJ engine shows that the viscosity is low. What Contamination with freshwater
is the most likely cause of this? fuel oil. seawater. fuel oil.

In the lubricating oil system on an auxiliary Changing of filter element

Clogging of the filter will not It gives a better filtration of the Pressure drop is half of a
26 FSBA diesel engine a duplex filter unit is used would not interrupt the
because: occur. oil. single filter unit.
engine operation.

Changing of the filter

Why are duplex filters usually employed in
element can be carried The pressure drop is half It gives better filtration of the
27 FSBA thelubricating oil system of an auxiliary diesel Filter blockage will not occur.
engine? out without interrupting that of a single filter unit. oil.
engine operation.

Which of the given options for the value of

differential pressure across a lubricating oil
28 FXIA 0.2 Bar 1.0 Bar Zero 4.0 Bar
filter for a medium speed diesel engine would
indicate that the filter required cleaning?

What differential pressure would be acceptable

29 FXIA as a normal value across a lubricating oil 3.0 Bar Zero 0.2 Bar 1.2 Bar
filter for a diesel engine?

30 GFLW The output pressure of a diesel A relief valve. A metering valve. A variable speed pump drive. An orifice.
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engine lubricating oil pump is regulated by:

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By taking the radar bearing of By taking a transit bearing with

an object when the radar is on the gyro compass of two By comparing the
How can the error of the Gyro compassbe By using any of the methods in a compass stabilised mode prominent fixed shore objects course readout on
1 AACM determined? the suggested answers and comparing it with the and comparing it with the the GPS with the
bearing on the chart of the bearing of the same objects gyro course steered.
same object on the chart

What are the required data inputs into most

All of the data in the suggested Maximum helm angle and rolling
2 BFXK gyro compasses to reduce any Latitude and Speed Deviation and Variation
possible compass error? answers period

By taking a transit bearing of On the chart in the centre of the

two fixed geographical compass rose or by reference By taking the error
Where can the size of the By reference to the last entry in
3 BYCT Magneticcompass Error be found?
positions and comparing it to the Variation chart, taking from the Deviation
the Compass Error Log Book
with the bearing of the into account the annual Table on the bridge
same points on the chart changes

Yes, for the reasons stated in Yes, it should be sited

Yes, it should be on the fore Yes, it should be away from all
4 CLUY Is the location of the compass Binnacle critical? all of the suggested on a non-metallic
and aft centreline of the ship electrical power cables
answers base if possible.

The change in the position of

What are the main components causing the Permanent and induced
the magnetic pole causing The continual changes of courses
5 EAYE magnetic compass to require a regular magnetism in the ships Deviation and Variation
evaluation and compasscorrection? annual changes in the steered by the ship
structure
variation

The error should be

The position of the ship is found by taking a The same error applies to all "High" or "Low" and
series of bearings using a magneticcompass. Add the 5 degrees to the Subtract 5 degrees to the
6 HAER How should an error of 5 degrees WEST be
bearings and therefore it can therefore more
bearings bearings
applied to thecompass bearings? be ignored information is
required.
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What are the two parts of the Permanent and induced The latitude and
7 INOL magneticcompass error?
Variation and Deviation West and East errors
magnetism longitude

When taking a compass error by amplitude in Calculate the time of

When the lower limb just When the center of the sun is When the sun is a diameter above
8 NCKV the higher latitudes when is the best time to the sunset and then
take the bearing? touches the horizon on the horizon the horizon
take the bearing

When plotting a position, where should the

Officer of the Watch select as the ships At the point nearest
At the point furthest away from At the point nearest the course
9 NVTS position, when three gyro compassbearings At the centre of the triangle to the danger, if
intercept as a triangle (Cocked Hat) and not any danger. line drawn on the chart
any.
as a single point?

The induced
The Coefficient B determined by
What could be the reason for the The heeling error magnets magnetism from the
The error due to deviation is the Compass Corrector at the
10 OAJW magnetic compass to swing through large are upside down and/or not earth's magnetic field
angles when the ship is rolling in a seaway? large for that ships heading last dry-dock was not correctly
in the correct position. is very strong in that
calculated.
area

The compass binnacle on the ship has various

Provides a non-magnetic Houses the corrective
11 OTVO specific functions, which of the following All of the answers provided Houses the soft iron correctors
answers reflect its most important functions. housing for the compass magnets

The gyro compass can suffer from

acompass error and may need to be allowed Fluctuations in the
An uncorrected course and
12 TDDV for, when steering a course in a dangerous Compass Deviation Variation electrical supply to
navigational area. What is the probable cause speed error.
the compass.
of the error?

Which part of the magnetic compasserror All of the suggested

13 YQXU Deviation Induced magnetism Variation
changes with a change in the course steered answers

Which part of the magnetic compasserror

14 YQXU All of the suggested answers Induced magnetism Variation Deviation
changes with a change in the course steered?

When acting as helmsman would you expect

They would always be the They would always be within 1 Very seldom would
15 YXWW the reading of the gyro compassto be the They would never be the same
same as the magneticcompass? same or 2 degrees of each other they be the same
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Inhibitor class; percentage

Inhibitor name; amount Inhibitor name; percentage
Inhibitor class; amount added; blended; date added;
added; date added; applied; date of expiry;
date of expiry; minimum maximum period of
If an inhibitor is added to an oil cargo, which of the period of efficiency; precautions to be taken on
period of optimum efficiency; efficiency and applicable
1 AMON following is a summary list of items to be included precautions if voyage voyage and interval of
on its accompanying certificate? precautions to be taken when temperature limits;
length exceeds that application; maximum
added; minimum temperature maximum storage period
period; eventual temperature at which
requirement. on board; contact number
temperature limitation. continuously effective.
of manufacturer.

Which is the correct term given to

2 CDJB the company providing stores and provisions to a The ship's agent The ship chandler The store man The supermarket
ship in port?

Which is the correct term given to

3 CDJB the company proving stores and provisions to a The supermarket The store man The ship's agent The ship chandler
ship in port?

Notices to all vessels of a certain shipping-

4 DLGB company are sent via the Inmarsat by an EGC- ShipNet Satnet SafetyNet FleetNet
service. This EGC-service is called:

All personnel on board shall

be familiar with the Safety
The company should ensure that the ship's The officers and crew should
English language should be Management System. The Everyone should know the
personnel are able to communicate effectively in read the entire Safety
5 EBKQ the execution of their duties related to the Safety
the working language on individual seafarer shall name of the Designated
Management System and
Managment System. What does it really mean? board the ship know procedures Person in the Company
memorize the content.
specifically related to their
rank and duties onboard.

6 GCIS You are alongside, preparing to load several grades Tell the surveyor that it is Notify the duty officer of the Open any of the lines he Tell the surveyor that the
of chemicals. The duty officer instructs you to unsafe to do so and you surveyor's request and asks for. Leave them open flanges have all been
accompany a cargo surveyor during pre-load will not remove any more await further instructions. in case anyone else needs secured for cargo and that
inspection. At the manifold, the blank flanges on blank flanges. to inspect them. procedure has been
the designated load lines have been removed in
preparation for connecting hoses but the surveyor
initialled by the Chief
asks you to remove blank flanges from some Officer on the pre-load
checklist, so you are not
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additional lines, so that he can check them for

cleanliness. Which of the following will you do?
allowed to remove them.

Despite shipping lines having hulls coloured in

thecompany livery colours e.g. black, blue, green, White painted containers White coloured containers
White paint is cheaper than White is synonymous with
7 GPTQ etc. refrigerated containers are now usually reduce the load on the are more aesthetically
painted white. Which of the options given is the coloured paint. hygiene and cleanliness.
refrigeration plant. pleasing.
main reason for this?

Which of the following will be reported to All arrival and departure All cases concerning cargo All accidents where crew
8 GWYG a company on the emergency phone?
All near misses
time from port shortages are injured or killed

An emergency situation on board must be reported The fastest means

9 HINH to thecompany by:
The Sat-C The email to save cost The Telex to have a record
available

Some oil cargoes contain high levels of a chemical Put on any facemask with Put on any Emergency
called Hydrogen Sulphide, or H2S. The which you have been issued Escape Breathing
Go to the ship's side and
atmosphere on deck may be monitored if you are Remain exactly where you and make your way Device with which you
attract the attention of the
loading such a cargo and an alarm may sound if immediately into the have been issued, leave
are but report the alarm to nearest terminal operator.
10 JEDB the level of H2S vapour around the deck becomes accommodation, sealing all the area immediately,
unsafe. Each company and terminal will have the Duty officer Inform him of the alarm and
doors behind you. Make your moving in an upwind
procedures, but, in general, which of the following immediately. request that he attends to it
way to the Cargo Control direction, report the
describes the procedure that you, as a deck immediately.
Room and report the situation to the Cargo
watchman, should follow if this happens?
situation. Control Room.

Draw the surveyor's

attention to it. Take note
You are assigned to accompany a cargo surveyor Ask the surveyor to wait in that he thoroughly
during tank inspection. A wall-wash is to take place Immediately instruct the Nothing. The odd drop of the tank alone while you cleans the funnel with
in tank 3 centre. As the surveyor is preparing his surveyor to leave the tank
11 LUYC sweat will not usually make take the funnel up to the the wall-wash solvent
equipment for this, you observe that a drop of and collect a substitute
sweat falls onto the collection funnel. What will you set of equipment. any difference. accommodation and rinse it before collecting the
do? in clean, fresh water. laboratory sample.
Report the matter to the
Duty officer.

12 LUYC You are assigned to accompany a cargo surveyor Draw the surveyor's Ask the surveyor to wait in the Immediately instruct the Nothing. The odd drop of
during tank inspection. A wall-wash is to take place attention to it. Take note tank alone while you take the surveyor to leave the tank sweat will not usually
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that he thoroughly
cleans the funnel with
in tank 3 centre. As the surveyor is preparing his the wall-wash solvent funnel up to the
and collect a substitute set
equipment for this, you observe that a drop of before collecting the accommodation and rinse it make any difference.
sweat falls onto the funnel. What will you do? of equipment.
laboratory sample. in clean, fresh water.
Report the matter to the
Duty officer.

You have just completed loading a cargo of Caustic The depth of free space The special calculations that
Soda in 2, 3 and 6 centre tanks. The Chief Officer the Chief Officer makes
left in a cargo tank The height from the bottom of The measured depth of
13 OYEL instructs you to accompany the Cargo Surveyor when he works out the
and check the ullages. What does the term above the current liquid a cargo tank to the top. product in a cargo tank.
ship's final draughts before
"ullage" refer to? level.
sailing.

You have just completed loading a cargo of Caustic The depth of free space The special calculations that
Soda in 2, 3 and 6 centre tanks. The Chief Officer
left in a cargo tank the Chief Officer makes when The height from the bottom The measured depth of
14 OYEL instructs you to accompany the Cargo Surveyor as
the ullages are checked. What does the term above the current liquid he works out the ship's final of a cargo tank to the top. product in a cargo tank.
"ullage" refer to? level. draughts before sailing.

Does the nationality of the No, unless the most of the

shipowning company have any importance in It depends on the trading area It depends on the field of
15 PLRF crew is also of that No.
general to the application of Norwegian law on NIS of the ship. legislation.
ships? nationality.

By providing a summary of
By being able to provide
incident and lost time
By providing a summary of By requesting that an audit comprehensive and
How can you best demonstrate in an audit that you figures for the auditor that
16 RLQE out-turn figures for the takes place during cargo verifiable documentary
followcompany cargo handling procedures? reflects a successful and
auditor. operations. records of cargo
trouble-free system on
operations.
board.

If a shipping company
If a shipping company
If a shipping company wants to If a shipping company wants wants to attract clients,
If a shipping company wants to attract clients, what wants to attract clients, it
17 TCOT attract clients, it should offer to attract clients, it should it should offer an
should it offer? should offer safe ship
cheap freight rates offer a well maintained ship efficient and reliable
operations
service
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Cargo Gear/Cranes should at regular intervals be

thoroughly examined and load tested by a
18 TCUD Every 5th year. Every 4th year. Every 2 1/2 year. Annually.
recognisedcompany/yard. How often should such
examination/load test take place?

All personnel on board

shall be familiar with the
The officers and crew
The company should ensure that the ship's Safety Management
Everyone should know the English language should be should read the entire
personnel are able to communicate effectively in System. The individual
19 UMLU name of the Designated the working language on Safety Management
the execution of their duties related to the Safety seafarer shall know
Managment System. What does it really mean? Person in the Company board the ship System and memorize the
procedures specifically
content.
related to their rank and
duties onboard.

A company must update its Safety Management whenever regulations at least once every 12 at least once every 6
20 UVSM at least once every 18 months
System and Manual: change months months

If a shipping company wants to attract clients, it An efficient and reliable

21 VYJD Safe operations Minimum loss On schedule operations
must be able to provide? service

If a shipping company wants to be attractive to Provide efficient and

22 VYJD Safe operation Provide minimum loss On schedule operations
clients, it must be able to provide? reliable service

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That there is another

That there is another vessel
You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear vessel nearby, that she is That there is another
That there are two more vessels in the vicinity and that she
1 ABFC this signal. It is repeated at two minute intervals. underway, but stopped vessel nearby, but that
What does it indicate? nearby. has just altered course to
and making no way she is at anchor.
port.
through the water.

That there is a vessel engaged in

You are in an area of restricted visibility. You hear That there is a vessel That there is a vessel at That there is a vessel in
2 CAHU this sound signal. What does it mean?
underwater operations in the
aground in the vicinity. anchor in the vicinity. distress nearby.
vicinity. She has divers down.
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The Second Officer would The Second Officer would

tell the master the The Second officer would tell the Master that he
What would the Second Officer report to the The Second Officer would call
visibility had reduced to tell the Master that he was was calling him in
3 DMAY Master, when entering an area where the Master to the bridge
the visibility had reduced to 2 miles? probable range of 2 having difficulty seeing compliance with the
because he was needed there.
miles and the engines other ships instructions in the Night
were on standby. order book

You are navigating in dense fog, visibility approx. 1 Have the engine ready for Alter your course to
cable. On your radar, range 12 nm, you can see immediate manoeuvre Wait and see how the starboard and have
4 ENCD the following picture, how will you navigate until
Alter your course to port
and adjust speed for situation is developing engine ready for
all vessels are cleared? safe navigation manoeuvre

You are navigating in dense fog, visibility approx. 1 Have the engine ready for Alter your course to
cable. On your radar, range 12 nm, you can see Wait and see how the situation is immediate manoeuvre, starboard and have
5 ENCD the following picture. How will you navigate until
Alter your course to port.
developing. and adjust speed for safe engine ready for
all vessels are cleared? navigation. manoeuvre.

The ship is navigating in dense fog where

the visibility is less than one mile. The Arpa radar
Relative vectors, ground Relative vectors, sea
6 ENCD is set on a range 12 miles on a course of 314 True vectors Relative vectors.
degrees and own ship has a vector as shown. stabilised stabilised
What is the vector mode selected on the Arpa?

What is the correct way that the lookout should The lookout should state
report the appearance of a light, in clear visibility, The lookout should state "Light The lookout should state The lookout should state
7 GKYL on the port side of the ship in a direction half way on the port bow"
"Ship observed 45
"Ship seen to port" "Light 4 points to port"
between right ahead and abeam? degrees to port"

The following vessels are all required to make the

same sound signal when in or near an area of
restricted visibility: a vessel not under command; One prolonged blast, followed One prolonged blast, One prolonged blast at
Two prolonged blasts,
a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre; a by two short blasts, at followed by two short followed by one short
8 HGON vessel constrained by her draught / a sailing
intervals at not more than
intervals of not more than blasts, at intervals of not blast, at intervals of not
vessel; a vessel engaged in fishing; a vessel two minutes.
two minutes. more than one minute. more than two minutes.
engaged in towing or pushing another vessel.
What is that signal?

9 IGDX You are the duty officer and there is You should have altered your You did not do anything You should have reduced You should have called the
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restricted visibility. On the radar you are

observing a vessel forward on your bow (7 n.m. your speed to the other vessel on the VHF
off) and a vessel with approximately the same
course to port thus avoiding the wrong, the collision could minimum on which the and asked the
speed and course on your starboard side, but
with a CPA of 0.2 mm. You alter your course to collision not be avoided vessel can be kept on Sen.Off.Deck to keep
starboard and cannot avoid the collision. What course away
should you have done instead?

You are duty officer and it is restricted visibility. On

the radar you are observing a vessel foreward on You should have reduced
your bow (7 n.m. off) and a vessel with approx the You should call the other vessel You did not do anything your speed to the You should altered your
10 IGDX same speed and course on your starboard side, on the VHF and asked the wrong. The collision could minimum on which the course to port and then
but with a CPA of 0,2 mm. You alter your course Sen.Off.Deck to keep away. not be avoided. vessel can be kept on avoided the collision.
to starboard and cannot avoid the collision. What course.
should you have done instead?

You are Sen.Off.Deck on vessel "A" and you are to

pass a narrow strait like Gibraltar. You are Follow your track and reduce
overtaking all vessels and your speed is 18 the speed to keep your
11 JHYC kts. visibility about 1 nm. Which described vessel in line. Overtake the Follow Routing 3 Follow Routing 2 Follow Routing 1
routings will you follow and will you do anything other vessels after the strait
specific to ease the situation for the other is passed.
vessels?

Deciding safe speed consider:

You are a Senior Officer of the Watch on vessel "A" 2 miles visibility; traffic A safe speed is where a
and are passing through the Straits of Gibraltar. Adjust my track to follow
density; manoeuvrability of Safe speed should be where vessel can take proper
The vessel's speed is 18 knots and your vessel is Route 1 or 2 illustrated
vessel; effectiveness of the vessel can come to a and effective action to
12 JHYC overtaking several other vessels, when and reduce speed down to
the visibility reduces down to about 2 nm. What navigational equipment stop within the visible avoid collision and be
half speed, approximately
aspects would you consider when establishing a (ARPA etc); state of sea and range stopped within an
8 knots
"safe speed" for your vessel? currents and navigational appropriate distance
hazards.

13 JLRE You are proceeding along a coastal route when you There is a vessel at anchor in the There is a vessel at anchor There is a vessel aground There is a vessel aground
hear this signal. The visibility is severely vicinity. She is more than 100 in the vicinity. She is less in the vicinity. She is in the vicinity. She is less
restricted. What does the signal mean? metres in length. She is than 100 metres in length. more than 100 metres in than 100 metres in length.
sounding an additional warning She is sounding an length. She is sounding She is sounding an
signal to approaching vessels, additional warning to an additional warning to additional warning to
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approaching vessels that approaching vessels that approaching vessels to

directing them to "keep clear". they are "running into they are "running into "navigate with extreme
danger". danger". caution".

One is sailing on inshore waters with

14 SCDY poor visibility and with the use of radar. There 13 Don't know 70 16
must be a continuous watch on VHF-channel:

The recommended distance between parallel tracks

(track spacing) in a search for a casualty by a
surface vessel varies (amongst other factors)
according to visibility and the nature of the target
in the IAMSAR Manual. These distances are then
15 SHWX 2.5 nautical miles. 5.0 nautical miles. 3.6 nautical miles. 0.7 nautical miles.
normally adjusted for prevailing weather
conditions. If visibility was 5 nautical miles and
you were looking for a six-person liferaft, what
would the recommended uncorrected track
spacing be?

The correct form of

The correct form of The correct form of
What would be the correct form of response to the The correct form of response response would be:
16 UNUM response would be: response would be:
question: What is the visibility in your position? would be: Visibility is poor Visibility in my position
Visibility is okay Visibility is medium
is two hundred meters

Your vessel is at anchor. There is dense fog Sound three blasts in

and visibility of about 2 cables. On your radar
Wait and see how the Try to get in touch by using succession, namely one
17 UXDK screen you can see a vessel approaching, the Sound 5 short signals
anchorage and the vessel is heading at your situation develops the VHF short, one prolonged
position. What will you do? and one short blast

Your vessel is at anchor. It is dense fog Sound three blasts in

and visibility about 2 cables. On your radar
Wait and see how the situation is Try to get in touch by using succession, namely one
18 UXDK screen you can see a vessel approaching the Sound 5 short signals.
anchorage and the vessel is heading at your developing. the VHF. short, one prolonged
position. What will you do? and one short blast.

19 VPHS During restricted visibility, you are posted as bridge Power-driven vessel making no A vessel at anchor on port Power driven vessel under Fog signal of one long
lookout and you hear 1 long blast at intervals of way on port bow bow way and making way on blast heard on the port
about 2 minutes on your port bow. What will you
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report to the OOW (officer on watch)? the port bow bow

During restricted visibility you are posted, as

lookout, on the bridge and you hear 1 prolonged Power-driven vessel
Power-driven vessel making no A vessel at anchor on port A vessel aground on port
20 VPHS blast at intervals of no more than 2 minutes on making way on port
your port bow. What will you report to the OOW way on port bow bow bow
bow
(officer on watch)?

A vessel at anchor, more

A vessel at anchor, more than A vessel aground, more A vessel at anchor, less than
You are in an area of restricted visibility, close to a than 100 metres in length.
100 metres in length. She is than 100 metres in length. 100 metres in length. She
port. You hear this signal. What vessel does it The additional signal
21 WQHI sounding the additional The additional signal is sounding the additional
come from and what additional information does indicates that her cable
the signal provide? signal to give warning of her indicates which side the signal top give warning of
extends at least 25
position. clear water lies on. her position.
metres from her bow.

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1 GRPI What advantages does the eye have over the radar? Can identify small targets Does not get tiered Is prone to interference Can penetrate fog

A fixed sign on the

mast plus signs on
What kind of safety sign(s) needs to be in place in connection A sign in the engine control A sign on all the doors
2 VUET with work in radar masts?
each radar when work No particular signs
room to the bridge
is in progress in the
mast

Only the electrical fuses for A sign needs to be attached

the radar undergoing Only the electrical
Which of the following precautions should be taken when work is repairs needs to be
3 VUET to be carried out on the radar scanner unit on the mast?
removed, allowing the
ship to retain a workable
radar
A "Not to be used" sign
to all the radars warning
on all radars and
fuses for the scanner the bridge officers of
fuses for the complete
motor needs to be repairs and the fact the
radar systems to be
removed. radars are "Not to be
removed
Used"

4 ENCD You are navigating in dense fog, visibility approx. 1 cable. On Alter your course to port Have the engine Wait and see how the Alter your course to
yourradar, range 12 nm, you can see the following picture, how ready for immediate situation is developing starboard and have engine
will you navigate until all vessels are cleared? manoeuvre and ready for manoeuvre
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adjust speed for

safe navigation

Have the engine ready

You are navigating in dense fog, visibility approx. 1 cable. On for immediate Alter your course to
Wait and see how the Alter your course to
5 ENCD yourradar, range 12 nm, you can see the following picture. manoeuvre, and starboard and have engine
How will you navigate until all vessels are cleared? situation is developing. port.
adjust speed for safe ready for manoeuvre.
navigation.

The ship is navigating in dense fog where the visibility is less

than one mile. The Arpa radar is set on a range 12 miles on a Relative vectors, ground Relative vectors, sea
6 ENCD course of 314 degrees and own ship has a vector as shown.
True vectors Relative vectors.
stabilised stabilised
What is the vector mode selected on the Arpa?

No sea returns left on the

A few sea returns screen which may A removal of all the sea
What is the correct setting of the "Anti sea clutter" control on All of the suggested
7 EVNT the radar?
remaining on the confuse with small returns down to about a
answers
screen. target echoes near the mile from own ship.
ship.

What is the purpose of the function "Anti sea clutter" on Reduce the sea Reduce disturbance from
8 EVNT the radar?
Reduce the range. Find the TCPA.
echoes. electrical equipment.

What is the purpose of the function "Anticlutter"sea on Reduce disturbance from Reduce the sea
9 EVNT the radar?
Reduce the range. Find the TCPA.
electrical equipment. echoes.

The target is on a
If the radar is set onto the Relative Motion Display, what would The target is on the same The target is stopped
constant bearing and The target is on a collision
10 FRGY an echo of a target with no trail indicate? Note this the trail of course and speed as and making no way
the echo and not a vector. getting closer to own course with own ship.
own ship. through the water
ship.

Range, brilliance and

Indicate three important target data which can be received Course, speed and risk of Own course, speed and The ships type, cargo and
11 FRGY gain buttons
from radartracking of other ships? collision. position. position.
adjustment.

12 GFRW What is the purpose of radar tracking of other ships? To receive information To determine own To determine own To determine own position.
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about ships in the

speed. course.
vicinity.

The radar may be

suppressing the mark with The transmitted radar
What possible reason could there be for the identification mark The racon may not be All of the suggested
13 GFRW application of the frequency may not trigger
associated with a Racon not being visible on the radar screen? transmitting a pulse. answers.
Interference Rejection the Racon transmitter.
control.

You are the duty officer and there is restricted visibility. On You should have You should have called the
the radar you are observing a vessel forward on your bow (7 You should have altered You did not do anything reduced your speed other vessel on the VHF
n.m. off) and a vessel with approximately the same speed and
14 IGDX your course to port thus wrong, the collision to the minimum on and asked the
course on your starboard side, but with a CPA of 0.2 mm. You
alter your course to starboard and cannot avoid the collision. avoiding the collision could not be avoided which the vessel can Sen.Off.Deck to keep
What should you have done instead? be kept on course away

You are duty officer and it is restricted visibility. On the radar you You should have
are observing a vessel foreward on your bow (7 n.m. off) and a You should call the other You did not do anything reduced your speed You should altered your
vessel with approx the same speed and course on your vessel on the VHF and
15 IGDX wrong. The collision to the minimum on course to port and then
starboard side, but with a CPA of 0,2 mm. You alter your asked the Sen.Off.Deck to
course to starboard and cannot avoid the collision. What could not be avoided. which the vessel can avoided the collision.
keep away.
should you have done instead? be kept on course.

2 on new-builds only.
How many radar Transponders (SART) are required to be Two on each side of the Old ships have to
16 KQVU One in each lifeboat One on each side of the ship
carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts? ship comply by August
-95

A fixed sign on the

mast plus signs on
What kind of safety sign(s) needs to be in place in connection A sign in the engine control A sign on all the doors to the
17 KTEC No particular signs each radar when work
with work in radar masts? room bridge
is in progress in the
mast

A SART must be visible on the ships radar from a distance of at

18 MFDO Don't know 50 miles 30 miles 5 miles
least:
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On what wave band does the search and

19 MIFX 2182kHz 8 GHz 6 GHz 9 GHz
rescue radar transponder operate?

The vessel is passing through the English Channel when the Increase the officers on
ARPAradars fail completely and navigation must continue Change the passage plan to
the bridge to allow
20 PJUX without any operational radars. Should there be any changes No changes are necessary Post extra lookouts avoid areas of high density
to your passage plan or bridge procedures. Your vessel is greater use of visual
shipping, if possible
equipped with an operational ECDIS navigation

If the radar scanners of one vessel are in the same horizontal

plane as the cargo deck of the other during transfer operations, Neither a 10 or a 3 cm Both a 10 and a 3 cm
21 PLOS a 10 cm radar. a 3 cm radar.
which type ofradar emissions would pose a greater danger of radar. radar.
the induced ignition of flammable vapours?

You are the Duty officer on vessel "A" in US Fairway waters. By reducing your
According to your radar observation you will pass tug "B" By passing stern of "B" and Wait and see how the By steering outside the
22 QKGW speed until vessel
during which time you will be close to vessel "D". How will you "D" situation develops fairway.
make this situation safe? "D" is cleared

You are the Duty officer on vessel "A" in US Fairway waters. By reducing your speed
According to your radar observation you will pass tug "B" and By passing stern of "B" By steering outside the Wait and see how the
23 QKGW until vessel "D" is
at the same time you will be in a close situation with vessel and "D" fairway. situation is developing.
"D". How will you safe the situation? cleared.

You are the Duty officer on vessel "A" in US Fairway waters. By reducing your
According to your radar observation you will pass tug "B" at By passing stern of "B" and By steering outside the Wait and see how the
24 QKGW speed until vessel
which time you will be close to vessel "D". How will you make "D" fairway. situation develops
this situation safe? "D" is cleared

What purpose has the function "Brilliance/ Intensity/ Brightness" Regulations of the light
25 QLFS Change range. Find the CPA. Switches "off" the radar.
on theradar? on the PPI.

One is sailing on inshore waters with poor visibility and with the
26 SCDY use ofradar. There must be a continuous watch on VHF- 13 Don't know 70 16
channel:

2 on new-builds only.
How many radar Transponders (SART) are required to be Two on each side of the
27 SDUS One in each lifeboat Old ships have to One on each side of the ship
carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts? ship
comply by August -95
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If the radar scanners of one vessel are in the same horizontal

plane as the cargo deck of the other during transfer operations, Neither a 10 or a 3 cm
28 UPAR Both a 10 and a 3 cm radar. a 3 cm radar. a 10 cm radar.
which type ofradar emissions would pose a greater danger of radar.
the induced ignition of flammable vapours?

Your vessel is at anchor. There is dense fog and visibility of Sound three blasts in
about 2 cables. On your radar screen you can see a vessel Wait and see how the Try to get in touch by succession, namely one
29 UXDK Sound 5 short signals
approaching, the anchorage and the vessel is heading at your situation develops using the VHF short, one prolonged
position. What will you do? and one short blast

Your vessel is at anchor. It is dense fog and visibility about 2 Sound three blasts in
cables. On your radar screen you can see a vessel Wait and see how the Try to get in touch by succession, namely one
30 UXDK Sound 5 short signals.
approaching the anchorage and the vessel is heading at your situation is developing. using the VHF. short, one prolonged
position. What will you do? and one short blast.

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Only if approved by the Flag

1 OBLY Can voyage planning be executed on ecdis? Yes No Only if approved by the owner
State

The vessel is passing through the English Channel when the

ARPA radars fail completely and navigation must continue Increase the officers on the Change the passage plan to
Post extra
2 PJUX without any operational radars. Should there be any changes to No changes are necessary bridge to allow greater use avoid areas of high density
your passage plan or bridge procedures. Your vessel is equipped lookouts
of visual navigation shipping, if possible
with an operational ecdis

The ECDIS can only be used

Normally the ECDIS The ECDIS can The ECDIS is very difficult to
for Passage planning, if
could be used, but in not be used for show the complete voyage
3 WJYK Can an ecdis be used for voyage planning? approved by the flag state as
conjunction with paper passage plan and therefore should not
the sole chart system
charts planning be used for planning
required.
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A passage plan is always

A passage plan is required A passage plan is required for
Is it necessary to construct a passage plan, required, irrespective of A passage plan is required
from departure from port to all deep sea passages, but
1 AHWA (or voyage plan), for transiting a canal or river, when the length of the only when there is no pilot
under pilot? arrival at the pilot station at not for transiting a canal
voyage, or if the ship is on board
the destination. under pilotage
under pilot

At what latest time shall doors, side scuttles, gangway

doors, cargo- and coaling ports and other openings Before entering open Before leaving the pilot
2 JNQE which are to be kept closed watertight at sea be
Before leaving the port Before leaving the berth
waters station
closed at the start of thevoyage?

To check for signs of

leakage since the very
Because there is not
To check the efficiency of cold carriage
Why is it necessary to check for cold spots in the hold LNG cargo containment normally any temperature
3 BYXC spaces of an LNG carrier during loaded voyages?
the insulation between the temperatures for LNG
systems frequently leak. monitoring of the hold
cargo tank and the hull. could result in hull
space.
structural damage in the
unlikely event of a leak.

When opening hatch covers what would indicate that Evenly-distributed rust
Evenly-distributed rust Bright rust streaks on hatch
4 DNNO there was ingress of water into the cargo holds during spots around the cargo Rust-stained cargo
the voyage? spots on cargo coamings
hold

When opening hatch covers on a General Cargo Evenly-distributed rust

Evenly-distributed rust spots Bright rust streaks on hatch
5 DNNO vessel, what would indicate that there was ingress of Rust-stained cargo spots around the cargo
water into the cargo holds during the voyage? on cargo coamings
hold

Yes, if they are safely

Is it allowed to have animals on the car deck during Only if the weather It is up to the captain to
6 ECXE a voyage?
placed in a suitable No
conditions permit decide
vehicle

How many tonnes can you load in a 1000 m? tank

which has a filling restriction of 1.8 kg/l at 90 % filling.
7 EDXV Product to be loaded is Sulphuric Acid, LW 1.8 at
1800 Mt 1600 Mt 2000 Mt 1620 Mt
loading/voyage temperature.

8 EWIQ When passenger ships are engaged on immediately after their 1week after their 48h after their embarkation 24 hours after their
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international voyages (except for short ones) musters

of the passengers must be performed within:
embarkation embarkation embarkation

When passenger ships are engaged on

1week after their 24h after their immediately after their
9 EWIQ international voyages (except for short ones) musters 48h after their embarkation
of the passengers must be performed within embarkation embarkation embarkation

Inspect/measure all areas

What should be done after departing loading port, at Inspect all areas surronding surronding loaded tanks
Inspect the gally for Test the cargo pumps against
10 FBSH intervalls during the voyage and prior to discharging loaded tanks for for leakage. Result to be
port ? sufficant food stock. closed valve.
cleanliness. recorded in the deck log
book.

The OOW is expected to double- check the

11 FIAI Yes No Only coastal part Only if no ECDIS is used
whole voyage plan?

A coastal passage or voyage plan should indicate the Positions determined by

Radar ranges and Parallel All of these suggested Bearings and ranges from
12 FIAI appropriate methods of determining positions and GPS and plotted on the
include which of the following? Indexing answers coastal navigational marks
ECDIS

The OOW is expected to double-check the

13 FIAI Yes No Only the coastal part Only if no ECDIS is used
whole voyage plan?

Maximum is 30 litre pr
Maximum is 30 litre pr Maximum is 60 litre pr
nautical mile and total is There isnt any restrictions of
Are there any restrictions about how much sludge we nautical mile and total is nautical mile and total is
14 FLCN 1/30000 part of full pumping sludge from ships
can pump overboard on the sea voyage? 1/10000 part of full cargo 1/30000 part of full cargo
cargo on the ballast outside special areas
on the ballast voyage. on the ballast voyage.
voyage.

*There are 3 lifeboats on each side of a passenger liner at least 100 % of N (*) (*) N
engaged on international voyage. All these lifeboats
is the total number of
15 FQYJ are identical. What should be the total number of at least 75 % of N (*) at least 15 % of N (*) at least 50 % of N (*)
persons that can be accommodated in the 3 lifeboats persons that vessel is
on the starboard side altogether ? permitted to carry

16 GJIT On a Bulk Carrier, what should be done immediately if Use fire fighting water in Notify the harbour Seal the hold completely Notify the ship owner and/or
during the voyage the temperature of bulk coal the cargo space authorities at the port of and monitor the cargo charterer
exceeds 55?C?
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using suitable
destination
instruments

Implement special routines

Instruct the personnel in
for starting fire pumps
A vessel where the engine personnel are in charge of routines to prepare the
(e.g. local start/stop
all technical installations on board is due for fireline system, e.g. closing Drain all firelines in areas that
All the mentioned operation) to avoid the
17 GNDL a voyage to a cold climate area. Are any special all branches and the may be exposed to freezing
precautions to be implemented with regard to alternatives. pumps being started due
consequences of not temperature.
fireline/pumps and use of same? by mistake, resulting in
draining the system after
filling the system
use.
unnecessarily.

Implement special routines

Instruct the personnel in
for starting fire pumps
A vessel where the engine personnel are in charge of routines to prepare the
(e.g. local start/stop
all technical installations on board are due for fireline system, e.g. closing Drain all firelines in areas that
operation) to avoid the All the mentioned
18 GNDL a voyage to a cold climate area. Are any special all branches and the may be exposed to freezing
precautions to be implemented with regard to pumps are started due by alternatives.
consequences of not temperature.
fireline/pumps and use of same? a mistake, resulting in
draining the system after
filling up the system
use.
unnecessarily.

Any abnormalities such

as leakages, fumes,
Check that fire hoses are heck if all the lights are
When patrolling the car deck during a voyage you smoke or fire. Check if
19 GPUB connected to the fire switched off and the doors Smoke or fire
should observe the following elements: the lashings need to be
hydrants are closed
tightened on lashed
cargo.

Implement special routines

Instruct the personnel in
for starting fire pumps
A vessel where the engine personnel is in charge of the (e.g. local start/stop
whole technical installation is due for a voyage to a
operation) to prevent the
20 HLNC cold climate area. What special precautions should
be implemented with regard to fire line/pumps and pumps from being started
use of same? by mistake, resulting in
filling up the system
unnecessarily
routines to prepare the
fire line system, e.g. Drain all fire lines in areas
All the mentioned
closing all branches and that may be exposed to
alternatives
the consequences of not freezing temperature
draining the system after
use.
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Instruct the personnel in Implement special routines

A vessel where the engineering personnel are in routines to prepare the for starting fire pumps (e.g.
charge of the whole technical installation is due for fire line system, e.g. Drain all fire lines in areas local start/stop operation) to
All the mentioned
21 HLNC a voyage to a cold climate area. What special closing all branches and that may be exposed to prevent the pumps from
precautions should be implemented with regard to fire alternatives
the consequences of not freezing temperature being started by mistake,
line/pumps and use of same? draining the system after resulting in filling up the
use. system unnecessarily

Implement special routines

Instruct the personnel in
for starting fire pumps
A vessel where the engine personnel is in charge of the (e.g. local start/stop routines to prepare the
whole technical installation is due for a voyage to a fire line system, e.g. Drain all fire lines in areas
operation) to prevent the All the mentioned
22 IKAB cold climate area. What special precautions should closing all branches and that may be exposed to
be implemented with regard to fire line/pumps and pumps from being started alternatives
the consequences of not freezing temperature
use of same? by mistake, resulting in
draining the system after
filling up the system
use
unnecessarily

Implement special routines

Instruct the personnel in
for starting fire pumps
A vessel where the engine personnel are in charge of routines to prepare the
(e.g. local start/stop
the whole technical installation is due for a voyage to fire line system, e.g. Drain all fire lines in areas
operation) to prevent the All the mentioned
23 IKAB a cold climate area. What special precautions should closing all branches and that may be exposed to
be implemented with regard to fire line/pumps and pumps from being started alternatives
the consequences of not freezing temperature
use of same? by mistake, resulting in
draining the system after
filling the system
use
unnecessarily

Yes, but only if the voyage Not if the crew has eaten
Is the crew entitled to compensation if the master has No, the saving should be
24 IKTI Yes has been longer then more than could be
to reduce the diet during a voyage? used to buy new supplies
calculated expected

25 IUFP You are to load a number of chemical cargoes in The potential damage to The accuracy of the tank The anticipated cargo loss The maximum anticipated
Rotterdam in December, for eventual discharge in tank coating in the upper level monitoring systems due to the projected temperature that the
Australia, after the ship has called at Singapore and areas of any tanks which in potentially sub-zero evaporation rates as the cargoes will reach bearing
Malaysia. None of the cargoes on board at any stage are not fully loaded due to conditions. vessel passes through the in mind ambient air and
of the voyage require heating. None of the tanks to be
discharged in Singapore and Malysia will require hot
the duration of exposure tropics. sea temperatures to be
washing after discharge. What will need to be to cargo vapour. encountered on passage,
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so that any expansion

considered when determining the filling limits of the
tanks containing the Australian cargoes?
does not result in
overflow.

At what latest time shall doors, sidescuttles, gangway

doors, cargo- and coaling ports and other openings Before entering open Before leaving the pilot
26 JQLN Before leaving the berth Before leaving the port
which are to be kept closed watertight at sea be waters station
closed at the start of thevoyage?

What is the adequate marking of liferafts for passenger

27 KEMH SOLAS A PACK SOLAS B PACK SOLAS D PACK SOLAS C PACK
ships on short international voyages?

What is the key to execute a voyage in a safe and

28 KRBW People, officers and crew Well trained crew Modern ship A good shore management
efficient way?

What is the key to executing a voyage in a safe and

29 KRBW Well trained crew Modern ship Good shore management People, officers and crew
efficient way?

An effective detailed
The bridge equipment
passage plan fully Bridge equipment effectively
What is the crucial aspect in executing a voyage in a includes ARPA radar, All navigational equipment
30 KRBW understood and operating and being used
safe and efficient way? GPS and ECDIS in full fully functional.
followed by a efficiently
and effective operation
competent bridge team.

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Make sure that the chart

What is important to check when transferring a Reading the position Plotting the position
1 ACGC position from GPS to a chart?
and the GPS use same Make sure the map is updated
correct correct
datum

2 ACGC What is important to check when transferring a Any necessary Ensure that the chart has It is important to ensure that Ensure that the GPS is setup on
position from the GPS output to a paper chart? corrections are been corrected up to the GPS is setup on 2 the same datum as the chart
applied to convert date. dimensional and not 3
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between the GPS

datum and the chart dimensional position fixes.
datum

What is most important for the personnel on duty to Act according to the
Check once during every
3 AMDJ supervise during a discharging operation including check list during Nothing in particular. Have a check every 30 minutes.
crude oil washing? watch.
crude oil washing.

It is important that the liquid level in the cargo tanks of

a liquefied gas carrier is accurately monitored. The Liquid cargo or cargo
IMO Gas Codes identify level gauging systems as The restricted type is a vapour is released The restricted type is only The restricted type uses weight
4 AMPX either indirect, closed non-penetrating, closed continuous operation. during operation of the used for toxic cargoes. or flow measurement.
penetrating or restricted. What feature of the restricted type.
restricted type distinguishes it from the other types?

Enables you to
Why is it important to have knowledge of assembling It is where you can find all Enables you to direct passengers
correctly guide and Enables you to find your way
5 AOAN stations, even though you have no specific role the life saving to different shopping locations
during an emergency? direct passengers around the ship.
appliances. on board the ship.
during an emergency.

Have ample room in the Have Sandpiper pumps

What is the most important way to contain small oil- Have sawdust located by the
6 APGH spills from cargo operations on the ship?
drip-tray by the rigged on the aft part of Have all scuppers plugged
manifold
manifold the tank deck

The different layers in the ionosphere, important for the distance between the
7 AQBN radio propagation, are effected by:
the weather-conditions Don't know the sun
transmitter and the receiver

Because one is able to

Have always managed before Because water on board contains
Why is it important to know the PH value of a cleaning Because dirt will be choose the right
8 AQEO product?
without knowledge of the very little minerals compared to
much easier to remove. product for specific
PH value. the water ashore.
cleaning jobs.

9 FUVP What do you consider as the most important task after Patch up destroyed paint Starting the engine to see Starting the auxiliary blower A search inside the crankcase
a piston job ? work on the crankcase that it rotates. to ventilate the scavenging for tools and rags.
doors. belt, and the cylinder liners,
to ensure that the engine
has sufficient fresh air for
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starting.

A thorough check
Start the auxiliary blower to
inside the engine to
What is the most important task after carrying out any Start the engine to check ventilate the engine so that Repair any damaged paint work
10 FUVP make sure all tools
major overhaul on a diesel engine? the direction of rotation. it has sufficient fresh air for on the engine.
and cleaning rags
starting.
have been removed.

You should never use You should always use

It is important to know about alternative escape routes It is always the fastest Normal escape routes may be
11 FVMX normal exits in an alternative escape routes in
because? way out. unavailable.
emergency. an emergency.

What is one of the most important considerations

The range of positive Cargo settling down and The possibility of a negative The excessive weight of cargo in
12 KHBI when loading a full cargo of bulk grain in a general
cargo ship? stability subsequently shifting GM when sailing the Tween deck

Do a sounding on the Base available space on

When you are going to take bunker oil, it isimportant to Base available spaces in
tanks where the an average calculation Do a complete sounding of all
13 KHPK know what space is available in your tanks, and to tanks on the accounting of
do a safe bunker operation. What will you prefer? remaining fuel on of the weekly soundings bunker tanks
used fuel in the log-book
board are located since last bunkering

To neutralize the acids

Why is it important to keep the condense PH- value in To prevent sludge
14 OGHH It is not important. occurring in the To prevent oxygen corrosions.
correct range? depositing in the water.
condensate system.

Where would you look for a summary

The Material Safety The Company Cargo
15 QMYE of importantsafety and handling information on a The IBC Code The Master's Standing Orders
cargo loaded on your ship? Data Sheet Handling Manual

Which is the most important factor in the safety The safety awareness of The level of emergency- The quality of emergency
16 QOTX The shipboard training provided
awareness of the ships crew? the senior officers preparedness drills

check that all air

When an overhaul is completed and the compressor is check that we have an open
consumption are check the direction of testrun up to maximum pressure
17 SJLU going to be started for a test run, it isimportant that discharge line all the way
we: closed during the test rotation. of the capacity (100 % load).
to the pressure bottle.
run.
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Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose The position ensures The recovery position makes
Because it keeps the The position prevents the patient
18 NNFN hearts are beating should be placed in the Recovery that an open airway is it easy to maintain any kind
Position. Why is this position soimportant? heart beating. from falling asleep.
maintained. of bleeding.

The responsibility for safety and security rests with Do not carry lighters or
everybody on board the vessel. General house- Keep tools within easy Keep your working area Always use gloves when using
19 NNPQ matches when working
keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed reach during work. clean and tidy. grinding machines.
rules is the most important? outdoors.

To keep the oil

The luboil viscosity has no
Why is it so important to keep the lub oil viscosity protective film To keep the additives in good
20 SMSW It is not important influence on the oil-s lubrication
within safe limits? between moving condition.
ability.
metal surfaces .

After you have washed the arrival ballast tanks, what

Washing just the lines To flush the pumps To wash all lines and Nothing in particular, just pump
21 VSJW is extremely important to do properly before arrival
ballast is pumped into the arrival ballast tanks? properly. properly. pumps properly. in.

Refrigeration plants using ammonia as the primary

coolant have been fitted to some reefer vessels. The temperature range
Installing a suitable control
22 VSVM When designing such a ship which aspect, from the that the plant would be Crew safety. Availability of the gas.
options given, would be the system for the plant.
expected to operate at.
most importantconsideration?

Water may short circuit

To reduce the negative effect of
electrical installation
*The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses water in an engine room, the
and may be a threat to
and nozzles. What is important to observe when All the mentioned Water has a clear limitation in spraying function to be used.
23 VTLR the personnel
using water as an extinguishing agent in the engine alternatives fighting an oil fire The spray function will also give
room? operating the fire hose
the personnel operating the fire
as well as to electrical
hose good shelter against heat
equipment itself

To make sure gas

All rings must be
When carrying out piston overhaul, it is important to pressure can enter To make the rings fit in the That piston rings can move freely
24 AXRH changed to maintain a
clean the ring grooves properly. Why? freely on top of and groove in the grooves.
perfect sealing
behind the piston ring
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Tell the deck officer to

Check that one scupper is
Your vessel is going to take bunkers, and you are in hoist the red flag.
Take the reading of the open on each side of the Tell the deck officer to stop
charge of the preparations before bunkering starts. (letter " B ") day
25 BABO ship-s draught by vessel, so we can get rid of loading/decharging due to the
Which of the following do you consider as the signal, or red signal
mostimportant item before bunkering starts? reading the footmarks the oil that might come on ship is going to take bunkers
light in the signal mast
deck in case of an overflow
during night time

That the combustion

chamber of the boiler
is checked being
A boiler plant has been shut down for some time.Prior That the burner unit to be
empty for oil and that That fuel oil supply system is That all automatic functions are
26 BFHW to starting the boiler, which of the following subjects thoroughly checked prior
is the 'most important' control check? the pre ventilation running on diesel oil. to be checked prior starting.
to start.
function prior to
ignition is
functioning.

Because contrary to being

Because untidy and dirty
at home a vessel is both a
accommodation is the
Why are clean and tidy Because one is used to working place and a place Most seamen do not care if it is
27 BFIK responsibility of catering
surroundings importantespecially on board a vessel? it. one has to live for long clean and tidy or not.
personnel and what they
periods of time, in short it
are paid for.
has to do with well-being.

That personnel that are

That the equipment always to
Breathing apparatuses is an important piece of appointed as smoke
That personnel having a be kept cleaned,checked
equipment for being able to fight a fire onboard a divers, primarily are
28 BFIR beard are not selected and bottles are recharged All the mentioned alternatives.
vessel. What routine precautions to be observed with given a shore based
regard to use and maintenance of such equipment? as smoke divers. immediately upon use, and
proper basic education
frequently inspected.
and training.

It is important that a compress is done correctly. One

of the alternative signs , after completed compress Swelling above the Blue colour of the skin Heartbeat increase and a Swelling below the bandage
29 BJKR
bandage, shows that the bandage may be to tight. bandage. above the bandage. dizzy feeling. and heavy pain.
Which one?

30 BJXR What are some of the most important tasks to carry Collect tools and hoses Hatch covers to be Sufficient manpower available Risk Assessment, Permit to
out on a bulk carrier, before commencing hatch
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opened and cranes

cleaning operations? and ER informed work /enter and tool-box talk
ready

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Make sure that the chart

What is important to check when transferring a
1 ACGC position from GPS to a chart?
Reading the position correct Plotting the position correct and the GPS use same Make sure the map is updated
datum

Any necessary corrections It is important to ensure that

Ensure that the GPS is setup
What is important to check when transferring a are applied to convert Ensure that the chart has the GPS is setup on 2
2 ACGC position from the GPS output to a paper chart?
on the same datum as the
between the GPS datum been corrected up to date. dimensional and not 3
chart
and the chart datum dimensional position fixes.

To prevent the steam and

Feed check valves for the main and auxilliary To allow overhaul of the water in the boiler from
boilers are normally of the double shut off type To increase the workload for
screw lift valve when the discharging out through To allow fine tuning of feed
3 AENE with one screw lift valve and one screw down non- staff when overhauling the
return valve. What is the main function of the non- boiler. non-return valve is shut the feed line if the feed water flow to the boiler.
return valve? and the boiler is steaming. line fractures or a joint in
the line blows.

To prevent the steam and

Feed check valves for the main and auxilliary water in the boiler from To allow overhaul of the
boilers are normally of the double shut off typewith To increase the workload for
discharging out through screw lift valve when the To allow fine tuning of feed
4 AENE one screw lift valve and one screw down non- staff when overhauling the
return valve. What is the main function of the non- the feed line if the feed non-return valve is shut and water flow to the boiler.
boiler.
return valve? line fractures or a joint in the boiler is steaming.
the line blows.

To prevent the steam and

Feed check valves for the main and auxiliary boilers water in the boiler from To allow overhaul of the screw
are normally of the double shut off type with one
To prevent back pressure on To allow fine tuning of feed discharging out through lift valve when the non-
5 AENE screw lift valve and one screw down non-return
valve. What is the main function of the non-return the boiler feed pump.. water flow to the boiler. the feed line if the feed return valve is shut and the
valve? line fractures or a joint in boiler is steaming.
the line blows.
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To prevent the steam and

Feed check valves for main and auxilliary purposes To allow overhaul of the water in the boiler from
To increase the workload for
are normally of the double shut off type, as shown screw down valve when the To allow fine tuning of feed discharging out by the
6 AENE in the diagram. What is the main function of the
staff when overhauling the
non-return valve is shut water flow to the boiler. feed line, if a feed line
non-return valve? boiler.
and the boiler is steaming. fracture or a joint in the
line blows.

How often should water testing of a diesel engine It doesn't matter as water
cooling water system be carried out condition for diesel engine
7 AOHG to check treatment levels and water condition
Once a day. Once a week. Once a month.
cooling systems is not
during normal engine operation? important.

A list of the items stowed in

You have been assigned to enter a hold the applicable hold, The necessary permits,
Written instructions from the
and check the general cargo stowed in it, as part extracted from the Cargo based on valid Emergency equipment at the
8 APBL of an on-passage monitoring procedure. What
Chief Officer on what to
manifest, must be atmospheric and other after end of the maindeck.
must be in place before you can do that? check in the hold.
available for reference applicable tests.
during the check.

A pharmacy authorised to
do so or if no such
Who shall check the ship's medical supplies if the
pharmacy is available, A nurse from an approved
9 FUWK ship is in a foreign port, for example outside Any doctor The protection supervisor
Europe? the master and an seamen's hospital
approved seamen's
doctor

to be used when
clear, concise summaries of clear, concise summaries detailed descriptions of action
The Safety Management Manual crewmembers feel
10 FUYY all action items in the of critical action items in items most easily forgotten
contains checklists that are: especially stressed in
emergency plan the emergency plan in emergencies
emergencies

A routine inspection of a hold space on a liquefied Postpone the inspection Carry on with the inspection Ensure all persons entering Ensure the inspection is
gas carrier is necessary. checks of the
and continue ventilating as normal since 19.5% the space for the inspection carried out quickly in case
11 FWBV atmosphere indicate that there is only 19.5%
oxygen content. Which of the following actions is until an oxygen reading oxygen content is wear self contained the oxygen content reduces
recommended? of 21% is achieved. sufficient for breathing. breathing apparatus. any further.
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A low exhaust temperature in one cylinder of a Some of the nozzle holes

diesel engine is noticed during routine checks. Problem with the fuel quality Charge air pressure is too Injection valve opening
12 QNGM of the fuel injection
Which of the options given is the most likely or supply to the engine. high. pressure is too low.
cause of this? valve are blocked.

What must be checked before deck cargo is loaded The hatch covers must be The deck cranes must always
The ship must be on an even The ventilators should be
13 SJVS on top of hatch covers on a General Cargo fully secured to a sea be stowed into sea going
vessel? keel opened
going condition position

The maximum allowed

loading must be
The cargo stowed here must
What must be checked before loading cargo in checked before These spaces can only be Only very heavy cargo units
14 AQUB be for first discharge port
'tween decks of a General Cargo Vessel? commencing operations used for very light cargo can be stowed here
only
to avoid possible
damage

When checking the diesel engine jacket water

header tanks as part of the routine watch checks Put a bucket under the leak Leave the filling valve open Try and quickly stop the
the engine room watch rating finds the level is and refill the header tank leak and then inform the Check the tank and top it up
15 ASOQ a little bit to make up for
well below normal. After topping up the tank with the water that collects engineer on watch of more frequently.
and checking around the engine a leak is found. the leakage.
in the bucket to save water. what has happened.
What action should be taken?

checking the lubricating oil sump level of the The rating should fill the
The rating should fill the
generators is one of the engine watch ratings sump to above the
The rating should just fill the sump to normal operating
regular duties on a particular vessel. During operating level in case The rating should stop the
16 ASOQ sump back to the normal level and immediately
the check it is noticed that the oil level is there is a leak and the oil generator immediately.
unexpectedly below the minimum mark on the dip level drops too low before operating level. inform the engineer on
stick. What action should be taken? watch.
the next check.

What is the name of the device used for

Oil Detection Monitoring Ballast Supervising Monitor Ballast Handling Monitor
17 AUYI continuallychecking ballast water as it is pumped Ballast Monitor (BM)
overboard? Equipment (ODME) (BSM) (BHM)

What is the name of the device used for

Ballast Content Monitor Water Disposal Process Oil Discharge Monitoring
18 AUYI continuallychecking ballast water as it is pumped Ballast Handling Unit (BHU)
overboard from an oil tanker? (BCM) Sensor (WDPS) Equipment (ODME)
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Prior to bunkering operations it is necessary

to check the quantity of fuel remaining onboard Sound the tanks which you Take a full set of readings
Do a complete sounding Use the latest figures from the
19 BABO and that there is sufficient room for the fuel that is think might still contain from remote content
to be loaded. What is the best method to use to of all fuel bunker tanks fuel record book.
some fuel. gauges.
establish this?

That the combustion

A boiler plant has been shut down for some chamber of the boiler is
That the burner unit to be That all automatic functions
time.Prior to starting the boiler, which of the checked being empty for That fuel oil supply system is
20 BFHW thoroughly checked prior are to be checked prior
following subjects is the 'most important' oil and that the pre running on diesel oil.
control check? to start. starting.
ventilation function prior
to ignition is functioning.

The continuity resistance of a 100m long X 25 sq.

21 BGNJ mm cable is to be checked. Which of the following 185 ohms 185 M ohms 185 micro ohm 185 milli ohm
results would you anticipate?

The continuity resistance of a 100m long X 25 sq.

between 0.1micro ohm and
22 BGNJ mm cable (rated at 100A) is to be checked. Which between 0.1 and 1.0 M ohm between 0.1 and 1.0 ohm greater than 1 M ohms
of the following results would you anticipate? 1.0 micro ohm

The bottom end bolts for a high speed diesel engine

arechecked to see if they are fit for service by
measuring the free length against a standard Replace the single bolt that Replace all of the bottom Refit the bolts as long as one
length. During overhaul thecheck reveals that one Replace the pair of bolts
23 BKAW has exceded the limit with end bolts in the engine of them is within the limit it
out of a pair of bolts has exceded the with new spares..
recommended elongation limit. From the options a new spare. with new spares. should be ok.
given select the most appropriate action to be
taken.

The bottom end bolts for a high speed diesel engine

arechecked to see if they are fit for service by
measuring the free length against a standard Replace all of the bottom Refit the bolts as long as one Replace the single bolt that
length. During overhaul thecheck reveals that one Replace the pair of bolts
24 BKAW end bolts in the engine with of them is within the limit it has exceeded the limit with
out of a pair of bolts has exceeded the with new spares.
recommended elongation limit. From the options new spares. should be ok. a new spare.
given select the most appropriate action to be
taken.
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Immerse the thermometer Place the thermometer in the Place the thermometer in the
Which of the methods given in the options should Place the thermometer in a
in a mixture of distilled meat room and check the meat room and check the
be used as part of the check of the accuracy of a hole drilled into a block of
25 BKQS water and ice made from reading when the reading matches the
liquid filled thermometer used in the cold rooms of ice to check the zero
the ships provisions stores? distilled water to check refrigeration compressor thermostat setting when the
reading.
the zero reading. cuts out. liquid line valve closes.

The strength of lashing belts The number of lashing belts

What must be observed when checking cargo The belt manufacturer's
26 BPQL That they are not torn securing a particular item used to lash a particular item
lashing belts? instructions
of cargo of cargo

The strength of lashing belts The number of lashing belts

What must be observed when checking cargo The belt manufacturer's
27 BPQL securing a particular item used to lash a particular That they are not torn
lashing belts on a General Cargo Vessel? instructions
of cargo item of cargo

The Port Facility Security

Which two persons check the Declaration of The local Coast Guard The Company Security
28 BQOG . Officer and the Ship
Security? Officer Officer
Security Officer

What are the compartments to be regularly checked All those listed in the other
29 BWVB Bilge wells Tank top in the engine room. Bilge tank(s)
with regard to water and oil leakages? alternatives

To check for signs of

leakage since the very
Why is it necessary to check for cold spots in the To check the efficiency of the Because there is not normally cold carriage
LNG cargo containment
30 BYXC hold spaces of an LNG carrier during loaded insulation between the any temperature monitoring temperatures for LNG
voyages? systems frequently leak.
cargo tank and the hull. of the hold space. could result in hull
structural damage in the
unlikely event of a leak

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In the IMO Code of Safe

Where would you find a list of dangerous goods In the companys safety
1 OHLB banned from maritime transport?
Practice for Cargo In chapter 3 of the IMDG code In SOLAS Chapter VI
instruction manual
Stowage
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A gas carrier, fitted with a

A gas carrier designed to load and
reliquefaction plant, and Any gas carrier designed
LPG and other liquefied gases are Any gas carrier designed to carry liquefied gases at boiling
designed to carry to carry pre-cooled
often transported by sea on fully refrigerated carry liquefied gases and temperature and at pressures
2 BIYB gas carriers. What is the generally accepted
liquefied gases at the liquefied gases in
is fitted with a cooling slightly above atmospheric. No
definition of a fully refrigerated gas carrier? boiling temperature and thermally insulated
plant. cooling plant is necessary as the
at pressures slightly cargo tanks.
cargo is loaded fully refrigerated.
above atmospheric.

Two persons should lift

For transporting a casualty with a fracture; If a Wait for the Neil-Robertson A wide wooden board One person should lift the casualty
3 CNIR Neil-Robertson stretcher is not available:
the casualty with great
strecher to arrive may be used using Fire-mans lift
care

Load the cargo as the

A heavy metal concentrate bulk cargo has a Refuse to load the cargo as the
Request additional moisture Seek advice from moisture content is
4 DBVJ moisture content of 16 and a transportable moisture content is outside
moisture limit of 18, what should the Master do? tests to be done charterers and owners
acceptable limits
within acceptable
limits

Strawberries are a sensitive cargo with a A cargo of irradiated

The main effect of The main effect of
relatively short carriage life and can only be strawberries must be The main effect of irradiating
irradiating strawberries irradiating strawberries
carried on short sea passages. They are often stowed well away from the strawberries prior to transport is
5 DJLS irradiated for transport. Select the true
prior to transport is that prior to transport is that
crew accommodation to that it improves the colour of the
statement from the options given relating to the reduce the possible effects it kills off any bacteria fruit.
it kills any flies on the
effect of irradiation. on the fruit. fruit.
of cobalt 60 radiation.

Several cargoes require determination of pH

values (acidity) which is often a measure of
6 DSYM quality or degradation of cargo such as animal 0 7 10 14
or vegetable oil during transport. A neutral
solution has a pH value of:

On a Container vessel, which group of

containerised dangerous goods is considered
7 EBMX the most hazardous for marine transportation, Toxic gases Inflammable liquids Organic peroxides Infectious substances
due to possible decomposition at normal
temperatures?

8 EBMX Which group of dangerous goods is the most Organic peroxides Inflammable liquids Infectious substances Toxic gases
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hazardous for marine transport?

Which group of containerised dangerous goods is

considered the most hazardous for
9 EBMX marine transportation, due to possible
Inflammable liquids Organic peroxides Infectious substances Toxic gases
decomposition at normal temperatures?

Several cargoes require determination of pH

values (acidity) which is often a measure of
10 GXXF quality or degradation of cargo such as animal 14 0 7 10
or vegetable oil during transport. A neutral
solution has a pH value of:

Recording the pulp temperature of fruit at all After taking the pulp After taking the pulp It does not matter whether or not the After taking the pulp
stages of thetransport chain provides a valuable temperature the individual temperature the specimen is left in the cargo space temperature the
record of the status of the product. Which of the piece of fruit should be individual piece of fruit as the carriage temperature will individual piece of fruit
11 HOYS
procedures given in the options should be retained in the space with should be discarded as preserve it. should be returned to
adopted by a deck officer when dealing with the other specimens that have the specimen used will the carton of fruit from
fruit? been used usually spoil rapidly. which it was sampled

INHY With respect to carriage and transport, which of Its latent heat. Its saturated vapour Its molecular structure.
Its unsaturated vapour
12 the given options can be considered to be the pressure/temperature
most important physical property of LNG? density.
relationship.

IMO Bulk Cargoes Code

(BC) and the IMO
Which special regulations cover transportation of The timber deck cargo code
13 JEYN The cargo securing manual Classification Society Rules International Maritime
solid Bulk cargoes? published by IMO
Solid Bulk Cargo
Code( IMSBC)

Several cargoes require determination of pH

values (acidity) which is often a measure of
14 KKHQ quality or degradation of cargo such as animal 14 0 10 7
or vegetable oil during transport. A neutral
solution has a pH value of:

15 LRIU You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker The vessel must be Each crew member must A person taking cargo samples You must have two toxic
with orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a equipped with visual and be provided with an must wear protective clothing. vapor detectors or the
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emergency escape pumproom must meet

requirement fortransporting this cargo? audible high level alarms.
breathing apparatus. special requirements.

When proved to an When the distance to the When proved to an Administration When proved to an
When can a vessel load concentrates whose Administration that there is next port is less than that there is adequate structural Administration that
16 NJGM moisture content exceeds the transportable adequate stability 200nm integrity there is adequate
Moisture Limit? stability as well as
structural integrity

Which special regulations cover transportation of Statutory Bulk Cargoes Charters- Solid Bulk IMO Solid Bulk Cargoes
17 NKVW Classification Society Grain Rules?
Bulk cargoes? Code? Cargoes Code? Code?

"a ship intended to transport products with A chemical tanker for the
appreciably severe environmental and safety purposes of the 1996 IMO
A parcel chemical tanker
hazards which require significant preventative directive MEPC/2.12 circ.
A type I chemical tanker as A type II chemical tanker, as per as per the IACS
18 NOWX measures to preclude escape of such cargo. on "Mandatory Reporting
Usually the ship is of double-hull construction, per the IBC Code. the IBC Code. Construction
Requirements for Ships
with a variety of tank sizes / capacities." What is Carrying Dangerous or Regulations.
this the definition of? Polluting Goods".

A bulk cargo of Coal is to be loaded in Australia The bilges should have All cargo hold bilges
for Europe; the coal is declared as having a been sealed prior to are sounded daily and
The bilges must not be The bilges must be pumped out
19 OKCK high moisture content (but less than loading the amount of water
the transportable moisture Limit (TML)); what pumped out regularly
logged; the bilges can
must the Master ensure? then be pumped out.

Load the cargo as the Refuse to load the cargo Load cargo and ventilate
A bulk coal cargo is to be loaded and the moisture limits are within unless the vessel is on passage to remove
moisture content is declared as 19 ;
20 OMUO acceptable limits specially designed for Load part cargo only water
the transportable moisture limit of the cargo is
declared as 15, what should the Master do? the carriage of cargo
which may liquefy

21 OOIF Some perishable cargoes which are normally pineapples." grapes." strawberries." onions."
carried refrigerated can also be carried non-
refrigerated even on a long sea passage. This
requires that the commodity is suitably packed
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and correctly ventilated during transport. Select

the option which correctly completes the
following statement. "The type of cargo most
suited for a sea passage under ventilation only
would be

Liquids with a vapour
pressure exceeding 2.8
LNG is one of the liquefied gases transported by
bar absolute at +37.8 C
22 PNCS sea. What is the IMO's definition of liquefied
gases? and certain other
chemicals listed in the
Gas Codes.
Liquids with a vapour Liquids with a vapour pressure Liquids with a vapour
pressure exceeding 2.8 exceeding 2.8 bar absolute at pressure exceeding 8.2
bar absolute at +100 C +73.8 C and certain other bar absolute at +37.8 C
and certain other chemicals listed in the Gas Codes. and certain other
chemicals listed in the chemicals listed in the
Gas Codes. Gas Codes.

Which type of material is normally used in the

Carbon-Manganese
23 PXRM construction of a cargo tank designed Stainless steel. Aluminium. 9% Nickel steel.
for transporting LPG at atmospheric pressure? steel.

QGPL There are a number of liquefied A mixture of hydrocarbon gases. A mixture of non-
A mixture of natural gas A mixture of chlorine and
24 gases transported by sea. What is the most hydrocarbon chemical
common component of these liquefied gases? liquids (NGLs). ammonia.
gases.

Which special regulations cover transportation of Classification Society

25 QPPH IMO Grain Rules? Statutory Regulations? Port State Regulations?
grain? Rules?

Which special regulations cover transportation of Classification Society

26 QPPH IMO Grain Rules? Port State Regulations? Statutory Regulations?
grain on a Bulk Carrier? Rules?

What can be the punishment for a shipmaster of

a Norwegian ship if he without sufficient cause He shall be liable to He shall be liable to fines or He shall be liable to fines or
27 QTMI refuses to receive onboard persons for whom imprisonment for a term imprisonment for a term imprisonment for a term not He shall be liable to fines.
Norwegian authorities must not exceeding six months. not exceeding six months. exceeding three months.
provide transportation?

28 QUFU During loading of a cargo of bananas the fruit The cut where the fruit has The cut where the fruit has The cut where the fruit has been The cut where the fruit
should be checked for suitability for transport. In been separated from the been separated from the separated from the parent plant has been separated
determining if the fruit is fresh which of the parent plant should be dry. parent plant should be should be black. from the parent plant
given options would be the best one to indicate fibrous. should be yellow and
that the fruit is suitable?
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sappy.

On a RoRo vessel, where can one obtain

information regarding the segregation of Special tables in the IMDG
29 RJEK Details in the bill of lading The cargo securing manual The shipper of the cargo
dangerous goods packed in Code
cargo transport units?

From where can one obtain information regarding

30 RJEK the segregation of dangerous goods packed in The cargo securing manual The shipper of the cargo Special tables in the IMDG Code Details in the bill of lading
cargo transportunits?

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What is the main vitamin found in flour

1 AJMX and grainproducts?
Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B Vitamin A

What is one of the most important The possibility of a

Cargo settling down and The excessive weight of cargo
2 KHBI considerations when loading a full cargo of The range of positive stability negative GM when
bulk grain in a general cargo ship? subsequently shifting in the Tween deck
sailing

By loading bagged
By not allowing the cargo to
By trimming the bulk cargo in By loading bagged grain at grain in a saucer
3 BMQM How is bulk grain prevented from shifting? become wet during the
the holds various levels of the bulk grain formation over the
voyage
bulk grain

Disregarding extreme operating conditions, at

what temperature should IFO 380 normally be Between 40 and 45 degrees Between 30 and 35 degrees Between 35 and 40 Between 45 and 50 degrees
4 EMSB maintained so as not to damage a bulk cargo Celsius Celsius degrees Celsius Celsius
ofgrain?

Grain dust is blown into all

What is often done prior to loading grain in
5 FBCX cargo holds which are sweating?
Portable fans are used to dry Steelwork within the holds is Steelwork within the hold
parts of the hold via the
the holds covered with kraft paper is covered with plastic
grain elevator

6 FGYO A Bulk Vessel is to load a cargo of grain; pre The grain surfaces in some or The cargo can still be loaded An exemption certificate The vessel will be unable to
loading calculations show that IMO stability all of the cargo spaces must must be applied for load the cargo
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criteria cannot be achieved; the vessel should

do which of the following?
be secured

What is mean by bulk grain cargoes have a low

7 GIGW angle of repose?
Likely to produce toxic gas Always stable Unlikely to shift Liable to shift

Disregarding extreme operating conditions, at

what temperature should Intermediate Fuel Between 35 and 40 degrees Between 25 and 30 degrees Between 30 and 35 Between 40 and 45 degrees
8 IXQS Oil (IFO) 180 be maintained so as not to Celsius Celsius degrees Celsius Celsius
damage a bulk cargo of grain?

At what temperature should Intermediate Fuel

9 IXQS Oil (IFO) 380 be maintained so as not to Between 40C and 45C etween 35C and 40C Between 45C and 50C Below35C
damage a bulk cargo of grain?

Which of these is not used to discharge

10 NVDK Pumps Evacuators Manual bagging Grabs
bulkgrain?

If written in a language other It must be written in a It must be written in English

What is the requirement for a stability booklet
It must be written in a language than English the vessel must language understood with electronic versions in
11 OTMO covering bulk carriers that carry cargoes other
than grain? understood by the crew also carry a booklet written by the ships cargo French, Spanish, Russian
in the English language officers and Chinese

Approved for use in

What paint coating should be used in a cargo
Any paint type can used in cargo spaces that Cargo spaces must not be
12 QKSH hold of a bulk carrier, when the hold may be Paint must be epoxy based
used for the carriage of grains? these spaces may carry edible painted
cargoes

Which special regulations cover transportation

13 QPPH IMO Grain Rules? Classification Society Rules? Statutory Regulations? Port State Regulations?
ofgrain?

Which special regulations cover transportation

14 QPPH IMO Grain Rules? Port State Regulations? Statutory Regulations? Classification Society Rules?
ofgrain on a Bulk Carrier?

Sweep and clean cargo

On a bulk carrier, provided it is considered safe Sweep and clean cargo holds
Hose down the cargo holds after Sweep the cargo holds holds from the top down as
15 QTFF to do so, what is the most effective method of from the top down as
cleaning a cargo hold that contained grain? discharge after discharge discharge progresses
discharge progresses
followed by a final wash
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Sweep and clean cargo Sweep and clean cargo

Provided it is considered safe to do so what is
Sweep the cargo holds after Hose down the cargo holds after holds from the top holds from the top down as
16 QTFF the best method of cleaning a cargo hold that
contained grain? discharge discharge down as discharge discharge progresses
progresses followed by a final wash

At what temperature should Intermediate Fuel

Between 30C and
17 TMUG Oil (IFO) 180 be maintained so as not to Between 40C and 45C Below 35C Between 35C and 40C
damage a bulk cargo of grain? 35C

Grain loading conditions The information is in a standard

What additional stability information is required
must be shown and the stability book should be A bulk carrier cannot No additional conditions are
18 TTMP before a bulk carrier can load a full cargo
ofgrain? vessel is in possession of a sufficient to calculate a grain load a grain cargo required to be shown
Document of Authorization condition.

What is the possible concern if fuel tanks on a The grain cargo may
The grain cargo may produce
19 TWHY Bulk Carrier, which are close to cargo spaces No damage should occur be heated and The cargo may liquefy
containing grain, are excessively heated? methane gas
damaged

To prevent bulk grain from

20 VHTA Why is grain bundled? To prevent it from wetting To aid stability To compact the cargo
shifting

Under international regulations which of the

21 WJFG Maize and wheat Pulses and seeds Oats and barley Concentrates
following is not defined as grain

What is defined as grain, under international

22 WJFG Granulated slag Pulses, oats and seeds Seed cake Raw sugar
regulations?

During a pre-loading survey prior to

loadinggrain on a Bulk Carrier, very small The vessel may fail the The remaining cargo from the
The cargo hold can be cleaned The affected cargo hold should
23 YCTT amount of the previous grain cargo is found in pre-load survey and previous voyage can be
a cargo hold; what is the significance of this while other holds are loaded be left empty
be declared off-hire ignored
situation?

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1 JNQE At what latest time shall doors, side scuttles, Before leaving the port Before entering open waters Before leaving the pilot Before leaving the berth
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gangway doors, cargo- and coaling ports and

other openings which are to be kept closed
watertight at sea be closed at the start of the
station
voyage?

Under way to discharging port temperature tests Call for assistance from Close all air ventilators and Open the hatches and
2 BMVJ indicate fire in a hold loaded with coal. What is other ships or rescue other openings to the hold cover the top of the cargo Fill the hold with water
the first action to be taken? vessels in question by foam

Corrosion of steelwork in
What could result from carrying coal with a high
3 CEVQ sulphur content?
the cargo holds if the A possible shift of cargo Spontaneous combustion Evolution of methane gases
cargo becomes wet

Corrosion of steelwork in the

What could result from carrying coal with a high Evolution of methane
4 CEVQ sulphur content on a Bulk Carrier?
Spontaneous combustion A possible shift of cargo cargo holds if the cargo
gases
becomes wet

When loading a bulk cargo of coal the ship must

be fitted with appropriate instruments to The concentration of The concentration of Oxygen The concentration of The gases specified in all of
5 DIMU measure the concentration of what gases within Methane only only Carbon Monoxide only these answers
the cargo space?

When the temperature of When loading from open When coal in the open When the temperature of the
6 DIMU When should a bulk cargo of coal not be loaded?
the coal exceeds 55?C stockpiles stockpile is wet coal exceeds 58?C

When the temperature of

When the temperature of the
Under which of the following conditions would it be the coal to be loaded When loading is required When loading coal from an
7 DIMU dangerous to load a cargo of bulk coal?
coal to be loaded exceeds 30
exceeds 55 degrees from open stockpiles open stockpile and it is wet
degrees Celsius
Celsius

That the vessels holds are

What information is not required by a terminal Any constraints on the vessels The hatch-wise quantities The vessels general
8 DIOD prior to loading coal?
in all respects ready to
ballast system of cargo to be loaded arrangement plan
receive cargo

Cargo holds should be An inspection of cargo hold Areas of corrosion in the An inspection of cargo hold
What should be done after discharging coal with a
9 ENPA high sulphur content?
thoroughly washed and areas prone to cracking cargo holds should be areas prone to fatigue should
cleaned should be carried out noted be carried out
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Areas of corrosion in the An inspection of cargo hold An inspection of cargo hold Cargo holds should be
What should be done after discharging coal with a
10 ENPA cargo holds should be areas prone to cracking areas prone to fatigue thoroughly washed and
high sulphur content from a bulk carrier?
noted should be carried out should be carried out cleaned

Seal the hold completely

On a Bulk Carrier, what should be done
Use fire fighting water in Notify the harbour authorities at and monitor the cargo Notify the ship owner and/or
11 GJIT immediately if during the voyage the
temperature of bulk coalexceeds 55?C? the cargo space the port of destination using suitable charterer
instruments

What measures should be taken in order to avoid Ventilation to be carried out Cargo to be ventilated by
Ventilation to be
12 GWJJ flammable gases forming on top of coal cargoes as indicated in the IMO solid opening hatch covers at Cargo not to be ventilated?
on a Bulk Carrier? continuous?
Bulk Cargo Code sea?

When carrying high sulphur coal on a bulk carrier,

Air and sounding pipes Steelwork with which dry cargo Steelwork with which wet
13 HCCO which areas of a cargo hold are prone to All steelwork
corrosion? passing through the hold is in contact cargo is in contact

When carrying high sulphur coal which areas of a Steelwork with which dry Air and sounding pipes passing Steelwork with which wet
14 HCCO All steelwork
cargo hold are prone to corrosion? cargo is in contact through the hold cargo is in contact

Methane and carbon

Bulk coal cargoes may produce methane and Methane and carbon monoxide Methane and carbon Methane and carbon monoxide
monoxide gasses are
15 HWAX carbon monoxide gas; what are the main gasses are non-flammable monoxide gasses are are heavier than air and
features of these two gasses? flammable and lighter
and lighter than air non flammable but toxic flammable
than air

Moisten the top of the cargo by

What measures should be taken in order to avoid Cover the top of the cargo Keep hatches and ventilators Ventilate the holds as
16 IQGE water at the completion of
explosive gases to form on top of coal cargoes? by tarpaulins closed and airtight well as possible
loading

At what latest time shall doors, sidescuttles,

gangway doors, cargo- and coaling ports and
17 JQLN other openings which are to be kept closed Before leaving the berth Before entering open waters Before leaving the port Before leaving the pilot station
watertight at sea be closed at the start of the
voyage?

18 KTLX On a Bulk Carrier, what should be done Continue ventilation of all Seal the hold completely and Use fire fighting water in Stop ventilation of cargo space
immediately, if during the voyage the cargo spaces monitor the cargo using the hatch
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temperature of bulk coalexceeds 55?C? suitable instruments

This cargo is a low fire This cargo may be liable to This cargo is liable to self
What hazards are associated with the carriage of This cargo may have a
19 MNLP risk under normal sweat and create excessive heat and spontaneous
a bulk carriage of coal slurry? dangerous angle of repose
conditions moisture combustion

At what latest time shall doors, sidescuttles,

gangway doors, cargo- and coaling ports and
20 MPYD other openings which are to be kept closed Before leaving the berth Before entering open waters Before leaving the port Before leaving the pilot station
watertight at sea be closed at the start of the
voyage?

A bulk cargo of coal is to be loaded in Australia for The bilges should have All cargo hold bilges are
Europe; the coal is declared as having a high been sealed prior to sounded daily and the
The bilges must not be pumped The bilges must be
21 OKCK moisture content (but less than the transportable loading amount of water logged; the
moisture Limit (TML)); what must the Master out pumped out regularly
bilges can then be pumped
ensure? out.

Load the cargo as the Refuse to load the cargo

A bulk coal cargo is to be loaded and the moisture
content is declared as 19 ; the transportable
22 OMUO
moisture limit of the cargo is declared as 15,
what should the Master do?
moisture limits are within unless the vessel is
Load cargo and ventilate on
acceptable limits specially designed for the Load part cargo only
passage to remove water
carriage of cargo which may
liquefy

PRIO Methane and carbon monoxide levels must be Measurements can be Each hatch coaming must be Hatch cover can be partially
Gas measurements are
23 measured regularly on voyage when carrying a taken through sounding fitted with an approved opened to allow readings to be
bulkcoal cargo; how is this done? taken by entering hold
pipes sampling port taken

Clay slurry, coal slurry, dextrose solution and

molasses. In which MARPOL product category
24 QBAJ are these substances classified under the "Y" "Z" "OS" (Other substances) "X"
revision that came into effect on 1st January
2007?

25 RWMI What should be done immediately if during the Seal the hold and cool its Notify the harbour authorities at Seal the hold completely Notify the ship owner and/or
voyage the temperature of bulk coal exceeds boundaries using the port of destination and monitor the cargo charterer
55?C? seawater using suitable
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instruments

Under way to discharging port temperature tests Close all air ventilators
Call for assistance from other Open the hatches and cover the
26 TSEM indicate fire in a hold loaded with coal. What is Fill the hold with water and other openings to
the first action to be taken? ships or rescue vessels top of the cargo by foam
the hold in question

What should the ship be provided with when Means for measuring cargo Means for drawing cargo
27 UNRT Ramneck tape A glass hydrometer
intending to load coal? temperatures samples

When loading coal on a Bulk Carrier, what should Means for drawing cargo Means for measuring cargo
28 UNRT Ramneck tape A glass hydrometer
the ship be provided with? samples temperatures

At what latest time shall doors, side scuttles,

gangway doors, cargo- and coaling ports and
Before leaving the pilot Before entering open
29 WGAQ other openings which are to be kept closed Before leaving the berth Before leaving the port
watertight at sea be closed at the start of the station waters
voyage?

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You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would

you find a description of the ship's cargo handling The Annex II
equipment, details on the ship's cargo unloading The applicable equipment
The Cargo Handling Procedures and
1 ADQP procedures and tank stripping and details on MARPOL 73/78. manufacturer's maintenance and
procedures relating to the cleaning of cargo tanks, Logbook. Arrangements
operation manuals.
the discharge of residues, ballasting and Manual.
deballasting?

You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would The applicable equipment The Annex II
you find a description of the ship's cargo handling
The Cargo Handling manufacturer's Procedures and
2 ADQP equipment and details of procedures for cargo MARPOL 73/78.
unloading, tank stripping, tank cleaning, discharge Logbook. maintenance and Arrangements
of residues andballasting and deballasting? operation manuals. Manual.

What is the name of the device used for continually Oil Detection Monitoring Ballast Handling Monitor
3 AUYI checking ballast water as it is pumped overboard?
Ballast Monitor (BM) Ballast Supervising Monitor (BSM)
Equipment (ODME) (BHM)
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What is the name of the device used for continually Oil Discharge
Ballast Content Monitor Water Disposal Process Sensor
4 AUYI checking ballast water as it is pumped overboard Ballast Handling Unit (BHU) Monitoring
from an oil tanker? (BCM) (WDPS)
Equipment (ODME)

What is the name of the device used for supervising Ballast Supervising Monitor. Oil Detection Monitoring Ballast Handling Monitor.
5 AUYI all theballast water to be pumped over board?
Ballast Monitor. (BM).
(BSM). Equipment.(ODME). (BHM).

After you have washed the arrival ballast tanks, what

is extremely important to do properly before Washing just the lines To wash all lines and pumps Nothing in particular, just
6 VSJW arrival ballast is pumped into the
To flush the pumps properly.
properly. properly. pump in.
arrival ballast tanks?

The IGC code gives details of construction and Only when the cargo is
equipment requirements for liquefied gas carriers. Only when the cargo is Only when the cargo is carried at carried at
Only if the cargo tanks are
Under which circumstances would a liquefied gas temperatures below minus 55 temperatures below
7 AXVM carrier require a double bottom and a longitudinal
carried at less than minus designed for fully
degree C in cargo tanks without minus 55 degrees C
bulkhead forming full sideballast tanks in way of the 10 degree C. refrigerated LPG cargoes.
a secondary barrier. in cargo tanks with a
cargo containment system? secondary barrier.

Only when the design

temperature is below
When the design temperature is
55oC and the tank is not When we are carrying cargo Only if the cargo tanks
8 AXVM Do we have full side ballast tanks on all gas carriers? below 55oC we must have full
independent type C , we on less than 10oC are loaded
side ballast tanks
must have full side
ballast tanks

To ensure that ballast

Why is it necessary to have an effective ballast water To allow ballast tank To avoid the introduction of
To keep the ballast water tanks are always
management plan which includes provision for non-indigenous species of
9 BFGH changing out ballast in open water rather than
inspections to be carried fresh in the ballast tanks pressed up during a
marine life from one area to
discharging ballast in coastal waters? out during ballast passage. during long voyages. ballast voyage to avoid
another.
free surface effects.

10 BNBG By the International Convention for the Control and 100%. 25%. 95%. 80%.
Management of Ship's ballast Water and
Sediments, oil tankers are required to have
a ballast water exchange plan that involves
replacing ballast taken onboard at the previous
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port. What percentage volumetric exchange must

be achieved?

The ballast hold hatch

What differences in design are there between a
There is no differences in This hold does not have The coamings are much lower on cover must be fitted
11 BXXT standard cargo hold and a cargo hold which can
also be used forballast on a Bulk Carrier? design ventilators the ballast hold with additional
securing devices

All air vent pipes open and All air vent pipes open and
All air vent pipes closed ,pipeline
Double-bottom tanks of a General Cargo ship are to clear, pipeline valves clear, pipeline valves All air vent pipes open
valves open to correct tanks and
12 CDYP beballasted with sea water; which of the following open to correct tanks closed to correct tanks and clear, pipeline
are the most important checks to be made ? other tank valves checked
and other tank valves and other tank valves valves open to all tanks
closed
checked closed checked open

Cargo tanks which each Tanks which are completely

Cargo tanks which may
have their own individual separate from cargo or fuel oil
be used for ballast,
Cargo tanks which may be pumps, are fitted with systems, being permanently
Which of the following is the definition of where the lines are not
13 CRRP used for the carriage of independent piping allocated to the carriage of
Segregatedballast Tanks, as found on oil tankers? connected to the Oil
ballast systems and are served ballast and fitted with their
Discharge Monitoring
by unconnected ventilation own pumps and associated
Equipment
arrangements piping

You are in charge of discharging a full cargo from a

product tanker equipped with Use the Oil Discharge Check the ballast tanks for oil Use an oil/water
Check the cargo tanks for
14 CRRP segregated ballast tanks, SBT. How can you find Monitoring Equipment after the ballast tanks have interface detector after
out if there has been a leakage of cargo into the water prior to discharging
(ODME) been filled discharging
SBT system?

Tanks which are

Cargo tanks which each
have their own individual
pumps, are fitted with
Which of the following is the definition of
15 CRRP independent piping
"Segregatedballast Tanks", as found on oil tankers?
systems and are served by
unconnected ventilation
arrangements
completely separate
from cargo or fuel oil
Cargo tanks which may be used
systems, being Cargo tanks which may
for ballast, where the lines are
permanently allocated to be used for the
not connected to the Oil
the carriage of ballast carriage of ballast
Discharge Monitoring Equipment
and fitted with their own
pumps and associated
piping
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Provided the ship is

ballast introduced into a cargo tank which has been underway and a sample of That the discharge is
washed to such an extent that the ballast contains That the vessel is not less
the ballast water has been passed through the Oil
less than 1 ppm of the substance previously carried than 12 miles from the That the vessel is not less than 50
drawn from the tank and is Discharge Monitoring
16 DCDJ may be discharged into the sea without regard to nearest land and is in miles from the nearest land and
the discharge rate, ship's speed and discharge stored on board, there are Equipment and a visual
water that is not less is proceeding on route.
outlet location, but under certain conditions. What no additional conditions to watch is maintained on
than 25 metres deep.
are those conditions? be imposed on such a the vessel's wake.
discharge.

ballast introduced into a cargo tank on a chemical Provided the ship is

tanker which has been washed to such an extent underway and a sample of That the vessel is not
That the discharge is passed
that the ballastcontains less than 1 ppm of the That the vessel is not less the ballast water has been less than 12 miles
through the Oil Discharge
substance previously carried may be discharged than 50 miles from the drawn from the tank and is from the nearest land
17 DCDJ Monitoring Equipment and a
into the sea without regard to the discharge rate, nearest land and is stored on board, there are and is in water that is
ship's speed and discharge outlet location, but visual watch is maintained on
proceeding on route. no additional conditions to not less than 25
under certain conditions. What are those the vessel's wake.
be imposed on such a metres deep.
conditions? discharge.

When discharging dirty ballast from an oil tanker at a Instantaneous rate of Instantaneous rate of
Instantaneous rate of discharge
Instantaneous rate of
high flow rate with main cargo pumps, the limiting discharge (l/nm) = oil discharge (l/nm) = oil discharge (ml/nm) = oil
(l/h) = oil content (ppm) x flow
18 DDUU factor on permitted overboard discharge is the content (ppm) x flow rate content (ppm) x 1,000 / content (ml/nm) x flow
instantaneous rate of discharge of oil. Which of the (m3/h) / speed (knots) x rate (l/h) / speed (knots) x
flow rate (l/h) x speed rate (l/m) / speed
following formulae is used to calculate this rate? 10,000
1,000 (knots) (knots) x 100

You are in charge of loading a product tanker Use the Oil Discharge Check the surface of the ballast Check the cargo tanks
equipped with segregated ballast tanks, SBT.How Use an oil/water interface
19 DECM Monitoring Equipment for oil after the ballast tanks for water prior to
can you find out if there is a leakage between the detector
cargo and ballast system? (ODME) have been filled loading

What are some of the precautions that must be taken Correct valves opened, air
After peak tank and fore All hatch covers secured
20 DPJD on a bulk carrier, before double - bottom tanks can ventilators open and Cargo spaces empty of cargo
be ballasted with sea water? peak tank filled first for sea
ballasting plan agreed.

21 EFNC According to SOLAS Regulation all dedicated Preferably dark colour. No requirement. Preferably light colour. Preferably light red
seawaterballast tanks on oil tankers shall have an colour.
efficient corrosion prevention system such as hard
protective coatings or equivalent. With regard to
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coatings do SOLAS set any requirement to colour?

A tanker in ballast, having recently left the discharge When the two vessels The ships moving
port is involved in a collision. The two vessels are The vessels moving together in the
separate, one (or both) of
still interlocked after the collision and a survey of together will create even swell/seaway will
22 ENHB the vessels will have The possibility of pollution.
the ships gives all crew members are safe and the greater damage to their cause a spark and
damage is focussed to the vicinity of the impact. insufficient stability to
structures. consequently an
What should be the greatest concern at this time? remain afloat.
explosion.

That the separation

Your vessel is a tanker in ballast and the two vessels may cause sparks
are interlocked after collision. You have already That you have your If the vessels separate, the other
The exact time of the that can possibly
23 ENHB made clear that all people are well taken care of permission from the vessel may run away and you
and you will try to separate the two vessels. What collision. ignite the oil or any
company to do so. will be the only one to blame.
should be your greatest concern? other flammable
substances.

A new gasket has been fitted to the manhole cover of Fill the tank with water
aballast tank. Which of the options given would be Carry out a hose test on Carry out an air pressure Fill the tank with water up to
24 FCGA until it overflows
a suitable test that the new gasket is correctly the manhole cover. test on the ballast tank. capacity.
fitted? through the air vent.

That the separation

Your vessel is a tanker in ballast and the two vessels may cause sparks
are interlocked after collision. You have already That you have your If the vessels separate, the other
The exact time of the that can possibly
25 FMIM made clear that all people are well taken care off permission from the vessel may run away and you
and you will try to separate the two vessels. What collision. ignite the oil or any
company to do so. will be the only one to blame.
should be your greatest concern? other flammable
substances.

You are duty officer on "A" and are observering "B"

on your starboard side. "A" is a heavy loaded
tanker, while the other vessel "B" is in ballast. You It is possible since the It is possible since the It is impossible, since
like to increase the CPA, and reduce the speed and It is possible as both vessels
26 FNYB loaded vessel stops faster ballasted vessel stops faster there was change in
then stop your vessel. You are going into the chart will stop at the same rate.
room to check the position. The other vessel has then the ballasted vessel. then the loaded vessel. the bearing.
engine failure and stops the engine. Suddenly the
two vessels is colliding, how can it happen?
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You are duty officer on "A" and you are observing "B"
on your starboard side. "A" is a heavy loaded
tanker, while the other vessel "B" is in ballast. You It is possible since the It is possible since the It is possible as both
would like to increase the CPA and reduce the It is impossible, since there
27 FNYB loaded vessel stops faster ballasted vessel stops faster vessels will stop at the
speed to stop your vessel. You are going into the is a change in the bearing
chart room to check the position. The other vessel than the ballasted vessel than the loaded vessel same rate
has engine failure and stops the engine. Suddenly
the two vessels are colliding, how can this happen?

That all air pipes are open That the hold bilge
When ballasting operations are about to start on a and that the pipeline and That the vessel is even keel That the cargo operations are system has been
28 GALT
bulk carrier, what important checks must be made? valve system is correctly and upright completed cleaned and the access
set up ladders checked

Is pumping out arrival ballast water containing the

Have to apply for There are no so called
29 GHUM required criteria to oil in the so called Special Areas No. Yes.
allowed? permission. "Special Areas".

The arrival ballast water on non SBT vessels must

contain maximum 15ppm (parts pr. million) of oil to
30 GPPA 10000 ppm. 100 ppm. 1000 ppm. 100000 ppm.
fulfil the regulations in force. How many ppm is 1%
by volume.

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In respect of washings from the cargo area of an

oil tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of
oil that can be discharged into the sea when a vessel
1 AALB is outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in 30 litres per nautical mile. 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
operation a monitoring and control system for the
discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical
miles from the nearest land?

2 AALB In respect of washings from the cargo area of an 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 30 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
oil tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of
oil that can be pumped into the sea when a vessel is
outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in
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operation a monitoring and control system for the

discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical
miles from the nearest land?

The atmosphere supports The atmosphere supports

The atmosphere will not The atmosphere supports
On an oil tanker, what is meant by the atmosphere in a combustion if it is "too combustion iif it is "too lean"
3 ACMU cargo tank being "too rich" or "too lean"?
support combustion in combustion in both
rich" but does not do so if but does not do so if it is
either situation. situations.
it is "too lean". "too rich".

You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would

you find a description of the ship's cargo handling The applicable equipment
equipment, details on the ship's cargo unloading The Annex II Procedures
The Cargo Handling manufacturer's
4 ADQP procedures and tank stripping and details on MARPOL 73/78. and Arrangements
procedures relating to the cleaning of cargo tanks, Logbook. maintenance and
Manual.
the discharge of residues, ballasting and operation manuals.
deballasting?

You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where would The applicable equipment
you find a description of the ship's cargo handling The Annex II Procedures
The Cargo Handling manufacturer's
5 ADQP equipment and details of procedures for cargo MARPOL 73/78. and Arrangements
unloading, tank stripping, tank cleaning, discharge of Logbook. maintenance and
Manual.
residues and ballasting and deballasting? operation manuals.

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to

gas-freeing for entry and inspection. What is the
6 AFCL maximum oxygen content permitted in the inert gas 8% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume. 12% by volume.
main during this operation, as required by SOLAS
1974?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to

gas-freeing for entry. What is the maximum permitted
7 AFCL oxygen content in the inert gas main as required by
8% by volume. 12% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume.
SOLAS 1974?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to

gas-freeing for entry. What is the maximum oxygen
8 AFCL content permitted in the inert gas main during this
5% by volume. 2% by volume. 8% by volume. 12% by volume.
operation, as required by SOLAS 1974?
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The abbreviation "NPSH" is often seen in connection

Necessary Pumping Natural Pumping Standard Nominal Pressure Suction
9 AFFG with the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers. Net Pressure Suction Head.
What does this abbreviation stand for? Suction Hazard. Height. Head.

Measuring the distance Measuring the distance from

Measuring the distance from Measuring the distance from
When you are taking an "ullage" on a cargo tank on an from the surface of the the surface of the cargo to
10 AGQB the bottom of the tank to the bottom of the tank to
oil tanker, what are you actually doing? cargo to the ullage the underside of the
the ullage reference point the surface of cargo
reference point maindeck

You are the officer in charge during the loading of Check the Oil Discharge
a tanker in Ras Tannurah. The deck watchman Tell the jettyman to stop Find out if the oil is coming
11 AHWF Monitoring Equipment Call the Master.
reports ... a lot of oil on the water.... What should be loading immediately. from your vessel
your FIRST action? (ODME).

You are the Officer in Charge during the loading of Check the Oil Discharge
a tanker at a terminal in the Persian Gulf. The deck Tell the jettyman to stop Find out if the oil is coming
12 AHWF Call the Master. Monitoring Equipment
watchman reports "There is a lot of oil on the water to loading immediately. from your vessel.
starboard". What should be your FIRST action? (ODME).

That no leakage occurs That no leakage occurs That no leakage occurs

According to 33 CFR 156, oil tankers trading in US under static liquid under dynamic fluid under static liquid
waters are required to test and document the testing That no leakage occurs at
pressure of at least 1.25 pressure of less than 1.5 pressure of at least 1.5
13 AISY of cargo transfer hoses and transfer pipe system. the nominal anticipated
What is the minimum requirement when testing these times the maximum times the maximum times the maximum
working pressure.
components? allowable working allowable working allowable working
pressure. pressure. pressure.

What significant change to the requirements for the They must now be
carriage of Vegetable Oils in tankers was introduced They must now be carried in
14 AKNP carried in double-hull x x
by the amendments to MARPOL and the IBC Code type 2 tanks.
on 1st January 2007? tankers.

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a Activate the inert fans and Continue discharging with Slow down and relieve the
discharging operation. An alarm on the Inert gas Immediately stop the
15 AODG blow fresh air into the the cargo pumps running vacuum by opening the
Plant induicates that no inert gas is being supplied to discharging.
replace the discharging cargo. What will you do? cargo tanks. at minimum speed. tanks lids.

16 AODG You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a Continue discharging with Immediately stop the Activate the inert fans and Slow down and relieve the
discharging operation. An alarm on the Inert gas the cargo pumps running discharging. blow fresh air into the vacuum by opening the
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Plant indicates that no inert gas is being supplied to

replace the discharging cargo. What will you do?
at minimum speed. cargo tanks. tanks lids.

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a Continue discharging with Slow down and relieve the Activate the inert fans and
discharging operation. An alarm on the Inert Gas Immediately stop the
17 AODG the cargo pumps running vacuum by opening the blow fresh air into the cargo
Plant indicates that no inert gas is being supplied to discharging.
replace the discharging cargo. What will you do? at minimum speed. tanks lids. tanks.

SOLAS regulation requires that tankers of XXX ton dwt

18 APRH must be equipped with an emergency towing 20 000 dwt 10 000 dwt 30 000 dwt 50 000 dwt
system?

What name is given to the rotating jet water outlets on

19 EOHW a tank-cleaning machine that is used on an Distributors. Nozzles. Turbines. Ejectors.
oil tanker?

Allowing the mixture to rest

Allowing any waxy layers to once it has been pumped Allowing any sediment to
When handling slops on an oil tanker, what is meant by Allowing the oil and water
20 GSXA settle below the residual into the slop tank, so that separate out and drop to
"settling"? to separate out
oil any static charge the bottom of the tank
disperses

There is an "industry standard" book, found on The International

The International Safety The United Nations
oil tankers, which explains all about oil cargo and Convention for the The International Safety
21 OGIS Guide for Oil Tankers Guidelines on Safe Ship
cleaning operations and their associated hazards. Prevention of Pollution Management Code (ISM).
What is it called? and Terminals (ISGOTT). Management (UNSSM).
from Ships (MARPOL).

What is the name of the device used for continually

Ballast Handling Unit Ballast Content Monitor Water Disposal Process Oil Discharge Monitoring
22 AUYI checking ballast water as it is pumped overboard
from an oil tanker? (BHU) (BCM) Sensor (WDPS) Equipment (ODME)

In order to maintain the condition of the steel surface,

stainless steel tanks on chemical tankers are Molybdenum-
23 AVED Restoration. Percolation. Passivation.
periodically given an acid-based treatment. What concentration.
name is given to this process?

24 AVSJ What is the purpose of the deck water seal on the deck To prevent the passage To automatically To provide a second To automatically adjust the
of an oiltanker? of petroleum gases compensate for temporary washing cycle to inert gas. inert gas flow.
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fluctuations in inert gas

back to the machinery
pressure within the cargo
spaces.
spaces.

What is the requirement regarding number of slop Shall be provided with

Shall be provided with at Shall be provided with slop No requirement regarding
25 AWDL tanks on oiltankers of 70,000 tons and above sufficient number of slop
delivered after 31 December 1979? least 2 slop tanks. tank. number of slop tanks.
tanks.

You are on duty during the loading of a tanker in Ras Check the Oil Discharge
Find out if the oil is coming Tell the jettyman to stop
26 NMBQ Tannurah. The deck watchman reports ... a lot of oil Call the Master. Monitoring Equipment
on the water.... What should be your FIRST action? from your vessel loading immediately.
(ODME).

2% where segregated
5% where segregated
There is a requirement in Marpol for the slop tank ballast tanks or dedicated
27 NMTV capacity of oiltankers. What is the requirement for clean ballast tanks are
SBT tankers?
provided in accordance
with MARPOL?
3% where segregated
ballast tanks or 1% where segregated ballast
ballast tanks or dedicated
dedicated clean ballast tanks or dedicated clean
clean ballast tanks are
tanks are provided in ballast tanks are provided in
provided in accordance
accordance with accordance with MARPOL?
with MARPOL?
MARPOL?

3% where segregated 1% where segregated 5% where segregated 2% where segregated

There is a requirement in MARPOL for the slop tank ballast tanks or dedicated ballast tanks or dedicated ballast tanks or dedicated ballast tanks or dedicated
28 NMTV capacity of oiltankers. What is the requirement for clean ballast tanks are clean ballast tanks are clean ballast tanks are clean ballast tanks are
SBT tankers? provided in accordance provided in accordance provided in accordance provided in accordance
with MARPOL? with MARPOL? with MARPOL? with MARPOL?

There is a requirement in Marpol for the slop tank

1% of the total cargo 3% of the total cargo 2% of the total cargo
29 NMTV capacity of oiltankers. What is the requirement for 4% of the total cargo volume.
existing oil tankers. volume. volume. volume.

To allow several people to

Why are the tank lids and other access points usually To provide easy access to They are not usually round, To avoid localized stress
30 OHUC have visual access to the
round on the deck of an oil tanker? tank washing machinery. but often square points at any corners.
tank at the same time
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In respect of washings from the cargo area of

an oil tanker, what is the maximum
instantaneous rate of oil that can be
discharged into the sea when a vessel is
1 AALB outside a special area, proceeding en route, 30 litres per nautical mile. 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
has in operation a monitoring and control
system for the discharge of oil and is located
more than 50 nautical miles from the
nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of

an oil tanker, what is the maximum
instantaneous rate of oil that can be pumped
into the sea when a vessel is outside a
2 AALB special area, proceeding en route, has in 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 30 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
operation a monitoring and control system
for the discharge of oil and is located more
than 50 nautical miles from the nearest
land?

Sometimes, in order to improve suction to the

pumps when discharging "light" or "gassing"
cargoes, the tanks are pressurised by
admission of inert gas under overpressure
3 JDPL from the inert gas fans. In this respect one
4000 mm wg? 1200 mm wg? 2500 mm wg? 3200 mm wg?
must remember that tanks are generally
dimensioned to withstand a vapour pressure
of:

The Mediterranean Sea,

Baltic Sea, Black Sea,
Red Sea, "Gulfs" Area, The Wider Caribbean Region
Which of the following are designated as Gulf of Aden, Oman Area including the Gulf of Mexico and
"Special Areas" in respect of the control of The Baltic Sea, the Black
4 BRBP the discharge of Noxious Liquid Substances
of the Arabian Sea, Only the Antarctic. the Caribbean Sea, Southern
Sea and Antarctic.
under MARPOL? Southern South African South African Waters and North-
Waters, Antarctic and West European Waters.
North-West European
Waters.
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With respect to earthing (grounding) of signal

5 BSNI cables. Which of the 4 alternatives is correct Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 4. Figure 3.
for a cable for analogue signals?

Prior to synchronising, the generator voltage

Speed governor and load Synchroscope and speed AVR and speed
6 CEHB and frequency are respectively controlled Voltmeter and frequency meter
by: power factor governor governor

Ship's generators must be synchronised

before they can be connected to the same
Voltmeter and frequency Synchroscope and speed Speed governor and load power AVR and speed
7 CEHB supply network. Prior to synchronising, the
generator voltage and frequency meter governor factor controller governor
arerespectively adjusted by:

With respect to automatic heeling tanks which

8 CUGH of the following is not likely to flood a cargo Valve failures Overall system failure Failure between pipe sections Corrosion in cross-piping
hold?

Anchor watch responsibility Anchor watch

When ship to ship operations are being rests with the discharging responsibility rests
carried out at anchor, anchor watch duties Anchor watch not kept as duty Anchor watch responsibility rests
9 ELPO are as follows, irrespective of which ships
vessel (which, we shall with both vessels,
officer will be on deck with the offtake vessel
anchor is down: assume, has its anchor each with its own
down) watch

When ship to ship operations are being Anchor watch responsibility

Anchor watch responsibility Anchor watch responsibility rests Anchor watch not kept as
carried out at anchor, anchor watch duties rests with the discharging
10 ELPO rests with the offtake with both vessels, each with its duty officer will be on
are as follows irrespective of which ships vessel (which, we shall
anchor is down: vessel. own watch. deck.
assume, has its anchor down).

Your ship is equipped with 2 different types of

grabs, small and large, with cubic capacities
of 5m3 and 10m3respectively. Maximum
crane load for grab service is 16 tons None of the mentioned
11 GHKS Small. Large. Any of them.
including grab weight. You are going to alternatives.
discharge a dry commodity having a
stowage factor of 1,4 T/m3. What will be the
suitable grab for this operation?
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With respect to carriage and transport, which Its saturated vapour

of the given options can be considered to be Its unsaturated vapour
12 INHY Its latent heat. pressure/temperature Its molecular structure.
the most important physical property of density.
LNG? relationship.

Cargoes of frozen beef and chilled beef have

approximate carriage temperatures of minus
18 and minus 1 degree Celsius respectively.
Greater care is required when carrying chilled beef
chilled beef as it is more sensitive to ...carrying chilled beef is a chilled beef is healthier for chilled beef can be kept longer commands a much
13 JQEC
deviations from, and requires finer control modern innovation." consumers." than frozen beef." higher price in the
of, its recommended carriage temperature. market."
Which option best completes the following
statement? "This additional care is
worthwhile because

They must ensure that all
What are the employer's duties in respect to crew members are
14 KNDQ
personal protective equipment provided with safety
boots/shoes
They must ensure that They must ensure that
They must ensure that all the
workers are provided with personal protective
fireman's suits are correctly
suitable protective clothing equipment is maintained
stowed and easily accessible
where it is needed in a central location

MSDS must only be

MSDS must only be supplied for
supplied for cleaning
chemicals when the
What is the legal requirement in respect of
quantity carried of any
15 KXVN Material Safety Data Sheets for cleaning
chemicals? individual product would,
if used all at once, present
a significant pollution
hazard,
cleaning chemicals that have a There is no requirement for MSDS
MSDS must be
significant health or for cleaning chemicals. The
displayed on board for
flammability hazard. No MSDS requirement refers only to Noxious
every cleaning
is required for detergents or Liquid Substances carried as
chemical in use.
other light, non-hazardous cargoes.
products.

There is no requirement for MSDS must only be supplied for

MSDS must only be supplied for
MSDS for cleaning cleaning chemicals that have a
What is the legal requirement in respect of cleaning chemicals when the MSDS must be
chemicals. The significant health or
Material Safety Data Sheets for cleaning quantity carried of any individual displayed on board for
16 KXVN requirement refers only to flammability hazard. No MSDS
chemicals that are used on chemical product would, if used all at once, every cleaning
tankers? Noxious Liquid is required for detergents or
present a significant pollution chemical in use.
Substances carried as other light, non-hazardous
hazard,
cargoes. products.
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The cargo may suffer

What does the term liquefaction mean
The cargo is very dry and moisture migration and The cargo pile will always
17 LJDC with respect to some heavy metal The cargo may self-heat on voyage
concentrate cargoes on a Bulk Carrier? will not reach a flow state become semi-liquid near the be stable
top of the stow

The cargo is more liable to shift

What does a low angle of repose indicate The cargo is stable in all The cargo is unlikely to
18 LJQX The cargo Is liable to self-heat than cargo with a high angle of
with respect to a bulk cargoes? situations shift
repose

The employer must write an

What duties are imposed on an employer The employer carries out a The employer must ensure that all
up-to-date policy statement The employer must
19 LPOU in respect to the Health & Safety at Work risk assessment on all the life saving equipment is in a
Regs and bring this to the notice supply safety helmets
work on board satisfactory condition
of all on board

While their respective characteristics differ in The pump will develop a discharge
detail, which of the following main operating
Flow is almost directly pressure equal to the resistance to All of the mentioned
20 MCEP features do all positive displacement pumps They are self-priming.
have in common if they are working under proportional to speed. be overcome, irrespective of alternatives.
non-cavitating conditions? speed.

Vessel's cranes have various safety devices

and interlocks to maintain a safe and
regulated operation. Several "Bypass" Keep the keys in the crane Keep the keys with the Duty Have all "Bypass"
switches are fitted for this purpose and cabin in order to unlock Officer/Electrician and call All the alternatives will be switches unlocked in
21 MJDT
these are locked by keys. During crane "Bypass" switches one of them when acceptable. order to have a smooth
operations, what would be the appropriate whenever necessary. "Bypassing" is required. and fast operation.
routines in respect of these "Bypass"
switches/keys?

You are in charge of a tank cleaning operation

on an oil tanker. The Oil Discharge and
Monitoring Equipment breaks down during The amount of oily water discharged The time at which it is
this operation. You are required to record The identity of the repair The time duration it remained
22 MRJA whilst the equipment was out of made operational
the time of the failure and and the reason for engineer. unserviceable.
the failure. But wehat other item of commission. again.
information needs to be recorded
in respect of the equipment failure?
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On a Container vessel, which document The Code for the Safe Practice
should be consulted for guidance The company's ISM The Cargo Securing
23 MTHF for Cargo Stowage and The Stability Manual.
with respect to lashing containers onboard handbook. Manual
'own vessel'. Securing.

Which of the following categories of waste can Plastics, including

not be dumped into the sea under any Ground or comminutated Ground or comminutated paper,
24 OAYL Inert ash. bags, bottles and
circumstances and irrespective of wehere food waste. rags and glass.
the ship is located? packaging.

Which of the following categories of galley

waste is it prohibited to dump into the sea Inert ash from incinerated Ground or comminutated paper, Plastics, including bags, bottles Ground or comminutated
25 OAYL
under any circumstances and irrespective of food waste. rags and glass. and packaging. food waste.
where the ship is located?

That a higher pressure

The IBC Code prescribes certain design
conditions for a cargo heating or cooling
26 PAUK system. What does it require inrespect of
pressure within such a system, for any
condition other than when it is empty?
That an automatic alarm is fitted That a lower pressure will
can be maintained
to alert the operator when the That the system must be fitted with be maintained within the
within the system than
pressure within the system automatic control valves that will system than the actual
the maximum pressure
drops to within 0.2 bar of the maintain the inlet pressure at not pressure head that is
head that could be
pressure measured at the less than 0.2 bar above the return being exerted by the
exerted by the contents
lowest located cargo pressure pressure. contents of the cargo
of the cargo tank on that
sensor within the tank. tank on that system.
system.

That a higher pressure

That an automatic alarm is fitted to That a lower pressure will
The IBC Code prescribes certain design can be maintained
That the system must be fitted alert the operator when the be maintained within the
conditions for a cargo heating or cooling within the system than
with automatic control valves pressure within the system drops system than the actual
system fitted to a chemical tanker. What the maximum pressure
27 PAUK that will maintain the inlet to within 0.2 bar of the pressure pressure head that is
does it require in respect of pressure within head that could be
such a system, for any condition other than pressure at not less than 0.2 measured at the lowest located being exerted by the
exerted by the contents
when it is empty? bar above the return pressure. cargo pressure sensor within the contents of the cargo
of the cargo tank on that
tank. tank on that system.
system.

28 PAUK The IBC Code prescibes certain design
conditions for a cargo heating or cooling
system. What does it require inrespect of
pressure within such a system, for any
condition other than when it is empty?
That the system must be That a higher pressure can be That an automatic alarm is fitted to That a lower pressure will
fitted with automatic maintained within the alert the operator when the be maintained within the
control valves that will system than the maximum pressure within the system drops system than the actual
maintain the inlet pressure head that could be to within 0.2 bar of the pressure pressure head that is
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pressure at not less than exerted by the contents of measured at the lowest located being exerted by the
0.2 bar above the return the cargo tank on that cargo pressure sensor within the contents of the cargo
pressure. system. tank. tank on that system.

Cargo sweepings cannot be Cargo sweepings cannot be The discharge of cargo

Which of the following statements is true Cargo sweepings can be
29 QJVI discharged in sensitive and/or discharged within 5 nautical miles sweepings is
with respect to the Great Lakes area? discharged anywhere
protected areas of any coastline prohibited

While their respective characteristics differ in The pump will develop a

detail, which of the following main operating discharge pressure equal
All of the mentioned Flow is almost directly proportional
30 RLVD features do all positive displacement pumps to the resistance to be They are self-priming.
have in common if they are working under alternatives. to speed.
overcome, irrespective of
non-cavitating conditions? speed.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Launching and recovery of a Starting and operating radio lowering of at least one Manoeuvring the lifeboat in
*Which one of the following items has to be included survival craft life-saving appliances lifeboat after any the water
1 AAWE in an abandon ship drill? necessary preparation for
launching

Close rescue boat ventilation Secure liferaft canopy

2 ACAJ *Give the meaning of the following symbol Secure hatches Open hatches
aperture closing device

A triac is used to provide temperature control of an Connection between the

oven. The galley complain that the oven only The voltage supply to the oven One of the main switching
demand knob and the triac The triac has completely
3 ACJL reaches approximately 50% of demanded controller is reduced by elements in the triac has
temperature. Which of the following is a likely gate terminal has gone failed.
about 50% failed.
cause? open circuit.

Which of the following names is given to the basic

4 ACKJ types of foam as far as they are differentiated AFFF foams All answers are good Chemical foams Polar foams
according to the way bubbles are obtaine:

5 ACKJ Which of the following names is given to the basic AFFF foams Chemical foams All answers are good Polar foams
types of foam as far as they are differentiated
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according to the way bubbles are obtained:

*Which of the following spaces may be protected by

Machinery spaces of Special category spaces of
6 ADNN a fixed carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing Cargo tanks of tankers All the spaces mentioned
system? category A passenger ships

The Training Manual shall contain instructions and

information on the life-saving appliances and the
best method of survival. The training manual shall The use of surface to air The use of escape routes
The use of navigational The use of the ship's line
7 ADSH contain detailed explanations of crew duties in visual signals to be used and other escape
relation to emergency situations. Which of equipment for survival crafts. throwing apparatus.
by survivors. methodes.
thefollowing tasks or duties shall be included in
the manual according to present regulations?

To switch on current
To pass current through the To charge the ballast to a
In the type of fluorescent lamp system shown in the through the lamp and to
lamp heaters and then high inductive current and To create a high starting
8 AFHF illustraion, the role of the starter is to perform disconnect the ballast
which of the following? interrupt the inductive then divert this current current.
once the lamp has
striking current. through the lamp.
started..

To pass current through

To switch on current through To charge the ballast to a
In the type of fluorescent lamp system shown in the the lamp heaters, and
the lamp, and to disconnect high inductive current, and To create a high starting
9 AFHF illustration, the role of the starter is to perform then interrupt the
which of the following? the ballast once the lamp then divert this current current.
inductive striking
has started.. through the lamp.
current.

Insufficient cooling water circulation in a

10 AGXI refrigeration condenser will have Increased delivery pressure Reduced delivery pressure reduced suction pressure Increased suction pressure
the followingeffect on the compressor:

can be continously worn

does not sustain burning
without impeding every
is marked with the name of the or continue melting after
Which of the following features is required for an is made of such a material duties to be performed by
11 AHCF vessel to which the being totally enveloped
anti-exposure suit ? that it cannot be torn the wearer when in
appliance belongs in a fire for a period of
normal watch on the
2seconds
bridge
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The following DSC was received (At what time

received ?) 27.05.1997 23:23 CALLED VHF CH70
FORMAT: DISTRESS DIST-ID: 367449000 N OF:
12 AHIC Don't know 04:05 23:23 00:00
UNDESG DISTRESS POSITION: N 52.43
E04.maj DIST-UTC: 00:00 TELECOM: G3E SIMP
TEL EOS: EOS

On a bulk carrier which is to load sugar, which of Hardened rust spots on the
Traces of insect infestation Hardened rust spots on
13 AHKW the following situations would result in the cargo lower bulkhead stool and Rust-stained tank top plating
holds failing inspection? in the bilges shell plating
hopper tank plating

Which of the following is a chemical commonly

14 AING added to cleaning substances used to clean galley Bleach. Beach. Blanch. Breach.
areas?

Checking that passengers

Checking the distress signal
Which of the following items shall be included in an Checking the lifeboat and crew are suitably Checking that all crew and
15 AINU rockets and other distress
"abandon ship"-drill? provisions and supplies dressed and lifejackets passenger are present
signals
correctly donned

Rescue boat with waterproof

16 AIWH *Give the meaning of the following symbol Start water-spray Secure lifeboat hatches Lower lifeboat to water
canopy

Inhibitor class; percentage

Inhibitor class; amount
Inhibitor name; amount
added; date added; period
If an inhibitor is added to an oil cargo, which of
of efficiency; precautions
17 AMON thefollowing is a summary list of items to be
included on its accompanying certificate? if voyage length exceeds
that period; eventual
temperature limitation.
Inhibitor name; percentage
blended; date added;
added; date of expiry; applied; date of expiry;
maximum period of
minimum period of precautions to be taken
efficiency and applicable
optimum efficiency; on voyage and interval of
temperature limits;
precautions to be taken application; maximum
maximum storage period on
when added; minimum temperature at which
board; contact number of
temperature requirement. continuously effective.
manufacturer.

*Which one of the following items has to be included Starting and operating radio starting and operating the Manoeuvring the lifeboat in Launching and recovery of
18 ANDG
in an abandon ship drill? life-saving appliances lifeboat engine the water a survival craft

When we are using a diode to convert AC to DC, it

19 ANSM Controller Regulator Rectifier Alternator
is usually referred to as which of the following?
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When a diode is used to convert AC to DC, it is

20 ANSM Rectifier Alternator Regulator Controller
usually referred to as which of the following?

details of the general

the muster list has been emergency alarm signal
the abandon ship signal the specific duties assigned
Which of the following information shall be specified prepared and approved by consisting of seven or
21 AOYB consisting of two long to passengers that are in
by the muster list ? the Administration before the more short blasts,
blasts. charge of a group of others.
ship proceeds to sea. followed by one long
blast.

The water level is between

After closing the drain during the blowing procedure the water cock The water level is above the The water level in the boiler
for a glass water gauge, the water cock is opened The water level is normal, but connection of the boiler, steam cock connection of is below the water cock
and the water flows to the top of the glass. Then it requires time for the gauge
22 APAO and the bottom of the the boiler. There is a danger connection of the boiler. It
the steam cock is opened and the water flows glass to stabilise. It is safe to
down and out of the glass; Which of gauge glass. It is safe to of priming the boiler if any is unsafe to put feed
put feed water into the boiler.
the followingstatements are correct? put feed water into the additional feed is put into it. water into the boiler.
boiler.

Where several rescue units are engaged in a The OSC to be designated The OSC will be a warship,
search and rescue operation, one of them should The OSC will automatically be The OSC will be the the ship
by the appropriate permanently assigned to
23 AQCC be designated as the On-Scene Commander the seagoing first rescue unit with the best manoeuvring
(OSC). Which of the following descibes how this Rescue Coordination the applicable Search and
to arrive at the scene. performance.
appointment will be made in MERSAR? Centre. Rescue Region.

The role of OSC can only be

Where several rescue units are engaged in a
search and rescue operation, one of will be
24 AQCC designated as the On-Scene Commander (OSC).
Which of the following descibes how this
appointment will be made?
The first rescue unit to
taken by a naval ship with The OSC will always be
arrive at the scene will The OSC will initially be a
suitable command and designated by the
normally assume the role controlling aircraft. Once a
control capability. In many appropriate Rescue
of OSC, until the unit suitable vessel is on scene,
regions, such vessels are Coordination Centre. No
appointed as OSC by the the responsibility will be
permanently assigned on other vessel may assume
RCC is in a poisition to passed to them.
stand-by to assume such a the role at any time.
assume the role.
role.

SOLAS regulations require surveys of ships to be

carried out at certain times and at certain A survey before the Periodical survey every 6 Periodical survey every 12 Periodical survey every 24
25 EOEQ
intervals. Which of the following surveys apply to commence of each voyage months months months
passenger ships only?
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How to recover survival

How to use surface to air How to use navigational How to use escape routes
*Which of the following detailed explanations should craft and rescue boats
26 EONQ visual signals to be used equipment for survival and other escape
be mentioned in the Training Manual ? including stowage and
by survivors crafts methods
securing

Which of the following items is essential and should

27 EPBT Nescafe Sugar Tea biscuits White bread
always be kept in stock?

If a ship in the MF-band wants to have a DSC-

connection with a coast-station (no distress alert TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2189.5 TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2177.0 TX: 2189.5 kHzRX: 2177.0
28 EPFC Don't know
or a test alert) the following frequencies are kHz kHz kHz
chosen:

location of embarkation
29 EPIM Give the meaning of the following symbol: lower lifeboat to water lower rescue boat to water lower liferaft to water
ladder

Whilst underway, during the approach and in the

process of double banking, or whilst transferring Signals for vessels
Signals for a vessel not
30 FUOG cargo whilst underway, the following signals from restricted in their ability to No special signals required. Signals for vessels towing.
the IMO's Collision Regulations shall be displayed manoeuvre. under command.
(unless local regulations differ) by both ships:

Close rescue boat Secure liferaft canopy

1 ACAJ *Give the meaning of the following symbol Secure hatches Open hatches
ventilation aperture closing device

The atmosphere supports

On an oil tanker, what is meant by the
2 ACMU atmosphere in a cargo tank being "too
rich" or "too lean"?
The atmosphere supports
combustion if it is "too rich" but
does not do so if it is "too lean".
The atmosphere will not
The atmosphere supports combustion iif it is "too
support combustion in
combustion in both situations. lean" but does not do so
either situation.
if it is "too rich".

Atmosphere is combustible Atmosphere is combustible

What is meant by that the tank atmosphere Atmosphere is not combustible in Atmosphereis combustible in both
3 ACMU is "too rich" and "too lean"?
in "too rich" status, but in "too lean" status but
either situation. situations.
not in "too lean". not in "too rich".

4 ACMU What is meant by the atmosphere in a The atmosphere will not support The atmosphere supports The atmosphere supports The atmosphere supports
cargo tank being "too rich" or "too lean"? combustion in either situation. combustion iif it is "too combustion if it is "too rich" but combustion in both
 lean" but does not do so
does not do so if it is "too lean". situations.
if it is "too rich".

You are proceeding along a narrow

channel behind another vessel. You have This is a signal intended
a higher speed and have signalled your for another vessel or That the vessel is indicating her That the vessel does not
That the vessel suggests I overtake
5 ACUJ intention to the vessel ahead that you shore station. It is agreement with my proposed agree with my proposed
intend to overtake him on his port side. on the starboard side instead.
nothing to do with our manoeuvre. manoeuvre.
The vessel responds with this sound vessel.
signal. What does it mean?

The bottom washing starts

The oil is too wet to use for crude Start the wet crude on Dry top washing and wet
6 AIIW What does wet washing mean? whilst there is still a small
oil washing. washing on a dry bottom. bottom washing.
amount of cargo in the tank.

Rescue boat with waterproof

7 AIWH *Give the meaning of the following symbol Start water-spray Secure lifeboat hatches Lower lifeboat to water
canopy

By reduced transmitting power is meant in

8 AJXS VHF a power between:
Don't know 0,5 1 watt 6 25 watt 5 10 watt

MaritimeRetransmission Mobile Rescue Maritime Research Coordinating Maritime Rescue

9 AOQQ What does the abbreviation MRCC mean ?
Coordinating Centre Coordinating Centre Centre Coordinating Centre

Signals used by aircraft engaged in search

and rescue operations to direct ships The assistance of the The aircraft is directing a vessel
Require medical
10 AQBL towards an aircraft, ship or person in Landing here is highly dangerous vessel is no longer towards an aircraft or vessel in
distress. What is themeaning of the assistance
required distress
signal?

Signals are often used by aircraft engaged This is part of a sequence of The aircraft is telling me he
in search and rescue operations to direct The assistance of your
The aircraft is telling me he does not manoeuvres by which the aircraft is preparing to drop
11 AQBL ships towards a casualty. This aircraft vessel is no longer
flies across your stern, rocking his wings. understand my last message. required.
will indicate a direction for my supplies or personnel in
What is the meaning of the signal? vessel to proceed in. the water.

12 AQLC What is meant by the term "segregation"? The stowage of cargoes when The planned, separated The process of electronically The planned adjacent
calculated by a computerized load stowage of cargoes transferring the data on cargoes stowage of packaged
program. that may react loaded on a vessel between the goods, thereby confining
dangerously with each load port and the discharge port, a listed hazard within the
 other in the event of such that import dcumentation is
leakage or other prepared in advance of the same area of the ship.
damage. vessel's arrival.

number of vibrations per unit of

13 EPEH By frequency is meant: number of vibrations time lapse of vibrations. Don't know
time

14 EPIM Give the meaning of the following symbol: lower lifeboat to water lower rescue boat to water location of embarkation ladder lower liferaft to water

A container vessel must alter her trim to
depart even keel from the berth. Select
15 GRPM
the most appropriate means of altering
trim.
By taking ballast into the lightest
draught end of the vessel.
By discharging ballast from the
By altering the cargo By internal shift of
deepest draught end of the
disposition. ballast.
vessel.

Allowing the mixture to rest once it

Allowing any sediment to
When handling slops on an oil tanker, what Allowing any waxy layers to settle Allowing the oil and has been pumped into the slop
16 GSXA separate out and drop to
ismeant by "settling"? below the residual oil water to separate out tank, so that any static charge
the bottom of the tank
disperses

The cargo has to settle in

17 GSXA What is meant by settling in slop handling? Separation of wax from the oil. Separation of water and oil. Sediment separation.
the slop tanks.

Secondary means of
18 KGTH Give the meaning of the following symbol Primary means of escape B class fire door Powder release station
escape

International shore
19 KHRP Give the meaning of the following symbol Vertical fire main Flame detector Sprinkler installation
connection

International shore
20 KHRP Give t he meaning of the following symbol Main vertical Flame detector Sprinkler installation
connection

21 SJTA Give the meaning of the following symbole: lifebuoy with light and smoke lifebuoy with line lifebuoy with light life buoy with hand flare

22 SJUT What is the meaning of this symbol ? Rescue boat Lifeboat Davit-launched liferaft Liferaft

23 ARQG What do we mean with a IOPP certificate? With IOPP certificate we mean With IOPP certificate we There isnt any IOPP certificate on With IOPP certificate we
International Oil Pollution mean International Oil gas carriers mean International Oil
Prevention certificate and the Pollution Prevention Pollution Prevention
ship is classed to prevent oil certificate and it is to certificate and the
 certificate prevent oil
pollution prevent oil pollution
pollution from the ship

the direction of the the beam-angle of a

24 ASYN Polarisation of a radio wave means: the propagation speed of the signal Don't know
electrical field transmitting aerial

That there is a vessel at That there is a vessel at

You are close to the entrance to a port in
That there is a vessel aground in the anchor in the vicinity. She anchor in the vicinity.
25 AVUA thick fog. You hear the following signal. That the port is closed.
What does itmean? vicinity. is more than 100 metres She is less than 100
in length. metres in length.

A substance with a A substance with a

A substance with a viscosity
viscosity equal to or A substance with a viscosity equal viscosity equal to or
What does a "High viscosity substance" for equal to or greater than 25
26 AVXJ greater than 250 mPa.s to or greater than 40 mPa.s at greater than 125 mPa.s
Cat A & B products mean ? mPa.s at the unloading
at the unloading the unloading temperature. at the unloading
temperature.
temperature. temperature.

Do you require I require medical

27 AWCE What does this signal hoist mean? I require immediate assistance. Stand by to assist me.
assistance? assistance.

An O/O ship mean Ore/ Oil, but what can

28 JOPB Either Ore or Oil. Only Oil. Ore and Oil simultaneously. Only Ore.
she really carry?

The following DSC-message was received:

use simplified English
29 JORR (see original )TELECOM: G3E SIMP the printer is a simplex tele-printer go to simplex telephony Don't know
TEL means: telephony language

Several control-valves are Several controllers are

Several control-loops for
30 JPJV What is the meaning of split-range connected to the same On-Off control connected to the same
the same range
controller control-valve

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

1 AQCC Where several rescue units (RU) are engaged OSC to be the first rescue unit OCS to be permanently OSC to be designated by an OSC to be the ship with the
in a search and rescue operation, one of the to arrive at the scene. appointed within each SRR appropriate RCC or RSC. best manoeuvring
RU should be designated as OSC (On Scene (Search and Rescue performance.
Commander). Which one of the listed Region).
practices for designating an OSC does
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correspond to the guidances provided by

MERSAR?

Where several rescue units are engaged in a

search and rescue operation, one of them The OSC will be a warship,
The OSC will automatically be The OSC to be designated The OSC will be the the ship
should be designated as the On-Scene permanently assigned to
2 AQCC Commander (OSC). Which of the following
the seagoing first rescue by the appropriate Rescue with the best manoeuvring
the applicable Search and
descibes how this appointment will be made unit to arrive at the scene. Coordination Centre. performance.
Rescue Region.
in MERSAR?

The role of OSC can only be

The first rescue unit to
taken by a naval ship with The OSC will always be
Where several rescue units are engaged in a arrive at the scene will The OSC will initially be a
suitable command and designated by the
search and rescue operation, one of will be normally assume the role controlling aircraft. Once a
control capability. In many appropriate Rescue
3 AQCC designated as the On-Scene Commander of OSC, until the unit suitable vessel is on scene,
(OSC). Which of the following descibes how regions, such vessels are Coordination Centre. No
appointed as OSC by the the responsibility will be
this appointment will be made? permanently assigned on other vessel may assume
RCC is in a poisition to passed to them.
stand-by to assume such a the role at any time.
assume the role.
role.

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal

loading master has indicated that a booster
pump will be used to assist the discharging
operation, as the receiving tank The cargo reaching the shore The booster pump failing to The booster pump being The ship's pump speeding
4 AQHE is severalkilometres away. You start the tank. start. started and engaged. up.
discharge, but after a few minutes, you
observe the back pressure drops sharply.
What is this an indication of?

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal

loading master has indicated that a booster
pump will be used to assist the discharging
operation, as the receiving tank The booster pump being The cargo reaching the shore The booster pump failing to The ship's pump speeding
5 AQHE is severalkilometres away. You start the started and engaged. tank. start. up.
discharge, but after a few minutes, you
observe the back pressure drops sharply.
What is this an indication of?

6 AQHE At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal The cargo reaching the shore The booster pump being The booster pump failing to The ship's pump speeding
loading master has indicated that a booster
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pump will be used to assist the discharging of

a cargo of Caustic Soda solution, as the
receiving tank is several kilometres away. You
start the discharge, but after a few minutes,
tank. started and engaged. start. up.
you observe the back pressure drops sharply.
What is this an indication of?

You have been tank-cleaning at sea and are

about to arrive in port and go alongside the Leave the blank flanges off, Leave the blank flanges off,
terminal for loading several grades of Fit and secure a blank but tie-off (or otherwise Leave the lines open to prevent but hang a label over
7 JDPH chemicals. several of the lines (headers) have flange to every line that is secure) the manifold valves condensation building up each line that will not be
been open for drying and inspection, but will not required. so that they can not be inside. required, stating "not to
not be required for this particular operation. operated by accident. be used this port".
What should you do with them?

You have been tank-cleaning at sea and are

about to arrive in port and go alongside the Leave the blank flanges off, Leave the lines open, but tie-off
terminal for loading several grades of Fit and secure a blank but hang a label over each (or otherwise secure) the Leave the lines open to
8 JDPH chemicals. Many of the lines (headers) have flange to every line that is line that will not be required, manifold valves so that they prevent condensation
been open for drying and inspection, but will not required. stating "not to be used this can not be operated by building up inside.
not be required for this particular operation. port". accident.
What should you do with them?

Some process control systems may Several controllers are Several control-valves are
Several control-loops for the
9 JPJV haveseveral inputs and controlled variables. connected to the same connected to the same On-Off control
In this context what is meant by split-range? same range
control-valve controller

Some process control systems Several controllers are Several control-valves are
Several control-loops for
10 JPJV may severalinputs and controlled variables. In On-Off control connected to the same connected to the same
this context what is meant by split-range? the same range
control-valve controller

several cargoes require determination of pH

values (acidity) which is often a measure of
11 DSYM quality or degradation of cargo such as animal 0 7 10 14
or vegetable oil during transport. A neutral
solution has a pH value of:

12 ESTX You are loading a cargo of Butyl Acrylate The Vapour Retrieval System. The Vapour Recharge The Vapour Recovery (or The Vapour Release
inseveral tanks. There is a special closed
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pipeline arrangement that sends the vapours,

expelled as the tanks are filled, back to shore. Arrangement. Return) System. Circuit.
What is this arrangement known as?

You are loading a cargo of Butyl Acrylate

inseveral tanks. There is a special closed
The Vapour Recovery (or The Vapour Replacement (or The Vapour Release
13 ESTX pipeline arrangement that sends the vapours, The Vapour Retrieval System.
expelled as the tanks are filled, back to shore. Return) System. Compensation) Arrangement. Circuit.
What name is given to this arrangement?

Consider a 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator

has not been in operation for several weeks.
Prior to starting, insulation resistance
14 FCFD readings are taken. The minimum acceptable 1000 000 Ohms 10 Ohms 10 000 Ohms 1000 Ohms
insulation resistance reading on the main
stator winding to allow you to proceed with
running the generator is:

A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not

been in operation for several weeks. Prior to
starting, insulation resistance readings are
15 FCFD taken. The minimum acceptable insulation 10 Ohms 10 000 Ohms 10 000 000 Ohms 1000 Ohms
resistance reading on the main stator winding
to allow you to proceed with running the
generator is:

Your vessel is equipped with steam heating

coils in every tank. You are to load some
Caustic Soda solution in two centre tanks. The coils in these tanks The coils should be blown and Heating coil manifolds that
You will load several other chemical grades, should be blown then left, with both the tank The coils should be filled with do not involve the two
16 FFBP
none of which will require any heating, some completely dry and then inlet and outlet valves full water and blanked. Caustic Soda tanks
in the remaining centre tanks and the rest in blanked off. open. should be blanked off.
the wing tanks. What should happen to the
heating coils in these other tanks?

17 FFBP Your vessel is equipped with steam heating The coils in these tanks The coils should be filled with Heating coil manifolds that do The coils should be blown
coils in every tank. You are to load Caustic should be blown water and blanked. not involve the two Caustic and then left, with both
Soda solution in two centre tanks. You will completely dry and then Soda tanks should be blanked the tank inlet and outlet
also load several other chemical grades, none blanked off. off. valves full open.
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of which will require any heating, in the

remaining centre tanks and in the wing tanks.
The Caustic Soda will require heating on
passage but what should happen to the
heating coils in the other tanks?

Your vessel is equipped with steam heating

coils in every tank. You are to load Caustic
Soda solution in two centre tanks. You will Heating coil manifolds that do The coils should be blown and The coils in these tanks
also load several other chemical grades, none
The coils should be filled with not involve the two Caustic then left, with both the tank should be blown
18 FFBP of which will require any heating, in the
remaining centre tanks and in the wing tanks. water and blanked. Soda tanks should be inlet and outlet valves full completely dry and then
The Caustic Soda will require heating on blanked off. open. blanked off.
passage but what should happen to the
heating coils in the other tanks?

A heavy piece of machinery is loaded on deck All lashings to be taken to

of a container vessel, stowed
19 FKJO
across severalflatrack containers. Select the
most appropriate lashing method.
Some lashings direct to the flat
All lashings to be taken to the All lashings to be taken to the the hatch coamings,
rack and some to the hatch
hatch top. flatrack lashing points. pillars and lashing
top, coaming and pillars.
bridges.

Replace the light bulb with Report the accident to the

You are alongside, loading several grades of one taken from another Duty Officer immediately. Go and find a portable light
chemicals, some with an explosion and area. Temporarily tape back Switch off the power to the with a cable. Rig and
flammability hazard. It is late evening. Whilst the pieces of the cover, light concerned. Place an secure it as close as
Say nothing. Inform the
20 FTJL moving some equipment with the manifold making as good a seal as isolation notice over the possible to the damaged
crane, you accidently hit one of the deck Electrician in the morning.
possible, without losing too switch to prevent anyone flood-light. Inform the
flood-lights, smashing the glass cover and the much of the light. Inform the else operating the switch. Electrician when you next
light bulb inside. What will you do? Duty Officer at the end of Advise your relief at the end see him.
the watch. of the watch.

21 FTJL You are alongside, loading several grades of
chemicals, some with an explosion and
imflammability hazard. It is late evening.
Whilst moving some equipment with the
manifold crane, you accidently hit one of the
deck flood-lights, smashing the glass cover
and the light bulb inside. What will you do?
Go and find a portable light Replace the light bulb with one Say nothing. Inform the Report the accident to the
with a cable. Rig and secure taken from another area. Electrician in the morning. Duty Officer
it as close as possible to the Temporarily tape back the immediately. Switch off
damaged flood-light. Inform pieces of the cover, making the power to the light
the Electrician when you as good a seal as possible, concerned. Place an
next see him. without losing too much of isolation notice over the
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switch to prevent
the light. Inform the Duty anyone else operating
Officer at the end of the the switch. Advise your
watch. relief at the end of the
watch.

Centrifugal pumps and displacement pumps
differ in several characteristics. Which of the
22 GAPO
following statements regarding a centrifugal
pump is correct?
The inlet is in the outer A centrifugal pump is designed
It is important that the A centrifugal pump is
diameter of the impeller and to take suction from 30 - 35
rotation direction is correct always fitted in a vertical
the pressure discharge is in meters heigth (suction
to avoid dry running. possition.
the center of the impeller. height).

You are alongside, preparing to

load severalgrades of chemicals. The duty
officer instructs you to accompany a cargo
surveyor during pre-load inspection. At the
manifold, the blank flanges on the designated
23 GCIS load lines have been removed in preparation
for connecting hoses but the surveyor asks
you to remove blank flanges from some
additional lines, so that he can check them for
cleanliness. Which of the following will you
do?
Tell the surveyor that the
flanges have all been
Tell the surveyor that it is Open any of the lines he asks secured for cargo and that
Notify the duty officer of the
unsafe to do so and you will for. Leave them open in case procedure has been
surveyor's request and
not remove any more blank anyone else needs to inspect initialled by the Chief
await further instructions.
flanges. them. Officer on the pre-load
checklist, so you are not
allowed to remove them.

Your ship has its main entry door from the

maindeck on the starboard side, a few metres
back from the front of the accommodation. It
is also the closest emergency exit from the It can be open, provided the
It should be open in case an It should be closed, but
24 GWQE ship's offices and the crew mess-room in the wind is blowing away from It should be closed and locked.
event of an emergency. You are about to emergency occurs. not locked.
the accommodation.
commence loading several grades of
chemicals. There are no significant security
concerns. What should happen to the door?

several cargoes require determination of pH

values (acidity) which is often a measure of
25 GXXF quality or degradation of cargo such as animal 14 0 7 10
or vegetable oil during transport. A neutral
solution has a pH value of:
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When the required ullage is

I will stop loading cargo when
You are loading a cargo of Vinyl Acetate
Monomer to several tanks on board. Tank 6
26 HHCJ centre is about to finish and the next tank to
load is 2 centre. What sequence will you
follow to achieve this change-over?
tank 6 centre reaches its
required ullage and close
the valves to that tank. I will close those for 6 centre, as valves for 2 centre and finally required ullage is reached
then open up the valves to
tank 2 centre and resume
loading cargo.
reached in tank 6 centre, I will
close the manifold valve, then
I will open the valves for close the tank valves for that I will close the valves for
tank 2 centre and then tank. I will then open the tank tank 6 centre when the
the required ullage is open the manifold valve again. and then open the valves
reached. (Using the manifold valve to for 2 centre.
control the flow avoids any
pressure-surge in the shore
line).

When the required ullage is

You are loading a cargo of Vinyl Acetate
I will close the valves for tank
Monomer to several tanks on board. Tank 6
27 HHCJ centre is about to finish and the next tank to
load is 2 centre. How will you operate the
valves to achieve this change-over?
reached in tank 6 centre, I
I will stop loading cargo
will close the manifold valve,
when tank 6 centre
then close the tank valves for
I will open the valves for tank reaches its required
that tank. I will then open the
6 centre when the required 2 centre and then close ullage and close the
tank valves for 2 centre and
ullage is reached and then those for 6 centre, as the valves to that tank. I will
finally open the manifold
open the valves for 2 centre. required ullage is reached. then open up the valves
valve again. (Using the
to tank 2 centre and
manifold valve to control the
resume loading cargo.
flow avoids any pressure-
surge in the shore line).

Because it will have indicated

You have just finished
discharging severalgrades of chemicals. Why
28 HXWY is it important that the Chief Officer has
considered "solubility" when planning the
tank-cleaning programme?
if hydrocarbons will still be Because it will have indicated
Because it will have
present on the tank if the cargo residues can be
Because it will have shown indicated how much odour
bulkheads after initial cleaned with water alone, or
which tanks need to be there is likely to be
cleaning and that a chemical if a chemical additive will be
cleaned first. remaining in the tank after
additive may need to be needed to help break them
cleaning.
circulated or sprayed down.
afterwards to remove them.

29 JHYC You are a Senior Officer of the Watch on vessel Deciding safe speed Adjust my track to follow Route Safe speed should be where A safe speed is where a
"A" and are passing through the Straits of consider: 2 miles 1 or 2 illustrated and reduce the vessel can come to a stop vessel can take proper
Gibraltar. The vessel's speed is 18 knots and visibility; traffic density; speed down to half speed, within the visible range and effective action to
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manoeuvrability of vessel;
your vessel is overtaking several other effectiveness of
vessels, when the visibility reduces down to avoid collision and be
navigational equipment
about 2 nm. What aspects would you consider approximately 8 knots stopped within an
when establishing a "safe speed" for your (ARPA etc); state of sea
appropriate distance
vessel? and currents and
navigational hazards.

Connections on manifoilds
Connections on manifoilds and
and jumpers should be Cargo manifoild and lines
What is one of several requirements in Last cargo in the tank should jumpers should be equipped
30 JVPH protected with spray should be equipped with
IBC/BCH when loading Acids ? not have been Caustic Soda. with manometers in order to
shields to guard against sprinkler system.
quickly record high pressure.
spray.

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Insufficient cooling water circulation in a refrigeration

reduced suction Increased suction
1 AGXI condenser will have the following effect on the Increased delivery pressure Reduced delivery pressure
compressor: pressure pressure

What would be the main effect on a refrigeration Increased icing up of the

Increased delivery
2 AGXI system of insufficient cooling water flow through the Reduced delivery pressure reduced suction pressure compressor suction
condenser? pressure
line.

It cannot be determined
Turbulent fluid flow
What effect would turbulent fluid flow through a heat Turbulent fluid flow generally Heat transfer efficiency is not since it is not possible
generally increases
3 ALIJ exchanger have on the efficiency of the heat reduces heat transfer affected by the type of fluid flow to generate turbulent
transfer? heat transfer
efficiency through the heat exchanger. fluid flow through a heat
efficiency.
exchanger?

the distance between

The different layers in the ionosphere, important for
4 AQBN radio propagation, are effected by:
the weather-conditions Don't know the transmitter and the the sun
receiver

5 KHPI New MARPOL regulations came into effect from July 15 ppm 25 ppm 50 ppm 10 ppm
93 stating that the oily water separator which was
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previously certified for 100 ppm be changed to:

What long term effect will excessively high The oil flashpoint will be Cause oxidation which increase Evaporates the oil giving Cause oxidation which
6 SKKP temperature have on lubricating oil quality? changed. viscosity. high consumption. reduce viscosity.

It will cause the oil to It will cause the oil to

What is the main effect on lubricating oil of operating It will change the flashpoint of It will cause the oil to oxidise,
7 SKKP for long periods at excessively high temperature?
oxidise, increasing evaporate, increasing
the oil. reducing the viscosity.
the viscosity. consumption.

During cargo operations, involving perishable

cargoes, deck officers should be aware that the
cargo is subject to the effects of the weather and
8 VTLO ambient conditions. From the options given, select
Rain. Very high humidity. Sunshine. Wind.
the one which is likely to cause the most rapid
temperature change in a refrigerated commodity.

What effect does an increased oil feed flow rate have Separating efficiency is Separating efficiency is
Separating efficiency is Separating efficiency is
9 AWPR on the performance of a centrifuge operating as a increased, more solids are increased, more water
purifier? reduced. unchanged.
removed. is removed.

Ensure there is always a Keep a lookout for other ships;

Keeping a constant
bridge lookout on duty and navigation lights and any other All of the alternatives
10 AWWH What are the duties of an effective bridge look out? observation around
only leave the lookout when dangers which may have no specified
the ship.
given permission. lights

What will have a major effect on the performance of a The use of the tug's wire The position of the tug
The length of the towing
11 BDRI tug when used to assist in the manoeuvring of a instead of the ship's towing The relative to the ship's
large vessel? spring
spring pivot point

To avoid the To ensure that ballast

Why is it necessary to have an effective ballast water To allow ballast tank To keep the ballast water fresh in introduction of non- tanks are always
management plan which includes provision for
12 BFGH inspections to be carried out the ballast tanks during long indigenous species pressed up during a
changing out ballast in open water rather than
discharging ballast in coastal waters? during ballast passage. voyages. of marine life from ballast voyage to avoid
one area to another. free surface effects.

13 CTLR The ship is required to be stopped in the water as Make a zig zag manoeuvre The use of the rudder hard over Make a complete turn Put the engine full astern
quickly as possible, but without major changes to while reducing the engine both sides combined with while reducing the and keep the rudder
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reducing engine power, a

the ship's heading. What is the most effective
method to achieve this?
power. method known as "high engine power. amidships
frequency rudder cycling"

Two vessels are meeting each other in confined Each vessel will The bows of the ships
waters. What would be the effects of interaction The bows of the ships will be There will be no effects in these
14 CVXY experience an will be pushed away
between the two vessels as they approach each sucked together circumstances
other? increase in speed from each other

What is an effective means of measuring the total

15 DGTC Chloride test. Alkalinity test. pH test Conductivity test.
dissolved solids in boiler water?

What is an effective means of measuring total Not possible to test solids in

16 DGTC Alkalinity test. Chloride test. Conductivity test.
dissolved solids in boiler water? boiler water.

A cargo of irradiated
Strawberries are a sensitive cargo with a relatively The main effect of The main effect of
strawberries must be stowed The main effect of irradiating
short carriage life and can only be carried on short irradiating strawberries irradiating strawberries
well away from the crew strawberries prior to transport
17 DJLS sea passages. They are often irradiated for prior to transport is prior to transport is that
transport. Select the true statement from the accommodation to reduce is that it kills off any bacteria
that it improves the it kills any flies on the
options given relating to theeffect of irradiation. the possible effects of cobalt on the fruit.
colour of the fruit. fruit.
60 radiation.

It will try to reduce the

What is theeffect of the I (integration) function of a deviation between It will slow down the
18 DNLN Easy to change set-point quick control
controller set-point and control system
process value

It will try to reduce the

What is the effect of the I (integration) function of a It will slow down the control deviation between
19 DNLN Easy to change set-point quick control
PID controller system set-point and
process value

It will try to reduce the

What is the effect of the I (integration) function of a It will slow down the control
20 DNLN deviation between set- Quick control Easy to change set-point
PID controller? system
point and process value

21 DNLN What is the effect of the I (integration) function of a Easy to change set-point quick control It will try to reduce the It will slow down the
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deviation between
controller set-point and control system
process value

All personnel on board shall be The officers and crew

familiar with the Safety should read the entire
The Company should ensure that the ship's Everyone should know
English language should be Management System. The Safety Management
personnel are able to communicate effectively in the name of the
22 EBKQ the working language on individual seafarer shall know System and memorize
the execution of their duties related to the Safety Designated Person in
Managment System. What does it really mean? board the ship procedures specifically the content.
the Company
related to their rank and
duties onboard.

What is the most effective fire extinguishing medium

23 EDRB to use on a small LPG fire on the cargo deck of a Carbon dioxide. High expansion foam. Water. Dry chemical powder.
liquefied gas carrier?

Yes, by putting the rudder hard

Your ship has right handed propeller and is on half Yes, by putting the rudder hard No the rudder must be No, the rudder should
stb. it will shield waterflow to
ahead when you put her full astern to stop her. Do to port the ship will go to port, put midships, always be amidship
24 EMMF the stb. side of the propeller
you think the rudder will have any effect while the even if the propeller is going otherwise it could be when the propeller is
ship is making headway? and vice versa to port. This
astern. destroyed. going astern.
will effect turning of the ship.

No, the rudder should always Yes, by putting the rudder hard
Your ship has a right-handed propeller and is on half No the rudder must be Yes, by putting the rudder
be amidship when the stb. it will shield waterflow to
ahead when you put her full astern to stop her. Do put midships, hard to port the ship will
25 EMMF propeller is going astern the stb. side of the propeller
you think the rudder will have any effect while the otherwise it could be go to port, even if the
ship is making headway? and vice versa to port, this will
destroyed propeller is going astern
effect turning of the ship

The effect of reflection of the radio waves in the The correct adjustment of the The correct adjustment of the The amount of The correct adjustment of
26 FEWC
ionosphere on the range depends on: button band width dimmer ionisation the clarifier

The fuel injection timing of a diesel engine is delayed

causing high cylinder exhaust gas temperatures. Continuous surging of the Decreased turbocharger Increased turbocharger
27 FHJO Vibration of the turbocharger.
What is the likely effect of this condition on turbocharger revolutions revolutions
turbocharger operation?

28 FPJV Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is Foam. Gas. Powder. Water.
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most effective against an open oil fire?

What is an effective means of measuring total Not possible to test solids in boiler
29 FQJO Conductivity test. Alkalinity test. Chloride test.
dissolved solids in boiler water? water.

Which of the following ear protection devices is Dry cotton or cottons

30 FRKB Ear muffs Ear plugs. All equal.
mosteffective? balls.

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By soft machine
scrubbing with red
By using soft machine
pad and a renewing of
between a complete removal and a renewing of floor By using the softest of the scrubbing once every
polish only where Apply an extra layer of polish
1 ABKJ polish what can you do to maintain a PVC floor pads on the disk and dry fortnight and wash with
surface? there is heavy traffic every month.
scrub. a solution of water and
(f.i. in the middle of
polish.
corridors and not the
whole floor).

On a RoRo vessel, when loading Double Stacked three in total 2 at the

One on every corner 4
2 AGDW containers on Maffi Trailers how many twist locks door end 1 at the One at each end 2 in total One at each end 2 in total
should have used between the 2 containers in total
opposite end

Water-tube boilers are

more efficient and
The firetube boiler has a The watertube boiler can
Which of the below statements characterizes the most The firetube boiler does not contains less water.
much better capability tolerate a short period of
3 AIHG significant differences between a water-tube boiler need any non-return valves in They suffer from
and a fire-tube boiler during operation? to work at higher steam time without any water, when
the feedwater line circuit. major damages when
pressure. the oilburner is still in action.
run dry during
operation.

By reduced transmitting power is meant in VHF a

4 AJXS power between:
Don't know 0,5 1 watt 6 25 watt 5 10 watt

5 ANMN between the sea water and fresh water systems there Insufficient sea water Fresh water system failure Extremely cold sea water Sea water system failure
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are blanked off connecting pipes. These connections

can be used in cases of:
pressure

By soft machine
scrubbing with red
pad and a renewing of By using soft machine
between a complete removal and a renewing of floor
polish only where scrubbing once every By using the softest of the pads Apply an extra layer of
6 AQEO polish what can you do to maintain a PVC floor
surface? Test of revision tool there is heavy traffic fortnight and wash with a on the disk and dry scrub. polish every month.
(f.i. in the middle of solution of water and polish.
corridors and not the
whole floor).

The majority of medium speed main propulsion So that the engine can So that the engine can be So that the propeller operates So that the engine can
installations incorporate a reduction
7 AQEQ gearboxbetween the engine and the propeller shaft.
be more easily coupled to a controllable in a relatively efficient also drive a shaft
Why is this arrangement usually required? reversed. pitch propeller. speed range. alternator.

When establishing primary contact between vessels, if Standard Marine

English is the language agreed upon for working and Bridge Procedures International Safety Guide for
8 QPIQ a minor understanding difficulty arises, which book
Oxford Concise Dictionary. Navigational
Guide. Tankers and Terminals.
would you use to help overcome this: Vocabulary.

Telephones are being used to Call the electrician, and

communicatebetween personnel onboard and ashore Use a crewmember as a Slow down the bunkering rate Stop the bunkering until get him to repair the
during a bunkering operation. What instruction would messenger between until alternative reliable alternative reliable
9 EFRC you give to ship personnel regarding action to take in personnel involved in
telephone while the
communications are communications are
the event of failure of the telephone communication bunkering operation
the operation. established. established
during the operation? continues.

What VHF-channel is according to the rules of the

GMDSS, appointed for mutual
10 JBLI radiotraffic betweenships at sea (with the exception of channel 13 channel 06 Don't know channel 16
co-ordination of shipping movements and other kinds
of communication to safety:

11 AYQI Low temperature corrosion can occur in both oil fired High air/fuel ratio rises High air/fuel ratio does not High air/fuel ratio rises the High air/fuel ratio lowers
and exhaust/waste heat recovery boilers. Considering the air speed and contribute significant to condensation temperature, the boiler temperature
a fuel with same sulphur content, the air/fuel thereby lowers the change of condensation and thereby reducing the causing the sulphur
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number,lamda, in a combustion process also

indicates a relation to what temperature sulphuric acid pressure and safe limits between normal
condensates. What is the correct temperature so sulphur temperature. operation and condensation acid to condensate.
relationbetween air/fuel ratio and low temperature acid condensates. temperature.
corrosion?

The crane on a General Cargo Ship is designed for

Grab Service with a hoisting load of 16 tonnes
including grab weight. Grab weight: 8 tons, Grab
12 BBAU 16 tonnes. 7 tonnes. 8 tonnes. 15 tonnes.
cubic: 10 m3. You are going to discharge a cargo of
dry minerals having a stowage factor of between 0.7 -
0

Inform the local coast

You are witness to a collision between two other ships Send out a distress Contact one or both vessels Nothing, just standby and radio station of the
13 BFDT close to your vessel. What immediate action should message on their involved in the incident and wait to see if any assistance incident and submit
you take? behalf. offer assistance. is required. your name as a
witness.

By soft machine
scrubbing with red
By using soft machine
pad and a renewing of
between a complete removal and a renewing of floor scrubbing once every
Apply an extra layer of polish By using the softest of the pads polish only where
14 BFIK polish what can you do to maintain a PVC floor fortnight and wash with
surface? every month. on the disk and dry scrub. there is heavy traffic
a solution of water and
(f.i. in the middle of
polish.
corridors and not the
whole floor).

Before starting the transfer of an oil cargo between a It must be by the mutual
ship and a terminal, the person in charge on the The person instructed to
agreement of those in The person in charge in the The person in charge on
15 BSMJ vessel and the person in charge in the terminal must operate the cargo
hold a pre transfer conference. Who will subsequently pumps. charge on board and terminal. the vessel.
decide when to start the cargo transfer? ashore.

The ballast hold hatch

What differences in design are there between a
There is no differences in This hold does not have The coamings are much lower cover must be fitted
16 BXXT standard cargo hold and a cargo hold which can also
be used for ballast on a Bulk Carrier? design ventilators on the ballast hold with additional
securing devices
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When handling and connecting cargo

hosesbetween ships you might be required to have a '
6 times the hose 20 times the hose
17 CCML bend ' in the hose when it is suspended. The 3 times the hose diameter. 9 times the hose diameter.
minimum radius of the bend is governed by the diameter. diameter.
diameter of the hose and is generally calculated as:

When loading LNG into prismatic type cargo tanks it is The free surface effect It will increase the vapour
sometimes prohibited to leave any of the It will increase the rate at space and therefore
might result in It would be an uneconomical
18 CCPQ tanksbetween 10 to 80% full at completion of loading. which boil off gas will be increase the risk of
What is the main reason that it is recommended to excessive sloshing use of cargo capacity.
produced. flammable mixtures
avoid this prohibited partly filled range? loads.
developing.

What is the ideal relation between two following

19 CGAH 1:4 1:2 1:8 1:16
amplitudes on the response curve

Make it possible to retain

most of the recovered oil in
Make it possible to fill the Enable both the primary and Make it possible to avoid
the primary slop tank, while
What is the purpose of the decanting line betweentwo secondary slop tank, if secondary slop tank to be build-up of static
20 CHRB cleaner part of the water will
slop tanks when you are water washing a cargo tank? the primary slop tank filled without using the main electricity during water
flow into the secondary slop
fills up cargo lines washing
tank, where it can be re-
used as wash-water

To enable most of the

recovered oil to be
To avoid a build-up of
retained in the primary
To enable both the primary and static electricity during
What is the purpose of the decanting line betweentwo To enable the filling of the slop tank, while the
secondary slop tank to be water washing, caused
21 CHRB slop tanks on an oil tanker that is using water for the secondary slop tank via cleaner part of the water
washing of the cargo tanks? filled without using the main by air being drawn in as
the primary slop tank. will flow into the
cargo lines. the primary slop tank
secondary slop tank,
empties.
where it can be re-used as
wash-water.

What is the shortest distance between two points on

22 CJNM Small circle Rhumb line Great Circle Composite great circle
the surface of the earth?

23 CJNM What is the shortest distance between to points? Rhumb line Great circle None of the above Composite great circle
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24 CJNM What is the shortest distance between two points? None of the above Great circle Composite great circle Rhumb line

During inspection of the cylinder cover from a medium

speed diesel engine cylinder it is noted that cracks Fuel impingement on the Excessive thermal stress Excessive maximum pressure Excessive tightening of
have occurred between the two exhaust valve
25 CONW cover due to distorted due to insufficient cooling in the cylinder due to engine the fuel injector in the
pockets and the fuel injector pocket. Select from the
given options the most probable cause of this type of injector nozzle holes. of the cylinder cover. overload. pocket.
failure.

Two vessels are meeting each other in confined waters. The bows of the ships
The bows of the ships There will be no effects in Each vessel will experience an
26 CVXY What would be the effects of interactionbetween the will be pushed away
two vessels as they approach each other? will be sucked together these circumstances increase in speed
from each other

Use of LNG as fuel. The gas fuel line should be a

double wall piping system. The space between the There is no requirement 0,5 bar greater than the fuel 0,2 bar greater than the fuel Pressure greater than
27 CYPJ
concentric pipes should be pressurized with inert gas. to inert gas pressure. pressure. pressure. the fuel pressure.
What is the required inert gas pressure?

When LNG is used as fuel a double wall piping system Filled with nitrogen at a
must be used in the engine room. What condition Filled with nitrogen at a
pressure greater than Filled with nitrogen at a partial Maintained at a full
28 CYPJ should the annular space between the concentric pressure less than the LNG
pipes be maintained in when the fuel system is in the LNG fuel vacuum. vacuum.
fuel pressure.
service? pressure.

Some engine makers use a copper casket for proper To keep the valve in correct
sealing between fuel injector valve, cylinder head and To avoid combustion gas To keep the valve in
29 DCQD position and to maintain For proper sealing function.
combustion chamber. Why is it so important to use to overheat the valve. correct position only.
the correct one? proper sealing.

it has windows to admit

Which one of the listed requirements regarding partially sufficient daylight it is insulated to protect
enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present the occupants can escape in it can easily be erected
30 DDMT inside the lifeboat occupants against heat and
regulations? The canopy between rigid covers shall case of capsizing by two persons
be so arranged that: with the canopy cold
closed
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To maintain a specified
On some trades fruit cargoes may be subjected to minimum temperature To maintain the
To ensure that the fruit is
'in-transit cold treatment' also known as cold for a prescribed time temperature of the fruit To achieve uniform quality of
1 AKAT treatment. From the options given which is the
carried as cold as possible
period to kill off any fruit within very tight the fruit at discharge.
main purpose of this cold treatment? without damaging the fruit.
fly which may be present tolerances.
when loading the cargo.

To improve valve sealing by To improve valve sealing by

Why do some diesel engine manufacturers To improve valve sealing by
compensating for To minimize heat transfer compensating for pressure
recommend machining the valve spindle sealing increasing contact force by
2 AMDV surface with a half degree difference to the valve
expansion of the valve between valve and valve and temperature effects on
reducing contact area
seat angle? during high temperature seat. the valve during engine
between valve and seat.
operation. operation..

Design temperature of the Design temperature of the

Design temperature of the Design temperature of the
some gas carriers are designed to carry both LPG cargo containment cargo containment
cargo containment system cargo containment system
3 EPUE and LEG. What is the design temperature on the system for an LPG/LEG system for an LPG/LEG
cargo containment system on a LPG/LEG carrier? for an LPG/LEG carrier is for an LPG/LEG carrier is
carrier is minus 103 carrier is minus 48
minus 89 degrees C minus 162 degrees C.
degrees C degrees C

Applying 12 - 15% nitric acid

Stainless steel tanks are sometimes required to be Grinding off any corrosion Spraying concentrated on tank surfaces, either Cleaning the tank by
"passivated" especially after tank surface repairs hydrofluoric acids in the with a brush or spray; then application of caustic soda
4 AVED have been carried out and aggressive cargoes are
spot with a grinding disc of
tank and then wiping it washing off after 10 - 20 on all surfaces, then
to be loaded. "Passivation" normally consists of: about "80 grain"?
off? minutes using copious washing it off?
amounts of fresh water?

It is used to condense out

It is used to condense all of It is used to generate the It is used to condense out any
What is the purpose of the purge gas condenser any cargo vapours which
the cargo vapours that cargo vapours required nitrogen or inert gas that has
5 AVJQ fitted tosome liquefied gas carrier reliquefaction have passed through the
plants? have been used in purging for purging the cargo collected in the main
main condenser with
a cargo tank. tanks. condenser.
incondensable gases.

6 JDPL sometimes, in order to improve suction to the pumps 4000 mm wg? 1200 mm wg? 2500 mm wg? 3200 mm wg?
when discharging "light" or "gassing" cargoes, the
tanks are pressurised by admission of inert gas
under overpressure from the inert gas fans. In this
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respect one must remember that tanks are

generally dimensioned to withstand a vapour
pressure of:

During overhaul of some plate type compressor Discard the defective Dress the valve plates up Use coarse grinding paste to
Skim the valve plates in the
valves the engine room rating is asked to clean the valve plates and using a portable grinder. remove the marks from the
7 JOTI valve plates and seat. some of the valve plates are
lathe to remove all of the
replace them with new valve plates as quickly as
heavily marked. What action should be taken? marks.
spares. possible.

JPJV some process control systems may have several Several controllers are Several control-valves are On-Off control
Several control-loops for
8 inputs and controlled variables. In this context what connected to the same connected to the same
is meant by split-range? the same range
control-valve controller

JPJV some process control systems may several inputs On-Off control Several controllers are Several control-valves are
Several control-loops for the
9 and controlled variables. In this context what is connected to the same connected to the same
meant by split-range? same range
control-valve controller

After completion of a cleaning job Pour it into the engine room

on some machinery components at sea, the engine Put it straight into the dirty Pour it into the diesel oil
Take it on deck and throw bilge so that it can be
10 SNVQ watch rating is instructed to dispose of a small oil tank for incineration storage tank through the
amount of dirty diesel oil which is left in a bucket. it overboard. pumped through the oily
at the next opportunity. sounding pipe.
How should the dirty oil be disposed of. water separator.

Refrigeration plants using ammonia as the primary

coolant have been fitted to some reefer vessels. The temperature range that
Installing a suitable control
11 VSVM When designing such a ship which aspect, from the plant would be Crew safety. Availability of the gas.
the options given, would be the most important system for the plant.
expected to operate at.
consideration?

Inspection of the LP turbine rotor Steam inlet to the turbine

reveals some erosion damage to the blading on the Steam inlet to the turbine Excess LP bleed steam take Total dissolved solids in the
12 VSWW superheat temperature
final stage. Which of the given options is most pressure too low. off. boiler too high.
likely to be the cause of this condition? low.

13 VTNM During loading of palletised, chilled, perishable Return the cargo to the Shift the cargo to a Shift the cargo onto the deck Cover the cargo with a
goods it starts to rain heavily in the port cooling sheds until the position where there is and cover with a waterproof waterproof sheet.
area. some of the cargo pallets have been placed rain ceases. overhead shelter. sheet.
on the quay ready for loading. Select, from the
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options given, the best course of action to be taken

to minimise any damage to the cargo.

When disconnecting the cargo hose after Mix in an appropriate Drain it overboard when the Transfer it to the sloptank
discharging, someoil is drained into the drip-tray quanoity of dispersant vessel is 50 nautical miles off and later discharge it to a
14 VTOD under the manifold which already contains a small Drain it to a cargo tank. chemicals and drain it the coast. reception facility.
amount of dirty water. What is the correct way to overboard when in open
dispose of this oil? water.

When disconnecting the cargo hose after Add sinking agents, and Mix it with dispersant
Transfer it to the sloptank, Drain it overboard when the
discharging, someoil is drained into the drip-tray discharge it overboard chemicals, and drain it
15 VTOD and later discharge it to a vessel is 50 nautical miles
under the manifold. What is the correct way to overboard in open
dispose of this oil, which is mixed withsome water? reception facility off the coast
waters

Isomer compounds is Isomer compounds is

Isomer compounds is Isomer compounds is
substances with different substances with same
16 BCLO What is the meaning of isomer compounds? substances with equal substances with equal
chemical formula but equal chemical formula but
chemical formula characteristic
characteristic different characteristic

That the combustion

A boiler plant has been shut down chamber of the boiler is
That the burner unit to be That all automatic functions
for some time.Prior to starting the boiler, which of checked being empty for That fuel oil supply system is
17 BFHW thoroughly checked prior are to be checked prior
the following subjects is the 'most important' control oil and that the pre running on diesel oil.
check? to start. starting.
ventilation function prior
to ignition is functioning.

BJXR What are some of the most important tasks to carry Collect tools and hoses Hatch covers to be Risk Assessment, Permit to
Sufficient manpower available
18 out on a bulk carrier, before commencing hatch opened and cranes work /enter and tool-box
cleaning operations? and ER informed
ready talk

19 BKGJ There are a number of different designs of cargo For all cargoes below zero Only if the cargoes are For all cargoes below minus Only for cargoes below minus
containment system used for LPG degrees C carried at atmospheric 10 degrees C. 55 degrees C
carriers. some of the containment systems, with pressure.
the exception of type C independent tanks, require
a secondary barrier which may in some cases be
formed by the hull. Below which design carriage
temperature is some form of secondary barrier
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normally required?

To help clear the cylinder of To extend the service To prevent seizure of the
Rotate the inlet valve during
What is the reson for fitting 'Rotocaps' to the cylinder exhaust gas by spinning life of valves by giving cylinder head valves by
20 BKKM operation to improve air
head valves of some 4-stroke diesel engines? the exhaust valve during even heat and wear keeping the valve spindles
turbulence in the cylinder.
opening. distribution. clean.

To help clear the cylinder of To rotate the inlet valves To prevent seizure of the
What is the reason for fitting 'Rotocaps' to the To extend the service life of
exhaust gas by spinning during operation to cylinder head valves by
21 BKKM cylinder head valves of some 4-stroke diesel the valves by giving even
engines? the exhaust valves during improve air turbulence in keeping the valve spindles
heat and wear distribution.
opening. the cylinder. clean.

Distribute the exhaust gas or Improve the scaling surface

the air inlet better to improve function, increase the
some 4-stroke engines are fitted with a rotorcap on Rotate the inlet valve during To prevent the valve
22 BKKM combustion. service time of the
the cylinder head valves. For what reason? operation. spindel to stick..
exhaust valve in the
engine.

BNXR some LPG carriers are designed with semi- The LPG would be carried
The LPG would be fully The LPG would be carried at a The LPG would be carried at
23 membrane tanks. How would LPG normally be part refrigerated and at
carried in semi-membrane tanks? refrigerated. pressure above 2 bar gauge. ambient temperature.
ambient pressure.

You have recently discharged a cargo of Isoprene No. Filter masks are not
No. Entry into a tank which
and the tank has now been cleaned. There is still a Yes, provided mechanical permitted for enclosed
previously contained
strong smell of Isoprene vapour evident from deck. space entry where the
24 BOQX ventilation continues whilst Yes. Isoprene requires the use of
Can you save some time and use a mask fitted oxygen content of the
with an "Inorganic Gases and Vapours" filter to you are inside the tank. a filter for "Organic Gases
atmosphere may be
enter the tank for mopping and inspection? and Vapours".
insufficient to sustain life.

You have recently discharged a cargo of Isoprene Yes, provided mechanical No. Filter masks are not
No. Entry into a tank which
and the tank has been cleaned. There is still a ventilation continues permitted for enclosed
previously contained
strong smell of Isoprene vapour evident from deck. whilst you are inside the space entry where the
25 BOQX Yes. Isoprene requires the use of
Can you save some time and use a mask fitted tank. oxygen content of the
with an "Inorganic Gases and Vapours" filter to a filter for "Organic Gases
atmosphere may be
enter the tank for mopping and inspection? and Vapours".
insufficient to sustain life.
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No. Filter masks are not

You have recently discharged a cargo of Isoprene No. Entry into a tank
permitted for enclosed
and the tank has now been cleaned. There is still a which previously
space entry where the Yes, provided mechanical
strong smell of Isoprene vapour from deck. Can contained Isoprene
26 BOQX oxygen content of the Yes. ventilation continues whilst
you save some time and use a mask fitted with an requires the use of a
"Inorganic Gases and Vapours" filter to enter the atmosphere may be you are inside the tank.
filter for "Organic Gases
tank for mopping and inspection? insufficient to sustain
and Vapours".
life.

The Part Flow System

The Part Flow System The Part Flow System The Part Flow System makes makes it possible to
makes it possible to makes it possible to it possible to measure the oil observe the discharge
What is the purpose of a "part flow display system"
27 BTHE observe the discharge discharge dirty ballast content, even if the Oil visually for oil content, on
installed on some oil tankers ?
visually for oil content, below the water line on Discharge Monitoring older tankers with
even in darkness older tankers Equipment is not working discharge below the
waterline

Inert gas can be used to assist in drying cargo tanks IG with an oxygen content of IG with an oxygen content IG with an oxygen content of IG with an oxygen content
and pipeline systems of some gas carriers. What is of approximately 2%
28 BTLL approximately 3% and a approximately 5% and a dew of approximately 1% and a
the required oxygen content and condition of the and a dew point of
inert gas normally used for this purpose? dew point of minus 40 C. point of minus 35 C. dew point of minus 45 C.
minus 40 C.

some cargo containment systems for liquefied gas

carriers are required to have a secondary barrier.
29 BYAU How long, according to the IMO Gas Codes, At least 5 days. At least 20 days. At least 10 days. At least 15 days.
should the secondary barrier be able to contain
cargo leakage from the cargo tank?

some of the valves in a pipeline system on an oil

30 CCOF tanker may be marked with the letters "ESD". What Enabled Slow Down Emergency Shut Down Equalising Safety Device Emergency Slop Diversion
do these letters stand for?

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1 AKAT On some trades fruit cargoes may be subjected to 'in- To maintain a specified To maintain the temperature To ensure that the fruit To achieve uniform quality of
transit cold treatment' also known as cold treatment. minimum temperature for of the fruit within very tight is carried as cold as the fruit at discharge.
From the options given which is the main purpose of
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a prescribed time period to

kill off any fruit fly which possible without
this cold treatment? tolerances.
may be present when damaging the fruit.
loading the cargo.

Prior to entering service on a vessel in foreign trade for

2 EFRB the first time you are required to have a health Three months. One year. Six months. Five year.
certificate not older than?

In the chemical trade the acceptable means of cargo By double valve By double blank flanges
By double valve
3 DBRD line segregation in case of two non-compatible By a single blank flange? segregation using sluice with a drain between
products is: segregation?
valves only? them?

The three international

The three international The three international
conventions that
conventions that cover the conventions that cover the There isnt any international
Name three international conventions that cover the cover the shipping
4 DWFA international shipping trades?
shipping trade is SOLAS shipping trade is SOLAS conventions that cover the
trade is SOLAS 74,
74/78, STCW 78/95 and 74, STCW 78 and shipping trade
SOLAS 78 and STCW
MARPOL 73/78 MARPOL 73
78

In the chemical trade the acceptable means of cargo By double blank flanges By double valve
By a single blank
5 GPPO line segregation in case of two non-compatible with a drain between segregation using sluice By double valve segregation?
products is: flange?
them? valves only?

A person may serve on

What is the minimum age for a seafarer on a NIS ship The minimum age is 15 There is no fixed
6 IIBD (foreign trade)?
board as from the 17th. The minimum age is 16 years
years minimum age
calendar year

The vessel may discharge No limit is placed on the

Subject to allowance by the Port State Authority a her cargo but will then be One ballast voyage and vessel, provided it can be
tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring and One ballast voyage before detained in port until the one loaded voyage, demonstrated to the Port
7 KVRB control system (ODME) may continue to trade for a proceeding to a repair ODME is made fully provided no cleaning State Authority that the
limited period before a repair is effected. What period port. operational and approval operations are appropriate spare parts have
is allowed and what conditions apply? from the Port State commenced. been ordered for delivery in
Authority obtained. the next convenient port.
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No limit is placed on the The vessel may discharge her

Subject to allowance by the Port State Authority, a vessel, provided it can be cargo but will then be
One ballast voyage and one
tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring and demonstrated to the Port One ballast voyage detained in port until the
loaded voyage, provided
8 KVRB control system (ODME) may continue to trade for a State Authority that the before proceeding ODME is made fully
limited period before a repair is effected. What period no cleaning operations
appropriate spare parts have to a repair port. operational and approval
is allowed and what conditions apply? are commenced.
been ordered for delivery in from the Port State Authority
the next convenient port. obtained.

At the point indicated for the

In some reefer trades cargoes of chilled horse meat lockers in the approved
carcasses are stowed hanging from deckhead rails in At the point indicated
stability handbook with an
refrigerated locker spaces. What position should the At the mid-height of the At the deckhead of the for the lockers in the
9 LDIN centre of gravity be assumed to be at when carrying
arbitrary adjustment to take
hanging carcasses. lockers. approved stability
out the stability calculations for a vessel with such a account of the centre of
handbook.
stow? mass of the hanging
carcasses.

INTERFACE is a common trade expression. What does Samples of impurities from The boundary between A mixture of crude and
10 MILK Layers of oil on top of water?
it mean? slops? oils and water? oil unseparated?

Which of the following types/sizes of vessels in

Passenger ships carrying less Cargo ships of 300 - 1600 Cargo ships below Passenger ships of less than
11 NQRT international trade do not have to be fitted with a
radiotelephone station? than 36 passengers tons gross 300 tons gross 100 tons gross

Who shall submit a request for trade certificate for a NIS The vessel-s
12 PJSY The vessel-s charterer The local shipping agency Owner or master
cargo vessel of less then 500 gross tons? classification society

VLPT In the chemical trade the acceptable means of cargo By double blank flanges By double valve By a single blank flange?
By double valve
13 line segregation in case of two non-compatible with a drain between segregation using sluice
products is: segregation?
them? valves only?

14 WBBW Earlier reefer vessels designed and built for The increased proportion of There is an almost It is easier to construct The increased number of
liner tradeusually had two or three tween decks chilled as opposed to frozen universal use of vessels with shallow container vessels has
approximately 2 to 2.5 metres in height and deep cargoes that are carried. standard height pallets. decks. reduced the tendency to
lower holds approximately 4 to 5 metres deep. carry general cargo
Modern designs usually incorporate more decks each
approximately 2.3 metres in height. What is the main
outbound from Europe or
reason for this fundamental design change? North America to Australia
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and New Zealand on reefer

vessels.

For how long is the health certificate valid for a seafarer

15 XPNC No time limit. Two years. One year. Three months.
in foreign trade?

In some trades cargo hoses are carried onboard. These

hoses are normally checked and tested annually.
16 YISM Amongst other testes and checks, a pressure test is 10 % 100 % 50 % 25 %
done. The latter shall be done up to the working
pressure of the hose plus:

For how long is the health certificate valid for a seafarer

17 YUYX One year. Two years. Three months. No time limit.
in foreign trade?

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You are proceeding along a narrow channel behind another That the vessel This is a signal intended
vessel. You have a higher speed and have signalled your for another vessel or That the vessel is indicating That the vessel does not
suggests I overtake
1 ACUJ intention to the vessel ahead that you intend to overtake him shore station. It is her agreement with my agree with my proposed
on his port side. The vessel responds with this sound signal. on the starboard side nothing to do with our proposed manoeuvre. manoeuvre.
What does it mean? instead.
vessel.

Because some of the ships

Because long lashings Because they are more Because the safe working
When lashing general cargoes why are short lashings lashing points may not be
2 AKRL preferred to longones?
are more prone to easily tightened and load of lashing materials
designed to hold long
vibration held in tension decrease with length
lashings

What shall be done to assist a survival craft in keeping Stretch a painter from
3 AMWO alongside own vessel?
Keep vessel stopped. Keep vessel underway. Use a winch.
fore to aft.

What should be done to assist a survival craft in keeping Stretch a painter from
4 AMWO alongside own vessel?
Keep vessel underway Keep vessel still Use a winch
fore to aft

In which category of passengers do you think a woman who 75% who are confused and
5 EPAY shows you a police badge might belong?
30% who are rational 3% who panic 25% who go into shock
helpless
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Advise the jetty-man that

You are alongside and the hoses have been connected for Advise the Duty Officer
Open the valves and there is a problem on
discharge. The jetty-man shouts across to you, telling you to Ignore the jetty-man. Do and await further
6 OHIJ start cargo. The Duty Officer has not yet given you any
start discharge as board and you will notify
nothing. instructions. Ask the
instructions to commence. What will you do? soon as possible. him when you are
jetty-man to stand by.
ready.

The ODME is recording the operation data on a paper roll.

7 QOSC How long must the ship file these paper rolls?
1years. 2 years. 3 years. 6 months.

What long term effect will excessively high temperature have The oil flashpoint will be Cause oxidation which Evaporates the oil giving high Cause oxidation which
8 SKKP on lubricating oil quality? changed. increase viscosity. consumption. reduce viscosity.

It will cause the oil to It will cause the oil to It will cause the oil to
What is the main effect on lubricating oil of operating It will change the
9 SKKP for long periods at excessively high temperature?
oxidise, reducing the oxidise, increasing the evaporate, increasing
flashpoint of the oil.
viscosity. viscosity. consumption.

*For how long should a waterborne fire protected lifeboat be

10 AUBY capable of protecting its full complement when subjected to 8 minutes 15 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes
a continuous oil fire enveloping it ?

Which of the following should be available alongside the A bacterial liquid soap A light with a waterproof A re-usable cotton towel on
11 JBNJ A mirror.
hand-washing facilities in the galley? dispenser. switch or pull chord. a rack.

Leave the blank flanges

You have been tank-cleaning at sea and are about to arrive in Leave the blank flanges off,
off, but tie-off (or
port and go alongside the terminal for loading several Fit and secure a blank Leave the lines open to but hang a label over each
otherwise secure) the
12 JDPH grades of chemicals. Several of the lines (headers) have flange to every line prevent condensation line that will not be
been open for drying and inspection, but will not be required that is not required. manifold valves so that
building up inside. required, stating "not to be
for this particular operation. What should you do with them? they can not be
used this port".
operated by accident.

Leave the blank flanges

You have been tank-cleaning at sea and are about to arrive in Leave the lines open, but tie-
off, but hang a label
port and go alongside the terminal for loading several Fit and secure a blank off (or otherwise secure) the Leave the lines open to
over each line that will
13 JDPH grades of chemicals. Many of the lines (headers) have been flange to every line manifold valves so that they prevent condensation
open for drying and inspection, but will not be required for not be required, stating
that is not required. can not be operated by building up inside.
this particular operation. What should you do with them? "not to be used this
accident.
port".
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A period not
For how long period shall a Passenger Ship Safety Certificate A period not exceeding 6 A period not exceeding 24 A period not exceeding 48
14 JDQF exceeding 12
be issued? months months months
months

A new cylindrical brass bearing sleeve for a pump shaft is

found to be a few millimetres too long for the housing and Remove the excess Grind off the excess on a Manually hacksaw off the
Cut off the excess with a
15 SNWM needs to be adjusted to the correct length. Which will be the length using the pedestal grinder for excess and dress the end
best method to use to reduce the length of the sleeve to the ship's lathe. mechanical hacksaw.
quickness. with a file.
correct dimension?

If a vessels longitudinal Centre of Buoyancy (LCB) is

16 VTFX 61.178m in saltwater, what would be her LCB is water of 61.178m 59.99m 60.582m 63.027m
density 1.015 T/m3?

The IGC code gives details of construction and equipment Only when the cargo is Only when the cargo is
Only if the cargo tanks
requirements for liquefied gas carriers. Under which Only when the cargo is carried at temperatures carried at temperatures
are designed for fully
17 AXVM circumstances would a liquefied gas carrier require a double carried at less than below minus 55 degree C in below minus 55 degrees
bottom and a longitudinal bulkhead forming full side ballast refrigerated LPG
minus 10 degree C. cargo tanks without a C in cargo tanks with a
tanks in way of the cargo containment system? cargoes.
secondary barrier. secondary barrier.

Which plan shows the position of the vertical and longitudinal

18 BBTS centres of gravity for each cargo compartment on a Bulk Vessel stability book Capacity Plan Line drawing Shell expansion
Carrier?

It shall be delivered to a
As long as the master or
19 BCVP For how long shall a ship's log-book be kept on board? For at least five years For at least three years Norwegian Consulate at first
owner finds it necessary
practicable occasion

The continuity resistance of a 100m long X 25 sq. mm cable

20 BGNJ is to be checked. Which of the following results would you 185 ohms 185 M ohms 185 micro ohm 185 milli ohm
anticipate?

The continuity resistance of a 100m long X 25 sq. mm cable

between 0.1 and 1.0 M between 0.1micro ohm
21 BGNJ (rated at 100A) is to be checked. Which of the following between 0.1 and 1.0 ohm greater than 1 M ohms
results would you anticipate? ohm and 1.0 micro ohm

22 BKAW The bottom end bolts for a high speed diesel engine are Replace the single bolt Replace all of the bottom Refit the bolts as long as one Replace the pair of bolts
checked to see if they are fit for service by measuring the that has exceded the end bolts in the engine of them is within the limit it with new spares..
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free length against a standard length. During overhaul the

check reveals that one out of a pair of bolts has exceded the
recommended elongation limit. From the options given
limit with a new spare. with new spares. should be ok.
select the most appropriate action to be taken.

The bottom end bolts for a high speed diesel engine are
checked to see if they are fit for service by measuring the Replace all of the
Refit the bolts as long as one Replace the single bolt that
free length against a standard length. During overhaul the bottom end bolts in Replace the pair of
23 BKAW of them is within the limit it has exceeded the limit
check reveals that one out of a pair of bolts has exceeded the engine with new bolts with new spares.
the recommended elongation limit. From the options given should be ok. with a new spare.
spares.
select the most appropriate action to be taken.

Cargo hoses should no With a bolt in alternate holes,

You are alongside, preparing to load a cargo of Triethylamine. longer be connected With a bolt in every securely and evenly
With a bolt in alternate
It will be supplied from shore using an 8-inch flexible hose. directly to ship's hole in the flange, tightened, or a minimum of
24 BLDD holes, securely and evenly
When securing this to the ship's manifold (header), how manifolds for the securely and evenly two G-clamps, fitted
should the connection be made? tightened.
loading of dangerous tightened. diagonally across from each
chemicals. other and fully tightened.

With a bolt in alternate holes,

Cargo hoses should no
You are alongisde to load a cargo of Triethylamine. It will be With a bolt in every With a bolt in alternate
securely and evenly
longer be connected
supplied from shore using an 8-inch flexible hose. When hole in the flange, tightened, or a minimum of
25 BLDD holes, securely and directly to ship's manifolds
securing this to the ship's manifold (header), how should the securely and evenly two G-clamps, fitted
connection be made? evenly tightened. for the loading of
tightened. diagonally across from each
dangerous chemicals.
other and fully tightened.

*For how long should the self contained air support system on
26 BVQC a totally enclosed lifeboat having its engine running be 5 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes
capable of providing safe and breathable air ?

You are proceeding along a narrow channel in front of another

I am faster than you. I intend to overtake you I intend to overtake you on I am operating astern
27 BVQF vessel, both heading for port. You hear this signal from the
vessel behind you. What does it mean? Get out of the way. on your starboard side. your port side. propulsion.

28 BYAU Some cargo containment systems for liquefied gas carriers At least 5 days. At least 20 days. At least 10 days. At least 15 days.
are required to have a secondary barrier. How long,
according to the IMO Gas Codes, should the secondary
barrier be able to contain cargo leakage from the cargo
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tank?

A cargo of palletized fruit on oblong pallets is being loaded

into the 'tween deck space of a conventional reefer ship by
stevedores under the supervision of the ship's crew. The Complete the next row,
Use a forklift truck to Complete the next row
pallets are loaded with the long side athwartships to ensure cover the deck and secure Turn the final pallet through
29 BYIJ force the last pallet and fill the gap with
a stable stow. The final space in the first row is too small to the gap with wooden 90 degree to fill the gap.
fit another pallet athwartships. Select the option which gives into the gap. dunnage (air) bags.
dunnage and plywood.
the best course of action to be taken to deal with this
situation.

For how long shall time sheets concerning working hours on For as long as the Until the settlement of
30 CETS For at least 5 years For minimum 3 years
board ships be kept after their completion? seafarer is in service wages has been made

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that

can be pumped into the sea when your vessel is
outside a special area,proceeding en route, has in
1 AALB operation a monitoring and control system for the
60 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 30 litres per nautical mile. 0.03 litres per nautical mile.
discharge of oil and is located more than 50
nautical miles from the nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil

tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of
oil that can be discharged into the sea when a
2 AALB vessel is outside a special area, proceeding en 30 litres per nautical mile. 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
route, has in operation a monitoring and control
system for the discharge of oil and is located more
than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil

tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of
oil that can be pumped into the sea when a vessel
3 AALB is outside a special area, proceeding en route, 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 30 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
has in operation a monitoring and control system
for the discharge of oil and is located more than
50 nautical miles from the nearest land?
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Adjacent pipework should

Use a chain block to pull the
A section of seawater pipe has been removed for be slackened off to allow
Use wooden wedges to force pipe flanges into Force the pipe into position
maintenance. When refittingthe pipe after the pipe to be aligned.
and hold the pipe into the alignment and leave it in and then hammer the bolts
4 AAQB completing the work the bolt holes in the flanges Any incorrectly
are found to be misaligned. What procedure correct position and then fit place after the bolts are into the holes to hold the
positioned brackets
should be followed to finish the work? the bolts. fitted to avoid pipe flanges into alignment.
should be adjusted after
overstressing the bolts.
the pipe is refitted.

You are proceeding along a narrow channel behind

another vessel. You have a higher speed and This is a signal intended for That the vessel is
That the vessel suggests I That the vessel does not
have signalled your intention to the vessel ahead another vessel or shore indicating her agreement
5 ACUJ that you intend to overtake him on his port side.
overtake on the starboard agree with my proposed
station. It is nothing to do with my proposed
The vessel responds with this sound signal. What side instead. with our vessel. manoeuvre.
manoeuvre.
does it mean?

You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where

would you find a description of the ship's cargo The applicable equipment
handling equipment, details on the ship's cargo
The Cargo Handling manufacturer's The Annex II Procedures
6 ADQP unloading procedures and tank stripping and MARPOL 73/78.
details on procedures relating to the cleaning of Logbook. maintenance and and Arrangements Manual.
cargo tanks, the discharge of residues, ballasting operation manuals.
and deballasting?

You have just joined a chemical tanker. Where

would you find a description of the ship's cargo The applicable equipment
handling equipment and details ofprocedures for manufacturer's The Annex II Procedures
7 ADQP cargo unloading, tank stripping, tank cleaning,
The Cargo Handling Logbook. MARPOL 73/78.
maintenance and and Arrangements Manual.
discharge of residues and ballasting and operation manuals.
deballasting?

8 AEAV "A contractor is hired to install new navigation "Protective markings, "Secure area, passwords, "Firewall, protective "Secure area, passwords, a
equipment onboard your ship while its berthed. reference checks, and a firewall and a secure markings, vetting and a firewall and protective
For a period of time hes left unsupervised and passwords." network." secure network." markings."
photographs schematics of the ship that he finds
rolled up and stored in the corner of a nearby
office. Later, from home, he hacks into the
network and prints off information about the ships
security procedures. Which of these information
security measures would have prevented his
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unauthorized access?"

Start with intermittent firing,

using small firing periods
Start the firing on minimum
Start the firing on maximum Start the firing on minimum and long intervals
What is the correct initial firing procedure to be rate and alternate with
rate and raise the pressure rate and continuously fire gradually building up to
9 AGYT adopted when bringing a main steam boiler up to maximum rate
pressure from cold condition? in as short a period as until boiler is up to longer firing periods and
continuously firing until the
possible, to save energy. pressure. shorter intervals until
boiler is up to pressure.
steam pressure starts to
rise.

It will be the same in all Near to the deck, crawl

Towards the upper part, stand
In a smoke filled alleyway were will the cleanest air parts, therefore I would out keeping your face as Sit and wait for the rescue
10 AISX as tall as possible and walk
be found, and how should you proceed out? just leave as quickly as near to the deck as party.
out.
possible. possible.

After complete shut down of the steam plant, the

boiler have been heated in accordance to correct Open as fast as possible to Open steam valve very Don-t open the main valve
starting up procedure, and is now firing at working Open as fast as possible to
11 AOBP get rid of water assembly in slowly, considering before you have top
pressure. You are going to open the main steam heat the piping system.
valve to the system. What will be the the piping system. system expansion. pressure on the boiler.
correct procedure for this operation?

The water level is

After closing the drain during the blowing procedure The water level is normal, but The water level is above the
between the water cock The water level in the boiler is
for a glass water gauge, the water cock is opened it requires time for the gauge steam cock connection of
connection of the boiler, below the water cock
and the water flows to the top of the glass. Then the boiler. There is a
12 APAO glass to stabilise. It is safe to and the bottom of the connection of the boiler. It is
the steam cock is opened and the water flows danger of priming the
down and out of the glass; Which of the following put feed water into the gauge glass. It is safe to unsafe to put feed water into
boiler if any additional feed
statements are correct? boiler. put feed water into the the boiler.
is put into it.
boiler.

A list of the items stowed in

You have been assigned to enter a hold and check Written instructions from the the applicable hold, The necessary permits,
the general cargo stowed in it, as part of an on- extracted from the Cargo based on valid Emergency equipment at the
13 APBL Chief Officer on what to
passage monitoringprocedure. What must be in manifest, must be atmospheric and other after end of the maindeck.
place before you can do that? check in the hold.
available for reference applicable tests.
during the check.
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Whilst underway, during the approach and in

the process of double banking, or whilst Signals for vessels
transferring cargo whilst underway, the following Signals for a vessel not
14 FUOG restricted in their ability to No special signals required. Signals for vessels towing.
signals from the IMO's Collision Regulations shall under command.
be displayed (unless local regulations differ) by manoeuvre.
both ships:

Whilst underway, during the approach and in

the process of double banking, or whilst Signals for vessels
transferring cargo whilst underway, the following Signals for a vessel not under
15 FUOG restricted in their ability to Signals for vessels towing No special signals required
signals from the IMO's Collision Regulations command
should be displayed (unless local regulations manoeuvre
differ) by both ships:

Vegetable and animal oils undergo decomposition

over time, generating obnoxious and toxic
16 GSUU Polymerisation. Putrefaction. Monoxidation. Disintegration.
vapours and depleting the oxygen in the tank.
What name is given to this process?

When the fire alarm signal is sounded every One long blast with the Seven short blasts followed
member of the ship's crew shall Continuous blasts (very long
Intermittent signals by the ship's whistle and alarm by one long blast by the
17 GSWG immediately proceed to their assigned fire station. blasts) by the ship's whistle
Which one of the following signals is used as fire ship's alarm bells. bells followed by seven ship's whistle and alarm
and alarm bells.
alarm signal on board cargo ships? short blasts. bells.

Density, viscosity, flow rate, Maintenance interval, Discharge interval,

Which of the following factors affect the Gravity, particle size, viscosity,
18 ASQC temperature, gravity disc temperature, feed rate, temperature, feed rate,
separation process density difference
diameter particle distribution viscosity

In order to maintain the condition of the steel

surface, stainless steel tanks are periodically
19 AVED Restoration. Molybdenum-concentration. Passivation. Percolation.
given an acid-based treatment. What name is
given to this process?

In order to maintain the condition of the steel

surface, stainless steel tanks on chemical tankers
20 AVED Molybdenum-concentration. Restoration. Percolation. Passivation.
are periodically given an acid-based treatment.
What name is given to this process?
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Some process control systems may have several Several controllers are Several control-valves are
Several control-loops for the
21 JPJV inputs and controlled variables. In this context connected to the same connected to the same On-Off control
what is meant by split-range? same range
control-valve controller

Some process control systems may several inputs Several controllers are Several control-valves are
Several control-loops for the
22 JPJV and controlled variables. In this context what is On-Off control connected to the same connected to the same
meant by split-range? same range
control-valve controller

The receiver of the Inmarsat-C installation, if the

23 AXEV log-in procedure has been carried out, is turned Don't know LES message channel NCS common channel NCC information channel
on:

Low temperature corrosion can occur in both oil High air/fuel ratio rises the
fired and exhaust/waste heat recovery boilers. condensation
High air/fuel ratio rises the air
Considering a fuel with same sulphur content, the speed and thereby lowers High air/fuel ratio does not temperature, and High air/fuel ratio lowers the
air/fuel number,lamda, in a combustionprocess contribute significant to thereby reducing the boiler temperature causing
24 AYQI the pressure and
also indicates a relation to what temperature change of condensation safe limits between the sulphur acid to
sulphuric acid condensates. What is the correct temperature so sulphur acid
temperature. normal operation and condensate.
relation between air/fuel ratio and low temperature condensates. condensation
corrosion? temperature.

Following complete shut down of the steam plant, Use the main steam valve Open the main valve as
the boiler has been heated in accordance with the bypass/warming through Open the main valve a little quickly as possible to get Don't open the main valve
correct starting up procedure, and the steam line to gradually heat up
25 BFHW bit to allow the range to rid of any water that has until the boiler reaches
pressure is rising. What is the correct procedure the steam range with the
to be adopted when opening the main steam heat up. collected in the steam normal working pressure.
drains open before
valve to the range? range.
opening the main valve.

Discharge of a frozen cargo is about to start from a The fans should be run at The fans should be kept
The fans should be kept
The fans should be stopped
conventional reefer vessel. Select, from the slow speed for one hour running after the hatch is
26 BGJW running throughout just before the hatch lids
options given, the best procedure to follow to before discharge open until the stevedores
ensure good cargo care. discharge. are raised for opening.
commences. enter the hatch.

No, the sea water pumps

Are all pumps and blowers shut down during the No, the sea water pumps Fresh water cooling of deck
27 BJJW and the blowers are still Yes, all is shut down
shut-downprocedure? are still running seal running
running
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What is the procedure when a ship/shore bonding Connect bonding cable then Connect hose and bonding Connect hose then bonding
28 BQYD The sequence doesn-t matter.
cable is connected ? connect hose. cable simultaneously. cable.

You are proceeding along a narrow channel in front

of another vessel, both heading for port. You hear I am faster than you. Get out I intend to overtake you on I intend to overtake you I am operating astern
29 BVQF
this signal from the vessel behind you. What does of the way. your starboard side. on your port side. propulsion.
it mean?

To ensure that the To ensure that no energy

When work must be done on High Voltage To provide a reference point, equipment does not remains in the system To ensure that it is dead, even
equipment, it is vital that the equipment is earthed
30 CIPJ and so ensure accuracy of overheat due to currents and that it cannot be if there was a flaw in the
(grounded) after isolationprocedures have been
carried out. Why is this? any test results. circulating through earth recharged by external isolation procedure
(ground). influences.

What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil

that can be pumped into the sea when your
vessel is outside a special area,
1 AALB proceeding en route, has in operation a 60 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 30 litres per nautical mile. 0.03 litres per nautical mile.
monitoring and control system for the
discharge of oil and is located more than 50
nautical miles from the nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of

an oil tanker, what is the maximum
instantaneous rate of oil that can be
discharged into the sea when a vessel is
2 AALB outside a special area, proceeding en route, 30 litres per nautical mile. 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
has in operation a monitoring and control
system for the discharge of oil and is located
more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest
land?

3 AALB In respect of washings from the cargo area of 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 30 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
an oil tanker, what is the maximum
instantaneous rate of oil that can be pumped
into the sea when a vessel is outside a
special area, proceeding en route, has in
 operation a monitoring and control system
for the discharge of oil and is located more
than 50 nautical miles from the nearest
land?

You are proceeding along a narrow channel

behind another vessel. You have a higher This is a signal intended for
That the vessel suggests I That the vessel is indicating That the vessel does not
speed and have signalled your intention to another vessel or shore
4 ACUJ the vessel ahead that you intend to overtake
overtake on the starboard her agreement with my agree with my proposed
station. It is nothing to do
him on his port side. The vessel responds side instead. proposed manoeuvre. manoeuvre.
with our vessel.
with this sound signal. What does it mean?

You are proceeding along a narrow channel in

front of another vessel, both heading for I am faster than you. Get out of I intend to overtake you on I intend to overtake you on I am operating astern
5 BVQF port. You hear this signal from the vessel the way. your starboard side. your port side. propulsion.
behind you. What does it mean?

To control bleeding, a tourniquet should be Only when all other means Whenever it is possible to Whenever you have to
6 BXPW applied:
Only on Radio medical advice
have failed stop bleeding transport the casualty

You are proceeding up a river, with berths on

both banks. You see this flag hoist on a Caution! I have an anchor You should proceed at slow I am about to depart the
7 DPTB vessel moored on a berth ahead. What does
My engine is disabled.
down. speed when passing me. berth.
it mean?

You are proceeding along a narrow channel

and approaching a bend, on the inside shore
of which is a large hill, which obsures your
8 DRMV view further up channel. What sound signal One prolonged blast. Two prolonged blasts. One short blast. Two short blasts.
will you make to indicate your presence to
any vessel that is behind the obstructing
hill?

A large tanker is proceeding slowly up a

narrow channel, using its own engines and
assisted by the use of one tug. Where Made fast on a line through Standing-by - Ready for use Made fast on a line through
9 FAUG should the tug be connected to assist the
Pushing alongside
the centre lead astern. anywhere, as required. the centre lead ahead.
ship in maintaining its course in the centre of
the channel?

10 FYAL If a ship requires 2 nautical miles to stop in the A greater distance Similar distance to deep About 1.5 nautical miles A shorter distance
 water from a "crash stop" when
proceeding at full ahead in deep water. What
will the stopping distance be in shallow
water
water?

Whilst proceeding along a narrow channel the

vessel astern wishes to overtake you on One prolonged, one short,
your starboard side and gives the Three prolonged blasts Three short blasts followed
11 GYVQ one prolonged and one Three short blasts
appropriate sound signal. Assuming that you followed by one short blast by one prolonged blast
are in agreement with this, what sound short blast
signal should you make?

Pinch soft part of the nose for

Put a piece of swab or gauze Ask the patient to lie flat on
12 HOMW If a patient is bleeding from nose Let the blood stop by itself 10 minutes while keeping the
in the nose the floor
head forward over a basin

There is a vessel at anchor in There is a vessel aground

There is a vessel at anchor in There is a vessel aground in
the vicinity. She is more than
You are proceeding along a coastal route 100 metres in length. She is
when you hear this signal. The visibility is sounding an additional
13 JLRE
severely restricted. What does the signal warning signal to
mean?
approaching vessels,
directing them to "keep
clear".
in the vicinity. She is less
the vicinity. She is less than the vicinity. She is more than
than 100 metres in length.
100 metres in length. She is 100 metres in length. She is
She is sounding an
sounding an additional sounding an additional
additional warning to
warning to approaching warning to approaching
approaching vessels to
vessels that they are vessels that they are
"navigate with extreme
"running into danger". "running into danger".
caution".

A small amount of port helm

In the situation illustrated, a ship is
proceedingin the centre of the channel and
approaching a bend in a river. What helm
14 KEKK
would probably be required to safely round
the bend and what other effects could be
expected in this situation?
The heading should be
would be required to get
The wheel should be put hard carefully monitored, some The ship will round the
round the corner and the
over to port to keep the ship port rudder may be required corner without any helm
engines should be slowed
in the middle of the channel to start the swing, though being required, due to
down to give more time to
and the heading carefully starboard rudder may be interaction and rejection
the manoeuvre. The heading
monitored. required to balance any bank by the river bank
should be continually
rejection.
monitored

15 KEKK In the situation illustrated, a ship is
proceedingin the centre of the channel and
approaching a bend in a river. How much
helm would probably be required to safely
round the bend and what other effects could
be expected in this situation?
A small amount of port helm
would be required to get
round the corner and the
engines should be slowed
down to give more time to
The ship will round the corner The wheel should be put hard The heading should be
without any helm being over to port to keep the ship in carefully monitored,
required, due to interaction the middle of the channel and some port rudder may
and rejection by the river the heading carefully be required to start the
bank monitored. swing, though starboard
 the manoeuvre. The heading rudder may be required
should be continually to balance any bank
monitored rejection.

Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to The International Maritime

be made in the log book, shall be liable to The Ship Safety and
16 LCQU Organization's Act of The Public Administration Act The Maritime Act
fines or imprisonment for a term not Security Act, Section 65..
exceeding 1 year according to: Maritime Activities

Decrease the speed and

Maintain a speed of about six Enter the shallow water with a Maintain a slow speed
How can the effects of Squat be minimized, keep the ship to the centre
17 LGSE (6) knots and use minimal stern trim and proceed at a just sufficient to
when a ship is proceeding in shallow water? of the channel where the
rudder when manoeuvring moderate speed. maintain steerage
water is probably deepest

A distress-alert call from an RCC or coast-

18 MIJY station, preceding distress alert relay, begins MAYDAY (3x) MAYDAY RELAY (3x) PAN PAN (3x) Don't know
with:

Sitting on a chair, leaning

Laying on the back, leaning Laying on the back, holding a
Which position is the best to stop Holding the nose above forward, with two
19 MNYK the head as much back as wet, cold towel on the top of the
bleeding from the nose? steamed water. fingers pressing the
possible. nose.
nose together.

A distress-alert call from an RCC or coast-

an alarm sign, followed by
20 MPAV station, preceding distress alert relay, begins Don't know MAYDAY RELAY (3x) MAYDAY PRUDENCE (3x)
with: MAYDAY (3x)

The overtaking vessel

should request
The overtaking vessel can
permission from the other The overtaking vessel
A ship is being overtaken by another ship overtake but must allow
ship by sounding two There should be no overtaking in should request permission
21 OTYF while proceeding along a river. What should sufficient space to reduce the
be the required procedure? prolonged blasts followed these confined waters to overtake from the Port
interaction between the two
by two short blasts on the Control VTS
vessels
whistle or by direct VHF
contact.

Which type of call will be sent by a ship in

22 PCIV danger of capsizing and needing assistance Distress call Urgent call Safety call Distress relay call
from all vessels in her vicinity ?
 Which type of call will be sent by a ship adrift
and needing the assistance of a tug ? (The
23 PUUL Distress relay call Safety call Urgent call Distress call
weather is not bad and the ship will be
aground 24 hours later)

What will the stopping distance of your ship be

The stopping distance will be 8 I can find out from sea
24 QBIM when proceeding with 8 knots and reversing 2000m 800m
to full astern? ship lengths trials or test on my own

What would be the stopping distance of a Varies, but can be

25 QBIM VLCC when proceeding at 8 knots in deep 8 nautical miles 4 nautical miles 15 ship lengths determined from trial
water and the engines are put 'Full Astern'? data

What will the stopping distance of your ship be The sea-trial tests may tell
The stopping distance is the
26 QGHC when proceeding with 5 knots and reversing me, or else I can do a test 5 ship lengths 1500m
to full astern? same for all initial speeds
myself to find out

Sitting on a chair, leaning Laying on the back, holding a Laying on the back, leaning
Which position is the best to stop Holding the nose above steamed
27 SBXE forward, with two fingers wet, cold towel on the top of the head as much back as
bleeding from the nose? water.
pressing the nose together. the nose. possible.

I will say nothing, as the I will tell the Chief Cook and I will report the incident; I will
I will tell my colleagues in
You have just collected some fresh provisions accident did not take place in let him decide whether to obtain first aid; I will ensure
the galley that I slipped
from the storeroom below the galley. As you the galley and was my own report or record it; we will an entry is made in the
but that I am OK; I will not
are coming back up the stairway, you slip faulty anyway; I will pick up use all of the provisions as accident log; I will ensure all
28 TPUE mention that I dropped
and fall, dropping the provisions and the provisions I dropped and usual, as the cooking the provisions are inspected
scratching your leg, causing minor bleeding. carry on as usual; I will look any provisions and will
process will ensure any for damage and any bruised,
Which of the following will you now do? just wash any items that
at the scratches when I get a contamination or damage is broken or contaminated
dropped onto the deck.
break. neutralised. goods are discarded.

Which of the following is false when a casualty Encourage patient to lie quite Cover the wound with a
29 WDEJ Treat for the shock Control bleeding
is bleeding? and re-assure cloth

Whenever there is a major bleeding, the first Take the pulse of the
30 WJQC Stop the bleeding Raise an alarm Call the doctor
priority should be to: patient

1 AALB What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be 60 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 30 litres per nautical 0.03 litres per nautical
pumped into the sea when your vessel is outside a special mile. mile.
 area, proceeding en route, has in operation a monitoring and
control system for the discharge of oil and is located more than
50 nautical miles from the nearest land?

What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be

30 litres pr. nautical
2 AALB pumped into the sea when you are outside special area and 25 litres pr. nautical mile. 60 litres pr. nautical mile. 10 litres pr. nautical mile.
are en route 50 nautical miles from nearest land? mile.

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil tanker, what

is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be
discharged into the sea when a vessel is outside a special 30 litres per nautical 0.03 litres per nautical 300 litres per nautical
3 AALB area, proceeding en route, has in operation a monitoring and
60 litres per nautical mile.
mile. mile. mile.
control system for the discharge of oil and is located more than
50 nautical miles from the nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil tanker, what

is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be pumped
into the sea when a vessel is outside a special area, 0.03 litres per nautical 30 litres per nautical 300 litres per nautical
4 AALB proceeding en route, has in operation a monitoring and control mile.
60 litres per nautical mile.
mile. mile.
system for the discharge of oil and is located more than
50 nautical miles from the nearest land?

Yes, the bottles can be Yes, the bottles can be

dumped if they are dumped if they are
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Nigeria,
Yes, glass bottles can be ground so that the No, glass bottles can not ground so that the
5 AEPV West Africa. Are you allowed to dump empty glass bottles
overboard ? dumped overboard resulting particles can be dumped overboard resulting particles can
pass through a screen pass through a screen
with 25 mm openings with 50 mm openings

Yes, the food waste can Yes, the food waste can
be dumped if it is be dumped if it is ground
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Algeria, in Yes, all kind of food waste
ground so that the No, food waste can not so that the resulting
6 ARUM the Mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to dump food waste can be dumped
overboard? resulting particles can be dumped overboard particles can pass
overboard
pass through a screen through a screen with 25
with 50 mm openings mm openings

7 ARUM You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Algerie, in Yes, all kind of food Yes, the food waste can No, food waste can not Yes, the food waste can
the Mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to dump food waste waste can be dumped be dumped if it is ground be dumped overboard be dumped if it is ground
overboard? overboard so that the resulting so that the resulting
particles can pass particles can pass
 through a screen with 50 through a screen with 25
mm openings mm openings

Yes, the food waste can Yes, the food waste can
be dumped if it is ground be dumped if it is ground
Yes, all kind of food
You are on a vessel 15 nautical miles off the coast of Nigeria, No, food waste can not so that the resulting so that the resulting
8 DWPW West Africa. Are you allowed to dump food waste overboard?
waste can be dumped
be dumped overboard particles can pass particles can pass
overboard
through a screen with 25 through a screen with 50
mm openings mm openings

All designated SAR aircraft and civil aircraft carry equipment

operating on the international aeronautical distress frequencies 123,8 MHz and/or 247,6 243,1 MHz and/or 486,2 127.8 MHz and/or 349.6 121,3 MHz and/or 243,0
9 FFFR (amplitude modulation). The aeronautical distress frequencies MHz MHz MHz MHz
are?

If a ship requires 2 nautical miles to stop in the water from a

Similar distance to deep
10 FYAL "crash stop" when proceeding at full ahead in deep water. What A greater distance About 1.5 nautical miles A shorter distance
will the stopping distance be in shallow water? water

Yes, the bottles can be Yes, the bottles can be

dumped if they are dumped if they are
You are on a vessel 60 nautical miles off the coast of the nearest
ground so that the ground so that the Yes, glass bottles can be No, glass bottles can not
11 GTSU land, Algeria, in the Mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to
dump empty glass bottles overboard ? resulting particles can resulting particles can dumped overboard be dumped overboard
pass through a screen pass through a screen
with 25 mm openings with 50 mm openings

In maritime radio-communication by low power given by

12 OHSY 1,0 1,5 watt Don't know O,5 watt maximum 0,5 1,0 watt
a nautical phone is meant a transmitting power of:

The recommended distance between parallel tracks (track

spacing) in a search for a casualty by a surface vessel varies
(amongst other factors) according to visibility and the nature of
the target in the IAMSAR Manual. These distances are then
13 SHWX 2.5 nautical miles. 5.0 nautical miles. 3.6 nautical miles. 0.7 nautical miles.
normally adjusted for prevailing weather conditions. If visibility
was 5 nautical miles and you were looking for a six-person
liferaft, what would the recommended uncorrected track
spacing be?

14 TWOB New MARPOL regulations came into effect from July 93 stating 30 litters per nautical 20 litters per nautical mile 25 litters per nautical mile 10 litters per nautical mile
that the previous instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content mile
 (60 litters pernautical mile) was changed to:

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What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be pumped into
the sea when your vessel is outside a special area, proceeding en
300 litres per nautical 30 litres per nautical 0.03 litres per
1 AALB route, has in operation a monitoring and control system for the 60 litres per nautical mile.
discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical miles from the mile. mile. nautical mile.
nearest land?

What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can be pumped into
60 litres pr. nautical 30 litres pr. nautical
2 AALB the sea when you are outside special area and are en route 50 nautical 25 litres pr. nautical mile. 10 litres pr. nautical mile.
miles from nearest land? mile. mile.

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil tanker, what is

the maximuminstantaneous rate of oil that can be discharged into the
30 litres per nautical 0.03 litres per nautical 60 litres per nautical
3 AALB sea when a vessel is outside a special area, proceeding en route, has 300 litres per nautical mile.
in operation a monitoring and control system for the discharge of oil mile. mile. mile.
and is located more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil tanker, what is

the maximuminstantaneous rate of oil that can be pumped into the sea
0.03 litres per nautical 30 litres per nautical 60 litres per nautical
4 AALB when a vessel is outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in 300 litres per nautical mile.
operation a monitoring and control system for the discharge of oil and mile. mile. mile.
is located more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to gas-freeing for
entry and inspection. What is the maximum oxygen content permitted
5 AFCL in the inert gas main during this operation, as required by SOLAS
8% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume. 12% by volume.
1974?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to gas-freeing for
6 AFCL entry. What is the maximum permitted oxygen content in the inert gas 8% by volume. 12% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume.
main as required by SOLAS 1974?

When re-inerting a cargo tank before commencing air venting, what is

7 AFCL the maximumoxygen content in the supplied inert gas(IMO)?
6% by volume. 8% by volume. 10% by volume. 5% by volume.

8 AFCL You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to gas-freeing for 5% by volume. 2% by volume. 8% by volume. 12% by volume.
entry. What is the maximum oxygen content permitted in the inert gas
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main during this operation, as required by SOLAS 1974?

A bulk carrier is loading to complete on summer draught of 10.00m when

in salt water; the vessel is loading in river water; The dock water
9 AHIJ allowance is 80mm ; themaximum draught when loading is completed
10.80metres 10.08 metres 11.24 metres 9.92 metres
is??

Order the pumping out

A bulk cargo vessel is found to be 4.0 centimetres over There is not a problem of fresh water or ballast
Record a lower draught Inform the port
10 ARCC her maximum loadline draft after loading; what should be the actions of as over loading is until the maximum
the master? and sail authorities and sail
permitted allowed loadline is
achieved.

When a ship is
When a ship is changing
changing
When do vertical accelerations acting on containers reach direction at its extreme
11 EFQD During resonant rolling When a ship surges direction at its
their maximum values? angle of pitch and roll
extreme angle of
simultaneously
pitch

Your crane is designed for Grab Service with a hoisting load of 16 tons
including grab weight. Grab weight: 8 tons, Grab cubic: 10 m3. You are
12 BBAU going to discharge a cargo of dry minerals having a stowage factor of 16 tons. 7 tons. 8 tons. 15 tons.
0,7 - 0,8 t/m3. What will be themaximum weight of the cargo you are
allowed to have in each grab?

What is the maximum allowable tank design pressure in the vapour

13 BBRJ 0.5 barg. 0.43 barg. 0.25 barg. 0.7 barg.
space on Type "A" cargo tanks for LNG carriers?

What is the maximum allowable tank design pressure in the vapour

14 BBRJ 0.43 barg. 0.5 barg. 0.25 barg. 0.7 barg.
space on Type "A" tanks?

*In general, which of the following is the maximum length of a main

15 BKGK 20 meters 40 meters The ship-s breadth The ship-s length
vertical zone?

16 BLAK What can be the maximum cargo tank pressure on an fully refrigerated Maximum cargo tank Maximum cargo tank Maximum cargo tank MARVS on fully
gas carrier? pressure on an fully pressure on an fully pressure on an fully refrigerated gas
refrigerated gas carrier is refrigerated gas refrigerated gas carrier carriers are set to
set to 0,5 bar carrier is set to 15 can be 0,7 bar 0,7 bar
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bar

Many LPG carriers are designed to carry the cargo in a fully refrigerated
18 bar gauge 7 bar gauge
17 BLAK condition. What is the normal maximum cargo tank pressure on a fully 10 bar gauge pressure. 0.7 bar gauge pressure.
refrigerated LPG carrier? pressure. pressure.

When cross-flooding arrangements to correct unsymmetrical flooding

and excessive heel angels in damaged condition are installed in
18 CBAC 20 degrees 15 degrees 30 degrees 10 degrees
passenger ships, what is themaximum angle of heel after flooding but
before equalization?

There are many applications in circuit theory where it is important to

obtain themaximum possible power that a given source can deliver.
19 CFHB This figure consists of a practical voltage source V(g) with internal R(L) = R(s) / sqrt (3) R(L) = 2 R(s) R(L) = R(s) R(L) = 0.5 R(s)
resistance R(s). A resistance R(L) will maximize the power transmission
from the source to R(L)?

There are many applications in circuit theory where it is important to

obtain themaximum possible power that a given source can deliver.
20 CFHB This figure consists of a practical voltage source V(g) with internal R(L) = R(s) / sqrt (3) R(L) = 0.5 R(s) R(L) = R(s) R(L) = 2 R(s)
resistance R(s). What value of resistance R(L) will maximize the power
transmission from the source to R(L)?

There are many applications in circuit theory where it is important to

obtain themaximum possible power that a given source can deliver.
21 CFHB This figure consists of a practical voltage source V(g) with internal R(L) = R(s) R(L) = 2 R(s) R(L) = 0.5 R(s) R(L) = R(s) / sqrt (3)
resistance R(s). What resistance R(L) will maximize the power
transmission from the source to R(L)?

In a Type "1" Chemical tanker (one that is certified to carry the most
22 DAVJ hazardous chemicals) the maximum amount of cargo contained in any 750 m3 1750 m3 1250 m3 2250 m3
one tank must not exceed:

When cross-flooding arrangements to correct unsymmetrical flooding

23 DAYP and excessive heel angels in damaged condition are installed in 15 minutes 30 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes
passenger ships, what is themaximum time allowed for equalization?

24 DCKH During ship to ship transfer, if each hose used has a bore size (diameter) 3150 m3 per hour. 9300 m3 per hour. 350 m3 per hour. 1400 m3 per hour.
of 300 mm, the throughput per hour of liquid (for each hose) is
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recommended as amaximum of:

33% of the breaking 40% of the breaking 30% of the breaking 25% of the breaking
25 DMAJ What is the maximum Securing Load of new mild steel chains?
strength strength strength strength

33% of the breaking 30% of the breaking 25% of the breaking 40% of the breaking
26 DMAJ What is the maximum Securing Load of mild steel chains?
strength strength strength strength

On a RoRo vessel, what is the maximum Securing Load of reusable use 30% of the breaking 40% of the breaking 25% of the breaking 25% of the breaking
27 DMAJ
wire ropes? strength strength strength strength

When cross-flooding arrangements to correct unsymmetrical flooding

and excessive heel angels in damaged condition are installed in
28 DMWT 15 degrees 10 degrees 20 degrees 30 degrees
passenger ships, what is themaximum angle of heel after flooding but
before equalization?

What are the average maximum working hours which may not be
29 DNSN 2080 hours 2912 hours 2526 hours 1850 hours
exceeded, in a year on NIS-ships?

What is the maximum allowed oxygen content in inert gas for inerting
30 ELER 1% by volume. 21% by volume. 10% by volume. 5% by volume.
liquefied gas carrier cargo systems according to the IMO IGC Code?

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Which of the aggregate states have

1 BAFT fixedvolume, but not any fixed form.
Solid substances. Fluids (liquids). Gas None of the above mentioned.

No action to be taken, as
During COW what actions are required if To be ignored as max. No action to be taken, but try to
required max. oxygen
2 BCAR delivered inert gas exceeds 8 per cent oxygen permitted is 18 % Stop operation? obtain levels below 8 % by
byvolume? permitted is 12 % by
by volume? volume?
volume?

3 BNBG By the International Convention for the Control 100%. 25%. 95%. 80%.
and Management of Ship's Ballast Water and
Sediments, oil tankers are required to have a
ballast water exchange plan that involves
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replacing ballast taken onboard at the

previous port. What percentage volumetric
exchange must be achieved?

I Organization and
I Planning and Preparation II A Command and Control B
What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR Management II Mission I Organization II Communications
4 BXKL Manual?
Rescue Control III Communications C Rescue
Co-ordination III Mobile III Rescue Procedures
Reference Procedures
Facilities.

5 COOQ The volume button of a mariphone controls: the transmitting power the squelch the volume Don't know

No. Atmosphere should be

You are to supervise a hot work repair in a 0,5 per cent LFL, 21 per No. Further precautions
cargo tank on an oil tanker. You have cent oxygen and Not unless all adjacent tanks need to be taken. The
measured the atmosphere inside the Yes. The minimum safe
penetrating pipelines filled are filled with clean ballast, area around the work site
6 EDHG compartment as 21% oxygen content requirements for hot work have
byvolume and less than 1% LFL with water. Sediment, atmosphere 0,1 per cent needs to be cleaned and
been met.
concentration. Does this mean the work can sludge and residue to be LFL, 21 per cent oxygen. checks need to be made
commence? (Select the most correct option) cleared min. 2 m from on adjacent spaces.
working area.

Yes, provided that

You are to supervise a hot work repair in a
cargo tank on an oil tanker. You have
measured the atmosphere inside the
compartment as 21% oxygen content
7 EDHG byvolume and less than 1% LFL hydrocarbon
vapour concentration. Does this mean the
work can commence? (Select the most
correct option)
No. The flammability reading
should be maximum 0.5%
LFL hydrocarbon vapour
concentration for any
hotwork to take place. .
continuous readings are No. Further precautions need to
maintained throughout the be taken. The area around the
operation and flammability Yes. The minimum safe work site needs to be cleaned
readings do not exceed 2% requirements for hot work and checks need to be made
hydrocarbon vapour have been met. on adjacent spaces. Additional
content in the immediate precautionary measures may
vicinity of the hotwork need to be put in place.
site. .

According to most industry standards, what

percentage of oxygen by volume is required
8 FRLB for entry into an enclosed space without a
11% 17% 21% 15%
breathing apparatus?

9 GPPA The arrival ballast water on non SBT vessels 10000 ppm. 100 ppm. 1000 ppm. 100000 ppm.
must contain maximum 15ppm (parts pr.
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million) of oil to fulfil the regulations in force.

How many ppm is 1% by volume.

The arrival ballast water must contain

maximum 15ppm (parts pr. million) of oil to
10 GPPA 1000 ppm. 100 ppm. 100000 ppm. 10000 ppm.
fulfil the regulations in force. How many ppm
is 1% by volume.

Depending on density or API, an error

measurement of 0.1 degree Fahrenheit in a
35 cubic metres (220 25 cubic metres (157
11 HDRH tank containing 50,000 cubic metres (314,491 7 cubic metres (44 barrels). 16.5 cubic metres (104 barrels).
barrels) of oil will result in which of the barrels). barrels).
following volumes?

What will be the minimum volume of halon to 10% of the volume of the 15% of the volume of the 4.25% of the volume of the
12 HPDQ 20% of the volume of the room
extinguish a fire in an enclosed room? room room room

Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers

cannot burn in an atmosphere containing less
13 HSTT 15% 11% 17% 13%
than approximately what percentage of
oxygen (by volume)?

HUHC With an increase in temperature, the volumeof Change at a rate dependant Expand. Contract. Remains constant.
14 a liquid chemical will do which of the upon the prevailing
following? atmospheric pressure.

HUHC Contract. Expand. Change at a rate dependant Remains constant.

With an increase in temperature, the volumeof
15
a liquid will do which of the following?
upon the prevailing
atmospheric pressure.

With an increase in temperature the volumeof Remains constant if pressure

16 HUHC Remains constant Contracts Expands
flammable and combustible liquids : remains constant

The free volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) of a

17 IKCT fixed gas fire-extinguishing system shall be 3.14 m3/kg 0,56 m3/kg 1,26 m3/ kg 2,03 m3/kg
calculated at

18 JIKQ Which of the aggregate states have Solid substances. None of the above Gas Fluids (liquids).
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fixedvolume, but not any fixed form. mentioned.

In calculating the amount of an oil cargo, if you

start with the Total Observed volume(TOV),
then deduct any measurable quantities in the Gross Standard Volume Total Calculated Volume Gross Observed Volume
19 KEGJ Net Observed Volume (NOV)
tanks prior to loading and thevolume of any (GSV) (TCV) (GOV)
free water found, what figure are you left
with?

*Most frequent volumes for only one air bottle

20 KKDD of a standard self-contained breathing 10 litres 3 litres 20 and 25 litres 6 and 7 litres
apparatus are

A positive displacement, rotary type,volumetric

flow meter reads low with an error reading of The higher viscosity of the The low lubricity of the diesel
1% when used to measure flow of heavy oil The lower mass of diesel oil heavy oil is slowing down oil is increasing the friction
21 KSUH The meter is worn internally.
and 2.5% when used to measure the flow of results in a lower reading. the rotary element in the in the rotating element and
diesel oil. From the options given select the meter. slowing the rotor down.
most likely cause of this difference in error?

Liquid flow through pipe lines is often measured

by means of differential pressure across a
restriction (orifice) in the pipe as illustrated by
22 LFYY Formula 1 Formula 3 Formula 2 Formula 4
this figure. Which of the listed formulas will
you utilize for calculating thevolumetric flow
F?

The inert gas system should be capable of

delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks of at
23 LJEQ least what percentage of the maximum rate of 150% 75% 100% 125%
discharge capacity of the ship expressed as
avolume?

The word volume is spelled conform the Valencia, Oslo, Love, Uncle, Victor, Oslo, Lima, Uncle, Victor, Oscar, Lima, Uniform,
24 MAFQ Don't know
international phonetic alphabet: Mike, Eduard Mike, Echo Mike, Echo

25 MKQD The densities of hydrocarbon gas mixtures 1.8 2.0 1.25 1.55
evolved from normal petroleum products are
all greater than the density of air. When mixed
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with air at 50% by volume, what is the density

of Propane relative to air?

The densities of most hydrocarbon gas

mixtures which evolve from normal petroleum
products are greater than the density of air.
26 MKQD 1.8 1.25 2.0 1.55
What would be the approximate relative
density of a mixture of 50% by volume of air
and propane relative to 100% air?

On the MF/HF transmitter-receiver there is

27 MSSY HF-gain AF-gain Don't know power
avolume control. Another name for this is:

Which of the given options is the approximate

28 NCSI value of the flammable range for Methane 5.3 - 14.0% by volume. 2.6 - 12.4% by volume. 3.5 - 13.0% by volume 1.4 - 10.8% by volume
measured as a percentage volume in air?

On a MF/HF-transmitter-receiver there is
29 NFDV Don't know LF-gain sensitivity HF-gain
avolume control. Another name for this is:

A bulk cargo has a stowage factor (S.F) of 1.50

cubic metres per metric tonne (m3/mt). If
30 NGLD 1500 cubic metres ( m3) 1000 cubic metres 15000 cubic metres (m3) 3000 tonnes
1000 tonnes are to be loaded what volumewill
this cargo occupy?

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Your crane is designed for Grab Service with a hoisting load of 16 tons including
grab weight. Grab weight: 8 tons, Grab cubic: 10 m3. You are going to
1 BBAU discharge a cargo of dry minerals having a stowage factor of 0,7 - 0,8 t/m3. 16 tons. 7 tons. 8 tons. 15 tons.
What will be the maximum weight of the cargo you are allowed to have in
each grab?

The crane on a General Cargo Ship is designed for Grab Service with a hoisting
load of 16 tonnes including grab weight. Grab weight: 8 tons, Grab cubic: 10
2 BBAU m3. You are going to discharge a cargo of dry minerals having a stowage
16 tonnes. 7 tonnes. 8 tonnes. 15 tonnes.
factor of between 0.7 - 0
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The stowage factor of a consignment of car parts is given by shippers as

3 DPWG 3.00 cubicmetres/metric tonne; what space will be required to load 100 tonnes 3.00 cubic metres 30 tonnes 30 cubic metres 300 cubic metres
of this type of cargo on a General Cargo Vessel?

Minimum two The required number of

Minimum one
What is the minimum number of relief valves to be fitted to any cargo tank of pressure relief At least two pressure pressure relief valves is
4 FXHG greater than 20cubic metres capacity?
pressure relief
valves in addition relief valves. dependent on the
valves.
to MARVS. pressure.

Your ship is equipped with 2 different types of grabs, small and large,
with cubic capacities of 5m3 and 10m3 respectively. Maximum crane load for
None of the mentioned
5 GHKS grab service is 16 tons including grab weight. You are going to discharge a dry Small. Large. Any of them.
commodity having a stowage factor of 1,4 T/m3. What will be the suitable grab alternatives.
for this operation?

Depending on density or API, an error measurement of 0.1 degree Fahrenheit in

35 cubic metres 25 cubic metres (157 7 cubic metres (44 16.5 cubic metres (104
6 HDRH a tank containing 50,000 cubic metres (314,491 barrels) of oil will result in
which of the following volumes? (220 barrels). barrels). barrels). barrels).

A bulk cargo has a stowage factor (S.F) of 1.50 cubic metres per metric tonne 1500 cubic metres 15000 cubic
7 NGLD (m3/mt). If 1000 tonnes are to be loaded what volume will this cargo occupy?
1000 cubic metres 3000 tonnes
( m3) metres (m3)

From 0,75 % to 0,80 From 0,15 % to

What is the approximate normal daily cargo "boil off" rate for an LNG carrier of From 0,30 % to 0,35 % per From 0,01 % to 0,05 %
8 PNQT 125000 cubicmetre cargo capacity?
% per day of total 0,20 % per day
day of total cargo. per day of total cargo.
cargo. of total cargo.

The IMO IGC Code requires that the cargo tanks of an LNG carrier are fitted At least two pressure relief
At least one At least three
with pressure relief valves; the number of valves depends on the individual valves one of which must At least two pressure
9 YMNS capacity of the tank. What is the required number of valves to be fitted to a
pressure relief pressure relief
be of the pilot operated relief valves.
cargo tank of less than 20 cubic meters capacity? valve. valves.
type.

Minimum one The number of relief valves At least two Minimum two pressure
What is the minimum number of relief valves to be fitted to any cargo tank of
10 YMNS pressure relief is dependent of type of pressure relief relief valves in addition
greater than 20cubic meters capacity?
valve. gas carrier. valves. to the MARVS.

11 YYQL What is the minimum requirement with respect to pressure relief valves on the Two valves. There is no such One valve. Three valves.
cargo tanks of an LNG carrier where the individual tanks are over requirement.
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20 cubic metres capacity?

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To prevent the steam and

Feed check valves for the main and auxilliary To allow overhaul of the screw water in the boiler from
boilers are normally of the double shut off type To increase the workload for To allow fine tuning of
lift valve when the non-return discharging out through
1 AENE with one screw lift valve and one screw down staff when overhauling the feed water flow to the
non-return valve. What is the main function of valve is shut and the boiler is the feed line if the feed
boiler. boiler.
the non-return valve? steaming. line fractures or a joint in
the line blows.

To prevent the steam and

Feed check valves for the main and auxilliary water in the boiler from To allow overhaul of the
boilers are normally of the double shut off To increase the workload for To allow fine tuning of
discharging out through the screw lift valve when the
2 AENE typewith one screw lift valve and one screw staff when overhauling the feed water flow to the
down non-return valve. What is the main feed line if the feed line non-return valve is shut and
boiler. boiler.
function of the non-return valve? fractures or a joint in the the boiler is steaming.
line blows.

To prevent the steam and

Feed check valves for the main and auxiliary To allow overhaul of the
water in the boiler from
boilers are normally of the double shut off type screw lift valve when
To prevent back pressure on the To allow fine tuning of feed discharging out through
3 AENE with one screw lift valve and one screw down the non-return valve is
non-return valve. What is the main function of boiler feed pump.. water flow to the boiler. the feed line if the feed
shut and the boiler is
the non-return valve? line fractures or a joint in
steaming.
the line blows.

To prevent the steam and

Feed check valves for main and auxilliary To allow overhaul of the screw water in the boiler from
To increase the
purposes are normally of the double shut off down valve when the non- To allow fine tuning of feed discharging out by the
4 AENE type, as shown in the diagram. What is the main return valve is shut and the
workload for staff when
water flow to the boiler. feed line, if a feed line
function of the non-return valve? overhauling the boiler.
boiler is steaming. fracture or a joint in the
line blows.

5 AMDV Why do many diesel engine manufacturers To improve valve sealing by To improve valve sealing by To improve valve sealing by To minimize heat
recommend machining the valve spindle sealing compensating for expansion of compensating for pressure increasing contact force by transfer between valve
surface with a half degree difference to the valve during high and temperature effects on reducing contact area and valve seat.
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the valve during engine

the valve seat angle? temperature operation. between valve and seat.
operation..

To improve valve sealing To improve valve sealing

Why do some diesel engine manufacturers To improve valve sealing by
by compensating for by increasing contact
recommend machining the valve spindle sealing compensating for expansion of To minimize heat transfer
6 AMDV surface with a half degree difference to
pressure and temperature force by reducing
the valve during high between valve and valve seat.
the valve seat angle? effects on the valve contact area between
temperature operation.
during engine operation.. valve and seat.

After complete shut down of the steam plant, the

boiler have been heated in accordance to Open as fast as possible to get Open steam valve very Don-t open the main valve Open as fast as possible
correct starting up procedure, and is now firing
7 AOBP at working pressure. You are going to open the
rid of water assembly in the slowly, considering system before you have top to heat the piping
main steam valve to the system. What will be piping system. expansion. pressure on the boiler. system.
the correct procedure for this operation?

A consequence of operating a centrifugal pump

8 FVJY with the discharge valve closed would be:
Motor overload will open Motor will overheat Relief valve will open Pump will overheat

To relieve excessive high

A valve for safety stop
What is the purpose of the cylinder head To adjust the cylinder pressure pressure in the cylinder to For indication of engine being
9 FWEU safety valve?
(emergency) of the
to a safe working pressure protect the engine from overloaded.
engine
being damaged

The operation of a diesel engine is controlled by a Altering the

mechanical-hydraulic, compensated speed A change in load will not
The governor will hunt resulting Engine speed control will be compensation needle
10 KHAB sensing governor. How will the governor control affect a speed sensing
be affected if the compensation needle valve is in erratic engine speed control. sluggish. valve has no effect on
governor.
closed in and the engine load changes? speed control.

Pushed slowly and use the Pushed by sufficient force

Pushed gradually so the
When testing a overhauled fuel valve, the test finger tip to detect the to accurately check the
11 OGQP opening point can easily be Of no importance.
pump is to be operated as follows: accurately correct opening correct adjusting
detected.
pressure. pressure.

The thermoexpansion-valve is a part of the

Regulating freon liquid flow to Regulating the cargo hold Regulating cooling water
12 ASUJ refrigeration system. What is the thermo- Regulating the suction pressure.
expansion-valve doing? the evaporator. temperature. temperature.
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To control the cooling water To control the flow rate of To control the suction
What is the purpose of an expansion valve in a To control the cargo hold
13 ASUJ temperature through the liquid refrigerant to the pressure at the
refrigeration system circuit? temperature.
condenser. evaporator. compressor.

To improve the sealing

surface between valve and
Why do many engine makers recommend to grind seat during operation of the To avoid sticking between To minimize heat
To compensate for the heat
14 AWAO the valve spindle sealing surface with a half engine (compensate for the valve and seat during high transfer between seat
degree difference to thevalve seat? expansion.
bending of the valve disc load operation. and housing.
caused by combustion
pressure).

Why should the coil of an ac solenoid valve not be

The coil will lose it's residual The coil will fail due to
15 JDRK energised when demounted from the valve The coil will jump around. The coil will overheat.
body? magnetism vibration.

During overhaul of some plate type Use coarse grinding

compressor valves the engine room rating is Skim the valve plates in the Discard the defective valve paste to remove the
Dress the valve plates up
16 JOTI asked to clean the valve plates and seat. Some lathe to remove all of the plates and replace them marks from the valve
of the valve plates are heavily marked. What using a portable grinder.
marks. with new spares. plates as quickly as
action should be taken? possible.

What do we mean with "dual controlled" fuel Both the suction and
The fuel pumps are controlled in There is a stand-by pump for We have two equal
17 SMHG pumps when we talk about valve controlled fuel spill valves are
pumps? pairs each of the fuel pumps governors
controlled

Select, from the options given, the one that best They must be
describes a requirement of the remotely They must be hydraulically They must be electrically
18 AYMX They must be fail-safe. pneumatically
controlled valves fitted in the ESD (Emergency operated. operated.
Shut-Down) systems on an LNG carrier? operated.

What is the requirement to valves in the ESD They must be electrically They must be hydraulically They must be pneumatically
19 AYMX They must be fail-safe.
(Emergency shut-down) system? operated. operated. operated.

20 BDPJ The starting air valve is fitted for the purpose of: Turning the engine for starting Bringing the engine up to Bringing the engine up to full To retard the engine
preparations. sufficient number of rpm to start the engine. revolution for
revolutions for combustion manoeuvring purpose.
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to take place and engine to

run.

Following complete shut down of the steam plant, Use the main steam valve Open the main valve as
the boiler has been heated in accordance with bypass/warming through Don't open the main
quickly as possible to get
the correct starting up procedure, and the steam line to gradually heat up the Open the main valve a little bit valve until the boiler
21 BFHW rid of any water that has
pressure is rising. What is the correct procedure steam range with the drains to allow the range to heat up. reaches normal
to be adopted when opening the main collected in the steam
open before opening the working pressure.
steam valve to the range? range.
main valve.

The IMO Gas Codes require that all liquefied gas

carrier cargo tanks are fitted with pressure
relief valves. Pilot operated relief valves are The set pressure can be When pilot operated valves are They ensure accurate
They ensure accurate
frequently used, particularly with refrigerated adjusted to above MARVS if used only one valve per cargo operation at the very
22 BHCG operation at the very low
cargoes. What is the main advantage of using problems occur with the tank is required irrespective of low cargo carriage
pilot operated relief valves rather than simple cargo carriage pressures.
reliquefaction plant. tank size. temperatures.
spring loaded types for refrigerated liquefied gas
cargoes tanks?

What should the expansion valve superheat

23 BHTY setting be in order to get the best possible 5 - 10 degrees Celsius 40 - 50degree Celsius 25 - 30 degrees Celsius minus 18 Celsius
efficiency from a refrigerator evaporator?

To prevent seizure of the

What is the reson for fitting 'Rotocaps' to the
24 BKKM cylinder headvalves of some 4-stroke diesel
engines?
To help clear the cylinder of To extend the service life of Rotate the inlet valve during
cylinder head valves
exhaust gas by spinning the valves by giving even heat operation to improve air
by keeping the valve
exhaust valve during opening. and wear distribution. turbulence in the cylinder.
spindles clean.

To help clear the cylinder of To extend the service life of To prevent seizure of the
What is the reason for fitting 'Rotocaps' to the To rotate the inlet valves during
exhaust gas by spinning the the valves by giving even cylinder head valves
25 BKKM cylinder headvalves of some 4-stroke diesel operation to improve air
engines? exhaust valves during heat and wear by keeping the valve
turbulence in the cylinder.
opening. distribution. spindles clean.

26 BKKM Some 4-stroke engines are fitted with a rotorcap Rotate the inlet valve during To prevent the valve spindel to Distribute the exhaust gas or Improve the scaling
on the cylinder head valves. For what reason? operation. stick.. the air inlet better to surface function,
improve combustion. increase the service
time of the exhaust
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valve in the engine.

To indicate and relieve To allow adjustment of

To shut off the fuel to a the To shut down the engine in
What is the purpose of diesel engine cylinder excessive high pressure in the cylinder pressure
27 BLGF cylinder in the event of a high the event of an unsafe
head safetyvalve? the cylinder to protect the to a safe working
pressure fuel pipe leak. operating condition.
engine from being damaged. pressure.

To adjust the cylinder pressure To relieve excessive high A valve for safety stop For indication of engine
What is the purpose of the cylinder head to a safe working pressure. pressure in the cylinder to (emergency) of the engine. being overloaded.
28 BLGF
safety valve? protect the engine from
being damaged.

How often shall the inert gas non-return valve be Before entering discharge port After every plant
29 BUAK Once a year/18 months Every hour
opened for internal inspection? for inspection operation

Some of the valves in a pipeline system on an oil

Emergency Slop
30 CCOF tanker may be marked with the letters "ESD". Enabled Slow Down Emergency Shut Down Equalising Safety Device
What do these letters stand for? Diversion

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Feed check valves for the main and auxilliary To allow overhaul of the To prevent the steam and water
boilers are normally of the double shut off screw lift valve when in the boiler from discharging To allow fine tuning of
To increase the workload for staff
1 AENE type with one screw lift valve and the non-return valve is out through the feed line if feed water flow to the
one screwdown non-return valve. What is the when overhauling the boiler. shut and the boiler is the feed line fractures or a boiler.
main function of the non-return valve? steaming. joint in the line blows.

Feed check valves for the main and auxilliary To prevent the steam and water in To allow overhaul of the screw lift
boilers are normally of the double shut off the boiler from discharging out To increase the workload To allow fine tuning of
valve when the non-return valve
2 AENE typewith one screw lift valve and through the feed line if the feed for staff when feed water flow to the
one screwdown non-return valve. What is the line fractures or a joint in the is shut and the boiler is
overhauling the boiler. boiler.
main function of the non-return valve? steaming.
line blows.

3 AENE Feed check valves for the main and auxiliary To prevent back pressure on the To allow fine tuning of To prevent the steam and water To allow overhaul of the
boilers are normally of the double shut off boiler feed pump.. feed water flow to the in the boiler from discharging screw lift valve when
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type with one screw lift valve and out through the feed line if the non-return valve is
one screwdown non-return valve. What is the boiler. the feed line fractures or a shut and the boiler is
main function of the non-return valve? joint in the line blows. steaming.

Jacket cooling water

For which duties are gear and screw pumps Main sea water Fuel and lubricating oil
4 AWUU normally employed?
Bilge pumping. circulation for diesel
circulation systems. services.
engines.

Regarding deadweight cocks and screw caps Caps and cocks should be closed Caps should be placed Deadweight cocks should
for double bottom tank sounding pipes ie. It does not matter where the be fastened in the open
at all times, to prevent ingress on top of sounding
5 CQXU engine offerdam, bilge tank, D.O. double cocks/caps are unless when position to save time
bottom etc. Which of the following statements of water into the engine room in pipes to keep the
using the tank. when sounding the
is correct? case of tank bottom damage. engine room tidy.
tanks.

Caps and cocks should be closed

Deadweight cocks should
Sounding pipes in the engine room are at all times, except when Caps should be placed
be fastened in the open It does not matter where the
normally fitted with deadweight cocks sounding tanks, to prevent on top of sounding
6 CQXU andscrew caps. Which of the following
position to save time cocks/caps are unless the tank
ingress of water or oil into the pipes to keep the
statements is correct? when sounding the is in use.
engine room in case of tank engine room tidy.
tanks.
bottom damage or overflow.

Why are oil free compressors, either Having no oil in the It avoids the risk of cross
Oil free compressors have reduced Oil free compressors run
7 DQBM reciprocating or screw types, generally compressor reduces contamination between oil
preferred for LPG carrier cargo compressors? internal leakage. the running cost. and cargo.
at slower speeds.

It is the number of
What is the biggest difference It is the number and direction of The compressor on the freon side
revolutions, and the There is no difference on
8 EBAU on screwcompressors that is utilised in a revolutions that is the biggest has more revolutions than the
cargo cooling plant? one used on the cargo the screw compressors
difference one on the cargo
is oil-free

The compressor rotor

What is the main disadvantage of using oil The compressor has to run at
The compressors quickly The compressor bearings wear elements wear quickly
9 EBAU free, screw type compressors for the very high speeds to compensate
reliquefaction plant of an LPG carrier? overheat. out very quickly. as they have no
for internal leakage.
lubrication.

10 FDDY LPG carriers rely heavily on the compressors Double acting, single stage, oil Double acting, single Double acting, two stage, oil free Single acting, single
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fitted as part of the reliquefaction

plant. screwand reciprocating types are
stage, oil lubricated stage, oil free piston
widely used. Which type of reciprocating free compressor. compressor.
compressor is most common as a cargo piston compressor. compressor.
compressor?

On a General Cargo Vessel cargo is be

secured using turnbuckles (bottlescrews) and
11 KCTK wires; what is the minimum number of A minimum of three A minimum of four A minimum of two One only is required
bulldog grips that should be used to attach
wires to turnbuckles ?

Your engine is going astern and you pick up

sternway. The rudder is midships, and you She will most likely change She will most likely go She will most likely change The stern will be lifted to
12 KDOB
are operating on a single, right-handed heading to starboard straight astern heading to port starboard
fixedscrew. How will your ship react?

With the compensating needle screw of a

Woodward regulator will regulate Woodward regulator will Woodward regulator will Woodward regulator will
13 RJWB Woodward regulator is closed, what will
happen when the load is changing? normally not regulate at all regulate very slowly regulate very fast

A bottlescrew is a metal
A bottlescrew is the connection ring A bottlescrew is the A bottlescrew is the
What is the correct understanding of the term threaded sleeve which
14 TVWK on the ships deck used to connect threaded screw used to special wire rope used
"Bottlescrew"? adjusts the length and
lashings and rigging open large bottles to lash containers
tension on rigging or stays

Your ship is equipped with a single, right- She will most likely She will most likely sheer to
handed fixed screw. Steaming full ahead you She will most likely sheer to port and She will stop on 1.5 times
15 UDHS continue on a straight starboard and gradually lose
reverse the engine to stop the ship. How will stop rather quickly the ship's length
the ship react? No wind or current. course headway

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

1 SJXD The International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre attributes Higher crime rates The greater More crew involvement. Easy access to
the increased numbers of hijackings to: around the world. involvement in piracy military weapons.
of well-organized and
armed crime
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networks.

Sea water leaking

The boiler water tests show a high and increasing level of chlorides in the Sea water leakage Insufficient dosage of Excess dosage of
2 AROS boiler water. What is the most likely cause of this problem?
back through
from the condenser. treatment chemicals. treatment chemicals.
blowdown valves.

What would be the most probable cause of an increase in cooling water Jacket water cooler is Charge air cooler is Water in the fuel oil
3 ARSY temperature in all cylinders?
Air in the fuel oil system.
clogged. clogged. system.

What would be the most probable cause of an increase in cooling water Water in the fuel oil Jacket water cooler is Charge air cooler is
4 ARSY temperature in all cylinders?
Air in the fuel oil system.
system. clogged. clogged.

Low level in the header

What would be the most probable cause of an increase in cooling water Fouling of the jacket Fouling of the charge air Fouling of the
5 ARSY temperature for all cylinders of a diesel engine?
tank for the jacket
water cooler. cooler. lubricating oil cooler.
system.

For a large increase in the specific gravity of the oil, the gravity disc hole Hole diameter is of no
6 JPKQ diameter should be:
Increased. Reduced. Kept the same.
importance.

Separating efficiency is Separating efficiency is

What effect does an increased oil feed flow rate have on the performance Separating efficiency is Separating efficiency
7 AWPR of a centrifuge operating as a purifier?
increased, more solids increased, more water
reduced. is unchanged.
are removed. is removed.

The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the water around
8 BTVJ the ship and the verification of increased threat levels.
TRUE FALSE . .

When the temperature of lubricating oil is lowered, an increase will occur in Concentration of
9 CABB the:
Viscosity. Pour point. Flash point.
contaminants.

It will expand - its

You have a cargo of Lube Oil Additive in tank 6 Centre. Which of the Its weight will increase - It will contract - its Its weight will decrease -
10 CWNV volume will
following will happen if heating is applied and the temperature increases? it will get heavier. volume will decrease. it will get lighter.
increase.

What could be the most likely reason for an increase in the viscosity of a Water-leakage into the Increased lub oil Fuel oil leakage into
11 DADR Worn bearing shells.
diesel engine lubricating oil during operation? lub oil system. temperature. the lub oil system.
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Heavy fuel oil

High lub oil The lub oil viscosity will Water-leakage to the lub
12 DADR What could be the reason if the lub oil viscosity increase? leakage to the lub
temperature. not increase. oil system.
oil system.

Following replacement of a diesel alternator governor the machine is test

run on load. It is found that as the load is gradually increased the voltage The governor load
The governor load limit The governor droop The governor droop
13 DYHF and the frequency gradually fall to an unacceptable level. The governor is limit should be
a mechanical hydraulic type. Select from the options given the correct should be increased. should be increased. should be reduced.
reduced.
adjustment to make to correct the situation.

Exhaust gas leakage Leakage from an oil Leakage of sea

What is the most likely cause of an increase in the chloride content of the Insufficient cooling water
14 ELOQ into the freshwater at cooler into the fresh water from the
fresh water in a central cooling system? treatment.
the turbochargers. water system. central coolers.

A sudden or gradual increase of the chloride content in the freshwater Leakages from Leakages from oil Low concentration of
15 ELOQ Exhaust leakage
cooling indicates: seawater coolers coolers corrosion inhibitors

A data logger printout is being studied. It can be seen that at regular Response of the
Erratic operation of the Faulty operation of the
intervals the return air temperature increases significantly for short Routine defrosting of refrigeration plant to
16 EMUM refrigeration control system for
periods of time before returning to normal. What is the most likely cause the evaporator coils. daily ambient warming
of this occurrence? compressor. the refrigeration unit.
and cooling.

Interface outwards Increase of the Will have no effect on Interface towards

17 FFMF If the temperature increase, what will happen with the interface in the bowl?
center. purification capasity. interface. center.

You are duty officer on "A" and are observering "B" on your starboard side.
"A" is a heavy loaded tanker, while the other vessel "B" is in ballast. You It is possible as both It is possible since the It is possible since the
It is impossible, since
like to increase the CPA, and reduce the speed and then stop your loaded vessel stops ballasted vessel
18 FNYB vessels will stop at the there was change in
vessel. You are going into the chart room to check the position. The other faster then the stops faster then the
vessel has engine failure and stops the engine. Suddenly the two vessels same rate. ballasted vessel. loaded vessel.
the bearing.
is colliding, how can it happen?

You are duty officer on "A" and you are observing "B" on your starboard
side. "A" is a heavy loaded tanker, while the other vessel "B" is in ballast. It is impossible, since It is possible since the It is possible since the
It is possible as both
You would like to increase the CPA and reduce the speed to stop your loaded vessel stops ballasted vessel
19 FNYB there is a change in vessels will stop at
vessel. You are going into the chart room to check the position. The other faster than the stops faster than the
vessel has engine failure and stops the engine. Suddenly the two vessels the bearing ballasted vessel loaded vessel
the same rate
are colliding, how can this happen?
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The current and wind Poor combustion due to

The revolutions on the turbocharger have increased during the night with The viscosity of the fuel We have favourable
20 GFUA are holding the vessel malfunction of fuel
unmanned engine. Could this be caused by: is to high. winds and current.
back. valves.

Two identical medium speed engines are connected through clutches and a
reduction gearbox to a single controllable pitch propeller. It is noted The fuel filters in the The governor droop
One of the engines is
during normal operation that the load sharing between the engines is supply line for one of settings are The clutch on one
21 GTTQ running faster than the
uneven with one engine taking a greater proportion of the load as the the engines are incorrectly set and engine is slipping.
total load increases even though they are equally loaded at low load. other at high loads.
blocked are not matched.
Select from the options given the most likely cause of this problem.

Seawater leakage into Exhaust gas leakage Overdosing of

What is the likely cause of a decrease in the pH-value and an increase of Leakage from the
22 HMBI the cooling water into the cooling water corrosion inhibitor
the sulphate content of a diesel engine's cooling water system? lubricating oil coolers.
system system. treatment chemicals

A sudden or gradual decrease in the pH-value, or an increase of the sulfate Leakages from Leakages from L.O. High concentration of
23 HMBI Exhaust leakage
content, in the cooling water may indicate: seawater coolers coolers. corrosion inhibitors

During operation of the main engine, the exhaust temperature increases on High back pressure in
one of the cylinders. The turbocharger starts surging and smoke is seen A fuel valve is stuck in
24 HNVG Turbocharger failure. the exhaust system Scavenge box fire
coming out from the turbocharger inlet air filter. What is the most probable the open position.
cause? after the turbocharger.

During operation of the main engine, the exhaust temperature increases on

Fuel valve stick in open High back pressure in
25 HNVG one of the cylinders. The turbocharger starts surging and smoke from the Scavenge box fire Turbocharger failure
turbocharger inlet air filter occurs. What is the probable cause? position. the exhaust system

Change at a rate
With an increase in temperature, the volume of a liquid chemical will do dependant upon the
26 HUHC Expand. Contract. Remains constant.
which of the following? prevailing atmospheric
pressure.

Change at a rate
With an increase in temperature, the volume of a liquid will do which of the dependant upon the
27 HUHC Contract. Expand. Remains constant.
following? prevailing atmospheric
pressure.
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Remains constant if
With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and combustible
28 HUHC Remains constant Contracts pressure remains Expands
liquids :
constant

For a large increase in the specific gravity of the oil, the gravity disc hole Hole diameter is of no
29 IJEM Increased. Reduced. Kept the same.
diameter should be: importance.

A rise in its A decresase in sea water An increase in A fall in its

30 IKKD What causes the vapour pressure of a crude oil cargo to increase?
temperature. temperature. atmospheric pressure. temperature.

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Which international regulations govern the

The Industry Best Practise Guide Annex V, MARPOL
1 AAMJ disposal of waste material, including galley Chapter II, SOLAS 1974. Section III, ISPS Code.
waste, from ships? for Restaurant Management. 73/78.

SOLAS (The international Convention for It applies to ships of

the Safety of Life at Sea) regulations, The Convention only applies to over a certain size
2 APRH Chapter 5, deals with the Safety of
All vessels and on all voyages Over 10 000 dwt
ships over a certain size engaged in
Navigation and applies to which vessels? International Voyages

A piston ring set for a trunk piston engine It is a ring to seal the
often includes a slotted ring tensioned by It is the lowest
3 AQEQ an internal spring. What is the purpose of
It is an oil scraper ring. It is the firing ring. crankcase from the
compression ring.
this type of piston ring? combustion chamber.

The international Maritime Bureau Piracy The greater involvement in

Higher crime rates around the Easy access to military
4 SJXD Reporting Centre attributes the increased piracy of well-organized and More crew involvement.
numbers of hijackings to: world. weapons.
armed crime networks.

What makes OPA-90 different from Responsibility for salvage

5 ARMX otherinternational oil legislation
Responsibility for cleaning up All answers Unlimited responsibility
assistance

6 JCUS When handling packaging materials Because of legal requirements in Because the wooden elements Because the wooden Because the wooden elements
consisting of wooden elements why is it countries that have ratified the may be second-hand sanitation elements may may be mouldy
necessary to comply with the international
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Standards for Phytosanitary Measures
(ISPM) Code?
Which ships shall be provided
with international shore connection for
7 BAIG supply of water as extinguishing media?
(SOLAS II-2/19.1)
Under international regulations where
8 BIBD should draught observations be recorded?
In a note book
Which international code are regulating what
9 BLCD safety equipment a passenger ship must MARPOL
have onboard?
What is the description for a sidelight, as
shown in rule 21 of the international
10 BLOW
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at
Sea?
By the international Convention for the
Control and Management of Ship's Ballast
Water and Sediments, oil tankers are
required to have a ballast water exchange
11 BNBG
plan that involves replacing ballast taken
onboard at the previous port. What
percentage volumetric exchange must be
achieved?
How often shall the inert gas non-return
12 BUAK
valve be opened for internal inspection?
13 BXFY What do international and national maritime No requirement to have passenger All personnel onboard (crew
authorities say about passenger list?
Answer 1
ISPM Code
Passenger ships of 1000 tons
gross and upwards
A green light on the starboard side
and red light on the port side,
showing an unbroken light over
an arc of 135 degrees, from right
ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the
beam on the respective side.
100%.
Once a year/18 months
list onboard as long as shore and passengers) must be
Answer 2
materials
All ships of 500 tons gross
and upwards
In the cargo log book
SOLAS
A green light on the starboard
side and red light on the port
A red, green or yellow
side, showing an unbroken
light over an arc of 112.5
degree, from right ahead to
22.5 degrees abaft the beam
on the respective side.
25%.
Before entering discharge port
for inspection
Answer 3 Answer 4
contain pests or
other invasive
species
Passenger ships
carrying more than 36 Tankers
passengers
In the deck log book In the official log book
IMO STCW
A red light or a green light, with
a minimum range, in a vessel
of 50 metres or more, of 3
lantern, showing an
miles. In a vessel of 10
unbroken light over an
metres or more but less than
arc of 112.5 degrees.
50 metres in length, a range
of 1 mile.
95%. 80%.
Every hour After every plant operation
All passengers onboard Optional for each company if
must be registered they want to have passenger
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terminal/office have one, and can registered to keep a track of with name, age and
and crew list.
send it to the ship on request. number of people onboard. cabin number.

There are many applications in circuit theory

where it is important to obtain the
maximum possible power that a given
source can deliver. This figure consists of
14 CFHB R(L) = R(s) / sqrt (3) R(L) = 2 R(s) R(L) = R(s) R(L) = 0.5 R(s)
a practical voltage source V(g)
with internal resistance R(s). A resistance
R(L) will maximize the power transmission
from the source to R(L)?

There are many applications in circuit theory

where it is important to obtain the
maximum possible power that a given
source can deliver. This figure consists of
15 CFHB R(L) = R(s) / sqrt (3) R(L) = 0.5 R(s) R(L) = R(s) R(L) = 2 R(s)
a practical voltage source V(g)
with internal resistance R(s). What value of
resistance R(L) will maximize the power
transmission from the source to R(L)?

There are many applications in circuit theory

where it is important to obtain the
maximum possible power that a given
source can deliver. This figure consists of
16 CFHB R(L) = R(s) R(L) = 2 R(s) R(L) = 0.5 R(s) R(L) = R(s) / sqrt (3)
a practical voltage source V(g)
with internal resistance R(s). What
resistance R(L) will maximize the power
transmission from the source to R(L)?

Under international regulations who needs

The master and chief
17 CHAV to be trained in the use of oxygen analysis All cargo watch-keeping officers The ships crew The master
and gas detection equipment? engineer

Under international regulations for a Bulk

Carrier, who needs to be trained in the use
18 CHAV All cargo watch-keeping officers The master and chief engineer The master The ship's crew
of oxygen analysis and gas detection
equipment?
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Which international convention deals with

19 CLLW maritime safety and safety equipment MARPOL STCW ISM SOLAS
onboard ro-ro passenger vessels?

Damage may be caused by fork

What are the more likely causes of damage Leakage of small
lift truck operations and Water entering hold in bad Lightweight cargo being loaded
20 CMQO to the cargo holds internal structure on a amounts of cargo from
General Cargo vessel? loading/discharge of heavy weather on top of heavy cargo units
drums
cargo

What is the full name of the international

The International Convention for International Safety
21 CPSW Convention dealing with stability of ISPS SOLAS
passenger ships? the Safety of Life at Sea Management code

The rule for having a radio transmitter Search and rescue treaty of
22 CWTT SOLAS Don't know Radio Regulations
license isinternationally laid down in: Hamburg

The internal e.m.f. generated in the phase

The internal volt drop and the load The internal volt drop and the The diesel speed and The diesel speed and load
23 DECL windings of an a.c. generator is controlled
by: current. residual magnetism. excitation current. current.

Generators work on the principle of

electromagnetic induction. The internal The internal volt drop and the The internal volt drop and the The diesel speed and The diesel speed, magnetising
24 DECL
e.m.f. generated in the phase windings of residual magnetism. load current. excitation current. force and load current.
an a.c. generator is controlled by:

international regulations require that a

minimum pressure of Inert Gas is
maintained at all times in slop tanks if
25 DEJE 10 mm/water gauge. 750 mm/water gauge. 1000 mm/water gauge. 100 mm/water gauge.
slops are retained onboard an oil tanker.
Which of the following is that minimum
requirement?

international regulations require that a a

minimum pressure of Inert Gas is
maintained at all times in slop tanks if
26 DEJE 10 mm/water gauge. 1000 mm/water gauge. 100 mm/water gauge. 750 mm/water gauge.
slops are retained onboard an oil tanker.
Which of the following is that minimum
requirement?
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The three international The three international

Name three international conventions that
27 DWFA
cover the international shipping trades?
The three international
conventions that cover the conventions that cover There isnt any international
conventions that cover the
shipping trade is SOLAS 74/78, the shipping trade is conventions that cover the
shipping trade is SOLAS 74,
STCW 78/95 and MARPOL SOLAS 74, SOLAS 78 shipping trade
STCW 78 and MARPOL 73
73/78 and STCW 78

Where is the international Shore Connection Easy accessible by the

28 DXLK In the engine room In the accommodation Together with the cargohoses
to be stored? gangway

Where is the international Shorecoupling to Easy accessible by the

29 DXLK In the engine room Together with the cargohoses In the accommodation
be stored? gangway

If whistles are fitted on a vessel at a

distance apart of more than 100 metres,
will manoeuvring and warning signals, as
30 EERA
defined by rule 34 of theinternational
regulations for Preventing Collisions at
Sea, be given on one or both whistles?
Manoeuvring signals will be given They shall first be given on the
They shall be given on
only on the forward whistle; They shall be given on one forward whistle, followed by
both whistles
warning signals will be given on whistle only. the after whistle, with a 5
simultaneously.
both whistles simultaneously. second inetrval in between.

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What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can

be pumped into the sea when your vessel is outside a
special area, proceeding en route, has in operation a 60 litres per nautical 30 litres per nautical
1 AALB monitoring and control system for the discharge of oil
300 litres per nautical mile. 0.03 litres per nautical mile.
mile. mile.
and is located more than 50 nautical miles from the
nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil

tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil
that can be discharged into the sea when a vessel is
30 litres per nautical 300 litres per nautical
2 AALB outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
operation a monitoring and control system for the mile. mile.
discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical
miles from the nearest land?

3 AALB In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil 0.03 litres per nautical 30 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical 60 litres per nautical mile.
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tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil

that can be pumped into the sea when a vessel is
outside a special area, proceeding en route, has in
operation a monitoring and control system for the
mile. mile.
discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical
miles from the nearest land?

One long blast

One short blast, one
followed by two Two prolonged blasts
prolonged blast and
What is the fog signal for a vessel which is engaged in Two prolonged blasts at intervals short blasts at followed by one short blast
4 ABFC towing?
one short blast at
not exceeding two minutes intervals of not at intervals of not more
intervals of not more
more than two than one minute
than two minutes
minutes

On a Container vessel, what determines how containers The cargo securing Advice from shore
5 ABMW should be lashed?
SOLAS 74/88 OSHA regulations
manual planners

When will a hatch cover cross-joint wedge need When the flat spring is When the flat spring
6 ACIT replacement on a General Cargo vessel?
When the flat spring is bent When the wedge is rusty
rusty is missing

You are proceeding along a narrow channel behind That the vessel is
another vessel. You have a higher speed and have That the vessel suggests This is a signal intended for another indicating her That the vessel does not
signalled your intention to thevessel ahead that you
7 ACUJ intend to overtake him on his port side.
I overtake on the vessel or shore station. It is agreement with my agree with my proposed
Thevessel responds with this sound signal. What does starboard side instead. nothing to do with our vessel. proposed manoeuvre.
it mean? manoeuvre.

What is the minimum number of lifebuoys carried by a

8 ACVX cargo vesselof more than 200 metres in length?
12 18 20 14

ISGOTT, SOLAS,
All technical books The official log book and crew
MARPOL, Bridge Charts, nautical
Other than the official log book what other publications relevant to the agreement are the only two
9 ADLS must be carried on board a vessel
Team Management, publications, GMDSS
machinery currently on publications which must be carried
OCIMF Mooring log, Oil Record book(s)
board on board
guidelines

10 ADVC Can a British Consular official detain a vessel whilst in a Yes - any consular Only the most senior consular Only if he is also a Not under any
foreign port?
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Marine Officer, or on
official can detain a
official can detain a vessel instruction from the circumstances
vessel
MCA

Yes, the bottles can be

Yes, the bottles can be dumped if
dumped if they are ground
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of they are ground so that the No, glass bottles can
Yes, glass bottles can be so that the resulting
11 AEPV Nigeria, West Africa. Are you allowed to dump empty resulting particles can pass not be dumped
glass bottles overboard ? dumped overboard particles can pass through
through a screen with 25 mm overboard
a screen with 50 mm
openings
openings

You are in open water and clear conditions. You are That the vessel is
That the vessel is operating That the vessel is That the vessel is altering
12 AFPT approaching the pilot station when you hear this signal starting his engine and
from a vessel ahead of you. What does it signify? astern propulsion. picking up his pilot. his course to starboard.
resuming his passage.

On a RoRo vessel, when loading Double Stacked three in total 2 at the

One at each end 2 in One on every corner 4 in
13 AGDW containers on Maffi Trailers how many twist locks door end 1 at the One at each end 2 in total
should have used between the 2 containers total total
opposite end

When wave lengths are When wave lengths are

When wave lengths are equal to
14 AGKP When will a ro-ro vessel pitch heavily? equal to the ship's equal to twice the In confused seas
half the ship's length
length ship's length

When wave lengths are When wave lengths are

When wave lengths are roughly half When the seas are
15 AGKP When is a ro-ro vessel likely to pitch heavily? roughly equal to twice roughly equal to the
the ships length from astern
the ships length ships length

A bulk carrier is loading to complete on summer draught

of 10.00m when in salt water; the vessel is loading in
16 AHIJ 10.80metres 10.08 metres 11.24 metres 9.92 metres
river water; The dock water allowance is 80mm ; the
maximum draught when loading is completed is??

Hardened rust spots on

If your vessel was to load sugar which of these
Hardened rust spots on Traces of insect infestation in the the lower bulkhead
17 AHKW situations would result in the cargo holds failing Rust-stained tank top plating
inspection? shell plating bilges stool and hopper tank
plating
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The Master is responsible that all crew participate in

monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew -or more-
18 AHUN has not participated in such drill during the last month, Within 12 hrs. Within 48 hrs. Within 30 hrs. Within 24 hrs.
what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after
the vessel has left a port?

On the tank top at the On the tank top mid-way in 40'

On a Container vessel, where should a mid-bay guide At the base of cell Between 20' container bays
19 AJAS ends of 40' container guides to prevent transverse
be positioned? guides on deck
bays movement of 20' containers.

Your vessel have been in collision with an other vessel. Assist your friends to Send a distress message
Collect your own
20 AJOL You are taking in water and you have to prepare for collect their personal Just jump over board and be ready. and collect survival suits
leaving the vessel. How will you act? personal belongings.
belongings. / thermal bags.

When is it compulsory to use emergency wires / fire At all terminals where During loading/discharging of When requested by the At the terminals in Canada
21 AKRP
wires for mooring the vessel? tugs are available? persistent/non persistent oil? terminal staff? and USA?

According to the rules of GMDSS vessels are equipped

22 AKRW with certain radio-communication devices depending Don't know their tonnage the sea areas type of vessel
on:

What shall be done to assist a survival craft in keeping Stretch a painter from
23 AMWO Keep vessel stopped. Keep vessel underway. Use a winch.
alongside own vessel? fore to aft.

What should be done to assist a survival craft in

24 AMWO Keep vessel underway Stretch a painter from fore to aft Keep vessel still Use a winch
keeping alongside own vessel?

On a General Cargo vessel, to what Proof Load would a

25 APET 20T 18T 22T 24T
16T SWL derrick be tested?

It applies to ships of
SOLAS (The International Convention for the Safety of The Convention only
over a certain size
26 APRH Life at Sea) regulations, Chapter 5, deals with the applies to ships over a All vessels and on all voyages Over 10 000 dwt
Safety of Navigation and applies to which vessels? engaged in
certain size
International Voyages

27 AQAA What should be clearly marked on the cowl ventilators A serial number The date when last painted The Open and Closed The last internal inspection
of a General Cargo vessel? positions with the date
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

last date of testing

Nothing, ashes from any

Discharge at sea Discharge the ashes at sea
You are burning garbage containing plastics. What shall Discharge the ashes substance which is
28 AQJN providing you are not providing you are more than 25
you do with the ashes from the vessel's incinerator? to a shore facility incinerated can be
in any river or estuary nautical miles offshore
discharged over board

The lashing bridge is

The lashing bridge is fixed but
flexible but the hatch
On a Container vessel, what can cause large loads in the hatch covers move when
covers are fixed, Due to flexibility of the Due to inflexibility of the
29 EOOS lashings when containers are secured to a lashing the ship rolls and pitches,
bridge? causing the lashings to hatch covers lashing bridge
causing the lashings to go
go alternately slack
alternately slack and tight
and tight

This means: the This means: the hydrographic This means: the This means: keep well
What do you understand by: Hydrographic vessel in
30 FWBY hydrographic vessel is vessel wishes to go alongside a hydrographic vessel clear of the hydrographic
position.wide berth requested?
providing a wide berth wide berth is very wide vessel in position

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

A reduced temperature An increase in the

An increased A reduced temperature
A heat exchanger of the tube and shell type is used for difference between the temperature difference
temperature difference difference between the
cooling lubricating oil with seawater as the secondary seawater inlet and outlet between the seawater inlet
between the seawater seawater inlet and outlet
1 APST fluid. Which of the options would indicate that the tube and an increase in the and outlet and a reduced
stack was becoming fouled (scaled or coked) rather inlet and outlet and also and also between the
temperature difference temperature difference
than blocked? between the lubricating lubricating oil inlet and
between the lubricating oil between the lubricating oil
oil inlet and outlet. outlet.
inlet and outlet. inlet and outlet.

In the event of a diesel engine crankcase explosion

which of the safety devices fitted to the engine is Crankcase relief Main bearing temperature
2 BCLW designed to minimise the risk of a secondary
Crankcase extraction fan. Crankcase oil mist detector.
valves/doors monitoring equipment.
explosion?

3 BKGJ There are a number of different designs of cargo For all cargoes below Only if the cargoes are carried For all cargoes below Only for cargoes below
containment system used for LPG carriers. Some of zero degrees C at atmospheric pressure. minus 10 degrees C. minus 55 degrees C
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

the containment systems, with the exception of type C

independent tanks, require asecondary barrier which
may in some cases be formed by the hull. Below
which design carriage temperature is some form
ofsecondary barrier normally required?

When the design

temperature is below
When the design
On what design temperature do we need Only if the cargo tanks are 55oC and the tank is not When we are carrying cargo
4 BKGJ full secondarry barrier
temperature is below
loaded independent type B or C, on less than 10oC
55oC
we must have full
secondary barrier

Some cargo containment systems for liquefied gas

carriers are required to have a secondary barrier.
5 BYAU How long, according to the IMO Gas Codes, should At least 5 days. At least 20 days. At least 10 days. At least 15 days.
the secondary barrier be able to contain cargo
leakage from the cargo tank?

The Second Engineer

The Second Engineer
wished to make an The Second Engineer
wished to make an The Second Engineer wished
Why did the second Engineer wish to make a monthly allotment because he wished to make an
6 CFBL allotment?
allotment because he to make an allotment
wanted to become allotment because he was
was tired and wanted to because he was married
acquainted with the other unmarried
rest in his cabin
officer

The Second Engineer

The Second Engineer The Second Engineer wished The Second Engineer wished to make an
Why did the second Engineer wish to make an monthly wished to make an to make an allotment wished to make an allotment because he
7 CFBL allotment? allotment because he because he was tired and allotment because he wanted to become
was unmarried wanted to rest in his cabin was married acquainted with the other
officer

What action would you take if the performance of a

plate type heat exchanger was falling off even though Iincrease the flow of both Add some more plates to the Increase the pressure of
8 DDNQ flow rates and pressures of the primary
Clean the heat exchanger.
fluids. exchanger. both fluids.
and secondary fluids were normal?
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An earth fault exists on the blue line of a 100 A bilge A short circuit occurs
An open circuit occurs A short circuit occurs
pump circuit. A second earth fault occurs on the Both motors trip out on between earth faults and
9 DGRN yellow line of a 10 A ventilation fan circuit. The likely
between earth fault and between earth fault and
overload the ventilation fan fuse
outcome is that: both motors trip out the bilge pump fuse blows
blows

An earth fault exists on the blue line of a 100 A bilge A short circuit occurs
pump circuit. A second earth fault occurs on the An open circuit occurs A short circuit occurs
between earth faults and Both motors trip out on
10 DGRN yellow line of a 10 A ventilation fan circuit. Both between earth fault and between earth fault and
systems are supplied from the ship's 440V supply. the ventilation fan fuse overload
both motors trip out the bilge pump fuse blows
The likely outcome is that: blows

The Second Officer would The Second Officer would

The Second Officer would The Second officer would
What would the second Officer report to the Master, tell the master the visibility tell the Master that he was
call the Master to the tell the Master that he was
11 DMAY when entering an area where the visibility had had reduced to probable calling him in compliance
reduced to 2 miles? bridge because he was having difficulty seeing
range of 2 miles and the with the instructions in the
needed there. other ships
engines were on standby. Night order book

If normal cool down rate has been complied with, what

should the temperature at the primary insulation and
12 EAUM -130C and -120C. -100C and -80C. -120C and -100C. -140C and -130C.
the secondary barrier be for an LNG cargo
containment system?

If normal cool down rate has been complied with, what

13 EAUM should the temperature at the primary insulation and -120C and -100C. -100C and -80C. -130C and -120C. -140C and -130C.
the secondary barrier be?

Raise the governor speed

Lower the governor speed
Trip the circuit breaker of controller of the
A second alternator has just been synchronized onto controller of the incoming
the incoming alternator Adjust voltage rheostat for the incoming alternator and
the main switchboard, and it is necessary to equally alternator and increase the
14 EUTX and check the voltage incoming alternator on the reduce the governor
share the load between the "running" and incoming governor speed controller
alternators. What should be done first? and speed adjustments front of the switchboard speed controller of the
of the alternator already on
before trying again alternator already on the
the switchboard
switchboard

15 EUTX You have just synchronized a second alternator onto Adjust voltage rheostat Trip the circuit breaker of the Raise the governor speed Lower the governor speed
the main switchboard, and want to equally share the for the incoming incoming alternator and controller of the controller of the incoming
load between the "on" and incoming alternators. What alternator on the front of check the voltage and speed incoming alternator and alternator and increase the
would you do first?
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

reduce the governor

governor speed controller
adjustments before trying speed controller of the
the switchboard of the alternator already on
again alternator already on the
the switchboard
switchboard

Raise the governor speed

Lower the governor speed
Trip the circuit breaker of the controller of the
You have just synchronized a second alternator onto Adjust voltage rheostat controller of the incoming
incoming alternator and incoming alternator and
the main switchboard, and want to equally share the for the incoming alternator and increase the
16 EUTX check the voltage and reduce the governor
load between the "running" and incoming alternators. alternator on the front of governor speed controller of
What would you do first? speed adjustments before speed controller of the
the switchboard the alternator already on the
trying again alternator already on the
switchboard
switchboard

The inductance which will induce an EMF of 1 Volt in a

17 FKRP conductor when the current is changing at a rate of 1 One Reactance Unit One Farad One milliHenry One Henry
Amp persecond, is defined as

To obtain time and duration after a telephone call with

number 010-1234567 in the Netherlands, via an
18 FNPN Don't know 3731101234567# 31# 37#
Inmarsat-terminal, one should enter after receiving
the second dialling tone:

Both primary and secondary insulation spaces of each

19 GAVM LNG cargo tank are provided with pressure relief 5 mbar. 20 mbar. 10 mbar. 15 mbar.
valves. What is the normal set point for these valves?

The primary and secondary insulation spaces of each

LNG cargo tank are provided with pressure relief
20 GAVM 20 mbar. 15 mbar. 10 mbar. 5 mbar.
valves. What is the normal set point of the relief
valves for these spaces?

When you are calibrating an instrument what is the

21 HKNF Adjustment of span Check linearity justment of Zero-point Adjustment of range
most common second step in the procedure?

When calibrating an instrument what is the most

22 HKNF Check linearity justment of Zero-point Adjustment of span Adjustment of range
commonsecond step in the procedure?

23 HKNF When calibrating an instrument what is the most Adjustment of range Adjustment of span Adjustment of Zero-point Check linearity
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

commonsecond step in the procedure?

When you are calibrating an instrument what is the

24 HKNF most common second step in the procedure (consult Adjustment of span justment of Zero-point Adjustment of range Check linearity
the manual)

The hold spaces must be The hold spaces must be kept The hold spaces must be
What is the requirement for the atmosphere in the hold The hold spaces must be
filled with cargo vapour in an inert condition at all kept in an inert condition
25 HVKH spaces surrounding cargo tanks that require filled with clean dry air at
a secondary barrier when carrying LPG cargoes? whenever there is cargo times even when the cargo whenever there is cargo
all times.
in the cargo tanks. tanks are empty. in the cargo tanks.

A vessel berths at two different jetties under the

influence of a 1 knot beam current. At the first jetty the
ship has an underkeel clearance of 5 times the
draught and at the second the underkeel clearance is Unchanged, remains at 50
26 IAKL 75 tonnes 25 tonnes 150 tonnes
only 0.5 times the draught. If the current exerted a tonnes
force of 50 tonnes on the ship at the first jetty, what
would be the approximate force exerted at
the second if the draught is the same?

No, only a partial Yes, all cargo tanks are Yes, the secondary barrier
Is it required to have a full secondary barrier when the No, only membrane tanks
secondary barrier in required to have full must be able to contain
27 JJQA cargo containment system of an LNG carrier has need a full secondary
spherical Type "B" tanks? the form of a drip tray secondary barrier irrespective tank leakage for a period
barrier.
is required. of type. of 15 days.

Yes, and the secondary

Is it required to have full secondary barrier on spherical barrier must be able to Yes, if the tank is not crack Yes, it is required to have full Only partial secondary
28 JJQA
Type "B" tanks? contain tank leakage for propagation resistant. secondary barrier. barrier required.
a period of 15 days.

The Second Officer is The Second Officer is The Second Officer is

supposed to call the supposed to call the Master The Second Officer is not supposed to call the
When is the second Officer supposed to call the
29 MCIV Master when he whenever anything unusual supposed to ever call the Master thirty minutes
Master?
remembers to tell the happens during the Bridge Master before the vessel arrives
Master something watch or when in doubt at the pilot station

30 MCIV The second Officer, when on watch on the bridge, is Operator of the watch Officer of the Watch On official watchkeeping On official watch
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

often referred to as the OOW. What does OOW

actually stand for?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

What VHF-channel is according to the

rules of the GMDSS, appointed for
mutual radiotraffic between ships at
1 JBLI sea (with the exception of co-ordination
channel 13 channel 06 Don't know channel 16
of shipping movements and other kinds
of communication to safety:

There are a number of different designs

of cargo containment system used for
LPG carriers. Some of the containment
systems, with the exception of type C
independent tanks, require a For all cargoes below zero Only if the cargoes are carried For all cargoes below minus 10 Only for cargoes below minus 55
2 BKGJ secondary barrier which may in some degrees C at atmospheric pressure. degrees C. degrees C
cases be formed by the hull. Below
which design carriage temperature is
some form of secondary barrier
normally required?

You are to load a cargo of Cyclohexanol

Close only the tank loading Close only the corresponding Close the tank loading valves, then
to tanks 2, 3 and 4 centre and 2 and 4
wing tanks. The lines to these tanks
are all connected at the manifold with
flexible hoses and are all capable of
3 KLEA being isolated with the exception of 2
centre, which has therefore been
designated as the last tank to load.
What will you do with the other tanks
as they complete loading?
valves, so that pressure manifold cross-over valves close the appropriate manifold
Close the appropriate manifold
remains constant around as the tanks finish, so that cross-over valves. After a few
cross-over valves and tank
the pipeline system and the pressure in the lines minutes, re-open the tank loading
loading valves as each tank
flexible hoses. Continue to equalises with the pressures valves and leave them like this
finishes. Continue to monitor
monitor the cargo levels in in the tanks. Re-check the until cargo operations are
the cargo levels in the
the finished tanks to ullages at the end of loading completed, to ensure they drain
finished tanks to ensure that
ensure that the high-level as they will have changed as fully. Re-check the ullages at the
the valves are not passing.
alarms are not activated the trim of the ship has end of loading and then close the
as the ship's trim changes. changed. tank loading valves.

4 OWPJ In the event of an accidental or Position at start of Date of occurrence; position Time of occurrence; Date of occurrence; Time of
otherexceptional discharge into the sea accidental discharge; (latitute and longitude); Approximate quantity, Occurrence; Name of
of a Noxious Liquid Substance or
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Position at stop of Responsible Person; Name of

mixture containing such a substance,
an entry shall be made in the Cargo
record Book. What details must be
recorded?
accidental discharge; time Master; Statement of
at start of accidental Responsible Person; Statement
discharge; time at stop of substance(s) and of Master; Approximate quantity
estimated quantity; Category
accidental discharge; Category(ies); Circumstances of product discharged;
(ies); extract from Log Book
reason for accidental of discharge or escape and Category of product
detailing the incident.
discharge; name of general remarks. discharged; identity of nearest
Person in Charge of sovereign State and Authority
operation at time of of that State contacted with
accidental discharge. applicable report reference.

With the exception of some citrus fruits

and bananas, fruit is usually pre-cooled
to the required carriage temperature
prior to loading on a reefer vessel. In
order to protect the cold chain, and to
5 QYGI maintain the temperature of the fruit, a
minimum exposure time to ambient
conditions during loading is necessary. cargo operations that
What action should the deck officers
take during loading to achieve this
minimum exposure time?
Close the hatches and
apply cooling to the Close the hatches and apply
Request that the stevedores Close the hatches for any break in
cargo already loaded cooling to the cargo already
work faster to minimise cargo operations that exceed 60
during any break in loaded during any overnight
loading time. minutes.
break in cargo operations.
exceed 30 minutes.

Yes, transit passage

Yes, if the vessel calls a US port for
6 RWKT Are there any exceptions from OPA-90 No exceptions through US waters to a Yes, close to any US naval base
only a short stop
non US port

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Gas carriers are fitted with a deck

water spray system? In addition to To flush cargo spill
providing protection against fire and
overboard and protect crew To make it easier for the crew To heat the cargo area in case of To extinguish fires inside the
1 AOCM protection for the crew and cooling
in the event of a fire in the cargo in case of a cargo spill to keep the decks clean. a cargo spill incident. cargo tanks.
area, what is the other main incident.
purpose of having this system?
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

LNG carriers are fitted with a deck

water spray system? In addition to
providing protection against fire and To flush cargo spill overboard
To heat the cargo area in case To make it easier for the crew To extinguish fires inside the
2 AOCM protection for the crew and cooling and protect crew in case of a
in the event of a fire in the cargo of a cargo spill incident. to keep the decks clean. cargo tanks.
cargo spill incident.
area, what is the other main
purpose of having this system?

On a RoRo vessel, what additional

securing arrangements should be Double the normal lashings Double the normal lashings The Vehicle should also be
3 GSJU used when loading a vehicle on an
None
should be used should be used chocked under its wheels
incline or fixed Ramp

Who has the right, in addition to the Inspectors from the Inspectors duly authorized by the
issuing authority, to inspect the ship Duly authorized Classification
4 JCVE and control the validity of the ship's
International Maritime Port Authority Inspectors port state government
Association inspectors
Safety Certificates in foreign ports? Organization (IMO) authorities

The discharge shall be No additives containing

When small amounts of
cleaningadditives (detergent
5 JOEP products) are added to water in
order to facilitate tank washing,
what conditions apply?
governed by the provisions of Pollution Category "X"
Annex I or II, which would components shall be used,
If the additive contains Pollution
apply to the additive had it except those components that
No conditions apply provided category "X" products and
been carried as cargo. Tank are readily biodegradable and
not more than 200 litres per more than 200 litres is used in
washing procedures involving present in a total
1000 cubic metres of tank the washing operation for a
the use of such additives concentration of of less than
volume is used in any one single cargo tank, then a
shall be set out in the 10% of the cleaning additive.
washing operation. prewash to shore must be
Procedures and No restrictions additional to
carried out.
Arrangements Manual and those applicable to the tank
approved by the vessel's Flag due to the previous cargo
State Administration. shall apply.

6 JOEP When small amounts of
cleaningadditives (detergent
products) are added to water in
order to facilitate the washing of
tanks which previously contained
liquid chemicals, what conditions
apply?
No conditions apply provided
not more than 200 litres per
1000 cubic metres of tank
volume is used in any one
washing operation.
The discharge shall be If the additive contains Pollution No additives containing
governed by the provisions of category "X" products and more Pollution Category "X"
Annex I or II, which would than 200 litres is used in the components shall be used,
apply to the additive had it washing operation for a single except those components
been carried as cargo. Tank cargo tank, then a prewash to that are readily
washing procedures involving shore must be carried out. biodegradable and present in
 Code Question
What is the purpose of adding
7 NMTV inhibitor to the individual cargo?
What is the purpose of adding
8 NMTV inhibitor to an oil cargo?
What period of validity does
anadditional qualification e.g.
9 BDXV Dangerous Cargo Endorsement
have?
What other purposes may a fixed fire-
detection and alarm system be used Controlled closing of fire
10 BJPV
for, in addition to fire indication? doors
(SOLAS II-2/13.1.14)
Passenger ships have a normal
requirement of 1 lifejacket per
person + 10% for children.
11 BKFL In addition to this, how many
lifejackets have to be stowed in
conspicuous places on deck or at
the muster stations?
12 BLXW The vessel is involved in a rescue Extra Painter
operation for a Man Overboard and
Answer 1 Answer 2
the use of such additives
shall be set out in the
Procedures and
Arrangements Manual and
approved by the vessel's Flag
State Administration.
To avoid humidity in cargo To avoid radicals building up in
tanks. cargo tanks.
To increase the number of
oxygen molecules within the
To avoid free radicals atoms
chemical structure of the
building up within the cargo.
cargo and avoid the
possibility of degredation.
Valid indefinitely 2 Years
Automatic closing of fire doors
10% extra 25% extra
Extra food
Answer 3 Answer 4
a total concentration of of
less than 10% of the cleaning
additive. No restrictions
additional to those
applicable to the tank due to
the previous cargo shall
apply.
To assure all oxygen is
To avoid explosive (flammable)
removed from cargo tank and
area in cargo tanks.
avoid chemical reaction.
To ensure all oxygen is
To eliminate excessive humidity in removed from the cargo tank
the cargo tanks. and avoid the possibility of a
chemical reaction.
Same as certificate to which it
3 years
applies
Automatic activation of sprinkler
None
system
5% extra 50% extra
VHF or some means of Blankets
 Code Question
is to launch a lifeboat.
What additional items would be very
useful to take onboard the lifeboat
to assist in the operation?
Passenger ships have a normal
requirement of 1 lifejacket per
person + 10% for children.
13 BNFH In addition to this, how many
lifejackets have to be stowed in
conspicuous places on deck or at
the muster stations?
You are on a 10.000 ton Chemical
Tanker that in addition to fixed foam A throughput of at least 400
monitors, is equipped with portable
14 BYKV
foam applicators. One of the
applicators is lost. When ordering a
new one you would order one with:
You have just completed loading a
cargo of Tallow. What
15 CPIF special additional operational
precautions will be immediately
necessary and why?
You have just completed loading a
cargo of Tallow. What
16 CPIF special additional operational
precautions will be necessary and
why?
17 CWNV You have a cargo of Lube Oil additive Its weight will increase - it will
in tank 6 Centre. Which of the
following will happen if heating is
applied and the temperature
Answer 1
10% extra
litters a minute and a
"throw" of 15 metres?
The cargo tank lids will need to
be left open for around an
hour to allow the noxious
vapours, generated during
loading, to be released.
The cargo tank lids will need to
be left open for around an
hour to allow the noxious
vapours, generated during
loading, to be released.
get heavier.
Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
communication
50% extra 5% extra 25% extra
A throughput of at least 20 A throughput of at least 250 litters A throughput of at least 100
litters a minute and a "throw" a minute and a "throw" of 12 litters a minute and a "throw" of
of 5 metres? metres? 10 metres?
Extended line clearing
The vent lines from the loaded
(blowing) will be needed It will not be necessary to take
tanks will need to be heated with
because Tallow has a high any additional precautions.
a steam hose to dissolve any
melting point and residues There is nothing special about
crystallised vapours generated
may have built up in the a cargo of Tallow.
during loading.
cargo lines.
Extended line clearing
The pressure-vacuum valves on
(blowing) will be needed It will not be necessary to take
the loaded tanks will need to be
because the cargo is a any additional precautions.
steamed to dissolve any
high-viscosity grade and There is nothing special about a
crystallised vapours generated
residues may have built up cargo of Tallow.
during loading.
in the cargo lines.
It will contract - its volume will Its weight will decrease - it will get It will expand - its volume will
decrease. lighter. increase.
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increases?

What additional emergency

Emergency fire pump and Immersion suits and thermal
18 DOTF equipment must be tested during Emergency lighting Lifeboat radio
abandon ship drill emergency generator protective aids

On a Chemical Tanker suitable for

carrying "special requirement"
cargoes as per Chapter 15 of the
IBC Code, such as Acrylonitrile,
(most Chemical Tankers are), it is At least once every 3 months
At least once every year by a At least once every month by a At least once every 6 months by
required that inaddition to the SCBA by a responsible officer and
19 DVHQ responsible officer and once responsible officer and once a responsible officer and once
sets used for firefighting, once every 2 years by an
3 additional SCBA sets (+ protective expert? every 5 years by an expert? every year by an expert? every 3 years by an expert?
clothing) are carried for use in
entering gasfilled compartments.
These SCBA sets should be
inspected:

When butadiene is carried as a liquid

gas cargo it usually has inhibitors To scavenge any oxygen that To maintain the solubility of water
added. One reason for this is to To prevent an exothermic To minimise pressure build up in
20 EMBD may be present to prevent in the cargo at low
minimise the formation of polymers. reaction of the cargo the cargo tank.
What is the other reason for adding peroxide formation. temperatures.
inhibitors to this particular cargo?

*In addition to personal equipment a

complete set of fireman's outfit also
comprises a breathing apparatus At least three sets or more At least four sets or more At least one set or more Two sets or more depending on
21 ERLQ and a fireproof lifeline. How many depending on the type and depending on the type and depending on the type and the the type and the size of the
complete sets of fireman's outfit is to the size of the vessel the size of the vessel size of the vessel vessel
be carried by ships carrying
dangerous goods?

In addition to cargo & machinery

spaces which other spaces if any
No additional fixed systems are
22 FDYB have to be fitted with an approved Rope store Paint store Focsle store
fixed fire fighting system on cargo required.
ships?
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In addition to cargo & machinery

spaces, which other spaces, if any,
No additional fixed systems are
23 FDYB have to be fitted with an approved Paint store Rope store Focsle store
fixed fire fighting system on General required.
Cargo ships?

What is the main reason for adding

To prevent the water from To prevent the water from
24 FGKN ethylene glycol to LPG compressor To provide better gas sealing. To provide corrosion protection.
cooling water systems? boiling. freezing.

Inhibitors are often added to liquefied

gas cargoes prior to loading to
prevent or slow down Expected lifetime of the Expected lifetime of the
polymerisation. An inhibitor inhibitor, name of person who inhibitor, temperature
Expected lifetime of the Date the inhibitor was added, the
information form or certificate must added the inhibitor and the limitations affecting the
25 FMAT inhibitor and the date the name of the person that added it
be provided by the cargo shipper to temperature limitations lifetime of the inhibitor and
the vessel. What sort of information affecting the lifetime of the cargo tanks were inhibited and expiry date of the inhibitor
the date the inhibitor was
must this certificate contain about inhibitor added.
the inhibitor in addition to the
technical name and quantity added?

You are alongside, preparing to load

several grades of chemicals. The
duty officer instructs you to
accompany a cargo surveyor during Tell the surveyor that the flanges
pre-load inspection. At the manifold, Tell the surveyor that it is have all been secured for cargo
Open any of the lines he asks for.
the blank flanges on the designated Notify the duty officer of the and that procedure has been
unsafe to do so and you will Leave them open in case
26 GCIS load lines have been removed in surveyor's request and initialled by the Chief Officer on
preparation for connecting hoses not remove any more blank anyone else needs to inspect
await further instructions. the pre-load checklist, so you
but the surveyor asks you to remove flanges. them.
are not allowed to remove
blank flanges from someadditional them.
lines, so that he can check them for
cleanliness. Which of the following
will you do?

When stowing cargo samples, they Made of material resistant to

should be kept in a place which,
27 GFLQ inaddition to being cell-divided to
prevent bottles from shifting at sea
is:
Designed so that samples can be the different liquids to be
Fully air-conditioned? Completely sealed from air?
jettisoned rapidly if necessary? stowed and also well
ventilated?
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Some liquefied gas cargoes have an To prevent a flammable To prevent or slow down the
inhibitor added to them. What is the To prevent cargo leakage from To prevent the cargo from
28 GGXB atmosphere forming in the rate of an unwanted chemical
main reason for adding an inhibitor the cargo tank. heating up too quickly.
to the cargo? vapour space. reaction.

*In addition to cargo and machinery No fixed extinguishing

spaces, which other space, if any, systems are generally
has to be fitted with an approved Emergency batteries store
29 GIRD Rope store Paint store required for any other
fixed fire-extinguishing system on a room
cargo ship where method of spaces protected according
protection "I C" has been adopted ? to this method

*In addition to personal equipment a

complete set of fireman's outfit also At least three sets or more At least four sets or more Two sets or more depending on At least one set or more
comprises a breathing apparatus
30 GLKG depending on the type and depending on the type and the type and the size of the depending on the type and the
and a fireproof lifeline. How many
complete sets of fireman's outfit is to the size of the vessel the size of the vessel vessel size of the vessel
be carried by all ships?

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Reduced capacity accompanied by vibration and

noise at the suction of a centrifugal pump results
1 ABAM from the action of vapor pockets in the fluid being
Cavitation Steam knock Water hammer Fluid friction
pumped causedby:

Diodes are widely used in rectification, or the

conversion of alternating current to direct current.
2 ABBG This circuit symbol is such example. The input Figure 4 Figure 1 Figure 3 Figure 2
voltage V(in) is sine-wave AC. Which of the
shown output voltages is correct for this circuit?

Diodes are widely used in rectification, or the

conversion of alternating current to direct current.
3 ABBG The sinusoidal input voltage V(in) is applied to the Figure 1 Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 2
circuit shown. Which of the output voltages is
correct ?
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When carrying LNG cargoes it is useful to have

information about its thermodynamic properties.
4 ACIM What is a common source of information that can The IGC code. The cargo manifest. Material safety data sheet. A Mollier chart.
be used to obtain values for a wide range of
these properties?

A triac is used to provide temperature control of an Connection between the

oven. The galley complain that the oven only The voltage supply to the One of the main switching
demand knob and the The triac has completely
5 ACJL reaches approximately 50% of demanded oven controller is reduced elements in the triac has
temperature. Which of the following is a likely triac gate terminal has failed.
by about 50% failed.
cause? gone open circuit.

What is the name used in the code for Caustic Potassium Hydroxide
6 AECL Soda ?
Chlorobenzene Sodium Hydroxide Solution Carbon Disulphide
Solution

What colour flare is used to signal a highly

7 AEMQ dangerous landing place ?
Red Yellow Orange Blue

What is the normal thickness of the primary barrier

8 AFQI (membrane) on membrane containment type 0.7 - 1.5 mm 1.5 - 2.0 mm 2.0 - 2.5 mm 0.2 - 0.5 mm
systems asused in LNG carriers?

Fire extinguishers Any fire extinguisher with a

What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the Fire extinguishers filled with Fire extinguishers of the
9 AGCP engine room?
equipped for powder or weight of less than 100
fresh water only. handy-size types only.
CO2 only. lbs.

On a RoRo vessel, when loading Double Stacked

three in total 2 at the door One on every corner 4 in
10 AGDW containers on Maffi Trailers how many twist locks One at each end 2 in total One at each end 2 in total
should have used between the 2 containers end 1 at the opposite end total

Considering the range of sensitive liquid chemicals

which routinely require wall-wash prior to loading,
11 AGEC Water. Iso-propanol. Industrial Ethanol. Methanol.
what product is mainly used as the rinsing agent
in wall-washing?

12 AGEC What product is mainly used in wall-washing? Water. Industrial Ethanol. Iso-propanol. Methanol.

13 AGLK Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end 6 months / 2 years 30 months / 5 years 12 months / 4 years 20 months / 3 years
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at an interval of not more than X months and to

be renewed not later than every Y years, where
the intervals are:

What are the compressors fitted as part of the

Inerting and gas freeing the
14 AGUR cargo system onboard LNG carriers Loading the cargo. Discharging the cargo. Removing boil-off gas.
normally used for? cargo tanks.

Piston, screw and

Which type of compressors is used as cargo Oil free piston Three stage piston Three stage screw
15 AGUR centrifugal type
compressors onboard gas carriers? compressors. compressors. compressors.
compressors.

Which term is used to refer to the quantity of heat

required to raise the temperature of one kilogram Coefficient of thermal Specific heat or specific
16 AGYC Latent heat Adiabatic heat
of any particular substance by one degree expansion. heat capacity.
Celsius?

Which of the following is a chemical commonly

17 AING added to cleaning substances used to clean Bleach. Beach. Blanch. Breach.
galley areas?

Which class of emission is used for FEC NBDP

18 AINY G3E F1B G2B J3E
transmissions ?

19 AJSP The frequency 121,5 MHz is used for : SARSAT-COSPAS EPIRBS INMARSAT E EPIRBS SART transpondeur DSS VHF calls

Reduced capacity accompanied by vibration and

noise at the suction of a centrifugal pump results
20 AKAH Fluid friction Steam knock Cavitation Water hammer
from the action of vapor pockets in the fluid being
pumped causedby:

What is the colour of the smoke signal used by life-

21 ALEN saving stations or rescue units indicating that Green Yellow Orange Blue
distress signals are observed in daylight?

Which class of emission is used for VHF DSC

22 AMEG G2B H3E J3E F1B
transmissions ?
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Zinc anodes are used on the seawater side of heat Prevent accumulation of
23 ANML Prevent scaling Reduce salinity Protect against corrosion
exchangers to: marine growth

Between the sea water and fresh water systems

Insufficient sea water Fresh water system
24 ANMN there are blanked off connecting pipes. These Extremely cold sea water Sea water system failure
connections can be used in cases of: pressure failure

When a diode is used to convert AC to DC, it is

25 ANSM Rectifier Alternator Regulator Controller
usually referred to as which of the following?

A reduced temperature
An increased temperature A reduced temperature An increase in the temperature
A heat exchanger of the tube and shell type difference between the
difference between the difference between the difference between the
is used for cooling lubricating oil with seawater as seawater inlet and outlet and
seawater inlet and outlet seawater inlet and seawater inlet and outlet and
26 APST the secondary fluid. Which of the options would an increase in the
indicate that the tube stack was becoming fouled and also between the outlet and also between a reduced temperature
temperature difference
(scaled or coked) rather than blocked? lubricating oil inlet and the lubricating oil inlet difference between the
between the lubricating oil
outlet. and outlet. lubricating oil inlet and outlet.
inlet and outlet.

Signals used by aircraft engaged in search and The assistance of the The aircraft is directing a
rescue operations to direct ships towards an Landing here is highly
27 AQBL vessel is no longer vessel towards an aircraft or Require medical assistance
aircraft, ship or person in distress. What is the dangerous
meaning of the signal? required vessel in distress

Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in This is part of a sequence of

search and rescue operations to direct ships The aircraft is telling me he The assistance of your manoeuvres by which the The aircraft is telling me he is
28 AQBL towards a casualty. This aircraft flies across your does not understand my vessel is no longer aircraft will indicate a preparing to drop supplies or
stern, rocking his wings. What is the meaning of last message. required. direction for my vessel to personnel in the water.
the signal? proceed in.

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading

master has indicated that a booster pump will
be used to assist the discharging operation, as
The cargo reaching the The booster pump failing to The booster pump being
29 AQHE the receiving tank is several kilometres away. You The ship's pump speeding up.
start the discharge, but after a few minutes, you shore tank. start. started and engaged.
observe the back pressure drops sharply. What is
this an indication of?

30 AQHE At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading The booster pump being The cargo reaching the The booster pump failing to The ship's pump speeding up.
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master has indicated that a booster pump will

be used to assist the discharging operation, as
the receiving tank is several kilometres away. You
start the discharge, but after a few minutes, you
started and engaged. shore tank. start.
observe the back pressure drops sharply. What is
this an indication of?

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Signals used by aircraft engaged in search and rescue The assistance of The aircraft is directing a
Landing here is highly
1 AQBL operations to direct ships towards an aircraft, ship or person the vessel is no vessel towards an aircraft or Require medical assistance
in distress. What is the meaning of the signal? dangerous
longer required vessel in distress

This is part of a sequence of

Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in search and The aircraft is telling me he
The aircraft is telling me he The assistance of manoeuvres by which the
rescue operations to direct ships towards a casualty. is preparing to drop
2 AQBL This aircraft flies across your stern, rocking his wings. What is
does not understand my your vessel is no aircraft will indicate a
supplies or personnel in
the meaning of the signal? last message. longer required. direction for my vessel to
the water.
proceed in.

The pyrotechnics used to transmit visual signals to other all of the above-
3 EGNN vessels, boats oraircrafts are of the following type
buoyant smoke signal hand flare rocket parachute flare
mentioned

All designated SAR aircraft and civil aircraft carry equipment

operating on the international aeronautical distress 123,8 MHz and/or 247,6 243,1 MHz and/or 121,3 MHz and/or 243,0
4 FFFR frequencies (amplitude modulation). The aeronautical distress MHz
127.8 MHz and/or 349.6 MHz
486,2 MHz MHz
frequencies are?

What is the letter signal flag used by a vessel in response to

5 HVGD an aircraft's request for assistance in a rescue operation?
Y Answering Pendant U A

What is the letter signal flag used by a vessel in response to

6 HVGD an aircraft request for assistance in rescue operation?
A Answering Pendant Y U

Visual signals are used by aircraft engaged in search and The aircraft is directing a The assistance of The casualty is sighted and
rescue operations to direct ships towards a casualty. The The aircraft is short on fuel
7 JGAE signals shown here are part of a sequence. What does it
vessel towards the your vessel is no will require medical
and is returning to base.
indicate? casualty. longer required. assistance.
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The aircraft is directing a

Signals used by aircraft engaged in search and rescue
Landing is highly The assistance of the vessel vessel towards an
8 JGAE operations to direct ships towards an aircraft, ship or person Medical assistance required
in distress. What is the meaning of the signal? dangerous is no longer required aircraft or vessel in
distress

Emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRB) to be be tested and, if necessary,

carried in survival craft shall provide transmissions to have their source of be portable, be automatically
enable aircrafts to locate the survival craft. Which one of the
9 KNME listed requirements to radio beacons do not correspond to
energy replaced at lightweight and be of a highly visible colour activated when floating
present regulations? Emergency position-indicating radio intervals not exceeding 12 compact in water
beacons shall: months

The aircraft has to

What is the meaning of this signal performed by an aircraft to Please try to contact The aircraft has to leave the The aircraft wishes to
leave, but will
10 KSPR survivors on the surface? (Procedures performed by nearest coastal radio survivors due to fuel inform or instruct
an aircraft as illustrated below) return within 5
station shortage survivors
hours

During search and rescue operations, an aircraft crosses the Please call me on VHF 16 Please remain where
wake of your vessel close astern at low altitude. What does Follow my direction to the ship Your assistance is no
11 QYRW as you are not answering you are and await
this indicate if the aircraft rocks its wings, opens and closes in distress longer required
the throttle or changes the propeller pitch? my calls further instructions

During search and rescue operations an aircraft crosses the Please call me on VHF 16 Your assistance is Please remain where you
wake of your vessel close astern at low altitude.What does it Follow my direction to the ship
12 QYRW as you are not answering no longer are and await further
indicate, if the aircraft rocks its wings, opens and closes the in distress
throttle or changes the propeller pitch? my calls required instructions

What is one of the methods used by an aircraft to attract a Diving from high
13 YOSR Circle the vessel. Dropping smoke signal. Flashing landing lights.
vessel's attention for participation in a rescue operation? attitude.

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Which of the following kinds of fish is the most perishable

1 EHLP in cold storage?
King klip Herring Halibut Sole

2 JCFW After discharge of any refrigerated cargo a thorough Fish is usually carried frozen Fish can be oily and Fish is strong smelling and Ventilating with fresh
inspection of the vessel should be carried out before
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presenting the vessel for loading the next cargo. air may only remove
Amongst the reasons for this is to ensure that any traces may leave an oily the odour temporarily
of or residues from the previous cargo are removed. and there may be some the odour may contaminate
This is particularly so if a fruit or meat cargo is to be
residue in the cargo and it will build up
damage to the insulation. the next cargo.
loaded after a fish cargo has been carried. Select, from space. again if residues are
the options given, the main reason for this requirement. present.

On a Container vessel, where should containers with Separated from class

3 OIQO untreated fishmeal cargo be carried?
On deck away from sunlight Under deck On deck
4.2 containers

A cargo of frozen tuna is being loaded onto a conventional The fish would sound The fish would sound
reefer vessel. Without using a pulp thermometer, which The surface of the fish would solid and make a The surface of the fish would like wood when
4 SNOK of the given options would give an indication that feel hard to the touch. thump sound when feel cold to the touch. dropped or tapped
the fish was in good condition. dropped. with a hammer.

At what temperature is it recommended that frozen fish is Between 1 and 4

5 BAXC stored?
0degrees Celsius. -2 degree Celsius. -20 degrees Celsius.
degrees Celsius.

Which of the following kinds of fish is least perishable in

6 DABI cold storage?
Red snapper Pomfret Mackerel Cod

Which of the following kinds of fish is least perishable in

7 EHLP cold storage?
Herring Halibut King klip Salmon

Which of the following kinds of fish is the least perishable

8 EHLP in cold storage?
Herring Salmon Halibut King klip

Residues to these
What do iron ore, flourspar, fishmeal, lead concentrate These are cargoes that may These cargoes are The cargoes are not listed in the
9 ERKE and cement copper have in common?
cargoes are governed
liquefy liable to shift when dry BC Code
by MARPOL 73/78

How many grams of skinned and boned fish fillet would

10 FDBR 300 gr 100 gr 400 gr 200 gr
you calculate per person for boiled/fried fish dishes?

How many grams of skinned and boned fish fillet would

11 FDBR 400 gr 300 gr 100 gr 200 gr
you estimate per person for boiled/fried fish dishes?

12 FRFS When should bagged fishmeal not be rejected for loading? When temperatures of the When temperatures of When bags are damaged When bags are wet
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the bags are 5

bags are around 25 degrees
degrees above the
centigrade
ambient temperature

Prepare it in advance,
Prepare it in advance, cover it Prepare it in advance arrange it on a
You will be serving fried fish for dinner. Which of the Prepare it immediately before
13 GFSP with aluminium foil and keep it and keep it warm in serving platter just
following procedures would you choose? serving.
warm on a hot plate. the oven. after frying, and cover
it with plastic wrap.

Push the hook through the

skin until the barb
Unfortunately a fish hook has entered someone's finger. Don't do anything by Cut the skin so it is
protrudes, then cut the hook Remove the hook immediately
14 GVIO The barb of the hook is even inside the skin. How to your self, see a possible to take the
remove the fish hook? between the barb and the by pulling it back.
doctor. hook directly out.
skin and gently withdraw
the hook.

The fishing vessel

A vessel engaged in fishing and a power driven deep draft keeps out of the way The power driven vessel
They should call on
vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre are crossing Both keep out of the way of the of the power driven restricted in her ability to
15 GXYD VHF to agree on the
so as to involve risk of collision. Which vessel keeps out other vessel restricted in manoeuvre keeps out of the
of the way of the other? action to take
her ability to way of the fishing vessel
manoeuvre

The fishing vessel The power driven

A vessel engaged in fishing and a power driven deep draft keeps out of the way vessel restricted in
vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre are crossing They should call on VHF to of the power driven Both keep out of the way of the her ability to
16 GXYD
so as to prevent the risk of collision. Which vessel keeps agree on the action to take vessel restricted in other manoeuvre keeps out
out of the way of the other? her ability to of the way of the
manoeuvre fishing vessel

17 HGON The following vessels are all required to make the same One prolonged blast, One prolonged blast, One prolonged blast at intervals Two prolonged blasts,
sound signal when in or near an area of restricted followed by two short followed by two short at not more than two minutes. followed by one short
visibility: a vessel not under command; a vessel blasts, at intervals of not blasts, at intervals of blast, at intervals of
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre; a vessel more than two minutes. not more than one not more than two
constrained by her draught / a sailing vessel; a vessel
engaged in fishing; a vessel engaged in towing or
minute. minutes.
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pushing another vessel. What is that signal?

What term is applied to the technique of removing a side

18 HHRT Filleting. Filtering. Filling. Felting.
portion of fishfrom the bone?

What term is applied to the technique of removing a

19 HHRT Felting. Filling. Filleting. Filtering.
portion of fish from the bone?

Norwegian merchant and fishing vessels have to It is an automatic system for It is a NATO reporting
It is a world wide
20 HIWP participate in the AMVER system. What is the purpose For weather routing plotting vessels for rescue system in case of
of AMVER? telecommunication system
purposes joining a war convoy

Norwegian merchant- and fishing vessels have to Automatic system for plotting A NATO reporting
World wide telecommunication
21 HIWP participate in the AMVER system. What is the purpose vessels with the purpose of Weather routing. system in case of
of AMVER? system.
rescue. joining a war-convoy.

Ineffective antioxidant
Too much antioxidant at the Fat content less than
22 HYNT What is a likely cause of fishmeal fires? A moisture content less than 6% at the time of
time of production 10%
production

There is always a remote possibility that a fish and meat

23 JAKR freezer could break down. What product should you Salt Rice Vegetables Fruit
always keep enough of in stock?

In the light of the fact that there is always a remote

possibility that a fishand meat freezer could break down,
24 JAKR Vegetables Rice Fruit Salt
what product should you always keep enough of in
stock?

Separated from class

25 JJXG Where should containers with fishmeal cargo be carried? On deck away from sunlight On deck Under deck
4.2 containers

26 JSNV The bridge Officer of the Watch (OOW) is plotting the Under the Rules the fishing Under the Rules a If the OOW is busy with the safe If risk of Collision
ship's position in the chartroom, when the ship is in vessel should have kept clear proper lookout navigation of the ship he existed, the fishing
collision with a fishing vessel. Why would the OOW be of larger vessels and the should be should have exhibited the "Not boat should have
held responsible for the collision? OOW would not be maintained at all under Command" signals and contacted the larger
responsible times and by all made other ships keep clear. ship over the VHF
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before the collision

available means
took place.

You should ask over

You are the duty officer on board a vessel in open sea. VHF if there are any
The lookout is busy at work and you are alone on the The fishing vessel should have You should always give the You did not maintain
vessels in the
27 JSNV bridge checking the position in the chartroom. Suddenly kept away, you are not "keep away" signal when a proper lookout by
you have collided with a fishing vessel. You are held surrounding waters
responsible doing chart work all available means
responsible for the collision, because: before going to the
chartroom

You are duty officer on board a vessel in open sea. The You should ask over VHF if You shall always give You did not maintain
look out is doing work and you are alone on the bridge, The fishing vessel should have
there is any vessels in the the "keep away" a proper look - out
28 JSNV presently checking the position in the chartroom. kept away and you will not be
Suddenly you are colliding with a fishing vessel. You will surronding waters before signal when doing
blamed.
by all available
be most to blame for the collision, because of: going to the chart room. chart work. means.

KBFN When temperatures taken When ambient When cargo temperatures When smoke starts
When should carbon dioxide gas be injected into a cargo
29
hold containing bagged fishmeal?
around the cargo hold exceed temperatures exceed exceed 55?C and heating issuing from a cargo
35?C 38?C continues hold

KINP Fires caused by these cargoes They are all liable to They are all capable of
What do logs, fishmeal, scrap metal and bales of cotton They contribute to
30
have in common?
cannot be extinguished using spontaneous causing oxygen depletion in
ships sweat
carbon dioxide gas combustion the cargo holds

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Is the master under obligation to do a maritime inquiry if a

Yes, because of the fatal Yes, even if he/ she did Yes, if the seaman was at
1 ABLH crewmember suffered a considerably injury onboard and died No.
after a week on a hospital ashore? consequence. not die while onboard. work.
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A person appointed by a
A person appointed by a
cargo terminal for
cargo terminal for
What do you understand by the term Terminal A cargo facility terminal matters related to crew
2 ADQO Representative?
operations conducted A bulk cargo terminal agent
agent welfare under the
by that terminal with
International Labour
regard to a ship
Convention

Change the place where Take over heaving of a Take over the steering of Take a message to another
3 AGOS What is understood by the term "take the helm"?
the lookout is standing. rope. the ship. officer.

A passage plan is always

A passage plan is A passage plan is required A passage plan is required
required, irrespective of
Is it necessary to construct a passage plan, (or voyage plan), required only when from departure from port for all deep sea passages,
4 AHWA for transiting a canal or river, when under pilot?
the length of the
there is no pilot on to arrival at the pilot but not for transiting a
voyage, or if the ship is
board station at the destination. canal under pilotage
under pilot

Most fruit cargoes carried under refrigeration require Some cargoes are very
introduction of fresh air into the cargo space to remove any As much fresh air as
sensitive to ethylene
excess carbon dioxide and ethylene produced by respiration levels and it may be It is the standard Fresh air helps to possible should always be
of the cargo and sensors are fitted to detect these gases. method and it is acclimatise the cargo to introduced into the cargo
5 AJIA Shipper's instructions will often indicate 'constant air change'
difficult to accurately
always done that way the prevailing ambient space throughout the
as a requirement for a cargo. Why, even though this is a measure the low levels
for simplicity. conditions. voyage to maintain cargo
crude method for controlling the cargo space atmosphere, is that would affect a quality.
this type of instruction given? cargo.

How often is revalidation of Basic Training qualifications Qualifications have an

6 AMMR required underSTCW
Every 3 years Every year Every 5 years
indefinite validity

under MARPOL 73/78 what category would wet kraft paper

7 AODC remaining on board, constitute?
Marine Pollutant Garbage Cargo residue Waste

Whilst underway, during the approach and in the process of

double banking, or whilst transferring cargo whilst underway, Signals for vessels
Signals for a vessel not No special signals
8 FUOG the following signals from the IMO's Collision Regulations restricted in their ability Signals for vessels towing.
shall be displayed (unless local regulations differ) by both under command. required.
to manoeuvre.
ships:

9 FUOG Whilst underway, during the approach and in the process of Signals for vessels Signals for vessels No special signals Signals for a vessel not
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double banking, or whilst transferring cargo whilst underway,

the following signals from the IMO's Collision Regulations restricted in their ability
should be displayed (unless local regulations differ) by both
towing required under command
to manoeuvre
ships:

"Let Go" means to let "Let Go" means to leave "Let Go" means to cast "Let Go" means to slacken a
10 FUPY What do you understand by the term, "Let Go"?
seafarers go ashore the ship off rope

Let Go means to let Let Go means to Let Go means to leave the

11 FUPY What do you understand by "Let Go"? Let Go means to cast off
seafarers go ashore slacken a rope ship

Let Go means to Let Go means to cast off

What do you understand by the term "Let Go" when applied to Let Go means to let Let Go means to leave the
12 FUPY slacken a mooring the mooring ropes and
mooring and unmooring? seafarers go ashore ship
rope wires

This means: the This means: keep well

This means: the This means: the
What do you understand by: Hydrographic vessel in hydrographic vessel clear of the
13 FWBY hydrographic vessel is hydrographic vessel is
position.wide berth requested? wishes to go alongside hydrographic vessel in
providing a wide berth very wide
a wide berth position

This means: Emergency This means: Emergency This means: Emergency This means: Emergency
14 FWBY What do you understand by the initials: EPIRB? Plotting Indicator Rescue Personal Indicator Position Indicating Plotting Indicator
Beacon Rescue Beacon Radio Beacon Response Beacon

Vegetable and animal oils undergo decomposition over time,

15 GSUU generating obnoxious and toxic vapours and depleting the Polymerisation. Putrefaction. Monoxidation. Disintegration.
oxygen in the tank. What name is given to this process?

How often should each lifeboat be lowered into the water and
At least every three
16 QOCD manoeuvred with its operating crew aboard under SOLAS Monthly At least every six months Once a year
regulations? months

When establishing primary contact between vessels, if English International Safety Guide
is the language agreed upon for working and a Oxford Concise Standard Marine
17 QPIQ Bridge Procedures Guide. for Tankers and
minor understanding difficulty arises, which book would you Dictionary. Navigational Vocabulary.
use to help overcome this: Terminals.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The (IMO) Standard

After establishing contact with a vessel, where English is the
Standard Marine The Oxford Concise Marine Communication The (ICS) Bridge
18 QPIQ agreed working language, which book would you use to help
overcome a misunderstanding in communications? Navigational Vocabulary Dictionary Phrases (SMCP) Procedures Guide
booklet

The (IMO) Standard

Which approved publication should be used by a seafarer to The Oxford Concise The (ICS) Bridge Standard Marine
19 QPIQ Marine Communication
help overcome any misunderstanding in communications? Dictionary Procedures Guide Navigational Vocabulary
Phrases (SMCP) booklet

an EGC-message a MSI-message
an EGC-message destined
20 ARGA By FleetNET communications is understood: destined for ships of a destined for ships of a Don't know
for all ships
certain company certain company

The ship would be allowed The deficiencies would

What would happen if, when a ship is under-going a Port State to sail to the next port and be recorded in the The ship would be Rectification would be
21 JCQI
Inspection, certificates were invalid or missing rectification would take ship-s register and the detained indefinitely required before sailing
place then ship allowed to sail

To prevent the cargo

Although not a requirement of the IMDG Code, on a container To ensure the cargo is
To maintain a continuous air temperature To maintain a record of the
22 JDLF vessel, why would carrying Calcium shipped in a clean
Hypochlorite under refrigeration be a benefit? flow through the cargo. increasing into the temperature of the cargo.
container.
danger zone.

Sometimes, in order to improve suction to the pumps when

discharging "light" or "gassing" cargoes, the tanks are
pressurised by admission of inert gasunder overpressure
23 JDPL 4000 mm wg? 1200 mm wg? 2500 mm wg? 3200 mm wg?
from the inert gas fans. In this respect one must remember
that tanks are generally dimensioned to withstand a vapour
pressure of:

In the diagram, the depth of water under the keel is indicated

24 SMXY by the letter "C". Which bridge instrument would indicate this Echo Sounder GPS Draught Indicator Arpa Radar
depth?

25 SMXY Which is the "under KEEL CLEARANCE", in the figure? The Under Keel Clearance The Under Keel The Under Keel Clearance The Under Keel Clearance
is indicated by B, in the Clearance is is indicated by D, in the is indicated by A, in the
figure indicated by C, in the figure figure
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

figure

Under keel clearance is Under keel clearance is

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "under KEEL Under keel clearance is Under keel clearance is
26 SMXY given by A on the given by C on the
CLEARANCE" are given. Which one is the correct one? given by D on the figure given by B on the figure
figure figure

The change of the The change in the

The delay in temperature
The rate of increase of the temperature in the temperature associated
What is the correct understanding of the term "Lapse Rate" reduction associated with
27 SNCC wind associated with a atmosphere with with the passing of the
when used in Meteorology? the wet bulb thermometer
Tropical Revolving Storm. height above sea warm front of a frontal
of a hygrometer
level. depression.

An "Isobar" is the line

An "Isobar" is a line An "Isobar" is a line joining An "Isobar" is the line of the
showing the direction of
28 SNQJ What is the correct understanding of the term "Isobar"? joining places of places of equal cold front in a frontal
the predicted path of a
equal pressure. temperature depression
hurricane.

Mix in an appropriate
When disconnecting the cargo hose after discharging, some oil quanoity of dispersant Drain it overboard when Transfer it to the sloptank
is drained into the drip-tray under the manifold which already
29 VTOD Drain it to a cargo tank. chemicals and drain it the vessel is 50 nautical and later discharge it to
contains a small amount of dirty water. What is the correct
way to dispose of this oil? overboard when in miles off the coast. a reception facility.
open water.

When disconnecting the cargo hose after discharging, some oil Mix it with dispersant Transfer it to the
Drain it overboard when the
is drained into the drip-tray under the manifold. What is the Add sinking agents, and chemicals, and drain it sloptank, and later
30 VTOD vessel is 50 nautical miles
correct way to dispose of this oil, which is mixed with some discharge it overboard overboard in open discharge it to a
water? off the coast
waters reception facility

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

1 AEPV You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off Yes, glass bottles can be Yes, the bottles can be No, glass bottles can not be Yes, the bottles can be
thecoast of Nigeria, West Africa. Are dumped overboard dumped if they are ground dumped overboard dumped if they are ground
you allowed to dump empty glass so that the resulting so that the resulting particles
bottles overboard ? particles can pass through a can pass through a screen
screen with 25 mm with 50 mm openings
 Code Question
What is the required pressure when
testing parts of the oil transfer system
2 AISY (hoses, loadingarms etc.) if the test is
to satisfy U.S.coast Guard regulations?
If a ship in the MF-band wants to have a
DSC-connection with a coast-station
3 EPFC (no distress alert or a test alert) the
following frequencies are chosen:
What is the proper term used to describe
acoast radio station that primarily
4 SJOG handles chargeable ship-to-shore
Mobile Radio Service.
message traffic of a routine nature?
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off
thecoast of Algeria, in the
5 ARUM Mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to
dump food waste overboard?
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off
thecoast of Algerie, in the
6 ARUM Mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to can be dumped overboard
dump food waste overboard?
When a coastguard-station wants to send
7 VSMN a gale-warning by DSC it will happen in urgency
the category:
Why is it necessary to have an effective
ballast water management plan which
8 BFGH includes provision for changing out
ballast in open water rather than
discharging ballast in coastal waters?
Answer 1 Answer 2
openings
Test pressure equal to 1.25 Test pressure equal to the
times the maximum maximum allowable working
allowable working pressure pressure
TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2189.5
Don't know
kHz
Accounting authority.
Yes, the food waste can be
dumped if it is ground so
Yes, all kind of food waste can
that the resulting particles
be dumped overboard
can pass through a screen
with 50 mm openings
Yes, the food waste can be
dumped if it is ground so that
Yes, all kind of food waste
the resulting particles can
pass through a screen with 50
mm openings
security
To allow ballast tank To keep the ballast water fresh
inspections to be carried out in the ballast tanks during long
during ballast passage. voyages.
Answer 3
Test pressure equal to 1.5 times Test pressure equal to 1.75
the maximum allowable
working pressure
TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2177.0 kHz
Public Correspondence Station. Network Coordination Station.
No, food waste can not be
dumped overboard
No, food waste can not be
dumped overboard
safety
To avoid the introduction of
non-indigenous species of
marine life from one area to
another.
Answer 4
times the maximum
allowable working pressure
TX: 2189.5 kHzRX: 2177.0
kHz
Yes, the food waste can be
dumped if it is ground so
that the resulting particles
can pass through a screen
with 25 mm openings
Yes, the food waste can be
dumped if it is ground so
that the resulting particles
can pass through a screen
with 25 mm openings
routine
To ensure that ballast tanks
are always pressed up
during a ballast voyage to
avoid free surface effects.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

A coast radio station for sea area A2 has

9 BYMK at least the following frequencies at its 2174 Khz 2187.5 KHz 2187.5 KHz and 2182 Khz 2187.5, 2182 and 2174.5 KHz
disposal

One has a direct connection with a telex-

subscriber by way of a coast-station.
10 CMET Don't know kkkk brk+ nnnn
What command break the land line
connection with the subscriber:

You are on a vessel 15 nautical miles off
thecoast of Nigeria, West Africa. Are
11 DWPW
you allowed to dump food waste
overboard?
Yes, the food waste can be Yes, the food waste can be
dumped if it is ground so that dumped if it is ground so that the
No, food waste can not be Yes, all kind of food waste
the resulting particles can resulting particles can pass
dumped overboard can be dumped overboard
pass through a screen with 25 through a screen with 50 mm
mm openings openings

Which of the following is a coast station

12 ENMD 227005300 227530000 22753000 2275300
MMSI ?

You are onboard a vessel enroute off the

West African coast. How far off
Dumping of garbage is not
13 FEWH the coast do you have to be, to be able 25 nautical miles off the coast 12 nautical miles off the coast 3 nautical miles off the coast
to dump a mixture of food waste, glass allowed in this area
bottles and floating packing materials ?

A coastal passage or voyage plan should

indicate the appropriate methods of Radar ranges and Parallel All of these suggested Positions determined by GPS and Bearings and ranges from
14 FIAI
determining positions and include Indexing answers plotted on the ECDIS coastal navigational marks
which of the following?

By the term Stand by the operator of Wait until the coast-station

15 FQVB Don't know Switch back to the calling channel Give the position of the ship
acoast-station means that one should: calls again

In the traffic list a coast-station indicates

that there is a radio telex-message for a After ga+ the telex number of After ga+ the radio telex- After ga+ the radio telex- After ga+? the radio telex-
16 FQVC
vessel. To call for the message one the ship command msg+ command msg+? command msg+
should put in:

17 FSFA The relay of a distress-call by an RCC MAYDAY (3x) MAYDAY RELAY (3x) PAN PAN (3x) Don't know
 Code Question
forcoast-station begins with:
The vessel is steaming off
the coast when the engine room
informs the bridge it must stop engines maintain the watch and
immediately. Shortly afterwards they
18 GKPK
informed the bridge they would need a
least three hours to fix it. Which of the drifting and the probable
following actions would be the most
suitable taken by the bridge?
You are steaming off a coast when they
call from the bridge and tell you that the
19 GKPK engine has stopped. They need a
couple of hours to fix it, what will you
do?
You are on a vessel 60 nautical miles off
thecoast of the nearest land, Algeria, in
20 GTSU the Mediterranean Sea. Are you
allowed to dump empty glass bottles
overboard ?
In radio-traffic with a coast-station, a
21 IQOS
personal call means that one wishes:
An area within the radiotelephone
coverage of at least one
22 ISXN A2
VHF coast station in which continuous
DSC alerting is available is called:
Command of radio-traffic between
23 IVMO
vessels and coast-stations lies:
24 JLRE You are proceeding along a coastal route There is a vessel at anchor in There is a vessel at anchor in
Answer 1
Display the NUC signal,
Display the NUC signal and
determine how the ship is
keep a good lookout
position after three hours.
Call your company and ask
for instructions
Yes, the bottles can be
dumped if they are ground
so that the resulting
particles can pass through a
screen with 25 mm
openings
to have a telephone
conversation with a
person whose name is
known
With the station that calls
Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
Display the NUC signal, maintain Display the NUC signal,
the watch and ask the Engine maintain the watch and wait
room to be a quick as possible for further developments.
As soon as possible
Relax as there is plenty of
determine how the ship is Call the Chief Engineer and tell
time before there is any
drifting to establish if there him to hurry up
danger
is any danger
Yes, the bottles can be dumped
if they are ground so that the
Yes, glass bottles can be dumped No, glass bottles can not be
resulting particles can pass
overboard dumped overboard
through a screen with 50 mm
openings
to have a telephone
conversation for account of
to request a telephone alert call Don't know
a requested shore
subscriber
A0 A1 ASN1
Always with the coast station With coast guard Wth the station called
There is a vessel aground in the There is a vessel aground in
 Code Question
when you hear this signal. The visibility
is severely restricted. What does the
signal mean?
If requested by a coastal radio station to
participate in a rescue operation, what Your position, name, call
25 KBXK
is the most important information you
may give?
An area within the radiotelephone
coverage of at least one
26 LTNI A0
VHF coast station in which continuous
DSC alerting is available is called:
What is the fundamental purpose of
27 LUDO
a coastradio station?
What information has to be given to set
28 LWAA up a radio telex-connection with
a coast-station:
A distress-alert call from an RCC
29 MIJY or coast-station, preceding distress
alert relay, begins with:
A distress-alert call from an RCC
30 MPAV or coast-station, preceding distress
alert relay, begins with:
Answer 1
the vicinity. She is more
than 100 metres in length.
She is sounding an
additional warning signal to
approaching vessels,
directing them to "keep
clear".
sign and speed
To automatically connect a
vessel placing an
INMARSAT call with the
station being called.
ARQ followed by the coast-
Don't know
station's ID-number
MAYDAY (3x)
Don't know
Answer 2
the vicinity. She is less than
100 metres in length. She is
sounding an additional
warning to approaching
vessels that they are "running
into danger".
Your crews nationality
A2
To coordinate search and
rescue communications.
MAYDAY RELAY (3x)
MAYDAY RELAY (3x)
Answer 3
vicinity. She is more than 100
metres in length. She is
sounding an additional
warning to approaching
vessels that they are "running
into danger".
Your destination
ASN1
To provide continuous digital
selective calling coverage.
FEC followed by the telex country- ARQ followed by the call sign
code of the coast-station
PAN PAN (3x)
an alarm sign, followed by
MAYDAY (3x)
Answer 4
the vicinity. She is less than
100 metres in length. She is
sounding an additional
warning to approaching
vessels to "navigate with
extreme caution".
Your own cargo owner
A1
To provide a delivery service
for ships with routine, safety,
urgency, or distress
message traffic.
of the coast-station
Don't know
MAYDAY PRUDENCE (3x)
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The urgency Message is used to notify other traffic of a situation

where the ship is in imminent danger and may be in need of
1 OHDB assistance, but where the development of the situation is
SECURITE RESCUE-RESCUE PAN-PAN MAYDAY
uncertain. What is the telephony urgency message like?

The urgency Message from a ship is used to notify other traffic of

a situation where the ship is not in imminent danger, but where
2 OHDB the development of the situation is uncertain and may need RESCUE-RESCUE SECURITE PAN-PAN MAYDAY
assistance in the near future. What is the telephony urgency
message like?

An inspection in the amidships area of the weather deck of a Longitudinals in the double
Transverse bulkhead Transverse bulkhead Stiffening in the forepeak
Panamax container vessel has revealed cracks in the hatch bottom tanks in the
3 QNSS coamings. Which part of the vessel should now urgently be
beneath the bridge immediately aft of the tank at approximately
amidships half length of
inspected. front. engine room. water line level.
the vessel.

Which of the following is not systematically transmitted in a DSC Working frequency or

4 ASXU all ship urgent call
category MMSI position
channel

A "Standard Format for Search and Rescue Situation Reports"

(SITREPs) should be used by vessels in distress. The SITREP
5 DOBS can be compiled as a short form (urgent essential details). Cargo information. Position. Oil spill possibility. Weather on-scene.
Which of the following information shall be included when using
the "short form"?

There has been an accident on board. urgent medical advice is

6 FGRB needed. The call is preceded by:
Don't know MAYDAY (3x) SECURITE (3x) PAN PAN (3x)

On board an accident happened. urgent radio-medical advice is

7 GEGA needed. We choose the category:
Don't know urgency safety routine

8 GLRY Which word will precede an urgency message ? PAN URGENCE PAN PAN MAYDAY

There has been an accident on board. urgent medical advice is

9 JLCY needed. The call is preceded by:
safety signal urgency signal emergency signal Don't know

In case of an urgent request for radio medical advice by VHF one

10 LBYM urgency signal alarm signal emergency signal Don't know
should use:
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

In radio telephony what is the "urgenCY CALL" which should be

Securite Securite (3
11 MYBP used to indicate that you have a very urgent message to Victor Victor (3 times) Mayday Mayday (3 times) Pan Pan (3 times)
transmit concerning the safety of another vessel or person? times)

A Safety Message is used when circumstances are discovered F F F (Telegraphy) /

X X X (Telegraphy) / PAN-PAN T T T (Telegraphy) / S O S (Telegraphy) /
12 NUSE which may constitute a danger to shipping. What is the RESCUE-RESCUE
telegraphy and telephony urgency message like? (Telephony) SECURITE (Telephony) MAYDAY (Telephony)
(Telephony)

When may a call for radio medical advice be preceded by When you have a doctor
13 PIBQ Always In urgent cases Never
the urgency-signal: on board

The national DSC-call

On board they want to make a DSC-call with a foreign coast- The international DSC-call frequencies of the The international DSC-
14 PROF Don't know
station. It is an urgent call. Preferably choose: frequency coast-station distress frequencies
concerned

When you have an urgent message concerning the safety of a

15 RKLD vessel, aeroplane or any other means of or a person, SECURITE MAYDAY PAN PAN Don't know
then you have to use:

One of the sailors needs urgent medical assistance. The VHF-call

16 WXFP PAN PAN (3x) SOS (3x) Don't know MAYDAY (3x)
starts with:

Uncertaity Search Uncertainty Alert

17 YMBN What are the three Search and Rescue urgency phases Search Assistance Rescue Search Alert Rescue
Rescue Distress

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Which of the following items is essential and

1 EPBT shouldalways be kept in stock?
Nescafe Sugar Tea biscuits White bread

Normally a small vessel

is called a "boat" rather A boat can only be used for
Is it always possible to use the word "ship" A large vessel is always called a
2 OIEA instead of the word "boat"?
than a "ship", vessels under 50 metres Either can be used anytime
"ship" and never a "boat"
otherwise it is not in length.
important.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Only the connections for the

No empty tanks needs to Only the connections for the
When arriving a port the manifoild connections All fully bolted except tanks which are not to be
3 VTAM should always be ?
have the manifoild tanks to be loaded needs to be
those actually in use. loaded needs to be fully
connections fully bolted. fully bolted.
bolted.

The positions of the ship provided by the GPS

should always be confirmed by other means, The ranges of three Bearing using the Radio
Bearing and distance from a Compass bearings of three shore
4 DTHW when possible. Which of the following distinctive shore Direction Finding of three
suggested methods would be the most navigational Buoy objects
objects on the radar. radio beacons
accurate?

When sending an OBS (weather report) with The meteorological station MET office Washington, this office
Inmarsat one should use Service Code 41.
5 ECSD With this address the weather report
KNMI in Holland Don't know connected with the CES will take care of further dispatch
will always be transmitted to: used of the weather reports

That the volume of the tank does

Cargo residues of certain substances are That the vessel's ventilation
That the cargo not exceed 1750 cubic metres,
permitted to be removed by ventilation. What system is capable of
discharged has a That the cargo discharged has that the maximum remaining
criteria is applied in determining if a cargo can delivering a minimum of
6 FUBY be cleaned in this way? (always accepting that
vapour pressure a vapour expansion residues are less than 75 litres
20 changes of atmosphere
local port authorities may have over-riding greater than 5 KPa at 20 coefficient of at least 1.025. and that ventilation is
per hour within the
regulations on ventilation). degrees Celsius. additionally possible directly
compartment.
down the pumpstack.

That the volume of the tank does

Cargo residues of certain chemical substances
are permitted to be removed by ventilation.
What criteria is applied in determining if a cargo has a vapour expansion
7 FUBY can be cleaned in this way? (always accepting
that local port authorities may have over-riding
regulations on ventilation).
That the vessel's ventilation not exceed 1750 cubic metres,
That the cargo discharged That the cargo discharged
system is capable of that the maximum remaining
has a vapour pressure
delivering a minimum of 20 residues are less than 75 litres
coefficient of at least greater than 5 KPa at 20
changes of atmosphere per and that ventilation is
1.025. degrees Celsius.
hour within the compartment. additionally possible directly
down the pumpstack.

Which of the following certificates Certificate of Fitness for

Noxious Liquid Substances
8 FUKQ would always be required on a general cargo Dangerous Chemicals in Safety Equipment Certificate Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
ship? Certificate
Bulk

9 GPLP Welding and use of open flames on board Working performance and Gas levels measured in Inert gas composition. Time since cleaning was carried
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

tankers in operation are subject to regulation

laid down by the Norwegian Maritime
Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control capacity of ventilating tanks where work is to
Legislation - NSCL). During preparations for
out.
system. be carried out.
welding or hot works, the following item
shall alwaysbe checked:

Welding and use of open flames on board

tankers in operation are subject to regulation
laid down by the Norwegian Maritime
10 HDVM Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control
Legislation - NSCL). During preparations for
welding or hot works, the following item
shall alwaysbe checked:
Type of oil or gas
chemicals having been Cleaning and venting methods Working performance and
Inert gas composition.
carried in the actual tank and systems. capacity of ventilating system.
and the adjacent tanks.

Personal protection equipment appropriate to the

task should be worn during work in the engine When you are working
When you are filling in the When you are tidying up in the
11 HPLE room. Which of the tasks given in the options with power tools or When you are welding.
requires that safety goggles should always be engine room log book. engine room workshop.
chemicals.
worn?

There is always a remote possibility that a fish

and meat freezer could break down. What
12 JAKR Salt Rice Vegetables Fruit
product should you always keep enough of in
stock?

In the light of the fact that there is always a

remote possibility that a fish and meat freezer
13 JAKR Vegetables Rice Fruit Salt
could break down, what product should
you always keep enough of in stock?

Representative of the port authorities For ship's clearance to Because the ship's trading Because you always have Because you have undeclared
14 KGBM should alwaysreceive the best possible take place quickly and certificate are not normally some faults in dutiable items in excess of
treatment: without complications in order arrival/departure documents permitted on board

15 KWEB A very small leakage of LNG vapour through the Ice accumulation in the Water build up in the Large temperature change in A sudden rise in the
membrane of the cargo tank may not always be primary insulation space primary insulation space. the primary insulation space. percentage of methane
obvious. From the options given select the one in the area of the leak. vapour in the primary
which is likely to be the first indication that such insulation space.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

a leak is present?

During regular inspection of alternator windings it

is found that windings are always covered with
16 NKSP a heavy oil film coming from the atmosphere
surrounding the auxiliary engine. After cleaning
with an approved solvent, what do you do?
Improve material of intake Reinsulate the windings after
Take no additional action Blank off intake air filters
air filters each cleaning

On regular inspections of alternator windings it is

found that windings are always covered with a
17 NKSP heavy oil film coming from the atmosphere
surrounding the auxiliary engine. After cleaning
with an approved solvent, what do you do?
Improve material of intake Reinsulate the windings after
Blank off intake air filters Take no additional action
air filters each cleaning

During regular inspection of alternator windings it

is found that windings are always covered with
a heavy oil film coming from the atmosphere Reinsulate the windings Improve material of intake air
18 NKSP Take no additional action Blank off intake air filters
surrounding the auxiliary engine. After cleaning after each cleaning filters
with an approved solvent, what should be
done?

In accordance with SOLAS and some

international regulations, certain important Generator plants and Steering machinery and Propulsion machinery and control
19 NXCD All mentioned functions
functions shall alwaysbe tested prior to arrival control functions control functions functions
and departure. What functions?

Indicate on what
In a distress-situation a MF/HF-DSC
frequency Ask the RCC for the Put in the MMSI number of the
20 QYBG transmission is used in the 8MHz frequency. In Turn on the right frequency
this case always: communication will be frequency coastguard on the DSC
continued

The confined space can be

As a fire fighter, what should you always consider considered to have one The confined space has The confined space has only The confined space always has
21 RARK
when fighting a fire in a confined space? side only as heat always only five sides four sides six sides
rises

Which of the following items is essential and

22 RDSN White flour Fresh leeks Tinned mushrooms Beef entrecote
shouldalways be kept in stock?
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Freight vehicles carrying

The driver must ask the No cargo or vehicles have to be
Tank lorries should always dangerous goods and
23 REKE What type of cargo shall always be secured? crew to secure the secured if the weather
be secured. adjacent vehicles should
vehicle and its cargo conditions are favourable.
always be secured.

When starting a centrifugal pump valves Suction valve closed, Suction valve open, delivery
24 RGAY Both valves open Both valves closed
shouldalways be operated the following way: delivery valve open valve closed

Freight vehicles carrying

The driver must ask the No cargo or vehicles have to
dangerous goods and Tank lorries should always be
25 ROFB What type of cargo shall always be secured? crew to secure the be secured if the weather
adjacent vehicles should secured.
vehicle and its cargo conditions are favourable.
always be secured.

No, not if the local US

Do you always have to notify the National No, only the shipowner can Yes, within thirty (30)
26 SHDI State Authority is Yes, within three (3) days
Response Center (OPA-90) notify NRC minutes
correctly notified

In case of pollution in US waters, do

Yes, within thirty (30) No, only the shipowner can No, not if the local US State
27 SHDI you alwayshave to notify the National Yes, within three (3) days
Response Center (OPA-90) minutes notify NRC Authority is correctly notified

The confined space can be

As a fire fighter, what should you always consider considered to have one The confined space has The confined space always The confined space has only four
28 TDWO
when fighting a fire in a confined space? side only as heat always only five sides has six sides sides
rises

The buoy is nearly always well

If no radio navigation warnings
anchored and can be
When using a buoy as an aid to navigation, That if the light is showing have been issued
The buoy may not be in considered to be in its charted
29 TEIE which of the following should always be its correct characteristic it concerning the buoy it can
considered? its charted position position providing there has not
is in its right position be assumed to be in its
been any recent storms in the
correct position
area

Which of the following items is essential and

30 UACB Ajinomoto Table butter Salt Tomato ketchup
shouldalways be kept in stock?
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On the figure there are four (4) possible

Astern is defined as A on the Astern is defined as C on the Astern is defined as D on Astern is defined as B on
1 EODR definitions of the term "ASTERN" shown.
Which one is the correct one? figure figure the figure the figure

On the figure there are four (4) possible

Air draught is given by C on Air draught is given by D on the Air draught is given by B on Air draught is given by A on
2 AXYU definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given.
Which one is the correct one? the figure figure the figure the figure

On the figure there are four (4) possible

Quay is given by D on the Quay is given by A on the Quay is given by C on the Quay is given by B on the
3 BAIH definitions of the term "QUAY" given. Which
one is the correct one? figure figure figure figure

Which of the four calculations below is correct

4 BCXU set up, if you want to find observed latitude Calculation 2 is correct. Calculation 4 is correct. Calculation 1 is correct. Calculation 3 is correct.
when the sun is on the meridian?

Which of the four calculations below is the

5 BCXU correct set up, if you want to find observed Calculation 2 is correct. Calculation 4 is correct. Calculation 3 is correct. Calculation 1 is correct.
latitude when the sun is on the meridian?

Which of the four calculations illustrated is the

6 BCXU correct one to determine the latitude of the Calculation 2 is correct. Calculation 4 is correct. Calculation 3 is correct. Calculation 1 is correct.
observer when the sun is on the meridian?

A conventional reefer vessel fitted with derricks Loading at a dock which

has four large diameter Yokohama fenders Transhipment in the open
Loading at a dock equipped experiences a large tidal
7 BGYO supplied by the charterer. What kind of cargo Loading cargo from barges. sea directly from
operation from those given in the options is with poor fendering. range and at which strong
fishing boats.
the vessel most likely being chartered for? winds are common.

You have just completed tank inspection, prior I will swing the lid over the I will lower the lid with the I will lower the lid with the
to loading a number of chemical grades. The coaming and postion the geared wheel, ensuring that I will lower the lid with the geared wheel, screwing it
Duty Officer instructs you to secure the tank dogs, tightening down the the coaming rim sits centrally geared wheel and then down as tightly as
lids. (On this vessel, they are circular in two furthest from the geared against the packing. I will work round the dogs in a possible, then position the
8 BIIB design, withfour dogs and the lid is raised and wheel first, then the two then position and tighten the clockwise direction, dogs, so that the lid
lowered on a geared wheel). Which of the closest to the wheel. I will dogs, working back and forth tightening each one right remains centrally
following methods will you use to secure the then take any remaining so that an even pressure is down in turn. positioned while the ship is
lids? pressure off the wheel. applied overall. as sea.
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On the diagram provided, there are four (4)

Ahead is given by A on the Ahead is given by B on the Ahead is given by C on the
9 CAGF possible directions indicating the term Ahead is given by D on the figure
"AHEAD". Which one is the correct? figure figure figure

Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for The shrimps and the salad The ingredients will be combined, The shrimps and the salad
serving and some salad leaves have been The shrimps will be placed
will be placed in separate seasoned and dressed, will be placed in separate
washed ready for the same meal. The meal in the refrigerator and the
10 CVSM containers, covered and transferred to open serving containers, covered in foil
will not be served for another four hours. What sald placed in cold water,
will you do with these ingredients in the placed in the refrigerator dishes, then placed in the and left on the bench until
to keep it fresh.
meantime? until required. refrigerator until required. required.

Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for The ingrediants will be
serving; some salad leaves have been
washed ready for the same meal. The meal
11 CVSM
will not be served for another four hours. What
will you do with these ingrediants in the
meantime?
combined, seasoned and
dressed, transferred to open
serving dishes, then placed in in cold water, to keep it fresh.
the refrigerator until required.
The shrimps and the salad
The shrimps and the salad
will be placed in
The shrimps will be placed in the will be placed in separate
separate containers,
refrigerator and the sald placed containers, covered in foil
covered and placed in
and left on the bench until
the refrigerator until
required.
required.

Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for The ingrediants will be The shrimps and the salad will The shrimps and the salad
serving; some salad leaves have been The shrimps will be placed
combined, seasoned and be placed in separate will be placed in separate
washed ready for the same meal. The meal in the refrigerator and the
12 CVSM dressed, transferred to open containers, covered and containers, covered in foil
will not be served for another four hours. What sald placed in cold water,
will you do with these ingrediants in the serving dishes, then placed in placed in the refrigerator and left on the bench until
to keep it fresh.
meantime? the refrigerator until required. until required. required.

Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for The shrimps and the salad
serving; some salad leaves have been
washed ready for the same meal. The meal
13 CVSM
will not be served for another four hours. What
will you do with these ingredients in the
meantime?
will be placed in separate The shrimps will be placed in the will be placed in separate
containers, covered and
placed in the refrigerator
until required.
The ingredients will be
The shrimps and the salad
combined, seasoned and
dressed, transferred to
refrigerator and the sald placed containers, covered in foil
open serving dishes, then
in cold water, to keep it fresh. and left on the bench until
placed in the refrigerator
required.
until required.

On the figure there are four (4) possible

Bollard is given by B on the Bollard is given by C on the Bollard is given by D on
14 DBSU definitions of the term "BOLLARD" given. Bollard is given by A on the figure
Which one is the correct one? figure figure the figure

15 DCQB On the figure there are four possible definitions Starboard bow is given by D on Starboard bow is given by C on Starboard bow is given by Starboard bow is given by
of the term "STARBOARD BOW" given. Which the figure the figure B on the figure A on the figure
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one is the correct one?

On the figure there are four (4) possible

definitions of the term "STARBOARD Starboard quarter is given by D Starboard quarter is given by B Starboard quarter is Starboard quarter is given
16 DHPR
QUARTER" given. Which one is the correct on the figure on the figure given by C on the figure by A on the figure
one?

Most medium and high speed engines for

marine use operate on the four stroke cycle The first part of the
and use direct admission of compressed air The first part of the air The latter part of the expansion The latter part of the
17 DWQR expansion (power)
into the cylinders for starting purposes. During induction stroke. (power) stroke. expansion stroke.
which part of the cycle does start air stroke.
admission normally take place?

What facilitates the lashing of containers in Long lashing rods with

18 FSNK The lashing bridge Raised deck platforms Long lashing rods
thefourth and fifth tiers? extensions

On a Container vessel, what facilitates the

Long lashing rods with
19 FSNK lashing of containers in the fourth and fifth The lashing bridge Long lashing rods Raised deck platforms
tiers? extensions

From the options given, choose the one most The inlet and exhaust
likely to result in a high exhaust gas Fuel injection valve opening Clogged nozzle holes in
20 GXLQ Faulty turbo charger. valve tappet clearance is
temperature in one cylinder of a four stroke pressure set too high. the fuel injection valve.
diesel engine. incorrect.

Which of the four figures below has the correct

position line? Approx. Pos. N5000' W3000'
21 HEVD 1200 GMT. Course: 090, speed: 12 knots, Figure 1 is correct. Figure 3 is correct. Figure 4 is correct. Figure 2 is correct.
bearing of the sun: 200, correction: 0002'
(observed altitude - computed altitude).

Which of the four figures illustrated shows the

correct position line for the following situation:
Latitude 5000'N, Longitude 3000'W, Time
22 HEVD 1200 GMT. Course steered: 090 True, Speed: Figure 2 is correct. Figure 3 is correct. Figure 4 is correct. Figure 1 is correct.
12 knots, bearing of the sun: 200, Intercept
correction: 0002' Towards (observed altitude -
computed altitude).
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On the figure there are four (4) possible

Centre line is given by D on the Centre line is given by A on the Centre line is given by C on Centre line is given by B on
23 HHIJ definitions of the term "CENTRE LINE" given.
Which one is the correct one? figure figure the figure the figure

The figure shows a cross section through a ship

floating in water, with the hull in red and the
seabed below the ship shaded. On the figure Freeboard is given by B on the Freeboard is given by C on the Freeboard is given by A on Freeboard is given by D
24 HNCT
there are four (4) possible definitions of the figure figure the figure on the figure
term "FREEBOARD" given. Which one is the
correct one?

On the figure there are four (4) possible

Air draught is given by B on the Air draught is given by A on the Air draught is given by D Air draught is given by C on
25 IJRV definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given.
Which one is the correct one? figure figure on the figure the figure

On the figure there are four (4) possible

directions, shown by the arrowed lines, which
Head line is given by D on the Head line is given by C on the Head line is given by A on Head line is given by B on
26 IVGQ could be the correct direction associated with
the term "HEAD LINE". Which one is the figure figure the figure the figure
correct one?

four similar ship-types experience beam sea

The ship with the highest The ship with the smallest
27 JFVP conditions. Which of them will first experience The ship with the widest beam The ship with the smallest GM
resonant rolling? freeboard beam

The figure shows the cross section of a ship

floating in water with the hull coloured in red
and the seabed below the vessel shaded. On
Underkeel clearance is given Underkeel clearance is given by Underkeel clearance is Underkeel clearance is
28 JIQO this figure there are four (4) possible
definitions of the term "UNDERKEEL by B on the figure D on the figure given by A on the figure given by C on the figure
CLEARANCE" given. Which one is the correct
one?

29 JKAO Perishable cargo is usually stowed on wooden The four-way pallet uses less The two-way pallet is more The two way pallet is It does not matter which
pallets. The pallets are designed for either material. robust. easier to construct. way around the four-way
two-way or four-way fork lift entry. From the pallet is stowed.
point of view of use on a refrigerated vessel,
choose the option which highlights the most
important difference between these two types
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of pallet.

On the figure there are four (4) possible

Windlass is given by B on Windlass is given by A on the Windlass is given by C on Windlass is given by D on
30 LPFX definitions of the term "WINDLASS" given.
Which one is the correct one? the figure figure the figure the figure

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a new

galley hot-plate is measured to be 30 Mohm.
1 OJRA When threeidentical hot-plates are tested
90 Mohm 10 Mohm 30 Mohm 3 Mohm
together their combined IR will be:

The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a new

galley hot-plate is measured to be 30 Mohm.
2 OJRA When threeidentical hot-plates on the same 10 Mohm 3 Mohm 30 Mohm 90 Mohm
supply are tested together their combined IR will
be:

To maintain a fire, three conditions need to be

met: Oxygen, combustible material and sufficient Either of the mentioned Heat, Oxygen and combustible
3 BRXF temperature for combustion. What subject must
Oxygen. Combustible material.
alternatives. material.
be removed to extinguish the fire?

To maintain a fire, three conditions need to be

met: Oxygen, combustible material and sufficient Either of the mentioned Heat, Oxygen and combustible
4 BWSO temperature for combustion. What subject must alternatives.
Oxygen. Combustible material.
material.
be removed to extinguish the fire?

I Organization and I Planning and A Command and Control B I Organization II

What are the three volumes of the IAMSAR
5 BXKL Manual?
Management II Mission Co- Preparation II Rescue Communications C Communications III Rescue
ordination III Mobile Facilities. Control III Reference Rescue Procedures Procedures

What are the three diameters of fire hoses most

6 DFYB commonly found on ships?
10, 50 or 85 mm 25, 45, or 70 mm 17, 43 or 74 mm 50 or 100 mm

7 DWFA Name three international conventions that cover The three international The three international The three international There isnt any international
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conventions that cover the
shipping trade is SOLAS
the international shipping trades?
74/78, STCW 78/95 and
MARPOL 73/78
conventions that cover conventions that cover
the shipping trade is the shipping trade is conventions that cover the
SOLAS 74, STCW 78 SOLAS 74, SOLAS 78 shipping trade
and MARPOL 73 and STCW 78

All working spaces

What areas of a vessel must the safety officer Only working areas within
8 EAKC inspect on a three monthly basis
Only machinery spaces accessible by the Only open deck areas
the accommodation
crew

There are three levels of burning,

namely:*Superficial *Intermediate*Deep burns
( also called full-thickness burns) A large burn
9 EOBE will almost certainly contain areas of 9 percent. 15 percent. 4 percent. 35 percent.
all three grades. How many per cent of the body
may be burned before the danger of lifetreatning
shock occur?

There are three levels of burning,

namely:*Superficial *Intermediate*Deep burns
(also called full-thickness burns) A large burn will
10 EOBE almost certainly contain areas of 15 percent. 4 percent. 9 percent. 35 percent.
all three grades. How many per cent of the body
may be burned before the danger of
lifethreatning shock occurs?

Range, brilliance and

Indicate three important target data which can be Course, speed and risk of Own course, speed and The ships type, cargo and
11 FRGY gain buttons
received from radar tracking of other ships? collision. position. position.
adjustment.

The vessel is steaming off the coast when the

engine room informs the bridge it must stop Display the NUC signal,
Display the NUC signal,
engines immediately. Shortly afterwards they maintain the watch and Display the NUC signal Display the NUC signal,
maintain the watch and
12 GKPK informed the bridge they would need a determine how the ship is and keep a good maintain the watch and wait
least three hours to fix it. Which of the following ask the Engine room to
drifting and the probable lookout for further developments.
actions would be the most suitable taken by the be a quick as possible
position after three hours.
bridge?

13 GYBP Mention three ways of adjusting a centrifugal Throttling the delivery valve, Only throttling the suction Throttling the delivery Throttling the suction valve,
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throttling the suction valve, valve, adjust the RPM, reduce the steam
pumps delivery capacity. valve.
reduce the steam consumption. by-pass. consumption, by-pass.

You are approaching a port when you Use main channel only as Serious emergency - all
Vessels may proceed
14 HGCY see threeflashing red lights in a vertical line at Port closed secondary channel is vessels to stop or divert
the entrance. What does this indicate? with caution
closed according to instructions

Continuity testing of a delta

connected three phase induction motor yields
Short circuit winding between W Open circuit winding Short circuit between V
15 HQPE the following results; U-V =3 ohms, V-W =3 Partial fault between W and U
ohms, W-U =6 ohms.Which of the following is and U between W and U and Earth
the likely condition?

The majority of convensions adopted under the Maritime Safety, Prevention of

There are no conentions Maritime Safety, STCW,
16 ICRF auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main Safety, Terrorism, ILO Marine pollution, Liability
categories: that fall under IMO Maritime Security
and compensation

Maritime Safety,
The majority of conversions adopted under the
Prevention of Marine Maritime Safety, STCW,
17 ICRF auspices of IMO fall into which of the three main don't know Safety, Terrorism, ILO
categories: pollution, Liability and Maritime Security
compensation

Power is available at a three-phase motor starter

but nothing happens (at starter or motor) when Open circuit in one of motor
18 JNMP Motor disconnected Faulty overcurrent relay Faulty contactor coil
the start button is operated. Which of the cables
following is a likely cause?

three earth lamps indicate - bright - bright - dark. Two phases are good and
Two phases are good and one No faults on the system Two phases have a partial fault
19 KOWD Which of the following is indicated by this one has a hard fault to
condition? has a partial fault to earth but a failed lamp to earth and one is good
earth

To heighten position of To prevent water from

Dunnage is extensively used when general cargo To spread loads, to assist in To spread loads, to assist in
stow, to allow ventilation entering the cargo hold,
20 NIDW is being loaded; select from the ventilation and to heighten the securing and to allow good
options three main reasons for its use ? and to provide securing to lower Kg of cargo and
centre of gravity of the cargo ventilation
points to assist stevedores

21 NRXH Routine maintenance insulation testing of a three - AA-E, ZZ-E U1-U2, V1-V2, W1-W2, U-V-W-E U-E, V-E, W-E, U-V,V-W, W-U
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phase induction motor should cover which

measurements?
U-E, V-E,W-E

When plotting a position, where should the Officer

of the Watch select as the ships position, At the point nearest the
At the point furthest away At the point nearest to the
22 NVTS when threegyro compass bearings intercept as At the centre of the triangle course line drawn on the
a triangle (Cocked Hat) and not as a single from any danger. danger, if any.
chart
point?

Continuity testing of a delta

connected three phase induction motor yields
the following results; U1-V1 = 4 ohms, V1-W1 =
23 OKWA 2 ohms 4 ohms 12 ohms 6 ohms
4 ohms, W1-U1 = 4 ohms. What is the value of
continuity resistance for each winding ie. U1 -
U2?

What are the three categories to which hazardous

24 OUSH liquid chemicals are assigned under MARPOL I, II and III A,B and C X,Y and Z Iia, IIb and Iic
Annex II?

You are approaching a port when you A vessel may proceed only
see three lights in a vertical line. The upper and Vessels may proceed. Two way You may proceed with Vessels may proceed. One
25 OWFX when it has received
lower are green and the middle white. What traffic. caution. way traffic.
does this mean? specific orders to do so.

When performing electrical testing of Temperature, humidity

a three phase motor, insulation resistance Humidity, pressure and surface Temperature, pressure Humidity, frequency and
26 PDRS and surface
measurements may be influenced by which of contamination and dampness dampness
the following? contamination

Hatch cover fully Hatch cover fully secured,

Select the three main checks that must be made Hatch cover fully secured, hold secured, hold access ballast tank ventilators Hatch ventilators closed, cranes
27 PJOF to ensure that a hold of a General Cargo Vessel access battened down and battened down and closed down and ballast secured and bilges pumped
is fully weathertight before sailing ? ballast tanks checked dry bilge sounding pipe tank sounding pipe caps out
caps on on

28 PQLE A bulk carrier is about to commence loading steel Cabs cleaned and lighted, drivers Crane windows Crane controls tested, Planned maintenance
coils using ships cranes, what three important regularly rested cleaned,cab heater on limit switches correctly completed, all paintwork in
checks must be made?
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and no- smoking rule set and SWL never to good condition and lighting
enforced be exceeded checked

When preparing cargo cranes for operation on a Limit switches are not in
Check that cab is clean, Check that winches, brakes
General Cargo ship using shore personnel, what Crane wire is greased, windows use, wires are clean and
29 PUNQ air conditioning is on and emergency stops are
arethree of the most important checks to be clean and cab heater on emergency stop is
made? and windows clean working correctly
isolated

Fitting of a fixed fire-detection Fitting of an automatic sprinkler,

three methods of fire protection regarding internal and alarm system in all spaces Construction of all fire-detection and alarm
divisional bulkheading may be adopted in Construction of all
where fire might be expected to internal bulkheads of system for the detection and
30 QRAA accommodation and service spaces in cargo internal bulkheads of
ships. Which of the given methods do not originate. No accommodation non-combustible class extinction of fire in all spaces
class "A" divisions
correspond to present rules? (SOLAS II-2/42.5) space bounded by an "A" or "B" "B" or "C" divisions in which fire might be
class division to exceed 500 m? expected to originate

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

If, on a cellular container vessel, there are isolated stacks of five-

1 EFVO high containers at bay 24, off-centre at bay 04 and at the extremity All three None The stack at bay 04 The stack at bay 18
of bay 18 which of these may require wind lashings?

"If drugs or suspected drugs are found onboard your ship, follow
2 CMDG the fiveCs. Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Control and:"
Check Chuck Change Cheer

Lifting plant is proof load Deck cranes are tested

What is done at a five yearly thorough inspection of lifting plant on a Deck cranes are
3 NYPA General Cargo vessel?
Derricks are tested tested and all parts and their parts
tested
thoroughly examined thoroughly examined

You are underway on a power driven vessel in open water, when Make a bold alteration to Stand on with caution Make a bold alteration to
Try and call him on the VHF to
4 VHHU you see another power driven vessel approximately five miles port and pass on his as he will alter starboard and pass on
straight ahead on an opposite course. What action do you take? decide on what action to take
starboard side course his port side

You are underway on a power driven vessel in open water when you Make a bold alteration to Stand on with caution Make a bold alteration to
Try and call him on the VHF to
5 VHHU see another power driven vessel approximately five miles straight starboard and pass on as he will alter port and pass on his
ahead on an opposite course. What action do you take? decide on what action to take
his port side course starboard side
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A deck officer
Which person is qualified to carry out a five yearly thorough survey A classification society
6 YPPH of cargo gear on a General Cargo vessel?
The master designated by the A marine surveyor
surveyor
master

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Report on the bridge (deck

An alarm signal consisting of seven short blasts Go to (or remain in)
Go to your lifeboat station crew) or engine control room
1 EEHC followed by one long blast is sounded by the ship's Go to your fire station. your cabin and wait
whistle and the alarm bells. What are you to do? (muster station). (engine crew) for further
for further orders.
orders.

An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast report on the bridge (deck crew)
followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the go to (or remain in) your cabin go to your muster
2 KSXK ship's whistle and alarm bells. What are you to
or engine room (engine crew) go to your fire station
and await further orders station
do ? for further orders

An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast Report on the bridge (deck Go to (or remain in)
3 LLIP followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the crew) or engine room (engine Go to your lifeboat station Go to your fire station your cabin and await
ship's whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do? crew) for further orders further orders

Report on the bridge (deck

An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast
Go to (or remain in) your cabin crew) or engine room Go to your lifeboat
4 UFYH followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the Go to your fire station
ship's whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do? and await further orders (engine crew) for further station
orders

Report on the bridge (deck

An alarm signal consisting of seven short blasts
crew) or engine control room Go to (or remain in) your cabin Go to your lifeboat station
5 VBOB followed by one long blast is sounded by the ship's Go to your fire station.
whistle and the alarm bells. What are you to do? (engine crew) for further and wait for further orders. (muster station).
orders.

Report on the bridge (deck

An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast
Go to (or remain in) your cabin crew) or engine room Go to your lifeboat
6 XXCN followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the Go to your fire station
ship's whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do? and await further orders (engine crew) for further station
orders
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On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term

Height is given by A on the Height is given by C on the Height is given by D on Height is given by B on the
1 AJRA "Height" are given. Which one is the correct
one? figure figure the figure figure

The tank top plating and

What happens when a high density cargo is Cracks could develop around The shell plating can be The cargo may subsequently
2 AQSC dropped into a cargo hold from a great height?
double bottom internals
the hatch coamings damaged liquefy
can sustain damages

Because the tank top and In order to maintain the ships

Why should iron ore not be dropped from a great Because the shell plating can Because cracks can develop
3 AQSC heightinto a cargo hold of a Bulk Carrier?
double bottom internals stresses within acceptable
indirectly become damaged around the hatch coamings
can sustain damages levels

On a container vessel, what indicates the correct Strain gauges fitted to the The tare weight stamped on
4 KGFM weightof a wrongly declared container?
The ship's loading computer The container CSC plate
shore gantry cranes the container

What indicates the correct weight of a wrongly Strain gauges fitted to The tare weight stamped on
5 KGFM declared container?
The container CSC plate The ships loading computer
the shore gantry cranes the container

Because the tank top and Because cracks can In order to maintain the ships
Why should iron ore not be dropped from a great Because the shell plating can
6 AQSC heightinto a cargo hold?
double bottom internals develop around the hatch stresses within acceptable
indirectly become damaged
can sustain damages coamings levels

A bulk cargo is loaded and the cargo stow has

Excessive stresses on Excessive stresses on tank
7 ATUL been left with an excessive peak height; what Excessive cargo sweat Damage to hatch covers
could be the result of this situation? transverse bulkheads top

Where should placards be located on a One of the back end and one One on each end and one on
8 EHJG freightcontainer?
One on each end (only). One on each side (only).
on one of the sides (only). each side.

Your crane is designed for Grab Service with a

hoisting load of 16 tons including grab weight.
Grab weight: 8 tons, Grab cubic: 10 m3. You
9 BBAU are going to discharge a cargo of dry minerals 16 tons. 7 tons. 8 tons. 15 tons.
having a stowage factor of 0,7 - 0,8 t/m3. What
will be the maximum weight of the cargo you
are allowed to have in each grab?
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The crane on a General Cargo Ship is designed

for Grab Service with a hoisting load of 16
tonnes including grab weight. Grab weight: 8
10 BBAU 16 tonnes. 7 tonnes. 8 tonnes. 15 tonnes.
tons, Grab cubic: 10 m3. You are going to
discharge a cargo of dry minerals having a
stowage factor of between 0.7 - 0

A coated tank holds 400 tons of sea water when

filled. How many tons of liquid of liter
11 BHIJ 390.2 Mt 326.6 Mt 343.2 Mt 377.6 Mt
weight 0.9300 will it hold when filled to 90%
capacity?

Caps and cocks should be

Regarding deadweight cocks and screw caps for closed at all times, to Deadweight cocks should be
Caps should be placed on top It does not matter where
double bottom tank sounding pipes ie. engine prevent ingress of water fastened in the open position
12 CQXU of sounding pipes to keep the cocks/caps are unless
offerdam, bilge tank, D.O. double bottom etc. into the engine room in to save time when sounding
Which of the following statements is correct? the engine room tidy. when using the tank.
case of tank bottom the tanks.
damage.

Caps and cocks should be

closed at all times, except
when sounding tanks, to Deadweight cocks should be
Sounding pipes in the engine room are normally It does not matter where Caps should be placed on top
prevent ingress of water fastened in the open position
13 CQXU fitted with deadweight cocks and screw caps. the cocks/caps are unless of sounding pipes to keep the
Which of the following statements is correct? or oil into the engine to save time when sounding
the tank is in use. engine room tidy.
room in case of tank the tanks.
bottom damage or
overflow.

In a fresh water tank with a height of 5 meters we

shall use a pressure transmitter for level
measurement. The tank has a vent-pipe leading
14 DJGL 1,3 Bar. 2,0 Bar. 0,8 Bar. 0,5 Bar.
to deck 8 meters above the top of the tank.
What pressure shall we use as a guide when
ordering the pressure transducer?

15 DJGL In a fresh water tank with a height of 5 meters we 1,3 Bar. 2,0 Bar. 0,5 Bar. 0,8 Bar.
shall use a pressure transmitter for level
measurement. The tank has a vent-pipe leading
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to deck 8 meters above the top of the tank.

What pressure shall we use as a guidance
when ordering the pressure transducer?

The machinery detail plate is missing from a large As it is only a routine

Estimate the weight of the
electric motor and the weight is unknown. As Try and lift it with the engine maintenance and not a
motor and select a chain Use the biggest chain blocks
part of a routine maintenance check the motor room crane as it is breakdown then
16 DJNS block and strop with a safe and strops available and
has to be lifted to access some other designed to lift the heaviest postpone the task until
equipment. Which of the given options is the working load of 1.5 times the carry out a trial lift.
components in the engine. full details of the motor
correct action that should be taken? calculated load.
can be obtained.

During maintenance work in the engine room or

on deck it is often necessary to work aloft (work Wear a safety harnes
at a height above the plates or the deck). When Lash the bottom of the ladder Wear a safety helmet and Keep all the tools required
17 DPGO securely attached to ship's
working aloft onboard the ship what is the most to a fixed point. goggles. for the work in a bucket.
important safety precaution that should be structure.
taken?

Discharge the washing to sea

You have just discharged a Category "A" only if you are outside a
chemical cargo and are making the first wash of Discharge the washing to special area, your speed Discharge the washing to sea
Discharge the washing to
18 DQWG the tank that had contained it. The washing shore reception facilities exceeds 7 knots, depth of only if you are outside a
contain a chemical residual concentration of sea directly?
only? water exceeds 25 metres special area?
over 0.1% by weight. You can: and distance from land
exceeds 12 miles?

What height of water above the inner bottom will

19 FDFL activate the cargo hold high level alarm on a Any more than 2.5m Any more than 2.2m Any height above 2.0m Any more than 2.8m
Bulk Carrier

What height of water above the inner bottom will

20 FDFL Not more than 2.5m Not more than 2.2m Not more than 2.0m Not more than 2.8m
activate the cargo hold high level alarm

21 FGOP A strain occurs when a muscle or group of Right Internal Cooperative Rubber, Internal, Careful, Rest, Ice, Compression, Rest, Injury, Care, Evaluation.
muscles is over- stretched and possibly torn, by Ending. Estimation. Elevation.
violent or sudden movement. Strain can be
caused by lifting heavy weights incorrectly. The
treatment of strain may be remembered as the
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word RICE.What is RICE an abbreviation for?

When appropriately set, they

When set, they ensure that the When correctly set, they automatically prevent
What is the purpose of the special two-way They contain sensors which authorised cargo loading or prevent the level of cargo excessive pressure in a
valves mounted on towers at a given
22 FMDT activate the high-level discharge rates (as specified within a tank from cargo tank (carrying
height above the cargo deck of a chemical
tanker? alarms. in the vessel's Certificate of changing as the harmful vapours away at a
Fitness) are not exceeded. temperature changes. safe height) and relieve
excessive vacuum.

Your ship is equipped with 2 different types of

grabs, small and large, with cubic capacities of
5m3 and 10m3 respectively. Maximum crane
load for grab service is 16 tons including grab None of the mentioned
23 GHKS Small. Large. Any of them.
weight. You are going to discharge a dry alternatives.
commodity having a stowage factor of 1,4 T/m3.
What will be the suitable grab for this
operation?

There is sufficient clear

What is the most important factor to consider The heavy weight is placed in The derrick has been recently
Retaining a positive space to swing the weight
during the loading of a heavy lift weight from the a position on the ship to tested to check whether it
24 HANA stability during the lifting across from the quay to
quayside onto the deck of a general cargo ship, enable a simple effective has sufficient capacity to lift
using the ships derrick? and swinging process the final position on the
discharge at the destination the weight
deck.

When will a full container experience a force of When the ship is rolling and
25 HBDB When the ship is rolling When the ship is pitching When the ship is heaving
100% of its weight? pitching

On a Container vessel, when will a full container When the ship is rolling and
26 HBDB When the ship is heaving When the ship is rolling When the ship is pitching
experience a force of 100% of its weight? pitching

Drawing a tangent to the

The value in metres from the curve through the origin Drawing a tangent from the
How can an approximate value of the initial It is impossible to establish the
X axis of the point where and erecting a highest point of the curve
27 HCFX transverse Metacentric Height (GM) be found GM value from the curve of
from the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ curve)? the curve changes from perpendicular through the to the X axis and
righting levers (GZ)
concave to convex shape. angle of heel of 57.3 measuring it in metres
degrees
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What are the effects of a bulk vessel loading a Have a fast roll period
Suffer torsional stresses and Have a slow roll and very Have a slow roll and large
28 HCJG high density cargo resulting in a large and possibly suffer
metacentric height(GM)? have small righting levers small righting levers righting levers
racking stresses

A deadweight tester is used to check and

calibrate a pressure gauge. The tester consists To protect the piston in
of a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic chamber To protect the pressure To protect the hydraulic
the hydraulic system To protect the hydraulic pump
and balance weight system. After completing gauge from a surge in balance system from a
29 HKXB from possible impact from a pressure surge as the
the calibration of the pressure gauge the pressure as the weights are pressure surge as the
hydraulic pressure should be relieved before damage as it may reach weights are removed.
removed. weights are removed.
removing the weights. Select, from the options the end of its stroke.
given, the main reason for this requirement.

Every oil tanker of 5,000 tonnes deadweight and

above delivered on or after 1 February 2002
30 HQVJ shall comply with intact stability. What is the Not less than 0.015 m Not less than 0.25 m Not less than 0.10 m Not less than 0.15 m
minimum GM (metacentric height) when the
vessel is in port?

The ITU List of Callsigns and Numerical

The ITU List of The ITU List of
You have received the nine digit MMSI of a ship on your DSC Identities of Stations used by the The ITU List of
1 ATCS equipment. In which publication will you find the name of the ship?
Radiodetermination and Coast
Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile- Ship Stations
Special Services Stations
Satellite Services

Which of the main nine sections of the book "Excerpts from The
Norwegian Passenger and Cargo Ship Legislation, etc." states that
2 EGCP the publication "Seamen's Act with regulations and comments, 1995
VI Table of contents III and IV VIII
" shall be on board?

Which of the main nine sections of the book "Excerpts from the
Norwegian Ship Control Legislation" states that the publication
3 EGCP "Seamen's Act with regulations and comments, 1995 " shall be on
VI Table of contents III and IV VIII
board?
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On board a DSC-call is to be made in case

1 AFRF of an OBS. Choose the category:
ships business routine safety Don't know

select the telex in on-line select the telex in off-line

2 AFTY To make a call-request one should: select the ID of the NCS Don't know
position position

The heat required to raise the temperature

3 AGYC of 1 kg of any particular substance 1C Heat transfer coefficient Latent heat Specific heat Adiabatic heat
is called:

VHF CH 70 ALL SHIP DISTRESS 2275200 A ship receiving this call This call will normally be
DISTRESS RELAY 227990850 FIRE N 50 This call was sent by a coast
4 AHCJ 00 W 000 10 11:10 EOS What is false
This call is an all station call must set watch on followed by a DSC
station
regarding the above call ? channel 16 acknowlegment call

The following DSC was received (At what

time received ?) 27.05.1997 23:23 callED
VHF CH70 FORMAT: DISTRESS DIST-ID:
5 AHIC 367449000 N OF: UNDESG DISTRESS Don't know 04:05 23:23 00:00
POSITION: N 52.43 E04.maj DIST-UTC:
00:00 TELECOM: G3E SIMP TEL EOS:
EOS

What do you call the plan on board dealing

6 AMDH with the distribution of the crew and their Emergency instruction Alarm instruction Fire distribution plan. Safety plan
duties at fire fighting?

There is an "industry standard" book, found The International Convention for the The International Safety The International Safety The United Nations
on oil tankers, which explains all about oil
7 OGIS cargo and cleaning operations and their
Prevention of Pollution from Ships Management Code Guide for Oil Tankers and Guidelines on Safe Ship
associated hazards. What is itcalled? (MARPOL). (ISM). Terminals (ISGOTT). Management (UNSSM).

8 OHFV The bridge wheelman has not reported for The focus of the search should be Determine when the The last sighted position Determine the drift and
duty and there is a suspected "Man from the present position as he seaman was last should be the focal point of leeway of own ship and take
Overboard" situation on your vessel. The probably went overboard when sighted and any search pattern and all this deviation from track into
ship has been searched and there is one proceeding to the bridge for his concentrate the search ships should keep a good account on the return
seaman missing? The vessel turns round
and retraces the course back, calling for
watch. round the course line lookout in that vicinity, course. The search should
assistance from other vessels in the between the last moving outwards to the focus around this return
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sighting and present

vicinity. What should be the focal point for position, taking into track back to the last sighted
any search pattern to be established?
present position.
account any prevailing position
current.

What is the search pattern system called

9 OHFV using more than one ship?
Triangle System Circle System Cross System Parallel System

Which of the following is not systematically

10 ASXU Working frequency or channel category MMSI position
transmitted in a DSC all ship urgent call

In order to maintain the condition of the steel

surface, stainless steel tanks are Molybdenum-
11 AVED Restoration. Passivation. Percolation.
periodically given an acid-based treatment. concentration.
What name is given to this process?

In order to maintain the condition of the steel

surface, stainless steel tanks on chemical
12 AVED tankers are periodically given an acid- Molybdenum-concentration. Restoration. Percolation. Passivation.
based treatment. What name is given to
this process?

Where shall manually operated call points in

fixed fire-detection and alarm systems be In messrooms, public lounges and In stairways and escape In all crew and passenger
13 AVFY At exits and in corridors
located in accommodation spaces? other public rooms routes cabins
(SOLAS II-2/13.2.1)

What do you call the method used for bone-

14 JNPC ICE-method. First Aid -method. ABC-method. REHAB-method.
soft part injuries?

The variation in strength of the received

15 BHTC Selectivity Fading Sensitivity Oscillation
signal is called:

16 BOTI By a geographical area call in the DSC Don't know a DSC message for all a DSC message for all ships a DSC-message for all
system is meant: vessels within a certain heading towards a certain vessels within certain area
area from a position in geographical area marked by areference
the DSC message, and position, given in the DSC
the degrees are given in message and the degrees
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northerly and westerly are given in southerly and

direction easterly direction

the applicant on board

the applicant on board request the applicant on board
request the coastal
the coast-station to wishes to have a
station to bring about a
17 BTTW A personal call means that: Don't know personally guard the conversation with a
conversation with a shore
conversation with the shore person whose name is
subscriber by means of a
subscriber known
scrambler

The display of the DSC-controller on board

is showing the following lines: RX: Radio telephony-channel 7 in the 8 Channel Delta of the coast
18 BVJN VHF- channel 87 VHF- channel 16
002442000 ; Ch87 ; D SellcallRoutine MHz band station
Were asked to listen on:

While on boiler watch on an automatically

controlled steam boiler the rating notices Stop the feed water pump Call the duty engineer
Shut the steam stop valve to stop Try and light the boiler burner
19 BYJD that the burner has failed to light following immediately in case the immediately using the
a drop in steam pressure. What action the steam pressure falling further. manually.
boiler overfills. engineers call alarm.
should be taken?

You send immediatly a DSC

What do you do after receiving a MF DSC You set watch on You send immediatly a DSC You set watch on channel
20 CCSF DISTRESS
DISTRESScall ? channel 2182 KHz DISTRESS RELAY call 2187,5 KHz
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT call

Non distress calls on 2182 kHz and VHF

21 CKAU One minute. Two minutes. Five minutes. Three minutes.
channel 16 should not exceed:

No additional procedures
A small bonding cable The tank cleaning machines need to be observed with
Portable tank-cleaning machines need to be The water supply hoses have must be secured between must be physically laid modern tank-cleaning
electrically "grounded" to avoid any continuous internal bonding
22 CLAV the tank cleaning against the ship's structure machines as the velocity of
electrostatic hazard. How is this normally wires woven into their structure
achieved? machine and an earthing prior to being introduced into the water jets eliminates any
that act as electical conductors.
point on deck. a cargo tank. potential electrostatic
hazard.

23 CLAV Portable tank-cleaning machines used in No additional procedures need to be The tank cleaning A small bonding cable must be The water supply hoses
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cleaning operations on chemical tankers
need to be electrically "grounded" to avoid
any electrostatic hazard. How is this
normally achieved?
machines must be
observed with modern tank- have continuous internal
physically laid against the secured between the tank
cleaning machines as the velocity bonding wires woven into
ship's structure prior to cleaning machine and an
of the water jets eliminates any their structure that act as
being introduced into a earthing point on deck.
potential electrostatic hazard. electical conductors.
cargo tank.

in areas in which one or more

only be given receipt when the
24 CNQG A distress-call received via RCC should: ship is actually able to give
assistance
coast-stations are active
always be given receipt Don't know
receipt, so that the coast-
stations can first give receipt

The temperature of the feed water for an

auxiliary boiler is automatically controlled
by a pneumatically actuated steam valve
at the inlet to the pre-heater. It is noticed The controller
that during high demand the temperature The controller proportional band is proportional band is set The controller reset time is set The control air pressure
25 CNYS
falls by an unacceptable amount and takes set too wide. too wide and the reset too long. regulator is set too low.
a long time to return to the set temperature time is set too long.
even though the steam supply pressure
remains constant. Select from the options
given the most likely cause of this.

All necessary information for the next port Procured during the voyage prior Procured before Procured on arrival at the next
26 CQRY Requested on email
of call should be: arrival at the next port departure from a port port

A distress-call, onboard via RCC, may only OSC from the RCC concerned The O.O.W deems it
27 DABD The captain orders The manager orders
be given Receipt if: invites the vessels necessary

Which type of call will be sent by a ship

sighting containers adrift in vicinity of her
28 DGXM position ? (No message about this problem Safety call Distress relay call Urgent call Distress call
was previously transmitted via NAVTEX or
INMARSAT C SAFETYNET)

29 DIUH Many modern large slow speed diesel Pressure variations in the scavnge The exhaust gas pressure Pressure variations at the The exhaust pipes from
engines used for main propulsion operate air supply are avoided by is maintained constant by turbocharger inlet are groups of three cylinders are
with a so called constant pressure supplementing the air supply with using a bypass waste damped out due to the joined together before entry
turbocharging system. What is meant by
 Code Question
constsnt pressure when used to describe
such a turbocharging system?
Many modern large slow speed diesel
engines used for main propulsion operate air supply are avoided by
with a so called constant pressure
30 DIUH
turbocharging system. What is meant by
constant pressure when used to describe
such a turbocharging system?
Code Question
In open sea where it is allowed to do water
washing of cargo tanks, how much oil is
1 AALB the ship allowed to pump overboard to
fulfil the regulations in force(IMO)?
Is the master under obligation to do a
maritime inquiry if a crewmember
2 ABLH suffered a considerably injury
onboard and died after a week on a
hospital ashore?
Other than the official log book what other
3 ADLS publications must be carried on board a
vessel
4 AEAV "A contractor is hired to install new
navigation equipment onboard your ship checks, and passwords."
while its berthed. For a period of time
Answer 1
air from the auxiliary blowers so
keeping a constant pressure
across the load and speed range.
Pressure variations in the scavenge
supplementing the air supply with
air from the auxiliary blowers so
keeping a constant pressure
across the load and speed range.
Answer 1
30 litres pr. nautical mile.
No.
All technical books relevant to the
machinery currently on board
"Protective markings, reference
Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
gate to dump excess into the turbocharger so that
large volume of the
pressure at high engine the exhaust pulses from
exhaust receiver and the
loads. each cylinder cancel each
short lengths of pipe from
other giving a constant inlet
individual cylinders.
pressure.
Pressure variations at The exhaust pipes from
the turbocharger inlet groups of three cylinders are
The exhaust gas pressure is
are damped out due to joined together before entry
maintained constant by
the large volume of the into the turbocharger so that
using a bypass waste gate
exhaust receiver and the exhaust pulses from
to dump excess pressure at
the short lengths of each cylinder cancel each
high engine loads.
pipe from individual other giving a constant inlet
cylinders. pressure.
Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
25 litres pr. nautical mile. 15 litres pr. nautical mile. 10 litres pr. nautical mile.
Yes, because of the fatal Yes, even if he/ she did
Yes, if the seaman was at work.
consequence. not die while onboard.
The official log book and crew ISGOTT, SOLAS,
Charts, nautical publications,
agreement are the only two MARPOL, Bridge Team
GMDSS log, Oil Record
publications which must be Management, OCIMF
book(s)
carried on board Mooring guidelines
"Secure area, passwords, a "Firewall, protective "Secure area, passwords, a
firewall and a secure markings, vetting and a firewall and protective
network." secure network." markings."
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hes left unsupervised and photographs
schematics of the ship that he finds
rolled up and stored in the corner of a
nearby office. Later, from home, he
hacks into the network and prints off
information about the ships security
procedures. Which of these information
security measures would have prevented
his unauthorized access?"
First aspect confirm death.
The death of a passenger occurs
5 AEFB on board, what legal actions must be
taken by the Master?
Normally ventilation fans in enclosed ro-ro It is easier for the crew, they don't
6 AEII spaces must be run continuously
whenever vehicles are onboard, why?
One water fog applicator is required for
Passenger ships fitted with car
7 AEJA each pair of breathing apparatus
on board which type of ship?
Mainly to determine whether the
What is the purpose of the unschedled
8 AEOG inspections on board ships?
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
Confirm death. Have body Confirm death. Notify next-of-kin,
Confirm death. Contact
Notify company, and next-of- moved to a freezer and if on board to be comforted
local agent and arrange
kin, and if on board to be compartment. Contact local as may be necessary. Make an
to have body medi-
advised and comforted as may agent and British Consul as entry in the Births and Deaths
vacced from vessel.
be required. Arrange to have appropriate. Complete section of the OLB, make
Notify company.
body moved to freezer area. narrative section of Official entries in the narrative section
Complete births and
Notify local agents and British log book.. Make an entry in of the OLB. Notify agent and
deaths section of official
Consul when abroad. Entry to the deck log book detailing British Consul when abroad.
log book.
be made in Record of Bir actions taken. Have belongin
An increased number of
air changes may be
The manufacturer of the fans required when vehicles
It is better to run the fans
recommends continuous are being loaded or
have to think about starting and continuously instead of testing
operation to reduce unloaded, or where
stopping of fans the atmosphere
maintenance cost flammable gases or
liquids are stowed in
closed ro-ro spaces
Passenger ships carrying
Tankers Chemical tankers
decks more than 36 passengers
To determine wether the To issue a certificate of
manning regulations have been To issue a trading permit
ship is seaworthy seaworthiness
adhered to
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Yes, the bottles can be

Yes, the bottles can be dumped if
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off dumped if they are ground
they are ground so that the
the coast of Nigeria, West Africa. Are you Yes, glass bottles can be dumped so that the resulting No, glass bottles can not
9 AEPV allowed to dump empty glass bottles
resulting particles can pass
overboard particles can pass through be dumped overboard
overboard ? through a screen with 50 mm
a screen with 25 mm
openings
openings

On board a DSC-call is to be made in case

10 AFRF ships business routine safety Don't know
of an OBS. Choose the category:

What are the compressors fitted as part of

Inerting and gas freeing the
11 AGUR the cargo system onboard LNG carriers Loading the cargo. Discharging the cargo. Removing boil-off gas.
normally used for? cargo tanks.

Which type of compressors is used as

Piston, screw and centrifugal Three stage piston
12 AGUR cargo compressors onboard gas Oil free piston compressors. Three stage screw compressors.
carriers? type compressors. compressors.

*How many lifebuoys can you expect to

find onboard a cargo ship of 190 metres at least 8 distributed on both sides at least 12 distributed on at least 14 distributed on at least 10 distributed on both
13 AHIF
in length (including those of the quick- of the ship both sides of the ship both sides of the ship sides of the ship
release system) ?

You are the Officer in Charge during the

loading of a tanker at a terminal in the Check the Oil Discharge
Persian Gulf. The deck watchman Tell the jettyman to stop loading Find out if the oil is coming from
14 AHWF Call the Master. Monitoring Equipment
reports "There is a lot of oil on the water immediately. your vessel.
to starboard". What should be your (ODME).
FIRST action?

There are many types of pumps fitted

onboard ship which an engine room
15 AKPH rating may be required to assist with the A scroll pump. A centrifugal pump. A reciprocating pump. A gear pump.
maintenance of. Which type of pump is
shown in the illustration?

What do you call the plan on board dealing

16 AMDH with the distribution of the crew and their Emergency instruction Alarm instruction Fire distribution plan. Safety plan
duties at fire fighting?
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Seafarers, on being assigned to Seafarers shall be familiarized

What is the requirement with regard to
17 ANYX
Familiarisation on board?
Seafarers on board
any ship, shall be familiarized with all life saving
passenger vessels must
with their specific duties and appliances and emergency
as soon as possible learn During the first tenure, seafarers
with all ship arrangements, exits in case any emergency
the names of all persons are responsible for asking at
installations, equipment, situation occurs. It takes
working in the same least a 100 questions to the
procedures and ship normally an hour to
department in order to Safety Officer.
characteristics that are complete the Safety
ensure efficient daily
relevant to their routine or Familiarisation. The safety
operation.
emergency duties. Officer is responsible.

Who is responsible to carry out Safety

18 ANYX The Master Safety Officer Chief Engineer 2nd Officer
Familiarisation training on board

Under MARPOL 73/78 what category

19 AODC would wet kraft paper remaining Marine Pollutant Garbage Cargo residue Waste
on board, constitute?

On a time sheet arranged by

On what kind of document shall working There is no obligation to
20 FVYA In an approved logbook On a settlement wages form the Norwegian Maritime
hours onboard ships be kept? keep a journal
Directorate

On the loading ramp to Under the loading ramp

Where and for what are rubber mats used Under the loading ramp flap to Under the loading ramp flap to
21 GRUR prevent damaging the ramp flap to prevent vehicle
on boarda pure car carrier? prevent jetty damage prevent vehicle damage
surface damage

Under the loading ramp

Where and for what are rubber mats used Under the loading ramp flap to Under the loading ramp flap to Under the loading ramp flap to
22 GRUR flap to prevent ramp
on boarda pure RoRo car carrier? prevent vehicle damage prevent jetty damage prevent jetty damage
damage

23 GSQF A high speed diesel engine operates with a Adjustment of the HP fuel block by Adjustment of the height of Adjustment of the drive Adjustment of the fuel rack
monobloc inline high pressure fuel pump adding or removing shims the individual fuel pump coupling to the driven position for the complete HP
consisting of a number of helical type between the pump and the elements within the pump coupling for the HP fuel pump unit.
pump units contained in a single engine block. block pump using reference
housing. From the options given select
the method which is the most common
marks to No 1 cylinder
one available for adjusting the fuel timing TDC.
onboard where no specialist setting up
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equipment is available.

When the fire alarm signal is sounded

every member of the ship's crew shall
immediately proceed to their assigned
24 GSWG
fire station. Which one of the following
signals is used as fire alarm signal
onboard cargo ships?
One long blast with the ship's Seven short blasts
Continuous blasts (very long
Intermittent signals by the whistle and alarm bells followed by one long
blasts) by the ship's whistle and
ship's alarm bells. followed by seven short blast by the ship's whistle
alarm bells.
blasts. and alarm bells.

The bridge wheelman has not reported for Determine when the seaman
duty and there is a suspected "Man The last sighted position Determine the drift and leeway of
was last sighted and
Overboard" situation on your vessel. The The focus of the search should be should be the focal point own ship and take this
concentrate the search
ship has been searched and there is one from the present position as he of any search pattern and deviation from track into
round the course line
25 OHFV seaman missing? The vessel turns round probably went overboard when all ships should keep a account on the return course.
and retraces the course back, calling for between the last sighting
proceeding to the bridge for his good lookout in that The search should focus
assistance from other vessels in the and present position,
watch. vicinity, moving outwards around this return track back to
vicinity. What should be the focal point taking into account any
to the present position. the last sighted position
for any search pattern to be established? prevailing current.

He shall be liable to fines or in He shall be liable to fines or in

What can be the punishment for a especially aggravating He shall be liable to especially aggravating
26 QNBY subordinate who unlawfully brings circumstances to imprisonment imprisonment for a term not He shall be liable to fines. circumstances to
intoxicating beverages on board? for a term not exceeding 6 exceeding three months. imprisonment for a term not
months. exceeding three months.

How often should each lifeboat be lowered

into the water and manoeuvred with its
27 QOCD Monthly At least every three months At least every six months Once a year
operating crew aboard under SOLAS
regulations?

The ID of an Inmarsat B station

28 QOCF 3 6 1 4
on board starts with:

You are lowering the bilge retention tank

Pump the oil to the incinerator Continue pumping the oil
29 QOTU level overboard via the O.W.S. and you Stopped the O.W.S. Pump the oil to a bunker tank.
reach the oil/water interface. Would you: tank. to the O.W.S.

Who is the responsible person for the Master, Chief Officer and The authorities in each different
30 QOUP The Master The company
safety of the ship and all those onboard? Chief Engineer port the ship calls
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1 ABEN A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of not less than 300m not less than 40m not less than 450m not less than 180m

A triac is used to provide temperature control of an Connection between the

oven. The galley complain that the oven only The voltage supply to the oven One of the main
demand knob and the triac The triac has completely
2 ACJL reaches approximately 50% of demanded controller is reduced by about switching elements
temperature. Which of the following is a likely gate terminal has gone open failed.
50% in the triac has failed.
cause? circuit.

Passenger ships
One water fog applicator is required for each pair of Passenger ships fitted with car
3 AEJA breathing apparatus on board which type of ship?
Tankers Chemical tankers carrying more than 36
decks
passengers

How many rocket parachute flares are carried

4 ANOY in eachlifeboat?
12 Nil 4 6

10% of the number of persons

How many thermal protective aids are carried the liferaft is designed to
5 QNVP in eachliferaft?
Nil 3 4
carry, or two, whichever is
the greatest

How often should each lifeboat be lowered into the

At least every six
6 QOCD water and manoeuvred with its operating crew Monthly At least every three months Once a year
aboard under SOLAS regulations? months

Bypass the OWS and

The bilge holding tank level is being reduced by discharge the Continue pumping the
discharging through the OWS. What action should Stop the OWS and pump the Stop the OWS and pump the oil
7 QOTU be taken when the oil/water interface in the holding oil to the incinerator tank.
remaining contents of contents of the holding
to a bunker tank.
tank is reached? the holding tank tank through the OWS.
overboard.

You are lowering the bilge retention tank level

Pump the oil to the incinerator Continue pumping the Pump the oil to a bunker
8 QOTU overboard via the O.W.S. and you reach the Stopped the O.W.S.
oil/water interface. Would you: tank. oil to the O.W.S. tank.

How many hand held distress flares are carried

9 ASQB in eachlifeboat?
4 12 6 2
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When a ship is changing When a ship is changing

When do vertical accelerations acting on containers
10 EFQD direction at its extreme angle During resonant rolling When a ship surges direction at its extreme
reachtheir maximum values?
of pitch and roll simultaneously angle of pitch

6 Rocket parachute
10 Rocket parachute flares / 12 8 Rocket parachute flares / 2 4 Rocket parachute
flares / 6 hand Flares /
11 SNOM How many pyrotechnic signals to be in each lifeboat? hand flares / 5 buoyant smoke hand flares / 6 buoyant smoke flares / 6 hand flares / 2
6 buoyant smoke
signals signals buoyant smoke signals
signals

Your crane is designed for Grab Service with a

hoisting load of 16 tons including grab weight. Grab
weight: 8 tons, Grab cubic: 10 m3. You are going to
12 BBAU discharge a cargo of dry minerals having a stowage 16 tons. 7 tons. 8 tons. 15 tons.
factor of 0,7 - 0,8 t/m3. What will be the maximum
weight of the cargo you are allowed to have
in each grab?

Which plan shows the position of the vertical and

13 BBTS longitudinal centres of gravity for each cargo Vessel stability book Capacity Plan Line drawing Shell expansion
compartment on a Bulk Carrier?

On a Chemical Tanker having 2 foam tanks for deck

monitor use the foam quality has been found to Accept but put a written notice in
have deteriorated. A new supply of foam is ordered. the foam room that different Accept but insist on a
14 BEJM Accept the offer? Reject the offer?
Your usual chandler does not have the required types of foam exist in each lower price?
quantity of foam in one type and offers 2 types of tank?
foam instead, one for each tank. You would:

Emergency procedures
Training manuals for Life Saving Appliances and Fire including alarm signals,
Fighting systems and equipment shall be provided general instructions and
15 BGFC in crew mess room, recreation room or safety practice onboard,
in each crew cabin. The training manuals shall
specific information on
explain the following in detail: equipment, operation of
equipment
Manufacturer's specific
information on equipment
General Emergency Alarm signals and donning
including maintenance
procedures of lifjackets
procedures, operation of
equipment

16 BQRJ One of the risks of using CO2 is the low temperatures -0?C -5?C -79?C -109?C
that it reaches when it vaporises; this temperature
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is approximately

A 10% reduction in generator speed occurs due to a

Reduce motor volt drop by Reduce motor speed by about Increase motor power Increase motor speed by
17 BRRN faulty governor. The likely consequence
for each motor powered from this generator is to: about 10% 10% by about 10% about 10%

The shown provisions of the Maritim Act and the Provisions on maritime Provisions on maritime
Provisions on maritime inquiry Provisions on maritime inquiry
18 BSYR Seamen's Act relate to each other. What inquiry and death and inquiry and death and
combination is the most relevant? and death and burial. and punishable acts.
burial. burial.

How many rocket parachute flares are carried

19 BTJR Nil 12 6 4
in eachliferaft?

How many hand held distress flares are carried

20 BYII 4 Nil 2 6
in eachliferaft?

To obtain a proper
Most of the engine makers recommend to change the To increase the consumption of sealing and correct
To be granted a proper sealing To avoid heat transfer to
21 CFYN cylinder head gaskets each time a piston overhaul parts so they can make more distance between
is carried out. Why? with a new gasket the cylinder head.
money piston and cover in
TDC position

Emergency procedures
Manufacturer's specific
Training manuals for Life Saving Appliances and Fire including alarm signals,
information on
Fighting systems and equipment shall be provided general instructions and
Alarm signals and equipment including
22 CNAM in crew mess room, recreation room or General Emergency procedures safety practice onboard,
in each crew cabin. The training manuals shall donning of lifjackets maintenance
specific information on
explain the following in detail: procedures, operation of
equipment, operation of
equipment
equipment

The bones in the human body are connected

23 CNMN Different type of joints Muscles Fibrous tissues Tendons
to each other by:

When data are to be transferred over telephone lines,

we often utilize modem at each end. Which of the
24 CVTV Enhanced graphic adapter Parallel adapter Serial adapter VGA display adapter
following adapter cards (parts) will you use for
interfacing a modem to a computer?
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When data are to be transferred over a telephone

line, we often utilize modem at each end. Which of Enhanced graphic
25 CVTV VGA display adapter Serial adapter Parallel adapter
the following adapter cards (parts) will you use for adapter
interfacing a modem to a computer?

You are meeting with another ship in confined waters. The bows of the ships will be
This does not apply to your The bows of the ships There will be none of the
26 CVXY What can happen as the ships pushed away from each
approach each other? vessel will be sucked together mentioned effects
other

Two vessels are meeting each other in confined Each vessel will The bows of the ships
waters. What would be the effects of interaction The bows of the ships will be There will be no effects in these
27 CVXY experience an will be pushed away
between the two vessels as they sucked together circumstances
approach each other? increase in speed from each other

How many rocket parachute flares are carried

28 CXLL 12 4 6 Nil
in eachlifeboat?

How many buoyant smoke signals are carried

29 DAQE 6 12 4 2
in eachlifeboat?

10% of the number of persons

The number of persons
*How many thermal protective aids are carried the liferaft is designed to
30 DBUF Nil the liferaft is permitted 6
in eachliferaft? carry, or two, whichever is
to accommodate
more

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude

1 ABEN of
not less than 300m not less than 40m not less than 450m not less than 180m

How many rocket parachute flares are

2 ANOY carried in each lifeboat?
12 Nil 4 6

3 AQBL Signals are often used by aircraft engaged The aircraft is telling me he The assistance of your vessel is This is part of a sequence of The aircraft is telling me he
in search and rescue operations to direct does not understand my last no longer required. manoeuvres by which the is preparing to drop
ships towards a casualty. This aircraft flies message. aircraft will indicate a supplies or personnel in
across your stern, rocking his wings. What
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direction for my vessel to

is the meaning of the signal? the water.
proceed in.

How many rocket parachute flares are

4 BTJR carried in each liferaft?
Nil 12 6 4

At sea red rocket signals are seen. This is

not reported by radio. You have to begin
5 CSOC the distress alert procedure via VHF with
MAYDAY RECU Don't know MAYDAY RELAY MAYDAY
the term:

How many rocket parachute flares are

6 CXLL carried in each lifeboat?
12 4 6 Nil

Which one of the listed requirements have brief instructions

regarding rocket parachute flares do not
7 EJQO correspond to present regulations?
Therocket parachute flares shall:
be contained in a water-
burn with a bright orange colour have integral means of ignition clearly illustrating the use
resistant casing
of the flare

How many rocket parachute flares are

8 EKLM carried in each lifeboat?
4 12 6 Nil

How many rocket parachute flares are

9 FKUA carried in each liferaft with SOLAS A 12 Nil 6 4
pack?

How many rocket parachute flares are

10 LHEQ 6 12 Nil 4
carried in each liferaft?

Which one of the listed requirements

regarding rocket parachute flares do not be contained in a water- have brief instructions clearly burn with a bright orange
11 LSNO have integral means of ignition
correspond to present regulations? resistant casing illustrating the use of the flare colour
Therocket parachute flares shall:

When adjusting the valve clearance

between rocker arm and pushrod, the
12 MNHS Positive Negative Makes no difference 90 after TDC.
cams on the camshaft for each cylinder
shall be:
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How many rocket parachute flares are

13 MVST 4 Nil 12 6
carried in each lifeboat?

How many rocket parachute flares are

14 MYYD 4 6 12 Nil
carried in each liferaft?

How many rocket parachute flares are

15 OMGR carried in each liferaft with SOLAS B Nil 6 2 12
pack?

When setting the tappet clearance (rocker Each cylinder in turn should The engine should be The engine should be
arm clearance) on cylinder cover valves it be at top dead centre Number one cylinder should be at positioned so that the cam positioned so that the cam
is important that the engine is turned to top dead centre position for follower for the valve for follower for the valve for
16 PMYF position when setting the
the correct position. Select, from the setting the clearance for all of the which the clearance is which the clearance is
options given, the engine correct position valve clearances for that
valves on the engine. being set is on the cam being set is on the cam
for this procedure. cylinder.
base circle. peak.

Because plates and containers Because Health and Safety

Because coloured glass and
Because not all crockery that have held raw meat and fish regulations require that
Why is it not possible to wash all crockery crockery will not survive the
17 QGVL and glassware is must not be washed together items above 30 cm (12")
and glassware in a dishwasher? high temperatures generated
dishwasher proof. with plates and glasses that have in diameter must be
in a dishwasher,
been used for cooked foods. washed by hand.

During search and rescue operations, an

aircraft crosses the wake of your vessel Please call me on VHF 16 as
close astern at low altitude. What does Please remain where you are and Follow my direction to the ship Your assistance is no
18 QYRW you are not answering my
this indicate if the aircraft rocks its wings, await further instructions in distress longer required
opens and closes the throttle or changes calls
the propeller pitch?

During search and rescue operations an

aircraft crosses the wake of your vessel Please call me on VHF 16 as Please remain where you
close astern at low altitude.What does it Your assistance is no longer Follow my direction to the ship
19 QYRW you are not answering my are and await further
indicate, if the aircraft rocks its wings, required in distress
opens and closes the throttle or changes calls instructions
the propeller pitch?

20 SCUT Where do you find regulations concerning The regulations are a part of The regulations are obligatory to There are no such regulations There are no official
 Code Question
washing of crockery and cutlery?
*A rocket parachute flare must have a rate
21 TYEQ
of descent of not more than
How would a ship drifting onto a rocky
22 UYAE
shore, be communicated?
Code Question
What is the fog signal for a vessel which
1 ABFC is engaged in towing?
Signals used by aircraft engaged in search
and rescue operations to direct ships
2 AQBL towards an aircraft, ship or person in
distress. What is the meaning of the
signal?
Signals are often used by aircraft engaged
in search and rescue operations to direct The aircraft is telling me he
3 AQBL ships towards a casualty. This aircraft flies does not understand my last
across your stern, rocking his wings. What message.
is the meaning of the signal?
4 AQCC Where several rescue units (RU)
are engaged in a search and rescue
operation, one of the RU should be
designated as OSC (On Scene
Commander). Which one of the listed
Answer 1
the Norwegian Ship
Control Legislation
regulations, concerning
production and serving of
foodstuffs.
1m/s
"My ship is drifting into
danger"
Answer 1
One short blast, one prolonged
Two prolonged blasts at
blast and one short blast at
intervals not exceeding two
intervals of not more than two
minutes
minutes
Landing here is highly
dangerous
OSC to be the first rescue unit
to arrive at the scene.
Answer 2
land based public places of
refreshment only, but it is
strongly recommended that
these regulations should be
adhered to on ships.
0.5 m/s
"My ship requires tug assistance"
Answer 2
The assistance of the vessel
is no longer required
The assistance of your
vessel is no longer
required.
OCS to be permanently
appointed within each SRR
(Search and Rescue
Region).
Answer 3 Answer 4
regulations, but it is
incumbent on the shipping
for Norwegian ships.
company to establish
appropriate guidelines.
5 m/s 10 m/s
"My ship is not under
"My ship is drifting"
command"
Answer 3 Answer 4
One long blast followed by Two prolonged blasts
two short blasts at intervals followed by one short blast
of not more than two at intervals of not more
minutes than one minute
The aircraft is directing a vessel
towards an aircraft or vessel Require medical assistance
in distress
This is part of a sequence of The aircraft is telling me he
manoeuvres by which the is preparing to drop
aircraft will indicate a direction supplies or personnel in the
for my vessel to proceed in. water.
OSC to be designated by an OSC to be the ship with the
appropriate RCC or RSC. best manoeuvring
performance.
 Code Question
practices for designating an OSC does
correspond to the guidances provided by
MERSAR?
Where several rescue units are engaged in
a search and rescue operation, one of
The OSC will automatically be
them should be designated as the On-
5 AQCC Scene Commander (OSC). Which of the
following descibes how this appointment
will be made in MERSAR?
Where several rescue units are engaged in
a search and rescue operation, one of will
be designated as the On-Scene
6 AQCC Commander (OSC). Which of the
following descibes how this appointment
will be made?
When lashing -people from ashore
7 AWYW is engaged, who has the formal
responsibility for the lashing of cargo?
Does the Oil Pollution Act, 1990 (OPA90)
8 BIDO apply to vessels engaged in carrying
liquefied gas?
Does the Oil Pollution Act, 1990 (OPA90)
9 BIDO apply to vessels engaged in carrying
liquefied natural gas (LNG)?
Does OPA90 apply to vessels engaged in
10 BIDO
carrying liquefied gas?
11 EMIR Great care must be taken when manually
paralleling two or more alternators. At
which point would youengage the main
circuit breaker of the incoming alternator
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
The OSC will be a warship,
The OSC to be designated The OSC will be the the ship
permanently assigned to
the seagoing first rescue unit by the appropriate Rescue with the best manoeuvring
the applicable Search and
to arrive at the scene. Coordination Centre. performance.
Rescue Region.
The role of OSC can only be The first rescue unit to
The OSC will always be
taken by a naval ship with arrive at the scene will The OSC will initially be a
designated by the
suitable command and control normally assume the role controlling aircraft. Once a
appropriate Rescue
capability. In many regions, of OSC, until the unit suitable vessel is on scene,
Coordination Centre. No
such vessels are permanently appointed as OSC by the the responsibility will be
other vessel may assume
assigned on stand-by to RCC is in a poisition to passed to them.
the role at any time.
assume such a role. assume the role.
The lashing-people? The stevedore company? The Port Captain? The Master?
Only if the vessel is carrying No, OPA90 applies only to oil OPA90 only applies to non- Yes, OPA90 applies to all
HC-products. tankers. American flag vessels. ships.
Only if the vessel is carrying OPA90 only applies to non- Yes, OPA90 applies to all No, OPA90 applies only to oil
HC-products. American flag vessels. ships. tankers.
Only if the carrier carry HC- OPA90 apply only to non-
OPA90 apply to all ships. OPA90 apply only to oil tankers.
products. American flag vessel.
With the pointer of the With the pointer of the With the pointer of the With the pointer of the
synchroscope rotating fast synchroscope moving synchroscope stopped at 0 synchronizer stopped at
and both synchronizing lamps slowly clockwise and (12 O'clock) or both any position and both
flashing on and off almost at 0 (12 O'clock) or synchronising lights bright synchronizing lamps bright
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both synchronizing lamps

when paralleling two alternators? (on)
dark (off)

With the pointer of the With the pointer of the

With the pointer of the
At which point do you engage the main synchronoscope at 0 (12 O- synchronizer stopped at any
synchronoscope rotating fast In none of the mentioned
12 EMIR circuit breaker of the incoming alternator clock) and both position and both
when paralleling two alternators? and both synchronizing lamps alternatives
synchronizing lamps dark synchronizing lamps bright
flashing on and off
(off) (on)

With the pointer of the

With the pointer of the
synchronoscope moving With the pointer of the With the pointer of the
At which point would you engage the main synchronizer stopped at any
slowly clockwise and synchroscope stopped at 0 synchronoscope rotating
13 EMIR circuit breaker of the incoming alternator position and both
when paralleling two alternators? almost at 0 (12 O'clock) or (12 O'clock) or both fast and both synchronizing
synchronizing lamps bright
both synchronizing lamps synchronising lights bright lamps flashing on and off
(on)
dark (off)

With the pointer of the

Great care must be taken when manually With the pointer of the
With the pointer of the With the pointer of the synchronoscope moving
parralling two or more alternators. At synchronizer stopped at any
synchroscope stopped at 0 synchronoscope rotating fast slowly clockwise and
14 EMIR which point would you engagethe main position and both
circuit breaker of the incoming alternator (12 O'clock) or both and both synchronizing lamps almost at 0 (12 O'clock)
synchronizing lamps bright
when paralleling two alternators? synchronising lights bright flashing on and off or both synchronizing
(on)
lamps dark (off)

When passenger ships are engaged on

international voyages (except for short immediately after their 24 hours after their
15 EWIQ 1week after their embarkation 48h after their embarkation
ones) musters of the passengers must be embarkation embarkation
performed within:

When passenger ships are engaged on

international voyages (except for short immediately after their
16 EWIQ 1week after their embarkation 24h after their embarkation 48h after their embarkation
ones) musters of the passengers must be embarkation
performed within

17 FQYJ *There are 3 lifeboats on each side of a at least 75 % of N (*) at least 15 % of N (*) at least 100 % of N (*) (*) N is at least 50 % of N (*)
passenger linerengaged on international the total number of persons
voyage. All these lifeboats are identical. that vessel is permitted to
What should be the total number of carry
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persons that can be accommodated in the

3 lifeboats on the starboard side
altogether ?

The lights here show those that must be

exhibited by a vessel engaged in towing,
It is more than 50 metres but
18 GQJB as per rule 24 of the International Collision It is less than 200 metres. At least 100 metres. It exceeds 200 metres.
Regulations. But how long is the tow less than 200 metres.
behind this vessel?

A vessel engaged in fishing and a power The fishing vessel keeps out The power driven vessel
driven deep draft vessel restricted in her
Both keep out of the way of the of the way of the power restricted in her ability to They should call on VHF to
19 GXYD ability to manoeuvre are crossing so as to
involve risk of collision. Which vessel other driven vessel restricted in manoeuvre keeps out of the agree on the action to take
keeps out of the way of the other? her ability to manoeuvre way of the fishing vessel

A vessel engaged in fishing and a power The power driven vessel

The fishing vessel keeps out
driven deep draft vessel restricted in her restricted in her ability to
They should call on VHF to of the way of the power Both keep out of the way of the
20 GXYD ability to manoeuvre are crossing so as to manoeuvre keeps out of
prevent the risk of collision. Which vessel agree on the action to take driven vessel restricted in other
the way of the fishing
keeps out of the way of the other? her ability to manoeuvre
vessel

The following vessels are all required to

make the same sound signal when in or
near an area of restricted visibility: a One prolonged blast, One prolonged blast, followed Two prolonged blasts,
vessel not under command; a vessel
followed by two short by two short blasts, at One prolonged blast at intervals followed by one short blast,
21 HGON restricted in her ability to manoeuvre; a
vessel constrained by her draught / a blasts, at intervals of not intervals of not more than at not more than two minutes. at intervals of not more
sailing vessel; a vesselengaged in fishing; more than two minutes. one minute. than two minutes.
a vessel engaged in towing or pushing
another vessel. What is that signal?

22 INWC Anyone who violates the provisions of Fines. Imprisonment for a term not Imprisonment for a term not Fines or imprisonment for
Norwegian law or the provisions of exceeding six months. exceeding three months. a term not exceeding
regulations laid down by virtue of three months.
Norwegian law, relating to contract
of engagements and account book, to
notification to, appearance before, or to
the taking of evidence, shall be liable
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to????

Visual signals are used by aircraft engaged

in search and rescue operations to direct The casualty is sighted and
The aircraft is directing a The assistance of your vessel The aircraft is short on fuel and
23 JGAE ships towards a casualty. The signals will require medical
shown here are part of a sequence. What vessel towards the casualty. is no longer required. is returning to base.
assistance.
does it indicate?

Signals used by aircraft engaged in search The aircraft is directing a

and rescue operations to direct ships
24 JGAE towards an aircraft, ship or person in
distress. What is the meaning of the
signal?
The assistance of the vessel is vessel towards an
Medical assistance required Landing is highly dangerous
no longer required aircraft or vessel in
distress

*There are 3 lifeboats on each side of a

passenger ferryengaged on short
international voyage and having a factor of
subdivision equal to 0,4. All these lifeboats
are identical. What should be the total
25 LMCM at least 100 % of N (*) at least 75 % of N (*) at least 15 % of N (*) at least 50 % of N (*)
number of persons that can be
accommodated in the 3 lifeboats on the
starboard side altogether ? (*) N is the
total number of persons that vessel is
permitted to carry.

Yes, provided it appears,

amongst others, the wages
and overtimepay and that it
Will an individual contract of engagement Yes, there are no legal
is subject to Norwegian
26 MDQG for service on NIS ships be legally Yes, if signed by the agent differences between a CBA No, it is not allowed
accepted? laws and courts, but may be
and an individual contract
brought before a court in
the employee's country of
residence

27 PIWK According to the OCIMF Ship to Ship The main engine must be ready The duty engineers of both The main engines of both The main engine must be
Transfer Guide (Petroleum), which of the for immediate use only on the vessels must be available to vessels should be ready for ready for immediate use
following is the required state of readiness discharging vessel. prepare the respective main immediate use. only on the receiving
on oil tankers engaged in a cargo engines for use throughout vessel.
transfer?
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the transfer operation.

Passenger ship engaged in international

voyages shall carry through a muster for 4 hours after the passengers Within 24 hours after the
28 PRBO Before departure No time limit
all passengers. At what latest time after embarked passengers embarked
embarkation shall the muster take place?

Whilst unmooring after a ship to ship

transfer operation, experience shows that,
for the manoeuvring vessel, casting off the
forward moorings first and letting the bow
swing out before casting off the final after
29 QMKY 60 20 5 2
moorings, and then steaming away is a
satisfactory procedure. It is recommended
however that the angle of disengagement
when steaming away should initially be
kept at:

Passenger ship engaged in international

voyages must conduct a muster for all
30 QVSY Before departure 24 houres No time limit 4 houres
passengers. What is the time limit for this
exercise?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

A lifejacket is so constructed that a person can correctly don

1 AKRT it within a period of:
10 sec 2 min 1min 30 sec

To keep the oil protective The luboil viscosity has

Why is it so important to keep the lub oil viscosity within safe To keep the additives in
2 SMSW limits?
film between moving It is not important no influence on the oil-s
good condition.
metal surfaces . lubrication ability.

3 BCAR During a Crude Oil Washing operation, if measurement of the Stop the washing operation Contuinue washing, Stop the washing Take no action. It only
atmosphere within the tank indicated that the oxygen level had as you have reached the but increase the operation and do not becomes a critical
risen to above 8%, what action would you take? required level. Pump out delivery rate from the resume until a level of situation if a level of
the remaining oil and then IG generator. less than 8% oxygen greater than 11%
wash the tank with water. content by volume has oxygen content is
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again been acvhieved. measured.

To minimise oxygen
Why is it important to keep the condensate pH value within the To prevent corrosion in To minimise dissolved gases To prevent sludge
4 BMLK correct range when operating steam boilers?
content in the feed
the feed system. in the feed water. forming in the feed tank.
waters.

Use the Arpa for early

Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme identification of all other
Move out of the traffic Slow down your vessel and Take no actions but
and receives a navigational warning of another vessel ship movements within
5 BUGF progressing the wrong way within the scheme. What actions
lane towards the proceed with caution, proceed with extra
the traffic lane and give
should be taken on the bridge, if any? coast. posting extra lookouts. caution.
rogue vessel a wide
berth

You are on board a ship which is not specially fitted for

navigation in cold regions. At what ambient temperature
6 DFYJ should the engine of the lifeboat *start within less than 2
until - 15C until - 5C until - 3C until - 0C
minutes ?

When loading a bulk cargo of Coal the ship must be fitted with
The concentration of The concentration of The concentration of Carbon The gases specified in
7 DIMU appropriate instruments to measure the concentration of what
gaseswithin the cargo space? Methane only Oxygen only Monoxide only all of these answers

When passenger ships are engaged on international voyages

immediately after their 1week after their 24 hours after their
8 EWIQ (except for short ones) musters of the passengers must be 48h after their embarkation
performed within: embarkation embarkation embarkation

When passenger ships are engaged on international voyages

1week after their 24h after their immediately after their
9 EWIQ (except for short ones) musters of the passengers must be 48h after their embarkation
performed within embarkation embarkation embarkation

A device that is A form that contains

A device that contains a
Something that is packed responsible for important information
10 HLFP As understood within the IMDG Code, what is an "article"? dangerous substance or
within a freight container. initiating a dangerous about a hazardous
mixture of substances.
reaction. substance.

within territorial waters the use of transmitters is prohibited. In Ship to ship

11 HXGD MF-equipment HF-equipment VHF-equipment
general this doe not apply for: communication
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What term is applied to the compensation payment by the

Contractual penalty
12 INRU charterer that is due when a vessel is unable to load / Discretion. Deferment. Demurrage.
discharge her cargowithin the allowed and contracted time? discount.

An Oil tanker experiences large bending moments and therefore

13 IPLJ the deck scantlings must be maintained within "x" length Quarter of the Length 0.4 Length Half Length 0.6 of the Length
amidships, where "x" is:

In accommodation the automatic sprinklers shall come into

14 ISVY 68 - 79C 48 - 55C 56 - 67C 80 - 90C
operationwithin the temperature range: (SOLAS II-2/12.2.4)

An area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF

15 ISXN coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available is A2 A0 A1 ASN1
called:

Stow the product adjacent

When carrying i.e isocyanates which reacts with water and the to a cargo which have a Fill the heating coils
only heating medium for the heating coils is water, how would Load it in a clean bunker Use steam as a heating
16 LLVW heating around the with glycol and heat
you then plan the stowage in order to keep the tank in the engine room. medium.
cargo within requested temperature ? requested temperature as normal.
for the isocyanate.

Stow the product adjacent

When carrying i.e. isocyanates which reacts with water and the to a cargo which have a Fill the heating coils with
only heating medium for the heating coils is water, how would Use steam as a Load it in a clean bunker
17 LLVW heating around the glycol and heat as
you then plan the stowage in order to keep the heating medium. tank in the engine room.
cargo within requested temperature ? requested temperature normal.
for the isocyanate.

An area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF

18 LTNI coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is available is A0 A2 ASN1 A1
called:

To ensure the strength of

What is the main reson for keeping engine lubricating oil To neutralise any acids that the oil film is sufficient to To reduce system
19 LWLR It is not important
viscositywithin recommended limits? may form. keep lubricated surfaces pressure losses.
apart.

20 MKMI What is commonly recognised as the main hazard associated There are no significant There may be The atmosphere within the There may be a lack of
with unprotected entry into an enclosed space within the cargo
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

space may potentially

hazards associated with restrictions on access adequate illumination
contain too little oxygen
area on an oil tanker? entry into enclosed spaces and mobility within for safe movement
or it may contain toxic
on tankers the space within the space
vapours

On a Container vessel, what do the letters 'PP' mean within the

21 NDGC Packaging Pollutant Marine Pollutant Severe Marine Pollutant
IMDG Code?

What must the oxygen content of the atmosphere be within the It cannot be in excess of It must be no greater It must not exceed 8% by It must be less than 10%
22 NRNJ
cargo tanks of an oil tanker prior to loading? 12% by volume. than 5% by volume. volume. by volume.

What must the oxygen content of the atmosphere within the It must not exceed 8% by It cannot be in excess It must be no greater than It must be less than 10%
23 NRNJ
cargo tanks of an oil tanker be prior to loading? volume. of 12% by volume. 5% by volume. by volume.

What percentage of crew change would require a lifeboat drill to

24 NUIA 25% 40% 50% 15%
be held within 24 hours of sailing?

You are on an oil tanker, fitted with an Inert Gas system. In what Not greater than 8%
Not more than 5% oxygen Less than 2% oxygen
25 NVEO condition should the atmosphere within the cargo tanks be oxygen content by Gas Free.
prior to the commencement of tank washing? content by volume. content by volume.
volume.

You are on an oil tanker, fitted with an Inert Gas system. In what Not greater than 8% Not more than 5%
Less than 2% oxygen
26 NVEO condition should the atmosphere within the cargo tanks be, oxygen content by Gas Free. oxygen content by
prior to the commencement of tank washing? content by volume.
volume. volume.

A distress alert from an Inmarsat-EPIRB, is received in the

27 OCSM 60 to 90 minutes 30 to 60 minutes Don't know two minutes
coverage area of a satellite by ground station within:

After loading certain oil cargoes, known as 'static accumulator'

cargoes, it is common to wait for the cargo to stop
moving within the tank and reach the point at which it will
28 ODOV 120 minutes. 75 minutes. 2 minutes. 30 minutes.
cease generating any further static electricity, before taking
any samples or ullages. Which of the following is the typical
length of time allowed for this process?

29 ODOV After loading certain oil cargoes, known as 'static accumulator' 120 minutes 2 minutes 30 minutes 75 minutes
cargoes, it is common to wait for the cargo to stop
moving within the tank and reach the point at which it will
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cease generating any further static electricity, before taking

any samples or ullages. Which of the following is the typical
length of time allowed for this process

After loading certain oil cargoes, known as 'static accumulator'

cargoes, it is common to wait for the cargo to stop
moving within the tank and therefore reach the point at which
30 ODOV 120 minutes 30 minutes 75 minutes 2 minutes
it will cease generating any further static electricity, before
taking any samples or ullages. Which of the following is the
typical length of time allowed for this process

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The Master is responsible that all crew participate in

monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew -or
1 AHUN more- has not participated in such drill during the Within 12 hrs. Within 48 hrs. Within 30 hrs. Within 24 hrs.
last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a
drill after the vessel has left a port?

To keep the oil protective The luboil viscosity has no

Why is it so important to keep the lub oil viscosity To keep the additives in
2 SMSW within safelimits?
film between moving It is not important influence on the oil-s
good condition.
metal surfaces . lubrication ability.

What nominal filling restriction exists under the IBC There is no filling
Code for a single tank on a type 3 chemical
3 BJWL tanker? (Not counting actual capacity or structural
3000 cubic metres. 1250 cubic metres. 1750 cubic metres. restriction for a type 3
and cargo specific limitations). chemical tanker.

What nominal filling restriction exists under the IBC There is no filling
Code for a single tank on a type 3 chemical
4 BJWL tanker? (Not counting structural, capacity or cargo
3000 cubic metres. 1750 cubic metres. restriction for a type 3 1250 cubic metres.
specific limitations). chemical tanker.

5 BKAW The bottom end bolts for a high speed diesel engine Replace the single bolt that Replace all of the bottom Refit the bolts as long as one Replace the pair of bolts
are checked to see if they are fit for service by has exceded the limit with end bolts in the engine with of them is within the limit it with new spares..
measuring the free length against a standard a new spare. new spares. should be ok.
length. During overhaul the check reveals that one
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out of a pair of bolts has exceded the

recommended elongation limit. From the options
given select the most appropriate action to be
taken.

The bottom end bolts for a high speed diesel engine

are checked to see if they are fit for service by
measuring the free length against a standard Replace all of the bottom Refit the bolts as long as one Replace the single bolt that
length. During overhaul the check reveals that one Replace the pair of bolts
6 BKAW out of a pair of bolts has exceeded the
end bolts in the engine with of them is within the limit it has exceeded the limit with
with new spares.
recommended elongation limit. From the options new spares. should be ok. a new spare.
given select the most appropriate action to be
taken.

You are in a position as illustrated. What is the

7 BUCX instantaneous oil discharge limit according to 15 L/nm 120 L/nm 30 L/nm 60 L/nm
MARPOL ?

A heavy metal concentrate bulk cargo has a Refuse to load the cargo as Load the cargo as the
Request additional moisture Seek advice from charterers
8 DBVJ moisture content of 16 and a transportable the moisture content is moisture content is within
moisture limit of 18, what should the Master do? tests to be done and owners
outside acceptable limits acceptable limits

When discharging dirty ballast from an oil tanker at Instantaneous rate of Instantaneous rate of
a high flow rate with main cargo pumps, Instantaneous rate of Instantaneous rate of
discharge (l/nm) = oil discharge (l/nm) = oil
the limiting factor on permitted overboard discharge (l/h) = oil content discharge (ml/nm) = oil
9 DDUU discharge is the instantaneous rate of discharge of
content (ppm) x flow rate content (ppm) x 1,000 /
(ppm) x flow rate (l/h) / content (ml/nm) x flow rate
oil. Which of the following formulae is used to (m3/h) / speed (knots) x flow rate (l/h) x speed
speed (knots) x 10,000 (l/m) / speed (knots) x 100
calculate this rate? 1,000 (knots)

They are drafted whilst the

ship is still under
Cargo securing arrangements
They are not always construction and need to Some Cargo Securing
On a Container vessel, what are the limitations of in the manuals may be
10 DWBD approved by a be checked against the Manuals cover a full range
Cargo Securing Manuals? unsuitable for heavy
classification society ship's 'as completed' of sister ships
weather conditions
condition in order to be
fully reliable.

11 EHXQ What is the time limit for abandonment of passenger There is no time limit 30 minutes from the time 2 hours from the time the 15 minutes from the time the
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the abandon ship signal abandon ship signal is

ships? abandon ship signal is given
is given given

*The Master is responsible that all crew participate

in monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew - or
12 FLPT more - has not participated in such drill during the Within 24 hrs Within 30 hrs Within 12 hrs Within 48 hrs
last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a
drill after the vessel has left a port?

The time-weighted
The maximum concentration concentration of a The maximum concentration The concentration of a vapour
of harmful vapour to which substance to which a of a vapour to which a expressed as a percentage
In discussing the properties of Noxious Liquid a worker may be exposed worker may be worker may be repeatedly of the oxygen content of an
13 FYRU Substances, on what criteria is the for a period of 15 minutes repeatedly exposed for a exposed for a maximum of environment in which a fit
Threshold limit Value (TWA) based? up to 4 times within any 24 normal 8 hour working 12 hours per day, 5 days human-being can work
hour period without day and 40 hour week per week without serious continuously for a period of
adverse respiratory effects. without adverse health health effects. 8 hours.
effects.

The time-weighted
The maximum concentration The concentration of a concentration of a The maximum concentration
of a vapour to which a vapour expressed as a substance to which a of harmful vapour to which a
worker may be repeatedly percentage of the oxygen worker may be worker may be exposed for
On what criteria is the Threshold limit Value (TWA)
14 FYRU exposed for a maximum of content of an environment repeatedly exposed for a a period of 15 minutes up to
based?
12 hours per day, 5 days in which a fit human-being normal 8 hour working 4 times within any 24 hour
per week without serious can work continuously for a day and 40 hour week period without adverse
health effects. period of 8 hours. without adverse health respiratory effects.
effects.

What is the maximum allowable filling limit on cargo

15 GVAB 95%. 98%. 90%. 100%.
tanks on gas carriers?

What is the normally accepted maximum allowable

16 GVAB 100%. 90%. 95%. 98%.
fillinglimit for the cargo tanks on an LNG carrier?

17 HNAL Is there a time limit for when all liferafts must have 30 minutes 15 minutes No time limit 1hour
been launched after sounding of abandon ship
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signal?

You are to load a number of chemical cargoes in The maximum anticipated

Rotterdam in December, for eventual discharge in temperature that the
Australia, after the ship has called at Singapore The potential damage to
The anticipated cargo loss cargoes will reach bearing
and Malaysia. None of the cargoes on board at tank coating in the upper The accuracy of the tank
due to the projected in mind ambient air and
any stage of the voyage require heating. None of areas of any tanks which level monitoring systems in
18 IUFP evaporation rates as the sea temperatures to be
the tanks to be discharged in Singapore and are not fully loaded due to potentially sub-zero
Malysia will require hot washing after discharge. vessel passes through the encountered on passage,
the duration of exposure to conditions.
What will need to be considered when determining cargo vapour. tropics. so that any expansion
the filling limits of the tanks containing the does not result in
Australian cargoes? overflow.

Is there a time limit for when all liferafts must have

19 IXIY been launched after sounding of abandon ship 30 minutes 15 minutes No time limit 1hour
signal.?

MARPOL 73/78 - Annex V. Disposal of garbage

outside "Special Areas". After unpacking spares,
20 JFFG you are left with alimited amount of packing 50 miles 25 miles 3 miles 12 miles
materials. What will be the nearest distance to
land for disposal into the sea of this materials?

For a Nitrite - Borate based cooling water treatment

system, what would be considered to be the
21 KFCD 1500-3000 ppm Nitrite. 0-1500 ppm Nitrite. 3000-4500 ppm Nitrite. 4500-6000 ppm Nitrite.
normal nitrite concentration limits for a correctly
dosed system?

For a Nitrate based cooling water treatment system,

22 KFCD what would you consider to be the normal 0-1000 PPM Nitrate. 3000-5000 PPM Nitrate. 1000-2000 PPM Nitrate. 2000-3000 PPM Nitrate.
operating limits?

In some cases they may

They may put an insulating
Which one of the following is a limitation on the use cause a violent reaction on Some of them may give off All the below mentioned
23 KLOY deposit on electronic
of chemical powders? combustible metals such NH3 alternatives
equipment
as sodium

24 KLXP What are the limitations of Cargo Securing They are developed whilst They are not always Some Cargo Securing Cargo securing arrangements
Manuals? ships are still under approved by a Manuals cover a full range in the manuals may be
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construction and may

therefore be unsuitable unsuitable for heavy
classification society of sister ships
under certain operational weather conditions
conditions

No limit is placed on the

The vessel may discharge
vessel, provided it can be
Subject to allowance by the Port State Authority a her cargo but will then be
One ballast voyage and one demonstrated to the Port
tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring One ballast voyage before detained in port until the
loaded voyage, provided State Authority that the
25 KVRB and control system (ODME) may continue to trade proceeding to a repair ODME is made fully
for a limited period before a repair is effected. no cleaning operations are appropriate spare parts
port. operational and approval
What period is allowed and what conditions apply? commenced. have been ordered for
from the Port State
delivery in the next
Authority obtained.
convenient port.

No limit is placed on the

The vessel may discharge her
vessel, provided it can be
Subject to allowance by the Port State Authority, a cargo but will then be
demonstrated to the Port One ballast voyage and one
tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring One ballast voyage before detained in port until the
State Authority that the loaded voyage, provided
26 KVRB and control system (ODME) may continue to trade proceeding to a repair ODME is made fully
for a limited period before a repair is effected. appropriate spare parts no cleaning operations are
port. operational and approval
What period is allowed and what conditions apply? have been ordered for commenced.
from the Port State Authority
delivery in the next
obtained.
convenient port.

It indicates the maximum

It indicates the absolute It indicates the maximum
Some cargoes carried on liquefied gas carriers are vapour concentration It indicates the maximum
maximum vapour vapour concentration that a
toxic and are given a Threshold limit Value (TLV) that a person can be vapour concentration that a
27 LETE concentration that a person person can be exposed to
as a time weighted average (TWA). What does the exposed to for 8 hours person can be exposed to
TLV-TWA usually indicate? may be exposed to at any before breathing apparatus
per day or 40 hours per for one hour.
time. is required.
week.

The Master is responsible that all crew participate in

monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew -or
28 LHIW more- has not participated in such drill during the Within 12 hrs. Within 48 hrs. Within 30 hrs. Within 24 hrs.
last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a
drill after the vessel has left a port?
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Bring the vessel to within

Bring the vessel to within the
What should be done if a Bulk Vessel is trimmed the trim limits imposed Ask the attending surveyors
trim limits imposed by the Consult the classification
29 LPIA outside thelimits of its trim correction tables during by the tank sounding to extrapolate the tables for
a draught survey? tank sounding tables prior society concerned
tables prior to carrying the excessive trim
to taking tank soundings
out the survey

Bring the vessel to within

Bring the vessel to within the
What should be done if the vessel is trimmed Ask the attending surveyors the trim limits imposed by
trim limits imposed by the Consult the classification
30 LPIA outside thelimits of its trim correction tables during to extrapolate the tables for the tank sounding tables
a draught survey? tank sounding tables prior society concerned
the excessive trim prior to carrying out the
to taking tank soundings
survey

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

To keep the oil

The luboil viscosity has no
Why is it so important to keep the lub oil viscosity within protective film To keep the additives in
1 SMSW safe limits?
It is not important influence on the oil-s lubrication
between moving metal good condition.
ability.
surfaces .

You are to load a number of chemical cargoes in Rotterdam The potential damage to The maximum anticipated
in December, for eventual discharge in Australia, after the The anticipated cargo temperature that the cargoes
tank coating in the
ship has called at Singapore and Malaysia. None of the The accuracy of the loss due to the will reach bearing in mind
upper areas of any
cargoes on board at any stage of the voyage require tank level monitoring projected evaporation ambient air and sea
2 IUFP heating. None of the tanks to be discharged in Singapore
tanks which are not fully
systems in potentially rates as the vessel temperatures to be
and Malysia will require hot washing after discharge. What loaded due to the sub-zero conditions. passes through the encountered on passage, so
will need to be considered when determining the duration of exposure to
tropics. that any expansion does not
filling limits of the tanks containing the Australian cargoes? cargo vapour. result in overflow.

For a Nitrite - Borate based cooling water treatment system,

3 KFCD what would be considered to be the normal nitrite 1500-3000 ppm Nitrite. 0-1500 ppm Nitrite. 3000-4500 ppm Nitrite. 4500-6000 ppm Nitrite.
concentration limits for a correctly dosed system?

For a Nitrate based cooling water treatment system, what 3000-5000 PPM 1000-2000 PPM
4 KFCD would you consider to be the normal operating limits?
0-1000 PPM Nitrate. 2000-3000 PPM Nitrate.
Nitrate. Nitrate.
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Bring the vessel to Bring the vessel to

within the trim limits within the trim limits
What should be done if a Bulk Vessel is trimmed outside Consult the Ask the attending surveyors to
imposed by the tank imposed by the tank
5 LPIA the limits of its trim correction tables during a draught classification society extrapolate the tables for the
survey? sounding tables prior sounding tables prior
concerned excessive trim
to carrying out the to taking tank
survey soundings

Bring the vessel to within

Ask the attending Bring the vessel to within the
What should be done if the vessel is trimmed outside the trim limits imposed Consult the
surveyors to trim limits imposed by the tank
6 LPIA the limits of its trim correction tables during a draught by the tank sounding classification society
survey? extrapolate the tables sounding tables prior to
tables prior to taking concerned
for the excessive trim carrying out the survey
tank soundings

Bring the vessel to Bring the vessel to

within the trim limits Ask the attending within the trim limits
What should be done if a vessel is trimmed outside
imposed by the tank surveyors to imposed by the tank Consult the classification society
7 LPIA the limits of its trim correction tables during a draught
survey? sounding tables prior extrapolate the tables sounding tables prior concerned
to carrying out the for the excessive trim to taking tank
survey soundings

To ensure the
strength of the oil
What is the main reson for keeping engine lubricating oil To neutralise any acids
8 LWLR viscosity within recommended limits?
It is not important film is sufficient to To reduce system pressure losses.
that may form.
keep lubricated
surfaces apart.

What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR

Expanding Square
9 PHEK Manual as most effective when the location of the search Parallel Sweep Search. Sector Search. Track Line Search.
object is known within relatively close limits? Search.

It is dependant on the
voyage and if there are From Full Away On Passage
10 SBGQ What are the limits of a passage or voyage plan? From pilot to pilot From berth to berth
any river or canal (FAOP) to End Of Passage (EOP)
transits
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Generators must be syncronised before they can

operate inparallel. During synchronising, the
Incomers reverse power trip is Incoming machine picks Most rapid synchronising action
1 FWHC incoming generator should be running slightly Incomer picks up as a motor
"fast" compared to the busbar frequency.This is tested up as a generator is achieved
to ensure that the:

Use a hammer and a pipe with Gently heat the bearing

What is the correct method to use for fitting a Use emery cloth on the
the same diameter as the in an oil bath and use a Use emery cloth on the bearing
2 OHCB rolling contact bearing, such as a ball bearing, inner ring (contact surface)
onto a parallel shaft? inner bearing ring and knock bearing puller to draw surface on the shaft.
of the bearing.
the bearing onto the shaft. it onto the shaft..

With two alternators running in parallel, you wish Increase the frequency on Make sure the load is evenly Trip the main circuit Remove the load from the
3 JCFG to stop one. The first step is to: the switchboard shared breaker alternator to be stopped

With two alternators running in parallel, and one is Make sure the load is Remove the load from the Increase the frequency on
4 JCFG to be disconnected. The first step is to:
Trip the main circuit breaker
evenly shared alternator to be stopped the switchboard

Remove the load from

With two alternators running in parallel, you wish Make sure the load is Increase the frequency on the
5 JCFG to disconnect one. The first step is to:
Trip the main circuit breaker the alternator to be
evenly shared switchboard
stopped

The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H

6 BSVJ and L(2) = 12H, connected in parallel. Calculate L(S) = 18 H L(S) = 1,5 H L(S) = 4 H L(S) = 0,667H
the equivalent L(S) of the two inductors.

Two alternators are operating in parallel at 75% Restart and connect the Trip/stop all nonessential
load capacity, but then one of them trips without Start and connect the Check the circuit breaker of the
7 DHJB any warning. What is the first action that should
tripped alternator loads that are connected to
emergency alternator tripped alternator
be taken? immediately the switchboard

With two alternators operating in parallel at 75% Trip/stop all nonessential

Restart the tripped Start and connect the Check the circuit breaker
8 DHJB load capacity, one trips without any warning. loads that are connected to
What is the first action that should be taken? alternator immediately emergency alternator of the tripped alternator
the switchboard

Two alternators operating in parallel at 75% load Trip/stop all nonessential

capacity, bu then one of them trips without any Restart and connect the tripped Start and connect the Check the circuit breaker of the
9 DHJB warning. What is the first action that should be
loads that are connected
alternator immediately emergency alternator tripped alternator
taken? to the switchboard
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With the pointer of the

Great care must be taken when With the pointer of the With the pointer of the
With the pointer of the synchroscope moving
manually paralleling two or more alternators. At synchroscope stopped at synchronizer stopped at any
synchroscope rotating fast slowly clockwise and
10 EMIR which point would you engage the main circuit 0 (12 O'clock) or both position and both
breaker of the incoming alternator and both synchronizing almost at 0 (12 O'clock) or
synchronising lights synchronizing lamps bright
when paralleling two alternators? lamps flashing on and off both synchronizing lamps
bright (on)
dark (off)

With the pointer of the
At which point do you engage the main circuit synchronoscope at 0
11 EMIR breaker of the incoming alternator (12 O-clock) and both
when paralleling two alternators?
synchronizing lamps
dark (off)
With the pointer of the
synchronizer stopped at any
position and both
synchronizing lamps bright
(on)
With the pointer of the
synchronoscope rotating
In none of the mentioned
fast and both
alternatives
synchronizing lamps
flashing on and off

With the pointer of the

With the pointer of the With the pointer of the
synchronoscope moving With the pointer of the
At which point would you engage the main circuit synchronizer stopped at synchroscope stopped at
slowly clockwise and synchronoscope rotating fast
12 EMIR breaker of the incoming alternator any position and both 0 (12 O'clock) or both
when paralleling two alternators? almost at 0 (12 O'clock) or and both synchronizing lamps
synchronizing lamps bright synchronising lights
both synchronizing lamps flashing on and off
(on) bright
dark (off)

With the pointer of the

Great care must be taken when manually With the pointer of the With the pointer of the
With the pointer of the synchronoscope moving
parralling two or more alternators. At which point synchronizer stopped at any synchronoscope rotating
synchroscope stopped at slowly clockwise and
13 EMIR would you engage the main circuit breaker of position and both fast and both
the incoming alternator when paralleling two 0 (12 O'clock) or both almost at 0 (12 O'clock) or
synchronizing lamps bright synchronizing lamps
alternators? synchronising lights bright both synchronizing lamps
(on) flashing on and off
dark (off)

parallel sweep search in a co-ordinated manner is All facilities proceed with All facilities proceed with All facilities proceed with All facilities proceed with
14 FFVS
achieved when? minimum safe speed same speed maximum safe speed different speed

The figure shows a silicon controlled rectifier with Protect the SCR against Provide a controlled time
Measuring the current through
15 FTAX a RC circuit connected in parallel. What is the damage caused by fast Obtain current resonance delay for the SCR trigger
purpose of the RC circuit ? the SCR
high voltage spikes pulse.

16 FTAX The figure shows a silicon controlled rectifier with Protect the SCR against Obtain current resonance Measuring the current Delay the ignition of the SCR
a RC circuit connected in parallel. RC circuit is damage caused by high through the SCR
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often used in such connection. For which

purpose?
voltage spikes

Generators must be synchronised before they can

operate inparallel. During synchronising, the
Most rapid synchronising Incomers reverse power Incoming machine picks up
17 FWHC incoming generator should be running slightly Incomer picks up as a motor
"fast" compared to the bus bar frequency. This is action is achieved trip is tested as a generator
to ensure that the:

When the capacity

When is it necessary to run two pumps or more To double up the delivery requirement is higher than When ordered from the To maintain a certain manifold
18 KVQD
in parallel? capacity. the performance of one terminal. pressure.
centrifugal pump.

For two generators running in parallel, their share

Governor droop settings The temperature difference The power factor of the Voltage droop setting on each
19 LFAT of additional load (kW) will be determined by
the: on each prime mover between the generator rotors additional load AVR

When 3 phase alternators are operating

in parallel, it is very important that the reactive
load is evenly shared so that the total alternator
None of the mentioned
20 MNGY loads are evenly shared. If the total alternator (Y) Either (X) or (Y) (X)
load is the vector sum of active and reactive alternatives
loads, which side of the vector diagram shown
represents the reactive load?

When 3 phase alternators are operating

in parallel, it is very important that the reactive
load is evenly shared so that the total alternator
None of the mentioned
21 MNGY loads are evenly shared. If the total alternator Either (X) or (Y) (X) (Y)
load is the vector sum of active and reactive alternatives
loads, which side of the vector diagram (power
traingle) shown represents the reactive load?

22 MNGY When 3 phase alternators are operating Either (X) or (Y) (X) None of the mentioned (Y)
in parallel, it is very important that the reactive alternatives
load is evenly shared so that the total alternator
loads are evenly shared. If the total alternator
load is the vector sum of active and reactive
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loads, which side of the vector diagram (power

triangle) shown represents the reactive load?

When manually paralleling two alternators the The voltage of the incoming The incoming alternator is in The frequency of the
pointer of the synchronoscope may slowly stop The synchronoscope is not
alternator is the same as phase with the switchboard, incoming alternator is
23 NWDX rotating and remain stopped in one position functioning properly and
before the circuit breaker is closed. This would that of the main but the frequency is not the the same as that of the
should be checked
indicate: switchboard same main switchboard

When manually paralleling two alternators the The synchroscope is not The voltage of the incoming The incoming alternator is
The frequency of the
pointer of the synchroscope may slowly stop functioning properly and alternator is the same as that in phase with the
incoming alternator is the
24 NWDX rotating and remain stopped in one position should be checked of the main switchboard switchboard, but the
before the circuit breaker is closed. This would same as that of the main
frequency is not the
indicate: switchboard
same

You are manually paralleling two alternators and The incoming alternator is in The frequency of the
the pointer of the synchronoscope slowly stops The voltage of the incoming The synchronoscope is
phase with the incoming alternator is the
25 NWDX rotating and remains stopped in one position alternator is the same as that not functioning properly
before the circuit breaker is closed. This would switchboard, but the same as that of the main
of the main switchboard and should be checked
indicate: frequency is not the same switchboard

You are paralleling two alternators and the pointer The voltage of the incoming The incoming alternator is in The synchronoscope is
The frequency of the
of the synchronoscope slowly stops rotating and alternator is the same as phase with the switchboard, incoming alternator is the
26 NWDX not functioning properly
remains stopped in one position before the that of the main but the frequency is not the same as that of the main
circuit breaker is closed. This would indicate: and should be checked
switchboard same switchboard

If you alter the field excitation voltage of one

None of the mentioned
27 OVKW alternator operating in parallel, this will cause Reactive load (kVAR) Active load (kW) Frequency
change in that alternators: alternatives

Alteration of the excitation voltage (or field

current) of one alternator operating in parallel, None of the mentioned
28 OVKW Frequency Active load (kW) Reactive load (kVAR)
will cause which change in that alternators alternatives
output:

If you alter the field excitation voltage (or field

None of the mentioned
29 OVKW current) of one alternator operating in parallel, Frequency Active load (kW) Reactive load (kVAR)
this will cause change in that alternators: alternatives
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Generator 1 and 2 are working in parallel. Prime-

No.2 generator trips on No.1 machine overloads and No.1 machine overspeeds Generatorset 2 trips on reverse
30 PMCY mover 2 suffers a total fuel loss. The likely
outcome is: reverse power trips out on overspeed and trips out on overload speed

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Which group of electrical services are likely to be Sound powered telephone Engine room lighting and Steering gear and alarm
1 ANQS supplied from an emergency generator?
Galley and air conditioning
system bow thruster system

generators must be syncronised before they can

operate in parallel. During synchronising, the
Incomer picks up as a Incomers reverse power Incoming machine picks Most rapid synchronising action
2 FWHC incominggenerator should be running slightly "fast"
compared to the busbar frequency.This is to ensure motor trip is tested up as a generator is achieved
that the:

Checking the lubricating oil sump level of The rating should fill the
The rating should fill the
thegenerators is one of the engine watch ratings sump to above the
The rating should just fill the sump to normal operating
regular duties on a particular vessel. During the operating level in case The rating should stop the
3 ASOQ check it is noticed that the oil level is unexpectedly
sump back to the normal level and immediately
there is a leak and the oil generator immediately.
below the minimum mark on the dip stick. What operating level. inform the engineer on
level drops too low before
action should be taken? watch.
the next check.

Chromate based cooling

Why are Chromate Based Cooling Water Treatments Chromates react with the Chromates increases the
Chromates are water treatments are not
4 BPDK not allowed when the cooling system is connected materials used in fresh chloride level in the fresh
to a fresh water generator? poisonous. allowed to be used in any
water generators. water generator.
cooling water system.

Chromate Based Cooling

Why are Chromate Based Cooling Water Treatments
It increases the chloride It could poison the fresh Water Treatments are not It reacts with metals used in the
5 BPDK not allowed when the system is connected to a fresh
water generator? level. water if leakage occurs. allowed in any cooling fresh water generator.
water system.

A 10% reduction in generator speed occurs due to a

Increase motor speed by Reduce motor speed by Increase motor power by Reduce motor volt drop by
6 BRRN faulty governor. The likely consequence for all
motors powered from this generator is to: about 10% about 10% about 10% about 10%
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A 10% reduction in generator speed occurs due to a

Reduce motor volt drop by Reduce motor speed by Increase motor power by Increase motor speed by about
7 BRRN faulty governor. The likely consequence for each
motor powered from this generator is to: about 10% about 10% about 10% 10%

The speed of ship's generator is regulated by the

governor. A 10% reduction in generator speed
Increase motor speed by Reduce motor volt drop by Increase motor power by Reduce motor speed by
8 BRRN occurs due to a faulty governor. The likely
consequence for all motors powered from about 10% about 10% about 10% about 10%
this generator is to:

Prior to synchronising, the generator voltage and Speed governor and load Synchroscope and speed Voltmeter and frequency
9 CEHB frequency are respectively controlled by:
AVR and speed governor
power factor governor meter

Ship's generators must be synchronised before they

can be connected to the same supply network. Prior Voltmeter and frequency Synchroscope and speed Speed governor and load
10 CEHB AVR and speed governor
to synchronising, the generator voltage and meter governor power factor controller
frequency are respectively adjusted by:

What are the common types of independent

11 CUMO x x x membrane and
nitrogengenerator found on chemical tankers?

The internal e.m.f. generated in the phase windings of The internal volt drop and The internal volt drop and The diesel speed and The diesel speed and load
12 DECL
an a.c. generator is controlled by: the load current. the residual magnetism. excitation current. current.

generators work on the principle of electromagnetic

The internal volt drop and The internal volt drop and The diesel speed and The diesel speed, magnetising
13 DECL induction. The internal e.m.f. generated in the phase
windings of an a.c. generator is controlled by: the residual magnetism. the load current. excitation current. force and load current.

Electrical generators must provide electrical power at Regulating the voltage Supplying variable current
a steady, regulated voltage. Automatic voltage signal to the engine to compounding and no Varying the excitation field
All of the mentioned
14 ETBH regulators are used to control the output voltage of governor to regulate the load transformers in the strength by regulating
alternators at varying load conditions, by which of alternatives
speed to the desired load alternator stator winding excitation voltage/current
the alternative actions shown below? condition circuit

15 ETBH Electrical generators must provide electrical power at All of the mentioned Supplying variable current Regulating the voltage signal Varying the excitation field
a steady, regulted voltage. Automatic voltage alternatives to compounding and no to the engine governor to strength by regulating
regulators are used to control the output voltage of load transformers in the regulate the speed to the excitation voltage/current
alternators at varying load conditions, by which of alternator stator winding desired load condition
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the alternative actions shown below? circuit

When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected Remain approximately

Initially fall, then reset to Initially rise, then reset to Remain approximately
16 ETYX from the switchboard and the generator is AVR constant, due to governor
controlled, what will the output voltage do? the set value. the set value. constant, due to AVR action.
action.

When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected Remain approximately Remain approximately
Initially fall, then reset to Initially rise, then reset to the
17 ETYX from the switchboard and the generator is AVR constant, due to AVR constant, due to governor
controlled, the voltage will do what? the set value. set value.
action. action.

When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected Remain approximately

Initially fall, then reset to the Initially rise, then reset to Remain approximately
18 ETYX from the switchboard and the generator is AVR constant, due to governor
controlled, the voltage will: set value. the set value. constant, due to AVR action.
action.

When a large motor load suddenly is disconnected Remain approximately Remain approximately
Initially rise, then reset to Initially fall, then reset to the set
19 ETYX from the switchboard and the generator is AVR constant, due to governor constant, due to AVR
controlled, what will the ouutput voltage do ? the set value. value.
action. action.

Consider a 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not

been in operation for several weeks. Prior to
starting, insulation resistance readings are taken.
20 FCFD 1000 000 Ohms 10 Ohms 10 000 Ohms 1000 Ohms
The minimum acceptable insulation resistance
reading on the main stator winding to allow you to
proceed with running thegenerator is:

A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in

operation for several weeks. Prior to starting,
insulation resistance readings are taken. The
21 FCFD 10 Ohms 10 000 Ohms 10 000 000 Ohms 1000 Ohms
minimum acceptable insulation resistance reading
on the main stator winding to allow you to proceed
with running the generator is:

generators must be synchronised before they can

operate in parallel. During synchronising, the
Most rapid synchronising Incomer picks up as a Incomers reverse power trip Incoming machine picks up
22 FWHC incominggenerator should be running slightly "fast"
compared to the bus bar frequency. This is to action is achieved motor is tested as a generator
ensure that the:
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During synchronising, the incoming generator should

Incomer picks up as a Incomers reverse power Most rapid synchronising action
23 FWHC be running slightly "fast" compared to the busbar Incomer picks up as a motor
frequency.This is to ensure that the: generator trip is tested is achieved

Cargo tanks on an LPG carrier can be inerted using No, it is never allowed; the Yes, but only if the Yes, but only if the
Yes, it is always allowed if the
either inert gas from a combustion type inert atmosphere has an atmosphere has an oxygen
inert gas must first be atmosphere of the inerted
24 GUGU gasgenerator or by using nitrogen. Is gassing up of oxygen content of less content of less than 1% by
an inerted cargo tank with LPG allowed when the replaced by oxygen free tank has an oxygen content
than 5% by volume and volume and the charter
tank contains combustion generated inert gas? nitrogen. of less than 5% by volume.
the charter allows it. allows it.

What cooling medium is normally used to cool the

25 HAEF Brine Seawater Distillate (Freshwater) Air
condenser of a fresh water generator?

That all operating

Prior to the lunch break, the Engineer on Duty parameters of the
observes that the operating generator set has an That a secondary Visually checking the auxiliary
All parameters as listed generator set in operation
output of 90%. With regard to operation of auxiliary set is switched engine that there are no leaks
26 HAJA under the other are normal (e.g. exhaust
the generator, what is the - most important - to automatic standby or other obvious operating
assumption(s) for him to check before switching to alternatives. temp, lubeoil pressure,
mode failures
UMS-mode? cooling water temperature
etc.)

A spare cylinder head for the generator needs to be Attach the crane hook to Rig chain blocks to lift the
lifted from its storage cradle to the generator flat. Use crow bars to lever the cylinder head from its
the lifting gear for the Use a block and tackle to
Because of its location the engine room crane cylinder cover across the cradle and then transfer it
27 HHFQ cylinder head and drag it drag the head across to a
cannot be positioned directly above it. What method deck until it is in position gradually over to the crane
should be used to bring the cylinder head into across the deck until it is position beneath the crane.
below the crane. hook by working the chain
position? directly under the crane.
blocks.

The temperature difference

For two generators running in parallel, their share of Governor droop settings The power factor of the Voltage droop setting on each
28 LFAT between the generator
additional load (kW) will be determined by the: on each prime mover additional load AVR
rotors

29 MQLK A conventional reefer vessel is to have its refrigerating On the main deck, close to On the main deck, close to On the main deck, well clear On the main deck, well clear
capacity increased by fitting a 'power pack' the fresh air inlets. the fresh air exhausts. of the fresh air exhausts. of any fresh air inlets.
consisting of a diesel engine and generator housed
in a twenty foot container. Which of the options
given would be the best location to stow the power
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pack?

Unloading a generator, it is necessary to gradually Undue overload on the

30 MTBD Undue overspeeding. Undue temperature rise. Undue overcurrent
decrease the load in order to avoid: switchboard.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to

gas-freeing for entry and inspection. What is the
1 AFCL maximum oxygen content permitted in the inert gas 8% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume. 12% by volume.
main during this operation, as required by SOLAS
1974?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to

gas-freeing for entry. What is the maximum
2 AFCL permitted oxygen content in the inert gas main as
8% by volume. 12% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume.
required by SOLAS 1974?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to

gas-freeing for entry. What is the maximum oxygen
3 AFCL content permitted in the inert gas main during this
5% by volume. 2% by volume. 8% by volume. 12% by volume.
operation, as required by SOLAS 1974?

A tank is only to be
A tank is only to be considered as gas free
A tank is only to be
considered as gas free A tank is only to be considered as when no traces of
considered as gas free
when it has been gas free when it has been flammable and/or
4 AGEC When is a tank Gas free ? when it has been
cleaned, ventillated and cleaned and the O2 content is poisonous gas are
cleaned and there is no
there is no smell in the measured to be 21 %. measured and in addition
smell in the tank.
tank. O2 content is measured to
be 21 %.

5 BADL Welding and use of open flames on board tankers in For ships provided with In case of major work The ventilation system shall have During loading and
operation are subject to regulation laid down by the inert gas system minor the fire main shall be a capacity of at least two discharging of liquified gases
Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship welding work may be under pressure. changes of air per hour for work and cargo with a flashpoint
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Control Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed in enclosed spaces. Suitable below 60 C the use of open
requirements regarding washing and gas freeing fire extinguishing equipment flames in machinery and
before hot work in cargo tanks corresponds to these
permitted.
shall always be available during boiler spaces must not take
regulations? (NSCL 22/1294/6). hot work. place.

The bottom end bolts for a high speed diesel engine

are checked to see if they are fit for service by
measuring thefree length against a standard length. Replace the single bolt Replace all of the bottom Refit the bolts as long as one of
Replace the pair of bolts
6 BKAW During overhaul the check reveals that one out of a that has exceded the end bolts in the engine them is within the limit it should
pair of bolts has exceded the recommended with new spares..
limit with a new spare. with new spares. be ok.
elongation limit. From the options given select the
most appropriate action to be taken.

The bottom end bolts for a high speed diesel engine

are checked to see if they are fit for service by
measuring thefree length against a standard length. Replace all of the bottom Replace the pair of Refit the bolts as long as one of Replace the single bolt that
7 BKAW During overhaul the check reveals that one out of a end bolts in the engine bolts with new them is within the limit it should has exceeded the limit with a
pair of bolts has exceeded the recommended with new spares. spares. be ok. new spare.
elongation limit. From the options given select the
most appropriate action to be taken.

We use oil free

We use oil free compressors in the We do not use oil free We use oil free compressors in
Why do we use oil free compressors on the cargo side compressors in the cargo side because compressors in the cargo side the cargo side because the
8 BXLS in a cargo cooling plant? cargo side to avoid oil they have less RPM because the compressors need cargo is cold and to cool
spill into the cargo. than the oil lubricated to be lubricated. down the compressor.
compressors.

not break by force

Which one of the listed requirements regarding "week release the liferaft at a
required to pull the be of sufficient strength to permit break under a strain of
9 DHPU links" for float free arrangements for liferafts do not depth of not more
correspond to present regulations? Week links shall: than 4 metros painter from the lifeboat inflation of the liferaft approximate 2.2 kN
container

Why are oil free compressors, either reciprocating or Oil free compressors Having no oil in the It avoids the risk of cross
Oil free compressors run at
10 DQBM screw types, generally preferred for LPG carrier have reduced internal compressor reduces contamination between oil
cargo compressors? slower speeds.
leakage. the running cost. and cargo.
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The compressor has to

What is the main disadvantage of using oil free, screw run at very high The compressor rotor
The compressors quickly The compressor bearings wear
11 EBAU type compressors for the reliquefaction plant of an speeds to elements wear quickly as
LPG carrier? overheat. out very quickly.
compensate for they have no lubrication.
internal leakage.

During air venting/gas freeing of tanks the blowers

12 EBOE The engine room The scrubber The ventilation line The blower air inlet
use air from?

Freeboard is indicated by Freeboard is indicated Freeboard is indicated by A, in Freeboard is indicated by D, in

13 EBWH What is "freeBOARD", in the figure?
C, in the figure by B, in the figure the figure the figure

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term

Freeboard is given by A Freeboard is given by C Freeboard is given by D on the Freeboard is given by B on
14 EBWH "freeBOARD" are given. Which one is the correct
one? on the figure on the figure figure the figure

Which type of portable lighting may be used to enter a

A spark resistant and An explosion-proof, self-
15 FFTU compartment on a tank barge which is NOT gas- None of the above A three-cell flashlight
free? flame retardant lamp contained, battery-fed lamp

A centrifugal pump, which has been running normally

and under optimum conditions, is due for
maintenance according to the planned maintenance Ball bearings on the shaft
The impeller and The shaft and guide
16 FIBF schedule. Which of the following components will The shaft coupling and bolts. and the wear rings for the
most likely need to be renewed to ensure retaining nut. bushes.
pump housing or impeller.
incident free running through to the next scheduled
maintenance?

A centrifugal pump, which has been running normally

and under optimum conditions, is due for
maintenance according to the planned maitenance Ball bearings on the shaft
The shaft and guide The impeller and
17 FIBF schedule. Which of the following components will The shaft coupling and bolts. and the wear rings for the
most likely need to be renewed to ensure bushes. retaining nut.
pump housing or impeller.
incident free running through to the next scheduled
maintenance?

Which part of the float-free arrangement for inflatable

18 HFMT liferafts is made to provide a connection between the lashing strap the weak link the hydrostatic release unit the painter
the ship and the liferaft?
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To prevent low oil

To prevent cargo To prevent carbon build up on
Why are some LPG compressors of "Oil free" type pressure trip of the To avoid the risk of
19 HJSI contamination of the the compressor valves if they
design? compressor during start contaminating the cargo.
lubricating oil. get hot.
up.

To prevent To prevent low oil

Why are the L.P.G. compressors of "Oil free" type To prevent carbonising of the To prevent contamination of
20 HJSI contamination of the pressure during start
design? valves. the lub oil.
cargo. up.

The figure shows a cross section through a ship

floating in water, with the hull in red and the seabed
Freeboard is given by B Freeboard is given by C Freeboard is given by A on the Freeboard is given by D on
21 HNCT below the ship shaded. On the figure there are four
(4) possible definitions of the term "freeBOARD" on the figure on the figure figure the figure
given. Which one is the correct one?

The free volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) of a fixed

22 IKCT 3.14 m3/kg 0,56 m3/kg 1,26 m3/ kg 2,03 m3/kg
gas fire-extinguishing system shall be calculated at

What percentage of anti-freeze fluid (ethylene glycol)

is added to an LPG compressor cooling-water
23 IVDF 10 - 20% 25 - 40% 60 - 70% 100%
system to give the best protection against ice
formation in the cooling system?

What percentage of anti-freeze fluid is added to the

24 IVDF 60 % 25% 10% 90%
L.P.G. compressor cooling-water system?

There is always a remote possibility that a fish and

25 JAKR meatfreezer could break down. What product should Salt Rice Vegetables Fruit
you always keep enough of in stock?

In the light of the fact that there is always a remote

possibility that a fish and meat freezer could break
26 JAKR Vegetables Rice Fruit Salt
down, what product should you always keep enough
of in stock?

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term

Freeboard is given by C Freeboard is given by D Freeboard is given by B on the Freeboard is given by A on the
27 JIQO "freeBOARD" are given. Which one is the correct
one? on the figure on the figure figure figure
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From TOV you withdraw free water (FW), what do you GSV (gross standard TCV (total calculated GOV (gross observed
28 KEGJ OBQ (on board quantity).
get then? volume). volume). volume).

From TOV you withdraw free water, what do you get GOV (gross observed
29 KEGJ OBQ (on board quantity). TCV (total calculated volume). GSV (gross standard volume).
then? volume).

In calculating the amount of an oil cargo, if you start

with the Total Observed Volume (TOV), then deduct
Gross Standard Volume Total Calculated Volume
30 KEGJ any measurable quantities in the tanks prior to Gross Observed Volume (GOV) Net Observed Volume (NOV)
loading and the volume of any free water found, (GSV) (TCV)
what figure are you left with?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

each crewmember's each crewmember's crew and

only the officers' duties
1 DOHR The station bill contains the details of the emergency signals and: emergency and regular duties in an passenger duties
in an emergency
duties emergency in an emergency

A contract between
A contract used
Master/Owner and A weighing receipt
A poster used for between two shippers
2 EAUS What is a "bill of Lading"? Shipper for used by tally
cargo information? when cargo is
transportation of clerks?
sold/bought?
goods?

If all indications are that a cargo has been received without damages,
A Bill of Lading completed A clean Bill of An endorsed Bill of A Due Title Bill of
3 EAUS irregularities or short shipment and the phrase "apparent good order and
condition" is entered on the bill of Lading, what type of bill is this said to be? for shipment. Lading. Lading. Lading.

If all indications are that a cargo has been received without damages, A Bill of Lading
irregularities or short shipment and the phrase "apparent good order and An endorsed Bill of A Due Title Bill of
4 EAUS condition" are entered on the bill of Lading, what type of bill is this said to
A clean Billl of Lading. completed for
Lading. Lading.
be? shipment.

A Through Bill of A Multi-Phase Bill of An Ocean Bill of

5 EHVR What type of bill of Lading covers "door to door" shipment? A Destination Bill of Lading.
Lading. Lading. Lading.
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In oil cargo quantity calculations, a specific figure derived from historical Intermediate
analysis of discrepancies between ship and shore figures is often Vessel Experience Ship's Calculation
6 NUSS considered when the master is comparing a load total against that shown
Vessel Discrepancy Index. Comparison
Factor. Reference Factor.
on the bill of Lading for the current operation. How is this figure referred to? Figure.

What may be issued by the shipper to indicate that a vessel or her operators
will not be held responsible for any damage that may arise from the carrier An absolution clause in
An addendum to the A Letter of
7 YTMM issuing a clean bill of Lading, even though the Mate's receipt is marked as A Letter of Credit. the shipping
"unclean", such as may apply to atmospheric corrosion on steel plates that Bill of Lading. Indemnity.
documents.
have been waiting in a port facility for some time awaiting shipment?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Painted yellow and labelled
The last meter of the vapor return line at
1 OHGM themanifold should according to USCG be
marked as follows :
"VAPOR in black letters at
least 50 millimetres (2
inches) high.
Painted red and labelled
"VAPOR in black letters at
least 50 millimetres (2
inches) high.
Painted red/yellow/red
Painted yellow/red/yellow with
with the red bands 0.1
the yellow bands 0.1 meter
meter (0.33 feet) wide,
(0.33 feet) wide, and the
and the middle yellow
middle red band 0.8 meter
band 0.8 meter (2.64 feet)
(2.64 feet) wide; and Labelled
wide; and Labelled
VAPOR in black letters at
VAPOR in black letters
least 50 millimetres (2 inches)
at least 50 millimetres (2
high.
inches) high.

You have observed a small leak of oil at

Call immediately the
2 QOSA themanifold during discharging. What is Call the terminal. Try to stop the leak. Do not bother.
you first action? person in charge.

3 VTOD When disconnecting the cargo hose after Drain it to a cargo tank. Mix in an appropriate quanoity Drain it overboard when the Transfer it to the sloptank
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discharging, some oil is drained into the

drip-tray under the manifold which already of dispersant chemicals and
vessel is 50 nautical miles off and later discharge it to a
contains a small amount of dirty water. drain it overboard when in
What is the correct way to dispose of this the coast. reception facility.
open water.
oil?

When disconnecting the cargo hose after

discharging, some oil is drained into the Mix it with dispersant Transfer it to the sloptank, and Drain it overboard when the
Add sinking agents, and
4 VTOD drip-tray under the manifold. What is the chemicals, and drain it later discharge it to a vessel is 50 nautical miles
correct way to dispose of this oil, which is discharge it overboard
overboard in open waters reception facility off the coast
mixed with some water?

You are alongside, preparing to load a cargo Cargo hoses should no longer With a bolt in alternate holes,
of Triethylamine. It will be supplied from be connected directly to With a bolt in every hole in securely and evenly tightened, With a bolt in alternate
shore using an 8-inch flexible hose. When
5 BLDD securing this to the
ship's manifolds for the the flange, securely and or a minimum of two G-clamps, holes, securely and evenly
ship's manifold (header), how should the loading of dangerous evenly tightened. fitted diagonally across from tightened.
connection be made? chemicals. each other and fully tightened.

With a bolt in alternate holes,

When connecting a shore cargo hose to a
6 BLDD ship's manifold (header), how should the
connection be made?
securely and evenly Cargo hoses should no longer
With a bolt in every hole in With a bolt in alternate
tightened, or a minimum of be connected directly to ship's
the flange, securely and holes, securely and evenly
two G-clamps, fitted manifolds for the loading of
evenly tightened. tightened.
diagonally across from each dangerous chemicals.
other and fully tightened.

You are alongisde to load a cargo of
Triethylamine. It will be supplied from
shore using an 8-inch flexible hose. When
7 BLDD securing this to the
ship's manifold (header), how should the
connection be made?
With a bolt in every hole in
the flange, securely and
evenly tightened.
With a bolt in alternate holes, Cargo hoses should no
With a bolt in alternate holes, securely and evenly tightened, longer be connected
securely and evenly or a minimum of two G-clamps, directly to ship's manifolds
tightened. fitted diagonally across from for the loading of
each other and fully tightened. dangerous chemicals.

8 CIPO Your vessel is a tanker, discharging to a The valve must be checked as The valve must be checked for The valve must be shut to A watchman must be
facility where the storage tanks are up on still open, so that once power free and proper operation, as avoid backflow due to the detailed to stand by it, to
a hill behind the quay. You have a problem is restored, discharge will it may have been damaged head of pressure from shore. receive instructions from
with your hydraulic plant and the system resume and there will be no by a pressure shock when shore.
shuts down. What must be done with
the manifoldand why?
opressure build-up in the the system stopped.
 Code Question
You have just completed your cargo watch
on deck, during which you have been
working around the manifold, connecting
9 CQIY and disconnecting hoses, etc. It is lunch-
time. Should you take any precautions
before entering the messroom and why?
You have just completed your cargo watch
on deck, during which you have been
working around the manifold, connecting
10 CQIY
and disconnecting hoses, etc. It is meal-
time. Should you take any precautions
before entering the messroom and why?
There has been an accident at
the manifoldand one of the crew has
11 DJKO swallowed a quantity of unidentified
chemical. What is the correct medical term
for this?
You have discovered a small leak of oil at
12 ESIY themanifold during discharging. What is
the first thing you should do?
You have discovered a small leak of oil at
themanifold during the discharge of an oil
13 ESIY
cargo. What is the first thing you should
do?
You have discovered a small leak of oil at
14 ESIY themanifold during discharging. What is
you first action?
15 FKRO When bunkering through the port side of the Just fit the blank flanges then it The blank flanges should be
bunker manifold what action should be
taken with the valves on the starboard
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
ship's pipelines.
I will remove my overalls and I will wipe my boots and
I will remove my overalls and
work boots and wash my No, I am just going in for my brush down my coveralls
workboots because I will get
hands, to avoid the risk of lunch and then returning to before entering the
in trouble from the captain if
introducing chemical work on deck, so it would be a accommodation to make
he catches me in work
contaminants into the waste of time to get changed. sure I don't bring any dirt
clothes in the messroom.
accommodation. inside.
I will remove my overalls and I will remove my overalls and
No, I am just going in for my I will wipe my boots and brush
work boots and wash my workboots, because I will
lunch and then returning to down my coveralls before
hands, to avoid the risk of get in trouble from the
work on deck, so it would be entering the accommodation,
introducing chemical captain if he catches me in
a waste of time to get to make sure I don't bring any
contaminants into the work clothes in the
changed. dirt inside.
accommodation. messroom.
Inhalation. Infusion. Absorption. Ingestion.
Notify the Officer in charge of
Put a bucket under the leak Advise the terminal Pretend you have not seen it
the operation
Notify the Officer in charge of
Put a bucket under the leak. Pretend you have not seen it. Advise the terminal.
the operation.
Call immediately the
Do not bother. Try to stop the leak. Call the terminal.
person in charge.
Just check that the valves are Blank flanges should be
doesnt matter if the valves removed from the starboard closed. fitted to the closed
are closed or not. side manifold valves to check starboard side manifold
 Code Question
side of themanifold prior to bunkering
operations commencing?
You are alongside, loading several grades of
chemicals, some with an explosion and
flammability hazard. It is late evening.
Whilst moving some equipment with
16 FTJL
the manifoldcrane, you accidently hit one
of the deck flood-lights, smashing the
glass cover and the light bulb inside. What
will you do?
You are alongside, loading several grades of
chemicals, some with an explosion and
imflammability hazard. It is late evening.
Whilst moving some equipment with
17 FTJL
themanifold crane, you accidently hit one
of the deck flood-lights, smashing the
glass cover and the light bulb inside. What see him.
will you do?
You are to load a cargo of Isocyanate to
tank 4 centre port and the cargo hose from
shore is to be connected to a flange
18 GBHW directly adjacent to the cargo pump, so A portable drip-tray.
that the manifold cross-over and deck
cargo line are not used. What must you
place underneath the connection?
19 GBHW You are to load a cargo of isocyanate to A label stating "portable
tank 4CP and the cargo hose is to be
connected to a flange directly adjacent to
the cargo pump, so that
the manifold cross-over and deck cargo
Answer 1 Answer 2
for any leakage past the
closed valves.
Replace the light bulb with one
taken from another area.
Temporarily tape back the
pieces of the cover, making
Say nothing. Inform the
as good a seal as possible,
Electrician in the morning.
without losing too much of
the light. Inform the Duty
Officer at the end of the
watch.
Replace the light bulb with one
taken from another area.
Go and find a portable light
Temporarily tape back the
with a cable. Rig and secure
pieces of the cover, making
it as close as possible to the
as good a seal as possible,
damaged flood-light. Inform
without losing too much of
the Electrician when you next
the light. Inform the Duty
Officer at the end of the
watch.
A label stating "portable
connection".
A portable drip-tray.
connection".
Answer 3
Report the accident to the
Duty Officer immediately. Go and find a portable light
Switch off the power to the
light concerned. Place an
isolation notice over the
switch to prevent anyone
else operating the switch.
Advise your relief at the end see him.
of the watch.
Say nothing. Inform the
Electrician in the morning.
A red flag.
A red flag.
Answer 4
valves.
with a cable. Rig and
secure it as close as
possible to the damaged
flood-light. Inform the
Electrician when you next
Report the accident to the
Duty Officer immediately.
Switch off the power to
the light concerned.
Place an isolation notice
over the switch to
prevent anyone else
operating the switch.
Advise your relief at the
end of the watch.
Some sawdust or other
absorbant material.
Some saw dust or other
absorbant material.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

line are not used. What must you place

underneath the connection?

You are to load a cargo of isocyanate to

tank 4CP and the cargo hose from shore
is to be connected to a flange directly
Some saw dust or other A label stating "portable
20 GBHW adjacent to the cargo pump, so that A red flag. A portable drip-tray.
the manifold cross-over and deck cargo absorbant material. connection".
line are not used. What must you place
underneath the connection?

You are to load a cargo ofIsocyanate to tank

4 centre port and the cargo hose from
shore is to be connected to a flange
A label stating "portable Some sawdust or other
21 GBHW directly adjacent to the cargo pump, so A portable drip-tray. A red flag.
that the manifold cross-over and deck connection". absorbant material.
cargo line are not used. What must you
place underneath the connection?

You are alongside, preparing to load several

grades of chemicals. The duty officer
instructs you to accompany a cargo
surveyor during pre-load inspection. At
the manifold, the blank flanges on the
22 GCIS designated load lines have been removed
in preparation for connecting hoses but
the surveyor asks you to remove blank
flanges from some additional lines, so that
he can check them for cleanliness. Which
of the following will you do?
Tell the surveyor that the
flanges have all been
Tell the surveyor that it is Open any of the lines he asks secured for cargo and that
Notify the duty officer of the
unsafe to do so and you will for. Leave them open in case procedure has been
surveyor's request and
not remove any more blank anyone else needs to inspect initialled by the Chief
await further instructions.
flanges. them. Officer on the pre-load
checklist, so you are not
allowed to remove them.

Why is it important to have min. 7 bar (100 The higher back pressure, Charterers requirement in this
23 GVIP Terminal requirement Obtain pressure on cow line
PSI) back pressure at the ships manifold? more efficient pumping example.

24 ITDI LNG tankers are often fitted with fixed water 20 litre/m2 per minute for 100 litre/m2 per minute for 10 litre/m2 per minute for 50 litre/m2 per minute for
spray system for fire protection purposes horizontal surfaces and 10 horizontal surfaces and 50 horizontal surfaces and 4 horizontal surfaces and 25
for deck areas, deck tanks, deck manifolds litre/m2 per minute for vertical litre/m2 per minute for vertical litre/m2 per minute for litre/m2 per minute for
and pipelines. What is the minimum surfaces. surfaces. vertical surfaces. vertical surfaces.
required flow rate of water per minute for
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

horizontal and vertical surfaces to ensure

adequate, uniform coverage of these
areas?

Gas tankers are often fitted with fixed water

spray system for fire protection purposes
for deck areas, deck tanks, deck manifolds 100 litre/m2 per minute for 20 litre/m2 per minute for 10 litre/m2 per minute for 50 litre/m2 per minute for
and pipelines. What is the minimum horizontal surfaces and 50 horizontal surfaces and 10 horizontal surfaces and 4 horizontal surfaces and 25
25 ITDI
required flow rate of water per minute for litre/m2 per minute for vertical litre/m2 per minute for vertical litre/m2 per minute for litre/m2 per minute for
horizontal and vertical surfaces to ensure surfaces. surfaces. vertical surfaces. vertical surfaces.
adequate, uniform coverage of these
areas?

Close the tank loading valves,

Close only the tank loading
You are to load a cargo of Cyclohexanol to
tanks 2, 3 and 4 centre and 2 and 4 wing
tanks. The lines to these tanks are all
connected at the manifold with flexible
26 KLEA hoses and are all capable of being
isolated with the exception of 2 centre,
which has therefore been designated as
the last tank to load. What will you do with
the other tanks as they complete loading?
Close only the corresponding
then close the appropriate Close the appropriate
valves, so that pressure manifold cross-over valves as
manifold cross-over valves. manifold cross-over
remains constant around the the tanks finish, so that the
After a few minutes, re-open valves and tank loading
pipeline system and flexible pressure in the lines
the tank loading valves and valves as each tank
hoses. Continue to monitor equalises with the pressures
leave them like this until cargo finishes. Continue to
the cargo levels in the in the tanks. Re-check the
operations are completed, to monitor the cargo levels
finished tanks to ensure that ullages at the end of loading
ensure they drain fully. Re- in the finished tanks to
the high-level alarms are not as they will have changed as
check the ullages at the end of ensure that the valves
activated as the ship's trim the trim of the ship has
loading and then close the tank are not passing.
changes. changed.
loading valves.

To minimise the risk of

Drip trays are provided in way of the
cargomanifold on the vast majority of LNG during disconnection of hard fastenings to be stored ready in the event of a minor spillage
27 KXPQ
carriers. What is the main purpose of
having this drip tray?
extremely cold cargo
To minimise cargo losses To allow blanking plates and To minimise the risk of pollution
from spilling onto the
deck, which may damage
arms at completion of loading for fitting after disconnection during disconnection of hard
the ship's structure,
and discharging. of hard arms. arms.
when disconnecting hard
arms.

28 LFDG You are at the mainfold with the cargo
surveyor, drawing samples at the start-up
of cargo. A sample of 2-Ethyl Hexanol is
off colour. The surveyor instructs you to
open themanifold valve and start loading.
Tip the sample into the drip Open the manifold valve as Keep the manifoild closed, Open the necessary tank
tray and draw more samples requested but make a note in report the situation to the loading valves and then
until it clears. A maximum of the log-book regarding the Chief Officer. open the manifold valve.
ten litres may be drawn and off-colour sample. With this product, the
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

dumped before it is
What will you do? colour will soon clear.
considered a problem.

You are alongisde, port side to, about to Take a look at the starboard
Although there is no hose
commence loading several grades of manifold. There is a hose Report the situation back
connected to 4 port line, there
chemicals. The Duty Officer instructs you loop between 4 port and 4 to the Duty Officer.
Open the valve to 4 port line as is one connected to 3 port line.
29 MKUF over the walkie-talkie to proceed to the starboard lines. Assume the Request clarification and
portmanifold and open the valve to 4 port instructed. Assume the Duty Officer must
Duty officer must have meant confirmation of the
line. When you get there, there is no hose this side and open 4 port line have meant this line and open
instruction.
connected to that line. What will you do? this valve instead.
on this manifold.

Liquid and cargo connections Vapour connections are
What distinguishes vapour connections
30 NRGY (headers) from liquid cargo connections
on a chemical tanker's manifold?
Vapour connections are
actually appear the same, but painted yellow with green end painted yellow with red
Liquid connections are always
the ship's personnel always bands, are marked with the end bands, are marked
marked with the corresponding
attach a small board to the words "not for liquid" and with the word "vapour"
tank number, while vapour
applicable flange, identifying have a small hole capable of (or "vapor") and have a
connections are marked with
the cargo to be loaded and receiving a stud on the flange small stud located on the
the letter "V".
indicating whether it is for the face at the six o'clock flange face at the twelve
liquid or vapour hose. position. o'clock position.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The lubricating oil in the bearing housing at the turbine The lubricating oil filling Damaged rotor shaft
The wrong type of
end of a turbocharger gets very dirty after only a few The turbine end bearing is sealing bushes allowing
1 SMUN hours in service. What is the most likely reason for this
connection screw cap is lubricating oil has been
badly worn. exhaust gas to leak into
happening? missing. used.
the bearing housing.

The lubricating oil on the exhaust side of the turbine

Worn out bearing turbine Exhaust gas leaking into Lubricating oil is mixed with
2 SMUN blower gets very dirty after only a few hours in service. Wrong type of oil used.
What can the reason be? side. the oil chamber. salt water.

3 SNVQ After completion of a cleaning job on some machinery Put it straight into the dirty Take it on deck and throw it Pour it into the diesel oil Pour it into the engine room
components at sea, the engine watch rating is oil tank for incineration at overboard. storage tank through the bilge so that it can be
instructed to dispose of a small amount of dirty diesel the next opportunity. sounding pipe. pumped through the oily
oil which is left in a bucket. How should the dirty oil be water separator.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

disposed of.

Mix in an appropriate
When disconnecting the cargo hose after discharging, quanoity of dispersant Drain it overboard when Transfer it to the sloptank
some oil is drained into the drip-tray under the manifold
4 VTOD which already contains a small amount of dirty water.
Drain it to a cargo tank. chemicals and drain it the vessel is 50 nautical and later discharge it to
What is the correct way to dispose of this oil? overboard when in open miles off the coast. a reception facility.
water.

When discharging dirty ballast from an oil tanker at a Instantaneous rate of Instantaneous rate of Instantaneous rate of
Instantaneous rate of
high flow rate with main cargo pumps, the limiting discharge (l/nm) = oil discharge (l/nm) = oil discharge (l/h) = oil
discharge (ml/nm) = oil
5 DDUU factor on permitted overboard discharge is the content (ppm) x flow rate content (ppm) x 1,000 / content (ppm) x flow rate
instantaneous rate of discharge of oil. Which of the content (ml/nm) x flow rate
(m3/h) / speed (knots) x flow rate (l/h) x speed (l/h) / speed (knots) x
following formulae is used to calculate this rate? (l/m) / speed (knots) x 100
1,000 (knots) 10,000

The interface will move The interface will move

The bowl will be forced
What will happen with the oil water interface in the The throughput rate has no outwards allowing oil to inwards allowing water to
6 FQEL purifier bowl if the dirty oil throughput rate is too great? effect on the interface.
open and the interface will
discharge from the discharge through the oil
be lost.
water outlet. outlet.

The pressure drop across Visual inspection of the

7 GLJL A clogged / dirty lube oil filter can be detected best by: A decrease in oil viscosity. High lube oil temperature.
the filter. filter elements.

They may cause people

Why could dirty and oily areas of the deck be They show the ship is not They are areas which They do not look good to
8 QMXA dangerous?
to slip over and hurt
efficient should be cleaned up. the customers
themselves

The pressure drop across Visual inspection of the

9 TSJG A clogged / dirty lube oil filter can be detected best by: A decrease in oil viscosity. High lube oil temperature.
the filter. filter elements.

The lubricating oil on the exhaust side of the turbine

Worn out bearing turbine Lubricating oil is mixed with Exhaust gas leaking into
10 URQM blower gets very dirty after only a few hours in service. Wrong type of oil used
What can the reason be? side. salt water the oil chamber
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

You have just joined a chemical

tanker. Where would you find
a description of the ship's
cargo handling equipment,
details on the ship's cargo The applicable equipment
The Annex II Procedures and
1 ADQP unloading procedures and MARPOL 73/78. The Cargo Handling Logbook. manufacturer's maintenance
tank stripping and details on Arrangements Manual.
and operation manuals.
procedures relating to
the cleaning of cargo tanks,
the discharge of residues,
ballasting and deballasting?

You have just joined a chemical

tanker. Where would you find
a description of the ship's
cargo handling equipment and The applicable equipment
The Annex II Procedures and
2 ADQP details of procedures for cargo The Cargo Handling Logbook. manufacturer's maintenance MARPOL 73/78.
unloading, tank stripping, Arrangements Manual.
and operation manuals.
tank cleaning, discharge of
residues and ballasting and
deballasting?

If you use chemicals forcleaning

Disperse or dissolve the oil into
3 AEPT up an oil-spill on the water, Absorb the oil for easy removal Remove the oil from the water Contain the oil within a small area
what would the chemicals do? the water

Which of the following is a

chemical commonly added
4 AING tocleaning substances used
Bleach. Beach. Blanch. Breach.
toclean galley areas?

In a smoke filled alleyway were Towards the upper part, stand It will be the same in all parts, Near to the deck, crawl out
will the cleanest air be found,
5 AISX and how should you proceed
as tall as possible and walk therefore I would just leave as keeping your face as near to Sit and wait for the rescue party.
out? out. quickly as possible. the deck as possible.

6 AMWT What can be done to help pump Chief Officer to ballast ship to Vessel trimmed by bow Vessel to be ballasted to even Wash water to be kept to a
out water from the cargo provide large stern trim keel condition minimum
space of a bulk carrier, when
 Code Question
washing down duringcleaning
operations?
Why is it important to know the
7 AQEO PH value of a cleaning
product?
What name is given to the
rotating jet water outlets on a
8 EOHW tank-cleaning machine that is
used on an oil tanker?
The plate heat exchanger is
separated for cleaning. What
9 EPXN will You do if the plates are
thick with scale or other
organic material?
There is an "industry standard"
book, found on oil tankers, The International Convention for
which explains all about oil
10 OGIS
cargo and cleaning operations
and their associated hazards.
What is it called?
When cleaning stainless steel
tanks, it is generally required
that the last water wash be of
fresh water to avoid salt water
11 JCYL or chloride damage. However,
if you took fresh water from
ashore and found the water
chlorinated for disinfection
purpose, you would:
12 JDPH You have been tank-cleaning at Fit and secure a blank flange
sea and are about to arrive in to every line that is not
port and go alongside the required.
Answer 1
Because dirt will be much easier
to remove.
Distributors.
Put the plates in water with
qualified cleaning
chemicals, and use soft
brush, or high pressure
cleaner with care.
The International Safety
the Prevention of Pollution
Management Code (ISM).
from Ships (MARPOL).
Use it, but only if it's
temperature is below 30C?
Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
Because one is able to choose Have always managed before Because water on board contains
the right product for specific without knowledge of the PH very little minerals compared to
cleaning jobs. value. the water ashore.
Nozzles. Turbines. Ejectors.
Use high-pressure cleaner with Use wire-brush, metal scrapers
Change the plates.
abrasives. etc. for cleaning of plates.
The International Safety Guide The United Nations Guidelines on
for Oil Tankers and Terminals Safe Ship Management
(ISGOTT). (UNSSM).
Normally use it, as free or
dissolved chlorine is not Not use the water as it may cause Use it, but only after mixing a
aggressive towards stainless damage to the stainless steel? neutralising agent in it?
steel?
Leave the blank flanges off, but Leave the lines open to prevent Leave the blank flanges off, but
tie-off (or otherwise secure) the condensation building up inside. hang a label over each line that
manifold valves so that they can will not be required, stating "not
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

terminal for loading several

grades of chemicals. Several
of the lines (headers) have
been open for drying and
inspection, but will not be
not be operated by accident. to be used this port".
required for this particular
operation. What should you do
with them?

You have been tank-cleaning at

sea and are about to arrive in
port and go alongside the
terminal for loading several Leave the blank flanges off, but Leave the lines open, but tie-off
Fit and secure a blank flange
grades of chemicals. Many of hang a label over each line that (or otherwise secure) the Leave the lines open to prevent
13 JDPH to every line that is not
the lines (headers) have been will not be required, stating "not manifold valves so that they can condensation building up inside.
open for drying and inspection, required. to be used this port". not be operated by accident.
but will not be required for this
particular operation. What
should you do with them?

The discharge shall be governed
by the provisions of Annex I or
II, which would apply to the
When small amounts ofcleaning additive had it been carried as No conditions apply provided not
additives (detergent products) cargo. Tank washing
14 JOEP are added to water in order to procedures involving the use
facilitate tank washing, what
of such additives shall be set used in any one washing
conditions apply?
out in the Procedures and
Arrangements Manual and
approved by the vessel's Flag
State Administration.
No additives containing
Pollution Category "X"
components shall be used,
except those components that If the additive contains Pollution
are readily biodegradable and category "X" products and more
more than 200 litres per 1000
present in a total than 200 litres is used in the
cubic metres of tank volume is
concentration of of less than washing operation for a single
10% of the cleaning additive. cargo tank, then a prewash to
operation.
No restrictions additional to shore must be carried out.
those applicable to the tank
due to the previous cargo
shall apply.

15 JOEP When small amounts ofcleaning No conditions apply provided not The discharge shall be governed If the additive contains Pollution No additives containing
additives (detergent products) more than 200 litres per 1000 by the provisions of Annex I or category "X" products and more Pollution Category "X"
are added to water in order to cubic metres of tank volume is II, which would apply to the than 200 litres is used in the components shall be used,
facilitate the washing of tanks used in any one washing additive had it been carried as washing operation for a single except those components that
which previously contained
operation. cargo. Tank washing cargo tank, then a prewash to are readily biodegradable and
 Code Question
liquid chemicals, what
conditions apply?
During overhaul of some plate
type compressor valves the
engine room rating is asked
16 JOTI to clean the valve plates and lathe to remove all of the
seat. Some of the valve plates marks.
are heavily marked. What
action should be taken?
After completion of a cleaning
job on some machinery
components at sea, the engine Put it straight into the dirty oil
watch rating is instructed to
17 SNVQ
dispose of a small amount of
dirty diesel oil which is left in a next opportunity.
bucket. How should the dirty
oil be disposed of.
When carrying out piston
overhaul, it is important
18 AXRH
toclean the ring grooves
properly. Why?
Why are clean and tidy
19 BFIK surroundings important
especially on board a vessel?
20 BFJI When tankcleaning after
Answer 1
Skim the valve plates in the
tank for incineration at the
All rings must be changed to
maintain a perfect sealing
Because one is used to it.
Pre-wash the tanks with fresh
Answer 2
procedures involving the use of
such additives shall be set out
in the Procedures and
Arrangements Manual and
approved by the vessel's Flag
State Administration.
Discard the defective valve
Dress the valve plates up using a
plates and replace them with
portable grinder.
new spares.
Take it on deck and throw it
overboard.
To make sure gas pressure can
enter freely on top of and To make the rings fit in the groove
behind the piston ring
Because untidy and dirty
accommodation is the
responsibility of catering
personnel and what they are
paid for.
Pre-wash the tanks with hot
Answer 3 Answer 4
present in a total
concentration of of less than
10% of the cleaning additive.
shore must be carried out. No restrictions additional to
those applicable to the tank
due to the previous cargo
shall apply.
Use coarse grinding paste to
remove the marks from the valve
plates as quickly as possible.
Pour it into the engine room bilge
Pour it into the diesel oil storage
so that it can be pumped
tank through the sounding pipe.
through the oily water separator.
That piston rings can move freely
in the grooves.
Because contrary to being at
home a vessel is both a
working place and a place one Most seamen do not care if it is
has to live for long periods of clean and tidy or not.
time, in short it has to do with
well-being.
Fill up the tank with hot water and Pre-wash the tanks with cold
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

discharging a cargo of
polymerising products (such
as styrene monomer), you then empty it before further
would, in order to avoid
water only? water first? water first?
cleaning?
deposits of polymerised
material:

A deep tank on a General Cargo

ship has been cleaned after Ladders checked, CO2 lines Suction line blanked off, heating Heating coils removed, bilge
Ballast lines opened up, ladders
21 BHPI discharge of palm oil; what closed and temperature coils fitted and bilge system suctions and CO2 lines
needs to be done to prepare removed and air vents closed
probes removed closed off opened and tested
the space for dry cargo?

What are some of the most

important tasks to carry out on
22 BJXR a bulk carrier, before
commencing hatch cleaning
operations?
Hatch covers to be opened and Sufficient manpower available and Risk Assessment, Permit to
Collect tools and hoses
cranes ready ER informed work /enter and tool-box talk

When you are cleaning the fuel-

23 BOIO pocket knife wire brush brass knife steel scraper
oil burner tips you should use

To minimise the risk of damage

what type of tools should be Any kind of tools that are
24 BOIO Brass tools. Steel tools. Wooden tools
used to cleanboiler burner available.
tips?

You have recently discharged a

cargo of Isoprene and the tank
has now been cleaned. There
is still a strong smell of
Yes, provided mechanical
Isoprene vapour evident from
25 BOQX
deck. Can you save some time
and use a mask fitted with an
"Inorganic Gases and
Vapours" filter to enter the tank
for mopping and inspection?
No. Filter masks are not
permitted for enclosed space No. Entry into a tank which
entry where the oxygen previously contained Isoprene
ventilation continues whilst you Yes.
content of the atmosphere requires the use of a filter for
are inside the tank.
may be insufficient to sustain "Organic Gases and Vapours".
life.

26 BOQX You have recently discharged a Yes. Yes, provided mechanical No. Filter masks are not No. Entry into a tank which
 Code Question
cargo of Isoprene and the tank
has been cleaned. There is
still a strong smell of Isoprene
vapour evident from deck. Can
you save some time and use a
mask fitted with an "Inorganic
Gases and Vapours" filter to
enter the tank for mopping and
inspection?
You have recently discharged a
cargo of Isoprene and the tank
has now been cleaned. There No. Filter masks are not
is still a strong smell of
Isoprene vapour from deck.
27 BOQX
Can you save some time and
use a mask fitted with an
"Inorganic Gases and
Vapours" filter to enter the tank
for mopping and inspection?
"UFL" and "LFL" are commonly
used abbreviations associated
28 BRKR with cargo and cleaning
operations on an oil tanker.
What do the letters stand for?
One of the checks during the
annual Class survey of the
UMS functions is focusing
29 CJHL
oncleanliness of the engine
room. What is the reason for
such a check ?
30 CLAV Portable tank-cleaning
machines need to be
electrically "grounded" to avoid wires woven into their
any electrostatic hazard. How
is this normally achieved?
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
permitted for enclosed space
entry where the oxygen previously contained Isoprene
ventilation continues whilst you
content of the atmosphere requires the use of a filter for
are inside the tank.
may be insufficient to sustain "Organic Gases and Vapours".
life.
permitted for enclosed No. Entry into a tank which
Yes, provided mechanical
space entry where the previously contained Isoprene
Yes. ventilation continues whilst you
oxygen content of the requires the use of a filter for
are inside the tank.
atmosphere may be "Organic Gases and Vapours".
insufficient to sustain life.
Upper Filling Level and Lower Unidentified Fire Liability and Upper Flash Point Level and Upper Flammability Limit and
Filling Level Located Fire Liability/ Lower Flash Point Level Lower Flammability Limit
To reduce the general risk of
To have the engine room looking
To prevent risk of pollution. fire in an unmanned engine To avoid frequent alarms.
tidy.
room.
The water supply hoses have A small bonding cable must be The tank cleaning machines must No additional procedures need to
continuous internal bonding secured between the tank be physically laid against the be observed with modern tank-
cleaning machine and an ship's structure prior to being cleaning machines as the
structure that act as electical earthing point on deck. introduced into a cargo tank. velocity of the water jets
conductors. eliminates any potential
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

electrostatic hazard.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

There is an "industry standard" book,

found on oil tankers, which explains all The International Convention The International Safety Guide The United Nations Guidelines
The International Safety
1 OGIS about oil cargo and cleaning operations for the Prevention of Pollution for Oil Tankers and on Safe Ship Management
and their associatedhazards. What is it Management Code (ISM).
from Ships (MARPOL). Terminals (ISGOTT). (UNSSM).
called?

Oxygen depletion and

What hazards are associated with the generation of carbon Possible liquefaction of cargo, Possible dust explosion due to Spontaneous combustion and
2 BOUE carriage of wood pellets? monoxide in cargo and en route excessive ventilation self-heating
communicating spaces

Oxygen depletion and

What hazards are associated with the Spontaneous combustion and Possible dust explosion due to generation of carbon Possible liquefaction of cargo,
3 BOUE carriage of wood pellets in bulk? self-heating excessive ventilation monoxide in cargo and en route
communicating spaces

One particular group of hazardous goods

is highlighted by the IMDG Code as
4 CGSB potentially being the most dangerous for
Organic peroxides. Liquefied gases. Infectious substances. Toxic substances.
carriage. Which of the following is it?

No additional procedures need

The water supply hoses have
Portable tank-cleaning machines need to
be electrically "grounded" to avoid any
5 CLAV electrostatic hazard. How is this
normally achieved?
The tank cleaning machines
A small bonding cable must be to be observed with modern
continuous internal must be physically laid against
secured between the tank tank-cleaning machines as
bonding wires woven into the ship's structure prior to
cleaning machine and an the velocity of the water jets
their structure that act as being introduced into a cargo
earthing point on deck. eliminates any potential
electical conductors. tank.
electrostatic hazard.

6 CLAV Portable tank-cleaning machines used in No additional procedures need The tank cleaning machines A small bonding cable must be The water supply hoses
cleaning operations on chemical tankers to be observed with modern must be physically laid secured between the tank have continuous internal
need to be electrically "grounded" to tank-cleaning machines as against the ship's structure cleaning machine and an bonding wires woven into
avoid any electrostatichazard. How is the velocity of the water jets prior to being introduced into earthing point on deck. their structure that act as
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

eliminates any potential

this normally achieved? a cargo tank. electical conductors.
electrostatic hazard.

In a Type "1" Chemical tanker (one that is

certified to carry the mosthazardous
7 DAVJ chemicals) the maximum amount of 750 m3 1750 m3 1250 m3 2250 m3
cargo contained in any one tank must
not exceed:

How are the various zones and spaces on

8 DNHW an LNG carrier normally designated in Gas-hazardous and Gas-safe. Gas-filled and Gas-free Gas-dangerous and Gas-safe. Gassed-up and Gassed-down.
relation to having cargo vapour hazard?

They generate their own

Oily rags and metal twist pose a particular They are liable to They are not a hazard unless oxygen when ignited and are
9 DNKB fire hazard because:
They are not a hazard.
spontaneous combustion. ignited. therefore difficult to
extinguish.

On a Container vessel, which group of

containerised dangerous goods is
10 EBMX considered the most hazardous for Toxic gases Inflammable liquids Organic peroxides Infectious substances
marine transportation, due to possible
decomposition at normal temperatures?

Which group of dangerous goods is the

11 EBMX Organic peroxides Inflammable liquids Infectious substances Toxic gases
most hazardous for marine transport?

Which group of containerised dangerous

goods is considered the
12 EBMX most hazardous for marine Inflammable liquids Organic peroxides Infectious substances Toxic gases
transportation, due to possible
decomposition at normal temperatures?

13 EKXV Safety is of great importance on a In a container near the In the cargo compressor room. In the Master's cabin. On the bridge.
liquefied gas carrier because of gangway.
thehazardous nature of the cargoes
carried. Where should a copy of the
ship's fire fighting and safety plan be
kept while the vessel is alongside at a
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

terminal?

Which of the following hazard risks

Flammable, Toxic and Flammable, Corrosive and Flammable, Asphyxia and
14 FAIA generally apply to the carriage and Flammable, Toxic and Frostbite
handling of LNG and its vapours? Corrosive. Frostbite. Frostbite

What is recognized as the

15 FPRD mainhazard when entering a void Lack of light? No particular hazards? Lack of oxygen? Lack of mobility?
space?

Report the accident to the

You are alongside, loading several grades Replace the light bulb with one Duty Officer immediately.
of chemicals, some with an explosion taken from another area. Go and find a portable light
Switch off the power to the
and flammability hazard. It is late Temporarily tape back the with a cable. Rig and secure
light concerned. Place an
evening. Whilst moving some pieces of the cover, making Say nothing. Inform the it as close as possible to the
16 FTJL isolation notice over the
equipment with the manifold crane, you as good a seal as possible, Electrician in the morning. damaged flood-light. Inform
accidently hit one of the deck flood- switch to prevent anyone
without losing too much of the the Electrician when you next
lights, smashing the glass cover and the light. Inform the Duty Officer else operating the switch.
see him.
light bulb inside. What will you do? Advise your relief at the end
at the end of the watch.
of the watch.

Replace the light bulb with one Report the accident to the
You are alongside, loading several grades taken from another area. Duty Officer immediately.
of chemicals, some with an explosion Go and find a portable light with
Temporarily tape back the Switch off the power to the
and imflammability hazard. It is late a cable. Rig and secure it as
pieces of the cover, making light concerned. Place an
evening. Whilst moving some close as possible to the Say nothing. Inform the
17 FTJL as good a seal as possible, isolation notice over the
equipment with the manifold crane, you damaged flood-light. Inform Electrician in the morning.
accidently hit one of the deck flood- without losing too much of switch to prevent anyone
the Electrician when you next
lights, smashing the glass cover and the see him. the light. Inform the Duty else operating the switch.
light bulb inside. What will you do? Officer at the end of the Advise your relief at the
watch. end of the watch.

As well as hazards due to flammability,

toxicity and frostbite some liquefied gas
cargoes may cause chemical burns in
18 FWXQ the event of skin contact? Which of the Propane. Butane. Ethylene. Ammonia.
commonly carried cargoes given in the
options is most likely to result in
chemical burns due to skin contact?
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No, as only the output from

Can a ZENER BARRIER be installed in Yes, that-s what the zener Only if properly marked for Only in equipment operating
19 GNXL the barrier is intrinsically
an hazardous area? barrier is made for. such installation. on very low voltage.
safe this is not allowed.

No, as only the output from

Can a ZENER BARRIER be installed in Yes, that's what the zener Only in equipment operating Only if properly marked for
20 GNXL the barrier is intrinsically
a hazardous area? barrier is made for. on very low voltage. such installation.
safe this is not allowed.

Frostbite is one of the main hazards that

personnel must be aware of when
working on liquefied gas carriers. Which Place victim's hands in hot Place victim's hands on the Place victim's hands in a
Rub victim's hands vigorously
21 GXDQ of the given options is the water to warm them up surface of a heater to warm bowl of lukewarm water to
recommended first aid treatment for a to warm them up quickly.
quickly. them up. gradually warm them up.
person with frostbite injuries to the
hand?

On a container vessel, what hazard is

It is liable to spontaneous
22 HBKY associated with carrying ammonium It can explode It is a marine pollutant It has several subsidiary risks
nitrate? combustion

What hazard is associated with carrying It is liable to spontaneous

23 HBKY It has several subsidiary risks It is a marine pollutant It can explode
ammonium nitrate? combustion

A hazard is is a source of potential harm The consequences of the The likelihood that a hazard The likelihood that a hazard may The likelihood that a hazard
or damage or a situation with potential
hazardous event and the may occur and the occur and the available may occur and the financial
24 HHPC for harm or damage. Risk is determined
based on evaluation of two elements. available personal protective consequences of the personal protective equipment consequences for the
Which two elements? equipment we have onboard hazardous event we have onboard Company

A hazard is is a source of potential harm The likelihood that a hazard The likelihood that a hazard The likelihood that a hazard may The consequences of the
or damage or a situation with potential
may occur and the may occur and the financial occur and the available hazardous event and the
25 HQYU for harm or damage. Risk is determined
based on evaluation of two elements. consequences of the consequences for the personal protective equipment available personal protective
Which two elements? hazardous event Company we have onboard equipment we have onboard

26 IDPI As part of the routine duties a rating on The engine room log book. The Code of Safe Working The Chief Engineer's standing The material safety data
boiler watch is requested to assist with Practices for Merchant orders. sheets supplied with the
the daily chemical treatment for the Seamen. chemicals.
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boiler and feed water systems. Where

will the rating find the information
relating to the hazards associated with
the chemicals involved in this task?

What name is given to the short, intial

wash given to tanks that have just
contained certain particularlyhazardous A mandatory customer post
27 ILFU A confirmation cycle. A SOLAS pre-flush. A MARPOL pre-wash.
cargoes before the ship leaves the discharge wash.
unloading port and where the washings
are landed to shore or to a slop barge?

Zener barriers are sometimes used to

supply power to electronic equipment
in hazardous areas. Which statement is The 0-volts line must always The +24V must always be The 0-voltage must never be The - 24V must never be
28 ITOJ
correct with regards to power supply for be grounded. grounded. grounded. grounded.
equipment supplied through Zener-
barriers?

The use of portable, steam-driven fans

(blowers) for ventilation of cargo tanks
on oil tankers has certain operational
29 JKDV advantages. However ISGOTT
specifically recommends care against
one particular hazard if they are used.
What is it?
That plastic extension tubes
should not be used, in case
the top collar overheats and
melts, causing the tube to
drop into the tank.
That the exhaust does not That prolonged use may cause
That the steam outlet must point
vent into the cargo tank, in the core material of the fan to
vertically upwards to avoid
order to prevent possible heat up to a point where it
possibly burning the legs of
build-up of static may become a source of
passing personnel.
electricity. ignition.

Vent fans and fan ducts located

inhazardous locations, if made of
ferrous materials, require a certain
30 JXNL clearance between the impeller tips and 53.0 mm? 13.0 mm? 1.0 mm? 5.0 mm?
the casing (to preclude any sparking). If
you are doing an overhaul, you would
ensure this clearance is at least:

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1 OJHX The prescribed test of an approvedportable VHF week month year Don't know
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radio set (portophone) must be done once a:

What is the minimum number of channels

2 BNEO required for the portable two-way VHF's for Channels 6, 13 & 16 Channel 16 only Channels 16 & 12 Channels 6, 12 & 16
survival craft?

You are on a 10.000 ton Chemical Tanker that in

addition to fixed foam monitors, is equipped A throughput of at least 400 A throughput of at least 20 A throughput of at least 250 A throughput of at least 100
3 BYKV with portable foam applicators. One of the litters a minute and a litters a minute and a litters a minute and a litters a minute and a "throw"
applicators is lost. When ordering a new one "throw" of 15 metres? "throw" of 5 metres? "throw" of 12 metres? of 10 metres?
you would order one with:

Stop cargo operations on Disallow vehicles from

On a RoRo vessel, what should be done if cracks
4 CBBW are found on portable deck supports?
that deck and inform the Inform the master passing over the portable Inform the master
master deck and tell no one why

What should be done if cracks are found Disallow vehicles from passing Inform the stevedoring Stop cargo operations and
5 CBBW on portable deck supports?
Inform the master
over the portable deck foreman inform the master

No additional procedures need

The water supply hoses have A small bonding cable must The tank cleaning machines
portable tank-cleaning machines need to be to be observed with modern
continuous internal be secured between the must be physically laid
electrically "grounded" to avoid any tank-cleaning machines as
6 CLAV electrostatic hazard. How is this normally
bonding wires woven into tank cleaning machine against the ship's structure
the velocity of the water jets
achieved? their structure that act as and an earthing point on prior to being introduced
eliminates any potential
electical conductors. deck. into a cargo tank.
electrostatic hazard.

No additional procedures need The tank cleaning

portable tank-cleaning machines used in cleaning The water supply hoses have
to be observed with modern machines must be A small bonding cable must
operations on chemical tankers need to be continuous internal
tank-cleaning machines as physically laid against the be secured between the
7 CLAV electrically "grounded" to avoid any bonding wires woven into
electrostatic hazard. How is this normally the velocity of the water jets ship's structure prior to tank cleaning machine and
their structure that act as
achieved? eliminates any potential being introduced into a an earthing point on deck.
electical conductors.
electrostatic hazard. cargo tank.

Bonding wires are secured

When cleaning cargo tanks The water jets impinging on the The water supply hoses The machines must maintain
from the machine to a
8 CLAV with portablemachines, how is the machine vessel-s structure form a contain internal wires physical contact with the deck
grounded? convenient location on
pathway to ground. that act as conductors at the Butterworth opening.
deck.
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On chemical tankers, where dangers of both At least two sets of

At least one set of At least three sets of
flammable & toxic gases exist, instruments to At least ten sets of instruments instruments to detect
instruments to detect instruments to detect each
9 CLUS detect these shall be provided. to detect each type of gas each type of gas
If portable equipment is provided, you shall each type of gas expected type of gas expected to be
expected to be encountered? expected to be
have: to be encountered? encountered?
encountered?

They must be exactly

What must be ensured when The surfaces must be of
10 CRKB They must be new aligned with the units They must be free of dirt
usingportable slopes to discharge ro-ro units? the fish-bone type
tyres

What must you ensure when The surfaces must be of the They must be exactly aligned
11 CRKB They must be new They must be free of dirt
usingportable slopes to discharge ro-ro units? fish-bone type with the units tyres

To what should you pay very close attention, Cracks in way of deck Abrasions over the deck General condition of the Safety markings on the
12 CSGF
when inspecting portable car decks? supports surface portable deck portable deck

What requires close attention duringportable car Abrasions over the decks' Signs of cracks in way of
13 CSGF Safety markings Load density markings
deck inspections? surfaces deck supports

Connect to the hydrant Connect to the hydrant and Lower the machine into the
What is the procedure when
14 CWVH before lowering the lower the machine tank before connecting to Don`t know.
connectingportable cleaning machines :
machine into the tank. simultanously. the hydrant.

*What is the minimum capacity of

15 DBBK 5 litres 1litre 10 litres 20 litres
theportable tank of a portable foam applicator ?

A heavy metal concentrate bulk cargo has a Refuse to load the cargo as Load the cargo as the
moisture content of 16 and a Request additional moisture Seek advice from
16 DBVJ the moisture content is moisture content is within
transportable moisture limit of 18, what should tests to be done charterers and owners
the Master do? outside acceptable limits acceptable limits

When securing a non-standardizedportable tank

17 ECBO what is a favourable securing angle that will 18 to 23 degrees 30 to 33 degrees 23 to 30 degrees 15 to 18 degrees
prevent it from transverse sliding?

18 ECBO When securing a non-standardizedportable tank 15 to 18 degrees 18 to 23 degrees 30 to 33 degrees 23 to 30 degrees

on a RoRo vessel, what is a favourable
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securing angle that will prevent it from

transverse sliding?

One fire hose and one One fire hose forward and Not necessary to locate
What is the correct location of portable fire
On the forecastle and poop powder extinguisher aft of the manifold, and portable fire fighting
19 ELUK fighting equipment during loading/discharging
operations? deck? forward of the manifold portable fire extinguisher equipment near to the
area? near to ships manifold? manifold?

Which type of portable lighting may be used to An explosion-proof, self-

A spark resistant and flame
20 FFTU enter a compartment on a tank barge which is None of the above contained, battery-fed A three-cell flashlight
NOT gas-free? retardant lamp
lamp

*What is the minimum number of portablefire

extinguishers that must be provided for the
21 GLLG accommodations, service spaces and control 5 7 9 3
stations on ships of 1000 gross tonnage and
upwards?

What is the minimum number of portabletwo way

VHF walkie talkies for use in survival craft, that There is no requirement to
22 HHWS 3 sets 1set 2 sets
should be carried onboard vessels which carry them.
comply with GMDSS regulations?

Sets of portable gas

According to the IMO Gas Code, what is the detection equipment are
requirement for the number of sets It is only necessary to carry a There must be at least one There must be at least two
23 HINO only required to be carried
ofportable gas detection equipment that must portable oxygen analyser. set. sets.
be carried onboard an LNG carrier? when there is no fixed
installation.

What is the requirement to number Sufficient number of There is no requirement to

24 HINO At least two sets. One set.
ofportable gas detection apparatus? apparatus. numbers of apparatus.

The portable walkie talkies required to be carried

25 HNVI by GMDSS regulations should have which Channel 16 only Channels 13 & 16 Channels 6, 13 & 16 Channels 6 & 16
channels as a minimum?

26 HOLA You are on a 10.000 ton Chemical Tanker that in A throughput of at least 100 A throughput of at least 20 A throughput of at least 250 A throughput of at least 400
addition to fixed foam monitors, is equipped
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with portable foam applicators. One of the

litters a minute and a "throw" litters a minute and a litters a minute and a litters a minute and a
applicators is lost. When ordering a new one
you would order one with: of 10 metres? "throw" of 5 metres? "throw" of 12 metres? "throw" of 15 metres?

What is the capacity of the requiredportable fluid Not more than 13,5 litres Not more than 20 litres and not
27 HQIS Not more than 10 litres Not more than 20 litres
extinguishers and not less than 9 litres less than 12 litres

Before any portable gas indicators are brought to

28 HQQS the measuring spot, what is very important to To do a full calibration. Zero adjust them Just check the filters Just renew the batteries.
do with these analysers first?

Just carry out a zero check

Gas detectors are widely used on liquefied gas Just renew the batteries. A Just check the filters. If the and adjustment. If the
carriers. Before using aportable combustible Always carry out a full
calibration is only required if sample is free to flow the instrument reads zero
29 HQQS gas indicator which has not been used for a calibration and battery
period of a few hours what action should be the instrument gives false indicator will work correctly it will also read
check.
taken? readings. correctly. correctly throughout the
scale.

What is the minimum number of channels

30 HYRN required for the portable two-way VHF's for Channel 16 only Channels 16 & 12 Channels 6, 12 & 16 Channels 6, 13 & 16
survival craft?

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Who shall carry out the detailed preliminary

The seafarer's home labour
1 ABPJ supervision of maritime service of seafarers The Norwegian Ship Control . A Norwegain Consulate. The employer/master.
before the commencement of service? authorities.

When carrying LNG cargoes it is useful to have

information about its thermodynamic properties.
2 ACIM What is a common source of information that The IGC code. The cargo manifest. Material safety data sheet. A Mollier chart.
can be used to obtain values for a wide range
of these properties?

Who is responsible to carry out Safety

3 ANYX Familiarisation training on board
The Master Safety Officer Chief Engineer 2nd Officer
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Foam that is a "alcohol Foam that is not a Foam that is not a "alcohol
What kind of fire protection media is required
4 AQSA when carrying Isopropylamine ?
resistant" type and water "alcohol resistant" type Water only. resistant" type and water
spray. and dry chemical. spray.

Design temperature of the

Some gas carriers are designed to carry both Design temperature of the Design temperature of the cargo Design temperature of the
cargo containment
LPG and LEG. What is the design temperature cargo containment system containment system for an cargo containment system
5 EPUE on the cargo containment system on a
system for an LPG/LEG
for an LPG/LEG carrier is LPG/LEG carrier is minus 89 for an LPG/LEG carrier is
LPG/LEG carrier? carrier is minus 48
minus 103 degrees C degrees C minus 162 degrees C.
degrees C

A thorough check inside the Start the auxiliary blower to

What is the most important task after carrying out engine to make sure all Start the engine to check ventilate the engine so that it Repair any damaged paint
6 FUVP any major overhaul on a diesel engine? tools and cleaning rags the direction of rotation. has sufficient fresh air for work on the engine.
have been removed. starting.

You are overhauling a centrifugal pump and you Use emery cloth on the inner
Use emery cloth on the Use a plastic hammer and Heat the ballbearing in oil,
7 OHCB are going to fit the ballbearing (tight fit).How ring (contact surface) of the
would you carry out the work? bearing surface on the shaft. knock it on the shaft. and put it on the shaft.
bearing.

What is the requirements to ventilation ducts of They shall have lining of non- They shall be isolated
more than 2 metres in length (ships other than They must be fabricated of They must be fabricated of
8 SJOB passenger ships carrying more than 36
combustible insulating from any combustible
non-combustible material fire-resistant material
passengers)? (SOLAS II-2/16.1) material material

A fast rescue boat

A rescue boat capable of A fast rescue boat capable of
capable of being There is no requirement of any
9 AWJN Every passenger ship is required to carry: being launched by the being lowered when the ship is
launched when ship is rescue boat
assigned crew in 5 minutes at anchor
still making headway

Although not a requirement of the IMDG Code, To prevent the cargo

on a container vessel, why would carrying To maintain a continuous air temperature To ensure the cargo is shipped To maintain a record of the
10 JDLF
Calcium Hypochlorite under refrigeration be a flow through the cargo. increasing into the in a clean container. temperature of the cargo.
benefit? danger zone.

An O/O ship mean Ore/ Oil, but what can she

11 JOPB Either Ore or Oil. Only Oil. Ore and Oil simultaneously. Only Ore.
really carry?
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The superstructure and deck houses of

passenger shipscarrying more than 36
12 NMVH Class "C" division Class "A" division Class "B" division Class "P" division
passengers shall be divided into main vertical
zones by

To make sure gas

When carrying out piston overhaul, it is important All rings must be changed to pressure can enter To make the rings fit in the That piston rings can move
13 AXRH
to clean the ring grooves properly. Why? maintain a perfect sealing freely on top of and groove freely in the grooves.
behind the piston ring

At least 5 seated
14 AXST Fast rescue boats shall be capable of carrying: 10 Persons persons and a person At least 6 persons seated 3 Persons
lying down

Yes, one if the ship is under

Must passenger ship carry a rescue boat No, lifeboats can be use as
15 AYRG 500 brt. And two if the Yes, two Yes, one
onboard? rescue boat.
ship is over 500 brt.

No, membrane tanks are

Yes, if tank fitted with
Are membrane tanks designed for carrying of gas normally designed for Yes, if the membrane is more Yes, if the membrane tank is
16 BAOP primary- and secondary
of ambient temperature? transport of fully than 50 mm thick. designed for high pressure.
membranes.
refrigerated cargoes.

On a RoRo vessel carrying no more than 36

passengers, what is the minimum capacity of
the ventilation system protecting standard
17 BFTH 6 air changes per hour 12 air changes per hour 20 air changes per hour 2 air changes per hour
cargo spaces intended for carriage of motor
vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own
propulsion.

*What is the minimum capacity of a ventilation

system protecting cargo spaces, other than
special category spaces, intended for carriage
18 BFTH 2 air changes per hour 20 air changes per hour 12 air changes per hour 6 air changes per hour
of motor vehicles with fuel in their thanks for
their own propulsion in a ship carrying no more
than 36 passengers or in a cargo ship?

19 BIDO Does the Oil Pollution Act, 1990 (OPA90) apply to Only if the vessel is carrying No, OPA90 applies only to OPA90 only applies to non- Yes, OPA90 applies to all
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vessels engaged in carrying liquefied gas? HC-products. oil tankers. American flag vessels. ships.

Does the Oil Pollution Act, 1990 (OPA90) apply to OPA90 only applies to
Only if the vessel is carrying Yes, OPA90 applies to all No, OPA90 applies only to oil
20 BIDO vessels engaged in carrying liquefied natural non-American flag
gas (LNG)? HC-products. ships. tankers.
vessels.

Does OPA90 apply to vessels engaged Only if the carrier carry HC- OPA90 apply to all OPA90 apply only to non-
21 BIDO OPA90 apply only to oil tankers.
in carrying liquefied gas? products. ships. American flag vessel.

What are some of the most important tasks Hatch covers to be Risk Assessment, Permit to
Sufficient manpower available
22 BJXR to carry out on a bulk carrier, before Collect tools and hoses opened and cranes work /enter and tool-box
commencing hatch cleaning operations? and ER informed
ready talk

Many LPG carriers are designed to carry the

cargo in a fully refrigerated condition. What is
23 BLAK 10 bar gauge pressure. 18 bar gauge pressure. 0.7 bar gauge pressure. 7 bar gauge pressure.
the normal maximum cargo tank pressure on a
fully refrigerated LPG carrier?

At what temperature would you expect to carry a

24 BMTQ - 43 C - 23 C - 15 C - 4 C
fully refrigerated cargo of butane?

The data logger on a reefer vessel normally

records temperatures for air delivery, air return
and cargo pulp. How would the air delivery and The difference between the The difference between The difference between the
The two temperatures would
25 BNVG return temperatures be expected to vary during two temperatures would the two temperatures two temperatures would
the first few days of carrying a cargo of citrus remain constant
steadily increase. would remain constant. steadily reduce.
fruit which had not been pre-cooled before
loading?

No, membrane tanks is

Is membrane tanks designed for carrying of Yes if the vessel have cargo normally designed for Yes if the membrane tank is Yes if the membrane is more
26 BNXR
ambient liquefied gases? cooling plant transport of fully designed for high pressure than 50mm thick
refrigerated cargoes

Which organisations are authorised to carry out Register of Shipping &

27 BQIE MAIB Harbour Master MCA
statutory surveys of UK ships? Seamen
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Because a cloud of steam will

Because Health and Safety
Because they conduct be generated and the person Because the mositure will
Why should wet cloths not be used for carrying regulations prohibit the use
28 BQNE heat quickly and may carrying the pans may find it transfer to the pan and cool
hot cooking pans? of a wet cloth within 2.5
cause scalding. difficult to see where he is the contents.
metres of a galley range.
going.

How many separate means of escape routes

from passengers and crew spaces shall
29 BVES Four One Three Two
passenger shipscarrying less than 36
passengers have? (SOLAS II-2/28)

It is not necessary to take any

You are to carry a cargo of Phenol across the It should be continuously It should be empty, to avoid
additional precautions with
North Atlantic in winter time. What precaution vented to avoid the build cold water contacted the It should be inerted, because
the double bottom tank
30 BVOA will you take with the double bottom tank up of condensation on structure around the product Phenol has a very low Flash
located under the cargo tank containing the because it is part of an
the structure around the because Phenol has a Point.
Phenol? entirely separate pumping
product. relatively high melting point.
system.

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The temperature as recorded The temperature necessary for a

In describing an oil cargo, what is its The lowest temperature at which The lowest temperature at
1 ADAM "pourpoint"?
during the taking of cargo cargo to load from shore by
a gas converts back to liquid which it will remain fluid
samples gravity alone

As the piston passes "The As the piston passes "The

In a Burmeister & Wain main engine, Just before "Bottom Dead
2 ANSH at whatpoint is cylinder oil injected?
Lubrication Points" in an Just before "Top Dead Centre". Lubrication Points" in a
Centre".
upward direction. downward direction.

In a large, 2 stroke, main diesel

engine cylinder lubricating oil is
supplied directly through As the piston rings pass the
3 ANSH lubricationpoints cut into the cylinder
At mid-stroke of the piston. At Bottom Dead Centre. At Top Dead Centre.
lubrication points.
liner. At whatpoint during the cycle
should the supply normally occur.
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Where several rescue units are
engaged in a search and rescue
operation, one of them should be
designated as the On-Scene
4 AQCC Commander (OSC). Which of the
following descibes how this
appointment will be made in
MERSAR?
Where several rescue units are
engaged in a search and rescue
operation, one of will be designated suitable command and control
5 AQCC as the On-Scene Commander
(OSC). Which of the following
descibes how this appointment will
be made?
What would be a typical set point for
emergency shut down of a diesel
6 AQEY engine due to "lubricating oil inlet to
camshaft" low pressure?
What would be a typical set point for
emergency shut down of a large
7 AQEY slow speed diesel engine due to
"lubricating oil inlet to camshaft" low
pressure?
The bridge wheelman has not
reported for duty and there is a
suspected "Man Overboard"
situation on your vessel. The ship
has been searched and there is one be from the present position as
8 OHFV seaman missing? The vessel turns
round and retraces the course back, when proceeding to the bridge between the last sighting
calling for assistance from other
vessels in the vicinity. What should
be the focal point for any search
pattern to be established?
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
The OSC will be a warship,
The OSC will automatically be The OSC to be designated by The OSC will be the the ship
permanently assigned to the
the seagoing first rescue unit the appropriate Rescue with the best manoeuvring
applicable Search and Rescue
to arrive at the scene. Coordination Centre. performance.
Region.
The role of OSC can only be
The first rescue unit to arrive
taken by a naval ship with The OSC will initially be a The OSC will always be
at the scene will normally
controlling aircraft. Once a designated by the appropriate
assume the role of OSC,
capability. In many regions, suitable vessel is on scene, Rescue Coordination Centre.
until the unit appointed as
such vessels are permanently the responsibility will be No other vessel may assume
OSC by the RCC is in a
assigned on stand-by to passed to them. the role at any time.
poisition to assume the role.
assume such a role.
5 bar 1,5 bar 0,4 bar 0,1 bar
0.1 bar 5 bar 0.4 bar 1.5 bar
Determine when the seaman
The last sighted position Determine the drift and leeway
was last sighted and
The focus of the search should should be the focal point of of own ship and take this
concentrate the search
any search pattern and all deviation from track into
round the course line
he probably went overboard ships should keep a good account on the return course.
lookout in that vicinity, The search should focus
and present position, taking
for his watch. moving outwards to the around this return track back to
into account any prevailing
present position. the last sighted position
current.
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What is the approximately

9 AUSI boilingpoint of LNG at atmospheric Approximately -160 C. Approximately -170 C. Approximately -140 C. Approximately -150 C.
pressure?

Where shall manually operated

call points in fixed fire-detection and
In messrooms, public lounges
10 AVFY alarm systems be located in At exits and in corridors In stairways and escape routes In all crew and passenger cabins
accommodation spaces? (SOLAS II- and other public rooms
2/13.2.1)

What VHF-channel is according to the

rules of the GMDSS, appointed for
mutual radiotraffic between ships at
11 JBLI sea (with the exception of co- channel 13 channel 06 Don't know channel 16
ordination of shipping movements
and other kinds of communication
to safety:

Why are the tank lids and other To allow several people to have
To provide easy access to tank They are not usually round, but To avoid localized stress
12 OHUC accesspoints usually round on the visual access to the tank at the
deck of an oil tanker? washing machinery. often square points at any corners.
same time

The temperature at which an

The temperature at which a
oil product begins to emit The surface pressure at which
liquid hydrocarbon begins to
The depth within a cargo above vapours which can be vapours from an oil cargo
In discussing the characteristics of an congeal and take on a
13 BCLO which no waxy solids are observed in a spectroscope overcome gravity and friction
oil cargo, what is the "cloud point"? cloudy appearance, due to
entrained. due to the volume of solid and are expelled from the
the bonding of constituent
particles extracted during containing compartment.
paraffin compounds.
evaporation.

14 BETP Basic manual dewpoint measurement A small quantity of Methanol is A small quantity of Acetone is A small quantity of dry-ice is A quantity of Acetone is placed
devices are commonly used by placed into the device and dry- placed into the device and placed into the device, into the device and dry-ice is
surveyors when monitoring the ice is progressively added to it dry-ice is progressively submerged in deionized progressively added to it to
dryness of a cargo tank prior to to steadily reduce the added to it to steadily reduce water. A sample of the steadily reduce the
loading. Which of the descriptions
below is a summary of how the
temperature. A sample of the the temperature. A sample of atmosphere in the tank is temperature. A sample of the
measurement is carried out? atmosphere in the tank is the atmosphere in the tank is continuously drawn through atmosphere in the tank is
continuously drawn through continuously drawn through the device, passing across a continuously pumped through
 Code Question Answer 1
the device, passing over the
surface of the Methanol. When
the first signs of evaporation
are observed (smoke rising
from the surface), the
temperature of the Methanol is
noted. Reference may be
required to tables to correct the
reading for calculation
purposes.
A small quantity of Methanol is
A quantity of Acetone is placed
placed into the device and dry-
ice is progressively added to it
to steadily reduce the
temperature. A sample of the
Basic manual dewpoint measurement atmosphere in the tank is
devices are commonly used by
continuously drawn through
surveyors when monitoring the
the device, passing over the
dryness of a cargo tank prior to
15 BETP surface of the Methanol. When
loading a liquid chemical product.
Which of the descriptions below is a the first signs of evaporation
summary of how the measurement are observed (smoke rising
is carried out? from the surface), the
temperature of the Methanol is
noted. Reference may be
required to tables to correct the
reading for calculation
purposes.
16 BGWU Ethylene is normally carried on fully Minus 162 degrees C
refrigerated liquefied gas carriers at
Answer 2
the device, passing over the
polished or mirrored surface
of the container. When the
first drop of mositure (dew)
is observed to form on the
polished surface, the
temperature of the Acetone
bath is noted. Reference
may be required to tables to
correct the reading for
desired parameters.
into the device and dry-ice is
progressively added to it to
steadily reduce the
temperature. A sample of the
atmosphere in the tank is
continuously pumped through
the liquid. Bubbles will be seen passing over the polished
to reach the surface of the bath or mirrored surface of the
until the dew point is reached. container. When the first
When the flow of bubbles
ceases, the temperature of the observed to form on the
Acetone is noted. Reference
may be required to tables to
correct the reading for desired bath is noted. Reference
parameters.
Minus 48 degrees C
Answer 3 Answer 4
reagent filter. When the dew
point is reached, this reagent
the liquid. Bubbles will be seen
filter will change colour from
to reach the surface of the bath
white to green, indicating
until the dew point is reached.
saturation. The temperature
When the flow of bubbles
of the deionized water is
ceases, the temperature of the
noted at this time and
Acetone is noted. Reference
corresponds to the dew point.
may be required to tables to
Reference to correction
correct the reading for desired
tables is required to correct
parameters.
the reading for barometric
pressure.
A small quantity of Acetone
is placed into the device
A small quantity of dry-ice is
and dry-ice is
placed into the device,
progressively added to it to
submerged in deionized water.
steadily reduce the
A sample of the atmosphere in
temperature. A sample of
the tank is continuously drawn
the atmosphere in the tank
through the device, passing
is continuously drawn
across a reagent filter. When
through the device,
the dew point is reached, this
reagent filter will change colour
from white to green, indicating
saturation. The temperature of
drop of mositure (dew) is
the deionized water is noted at
this time and corresponds to
polished surface, the
the dew point. Reference to
temperature of the Acetone
correction tables is required to
correct the reading for
may be required to tables
barometric pressure.
to correct the reading for
desired parameters.
Minus 104 degrees C Minus 10 degrees C
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its atmospheric boilingpoint. What is

the approximate atmospheric
boilingpoint of ethylene?

*As a general rule, what is the

17 BWLW minimum flash point of an oil used There is no limit 30?C 10?C 60?C
as a liquid fuel on board?

What is the shortest distance between

18 CJNM twopoints on the surface of the Small circle Rhumb line Great Circle Composite great circle
earth?

What is the shortest distance between

19 CJNM Rhumb line Great circle None of the above Composite great circle
topoints?

What is the shortest distance between

20 CJNM None of the above Great circle Composite great circle Rhumb line
twopoints?

When checking the zero point on a

combustible gas indicator that is to
be used to detect hydrocarbon Pass oxygen gas through the Pass fresh air through the Pass carbon monoxide gas Pass methane gas through the
21 CRKY
gases in an empty cargo tank which sample chamber sample chamber. through the sample chamber. sample chamber.
method should be used from the
options given?

On a RoRo vessel, if the Manufacturer

and shipper of a vehicle have not The wheel apertures, or
provided instructions and the vehicle
22 DFTX The Tie Rods The Tie Rods other suitable fixed point The Anti Roll Bars
does not have fixed lasing points
what can be used to secure the on the vehicle
lashings

*In which one of the following an oil,

23 DQKN the flash point of which only needs In the kitchen In the main engine In emergency generators In inert gas generators
to be over 43C, may be used?

24 DQSB The ship is starting to slow down after Same position as when the ship The "pivot point" will move It will move to the side of the It will move aft as the ship
steaming at full ahead speed. What is steaming at full speed ahead towards the bow of the ship centre line slows down
will happen to the position of the
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"pivot point"?

Your ship is going full ahead as you

start to slow down. Where is the The "pivot point" will move to the Same position as when the ship It will move aft as the ship It will move to the side of the
25 DQSB
position of the "pivot point" now? No stern is on full ahead slows down center line
wind, current.

During inspection of a cylinder liner for

a large, slow speed diesel engine it
is found to be worn in a cloverleaf Fuel impingement on the liner Cylinder lubricant has too
pattern. The greatest points of wear Excessive cooling of the cylinder Insufficient cylinder lubricating oil
26 EILW due to faulty fuel injector high an alkalinity for the
are found to be in way of the liner at low load operation. being supplied.
cylinder lubricator holes. From the nozzle. sulphur content of the fuel.
options given, what is the most likely
cause of this type of wear pattern?

Great care must be taken when With the pointer of the

manually paralleling two or more With the pointer of the synchroscope moving With the pointer of the With the pointer of the
alternators. At whichpoint would you synchroscope rotating fast and slowly clockwise and almost synchroscope stopped at 0 synchronizer stopped at any
27 EMIR
engage the main circuit breaker of both synchronizing lamps at 0 (12 O'clock) or both (12 O'clock) or both position and both
the incoming alternator when flashing on and off synchronizing lamps dark synchronising lights bright synchronizing lamps bright (on)
paralleling two alternators? (off)

With the pointer of the With the pointer of the

At which point do you engage the
main circuit breaker of the incoming
28 EMIR
alternator when paralleling two
alternators?
With the pointer of the
synchronoscope at 0 (12 O- synchronizer stopped at any
synchronoscope rotating fast In none of the mentioned
clock) and both position and both
and both synchronizing alternatives
synchronizing lamps dark synchronizing lamps bright
lamps flashing on and off
(off) (on)

With the pointer of the

With the pointer of the
At which point would you engage the
main circuit breaker of the incoming
29 EMIR
alternator when paralleling two
alternators?
synchronoscope moving With the pointer of the With the pointer of the
synchronizer stopped at any
slowly clockwise and almost synchroscope stopped at 0 synchronoscope rotating fast
position and both
at 0 (12 O'clock) or both (12 O'clock) or both and both synchronizing lamps
synchronizing lamps bright
synchronizing lamps dark synchronising lights bright flashing on and off
(on)
(off)

30 EMIR Great care must be taken when With the pointer of the With the pointer of the With the pointer of the With the pointer of the
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manually parralling two or more synchronoscope moving

alternators. At whichpoint would you
engage the main circuit breaker of
the incoming alternator when
paralleling two alternators?
synchronizer stopped at any
synchroscope stopped at 0 (12 synchronoscope rotating fast slowly clockwise and almost
position and both
O'clock) or both synchronising and both synchronizing at 0 (12 O'clock) or both
synchronizing lamps bright
lights bright lamps flashing on and off synchronizing lamps dark
(on)
(off)

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

What should the expansion valve superheat setting be in order to get the best 40 - 50degree 25 - 30 degrees
1 BHTY possible efficiency from a refrigerator evaporator?
5 - 10 degrees Celsius minus 18 Celsius
Celsius Celsius

To get the best possible efficiency from refrigerator evaporators, the superheat
2 BHTY should be regulated to?
0- 1 Degr. C. 40 - 50 Degr. C. 5 - 10 Degr. C. 25 - 30 Degr. C.

3 HAEF The condenser in an evaporator is cooled by: Brine Distillate Air Seawater

Prevent the Maintain the

When an evaporator is operated in extremely cold water you may need to Avoid flooding the Increase the evaporator
4 HHUD throttle the seawater supply to:
evaporator from specified boiling
evaporator shell distilling rate
cold shocking temperature

Start at the end with

A situation arises where there is insufficient fruit cargo available to fill a cargo Start at the opposite end
the cooler Start from the centre of
space. There is a cooler arrangement (cooler/evaporator/brine nest/fans) Start from one side to the cooler
5 HOFA positioned at one end of the cargo space. Select, from the options given, the
arrangement and the space and work
of the space. arrangement and work
best method for stowage of the fruit. work away from the towards both ends.
towards the cooler.
cooler.

What do you think could be the cause of an air conditioning evaporation "Icing Too low suction Low sea water High sea water Too high discharge
6 HWBC Up"? pressure. temperature. temperature.. pressure.

Which of the following conditions could be the cause of an air conditioning High sea water Too low suction Low sea water Too high discharge
7 HWBC system evaporator icing up? temperature.. pressure. temperature. pressure.

8 JBCE Why is it so important to suck back as much freon liquid as possible from To prevent low To prevent low To avoid liquid It is not important.
the evaporators, before You stop the compressor? condensing pressure suction pressure coming back to the
during start up. during start up. compressor during
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start up.

The refrigeration system for the ships provisions consists of a number of cold
rooms served by a central refrigeration system. The evaporator coils for the Thermostatic
vegetable room are found to be frosting up even though the room is down to The low pressure cut out Back pressure The liquid line valve for
9 MWXV temperature and the liquid line valve has closed. Select, from the options
expansion valve
for the compressor. control valve. the flour room.
given, the automatic control component which is likely to be malfunctioning for the meat room.
and so cause this condition.

The cold room temperature is almost at the cut out point in a vapour-
Slightly superheated Liquid at high Sub-cooled liquid at Wet vapour at high
10 NPKS compression refrigeration system. What should the refrigerant state be just
after the evaporator if the system is correctly set up? low pressure gas. pressure. low pressure. pressure.

Maintain the Increase the

When an evaporator is operated in extremely cold water you may need to Prevent the evaporator Avoid flooding the
11 NTWM specified boiling evaporator distilling
throttle the seawater supply to: from cold shocking evaporator shell
temperature rate

Liquid at low Vapour at low

12 RMUY What is the state of the refrigerant immediately after the evaporator? Vapour at high pressure. Liquid at high pressure.
pressure. pressure.

To avoid liquid coming

To prevent low To prevent low
Why is it so important to suck back as much freon liquid as possible from back to the
13 SAHM condensing pressure suction pressure It is not important.
the evaporators, before You stop the compressor? compressor during
during start up. during start up.
start up.

14 WJUF The condenser in an evaporator is cooled by: Seawater Air Brine Distillate

15 WJUF How is the condenser in a fresh water evaporator normally cooled? With air With seawater With brine With distillate

A liquid change to A solid substance A solid substance

16 YFBB What is evaporation?. A gas change to liquid.
gas. change to liquid. change to gas.

To get the best possible efficiency from evaporators, the superheat should be
17 YSTY 40 - 50 Degr.C. 25-30 Degr. C. 0- 1 Degr. C. 5 - 10 Degr. C
regulated to:
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"A contractor is hired to install new navigation equipment

onboard your ship while its berthed. For a period of time
hes left unsupervised and photographs schematics of the "Secure area,
"Firewall, protective "Secure area, passwords,
ship that he finds rolled up and stored in the corner of a "Protective markings, reference passwords, a
1 AEAV nearby office. Later, from home, he hacks into the network checks, and passwords."
markings, vetting and a firewall and protective
firewall and a
and prints off information about the ships security a secure network." markings."
secure network."
procedures. Which of these information security measures
would have prevented his unauthorized access?"

Only projectors hired

If vessels have their own
Vessels with bulbous bow, LPG- All vessels must from the Canal
Searchlights must be provided for night navigation in the projector, an extra fee
2 AHWA Suez Canal. Which of the listed requirements are correct?
and LNG-vessels must provide provide their own Mooring and Light
will be levied on the
their own projector projector Company are
vessel
permitted

It applies to ships of
SOLAS (The International Convention for the Safety of Life
The Convention only applies to All vessels and on all over a certain size
3 APRH at Sea) regulations, Chapter 5, deals with the Safety Over 10 000 dwt
of navigation and applies to which vessels? ships over a certain size voyages engaged in
International Voyages

On which frequency are navigational and meteorological

4 SKCL messages normally sent on the NAVTEX system?
2182KHz 2187.2KHz 518KHZ 500KHz

Use the Arpa for early

Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Slow down your vessel
identification of all other ship Move out of the traffic Take no actions but
Scheme and receives a navigational warning of another and proceed with
5 BUGF vessel progressing the wrong way within the scheme.
movements within the traffic lane towards the proceed with extra
caution, posting extra
What actions should be taken on the bridge, if any? lane and give rogue vessel a coast. caution.
lookouts.
wide berth

Loran C radio
Radio navigation system with four
navigation system Satellite navigation
6 CMRF The Decca navigation system is a: radio beacons placed in a Decca Radar navigation system.
with Loran C chain system.
chain ashore.
placed ashore.

7 DFYJ You are on board a ship which is not specially fitted until - 15C until - 5C until - 3C until - 0C
for navigation in cold regions. At what ambient
temperature should the engine of the lifeboat *start within
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less than 2 minutes ?

SCENARIO: ' All Fast ' has just been declared on

completion of an underway mooring operation on both the The more experienced
constant heading ship (generally the discharging vessel)
The vessel anchoring assumes Both vessels assume Sen.Off.Deck The offtake vessel
8 EKTV and the manoeuvring vessel (generally the offtake vessel).
It is now decided that the former vessel should anchor. responsibility equal responsibility assumes assumes responsibility
Who assumes responsibility for navigation from ' All Fast ' responsibility
time to completion of anchoring time?

Have the engine

Alter your course to
You are navigating in dense fog, visibility approx. 1 cable. ready for immediate Wait and see how the
starboard and have
9 ENCD On your radar, range 12 nm, you can see the following Alter your course to port manoeuvre and situation is
picture, how will you navigate until all vessels are cleared? engine ready for
adjust speed for developing
manoeuvre
safe navigation

Have the engine

You are navigating in dense fog, visibility approx. 1 cable. Alter your course to
ready for immediate
On your radar, range 12 nm, you can see the following Wait and see how the situation is Alter your course to starboard and have
10 ENCD manoeuvre, and
picture. How will you navigate until all vessels are developing. port. engine ready for
cleared? adjust speed for
manoeuvre.
safe navigation.

The ship is navigating in dense fog where the visibility is

less than one mile. The Arpa radar is set on a range 12
Relative vectors, sea
11 ENCD miles on a course of 314 degrees and own ship has a Relative vectors, ground stabilised True vectors Relative vectors.
vector as shown. What is the vector mode selected on the stabilised
Arpa?

Use the opportunity

Your ship is drifting in open sea with temporary engine Ask the Chief Engineer
Go to bed and wait for the engine to to plot direction Call the company
12 FAVA malfunction. You are equipped with precise navigation when the engine will be
equipment. What should you do in this situation? be ready and rate of drift for immediately
ready
later use

13 FAVA The ship is drifting in the open sea with a temporary engine All of the possible answers. Keep a good lookout Display the "Not under Plot the direction and rate
breakdown. The ship is equipped with GPS navigation for other ships Command" signal of drift and predict the
equipment. What should the bridge Officer of the Watch and switch off the ships position for the
do in this situation? normal steaming period while the ship is
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lights "Not Under Command"

For each deck and hold, a plan
showing the openings,
boundaries of watertight
Which of these plans is required to be permanently
14 FGHR compartments, means of
exhibited or readily available on the navigation bridge?
closure and arrangements for
the correction of list due to
flooding
For each hold, a plan
For each deck and showing the openings,
hold, a plan showing boundaries, means of
The shell expansion
arrangements for the closure and
plan
correction of list due arrangements for the
to flooding correction of list due to
flooding

Each ship fitted with a VHF radiotelephone installation shall

A period of 5 minutes A period of 5 minutes
15 HVKJ according to the regulations listen on the distress 8 hours a day Continuos
frequency during navigation. Listening shall be: after every half hour after every full hour

To announce an important navigational or meteorological

16 IAUG urgency call safety call distress call Don't know
warning via the VHF-installation, one should use the:

Fire, Damage to ship, Pollution,

Unlawful acts threatening the
A decision support system for emergency management safety of the ship and the
Evacuation, Fire, Fire, Evacuation, Pollution,
shall be provided on the navigation bridge. What type of security of its passenger and Man-Over-Board,
17 INXB Pollution and Man- Personnel accidents and
emergency situations shall as a minimum be identified in crew, Pesonnel accidents, Evacuation and Fire
the emergency plans? Over-Board Ship Security
Cargo-related accidents,
Emergency assistance to other
ships

Which of the suggested navigational systems is a

All of the suggested
18 IVGY "Hyperbolic" navigational system and has hyperbolae as Loran C Radio Direction Finder GPS
position lines? systems

Which of the following is a staple part of the Scandinavian

19 JWXG Rice Rolled oats Potatoes Spaghetti
diet?

It is late night and a tanker has just been involved in a No, the tanker should No, the tanker should
No, the tanker should carry red, Correct, the tanker did
collision. Should the tanker, prior to the collision, carry a show the normal carry two red lights in
20 KIKI white and red in addition to the show the correct
red light in addition to the normalnavigation lights. Is this navigation lights addition to the navigation
correct? ordinary navigation lights. navigation lights.
only. lights.
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You have an important navigational or meteorological

Mayday Mayday (3 Securite Securite (3
21 LMQS warning to transmit. What call should proceed this Pan Pan (3 times) Victor Victor (3 times)
message when made on the radio telephone? times) times)

You have an important navigational or meteorological

22 LMQS message to transmit. What call should proceed this Securite Securite (3 times) Pan Pan (3 times) Victor Victor (3 times) Mayday Mayday (3 times)
message when made on the radio telephone?

For how many hours a day during navigation shall the radio
officers on a passenger ship carrying more than 250
23 MDHW 24 hours 8 hours 12 hours 16 hours
passengers listen on the radiotelegraph distress frequency
using headphones or loudspeakers?

That the vessel design

Conventional reefer vessels are usually designed with fine That the main engine
That the bow is ideal means that high speeds
lines and large flared bows. Consequently, in adverse This type of vessel is prone to governor may not be
for keeping the can be maintained and
24 MPVY weather conditions, especially from forward of the beam, large hull deflections which may effective when the
the navigating officers need to be mainly aware of which forward decks dry the perishable cargo can
result in structural damage. vessel pitches
of the given options? and clear of water. be delivered in good
heavily.
condition.

VHF-channel 13 in
According to the rules of GMDSS, on behalf of the areas where the
25 MSPP Don't know VHF-channel 16 VHF-channel 70
safe navigation a listening watch should be Kept on: master deems it
necessary

A ship is navigating in the Caribbean in August when it

receives the warning of a Hurricane. To determine the
This is not a suitable method to use
26 NDCQ centre of the storm the Master uses "Buys Ballot's Law" On the left side On the right side Straight ahead
and faces the wind. On what side of the Master would the with a Hurricane.
low pressure area be located?

How should the master ensure that the officer in charge of By have him
the watch knows the location and operation of By checking his
27 NKVO By consulting agent demonstrate his By asking if he can
all navigational and safety equipment and can take certificate
account of the operating limitations of such equipment? ability

28 NKVO How should the master ensure that the officer in charge of By consulting agent. By have him By checking his By asking if he can.
the watch know the location and operation of demonstrate his certificate.
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all navigational and safety equipment and can take

account of the operating limitations of such equipment?
ability.

By following the By asking other The certificate of

How can a new officer, just boarding a ship, ensure that he standard company officers and competency will ensure
knows the location and operation of all navigational and By using the equipment on regular
29 NKVO Induction procedures practicing with the the officer has suitable
safety equipment and take account of the operating watchkeeping duties
limitations of such equipment? for a bridge use of the competence in operating
watchkeeping officer equipment the bridge equipment

While navigating using a paper chart marked WGS84 the Bearing and distance
OOW plots the ships position by four different methods Radar ranges from two radar GPS set on WGS84 from a navigation Gyro compass bearings
30 OWQM
and they all give slightly different positions. Which of the destinctive headlands datum buoy close to the from two lighthouse
following would be considered the most accurate. vessel

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Arrangements should be
made for testing of the
atmosphere to ensure
When there is doubt about the freshness of the Ro-ro decks are always
Open both bow- and stern maintenance of 21% Supply filter masks to all
1 ABKI atmosphere in enclosed or confined spaces, ventilated in advance of an
what action should be taken? doors oxygen and a carbon crew working on ro-ro deck
operation
monoxide content below
50 ppm in the atmosphere
of the space

Most fruit cargoes carried under refrigeration

require introduction of fresh air into the cargo
space to remove any excess carbon dioxide Some cargoes are very As much fresh air as
and ethylene produced by respiration of the sensitive to ethylene possible should always be
It is the standard method and Fresh air helps to acclimatise
cargo and sensors are fitted to detect these levels and it may be introduced into the cargo
2 AJIA gases. Shipper's instructions will often indicate difficult to accurately
it is always done that way for the cargo to the prevailing
space throughout the
'constant air change' as a requirement for a simplicity. ambient conditions.
measure the low levels voyage to maintain cargo
cargo. Why, even though this is a crude method that would affect a cargo. quality.
for controlling the cargo space atmosphere, is
this type of instruction given?
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Between the sea water and fresh water systems

Insufficient sea water
3 ANMN there are blanked off connecting pipes. These Fresh water system failure Extremely cold sea water Sea water system failure
connections can be used in cases of: pressure

When cleaning stainless steel tanks, it is

generally required that the last water wash be Normally use it, as free or
Not use the water as it may
of fresh water to avoid salt water or chloride Use it, but only if it's dissolved chlorine is not Use it, but only after mixing
4 JCYL damage. However, if you took fresh water from temperature is below 30C? aggressive towards
cause damage to the
a neutralising agent in it?
ashore and found the water chlorinated for stainless steel?
stainless steel?
disinfection purpose, you would:

Chromate based cooling

Why are Chromate Based Cooling Water
5 BPDK Treatments not allowed when the cooling
system is connected to a freshwater generator?
Chromates react with the Chromates increases the
water treatments are not
Chromates are poisonous. materials used in fresh water chloride level in the fresh
allowed to be used in any
generators. water generator.
cooling water system.

Chromate Based Cooling

Why are Chromate Based Cooling Water
It could poison the fresh Water Treatments are not It reacts with metals used in
6 BPDK Treatments not allowed when the system is It increases the chloride level.
connected to a fresh water generator? water if leakage occurs. allowed in any cooling water the fresh water generator.
system.

The ingredients will be

Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for The shrimps and the salad combined, seasoned and
The shrimps and the salad will
The shrimps will be placed
serving and some salad leaves have been will be placed in separate be placed in separate
dressed, transferred to open in the refrigerator and the
7 CVSM washed ready for the same meal. The meal will containers, covered and containers, covered in foil
not be served for another four hours. What will serving dishes, then placed sald placed in cold water,
placed in the refrigerator and left on the bench until
you do with these ingredients in the meantime? until required. in the refrigerator until to keep it fresh.
required.
required.

The ingrediants will be

Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for
serving; some salad leaves have been washed
8 CVSM ready for the same meal. The meal will not be
served for another four hours. What will you do
with these ingrediants in the meantime?
The shrimps and the salad will The shrimps and the salad
combined, seasoned and The shrimps will be placed in
be placed in separate will be placed in separate
dressed, transferred to open the refrigerator and the sald
containers, covered in foil containers, covered and
serving dishes, then placed placed in cold water, to keep
and left on the bench until placed in the refrigerator
in the refrigerator until it fresh.
required. until required.
required.

9 CVSM Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for The ingrediants will be The shrimps and the salad The shrimps and the salad will The shrimps will be placed
serving; some salad leaves have been washed combined, seasoned and will be placed in separate be placed in separate in the refrigerator and the
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dressed, transferred to open

ready for the same meal. The meal will not be containers, covered and containers, covered in foil
serving dishes, then placed sald placed in cold water,
served for another four hours. What will you do placed in the refrigerator and left on the bench until
with these ingrediants in the meantime? in the refrigerator until to keep it fresh.
until required. required.
required.

The ingredients will be

Some fresh shrimps have been peeled ready for The shrimps and the salad The shrimps will be placed in The shrimps and the salad will combined, seasoned and
serving; some salad leaves have been washed will be placed in separate be placed in separate
the refrigerator and the sald dressed, transferred to
10 CVSM ready for the same meal. The meal will not be containers, covered and containers, covered in foil
served for another four hours. What will you do placed in the refrigerator placed in cold water, to keep open serving dishes, then
and left on the bench until
with these ingredients in the meantime? it fresh. placed in the refrigerator
until required. required.
until required.

In a fresh water tank with a height of 5 meters we

shall use a pressure transmitter for level
measurement. The tank has a vent-pipe
11 DJGL 1,3 Bar. 2,0 Bar. 0,8 Bar. 0,5 Bar.
leading to deck 8 meters above the top of the
tank. What pressure shall we use as a guide
when ordering the pressure transducer?

In a fresh water tank with a height of 5 meters we

shall use a pressure transmitter for level
measurement. The tank has a vent-pipe
12 DJGL leading to deck 8 meters above the top of the 1,3 Bar. 2,0 Bar. 0,5 Bar. 0,8 Bar.
tank. What pressure shall we use as a
guidance when ordering the pressure
transducer?

By carrying out silver

After washing with fresh water how would you
13 DODF
know whether salt remains in the cargo holds?
Using silver nitrate which
nitrate tests which should By carrying out a visual By appointing a surveyor to
should remain colourless in
turn milky in the presence inspection of the cargo holds inspect the cargo holds
the presence of salt
of chlorides

By carrying out silver

After washing with fresh water how would you By carrying out a visual Using silver nitrate which
nitrate tests which should By appointing a surveyor to
14 DODF know whether salt remains in the cargo holds inspection of the cargo should remain colourless in
of a Bulk Carrier? turn milky in the presence inspect the cargo holds
holds the presence of salt
of chlorides
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What is the most likely cause of an increase in Exhaust gas leakage into the
Insufficient cooling water Leakage from an oil cooler into Leakage of sea water from
15 ELOQ the chloride content of the fresh water in a freshwater at the
central cooling system? treatment. the fresh water system. the central coolers.
turbochargers.

A sudden or gradual increase of the chloride Leakages from seawater Low concentration of
16 ELOQ Leakages from oil coolers Exhaust leakage
content in the freshwater cooling indicates: coolers corrosion inhibitors

How many days will fresh cucumbers usually last

17 FOYQ Approx. 28 Days Approx. 12 Days Approx. 7 Days Approx. 18 Days
in cold storage?

Approximately how many days will

18 FOYQ 28 days 1day 4 days 18 days
fresh cucumbers usually last in cold storage?

The gas consentration is

The gas is harmful when The gas consentration is The gas is harmful when the
What does it mean if a product`s threshold value harmful, but not at a intervall
19 FYRU the consentration is 5 harmful at a intervall of 5 consentration is less than 5
(tlv) is 5 ppm. of 5 parts per minute for 5
parts per million or more. parts per minute. parts per million.
hours.

The time-weighted
The maximum concentration
of harmful vapour to which a
In discussing the properties of Noxious Liquid worker may be exposed for
20 FYRU Substances, on what criteria is the Threshold a period of 15 minutes up to
Limit Value (TWA) based?
4 times within any 24 hour
period without adverse
respiratory effects.
The maximum concentration The concentration of a
concentration of a
of a vapour to which a vapour expressed as a
substance to which a
worker may be repeatedly percentage of the oxygen
worker may be repeatedly
exposed for a maximum of content of an environment
exposed for a normal 8
12 hours per day, 5 days per in which a fit human-being
hour working day and 40
week without serious health can work continuously for a
hour week without
effects. period of 8 hours.
adverse health effects.

The time-weighted
The maximum concentration The concentration of a vapour The maximum concentration
concentration of a
of a vapour to which a expressed as a percentage of harmful vapour to which
substance to which a
worker may be repeatedly of the oxygen content of an a worker may be exposed
On what criteria is the Threshold Limit Value worker may be repeatedly
21 FYRU exposed for a maximum of environment in which a fit for a period of 15 minutes
(TWA) based? exposed for a normal 8
12 hours per day, 5 days human-being can work up to 4 times within any 24
hour working day and 40
per week without serious continuously for a period of hour period without
hour week without adverse
health effects. 8 hours. adverse respiratory effects.
health effects.
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The main engine is running steady: What is the

22 GTWA normal slow down/alarm pressure for 0,5 Bar 0,2 Bar 0,8 Bar 1,2 Bar
"Fresh cooling water across engine"?

What cooling medium is normally used to cool

23 HAEF Brine Seawater Distillate (Freshwater) Air
the condenser of a fresh water generator?

Make sure that the tank/

You are going to inspect a fresh water tank enclosed space is gas free,
together with one of the Engineers. Is it safe Use a breathing apparatus if ventilated and the oxygen Remember to have a
Bring a flashlight and put on
24 HILS enough to open the manhole and enter the tank the oxygen level is below content is measured. O2 colleague standing by to
(it is only fresh water) or do you have to take safety shoes
21% content shall be 21% assist you if any problems
extra precautions before entering? before entering the tank/
enclosed space

In fresh water tank we are using a pressure

transmitter with a range of 0-0.5 bar/4-20mA for
level measurement. The transmitter is installed
25 IRAJ 30 centimetres from the bottom of the tank, and 2 mA 2,8 mA. 4 mA. 5,2 mA.
the tank is 5 meters high. What will the output
from the transmitter be when the tank is
empty?

In a fresh water tank we are using a pressure

transmitter with a range of 0-0.5 bar/4-20mA for
level measurement.The transmitter is for
26 IRAJ different reasons installed 30 centimeters from 4 mA. 2 mA 2,8 mA. 5,2 mA.
the bottom of the tank,and the tank is 5 meters
high. What will the output from the transmitter
be when the tank is empty?

In a fresh water tank we are using a pressure

transmitter with a range of 0-0.5 bar/4-20mA for
level measurement.The transmitter is installed
27 IRAJ 30 centimeters from the bottom of the tank,and 5,2 mA. 4 mA. 2,8 mA. 2 mA
the tank is 5 meters high. What will the output
from the transmitter be when the tank is
empty?
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The pressure in the fresh water cooling system

for a diesel engine is fluctuating while the The temperature in the fresh The engine has a cracked
The fresh water expansion The fresh water circulating
28 JUMT engine is running. When the engine is stopped water cooling system is too cylinder liner or cylinder
the pressure is steady. What is the likely cause tank is empty. low.
pump is damaged.
cover.
of this problem?

You are experiencing large hunting on the

The cooling water You have a cracked liner, or The fresh water circulating
29 JUMT fresh water cooling system. What is the The expansion tank is empty.
reason? temperature is too low. cover. pump is worn out.

What will you do when all the fresh water in the Use sea water to keep your Drink only 1 liter of sea
30 LAYJ Start collecting rain water Drink Sea water
survival craft is finished or about to finish? body wet water per day

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

You are the officer in charge during the loading of a Check the Oil Discharge
tanker in Ras Tannurah. The deck watchman reports ... Tell the jettyman to stop Find out if the oil is coming
1 AHWF a lot of oil on the water.... What should be
Monitoring Equipment Call the Master.
loading immediately. from your vessel
your firstaction? (ODME).

You are the Officer in Charge during the loading of a Check the Oil Discharge Find out if the oil is
tanker at a terminal in the Persian Gulf. The deck Tell the jettyman to stop
2 AHWF watchman reports "There is a lot of oil on the water to
Call the Master. Monitoring Equipment coming from your
loading immediately.
starboard". What should be your first action? (ODME). vessel.

Not necessary, he shall use

No, he should observ the Yes, with his
When a Master takes the leadership in approaching a Yes, take full controll. Do not all available resources. He
situation, and let the other experience, it is most
3 GRWD problem, Must his firstaction be a decision that will delegate to other officers, should resist the temtation
directly solve the problem? senior officers solve the likely that he has the
to avoid mistake. to step in and do it all by
situation. best solution.
himself

You have observed a small leak of oil at the manifold Call immediately the
4 QOSA during discharging. What is you first action?
Call the terminal. Try to stop the leak. Do not bother.
person in charge.

When mustered to an abandon drill, what is the first thing Wait for the order to put
5 SJKT you do when entering the muster station?
Report your presence Pick up a life jacket Wait for orders
on your life jacket
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When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is Wait for the order to put on
6 SJKT the first thing you do when entering the muster station? your life jacket
Pick up a life jacket Wait for orders Report your presence

Do not tell anybody anything,

Do not reply to any To make sure that all
except representatives from
Your vessel has been involved in a collision, and You shall only tell them the questions from outside parties are informed
the main newspapers, radio
7 SKBO at first opportunity a lot of people from outsides parties truth and nothing but the parties, except the about the facts, show
are asking questions. What shall you tell them? and TV. Remember, the
truth. Solicitor appointed by them the extracts of
people have the right to
your company. the log-book.
know.

Prior to entering service on a vessel in foreign trade for

8 EFRB the first time you are required to have a health Three months. One year. Six months. Five year.
certificate not older than?

Remove the load from

With two alternators running in parallel, you wish to stop Increase the frequency on Make sure the load is evenly
9 JCFG one. The first step is to:
Trip the main circuit breaker the alternator to be
the switchboard shared
stopped

With two alternators running in parallel, and one is to be Make sure the load is evenly Remove the load from the Increase the frequency on Trip the main circuit
10 JCFG
disconnected. The firststep is to: shared alternator to be stopped the switchboard breaker

With two alternators running in parallel, you wish to Make sure the load is evenly Remove the load from the Increase the frequency
11 JCFG Trip the main circuit breaker
disconnect one. The first step is to: shared alternator to be stopped on the switchboard

You are on duty during the loading of a tanker in Ras Check the Oil
Find out if the oil is coming Tell the jettyman to stop
12 NMBQ Tannurah. The deck watchman reports ... a lot of oil on Call the Master. Discharge Monitoring
the water.... What should be your first action? from your vessel loading immediately.
Equipment (ODME).

Two crew members

The chief officer must be
If an enclosed space needs to be entered, what is A responsible person must A full Risk Assessment must be asked to
13 NNHN asked for permission to enter
the first thing that must be done? be appointed must be caried out stand-by outside the
the space
space

What must be the first concern of the fire fighting team

14 SMFK Fire prevention Fire isolation Fire fighting Life saving
leader?

15 BACN You are part of a team of two first Aiders in a 5 compressions after every 7 inflations before every 5 10 compressions within 3 compressions after
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resuscitation situation. What is the rhythm of

resuscitation with two first Aiders?
1 inflation compressions every 3 inflations. every 1 inflation

Organise someone to
Your vessel has been in involved in a collision with an Determine any injuries or
assess the extent of Determine is there is any Communicate with the
16 BEXX other vessel. As Master responsible for the ship and deaths of persons on
persons on board, what is the first step to take? damage and the residual evidence of pollution. other ship.
board
stability of the vessel.

Identify the extent of damage

Make a statement and
You are Sen.Off.Deck on a laden tanker which has Record the manoeuvre of the to own vessel and take Call the company
hold the other vessel
17 BFDT collided with a smaller vessel. What should other vessel before the necessary steps to immediately and ask for
your first action be? responsible for the
collision. safeguard the complement further procedures.
collision.
and the vessel.

The Chief Officer would want The Chief Officer would The Chief Officer would
The Chief Officer would want
What would the Chief Officer want the first Engineer to the First Engineer to put the want the First Engineer want the First
18 BFGY the First Engineer to empty
do? hydraulic hand pump in bilge to empty the starboard Engineer to lower the
No. 2 side tank
No. 5 bilge in No. 5 hold port lifeboat

The Chief Officer wants the The Chief Officer wants

The Chief Officer wants the The Chief Officer wants
What does the Chief Officer want the first Engineer to First Engineer to put the the First Engineer to
19 BFGY First Engineer to empty No. 2 the First Engineer to
do? hydraulic hand pump in empty the starboard
side tank lower the port lifeboat
bilge No. 5 bilge in No. 5 hold

Under way to discharging port temperature tests indicate Call for assistance from Close all air ventilators and Open the hatches and
20 BMVJ fire in a hold loaded with coal. What is the first action to other ships or rescue other openings to the hold cover the top of the cargo Fill the hold with water
be taken? vessels in question by foam

The data logger on a reefer vessel normally records

temperatures for air delivery, air return and cargo pulp. The difference between the The difference
The difference between the
How would the air delivery and return temperatures be The two temperatures between the two
21 BNVG two temperatures would two temperatures would
expected to vary during the first few days of carrying a would remain constant temperatures would
cargo of citrus fruit which had not been pre-cooled steadily increase. remain constant.
steadily reduce.
before loading?

22 BUDW The ABC-rules are an important part of the first Aiders Airway Breathing Adults Behind Children A Better Control Anything But
know how. What does thefirst Aid ABC-rules stands Circulation Continuation
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for?

They should see it on the

What should be the first indication that the engine room A low level alarm should
They should hear the bilge tank top or in the bilge Bilge alarm should
23 BWVB watchkeepers get that there is oil or water leakage in sound for one of the oil or
the engine room? pump start up automatically. well during regular sound
water tanks.
inspections.

They should see it on the

What should be the first indication that the engineroom A low level alarm should They should hear the
tank top or in the bilge
24 BWVB watchkeepers get that there is oil or water leakage in Bilge alarm should sound sound for one of the oil or bilge pump start up
the engineroom?? well during regular
water tanks. automatically.
inspections.

A cargo of palletized fruit on oblong pallets is being

loaded into the 'tween deck space of a conventional Complete the next row,
reefer ship by stevedores under the supervision of the Complete the next row and fill cover the deck and Turn the final pallet
ship's crew. The pallets are loaded with the long side Use a forklift truck to force
25 BYIJ the gap with dunnage (air) secure the gap with through 90 degree to
athwartships to ensure a stable stow. The final space in the last pallet into the gap.
the first row is too small to fit another pallet bags. wooden dunnage and fill the gap.
athwartships. Select the option which gives the best plywood.
course of action to be taken to deal with this situation.

Just place the damage

During cargo operation damage occur to the ship's gear Report to the stevedore Report to the chief officer or
26 CBUI Report to the Port Captain? gear or equipment out
or equipment. What to do first? superintendent? chief engineer.
of the way?

If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is

unsuccessful and the casualty's heart stops, or has 20 compressions
stopped beating, you must perform External Chest 10 compressions followed by 15 compressions followed 5 compressions followed by
27 CKSH followed by 5 full
Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What is 3 full ventilations by 2 full ventilations. 5 full ventilations.
the rythm when performing M-T-M in combination with ventilations
ECC with one first Aider only ?

Determine if anyone else has

Determine how close your Attempt to establish Contact SAR Authorities
If a distress signal is received on board your ship, what heard the distress signal and
28 CRBD vessel is to the distressed contact with the via nearest coastal
should be the first action that should be taken? if your vessel is near the
vessel. distressed vessel Radio station
distress.

29 CRBD If a distress signal is received on board your ship, what Attempt to establish Determine if anyone else has contact SAR Authorities via post extra look-out
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heard the distress signal and

contact with the vessel in nearest coastal Radio
should be the first thing you should do ? if your vessel is near the
distress station
distress.

When first using cleaning agent in the machinery space, Confirm that it won't form Confirm that it will form
30 CYYU Use it sparingly Use it liberally
the crew should: an emulsion an emulsion

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Adjacent pipework should

Force the pipe into
A section of seawater pipe has been removed Use a chain block to pull the be slackened off to allow
Use wooden wedges to position and then
formaintenance. When refittingthe pipe after completing pipe flanges into alignment the pipe to be aligned.
force and hold the pipe hammer the bolts into
1 AAQB the work the bolt holes in the flanges are found to be and leave it in place after the Any incorrectly positioned
misaligned. What procedure should be followed to into the correct position the holes to hold the
bolts are fitted to avoid brackets should be
finish the work? and then fit the bolts. pipe flanges into
overstressing the bolts. adjusted after the pipe is
alignment.
refitted.

There are many types of pumps fitted onboard ship

which an engine room rating may be required to assist
2 AKPH with themaintenance of. Which type of pump is shown
A scroll pump. A centrifugal pump. A reciprocating pump. A gear pump.
in the illustration?

Complete the following statement from the options given. ..apply lagging only to the parts ..apply lagging to the
..apply lagging to the ..apply lagging to the water
3 OGPK 'Following maintenance work to a single element, feed that can be touched by steam connection
water regulator for a steam boiler it is necessary to... whole device. connection only.
personnel. only.

He will find broken grease He will find a lubricating He will find the Chief
He will find grease in the
4 BAWI What will the cadet find in the maintenance manual? nipples in the maintenance chart in the maintenance Officer in the
maintenance manual
manual manual maintenance manual

A Cadet will find a A Cadet will find grease A Cadet will find machinery A Cadet will find grease
5 BAWI What will a cadet find in the maintenance manual? lubricating chart in the nipples in the maintenance spare parts in the in the maintenance
maintenance manual manual maintenance manual manual

6 BFIR Breathing apparatuses is an important piece of That personnel having a That personnel that are That the equipment always All the mentioned
equipment for being able to fight a fire onboard a beard are not selected as appointed as smoke divers, to be kept alternatives.
vessel. What routine precautions to be observed with
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cleaned,checked and
primarily are given a shore
bottles are recharged
regard to use andmaintenance of such equipment? smoke divers. based proper basic education
immediately upon use,
and training.
and frequently inspected.

Both the top and bottom

The piston ring groove
shells of a bottom end Timing of inlet and
clearances for the oil Liner wear of up to 3% of the
Which one of the statements given in the options is bearing should be exhaust valves can be
control ring are bore size is generally
7 BTAG correct in relation to the maintenance and adjustment inspected as they can correctly set by
of 4-stroke, medium speed diesel engines? unimportant as this ring acceptable for continued
wear due to load reversal varying the tappet
does not form part of the service.
during the engine clearance.
gas seal.
operating cycle.

It is important that tools are in good condition when they

are being used for maintenance. Incorrectly sharpened
8 BVBU tools can be dangerous. Which of the following tools
Steel drill bit. Brass chisel. Hacksaw blade. Wooden wedge.
can be safely sharpened using a pedestal grinder?

During test and/or maintenance work of the CO2 system

affecting the release system, precautions to ensure that Check the main valve
Arrange a watchman in the The main supply line to be No special precautions
9 BWWO the gas is not released into the engine room due to a for a potential
mistake are to be ensured. What precautions should be CO2 central. blanked off prior to the work. necessary.
leakage.
taken?

Which of the following is not a mean of ensuring the At sea electronic Shore based
10 CDRH Duplication of equipment Computer-aided maintenance
avaibility of equipment (maintenance methods)? maintenance maintenance

One or a certain number of smoke sensors are switched All alarms are
Switching to UMS-mode, Switching to UMS-mode,
off during routine maintenance work to prevent false Leaving one of the ratings reengaged prior to
11 CIPM leaving one of the ratings "on leaving alarms
alarm. During coffee break the following precautions "on watch" switching to UMS-
are taken: watch". unengaged
mode

12 CPQC In preparing a reefer vessel for loading the next cargo a Keep a record of the hours Make a detailed record of all Don't bother recording Keep a record of all the
careful inspection of the cargo spaces should be worked as a basis for a maintenance and repairs anything as this type of repairs in the planned
carried out. All required maintenance and the repair of claim against the carried out for presentation to work is considered maintenance
any damage identified during the inspection should be previous charterers. the supervisor at the loading routine. schedule.
completed prior to loading. Select, from the options
port as proof that the vessel
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given, the most appropriate action to be taken when is in an acceptable condition

themaintenance and any repairs are completed. for loading the cargo.

To prevent serious
It is very important to follow a maintenance schedule. Cleaning of the bowl is To improve the purifier-s
13 CTDH Not important at all. damages on main
Why? only needed. efficiency.
components.

As it is only a routine
The machinery detail plate is missing from a large Try and lift it with the Estimate the weight of the
maintenance and not a Use the biggest chain
electric motor and the weight is unknown. As part of a engine room crane as it motor and select a chain
breakdown then postpone blocks and strops
14 DJNS routinemaintenance check the motor has to be lifted to is designed to lift the block and strop with a safe
access some other equipment. Which of the given the task until full details of available and carry
heaviest components in working load of 1.5 times the
options is the correct action that should be taken? the motor can be out a trial lift.
the engine. calculated load.
obtained.

During maintenance work in the engine room or on deck

it is often necessary to work aloft (work at a height Wear a safety harnes
Lash the bottom of the Wear a safety helmet and Keep all the tools required
15 DPGO above the plates or the deck). When working aloft securely attached to
onboard the ship what is the most important safety ladder to a fixed point. goggles. for the work in a bucket.
ship's structure.
precaution that should be taken?

The emergency fire pump is in accordance with good

seamanship and precautionary routines run and tested In case of accidents, it is To ensure safe operation of
Only senior deck
weekly. Routine checks and maintenance are normally important that a wide Only senior engineers should the emergency pump,only
officers should
16 EBPS carried out by dedicated personnel. To ensure safe and range of personnel must operate the emergency dedicated personnel must
appropriate operation of the pump, would you consider be permitted and trained operate the
pump. be permitted to operate
it beneficial that the same dedicated personnel operate to operate the pump. emergency pump.
the pump.
the pump in emergencies?

A conventional reefer vessel is fitted with hydraulically

operated hatches in the 'tween decks. Complete the ..to ensure that the lids can ..to ensure that there are no ..to ensure that the
..to ensure that the hatch lids
17 EUYK following statement from the options given. be opened fully and oil leaks which may planned maintenance
"Carefulmaintenance of the hydraulic system is operate at the correct speed.
secured. contaminate the cargo. system is up to date.
important.

Which part of the crankshaft of a modern large two

stroke diesel engine is most likely to be the origin point The dowel pins and
18 EXKB The oil holes. The keyways. The fillet radii.
for crack initiation during service and therefore needs dowel holes
the greatest attention during maintenance inspection?
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Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving

appliances shall be easily understood and illustrated Log for records of
Schedule for periodic Check list for periodic
19 FFRK wherever possible. Which of the following items do not List of replaceable parts inspections and
necessarily have to be included in the instructions maintenance inspections
maintenance
according to present regulations?

A centrifugal pump, which has been running normally

and under optimum conditions, is due Ball bearings on the
for maintenanceaccording to the
The impeller and retaining The shaft coupling and shaft and the wear
20 FIBF planned maintenance schedule. Which of the following The shaft and guide bushes.
components will most likely need to be renewed to nut. bolts. rings for the pump
ensure incident free running through to the next housing or impeller.
scheduled maintenance?

A centrifugal pump, which has been running normally

and under optimum conditions, is due Ball bearings on the
for maintenanceaccording to the planned maitenance The shaft and guide The shaft coupling and shaft and the wear
21 FIBF The impeller and retaining nut.
schedule. Which of the following components will most bushes. bolts. rings for the pump
likely need to be renewed to ensure incident free housing or impeller.
running through to the next scheduled maintenance?

Cotton reinforced
During maintenance of a pneumatically operated, Natural rubber sheet of Cotton reinforced rubber Natural rubber sheet of rubber insertion sheet
diaphragm actuated control valve the diaphragm is greater thickness and insertion sheet of smaller approximately the same of approximately the
22 FXNN found to be split. Select, from the options given, a lower elasticity as the thickness but similar strength thickness and elasticity as same thickness but
suitable material to use to make a temporary original diaphragm as the original diaphragm the original diaphragm less elasticity than the
replacement if there is no spare diaphragm available. material. material. material. original diaphragm
material.

When refitting the bolts into a flange on a steam line how Coat the threads in
Coat the threads in Fit the bolts dry with a spring Apply thread tape to the
23 GCQL should the bolts be prepared so that they can be easily general purpose
removed next time maintenance is required? graphite based grease. washer. bolt threads.
grease.

An engine room rating is assisting in the maintenance of

some of the valves on the low pressure steam range.
Lead covered cotton
24 GEHU Which packing material, from the options given, would Graphite fibre packing. Greasy cotton packing. PTFE rope packing.
be the best choice for repacking the gland of a low packing.
pressure steam valve?
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A centrifugal pump fails to deliver water after being idle

for some time. There has not been carried out
The pump does not run at The direction of rotation is The total dynamic head
25 HHBW anymaintenance on the unit since last time it was The pump is not primed.
operated. What could be the reason for the the rated speed. wrong. is to great.
malfunction?

A piston rod retaining nut needs to be tightened Tighten it 10% more than Tighten it as tight as
Tighten it to the manufacturer's Tighten it as tight as
duringmaintenance on the main engine. Which of the the manufacturer's possible using a
26 IBGM recommendations using a possible using a spanner
given methods should be used to ensure it does not recommendation using a flogging spanner and
come loose in service? torque wrench. and extension pipe.
torque wrench. a hammer.

Whenever a test of the

Whenever the tank has Only after gas freeing and atmosphere shows a
When is it safe for ship's personnel to enter the cargo Only when the tank has been
been emptied of cargo as an atmosphere test methane content of
27 IQBN tank of an LNG carrier to carry out discharged and it is fully
routine maintenance and inspection? long as breathing shows 21% oxygen less than 2% of the
inerted.
apparatus is worn. content. lower explosive limit
(LEL).

With the governor in

During maintenance work on a compensated mechanical operation open the With the governor in operation
hydraulic governor air is drawn in to the hydraulic compensation needle close the compensation Overfill the governor with Drain the governor
28 JGXH circuit after draining and flushing out the unit. Which of valve to introduce needle valve and disturb the fresh oil to force all of the again and slowly refill
the actions given in the options is most likely to assist instability and disturb the load to make the engine air out. with fresh oil.
in the removal of the air from the system? engine load to make the hunt.
governor hunt.

A hydraulically operated exhaust valve on a large slow

speed diesel engine has been overhauled as part of The lift pressure for the
The lift pressure for the relief The throttle valve on the The throttle valve on the
the scheduled maintenance for the engine. During a relief valve in the
29 JJEU valve in the hydraulic system hydraulic system should hydraulic system
test run of the engine the valve is found to be slamming hydraulic system should
shut. Which of the adjustments given in the options should be increased. be opened more. should be closed in.
be reduced.
should be carried out to correct this condition?

30 JLAV Following maintenance work on an air compressor the Get another one from the Assume it has fallen in the Make a note in the log book Inform the engineer in
engine room rating is asked to put the tools away. It is store to make up a full bilge and look for it when the so the other engine room case it has been left
noticed that an allen key is missing from the set. What set again. bilges have been pumped. staff know it is missing. inside the compressor
action should be taken? when it was closed
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up.
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
The Flag State Administration
once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
The Flag State Administration
once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
The Flag State Administration
once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
The Flag State Administration
once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
The Flag State Administration
once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
The Flag State Administration
once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
The Flag State Administration
once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
The Flag State Administration
once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
The Flag State Administration
once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
The Flag State Administration
once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
The Flag State Administration
once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
13
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
The Shipping Company and
the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
16
The Shipyard
By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
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By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
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By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
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the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
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By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
1 ABKJ do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
By soft machine scrubbing with
Between a complete removal and a
renewing of floor polish what can you
do to maintain a PVC floor surface?
2 AQEO Test of revision tool
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks are
periodically given an acid-based
treatment. What name is given to this
3 AVED process?
In order to maintain the condition of the
steel surface, stainless steel tanks on
chemical tankers are periodically given
an acid-based treatment. What name
4 AVED is given to this process?
On which channel a ship
must maintain a continuous watch
5 JPOX when sailing in area A1?
Who is responsible for maintaining the
6 AWRG vessel's structural strenght?
By using soft machine scrubbing
Between a complete removal and a
Answer 1
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
red pad and a renewing of
polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle
of corridors and not the whole
floor).
Restoration.
Molybdenum-concentration.
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once every fortnight and wash
Answer 2
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Molybdenum-concentration.
Restoration.
2187.5
The Master
Answer 3
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
By using the softest of the
pads on the disk and dry
scrub.
Passivation.
Percolation.
70
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the Classification Society
By using the softest of the
Answer 4
By using soft machine
scrubbing once every
fortnight and wash with a
solution of water and polish.
Apply an extra layer of polish
every month.
Percolation.
Passivation.
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By soft machine scrubbing
with red pad and a renewing
of polish only where there is
heavy traffic (f.i. in the
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

When you are connected up to the barge/shore The engine officer in

The barge captain or shore The pumpman on the barge or The receiving vessel's
1 NNEO facility and ready to start, who is giving the charge of bunkering on
order to start pumping? facility foreman shore facility captain
the receiving vessel

During loading of palletised, chilled, perishable

goods it starts to rain heavily in the port area.
Some of the cargo pallets have been placed Return the cargo to the Shift the cargo onto the deck
Shift the cargo to a position where Cover the cargo with a
2 VTNM on the quay ready for loading. Select, from cooling sheds until the and cover with a
the options given, the best course of action there is overhead shelter. waterproof sheet.
rain ceases. waterproof sheet.
to be taken to minimise any damage to the
cargo.

When disconnecting the cargo hose after

discharging, some oil is drained into the drip- Mix in an appropriate quanoity of Drain it overboard when the Transfer it to the sloptank
tray under the manifold which
3 VTOD already contains a small amount of dirty
Drain it to a cargo tank. dispersant chemicals and drain it vessel is 50 nautical miles and later discharge it to
water. What is the correct way to dispose of overboard when in open water. off the coast. a reception facility.
this oil?

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal

waters. When must a crew man capable of When a Panama Canal pilot When passing through the Gatun When anchoring in Gatun When passing through
4 BOKC and ready to operate the anchors be on the is onboard. Lake. Lake only. Gaillard cut.
forecastle?

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal

waters. When must a crew man, capable of When passing through the When anchoring in Gatun When a Panama Canal
5 BOKC and ready to operate the anchors, be on the
When passing through Gaillard cut
Gatun Lake Lake only pilot is onboard
forecastle?

Because the pilot told the Because they expected Because the wind was
Why did they make the ladder ready on the Because the crew was already on
6 BPEX starboard side?
helmsman to come easy to the harbor pilot to board strong when the ship was
stand-by fore and aft.
starboard. the ship at 0730. going full ahead.

Because the wind was strong Because the pilot told the Because they expected
Why did they make the ladder ready on Because the crew was already
7 BPEX starboard side?
when the ship was going full helmsman to come easy to the harbor pilot to
stand by fore and aft.
ahead. starboard. board the ship at 0730.
 Code Question
Some fresh shrimps have been
peeled ready for serving and some salad
leaves have been washedready for the same
8 CVSM meal. The meal will not be served for another
four hours. What will you do with these
ingredients in the meantime?
Some fresh shrimps have been
peeled ready for serving; some salad leaves
have been washed readyfor the same meal.
9 CVSM The meal will not be served for another four
hours. What will you do with these
ingrediants in the meantime?
Some fresh shrimps have been
peeled ready for serving; some salad leaves
have been washed readyfor the same meal.
10 CVSM
The meal will not be served for another four serving dishes, then placed
hours. What will you do with these
ingrediants in the meantime?
Some fresh shrimps have been
peeled ready for serving; some salad leaves
have been washed readyfor the same meal.
11 CVSM
The meal will not be served for another four
hours. What will you do with these
ingredients in the meantime?
A vessel's cargo spaces have been cleaned
following discharge of a cargo of onions.
However a smell of onions still persists.
12 DQEB Select the action that should be carried out
before the space can be considered
asready for the next refrigerated cargo from
the options given.
13 DVHB On a cellular container vessel, what would
Answer 1
The shrimps and the salad
will be placed in separate
containers, covered and
placed in the refrigerator
until required.
The ingrediants will be
combined, seasoned and
The shrimps will be placed in the
dressed, transferred to open
serving dishes, then placed
in the refrigerator until
required.
The ingrediants will be
The shrimps and the salad will The shrimps and the salad
combined, seasoned and
dressed, transferred to open
in the refrigerator until
required.
The shrimps and the salad
will be placed in separate
containers, covered and
placed in the refrigerator
until required.
Wash down the space with
clean fresh water.
Lack of dunnage
Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
The ingredients will be combined, The shrimps and the salad
The shrimps will be placed
seasoned and dressed, will be placed in separate
in the refrigerator and the
transferred to open serving containers, covered in foil
sald placed in cold water,
dishes, then placed in the and left on the bench until
to keep it fresh.
refrigerator until required. required.
The shrimps and the
The shrimps and the salad
salad will be placed in
will be placed in separate
separate containers,
refrigerator and the sald placed containers, covered in foil
covered and placed in
in cold water, to keep it fresh. and left on the bench until
the refrigerator until
required.
required.
The shrimps will be placed
be placed in separate will be placed in separate
in the refrigerator and the
containers, covered and containers, covered in foil
sald placed in cold water,
placed in the refrigerator until and left on the bench until
to keep it fresh.
required. required.
The ingredients will be
The shrimps and the salad
combined, seasoned and
The shrimps will be placed in the will be placed in separate
dressed, transferred to
refrigerator and the sald placed containers, covered in foil
open serving dishes, then
in cold water, to keep it fresh. and left on the bench until
placed in the refrigerator
required.
until required.
Wash down the space with
Wash down the space with
an approved agent such
Ventilate the space. a scented detergent
as 6% hydrogen
(lemon or pine).
peroxide.
Indented tank top plating Damaged cell guides Insufficient twistlocks
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

indicate that a cargo hold is not ready to

accept containers?

On a cellular container vessel, what would

14 DVHB make a cargo hold not ready to accept Damaged cell guides Insufficient twistlocks Indented tank top plating Lack of dunnage
containers?

Your vessel is a tanker in ballast and the two That the separation may
vessels are interlocked after collision. You If the vessels separate, the
cause sparks that can
have already made clear that all people are That you have your permission other vessel may run away
15 ENHB The exact time of the collision. possibly ignite the oil or
well taken care of and you will try to separate from the company to do so. and you will be the only
the two vessels. What should be your any other flammable
one to blame.
greatest concern? substances.

Your vessel is a tanker in ballast and the two
vessels are interlocked after collision. You
have already made clear that all people are
16 FMIM
well taken care off and you will try to
separate the two vessels. What should be
your greatest concern?
That the separation may
If the vessels separate, the
cause sparks that can
That you have your permission other vessel may run away
The exact time of the collision. possibly ignite the oil or
from the company to do so. and you will be the only
any other flammable
one to blame.
substances.

The painter will automatically

How is the painter attached to the lifeboat Cut it with the knife
part by the weak link when Remove the toggle which will
17 FWVL released once the boat is waterborne Cut it with the axe provided contained in the
and ready to leave? the boat goes astern to clear release the painter
equipment locker
the ship

The painter will

How is the painter released from the lifeboat, automatically part by the Cut it with the knife
Remove the toggle which will
18 FWVL once the boat is waterborne and ready to Cut it with the axe provided weak link when the boat contained in the
leave? release the painter
goes astern to clear the equipment locker
ship

The painter will

How is the painter attached to the lifeboat automatically part by the Cut it with the knife
Remove the toggle which
19 GWKU released once the boat is waterborne Cut it with the axe provided weak link when the boat contained in the
and ready to leave? will release the painter
goes astern to clear the equipment locker
ship
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The brake securely applied, all The use of the anchor will
When a vessel arrives at a port to pick up a The brake may be insufficient cement/covering into the chain not normally be required
pilot and enter harbour, there should be to hold the anchor, so leave locker and securing when going straight into
Leave the brake on
20 KVCC someone required to stand by the anchor everything in place except arrangements from windlass port, so the anchor does
forward. How should the anchor be prepared the cement/covering of the securely.
removed. The guillotine can not need to be prepared,
and ready? chain locker remain for removal when but left ready for going
ready back out to sea.

Tanks are to be inspected. Presently they are

inerted, empty and water cleaned. Outline Purging inertgas, purging
Purging air, inspect, purging Inspect, purging air,
21 NYFL steps , if any, to be taken in order to have air, inspect, purging No steps necessary?
tanks ready for inspection and then lifting inertgas? purging inertgas?
inertgas?
cargo after inspection:

The painter will

How is the painter attached to the lifeboat automatically part by the
Cut it with the knife contained Remove the toggle which will
22 OCEO released once the boat is waterborne weak link when the boat Cut it with the axe provided
and ready to leave? in the equipment locker release the painter
goes astern to clear the
ship

The main engine will be ready The main engine will be The main engine will be
The main engine will be ready
When will the main engine be ready for for manoeuvring when the ready for manoeuvring ready for manoeuvring
23 OEXO for manoeuvring once the
manoeuvring? ship's course needs to be when heavy weather is when men are working
engine room is manned
altered expected aloft

The painter will

How is the painter attached to the lifeboat automatically part by the Cut it with the knife
Remove the toggle which will
24 ORDD released once the boat is waterbone Cut it with the axe provided weak link when the boat contained in the
and ready to leave? release the painter
goes astern to clear the equipment locker
ship

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal

waters. When must a crew man capable of When passing through the When anchoring in Gatun When a Panama Canal
25 OVWL When passing through Gaillard cut
and ready to operate the anchors be on the Gatun Lake Lake only pilot is onboard
forecastle?

26 OWYX Cargo hoses intended for liquefied gas carriers Not less than 1.5 times the 5 times the specified maximum 5 times the specified Not less than 1.5 times
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

have to be prototyped tested before being

approved. When new hoses of an specified maximum working the specified maximum
maximum working
already approved type are received onboard pressure or more than two working pressure or
working pressure at ambient pressure at expected
they also need to be pressure tested before fifths of bursting pressure at more than two fifths of
being put into service. What are the IMO Gas temperature. cargo carriage
the expected cargo carriage bursting pressure at
Code requirements for such hoses before temperature.
temperature. ambient temperature.
they are put into service?

You are going to serve boiled potatoes for

27 PTQH dinner at 5:30 pm (17:30). What time should 4:50 pm (16:50) 5:35 pm (17:35) 5:05 pm (17:05) 5:20 pm (17:20)
you have the potatoes ready?

You are going to serve boiled potatoes for

28 PTQH dinner at 5:30 pm (17:30). At what time 5:35 pm (17:35) 5:05 pm (17:05) 5:20 pm (17:20) 4:50 pm (16:50)
should you have the potatoes ready?

You are going to serve boiled potatoes with the

29 PTQH evening meal at 18:00 hours. At what time 17:30 hours 17:50 hours 17:00 hours 18:15 hours
should you have the potatoes ready?

While getting tools ready and preparing for Cut off the end of the cable Label the damaged
overhaul work on the main engine the engine Carry on using the extension Just use the extension as it is including the damaged extension as unfit for
room rating notices that the electrical after wrapping insulation
since the damage is only to the section and refit the plug to use and return it to the
30 RJIE extension is damaged. A small section of the tape over the damaged
cables outer insulation is split although the outer insulation and the inner the end of the remaining store for testing and get
section as it is only minor
inner insulation appears ok. What action insulation appears ok. cable before using the a replacement
damage.
should the rating take? extension. extension.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

He wants the Chief Officer He wants the Chief He wants the Chief Officer He wants the Chief Officer to
1 BDNB What does the captain want to have done? to organise the repairs of Officer to organise to check the lifeboat fix the lifeboat if there is
the lifeboat motor a lifeboat drill motor something wrong with it

2 GBFO The captain has complained about the catering department Yes, it will minimise cooking Yes, it will save No, this is extremely Provided the rice is re-heated
overtime and the amount of food being left over and wasted. time and cut down overtime and cut dangerous and could to a temperature of at least
The Cook suggests that he cooks a large amount of rice in wastage. As the rice has down wastage. lead to food poisoning 37.8 degrees Celsius there
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

one go, keeps it warm during service at the evening meal, not been mixed with any will be no health risk. It is a
places any left over in the refrigerator overnight and then re- Being rice, it poses throughout the whole
heats it for the lunch-time meal it the next day. Is this
other ingredients, it will practical approach to cutting
no health risk. crew.
acceptable practise? (Select the most correct answer). remain pure and fresh. down preparation time.

Set the engine to dead Set the engine to dead There is a dead slow in port
There is a dead slow
slow ahead, and change slow, and set the rudder number 10
3 GKQH What does the captain mean? in front of the ship,
the course 10 degrees to angle at 10 degrees to
10 degrees to port
port port

JQFQ He wants the Chief He wants the Chief Officer He wants the Chief Officer to
He wants the Chief Officer
4 What does the captain want to have done? Officer to organise to organise the repairs fix the lifeboat if there is
to check the lifeboat motor
a lifeboat drill of the lifeboat motor something wrong with it

Set the engine to dead Set the engine to dead There is a dead slow in port
There is a dead slow
slow ahead, and change slow, and set the rudder number 10
5 LNKX What does the captain mean? in front of the ship,
the course 10 degrees to angle at 10 degrees to
10 degrees to port
port port

30 minutes from the pilot When anything unusual Just when he happens to
station happens, and 30 remember
6 MCIV When is the 2nd Mate supposed to call the captain? Just at the usual time
minutes before the
pilot station

He does not want to He does not want the OS He wants the OS to train as
He thinks, it is not a bad
train the OS as to go on watchkeeping helmsman today, because
idea to sail in open waters
7 MPYH What does the captain think about the Chief Mate's question? helmsman because duties next week they are sailing in open
because the traffic is
there is too much because they are sailing waters and there is not
sparse
traffic in the area in open waters much traffic in the area

RQDA Just at the usual time When anything unusual

Just when he happens to 30 minutes from the
8 When is the 2nd Mate supposed to call the captain? happens, and 30 minutes
remember pilot station
before the pilot station

9 SGBA What does the captain think about the Chief Mate's question? He wants the OS to train He does not want to He does not want the OS He thinks, it is not a bad idea to
as helmsman today, train the OS as to go on watchkeeping sail in open waters because
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

because they are sailing

helmsman because duties next week
in open waters and there
there is too much because they are sailing the tr
is not much traffic in the
traffic in the area in open waters
area

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The Training Manual shall contain instructions and

information on the life-saving appliances and the
best method of survival. The training manual shall The use of navigational The use of escape routes
The use of surface to air visual The use of the ship's line
1 ADSH contain detailed explanations of crew duties in equipment for survival and other escape
relation to emergency situations. Which of the signals to be used by survivors. throwing apparatus.
crafts. methodes.
following tasks or duties shall be included in the
manual according to present regulations?

What do you call the plan on board dealing with the

2 AMDH distribution of the crew and their duties at fire Emergency instruction Alarm instruction Fire distribution plan. Safety plan
fighting?

He shall immediately
He shall arrange for proper
He shall arrange for notify the manning
What are the duties of the master regarding a sick or care within what he may He shall notify the seafarer's next
3 AMHQ injured seafarer?
proper care, including agent and request
find to be reasonable of kin and await further orders
medical care guarantee for payment
expenses
in case of hospitalization

Which provisions generally speaking govern the rights

Norwegian Seamen's Provisions as agreed upon in the The law of domicile of the Norwegian Working
4 KHBC andduties of the employee and employer on NIS
ships? Act, NIS Act agreement seafarer Environment Act

Preparation of survival
The Muster List shall show the duties assigned to crafts' Emergency
members of the crew. Which of the Operation of the vessel's Preparation of immersion General preparation of
5 SKCK following duties shall be included according to
Position Indicating
propulsion system. suits for passengers. life-saving appliances.
present regulations? Radio Beacons
(EPIRRB).

6 ASOQ Checking the lubricating oil sump level of the The rating should fill the The rating should stop the The rating should just fill The rating should fill the
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

generators is one of the engine watch ratings sump to above the

sump to normal
regular duties on a particular vessel. During the operating level in case
the sump back to the operating level and
check it is noticed that the oil level is unexpectedly there is a leak and the oil generator immediately.
below the minimum mark on the dip stick. What normal operating level. immediately inform the
level drops too low
action should be taken? engineer on watch.
before the next check.

In instruction notices In instruction notices

Where do you find instructions for tasks and duties in On posters at the lifeboat
7 EGBB case of an emergency?
In the muster list. posted in the crew's posted in messrooms,
station.
cabins. recreation rooms etc.

The muster list shall show the duties assigned to ensuring that every
seeing that passengers
crewmembers in relation to passengers in case of passenger is provided ensuring that a supply of
assembling passengers at muster are suitably clad and
8 JDQB emergency. Which of the following duties do not with an immersion suit blankets is taken to the
necessarily have to be included in the muster list? stations have donned their
or a thermal protective survival craft
The duties shall include: lifejackets correctly
aid

Jacket cooling water

For which duties are gear and screw pumps normally Main sea water circulation Fuel and lubricating oil
9 AWUU employed?
Bilge pumping. circulation for diesel
systems. services.
engines.

Ensure there is always a

Keep a lookout for other ships;
bridge lookout on duty Keeping a constant
navigation lights and any other All of the alternatives
10 AWWH What are the duties of an effective bridge look out? and only leave the observation around
dangers which may have no specified
lookout when given the ship.
lights
permission.

When you join a new ship, how are you informed By muster lists
By oral instructions by the By alarm instructions in all crew By folder distributed to
11 BEOP about safety rules, alarm instructions and your exhibited in
own duties in case of an emergency? Captain cabins each crewmember
conspicuous places

The Training Manual shall contain instructions and

information on the life-saving appliances and the
best method of survival. The training manual shall The use of oars and other The use of on-board
The method and use of Correct donning of fire
12 BOLT contain detailed explanations of crew duties in propulsion equipment for communication
relation to emergency situations. Which of the sea-anchors (drogues). protective clothing.
survival crafts. equipment.
following tasks or duties shall be included in the
manual according to present regulations?
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The Training Manual shall contain instructions and

information on the life-saving appliances and the
best method of survival. The training manual shall The use of oars and other Best use of the survival The use of navigational
The use of on-board
13 BPDE contain detailed explanations of crew duties in propulsion equipment for craft facilities in order equipment for survival
relation to emergency situations. Which of the communication equipment.
survival crafts. to survive. crafts.
following tasks or duties shall be included in the
manual according to present regulations?

*Which of the following duties shall be included in the preparation of manoeuvres preparation of immersion
operation of the vessel's equipping of the
14 BXKD "muster list" as being assigned to members of the intended to ease launching of suits for the ship's
crew ? propulsion system survival craft
the survival craft passengers

The Muster List shall show the duties assigned to Closing of watertight Preparation of survival
Preparation of immersion suits
members of the crew. Which of the doors, fire doors, craft's Emergency Operation of the vessel's
15 CABD and thermo protective aids for
following duties shall be included in the "muster list" valves, scuppers, Positions Indicating Radio propulsion system.
according to present regulations? the ship's passengers.
sidescuttles, skylights. Beacons.

The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the Manning of fire parties
different members of the crew. Which of the Preparation and launching
16 CNNC assigned to deal with Muster of passengers Clearing escape routes
given duties do not necessarily have to be included of survival crafts
in the muster list? fires

When you join a new ship, how are you informed

By muster lists exhibited By alarm instructions in all By folder distributed to
17 DFDI about safety rules, alarm instructions and your By oral instructions by the Captain
own duties in case of an emergency? in conspicuous places crew cabins each crewmember

The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the

different members of the crew. Which of the Preparation and starting of Preparation and launching of Type of fires that can be
18 DGXC Clearing escape routes
given duties necessarily have to be included in the emergency generator survival crafts encountered on board
muster list?

The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the Manning of fire parties Preparation and
different members of the crew. Which of the
19 DGXC assigned to deal with Clearing escape routes Muster of passengers launching of survival
given duties do not necessarily have to be included
in the muster list? fires crafts

20 DKQF Anyone of the crew who is assigned to watch duties in Checking the safe and Checking the moorings for Checking the number of Checking the trim of the
ports has a number of important tasks to carry out. secure handling of cargo. tightness/slack. persons entering/leaving vessel.
Which one of the listed tasks has to be included in
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

the watchman's duties? the vessel.

Check the moorings for

Anyone of the crew who is assigned to watch duties in Check the number of correct tightness and Check there is always a
port has a number of important tasks to carry out. Check the safe and secure
21 DKQF persons joining and ensure the gangway shore watchman on the
Which one of the listed tasks should be included in handling of cargo.
the watchman's duties? leaving the vessel. remains safe and jetty.
secure.

All personnel on board shall be

familiar with the Safety The officers and crew
The Company should ensure that the ship's personnel English language should Everyone should know
Management System. The should read the entire
are able to communicate effectively in the execution the name of the
22 EBKQ be the working language individual seafarer shall know Safety Management
of theirduties related to the Safety Managment Designated Person in
System. What does it really mean? on board the ship procedures specifically System and memorize
the Company
related to their rank and duties the content.
onboard.

Anchor watch Anchor watch

When ship to ship operations are being carried out at responsibility rests with Anchor watch responsibility responsibility rests
Anchor watch not kept as duty
23 ELPO anchor, anchor watch duties are as follows, the discharging vessel rests with the offtake with both vessels,
irrespective of which ships anchor is down: officer will be on deck
(which, we shall assume, vessel each with its own
has its anchor down) watch

Anchor watch responsibility rests Anchor watch

When ship to ship operations are being carried out at Anchor watch Anchor watch not kept as
with the discharging vessel responsibility rests with
24 ELPO anchor, anchor watch duties are as follows responsibility rests with duty officer will be on
irrespective of which ships anchor is down: (which, we shall assume, has its both vessels, each with
the offtake vessel. deck.
anchor down). its own watch.

Both ships have normal Anchor watch

Anchor watches are not Anchor watch responsibility rests
When two ships are lying alongside each other in a anchor watch responsibility rests with
kept as the duty officers with the vessel which has its
ship to ship operation and one ship is lying at responsibility in the discharging vessel
25 ELPO will be on deck anchor down and the ship to
anchor, anchor watchduties must be carried out as addition to watching which would be the
follows: conducting the cargo ship connections is the
ship to ship fendering, vessel which is
operations responsibility of the other vessel
mooring etc. anchored

26 EMLN Which of the following duties shall be included in the Operation of the vessel's Preparation of immersion suits for Preparation of manoeuvres Preparation and
"muster list" as being assigned to members of the propulsion system the ship's passengers intended to ease launching of the
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launching of the survival

crew ? survival craft
craft

preparation of
*Which of the following duties shall be included in the preparation and
operation of the vessel-s preparation of immersion suits for manoeuvres intended to
27 EMLN "muster list" as being assigned to members of the launching of the
crew ? propulsion system the ship-s passengers ease launching of the
survival craft
survival craft

Which of the following duties shall be included in the ensuring that every passenger is ensuring that extra food
28 EQYE "muster list" as being assigned to crewmembers in clearing the escape routes provided with an immersion suit warning the passenger and water is taken to the
relation to passengers ? or a thermal protective aid survival craft

Personnel on board passenger vessels must undergo Basic Safety Training Basic Safety Training
training courses before they can be part of the safe No Training Course is required as
Basic Safety Training Course and Company Course and Crowd &
29 FJOK manning and assigned to emergency duties on long as the personnel have
board. What is minimum training requirement for all Course relevant experience
Specific Familiarisation Crisis Management
personnel? Course Training Course

The Training Manual shall contain instructions and

information on the life-saving appliances and the
best method of survival. The training manual shall The use of oars and other The use of navigational The use of on-board
Best use of the survival craft
30 FRQV contain detailed explanations of crew duties in propulsion equipment for equipment for survival communication
relation to emergency situations. Which of the facilities in order to survive.
survival crafts. crafts. equipment.
following tasks or duties shall be included in the
manual according to present regulations?

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Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters.

When a Panama Canal When passing through the Gatun When anchoring in Gatun Lake When passing through
1 BOKC When must a crew man capable of and ready to
operate the anchors be on the forecastle? pilot is onboard. Lake. only. Gaillard cut.

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters.

When passing through the When passing through Gaillard When anchoring in Gatun Lake When a Panama Canal
2 BOKC When must a crew man, capable of and ready to
operate the anchors, be on the forecastle? Gatun Lake cut only pilot is onboard

3 CIAG What kind of safety equipment must be worn Boiler suit, working gloves. Safety goggles. Safety helmet, safety shoes. All of the mentioned
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during anchoring? equipment.

If a double banking operation is being conducted Carry ropes from the Endeavour to hold the
with one ship atanchor (which is yawing due to Stand by and assist as Assist the manoeuvring
4 CPAK weather conditions) and one tug is available for
approaching vessel to the anchored/yawing vessel
necessary vessel
assisting in the operation, the tug should: other steady

If a double banking operation is being conducted Carry ropes from the Endeavour to hold the
with one ship atanchor (which is yawing due to Assist the manoeuvring Stand by and assist as
5 CPAK weather condition) and one tug is available for
approaching vessel to the anchored/yawing vessel
vessel. necessary.
assisting in the operation, the tug should: other. steady.

SCENARIO: ' All Fast ' has just been declared on

completion of an underway mooring operation on
both the constant heading ship (generally the The more experienced
discharging vessel) and the manoeuvring vessel The vessel anchoring Both vessels assume equal The offtake vessel
6 EKTV (generally the offtake vessel). It is now decided
Sen.Off.Deck assumes
assumes responsibility responsibility assumes responsibility
that the former vessel should anchor. Who responsibility
assumes responsibility for navigation from ' All
Fast ' time to completion of anchoring time?

Anchor watch responsibility Anchor watch

When ship to ship operations are being carried out rests with the discharging responsibility rests
Anchor watch not kept as duty Anchor watch responsibility
7 ELPO at anchor,anchor watch duties are as follows, vessel (which, we shall with both vessels,
irrespective of which shipsanchor is down: officer will be on deck rests with the offtake vessel
assume, has its anchor each with its own
down) watch

Anchor watch responsibility rests

When ship to ship operations are being carried out Anchor watch responsibility Anchor watch responsibility Anchor watch not kept as
with the discharging vessel
8 ELPO at anchor,anchor watch duties are as follows rests with the offtake rests with both vessels, duty officer will be on
irrespective of which shipsanchor is down: (which, we shall assume, has
vessel. each with its own watch. deck.
its anchor down).

Anchor watch responsibility rests Anchor watch

Anchor watches are not Both ships have normal
When two ships are lying alongside each other in a with the vessel which has its responsibility rests with
kept as the duty officers anchor watch responsibility
ship to ship operation and one ship is lying anchor down and the ship to the discharging vessel
9 ELPO at anchor, anchor watch duties must be carried
will be on deck in addition to watching ship
ship connections is the which would be the
out as follows: conducting the cargo to ship fendering, mooring
responsibility of the other vessel which is
operations etc.
vessel anchored
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A combined vessel (wet/dry) is equipped with 2

Gantry Cranes and certified to carry HC
petroleum products. Crane No.1 is dedicated for
hose handling and crane No. 2 has all functions
Crane No.2 if spares are going to Any of the cranes depending on
10 FTAV interlocked when in "Wet cargo Mode". The None of the gantry cranes. Crane No.1
vessel is at anchor having a cargo of naphtha the engine room. where spares are going.
onboard, Chief Eng. is requesting to have one of
the cranes prepared in order to take onboard
spares. What will be the best crane to use?

After anchoring, the Master After anchoring, the

After anchoring, the Master
After anchoring, the Master will will ask the Chief Officer Master will ask the
What will the Master ask the Chief Officer, will ask the Chief Officer
11 HVGH ask the Chief Officer whether how the anchor chain is Chief Officer whether
after anchoring? whether the anchor lights
the ship is close to the fairway leading, from the hawse the vessel is dragging
have been switched on
pipe anchor

The Master is requesting

the Chief Officer to inform The Master is asking the Chief The bridge would like to The Master is asking the
During the anchoring procedure, what would the
the bridge of whether he Officer whether the ship needs know the direction of the Chief Officer whether
12 HVGH Chief Officer understand by the following request
from the bridge, "Which way is it leading"? can determine which way to be moved forward and take anchor cable from the the vessel is dragging
the ship is moving in the the weight off the anchor cable. hawse pipe. anchor
water.

Your vessel is to leave a crowded anchorage Rudder hard to

making a 180 degrees turn. The ship has a right- Rudder hard to port, full starboard, full ahead.
handed propeller and there is equal space either Full ahead, rudder hard to astern. After gaining some Full ahead, rudder hard to Rudder hard to port, full
13 JYJE
side of the ship (as illustrated). What would be port sternway, rudder hard to starboard astern. Repeating this
the most suitable method to make the turn using starboard and full ahead manoeuvre until the
as little space as possible? turn has been made.

Rudder hard to stb. , full

You are going to leave a crowded anchorage and Rudder hard to port, full ahead. Rudder hard to
make a 180 degrees turn. Your ship has a right
Full ahead, rudder hard to astern. After you gain some Full ahead, rudder hard to port, full astern.
14 JYJE handed propeller and you can turn either way.
How can you make the turn using as little space port. sternway, rudder hard to starboard. Repeating this
as possible? starboard and full ahead. manoeuvre until you
have made the turn.
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You are going to leave a crowded anchorage and Rudder hard to stb. , full ahead. Rudder hard to port, full
make a 180 degrees turn. Your ship has a right-
Full ahead, rudder hard to Rudder hard to port, full astern. astern. After you gain some Full ahead, rudder hard
15 JYJE handed propeller and you can turn either way.
How can you make the turn using as little space starboard Repeating this manoeuvre until sternway, rudder hard to to port
as possible? you have made the turn starboard and full ahead

Let go the port anchor

Let go the port anchor Let go the port anchor means: Let go the port anchor
What do you understand by: Let go the means: put the port
16 KFDP means: slacken the port put the port windlass brake in means: open the port
port anchor? windlass brake in gear
anchor cable gear windlass brake
and lower the anchor

The brake securely applied, all

The brake may be
When a vessel arrives at a port to pick up a pilot insufficient to hold the
and enter harbour, there should be someone anchor, so leave
17 KVCC
required to stand by the anchor forward. How everything in place except
should the anchor be prepared and ready?
the cement/covering of
the chain locker
The use of the anchor will not
cement/covering into the
normally be required when
chain locker and securing
going straight into port, so the Leave the brake on
arrangements from windlass
anchor does not need to be securely.
removed. The guillotine can
prepared, but left ready for
remain for removal when
going back out to sea.
ready

A rapid ringing of the bell A rapid sounding of the

forward followed by the A rapid ringing of the bell forward Two long blasts on the whistle gong forward for about
What is the fog signal for a vessel of more than
18 KVXU gong aft for about 5 for about 5 seconds at intervals at intervals not exceeding two 10 seconds at intervals
100 meters in length when at anchor?
seconds at intervals of of not more than one minute minutes of not more than two
not more than 1 minute minutes

When one ship is unmooring from another which is As and when the vessel As and when the As and when strain
19 MRJA at anchor, the unmooring crew should be As and when they think fit. remaining at anchor instructs manoeuvring vessel appears on individual
instructed to cast off lines: them to do so. instructs them to do so. ropes.

Two conventional reefer vessels are being

considered for a charter that involves the Vessel A would be more
Vessel B would be more Neither vessel would be
transhipment at sea, or at anchor, of a cargo of Vessel A would be more suitable suitable as the high
suitable as the derricks suitable as none of the cargo
frozen squid, as weather permits. Both vessels as the greater lift capacity of speed cranes would
20 NOUO will give more control of handling equipment fitted
have 4 holds, vessel A has high speed, 10 tonne the cranes would allow bigger allow the operation to
deck cranes and vessel B has 5 tonne, union the operation at sea or could be used at sea or at
pallets to be transhipped. be completed more
purchase derricks. Which of the vessels, if any, at anchor. anchor.
quickly.
would be best suited to this type of operation?
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The ship is at anchorage. What is important to rise

21 OLKG A special anchor flag The company flag Nothing in particular Anchor ball
forward in daylight?

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters.

When passing through the When passing through Gaillard When anchoring in Gatun Lake When a Panama Canal
22 OVWL When must a crew man capable of and ready to
operate the anchors be on the forecastle? Gatun Lake cut only pilot is onboard

All of the equipment

What safety equipment should be worn during Safety helmet, safety
23 PAQV Safety goggles. mentioned in the alternative Boiler suit, working gloves.
an anchoring operation? shoes.
answers.

All of the equipment

What safety clothing should be worn during Safety helmet, safety
24 PAQV Boiler suit, working gloves. mentioned in the alternative Safety goggles.
an anchoring operation? shoes.
answers.

What kind of safety equipment must be worn All of the mentioned

25 PAQV Boiler suit, working gloves. Safety helmet, safety shoes. Safety goggles.
during anchoring? equipment.

Yes, there is no
You are at anchor and another chemical tanker is difference to a
No, when outside port It is only necessary to observe
alongside to receive several parcels from your No, the other ship is the receiving transfer operation
limits, there are no precautions on deck if the
26 PTEJ vessel. As you are not alongside, or actually in vessel, so the responsibility lies whether it is
port, do you have to observe any of the usual requirements to observe agent or any other personnel
completely with her crew. alongside or with
precautions on deck? any precautions. from shore are on board.
another ship at
anchor.

What kind of safety equipment must be worn All of the mentioned Safety helmet, safety
27 PXVT Boiler suit, working gloves. Safety goggles.
during anchoring? equipment. shoes.

The anchor to be all way

The anchor to be all way
The vessel has weigh the anchor and is heading in the hawsepipe and The anchor to be as far inside The anchor to be all way in the
in the hawsepipe and
28 RMXG for sea. Theanchor to be stowed in position. secured by brake on hawsepipe as possible and hawsepipe and secured by
How? secured by wire
winch and wire/chain secured by cable stopper. the brake.
lashings only.
stopper.

29 RMXG The vessel has weighed the anchor and is heading The anchor to be as far The anchor to be all way in the The anchor to be all way in The anchor to be all way
for sea. Theanchor is to be stowed in position. inside hawsepipe as hawsepipe and secured by the the hawsepipe and secured in the hawsepipe and
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possible and secured by by brake on winch and secured by wire

How? brake
cable stopper wire/chain stopper lashings only

The vessel is to anchor with Pilot onboard. Which Monitor the bridge Follow Pilots orders and ensure
of the suggested answers most accurately define equipment and keep the Assist the Master and pilot and Follow the Master's
30 SIUA the anchorage is carried out
the main duties of the Officer of the Watch on Master informed of all monitor the ships position. orders at all times.
bridge? successfully
outputs

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The Training Manual shall contain instructions and

information on the life-saving appliances and the best
method of survival. The training manual shall contain The use of surface to air The use of the ship's The use of escape
The use of navigational
1 ADSH detailed explanations of crew duties in relation visual signals to be used by line throwing routes and other
to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or equipment for survival crafts. survivors. apparatus. escape methodes.
duties shall be included in the manual according to
present regulations?

The Master is responsible that all crew participate in

monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew -or more-
2 AHUN has not participated in such drill during the last month, Within 12 hrs. Within 48 hrs. Within 30 hrs. Within 24 hrs.
what is the time limit to conduct such a drill after the
vessel has left a port?

emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be The method of donning life-

Escape routes and Where to find thermal
3 AKPG posted in passenger cabins. Which information shall as jackets, escape routes and Name of cabin attendant
a minimum be included in the emergency instructions? alarm signals protective aids
alarm signals

During loading/discharging of
At all terminals where tugs At the terminals in When requested by the
4 AKRP When is it compulsory with emergency wires, fire wires? persistent/non persistent
are available? Canada and USA? terminal staff?
oil?

During loading/discharging
When is it compulsory to use emergency wires / fire wires At all terminals where tugs are When requested by the At the terminals in
5 AKRP for mooring the vessel?
of persistent/non
available? terminal staff? Canada and USA?
persistent oil?
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Which group of electrical services are likely to be supplied Sound powered telephone Engine room lighting Steering gear and
6 ANQS from an emergency generator?
Galley and air conditioning
system and bow thruster alarm system

Enables you to direct

Why is it important to have knowledge of assembling Enables you to correctly
It is where you can find all the Enables you to find your passengers to different
7 AOAN stations, even though you have no specific role during guide and direct passengers
an emergency? life saving appliances. way around the ship. shopping locations on
during an emergency.
board the ship.

SOLAS regulation requires that tankers of XXX ton dwt

8 APRH must be equipped with anemergency towing system?
20 000 dwt 10 000 dwt 30 000 dwt 50 000 dwt

What would be a typical set point for emergency shut

9 AQEY down of a diesel engine due to "lubricating oil inlet to 5 bar 1,5 bar 0,4 bar 0,1 bar
camshaft" low pressure?

What would be a typical set point for emergency shut

10 AQEY down of a large slow speed diesel engine due to 0.1 bar 5 bar 0.4 bar 1.5 bar
"lubricating oil inlet to camshaft" low pressure?

must be replaced
11 QNXY The emergency battery of a GMDSS portophone: Don't know must be checked every week cannot be replaced when the seal is
broken

To slow down the thought To immobilize the To prepare for peak

A moderate level of stress provides which useful function processes to ensure a To slow down the heart rate to individual until he has performance that will
12 ASNT
in an emergency? thorough assessment of the conserve energy decided upon the best improve the chances
threat course of action of survival

In instruction notices In instruction notices

Where do you find instructions for tasks and duties in On posters at the lifeboat
13 EGBB In the muster list. posted in the crew's posted in messrooms,
case of an emergency? station.
cabins. recreation rooms etc.

The muster list shall show the duties assigned to ensuring that every passenger seeing that passengers
crewmembers in relation to passengers in case ensuring that a supply of
is provided with an assembling passengers at are suitably clad and
14 JDQB of emergency. Which of the following duties do not blankets is taken to the
necessarily have to be included in the muster list? The immersion suit or a thermal muster stations have donned their
survival craft
duties shall include: protective aid lifejackets correctly
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Select, from the options given, the one that best describes They must be
a requirement of the remotely controlled valves fitted in They must be hydraulically They must be electrically
15 AYMX They must be fail-safe. pneumatically
the ESD (emergency Shut-Down) systems on an LNG operated. operated.
carrier? operated.

They must be
What is the requirement to valves in the ESD (emergency They must be electrically They must be hydraulically
16 AYMX pneumatically They must be fail-safe.
shut-down) system? operated. operated.
operated.

What is the emergency frequency on M.F. (Medium

17 AYOU 1718 Hz 1616 Hz 2617 Hz 2182 Hz
frequency) radio?

must be replaced before the must be tested once a

18 BANY The emergency battery of a GMDDS portophone: Don't know cannot be replaced
expiry date is exceeded week

All members specified as All seafarers with less All seafarers without
Who are required to have participated in emergency
19 BDRD All members of the crew crew on a ship in world wide than six months of three months of sea-
preparedness training on a NIS cargo ship?
trade sea-going experience going experience

When you join a new ship, how are you informed about By muster lists
By oral instructions by the By alarm instructions in all By folder distributed to
20 BEOP safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in exhibited in
case of an emergency? Captain crew cabins each crewmember
conspicuous places

21 BLAR What is the emergency channel on VHF? Channel 69 Channel 09 Channel 16 Channel 21

*What quantity of reserve fuel, if any, is to be available Sufficient amount for 6 Sufficient amount for
Sufficient amount for 2 hours of Sufficient amount for 24 hours
22 BMKP outside the main machinery space for a diesel hours of operation at 15 hours of operation
driven emergency fire pump? operation at full capacity of operation at full capacity
full capacity at full capacity

23 BOGC *The general emergency alarm system must be tested every 2 weeks weekly every 3 weeks monthly

As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm

24 BOGC Every 3 weeks Every week Every 2 weeks Every month
system must be tested:

25 BOLT The Training Manual shall contain instructions and The method and use of sea- The use of oars and other The use of on-board Correct donning of fire
information on the life-saving appliances and the best anchors (drogues). propulsion equipment for communication protective clothing.
method of survival. The training manual shall contain survival crafts. equipment.
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detailed explanations of crew duties in relation

to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or
duties shall be included in the manual according to
present regulations?

The Training Manual shall contain instructions and

information on the life-saving appliances and the best Best use of the
method of survival. The training manual shall contain The use of oars and other The use of navigational
The use of on-board survival craft
26 BPDE detailed explanations of crew duties in relation propulsion equipment for equipment for survival
to emergency situations. Which of the following tasks or survival crafts. communication equipment. facilities in order to
crafts.
duties shall be included in the manual according to survive.
present regulations?

Which of the following prevention actions offers the The installation of

27 CFBM Planning of the emergency Training of the crew All answers are goods
guarantee of an efficient intervention in an emergency protective measures

The ship-s total load can

The main diesel generator(s) It satisfies the SOLAS
An electrical power emergency source in a ship is It satisfies the need to be be shared between
28 CVXD can be taken out of service requirements for
required because: environmentally "friendly" main and emergency
for overhaul or repair ship safety
generators

*What quantity of service fuel must be available for a

To allow at least 12 hours of To allow at least 6 hour of To allow at least 3 To allow at least half an
29 DADV diesel driven emergency pump before it is necessary to
use any reserve fuel? operation operation hours of operation hour of operation

Seven or more short Six or more short blasts

What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified One long blast followed by six Continuous ringing of the
30 DAPI blasts followed by followed by one long
in SOLAS? short blasts alarm bells
one long blast blas

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Enables you to direct

Why is it important to have knowledge Enables you to correctly
It is where you can find all Enables you to find your way passengers to different
1 AOAN of assembling stations, even though you have guide and direct passengers
no specific role during an emergency? the life saving appliances. around the ship. shopping locations on
during an emergency.
board the ship.
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A pump cover is sealed using a paper gasket Put a thick layer of jointing Make a new gasket from
which is damaged during overhaul. There are Run a bead of silicon around compound on the face of the old chart paper or other
2 DNRO no spare gaskets available. How should the Re-use the old gasket. the outside of the joint after cover and tighten the cover similar material of the
casing be sealed when reassembling the fitting the cover. until the compound squeezes same thickness as the
pump? out. original gasket.

The assembly should be

The assembly should be
The assembly should be secured to a lug on the
How should a mobile cranes hook and secured by suitably sized
secured to a crinkle bar on units front fender or
3 ECBO sheaveassembly be secured on board a ro-ro Any of these options steel wire ropes held in
vessel? the vessels deck, and suitable lashing point on
tension by means of
tightened the vessels deck, and
turnbuckles
tightened

According to ISGOTT, when in-service testing a Not more than 1.5 times the Not more than 1.25 times Not less than 1.5 times the Not more than 1.5 times the
hose used for cargo transfer on an oil tanker temporary elongation the temporary elongation temporary elongation temporary elongation
(and for which the elongation of the
measured when the hose measured when the hose measured when the hose measured at the previous
4 JQQA hose assembly when new was greater than
2.5%), what is the maximum permitted assembly was new, as assembly was last tested, assembly was new, as in-service test, as
elongation before the hose must be withdrawn documented in the as documented in the documented in the documented in the ship's
from service? manufacturer's certificate. appropriate certificate. manufacurer's certificate. annual test record.

A centrifugal pump has been opened and you

are going to assemble the housing. Flanges
5 LDIQ are ment for gasket, but there is no spare in Cork gasket. Reinforced pilot packing. Thick rubber gasket. Thick paper (old charts).
stock. What is the best alternative for gasket
material?

A centrifugal pump is to be reassembled

following overhaul and it is discovered that
there are no spare gaskets for the pump
6 LDIQ housing. From the options given select the
Reinforced pilot packing. Cork gasket. Thick rubber gasket. Thick paper (chart paper).
best alternative material to make a gasket
from.

7 NUHQ Tab washers are often fitted to Bend the inner tab up against Bend the outer tap down Bend the outer tap up against Bend both tabs up against
bolted assemblies to prevent the nuts and one flat of the nut and the over the edge of the one flat of the nut and leave opposite flats of the nut.
bolts slackening. For an assembly where the other tab down over the component and leave the the other tab flat against the
nuts are positioned at the top select the option edge of the component. other tab flat against the component.
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which describes the correct method of locating

the tab washers.
component.

A plate type heat exchanger in a central cooling

system has seawater leaking around the
edges of some of the titanium plates. After Keep tightening the plate Scrap the plates and
Fit new gaskets to the each of Reduce the pressure of the sea
8 WGNY inspection and reassembly following the stack until the leakage replace with a new plate
manufacturer's instructions the problem still the plates. water.
stops. stack.
exists. What action, from the options given,
should be taken to rectify the problem?

During reassembly of a plate type heat

exchanger following cleaning, the plate stack
It is only a recommendation and To prevent serious To prevent distorting the To prevent overstressing
9 YYRO is normally compressed to a recommended
thickness when tightening the tie bolts. Why is is not really important. damages to the plates. backing plates. the tie bolts.
this recommended thickness given?

During reassembly of a plate type heat

exchanger following cleaning, the plate stack
To prevent serious damages To prevent overstressing the It is only a recommendation To prevent distorting the
10 YYRO is normally compressed to a recommended
thickness when tightening the tie bolts. Why is to the plates. tie bolts. and is not really important. backing plates.
this recommended thickness given

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At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading

master has indicated that a booster pump will be
used to assist the discharging operation, as the
The cargo reaching the The booster pump failing to The booster pump being
1 AQHE receiving tank is several kilometres away. You The ship's pump speeding up.
start the discharge, but after a few minutes, you shore tank. start. started and engaged.
observe the baCK pressure drops sharply. What
is this an indication of?

2 AQHE At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading The booster pump being The cargo reaching the shore The booster pump failing to The ship's pump speeding up.
master has indicated that a booster pump will be started and engaged. tank. start.
used to assist the discharging operation, as the
receiving tank is several kilometres away. You
start the discharge, but after a few minutes, you
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observe the baCK pressure drops sharply. What

is this an indication of?

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading

master has indicated that a booster pump will be
used to assist the discharging of a cargo of
Caustic Soda solution, as the receiving tank is The cargo reaching the The booster pump being The booster pump failing to
3 AQHE several kilometres away. You start the discharge, shore tank.
The ship's pump speeding up.
started and engaged. start.
but after a few minutes, you observe
the baCKpressure drops sharply. What is this an
indication of?

Determine when the

The bridge wheelman has not reported for duty seaman was last sighted The last sighted position Determine the drift and leeway
and there is a suspected "Man Overboard" The focus of the search
and concentrate the should be the focal point of of own ship and take this
situation on your vessel. The ship has been should be from the
search round the course any search pattern and all deviation from track into
searched and there is one seaman missing? The present position as he
4 OHFV vessel turns round and retraces the coursebaCK, probably went overboard
line between the last ships should keep a good account on the return course.
calling for assistance from other vessels in the sighting and present lookout in that vicinity, The search should focus
when proceeding to the
vicinity. What should be the focal point for any position, taking into moving outwards to the around this return track back
bridge for his watch.
search pattern to be established? account any prevailing present position. to the last sighted position
current.

What is the highest permitted baCK-pressure for 1.25 times the maximum
5 CIMU the Cargo Pump when it is tested?
18.0 bar 5.0 bar 25.0 bar
working pressure

During inspection of the main bearing shells and

housings of a medium speed diesel engine it is
found that there is evidence of fretting at some of
the bearing shell joint faces, the bearing housing Running the engine Excessive tightening of the Operating with a faulty Insufficient tightening of the
6 DLYG joint faces and also between the baCK of the overloaded. main bearing bolts torsional vibration damper. main bearing bolts.
bearings and the bearing pocket. From the
options given which is the most likely cause of
these defects?

7 EQGB Is it required that the PA-system (Public Address) Yes, only if the voyage is Yes, the public address No No, the crew will inform the
is connected to a baCK-up power sypply? more than 12 hours system shall be passengers in case of any
connected to the black out or power failure
emergency source of
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power

Yes, the public address

No, the crew will inform the
s it required that the PA-system (Public Address) is Yes, only if the voyage is system shall be connected
8 EQGB connected to a baCK-up power sypply?
passengers in case of any No
more than 12 hours to the emergency source of
black out or power failure
power

You are loading a cargo of Butyl Acrylate in several

tanks. There is a special closed pipeline
The Vapour Retrieval The Vapour Recharge The Vapour Recovery (or
9 ESTX arrangement that sends the vapours, expelled as The Vapour Release Circuit.
the tanks are filled, baCK to shore. What is this System. Arrangement. Return) System.
arrangement known as?

What name is given to the special pipeline

arrangement that sends the expelled gas Vapour recovery (or
10 ESTX Vapour release system. Vapour retrieval system. Gas recharge arrangement.
vapours from a ship's cargo tank baCK to shore return) system.
during loading?

You are loading a cargo of Butyl Acrylate in several

tanks. There is a special closed pipeline The Vapour Replacement (or
The Vapour Recovery (or
11 ESTX arrangement that sends the vapours, expelled as The Vapour Retrieval System. Compensation) The Vapour Release Circuit.
the tanks are filled, baCK to shore. What name is Return) System. Arrangement.
given to this arrangement?

What general baCKground colour is used on

warning signs which require a specific
12 FNDY "mandatory" action, such as one which might Blue. Yellow. Red. Green.
require the wearing of goggles during a particular
work task?

What general baCKground colour is used on

warning signs which require a specific
13 FNDY "mandatory" action, such as one which might Blue. Red. Yellow. Green.
require the wearing of a safety harness during a
particular work task?

14 GEEG Is it required that the PA-system (Public Address) No, the crew will inform the Yes, only if the voyage is Yes, the public address No
is connected to a baCK-up power sypply? passengers in case of any more than 12 hours system shall be
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connected to the
black out or power failure emergency source of
power

Your ship has its main entry door from the

maindeck on the starboard side, a few
metres baCK from the front of the
accommodation. It is also the closest emergency It can be open, provided
It should be closed and It should be closed, but It should be open in case an
15 GPOC exit from the ship's offices and the crew mess- the wind is blowing away
room in the event of an emergency. You are locked. not locked. emergency occurs.
from the accommodation.
about to commence loading cargo. There are no
significant security concerns. What should
happen to the door?

When starting air is applied to a diesel engine the An interlock is blocking the One or more cylinder air
engine fails to turn over but is seen to The automatic valve has
16 GPPW air to the starting air start valves are stuck Starting air pressure is too low.
oscillate baCK and forth. What is the most likely failed to open.
cause of this problem? distributor. open..

Why is it important to have min. 7 bar (100 The higher back pressure, Charterers requirement in
17 GVIP Terminal requirement Obtain pressure on cow line
PSI) baCKpressure at the ships manifold? more efficient pumping this example.

Your ship has its main entry door from the

maindeck on the starboard side, a few
metres baCK from the front of the
accommodation. It is also the closest emergency It can be open, provided
It should be closed and It should be open in case an It should be closed, but not
18 GWQE exit from the ship's offices and the crew mess- the wind is blowing away
room in the event of an emergency. You are locked. emergency occurs. locked.
from the accommodation.
about to commence loading several grades of
chemicals. There are no significant security
concerns. What should happen to the door?

Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected

in a drip tray under the boiler furnace.The oil is
suddenly ignited by a baCKflash from the boiler
Any of the mentioned
19 IHCD burner.The boiler room is manned and the CO2 Water Powder
person present has the choice of various alternatives
extinguishers. The fire is purely a surface fire.
What would be the preferable extinguisher?
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opening air registers too trying to ignite burner from

20 ILOI Which of the following could cause a flarebaCK oil pressure too high oil temperature too high
quickly hot brickwork

Why is it so important to suck baCK as much freon To avoid liquid coming

To prevent low condensing To prevent low suction
21 JBCE liquid as possible from the evaporators, before back to the compressor It is not important.
You stop the compressor? pressure during start up. pressure during start up.
during start up.

A high pressure, oil fired steam boiler operates

with an automatic combustion control system for
start, stop and modulation of the burners. Which Pre-purge of the furnace Automatic retraction of the Post-purge of the furnace Burner shut down in the event
22 JJRG
feature of the combustion control system is prior to burner ignition. burner after shut off. following burner shut off. of flame failure.
intended to minimise the risk of blowbaCK during
normal operation?

How should you, as helmsman, give feedbaCK to

You dont have to give any
23 JKRE the OOW (officer on watch) that his orders are By saying: Yes Sir By saying: OK By repeating the order
understood? feedback

Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected

in a drip tray under the boiler furnace.The oil is
suddenly ignited by a baCKflash from the boiler
Any of the mentioned
24 LPXX burner.The boiler room is manned and the Powder CO2 Water
person present has the choice of various alternatives
extinguishers. The fire is purely a surface fire.
What would be the preferable extinguisher?

A combustible gas indicator of the catalytic filament

type is used to check the atmosphere in an
enclosed space onboard ship. When taking The filament is contaminated
readings in a fuel tank which has been emptied The sampling pump is due to too high a
25 MPQW The filament has burnt out. The batteries are flat.
for cleaning the meter reading initially rises and faulty. concentration of
then falls baCK to zero. What is the likely defect, hydrocarbons.
if any, in the instrument when this type of
behaviour is displayed?

What will You do if the plate exchanger leaks after Dismantle the exchanger
cleaning and is baCK in service. (The
26 MXKY and check or renew the Reduce the pressure. Tight more. Close the valves.
measurement A is tightened to minimum
measurement.) rubber packings.
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After cleaning and baCK in service, You observe

Check for proper air vent of Dismantle the exchanger
27 NFVG that the heat transfer is bad. What is the first Increase the pressure. Decrease the pressure.
thing to do? the exchanger. again.

What will You do if the plate exchanger leaks after Dismantle the exchanger and
cleaning and is baCK in service. (The
28 NYFJ Close the valves. Reduce the pressure. Tighten more. check or renew the rubber
measurement A is tightened to minimum
measurement.) packings.

What general baCKground colour is used on

29 NYNA warning signs that indicate emergency or first-aid Blue. Green. Yellow. Red.
features, or indicate a safe condition?

Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected

in a drip tray under the boiler furnace. The oil is
suddenly ignited by a baCKflash from the boiler Any of the mentioned
30 ODAG Water extinguish Powder extinguisher CO2 extinguisher
burner. You are in the boiler room and you may extinguishers
chose among various extinguishers. Which one
can you use?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

What is the minimum necessary condition for

The temperature is below the The temperature is below The temperature is equal to The temperature is above
1 DRIU the start and perMANEnce of an oil fuel
fire? flash point 100C or over the flash point 250C

For each deck and hold, a plan

Which of these plans is required to be
2 FGHR perMANEntly exhibited or readily available compartments, means of
on the navigation bridge?
For each hold, a plan showing
showing the openings,
For each deck and hold, a plan the openings, boundaries,
boundaries of watertight
showing arrangements for means of closure and
The shell expansion plan
the correction of list due to arrangements for the
closure and arrangements for
flooding correction of list due to
the correction of list due to
flooding
flooding

3 HCCW There is a perMANEntly mounted mixer in the The Cook should immediately The catering staff should They should report the The catering staff are fully
galley. It breaks down. What should the place an order for a say nothing and hope defect through the proper responsible at all times for
galley staff do about it? replacement unit to be delivered that one of them can fix it system on board, isolate galley equipment, so should
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What is the minimum number of fire control
plans that should be perMANEntly stored in
a prominently marked weathertight
4 HFPI enclosure outside the deckhouse for the
At least one
assistance of shoreside fire fighting
personnel?
They clearly indicate when the
Chemical tankers commonly use perMANEnt surface of a cargo has been
or portable "closed gauging systems". What
5 OATX is the particular design feature of such
equipment?
A medium speed diesel engine which is
supported on a steel chocking system has
had repeated problems with two of the
chocks at the end of the engine on the port Replace the damaged chocks Replace the complete steel in that area to 150%
6 OQHS side becoming slack. This has led to some
fretting damage to the bedplate and tank
top in that area. What action should be
taken to affect a cost effective perMANEnt
repair?
What is the minimum number of fire control
plans that should be perMANEntly stored in
a prominently marked weathertight
7 QAKI enclosure outside the deckhouse for the
At least three
assistance of shore side fire fighting
personnel?
8 SCQR In order to achieve a greater effectiveness
Answer 1
at the next port.
detected because an electrical
circuit "closes" and a warning
light is displayed.
with resin based chocks of an chocking system with a
appropriate size.
Check the valves, seal the area
Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
the power supply and place
fix it themselves and get it
a notice on the mixer
before anyone notices. working at the earliest
stating that it should not be
opportunity.
used.
Not required providing one set
At least three At least two is available inside the
accommodation
They allow the contents of a
They are attached to a
tank to be measured
special fitting on a tank
They can only be used on without any lids being
lid and can only be
tanks in an enclosed area, opened, so protecting the
operated when an
such as the engine-room. operator from the possible
indicator shows that the
release of any harmful
connection is "closed".
vapours.
Replace the complete steel
Tighten the holding down bolts
chocking system with one
using resilient mounts to
recommended load to
accommodate movement and
resin based system. prevent further slackening
avoid further incidents of
and fretting.
fretting.
Not required providing one set
At least one is available inside the At least two
accommodation spaces
Only activate the alarm, Activate the alarm, evacuate Activate the extinction system
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when using a perMANEnt system of
extinction with gases (for example CO2),
we must
and activate the extinction
system
the area and seal the place,
then the extinction
then activate the extinction before we activate the alarm
system
system

What kind of perMANEnt documentation is

required for personnel assigned specific
9 TAKH dutys and responsibilities related to cargo
or cargo equipment on , for example, a
liquefied tanker?
Documentation of sea service
Documentation of the A tankerman certificate or sea
A tankerman certificate on tankers for at least 6
prescribed courses service for at least 6 months
months

According to the IMO Gas Codes, what are

the maximum time intervals for sampling
10 XHXD and analysing samples from the 20 minutes. 30 minutes. 45 minutes. 10 minutes.
perMANEnt installed gas detection system
on a LNG carrier?

What are the maximum time intervals for

11 XHXD sampling and analysing samples from the 20 minutes. 30 minutes. 10 minutes. 45 minutes.
perMANEnt installed gas detection system?

According to the IMO Gas Codes, what are

the maximum time intervals for sampling
12 XHXD 10 minutes. 45 minutes. 30 minutes. 20 minutes.
and analysing samples from the
perMANEnt installed gas detection system?

What is the purpose of perMANEnt
continuous coamings from side to side
13 YLNY
across the decks near the accommodation
of an oil tanker?
To keep deck spills away from To push the sea water shipped
To reduce the effects of To increase the strength of the
the accommodation and onto the deck over the sides
racking stresses. deck structure.
service areas of the ship

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Make sure that the chart

What is imPORTant to check when transferring a Reading the position
1 ACGC position from GPS to a chart?
Plotting the position correct and the GPS use same Make sure the map is updated
correct
datum

2 ACGC What is imPORTant to check when transferring a Any necessary Ensure that the chart has been It is important to ensure Ensure that the GPS is setup
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corrections are
that the GPS is setup on
applied to convert
2 dimensional and not 3 on the same datum as the
position from the GPS output to a paper chart? between the GPS corrected up to date.
dimensional position chart
datum and the chart
fixes.
datum

You are proceeding along a narrow channel behind

another vessel. You have a higher speed and have That the vessel suggests This is a signal intended for That the vessel is
That the vessel does not agree
signalled your intention to the vessel ahead that another vessel or shore indicating her
3 ACUJ you intend to overtake him on his PORT side. The
I overtake on the with my proposed
station. It is nothing to do with agreement with my
vessel responds with this sound signal. What does starboard side instead. our vessel. proposed manoeuvre.
manoeuvre.
it mean?

Yes - any consular Only if he is also a Marine

Can a British Consular official detain a vessel whilst Only the most senior consular
4 ADVC in a foreign PORT?
official can detain a Officer, or on instruction Not under any circumstances
official can detain a vessel
vessel from the MCA

The Master is responsible that all crew participate in

monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew -or
5 AHUN more- has not participated in such drill during the Within 12 hrs. Within 48 hrs. Within 30 hrs. Within 24 hrs.
last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a
drill after the vessel has left a PORT?

You are the officer in charge during the loading of a Check the Oil Discharge
tanker in Ras Tannurah. The deck watchman Tell the jettyman to stop Find out if the oil is coming
6 AHWF rePORTs ... a lot of oil on the water.... What should
Monitoring Equipment Call the Master.
loading immediately. from your vessel
be your FIRST action? (ODME).

You are the Officer in Charge during the loading of a

tanker at a terminal in the Persian Gulf. The deck Check the Oil Discharge
Tell the jettyman to stop Find out if the oil is coming
7 AHWF watchman rePORTs "There is a lot of oil on the Call the Master. Monitoring Equipment
water to starboard". What should be your FIRST loading immediately. from your vessel.
(ODME).
action?

Carry on with the washing Stop the washing process Stop the washing process
You are crude oil washing tank 1C tank. The duty Carry on with the washing until
but attempt to lower the and do not resume until and do not resume until the
8 AIQE deck officer rePORTs that the oxygen reading in you have checked the inert
the tank is 9%. What should you do? oxygen level to less the oxygen content in the oxygen content in the tank
gas plant is fully functional.
than 8%. tank is below 2%. is below 8%.
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Stop the washing

Stop the washing process and
During crude oil washing of No: 1C tank the duty Carry on with the washing process and not Carry on and ask the
not resume until the oxygen
9 AIQE deck officer rePORTs that the oxygen reading in as the reading is below resume until the oxygen engineers to check the inert
the tank is 9% . What should you do ? content in the tank is below
11% content in the tank is gas system
2%
below 8%.

Carry on with the washing Stop the washing process Stop the washing process
You are crude oil washing tank 1C tank. The duty Carry on with the washing but
until you have checked and do not resume until and do not resume until the
10 AIQE deck officer rePORTs that the oxygen reading in attempt to lower the oxygen
the tank is 9%. What should you do ? the inert gas plant is the oxygen content in the oxygen content in the tank
level to less than 8%.
fully functional. tank is below 2%. is below 8%.

What is most imPORTant for the personnel on duty Act according to the
Check once during every Have a check every 30
11 AMDJ to supervise during a discharging operation check list during Nothing in particular.
including crude oil washing? watch. minutes.
crude oil washing.

It is imPORTant that the liquid level in the cargo

tanks of a liquefied gas carrier is accurately
monitored. The IMO Gas Codes identify level Liquid cargo or cargo vapour
The restricted type is a The restricted type is only The restricted type uses weight
12 AMPX gauging systems as either indirect, closed non- is released during operation
penetrating, closed penetrating or restricted. What continuous operation. used for toxic cargoes. or flow measurement.
of the restricted type.
feature of the restricted type distinguishes it from
the other types?

Enables you to Enables you to direct

Why is it imPORTant to have knowledge of
correctly guide and It is where you can find all the Enables you to find your passengers to different
13 AOAN assembling stations, even though you have no
specific role during an emergency? direct passengers life saving appliances. way around the ship. shopping locations on board
during an emergency. the ship.

What is the most imPORTant way to contain small Have ample room in the Have Sandpiper pumps rigged Have sawdust located by
14 APGH Have all scuppers plugged
oil-spills from cargo operations on the ship? drip-tray by the manifold on the aft part of the tank deck the manifold

the distance between the

The different layers in the ionosphere, imPORTant
15 AQBN the weather-conditions Don't know transmitter and the the sun
for radio propagation, are effected by:
receiver

16 AQDR An enclosed lifeboat is fitted with a self-contained air 10 minutes 30 minutes 20 minutes 5 minutes
supPORT system. With the engine running, what is
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the minimum period of time the air should remain

safe and breathable?

Because water on board

Because one is able to Have always managed
Why is it imPORTant to know the PH value of a Because dirt will be much contains very little minerals
17 AQEO choose the right product for before without knowledge
cleaning product? easier to remove. compared to the water
specific cleaning jobs. of the PH value.
ashore.

Starting the auxiliary

blower to ventilate the
Patch up destroyed paint scavenging belt, and the A search inside the
What do you consider as the most imPORTant task Starting the engine to see that it
18 FUVP work on the crankcase cylinder liners, to ensure crankcase for tools and
after a piston job ? rotates.
doors. that the engine has rags.
sufficient fresh air for
starting.

A thorough check
Start the auxiliary blower to
inside the engine to
What is the most imPORTant task after carrying out Start the engine to check the ventilate the engine so Repair any damaged paint
19 FUVP make sure all tools
any major overhaul on a diesel engine? direction of rotation. that it has sufficient fresh work on the engine.
and cleaning rags
air for starting.
have been removed.

A pharmacy authorised
to do so or if no such
Who shall check the ship's medical supplies if the
pharmacy is available, A nurse from an approved
20 FUWK ship is in a foreign PORT, for example outside Any doctor The protection supervisor
Europe? the master and an seamen's hospital
approved seamen's
doctor

FVMX You should never use It is always the fastest way out. You should always use
It is imPORTant to know about alternative escape Normal escape routes may
21
routes because?
normal exits in an alternative escape routes
be unavailable.
emergency. in an emergency.

What is one of the most imPORTant considerations

The range of positive Cargo settling down and The possibility of a The excessive weight of cargo
22 KHBI when loading a full cargo of bulk grain in a general
cargo ship? stability subsequently shifting negative GM when sailing in the Tween deck
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When you are going to take bunker oil, it is Do a sounding on the Base available space on an Base available spaces in
imPORTant to know what space is available in your tanks where the average calculation of the tanks on the accounting Do a complete sounding of
23 KHPK
tanks, and to do a safe bunker operation. What will remaining fuel on board weekly soundings since last of used fuel in the log- all bunker tanks
you prefer? are located bunkering book

To neutralize the acids

Why is it imPORTant to keep the condense PH- To prevent sludge
24 OGHH It is not important. occurring in the To prevent oxygen corrosions.
value in correct range? depositing in the water.
condensate system.

The bridge wheelman has not rePORTed for duty Determine when the seaman
The focus of the search The last sighted position Determine the drift and leeway
and there is a suspected "Man Overboard" situation should be from the was last sighted and
should be the focal point of own ship and take this
on your vessel. The ship has been searched and concentrate the search
present position as he of any search pattern and deviation from track into
there is one seaman missing? The vessel turns round the course line
25 OHFV probably went all ships should keep a account on the return course.
round and retraces the course back, calling for between the last sighting
assistance from other vessels in the vicinity. What overboard when good lookout in that The search should focus
and present position, taking
should be the focal point for any search pattern to proceeding to the bridge vicinity, moving outwards around this return track back
into account any prevailing
be established? for his watch. to the present position. to the last sighted position
current.

Where would you find a list of dangerous goods In the companys safety In the IMO Code of Safe In chapter 3 of the IMDG
26 OHLB In SOLAS Chapter VI
banned from maritime transPORT? instruction manual Practice for Cargo Stowage code

Where would you look for a summary of imPORTant

The Material Safety The Company Cargo Handling
27 QMYE safety and handling information on a cargo loaded The IBC Code The Master's Standing Orders
on your ship? Data Sheet Manual

must be replaced when the

28 QNXY The emergency battery of a GMDSS PORTophone: Don't know must be checked every week cannot be replaced
seal is broken

Which is the most imPORTant factor in the safety The safety awareness of The level of emergency- The quality of emergency The shipboard training
29 QOTX
awareness of the ships crew? the senior officers preparedness drills provided

check that we have an

When an overhaul is completed and the compressor check that all air testrun up to maximum
open discharge line all
30 SJLU is going to be started for a test run, it is imPORTant consumption are closed check the direction of rotation. pressure of the capacity (100
that we: the way to the pressure
during the test run. % load).
bottle.
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What is the required pressure when TESTing Test pressure equal to 1.25 times Test pressure equal to the Test pressure equal to 1.5 Test pressure equal to 1.75
parts of the oil transfer system (hoses, times the maximum times the maximum
1 AISY loadingarms etc.) if the TEST is to satisfy
the maximum allowable working maximum allowable working
allowable working allowable working
U.S.Coast Guard regulations? pressure pressure
pressure pressure

According to 33 CFR 156, oil tankers trading That no leakage occurs

in US waters are required to TEST and
document the TESTing of cargo transfer
2 AISY hoses and transfer pipe system. What is the 1.25 times the maximum
minimum requirement when TESTing these
components?
That no leakage occurs under
That no leakage occurs under under static liquid
That no leakage occurs at the dynamic fluid pressure of
static liquid pressure of at least pressure of at least 1.5
nominal anticipated working less than 1.5 times the
times the maximum
pressure. maximum allowable working
allowable working pressure. allowable working
pressure.
pressure.

How often should water TESTing of a diesel It doesn't matter as water

engine cooling water system be carried out condition for diesel engine
3 AOHG to check treatment levels and water
Once a day. Once a week. Once a month.
cooling systems is not
condition during normal engine operation? important.

How often should normal TESTing of the

4 AOHG cooling water be done?
Once a month. Every 2.nd week. Every day. Once a week.

To what Proof Load is a 16T SWL

5 APET derrickTESTed?
18T 20T 24T 22T

On a General Cargo vessel, to what Proof

6 APET Load would a 16T SWL derrick be TESTed?
20T 18T 22T 24T

By soft machine scrubbing

Between a complete removal and a renewing
7 AQEO of floor polish what can you do to maintain a
PVC floor surface? TEST of revision tool
with red pad and a renewing By using soft machine
By using the softest of the
of polish only where there is scrubbing once every Apply an extra layer of
pads on the disk and dry
heavy traffic (f.i. in the middle fortnight and wash with a polish every month.
scrub.
of corridors and not the solution of water and polish.
whole floor).

If a ship in the MF-band wants to have a DSC-

connection with a coast-station (no distress TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2177.0 TX: 2189.5 kHzRX: 2177.0
8 EPFC alert or a TEST alert) the following
TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2189.5 kHz Don't know
kHz kHz
frequencies are chosen:
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Pushed by sufficient force

Pushed slowly and use the finger Pushed gradually so the
When TESTing a overhauled fuel valve, to accurately check the
9 OGQP theTEST pump is to be operated as follows:
tip to detect the accurately opening point can easily be Of no importance.
correct adjusting
correct opening pressure. detected.
pressure.

When an overhaul is completed and the check that we have an open testrun up to maximum
check that all air consumption are
10 SJLU compressor is going to be started for check the direction of rotation. discharge line all the way pressure of the capacity
a TESTrun, it is important that we: closed during the test run.
to the pressure bottle. (100 % load).

11 SKLM TEST again h e f g

The boiler water TESTs show a high and

increasing level of chlorides in the boiler Sea water leakage from the Insufficient dosage of Excess dosage of treatment Sea water leaking back
12 AROS
water. What is the most likely cause of this condenser. treatment chemicals. chemicals. through blowdown valves.
problem?

At what laTEST time shall doors, side scuttles,

gangway doors, cargo- and coaling ports
13 JNQE and other openings which are to be kept
closed watertight at sea be closed at the
start of the voyage?
Before leaving the pilot
Before leaving the port Before entering open waters Before leaving the berth
station

be sent by a VHF-
DSC-transmissions with the tele-command be sent by a VHF-installation on not be sent by VHF-
14 NNPO Don't know installation or the SAR-
TEST can: the DSC-distress channel installation
channel

The prescribed TEST of an approved portable

15 OJHX VHF radio set (portophone) must be done week month year Don't know
once a:

The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a

new galley hot-plate is measured to be 30
16 OJRA Mohm. When three identical hot-plates 90 Mohm 10 Mohm 30 Mohm 3 Mohm
are TESTed together their combined IR will
be:

17 OJRA The insulation resistance (IR) to earth of a 10 Mohm 3 Mohm 30 Mohm 90 Mohm
new galley hot-plate is measured to be 30
 Code Question
Mohm. When three identical hot-plates on
the same supply are TESTed together their
combined IR will be:
VSMF
The presence of smoke represents one of the
18
greaTEST dangers in the fire fighting. Why?
Quality of the feed water in a steam plant
changes during operation. Caused by this,
19 VTCO the water is regularly TESTed. Which of the
below statements describes the chemical
mechanisms normally occuring?
Why is it necessary to have routine TESTing
20 AWXG
of the cooling water?
Why is it necessary to have routine TESTing
21 AWXG
of diesel engine cooling water systems?
Which one of the listed routine TEST and
22 BGAD inspections of life-saving appliances is not
required by the regulations?
Under way to discharging port
temperatureTESTs indicate fire in a hold
23 BMVJ
loaded with coal. What is the first action to
be taken?
24 BNPF What action would you take if confirmed boiler Blow the boiler and top up again
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
It reduces the visibility, It hinders communications, It refrains the equipment
It only reduces visibility and is
provokes panic, is irritating causes burns, and provoke from setting out the fire,
very hot
and may be toxic panics and is irritating
Generation of sulphur acid Generation of carbonic acid
Water is becoming sligthly
causes the water quality to drift causes the water quality to All of the mentioned
less conductive and does
towards sweet and rise the pH - drift towards sour and alternatives.
not transfer heat.
number. lower the pH - number.
To detect the presence of To ensure that the proper To trace leakage in the
contaminants in the water that residuals of treatment cooling water system.
It is not necessary.
may be injurious to the cooling chemicals, as specified,
system. are maintained all time.
To ensure that the To detect water leakage from
It is not really necessary to To check for oil
recommended levels of the system.
test diesel engine cooling contamination of the
treatment chemicals are
water systems. system.
maintained at all times.
Survival crafts and rescue boats Inspection of life-saving
with launching appliances shall appliances, including lifeboat
Lifeboat engines to be run for
be visually inspected weekly to equipment shall be carried General emergency alarm
at least 3 minutes every
ensure they are ready for use out monthly to ensure they to be tested daily
week
are complete and in good
order
Close all air ventilators and
Call for assistance from other Open the hatches and cover
other openings to the hold Fill the hold with water
ships or rescue vessels the top of the cargo by foam
in question
Retest the water after Nothing, this is an acceptable Retest the water after
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water TEST results showed that the pH of increasing the treatment value for the pH of boiler decreasing the treatment
the water in the boiler was below 7?
with untreated feed water.
chemical dosage. water. chemical dosage.

*The general emergency alarm system must

25 BOGC every 2 weeks weekly every 3 weeks monthly
beTESTed

As per SOLAS regulations, the general

26 BOGC Every 3 weeks Every week Every 2 weeks Every month
emergency alarm system must be TESTed:

Use an insulation resistance Connect to low ohms Use a Digital Multi-Meter

Use a Digital Multi- Meter set to
tester (Megger) resistance tester. set to check forward
27 BOKI A diode may be TESTed by which method? measure ohms in forward and
voltage and reverse
reverse directions.
current blocking

Saturated hydrocarbons are

LNG is made up of a number of saturated Saturated hydrocarbons contain Saturated hydrocarbons Saturated hydrocarbons
compounds of hydrogen
hydrocarbons the greaTEST percentage of atoms of hydrogen and carbon contain hydrogen and contain hydrogen and
28 BRUB and carbon which contain
which is Methane. What are saturated and also other elements such carbon atoms with single carbon atoms with double
hydrocarbons? the maximum amount of
as chlorine. carbon to carbon bonds. carbon to carbon bonds.
water vapour.

TEST dates of which items of machinery are The engine room gantry
29 BSRE All Derricks Deck cranes
entered in the chain register? crane

The proper operation of the telex mode of an Doing a "commissioning test" at Requesting an " automatic Sending a message to HF
30 BUGD Doing an NBDP ARQ test
Inmarsat-A terminal can be TESTed by: regular intervals linetest" DSC

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Is the master under obligation to do a maritime inquiry if a

Yes, because of the fatal Yes, even if he/ she did Yes, if the seaman was
1 ABLH crewmember suffered a considerably injury onboard and No.
died after a WEEK on a hospital ashore? consequence. not die while onboard. at work.

Which one of the listed requirements regarding release the liferaft at a not break by force required to be of sufficient strength to
break under a strain of
2 DHPU "WEEK links" for float free arrangements for liferafts do depth of not more than pull the painter from the permit inflation of the
not correspond to present regulations? WEEK links shall: approximate 2.2 kN
4 metros lifeboat container liferaft
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The emergency fire pump is in accordance with good In case of accidents, it is To ensure safe operation
seamanship and precautionary routines run and important that a wide of the emergency Only senior deck
tested WEEKly. Routine checks and maintenance are
range of personnel Only senior engineers should pump,only dedicated officers should
3 EBPS normally carried out by dedicated personnel. To ensure
safe and appropriate operation of the pump, would you must be permitted and operate the emergency pump. personnel must be operate the
consider it beneficial that the same dedicated personnel trained to operate the permitted to operate the emergency pump.
operate the pump in emergencies? pump. pump.

Consider a 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been

in operation for several WEEKs. Prior to starting,
insulation resistance readings are taken. The minimum
4 FCFD acceptable insulation resistance reading on the main
1000 000 Ohms 10 Ohms 10 000 Ohms 1000 Ohms
stator winding to allow you to proceed with running the
generator is:

A 450 volt, 859 kW rated generator has not been in

operation for several WEEKs. Prior to starting, insulation
5 FCFD resistance readings are taken. The minimum acceptable 10 Ohms 10 000 Ohms 10 000 000 Ohms 1000 Ohms
insulation resistance reading on the main stator winding to
allow you to proceed with running the generator is:

To ensure that cabins

To search for any and common spaces
Why is it important to make WEEKly/routine rounds in the It is a requirement as per
6 JRKE accomodation areas?
contraband goods hidden To check for alcohol in cabins are maintained in a
flag state
on board clean, safe and
hygienic condition

A walk-in refrigerator has been out of use for Seek advice from ther ship's
Hold your breath as you
several WEEKs and needs cleaning. It has been closed safety officer who will Nothing special - it's only a Get someone to come
enter, locate the gas leak
7 OMWR for a long time because there is a suspicion that there perform a risk assessment refrigerator and inside the refrigerator
may be a small gas leak from the cooling system. What and stick a bit of tape
and advise on any everything will be OK. with you.
should you do? over it.
precautions necessary.

What are the average total working hours per WEEK that
8 PXHP must be exceeded over a period of at most one year on 40 hours 63 hours 56 hors 48 hours
board NIS ships?

9 QMWE Which one of the listed requirements regarding release the liferaft at a break under a strain of be of sufficient strength to not break by force
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required to pull the

"WEEK links" for float free arrangements for liferafts do depth of not more than permit inflation of the
not correspond to present regulations? WEEK links shall:
approximate 2.2 kN painter from the
4 metros liferaft
lifeboat container

Its environmental noise Its compliance with the Its readiness to

Regular (at least WEEKly) testing of the emergency Its voltage/current
10 XRBP factor during emergency shipbuilder's perform as
generator must be performed to check: characteristics.
fire-drills. recommendations. specified.

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Removing trash,
Washing floors, chemical
dusting and light Cleaning floors in cabins Dishwashing and
1 HEWF What does "general DAILY cleaning" mean? cleaning of furniture
cleaning in cabins, and messrooms. laundry service.
and carpets, polishing.
messrooms and WC.

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 The Code of Safe The material safety
The engine room log The Chief Engineer's
2 IDPI water systems. Where will the rating find the information relating Working Practices for data sheets supplied
to the hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this book. standing orders.
Merchant Seamen. with the chemicals.
task?

Drinking water is not the

If your ship is in the tropics and you are going to be working out on
solution. I must consume
3 KYVF deck during the day, what is the recommended DAILY intake of 10 litres. 1litre. 4.5 litres.
water for you to avoid the effects of dehydration? at least 250 mg of salt per
day to retain body fluid.

Check the surface of Move the position of the

On routine DAILY inspection you notice that there is a light arching Reverse the polarity of the
the sliprings, polish if brushes around the Increase the tension on
4 MSCD between an alternator's carbon brushes and rotor sliprings, with excitation voltage at the
alternator operating at 70% load. Should you: necessary and bed in sliprings to find the the brushes
brush holder connection
the brushes correct neutral position

Check the surface of Move the position of the Reverse the polarity of
On routine DAILY inspection you notice that there is a light arcing Clean up and increase
the sliprings, polish if brushes around the the excitation voltage
5 MSCD between an alternator's carbon brushes and rotor sliprings, with the tension on the
alternator operating at 70% load. Should you: necessary and bed in sliprings to find the correct at the brush holder
brushes
the brushes neutral position connection
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What is the normal DAILY "boil off" on a LNG carrier of abt. From 0,18 % to 0,25 % From 0,10 % to 0,15 % From 0,30 % to 0,35 % per From 0,25 % to 0,35 %
6 PNQT 125000 cbm.? per day of total cargo. per day of total cargo. day of total cargo. per day of total cargo.

What is the approximate normal DAILY cargo "boil off" rate for an From 0,75 % to 0,80 % From 0,30 % to 0,35 % From 0,15 % to 0,20 % per From 0,01 % to 0,05 %
7 PNQT LNG carrier of 125000 cubic metre cargo capacity? per day of total cargo. per day of total cargo. day of total cargo. per day of total cargo.

What is recommended for general cleaning (removing of A solution of water and

8 PWPD fingerprints, soot and dirt) and DAILY cleaning of polished floors?
Neutral cleaners. Alkaline cleaners. Acid cleaners.
polish.

How many portions of fruit and vegetables are recommended as

9 SGNS part of the DAILY intake for an adult?
2. 10. 5. Not more than 3.

As part of the duties a rating on boiler watch is requested to assist The Code of Safe The material safety
with the DAILY chemical treatment for the boiler and feed water The Chief Engineer's The engine room log
10 WRHY Working Practices for data sheets supplied
systems. Where will the rating find the information relating to the standing orders. book.
hazards associated with the chemicals involved in this task? Merchant Seamen. with the chemicals.

What is the estimated average DAILY calorific intake required by

11 YSNQ 4400. 2900. 7500. 650.
an active adult male?

What is the estimated average DAILY calorie intake required by an

12 YSNQ 650 4400 2900 7500
active adult male?

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Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end

at an interval of not more than X months and to
1 AGLK be renewed not later than every Y years, where
6 months / 2 years 30 months / 5 years 12 months / 4 years 20 months / 3 years
the intervals are:

The Master is responsible that all crew participate

inmonthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew -or
2 AHUN more- has not participated in such drill during the Within 12 hrs. Within 48 hrs. Within 30 hrs. Within 24 hrs.
last month, what is the time limit to conduct such
a drill after the vessel has left a port?

3 CFBL Why did the Second Engineer wish to make The Second Engineer The Second Engineer The Second Engineer wished to The Second Engineer
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wished to make an
wished to make an make an allotment because he wished to make an
allotment because he was
a monthly allotment? allotment because he wanted to become acquainted allotment because he was
tired and wanted to rest in
was married with the other officer unmarried
his cabin

The Second Engineer

The Second Engineer
The Second Engineer wished to make an
wished to make an The Second Engineer wished
Why did the Second Engineer wish to make wished to make an allotment because he
4 CFBL an monthly allotment?
allotment because he was to make an allotment
allotment because he was wanted to become
tired and wanted to rest in because he was married
unmarried acquainted with the other
his cabin
officer

What areas of a vessel must the safety officer All working spaces Only working areas within the
5 EAKC inspect on a three monthly basis
Only machinery spaces Only open deck areas
accessible by the crew accommodation

*The Master is responsible that all crew participate

inmonthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew -
6 FLPT or more - has not participated in such drill during Within 24 hrs Within 30 hrs Within 12 hrs Within 48 hrs
the last month, what is the time limit to conduct
such a drill after the vessel has left a port?

On average, how much filter-ground coffee would

7 KNPO you need for a crew of 20 filipinos and 10 90 kg 270 kg 350 kg 180 kg
norwegians for sixmonths?

The fuel consumption for the main diesel engine

has gradually increased over a period of a
few months. All system pressures and Sea water temperature
8 KUGI temperatures appear normal. From the options
Damaged propeller blade. Water in the fuel. Fouling of the hull
changing.
given, choose the one which is the most likely
cause of this.

The Master is responsible that all crew participate

inmonthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew -or
9 LHIW more- has not participated in such drill during the Within 12 hrs. Within 48 hrs. Within 30 hrs. Within 24 hrs.
last month, what is the time limit to conduct such
a drill after the vessel has left a port?
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Which month is the season for strawberries in

10 OXET December September March June
South Africa?

Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end

at an interval of not more than X months and to
11 RBEP 20 months / 3 years 6 months / 2 years 30 months / 5 years 12 months / 4 years
be renewed not later than every Y years, where
the intervals are:

A large post Panamax container vessel is sailing

during the winter months. In which sea areas is
12 SCHM The North Pacific. The South China Sea. The Indian Ocean. The North Sea.
she most likely to encounter conditions which
could cause a parametric roll?

Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end

at an interval of not more than X months and to
13 VHVV 12 months / 4 years 6 months / 2 years 20 months / 3 years 30 months / 5 years
be renewed not later than every Y years, where
the intervals are:

Where would you store a six-month supply of In the dry stores room at +
14 WFTX In the meat locker In the dairy room In the vegetable room
margarine? 20 C

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Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at an

1 AGLK interval of not more than X months and to be renewed not 6 months / 2 years 30 months / 5 years 12 months / 4 years 20 months / 3 years
later than every Y years, where the intervals are:

0.8 times the total mass of 1.1 times the total mass The equivalent to the total
1.25 times the total mass of
During the 5-yearly overhaul and operational test of a lifeboat the lifeboat when loaded of the lifeboat when mass of the lifeboat
the lifeboat when loaded
2 CDSB on-load release gear, to what level should the gear be load with its full complement of loaded with its full when loaded with its full
tested? with its full complement of
persons, equipment and complement of persons complement of persons
persons and equipment.
stores. and equipment. and equipment.

What are the average maximum working hours which may

3 DNSN not be exceeded, in a year on NIS-ships?
2080 hours 2912 hours 2526 hours 1850 hours

4 INSB You are serving on a 5 year old chemical tanker. You are Able to effect a complete Able to effect a complete Able to effect a complete Able to effect a complete
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called upon to order a portable blower for ventilation of DB change of air of the change of air of the space change of air of the change of air of the
tanks, cofferdams & pipe tunnels prior entry & during space being ventilated being ventilated 4 times space being ventilated 12 space being ventilated
inspection. You would order a blower of capacity: 16 times an hour? an hour? times an hour? once an hour?

5 ITAY What surveys do not have a validity of 5 years? Safety Construction Load Line IOPP Safety Radio

Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to be made in The International Maritime
Commissions of Inquiry of The General Civil
6 JTXR the logbook, shall be punished by imprisonment of up to The Maritime Act Organization's Act of
2 years according to: Maritime Activities Penalty Code 315 .
Maritime Activities

Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to be made in The International Maritime The Ship Safety and
Commissions of Inquiry of
7 JTXR the logbook shall be punished by imprisonment of up to Organization's Act of Security Act - Section The Maritime Act
1 year according to: Maritime Activities
Maritime Activities 65.

It is noticed that some of the items that were to be used to lift Return them to the lifting Mark the items as not to Have them inspected Scrap the items
some machinery components during a maintenance routine gear locker and make a be used and store them immediately by a immediately as they are
8 KBML had not been tested for over 5years. Which of the options note in the Register of securely until they can competent person so that unusable once they have
given is the correct action to be taken in a situation like Lifting Gear that they need be tested by a they can be used for the not been tested for 5
this? to be tested. competent person. task. years.

A rating has approved emergency preparedness training, a

certificate for watchkeeping in the deck department and
9 KYUC 3 years of service time on deck and necessary knowledge As a motorman As a greaser As an ordinary seaman As an able seaman
of English. What post is a seafarer, with these required
qualifications, qualified for on a Norwegian cargo vessel?

Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to be made in The International Maritime
The General Civil Commissions of Inquiry of
10 LCQU the logbook, shall be punished by imprisonment of up to Organization's Act of The Maritime Act
2 years according to: Penalties Code 315 . Maritime Activities
Maritime Activities

Anyone who makes or permits a false entry to be made in The International Maritime The Ship Safety and
The Public Administration
11 LCQU the log book, shall be liable to fines or imprisonment for a Organization's Act of Security Act, Section The Maritime Act
term not exceeding 1 year according to: Act
Maritime Activities 65..

12 NEOR A very sensitive and valuable commodity is loaded into Degradation of the The accuracy of the control The age of the refrigeration The type of gas used in
refrigerated container which is more than 12 years old. The insulation due to the age system of the refrigeration plant. the refrigeration plant.
container has been 'pre-tripped' with all routine of the container leading plant.
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maintenance having been carried out to the refrigeration

plant and sensors with parts being replaced as necessary
to excess heat transfer
and all functions appear normal. Which aspect of using this
container is most likely to cause problems during the through the walls.
voyage?

No special arrangements -
A young person joins the vessel i.e. someone less than
he would sign on as per He would sign on in section He would sign on in the He would be signed in
13 NEQI 18 years old, what procedure must be followed when
signing him on the Crew Agreement? the rest of the crew in ALC 1d ALC 1b form form ALC 1c
section ALC 1a

Lifting plant is proof load Deck cranes are tested

What is done at a five yearly thorough inspection of lifting
14 NYPA Derricks are tested tested and all parts Deck cranes are tested and their parts
plant on a General Cargo vessel?
thoroughly examined thoroughly examined

What are the average total working hours per week that must
15 PXHP be exceeded over a period of at most one year on board 40 hours 63 hours 56 hors 48 hours
NIS ships?

Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at an

16 RBEP interval of not more than X months and to be renewed not 20 months / 3 years 6 months / 2 years 30 months / 5 years 12 months / 4 years
later than every Y years, where the intervals are:

When would a certificate which has a validity of 2 years

SEC On tankers over 10 SEC on bulk carriers over
17 RMHT require an intermediate survey, rather than an Annual SEC on passenger vessels Not required
survey? years old 10 years old

You are serving on a 5 year old chemical tanker. You are Able to effect a complete Able to effect a complete Able to effect a complete Able to effect a complete
called upon to order a portable blower for ventilation of DB change of air of the change of air of the space change of air of the change of air of the
18 TPDV
tanks, cofferdams & pipe tunnels prior entry & during space being ventilated being ventilated 12 times space being ventilated space being ventilated 4
inspection.You would order a blower of capacity: 16 times an hour? an hour? once an hour? times an hour?

Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at an

19 VHVV interval of not more than X months and to be renewed not 12 months / 4 years 6 months / 2 years 20 months / 3 years 30 months / 5 years
later than every Y years, where the intervals are:

Which person is qualified to carry out a five yearly thorough A classification society A deck officer designated
20 YPPH The master A marine surveyor
survey of cargo gear on a General Cargo vessel? surveyor by the master
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When it is midsummer in France, what time of the year is it in

21 YQHS Early spring Midsummer Midwinter Autumn
South Africa?

When it is midsummer in northern Europe, what time of

22 YQHS Midsummer Autumn Midwinter Early spring
the year is it in South Africa?

30 months after completion 30 months before the

When would an Intermediate survey be carried out on a 30 months after dry- 30 months after the survey
23 YQPA of Special Survey- +/- 6 expiry date' +/'`6
certificate which has a 5 year validity? docking - +/- 6 months date - +/- 6months
months months

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That there is another vessel

That there is another
You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear this That there are two nearby, that she is That there is another vessel
vessel in the vicinity and
1 ABFC signal. It is repeated at two minute intervals. What does it more vessels underway, but stopped nearby, but that she is at
indicate? that she has just altered
nearby. and making no way anchor.
course to port.
through the water.

Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at

2 AGLK an interval of not more than X months and to be renewed 6 months / 2 years 30 months / 5 years 12 months / 4 years 20 months / 3 years
not later than every Y years, where theintervals are:

SOLAS regulations require surveys of ships to be carried A survey before the

Periodical survey every 6 Periodical survey every 12 Periodical survey every 24
3 EOEQ out at certain times and at certain intervals. Which of the commence of each
following surveys apply to passenger ships only? months months months
voyage

Ship staff shall inspect all lifting equipment and record the Whenever it is deemed
4 NNJV inspection in the cargo gear record book at intervals of:
Yearly 2 years 5 years
necessary by the master

According to SOLAS fire drills to be carried out at intervals

5 VUFP of no more than?
One month Fortnight One week Two months

At 20 years and every five

6 CLVE At what calendar interval is a "Special Survey" required? Every 2 1/2 years. Annually. 5 years.
years thereafter.

7 DAXB A pilot ladder shall, to prevent twisting, be fitted with At intervals not At intervals not It does not matter where the At intervals not exceeding 12
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'battens'. The lowest batten shall be the 5th step from the
lower end of the pilot ladder. At whatintervals should there exceeding 15 steps. exceeding 9 steps. battens are fitted. steps.
be further battens upwards on the pilot ladder?

Ship staff shall inspect all lifting equipment and record the Whenever it is deemed
8 DCON inspection in the cargo gear record book at intervals of:
2 years Yearly 5 years
necessary by the master

A data logger printout is being studied. It can be seen that Routine defrosting Response of the refrigeration Faulty operation of the control
at regularintervals the return air temperature increases Erratic operation of the
9 EMUM significantly for short periods of time before returning to
of the evaporator plant to daily ambient system for the refrigeration
refrigeration compressor.
normal. What is the most likely cause of this occurrence? coils. warming and cooling. unit.

Inspect/measure all areas

What should be done after departing loading port, Inspect all areas surronding loaded tanks
Inspect the gally for Test the cargo pumps against
10 FBSH at intervalls during the voyage and prior to discharging surronding loaded tanks for leakage. Result to be
port ? sufficant food stock. closed valve.
for cleanliness. recorded in the deck log
book.

2 times designed 1.5 times designed

1.6 times designed working 1.5 times designed working
After a cargo hose has been taken into service, which working pressure, working pressure, but
pressure, but not more than pressure, but not more than
11 GMVY pressure should the hose be tested to at but not more than not more than two-fifts
regular intervalls ? two-fifts of it's bursting four-fifts of it's bursting
two-fifts of it's of it's bursting
pressure. pressure.
bursting pressure. pressure.

Increase the service time due

How will continuous low load operation influence the Improve the service interval
Reduce the service to carbonizing of cylinder
12 KFAI service interval of the cylinder covers on a 4-stroke No influence at all since the engine is "saved"
engine? interval head, piston and
from high loads
turbocharger.

A pilot ladder shall, to prevent twisting, be fitted with It does not matter
'battens'. The lowest batten shall be the 5th step from the At intervals not exceeding At intervals not exceeding 9 At intervals not exceeding 12
13 KLDY where the battens
lower end of the pilot ladder. At whatintervals should there 15 steps. steps. steps.
be further battens upwards on the pilot ladder? are fitted.

14 LROQ Why is it important to check the ullages of the cargo tanks Such a procedure Such a procedure will Because it is a requirement Such a procedure will confirm
and sound double-bottom tanks at regular and will indicate if indicate if there is a and the vessel can the correct function of the
frequent intervals during an oil tanker's loaded passage? there are any build-up of pressure and demonstrate complaince cargo calculator by
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internal or hull the failure of any part of referencing volume against

during an audit.
leakages the venting system. temperature.

Testing is not They do not need to be

calendar based. tested and re-certified for
At what calendar interval must cargo hoses in service on
Cargo hoses must the first three years, but
15 NCYE board a chemical tanker be tested and certified as fit to Every 12 months. Every 24 months.
continue in use? be tested and must be tested and
certified every 48 certified every 12
operations. months after that.

They do not need to be tested

Testing is not calendar based.
and re-certified for the first
At what calendar interval must cargo hoses in service on Cargo hoses must be tested
16 NCYE Every 24 months. Every 12 months. three years, but must be
board be tested and certified as fit to continue in use? and certified every 48
tested and certified every 12
operations.
months after that.

Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at

17 RBEP an interval of not more than X months and to be renewed 20 months / 3 years 6 months / 2 years 30 months / 5 years 12 months / 4 years
not later than every Y years, where theintervals are:

*What is the term used to identify the division that stops the
flames until the end of the first half hour in a standard test
of fire exposition, taking into account that the average
temperature of the non-exposed face doesn't rise more
18 RGCL B-15 A-15 B-60 C-15
than 139?C above the initial temperature, and also that
the temperature at any place does not rise more than
140?C above the initial temperature in the interval of 15
minutes?

At what calendar interval must lifting appliances on board a

19 TCUD Annually. 5 years. 2 years. 2 1/2 years.
vessel be suitably tested by a competent person?

Cargo Gear/Cranes should at regular intervals be

thoroughly examined and load tested by a recognised
20 TCUD Every 5th year. Every 4th year. Every 2 1/2 year. Annually.
company/yard. How often should such examination/load
test take place?

21 UIME How will continuous low load operation influence the No influence at all. Increase the service time Improve the service interval Reduce the service interval.
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due to carbonising of
service interval of the cylinder covers on a 4-stroke since the engine is "saved"
engine?
cylinder head, piston and
from high loads.
turbocharger.

According to regulations cranes and other lifting appliances

onboard should, at regular intervals, be examined by
22 VGON Every 6 months. Annually. Biannually. Prior to loading/discharging.
ship's personnel and the result recorded in Cargo Gear
Book. How often should such examinations take place?

According to regulations cranes and other lifting appliances

onboard should, at regular intervals, be examined by
23 VGON ship's personnel and the result recorded in Record of Every 6 months. Annually. Biannually. Every 5 years.
Lifting Appliances. How often should such examinations
take place?

According to regulations cranes and other lifting appliances

onboard should, at regular intervals, be examined by
24 VGON ship's personnel and the result recorded in Register of Every 5 years. Annually. Every 6 months. Biannually.
Ship's Lifting Appliances and Cargo Handling Gear. How
often should such examinations take place?

Falls used in launching shall be turned end for end at

25 VHVV an interval of not more than X months and to be renewed 12 months / 4 years 6 months / 2 years 20 months / 3 years 30 months / 5 years
not later than every Y years, where theintervals are:

During restricted visibility, you are posted as bridge lookout Power-driven vessel Power driven vessel under
and you hear 1 long blast at intervals of about 2 minutes A vessel at anchor on port Fog signal of one long blast
26 VPHS making no way on way and making way on the
on your port bow. What will you report to the OOW (officer bow heard on the port bow
on watch)? port bow port bow

During restricted visibility you are posted, as lookout, on the Power-driven vessel
bridge and you hear 1 prolonged blast at intervals of no A vessel at anchor on port Power-driven vessel making
27 VPHS making no way on A vessel aground on port bow
more than 2 minutes on your port bow. What will you bow way on port bow
report to the OOW (officer on watch)? port bow

According to the IMO Gas Codes, what are the maximum

time intervals for sampling and analysing samples from
28 XHXD 20 minutes. 30 minutes. 45 minutes. 10 minutes.
the permanent installed gas detection system on a LNG
carrier?
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What are the maximum time intervals for sampling and

29 XHXD analysing samples from the permanent installed gas 20 minutes. 30 minutes. 10 minutes. 45 minutes.
detection system?

According to the IMO Gas Codes, what are the maximum

30 XHXD time intervals for sampling and analysing samples from 10 minutes. 45 minutes. 30 minutes. 20 minutes.
the permanent installed gas detection system?

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lowering of at least one

*Which one of the following items has to be
1 AAWE included in an abandon ship drill?
Launching and recovery of a Starting and operating radio Manoeuvring the lifeboat in
lifeboat after any necessary
survival craft life-saving appliances the water
preparation for launching

The Master is responsible that all crew

participate in monthly emergency drills. If 25%
of the crew -or more- has not participated in
2 AHUN such drill during the last month, what is the
Within 12 hrs. Within 48 hrs. Within 30 hrs. Within 24 hrs.
time limit to conduct such adrill after the
vessel has left a port?

Checking that passengers

Checking the distress signal
Which of the following items shall be included in Checking the lifeboat provisions and crew are suitably Checking that all crew and
3 AINU an "abandon ship"-drill?
rockets and other distress
and supplies dressed and lifejackets passenger are present
signals
correctly donned

*Which one of the following items has to be Starting and operating radio starting and operating the Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the Launching and recovery of
4 ANDG included in an abandon ship drill? life-saving appliances lifeboat engine water a survival craft

When mustered to an abandon drill, what is the

Wait for the order to put on
5 SJKT first thing you do when entering the muster Report your presence Pick up a life jacket Wait for orders
station? your life jacket

When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what

Wait for the order to put on your
6 SJKT is the first thing you do when entering the Pick up a life jacket Wait for orders Report your presence
muster station? life jacket
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Where can you find what your dutys are during Stated at the embarkation
7 JNTH a life boat drill?
Safety plan. From the drill leader. Alarm instruction.
station.

According to SOLAS fire drills to be carried out

8 VUFP at intervals of no more than?
One month Fortnight One week Two months

*Which one of the following items has to be Starting and operating radio Launching and recovery of a Manoeuvring the lifeboat in the Checking that life-jackets
9 BABS included in an abandon ship drill? life-saving appliances survival craft water are correctly donned

How often shall crew members participate in

10 CQUI Once every year Once every month Once every week Once every 6 months
firedrills?

summoning of passengers
*Which one of the following items has to be Launching and recovery of a Starting and operating radio Manoeuvring the lifeboat in
11 DBOR and crew to muster stations
included in an abandon ship drill? survival craft life-saving appliances the water
with the alarm required

summoning of passengers Checking the distress

*Which of following items shall be included in an Checking the lifeboat Checking passenger's
12 DHKT and crew to muster stations signal rockets and other
abandon ship drill? provisions and supplies immersion suits
with the alarm required distress signals

How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
13 DNSL closing mechanism of scuppers, ash-chutes Every month Every two weeks Weekly Daily
and rubbish chutes take place in passenger
ships?

What additional emergency equipment must be Emergency fire pump and Immersion suits and thermal
14 DOTF Emergency lighting Lifeboat radio
tested during abandon ship drill emergency generator protective aids

Who is the leader of the lifeboat drill (abandon The appointed lifeboat The first member of the crew
15 DRMB Senior deck officer Senior engine officer
ship drill)? commander arriving at the survival craft

How often must a crew member participate in a

16 DXUT Once every 6 months Once every two weeks Once every month Once every year
fire drill?

How often shall crew members participate in

17 EUDV Once every year Once every 6 months Once every week Once every month
firedrills?
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How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
18 EVGT closing mechanism of scuppers, ash-chutes Every month Weekly Daily Every two weeks
and rubbish chutes take place in passenger
ships?

Starting a fire pump using at

Reporting to stations and least the two required jets of Checking fireman-s outfits
*Which of the following items must be included
19 FILE preparing for the duties water to show that the All the items mentioned and other personal rescue
in each fire drill?
described in the muster list system is in proper working equipment
order

*The Master is responsible that all crew

participate in monthly emergency drills. If 25%
of the crew - or more - has not participated in
20 FLPT Within 24 hrs Within 30 hrs Within 12 hrs Within 48 hrs
suchdrill during the last month, what is the
time limit to conduct such a drill after the
vessel has left a port?

"Boat Drill" means training in

What do you understand by the term, "Boat Drill" means to secure the "Boat Drill" means to launch "Boat Drill" means to drill
21 FNCM all aspects of lifeboat
"Boat drill"? lifeboats the lifeboats the lifeboats
handling

"Boat Drill" means the

practical training in the
various aspects of getting
22 FNCM What is understood by the term "Boat drill"?
all the people onboard
safely off the ship, in the
event of abandoning ship
"Boat Drill" is an exercise to "Boat Drill" is an exercise in the "Boat Drill" means an
launch the lifeboats and practical and safe methods to exercise in the safe
move the boats clear of the secure a boat alongside the methods of handling a
ship. ship. lifeboat in heavy seas

"Boat Drill" means training in

"Boat Drill" means to secure "Boat Drill" means to drill the "Boat Drill" means to
23 FNCM What do you understand by "Boat drill"? all aspects of lifeboat
the lifeboats lifeboats launch the lifeboats
handling

24 FNCM What is the correct definition of: -boat drill? Training in lifeboat handling. To drill all boats. To secure the boats. To launch the boats.

25 FXEL Which one of the listed requirements regarding On all short international A training manual shall be Each member of the crew shall On all international
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voyages, except short

voyages, muster of
provided in each crew participate in at least one voyages, muster of
abandon ship and fire drills do not correspond passengers shall take place
to present regulations?
messroom and recreation abandon ship drill and one fire passengers shall take
as soon as possible after
room or in each crew cabin drill every month place within 24 hours
departure
after embarkation

26 GHAV What is the correct definition of: -boat drill? Training in lifeboat handling. To launch the boats. To secure the boats. To drill all boats.

A demonstration for the Practical exercise for the A presentation by the

The opportunity for all on board people on board to people on board to practice Master on what he would
What is the correct understanding of the term
27 GHAV to launch the boats and understand how a lifeboat their duties and be prepared expect from all on board
"boat drill"?
abandon ship. can be used to abandon in the case of an emergency in the case of an
ship abandon ship. emergency.

Training in lifeboat
28 GHAV What is the correct definition of "boat drill"? To launch the boats. To secure the boats. To drill all boats.
handling.

Checking the operation of Checking closure mechanism

watertight doors, fire for all air ventilators and other
Which of the following items shall be included in Checking the operation of fire
29 GKPI doors, fire dampers and openings to accommodation, Checking the fire wires
each fire drill? doors
relevant communication engine rooms and cargo
equipment spaces

A threaded hole is to be formed in a steel plate The drill should be the

The drill should be a The drill should be the same
using a tap and wrench. When drilling the hole The drill should be a bigger size same size at the diameter
30 GNIB smaller size than the size as the diameter of the
which of the options best describes the than the diameter of the tap. of the bolt that is to be
requireddrill size? diameter of the tap. tap.
fitted into the hole.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

1 AHUN The Master is responsible that all crew Within 12 hrs. Within 48 hrs. Within 30 hrs. Within 24 hrs.
participate in monthly emergency drills. If
25% of the crew -or more- has not
participated in such drill during the last
month, what is the time limit to conduct such
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a drill after the vessel has left a port?

According to SOLAS fire drills to be carried

2 VUFP out at intervals of no more than?
One month Fortnight One week Two months

How often shall crew members participate in

3 CQUI fire drills?
Once every year Once every month Once every week Once every 6 months

How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
4 DNSL closing mechanism of scuppers, ash-chutes Every month Every two weeks Weekly Daily
and rubbish chutes take place in passenger
ships?

How often shall crew members participate in

5 EUDV fire drills?
Once every year Once every 6 months Once every week Once every month

How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
6 EVGT closing mechanism of scuppers, ash-chutes Every month Weekly Daily Every two weeks
and rubbish chutes take place in passenger
ships?

*The Master is responsible that all crew

participate in monthly emergency drills. If
25% of the crew - or more - has not
7 FLPT participated in such drill during the last
Within 24 hrs Within 30 hrs Within 12 hrs Within 48 hrs
month, what is the time limit to conduct such
a drill after the vessel has left a port?

On all short international A training manual shall be On all international voyages,

Each member of the crew shall
Which one of the listed requirements voyages, muster of provided in each crew except short voyages,
participate in at least one
8 FXEL regarding abandon ship and fire drills do not passengers shall take messroom and recreation muster of passengers shall
correspond to present regulations? abandon ship drill and one fire
place as soon as possible room or in each crew take place within 24 hours
drill every month
after departure cabin after embarkation

9 HVER *Which one of the listed requirements On ships on short international All lifeboats shall be lowered Drills shall be conducted when Each lifeboat shall be
regarding abandon ship drills corresponds voyages, each lifeboat shall during drills the ship is in a harbour launched, and
to present SOLAS regulation?
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manoeuvred in the water

be launched and with its assigned crew at
manoeuvred in the water at least once every three
least every six months months during an
abandon ship drill

How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
10 LAWC closing mechanism of scuppers, ash-chutes Every two weeks Daily Every month Weekly
and rubbish chutes take place in passenger
ships?

The Master is responsible that all crew

participate in monthly emergency drills. If
25% of the crew -or more- has not
11 LHIW Within 12 hrs. Within 48 hrs. Within 30 hrs. Within 24 hrs.
participated in such drill during the last
month, what is the time limit to conduct such
a drill after the vessel has left a port?

How often shall abandon ship- and

At least two abandon ship drills
12 LVKW fire drillstake place on board passenger Weekly Bi-weekly Monthly
ships? and one fire drill every month

Each lifeboat shall be

On ships on short international launched with its
Which one of the listed requirements voyages, each lifeboat shall be assigned crew, and
Drills shall be conducted when All lifeboats shall be lowered
13 NGXP regarding abandon ship drills corresponds launched and manoeuvred in manoeuvred in the water
to present SOLAS regulation? the ship is in a harbour. during drills.
the water at least every six at least once every three
months. months during an
abandon ship drill.

on ships on short
Which one of the listed requirements
regarding abandon ship drills do not
14 OKKG
correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS
III/18.3.5 - 18.3.7)
Each lifeboat shall be launched
international voyages, each Different lifeboats shall, as Drills shall, as far as
with its assigned crew, and
lifeboat shall be launched far as practicable, be practicable, be conducted
manouvered in the water at
and manouvered in the lowered at successive as there were an actual
least once every three months
water at least every six drills emergency
during an abandon ship drill
months
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Each lifeboat shall be On ships on short

launched with its assigned international voyages, each
Which one of the listed requirements Drills shall be conducted
All lifeboats shall be lowered crew, and manoeuvred in the lifeboat shall be launched
15 OWFW regarding abandon ship drills corresponds when the ship is in a
to present SOLAS regulation? during drills. water at least once every and manoeuvred in the
harbour.
three months during an water at least every six
abandon ship drill. months.

Each lifeboat shall be on ships on short

Which one of the listed requirements launched with its assigned international voyages,
Different lifeboats shall, as far Drills shall, as far as practicable,
regarding abandon ship drills do not crew, and manouvered in each lifeboat shall be
16 PPNP as practicable, be lowered at be conducted as there were an
correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS the water at least once launched and
III/18.3.5 - 18.3.7) successive drills actual emergency
every three months during manouvered in the water
an abandon ship drill at least every six months

How often shall abandon ship- and At least two abandon ship
17 PSOE fire drillstake place onboard ro-ro passenger Monthly Weekly Bi-weekly drills and one fire drill every
vessels? month

How often are "abandon ship" drills required

18 RGCP to be held on cargo vessels according to Once every 6 months. Once every week. Once every month. Once every year.
SOLAS?

How often shall crew members participate in

19 SEIV Once every month Once every year Once every week Once every 6 months
fire drills?

How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
20 SFPG closing mechanism of scuppers, ash-chutes Every month Weekly Every two weeks Daily
and rubbish chutes take place in passenger
ships?

21 SIIW On most ro-ro passenger ships there is no Information on boarding Posters in public areas and Information from the crew Safety video and folders in
requirement to carry out drills with the cards, public cabins, safety video tax free shops
passengers. What is the most effective announcement on running continuously
ways of informing embarking passengers departure, posters in
about the emergency procedures?
public areas and cabins,
safety video running
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continuously

A training manual shall be On all short international On all international voyages,

Each member of the crew shall
Which one of the listed requirements provided in each crew voyages, muster of except short voyages,
participate in at least one
22 TAKJ regarding abandon ship and fire drills do not messroom and recreation passengers shall take place muster of passengers shall
correspond to present regulations? abandon ship drill and one
room or in each crew as soon as possible after take place within 24 hours
fire drill every month
cabin departure after embarkation

Shipboard Emergency drills must be carried

23 TKLD Once a year Once a week Once a month Once every six months
out at least (OPA-90)

With respect to the ISM, what training in The boat drill and fire drill Familiarization, and other
24 WLEH additional to lifeboat and fire drills must be should be adequate to meet Bridge Team Management drills identified as necessary Mooring operations
carried out? your needs by the ship

*How often are "abandon ship" drillsrequired

25 WRTO Once every week Once every year Once every month Once every 6 months
to be held on cargo vessels?

How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
26 WWGO closing mechanism of scuppers, ash-chutes Every month Daily Every two weeks Weekly
and rubbish chutes take place in passenger
ships?

A Shipboard Oil Pollution Exemption A Ship-Owners Permitted A Shipboard Oil Pollution A Seafarer-s Offical Pension and Employment
1 YWIY What issopep?
Procedure Entry Plan Emergency Plan Payment scheme

What is the definition of a When two vessels avoid collision by a When a collision or grounding does When a minor When an accident nearly occurs in
1 LFTT "near miss" distance less than a mile not result in pollution accident occurs connection with the operation of a ship

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

1 AALB What is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil that can 60 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 30 litres per nautical mile. 0.03 litres per nautical
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be pumped into the sea when your vessel is outside a

special area, proceeding en route, has in operation a
monitoring and control system for the discharge of oil mile.
and is located more than 50 nautical miles from the
nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil

tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil
that can be discharged into the sea when a vessel is
2 AALB outside a special area, proceeding en route, has 30 litres per nautical mile. 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
inoperation a monitoring and control system for the
discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical
miles from the nearest land?

In respect of washings from the cargo area of an oil

tanker, what is the maximum instantaneous rate of oil
that can be pumped into the sea when a vessel is
3 AALB outside a special area, proceeding en route, has 0.03 litres per nautical mile. 30 litres per nautical mile. 300 litres per nautical mile. 60 litres per nautical mile.
inoperation a monitoring and control system for the
discharge of oil and is located more than 50 nautical
miles from the nearest land?

Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise any potential

4 ACBX polluting operation?
To restrict pollution. To inform the authorities. To relieve the master. To avoid pollution.

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to gas-

freeing for entry and inspection. What is the maximum
5 AFCL oxygen content permitted in the inert gas main during
8% by volume. 5% by volume. 2% by volume. 12% by volume.
this operation, as required by SOLAS 1974?

You are inerting a cargo tank on an oil tanker, prior to gas-

freeing for entry. What is the maximum oxygen content
6 AFCL permitted in the inert gas main during thisoperation, as
5% by volume. 2% by volume. 8% by volume. 12% by volume.
required by SOLAS 1974?

Behind the "point of Between the "point of

During mooring operations which is the safe place to be
7 AGEA in?
Outside the colored zone. restraint" but inside the break" and the "point of Where ever you feel safe.
zone. restraint".
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Part of the outer surface of a refrigeration compressor The oil separator is not The seawater flow control The superheat control
crankcase and the refrigerant return line near the The filter drier unit in the
functioning correctly and is valve for the condenser is setting for the
8 AGQH compressor ice up heavily during normal operation. liquid line is partly
Which of the options given is the most likely cause of allowing lubricating oil to faulty allowing insufficient thermostatic expansion
blocked.
this problem? pass into the system. cooling water flow. valve is set too low.

Water-tube boilers are more

efficient and generally A watertube boiler can
A firetube boiler has a
From the statements given in the answer options, choose contain less water than A firetube boiler does not tolerate a short period of
much better capability
9 AIHG the one which is most accurate in relation to fire tube boilers. They are require a non-return valve time without any water
the operation of water-tube boiler and fire-tube boilers. to work at higher steam
prone to major damage in the feedwater line. when the burner is
pressure.
when run dry during operating.
operation.

Water-tube boilers are

The watertube boiler can more efficient and
The firetube boiler has a The firetube boiler does not
Which of the below statements characterizes the most tolerate a short period of contains less water.
much better capability to need any non-return
10 AIHG significant differences between a water-tube boiler and time without any water, They suffer from
a fire-tube boiler during operation? work at higher steam valves in the feedwater
when the oilburner is still in major damages when
pressure. line circuit.
action. run dry during
operation.

Water-tube boilers are

A watertube boiler can
From the statements given in the answer options, choose tolerate a short period of
11 AIHG the one which is most accurate in relation to time without any water
the operation of water-tube boiler and fire-tube boilers.
when the burner is
operating.
more efficient and
generally contain less A firetube boiler does not
A firetube boiler has a much
water than fire tube require a non-return
better capability to work at
boilers. They are prone valve in the feedwater
higher steam pressure.
to major damage when line.
run dry during
operation.

What is most important for the personnel on duty to Act according to the check
Check once during every Have a check every 30
12 AMDJ supervise during a discharging operation including list during crude oil Nothing in particular.
crude oil washing? watch. minutes.
washing.

13 AMWT What can be done to help pump out water from the cargo Chief Officer to ballast ship Vessel trimmed by bow Vessel to be ballasted to Wash water to be kept to
space of a bulk carrier, when washing down during
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cleaning operations? to provide large stern trim even keel condition a minimum

When a fire breaks out in the engine room, who is in The first person to arrive at
14 ANXC The engineer on duty The Captain The Chief Engineer
charge of the fire fighting operations? the scene

After complete shut down of the steam plant, the boiler

have been heated in accordance to correct starting up Open as fast as possible to Open steam valve very Don-t open the main valve Open as fast as possible
15 AOBP procedure, and is now firing at working pressure. You get rid of water assembly in slowly, considering before you have top to heat the piping
are going to open the main steam valve to the system. the piping system. system expansion. pressure on the boiler. system.
What will be the correct procedure for this operation?

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a Activate the inert fans and Continue discharging with Slow down and relieve
discharging operation. An alarm on the Inert gas Plant Immediately stop the
16 AODG blow fresh air into the the cargo pumps running the vacuum by opening
induicates that no inert gas is being supplied to replace discharging.
the discharging cargo. What will you do? cargo tanks. at minimum speed. the tanks lids.

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a Continue discharging with the Activate the inert fans and Slow down and relieve
discharging operation. An alarm on the Inert gas Plant Immediately stop the
17 AODG cargo pumps running at blow fresh air into the the vacuum by opening
indicates that no inert gas is being supplied to replace discharging.
the discharging cargo. What will you do? minimum speed. cargo tanks. the tanks lids.

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a Continue discharging with the Slow down and relieve the Activate the inert fans
discharging operation. An alarm on the Inert Gas Plant Immediately stop the
18 AODG cargo pumps running at vacuum by opening the and blow fresh air into
indicates that no inert gas is being supplied to replace discharging.
the discharging cargo. What will you do? minimum speed. tanks lids. the cargo tanks.

It doesn't matter as water

How often should water testing of a diesel engine cooling
condition for diesel
19 AOHG water system be carried out to check treatment levels Once a day. Once a week. Once a month.
and water condition during normal engineoperation? engine cooling systems
is not important.

Have Sandpiper pumps

What is the most important way to contain small oil-spills Have ample room in the drip- Have sawdust located by Have all scuppers
20 APGH rigged on the aft part of the
from cargo operations on the ship? tray by the manifold the manifold plugged
tank deck

21 AQBL Signals used by aircraft engaged in search and Landing here is highly The assistance of the The aircraft is directing a Require medical
rescueoperations to direct ships towards an aircraft, dangerous vessel is no longer vessel towards an aircraft assistance
ship or person in distress. What is the meaning of the required or vessel in distress
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signal?

This is part of a sequence

Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in search and The aircraft is telling me he The aircraft is telling me
The assistance of your of manoeuvres by which
rescue operations to direct ships towards a casualty. he is preparing to drop
22 AQBL does not understand my last vessel is no longer the aircraft will indicate a
This aircraft flies across your stern, rocking his wings. supplies or personnel in
What is the meaning of the signal? message. required. direction for my vessel to
the water.
proceed in.

Where several rescue units (RU) are engaged in a search OCS to be permanently
and rescue operation, one of the RU should be OSC to be designated by OSC to be the ship with
OSC to be the first rescue appointed within each
23 AQCC designated as OSC (On Scene Commander). Which an appropriate RCC or the best manoeuvring
one of the listed practices for designating an OSC does unit to arrive at the scene. SRR (Search and Rescue
RSC. performance.
correspond to the guidances provided by MERSAR? Region).

Where several rescue units are engaged in a search and The OSC will be a
The OSC to be designated The OSC will be the the
rescue operation, one of them should be designated as The OSC will automatically warship, permanently
by the appropriate ship with the best
24 AQCC the On-Scene Commander (OSC). Which of the be the seagoing first rescue assigned to the
following descibes how this appointment will be made in unit to arrive at the scene. Rescue Coordination manoeuvring
applicable Search and
MERSAR? Centre. performance.
Rescue Region.

The role of OSC can only be The first rescue unit to

The OSC will always be
taken by a naval ship with arrive at the scene will
The OSC will initially be a designated by the
Where several rescue units are engaged in a search and suitable command and normally assume the
controlling aircraft. Once a appropriate Rescue
rescue operation, one of will be designated as the On- control capability. In many role of OSC, until the
25 AQCC suitable vessel is on Coordination Centre.
Scene Commander (OSC). Which of the following regions, such vessels are unit appointed as OSC
descibes how this appointment will be made? scene, the responsibility No other vessel may
permanently assigned on by the RCC is in a
will be passed to them. assume the role at any
stand-by to assume such a poisition to assume the
time.
role. role.

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading master

has indicated that a booster pump will be used to assist
the discharging operation, as the receiving tank is The cargo reaching the shore The booster pump failing to The booster pump being The ship's pump
26 AQHE
several kilometres away. You start the discharge, but tank. start. started and engaged. speeding up.
after a few minutes, you observe the back pressure
drops sharply. What is this an indication of?

27 AQHE At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading master The booster pump being The cargo reaching the The booster pump failing to The ship's pump
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has indicated that a booster pump will be used to assist

the discharging operation, as the receiving tank is
several kilometres away. You start the discharge, but started and engaged. shore tank. start. speeding up.
after a few minutes, you observe the back pressure
drops sharply. What is this an indication of?

The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump coming
booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You booster pump being lined up
28 AQHE ship's pump speeding up booster pump failing to start on the line and
start the discharge, and in a few minutes the pressure in the wrong direction
drops sharply. This could be a result of the : discharging properly

Note the date and time

of occurrence,
On a Container vessel, what would you do if you saw a Inform the relieving
29 KGIV Call the duty officer Inform the master container number and
container being damaged during loading operations? watchkeeper
if possible take
photographs

Note the date and time of

What would you do if you saw a container being damaged occurrence, container Inform the relieveing
30 KGIV Call the duty officer Inform the master
during loading operations? number and if possible watchkeeper
take photographs

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Between the "point of

During mooring operations which is the safe place Behind the "point of restraint"
1 AGEA to be in?
Outside the colored zone. break" and the "point of Where ever you feel safe.
but inside the zone.
restraint".

What can be done to help pump out water from the

Chief Officer to ballast ship Vessel to be ballasted to Wash water to be kept to a
2 AMWT cargo space of a bulk carrier, when washing down Vessel trimmed by bow
during cleaning operations? to provide large stern trim even keel condition minimum

When a fire breaks out in the engine room, who is in The first person to arrive
3 ANXC charge of the fire fighting operations?
The engineer on duty The Captain The Chief Engineer
at the scene

4 APGH What is the most important way to contain small oil- Have ample room in the drip- Have Sandpiper pumps Have sawdust located by Have all scuppers plugged
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rigged on the aft part of the

spills from cargo operations on the ship? tray by the manifold the manifold
tank deck

Signals used by aircraft engaged in search and The aircraft is directing a

The assistance of the
rescueoperations to direct ships towards an Landing here is highly vessel towards an
5 AQBL aircraft, ship or person in distress. What is the
vessel is no longer Require medical assistance
dangerous aircraft or vessel in
meaning of the signal? required
distress

This is part of a
Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in search sequence of
and rescue operations to direct ships towards a The aircraft is telling me he The assistance of your The aircraft is telling me he is
manoeuvres by which
6 AQBL casualty. This aircraft flies across your stern, does not understand my last vessel is no longer preparing to drop supplies or
rocking his wings. What is the meaning of the the aircraft will indicate
message. required. personnel in the water.
signal? a direction for my
vessel to proceed in.

Note the date and time of

On a Container vessel, what would you do if you
Inform the relieving occurrence, container
7 KGIV saw a container being damaged during Call the duty officer Inform the master
loading operations? watchkeeper number and if possible take
photographs

Note the date and time of

What would you do if you saw a container being occurrence, container Inform the relieveing
8 KGIV damaged during loading operations?
Call the duty officer Inform the master
number and if possible watchkeeper
take photographs

There is an "industry standard" book, found on oil The International Convention The International
The United Nations Guidelines
tankers, which explains all about oil cargo and for the Prevention of The International Safety Safety Guide for Oil
9 OGIS cleaning operations and their associated hazards. Pollution from Ships
on Safe Ship Management
Management Code (ISM). Tankers and
What is it called? (UNSSM).
(MARPOL). Terminals (ISGOTT).

There must be an established There must be an established

What precaution must be taken when painting on Cargo hold fan inlets
means of communication means of communication
10 ASVH deck during cargo operations on a General Cargo A spray gun not be used near paint areas must
Vessel? between crew members and between crew members and
be closed
the bosun the duty officer

11 ASVH What precaution must be taken when painting on There must be an established A spray gun not be used Cargo hold fan inlets There must be an established
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means of communication means of communication

near paint areas must
deck during cargo operations? between crew members and between crew members and
be closed
the duty officer the bosun

What kind of safety equipment must be worn during All of the mentioned Dress according to the
12 SNOL Boiler suit, working gloves. Safety helmet, safety shoes.
mooring operations? equipment. climate.

During cargo operations, involving perishable

cargoes, deck officers should be aware that the
cargo is subject to the effects of the weather and
13 VTLO Rain. Very high humidity. Sunshine. Wind.
ambient conditions. From the options given, select
the one which is likely to cause the most rapid
temperature change in a refrigerated commodity.

When a fire breaks out in the engine room, who is in The first person to arrive at the
14 AYLM The engineer on duty The Captain The Chief Engineer
charge of the fire fighting operations? scene

Prior to bunkering operations it is necessary to

check the quantity of fuel remaining onboard and Sound the tanks which you Take a full set of
Do a complete sounding of Use the latest figures from the
15 BABO that there is sufficient room for the fuel that is to think might still contain readings from remote
be loaded. What is the best method to use to all fuel bunker tanks fuel record book.
some fuel. content gauges.
establish this?

Loading a new compatible Loading an oil cargo into

Loading part of an oil cargo in
In oil tanker operations, what is understood by the one port, then loading the
16 BAEB
term "Load On Top"? same type of cargo "on top"
in a subsequent port.
Loading part of an oil cargo in
cargo "on top" of the oil the tanks tanks through
one port, then loading a
and water residues from a hoses inserted through
different type of cargo "on
previous cargo in the the tank hatches and
top" in the next loadport
sloptanks lashed in position

The angle of the loading

During RoRo cargo operations, what must be
the controls are left ramp is not to steep and the ramp is correctly
17 BGGV monitored at all times where the ramps are the ramp is correctly painted
concerned to prevent damage to the cargo unsecured at all times that the ramp has not painted
lifted of the jetty

What are some of the most important tasks to carry Sufficient manpower Risk Assessment, Permit to
Hatch covers to be opened
18 BJXR out on a bulk carrier, before commencing hatch Collect tools and hoses available and ER work /enter and tool-box
cleaningoperations? and cranes ready
informed talk
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A group of naturally
A team of port or terminal occuring organic Hazardous chemicals
In the context of oil tanker operations, what are safety officers assigned to chemicals containing present in some oil Oil residues which can only be
19 BRED
"mercaptans"? be responsible for a ship-to- sulphur, which give some cargoes and removed by manual cleaning
ship transfer operation crude oils a strong and associated with cancer
distinctive smell

Upper Flammability Limit Upper Flash Point Level

UFL and LFL are commonly used expressions in oil Upper Filling Level and Lower Unidentified Fire Liability and
20 BRKR and Lower Flammability and Lower Flash Point
tanker operations. What do the letters stand for? Filling Level Located Fire Liability/
Limit Level

"UFL" and "LFL" are commonly used abbreviations Upper Flash Point Level
Upper Filling Level and Lower Unidentified Fire Liability and Upper Flammability Limit and
21 BRKR associated with cargo and cleaning operations on and Lower Flash Point
an oil tanker. What do the letters stand for? Filling Level Located Fire Liability/ Lower Flammability Limit
Level

"UFL" and "LFL" are commonly used expressions in Upper Flammability Limit Upper Flash Point Level
Upper Filling Level and Lower Unidentified Fire Liability and
22 BRKR oil tanker operations. What do the letters stand and Lower Flammability and Lower Flash Point
for? Filling Level Located Fire Liability/
Limit Level

Commonly available on board an oil tanker, what is

23 BXVV the industry standard Guide that describes best SOLAS 1974 STCW '95 The ISGOTT Guide MARPOL 73/78
safety practise for tanker and terminal operations?

No additional procedures
A small bonding cable
Portable tank-cleaning machines used in need to be observed with The tank cleaning machines The water supply hoses have
must be secured
cleaningoperations on chemical tankers need to modern tank-cleaning must be physically laid continuous internal
between the tank
24 CLAV be electrically "grounded" to avoid any machines as the velocity of against the ship's structure bonding wires woven into
electrostatic hazard. How is this normally cleaning machine and
the water jets eliminates any prior to being introduced into their structure that act as
achieved? an earthing point on
potential electrostatic a cargo tank. electical conductors.
deck.
hazard.

It can be done on stainless

What should be applicable to tank It can be done if the It should be avoided, unless
It can be done without steel tanks only and if the
25 CVAP cleaning operationsby means of circulation tankcleaning hoses are the tank atmosphere is
products with low flash products (below 60 C) ? problems. tank cleaning hoses are
grounded. inerted.
grounded.
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You are testing the atmosphere in a cargo tank on

an oil tanker, for the purpose of approving it as Minimum 17% oxygen by
21% oxygen by volume and 21% oxygen by volume and
safe it for crew members to enter at the end of 8% oxygen by volume and volume and not more
less than 1% LFL less than 1% UFL
26 DFQS tank cleaningoperations. According to the industry 0% hydrocarbon vapour than 1% LFL
standard guidelines (ISGOTT), what hydrocarbon vapour hydrocarbon vapour
concentration hydrocarbon vapour
measurements must be obtained before this concentration. concentration.
concentration.
permission is granted?

When describing equipment used in oil

Vapour Emission Control Vapour Emission Calibration Vapour Ejection Control Vapour Emission Control
27 DKGL tankeroperations, what does the abbreviation
"VECS" stand for? System. System. System. Standard.

From both sides of a cargo From the centre of a From the centre of a cargo hold
How should steel coils be loaded at the start of
28 DKXI hold working towards the Across a cargo hold cargo hold working working towards one side
cargooperations?
centre towards the sides then the other

From the centre of a cargo From both sides of a From the centre of a cargo hold
How should steel coils be loaded at the start of
29 DKXI Across a cargo hold hold working towards the cargo hold working working towards one side
cargooperations on a General Cargo Vessel?
sides towards the centre then the other

The main supply valves in

the deck storage are closed
On a UMS vessel gas welding operations in the The local acetylene/oxygen
One of the ratings is left "on No precautions are and checks made that no
work shop are to be stopped for a lunch break. valve in the work shop is
30 DNOC watch" during the lunch necessary for a short fire risk exists prior to
Which of the following actions should be carried closed prior to switching to
out prior to taking the break? break. break in operations. switching on the fire alarm
UMS-mode
system and going to UMS-
mode.

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

1 AAQB A section of seawater pipe has been Use wooden wedges to Use a chain block to pull the pipe Adjacent pipework should Force the pipe into position and then
removed for maintenance. When force and hold the pipe flanges into alignment and be slackened off to allow hammer the bolts into the holes to
refittingthe pipe after completing the into the correct position leave it in place after the bolts the pipe to be aligned. Any hold the pipe flanges into alignment.
work the bolt holes in the flanges and then fit the bolts. are fitted to avoid overstressing incorrectly positioned
are found to be misaligned. What
procedure should be followed to
the bolts. brackets should be
adjusted after the pipe is
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

finish the work? refitted.

When there is doubt about the
Ro-ro decks are always
freshness of the atmosphere in
2 ABKI enclosed or confined spaces, what
action should be taken?
Arrangements should be
made for testing of the
atmosphere to ensure
maintenance of 21% Supply filter masks to all crew working
ventilated in advance of Open both bow- and stern doors
oxygen and a carbon on ro-ro deck
an operation
monoxide content below
50 ppm in the atmosphere
of the space

On a Container vessel, what

The cargo securing
3 ABMW determines how SOLAS 74/88 Advice from shore planners OSHA regulations
containersshould be lashed? manual

What determines how Advice from shore

4 ABMW containers should be lashed?
OSHA regulations SOLAS 74/88 The cargo securing manual
planners

Always carry a walkie talkie

What should be carried out before
5 ACYL entering the pump room?
Notify the Chief Officer or officer on
Run the ventilation for at Notify the Chief Officer or officer with you into the pump room
duty and run the ventilation for at
least 15 minutes on duty and call for help immediately
least 15 minutes.
if you start feeling dizzy

A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The

only fire fighting equipment available The water can be
is water hose with spray jet/spray applied in a fine spray Water should be applied in a jet Water should be applied to the Water should not be used on any type
6 AECJ nozzle. How, if at all, shouldyou starting from the front to the back of the fire. oil in a single jet only. of oil fire.
attempt to put out this fire using in a sweeping motion.
water?

If a seaman has to walk across a stow

of cartons containing perishable
foodstuffs whatshould he do to
7 AEKL minimise the risk of damage to the
contents? Select the most
appropriate option from those given.
All parts of the carton are of
He should step on the equal strength and therefore it He should step on the edges He should step on the corners of the
middle of the cartons. doesn't matter which part he of the cartons. cartons.
steps on.

8 AFTY To make a call-request oneshould: select the ID of the NCS select the telex in on-line select the telex in off-line Don't know
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

position position

On a RoRo vessel, when loading

Double Stacked containers on Maffi three in total 2 at the door
9 AGDW Trailers how many twist end 1 at the opposite One at each end 2 in total One at each end 2 in total One on every corner 4 in total
locks shouldhave used between the end
2 containers

How many rescue boatsshould be Two Fast Rescue Boats,

None providing the ship has Two, and at least one of the rescue
10 AGFQ provided on ro-ro passenger ships one on each side of the One Fast Rescue Boat
of 500 gross tons and above? lifeboats boats shall be a Fast Rescue Boat
ship

Having a CO2 alarm during normal

Get out of the engine room
11 AGRJ working hours, what immediate Get into the control room. Awaiting further order. Ignore the alarm.
action should be taken? as soon as possible.

What should you do if the temperature

of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 65 % The cargo should be To avoid uncontrolled
The cargo should be heated up
12 AHJU carried is raising 2 C per 5 hours monitored closely for the No special action to be taken. decomposition the cargo should
and the temperature is above 40 to 45 C.
next 12 hours. be discharged overboard.
C?

You are the officer in charge during

the loading of a tanker in Ras Check the Oil Discharge
Tell the jettyman to stop Find out if the oil is coming
13 AHWF Tannurah. The deck watchman Monitoring Equipment Call the Master.
reports ... a lot of oil on the water.... loading immediately. from your vessel
(ODME).
What should be your FIRST action?

You are the Officer in Charge during

the loading of a tanker at a terminal
in the Persian Gulf. The deck
14 AHWF
watchman reports "There is a lot of
oil on the water to starboard".
Whatshould be your FIRST action?
Check the Oil Discharge
Tell the jettyman to stop Find out if the oil is coming from your
Call the Master. Monitoring Equipment
loading immediately. vessel.
(ODME).

15 AIQE You are crude oil washing tank 1C Carry on with the washing Carry on with the washing until Stop the washing process and Stop the washing process and do
tank. The duty deck officer reports but attempt to lower the you have checked the inert gas do not resume until the not resume until the oxygen
that the oxygen reading in the tank oxygen level to less than plant is fully functional. oxygen content in the tank is content in the tank is below 8%.
is 9%. What should you do?
 Code Question
During crude oil washing of No: 1C
tank the duty deck officer reports
16 AIQE
that the oxygen reading in the tank
is 9% . What should you do ?
You are crude oil washing tank 1C
tank. The duty deck officer reports
17 AIQE
that the oxygen reading in the tank
is 9%. What should you do ?
In a smoke filled alleyway were will
18 AISX the cleanest air be found, and
how should you proceed out?
On a Container vessel, whereshould a
19 AJAS
mid-bay guide be positioned?
The battery of an EPIRBshould be
20 AJUH
changed
On a cargo ship, where shouldwe find
21 AKQA
the hydrants ?
What should be observed concerning
22 AMJC
a ship's watertight integrity?
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
8%. below 2%.
Stop the washing process
Carry on with the washing Stop the washing process and
and not resume until the Carry on and ask the engineers to
as the reading is below not resume until the oxygen
oxygen content in the tank check the inert gas system
11% content in the tank is below 2%
is below 8%.
Carry on with the washing Stop the washing process and
Carry on with the washing but Stop the washing process and do
until you have checked do not resume until the
attempt to lower the oxygen not resume until the oxygen
the inert gas plant is fully oxygen content in the tank is
level to less than 8%. content in the tank is below 8%.
functional. below 2%.
Towards the upper part, It will be the same in all parts, Near to the deck, crawl out
stand as tall as possible therefore I would just leave as keeping your face as near Sit and wait for the rescue party.
and walk out. quickly as possible. to the deck as possible.
On the tank top at the On the tank top mid-way in 40'
ends of 40' container guides to prevent transverse At the base of cell guides Between 20' container bays on deck
bays movement of 20' containers.
Every two years Every four years Every three years Yearly
At such locations that at least two jets
At such locations that at least
At such locations that no not emanating from the same hydrant
two jets not emanating from At such locations that no part
part of the ship normally may reach any part of the ship
the same hydrant may reach of the ship normally
accessible to the crew normally accessible to the crew while
any part of the ship normally accessible to the crew while
while the ship is being the ship is being navigating, one of
accessible to the crew while the ship is being navigating
navigating is located these jets coming from a single
the ship is being navigating, is located more than 40
more than 20 meters length of hose (the other jet may
each of these jets coming meters away from a hydrant
away from a hydrant come from a connection of several
from a single length of hose.
lengths of hoses)
That all emergency exits That all water tight ramps
That the bow- and stern door are
on ro-ro deck are locked That the ramp is stowed position and doors are locked and
closed
and secured secured at sea
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What kind of warning signsshould be

Breathing apparatus mandatory Warning signs that indicate lack of
23 AMVW placed on manholes into void Danger of explosion signs No smoking signs
spaces? sign oxygen inside

What should be done to assist a

Stretch a painter from fore to
24 AMWO survival craft in keeping alongside Keep vessel underway Keep vessel still Use a winch
own vessel? aft

In a large, 2 stroke, main diesel

engine cylinder lubricating oil is
supplied directly through lubrication
At mid-stroke of the As the piston rings pass the
25 ANSH points cut into the cylinder liner. At At Bottom Dead Centre. At Top Dead Centre.
what point during the piston. lubrication points.
cycle should the supply normally
occur.

How often should water testing of a

diesel engine cooling water system It doesn't matter as water condition for
26 AOHG be carried out to check treatment Once a day. Once a week. Once a month. diesel engine cooling systems is not
levels and water condition during important.
normal engine operation?

How often should normal testing of

27 AOHG Once a month. Every 2.nd week. Every day. Once a week.
the cooling water be done?

Notify Ch.Eng., find cause

Tank top in engine room has a high
quantity of oil residues floating
28 APGN
around. When discovered, what
actionshould be taken?
of leakage, remedy the
Open the overboard valve Apply foam to the tank top to minimise
Start the fire pump. leakage and then
and start the bilge pump. the risk of fire.
immediately start cleaning
of the tank top.

You are starting to get low on water in

29 APLT Drink urine Collect rain water Use sea water Mix sea water with 50% fresh water
the lifeboat. Whatshould you do?

The Open and Closed

What should be clearly marked on
30 AQAA A serial number positions with the last date The date when last painted The last internal inspection date
cowl ventilators?
of testing
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

That all emergency exits on That all water tight ramps

What should be observed cOncerning a That the ramp is stowed That the bow- and stern door are
1 AMJC ship's watertight integrity?
ro-ro deck are locked and and doors are locked
position closed
secured and secured at sea

A stevedore is working in a cargo hold of a Assume problem due to

bulk carrier while completing discharge of lack of oxygen and/or
The foreman stevedore will deal Immediately enter space Assume possible heart attack and
2 OJHE a cOncentrate cargo. What possible toxic gas and rescue with
assumptions could be made if the with this situation and give first aid give CPR
self-contained breathing
stevedore appears to be taken ill? apparatus

The prescribed test of an approved portable

3 OJHX VHF radio set (portophone) must be week month year Don't know
done Once a:

What must be the first cOncern of the fire

4 SMFK fighting team leader?
Fire prevention Fire isolation Fire fighting Life saving

In which of these areas is cargo residue not Upper sections of ships Recesses below manhole
5 BAOL cOncealed?
Bulkhead corrugations Bilges
frames covers

In which of the following areas of the holds

Recesses below manhole
6 BAOL of a bulk carrier is cargo residue unlikely Upper sections of ship's frames Bilges Bulkhead corrugations
to be cOncealed? covers

To confirm to public
supervisory authority that
What is the function of the form the requirements for the
"Declaration" or similar in connection with To inform about the relevant To check that the seafarer
seafarer's service on board
supervision carried out pursuant to the meets the requirements To simplify the prelimenary control
7 BAQT Regulations of 25 November 1988
requirements for maritime have been checked, are
of international by employer/master.
cOncerning supervision of maritime service. satisfied and that the
conventions.
service? compliance with the
requirements has been duly
documented.

8 BGGV During RoRo cargo operations, what must the controls are left The angle of the loading ramp the ramp is correctly the ramp is correctly painted
be monitored at all times where the ramps unsecured at all times is not to steep and that the painted
are cOncerned to prevent damage to the ramp has not lifted of the
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

cargo jetty

A loaded bulk carrier experiences heavy ice Reduction of metacentric

accretion on deck forward, what are the Reduction of speed and Increase in metacentric height
9 BLTK major cOncerns of the changes in
Excessive trim by the stern height (GM) and loss of
additional fuel consumption (GM)
stability? freeboard forward

BQUV That all water tight ramps The ramp is in stowed position The aft door locked
What should be observed cOncerning a That all emergency exit doors are
10
ship's water tight integrity?
and doors are locked and
locked and secured
secured at sea

When a ship is switching from ammonia to

LPG virtually all traces of vapours must be
Less than 20 parts per Less than 50 parts per
11 CAMR removed. What is the allowable Less than 5 parts per million. Less than 100 parts per million.
cOncentration of ammonia vapour in the million. million.
tank prior to loading the next cargo?

For how long shall time sheets cOncerning

For as long as the seafarer is Until the settlement of wages has
12 CETS working hours on board ships be kept For at least 5 years For minimum 3 years
after their completion? in service been made

How often must inspection of proper

13 CIUL working of the EPIRB s and SART s take month Don't know 14 days week
place on board?Once per:

Pursuant to which Act are the Regulations The Seaworthiness' Act of 9 The Seamen's Act of 30 May Act 18 June 1971 relating
of 25 November 1989 cOncerning June 1903. 1975. to enrolment of
14 CPLH The Maritime Act of 20 July 1893.
supervision of maritime service laid employees on board
down? ships.

Which institution gives regulations

The Norwegian Ship The International Maritime The Norwegian Ministry of The Norwegian Maritime
15 CQHR cOncerning certificates of competency for
marine deck and engineer officers? Registers Organization (As per STCW) Church and Education Directorate

16 CYPJ Use of LNG as fuel. The gas fuel line There is no requirement to 0,5 bar greater than the fuel 0,2 bar greater than the Pressure greater than the fuel
should be a double wall piping system. inert gas pressure. pressure. fuel pressure. pressure.
The space between the cOncentric pipes
should be pressurized with inert gas.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

What is the required inert gas pressure?

When LNG is used as fuel a double wall

piping system must be used in the engine Filled with nitrogen at a Filled with nitrogen at a
room. What condition should the annular Filled with nitrogen at a partial
17 CYPJ pressure greater than the pressure less than the Maintained at a full vacuum.
space between the cOncentric pipes be vacuum.
maintained in when the fuel system is in LNG fuel pressure. LNG fuel pressure.
service?

A heavy metal cOncentrate bulk cargo has Refuse to load the cargo as Load the cargo as the moisture
a moisture content of 16 and a Request additional moisture Seek advice from charterers
18 DBVJ the moisture content is content is within acceptable
transportable moisture limit of 18, what tests to be done and owners
should the Master do? outside acceptable limits limits

When loading a bulk cargo of Coal the ship

must be fitted with appropriate The concentration of The concentration of Oxygen The concentration of The gases specified in all of
19 DIMU
instruments to measure the cOncentration Methane only only Carbon Monoxide only these answers
of what gases within the cargo space?

What is the most important treatment Wring the eye-lid to prevent Rinsing of the eye with
20 DPIF Local anaesthetic Keep the eye closed
cOncerning a foreign body in the eye? blinking water

Discharge the washing to sea

You have just discharged a Category "A" only if you are outside a
chemical cargo and are making the first Discharge the washing to special area, your speed
wash of the tank that had contained it. Discharge the washing to Discharge the washing to sea only
21 DQWG shore reception facilities exceeds 7 knots, depth of
The washing contain a chemical residual sea directly? if you are outside a special area?
cOncentration of over 0.1% by weight. only? water exceeds 25 metres and
You can: distance from land exceeds
12 miles?

22 EAHL You just have thrown an inflatable liferaft It will depend on the length 20 metres 30 metres 15 metres
overboard from your vessel. The liferaft of painter
was stowed at a distance of 10 metres
above the waterline (light condition). What
minimum length of painter will you have to
pull out in order to get the liferaft inflated
(N.B.: The inflation of the liferaft takes
place Once the whole length of painter is
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

pulled out)

You just have thrown an inflatable liferaft

overboard from your vessel. The liferaft
was stowed at a distance of 10 metres
above the waterline (light condition). What
23 EAHL minimum length of painter will you have to 10 metres 15 metres 30 metres 20 metres
pull out pulled out in order to get the
liferaft inflated (N.B.: The inflation of the
liferaft takes place Once the whole length
of painter is pulled out)

You are to supervise a hot work repair in a No. Atmosphere should be No. Further precautions
cargo tank on an oil tanker. You have 0,5 per cent LFL, 21 per
need to be taken. The
measured the atmosphere inside the cent oxygen and Not unless all adjacent tanks
area around the work Yes. The minimum safe
compartment as 21% oxygen content by penetrating pipelines filled are filled with clean ballast,
24 EDHG site needs to be cleaned requirements for hot work have
volume and less than 1% LFL with water. Sediment, atmosphere 0,1 per cent LFL,
cOncentration. Does this mean the work and checks need to be been met.
sludge and residue to be 21 per cent oxygen.
can commence? (Select the most correct made on adjacent
cleared min. 2 m from
option) spaces.
working area.

You are to supervise a hot work repair in a
cargo tank on an oil tanker. You have
No. The flammability reading
measured the atmosphere inside the
compartment as 21% oxygen content by
25 EDHG
volume and less than 1% LFL
hydrocarbon vapour cOncentration. Does
this mean the work can commence?
(Select the most correct option)
Yes, provided that continuous
No. Further precautions need to
readings are maintained
be taken. The area around the
throughout the operation and
should be maximum 0.5% Yes. The minimum safe work site needs to be cleaned
flammability readings do not
LFL hydrocarbon vapour requirements for hot work and checks need to be made
exceed 2% hydrocarbon
concentration for any have been met. on adjacent spaces. Additional
vapour content in the
hotwork to take place. . precautionary measures may
immediate vicinity of the
need to be put in place.
hotwork site. .

EEDP *As far as human factor is cOncerned,
26 which of the following actions should be
considered as an efficient one?
To establish inner rules to To train the fire brigade All the answers are good
To equip them with better
perform works of a special
communication systems
risk

EKXF Between 50 and 100% over 100% This operation is done Between 3% and 6%
In general what is the proportion of
27
cOncentrate to water to produce foam?
automatically and in
relation to the foam
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A tanker in ballast, having recently left the

discharge port is involved in a collision. When the two vessels
The two vessels are still interlocked after
the collision and a survey of the ships
28 ENHB
gives all crew members are safe and the
damage is focussed to the vicinity of the
impact. What should be the greatest
cOncern at this time?
The ships moving together in
separate, one (or both) of The vessels moving together
the swell/seaway will cause a
the vessels will have will create even greater The possibility of pollution.
spark and consequently an
insufficient stability to damage to their structures.
explosion.
remain afloat.

Your vessel is a tanker in ballast and the

two vessels are interlocked after collision. That you have your If the vessels separate, the That the separation may cause
You have already made clear that all other vessel may run sparks that can possibly ignite
29 ENHB permission from the The exact time of the collision.
people are well taken care of and you will away and you will be the the oil or any other flammable
try to separate the two vessels. What company to do so.
only one to blame. substances.
should be your greatest cOncern?

What do iron ore, flourspar, fishmeal, lead

These are cargoes that may These cargoes are liable to shift The cargoes are not listed Residues to these cargoes are
30 ERKE cOncentrate and cement copper have in
common? liquefy when dry in the BC Code governed by MARPOL 73/78

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term Forward breast line is

Forward breast line is given by B on Forward breast line is given Forward breast line is
1 ABHV "FORWARD BREAST LINE" are given. Which given by C on the
one is the correct one? the figure by A on the figure given by D on the figure
figure

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term

Fairlead is given by D on the Fairlead is given by C Fairlead is given by A on
2 AGGM "FAIRLEAD" are given. Which one is the correct Fairlead is given by B on the figure
one? figure on the figure the figure

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term

Panama lead is given by C on the Panama lead is given by D Panama lead is given by Panama lead is given by B
3 AHWE "PANAMA LEAD" are given. Which one is the
correct one? figure on the figure A on the figure on the figure

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term

Height is given by C on the Height is given by D on Height is given by B on the
4 AJRA "HEIGHT" are given. Which one is the correct Height is given by A on the figure
one? figure the figure figure

5 AKFY What could be the possible cause of an engine Any of the below Faults in injection valves, Too big a piston The gudgeon pin or big
knocking?
 clearance, worn end bearing having too
injection too early.
cylinder liner. big a clearance.

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions

Astern is defined as C on Astern is defined as D Astern is defined as B on
6 EODR of the term "ASTERN" shown. Which one is the Astern is defined as A on the figure
correct one? the figure on the figure the figure

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term

Astern is defined as D on Astern is defined as A on Astern is defined as B on
7 EODR "ASTERN" are shown. Which one is the correct Astern is defined as C on the figure
one? the figure the figure the figure

If a boiler is smoking black smoke a possible

8 EOXS cause can be
Too little combustion air Fuel oil temperature too low Dirty burners All alternatives

The water cooling space on the turbocharger is Make no modifications, but

Dismantle the rotor and
damaged and you have no spares. The cooling tell the duty engineer to Cool the turbocharger by
9 SKHD water must be closed. Which steps would you
Run the engine at a lower speed. assemble the sealing
pay special attention for means of air.
take to ensure least possible damage? plate.
abnormalities.

Commencing discharge in Commencing discharge

What will alarm cargo receivers to the possibility of The presence of hatch cover Disallowing cargo interests
10 AVUL the absence of a cargo without presentation of
cargo damage? sealing tapes on board
surveyor bill(s) of lading

Commencing discharge
What will alarm cargo receivers to the possibility of Commencing discharge without Disallowing cargo interests The presence of hatch
11 AVUL in the absence of a
cargo damage on a Bulk Carrier? presentation of bills) of lading on board cover sealing tapes
cargo surveyor

To ensure a safe bunkering operation, and Use a crewmember as a

minimize thepossibility for overbunkering and oil messenger between Call the electrician, and get
spill, we need a reliable communication system
Stop the bunkering until safe yourself on the manifold, Get hold of walkie-talkies him to repair the
12 EFRC during the bunkering. How will you act, if your
telephone connection goes dead while you are in communications are established and the engineer on the and put them into use telephone while the
charge of the bunkering, and the bunkering goes valvecontrol in the engine bunkering goes on
with a rate of 350 tons per hour? room

Which of the following is considered as a possible

13 EFWW source of ingress of seawater into the cargo holds Hatch covers and coamings Topside tank drop valves Shell plating Cargo hold bilges
of a Bulk Carrier?

14 EFWW Which of the following is considered as a possible Topside tank drop valves Cargo hold bilges Shell plating Hatch covers and
 source of ingress of seawater into the cargo
holds?
coamings

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term Aft is defined as C on the Aft is defined as A on Aft is defined as D on the
15 JCNS Aft is defined as B on the figure
"AFT" are shown. Which one is the correct one? figure the figure figure

Normally a small vessel is called A boat can only be used for A large vessel is always
Is it always possible to use the word "ship" instead Either can be used
16 OIEA a "boat" rather than a "ship", vessels under 50 metres in called a "ship" and never
of the word "boat"? anytime
otherwise it is not important. length. a "boat"

A stevedore is working in a cargo hold of a bulk Assume problem due to lack of

carrier while completing discharge of a
oxygen and/or toxic gas and The foreman stevedore will Immediately enter space Assume possible heart
17 OJHE concentrate cargo. What possible assumptions
could be made if the stevedore appears to be rescue with self-contained deal with this situation and give first aid attack and give CPR
taken ill? breathing apparatus

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term Under keel clearance is

Under keel clearance is given by D Under keel clearance is Under keel clearance is
18 SMXY "UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE" are given. Which given by C on the
one is the correct one? on the figure given by A on the figure given by B on the figure
figure

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term "AIR

Air draught is given by A on the Air draught is given by D on Air draught is given by B Air draught is given by C
19 AXYU DRAUGHT" are given. Which one is the correct
one? figure the figure on the figure on the figure

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions

Air draught is given by C on the Air draught is given by D on Air draught is given by B Air draught is given by A on
20 AXYU of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given. Which one is
the correct one? figure the figure on the figure the figure

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term Quay is given by C on the Quay is given by D on Quay is given by A on
21 BAIH Quay is given by B on the figure
"QUAY" are given. Which one is the correct one? figure the figure the figure

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions

Quay is given by A on the Quay is given by C on Quay is given by B on the
22 BAIH of the term "QUAY" given. Which one is the Quay is given by D on the figure
correct one? figure the figure figure

Semi-refrigerated gas carrier can Semi-refrigerated gas

Semi-refrigerated gas carrier
be discharged by pressurising We can not discharge carrier can be discharged
Is it possible to discharge a semi-refrigerated gas can be discharged by
23 BAUN the cargo tanks or condensate any gas carriers by condensate the cargo
carrier if brake down on a discharge pump? pressurising the cargo
the cargo to shore or another without pumps to shore or another cargo
tanks
cargo tank or boil of the cargo tank or boil of the cargo
 On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term
Tug towing line is given by C on the Tug towing line is given by Tug towing line is given Tug towing line is given by
24 BFEN "TUG TOWING LINE" are given. Which one is the
correct one? figure D on the figure by B on the figure A on the figure

What are the required data inputs into most gyro

All of the data in the suggested Maximum helm angle
25 BFXK compasses to reduce any possible compass Latitude and Speed Deviation and Variation
error? answers and rolling period

What should the expansion valve superheat setting

26 BHTY be in order to get the best possible efficiency from 5 - 10 degrees Celsius 40 - 50degree Celsius 25 - 30 degrees Celsius minus 18 Celsius
a refrigerator evaporator?

To get the best possible efficiency from refrigerator

27 BHTY evaporators, the superheat should be regulated 0- 1 Degr. C. 40 - 50 Degr. C. 5 - 10 Degr. C. 25 - 30 Degr. C.
to?

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term Bridge is given by B on the Bridge is given by D on Bridge is given by A on
28 BRJT Bridge is given by C on the figure
"Bridge" are given. Which one is the correct one? figure the figure the figure

When two intermodal

When two intermodal containers When three intermodal When three intermodal
Under U.S. Occupational Safety and Health containers one on top
one on top of the other are containers in a stack are containers in a stack are
29 BSYF Administration (OSHA) regulations when is a of the other are
Vertical Tandem Lift possible? connected by semi-automatic connected by fully- connected by semi-
connected by fully-
twistlocks automatic twistlocks automatic twistlocks
automatic twistlocks

This circuit consists of a voltage source V, a

change-over switch S, a resistor R and a
capacitor C. The voltage/time figures 1 to 4
30 BXUA show possible changes in the voltage V(C) in Figure 4 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
case the switch S is suddenly shifted from
position 1 to 2 at time t = 0. Only one of the
diagrams is correct. Which?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The abbreviation "NPSH" is often seen

in connection with the efficiency of cargo pumps Necessary Pumping Suction Nominal Pressure Suction Net Pressure Suction
1 AFFG on oil tankers. What does this abbreviation stand Hazard.
Natural Pumping Standard Height.
Head. Head.
for?
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Between the sea water and fresh water systems

2 ANMN there are blanked off connecting pipes. Insufficient sea water pressure Fresh water system failure Extremely cold sea water Sea water system failure
These connections can be used in cases of:

If a ship in the MF-band wants to have a DSC-

connection with a coast-station (no distress TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: 2189.5 TX: 2177.0 kHzRX: TX: 2189.5 kHzRX: 2177.0
3 EPFC alert or a test alert) the following frequencies are kHz
Don't know
2177.0 kHz kHz
chosen:

You are alongside and the hoses have Advise the Duty Officer
been connected for discharge. The jetty-man Open the valves and start Advise the jetty-man that there is
Ignore the jetty-man. Do and await further
4 OHIJ shouts across to you, telling you to start cargo. discharge as soon as a problem on board and you will
The Duty Officer has not yet given you any nothing. instructions. Ask the
possible. notify him when you are ready.
instructions to commence. What will you do? jetty-man to stand by.

To ensure a safe bunkering operation, and

minimize the possibility for overbunkering and oil Use a crewmember as a
Call the electrician, and get
spill, we need a reliable communication system Stop the bunkering until messenger between yourself on
Get hold of walkie-talkies him to repair the
5 EFRC during the bunkering. How will you act, if your safe communications are the manifold, and the engineer
telephone connection goes dead while you are in established and put them into use telephone while the
on the valvecontrol in the engine
charge of the bunkering, and the bunkering goes bunkering goes on
room
with a rate of 350 tons per hour?

With two alternators running in parallel, and one is Make sure the load is evenly Remove the load from the Increase the frequency on Trip the main circuit
6 JCFG to be disconnected. The first step is to: shared alternator to be stopped the switchboard breaker

Remove the load from

With two alternators running in parallel, you wish Make sure the load is evenly Increase the frequency on
7 JCFG to disconnect one. The first step is to:
Trip the main circuit breaker the alternator to be
shared the switchboard
stopped

When you are connected up to the barge/shore The engine officer in

The barge captain or shore The pumpman on the barge or The receiving vessel's
8 NNEO facility and ready to start, who is giving the order charge of bunkering
to start pumping? facility foreman shore facility captain
on the receiving vessel

Only the connections for

No empty tanks needs to have the Only the connections for
When arriving a port the manifoild connections All fully bolted except those the tanks which are not
9 VTAM should always be ?
manifoild connections fully the tanks to be loaded
actually in use. to be loaded needs to be
bolted. needs to be fully bolted.
fully bolted.
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When disconnecting the cargo hose after Transfer it to the

discharging, some oil is drained into the drip-tray Mix in an appropriate quanoity of Drain it overboard when
sloptank and later
10 VTOD under the manifold which already contains a Drain it to a cargo tank. dispersant chemicals and drain the vessel is 50 nautical
small amount of dirty water. What is the correct discharge it to a
it overboard when in open water. miles off the coast.
way to dispose of this oil? reception facility.

When disconnecting the cargo hose after Transfer it to the

discharging, some oil is drained into the drip-tray Mix it with dispersant chemicals, Drain it overboard when
Add sinking agents, and sloptank, and later
11 VTOD under the manifold. What is the correct way to and drain it overboard in open the vessel is 50 nautical
dispose of this oil, which is mixed with some discharge it overboard discharge it to a
waters miles off the coast
water? reception facility

A fixed sign on the mast

What kind of safety sign(s) needs to be in place A sign in the engine control A sign on all the doors to the plus signs on each
12 VUET No particular signs
inconnection with work in radar masts? room bridge radar when work is in
progress in the mast

Which ships shall be provided with international Passenger ships carrying

Passenger ships of 1000 tons All ships of 500 tons gross and
13 BAIG shoreconnection for supply of water as more than 36 Tankers
extinguishing media? (SOLAS II-2/19.1) gross and upwards upwards
passengers

To confirm to public
supervisory authority that the
What is the function of the form "Declaration" or requirements for the
To check that the seafarer
similar inconnection with supervision carried out To inform about the relevant seafarer's service on board To simplify the prelimenary
meets the requirements
14 BAQT pursuant to the Regulations of 25 November requirements for maritime have been checked, are control by
1988 concerning supervision of maritime of international
service. satisfied and that the employer/master.
service? conventions.
compliance with the
requirements has been duly
documented.

15 BLDD You are alongside, preparing to load a cargo of Cargo hoses should no longer With a bolt in every hole in the With a bolt in alternate With a bolt in alternate
Triethylamine. It will be supplied from shore be connected directly to flange, securely and evenly holes, securely and holes, securely and
using an 8-inch flexible hose. When securing this ship's manifolds for the tightened. evenly tightened, or a evenly tightened.
to the ship's manifold (header), how should loading of dangerous minimum of two G-
the connection be made?
chemicals. clamps, fitted diagonally
across from each other
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and fully tightened.

With a bolt in alternate holes,

Cargo hoses should no
securely and evenly
When connecting a shore cargo hose to a ship's With a bolt in every hole in the longer be connected With a bolt in alternate
tightened, or a minimum of
16 BLDD manifold (header), how should the connection be flange, securely and evenly directly to ship's holes, securely and
made? two G-clamps, fitted
tightened. manifolds for the loading evenly tightened.
diagonally across from each
of dangerous chemicals.
other and fully tightened.

With a bolt in alternate

You are alongisde to load a cargo of Triethylamine. holes, securely and Cargo hoses should no
It will be supplied from shore using an 8-inch With a bolt in every hole in evenly tightened, or a longer be connected
With a bolt in alternate holes,
17 BLDD flexible hose. When securing this to the ship's the flange, securely and minimum of two G- directly to ship's
manifold (header), how should the connection be evenly tightened. securely and evenly tightened.
clamps, fitted diagonally manifolds for the loading
made? across from each other of dangerous chemicals.
and fully tightened.

Chromate based cooling water

Why are Chromate Based Cooling Water Chromates react with the Chromates increases the
treatments are not allowed to be
18 BPDK Treatments not allowed when the cooling system Chromates are poisonous. materials used in fresh chloride level in the fresh
is connected to a fresh water generator? used in any cooling water
water generators. water generator.
system.

Chromate Based Cooling

Why are Chromate Based Cooling Water It reacts with metals used
It could poison the fresh water Water Treatments are
19 BPDK Treatments not allowed when the system It increases the chloride level. in the fresh water
is connected to a fresh water generator? if leakage occurs. not allowed in any
generator.
cooling water system.

What is the procedure when a ship/shore bonding Connect bonding cable then Connect hose and bonding cable Connect hose then The sequence doesn-t
20 BQYD
cable is connected ? connect hose. simultaneously. bonding cable. matter.

The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H

21 BSVJ and L(2) = 12H, connected in parallel. Calculate L(S) = 18 H L(S) = 1,5 H L(S) = 4 H L(S) = 0,667H
the equivalent L(S) of the two inductors.

22 CAPW A chlorine carrier must be equipped with a chlorine 10 ppm. 15 ppm. 20 ppm. 5 ppm.
absorption plant connected to the cargo tanks
and cargo lines. This requirement includes the
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provision of gas detectors for the spaces and

areas around the cargo containment system and
the absorption plant outlet. What is the
recommended setting for the visual and audible
alarms of the gas detectors?

A chlorine carrier must be equipped with a chlorine

absorption plant connected to the cargo tanks
23 CAPW 10 ppm. 20 ppm. 5 ppm. 15 ppm.
and cargo lines. What is the gas detectors alarm
setting?

When handling and connecting cargo hoses

between ships you might be required to have a '
bend ' in the hose when it is suspended. The 20 times the hose
24 CCML 6 times the hose diameter. 3 times the hose diameter. 9 times the hose diameter.
minimum radius of the bend is governed by the diameter.
diameter of the hose and is generally calculated
as:

Ship's generators must be synchronised before

they can be connected to the same supply
Synchroscope and speed Speed governor and load
25 CEHB network. Prior to synchronising, the generator Voltmeter and frequency meter AVR and speed governor
voltage and frequency are respectively adjusted governor power factor controller
by:

What is the industry standard requirement Enough bolts to prevent 4 bolts, arranged as two
26 CFWG A bolt in every hole A bolt in every alternate hole
for connecting a flanged cargo hose? any leakage pairs, diagonally across

What is the industry standard requirement

Enough bolts to prevent 4 bolts, arranged as two
27 CFWG for connecting a flanged cargo hose on an oil A bolt in every hole A bolt in every alternate hole
tanker? any leakage pairs, diagonally across

When connecting a tugboat, what speed do you It is best to stop the vessel
A tug may be connected at The speed should be less than The speed should be
28 CHRU think is best for your vessel to maintain during completely before
this operation? any convenient speed 5 knots, normally 3 - 5 knots more than 7 knots
connecting

One has a direct connection with a telex-

subscriber by way of a coast-station. What
29 CMET Don't know kkkk brk+ nnnn
command break the land lineconnection with the
subscriber:
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The bones in the human body are connected to

30 CNMN Different type of joints Muscles Fibrous tissues Tendons
each other by:

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

1 CNMN The bones in the human body are connected to each other by: Different type of joints Muscles Fibrous tissues Tendons

The human body needs a certain vitamin to get the full benefit from
2 COJV the mineral iron. Which vitamin helps in the absorption of iron?
Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin B Vitamin A

The human body needs a certain vitamin to get the full benefit from
3 COJV the mineral iron. Which vitamin assists the absorption of iron?
Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin B Vitamin D

To establish inner rules to

*As far as human factor is concerned, which of the following To train the fire To equip them with better All the answers are
4 EEDP actions should be considered as an efficient one?
perform works of a special
brigade communication systems good
risk

There are not any

It is the MARPOL that takes It is the STCW that takes It is the BCH Code that
conventions that
5 EIKN Which IMO convention takes care of the human safety at sea? care of the human safety at care of the human takes care of the
take care of the
sea. safety at sea. human safety at sea.
human safety at sea.

Which part of the human body out of the list given below is not
6 ESGN considered to allow maximum heat exchange with the Face Groin Abdomen Feet
surrounding fluid (air/water)?

Which part of the human body out of the list given after is not
7 ESGN considered to allow maximum heat exchange with the groin feet abdomen face
surrounding fluid (air/water)?

It is the SOLAS There isnt any It is the MARPOL

It is the STCW 78/95
conventions that take conventions that conventions that take
8 FAPF What IMO conventions take care of the human safety at sea? that take care of the
care of the human safety take care of the care of the human safety
human safety at sea
at sea human safety at sea at sea

9 GCRA Which IMO convention takes care of the human safety at sea ? he SOLAS convention the MARPOL the STCW 78/95 there isn-t any
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conventions that take

convention care of the human
safety at sea

It is the MARPOL It is the SOLAS

There isnt any conventions It is the STCW 78/95 that
conventions that conventions that take
10 IIHB What IMO conventions take care of the human safety at sea? that take care of the take care of the human
take care of the care of the human
human safety at sea safety at sea
human safety at sea safety at sea

The respiratory
11 IMXO In the human body, breathing is controlled by The bronchia The lungs Movement of heart
centre in the brain

The body absorb The human body absorb The body absorb
The body absorb toxicants
toxicants only toxicants through toxicants through
12 IQTT How do the human body absorb toxicants? only if we wear wrong
through the aliment respiration, skin and respiration if the leak is
clothes
channel when eating the aliment channel big enough

Most cases of oil pollution are caused by human errors, often

jointly by seafarers and shore based clean-up teams. What has Dispersement of
13 PGHS Usage of oilbooms? Usage of sawdust? Usage of absorbent pads?
proved to be the essential mistake executed by the shore people chemicals?
regarding environment damages?

"Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from

tank cleaning or deballasting operations , are deemed to present A liquid cargo that is A category "Y"
A category "X" substance
a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause prohibited for carriage in substance as
as identified in the An NLS as defined in
14 XGMW harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and vessels other than type 1 identified in the
therefore justify a limitation on the quality and quantity of the revised MARPOL Annex ISGOTT revision V.
chemical tanker, as defined revised MARPOL
discharge into the marine environment". What is this a definition II.
in the INC Code. Annex II.
of?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

1 AHTR Does the health & Safety Executive (HSE) have They have no legal They have exactly the They can insist that The HSE has authority only
authority in dealing with shipping matters responsibility over ships or same powers as that alcohol /drug tests be where an interface exists
shipping of a Marine Officer carried out after an between the ship and shore
incident involving a ship e.g. means of access regs. In
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a serious case, they would

or shipping contact the local Marine
Officer

The International
Management Code for the The Code of Safe The Health & Safety at
What is the principal shipping regulations The Management of Health &
2 FULO governing health& Safety
Safe Operation of Ships Working Practice Work Regulations
Safety at Work (1994)
and for Pollution (1998) (1997)
Prevention (ISM)

Prior to entering service on a vessel in foreign trade for

3 EFRB the first time you are required to have Three months. One year. Six months. Five year.
a health certificate not older than?

When two intermodal When two intermodal

When three intermodal
Under U.S. Occupational Safety containers one on top of containers one on top When three intermodal containers
containers in a stack
4 BSYF and health Administration (OSHA) regulations when is the other are connected of the other are in a stack are connected by
a Vertical Tandem Lift possible? are connected by fully-
by semi-automatic connected by fully- semi-automatic twistlocks
automatic twistlocks
twistlocks automatic twistlocks

Which of the following food types or food components is

5 DJQC considered to be dangerous to health if consumed on a Moderate volumes of fibre. Soft fruit. Root vegetables. High levels of sodium.
regular basis?

Which of the following food types or food components

Moderate volumes of
6 DJQC listed below is considered to be dangerous to health if Soft fruit. Root vegetables. High levels of sodium.
consumed on a regular basis? fibre.

What should be the healthy continuity resistance of a

7 EKVD 220V, 2.2kW,10A heating element, when checked near 10 Ohms 0.1 Ohms 22 Ohms 220 Ohms
to it's rated operating temperature?

What should be the healthy continuity resisatance of a

8 EKVD 220V, 2.2kW heating element, when checked near to 10 Ohms 22 Ohms 0.1 Ohms 220 Ohms
it's rated operating temperature?

9 EKVD What should be the healthy continuity resisatance of a 19.36 Ohms 8.8 Ohms 11.36 Ohms 11.36 M Ohms
220V, 2.5kW heating element, when checked near to
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it's rated operating temperature?

What should be the healthy continuity resistance of a

10 EKVD 220V, 2.2kW heating element, when checked near to 0.1 Ohms 220 Ohms 22 Ohms 10 Ohms
it's rated operating temperature?

How would you establish if a health certificate issued by

Contact the Check in appendix 2 of Request information from the
11 HAFF a foreign country was acceptable to the British Contact the company office
authorities? Harbourmaster MGN 1 local Port Health Authority

Shall every seafarer bring with him a Not if the seafarer has a
Only if he has had a contagious
12 HKXE valid health certificate issued as per Norwegian Any health certificate will do Yes certificate of
provisions? disease during the last month
competency

Lifting three intermodal Lifting two intermodal

Under the U.S. Occupational Safety
containers together Securing all containers Securing deck containers containers together one on
13 JHTQ and healthAdministration (OSHA) regulations what are
semi-automatic twistlocks used for? connected by semi- on deck upwards of the third row top of the other connected by
automatic twistlocks semi-automatic twistlocks

When used to lock three When used to lock two

When can semi-automatic twistlocks be used, under the empty intermodal To secure on-deck empty intermodal
14 JHTQ U.S. Occupational Safety and health Administration containers that are to be containers in the first containers that are to To secure all on-deck containers
(OSHA) regulations? lifted, one on top of the and last container bays be lifted, one on top
other of the other

By having elected or By ensuring that the work

appointed protection is properly organised By ensuring that the seafarer is
By all the other
supervisors and and executed and that properly qualified and informed
15 KYTH How shall accidents and health hazards be prevented? mentioned
establishing a Working appropriate accidental of the hazards inherent to the
alternatives.
Environment Committee prevention equipment is work.
as prescribed. available and used.

The employer must

The employer must
The employer carries out a write an up-to-date
What duties are imposed on an employer in respect to ensure that all the life The employer must supply safety
16 LPOU risk assessment on all policy statement and
thehealth & Safety at Work Regs saving equipment is in helmets
work on board bring this to the
a satisfactory condition
notice of all on board
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By using light equipment

Cleaning is hard work and could be hazardous to Always read the instructions Always use correct working
only and never carry
17 MXIO one`shealth if no precautions are taken. What should placed on cleaning Change job. techniques for all cleaning
one do? anything weighing more
equipment carefully. duties.
than 15 kilos.

Who is responsible for the storage and use of The shipping company's The shipping company
18 PUBC The seafarer The protection supervisor
substances injurious to health on board? inspector and the master

To take reasonable care of

himself and fellow
workers and to co-
To attend safety To carry out risk
What duties are imposed on an employee in respect to operate with any person Take care of himself and always
19 SIIH committee meetings assessments on all
thehealth & Safety at Work Regs with any statutory duty wear PPE
as may be required shipboard activities
imposed upon him in
relating to Health &
Safety.

When a particular work activity

may cause ill health, when an
identified disease or adverse
After a period when When a seafarer
When the work involves health condition is related to
20 VIWM When would health surveillance be required similar illnesses occur complains about feeling
contact with chemicals the work recognised testing
on board unwell
methods are available for
early detection of an
occupational disease

"Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the

sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations , are A liquid cargo that is A category "Y"
deemed to present a hazard to either marine resources prohibited for carriage in A category "X" substance
substance as
or human health or cause harm to amenities or other as identified in the An NLS as defined in ISGOTT
21 XGMW vessels other than type 1 identified in the
legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify a revised MARPOL revision V.
limitation on the quality and quantity of the discharge chemical tanker, as revised MARPOL
Annex II.
into the marine environment". What is this a definition defined in the INC Code. Annex II.
of?

For how long is the health certificate valid for a seafarer

22 XPNC No time limit. Two years. One year. Three months.
in foreign trade?
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For how long is the health certificate valid for a seafarer

23 YUYX One year. Two years. Three months. No time limit.
in foreign trade?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The HSE has authority only

They can insist that where an interface exists
Does the Health & safety Executive (HSE) alcohol /drug tests be between the ship and
They have no legal responsibility They have exactly the same powers
1 AHTR have authority in dealing with shipping carried out after an shore e.g. means of
matters over ships or shipping as that of a Marine Officer
incident involving a access regs. In a serious
ship or shipping case, they would contact
the local Marine Officer

Who is responsible to carry

2 ANYX out safetyFamiliarisation training on board
The Master Safety Officer Chief Engineer 2nd Officer

SOLAS (The International Convention for It applies to ships of

the safety of Life at Sea) regulations, The Convention only applies to over a certain size
3 APRH Chapter 5, deals with thesafety of
All vessels and on all voyages Over 10 000 dwt
ships over a certain size engaged in
Navigation and applies to which vessels? International Voyages

The International Management

The Health & Safety at
What is the principal shipping regulations Code for the Safe Operation of The Code of Safe Working Practice The Management of Health &
4 FULO governing Health & safety
Work Regulations
Ships and for Pollution (1998) Safety at Work (1994)
(1997)
Prevention (ISM)

to be used when
clear, concise summaries of all clear, concise summaries of detailed descriptions of action
The safety Management Manual contains crewmembers feel
5 FUYY checklists that are:
action items in the emergency critical action items in the items most easily forgotten
especially stressed in
plan emergency plan in emergencies
emergencies

To relieve excessive high

What is the purpose of the cylinder To adjust the cylinder pressure pressure in the cylinder to For indication of engine A valve for safety stop
6 FWEU head safety valve? to a safe working pressure protect the engine from being being overloaded. (emergency) of the engine
damaged
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If the work could result in a

Conduct a risk assessment and
If during a safety officer's inspection he record findings. Inform head of
found, what was considered to be an department of findings of risk
7 KGQE unsafe practice, what actions would he
assessment and make
take
recommendations on how to
best carry out the work.
serious injury, the work should Say nothing, but record
be stopped immediately, and the the findings in his
Recommend that a safety
master informed, then improved safety officer's
committee meeting be held
control methods put in place- inspection book to be
by the next working day
otherwise personnel involved raised at the next
informed and alternative work safety meeting
methods employed

Where would you look for a summary of

The Material Safety Data The Company Cargo Handling
8 QMYE important safety and handling information The IBC Code The Master's Standing Orders
on a cargo loaded on your ship? Sheet Manual

Which is the most important factor in The safety awareness of the The level of emergency- The quality of The shipboard training
9 QOTX the safety awareness of the ships crew? senior officers preparedness emergency drills provided

Who is the responsible person for

Master, Chief Officer and Chief The authorities in each
10 QOUP thesafety of the ship and all those The Master The company
onboard? Engineer different port the ship calls

What VHF-channel is according to the rules

of the GMDSS, appointed for mutual
radiotraffic between ships at sea (with the
11 JBLI channel 13 channel 06 Don't know channel 16
exception of co-ordination of shipping
movements and other kinds of
communication to safety:

Who has the right, in addition to the issuing Inspectors from the Inspectors duly
authority, to inspect the ship and control authorized by the port Duly authorized Classification
12 JCVE International Maritime Port Authority Inspectors
the validity of the ship'ssafety Certificates state government Association inspectors
in foreign ports? Organization (IMO)
authorities

For how long period shall a Passenger A period not exceeding 12 A period not exceeding A period not exceeding 48
13 JDQF A period not exceeding 6 months
Ship safety Certificate be issued? months 24 months months

14 NNPQ The responsibility for safety and security Do not carry lighters or matches Keep tools within easy reach during Keep your working Always use gloves when
rests with everybody on board the vessel. when working outdoors. work. area clean and tidy. using grinding machines.
General house-keeping rules should be
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followed. Which of the listed rules is the

most important?

Code of Safe Working

What specific publication gives guidance on
15 SMKM Official log book ISGOTT STCW95 Practice for Merchant
all safety matters on board a ship?
Seamen (COSWP)

What kind of safety equipment must be worn Dress according to the

16 SNOL Boiler suit, working gloves. All of the mentioned equipment. Safety helmet, safety shoes.
during mooring operations? climate.

A fixed sign on the

What kind of safety sign(s) needs to be in mast plus signs on
A sign in the engine control
17 VUET place in connection with work in radar A sign on all the doors to the bridge each radar when No particular signs
masts? room
work is in progress
in the mast

In the event of a diesel engine crankcase

explosion which of thesafety devices fitted Main bearing temperature Crankcase extraction
18 BCLW Crankcase relief valves/doors Crankcase oil mist detector.
to the engine is designed to minimise the monitoring equipment. fan.
risk of a secondary explosion?

When you join a new ship, how are you

informed about safety rules, alarm By oral instructions by the By alarm instructions in all crew By folder distributed to By muster lists exhibited in
19 BEOP
instructions and your own duties in case of Captain cabins each crewmember conspicuous places
an emergency?

A device which prevents an

An electrical switch
An alarm fitted to the freezers operation of equipment to take A device for string containers
20 BKTW In safety terms, what is an "interlock" which is locked when
when someone is inside place, to allow access or on deck.
not in use
maintenance to be carried out

Which international code are regulating

21 BLCD what safety equipment a passenger ship MARPOL SOLAS IMO STCW
must have onboard?

22 BLGF What is the purpose of diesel engine cylinder To indicate and relieve To shut off the fuel to a the cylinder To shut down the engine To allow adjustment of the
head safety valve? excessive high pressure in in the event of a high pressure fuel in the event of an cylinder pressure to a safe
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the cylinder to protect the unsafe operating

pipe leak. working pressure.
engine from being damaged. condition.

To relieve excessive high

A valve for safety stop
What is the purpose of the cylinder To adjust the cylinder pressure pressure in the cylinder to For indication of engine being
23 BLGF (emergency) of the
head safety valve? to a safe working pressure. protect the engine from being overloaded.
engine.
damaged.

Do you confirm that

personal safetyprovisions of the Seamen's The NIS Act does not
24 BQKT Yes No Partly
Act cannot, as per the NIS Act, be deviated regulate this questions
from in a collective wage agreement?

The responsibility for safety and security Do not use grinding

rests with everybody on board the vessel. machines or rust
Do not walk ladders without Do not carry lighters or matches Do not use old and slippery
25 BRUR General house-keeping rules should be chiping machines
followed. Which of the listed rules is the using handrails. on the tank deck. shoes on decks.
without wearing
most important? gloves.

Every person onboard ship has a

responsibility for safety and security. Always use the Always use gloves when
Never carry lighters or
26 BRUR General house-keeping rules should be Always wear safety shoes on deck.. handrails when going operating portable grinders
followed. Which of the listed rules is the matches on the tank deck.
up or down ladders. and chipping machines.
most important onboard a tanker?

When two intermodal

When two intermodal When three intermodal
Under U.S. Occupational safety and Health When three intermodal containers in containers one on top
containers one on top of the containers in a stack are
27 BSYF Administration (OSHA) regulations when is a stack are connected by fully- of the other are
a Vertical Tandem Lift possible? other are connected by connected by semi-
automatic twistlocks connected by fully-
semi-automatic twistlocks automatic twistlocks
automatic twistlocks

Commonly available on board an oil tanker,

what is the industry standard Guide that
28 BXVV SOLAS 1974 STCW '95 The ISGOTT Guide MARPOL 73/78
describes best safetypractise for tanker
and terminal operations?

29 CADH Please indicate the correct sequence of Alarm, slow down, st.by start, Alarm, st.by start, slowdown. Alarm, slowdown, st.by St.by start, alarm, slowdown,
action to take place in an alarm/monitoring
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and safety system. shutdown shutdown start, shutdown. shutdown.

Ship owner has Document

of Compliance issued, and
How is a safety Management Certificate Vessel is surveyed by MCA and Ship owner is authorised to carry out RSS issue SMC with
30 CEME vessel is assessed and
obtained? certificate issued internal audits and issue SMC Register
holds all statutory
certificates

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Use a chain block to pull Adjacent pipework should be

A section of seawater pipe has been removed for Force the pipe into position
Use wooden wedges to the pipe flanges into slackened off to allow the
maintenance. When refittingthe pipe after and then hammer the bolts
force and hold the pipe alignment and leave it in pipe to be aligned. Any
1 AAQB completing the work the bolt holes in the flanges into the holes to hold the
are found to be misaligned. What procedure should into the correct position place after the bolts are incorrectly positioned
pipe flanges into
be followed to finish the work? and then fit the bolts. fitted to avoid brackets should be adjusted
alignment.
overstressing the bolts. after the pipe is refitted.

4 h, 1 candela (about 1,0 2 h, 2 candelas (about 1,7 4 h, 2 candelas (about 1,7 mile 2 h, 1 candela (about 1,0
A lifebuoy light is capable of working at minimum for
2 ACXK a period of, and has a luminous intensity of:
mile range at normal mile range at normal range at normal mile range at normal
meteorological sight) meteorological sight) meteorological sight meteorological sight)

"A contractor is hired to install new navigation

equipment onboard your ship while its berthed.
For a period of time hes left unsupervised and
photographs schematics of the ship that he finds "Protective markings, "Secure area, "Secure area, passwords, a
rolled up and stored in the corner of a nearby "Firewall, protective markings,
3 AEAV office. Later, from home, he hacks into the
reference checks, and passwords, a firewall firewall and protective
vetting and a secure network."
network and prints off information about the ships passwords." and a secure network." markings."
security procedures. Which of these information
security measures would have prevented his
unauthorized access?"

Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, Get out of the engine room as
4 AGRJ what immediate action should be taken?
Get into the control room. Awaiting further order. Ignore the alarm.
soon as possible.

5 AOBP After complete shut down of the steam plant, the Open as fast as possible to Open steam valve very Don-t open the main valve Open as fast as possible to
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boiler have been heated in accordance to correct

starting up procedure, and is now firing at working
get rid of water assembly slowly, considering before you have top pressure
pressure. You are going to open the main steam heat the piping system.
valve to the system. What will be the correct in the piping system. system expansion. on the boiler.
procedure for this operation?

What is the ideal working temperature for

6 AOJD physical work?
17 - 20 C - 10 C 10 - 15 C 21 - 35 C

On a time sheet arranged

On what kind of document shall working hours on On a settlement wages There is no obligation to keep a
7 FVYA board ships be kept?
In an approved logbook by the Norwegian
form journal
Maritime Directorate

Complete the following statement from the options ..apply lagging only to the
given. 'Following maintenance work to a single ..apply lagging to the whole ..apply lagging to the water ..apply lagging to the
8 OGPK element, feed water regulator for a steam boiler it
parts that can be touched
device. connection only. steam connection only.
is necessary to... by personnel.

You are overhauling a centrifugal pump and you are Use emery cloth on the Use emery cloth on the inner
Use a plastic hammer and Heat the ballbearing in oil,
9 OHCB going to fit the ballbearing (tight fit).How would you bearing surface on the ring (contact surface) of the
carry out the work? knock it on the shaft. and put it on the shaft.
shaft. bearing.

When establishing primary contact between vessels,

if English is the language agreed upon for working International Safety Guide for Standard Marine
10 QPIQ Bridge Procedures Guide. Oxford Concise Dictionary.
and a minor understanding difficulty arises, which Tankers and Terminals. Navigational Vocabulary.
book would you use to help overcome this:

After establishing contact with a vessel, where The (IMO) Standard Marine
English is the agreedworking language, which Standard Marine The Oxford Concise The (ICS) Bridge
11 QPIQ Communication Phrases
book would you use to help overcome a Navigational Vocabulary Dictionary Procedures Guide
misunderstanding in communications? (SMCP) booklet

For which of the workshop machinery listed below,

12 SJLS can it be considered as safe not to wear protective None of the alternatives. Grinding machine. Drilling machine. Lathe.
goggles when operating?

13 AWNQ The ring expander for removal and refitting of an air Lever the rings open using As compressor rings are Use loops of string or rags to Fabricate a conical guide
compressors piston rings is found to be broken and a couple of screw drivers relatively small with little pull the ring ends apart so the from tin plate or similar
unusable. The work cannot be delayed until a
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with the large diameter

tension the ends can be
replacement is obtained. Which of the methods just bigger than the
to get the rings past the pulled apart sufficiently to
given in the options should the ship's engineers rings can be lifted off and on. compressor piston so
use to complete the work? ring grooves. clear the piston using the
the rings can be eased
thumbs.
open for fitting.

How frequent should reports from protection and

14 JCAG environmental workbe send to shore based Every three years. Biannually. Not mandatory to send reports. Annually.
management?

What kind of permits have to be obtained before Hot work permit + Permit
15 JNPJ Permit for entry. Hot work permit. Cold work permit.
starting hot work in tanks? for entry.

The figures show a graphical symbol for a particular

electronic component and a typical working
16 OIXQ Field effect transistor Zener diode Triac Tunnel diode
characteristic for the same component. Which
component?

Assume problem due to

A stevedore is working in a cargo hold of a bulk lack of oxygen and/or
carrier while completing discharge of a concentrate The foreman stevedore will Immediately enter space and Assume possible heart
17 OJHE toxic gas and rescue
cargo. What possible assumptions could be made deal with this situation give first aid attack and give CPR
if the stevedore appears to be taken ill? with self-contained
breathing apparatus

A sign in the engine control A sign on all the doors to A fixed sign on the mast plus
What kind of safety sign(s) needs to be in place in room the bridge signs on each radar when
18 VUET No particular signs
connection withwork in radar masts? work is in progress in the
mast

Only the electrical fuses for
the radar undergoing
Which of the following precautions should be taken
repairs needs to be
19 VUET when work is to be carried out on the radar
scanner unit on the mast? removed, allowing the
ship to retain a workable
radar
A "Not to be used" sign on all A sign needs to be attached
radars and fuses for the to all the radars warning
Only the electrical fuses for
complete radar systems to the bridge officers of
the scanner motor needs
be removed repairs and the fact the
to be removed.
radars are "Not to be
Used"

20 BADL Welding and use of open flames on board tankers in For ships provided with In case of major work the The ventilation system shall During loading and
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discharging of liquified
operation are subject to regulation laid down by the have a capacity of at least two
gases and cargo with a
Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship changes of air per hour for
inert gas system minor flashpoint below 60 C the
Control Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed fire main shall be under work in enclosed spaces.
requirements regarding washing and gas freeing
welding work may be use of open flames in
pressure. Suitable fire extinguishing
before hot work in cargo tanks corresponds to permitted. machinery and boiler
equipment shall always be
these regulations? (NSCL 22/1294/6). spaces must not take
available during hot work.
place.

BEPR The definition of The due diligence clause.

What facility exists under the ISM Code for individual The Permit to Work The documentation of individual
21
control measures of specific work-related tasks?
supervisory
system. job descriptions.
responsibilites.

BEPR What facility exists under the ISM Code for the The definition of The due diligence clause. The Permit to Work system.
The documentation of
22 provision of individual control measures for supervisory
specific work-related tasks? individual job descriptions.
responsibilites.

*Among working conditions listed below which one is For a period of at least 72 Fuel with a flash point of 44C Propeller permanently
23 BGBB . Any type of fuel
required for every propulsion engine of lifeboats? hours or more driven by the engine

At what number of crew members is it mandatory to

Minimum four crew Minimum eight crew Minimum twelve crew
24 BIND have an working Environment Committee on Not mandatory.
board? members. members. members.

Instructions for "Preparation for welding or In case of hot work, the work Before the tank is entered,
An officer shall always There shall be two stand
hot work in cargo tanks" is laid down by the party shall always consist of 3 lifeline, rescue harness
attend the first entry after by watchmen on the
25 BUAI Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Which of the men. and compressed air
following requirements regarding welding or tank cleaning and gas watch with walkie-talkie
apparatus shall be ready
hot work corresponds to these instructions? freeing. communication.
at the relevant hatch.

During test and/or maintenance work of the CO2

system affecting the release system, precautions The main supply line to
Arrange a watchman in the No special precautions Check the main valve for a
26 BWWO to ensure that the gas is not released into the be blanked off prior to
engine room due to a mistake are to be ensured. CO2 central. necessary. potential leakage.
the work.
What precautions should be taken?

27 CAGV Spray painting has been carried out in the engine Exhaust gas Scavenging air pressure is The revolution of the The revolutions on the
room while the engine was running. The temperatures are higher higher than normal. turbocharger lower than turbocharger are higher
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turbocharger was not protected during

thework.This could be the reason for:
than normal. normal. than normal.

CBHQ 8 hours every day Maximum 8 hours per Maximum 16 hours per day,
Maximum 10 hours per day, 5
28 What are the ordinary working hours on NIS ships? day, or 40 hours per but not more than 64 hours
days a week
week a week

The designated smoking Carefully smoke outside the There is no smoking allowed
Where is the acceptable location to smoke while on Smoke close to an
area inside the container stowage area? while on duty?
29 CBTH duty, or working in a cargo deck stowed with entrance to the cargo
containers? accommodation or on
deck?
deck?

When on duty, or working in a cargo deck stowed

Smoke close to an Walk to a smoking area inside Carefully smoke outside the
30 CBTH with containers and you want to have a cigarette, Just lit a cigarette?
what do you do? entrance? the accomodation? container stowage?

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In a smoke filled alleyway were will the cleanest Towards the upper part, stand It will be the same in all parts, Near to the deck, crawl out
Sit and wait for the
1 AISX air be found, and how should you proceed as tall as possible and walk therefore I would just leave as keeping your face as near to
out? rescue party.
out. quickly as possible. the deck as possible.

What is the colour of the smoke signal used by

2 ALEN life-saving stations or rescue units indicating Green Yellow Orange Blue
that distress signals are observed in daylight?

If a boiler is smoking black smoke a possible

3 EOXS cause can be
Too little combustion air Fuel oil temperature too low Dirty burners All alternatives

You are leading a team fighting an interior fire. If

you see the colour of the smoke changing the team has started to the percentage of oxygen is The team is applying water and the temperature
4 FUSE from dark black to grey, what is the most ventilate getting below 15% the temperature is decreasing inside is increasing
probable reason for that change?

5 VSMF The presence of smoke represents one of the It reduces the visibility, It only reduces visibility and is It hinders communications, causes It refrains the
greatest dangers in the fire fighting. Why? provokes panic, is very hot burns, and provoke panics equipment from
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setting out the fire,

irritating and may be toxic
and is irritating

The designated smoking

Where is the acceptable location to smokewhile There is no smoking
area inside the Smoke close to an entrance to Carefully smoke outside the
6 CBTH on duty, or working in a cargo deck stowed allowed while on
with containers? accommodation or on the cargo deck? container stowage area?
duty?
deck?

One or a certain number of smoke sensors are All alarms are

Switching to UMS-mode,
switched off during routine maintenance work Leaving one of the ratings "on Switching to UMS-mode, leaving reengaged prior to
7 CIPM to prevent false alarm. During coffee break the watch"
leaving one of the ratings "on
alarms unengaged switching to UMS-
following precautions are taken: watch".
mode

How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in

8 DAQE each lifeboat?
6 12 4 2

Which one of the listed requirements regarding continue to emit smoke when give a bright red
buoyant smoke signals do not correspond to submerged in water for a emit smoke for at least 3 minutes light during the
9 DGTB present regulations? The buoyant smokesignal
not be swamped in a seaway
period of 10 seconds under 10 when floating in calm water entire emission
shall: cm of water time

Notify Master, Deck officer

If you have to carry out hot work close to
10 DTIR asmoke detector in the engine room, what
precautions should be taken?
and engineer in charge.The
No special precautions except Notify deck officer in
loop for this special sensor
for having a watch man and Disconnect the smoke detector. charge that a fire
to be switched off and take
a fire extinguisher available. alarm may occur.
normal precautions for hot
work.

How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in

11 EIGQ 4 2 12 6
each lifeboat?

How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in

12 EQBV 2 4 Nil 6
each liferaft?

How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in

13 EUWE Nil 4 6 1
each liferaft with SOLAS B pack?
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Near to the upper

In a smoke filled alleyway, where will the Near to the lower part, Near to the deck, crawl out It will be the same in all the parts,
part, stand as tall as
14 FGXW cleanest air be found, and how should you therefore sit down and wait keeping your face as near to therefore you should just leave as
proceed out? possible and walk
for the rescue party the deck as possible quickly as possible
out

Which of the following detectors is preferred for

15 FXAI Ionization type Thermometer Thermocouple Strain gauge
detecting smoke from fire?

Which of the following detectors will you choose

16 FXAI Thermocouple Thermometer Strain gauge Ionization type
for detecting smoke from fire?

As most people are

Activate the nearest fire
On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming Get the nearest fire extinguisher sleeping, call a
alarm button and advise Take a look inside the cabin to
17 GKPM from a closed cabin door. What action should and then open the door to see friend and ask him
you take first? bridge of the location of see what the situation is.
what the situation is. to assist in putting
the fire.
out the fire.

Where in accommodation spaces Near ventilation ducts In stairways,

In messrooms, public lounges
18 HLIX shall smokedetectors be located? (SOLAS II- throughout the In all crew and passenger cabins corridors and
2/13.2.2) and other public rooms
accommodation spaces escape routes

During operation of the main engine, the

exhaust temperature increases on one of the
cylinders. The turbocharger starts surging A fuel valve is stuck in the High back pressure in the exhaust
19 HNVG Turbocharger failure. Scavenge box fire
andsmoke is seen coming out from the open position. system after the turbocharger.
turbocharger inlet air filter. What is the most
probable cause?

During operation of the main engine, the

exhaust temperature increases on one of the
High back pressure in
20 HNVG cylinders. The turbocharger starts surging Scavenge box fire Turbocharger failure Fuel valve stick in open position.
andsmoke from the turbocharger inlet air filter the exhaust system
occurs. What is the probable cause?

21 HPVB *You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled Wait for the appropriate signal Wait until the breathing Regularly check your pressure 15 minutes after
compartment wearing a breathing apparatus. on your safety line as the apparatus warning whistle gauge and note how much air starting to use the
At what stage should you start to make your personnel outside will be sounds. you used to reach your work set as this leaves
way out of the compartment? keeping a track of the time area. Start to return when you you with five
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have this amount left plus a

you have spent inside minutes air left
reasonable reserve

continuously after having been continuously after having been

Buoyant smoke signals shall be so designed as
22 HQGU immersed for a period of 1 only when not in the water immersed for a period of 10 when underwater
to burn or emit smoke:
minute under 1m of water seconds under 100mm of water

At sea the fire detection system on the bridge Call Master , sound General Investigate by
activates and indicates smoke present in No 1 Call Chief Officer to investigate Assessment not required at this
23 HTRN Alarm, muster crew and sending lookout to
Hold of a General Cargo ship; what action initially stage
should be taken? prepare to investigate check space

How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in

24 HWDR Nil 2 6 4
each liferaft with SOLAS A pack?

If a boiler is smoking white smoke a possible too high fuel oil

25 HYEK faulty burner tip too little combustion air too much combustion air
cause can be pressure

Notify Master, Deck officer

If you have to carry out hot work close to
26 IHBJ asmoke detector in the engine room, what
precautions should be taken?
and Engineer in charge.The
No special precautions except Notify deck officer in
loop for this special sensor
for having a watch man and Disconnect the smoke detector. charge that a fire
to be switched off and take
a fire extinguisher available. alarm may occur.
normal precautions for hot
work.

Regularly check your pressure

You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled
15 minutes after starting to use on your safety line as the
compartment wearing BA. At what stage
27 IIQH
should you start to make your way out of the
compartment?
Wait for the appropriate signal
the set as this leaves you
with five minutes air left.
gauge and note how much air
Wait until the BA set
you used to reach your work
personnel outside will be warning whistle
area. Start to return when you
keeping a track of the time sounds.
have this amount left plus a
you have spent inside.
reasonable reserve.

What is the most likely cause of black smoke at

Fuel oil temperature
28 IMHW the boiler exhaust during normal operation of a Water in the fuel. Too much combustion air. Insufficient combustion air.
steam boiler? too high.

29 JTOQ What is the minimum number of lifebuoys that At least 1 4 2 50% of the total
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shall be provided with self-igniting lights an

self-activating smoke signals?
number of lifebuoys

*What is the maximum floor area that

30 JYLQ 74 m2 45 m.2 37 m2 20 m2
onesmoke detector can cover?

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Start with suction valve

Start with the discharge
Which is the preferred method for starting an air throttled in to minimise Start and stop repeatedly
Start with all system valves fully valve throttled in to
1 AEOA conditioning refrigeration compressor which has risk of drawing liquid until suction pressure and
been shut down for a period of time? opened. prevent excess
refrigerant into the oil pressure are normal.
condenser pressure.
compressor.

To pass current through the To charge the ballast to a To switch on current through
In the type of fluorescent lamp system shown in the
lamp heaters and then high inductive current To create a high starting the lamp and to disconnect
2 AFHF illustraion, the role of the starter is to perform
which of the following? interrupt the inductive and then divert this current. the ballast once the lamp
striking current. current through the lamp. has started..

To switch on current through the To charge the ballast to a To pass current through
In the type of fluorescent lamp system shown in the
lamp, and to disconnect the high inductive current, To create a high starting the lamp heaters, and
3 AFHF illustration, the role of the starter is to perform
which of the following? ballast once the lamp has and then divert this current. then interrupt the
started.. current through the lamp. inductive striking current.

You are the Officer in Charge during the loading of

a tanker at a terminal in the Persian Gulf. The Check the Oil Discharge
Tell the jettyman to stop Find out if the oil is coming
4 AHWF deck watchman reports "There is a lot of oil on Call the Master. Monitoring Equipment
the water to starboard". What should be your loading immediately. from your vessel.
(ODME).
FIRST action?

After complete shut down of the steam plant, the

boiler have been heated in accordance to Open as fast as possible to get Open steam valve very Don-t open the main valve
correct starting up procedure, and is now firing at Open as fast as possible to
5 AOBP working pressure. You are going to open the main
rid of water assembly in the slowly, considering before you have top
heat the piping system.
steam valve to the system. What will be the piping system. system expansion. pressure on the boiler.
correct procedure for this operation?
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You are starting to get low on water in the lifeboat. Mix sea water with 50% fresh
6 APLT What should you do?
Drink urine Collect rain water Use sea water
water

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading

master has indicated that a booster pump will be
used to assist the discharging operation, as the
The cargo reaching the shore The booster pump failing The booster pump being The ship's pump speeding
7 AQHE receiving tank is several kilometres away.
You start the discharge, but after a few minutes, tank. to start. started and engaged. up.
you observe the back pressure drops sharply.
What is this an indication of?

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading

master has indicated that a booster pump will be
used to assist the discharging operation, as the
The booster pump being The cargo reaching the The booster pump failing to The ship's pump speeding
8 AQHE receiving tank is several kilometres away.
You start the discharge, but after a few minutes, started and engaged. shore tank. start. up.
you observe the back pressure drops sharply.
What is this an indication of?

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading

master has indicated that a booster pump will be
used to assist the discharging of a cargo of
Caustic Soda solution, as the receiving tank is The cargo reaching the shore The booster pump being The booster pump failing to The ship's pump speeding
9 AQHE several kilometres away. You start the discharge, tank. started and engaged. start. up.
but after a few minutes, you observe the back
pressure drops sharply. What is this an indication
of?

The terminal indicates to you that they are going to

use a booster pump to assist the discharging booster pump coming on
booster pump being lined
10 AQHE operation. You start the discharge, and in a few ship's pump speeding up booster pump failing to start the line and discharging
minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be up in the wrong direction
properly
a result of the :

You are alongside and the hoses have been Advise the jetty-man that Advise the Duty Officer
connected for discharge. The jetty-man shouts
Open the valves and start there is a problem on Ignore the jetty-man. Do and await further
11 OHIJ across to you, telling you tostart cargo. The Duty
Officer has not yet given you any instructions to discharge as soon as possible. board and you will notify nothing. instructions. Ask the
commence. What will you do? him when you are ready. jetty-man to stand by.
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The ID of an Inmarsat B station on board starts

12 QOCF 3 6 1 4
with:

check that we have an

When an overhaul is completed and the testrun up to maximum
check that all air consumption are check the direction of open discharge line all
13 SJLU compressor is going to be started for a test run, it pressure of the capacity
is important that we: closed during the test run. rotation. the way to the pressure
(100 % load).
bottle.

The engine turns when starting air is supplied but

The turbocharger is not The engine temperature is The lubricating oil
14 AVOC does notstart. What could be the probable cause Air in the fuel oil system.
to this? running. too low. temperature is too low.

The engine turns over normally when starting air is The turbocharger has not
supplied but does not fire even though The lubricating oil temperature is The turning gear interlock
15 AVOC run up to normal full Air in the fuel oil system.
normal starting rpm is achieved. What could be low. has operated.
the probable cause to this? speed.

What kind of permits have to be obtained Hot work permit + Permit

16 JNPJ Permit for entry. Hot work permit. Cold work permit.
before starting hot work in tanks? for entry.

At what latest time shall doors, side scuttles,

gangway doors, cargo- and coaling ports and
Before entering open Before leaving the pilot
17 JNQE other openings which are to be kept closed Before leaving the port Before leaving the berth
watertight at sea be closed at the start of the waters station
voyage?

When you are connected up to the barge/shore The engine officer in

The barge captain or shore The pumpman on the The receiving vessel's
18 NNEO facility and ready to start, who is giving the order charge of bunkering on
to start pumping? facility foreman barge or shore facility captain
the receiving vessel

Positive displacement
How can the pressure be regulated during start up Adjustment of the pressure
By throttling the suction pumps operate at
19 OIRL of a positive displacement pump such as a gear By throttling the discharge valve relief valve to recirculate
pump? valve. constant pressure and
part of the flow.
cannot be regulated.

20 VTNM During loading of palletised, chilled, perishable Return the cargo to the cooling Shift the cargo to a Shift the cargo onto the Cover the cargo with a
goods it starts to rain heavily in the port area. sheds until the rain ceases. position where there is deck and cover with a waterproof sheet.
Some of the cargo pallets have been placed on
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the quay ready for loading. Select, from the

options given, the best course of action to be overhead shelter. waterproof sheet.
taken to minimise any damage to the cargo.

Check that one scupper is

Your vessel is going to take bunkers, and you are Tell the deck officer to
open on each side of the Tell the deck officer to stop
in charge of the preparations before Take the reading of the ship-s hoist the red flag. (letter
vessel, so we can get rid loading/decharging due to
21 BABO bunkering starts. Which of the following do you draught by reading the " B ") day signal, or red
consider as the most important item before of the oil that might come the ship is going to take
footmarks signal light in the signal
bunkeringstarts? on deck in case of an bunkers
mast during night time
overflow

Bringing the engine up to

sufficient number of
Bringing the engine up to To retard the engine
Turning the engine for starting revolutions for
22 BDPJ The starting air valve is fitted for the purpose of: full rpm to start the revolution for manoeuvring
preparations. combustion to take
engine. purpose.
place and engine to
run.

That the combustion chamber

A boiler plant has been shut down for some of the boiler is checked being That the burner unit to be That all automatic functions
time.Prior tostarting the boiler, which of the That fuel oil supply system
23 BFHW empty for oil and that the pre thoroughly checked prior are to be checked prior
following subjects is the 'most important' control is running on diesel oil.
check? ventilation function prior to to start. starting.
ignition is functioning.

Following complete shut down of the steam plant, Use the main steam valve Open the main valve as
the boiler has been heated in accordance with bypass/warming through line
Open the main valve a little quickly as possible to get Don't open the main valve
the correct starting up procedure, and the steam to gradually heat up the
24 BFHW bit to allow the range to rid of any water that has until the boiler reaches
pressure is rising. What is the correct procedure steam range with the drains
to be adopted when opening the main steam heat up. collected in the steam normal working pressure.
open before opening the main
valve to the range? range.
valve.

You are starting to get low on water in the lifeboat. Mix sea water with 50% fresh
25 BGAF Drink urine Collect rain water Use sea water
What should you do? water

26 BGJW Discharge of a frozen cargo is about to start from a The fans should be run at slow The fans should be kept The fans should be kept The fans should be
conventional reefer vessel. Select, from the speed for one hour before running throughout running after the hatch is stopped just before the
options given, the best procedure to follow to
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open until the stevedores hatch lids are raised for

ensure good cargo care. discharge commences. discharge.
enter the hatch. opening.

Use a suitable chain

Use the full hoist facility on
A large electric motor is being removed from a Use the 'inch up' facility on the block suspended from Use the full hoist facility to lift
the crane to 'break' the
main seawater pump with the aid of the engine crane to 'break' the motor free the crane hook to the motor clear in one
27 BOVF motor free after
room crane. Which is the best method of starting after slackening all of the 'break' the motor free action after removing all of
the lift from the options given? slackening all of the
retaining bolts. after slackening all of the retaining bolts.
retaining bolts.
the retaining bolts.

Because the pilot told the Because the crew was Because they expected Because the wind was strong
Why did they make the ladder ready on
28 BPEX helmsman to come easy to already on stand-by fore the harbor pilot to board when the ship was going
the starboard side?
starboard. and aft. the ship at 0730. full ahead.

Because the wind was Because the pilot told the Because they expected the
Why did they make the ladder ready on starboard Because the crew was already
29 BPEX strong when the ship was helmsman to come easy harbor pilot to board the
side? stand by fore and aft.
going full ahead. to starboard. ship at 0730.

Before starting the transfer of an oil cargo between

a ship and a terminal, the person in charge on the It must be by the mutual
vessel and the person in charge in the terminal The person instructed to operate agreement of those in The person in charge in the The person in charge on the
30 BSMJ
must hold a pre transfer conference. Who will the cargo pumps. charge on board and terminal. vessel.
subsequently decide when to start the cargo ashore.
transfer?

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He will be responsible for

canal crew mooring He shall have control of He will take over all the
What is the status and function of a Panama He is an advisor to the vessel-s
1 ABAF canalpilot?
gangs and use of the navigation and responsibilities of the
master.
locomotives during lock movement of the vessel. master on embarkation.
transits.

2 AFPT You are in open water and clear conditions. You are That the vessel is starting That the vessel is operating That the vessel is picking up That the vessel is altering his
approaching the pilot station when you hear this his engine and resuming astern propulsion. his pilot. course to starboard.
signal from a vessel ahead of you. What does it
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signify? his passage.

A passage plan is always

A passage plan is required A passage plan is required
Is it necessary to construct a passage plan, (or required, irrespective A passage plan is required only
from departure from port to for all deep sea passages,
3 AHWA voyage plan), for transiting a canal or river, when of the length of the when there is no pilot on
under pilot? arrival at the pilot station at but not for transiting a
voyage, or if the ship is board
the destination. canal under pilotage
under pilot

Where are the pilot lights for stern/side loading

4 GSJU ramps required to be fitted?
In the engine control room At the loading ramp In the deck office On the bridge

Where are pilot lights required to be fitted for

5 GSJU stern/side loading ramps?
On the bridge In the deck office In the engine control room At the loading ramp

The IMO Gas Codes require that all liquefied gas

carrier cargo tanks are fitted with pressure relief The set pressure can be
When pilot operated valves are They ensure accurate They ensure accurate
valves. pilotoperated relief valves are frequently adjusted to above
used only one valve per cargo operation at the very low operation at the very low
6 BHCG used, particularly with refrigerated cargoes. What MARVS if problems
is the main advantage of using pilot operated relief occur with the tank is required irrespective of cargo carriage cargo carriage
valves rather than simple spring loaded types for tank size. pressures. temperatures.
reliquefaction plant.
refrigerated liquefied gas cargoes tanks?

When steering by autopilot, how often should

7 CVTQ manual steering be checked?
When time allows No checking is necessary At least once a watch Every day

A pilot ladder shall, to prevent twisting, be fitted with

'battens'. The lowest batten shall be the 5th step
At intervals not exceeding At intervals not exceeding 9 It does not matter where the At intervals not exceeding 12
8 DAXB from the lower end of the pilot ladder. At what
intervals should there be further battens upwards 15 steps. steps. battens are fitted. steps.
on the pilotladder?

MARPOL 73/78 - Annex IV. Your ship has in

operation an approved sewage treatment plant Reduce discharge rate in
Continue discharge since Continue discharge since
certified by the Administration. During discharge, order to have less
9 DBWC while vessel is awaiting pilot off Cape Henry, USA, discolouration of
Annex IV of MARPOL is the treatment plant is of an Stop discharge.
the surrounding water is discoloured. What kind of surrounding water. internationally not yet in force. approved type.
action would be appropriate to take?
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Pilotage is compulsory and Pilot is only compulsory during Pilotage is compulsory Pilotage is not compulsory
10 DSIY What is the status on Suez canal pilots? accept full responsibility anchoring operations in Great and the pilot is only the since this is a sea-level
for any damage caused Bitter Lake master's advisor canal

Because that was the

Because the bow thrust was Because the main engine
Because all lines forward safest passage taking
11 ELQP Why did the pilot recommend the SE channel? stooped, and they had to let could only run half speed
were not clear. due considerations to the
go the tug. ahead.
ship-s draft.

Your vessel "A" is bound for the pilot station. Vessel Observe the situation during
"B" will be picking up the pilot before you. Call vessel "B" and inform
Full astern and drop the a period of time and see
12 GDHA According to your observations you are getting too Try to make a port turn them to turn around to
close to vessel "B" andpilot boat "C". What would anchor how its developing, replace
starboard
you do to avoid a collision? "will" with "would"

Your vessel "A" is bound for the pilot station. Vessel

"B" will be picking up pilot before you. According to Call vessel "B" and inform Observe the situation during
Full astern and drop the
13 GDHA your observation you are getting to close to vessel Try to make a port turn. them to turn around to a period of time and see
"B" andpilot boat "C". What will you do to avoid a anchor.
starboard. how its developing.
collision?

It is necessary to have a
It is necessary to keep a
If you are to use a newly installed pilot ladder rigged and It is necessary to keep any
pilot ladder rolled and It is not necessary to have any
14 KEJU mechanical pilot hoist arrangement to pick up reaching from deck to sort of ladder ready on
a pilot: ready on deck adjacent backup ladder ready.
the waterline, next to the deck next to the pilot hoist.
to the pilot hoist.
pilot hoist.

A pilot ladder shall, to prevent twisting, be fitted with

'battens'. The lowest batten shall be the 5th step
It does not matter where At intervals not exceeding 15 At intervals not exceeding At intervals not exceeding 12
15 KLDY from the lower end of the pilot ladder. At what
intervals should there be further battens upwards the battens are fitted. steps. 9 steps. steps.
on the pilotladder?

16 KVCC When a vessel arrives at a port to pick up a pilot and The brake may be The brake securely applied, The use of the anchor will Leave the brake on securely.
enter harbour, there should be someone required insufficient to hold the all cement/covering into the not normally be required
to stand by the anchor forward. How should the anchor, so leave chain locker and securing when going straight into
anchor be prepared and ready? everything in place arrangements from port, so the anchor does
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except the windlass removed. The not need to be prepared,

cement/covering of the guillotine can remain for but left ready for going
chain locker removal when ready back out to sea.

The maximum height that a pilot should be required

to climb on a pilot ladder before reaching the deck
17 LRNP 6 mtrs 15 mtrs 12 mtrs 9 mtrs
or stepping onto an accommodation ladder
platform is:

If making a new pilot ladder onboard, which of the

18 MPWT following ropes would you use in its construction Uncovered manila rope. Nylon rope. Polypropylene rope. Polyester rope.
as side ropes on which the steps are fastened?

Rigging of the pilot Ladder and

19 NIBB embarkation/disembarkation of a pilot shall be A responsible Officer. The Bosun. The Sen.Off.Deck only. An experienced AB.
supervised by:

Rigging of the pilot Ladder and

20 NIBB embarkation/disembarkation of a pilot should be The Sen.Off.Deck only A responsible Officer An experienced AB The Bosun
supervised by:

He will be responsible for

He shall have control of the He will take over all the
What is the status and function of a Panama He is an advisor to the canal crew mooring gangs
21 NQRR navigation and ship responsibilities of the
canalpilot? vessel's master and use of locomotives
handling. master on embarkation
during lock transits

Rig the accommodation Rig the accommodation Rig the accommodation

ladder in combination ladder in combination with Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with
What do you understand by: Rig the accommodation with the pilot ladder the pilot ladder means: ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means:
22 NVNK
ladder in combination with the pilot ladder? means: lower the lower the accommodation the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway and rig
gangway and rig the pilot ladder and rig the pilot lower the gangway the pilot ladder forward of
ladder from the gangway ladder right next to it the accommodation

23 OBNS When a bulwark ladder is used for the pilot to step At the deck level. At the deck level and near the At or near the bulwark top It does not matter where
down onto the deck, such ladder shall have two bulwark top level. level. they are secured.
stanchions provided, which are at least 40 mm in
dia, between 70 and 80 cms apart, and at least 1.2
mtrs higher than the bulwark. Such stanchions
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shall be rigidly secured:

The wide rung on a pilot The wide rung on a pilot The wide rung on a pilot
The wide rung on a pilot ladder
What do you call the wide rung on a pilot ladder that ladder that prevents it ladder that prevents it from ladder that prevents it
24 PEBE that prevents it from twisting is
prevents the ladder from twisting? from twisting is called a twisting is called a 'Long from twisting is called a
called an 'Ani-twist rung'
'Wide step' rung' 'Spreader'

A harbour pilot would

A harbour pilot would advise the
advise the Master to A harbour pilot would advise A harbour pilot would advise
Master to request port control
25 PNAF What advice would a harbor pilot give the Master? single up to one line the Master to ensure that the Master to have the
for permission to leave the
and back spring, fore the crew is on stand-by steering gear tested
berth
and aft

To line up all the instruments

To ensure that some of the To request the port control for To single up to one line
26 PNAF What did the harbor pilot tell the master? on the bridge and have the
crew was stand by. permission to leave the berth. and a spring forward.
steering gear tested.

A harbour pilot would
advise the Master to
27 PNAF What advice would a harbour pilot give the Master?
have the steering gear
tested
A harbour pilot would advise A harbour pilot would advise
A harbour pilot would advise
the Master to single up to the Master to request port
the Master to ensure that
one line and back spring, control for permission to
the crew is on stand-by
fore and aft leave the berth

Move the pilot ladder

Move the pilot ladder Move the pilot ladder means:
means: to shift the pilot Move the pilot ladder means:
28 PNOP What do you understand by: Move the pilot ladder? means: to lower the pilot to shift the pilot ladder to a
ladder to the opposite side to rig another pilot ladder
ladder new position
of the vessel

Move the pilot ladder to Move the pilot ladder to the

Move the pilot ladder to the
the other side, means: other side means: to change Move the pilot ladder to the
What do you understand by the order: "Move other side means: to move
29 PNOP to shift the pilot ladder the position of the pilot ladder other side means: to rig
the pilotladder to the other side"? the pilot ladder further
to the opposite side of from the main deck to the fore another pilot ladder
along nearer to the bow.
the ship. deck.

30 RBCW When handing over the con of a vessel to a pilot, The passage is well The pilot would probably A pilot is responsible for the A passage plan should be
should the Master insist in discussing the passage established and known consider it unnecessary, be navigation whilst on board discussed between the
plan with the pilot while he is there to use his local by the pilot and a plan is more interested in knowing and will be very familiar Master and pilot, when
knowledge and advice on the navigation of the
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with what is required, under pilotage in the

the ship's characteristics and
therefore discussing the same way as discussed
ship? therefore not necessary resist any passage planning
passage plan is not with the bridge team
discussions with the Master.
necessary when deep sea

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Inform the bridge of any new

Inform bridge of any other
lights when they appear Inform bridge of any lights
What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at Inform bridge of changing ships observed, which
1 AIGK night?
over the horizon or any when they appear over
weather patterns appear to be getting closer
other items observed which the horizon
to your own ship
may affect the ship

Good eyesight and able to To detect new targets when

What is the main requirement of a lookout posted on To see changing weather
2 AIGK the bridge?
communicate with the To assess ship types they break the line of
patterns
OOW (officer on watch) horizon

The lashing bridge is fixed

The lashing bridge is flexible but the hatch covers
On a Container vessel, what can cause large loads
but the hatch covers are move when the ship rolls Due to flexibility of the Due to inflexibility of the
3 EOOS in lashings when containers are secured to a
lashing bridge? fixed, causing the lashings to and pitches, causing the hatch covers lashing bridge
go alternately slack and tight lashings to go alternately
slack and tight

Determine when the

The bridge wheelman has not reported for duty and The last sighted position Determine the drift and
seaman was last sighted
there is a suspected "Man Overboard" situation on The focus of the search should should be the focal point leeway of own ship and
and concentrate the
your vessel. The ship has been searched and of any search pattern take this deviation from
be from the present position search round the course
there is one seaman missing? The vessel turns and all ships should track into account on the
4 OHFV round and retraces the course back, calling for
as he probably went line between the last
keep a good lookout in return course. The search
assistance from other vessels in the vicinity. What overboard when proceeding sighting and present
that vicinity, moving should focus around this
should be the focal point for any search pattern to to the bridge for his watch. position, taking into
outwards to the present return track back to the last
be established? account any prevailing
position. sighted position
current.

5 SMXY In the diagram, the depth of water under the keel is Echo Sounder GPS Draught Indicator Arpa Radar
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indicated by the letter "C". Which bridge instrument

would indicate this depth?

Ensure there is always a bridge Keep a lookout for other

Keeping a constant
lookout on duty and only ships; navigation lights and All of the alternatives
6 AWWH What are the duties of an effective bridge look out? observation around the
leave the lookout when given any other dangers which specified
ship.
permission. may have no lights

On the figure 4 possible definitions of the term Bridge is given by C on the Bridge is given by B on the Bridge is given by D on Bridge is given by A on the
7 BRJT "bridge" are given. Which one is the correct one? figure figure the figure figure

Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Use the Arpa for early
Slow down your vessel
Separation Scheme and receives a navigational identification of all other
Move out of the traffic lane and proceed with Take no actions but proceed
8 BUGF warning of another vessel progressing the wrong ship movements within the
way within the scheme. What actions should be towards the coast. caution, posting extra with extra caution.
traffic lane and give rogue
taken on the bridge, if any? lookouts.
vessel a wide berth

For which of the following are Sliding doors in watertight Hinged doors in watertight Shell doors and stern Doors leading into the
9 DDUE open/closed bridgeindicators not required? bulkheads bulkheads ramps engine room

On the bridge of a RoRo vessel, which of the

Doors leading into the engine Hinged doors in watertight Shell doors and stern Sliding doors in watertight
10 DDUE following doors have no
open/closed bridgeindicator requirements? room bulkheads ramps bulkheads

Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters.

When entering or leaving locks When at anchor or alongside When going through the
11 DGRL When must the master or his qualified At all times
representative be on the bridge? only a pier Gaillard cut only

Passengers are not

The ship is en route. When may passengers visit When the weather is nice and allowed to visit the During daytime if the traffic
12 DIOW Whenever they want
the bridge? the sea is calm bridge while the ship is smooth
is en route

13 DMTI Your vessel is moving in Panama Canal waters. When entering or leaving a When entering or leaving a At all times. When his qualified
When must the master be on the bridge? lock, passing through lock only. representative is present.
Gaillard cut, berthing &
unberthing, anchoring or
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heaving anchor.

Plot the direction and rate of

The ship is drifting in the open sea with a temporary Display the "Not under
drift and predict the ships
engine breakdown. The ship is equipped with GPS Keep a good lookout for other Command" signal and
14 FAVA All of the possible answers. position for the period
navigation equipment. What should ships switch off the normal
the bridge Officer of the Watch do in this situation? while the ship is "Not
steaming lights
Under Command"

For each deck and hold, a

plan showing the openings,
Which of these plans is required to be permanently boundaries of watertight
15 FGHR exhibited or readily available on the compartments, means of
navigationbridge?
closure and arrangements
for the correction of list due
to flooding
For each deck and hold, a
The shell expansion plan
For each hold, a plan
showing the openings,
plan showing
boundaries, means of
arrangements for the
closure and arrangements
correction of list due to
for the correction of list due
flooding
to flooding

Tell the Master you

Watch the actions made by Attempt to diplomatically
consider him incapable
The Master arrives on the bridge obviously under the Master and if not avoid taking any actions
Tell the Master you do not think of taking over the
the influence of alcohol and states he is taking dangerous, wait until the that would put the ship
16 FRYG this is a good idea and retain responsibility of the
over the "con" of the ship. What actions should the Master becomes more or crew into danger and
Officer of the Watch (OOW) take in this situation? control of the watch. watch and that he
capable to take control or call the Chief Officer for
should retire to his cabin
leaves the bridge assistance.
and sleep it off.

Take action to start the

As an bridge officer. What would the best thing be to Notify the second in command,
process to solve the Await until the Master are Take control, delegate some
17 FRYG do, if the Master does not or cannot take the before you start the process
leadership situation, but do it capable to take control of the tasks to the Master
to solve the situation.
diplomatically.

All shell doors which, if left

For what are bridge indicators required on board a All hinged doors in watertight All sliding doors in
18 FXMS open, could lead to major All
ro-ro vessel? bulkheads watertight bulkheads
flooding

19 GKPK The vessel is steaming off the coast when the Display the NUC signal, Display the NUC signal and Display the NUC signal, Display the NUC signal,
engine room informs the bridge it must stop maintain the watch and keep a good lookout maintain the watch and maintain the watch and
engines immediately. Shortly afterwards they determine how the ship is ask the Engine room to wait for further
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informed the bridge they would need a least three

drifting and the probable
hours to fix it. Which of the following actions would be a quick as possible developments.
be the most suitable taken by the bridge? position after three hours.

You are steaming off a coast when they call from As soon as possible
Relax as there is plenty of
the bridge and tell you that the engine has Call your company and ask for determine how the ship is Call the Chief Engineer
20 GKPK time before there is any
stopped. They need a couple of hours to fix it, instructions drifting to establish if and tell him to hurry up
what will you do? danger
there is any danger

The lookout should go down

If the relief for the bridge lookout does not appear at the accomodation to see He should inform the Inform the Officer of the
Stay on lookout until the
21 GRPI the end of the watch, when required, what should where the relief is and make Officer of the Watch and Watch that you are
be the actions of the existing lookout relief eventually arrives
him/her go to the lookout wait for instructions going to call your relief.
position

At sea the fire detection system on Call Master , sound General

the bridgeactivates and indicates smoke present in Call Chief Officer to Assessment not required Investigate by sending
22 HTRN Alarm, muster crew and
No 1 Hold of a General Cargo ship; what action investigate initially at this stage lookout to check space
should be taken? prepare to investigate

The bridge is informed by an eye-witness that a man

has just fallen overboard. Which of the following
23 HVGC Scharnow Turn Evinrude Turn Direct Turn Williamson Turn
manoeuvres is the most appropriate action when
the person is still close to the vessel?

You are duty officer on the bridge. An eye-witness is

reporting man-overboard. Which of the following
24 HVGC Scharnow Turn Williamson Turn Evinrude Turn Direct Turn
actions are to be considered as the correct
manoeuvre in this situation?

You are duty officer on the bridge. An eye-witness

has reported a man-overboard. Which of the
25 HVGC Direct Turn Williamson Turn Scharnow Turn Evinrude Turn
following actions is the correct manoeuvre in this
situation?

26 HVGH During the anchoring procedure, what would the The Master is requesting the The Master is asking the The bridge would like to The Master is asking the
Chief Officer understand by the following request Chief Officer to inform the Chief Officer whether the know the direction of Chief Officer whether the
from the bridge, "Which way is it leading"? bridge of whether he can ship needs to be moved the anchor cable from vessel is dragging anchor
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determine which way the ship forward and take the weight
the hawse pipe.
is moving in the water. off the anchor cable.

The Rate of Turn indicator
What is the output shown on the "Rate of Turn" shows the rudder angle
27 IDRK
display fitted on the bridge? applied by the helmsman to
turn the ship.
The Rate of Turn display The Rate of Turn indicator The Rate of Turn indicator
shows the turning speed the shows the changing displays the rate the ship
vessel is swinging in angle of the vessel from is swinging in degrees
degrees per second the meridian per minute

A. Due to flexibility of the Due to inflexibility of the

Why should container lashings part when secured to Due to flexibility of the hatch Due to inflexibility of the lashing bridge versus lashing bridge versus
28 IEPC
a lashing bridge? covers lashing bridge inflexibility of the hatch flexibility of the hatch
covers covers

Because the hatch

Because the hatch covers Because the hatch covers
Because container lashings are covers could move
Why could container lashings, secured to a and lashing bridge could could move during heavy
29 IEPC not designed for use in heavy during heavy weather,
lashingbridge, part during heavy weather? move, during heavy weather, whereas the
weather whereas the lashing
weather lashing bridge will not
bridge will not

Fire, Damage to ship,

Pollution, Unlawful acts
A decision support system for emergency threatening the safety of
management shall be provided on the the ship and the security of Fire, Evacuation, Pollution,
Evacuation, Fire, Pollution Man-Over-Board,
30 INXB navigationbridge. What type of emergency its passenger and crew, Personnel accidents and
situations shall as a minimum be identified in the and Man-Over-Board Evacuation and Fire
Pesonnel accidents, Cargo- Ship Security
emergency plans? related accidents,
Emergency assistance to
other ships

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Does the Oil pollution Act, 1990 (OPA90) apply to Only if the vessel is carrying No, OPA90 applies only to OPA90 only applies to non- Yes, OPA90 applies to all
1 BIDO vessels engaged in carrying liquefied gas? HC-products. oil tankers. American flag vessels. ships.

2 BIDO Does the Oil pollution Act, 1990 (OPA90) apply to Only if the vessel is carrying OPA90 only applies to non- Yes, OPA90 applies to all No, OPA90 applies only to
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vessels engaged in carrying liquefied natural gas

(LNG)?
HC-products. American flag vessels. ships. oil tankers.

One of the following areas is NOT a Special Area as

The Red Sea and The Gulf
3 BQAS mentioned in MARPOL regulations The Baltic Sea The Gulf of Mexico The Mediterranean Sea
regarding pollution by oil. Which area? of Aden

One of the following areas is NOT a Special Area as

The Red Sea and The Gulf of
4 BQAS mentioned in MARPOL regulations The Gulf of Mexico The Baltic Sea The Mediterranean Sea
regarding pollution by oil. Which is that area? Aden

MARPOL 73/78 - Annex IV. Prevention of pollution by

Sewage from ships. This annex is not yet in force,
Drainage/waste from Waste from synthetic
5 ENIY however, some Governments are practising these Waste from galley. Mixture of sea water/oil.
rules. What do you understand by the word toilets/urinals. materials.
"Sewage"?

Using strong chemicals to try Immediately notify the A lot of the rules are to strict,
to cope with the pollution by captain so he can notify and I am using my own
If you have an overflow to deck, and the result yourself to avoid costs and the proper authorities, judgement to cope with the Hose down the deck to get
6 FFSU is pollution to the environment, what should you do? fine for the vessel so the pollution can be situation that have arisen rid of the oil
dealt with by
professionals

In case of a pollution in US waters, who shall notify the

7 GHQV cleaning up contractor (OPA-90)
The Master The shipowner Qualified Individual Emergency response team

GTTS Have dispersing chemicals Have sawdust ready for use

What is the best way to avoid pollution from small oil- Rig an oil boom around the Contain any oil-spill
8
spills aboard a ship?
ready for use in case of
ship onboard the ship
oil-spill

Which of the following would be

9 HCBO considered pollution under the US Hazardous substances Oil All of the mentioned Garbage
water pollution laws?

Which of the following would be considered pollution,

10 HCBO when discharged overboard, under the US All of the mentioned Garbage Oil Hazardous substances
water pollution laws?
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By what name are the regulations which control the

The International Marine
11 HVIU cleaning operations after the discharge of noxious MARPOL USCG Reg 141 - 53 ISGOTT
substances and prevent pollution from ships known? Pollution Prevention Laws

By what name are the regulations which control the

The International Marine
12 HVIU discharge of noxious substances and SOLAS ISGOTT MARPOL
prevent pollutionfrom ships known? Pollution Prevention Laws

Which international convention deals

13 IFMO ISGOTT. STCW 78. MARPOL 73/78. SOLAS.
with pollutionprevention?

When a vessel violates the oil pollution laws, who may Any one involved in the
14 JHUY Captain only Officers only Shipowners only
be held responsible? operation

Just off the main engine A store room in the forward Prominently marked and A store room close to the
15 JLSA The emergency oil pollution equipment locker must be:
room part of the ship easily accessible pump room

An International oil pollution prevention certificate is All ships of 150 gross tons Oil tankers 150 gross tons Oil tankers on International
16 KQAB All oil tankers
required for: or more or more voyages

What does the term DISCHARGE mean, as used in

17 MVPI Dumping All the other alternatives Leaking Spilling
the Oilpollution Regulations?

pollution Regulations require that each scupper in an None of the other

18 NFTP Soft rubber plug Wooden plug Two-piece soft patch
enclosed deck area have a: alternatives

Marine Pollution means

Marine Pollution only means Marine Pollution only means
The term Marine Pollution that the marine
that there has been an oil that the sea has been
refers only to the spill of oil environment is
19 NLEG What is understood by the term "Marine pollution"? spill in the location and contaminated by
and garbage into sea contaminated by harmful
there needs to be effective substances which are not
environment or unacceptable liquids,
cleaning up process acceptable in that location.
substances or particles

Your vessel has been involved in a collision, which has The Leading Hull
The Classification Society's The P & I Club's nearest
20 NOYM resulted in a heavy oil leakage. Who should be called Flag state representative. Underwriter's nearest
to handle pollution claims and damages? representative. representative.
Average Agent.
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Most cases of oil pollution are caused by human

errors, often jointly by seafarers and shore based
Dispersement of
21 PGHS clean-up teams. What has proved to be the essential Usage of oilbooms? Usage of sawdust? Usage of absorbent pads?
mistake executed by the shore people regarding chemicals?
environment damages?

According to the Oil pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90), oil

carrying vessels trading in U.S. waters are required
to carry oil spill clean up equipment for the 15 barrels (2.38 cubic 12 barrels (1.91 cubic
22 QGER 1barrel (0.16 cubic metre). 5 barrels (0.79 cubic metre).
ccntainment and removal of on-deck spills. For a metres). metres).
vessel of over 400 feet (121.9 metres) in length, what
volume of oil must they be able to handle?

According to the Oil pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90), oil

carrying vessels trading in U.S. waters are required
to carry oil spill clean up equipment for the 15 barrels (2.38 cubic 12 barrels (1.91 cubic
23 QGER 1barrel (0.16 cubic metre). 5 barrels (0.79 cubic metre).
containment and removal of on-deck spills. For a metres). metres).
vessel of over 400 feet (121.9 metres) in length, what
volume of oil must they be able to handle?

24 RIGH What pollution category does Aniline belonges to ? C C A D

25 RIGH What pollution category does Aniline belongs to ? C C D A

When a pollution incident occurs there is a plan for

Stop pumps - clean up - Stop pumps - report - Report - stop pumps - clean Clean up - report - stop
26 RXRQ actions to be undertaken. State which of following
priority sequences to be considered: report? clean up? up? pumps?

No, not if the local US State

In case of pollution in US waters, do you always have Yes, within thirty (30) No, only the shipowner can
27 SHDI Authority is correctly Yes, within three (3) days
to notify the National Response Center (OPA-90) minutes notify NRC
notified

To enforce owners to use

In US waters "Oil pollution Act of 1990" was activated To encourage owners to
To prevent oil spills in US equipment of higher To improve safety measures
28 YNUO in August 1993. What is the main issue for the build double hull vessels
introduction of the act? waters? standards that those of onboard?
for trading US waters?
today?

29 TDGO What could happen if the crew of a container vessel is The vessel could be detained The crew could be arrested The vessels class could be The vessel could be
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not familiar with essential shipboard procedures suspended by the

detained by port state
related to the prevention of pollution by harmful by the flag state authority at a foreign port classification society
substances? control authorities
concerned

What is the name by which the regulations which The International Shipping
30 TMIC SOLAS MARPOL The ISP Code.
prevent and control pollution from ships are known? Pollution Laws.

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In a separate locker. The

How should chemicals In a locker preferably on boat
In a gas-tight locker close to the In the central store or in the locker shall be clearly
1 OJIL andharmful substances be stored on deck. The locker shall be clearly
board? bridge engine room marked, locked and
marked.
ventilated.

For safety reasons. Many

substances found onboard
are capable of damaging the
health and safety of those
exposed to them. Before any
Chemicals and harmful
Chemicals andharmful substances are chemical or harmful
2 FNAR safely stored in a designated locker substance is delivered to a
on board, why?
crewmember, the personnel
shall receive training,
instructions and information
so that they know and
understand the risks arising
from use.
For safety reasons and
stock control. When
For stock control. Most of the
chemicals or harmful
substances must be kept away chemicals and harmful
substances is delivered
from passengers so that they substances we use on board are
to a crewmember, the
don't steal it. expensive.
user shall sign for the
amount received.

Is too high separation pre-heating It depends on the change in Not at temperatures used for
3 HGEO temperatureharmful to lubricating oil
No Yes
temperature pre-heating

4 MHVT Chemicals andharmful substances are For safety reasons. Many For safety reasons and stock Chemicals and harmful For stock control. Most of the
safely stored in a designated locker substances found onboard control. When chemicals or substances must be kept chemicals and harmful
on board, why? are capable of damaging the harmful substances is delivered away from passengers so substances we use on board are
health and safety of those to a crewmember, the user that they don't steal it. expensive.
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exposed to them. Before any

chemical or harmful
substance is delivered to a
crewmember, the personnel
shall sign for the amount
shall receive training,
received.
instructions and information
so that they know and
understand the risks arising
from use.

For safety reasons. Many

For safety reasons and stock
Chemicals andharmful substances are
5 NUFT safely stored in a designated locker
on board, why?
control. When chemicals or
harmful substances is delivered chemicals and harmful
to a crewmember, the user
shall sign for the amount
received.
For stock control. Most of the
substances we use on board
are expensive.
substances found onboard are
capable of damaging the
health and safety of those
exposed to them. Before any
Chemicals and harmful
chemical or harmful
substances must be kept
substance is delivered to a
away from passengers so
crewmember, the personnel
that they don't steal it.
shall receive training,
instructions and information
so that they know and
understand the risks arising
from use.

The UN Convention on the

The reporting of incidents Reporting of Accidents and Appendix B of the
involvingharmful substances and / or
6 NYQC marine pollutants is regulated under
Protocol I of MARPOL 73/78. Incidents which Present a Supplement to the IMDG Annex II to SOLAS 1974.
which international guidelines? Hazard to the Marine Code.
Environment 2004.

7 QDRM If your vessel is responsible for the
spillage of aharmful quantity of oil
cargo onto the navigable waters of
the United States, the adjoining
shoreline or the contiguous zone,
how must this be reported?
The person or persons in charge The person responsible for the The master of the vessel The person in charge must
must submit a full report of the spill must report preliminary responsible for the spill report the spill to the National
incident through the vessel's details to the appropriate State must advise the Response Center or, if not
agent to the appropriate Police within 30 minutes of the Environmental Protection practicable, to the
authorities within 24 hours of accidental discharge taking Agency National Incident Environmental Protection
the incident. place. Reporting Center (or the Agency regional office or local
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appropriate regional U.S. Coast Guard Marine

office) within 2 hours of Safety Office. This must be
the incident being done immediately that person
reported to that person. has knowledge of the spill.

How should chemicals In a separate locker. The locker In a locker preferably on

n the central store or in the In a gas-tight locker close to the
8 QXAM andharmful substances be stored on shall be clearly marked, boat deck. The locker
board? engine room bridge
locked and ventilated. shall be clearly marked.

Is too high separation pre-heating Not at temperatures used for It depends on the change in
9 RKWT temperatureharmful to lubricating oil
No Yes
pre-heating temperature

What could happen if the crew of a The vessels class could

container vessel is not familiar with
The vessel could be detained by The crew could be arrested at a be suspended by the The vessel could be detained by
10 TDGO essential shipboard procedures
related to the prevention of pollution the flag state authority foreign port classification society port state control authorities
by harmfulsubstances? concerned

For safety reasons. Many

For stock control. Most of the
Chemicals andharmful substances are
11 WPTW safely stored in a designated locker
on board, why?
substances found onboard
are capable of damaging the
health and safety of those
exposed to them. Before any For safety reasons and stock
Chemicals and harmful
chemical or harmful control. When chemicals or
chemicals and harmful substances must be kept
substance is delivered to a harmful substances is delivered
substances we use on board away from passengers so
crewmember, the personnel to a crewmember, the user shall
are expensive. that they don't steal it.
shall receive training, sign for the amount received.
instructions and information
so that they know and
understand the risks arising
from use.

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1 GSUU Vegetable and animal oils undergo decomposition over Polymerisation. Putrefaction. Monoxidation. Disintegration.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

time, generating obnoxious and toxic vapours and

depleting the oxygen in the tank. What name is given to
this process?

He shall be liable to He shall be liable to fines or

He shall be liable to fines or
imprisonment for a term in especially aggravating
in especially aggravating
What can be the punishment for a subordinate who not exceeding three He shall be liable to circumstances to
2 QNBY unlawfully brings intoxicating beverages on board?
circumstances to
months. fines. imprisonment for a term
imprisonment for a term
not exceeding three
not exceeding 6 months.
months.

At least one set of At least two sets of

On chemical tankers, where dangers of both flammable At least ten sets of At least three sets of
instruments to detect instruments to detect
& toxic gases exist, instruments to detect these shall be instruments to detect each instruments to detect each
3 CLUS provided. If portable equipment is provided, you shall
each type of gas each type of gas
type of gas expected to be type of gas expected to be
have: expected to be expected to be
encountered? encountered?
encountered? encountered?

As well as hazards due to flammability, toxicity and

frostbite some liquefied gas cargoes may cause
4 FWXQ chemical burns in the event of skin contact? Which of the Propane. Butane. Ethylene. Ammonia.
commonly carried cargoes given in the options is most
likely to result in chemical burns due to skin contact?

For vessels carring toxic products, how many sets of Sufficant, but minimum Sufficant, but minimum 2
5 GDQB complete safety equipment should be on board ?
10 complete sets. 5 complete sets.
3 complete sets. complete sets.

Carbon monoxide, Sulfur, monoxide, hydro

Natrium monoxide, ferro
Under normal circumstances 21% O2 is nitrogen dioxide, chloride, carbon dioxide?
6 GJVG diluting toxic gases, which one are we talking about?
None to be diluted? chloride, hydrogen
nitric oxide, sulfur
sulfide dioxide?
dioxide?

The body absorb toxicants The human body The body absorb toxicants
The body absorb
only if we wear wrong absorb toxicants through respiration if the leak
toxicants only through
7 IQTT How do the human body absorb toxicants? clothes through respiration, is big enough
the aliment channel
skin and the aliment
when eating
channel
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At least two sets of At least one set of

On chemical tankers, where dangers of both flammable At least three sets of
instruments to detect instruments to detect At least ten sets of instruments
& toxic gases exist, instruments to detect these shall be instruments to detect each
8 JQQS provided.If portable equipment is provided, you shall
each type of gas each type of gas to detect each type of gas
type of gas expected to be
have: expected to be expected to be expected to be encountered?
encountered?
encountered? encountered?

At least one set of At least two sets of

On chemical tankers, where dangers of both flammable At least ten sets of At least three sets of
instruments to detect instruments to detect
& toxic gases exist, instruments to detect these shall be instruments to detect each instruments to detect each
9 KICL provided.If portable equipment is provided, you shall
each type of gas each type of gas
type of gas expected to be type of gas expected to be
have: expected to be expected to be
encountered? encountered?
encountered? encountered?

It indicates the maximum

It indicates the maximum It indicates the absolute It indicates the maximum
Some cargoes carried on liquefied gas carriers vapour concentration
vapour concentration maximum vapour vapour concentration that a
are toxic and are given a Threshold Limit Value (TLV) as that a person can be
10 LETE that a person can be concentration that a person can be exposed to
a time weighted average (TWA). What does the TLV- exposed to for 8 hours
TWA usually indicate? exposed to for one person may be exposed before breathing apparatus is
per day or 40 hours per
hour. to at any time. required.
week.

Where should empty and unlceaned receptacles that On deck forward of the On deck abaft the
11 LUMW Under deck Anywhere on deck
previously containedtoxic gas be stowed? accommodation accommodation

During pre-entry checks of an enclosed space onboard a

liquefied gas carrier it is necessary to check the Toxic gas content
condition of the atmosphere. If the gas detection Oxygen content followed Hydrocarbon gas content
followed by Hydrocarbon gas content
equipment to be used for the checks included a catalytic by hydrocarbon gas followed by oxygen
12 POUF hydrocarbon gas followed by toxic gas content
type combustible gas indicator, an absorption content and then toxic content and then toxic
type toxic gas detector and a paramagnetic type oxygen gas content. content and then and then oxygen content.
gas content.
analyser, which would be the preferred order for the oxygen content
checks?

Wait for a resuscitator to Place him in a stream of

If a person has been overcome by fumes Do nothing until
be brought from the fresh air and let Immediately start mouth to
13 QVCN from toxic cargoes such as acetone cyanohydrin and has professional medical
ceased breathing, you would: ship's first aid locker and breathing restart by mouth resuscitation?
help arrives?
use it? itself?

14 RMWN Which one of the following liquefied gas cargoes is Butane. Ethylene. Propane. Ammonia.
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considered as presenting a toxic hazard according to the

IMO Gas Codes?

What is the alcohol content in the blood permissible under

15 VGMU 0,01 % 0,1 % 0,07 % 0,04 %
US legislation before it is defined as intoxication?

Halons are decomposed into toxic products when they are

16 WVHL 100 ?C 500 ?C 350 ?C 1000 ?C
applied at temperatures near

Halons are decomposed in toxic products when they are

17 WVHL 500 ?C 350 ?C 1000 ?C 100 ?C
applied at temperatures near

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When will a hatch cover cross-joint wedge need When the flat spring is
1 ACIT replacement on a General Cargo Vessel?
When the flat spring is rusty When the flat spring is bent When the wedge is rusty
missing

When will a hatch cover cross-joint wedge need When the flat spring is When the flat spring is
2 ACIT replacement?
When the flat spring is bent When the wedge is rusty
missing rusty

What colour flare is used to signal a highly

3 AEMQ dangerous landing place ?
Red Yellow Orange Blue

Between the "point of

During mooring operations which is the Behind the "point of restraint" but
4 AGEA safe place to be in?
Outside the colored zone. break" and the "point of Where ever you feel safe.
inside the zone.
restraint".

Warning signs that

What kind of warning signs should be placed on Breathing apparatus mandatory
5 AMVW manholes into void spaces?
Danger of explosion signs No smoking signs indicate lack of oxygen
sign
inside

6 ANBU What is the prescribed time and place for a In the port where the
maritime inquiry after the occurance? occurance took place/ first
port of call after the
occurance took place -
postponed only in
As determined in each case by the In the first port of call As decided by the
Norwegian Maritime Directorate. where there's a Protection and
Norwegian foreign Environment Committee.
service station/
Consular Court.
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exceptional cases and

pursuant to provisions.

If, during a discharging, a breakdown appears Just slow down and open
on the inert gas plant, resulting that no inert Immediately stop the Use the inert fans and blow fresh Continued with only one
7 AODG gas is available to replace the discharging
the tanks to the
discharging. air into the cargo tanks. cargo pump running.
cargo. What will you do? atmosphere.

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker Continue discharging

during a discharging operation. An alarm on Slow down and relieve the
Immediately stop the Activate the inert fans and blow with the cargo pumps
8 AODG the Inert gas Plant induicates that no inert gas vacuum by opening the
is being supplied to replace the discharging discharging. fresh air into the cargo tanks. running at minimum
tanks lids.
cargo. What will you do? speed.

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker

during a discharging operation. An alarm on Continue discharging with the Activate the inert fans Slow down and relieve the
Immediately stop the
9 AODG the Inert gas Plant indicates that no inert gas cargo pumps running at and blow fresh air into vacuum by opening the
is being supplied to replacethe discharging discharging.
minimum speed. the cargo tanks. tanks lids.
cargo. What will you do?

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker

during a discharging operation. An alarm on Continue discharging with the Activate the inert fans and
Slow down and relieve the vacuum Immediately stop the
10 AODG the Inert Gas Plant indicates that no inert gas cargo pumps running at blow fresh air into the
is being supplied to replacethe discharging by opening the tanks lids. discharging.
minimum speed. cargo tanks.
cargo. What will you do?

A list of the items stowed in the

You have been assigned to enter a hold and The necessary permits,
Written instructions from the applicable hold, extracted from Emergency equipment at
check the general cargo stowed in it, as part of based on valid
11 APBL Chief Officer on what to check the Cargo manifest, must be the after end of the
an on-passage monitoring procedure. What atmospheric and
must be in placebefore you can do that? in the hold. available for reference during the maindeck.
other applicable tests.
check.

12 AWNQ The ring expander for removal and refitting of an Lever the rings open using a As compressor rings are relatively Use loops of string or Fabricate a conical guide
air compressors piston rings is found to be couple of screw drivers to get small with little tension the ends rags to pull the ring from tin plate or similar
broken and unusable. The work cannot be the rings past the ring can be pulled apart sufficiently to ends apart so the rings with the large diameter
delayed until a replacement is obtained. Which grooves. clear the piston using the thumbs. can be lifted off and on. just bigger than the
of the methods given in the options should the
ship's engineers use to complete the work?
compressor piston so
the rings can be eased
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open for fitting.

Unconscious casualties who are breathing and The recovery position

The position prevents the
whose hearts are beating should be placed in The position ensures that an makes it easy to
13 NNFN Because it keeps the heart beating. patient from falling
the Recovery Position. Why is this position so open airway is maintained. maintain any kind of
important? asleep.
bleeding.

Positive displacement Adjustment of the

How can the pressure be regulated during start
pumps operate at pressure relief valve to
14 OIRL up of a positive displacement pump such as a By throttling the discharge valve By throttling the suction valve.
gear pump? constant pressure and recirculate part of the
cannot be regulated. flow.

During loading of palletised, chilled, perishable

goods it starts to rain heavily in the port area. Return the cargo to the Shift the cargo onto the
Some of the cargo pallets have been placed Shift the cargo to a position where Cover the cargo with a
15 VTNM cooling sheds until the rain deck and cover with a
on the quay ready for loading. Select, from the there is overhead shelter. waterproof sheet.
options given, the best course of action to be ceases. waterproof sheet.
taken to minimise any damage to the cargo.

A fixed sign on the

What kind of safety sign(s) needs to be mast plus signs on
A sign in the engine control
16 VUET in place in connection with work in radar A sign on all the doors to the bridge each radar when work No particular signs
masts? room
is in progress in the
mast

Passenger ships have a normal requirement of

1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In
17 BKFL addition to this, how many lifejackets have to 10% extra 25% extra 5% extra 50% extra
be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at
the muster stations?

18 BLVT During replacement of the main bearing shells Jack up the crankshaft and use Fit a driver in the crankshaft oil Turn the engine to a Remove the crankshaft so
on a medium speed diesel engine it is a suitable punch to loosen the hole which bears against the position where the that all the bottom half
necessary to remove both the top and bottom bottom half shell in the pocket edge of the bottom half shell crank webs are clear of shells can be removed at
half shells. From the options given select the so it can be lifted out with a and turn the engine. the shell and knock the the same time.
method that is most commonly employed to
remove the bottom half shells from the bearing
pair of grips. bottom half shell out
pockets on an engine with a traditional axially using a suitable
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bedplate? punch.

Passenger ships have a normal requirement of

1 lifejacket per person + 10% for children. In
19 BNFH addition to this, how many lifejackets have to 10% extra 50% extra 5% extra 25% extra
be stowed in conspicuous places on deck or at
the muster stations?

Please indicate the correct sequence of action

Alarm, slow down, st.by start, Alarm, st.by start, slowdown. Alarm, slowdown, st.by St.by start, alarm,
20 CADH to takeplace in an alarm/monitoring and safety
system. shutdown shutdown start, shutdown. slowdown, shutdown.

How often must inspection of proper working of

21 CIUL the EPIRB s and SART s take place on month Don't know 14 days week
board? Once per:

What is the most probable place that any oil will

Near the sounding pipe of the Near the hatch of the tank being
22 DIHC flow over the ship's side in case of an overflow Near the cargo manifold Aft part of the tank-deck
during loading/discharging? tank being loaded/discharged loaded/discharged

How often shall drills for the operation of

watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and
23 DNSL closing mechanism of scuppers, ash-chutes Every month Every two weeks Weekly Daily
and rubbish chutes take place in passenger
ships?

The end covers for a heat exchanger are held

in placeby a number of brass studs and nuts.
24 DRHE A set of mole grips. Adjustable shifting spanner Open ended spanner. Ring spanner or socket.
Which of the tools given in the options is best
suited for removal and tightening of the nuts?

On a General Cargo ship, what must completed Risk assessments would

Permit received from Port A full risk assessment carried Check list completed and
25 DVML before a cargo hoist wire is replaced on a deck not be required for this
crane ? Authorities out and a permit to work issued work plan agreed
type of work

26 DWQR Most medium and high speed engines for The first part of the air induction The latter part of the expansion The latter part of the The first part of the
marine use operate on the four stroke cycle stroke. (power) stroke. expansion stroke. expansion (power)
and use direct admission of compressed air stroke.
into the cylinders for starting purposes. During
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which part of the cycle does start air

admission normally take place?

One which can withstand the

There are strict rules governing the placement One in which the equipment has pressure build-up during an One which is filled with One which is maintained
and category of electrical equipment allowed such low electrical power that internal ignition of a flammable inert gas to prevent under positive pressure
27 DYAV in certain areas of liquefied gas carriers. One there is insufficient energy to mixture and is designed to cool formation and possible so preventing the
such category is that of flameproof enclosures. ignite a flammable mixture and any flames occurring within the ignition of a flammable formation of a flammable
What is a flameproof enclosure? cause a flame. enclosure to below the ignition mixture. mixture.
temperature.

Following replacement of a diesel alternator

governor the machine is test run on load. It is
found that as the load is gradually increased
the voltage and the frequency gradually fall to The governor load limit should The governor droop should be The governor droop The governor load limit
28 DYHF
an unacceptable level. The governor is a be increased. increased. should be reduced. should be reduced.
mechanical hydraulic type. Select from the
options given the correct adjustment to make
to correct the situation.

You just have thrown an inflatable liferaft

overboard from your vessel. The liferaft was
stowed at a distance of 10 metres above the
waterline (light condition). What minimum It will depend on the length of
29 EAHL 20 metres 30 metres 15 metres
length of painter will you have to pull out in painter
order to get the liferaft inflated (N.B.: The
inflation of the liferaft takes place once the
whole length of painter is pulled out)

You just have thrown an inflatable liferaft

overboard from your vessel. The liferaft was
stowed at a distance of 10 metres above the
waterline (light condition). What minimum
30 EAHL length of painter will you have to pull out 10 metres 15 metres 30 metres 20 metres
pulled out in order to get the liferaft inflated
(N.B.: The inflation of the liferaft
takes place once the whole length of painter is
pulled out)
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*Which of the following spaces may be protected

Machinery spaces of Special category spaces of
1 ADNN by a fixedcarbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing Cargo tanks of tankers All the spaces mentioned
system? category A passenger ships

Most fruit cargoes carried under refrigeration

require introduction of fresh air into the cargo Some cargoes are very
space to remove any excess carbon dioxide and sensitive to ethylene As much fresh air as possible
ethylene produced by respiration of the cargo levels and it may be It is the standard method Fresh air helps to acclimatise the should always be introduced
and sensors are fitted to detect these gases.
2 AJIA Shipper's instructions will often indicate 'constant
difficult to accurately and it is always done that cargo to the prevailing ambient into the cargo space
air change' as a requirement for a cargo. Why, measure the low way for simplicity. conditions. throughout the voyage to
even though this is a crude method for controlling levels that would maintain cargo quality.
the cargo space atmosphere, is this type of affect a cargo.
instruction given?

100% of the gas can be

In carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems for use in 85% of the gas can be 70% of the gas can be 100% of the gas can be
discharged into the
3 AUAY machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall discharged into the discharged into the space discharged into the space
be such that: space within two
space within two minutes within one minute within three minutes
minutes

Saturated hydrocarbons Saturated hydrocarbons are

Saturated hydrocarbons are
are chemically non- Saturated hydrocarbons are colourless and odourless
colourless and odourless
4 BRUB What are saturated hydrocarbons? reactive liquids and chemically reactive with liquids and they are
liquids and they are
they are transported strong odour. transported under high
chemically non-reactive.
under high pressure. pressure.

Saturated hydrocarbons Saturated hydrocarbons are

Saturated hydrocarbons Saturated hydrocarbons
LNG is made up of a number of saturated contain atoms of compounds of hydrogen and
contain hydrogen and contain hydrogen and
5 BRUB hydrocarbons the greatest percentage of which is hydrogen and carbon carbon which contain the
Methane. What are saturated hydrocarbons? carbon atoms with single carbon atoms with double
and also other elements maximum amount of water
carbon to carbon bonds. carbon to carbon bonds.
such as chlorine. vapour.

The discharge arrangements for halogenated

hydrocarbontotal flooding systems shall be so
6 CKHN designed that the minimum quantity of medium 20 seconds or less 30 seconds or less 1minute or less 2 minutes or less
can be discharged in (based on the discharge of
the liquid phase): (SOLAS II-2/5.3.5)
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carbon is the element that naturally forms most

natural chemical compounds. In natural
7 CKSJ conditions there are only two
Diamond and graphite. Graphite and butane. Hydrogen and butane. Graphite and hydrogen.
different carbon elements, which ones?

*How long should it take to release at least two

thirds of the charge of CO2 that is provided for a
8 CMJB ro-ro cargo space protected with a
Not more than 2 minutes Not more than 10 minutes Not more than 35 seconds Not more than 5 minutes
fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing system?

What is the name given to compounds consisting

9 CNLM solely ofcarbon and hydrogen atoms joined Alkadienes. Sour crude. Saturated hydrocarbons. Unsaturated hydrocarbons.
together by single bonds?

What is the name of compounds consisting solely

10 CNLM of carbonand hydrogen atoms joined together by Alkadienes. Saturated hydrocarbons. Unsaturated hydrocarbons. Sour crude.
single bonds?

When checking the zero point on a combustible

gas indicator that is to be used to detect Pass oxygen gas through Pass fresh air through the Pass carbon monoxide gas Pass methane gas through
11 CRKY
hydrocarbon gases in an empty cargo tank which the sample chamber sample chamber. through the sample chamber. the sample chamber.
method should be used from the options given?

What are you going to measure regarding oxygen 20% oxygen by volume
20% oxygen by volume and 21% oxygen by volume and 0% 20% oxygen by volume and
12 DFQS content and hydrocarbon gas content before any and 1% hydrocarbon by
permits are issued and entering is allowed? 1% hydrocarbon of LEL. hydrocarbon of LEL. 1% hydrocarbon by volume.
volume.

*What is the minimum quantity of carbon dioxide

that can be released by a fixed carbon dioxide 45% of the total volume 75% of the total volume of 10% of the total volume of the 100% of the total volume of
13 DFTX
system to extinguish a fire in a ro-ro space of the space the space space the space
capable of being sealed?

14 EDHG You are to supervise a hot work repair in a cargo No. The flammability Yes, provided that Yes. The minimum safe No. Further precautions
tank on an oil tanker. You have measured the reading should be continuous readings are requirements for hot work have need to be taken. The area
atmosphere inside the compartment as 21% maximum 0.5% LFL maintained throughout the been met. around the work site
oxygen content by volume and less than 1% LFL hydrocarbon vapour operation and flammability needs to be cleaned and
hydrocarbon vapour concentration. Does this
mean the work can commence? (Select the most
concentration for any readings do not exceed 2% checks need to be made
correct option) hotwork to take place. . hydrocarbon vapour on adjacent spaces.
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Additional precautionary
content in the immediate
measures may need to be
vicinity of the hotwork site. .
put in place.

The discharge arrangements for halogenated

hydrocarbontotal flooding systems shall be so
15 FOPP designed that the minimum quantity of medium 1minute or less 45 seconds or less 2 minutes or less 20 seconds or less
can be discharged in (based on the discharge of
the liquid phase):

A water pad should be

A water pad should be
maintained during A glycol pad should be
maintained during loading,
loading and maintained during loading
transit and discharging. In A inert gas pad should be
16 GDRC What will apply when loading carbon Disulphide ? discharging. In addition and discharging. In addition
addition a inert gas pad maintained during transit.
a inert gas pad should a inert gas pad should be
should be maintained during
be maintained during maintained during transit.
transit.
transit.

To which of the following chemical groups do

17 GQNX Alkanes. Organic substances. Inorganic substances. Carbohydrates.
Hydrocarbons belong?

In discussing the chemistry of oil, to which of the

18 GQNX following chemical groups do Hydrocarbons Inorganic substances. Carbohydrates. Organic substances. Alkanes.
belong?

To which of the following cxhemical groups do

19 GQNX Carbohydrates Alkanes Alkenes Organic substances
Hydrocarbons belong?

Hydrocarbons belongs to a chemical group

20 GQNX Carbohydrates. Organic substances. Alkanes Alkenes
named:?

In describing the characteristics of an oil cargo,

what name is given to the points between which Minimum and Maximum Flash Upper and Lower Explosive
21 HEWR Flammable limits Burn zone
the concentration of hydrocarbon vapour in air is Points Percentages
such that it may be ignited and will burn?

22 HGGY A tank containing hydrocarbon residues requires Open and ventilate the Open the tank , have Open and ventilate the tank, Open the tank, provide
manual cleaning by use of shovels, scrapers etc. tank, have someone someone standing by test oxygen content, have ventilation and then
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someone standing by with

standing by outside the rescue equipment, complete
Which of the following is the correct procedure to outside the tank and commence work
follow?
tank and then a permit to work and a tank
commence working. immediately.
commence work. entry permit and then
commence work.

Open the tank, provide

Open the tank and provide adequate ventilation/lighting, Open the tank, provide
Open the tank, provide
A tank containing hydrocarbon residues requires lighting, have someone test oxygen content, have adequate ventilation and
ventilation and
23 HGGY manual cleaning by use of shovels, scrapers etc. standing by outside the someone standing by with lighting, commence work
Should you: commence work
tank and commence rescue equipment, complete and have someone standing
immediately.
working. a tank entry permit then by outside the tank.
commence work.

After passing through the scrubbing tower in an

inert gas system on an oil tanker, what is the
24 HQRY 13% 1% 3% 21%
approximate level ofcarbon dioxide in the inert
flue gas?

Hydrocarbon gas encountered in oil tankers cannot

burn in an atmosphere containing less than
25 HSTT 15% 11% 17% 13%
approximately what percentage of oxygen (by
volume)?

Methane and carbon Methane and carbon

Bulk Coal cargoes may produce methane
26 HWAX and carbonmonoxide gas; what are the main
features of these two gasses?
Methane and carbon monoxide Methane and carbon
monoxide gasses are monoxide gasses are non-
gasses are non flammable but monoxide are heavier than
flammable and lighter flammable and lighter than
toxic air and flammable
than air air

The free volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) of a fixed

27 IKCT gas fire-extinguishing system shall be calculated 3.14 m3/kg 0,56 m3/kg 1,26 m3/ kg 2,03 m3/kg
at

What class of fire is a smoldering fire of wood,

28 IPGK textiles, paper and other carbonaceous Class D Class A Class C Class B
materials?
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How many protons and electrons has Carbon atom has 8 Carbon atoms do not have Carbon atom has 4 protons and Carbon atom has 6 protons
29 JAXE
a carbon atom? protons and electrons any protons or electrons electrons and electrons

What class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood,

30 JTBC textiles, paper and other carbonaceous Class A Class C Class B Class D
materials?

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Which of the following names is given to the basic types

1 ACKJ offoam as far as they are differentiated according to the AFFF foams All answers are good Chemical foams Polar foams
way bubbles are obtaine:

Which of the following names is given to the basic types

2 ACKJ offoam as far as they are differentiated according to the AFFF foams Chemical foams All answers are good Polar foams
way bubbles are obtained:

The heat from the fire causes

By smothering and also
How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing the foam to produce an inert
3 ACPG agent when dealing with oil fires?
by providing some By cooling only By smothering only
gas which gradually
cooling
extinguishes the fire

On a Chemical Tanker having 2 foam tanks for deck

monitor use the foam quality has been found to have Accept but put a written
deteriorated. A new supply of foam is ordered. Your notice in the foam room Accept but insist on a lower
4 BEJM usual chandler does not have the required quantity
Accept the offer? Reject the offer?
that different types of price?
of foam in one type and offers 2 types of foam instead, foam exist in each tank?
one for each tank. You would:

You are on a 10.000 ton Chemical Tanker that in addition A throughput of at least A throughput of at least 20 A throughput of at least 250 A throughput of at least 100
to fixed foam monitors, is equipped with
5 BYKV portable foamapplicators. One of the applicators is lost.
400 litters a minute and litters a minute and a litters a minute and a "throw" litters a minute and a
When ordering a new one you would order one with: a "throw" of 15 metres? "throw" of 5 metres? of 12 metres? "throw" of 10 metres?

Which of the following names is given to the basic types

Chemical, physical or
6 CIIO offoam as far as they are differentiated according to the AFFF foams Polar foams All answers are good
way bubbles are obtained: mechanical foams
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Ro-ro cargo spaces capable of

being sealed, if it is deemed
*Which of the following spaces may be protected by a Machinery spaces of Cargo pump room of that it gives an equivalent
7 CVNA fixed high expansion foam fire-extinguishing system?
All the spaces mentioned
category A- tankers protection as the one that
should be achieved by a
fixed CO2 system

*What is the minimum capacity of the portable tank of a

8 DBBK portable foam applicator ?
5 litres 1litre 10 litres 20 litres

When ordering foam for restocking of the foam tanks on a Accept it, but make it a
Accept it, but make a remark
9 DHIB Chemical Tanker, and regular protein foam is offered, point to have it tested Accept it? Reject it?
you would: to change it after 1 year?
every 3 months?

Because certain types Because certain types of

Why should only dry powder known to be Because certain types of
of dry powder can Because certain types of dry dry powder not give
10 EDRB foam compatible be used in conjunction with foam to dry powder has a
extinguish gas fires? cause breakdown of a powder is a flame inhibitor protection against re-
negligible cooling effect
foam blanket ignition

This operation is done

In general what is the proportion of concentrate to water to
11 EKXF Between 50 and 100% over 100% automatically and in relation Between 3% and 6%
produce foam?
to the foam

The foam should be

The applicator should be The foam should be aimed
If circumstances permit, how should low aimed at the bulkhead
used in a sweeping The foam should be applied to at about 45 degrees
12 FLMJ expansion foam be applied to oil burning near a behind the fire and
bulkhead of the engine room? motion to spread the the centre of the fire. upwards so that it can
allowed to spread out
foam over the surface. drop onto the fire
slowly over the fire.

The foam should be

The foam should be The applicator should be used
If circumstances permit, how should low The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead
aimed at about 45 in a sweeping motion to
13 FLMJ expansion foam be applied to oil burning in the bulkhead applied to the centre of behind the fire and
of the engine room? degrees upwards so that spread the foam over the
the fire. allowed to spread out
it can drop onto the fire surface.
slowly over the fire.

14 HJQV What is the main use for polyurethane foam onboard an As a fire retardant coating As a fire fighting medium. As insulation for the cargo As a sealant for deck
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LNG carrier? for the deck. tanks. openings.

You are on a 10.000 ton Chemical Tanker that in addition A throughput of at least A throughput of at least 20 A throughput of at least 250 A throughput of at least
to fixed foam monitors, is equipped with
15 HOLA 100 litters a minute and a litters a minute and a litters a minute and a "throw" 400 litters a minute and
portable foamapplicators. One of the applicators is lost.
When ordering a new one you would order one with: "throw" of 10 metres? "throw" of 5 metres? of 12 metres? a "throw" of 15 metres?

*At what rate shall a fixed high-expansion foam fire-

16 HQAX extinguishing system fill the greatest space of an engine 10 m depth per minute 15 m depth per minute 1m depth per minute 5 m depth per minute
room with foam?

You can survive in H.E. It extinguishes by It has only a limited cooling

You cannot survive in
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about foam by breaking the smothering. effect.
17 HSYU H.E. foam as the oxygen
high expansion foam? bubbles to release the
content is reduced.
air.

Sufficient foam The number of foam Application throw in still air

The capacity of any foam
Which of the following requirements to fixed foam systems concentrate shall be applicators shall not be less condition shall not be less
applicator shall not be
18 LKDM for cargo deck area on tankers do not correspond to supplied to ensure at than four than 15 m
present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/61) less than 400 l per
least one hour of foam
minute
generation

*What is the expansion ratio of the foam produced by the

Greater than 20 to 1 but
19 LQLH fixed low-expansion foam fire-extinguishing system of an Less than 20 to 1 Less than 12 to 1 Less than 5 to 1
engine room? less than 50 to 1

The foam should be The foam should be directed The applicator should be
directed towards the at about 45 degrees upwards used in a sweeping
If circumstances permit, how should low The foam should be
bulkhead behind the so that it can drop onto the motion to spread the foam
20 MXGV expansion foam be applied to oil burning in the bilges of applied to the centre of
the engine room? fire and allowed to fire over the surface
the fire
spread out slowly over
the fire

Yes, if the "engine room" is It depends on the type of

*May an engine room be only protected by a fixed low considered as a vessel
21 OGEA Yes No
expansion foam fire-extinguishing system? machinery space of
category A
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22 RCLC The effectiveness of foam is based on: dilution Inhibition smothering and cooling smothering and dispersion

20 minutes if there is 1hour 20 minutes if there is

*For how long does the fixed system of foam guarantee
23 RMNJ 40 minutes in any case inert gas; 30 minutes if inert gas; 1 hour 30 minutes 30 minutes in any case
the application of foam on the deck of an oil tanker?
there is not if there is not

Of low expansion,
Of high expansion, made Of high expansion, not Of low expansion, not easily
viscous and solid,
24 SVBG Proteinic foams have the feature of being of tense-active easily contaminated by contaminated by
easily contaminated by
compounds hydrocarbons hydrocarbons
hydrocarbons

Of low expansion,
Of high expansion, not Of low expansion, not
Of high expansion, made of viscous and solid,
25 SVBG Proteinic foams have the feature of being? easily contaminated by easily contaminated by
tense-active compounds easily contaminated by
hydrocarbons hydrocarbons
hydrocarbons

On a Chemical Tanker having 2 foam tanks for deck

monitor use the foam quality has been found to have Accept but put a written
deteriorated. A new supply of foam is ordered. Your Accept but insist on a notice in the foam room
26 SYYL Reject the offer? Accept the offer?
usual chandler does not have the required quantity lower price? that different types of
of foam in one type and offers 2 types of foam instead, foam exist in each tank?
one for each tank. You would:

When ordering foam for restocking of the foam tanks on a Accept it, but make it a
Accept it, but make a remark
27 TAVB Chemical Tanker, and regular protein foam is offered, point to have it tested Reject it? Accept it?
you would: to change it after 1 year?
every 3 months?

*What is the deadweight over which a tanker-vessel must Such devices must be
28 URSV be equipped with a fixed deck foam system and also 20.000 tons fitted in all vessels 500 tons 10.000 tons
with a fixed system of inert gas? affected by the SOLAS

foams may be classified according to their expansion rate

29 VHYL AFFF polar foam low-expansion foam All answers are good
in:

30 VVOQ How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing By cooling only The heat from the fire By smothering and also By smothering on
agent when dealing with oil fires? causes the foam to providing some cooling
produce an inert gas
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which gradually
extinguishes the fire.

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*At least how often shall rescue boats be

1 AEKV launched with their assigned crew and Every two weeks Every week Every three months Every six months
manoeuvred in the water?

How many rescue boats should be provided on Two, and at least one of
Two Fast Rescue Boats, one None providing the ship has
2 AGFQ ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons and One Fast Rescue Boat the rescue boats shall
above? on each side of the ship lifeboats
be a Fast Rescue Boat

What is the colour of the smoke signal used by

3 ALEN life-saving stations or rescue units indicating Green Yellow Orange Blue
that distress signals are observed in daylight?

Signals used by aircraft engaged in search The aircraft is directing a

andrescue operations to direct ships towards Landing here is highly The assistance of the vessel
4 AQBL an aircraft, ship or person in distress. What is
vessel towards an aircraft Require medical assistance
dangerous is no longer required
the meaning of the signal? or vessel in distress

Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in This is part of a sequence of

The aircraft is telling me he
search and rescue operations to direct ships The aircraft is telling me he The assistance of your manoeuvres by which the
is preparing to drop
5 AQBL towards a casualty. This aircraft flies across does not understand my last vessel is no longer aircraft will indicate a
your stern, rocking his wings. What is the supplies or personnel in
message. required. direction for my vessel to
meaning of the signal? the water.
proceed in.

Where several rescue units (RU) are engaged in

a search and rescue operation, one of the RU OCS to be permanently
OSC to be designated by OSC to be the ship with the
should be designated as OSC (On Scene OSC to be the first rescue unit appointed within each SRR
6 AQCC Commander). Which one of the listed practices to arrive at the scene.
an appropriate RCC or best manoeuvring
(Search and Rescue
for designating an OSC does correspond to the RSC. performance.
Region).
guidances provided by MERSAR?

7 AQCC Where several rescue units are engaged in a The OSC will automatically be The OSC to be designated The OSC will be the the ship The OSC will be a warship,
search and rescue operation, one of them
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should be designated as the On-Scene permanently assigned to

Commander (OSC). Which of the following the seagoing first rescue unit by the appropriate Rescue with the best manoeuvring
descibes how this appointment will be made in
the applicable Search and
to arrive at the scene. Coordination Centre. performance.
MERSAR? Rescue Region.

The role of OSC can only be The first rescue unit to arrive
The OSC will always be
Where several rescue units are engaged in a taken by a naval ship with at the scene will normally The OSC will initially be a
designated by the
search and rescue operation, one of will be suitable command and control assume the role of OSC, controlling aircraft. Once a
appropriate Rescue
8 AQCC designated as the On-Scene Commander capability. In many regions, until the unit appointed as suitable vessel is on
(OSC). Which of the following descibes how Coordination Centre. No
such vessels are permanently OSC by the RCC is in a scene, the responsibility
this appointment will be made? other vessel may assume
assigned on stand-by to poisition to assume the will be passed to them.
the role at any time.
assume such a role. role.

a searchlight which can

Which item among those below is included in the one daylight signalling mirror
9 EPAE normal equipment of every rescue boat ?
a survival manual work continuously for four rocket parachute flares
with instructions
not less than 3 hours

The rescue quoit of a liferaft is attached to a

10 GSES 5m 50 m 30 m 10 m
buoyant line whose length is at least:

Embarkation and launching

Which one of the listed requirements regarding Rapid recovery shall be Launching shall be possible at arrangement shall be such
The release mechanism
the launching and recovery arrangements possible with the boat's full shall be of an automatic
11 ASPG the ship's headway speed up that the rescue boat can be
forrescue boats corresponds to present SOLAS complement of persons and type approved by the flag
regulations? to 5 knots in heavy weather. boarded and launched in
equipment. state Administration.
less than 5 minutes.

How many rescue boats should be provided on Two, and at least one of
None providing the ship has Two Fast Rescue Boats, one
12 EGNL ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons and One Fast Rescue Boat the rescue boats shall
above? lifeboats on each side of the ship
be a Fast Rescue Boat

So that neither the rescue

Which one of the listed requirements regarding boat nor its launching
In a state of readiness for
the stowage of rescue boats corresponds to Stowed in a dedicated and arrangements will
13 JPGR Wherever space is available launching in not more than
present SOLAS regulations. rescue boats shall covered area interfere with any
be *stowed: two minutes
survival craft at any
other launching station
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At least 5 seated persons

14 AXST Fast rescue boats shall be capable of carrying: 10 Persons At least 6 persons seated 3 Persons
and a person lying down

Yes, one if the ship is under

Must passenger ship carry a rescue boat No, lifeboats can be use as
15 AYRG 500 brt. And two if the ship Yes, two Yes, one
onboard? rescue boat.
is over 500 brt.

one buoyant line, not less

watertight receptacles
Which item among those below is included in the than 50m in length, of
16 BAIE containing water for each two tin-openers one set of fishing tackle
normal equipment of every rescue boat ? sufficient strength to tow a
person
liferaft

Two, and at least one of the

How many rescue boats should be provided on Two, one on each side of
17 BAMD None rescue boats shall be a Fast One Fast Rescue Boat
passenger ships of 500 gross tons and above? the ship
Rescue Boat

anti-seasickness medicine
a food ration for each person one copy of the prescribed
Which item among those below is included in the a sea-anchor with a hawser sufficient for at least 48h and
18 BLDX as described in SOLAS life saving signals on a
normal equipment of every rescue boat ? of more than 10m in length one seasickness bag for
convention waterproof card
each person

The vessel is involved in a rescue operation for a

Man Overboard and is to launch a lifeboat.
VHF or some means of
19 BLXW What additional items would be very useful to Extra Painter Extra food Blankets
take onboard the lifeboat to assist in the communication
operation?

During a rescue operation, what should be taken

20 BLXW Food Blankets Extra Painter VHF / W-T
onboard the Lifeboat / MOB ?

What shall a rescue person use if he has to jump

21 BONM Survival suit Lifeline Survival suit and lifeline Lifejacket
into the water in order to assist a survivor?

How many rescue boats should be provided on Two, and at least one of the
Two Fast Rescue Boats, one None providing the ship has
22 CPPH ro-ro passenger ships of 500 gross tons and rescue boats shall be a One Fast Rescue Boat
above? on each side of the ship lifeboats
Fast Rescue Boat
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Rescue boats shall be stowed

Which one of the listed requirements regarding
23 CTJG the stowage of rescue boats do not correspond
to present regulations? (SOLAS III/14)
Rescue boats shall be
so neither the rescue boat nor
Rescue boats shall be stowed stowed in a state of Rescue boats shall be
its launching arrangements
in apposition suitable for continuos readiness for stowed attached to
will interfere with any survival
launching and recovery launching in not more than launching appliances
craft at any other launching
5 minutes
station

a painter attached to the

watertight receptacles
Which item among those below is included in the release device and placed
24 DHUV containing water for each two tin-openers one set of fishing tackle
normal equipment of every rescue boat ? at the forward end of the
person
boat

A unit ready for search and
25 DLDN What is a "rescue Unit" (RU)? rescue operations at sea at
any time of the day.
A unit composed of
A unit specializing in search trained personnel
A permanently manned
and rescue operations at suitable equipped for
rescue vessel.
sea. expeditious search and
rescue operations.

A "Standard Format for Search

and rescueSituation Reports" (SITREPs)
should be used by vessels in distress. The
26 DOBS SITREP can be compiled as a short form Cargo information. Position. Oil spill possibility. Weather on-scene.
(urgent essential details). Which of the
following information shall be included when
using the "short form"?

Which item among those below is included in the one daylight signalling mirror
27 EVVG a survival manual an efficient radar reflector four rocket parachute flares
normal equipment of every rescue boat ? with instructions

Embarkation and launching

Which one of the listed requirements regarding Launching shall be possible at The release mechanism shall arrangement shall be such
Rapid recovery shall be
the launching and recovery arrangements be of an automatic type possible with the boat's
28 FGBH the ship's headway speed up that the rescue boat can be
forrescue boats corresponds to present SOLAS approved by the flag state full complement of
regulations? to 5 knots in heavy weather. boarded and launched in
Administration. persons and equipment.
less than 5 minutes.

29 FTYA *When reasonable and practicable, how often Every six months Every two weeks Every week Every month
shall rescue boats be launched with their
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assigned crew aboard and manoeuvred in the

water?

What is the name of the reference manual, jointly The International

produced by the International Maritime The Internation Maritime Aeronautical and The Merchant Ship Search
Organization and the International Civil Aviation The Search and Rescue
30 FXYP Search and Rescue Maritime Search and and Rescue (MERSAR)
Authority, which currently outlines the (IMOSAR) Manual.
organization and management of search (IMARSAR) Manual. Rescue (IAMSAR) Manu
andrescue activities at sea? Manual.

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*At least how often shall rescue boats be launched with their
1 AEKV assigned crew and manoeuvred in the water?
Every two weeks Every week Every three months Every six months

The rescue quoit of a liferaft is attached to a buoyant line

2 GSES whose length is at least:
5m 50 m 30 m 10 m

Make no modifications,
The water cooling space on the turbocharger is damaged but tell the duty Dismantle the rotor and
and you have no spares. The cooling water must be Run the engine at a lower Cool the turbocharger by
3 SKHD closed. Which steps would you take to
engineer to pay special assemble the sealing
speed. means of air.
ensure least possible damage? attention for plate.
abnormalities.

Salted meat and ham,

Fried chicken, fresh green Fried mackerel fillet, Cold poached salmon,
Which of the following dinner dishes is it least appropriate to potato dumplings,
4 AWAW serve in tropical waters?
salad, french fried potatoes, cucumber salad, boiled cucumber salad, boiled
mashed swedes,
gravy. potatoes, sour cream. potatoes, sour cream.
boiled potatoes.

Salted meat and ham,

Fried mackerel fillet, cucumber Fried chicken, fresh Cold poached salmon,
Which of the following dinner dishes is least appropriate to potato dumplings,
5 AWAW serve in tropical waters?
salad, boiled potatoes, sour green salad, french fried cucumber salad, boiled
mashed swedes,
cream. potatoes, gravy. potatoes, sour cream.
boiled potatoes.

6 BBTO A number of substances are carried as cargoes on liquefied Chlorine Propane Ethylene Methane
gas carriers. Of those given in the options, which is the
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most reactive, and therefore least compatible, with other

liquefied gas cargoes?

BUAK No such requirement. At least 125% of the At least 150% of the At least 135% of the
The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas
7
to the cargo tanks at a rate of at least:?
maximum rate of maximum rate of maximum rate of
discharge capacity. discharge capacity. discharge capacity.

A coast radio station for sea area A2 has at least the 2187.5 KHz and 2182 2187.5, 2182 and 2174.5
8 BYMK following frequencies at its disposal
2174 Khz 2187.5 KHz
Khz KHz

*How long should it take to release at least two thirds of the

charge of CO2 that is provided for a ro-ro cargo space Not more than 10 Not more than 35
9 CMJB protected with a fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing
Not more than 2 minutes Not more than 5 minutes
minutes seconds
system?

the identification of the the identification of the

the identification of the
vessel in distress and vessel in distress, her
10 CXXR What data is at least requested in a DSC distress alert ? vessel in distress and her Don't know
the number of people position and the nature
position
on board of distress

Which of the following kinds of fish is least perishable in cold

11 DABI Red snapper Pomfret Mackerel Cod
storage?

Which of the following kinds of fish is least perishable in cold

12 EHLP Herring Halibut King klip Salmon
storage?

Which of the following kinds of fish is the least perishable in

13 EHLP Herring Salmon Halibut King klip
cold storage?

*A self contained breathing apparatus should contain

14 EWRW at least 1200 litres of air. How long should this last for a 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 15 minutes
normal person who is not carrying out hard work?

A self contained Breathing Apparatus should contain

15 FXAK at least 1200 litters of air. How long should this last a 45 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes 60 minutes
normal person who is not carrying out hard work?

16 FXAK A self contained Breathing Apparatus should contain 30 minutes 15 minutes 60 minutes 45 minutes
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at least 1200 litres of air. How long should this last a

normal person who is not carrying out hard work?

GCFL A MF radio telephony

A HF radio telephony A MF radiotelex A MF radiotelephony
17 A ship equipped to sail in sea area A2 has at least: installation and MF radiotelex
installation installation installation
installation

The vessel is steaming off the coast when the engine room Display the NUC signal, Display the NUC signal
Display the NUC signal, Display the NUC signal,
informs the bridge it must stop engines immediately. maintain the watch and and keep a good
maintain the watch and maintain the watch and
18 GKPK Shortly afterwards they informed the bridge they would determine how the ship is lookout
need a least three hours to fix it. Which of the following ask the Engine room to wait for further
drifting and the probable
actions would be the most suitable taken by the bridge? be a quick as possible developments.
position after three hours.

A standard self-contained breathing apparatus is capable of

19 GVKX 90 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes 45 minutes
functioning for at least

The wearer of a lifejacket can jump into the water without

20 HYDL injury and without damaging the jacket from a height of 7m 4,50 m 12 m 10 m
at least:

According to IMO Regulations with regard to COW the To prevent corrosion in

contents of any tank to be used as a source of crude oil To prevent electrostatic In order not to mix crude To prevent corrosion of
21 IGCA COW machines and
washing fluid must first be discharged by at least 1 metre generation and water tanks
before being used. Why? COW piping

An area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one

22 ISXN VHF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is A2 A0 A1 ASN1
available is called:

Vent fans and fan ducts located in hazardous locations, if

made of ferrous materials, require a certain clearance
23 JXNL between the impeller tips and the casing (to preclude any 53.0 mm? 13.0 mm? 1.0 mm? 5.0 mm?
sparking). If you are doing an overhaul, you would ensure
this clearance is at least:

24 LJEQ Presence of water in the fluid for COW may result in 0.75 metre 0.5 metre 2 metres 1metre
excessive electrostatic generation. To avoid this, any tank
supplying crude to the COW system must first be
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discharged by at least?

The inert gas system should be capable of delivering inert

gas to the cargo tanks of at least what percentage of the
25 LJEQ 150% 75% 100% 125%
maximum rate of discharge capacity of the ship expressed
as a volume?

An area within the radiotelephone coverage of at least one

26 LTNI VHF coast station in which continuous DSC alerting is A0 A2 ASN1 A1
available is called:

*The lifebuoy making part of quick-release arrangement

27 MAUQ 2 kg 0,5 kg 8 kg 4 kg
must have a weight of at least:

The lifebuoy making part of quick-release arrangement must

28 MAUQ 2.5 kg 4 kg 2 kg 8 kg
have a weight of at least:

A SART must be visible on the ships radar from a distance

29 MFDO Don't know 50 miles 30 miles 5 miles
of atleast:

*The lifebuoy not making part of quick-release arrangement

30 MGPW 0,5 kg 1kg 1,75 kg 2,5 kg
must have a weight of at least:

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

at sea, outside territorial

only at sea, outside territorial
1 BYSG Testing a sart is permitted: Don't know waters, and in a port or only in a port or harbour
waters
harbour

Search and Rescue radar Safety and Rescue radar Search and rescue radar Safety and radio
2 CBHK sart is short for:
transmitter transmitter transponder telephony

The compulsory testing of a prescribedsart is to

3 CBJF be done:
once a week once a year Don't know once a month
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How often must inspection of proper working of

4 CIUL the EPIRB s and sart s take place on board? month Don't know 14 days week
Once per:

For how long time should a sarttransponder be

5 DNJE able to operate in the active mode ?
8 hours 6 hours 96 hours 24 hours

Which shipboard equipment will detect a signal

6 DYHB from a sart?
A DSC receiver. The Autoalarm. S-Band Radar. X-Band Radar.

a special test program which is

The correct working of an sart can be tested by mandatory monthly testcalls by the test function on the
7 GHOT means of:
installed in every radar used in Don't know
SAR-radar installation SART
vessels

By a vessel in distress an sart is used.

8 HTAQ This sart is seen on the screen of a:
Don't know 3 cm radar 3 and 10 cm radar 10 cm radar

By a vessel in distress a sart is used.

9 HTAQ This sart is seen on the screen of a:
3 cm radar 3 and 10 cm radar Don't know 10 cm radar

Which equipment will detect a signal from

10 JDTO X band radar S band radar None of the above Radio Direction Finder
a sart transponder?

How many Radar Transponders (sart) are 2 on new-builds only. Old

One on each side of the
11 KQVU required to be carried onboard a ship for use Two on each side of the ship ships have to comply by One in each lifeboat
in survival crafts? ship
August -95

A sart must be visible on the ships radar from

12 MFDO Don't know 50 miles 30 miles 5 miles
a distance of at least:

Must be replaced before the Charged condition must

13 MIJF The battery of a sart: Must be re-charged weekly Replaced monthly
expiry date is exceeded be checked weekly

The following information must be given on date of replacement of the date of replacement of
14 NWSS the MMSI number sent Don't know
the sart hydrostatic release unit the battery

The following information must be given on Date of replacement of the The date of replacement of the
15 NWSS The name of the operator The MMSI number sent
the sart: battries hydrostatic release unit
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The good working of a SART

At what minimum height above sea level
16 OQOS 0.5 metre transponder doesnt depend 1metre 2 metres
a sart transponder must be mounted ?
on the height above sea level

What is the required number of hours that

17 RAMF a sart's battery must be able to operate the Three (3) days Four (4) days Eight (8) hours Forty-eight (48) hours
unit in the standby mode?

How many Radar Transponders (sart) are 2 on new-builds only. Old

One on each side of the
18 SDUS required to be carried onboard a ship for use Two on each side of the ship One in each lifeboat ships have to comply by
in survival crafts? ship
August -95

Which of the following is a sarttransponder

19 VQTJ 121,5 MHz VHF 70 9 GHz 2182 kHz
frequency :

The prescribed test of EPIRB, sart and portable

20 VYLW Equipment survey Radio equipment manual Maintenance manual Ship's radio log
VHF radio set must be entered in:

activating the SART and removing it from the

activating it by extracting the
21 WHNY One can check the functioning of thesart by: checking the effect on the Don't know holder and turning the
antenna
radarscreen SART upside down

The sart-transmitted signal will be most

is equipped with an SART
22 WIME conspicuious on the radar-screen when the is fine-tuned is not fine-tuned Don't know
receiver: device

Conform sart requirements the signal must be

23 WNLU 30 miles 1mile 5 miles Don't know
visible on the ships radar from a distance of:

Which of the following is a sarttransponder

24 XMKL 121,5 MHz VHF 70 2182 kHz 9 GHz
frequency :

Automatically be released from

Be taken by the crew to the
the vessel and be turned on by Automatically released and
25 XUWB A sart must, when the vessel sinks: rescue-boat and turned on Should be left on board
equipment onboard the SART- then automatically activated
manually
units
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on the mechanism which on the proper functioning of

automatically releases the the recharger and the on the date of replacing
26 XUXV One has to check the sart-unit: Don't know
SART during the sinking of charge-conditions of the the battery
the vessel battery

For how long time should a sarttransponder be

27 YCDF 8 hours 96 hours 24 hours 6 hours
able to operate in the stand by mode ?

How many Radar Transponders (sart) are

2, one of which being capable of One on each side of the
28 YYPD required to be carried onboard a ship for use Two on each side of the ship One in each lifeboat
in survival crafts? floating free if the ship sinks ship

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1 ABEN A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of not less than 300m not less than 40m not less than 450m not less than 180m

A triac is used to provide temperature control of an Connection between the

oven. The galley complain that the oven only The voltage supply to the oven One of the main
demand knob and the triac The triac has completely
2 ACJL reaches approximately 50% of demanded controller is reduced by about switching elements
temperature. Which of the following is a likely gate terminal has gone open failed.
50% in the triac has failed.
cause? circuit.

Passenger ships
One water fog applicator is required for each pair of Passenger ships fitted with car
3 AEJA breathing apparatus on board which type of ship?
Tankers Chemical tankers carrying more than 36
decks
passengers

How many rocket parachute flares are carried

4 ANOY in eachlifeboat?
12 Nil 4 6

10% of the number of persons

How many thermal protective aids are carried the liferaft is designed to
5 QNVP in eachliferaft?
Nil 3 4
carry, or two, whichever is
the greatest

6 QOCD How often should each lifeboat be lowered into the Monthly At least every three months At least every six Once a year
water and manoeuvred with its operating crew months
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aboard under SOLAS regulations?

Bypass the OWS and

The bilge holding tank level is being reduced by discharge the Continue pumping the
discharging through the OWS. What action should Stop the OWS and pump the Stop the OWS and pump the oil
7 QOTU be taken when the oil/water interface in the holding oil to the incinerator tank.
remaining contents of contents of the holding
to a bunker tank.
tank is reached? the holding tank tank through the OWS.
overboard.

You are lowering the bilge retention tank level

Pump the oil to the incinerator Continue pumping the Pump the oil to a bunker
8 QOTU overboard via the O.W.S. and you reach the Stopped the O.W.S.
oil/water interface. Would you: tank. oil to the O.W.S. tank.

How many hand held distress flares are carried

9 ASQB in eachlifeboat?
4 12 6 2

When a ship is changing When a ship is changing

When do vertical accelerations acting on containers
10 EFQD direction at its extreme angle During resonant rolling When a ship surges direction at its extreme
reachtheir maximum values?
of pitch and roll simultaneously angle of pitch

6 Rocket parachute
10 Rocket parachute flares / 12 8 Rocket parachute flares / 2 4 Rocket parachute
flares / 6 hand Flares /
11 SNOM How many pyrotechnic signals to be in each lifeboat? hand flares / 5 buoyant smoke hand flares / 6 buoyant smoke flares / 6 hand flares / 2
6 buoyant smoke
signals signals buoyant smoke signals
signals

Your crane is designed for Grab Service with a

hoisting load of 16 tons including grab weight. Grab
weight: 8 tons, Grab cubic: 10 m3. You are going to
12 BBAU discharge a cargo of dry minerals having a stowage 16 tons. 7 tons. 8 tons. 15 tons.
factor of 0,7 - 0,8 t/m3. What will be the maximum
weight of the cargo you are allowed to have
in each grab?

Which plan shows the position of the vertical and

13 BBTS longitudinal centres of gravity for each cargo Vessel stability book Capacity Plan Line drawing Shell expansion
compartment on a Bulk Carrier?

14 BEJM On a Chemical Tanker having 2 foam tanks for deck Accept but put a written notice in Accept the offer? Reject the offer? Accept but insist on a
monitor use the foam quality has been found to the foam room that different lower price?
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have deteriorated. A new supply of foam is ordered.

Your usual chandler does not have the required types of foam exist in each
quantity of foam in one type and offers 2 types of tank?
foam instead, one for each tank. You would:

Emergency procedures
Training manuals for Life Saving Appliances and Fire including alarm signals,
Fighting systems and equipment shall be provided general instructions and
15 BGFC in crew mess room, recreation room or safety practice onboard,
in each crew cabin. The training manuals shall
specific information on
explain the following in detail: equipment, operation of
equipment
Manufacturer's specific
information on equipment
General Emergency Alarm signals and donning
including maintenance
procedures of lifjackets
procedures, operation of
equipment

One of the risks of using CO2 is the low temperatures

16 BQRJ that it reaches when it vaporises; this temperature -0?C -5?C -79?C -109?C
is approximately

A 10% reduction in generator speed occurs due to a

Reduce motor volt drop by Reduce motor speed by about Increase motor power Increase motor speed by
17 BRRN faulty governor. The likely consequence
for each motor powered from this generator is to: about 10% 10% by about 10% about 10%

The shown provisions of the Maritim Act and the Provisions on maritime Provisions on maritime
Provisions on maritime inquiry Provisions on maritime inquiry
18 BSYR Seamen's Act relate to each other. What inquiry and death and inquiry and death and
combination is the most relevant? and death and burial. and punishable acts.
burial. burial.

How many rocket parachute flares are carried

19 BTJR Nil 12 6 4
in eachliferaft?

How many hand held distress flares are carried

20 BYII 4 Nil 2 6
in eachliferaft?

To obtain a proper
Most of the engine makers recommend to change the To increase the consumption of sealing and correct
To be granted a proper sealing To avoid heat transfer to
21 CFYN cylinder head gaskets each time a piston overhaul parts so they can make more distance between
is carried out. Why? with a new gasket the cylinder head.
money piston and cover in
TDC position
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Emergency procedures
Manufacturer's specific
Training manuals for Life Saving Appliances and Fire including alarm signals,
information on
Fighting systems and equipment shall be provided general instructions and
Alarm signals and equipment including
22 CNAM in crew mess room, recreation room or General Emergency procedures safety practice onboard,
in each crew cabin. The training manuals shall donning of lifjackets maintenance
specific information on
explain the following in detail: procedures, operation of
equipment, operation of
equipment
equipment

The bones in the human body are connected

23 CNMN Different type of joints Muscles Fibrous tissues Tendons
to each other by:

When data are to be transferred over telephone lines,

we often utilize modem at each end. Which of the
24 CVTV Enhanced graphic adapter Parallel adapter Serial adapter VGA display adapter
following adapter cards (parts) will you use for
interfacing a modem to a computer?

When data are to be transferred over a telephone

line, we often utilize modem at each end. Which of Enhanced graphic
25 CVTV VGA display adapter Serial adapter Parallel adapter
the following adapter cards (parts) will you use for adapter
interfacing a modem to a computer?

You are meeting with another ship in confined waters. The bows of the ships will be
This does not apply to your The bows of the ships There will be none of the
26 CVXY What can happen as the ships pushed away from each
approach each other? vessel will be sucked together mentioned effects
other

Two vessels are meeting each other in confined Each vessel will The bows of the ships
waters. What would be the effects of interaction The bows of the ships will be There will be no effects in these
27 CVXY experience an will be pushed away
between the two vessels as they sucked together circumstances
approach each other? increase in speed from each other

How many rocket parachute flares are carried

28 CXLL 12 4 6 Nil
in eachlifeboat?

How many buoyant smoke signals are carried

29 DAQE 6 12 4 2
in eachlifeboat?

30 DBUF *How many thermal protective aids are carried 10% of the number of persons Nil The number of persons 6
in eachliferaft? the liferaft is designed to the liferaft is permitted
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carry, or two, whichever is

to accommodate
more

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Emergency Position
Electronic Purpose If Emergency Position Electronic Pressure
1 AHGM What is epirb an abbreviation for? Indicating Radio
Rescue Begins. Indication Radio Buoy. Indication Radar Buoy.
Beacon.

2 AJUH The battery of an epirb should be changed Every two years Every four years Every three years Yearly

This means: Emergency This means: Emergency This means: Emergency This means: Emergency
3 FWBY What do you understand by the initials: epirb? Plotting Indicator Personal Indicator Position Indicating Plotting Indicator
Rescue Beacon Rescue Beacon Radio Beacon Response Beacon

4 EFVH The satellite of the Inmarsat-epirb system have: Don't know geopolary orbits geostationary orbits polar orbits

5 BLIR Which of the following are SARSAT COSPAS epirb frequencies : 1,6 GHz 121,5 406,025 and 121,5 MHz 406,025 kHz

Determined by satellites Measured by the

Passed on by the EPIRB
6 CETX The position of a 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat epirb is: by means of directional dopler shift in the Transmitted by the ship
to the satellite
aerials signals

How often must inspection of proper working of the epirb s and

7 CIUL SART s take place on board? Once per:
month Don't know 14 days week

For how long time should a SARSAT COSPAS epirb be able to

8 CKII operate on its batteries ?
48 hours 96 hours 24 hours 12 hours

Only in the sea-areas A2 Only in the sea-areas A1,

9 CMTS A Cospas-Sarsat epirb can be used in: Only in sea-area A4 All sea-areas (A1 to A4)
and A3 A2 and A3

10 CONY A satellite receives the transmissions of the 406 MHz Cospas- always passed on to a Don't know exclusively passed on to a exclusively passed on to a
Sarsat epirb. The transmissions of the epirb will be: LUT LUT only between 70 LUT if the satellite sees
degrees N and 70 both the EPIRB and the
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degrees S LUT

The exact position of a 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat epirb is

11 DQEU LUT Don't know the satellite the EPIRB
eventually calculated by:

Exclusively passed to a
Passed to a LUT, as soon
A satellite receives the transmissions of a 1,6 GHz Directly passed to a Passed to the Ship ground-station between
12 EWUJ it is in range of the
Inmarsat epirb. The transmissions of this epirb will be: ground station Manager's office 70 degrees N and 70
satellite
degrees S

you must check if it is you must check the

you must check the date
attached properly to working of the charger
13 FRFG With an epirb: Don't know that the battery must be
e.g. the railing with the and check the loaded
replaced
required line condition of the battery

14 IUJJ On which frequencies do most satellite epirbs operate? 121.5Khz 121.5/406MHz 500Khz 2182Khz

Call the nearest coast

Send a distress priority station and inform it
An epirb has been activated accidentally. Which of the following Make broadcast to all
15 IUTX Call a LUT and inform it VHF DSC call and make that a false distress
is correct for cancelling the false distress alert? stations on VHF 16
broadcast to all stations alert has been
transmited

When a satellite receives a distress alert from a Cospas- LES before the satellite is LUT before the satellite NCS before the satellite is
16 JHHH Sarsat epirb, the relay of the distress alert can be delayed actually seen by this Don't know is actually seen by this actually seen by this
because the satellite cannot immediately contact a: ground station ground station ground station

only capable to
determine the position capable to determine the not capable to determine
17 JNDM Satellites which receive the 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat epirb are: Don't know
of the EPIRB in certain position of the EPIRB the position of the EPIRB
curcumstances

acquired by the doppler given by the EPIRB by satellites with the use
18 KANK The position of a 1,6 GHz Inmarsat-epirb is: Don't know
shift in the signals itself of directing antennas

19 KNME Emergency position-indicating radio beacons (epirb) to be carried be tested and, if be portable, lightweight be of a highly visible be automatically
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in survival craft shall provide transmissions to enable aircrafts to necessary, have their
locate the survival craft. Which one of the listed requirements to source of energy activated when floating
radio beacons do not correspond to present regulations?
and compact colour
replaced at intervals not in water
Emergency position-indicating radio beacons shall: exceeding 12 months

20 LPHX The compulsory testing of a prescribed epirb is to be done: once a month Don't know once a year once a week

21 LTNL Which of the following are SARSAT COSPAS epirb frequencies : 1,6 GHz 121,5 406,025 kHz 406,025 et 121,5 MHz

Will immediately be
Can only be detected Will be detected Will be detected within 1 ?
detected within the
22 MEIV The signal of an Inmarsat epirb: when a LUT within the immediately by the hours by a passing
coverage-area by the
range of the satellite coast station satellite
satellite's concerned

The position that is determined by built in GPS-receiver in an

23 MGCN 1200 meters 2200 meters 4200 meters 200 meters
Inmarsat-epirb has an accuracy of about:

24 MGVT The hydrostatic release of an epirb should be changed Every two years Every four years Every three years Yearly

A distress alert from an Inmarsat-epirb, is received in the

25 OCSM 60 to 90 minutes 30 to 60 minutes Don't know two minutes
coverage area of a satellite by ground station within:

test-transmissions from regulation monthly test

A proper working of the 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat epirb can be the testing function of
26 SYPG Don't know Cospas-Sarsat transmissions from RCC
tested with: the device
satellites s

they should be able to The distress alerts are The location of the
The distress alert is
Which of the following statements concerning SARSAT operate on their only received between beacon is determined
27 TAGC instantly received by a
COSPAS epirbs is true ? batteries during 96 the latitudes 70 N and by Doppler shift
MRCC
hours 70 S measurement

only detected and directly

detected within 1 and a always immediately
passed on when an LUT
28 THAN A 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat epirb that transmits is: Don't know half hours by the detected by the
is within the reach of the
satellites concerned satellites concerned
satellite
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must be replaced
load must be checked must be renewed every
29 VQQB The battery of an epirb: Don't know before the expiry date
weekly year
is exceeded

The prescribed test of epirb, SART and portable VHF radio set
30 VYLW Equipment survey Radio equipment manual Maintenance manual Ship's radio log
must be entered in:

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Within VHF-radiotelephony- With the exception of sea areas

range of a coast station, A1,A2 and A3, within the range Outside the sea areas A1, A2
1 AHXB Sea area A4 is in maritime radio traffic sea area: Upto 12 miles of land
where continuous DSC- of Inmarsat-satellites, where and A3
alarm is available continuous alarm is available

with the exception of sea

within VHF-radiotelephony-
areas A1,A2 and A3,
range of a coast station or
within the range of outside the sea areas A1, A2
2 AHXB Sea area A4 is in maritime radio traffic a sea area: Don't know coastguard station, where
Inmarsat-satellites, and A3
continuous DSC-alarm is
where continuous alarm
available
is available

According to the rules of GMDSS vessels are

3 AKRW equipped with certain radio-communication Don't know their tonnage the sea areas type of vessel
devices depending on:

The different layers in the ionosphere, important the distance between the
4 AQBN for radio propagation, are effected by:
the weather-conditions Don't know the sun
transmitter and the receiver

The transmitter shall be

fitted with an automatic If practicable, an antenna The installation shall be so
Which one of the listed requirements Reserve accumulator battery
keying device for supported by a kite or designed that it can be used
5 EPWO regardingradiotelegraph installations for lifeboats for two hours normal use to
do not correspond to present regulations? transmitting balloon shall be in an emergency by an
be provided
radiotelegraph alarm and provided unskilled person
distress signal
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Who is responsible for the vessel's radio station and

6 GSDT mandatory radio routines?
The master. Statutory authorities. The owners. The radio officer.

7 GSWB A polarisation of a radio wave is determined by a: Don't know position of the aerial height of the aerial length of the aerial

8 GSWB A polarisation of a radio wave is determined by: Length of the aerial Condition of the aerial Height of the aerial Position of the aerial

Through hops between

Along the curvature of the Between the earth and
9 KGTP radio signals in the HF channels propagate mainly: the ionised layers and In a straight line
earth satellites
the earth

What is the proper term used to describe a

coastradio station that primarily handles Public Correspondence
10 SJOG Mobile Radio Service. Accounting authority. Network Coordination Station.
chargeable ship-to-shore message traffic of a Station.
routine nature?

the propagation speed of the direction of the the beam-angle of a

11 ASYN Polarisation of a radio wave means: Don't know
the signal electrical field transmitting aerial

Which class of emission is used for

12 AUDN F1B J2B J3E J2B
MF radiotelephony transmissions ?

13 AVBU What is the travelling speed of radioelectric waves? 1670 Km/h The speed of light The speed of sound 9800 km/h

What VHF-channel is according to the rules of the

GMDSS, appointed for mutual radiotraffic
14 JBLI between ships at sea (with the exception of co- channel 13 channel 06 Don't know channel 16
ordination of shipping movements and other kinds
of communication to safety:

The time indication 171906z means in 1719 hours UTC on the 6th 1906 hours UTC on the 17th of a and b are wrong because
15 OJEL Don't know
maritimeradio communication: of the month the month UTC must be GMT

The prescribed test of an approved portable

16 OJHX week month year Don't know
VHF radio set (portophone) must be done once a:

What is the emergency frequency on M.F. (Medium

17 AYOU 1718 Hz 1616 Hz 2617 Hz 2182 Hz
frequency) radio?
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A coast radio station for sea area A2 has at least

18 BYMK 2174 Khz 2187.5 KHz 2187.5 KHz and 2182 Khz 2187.5, 2182 and 2174.5 KHz
the following frequencies at its disposal

On what frequency is the radio telephony two tone

19 CABE 2150KHz 1852Khz 2182KHz 2100KHz
alarm normally sent?

20 CKLT What is the radio telephone distress signal? SOS SECURITE PAN PAN MAYDAY

dependent on the power

dependent on the hour of
The propagation of radio-signals in the VHF-band emitted and the
21 CPNV transmission (day or Don't know almost rectilinear
is: temperature of the
night)
atmosphere

Distress traffic, urgency Safety traffic, distress Urgency traffic, distress traffic,
22 CRTJ In the Maritime radio Traffic the order of priority is: Don't know
traffic, safety traffic traffic, urgency traffic safety traffic

At sea red rocket signals are seen. This is not

23 CSOC reported by radio. You have to begin the distress MAYDAY RECU Don't know MAYDAY RELAY MAYDAY
alert procedure via VHF with the term:

The rule for having a radio transmitter license is Search and rescue treaty of
24 CWTT SOLAS Don't know Radio Regulations
internationally laid down in: Hamburg

The main installation shall The installation shall include

The reserve installation
include a main receiver, a main equipment for
Which one of the listed requirements shall include a reserve A main and a reserve
transmitter, radiotelephone radiotelephone
25 DDGB regardingradiotelegraph installations do not transmitter, a reserve antenna shall be
correspond to present regulations? distress frequency watch communication on distress
receiver and a reserve installed
receiver and main source of frequencies in addition to
source of energy
energy working frequencies

A DSC distress alert is received. The message

26 DFLS states that communication by radiotelex is FEC mode ARQ mode Don't know SELFEC mode
preferred. One preferably uses:

Which one of the listed radio distress frequencies is

27 DOAB 156.8 MHz 8364 kHz 2182 kHz 500 kHz
reserved for survival crafts?
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The wavelength of a radio-signal reflected against

28 DOOF 1.5 m Don't know 15 m 15 cm
the F-layer may be:

With the exception of sea

Is within radio traffic range of With the exception of sea area
area A2-A3 within the
In maritime radio traffic sea area A1 is considered a Is not covered by any at least one VHF- coast A3-A4 and within range of a
29 DXND range of a Cospas-Sarsat
sea area which: coast station station where continuous HF radio station where
satellite where continuous
DSC-alerting is available continuous alarm is available
alarm is available

30 EJJC What is the period of validity of Safety radio Indefinite 1year 2 years 5 years

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Get out of the engine

Having a CO2 alarm during normal working hours, what
1 AGRJ immediate action should be taken?
Get into the control room. Awaiting further order. room as soon as Ignore the alarm.
possible.

Public announcement system The cabin attendant take

Using public
to be used for informing. The
If the general/fire alarm are sounding, and evacuation is cabin attendant should
2 ALUC required. What is the best way to ensure that all proceed to their cabin section,
passengers are aware of the situation?
and search all cabins. If the
area is inaccessible report to
their superior.
stand at the muster Alarm signal and public
announcement system
stations to check of all announcement system
to inform about situation.
passengers in his will be effectively,
Inform passenger to
section. If somebody is including head count at
report to designated
missing, report to their muster point.
area for head count.
superior.

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a Activate the inert fans and Continue discharging with Slow down and relieve
discharging operation. An alarm on the Inert gas Plant Immediately stop the
3 AODG induicates that no inert gas is being supplied to replace discharging.
blow fresh air into the the cargo pumps running the vacuum by opening
the discharging cargo. What will you do? cargo tanks. at minimum speed. the tanks lids.

4 AODG You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a Continue discharging with the Immediately stop the Activate the inert fans and Slow down and relieve
discharging operation. An alarm on the Inert gas Plant cargo pumps running at discharging. blow fresh air into the the vacuum by opening
indicates that no inert gas is being supplied to replace
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the discharging cargo. What will you do? minimum speed. cargo tanks. the tanks lids.

You are the Officer on Watch on an oil tanker during a Continue discharging with the Slow down and relieve the Activate the inert fans
discharging operation. An alarm on the Inert Gas Plant Immediately stop the
5 AODG indicates that no inert gas is being supplied to replace
cargo pumps running at vacuum by opening the and blow fresh air into
discharging.
the discharging cargo. What will you do? minimum speed. tanks lids. the cargo tanks.

What is the safe time for operating the crankcase door

6 APKU when oil mist alarm is activated and the engine has After 10 minutes After 5 minutes After 1 minute After 20 minutes
been stopped?

At which level will the slop-system high

7 EORC level alarm sound ?
98 % 90% 97% 96%

When the fire alarm signal is sounded every member of One long blast with the Seven short blasts Continuous blasts (very
the ship's crew shall immediately proceed to their
Intermittent signals by the ship's whistle and alarm followed by one long long blasts) by the
8 GSWG assigned fire station. Which one of the following
signals is used as fire alarmsignal on board cargo ship's alarm bells. bells followed by seven blast by the ship's whistle ship's whistle and
ships? short blasts. and alarm bells. alarm bells.

In an inert gas system audible and visible alarms shall

be provided to indicate faulty conditions in the High water level in the flue High air pressure in
9 KHSQ installation. Which of the following conditions do not
High gas temperature High gas pressure
gas scrubber water seal
activate the alarms? (SOLAS)

Where shall manually operated call points in fixed fire-

In messrooms, public lounges and In stairways and escape In all crew and
10 AVFY detection and alarm systems be located in At exits and in corridors
accommodation spaces? (SOLAS II-2/13.2.1) other public rooms routes passenger cabins

Commencing discharge in Commencing discharge

What will alarm cargo receivers to the possibility of cargo The presence of hatch cover Disallowing cargo
11 AVUL the absence of a cargo without presentation of
damage? sealing tapes interests on board
surveyor bill(s) of lading

Commencing discharge in
What will alarm cargo receivers to the possibility of cargo Commencing discharge without Disallowing cargo The presence of hatch
12 AVUL the absence of a cargo
damage on a Bulk Carrier? presentation of bills) of lading interests on board cover sealing tapes
surveyor

13 SNXO The high level water ingress alarm in number 1 hold of a The alarms could be faulty and Investigate when the Sound general alarm, Assess all spaces for
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muster ships crew and signs of damage if

Bulk Carrier activates in bad weather at sea; what
would be the actions of a prudent Master?
should be ignored weather improves transmit a Mayday call weather conditions
and message. permit

When you join a new ship, how are you informed about By muster lists
By alarm instructions in all By folder distributed to
14 BEOP safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in By oral instructions by the Captain exhibited in
case of an emergency? crew cabins each crewmember
conspicuous places

What other purposes may a fixed fire-detection

Automatic closing of fire Automatic activation of
15 BJPV and alarmsystem be used for, in addition to fire Controlled closing of fire doors None
indication? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.14) doors sprinkler system

16 BOGC *The general emergency alarm system must be tested every 2 weeks weekly every 3 weeks monthly

As per SOLAS regulations, the general

17 BOGC Every 3 weeks Every week Every 2 weeks Every month
emergency alarmsystem must be tested:

What is generally considered as the minimum safe time

period before opening a crankcase door after the oil
18 BRYX After at least 1 hour After at least 10 minutes After at least 20 minutes After at least 5 minutes
mist detectoralarm has activated and the engine has
been stopped?

What is the safe time for operating the crankcase door

19 BRYX when oil mist alarm is activated and the engine has After 20 minutes After 1 minute After 10 minutes After 5 minutes
been stopped?

On what frequency is the radio telephony two

20 CABE 2150KHz 1852Khz 2182KHz 2100KHz
tone alarmnormally sent?

Please indicate the correct sequence of action to take Alarm, slow down, st.by start, Alarm, st.by start, Alarm, slowdown, st.by St.by start, alarm,
21 CADH
place in an alarm/monitoring and safety system. shutdown slowdown. shutdown start, shutdown. slowdown, shutdown.

22 CAPW A chlorine carrier must be equipped with a chlorine 10 ppm. 15 ppm. 20 ppm. 5 ppm.
absorption plant connected to the cargo tanks and
cargo lines. This requirement includes the provision of
gas detectors for the spaces and areas around the
cargo containment system and the absorption plant
outlet. What is the recommended setting for the visual
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and audible alarms of the gas detectors?

A chlorine carrier must be equipped with a chlorine

23 CAPW absorption plant connected to the cargo tanks and 10 ppm. 20 ppm. 5 ppm. 15 ppm.
cargo lines. What is the gas detectors alarm setting?

One or a certain number of smoke sensors are switched All alarms are
Switching to UMS-mode, Switching to UMS-mode,
off during routine maintenance work to prevent Leaving one of the ratings "on reengaged prior to
24 CIPM leaving one of the leaving alarms
false alarm. During coffee break the following watch" switching to UMS-
precautions are taken: ratings "on watch". unengaged
mode

Seven or more short Six or more short blasts

What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified One long blast followed by six Continuous ringing of the
25 DAPI blasts followed by one followed by one long
in SOLAS? short blasts alarm bells
long blast blast

When you join a new ship, how are you informed about
By muster lists exhibited in By oral instructions by the By alarm instructions in all By folder distributed to
26 DFDI safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in
case of an emergency? conspicuous places Captain crew cabins each crewmember

Report on the bridge

An alarm signal consisting of seven short blasts followed Go to (or remain in) your
Go to your lifeboat station (deck crew) or engine
27 EEHC by one long blast is sounded by the ship's whistle and Go to your fire station. cabin and wait for
the alarmbells. What are you to do? (muster station). control room (engine
further orders.
crew) for further orders.

A deaf man is reading the paper in the lounge when the

He will get up and go to He will ask someone what He will continue
28 EIOE emergency alarm sounds. How do you expect him to He will ask the crew for help.
react? the muster station. is going on. reading the paper.

Wait to make sure that the

What should you do if you are in the engine room and CO2-system is Immediately go for the
Leave the engine room
29 EKUQ thealarm for "CO2 release into the engine room" Start the fire pump. discharging into the nearest fire
sounds? immediately.
engine room before extinguisher.
leaving.

What shall you do if you are in the engine room and Ensure that the CO2- Immediately run for the
Leave the engine room
30 EKUQ the alarmfor "CO2 system in the engine room" is Start the fire pump. system has started nearest fire
released? immediately.
extinguishing. extinguisher.
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Fire extinguishers
What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine Any fire extinguisher with a Fire extinguishers filled Fire extinguishers of the
1 AGCP room?
equipped for powder or
weight of less than 100 lbs. with fresh water only. handy-size types only.
CO2 only.

Within two minutes

Immediate availability of Within one minute
availability of sufficient Immediately full
For passenger ships of 1000 gross tons and over, the water for at least one availability of sufficient
quantities for at least two waterpressure on all
2 COKQ availability of water for fire-extinguisher purposes shall effective jet of water quantities of water for at
be: (SOLAS II-2/4.3.4) jets of water from any hydrants aboard the
from any hydrant in an least one effective jet of
hydrant in the ship
interior area water from all hydrants
accommodation

Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a

3 FHVL CO2extinguisher?
Black Light blue Green Yellow

*What is the minimum number of portable

fire extinguishers that must be provided for the
4 GLLG accommodations, service spaces and control stations on
5 7 9 3
ships of 1000 gross tonnage and upwards?

Not more than 13,5

What is the capacity of the required portable Not more than 20 litres and
5 HQIS fluid extinguishers
Not more than 10 litres Not more than 20 litres litres and not less than
not less than 12 litres
9 litres

Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected in a

drip tray under the boiler furnace.The oil is suddenly
ignited by a backflash from the boiler burner.The boiler Any of the mentioned
6 IHCD room is manned and the person present has the choice
CO2 Water Powder
alternatives
of various extinguishers. The fire is purely a surface fire.
What would be the preferable extinguisher?

What is the main criterion generally taken into account to The way they can be
7 IRWV classify portable extinguishers:
The extinguishing agent Their pressurisation system Their capacity of charge
moved

Which of the following extinguishers should NOT be used

8 IXUQ on an electrical fire?
CO2 extinguisher Halon extinguisher Water extinguisher Dry powder extinguisher
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The container, the The seal, the pressure

What are the main basic components of a The container, the hose, The shooting nozzle, the
9 JBEU portable extinguisher?
extinguishing agent, gauge, the extinguishing
the safety pin seal, the safety valve
the impulsion system agent, the safety pin

Where would we find information regarding

10 JYLR fire extinguishers, fire doors, remote release buttons, fire In the master's log book On the ship fire plan In the ship drawings In the engine log book
equipment etc. onboard a ship?

Remove the cartridge

Check if the seal on the Weigh the extinguisher and
*What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 and weigh it to check All of the alternatives are
11 KBGS extinguisher release handle check that it complies with
cartridge in a dry powder extinguisher is full? that it has the full reliable methods
is intact the weight marked on it
weight stamped on it

in a continuous way so
that the powder spray as soon as possible, to any
In the fire fighting of fires of a C kind with dry chemical the chemical powder
12 LDGV across the flame, sweeping it is in the same point of the fire and in
powderextinguishers, the application is performed doesn't extinguish C fires
direction as the one of intermittent manner
the flame

in a continuous way so
as soon as possible, to any that the powder spray
In the fire fighting of fires of a type C with dry chemical the chemical powder doesn-t across the flame, sweeping
13 LDGV point of the fire and in is in the same
powderextinguishers, the application is performed extinguish type C fires it
intermittent manner direction as the one of
the flame

Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected in a

drip tray under the boiler furnace.The oil is suddenly
ignited by a backflash from the boiler burner.The boiler Any of the mentioned
14 LPXX Powder CO2 Water
room is manned and the person present has the choice alternatives
of various extinguishers. The fire is purely a surface fire.
What would be the preferable extinguisher?

Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a

15 LVSL Yellow Green Black Light blue
CO2extinguisher?

16 MBVJ What is the only reliable way of checking that the CO2 Remove the cartridge All of the alternatives are Lift the extinguisher to Check if the seal on the
cartridge in a "Dry Powder" extinguisher is full? and weigh it as it has reliable methods. check that it still has extinguisher release
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the full and empty

powder inside it. handle is intact.
weights stamped on it.

As a general rule, where would you expect to find a Near the middle of the There is no such standard Near to the entrance to
17 NOGG Under a porthole or window
portable fireextinguisher in any space? space practice. the space

Information related to fire

Where do we find information regarding fire extinguishers, Information related to fire Information related to fire Information related to fire
fighting equipment,
18 NYWA fire doors, remotes release buttons, fire equipment etc. fighting equipment do we fighting equipment do fighting equipment do we
onboard a ship? release systems etc. do
find in the ship drawings we find on the bridge find in the engine log book
we find in ship fire plan.

Any fire extinguisher with a Fire extinguishers

What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine Fire extinguishers of the Fire extinguishers filled
19 OBCW weight of less than 100 equipped for powder or
room? handy-size types only. with fresh water only.
lbs. CO2 only.

Fuel oil from a leaking fuel pipe has been collected in a

drip tray under the boiler furnace. The oil is suddenly
Any of the mentioned
20 ODAG ignited by a backflash from the boiler burner. You are in Water extinguish Powder extinguisher CO2 extinguisher
the boiler room and you may chose among extinguishers
various extinguishers. Which one can you use?

Maintain a safe distance, Maintain a safe distance,

Maintain a safe distance, Maintain a safe distance,
apply the extinguishing apply the extinguishing
In order to extinguish a fire with a portable extinguisher, we apply the extinguishing apply the extinguishing
21 PYUA agent to the base of the agent to the top of the
must proceed in the following way: agent to the top of the agent to the base of the
flames with the wind flames with the wind behind
flames facing the wind flames facing the wind
behind us us

What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers

22 QBDI 5 7 3 9
that must be carried on ships of 1000 GRT and above?

In such locations that no In such locations that no In such locations that no

Where is it compulsory to place a portable extinguisher in point in the engine room point in the engine room point in the engine room
23 QGPP an engine room containing an internal combustion is more than 5 m walking is more than 10 m Two at each gallery is more than 15 m walking
machinery? distance from an walking distance from an distance from an
extinguisher extinguisher extinguisher

24 QIXR As a general rule, where would you expect to find a Under a porthole or window All these alternatives may be Near the middle of the Near the entrance to that
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portable fireextinguisher intended for use in a given considered as a standard

space?
in that space, if any space space
practice

A sufficient number of
Which of the following types of fire extinguishers must be foam type fire At least two portable foam
All of the mentioned At least one set of portable
25 QLHH found in an engine room containing an internal extinguisher of at least extinguishers (or
combustion engine ? must be provided air-foam equipment
45 litre capacity (or equivalent)
equivalent)

Where do we find information regarding fire extinguishers,

26 QXGH fire doors, remotes release buttons, fire equipment etc. The engine log book The ship's drawings On the bridge The ship's fire plan.
onboard a ship?

Under a porthole or All of the above may be

As a general rule, where would you expect to find a Near the entrance to that
27 RAHB Near the middle of the space window in that space, if considered as a standard
portable fireextinguisher intended for use in a space? space
any practice

Fire extinguishers
What types of fire extinguishers shall be used in the engine Fire extinguishers filled Any fire extinguisher with a Fire extinguishers of the
28 VRJS equipped for powder
room? with fresh water only. weight of less than 100 lbs. handy-size types only.
or CO2 only.

Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a

29 WDBR Green Black Blue Yellow
dry powderextinguisher?

Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a

30 YRRM Blue Green Yellow Black
dry powderextinguisher?

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not less than

1 ABEN A rocket parachute flare reaches an altitude of not less than 300m not less than 40m not less than 180m
450m

2 ANOY How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each lifeboat? 12 Nil 4 6

3 BTJR How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each liferaft? Nil 12 6 4
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4 CXLL How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each lifeboat? 12 4 6 Nil

Which one of the listed requirements regarding be contained in a have integral have brief instructions clearly
burn with a bright orange
5 EJQO rocket parachute flares do not correspond to present regulations? water-resistant means of illustrating the use of the
The rocket parachute flares shall: colour
casing ignition flare

6 EKLM How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each lifeboat? 4 12 6 Nil

How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each liferaft with
7 FKUA SOLAS A pack?
12 Nil 6 4

8 LHEQ How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each liferaft? 6 12 Nil 4

Which one of the listed requirements regarding be contained in a have brief instructions clearly have integral
burn with a bright orange
9 LSNO rocket parachute flares do not correspond to present regulations? water-resistant illustrating the use of the means of
The rocket parachute flares shall: colour
casing flare ignition

10 MVST How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each lifeboat? 4 Nil 12 6

11 MYYD How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each liferaft? 4 6 12 Nil

How many rocket parachute flares are carried in each liferaft with
12 OMGR Nil 6 2 12
SOLAS B pack?

*A rocket parachute flare must have a rate of descent of not more

13 TYEQ 1m/s 0.5 m/s 5 m/s 10 m/s
than

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One water fog applicator is required for

Passenger ships fitted Passenger ships carrying
1 AEJA each pair of breathing apparatus on Tankers Chemical tankers
board which type of ship? with car decks more than 36 passengers

2 BFIR Breathing apparatuses is an important That personnel having a That personnel that are That the equipment always to be All the mentioned
piece of equipment for being able to fight beard are not selected appointed as smoke divers, kept cleaned,checked and alternatives.
a fire onboard a vessel. What routine as smoke divers. primarily are given a shore bottles are recharged
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precautions to be observed with regard

based proper basic education immediately upon use, and
to use and maintenance of such
equipment? and training. frequently inspected.

*How much water per person is provided

3 EEBG in a lifeboat not equipped with a 1litre 5 litres 3 litres 2 litres
desalting apparatus?

How much water per person is provided in

4 EKLO a liferaft not equipped with a desalting 2 litre 1.5 litre 5 litre 3 litre
apparatus?

*In addition to personal equipment a

complete set of fireman's outfit also At least three sets or more
At least four sets or more At least one set or more Two sets or more depending
comprises a breathing apparatus and a depending on the type
5 ERLQ fireproof lifeline. How many complete
depending on the type and depending on the type and the on the type and the size of
and the size of the
sets of fireman's outfit is to be carried by vessel the size of the vessel size of the vessel the vessel
ships carrying dangerous goods?

*A self contained breathing

apparatusshould contain at least 1200
6 EWRW litres of air. How long should this last for 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 15 minutes
a normal person who is not carrying out
hard work?

According to most industry standards,

what percentage of oxygen by volume is
7 FRLB required for entry into an enclosed
11% 17% 21% 15%
space without a breathing apparatus?

A self contained Breathing

Apparatusshould contain at least 1200
8 FXAK litters of air. How long should this last a 45 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes 60 minutes
normal person who is not carrying out
hard work?

9 FXAK A self contained Breathing 30 minutes 15 minutes 60 minutes 45 minutes

Apparatusshould contain at least 1200
litres of air. How long should this last a
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normal person who is not carrying out
hard work?
*In addition to personal equipment a
complete set of fireman's outfit also
comprises a breathing apparatus and a
10 GLKG
fireproof lifeline. How many complete
sets of fireman's outfit is to be carried by vessel
all ships?
A standard self-contained breathing
11 GVKX apparatus is capable of functioning for at 90 minutes
least
How much water per person is provided in
12 GVLW a lifeboat not equipped with a desalting 1.5 litre
apparatus?
In which ships are one water fog
applicator required for each pair of
13 HBGO
breathing apparatus? (SOLAS II-
2/17.3.2)
What is the requirement to number of
14 HINO
portable gas detection apparatus?
*You are carrying out a search in a smoke
filled compartment wearing a breathing
15 HPVB apparatus. At what stage should you
start to make your way out of the
compartment?
How much spare air should be on board
16 IHSR for each breatingapparatus in excess to
to Solas requirements ?
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
At least three sets or more
At least four sets or more Two sets or more depending on At least one set or more
depending on the type
depending on the type and the the type and the size of the depending on the type and
and the size of the
size of the vessel vessel the size of the vessel
30 minutes 60 minutes 45 minutes
5 litre 3 litre 2 litre
Passenger ships fitted with car Passenger ships carrying
Tankers Chemical carriers
decks more than 36 passengers
There is no requirement to
At least two sets. One set. Sufficient number of apparatus.
numbers of apparatus.
Wait for the appropriate Regularly check your pressure
signal on your safety line gauge and note how much air
Wait until the breathing 15 minutes after starting to
as the personnel outside you used to reach your work
apparatus warning whistle use the set as this leaves
will be keeping a track of area. Start to return when you
sounds. you with five minutes air left
the time you have spent have this amount left plus a
inside reasonable reserve
Fully charged bottles with
Fully charged bottles with a total Fully charged bottles with a total Fully charged bottles with a
a total free air capacity
free air capacity of at least 2000 free air capacity of at least 5000 total free air capacity of at
of at least 10000 liters
liters for each breathing liters for each breathing least 6000 liters for each
for each breathing
apparatus. apparatus. breathing apparatus.
apparatus.
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How much water per person is provided in

17 IWIF a lifeboat not equipped with a desalting 1.5 litre 5 litre 3 litre 2 litre
apparatus?

How much can the concentration of

oxygen in the air decrease before it is
18 JXRM 5 - 10 % 10 - 15 % 2-3% 21 %
dangerous to stay in the atmosphere
without breathing apparatus?

*Most frequent volumes for only one air

19 KKDD bottle of a standard self-contained 10 litres 3 litres 20 and 25 litres 6 and 7 litres
breathing apparatus are

Mask, bottle, frame, medium

The basic components of the self- Mask, bottle, frame , Mask, bottle, frame; low
20 NPVG Mask, bottle, frame pressure valve and low
contained breathing apparatus are safety valve pressure valve
pressure valve

One water fog applicator is required for

Passenger ships carrying more Passenger ships fitted with car
21 NWAL each pair of breathing apparatus on Chemical tankers Tankers
board which type of ship? than 36 passengers decks

How much can the concentration of

oxygen in the air decrease before it is
22 ODTM 5 - 10 % 21 % 10 - 15 % 2-3%
dangerous to stay in the atmosphere
without breathing apparatus?

What is the minimum air capacity of the

23 OFBQ 1,500 litres of free air 1,000 litres of free air 1,400 litres of free air 1,200 litres of free air
self-contained air-breathing apparatus?

*Generally speaking, what is the value

commonly recognised as the maximum
24 OTTM 20ppm 80ppm 100ppm 40ppm
concentration of CO allowed in the
breathing air of a breathing apparatus?

25 PCEC Breathing apparatuses is an important All the mentioned That the equipment always to be That personnel that are appointed That personnel having a beard
piece of equipment for being able to fight alternatives. kept cleaned,checked and as smoke divers, primarily are are not selected as smoke
a fire onboard a vessel. What routine bottles are recharged given a shore based proper basic divers.
precautions to be observed with regard immediately upon use, and education and training.
to use and maintenance of such
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equipment? frequently inspected.

Carry out a right or left hand

Proceed straight ahead to
You are carrying out a search in a smoke
filled room, wearing a breathing
26 QAPI
apparatus. How would you conduct this
search?
As soon as you enter carry out a
search and proceed
right or left hand search by
the far bulkhead and Proceed to the approximate centre carefully, feeling the area
placing the appropriate hand
then carry out a left or of the room and then carry out in front with the foot and
onto the bulkhead and then
right hand search as the search on a circular pattern. using the back of the free
follow the bulkhead round as
appropriate hand to check the area
quickly as possible.
around.

*Generally speaking, what is the value

commonly recognised as the maximum
27 QYQB 4% 5% 1000ppm 40.000ppm
concentration of CO2 allowed in the
breathing air of a breathing apparatus?

Which one of the listed requirements
regarding two-way radiotelephone
28 RDPC
apparatus for survival crafts do not
correspond to present regulations?
When necessary the The apparatus shall be operated
The apparatus shall be capable While at sea, the equipment
battery shall be brought from a battery of adequate
of being operated on VHF shall be maintained in
to the fully charged capacity to ensure operation for
channel 16 satisfactory condition
position or changed at least 4 hours

How much water per person is provided in

29 RLEI a liferaft not equipped with a desalting 2 litre 1.5 litre 5 litre 3 litre
apparatus?

How many two-way VHF radiotelephone

apparatus shall be provided on board a It is required to have a fixed two-
30 RVJI 2 One for each survival craft 3
passenger ship of 500 gross tonnage way VHF fitted in a survival craft
and upwards?

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Oil has been fed to the

If oil flows out of the bowl casing drain of a solids Insufficient amount of
1 AKAJ ejecting separator what is the most likely problem
The flow rate is too high The sludge tank is full separator before full
bowl closing water
speed

2 AOBR What is the reason to too high pressure in the fuel oil separator Broken water seal. Oil feed pumps stopped Low fuel oil temperature. Valve in the outlet
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oil outlet line? line partly closed.

Put the plates in water with

The plate heat exchanger is separated for cleaning. What will qualified cleaning Use wire-brush, metal
Use high-pressure
3 EPXN You do if the plates are thick with scale or other organic chemicals, and use soft Change the plates. scrapers etc. for
material? cleaner with abrasives.
brush, or high pressure cleaning of plates.
cleaner with care.

Bowl opens
Too low oil flow in the fuel oil separator (ALCAP) oil outlet line The main engine is running Abnormal water
4 GRTS is caused by:
unintentionally Low fuel oil temperature.
slowly. content in the oil.
during operation.

New MARPOL regulations came into effect from July 93 stating

5 KHPI that the oily water separator which was previously certified for 15 ppm 25 ppm 50 ppm 10 ppm
100 ppm be changed to:

Density, viscosity, flow rate, Maintenance interval, Discharge interval, Gravity, particle size,
6 ASQC Which of the following factors affect the separation process temperature, gravity disc temperature, feed rate, temperature, feed rate, viscosity, density
diameter particle distribution viscosity difference

What may be the reason to an unsatisfactory separation result Low level in the fuel oil Sludge deposits in
7 AWMI for a fuel oil separator of ALCAP type?
Throughput too high. Broken water seal.
settling tank. operating system.

Constant flow, clean

The separator works probes and
8 OIDW What is the best operating conditions for the separator? High temperature of the liquid. High flowrate.
under all conditions. temperature below 60
Degr.C.

You don't want other

You want to protect the passengers to hear if Panic can spread and
What is the most important reason for separating a panicking It is easier to calm the person
9 BOLW passenger from the group?
panicking person as you have to become very affect other
down in private.
much as possible. strict with the panicking passengers.
person.

From the options given, select the conditions that you would
High temperature and low High flow rate and low Low flow rate and low High flow rate and high
10 BRXD expect to give best separation results from a centrifuge
operating as a purifier. flow rate. temperature. temperature. temperature.
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From the options given, select the conditions that you would
Low flow rate and low High flow rate and high High flow rate and low High temperature
11 BRXD expect to give best separation results from a centrifuge
operating as a purifier from the options given. temperature. temperature. temperature. and low flow rate.

Flow and temperature Separation with

How do You want to operate the purifier to obtain the By high flow and low By high flow and high
12 BRXD have no influence on correct temperature
best separation result? temperature. temperature.
the result. and low flow rate.

Use the Arpa for early

Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic separation Scheme Slow down your vessel
identification of all other Take no actions but
and receives a navigational warning of another vessel Move out of the traffic and proceed with
13 BUGF ship movements within the proceed with extra
progressing the wrong way within the scheme. What actions lane towards the coast. caution, posting extra
should be taken on the bridge, if any? traffic lane and give rogue caution.
lookouts.
vessel a wide berth

How many separate means of escape routes from passengers

14 BVES and crew spaces shall passenger ships carrying less than 36 Four One Three Two
passengers have? (SOLAS II-2/28)

15 BWWT What separating temperature do You mean is best for lub. oil? 85 - 90 Centigrades. 40 - 60 Centigrades. About 50 Centigrades. 60 - 80 Centigrades.

What separation temperature do You recommend for heavy

16 CEIB 70 - 90 Centigrades. 50 - 70 Centigrades. 40 - 50 Centigrades. 98 Centigrades.
fuel?

What would be a typical oil feed temperature for purifying

17 CEIB heavy fuel oil in a centrifuge in order to ensure 105 - 108 Celsius. 95 - 98 Celsius. 85 - 88 Celsius 75 - 78 Celsius.
good separation?

Strainer in operating
The bowl in a fuel oil separator opens unintentionally during Extreme fuel oil
18 CFOP Bowl speed too low. Any of the others. water low-pressure
operation. What is the reason to this? characteristics.
side is clogged.

Flow and temperature Separation with correct

How do You want to operate the purifier to obtain the By high flow and high By high flow and low
19 CTCN has no influence of the temperature and low
best separation result? temperature. temperature.
result. flow rate.

What separation temperature is recommended for lubricating

20 CYGG 95 Fahrenheit 95 Celsius 90 Celsius 99 Celsius
oil of a trunk piston engine operating on HFO
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In a purifier assuming the separating temperature is correct, The gravity disc is too
The back pressure at the clean The gravity disc is too The throughput is too
21 CYHA what is the probable cause of the processed oil containing small and/or the flow
water? oil outlet is too high large low
rate is too high

Gravity disc is too

In a purifier assuming the separating temperature is correct, Gravity disc is too
22 CYHA Back pressure is too high small. Flow rate is too Gravity disc is too small
what is probably wrong if processed oil contains water large
high

It is both a prevention
What kind of measure is the division of the vessel in upright It is neither a prevention nor a It is a prevention It is a protection
23 DERP and protection
areas by using thermic and structural separations? protection measure measure measure
measure

Maintenance interval, Density, viscosity, flow Discharge interval, Gravity, particle size,
24 DPMI Which of the following factors affect the separation process temperature, feed rate, rate, temperature, temperature, feed rate, viscosity, density
particle distribution gravity disc diameter viscosity difference

Stop the separator and

What would you do if you after starting the separator Increase the flow through Use full separation
25 DQUJ It depends on the installation drain the water from
discovered that the settling tank was full of water the separator capacity
the tank

Strainer in operating water

In a fuel oil separator liquid flows out through bowl casing drain Seal ring in sliding bowl Sludge discharge or water
26 DRYM high-pressure side, clogged or Any of the others.
and/or sludge outlet. What is the reason to this? bottom defective. draining in progress.
water pressure too low.

The type of pump used for delivering the oily-water mixture to

an oily-water separator governs considerably the degree of
Mixed flow (part axial,
27 DTEJ contamination in the effluent. What type of pump would be Screw. Axial Flow. Centrifugal.
best suited not to churn the supply and produce small oil part centrifugal).
droplets (less than 200m) dispersed throughout the water?

Separation with correct Flow and temperature

How do You want to operate the purifier to obtain the By high flow and high By high flow and low
28 DTSU temperature and low has no influence of
best separation result? temperature. temperature.
flow rate. the result.

Oil has been fed to the Insufficient amount

If oil flows out of the bowl casing drain of a solids
29 DWBT The sludge tank is full The flow rate is too high separator before full of bowl closing
ejecting separator what is the most likely problem
speed water
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What phenomenon is used for liquid cleaning by

30 EDWG Sedimentation Stokes Law Gravity Centrifugal force
centrifugal separators

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Tell the deck officer to Check that one scupper is

Your vessel is going to take bunkers, and you are in Take the reading of the hoist the red flag. (letter open on each side of the Tell the deck officer to stop
charge of the preparations before bunkering starts.
1 BABO Which of the following do you consider as the most
ship-s draught by " B ") day signal, or red vessel, so we can get rid of loading/decharging due to the
important item before bunkering starts? reading the footmarks signal light in the signal the oil that might come on ship is going to take bunkers
mast during night time deck in case of an overflow

Instructions for "preparation for welding or hot work in An officer shall always There shall be two stand by Before the tank is entered,
cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime In case of hot work, the work lifeline, rescue harness and
attend the first entry watchmen on the watch
2 BUAI Directorate. Which of the following requirements party shall always consist compressed air apparatus
regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these after tank cleaning and with walkie-talkie
of 3 men. shall be ready at the relevant
instructions? gas freeing. communication.
hatch.

It is not necessary to do
Ensure they are
Your vessel is equipped with fixed rotating tank- anything. The amount
thoroughly drained
cleaning machines in every tank. You have just of moisture remaining
down and blown The nozzles and drain holes They should be removed from
3 CPIF finished cleaning, inpreparation for loading a cargo in a tank-cleaning
which is water-sensitive. What should you do with through, using de- should be plugged. the tank.
machine could not
the machines? humidified air or
affect the quality of the
nitrogen as applicable.
cargo in any way.

For a ship at sea, at

Instructions for "preparation for welding or hot work in The entering permit shall
least 24 hours shall
cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime The entering permit shall be be based on the check- The entering permit shall be
have elapsed from
4 DKWV Directorate. Which of the following requirements signed by the safety officer list for gas freeing and signed by the Sen.Off.Deck
regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these completion of tank
only. check-list for equipment only.
instructions? cleaning to the tank
and preparedness.
may be entered.

5 EMSB What should be done in preparation for loading cold 8mm wire cables should Dunnage should be laid Dunnage should be laid fore 16mm wire cables should be
rolled steel sheets in bulk carriers? be laid athwartships athwartships over the tank and aft over the tank top laid fore and aft over the tank
over the tank top top top spaced 3m apart
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spaced 5m apart

When the tank has been

Instructions for "preparation for welding or hot work in satisfactory cleaned
Measuring of tank
cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime there shall be a 24 hour Ventilation from deck may only
When the tank has been atmosphere shall be
6 EWHS Directorate. Which of the following requirements quarantene. Ventilation be carried out with the ship's
regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these satisfactory cleaned. performed by one
to be stopped and gas inert gas fans.
instructions? explosimeter.
measuring to be carried
out every second hour.

Which herb, native to the Mediterranean region, has

7 FEWL green spiky leaves and is often used in Thyme Parsley Rosemary Sage
the preparation of lamb dishes?

Before hot work or

Instructions for "preparation for welding or hot work in welding in tanks is
Check list and certificate to
cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime started, a complete A common certificate for hot A complete set of check lists and
be signed by the chief
8 GCCD Directorate. Which of the following requirements set of duly signed and cold work permit shall certificates to be issued by the
regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these engineer and a licenced
check lists and be used. safety officer for each tank.
instructions? welder.
certificates shall be
provided.

You are alongside, preparing to load several grades of

chemicals. The duty officer instructs you to Tell the surveyor that the flanges
accompany a cargo surveyor during pre-load Tell the surveyor that it have all been secured for cargo
Notify the duty officer of Open any of the lines he
inspection. At the manifold, the blank flanges on the is unsafe to do so and and that procedure has been
the surveyor's request asks for. Leave them open
9 GCIS designated load lines have been removed you will not remove initialled by the Chief Officer on
inpreparation for connecting hoses but the surveyor and await further in case anyone else needs
any more blank the pre-load checklist, so you
asks you to remove blank flanges from some instructions. to inspect them.
flanges. are not allowed to remove
additional lines, so that he can check them for them.
cleanliness. Which of the following will you do?

Welding and use of open flames on board tankers in

operation are subject to regulation laid down by the Working performance Gas levels measured in
Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Time since cleaning was carried
10 GPLP and capacity of tanks where work is to Inert gas composition.
Control Legislation - NSCL). During preparations for out.
welding or hot works, the following item shall always ventilating system. be carried out.
be checked:
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Welding and use of open flames on board tankers in

operation are subject to regulation laid down by the Type of oil or gas
Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship chemicals having been Cleaning and venting Working performance and
11 HDVM Inert gas composition.
Control Legislation - NSCL). During preparations for carried in the actual tank methods and systems. capacity of ventilating system.
welding or hot works, the following item shall always and the adjacent tanks.
be checked:

In ships for which inert

Instructions for "preparation for welding or hot work in gas system is not Tanks adjacent to the tank The pipe systems shall be In ships for which inert gas
cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime
required, separate where work is to be cleaned after tanks are system is not required, all non-
12 IKIN Directorate. Which of the following requirements
regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these cleaning procedures carried out shall be cleaned and gas levels adjacent cargo tanks shall be
instructions? may be used for non- cleaned and free of gas. measured. washed with water.
adjacent tanks.

Instructions for "preparation for welding or hot work in

cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime
13 ILEH Every fourth hour. Every second hour. Every hour. Every 30 minutes.
Directorate. During ongoing inspection on work in
cargo tanks, the gas concentration shall be checked:

The most important preparation prior to Arrival to / Start an additional Control the fuel injection valve
14 JTLD Control the frequency Control the power reserve
Departure from ports is: auxiliary engine pressure setting

To avoid overbunkering and/or oil spill, preparation has Open blank flanges on If you are taking bunker Connect a water hose to the
to be done, and a check list made, to ensure that bunkering manifold in on the port side of the water on deck line, so an Open all plugs in sounding pipes
15 JUEN nothing has been forgotten. Which point on this list good time before vessel, check that the oil spill can be hosed in good time before bunkering
do you consider as most important (one answer bunkering barge starboard manifold is quickly away if it come on starts
only)? arrives closed and blanked off deck

Just inform the Chief Follow all ISM procedures

Notify all persons onboard at
Which preparations and precautions are necessary Engineer that the work Sound the general alarm relating to hot work including
16 OEVU least 24 hours in advance
before "hot work" commences onboard ship? is going to be carried before commencing work. permit to work and hotwork
of the work commencing.
out permit requirements.

With reference to preparations of LNG carrier cargo When vapour When the outlet When the temperature at the When temperature monitor, or
tanks for cargo loading operations, how can it be temperature from the temperature from the compressor vapour liquid level gauge, shows
17 OFDK
determined that the cool down operation is HD compressor spray header reaches manifold reaches minus 25 that liquid is forming in the
complete? reaches minus 40 C. minus 10 C. C. bottom of the cargo tank.
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All galley utensils can be

used for the
What is the recommended method of identifying galley preparation of any By making only one person
utensils, such as knives, chopping boards and responsible for issuing all A standard colour coding By storing them in individual
18 OGGE foodstuffs, so there is
containers, that are dedicated to the preparation of utensils and tools in the system. drawers or lockers.
specific types of food? no need to dedicate or
galley.
identify them in any
way.

The tank shall have If the ventilation has been

Instructions for "preparation for welding or hot work in been mechanically stopped for more than 30 The tank shall be
cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime If the mechanical ventilation is
vented for at least two minutes, new gas mechanically ventilated
19 OMCP Directorate. Which of the following requirements stopped, the tank shall be left
regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these hours before it is measurement shall be as long as there is
within 5 minutes.
instructions? entered for inspection carried out before the tank people in it.
or work. is reentered.

During maintenance work on a fuel tank the engine

room ratings are removing scale in preparation for Stop work until the smell
Leave the tank Ask for another fan to be
re-coating. One of the ratings suddenly notices the disappears and then Put on breathing apparatus and
20 PKMR immediately and have switched on to increase the
smell of fumes even though the atmosphere had carry on removing the carry on with the task.
been satisfactorily tested before the work started. the atmosphere retested. ventilation in the tank.
scale.
What action should the ratings take?

Standby in the mess Test the steering by

What could the wheelman be asked to do, to help in Help the after team let go Help the forward team let go the
21 PNAF room until called to the putting the wheel hard
thepreparations to leave the berth and go to sea? the ropes ropes
bridge. over both ways

Instructions for "preparation for welding or hot work in

cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian Maritime
At two levels for three At three levels at one point At one level for at least two At three levels for at least two
22 QSRS Directorate. During ongoing inspection on work in
cargo tanks, the gas concentration shall be places in the tank. close to the working area. places in the tank. places in the tank.
measured:

Editing (preparation)of the book "Excerpts from The

The Norwegian The International Maritime The Faculty of Law, University of
23 SQJK Norwegian Passenger and Cargo Ship Legislation, Det norske Veritas (DnV).
etc. " is done by: Maritime Directorate. Organization (IMO). Oslo.

24 SQJK Editing (preparation)of the book "Exerpts from the The International Det norske Veritas (DnV). The Faculty of Law, The Norwegian Maritime
Norwegian Ship Control Legislation" is done by:
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Maritime Organization
University of Oslo. Directorate.
(IMO).

Chief cook and second cook

Messman selects Chief cook selects
What kind of routine would you follow to Second cook selects work together to select
provisions on the basis provisions alone. No
25 SSPX make preparations for the next day's menu (frozen provisions based on a fixed provisions for officers and
meat and fish)? of instructions from the discussion with the second
menu for officers and crew. crew, discussing needs and
chief cook. cook.
quantities, if necessary.

Make a careful note of the

As part of the decommissioning process for old reefer Discharge the gas to Make a careful note of the
quantities of gas Make a careful note of the
vessels they are sent to a recycling yard where any quantities of gas onboard
atmosphere prior to onboard and note this in quantities of gas onboard prior
refrigerant remaining in the refrigeration system is and note this in the Ozone
26 YNQG arrival to minimise the Ozone Depletion to arrival at the yard and note
dealt with. Which one of the actions given in the Depleting Record Book
options needs to be carried out inpreparation for handling costs at the Record Book prior to this in the Ozone Depleting
before discharging the gas
delivery of a vessel to a recycling yard? recycling yard. discharging the gas into Record Book.
to atmosphere.
recovery bottles.

Check that there are no

As a part of the preparation for bunkering, we are to Check that there are no
leaks from bunker To avoid mixing new and old
27 TWND empty the fuel oil overflow tank before the bunkering. leaks from valve manifold, In case of an overfilling.
Why? tanks, into overflow bunker oil
into overflow tank
tank.

The most important preparation prior to Arrival to / Control the fuel injection Start an additional
28 UQUR Control the power reserve Control the frequence
Departure from ports is: valve pressure setting auxiliary engine

In most colour coding systems for kitchen utensils,

29 UUMY what colour is used for knives used only in Black. Yellow. Blue. Red.
the preparation of raw meat?

In most colour coding systems for kitchen utensils,

30 XAMJ what colour are knives used only in Red. Green. Brown. Blue.
the preparation of raw fish?
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In compressed air
1 AXUP Where on board ozone depleting substances are found? In sewage systems In electronic equipment In refrigerated systems
systems

2 LDCX Which of the following substance is ozone-depleting? Ammonia CO2 Halons Neon

Electric ozone generators are sometimes used to remove residual The cargo space should be The cargo space The fans should be run The source of the odour
3 QIKY odours from refrigerated cargo spaces. Which of the options given is cooled down using the should be continuously in the must be located and
the additional action required to ensure the operation is successful? refrigeration plant. fumigated. cargo space. removed.

You enter a high voltage switchroom and smell ozone. This is likely to Arcing at badly connected Vacuum circuit Air circuit breaker
4 VMSD indicate which of the following?
Transformer overload
bus bars breaker problems problems

Personnel in a high voltage switchroom smell ozone. This is likely to Vacuum circuit Arcing at badly Air circuit breaker
5 VMSD indicate which of the following?
Transformer overload
breaker problems connected bus bars problems

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be prevented from have a floor capable of being

pressure exceeding sufficiently insulated
Which one of the listed requirements regarding maintain its form after
twice the working against cold by means of
1 APKN inflatableliferafts do not correspond to present have at least two entrances inflation with full
regulations? The inflatable liferaft shall: pressure, either by inflated compartments, or
complement
relief valves or by by equally efficient means
limited gas supply not dependant on inflation

Secured to the part of

How should the painter of a liferaft which is fitted with a Secured via a weak link to a the hydrostatic release It should not be secured in Directly to a secured point
2 EOYL hydrostatic release, be secured to the ship? secure part of a ship that is designed to any way on the ship
break free

The rescue quoit of a liferaft is attached to a buoyant line

3 GSES whose length is at least:
5m 50 m 30 m 10 m

the name of the ship to maximum permitted

*Which one among the following information shall be the port of registry of the ship
4 GSFP marked on the container of an inflatable liferaft:
which the liferaft the number of the liferaft height of stowage above
to which the liferaft belongs
belongs waterline
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Which one of the listed requirements regarding of sufficient buoyancy to so constructed as to

containers for inflatable liferafts do not correspond to marked with the date when operate the inflation withstand hard weather
5 GSQL present regulations? The liferaft shall be packed in
completely watertight
last serviced mechanism should the condition encountered at
containers that are: ship sink sea

10% of the number of

persons the liferaft is
How many thermal protective aids are carried in
6 QNVP each liferaft?
Nil designed to carry, or 3 4
two, whichever is the
greatest

On a dark night with a clear atmosphere, the outside

7 OIBJ manually controlled lamp of a liferaft is visible at 2 miles 8 miles 4 miles 0,5 mile
minimum at a distance of:

two painters of a length

one searchlight which
equal to not less than the
Which item among those below is included in the normal can work continuously an efficient radar reflector
8 BFNO equipment of every liferaft ?
one boat-hook distance from the stowage
for not less than 3 (or radar transponder)
position of the liferaft to
hours
the waterline

all entrances fitted with a manually controlled lamp,

Which one of the listed requirements regarding
a manually controlled lamp floor preventing the rigid boarding ramps for visible of at least 2 miles,
9 BJMF rigid liferafts do not correspond to present regulations?
The liferaft shall have: fitted inside the liferaft ingress of water boarding the liferaft at fitted at the top of the
sea canopy

Take circular gripes and

Check that the painter is adhesive tape (see photo)
Disconnect the painter and Inflate it on deck and
Which of the following actions should be done before made fast to a secure off the container to enable
10 BOTH launch it, checking that all is then launch it if clear
throwing this type of inflatable liferaft over the side? point and that the sea raft to inflate once in the
clear below below
below is clear water. If all clear, throw raft
over side

How many rocket parachute flares are carried in

11 BTJR Nil 12 6 4
each liferaft?

12 BYII How many hand held distress flares are carried in 4 Nil 2 6
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eachliferaft?

watertight, as far as
non-watertight if fitted with
possible,except for drain
13 CNQH *The container for an inflatable liferafts shall be made: non-watertight Completely watertight drain holes in the
holes in the container
container bottom
bottom

10% of the number of

The number of persons the
*How many thermal protective aids are carried in persons the liferaft is
14 DBUF Nil liferaft is permitted to 6
eachliferaft? designed to carry, or two,
accommodate
whichever is more

Just prior to reaching the

water, the lanyard should
Wait until the raft is
How should the hook be released from a davit be pulled. This sets the Cut the weak link on the
15 DHMG waterborne, then pull Unscrew the shackle pin
loweredliferaft? hook which will wire with the axe provided
the lanyard
automatically release once
the raft is waterborne

not break by force

Which one of the listed requirements regarding "week
release the liferaft at a depth required to pull the be of sufficient strength to break under a strain of
16 DHPU links" for float free arrangements for liferafts do not
correspond to present regulations? Week links shall: of not more than 4 metros painter from the permit inflation of the liferaft approximate 2.2 kN
lifeboat container

two painters of a length

one searchlight which can equal to not less than the
Which item among those below is included in the normal
17 DOKA work continuously for not two buoyant paddles one boat-hook distance from the stowage
equipment of every liferaft ?
less than 3 hours position of the liferaft to
the waterline

You just have thrown an inflatable liferaft overboard from

your vessel. The liferaft was stowed at a distance of 10
metres above the waterline (light condition). What
It will depend on the length
18 EAHL minimum length of painter will you have to pull out in 20 metres 30 metres 15 metres
order to get the liferaftinflated (N.B.: The inflation of of painter
the liferaft takes place once the whole length of painter
is pulled out)
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You just have thrown an inflatable liferaft overboard from

your vessel. The liferaft was stowed at a distance of 10
metres above the waterline (light condition). What
19 EAHL minimum length of painter will you have to pull out 10 metres 15 metres 30 metres 20 metres
pulled out in order to get theliferaft inflated (N.B.: The
inflation of the liferaft takes place once the whole
length of painter is pulled out)

Cut it with the safety knife

Having boarded the liferaft, how do you release the stowed on the exterior of Cut it with the axe Wait for it to break as it is Let go the quick release
20 ECTR
painter? the canopy close to the provided provided with a weak link toggle
painter attachment point

How much water per person is provided in a liferaft not

21 EKLO 2 litre 1.5 litre 5 litre 3 litre
equipped with a desalting apparatus?

Every inflatable liferaft , inflatable lifejacket and

22 ENJT Every 24 months. Every 18 months. Every 36 months. Every 12 months.
hydrostatic release units shall be serviced:

How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in

23 EQBV 2 4 Nil 6
each liferaft?

Liferafts intended for

Davit-launched liferafts shall
throw-overboard Liferafts shall be so stowed
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the Lifeboats shall be stowed be stowed within reach of
launching shall be as to permit manual
24 EQTD stowage of lifeboats and liferafts do not correspond to attached to launching the lifting hooks unless
present regulations? (SOLAS II/13.3 - 13.6) stowed amidships release from their securing
appliances adequate means of
secured to means for arrangements
transport is provided
transfer to either side

Organize a lookout system

and join up with other Start paddling in the Join up with any other
You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. Which of the
25 EUSV survival craft if possible. direction of the nearest Organize a lookout system survival craft and stream
following actions should you take?
You should also stream land the sea anchor
the sea anchor

How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in

26 EUWE Nil 4 6 1
each liferaftwith SOLAS B pack?
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Every inflatable liferaft , inflatable lifejacket and

27 FBMV Every 24 months. Every 36 months. Every 12 months. Every 18 months.
hydrostatic release units shall be serviced:

How many rocket parachute flares are carried in

28 FKUA 12 Nil 6 4
each liferaftwith SOLAS A pack?

Which one of the listed requirements thermal protective aids for

regarding liferaftequipment do not correspond to instructions for immediate instructions on how to the number of persons
29 FRGX one set of fishing tackle
present regulations? The normal equipment of action survive the liferaft is permitted
every liferaft shall consist of: to accommodate

How often should an inflatable liferaft be serviced at an

30 FXTT Every 5 years Every 24 months Every 12 months Every 6 months
approved service station?

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All pets that will most likely not be

What will you bring in a lifeboat if the As much biscuit and canned food Warm clothes, blankets and All valuables like money,
1 AQBO ship is abondoned?
able to enter the boat by
as possible. lifevests. jewelry etc.
themselves.

All pets that will most likely not be As much biscuit and
What will you bring in a lifeboat if the Warm clothes, blankets and All valuables like money, jewelry
2 IDIN ship is abondoned?
able to enter the boat by canned food as
lifevests. etc.
themselves. possible.

What is most important to take with All pets that will most likely not be Warm clothes,
All valuables like money, jewelry As much biscuit and canned food
3 YNYU you in a lifeboat if the ship able to enter the boat by blankets and
isabondoned? etc. as possible.
themselves. lifevests.

All pets that will most likely not be Warm clothes,

What will you bring in a lifeboat if the All valuables like money, jewelry As much biscuit and canned food
4 YNYU ship is abondoned?
able to enter the boat by blankets and
etc. as possible.
themselves. lifevests.

All pets that will most likely not be

What will you bring in a lifeboat if the As much biscuit and canned food Warm clothes, blankets and All valuables like money,
5 WAUH ship is abondoned?
able to enter the boat by
as possible. lifevests. jewelry etc.
themselves.
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What is most important to take with All pets that will most likely not be As much biscuit and
Warm clothes, blankets and All valuables like money, jewelry
6 XKNB you in a lifeboat if the ship able to enter the boat by canned food as
isabondoned? lifevests. etc.
themselves. possible.

All pets that will most likely not be Warm clothes,

What will you bring in a lifeboat if the As much biscuit and canned food All valuables like money, jewelry
7 XKNB ship is abondoned?
able to enter the boat by blankets and
as possible. etc.
themselves. lifevests.

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Send a PDN, as soon

Via Inmarsat-C a message is sent to an Inmarsat-C Send no PDNs with Send a PDN, if the
Not send any PDN for this as the message is
1 SMBG mailbox with a positive delivery notification (PDN). messages intended for the message has arrived in
The ground station will: message collected from the
mailbox the mailbox
mailbox

Via Inmarsat-C a message is sent to an Inmarsat-C send no PDNs with send a PDN, as soon as
send a PDN, if the message
2 SMBG mailbox with a positive delivery notification (PDN). messages intended Don't know the message is collected
The groundstation will: has arrived in the mailbox
for the mailbox from the mailbox

With respect to earthing (grounding) of signal cables.

3 BSNI Which of the 4 alternatives is correct for a cable for Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 4. Figure 3.
analogue signals?

To ensure that the

To ensure that no energy
When work must be done on High Voltage equipment, it To provide a reference point, equipment does not
remains in the system and To ensure that it is dead,
is vital that the equipment is earthed (grounded) after overheat due to
4 CIPJ isolation procedures have been carried out. Why is
and so ensure accuracy of that it cannot be even if there was a flaw in
currents circulating
this? any test results. recharged by external the isolation procedure.
through earth
influences.
(ground).

5 CLAV Portable tank-cleaning machines need to be electrically The water supply hoses have A small bonding cable The tank cleaning machines No additional procedures
"grounded" to avoid any electrostatic hazard. How is continuous internal must be secured must be physically laid need to be observed with
this normally achieved? bonding wires woven into between the tank against the ship's structure modern tank-cleaning
their structure that act as cleaning machine and prior to being introduced into machines as the velocity
electical conductors. an earthing point on a cargo tank. of the water jets
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eliminates any potential

deck.
electrostatic hazard.

The tank cleaning

No additional procedures need The water supply hoses
machines must be
Portable tank-cleaning machines used in cleaning to be observed with modern A small bonding cable must have continuous
physically laid against
operations on chemical tankers need to be electrically tank-cleaning machines as be secured between the internal bonding wires
6 CLAV "grounded" to avoid any electrostatic hazard. How is
the ship's structure
the velocity of the water jets tank cleaning machine and woven into their
this normally achieved? prior to being
eliminates any potential an earthing point on deck. structure that act as
introduced into a
electrostatic hazard. electical conductors.
cargo tank.

Bonding wires are

The machines must
The water jets impinging on the secured from the The water supply hoses
When cleaning cargo tanks with portable machines, how maintain physical contact
7 CLAV is the machine grounded?
vessel-s structure form a machine to a contain internal wires that
with the deck at the
pathway to ground. convenient location act as conductors
Butterworth opening.
on deck.

The speed requirements are

Would the indicated speed, as shown on The approach speed is The indicated speed would
The approach speed decided by the pilot and
8 CUCF a ground Tracking Doppler Log, be suitable for berthing essential to maintain steerage be a normal speed
the vessel? is too fast. should not be the concern of
when coming alongside approaching a berth.
the OOW.

No, only those listed in the Yes, if the master is

Yes, if the seafarer is Yes, if the master considers
9 EFHP Can any ground be given for dismissing a seafarer? Seamen's Act as dereliction asked to do so by
unagreeable to the master the reason to be proper
of duty. members of the crew

Display the Aground signal

Inform the nearest
and sound round all tanks Display the "aground"
Your vessel has gone aground on a rising tide on a Coast Radio Station
Immediately put the engines and bottom compartments signal and look round the
shallow patch charted as a sand bank. The sea is calm of the grounding;
10 FKVV astern and attempt to take the to determine if there are outside of the vessel to
with minimum swell and there is little wind. What issue a Navigational
immediate actions should be taken? vessel off the bank any damaged determine if there are any
Warning and display
compartments or ingress signs of pollution
the "aground" signal
of water.

11 FNDY What general background colour is used on warning Blue. Yellow. Red. Green.
signs which require a specific "mandatory" action, such
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as one which might require the wearing of goggles

during a particular work task?

What general background colour is used on warning

signs which require a specific "mandatory" action, such
12 FNDY Blue. Red. Yellow. Green.
as one which might require the wearing of a safety
harness during a particular work task?

Stop engines and tell

What immediate actions should the Officer of the Watch
Stop engines and call the the engine room to Stop engines and immediately Sound the General Alarm
13 FSOS take when the ship goes aground on an uncharted
shoal in the middle of the ocean? Master switch over to high request "Full Astern" and plot the ships position
suctions

Loose tight clothing, ask all

unnecessary bystanders to
A casualty suddenly loses consciousness and falls to Move the casualty in a
leave and carefully place
theground letting out a strange cry. The pasient is red- sit-up position and put Give the casualty a lot to drink
something soft under the Forcibly restrain and try to
14 HTPX blue in the face and froth may appear around the something in the and keep talking to the
mouth. You are witnessing a major epileptic attack. head. If casualty is wake the casualty.
persons mouth to person at all times.
What should you do? unconscious, place the
protect the tongue.
person in Recovery
position.

On average, how much filter-ground coffee would you

15 KNPO need for a crew of 20 filipinos and 10 norwegians for 90 kg 270 kg 350 kg 180 kg
six months?

What general background colour is used on warning

16 NYNA signs that indicate emergency or first-aid features, or Blue. Green. Yellow. Red.
indicate a safe condition?

A distress alert from an Inmarsat-EPIRB, is received in

17 OCSM the coverage area of a satellite by ground station 60 to 90 minutes 30 to 60 minutes Don't know two minutes
within:

18 PETM Why should ground Stabilised True Motion display mode The collision regulations are The Relative Motion The true vector can never True motion does not
be avoided when using the Arpa for anti-collision based on ship courses display and relative give an indication of collision provide the collision risk
purposes through the water. vectors is the only risk with another ship of other ships
display to use for anti-
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collision purposes.

Which type of call will be sent by a ship adrift and

19 PUUL needing the assistance of a tug ? (The weather is not Distress relay call Safety call Urgent call Distress call
bad and the ship will be aground 24 hours later)

RHGO Don't know For a good connection A vessel is aground For a good connection
A DSC distress alert message received contains the
20
information: groundING.This means that :
aerial transmitting has transmitting receiving has
to be earthed to be earthed

MARPOL 73/78 - Annex V. Disposal of garbage. Your

vessel is in the Red Sea (Special Area) and the Chief
Cook is requesting to have some food waste burned in
the incinerator. Due to problems with incinerator, you
21 UGTD This is prohibited 25 miles 12 miles 3 miles
decide to have the waste ground in the Grinder (Lump
size max. 25 mm) and disposed off into the sea. Is this
prohibited, if not, how far from nearest land is this
legal?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The ID of an inmarsat B station on board starts

1 QOCF with:
3 6 1 4

2 EFVH The satellite of the inmarsat-EPIRB system have: Don't know geopolary orbits geostationary orbits polar orbits

When directing an inmarsat-A aerial the following is

3 NNDD irrelevant:
The azimuth of the satellite The heading of the vessel The speed of the vessel Ocean Area

Via inmarsat-C a message is sent to an inmarsat-C Send a PDN, as soon as the Send a PDN, if the
Not send any PDN for this Send no PDNs with messages
4 SMBG mailbox with a positive delivery notification message is collected from message has arrived in
(PDN). The ground station will: message intended for the mailbox
the mailbox the mailbox

Via inmarsat-C a message is sent to an inmarsat-C send a PDN, if the send a PDN, as soon as
send no PDNs with messages
5 SMBG mailbox with a positive delivery notification message has arrived in Don't know the message is collected
(PDN). The groundstation will: intended for the mailbox
the mailbox from the mailbox
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International Maritime International Maritime Safety International Maritime

6 VSQN inmarsat is short for: Don't know
Satellite Organisation Organisation Satellite System

The receiver of the inmarsat-C installation, if the

7 AXEV log-in procedure has been carried out, is turned Don't know LES message channel NCS common channel NCC information channel
on:

The inmarsat C Mobile Earth Station Identification seven digits, beginning by

8 AYHH Number (IMN) consists of:
nine digits, beginning by 3 nine digits, beginning by 4 nine digits, beginning by 6
1

The proper operation of the telex mode of Doing a "commissioning test" Requesting an " automatic Sending a message to HF
9 BUGD an inmarsat-A terminal can be tested by:
Doing an NBDP ARQ test
at regular intervals linetest" DSC

The charge of a message sent by the inmarsat-C

installation must be calculated. The size of the
10 BUOR message is 4096 bits. The charges for the 4096 times 0.17 SDR 4.096 times 0.17 SDR 40.96 times 0.17 SDR 16 times 0.17 SDR
message sent is 0,17 SDR per unit. The total
charge for the message is:

Which of the following is a inmarsat B Mobile Earth

11 BUWV 422753810 322753810 122700 227530000
Station Identification Number (IMN)?

The proper operation of a inmarsat C-terminal can

12 CHQA Don't know doing a linktest doing a recommissionningtest requesting a selfectest
be tested by:

The inmarsat M Mobile Earth Station Identification

13 CSGX nine digits, beginning by 6 nine digits, beginning by 4 seven digits, beginning by 1 nine digits, beginning by 3
Number (IMN) consists of:

If fax messages or data messages are sent from

14 DCVC and to aninmarsat-A terminal it is recommended Don't know uncompanded channels special channels companded channels
to use:

to exclusively receive MSI- because the Inmarsat

Regular updating of a vessels position in because MSI-reports for own
reports meant for the organisation, in connection
15 DDTI an inmarsat-C installation is among other things vessel can't be received Don't know
of importance: NAVAREA where the with the good reception of
otherwise
vessel is MSI-reports, makes it

16 DGXM Which type of call will be sent by a ship sighting Safety call Distress relay call Urgent call Distress call
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containers adrift in vicinity of her position ? (No

message about this problem was previously
transmitted via NAVTEX orinmarsat C
SAFETYNET)

Notices to all vessels of a certain shipping-

17 DLGB company are sent via the inmarsat by an EGC- ShipNet Satnet SafetyNet FleetNet
service. This EGC-service is called:

When sending an OBS (weather report) MET office Washington,

The meteorological station
with inmarsat one should use Service Code 41. this office will take care
18 ECSD KNMI in Holland Don't know connected with the CES
With this address the weather report will always of further dispatch of the
be transmitted to: used
weather reports

Nine digits, beginning with

the country code
What comprises an inmarsat-C subscriber Nine digits, beginning with a Nine digits, beginning with a Seven digits, beginning
19 EKEX associated with the country
number? three (3). four (4). with a one (1).
in which the vessel is
registered.

The inmarsat B Mobile Earth Station Identification

20 ETSY seven digits, beginning by 1 nine digits, beginning by 6 nine digits, beginning by 3 nine digits, beginning by 4
Number (IMN) consists of:

Exclusively passed to a
A satellite receives the transmissions of a 1,6
Passed to a LUT, as soon it Directly passed to a ground Passed to the Ship Manager's ground-station between
21 EWUJ GHz inmarsatEPIRB. The transmissions of this
EPIRB will be: is in range of the satellite station office 70 degrees N and 70
degrees S

Which of the following is a inmarsat A Mobile Earth

22 EXCO 22753000 2275300 227530000 122700
Station Identification Number (IMN)?

Nine digits beginning with

the country code
Nine digits beginning with a Nine digits beginning with a Seven digits beginning with
23 FBNL What comprises an inmarsat-A subscriber number? associated with the
four (4). three (3). a one (1).
country in which the
vessel is registered.
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To obtain time and duration after a telephone call

with number 010-1234567 in the Netherlands, via
24 FNPN Don't know 3731101234567# 31# 37#
an inmarsat-terminal, one should enter after
receiving the second dialling tone:

when technical problems

when the coast-station is
25 GAAK inmarsat Telex Service code 33 can be used: to ask for maritime enquiries Don't know are experienced with
disfunctional
the Inmarsat-terminal

In traffic via inmarsat-A, the telex connection can

26 GCOU .. kkkk brk+ Don't know
be disconnected by entering:

Which of the following services is not provided

27 GIHI High speed data Safetynet Telephone Telex
by inmarsatB:

Is it necessary in case of a distress alert via Yes, by distress priority No, the connection could never Yes, by distress priority
28 HIHW the inmarsat A terminal to use the distress Don't know one always is assigned a be made faster than one is directly connected
priority? channel technique allows with the NCS

Which of the following services is not provided

29 HJMQ Telephone X25 Safetynet High speed data
by inmarsatA

On board they want to send a telex message to the

Apollogracht via inmarsat. In the guides the
30 IEXH following IDs are found for the 244320000 36715 424432010 or 424432020 Don't know
Apollogracht:24432000, 424432010, 424432020,
1300210, 36715. What ID should be chosen:

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

The proper operation of the telex mode of an Inmarsat- Doing a "commissioning Requesting an " Sending a message to HF
1 BUGD A terminal can be tested by:
Doing an NBDP ARQ test
test" at regular intervals automatic linetest" DSC

One has a direct connection with a telex-subscriber by

2 CMET way of a coast-station. What command break the land Don't know kkkk brk+ nnnn
line connection with the subscriber:
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A DSC distress alert is received. The message states

3 DFLS that communication by radiotelex is preferred. One FEC mode ARQ mode Don't know SELFEC mode
preferably uses:

In the traffic list a coast-station indicates that there is a

After ga+ the telex number After ga+ the radio telex- After ga+ the radio telex- After ga+? the radio telex-
4 FQVC radiotelex-message for a vessel. To call for the
message one should put in: of the ship command msg+ command msg+? command msg+

when technical problems

when the coast-station is
5 GAAK Inmarsat telex Service code 33 can be used: to ask for maritime enquiries Don't know are experienced with
disfunctional
the Inmarsat-terminal

In traffic via Inmarsat-A, the telex connection can be

6 GCOU disconnected by entering:
.. kkkk brk+ Don't know

the time in minutes, or the time in whole minutes

After disconnecting the telex connection via a LES, the real time, around 400
7 HHNL time period is stated based on:
parts of it, when the when one was connected Don't know
characters per minute
landline was used with the LES

On board they want to send a telex message to the

Apollogracht via Inmarsat. In the guides the following
8 IEXH IDs are found for the Apollogracht:24432000, 244320000 36715 424432010 or 424432020 Don't know
424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID
should be chosen:

You are the Master onboard at a VLCC of 280.000 tdw Two tongue-type/hinged Two tongue-type/hinged
One tongue-type/hinged
and have received a telex from the Cargo Terminal One Smith type bracket with bowstoppers with
bowstoppers with one bowstopper with centre
9 IFLU asking if your SPM moorings are according to the centre bow fairlead - separate closed
OCIMF standard. What fittings must you have to centre closed fairlead - bow closed fairlead -
Capacity 150 tons fairleads - Capacity 200
comply? Capacity 200 tons Capacity 200 tons
tons

You are the master onboard at VLCC of 280.000 tdw, Two tongue-type/hinged
One tongue-type/hinged Two tongue-type/hinged
and have received a telex from the Cargo Terminal bowstoppers with One Smith type bracket
bowstopper with centre bowstoppers with one centre
10 IFLU asking if your SPM-moorings are according to the separate closed with centre bow fairlead.
OCIMF standard. What fittings must you have to bow closed fairlead. closed fairlead. Capacity 200
fairleads. Capacity 200 Capacity 150 tons.
comply? Capacity 200 tons. tons.
tons.
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Necessary to verify the

Recommended at the
Obligatory to send the good passing of the
beginning and at the end of Mandatory to ask for the
11 IQLG During a telex-connection with a subscriber it is: indication msg at the message at the operator
the message-transport to charges
beginning of the message of the coast or ground-
exchanges answer back' s'
station

there is depending on the

In case a message witch is destined for a telex- there is always a direct there is never a direct
chosen priority, a direct
12 IRHV subscriber ashore is sent via an Inmarsat-C connection with the shore- Don't know connection with the
installation on board: connection with the
subscriber shore-subscriber
shore-subscriber

On board they want to establish telex-communication

via the Inmarsat-set with the ship Appologracht. In the
13 IRIT guides the following IDs are found for the 244320000 1300210 Don't know 36715
Appologracht: 244320000, 424432010, 424432020,
1300210, 36715. What ID should chosen:

depending on the type of

there is always on-line there is never on-line
In case a message, destined for a telex-subscriber a message, there is on-line
14 JFRS connection with the shore- Don't know connection with the
shore, sent via an Inmarsat-C installation on board: connection with the
subscriber shore-subscriber
shore-subscriber

On board they want to establish a telex connection by

HF-set with the ship Apollogracht. In the guides you
15 JFSQ find for the Apollogracht the following IDs:244320000, 424432020 424432020 36715 Don't know
424432010, 424432020, 1300210, 36715. What ID
should be chosen:

16 JIEU In radio-telex distress traffic preference is given to: ARQ FEC Don't know Direct telex

You wish to send a message via an Inmarsat-C

installation to an Inmarsat-A telex installation. The
17 LKJO as a telex can not be sent as a fax Don't know
message is composed in ASCII. The message can
be sent:

18 LMXF In radio-telex distress traffic preference is given to FEC reporting is faster Don't know everybody can read the system automatically
because: along requests repetition when
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

reception garbled

ARQ followed by the FEC followed by the telex

What information has to be given to set up a radio telex- ARQ followed by the call
19 LWAA coast-station's ID- Don't know country-code of the
connection with a coast-station: sign of the coast-station
number coast-station

Which of the following INMARSAT services provides

20 MDNV communications by telephone, telex, facsimile, and INMARSAT-A. VHF-FM. INMARSAT-C. Safety NET.
data?

Which of the following INMARSAT services provides

21 MDNV communications by telephone, telex, facsimile (f, and INMARSAT-A. Safety NET. VHF-FM. INMARSAT-C.
data?

22 MJPN On what mode is a radio-telex traffic list transmitted? ARQ JRC SELFEC FEC

23 MJPN On what mode is a radio-telex traffic list transmitted: ARQ JRC SELFEC FEC

24 MJPN How is a radio-telex traffic list transmitted: ARQ SELFEC FEC Don't know

In the radio telex-traffic the landline-connection with a

25 PHOE subscriber a shore will be broken with the following kkkk msg+ Don't know brk+
command:

In the radio telex-traffic the landline-connection with a

26 PHOE subscriber ashore will be broken with the following msg+ NNNN kkkk brk+
command:

when technical problems

to ask for maritime when the coast-station is
27 PPYD Inmarsat telex Service code 31 can be used: are experienced with the Don't know
inquiries disfunctional
Inmarsat terminal

The office phone, fax, telex and after office hours Vessel health, safety and The Ship's emergency
28 SKWQ Radio log book Vessel operation manual
telephone numbers can be found in: environment manual contingency manual

29 YNDB At the and of a radio telex-connection, when a store Reference number Time (in UTC) whereupon Approximate time when Code in letters which will be
and forward' message has been transmitted, the the telex for the subscriber telex will be delivered repeated when the telex
coast-station at least gives a:
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

has been delivered to the

is delivered.
subscriber

When with a radio telex-connection with a coast-station The command der+? Must be A command as dirtlx+ It means good afternoon,
30 UJNW Don't know
ga+? appear on the screen: given can be given over

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise

1 ACBX any potential polluting operation?
To restrict pollution. To inform the authorities. To relieve the master. To avoid pollution.

"A contractor is hired to install new navigation

equipment onboard your ship while its
berthed. For a period of time hes left
unsupervised and photographs schematics
of the ship that he finds rolled up and stored "Firewall, protective "Secure area, passwords,
"Protective markings, reference "Secure area, passwords, a
2 AEAV in the corner of a nearby office. Later, from markings, vetting and a a firewall and protective
home, he hacks into the network and prints checks, and passwords." firewall and a secure network."
secure network." markings."
off information about the ships security
procedures. Which of these information
security measures would have prevented
his unauthorized access?"

You are the officer in charge during the Check the Oil Discharge
loading of a tanker in Ras Tannurah. The Tell the jettyman to stop loading Find out if the oil is coming
3 AHWF deck watchman reports ... a lot of oil on the
Monitoring Equipment Call the Master.
immediately. from your vessel
water.... What should be your FIRST action? (ODME).

You are the officer in Charge during the

loading of a tanker at a terminal in the Check the Oil Discharge
Persian Gulf. The deck watchman reports Tell the jettyman to stop Find out if the oil is
4 AHWF "There is a lot of oil on the water to
Call the Master. Monitoring Equipment
loading immediately. coming from your vessel.
starboard". What should be your FIRST (ODME).
action?

5 AIQE You are crude oil washing tank 1C tank. The Carry on with the washing but Carry on with the washing until you Stop the washing process Stop the washing
duty deckofficer reports that the oxygen attempt to lower the oxygen have checked the inert gas plant and do not resume until process and do not
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

resume until the

reading in the tank is 9%. What should you the oxygen content in the
do?
level to less than 8%. is fully functional. oxygen content in the
tank is below 2%.
tank is below 8%.

During crude oil washing of No: 1C tank the Stop the washing
Stop the washing process and not Carry on and ask the
duty deckofficer reports that the oxygen Carry on with the washing as the process and not resume
6 AIQE reading in the tank is 9% . What should you reading is below 11%
resume until the oxygen content in engineers to check the
until the oxygen content
do ? the tank is below 2% inert gas system
in the tank is below 8%.

Stop the washing

You are crude oil washing tank 1C tank. The Carry on with the washing until Carry on with the washing but Stop the washing process
process and do not
duty deckofficer reports that the oxygen and do not resume until
7 AIQE reading in the tank is 9%. What should you
you have checked the inert gas attempt to lower the oxygen level resume until the
the oxygen content in the
do ? plant is fully functional. to less than 8%. oxygen content in the
tank is below 2%.
tank is below 8%.

You are the officer on Watch on an oil tanker

during a discharging operation. An alarm on Continue discharging with Slow down and relieve the
Immediately stop the Activate the inert fans and blow
8 AODG the Inert gas Plant induicates that no inert the cargo pumps running vacuum by opening the
gas is being supplied to replace the discharging. fresh air into the cargo tanks.
at minimum speed. tanks lids.
discharging cargo. What will you do?

You are the officer on Watch on an oil tanker

during a discharging operation. An alarm on Continue discharging with the Activate the inert fans and Slow down and relieve the
Immediately stop the
9 AODG the Inert gas Plant indicates that no inert cargo pumps running at blow fresh air into the vacuum by opening the
gas is being supplied to replace the discharging.
minimum speed. cargo tanks. tanks lids.
discharging cargo. What will you do?

You are the officer on Watch on an oil tanker

during a discharging operation. An alarm on Continue discharging with the Activate the inert fans and
Slow down and relieve the vacuum Immediately stop the
10 AODG the Inert Gas Plant indicates that no inert cargo pumps running at blow fresh air into the
gas is being supplied to replace the by opening the tanks lids. discharging.
minimum speed. cargo tanks.
discharging cargo. What will you do?

11 KGQE If during a safety officer's inspection he found, Conduct a risk assessment and If the work could result in a Say nothing, but record the Recommend that a safety
what was considered to be an unsafe record findings. Inform head of serious injury, the work should findings in his safety committee meeting be
practice, what actions would he take department of findings of risk be stopped immediately, and officer's inspection book held by the next working
assessment and make the master informed, then to be raised at the next day
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improved control methods put

in place- otherwise personnel
recommendations on how to
involved informed and safety meeting
best carry out the work.
alternative work methods
employed

You are alongside and the hoses have been

connected for discharge. The jetty-man
shouts across to you, telling you to start
12 OHIJ
cargo. The Duty officer has not yet given
you any instructions to commence. What
will you do?
Advise the Duty Officer
Advise the jetty-man that there is a
Open the valves and start Ignore the jetty-man. Do and await further
problem on board and you will
discharge as soon as possible. nothing. instructions. Ask the
notify him when you are ready.
jetty-man to stand by.

*In a distress situation and immediately after use the intercom to

the distress signal has been sounded, what send distress signal to call for use the VHF radio telephone to ask inform crew and call the nearest coast
13 SNXR
next action should be taken by the officer on help ships in the vicinity to stand by passengers of the radio station
duty ? reason for the alarm

During cargo operations, involving perishable

cargoes, deck officers should be aware that
the cargo is subject to the effects of the
14 VTLO weather and ambient conditions. From the Rain. Very high humidity. Sunshine. Wind.
options given, select the one which is likely
to cause the most rapid temperature
change in a refrigerated commodity.

The Chief Officer would

The Chief Officer would want the The Chief Officer would want the The Chief Officer would
What would the Chief officer want the First want the First Engineer
15 BFGY First Engineer to empty No. 2 First Engineer to put the hydraulic want the First Engineer
Engineer to do? to empty the starboard
side tank hand pump in bilge No. 5 to lower the port lifeboat
bilge in No. 5 hold

The Chief Officer wants

The Chief Officer wants the First The Chief Officer wants
What does the Chief officer want the First The Chief Officer wants the First the First Engineer to
16 BFGY Engineer to put the hydraulic the First Engineer to
Engineer to do? Engineer to empty No. 2 side tank empty the starboard
hand pump in bilge No. 5 lower the port lifeboat
bilge in No. 5 hold

17 BFGY What does the Chief officer want the 1st The Chief Officer wants to speak The Chief Officer wants the 1st The Chief Officer wants the The Chief Officer wants
 Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

1st Engineer to put the the 1st Engineer to

Engineer to do? to the 1st Engineer Engineer to empty side tank No. 2 hydraulic hand pump in empty the starboard
bilge No. 5 bilge in hold No. 5

You have just completed tank inspection, prior I will swing the lid over the I will lower the lid with the geared I will lower the lid with the
to loading a number of chemical grades. coaming and postion the dogs, wheel, ensuring that the I will lower the lid with the geared wheel, screwing
The Duty officer instructs you to secure the tightening down the two coaming rim sits centrally geared wheel and then it down as tightly as
tank lids. (On this vessel, they are circular in furthest from the geared wheel against the packing. I will then work round the dogs in a possible, then position
18 BIIB
design, with four dogs and the lid is raised first, then the two closest to the position and tighten the dogs, clockwise direction, the dogs, so that the lid
and lowered on a geared wheel). Which of wheel. I will then take any working back and forth so that tightening each one right remains centrally
the following methods will you use to secure remaining pressure off the an even pressure is applied down in turn. positioned while the ship
the lids? wheel. overall. is as sea.

Yes, a ship can be

detained on hygiene
Not if the shipowner can prove
Does the Hygiene officer employed by the grounds, but it is more No, hygiene does not form
that he was unaware of the Yes, but in only after other serious
19 BVTJ MCA have the same authority as other MCA likely that after part of the safety of the
officials? need for proper hygiene on faults are found.
inspection the hygiene vessel
board.
officer would call in
other inspectors

They can bring any

They can only bring legal action They do not have legal seafarer involved in an
Can an MCA Marine officer prosecute a against British seafarers, but They would liaise with the MAIB in authority to bring any incident on the UK
20 CFXD
master of a non-uk ship? would inform the flag state of carrying out an investigation. seafarer to court, this coast to court and
their findings must be done by the RSS provide evidence
regarding the incident

The tug has been released and is all clear. No need for reporting as the
Reported all clear to the Report all clear to the
21 COHV As officer in charge of that operation, should order was given from the Report all clear to the tug
this be reported and to whom? Bridge Engine Room
bridge

Which institution gives regulations concerning

The International Maritime The Norwegian Ministry of The Norwegian Maritime
22 CQHR certificates of competency for marine deck The Norwegian Ship Registers
and engineer officers? Organization (As per STCW) Church and Education Directorate
 Code Question
What would the Second officer report to the
23 DMAY Master, when entering an area where the
visibility had reduced to 2 miles?
What would the Master require of the
24 DMAY
Chief officer?
After obtaining permission from the duty
Deck officer, under what conditions would When the boiler is firing on low
25 DQUP
the process of sootblowing the boiler tubes rate.
be most beneficial?
What action should be taken by the officer of Stop ship until it is repaired and
26 DWUV
the Watch when the GPS fails?
How are the officers informed of the ship's
27 DXXF
stability in damaged conditions?
What are the responsibility of the
28 DYIY
engineer officer in charge of the watch?
Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4
The Second Officer would
The Second Officer would tell the
The Second officer would tell the Master that he
The Second Officer would call master the visibility had
tell the Master that he was calling him in
the Master to the bridge reduced to probable range of 2
was having difficulty compliance with the
because he was needed there. miles and the engines were on
seeing other ships instructions in the Night
standby.
order book
The Master would require
The Master would require the The Master would require the Chief The Master would require
the Chief Officer to
Chief Officer to organise a Officer to repair the lifeboat the Chief Officer to test
replace the lifeboat
lifeboat drill engine the lifeboat engine
painter
When the boiler is firing on high When the boiler is standing When the boiler is firing
rate. idle. on medium rate.
Inform the technical
officer responsible for
the electronic No special action needs to
navigational equipment be taken, just continue
Call the Master
fully functional and continue on on the passage and wait
passage using for it to be fixed.
alternative navigational
methods
By damage-control
By damage-control board on the By permanently exhibited
By the Captain's instructions information included in
bridge damage control plans
the muster list
To inform the chief engineer
To consult the master to
officer of all preventive To by-pass, adjust and isolate all To ensure that all engine
ensure that watchkeeping
maintenance, damage control machinery that is to be worked room ratings are wearing
arrangements are
or repair operations to be on under his supervision. protecting clothing.
adequate.
performed during the watch.
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What areas of a vessel must the safety officer All working spaces accessible by Only working areas within
29 EAKC Only machinery spaces Only open deck areas
inspect on a three monthly basis the crew the accommodation

If you see anything goes wrong with the

The stevedore-s truck
30 EJBR loading or the discharging, who shall you as The Port Captain? The stevedore superintendent? The Master?
duty officer report to for corrections? drivers?

Code Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4

Inform the bridge of any

new lights when they Inform bridge of any other
Inform bridge of Inform bridge of any lights
appear over the horizon ships observed, which
1 AIGK What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night? changing weather when they appear over
or any other items appear to be getting
patterns the horizon
observed which may closer to your own ship
affect the ship

In which provision of the Act in question is the responsibility of

2 AJBF the master for the observation of the provisions relating to In Section 3 of the Act. In Section 6 of the Act. In Section 1 of the Act. In Section 2 of the Act.
supervision of maritime service stated?

In which provision of the Act is the responsibility of the master

3 AJBF for the observation of the provisions relating to supervision of In Section 6 of the Act. In Section 3 of the Act. In Section 2 of the Act. In Section 1 of the Act.
maritime service stated?

Responsibility always lies

How is responsibility for the stowage and securing of By wording in the charter By advice from the Responsibility always lies
4 OHLB containers determined on multi-purpose vessels?
with the attending
party Supercargo with the charterer
surveyor

The responsibility for the use of the mariphone on board lies

5 AUIJ with the:
master Don't know user of the installation owner

The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody Do not carry lighters or Always use gloves when
Keep tools within easy Keep your working area
6 NNPQ on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be matches when working using grinding
followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important? reach during work. clean and tidy.
outdoors. machines.

7 SMUI What is the Master's main responsibility when receiving a Proceed to nearest Coastal Informing Head Office. Proceed at highest Check if your ship has
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speed to the distress sufficient bunkers for a

distress signal from any source? Radio Station.
source position. rescue operation.

When lashing -people from ashore is engaged, who has the

8 AWYW formalresponsibility for the lashing of cargo?
The lashing-people? The stevedore company? The Port Captain? The Master?

Do not use grinding

The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody Do not carry lighters or Do not use old and
Do not walk ladders without machines or rust chiping
9 BRUR on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be matches on the tank slippery shoes on
followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important? using handrails. machines without
deck. decks.
wearing gloves.

Every person onboard ship has a responsibility for safety and Always use gloves when
Never carry lighters or Always use the handrails
security. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Always wear safety operating portable
10 BRUR matches on the tank when going up or down
Which of the listed rules is the most important onboard a shoes on deck.. grinders and chipping
tanker? deck. ladders.
machines.

The DoS addresses the responsibility for the security of the

11 BTVJ water around the ship and the verification of increased threat TRUE FALSE . .
levels.

Do not use loose

The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody Always use protective garments, belts, ties or
Always use gloves when Always use gloves when
12 CXMC on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be working shoes when scarfs near winches
followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important? using grinding machines. handling nylon ropes.
working outdoors. and moving
machinery.

The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody Use protective
Return tools in good order to When in doubt, wait for Keep tools within easy
13 DWKU on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be equipment where
followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important? its proper place after work. new instructions. reach during work.
necessary.

To inform the chief engineer

To by-pass, adjust and To consult the master to
officer of all preventive
What are the responsibility of the engineer officer in charge of maintenance, damage
14 DYIY
the watch? control or repair operations
to be performed during the
watch.
To ensure that all engine
isolate all machinery ensure that
room ratings are
that is to be worked watchkeeping
wearing protecting
on under his arrangements are
clothing.
supervision. adequate.
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SCENARIO: ' All Fast ' has just been declared on completion of
an underway mooring operation on both the constant heading
ship (generally the discharging vessel) and the manoeuvring The more experienced
The vessel anchoring Both vessels assume The offtake vessel
15 EKTV vessel (generally the offtake vessel). It is now decided that Sen.Off.Deck assumes
the former vessel should anchor. Who assumes responsibility equal responsibility assumes responsibility
responsibility
assumes responsibility for navigation from ' All Fast ' time to
completion of anchoring time?

In the Regulations
In the Act relating to the In the Guideline for the
Where is the master's responsibility for observing the concearning supervision
16 FIKI enrolment of employees In the NIS Act Section 3. supervision of maritime
provisions related to supervision of maritime service stated? of maritime service;
onboard ships. service
section 12.

Shipping company
17 JKGC The responsibility for the transmitting equipment lies with the: Duty officer User of the installation The Master
(owner)

Who has the overall responsibility for the general supervision of The Norwegian The recognized
18 JMVB The maritime investigators The shipowners
ships and for matters governing the seaworthiness of ships? Maritime Directorate classification societies

Do not use loose

The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody garments, belts, ties Always use protective
Always use gloves when Always use gloves when
19 LJWW on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be or scarfs near working shoes when
followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important? using grinding machines. handling nylon ropes.
winches and moving working outdoors.
machinery.

Do not wear work clothes

The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody Do not use dangerous
Do not walk ladders without Do not sleep on open in messrooms,
20 MHHP on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be liquid detergents in
followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important? using handrails. deck. recreation rooms or
closed spaces.
cabins.

Every person working in

Who has the responsibility to ensure that the highest standards
the galley area, engaged
21 NJSV of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in the galley? The Chief Cook. The Master. The Superintendent.
(Select the most correct answer) in the handling or
preparation of food.

22 NKTF The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody Do not carry lighters or Keep tools within easy Keep your working area Always use gloves when
on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be matches when working reach during work. clean and tidy. using grinding
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followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important? outdoors. machines.

Wilful misconduct,
Wilful misconduct and gross gross negligence and
23 PODJ What can lead to "Unlimited responsibility" (OPA-90) Only gross negligence Only wilful misconduct
negligence violation of Federal
Safety

concerned personnel
All information reagrding the All personnel participate
safety equipment is not carry out the on-board
24 QQFM It is the Master's responsibility to ensure that: onboard training is given to in the training at the
used during the training traing progamme
the ship manager same time
effectively

concerned personnel
All information reagrding the All personnel participate
safety equipment is not carry out the on-board
25 QQFM It is the Masters responsibility to ensure that onboard training is given to in the training at the
used during the training traing progamme
the ship manager same time
effectively

For any engine room operated in UMS-mode, defined checks A described UMS-mode
are to be carried out prior to switching to UMS-mode. Is it the check shall always be
Engineer on Duty'sresponsibility to have the full control of Ok for a short period as
carried out prior to Ok for 15-20 minutes Ok for one hour without a
26 RIRG condition of any check items prior to switching to UMS-mode long as one rating is left
and leaving the engine room, or may he leave the engine leaving the engine room, without a proper check proper check
"on watch"
room for a short period trusting the alarms and automatic irrespective of the time
functions are sufficient for safe operation? he will be absent.

Do not wear work clothes

The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody Do not use dangerous
Do not walk ladders without Do not sleep on open in messrooms,
27 SSPT on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be liquid detergents in
followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important? using handrails. deck. recreation rooms or
closed spaces.
cabins.

Do not use loose

The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody Always use protective garments, belts, ties Always use gloves when
Always use gloves when
28 SXPJ on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be working shoes when or scarfs near using grinding
followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important? handling nylon ropes.
working outdoors. winches and moving machines.
machinery.

29 TAQH What is the primary responsibility of the engineer officer in To ensure safe and To guarantee proper To carry out periodic To represent the chief
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operation of all
charge of a watch? efficient operation. inspections. engineer officer.
equipment.

The primary The primary duty of a

The primary responsibility
responsibility of a watch-keeping engineer The primary duty of a
of a watch-keeping
watch-keeping is to guarantee the watch-keeping engineer
30 TAQH What is the primary responsibility of a watch-keeping engineer? engineer is to ensure the
engineer is to carry out proper operation of all is to represent the Chief
efficient operation of all
periodic inspections of equipment in the engine Engineer
running machinery
the entire engine room room