QUESTION
ANSWER
You are plotting a running fix. The LOP to be run forward is an arc from a
radar range, what technique should be used?
You are using a radar in which your own ship is shown at the center, and the Relative
heading flash always points to 0 degrees. If bearings are measured in
relation to the flash, what type of bearings are produced?
I am operating astern
propulsion
At 0530 zone time, on 20 December, you depart Cape Town (ZD -1). You are 0600, 31 December
bound for New York (ZD +5), and you estimate your speed of advance at 25
knots. The distance is 6,762 miles. What is your estimated zone time of
arrival at New York?
1100, 31 December
0700, 31 December
1200, 31 December
Generally speaking, what kind of weather a ship steaming across the North
Pacific from Japan to Seattle will likely to experience?
On an Atlantic Ocean voyage from New York to Durban, South Africa, what
ocean current you should expect the Agulhas Current to strongly present?
head current
offshore set
Temperature and moisture characteristics are modified in a warm or cold air Movement of the air mass
mass due to what?
The heterogeneous
nature of the air mass
What are the two most effective generating forces of surface ocean
currents?
An educated guess
Pascal's Law
loss of stability
Where does the major ocean currents tend to flow in the Northern
Hemisphere?
south-southeast
clockwise or
counterclockwise
depending on whether it
is warm or cold current
northwest
west-southwest
northeast
Which of the following describes why topside icing, which is usually offcenter, decreases vessel stability?
increases displacement
it increases draft
You are plotting a running fix. The LOP to be run forward is an arc from a
radar range, what technique should be used?
You are running parallel to the coast and estimate that the current is against Minimum speed estimate
you. In plotting a running fix using bearings from the same object on the
coast, the greatest safety margin from inshore dangers will result if what
speed is used to determine
To the south
To the north
Ahead of you
Astern of you
Should be replotted
hourly.
Small circle
Gnomonic curve
Great circle
Loxodromic curve
What is a known position obtained by applying only your vessel's course and Dead-reckoning position.
speed?
Fix
Probable position.
What is a known position obtained by applying only your vessel's course and Dead-reckoning position.
speed?
2158
2110
Fix
2208
Probable position.
2317
3 hours
1 hour
6 hours
8 hours
At 0530 zone time, on 20 December, you depart Cape Town (ZD -1). You are 0600, 31 December
bound for New York (ZD +5), and you estimate your speed of advance at 25
knots. The distance is 6,762 miles. What is your estimated zone time of
arrival at New York?
1100, 31 December
0700, 31 December
1200, 31 December
How long would a steady wind need to blow in order to create a wind driven 12 hours
current?
6 hours
2 hours
18 hours
Generally speaking, what kind of weather a ship steaming across the North
Pacific from Japan to Seattle will likely to experience?
Generally speaking, a ship steaming across the North Pacific from Japan to favorable currents for practically the entire
Seattle is likely to experience __________.
crossing
Your facsimile prognostic chart indicates that you will cross the cold front of a prepare for gusty winds, thunderstorms, and alter course to remain in
low pressure system in about 24 hours. You should __________.
a sudden wind shift
the navigable semicircle
An educated guess
Pascal's Law
Under the IALA-A and B Buoyage Systems, a buoy with alternating red and
white vertical stripes indicates __________.
an isolated danger exists that the preferred channel that the preferred channel
is to port
is to starboard
The safest and most prudent procedure to follow while navigating in the
vicinity of a tropical cyclone is to __________.
cardinal mark
Where does the major ocean currents tend to flow in the Northern
Hemisphere?
Under the IALA Buoyage Systems, safe water marks may show a
__________.
clockwise or
counterclockwise
depending on whether it
is warm or cold current
composite group-flashing,
Fl(2 + 1), red light
When is the rhumb line distance the same as the great circle distance?
If your weather bulletin shows the center of a low pressure area to be 100
miles due east of your position, what winds can you expect in the Northern
Hemisphere?
North to northwest
East to southeast
Small circle
Gnomonic curve
Loxodromic curve
You are steering a southerly course, and you note that the chart predicts an Head your vessel slightly to the right
easterly current. Without considering wind, how may you allow for the set?
An icebreaker is assisting a vessel through an ice field. What will it signify if my vessel is stopped and making no way
she would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "M" through the water
(Mike)?
I am operating astern
propulsion
You are in the Northern Hemisphere and a tropical wave is located 200 miles Farther away to the west
due west of your position. Where will the wave be located 24 hours later?
You are anchored in the Aleutian Island chain and receive word that a
tsunami is expected to strike the islands in six hours. What is the safest
action?
Get underway and be in deep, open-ocean Increase the scope of the Get underway and be
water when the tsunami arrives.
anchor cable and drop the close inshore on the side
second anchor underfoot of the island away from
at short stay.
the tsunami.
Which of the following describes why topside icing, which is usually offcenter, decreases vessel stability?
increases displacement
it increases draft
On 5 July, at 1200 zone time, you cross the 180th meridian steaming
westward. What is your local time?
It is 1200, 6 July.
It is 1200, 5 July.
It is 1200, 4 July.
It is 2400, 6 July.
On March 17, at 0500 zone time, you cross the 180th meridian steaming
eastward to west longitude. What is your local time?
loss of stability
Great circle
South to southeast
You are running parallel to the coast and estimate that the current is against Minimum speed estimate
you. In plotting a running fix using bearings from the same object on the
coast, the greatest safety margin from inshore dangers will result if what
speed is used to determine the fix?
In which country would you expect the channels to be marked with the IALA- Peru
B Buoyage System?
Morocco
Saudi Arabia
natural dangers and other the sides and centerlines areas in which navigation
obstructions, such as
of navigable channels
may be subject to
wrecks
regulation
Under the IALA cardinal system, a mark with a quick white light showing 6
flashes followed by one long flash indicates that the safest water is on the
__________.
south-southeast
northwest
west-southwest
northeast
red in color
On port bow, hold course On port quarter, maintain On starboard bow and
and make as much speed course and make as
heave to until the
as possible until the
much speed as possible hurricane has passed
hurricane has passed
On an Atlantic Ocean voyage from New York to Durban, South Africa, what
ocean current you should expect the Agulhas Current to strongly present?
head current
onshore set
offshore set
You have determined that you are in the right semicircle of a tropical cyclone Place the wind on the starboard bow and
in the Northern Hemisphere. What action should you take to avoid the
hold that course.
storm?
Place the wind on the port Place the wind on the port
quarter and hold that
bow and hold that course.
course.
Temperature and moisture characteristics are modified in a warm or cold air Movement of the air mass
mass due to what?
The heterogeneous
nature of the air mass
Under the IALA-A Buoyage system, a buoy marking the starboard side of the triangular topmark
channel when approaching from seaward may have a __________.
red light
can shape
isophase light
You are steaming in the open ocean of the North Pacific between the
No special action as tsunamis are
Aleutian Chain and Hawaii. A warning broadcast indicates that an
inconspicuous in the open ocean
earthquake has occurred in the Aleutians and has generated a tsunami that
is predicted to hit Hawaii. What action is necessary for the ship's safety?
Should be replotted
hourly.
If a hurricane several hundred miles away is moving in your general direction start to fall gradually
your barometer would __________.
What are the two most effective generating forces of surface ocean
currents?
You are plotting a running fix. The LOP to be run forward is an arc from a
radar range, what technique should be used?
You are plotting a running fix. The LOP to be run fo rward is an arc from a
radar range, what technique should be used?
If it is impossible to avoid a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere, the most that half of the storm lying to the left of the
favorable place to be when the storm passes is in __________.
storm's path
Poland
To the south
To the north
Ahead of you
Astern of you
At 2150, your position is LAT 3657.2'N, LONG 7601.3'W. In this position on A pilotage area
the chart, you note a light magenta line running in a direction of 030T. What
limits does this line indicates of?
A precautionary area
1048 fathoms
1248 fathoms
1648 fathoms
regulatory boundaries
aids to navigation
hydrography
1575.42 Mhz and 1227.6 2182 Khz and 2187.5 Khz 3000 Mhz and 9200 Mhz
Mhz
What is called as the database resulting from (1) the transformation of the
system electronic navigational chart
electronic navigational chart (ENC) by ECDIS for appropriate use, (2) the
updates to the ENC by appropriate means, and (3) the additional data added
by the mariner?
14445'E
14445'W
3515'E
3515'W
20-25 nm
50-75 nm
6-8 nm
3 - 4 nm
What previous hours does ECDIS must have the capability to preserve the
record of the voyage track?
12 hours
24 hours
4 hours
6 hours
When using a recording depth finder in the open ocean, what phenomena is Echoes from a deep scattering layer
most likely to produce a continuous trace that may not be from the actual
ocean bottom?
When using an Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA), what should you consider in
order to evaluate the information displayed?
Ship's heading
Name of ship
Vessel's draft
You are running parallel to the coast and plotting running fixes using
Will be farther from the coast
bearings of the same object. You are making more speed than assumed for
the running fix. What will you be in relation to the position indicated by the
fix?
You are running parallel to the coast and take a running fix using bearings of Will be closer to the coast
the same object. If you are making less speed than used for the running fix,
what will you be in relation to the position indicated by the fix?
As dead-reckoning
position
As fix
As dead-reckoning
position
You plot a fix using three lines of position and find they intersect in a triangle. In the geometric center of the triangle
How should you plot the position of the vessel?
Your ARPA has automatic speed inputs from the log. Due to currents, the log The targets true course vector will be in
is indicating a faster speed than the speed over the ground. What should
error.
you expect under these circumstances?
Where do you write the note that the chart has been corrected?
tidal current
As estimated position
IMO number
You are in British waters on course 090T when you sight a flashing white
light with a characteristic of VQ(9)10s. You immediately change course to
030T. After one hour, you sight another flashing white light with the
characteristic of VQ. What bouy i
Where in the sextant error when the pivot of the Index bar is not at the
center of the arc?
centering error
shade error
prismatic error
side error
Which of the following when subtracted to 90 degrees will give the radius of Altitude
almucantar?
Amplitude
Zenith distance
Declination is
indeterminate
estimated position
fix
running fix
constellation
shower
cluster
galaxy
A line of position from a celestial observation is a segment of a __________. circle of equal altitude
parallel of declination
parallel of altitude
vertical circle
magnetic variation
A time diagram is a diagram of the celestial sphere as observed from above south celestial pole
the __________.
observer's meridian
Greenwich meridian
celestial body
zenith
elevated pole
The information transmitted from each ship The accuracy specified by the level of the antenna
the operator
At evening stars, the first stars that should be observed are those with an
azimuth in what quadrant?
Eastern
Western
Southern
celestial equator as
celestial equator as
plane of the Greenwich
observed from above the observed from above the meridian
north celestial pole
south celestial pole
Concerning a celestial observation, the azimuth angle is measured from the vertical circle of the body
principal vertical circle to the __________.
Greenwich celestial
meridian
1048 fathoms
1248 fathoms
1648 fathoms
regulatory boundaries
aids to navigation
hydrography
If the observer is at the Arctic Circle and the sun is at summer solstice, what South
will be the bearing of the body during meridian passage?
North
In low latitudes, the full Moon will always rise at about __________.
sunset
1200 LMT
sunrise
2400 LMT
transducer
transmitter
transceiver
amplifier
In order for a star to be used for a sight at lower transit, the star must
__________.
be circumpolar
Polar distance
Zenith distance
Coaltitude
Declination
Azimuth angle
Declination
Zenith distance
Zenith, nadir
Celestial poles
Ecliptic poles
Nodes
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Jupiter
refraction of light as it
enters the Earth's
atmosphere
a false horizon
The altitude at LAN may be observed by starting several minutes in advance on a fast vessel on northerly or southerly
and continuing until a maximum altitude occurs. This procedure should not headings
be used __________.
The azimuth angle of a sun sight is always measured from the __________. principal vertical circle
Greenwich meridian
tidal currents
coaltitude
4500
tidal current
3500
5500
Northern
6500
Ursa Major
Orion
Pegasus
The line of position should be plotted as a circle around the GP of the body
when the Ho exceeds what minimum value?
The location of the observer is at 20? North and the sun's declination is
23.5? North, what will be the bearing of the sun during meridian passage?
Northerly
Southerly
astronautical system
terrestrial system
ecliptic system
2182 Khz and 2187.5 Khz 3000 Mhz and 9200 Mhz 1575.42 Mhz and 1227.6
Mhz
1575.42 Mhz and 1227.6 2182 Khz and 2187.5 Khz 3000 Mhz and 9200 Mhz
Mhz
20-25 nm
50-75 nm
6-8 nm
3 - 4 nm
What previous hours does ECDIS must have the capability to preserve the
record of the voyage track?
12 hours
24 hours
4 hours
6 hours
When the time is based on the movement of the visible Sun along the
ecliptic the time is known as __________.
apparent time
visible time
real time
mean time
When using a recording depth finder in the open ocean, what phenomena is Echoes from a deep scattering layer
most likely to produce a continuous trace that may not be from the actual
ocean bottom?
When using an Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA), what should you consider in
order to evaluate the information displayed?
Where do you write the note that the chart has been corrected?
Where in the sextant error when the pivot of the Index bar is not at the
center of the arc?
centering error
shade error
prismatic error
side error
Where would you find information concerning the duration of slack water?
Tide Tables
American Practical
Navigator
Sailing Directions
Which of the following when subtracted to 90 degrees will give the radius of Altitude
almucantar?
Amplitude
Zenith distance
Declination is
indeterminate
With respect to automatic identification systems (AIS) which of the following Navigational status
information is broadcast every one to ten seconds?
Air Draft
Vessel's draft
Dimensions of vessel
Ship's heading
Name of ship
IMO number
Vessel's draft
You are running parallel to the coast and plotting running fixes using
Will be farther from the coast
bearings of the same object. You are making more speed than assumed for
the running fix. What will you be in relation to the position indicated by the
fix?
You are running parallel to the coast and take a running fix using bearings of Will be closer to the coast
the same object. If you are making less speed than used for the running fix,
what will you be in relation to the position indicated by the fix?
As dead-reckoning
position
As fix
As dead-reckoning
position
You plot a fix using three lines of position and find they intersect in a triangle. In the geometric center of the triangle
How should you plot the position of the vessel?
As estimated position
Your ARPA has automatic speed inputs from the log. Due to currents, the log The targets true course vector will be in
is indicating a faster speed than the speed over the ground. What should
error.
you expect under these circumstances?
The range of initial target The generated TCPA will The generated CPA will
acquisition will be less
be later than the actual
be less than the actual
than normal.
TCPA.
CPA.
That your compass has some easterly error That your are being
affected by a southerly
current
Your ship is steaming at night with the gyropilot engaged when you notice
that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. What action should
you take FIRST?
Besides variation, what does the compass rose on a nautical chart also
indicates?
deviation
precession
compass error
If a magnetic compass is not affected by any magnetic field other than the
Earth's, which statement is TRUE?
What would happen if the compass heading and the magnetic heading are
the same?
If the gyrocompass error is east, what describes the error and the correction The readings are too low (small numerically) The readings are too low
to be made to gyrocompass headings to obtain true headings?
and the amount of the error must be added and the amount of the
to the compass to obtain true
error must be subtracted
from the compass to
obtain true
magnetic dip
What do you call those Lines on a chart which connect points of equal
magnetic variation?
isogonic lines
dip
magnetic declinations
magnetic latitude
seasons
sea conditions
Agonic line
Variation line
Isogonic line
magnetic longitude
reference line
magnetic equator
heading
longitude
speed
geographical position
equal to variation
zero
eliminated by adjusting
the compass
constant at any
geographical location
deviation
precession
compass error
speed error
quadrantal error
ballistic deflection
damping error
The spin axis of a gyroscope tends to remain fixed in space in the direction By mechanically or electrically applying
in which it is started. How does this gyroscope become north seeking so that forces to precess the gyroscope
it can be used as a compass?
By taking advantage of
The rotation of the Earth
the property of gyroscopic (Earth rate) automatically
inertia
aligns the gyroscope with
north, except for speed
errors
Magnetic longitude
reference line
Magnetic equator
Heading
Longitude
Speed
Geographical position
Steaming error
Parallax error
Error of collimation
Rapid error
speed error
quadrantal error
ballistic deflection
damping error
Equal to variation
Zero
Eliminated by adjusting
the compass
Constant at any
geographical location
It cannot be determined
accurately at sea due to
drift of unknown currents.
magnetic dip
What lines on a chart which connect points of equal magnetic variation are
called?
Isogonic lines
Dip
magnetic declinations
magnetic latitude
It cannot be determined
accurately at sea due to
drift of unknown currents.
What then if the compass heading and the magnetic heading are the same? There is no deviation on that heading
Which statement about the Flinders bar on a magnetic compass is correct? It compensates for the error caused by the
vertical component of the earth's magnetic
field.
Radio
Binoculars
Pyrotechnics
deviation caused by the vessel's inclination the horizontal component induced magnetism in the induced magnetism in the
from the vertical
of the permanent
horizontal soft iron
vertical soft iron
magnetism
deviation
precession
compass error
vessel's heading
vessel's geographic
position
If a magnetic compass is not affected by any magnetic field other than the
Earth's, which statement is TRUE?
If the gyrocompass error is east, what describes the error and the correction The readings are too low (small numerically) The readings are too low
to be made to gyrocompass headings to obtain true headings?
and the amount of the error must be added and the amount of the
to the compass to obtain true.
error must be subtracted
from the compass to
obtain true
magnetic dip
coefficient "C"
It is a semi-circular deviation which is proportional to the cosine twice of the "E" coefficient
compass heading.
Magnetism which is present only when the material is under the influence of induced magnetism
an external field is called __________.
Lifeboat
is published on the
compass rose on most
nautical charts
permanent magnetism
residual magnetism
terrestrial magnetism
Agonic line
Variation line
Isogonic line
decreases with latitude, being maximum at increases with latitude, being is greatest when a vessel is
maximum at the geographic near the Earth's magnetic
the geographic equator.
poles
equator
induced magnetism in
horizontal soft iron
The Flinders bar on a magnetic compass compensates for the __________. induced magnetism in vertical soft iron
It cannot be determined
accurately at sea due to
drift of unknown currents.
changes in heading
The spin axis of a gyroscope tends to remain fixed in space in the direction By mechanically or electrically applying
in which it is started. How does this gyroscope become north seeking so that forces to precess the gyroscope
it can be used as a compass?
By taking advantage of
The rotation of the Earth
the property of gyroscopic (Earth rate) automatically
inertia
aligns the gyroscope with
north, except for speed
errors
The total magnetic effects which cause deviation of a vessel's compass can coefficients
be broken down into a series of components which are referred to as
__________.
divisional parts
fractional parts
equations
To find a magnetic compass course from a true course you must apply
__________.
deviation
variation
variation
deviation
compass error
northerly error
What are the only magnetic compass correctors that correct for both
permanent and induced effects of magnetism?
Heeling magnets
Quadrantal spheres
Athwartships magnets
Fore-and-aft magnets
seasons
sea conditions
"B" Coefficient
What do you call those Lines on a chart which connect points of equal
magnetic variation?
isogonic lines
dip
magnetic declinations
magnetic latitude
Magnetic longitude
reference line
Magnetic equator
Heading
Longitude
Speed
Geographical position
magnetic longitude
reference line
magnetic equator
Steaming error
Parallax error
Error of collimation
Rapid error
speed error
quadrantal error
ballistic deflection
damping error
equal to variation
zero
eliminated by adjusting
the compass
constant at any
geographical location
It cannot be determined
accurately at sea due to
drift of unknown currents.
It cannot be determined
accurately at sea due to
drift of unknown currents.
What lines on a chart which connect points of equal magnetic variation are
called?
Isogonic lines
Dip
magnetic latitude
What then if the compass heading and the magnetic heading are the same? There is no deviation on that heading
What would happen if the compass heading and the magnetic heading are
the same?
Which statement about the Flinders bar on a magnetic compass is correct? It compensates for the error caused by the
vertical component of the earth's magnetic
field.
Which statement about the Flinders bar on a magnetic compass is correct? It compensates for the error caused by the
vertical component of the earth's magnetic
field.
Binoculars
Pyrotechnics
Lifeboat
Your ship is heading magnetic north and its magnetic compass indicates a
Raise or lower the athwartships magnets
heading of 007?. What action should be taken during compass adjustment to
remove this error?
Your ship is heading magnetic north and its magnetic compass indicates a
Raise or lower the athwartships magnets
heading of 354?. What action should be taken during compass adjustment to
remove this error?
Your ship is steaming at night with the gyropilot engaged when you notice
that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. What action should
you take FIRST?
A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a lifeboat. If the
person appears in danger of drowning, how the lifeboat should make?
an approach from
windward
Use TPA
Immersion suite
Radio
magnetic declinations
magnetic dip
You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and
immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of
this maneuver under these circumstances?
Issue anti-seasickness
medicine.
During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures injured is incapacitated
his ankle. When does the Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident,
Injury or Death?
Following the loss of a man overboard, you take the conn and complete a I would conduct a sector search, as
Williamson Turn manoeuvre but are unable to locate the man in the water.
recommended by the IAMSAR Manual.
What would you do now?
During this period I would keep the RCC
appraised of my activities and the results of
any findings.
underway on a course to stopped with the wind on stopped with the wind
provide no apparent wind the beam
dead ahead
What should you do if help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after abandoning a shut down the engines if installed and put
vessel in a rescue boat?
out the sea anchor
What action you would do, if more than one liferaft is manned after the
vessel has sunk?
What should they do if there are a number of survivors in the water after
abandoning ship?
If you are forced to abandon ship in a liferaft, what course of action you
should do?
What would be your main course of action if you have to abandon ship, and remain in the vicinity of the sinking vessel
enter a liferaft?
What you should do if you will enter water on which there is an oil fire?
If, for any reason, it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea, what
is the most important that the crew members should do?
On board an OSV, what is the key to the most rapid and effective response
to a man overboard situation?
good communication
good equipment
a dedicated crew
switching to hydraulic
steering
What is one of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they have
boarded an inflatable liferaft?
Provided every effort is used to produce, as well as preserve body moisture 8 to 14 days
content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possible to survive
without stored quantities of water?
Up to 3 days
15 to 20 days
25 to 30 days
What is the most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon
as possible after entering a liferaft?
assist in sleeping
reduce appetite by
decreasing nausea
prevent impaired
judgment due to motioninduced deliriousness
What hould be done to keep injured survivors warm in the water after
abandoning ship?
What is important that the crew member should do if, for any reason, it is
necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea?
What is one of the FIRST things to be done when a ship is abandoned and
there are several liferafts in the water?
secure the rafts together to keep them from transfer all the injured to
drifting apart
one raft
What is the greatest danger when you are at sea in an inflatable liferaft in
high latitudes?
asphyxiation due to
keeping the canopy
closed
What is the most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon
as possible after entering a liferaft?
To assist in sleeping
What must you do if you must enter water on which there is an oil fire?
What should be one of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they
have boarded an inflatable liferaft?
enter the water on the windward side of the protect your life preserver keep both hands in front wear very light clothing
vessel
by holding it above your of your face to break the
head
water surface when diving
head first
take an anti-seasickness pill
stream the sea anchor
open the pressure relief drink at least one can of
valve
water
What should be your main course of action if you have to abandon ship and remain in the vicinity of the sinking vessel
enter a liferaft?
What should the survivor do if there are a number of survivors in the water
after abandoning ship?
What should we do if more than one liferaft is manned after the vessel has
sunk?
tie each of the rafts together and try to stay reduce the number of
in a single group
liferafts by getting as
many people as possible
into as few rafts as
form a small circular group to create a
tie
themselves to the unit
possible
warmer pocket of water in the center of the so they won't drift with the
circle
current
remain in the immediate vicinity
head for the nearest land head for the closest sea- let the persons in the boat
lanes
vote on what to do
head for the closest land head for the closest sea- get a majority opinion
lanes
enter the water on the windward side of the protect your life preserver keep both hands in front wear very light clothing
vessel
by holding it above your of your face to break the
head
water surface when diving
head first
remain together in the area because
immediately head for the get away from the area
separate from each other
rescuers will start searching at the vessel's nearest land
because sharks will be
as this will increase the
last known position
attracted to the vessel
chances of being rescued
To prevent impaired
judgment due to motioninduced deliriousness
head for the closest land head for the closest sea- get a majority opinion
lanes
tie each of the rafts together and try to stay reduce the number of
in a single group
liferafts by getting as
many people as possible
into as few rafts as
What should you do if help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after abandoning a shut down the engines if installed and put steer
a course for the
possible
vessel in a rescue boat?
out the sea anchor
nearest sea lane
What should you do when abandoning ship and jumping into the water from jump feet first, covering your nose and
a substantial height without a life jacket?
mouth with one hand and grasping the
opposing upper arm with the other.
What should you do when abandoning ship, after launching the motor
lifeboat?
When a man who has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat, how just off the bow and the victim to leeward
should the boat approach with the wind?
When a ship is abandoned and there are several liferafts in the water, what
is one of the FIRST things to be done?
What you should do when abandoning ship and jumping into the water from jump feet first, covering your nose and
a substantial height without a life jacket?
mouth with one hand and grasping the
opposing upper arm with the other
What you should do when abandoning ship, after launching the motor
lifeboat?
When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, what the vessel should be?
underway on a course to stopped with the wind on stopped with the wind
provide no apparent wind the beam
dead ahead
Which step should normally be taken FIRST by those who have boarded a
liferaft in an emergency?
Why should the the high handler be equipped with electricians and rubber
soled shoes during helicopter winching operations over deck of a vessel
needing assistance?
What is the the greatest danger when you are at sea in an inflatable liferaft in hypothermia caused by cold temperature
high latitudes?
You are on watch at sea at night, and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What
would you NOT do immediately?
Proceed to the space and inspect the extent Call the Master.
of the fire.
You are picking up a conscious person that has fallen overboard. How do
you approach the victim to make Recovery easier?
victim to leeward
victim to windward
You are picking up a person that has fallen overboard. How should a small
craft should approach the victim with?
victim to windward
victim to leeward
You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry "Man overboard
starboard side". What should you do?
A vessel is flying the signal "BJ-1" from her starboard halyard. What does the An aircraft is circling over an accident.
signal means?
There is no danger of
explosion.
A Coast Guard radiotelephone message about an aid to navigation that is off SECURITY
station is preceded by the word __________.
PAN-PAN
MAYDAY
SOS
A distress alert from an Inmarsat-EPIRB, is received in the coverage area of two minutes
a satellite by ground station within:
60 to 90 minutes
ten minutes
20-60 minutes
A distress alert has accidentally been sent with the Inmarsat-C installation.
One should now:
the captain
The Charterer
2182 kilohertz
400 kilohertz
2728 kilohertz
8221 kilohertz
A helicopter making a round trip from a helodeck with refueling capabilities to 2 hours
an unmanned platform will take 45 minutes each way. The helicopter should
be carrying enough fuel to last __________.
45 minutes
Pan-Pan (3 times)
No special prefix
A period during a SAR incident when SAR facilities return to their regular
location and prepare for another mission.
Conclusion stage
Awareness stage
Stand by Stage
Finishing Stage
A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a lifeboat. If the
person appears in danger of drowning, how the lifeboat should make?
an approach from
windward
A vessel in distress should send by radio telephone the two tone alarm
signal followed immediately by the ________.
distress position
ship's name
There is no danger of
explosion.
Issue anti-seasickness
medicine.
An aircraft has indicated that he wants you to change course and follow him. Send the Morse signal
You cannot comply because of an emergency on board. Which signal should "N" by flashing light
you make?
secure the rafts together to keep them from transfer all the injured to
drifting apart
one raft
asphyxiation due to
keeping the canopy
closed
ahead and the victim just astern and the victim just
off the bow
off the bow
transfer all supplies to
one raft
Check pyrotechnic
supplies.
Make an
"S"
turn (hard right then hard
left) and resume course
Flashing the navigational Flashing Morse T
lights off and on
An airplane wants a vessel to change course and proceed towards a vessel flashing the navigation lights on and off
in distress. The actions of the aircraft to convey this message will NOT
include __________.
heading in the direction of circling the vessel at least crossing ahead and
the distress location
once
rocking the wings
At sea red rocket signals are seen. This is not reported by radio. You have to MAYDAY RELAY
begin the distress alert procedure via VHF with the term:
MAYDAY
During a helicopter evacuation, the helicopter lowers its winch wire to the
deck. Which of the following should NOT be done with the winch wire?
During a helicopter evacuation, the helicopter lowers its winch wire to the
deck. Which of the listed should NOT be done with the winch wire?
During a rescue operations, a helicopter uses a special device for hoisting or double lift method
lowering persons with rescue sling and a seating belt from the water or deck.
This method is called:
combo-lift method
During helicopter evacuation of an injured man, what course should the ship as instructed by the helicopter pilot
steer?
as instructed by the
captain
During helicopter evacuation of an injured man, what course should the ship as instructed by the helicopter pilot
steer?
During search and rescue operations an aircraft crosses the wake of your
Your assistance is no longer required
vessel close astern at low altitude. What does it indicate, if the aircraft rocks
its wings, opens and closes the throttle or changes the propeller pitch?
I am going to bring
someone down to the
ship
During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures injured is incapacitated
his ankle. When does the Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident,
Injury or Death?
underway on a course to stopped with the wind on stopped with the wind
provide no apparent wind the beam
dead ahead
IAMSAR defines this as "Communications necessary for the coordination of facilities participating in a search and rescue operation".
IAMSAR defines this as "Communications necessary for the coordination of facilities participating in a search and rescue operation".
Awareness stage
Alert Phase
PAN PAN
MAYDAY
SECURITE
CQ CQ
Someone is in distress in that direction and The plane is going to drop The plane is in distress
the vessel should follow and assist.
a package and wishes the and will have to ditch.
vessel to recover it.
If you are forced to abandon ship in a liferaft, what course of action you
should do?
head for the nearest land head for the closest sea- let the persons in the boat
lanes
vote on what to do
Securite
Pan-pan
Mayday
If, for any reason, it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea, what
is the most important that the crew members should do?
Probability map
Probability map
MAYDAY RECU
Safety
On-Scene Commander
On board an OSV, what is the key to the most rapid and effective response
to a man overboard situation?
good communication
activating the SART and checking the effect removing it from the
on the radar screen
holder and turning the
SART upside down
Provided every effort is used to produce, as well as preserve body moisture 8 to 14 days
content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possible to survive
without stored quantities of water?
Up to 3 days
15 to 20 days
25 to 30 days
The Urgency Message is used to notify other traffic of a situation where the PAN-PAN
ship is in imminent danger and may be in need of assistance, but where the
development of the situation is uncertain. What is the telephony urgency
message like?
MAYDAY
ALERT
SECURITE
What action you would do, if more than one liferaft is manned after the
vessel has sunk?
good equipment
tie each of the rafts together and try to stay reduce the number of
in a single group
liferafts by getting as
many people as possible
into as few rafts as
What course should the ship steer during helicopter evacuation of an injured as instructed by the helicopter pilot
With
the wind astern so
possible
man?
that the effect of the wind
is reduced as much as
possible
What hould be done to keep injured survivors warm in the water after
be placed in the middle of a small circle
float on their backs with
abandoning ship?
formed by the other survivors in the water their arms extended for
maximum exposure to the
air
a dedicated crew
switching to hydraulic
steering
What is important that the crew member should do if, for any reason, it is
necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea?
What is one of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they have
boarded an inflatable liferaft?
What is one of the FIRST things to be done when a ship is abandoned and
there are several liferafts in the water?
secure the rafts together to keep them from transfer all the injured to
drifting apart
one raft
What is the greatest danger when you are at sea in an inflatable liferaft in
high latitudes?
asphyxiation due to
keeping the canopy
closed
What is the most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon
as possible after entering a liferaft?
assist in sleeping
reduce appetite by
decreasing nausea
prevent impaired
judgment due to motioninduced deliriousness
What is the most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon
as possible after entering a liferaft?
To assist in sleeping
To reduce appetite by
decreasing nausea
To prevent impaired
judgment due to motioninduced deliriousness
What is the the greatest danger when you are at sea in an inflatable liferaft in hypothermia caused by cold temperature
high latitudes?
asphyxiation due to
keeping the canopy
closed
What must you do if you must enter water on which there is an oil fire?
What should be one of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they
have boarded an inflatable liferaft?
What should be your main course of action if you have to abandon ship and remain in the vicinity of the sinking vessel
enter a liferaft?
What should the survivor do if there are a number of survivors in the water
after abandoning ship?
What should they do if there are a number of survivors in the water after
abandoning ship?
What should we do if more than one liferaft is manned after the vessel has
sunk?
enter the water on the windward side of the protect your life preserver keep both hands in front wear very light clothing
vessel
by holding it above your of your face to break the
head
water surface when diving
head first
take an anti-seasickness pill
stream the sea anchor
open the pressure relief drink at least one can of
valve
water
head for the closest land head for the closest sea- get a majority opinion
lanes
tie each of the rafts together and try to stay reduce the number of
in a single group
liferafts by getting as
many people as possible
into as few rafts as
possible
What should you do if help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after abandoning a shut down the engines if installed and put steer a course for the
vessel in a rescue boat?
out the sea anchor
nearest sea lane
What should you do if help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after abandoning a shut down the engines if installed and put
vessel in a rescue boat?
out the sea anchor
What should you do when abandoning ship and jumping into the water from jump feet first, covering your nose and
a substantial height without a life jacket?
mouth with one hand and grasping the
opposing upper arm with the other
What should you do when abandoning ship, after launching the motor
lifeboat?
What would be your main course of action if you have to abandon ship, and remain in the vicinity of the sinking vessel
enter a liferaft?
What you should do if you will enter water on which there is an oil fire?
head for the closest land head for the closest sea- get a majority opinion
lanes
enter the water on the windward side of the protect your life preserver keep both hands in front wear very light clothing
vessel
by holding it above your of your face to break the
head
water surface when diving
head first
What you should do when abandoning ship and jumping into the water from jump feet first, covering your nose and
ump feet first, holding
hold your arms firmly at dive head first, using your
a substantial height without a life jacket?
mouth with one hand and grasping the
your knees to your chest your sides and jump feet hands to break the
opposing upper arm with the other
first
surface of the water
What you should do when abandoning ship, after launching the motor
lifeboat?
When a man who has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat, how just off the bow and the victim to leeward
should the boat approach with the wind?
When a ship is abandoned and there are several liferafts in the water, what
is one of the FIRST things to be done?
When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, what the vessel should be?
ahead and the victim just astern and the victim just
off the bow
off the bow
secure the rafts together to keep them from transfer all the injured to
drifting apart
one raft
SECURITE
MAYDAY
AYE-AYE
SOS
Which step should normally be taken FIRST by those who have boarded a
liferaft in an emergency?
Check pyrotechnic
supplies.
Why should the the high handler be equipped with electricians and rubber
soled shoes during helicopter winching operations over deck of a vessel
needing assistance?
You are on watch at sea at night, and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What
would you NOT do immediately?
Proceed to the space and inspect the extent Call the Master.
of the fire.
You are picking up a conscious person that has fallen overboard. How do
you approach the victim to make Recovery easier?
victim to leeward
victim to windward
You are picking up a person that has fallen overboard. How should a small
craft should approach the victim with?
victim to windward
victim to leeward
You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry "Man
overboard starboard side". What should you do?
You are underway in mid-ocean when you hear a distress message. The
Use the signal MAYDAY RELAY and
position of the sender is 150 miles away. No other vessel has acknowledged transmit the distress message.
the distress. Your maximum speed is 5 knots and due to the seriousness of
the distress, you cannot arrive on scene to provide effective assistance.
What action should you take?
Send an urgency
message about the
distress.
Transmit a message as
though your vessel was in
distress.
You are underway in mid-ocean, when you hear a distress message over the Immediately acknowledge receipt of the
VHF radio. The position of the sender is 20 miles away. What action should distress message.
you take?
Defer acknowledgment
for a short interval so that
a coast station may
acknowledge receipt.
Do not acknowledge
receipt until other ships
nearer to the distress
have acknowledged.
Do not acknowledge
because you are too far
away to take action.
You are underway in the Gulf of Mexico when you hear a distress message
over the VHF radio. The position of the sender is about 20 miles south of
Galveston, TX, and you are about 80 miles ESE of Galveston. What action
should you take?
Do not acknowledge
receipt because you are
too far away to take
action
Use TPA
Immersion suite
You have abandoned your vessel. You are in a liferaft and have cleared
away from your vessel. One of your FIRST actions should be to
__________.
take measures to
maintain morale
You have sent a visual signal to an aircraft. The aircraft then flies over your
position on a straight course and level altitude. What should you do?
You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and
immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of
this maneuver under these circumstances?
Your vessel is acting as the on scene commander during a distress rescue. Seelonce mayday
Various vessels are interfering the distress traffic on the VHF. What message
would you use to stop them interfering with this traffic?
Seelonce distress
Seelonce aye-aye
Seelonce SOS
Your vessel is not in distress and not taking part in a distress operation. How Seelonce Distress
would you impose radio silence on vessels which are interfering the distress
traffic?
Seelonce Mayday
Seelonce aye-aye
Seelonce SOS
In addition to the requirements concerning radiowatchkeeping, the master of the ship's radio station is adequately
every seagoing ship should ensure that:
manned for the purpose of exchanging
general communications - in particular
public correspondence, taking into account
the constraints imposed by the duties of
those authorized to operate it
What action when the officer in charge of the navigational watch shall notify If, unexpectedly, land or a navigation mark if no restricted visibility is if no difficulty is
the master immediately?
is sighted or a change in soundings occurs encountered or expected experienced in
maintaining course
After completing the 812 night watch at sea and handing over to the 2nd
Officer, what would be your actions?
For towing vessel over 100 GT that are permitted to maintain a two-watch
system, what percentage of the deck crew must be Able Seamen?
How should the hours of rest Under the Manila Amendments to the STCW
Convention may be divided into?
50%
not-appraising the
situation and the risk of
collision, stranding and
other dangers to
navigation;
75%
100%
No more than 2 periods, one of which shall no more than 1.5 periods, no more than 2 periods,
more than 2 periods, one of which shall be one of which shall more one of which shall more
at least 6h in length, be at least 6h in length than 1.5 periods, one of than 2 periods, one of
which shall be at least 6h which shall be at least 6h
How should the Masters Standing Orders be followed?
The Master considers carefully the special These
aspects
notin There
is no
in length,
be at does
least 6h
in length,
betemptation
at least 6htoin
circumstances, which exist every time he
relate
use
just one or two set of
length to the particular
length
takes over command.
ship and to the officers
tried and tested master's
and crew serving in her. standing orders without
In a narrow channel, how many blasts an overtaking vessel which intends to two short blasts
two prolonged followed by one
short blast for each
any adjustment
PASS on the other vessel's port side would sounds?
two short blasts
ship.
In addition to maintaining a proper look-out for the purpose of fully appraising the look-out must be able to give full
the situation and the risk of collision, stranding and other dangers to
attention to the keeping of a proper look-out
navigation, the duties of the look-out shall include the detection of ships or
and no other duties shall be undertaken or
aircraft in distress, s
assigned which could interfere with that
task;
In taking over the watch, what shall the officer in charge of the navigational
watch must do?
What action provided on each such occasion where the officer in charge of
the navigational watch may be the sole look-out in daylight?
When does the officer in charge of the navigational watch must notify the
master immediately?
What does the officer in charge of the navigational watch must do?
The officer in charge of the navigational watch shall bear in mind the
necessity to comply at all times with the requirements in force of the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, (SOLAS) 1974. What
account the officer of the navigation
What should the officer in charge of the navigational watch should check
during his watch? make regular checks to ensure that:
65%
if no difficulty is
experienced in
maintaining course
Under the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention, all persons who
are assigned duty as officer in charge of a watch or as a rating forming part
of a watch and those whose duties involve designated safety, prevention of
pollution and security duties shal
What does the signal indicates when a vessel sounds one short blast?
What following factors, inter alia, shall be taken into account when deciding at no time shall the bridge be left
the composition of the watch on the bridge, which may include appropriately unattended;
qualified ratings?
What night signals does a vessel constrained by her draft may display?
three all-round red lights in addition to the the lights for a powerthe same lights as a
lights required for a power-driven vessel of driven vessel which is not vessel restricted in her
her class
under command
ability to maneuver
What purpose shall serve that a proper look-out shall be maintained at all
times in compliance with rule 5 of the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972?
not-detecting ships or
not-detecting debris and
aircraft in distress,
other hazards to safe
shipwrecked persons, and navigation.
wrecks
a minimum of 8 hours of a minimum of 10 hours of
rest in any 24-hour period rest in any 24-hour period
What should the master of every seagoing ship should ensure in addition to the ship's radio station is adequately
the requirements concerning radiowatchkeeping?
manned for the purpose of exchanging
general communications - in particular
public correspondence, taking into account
the constraints imposed by the duties of
those authorized to operate it
What should you do as an aid to preventing thievery on the vessel while you show anchor lights, deck lights and cargo
are on anchor watch?
lights hung over the vessel's side
What should you do when navigating a vessel?
When deciding the composition of the watch on the bridge, which may
at no time shall the bridge be left
include appropriately qualified ratings, what deciding factors, inter alia, shall unattended
be taken into account?
When does the officer in charge of the navigational watch may be the sole
look-out in daylight provided that on each such occasion?
post a proper look-out and helmsman and, gather all required charts,
in congested waters, revert to hand steering list of lights and apply
immediately; exhibit navigation lights;
necessary corrections
operate and use the radar; inform the
master.
Which whistle signal may be sounded by one of two vessels in sight of each One short blast
other?
What shall, while at anchor the officer in charge of the navigational must do? determine and plot the ships position on the ensure that proper
appropriate chart as soon as practicable
lookout is acceptable if
not maintained
Why does the officer in charge of the navigational watch should make
regular checks?
When no immediately
assistance available to be
summoned to the bridge
when any change in the
situation so requires.
When does the officer in charge of the navigational watch must notify the
if restricted visibility is encountered or
if the traffic conditions or
on no failure to sight land,
master immediately?
expected
the movements of other
a navigation mark or not
ships are not causing
to obtain soundings by
concern;
the expected time
When does the officer in charge of the navigational watch shall immediately If, unexpectedly, land or a navigation mark if no restricted visibility is if no difficulty is
if the traffic conditions or
notify the master?
is sighted or a change in soundings occurs encountered or expected experienced in
the movements of other
maintaining course
ships are not causing
concern;
When on a coastal passage through the English Channel the OOW reports As Master of the vessel I would immediately I would disregard a chart Any available information Assuming that the
sighting a red and white striped, round buoy on the surface. It is identified as take the conn of the vessel and establish a assessment to include the I would communicate to submarine was unable to
a submarine indicator buoy. What would you do?
Bridge Team in position, manoeuvre the
position of the buoy and the Admiralty via the
surface the noise and
vessel to circle the buoy, keeping my
note the depth in this
ship's owner all relevant vibration from the
engines running.
area.
details effecting the
hammer action and from
sighting of the buoy.
the propeller activity
would send a negative
indication to the
submarine that a vessel
was
at the surface.
not inform the master
When restricted visibility is encountered or expected, the first responsibility post a proper lookout
not exhibit navigation
not operate
and use the
of the officer in charge of the navigational watch is to comply with the
lights;
radar
relevant rules of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions . In
addition, what must the
to ensure that the person steering the ship to check that the standard when possible, after any no need to test the
or the automatic pilot is steering the correct compass error is not
major alteration of course; automatic pilot manually
course;
determined even at least the standard and gyroat least once a day;
once a watch
compasses are not
compared and repeaters
are not synchronized with
their show
master
compass;
You are on anchor watch. What ypu should do as an aid to preventing
show anchor lights, deck lights and cargo
maintain water on deck
only
the
required
show running lights,
thievery on the vessel?
lights hung over the vessel's side
with firehoses led out and anchor lights and keep
anchor lights and deck
all-purpose nozzles
the rest of the vessel
lights
attached
darkened
You are operating a vessel in a narrow channel. Your vessel must stay within may sound the danger signal
must sound one
should sound one short are required to back down
the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course
prolonged and two short blast to indicate that you
from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to his intentions. What action
blasts
are holding course and
you are going to do?
speed
You are underway and pass by a lighthouse. Its light, which was white since you have entered an area of shoal water or it is the identifying light
you first sighted it, changes to red. What does this means?
other hazard
characteristic of the
lighthouse
You are underway in fog and hear a fog signal consisting of one prolonged
and two short blasts. It could be any of the following EXCEPT a vessel of
what?
being towed
You are underway in heavy fog. You hear the fog signal of a vessel which is
somewhere ahead of your vessel. What must you do?
You are underway in the North Sea on course 216T when you sight a buoy If the buoy has a light characteristic of Q(6) If the buoy is horizontally If the buoy has a double
bearing 021 relative. Under the IALA Buoyage System, how would you
+ L Fl 15s
banded yellow, black,
cone topmark with both
determine that you are in the best navigable water?
yellow
points up
You are underway on course 142T when you sight a buoy bearing 105T.
alter course to port and pass north of the
The buoy's white light has a characteristic of continuous very-quick flashing. buoy
What would you do to ensure that your vessel remains in the best navigable
water?
During restricted visibility you are posted, as lookout, on the bridge and you
hear 1 prolonged blast at intervals of no more than 2 minutes on your port
bow. What will you report to the OOW (officer on watch)?
Stern light
Both sidelights
I request permission to
I will maintain course and
pass you on my port side. speed and pass you on
your starboard side.
You are crossing a narrow channel in a 15-meter vessel when you sight a
tankship off your port bow coming up the channel. Which statement is
TRUE?
The tankship is the stand- The tankship is the stand- Yours is the give-way
on vessel because it is
on vessel because it is to vessel because it is less
the larger of the two
port of your vessel.
than 30 meters long.
vessels.
A vessel engaged in
underwater operations
You are about to cross a narrow channel when you see an approaching
Not cross the channel if you might impede
vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. What action you the other vessel.
should do?
For towing vessel over 100 GT that are permitted to maintain a two-watch
system, what percentage of the deck crew must be Able Seamen?
no more than 2 periods, one of which shall no more than 1.5 periods,
more than 2 periods, one of which shall be one of which shall more
at least 6h in length, be at least 6h in length than 1.5 periods, one of
which shall be at least 6h
in length, be at least 6h in
length
In a narrow channel, how many blasts an overtaking vessel which intends to two short blasts
PASS on the other vessel's port side would sounds?
When on a coastal passage through the English Channel the OOW reports
sighting a red and white striped, round buoy on the surface. It is identified as
a submarine indicator buoy. What would you do?
With the exception of anchor light, within what angular sector shall all-round
lights be located as not to be obscured by masts, topmasts or structures?
As prescribed under Annex III of the International Collision Regulations, with 70 - 700 Hertz
regards to a sound signal appliance, whistles shall operate within the
fundamental frequency range of __________.
50 - 150 Hertz
engaged in fishing
engaged in
mineclearance
A vessel constrained by
her draft
Sound the danger signal. Cross the channel as you Cross only if the vessel in
are the stand-on vessel. the channel is
approaching on your port
side.
50%
65%
75%
100%
70 - 200 Hertz
As prescribed in Annex III of the International Rules, what is the fundamental 70 - 200 Hertz
frequency of the whistle signal for vessel 200 meters or more in length?
70 - 700 Hertz
130-350 Hertz
The word "vessel", in the Rules, includes which of the following? wing in ground craft
a barge permanently
affixed to the shore
Your vessel is aground in fog. In addition to the regular anchor signals, you
will be sounding __________.
three strokes of the bell before and after the a blast on the whistle
rapid ringing of the bell
Under the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention, all persons who
are assigned duty as officer in charge of a watch or as a rating forming part
of a watch and those whose duties involve designated safety, prevention of
pollution and security duties shall be provided with a rest period of not less
than:
What rest hours should be provided to all persons who are assigned duty as a minimum of 10 hours of rest in any 24officer in charge of a watch or as a rating forming part of a watch and those hour period
whose duties involve designated safety, prevention of pollution and security
duties under the Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention?
A sailing vessel
A vessel engaged in
fishing
A vessel constrained by
her draft
A vessel engaged in
underwater operations
What type of vessel exhibits normal steaming lights together with a flashing
"amber" light?
A submarine
A WIG craft
A medical transport
While at sea a vessel is sighted displaying two black cones with their points escorting a submerged submarine
together during daytime. What does this mean?
aground in international
waters
at anchor in narrow
channel
a vessel engaged in
towing operation such as
it renders her unable to
deviate from her course
A radar target of which
you have determined the
course and speed
Annex II
Annex I
Annex III
Annex IV
Stern light
Both sidelights
MIKE
BRAVO
GOLF
CHARLIE
You are making headway in fog and hear a fog signal of two prolonged blasts hold your course and speed
on your starboard quarter. You should __________.
change course to the right change course to the left stop your vessel
You are underway in fog and hear a fog signal consisting of one prolonged
and two short blasts. It could be any of the following EXCEPT a vessel of
what?
being towed
engaged in fishing
engaged in
mineclearance
BRAVO
ECHO
No signal required
PAPA
A vessel displaying a high intensity all-round flashing redlight is __________. WIG craft
engaged in dredging
in distress
What shall, while at anchor the officer in charge of the navigational must do?
no additional signals
if visibility deteriorates, no
need to notify the master;
In taking over the watch, what shall the officer in charge of the navigational
watch must do?
What action when the officer in charge of the navigational watch shall notify If, unexpectedly, land or a navigation mark if no restricted visibility is if no difficulty is
the master immediately?
is sighted or a change in soundings occurs encountered or expected experienced in
maintaining course
When does the officer in charge of the navigational watch shall immediately If, unexpectedly, land or a navigation mark if no restricted visibility is if no difficulty is
notify the master?
is sighted or a change in soundings occurs encountered or expected experienced in
maintaining course
When does the officer in charge of the navigational watch must notify the
master immediately?
When does the officer in charge of the navigational watch must notify the
master immediately?
What does the officer in charge of the navigational watch must do?
As per Annex II of the Rules, the additional signals for trawlers when hauling International code flag "G"
their nets is:
As per Annex II of the Rules, which of the following is the additional day
signal for trawlers when the net has come fast an obstruction?
While underway in a harbor you hear a vessel sound a prolonged blast. This is moving from a dock
signal indicates that this vessel __________.
You are underway and pass by a lighthouse. Its light, which was white since you have entered an area of shoal water or it is the identifying light
you first sighted it, changes to red. What does this means?
other hazard
characteristic of the
lighthouse
What following factors, inter alia, shall be taken into account when deciding at no time shall the bridge be left
the composition of the watch on the bridge, which may include appropriately unattended;
qualified ratings?
What should you do as an aid to preventing thievery on the vessel while you show anchor lights, deck lights and cargo
are on anchor watch?
lights hung over the vessel's side
The stated limits of the danger area about a mine clearance vessel when
engaged in minesweeping operations is:
if no difficulty is
experienced in
maintaining course
is at anchor
proximity of navigational
hazards which may make
it necessary for the officer
in charge of the watch not
to carry out additional
navigational duties;
show running lights,
anchor lights and deck
lights
TANGO
MIKE
ROMEO
ZULU
TANGO
MIKE
DELTA
SIERRA
You are operating a vessel in a narrow channel. Your vessel must stay within may sound the danger signal
the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course
from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to his intentions. What action
you are going to do according to Rule 9?
For a vessel at anchor, what are the additional and optional fog-signals?
ROMEO
SIERRA
What action provided on each such occasion where the officer in charge of
the navigational watch may be the sole look-out in daylight?
no immediately
assistance available to be
summoned to the bridge
when any change in the
situation so requires.
At what height above the hull shall the sidelights of a power-driven vessel be not greater than 3/4 of that of the forward
placed?
masthead light
not less than 3/4 of that of not less than 1/2 of that of not greater than 1/2 of
the forward masthead
the forward masthead
that of the forward
light
light
masthead light
not less than 70 hours in not less than 77 hours in not less than 60 hours in
any 6 day period
any 7 day period
any 7 day period
What purpose shall serve that a proper look-out shall be maintained at all
times in compliance with rule 5 of the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972?
not-appraising the
situation and the risk of
collision, stranding and
other dangers to
navigation;
Maximum of 1,000 m
diameter about the vessel
not-detecting ships or
not-detecting debris and
aircraft in distress,
other hazards to safe
shipwrecked persons, and navigation.
wrecks
Which whistle signal may be sounded by one of two vessels in sight of each One short blast
other?
During restricted visibility you are posted, as lookout, on the bridge and you
hear 1 prolonged blast at intervals of no more than 2 minutes on your port
bow. What will you report to the OOW (officer on watch)?
A vessel may use any sound or light signals to attract the attention of
another vessel as long as __________.
Under what rule in the Rules of the Road contained this scenario when two
sailing vessels are approaching one another so as to involve risk of
collision?
Rule 12
Rule 13
Rule 15
Rule 18
Rule 18
Rule 13
Rule 16
Rule 17
Rule 1
Rule 2
Rule 3
Rule 4
Whilst calling attention to all the usual precautions to be taken, it also calls
for the exercise of personal intelligence on the arising of any unforeseen
circumstances. In what other rule conforms with this statement?
Rule 2(a)
Rule 2(b)
Rule 3(a)
Rule 3(b)
In what Rule are the lights prescribed for a vessel is restricted in her ability to Rule 28
deviate from her course because of her draught and the available depth of
water?
Rule 27
Rule 26
Rule 29
The signal for a power-driven vessel required to make on her whistle when
the vessels are in sight of one another are prescribed in what rule?
Rule 34(a)
Rule 34(d)
Rule 35 (b)
Rule 35(e)
You are on watch and sight a vessel showing a high intensity all-round
flashing red light. The light indicates a __________.
What does the signal indicates when a vessel sounds one short blast?
Approaching a bend where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening Single letter signal TANGO
obstruction, what signal shall a vessel sound?
single-letter signal
"FOXTROT"
single-letter signal
"JULIETTE"
single-letter signal
"KILO"
You are about to cross a narrow channel when you see an approaching
Not cross the channel if you might impede
vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. What action you the other vessel.
should do?
Sound the danger signal. Cross the channel as you Cross only if the vessel in
are the stand-on vessel. the channel is
approaching on your port
side.
Either vessel
Stand-on vessel
You are underway in heavy fog. You hear the fog signal of a vessel which is
somewhere ahead of your vessel. What must you do?
As prescribed in the Rules, Annex I of the Navigation Rules pertains to which Positioning and Technical Details of Lights
of the following?
and Shapes
I request permission to
I will maintain course and
pass you on my port side. speed and pass you on
your starboard side.
Give-way vessel
Neither vessel
DELTA
VICTOR
WHISKEY
TANGO
Technical Details of
Additional Signals for
Distress Signals
Sound Signal Appliances Fishing Vessel Fishing in
Close Proximity
When deciding the composition of the watch on the bridge, which may
at no time shall the bridge be left
include appropriately qualified ratings, what deciding factors, inter alia, shall unattended
be taken into account?
Which factor is listed in the Rules as one which must be taken into account
when determining safe speed?
Two vessels are approaching each other nearhead on. What action should
be taken to avoid collision?
What night signals does a vessel constrained by her draft may display?
three all-round red lights in addition to the the lights for a powerthe same lights as a
lights required for a power-driven vessel of driven vessel which is not vessel restricted in her
her class
under command
ability to maneuver
The officer in charge of the navigational watch shall bear in mind the
necessity to comply at all times with the requirements in force of the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, (SOLAS) 1974. What
account the officer of the navigational watch shall take into?
In addition to maintaining a proper look-out for the purpose of fully appraising the look-out must be able to give full
the situation and the risk of collision, stranding and other dangers to
attention to the keeping of a proper look-out
navigation, the duties of the look-out shall include the detection of ships or
and no other duties shall be undertaken or
aircraft in distress, shipwrecked persons, wrecks and debris. What should be assigned which could interfere with that
observed in maintaining a look-out?
task;
You are watching another vessel approach andher compass bearing is not
changing. This means that __________.
In addition to the requirements concerning radiowatchkeeping, the master of the ship's radio station is adequately
every seagoing ship should ensure that:
manned for the purpose of exchanging
general communications - in particular
public correspondence, taking into account
the constraints imposed by the duties of
those authorized to operate it
correspondence,
correspondence, not
nottaking
into account
the taking
into
when possible,
after any
no need
to account
test the the
constraints
imposed
by
constraintspilot
imposed
by
major
alteration
of course;
automatic
manually
the
duties
of
those
the
duties
of
the standard and gyroat least once those
a day;
authorized toare
operate
authorized to operate it
compasses
not it
The
tankship
the stand- Yours is the give-way
compared
andisrepeaters
on
because it is
to vessel because it is less
arevessel
not synchronized
with
port
your vessel.
than 30 meters long.
their of
master
compass;
What should the officer in charge of the navigational watch should check
during his watch? make regular checks to ensure that:
You are crossing a narrow channel in a 15-meter vessel when you sight a
tankship off your port bow coming up the channel. Which statement is
TRUE?
Which vessel is the stand-on vessel when twovessels crossing in fog are
NOT in sight of one another?
They display the signals prescribed by Rule They display the signals
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prescribed by Rule 25
Why does the officer in charge of the navigational watch should make
regular checks?
There is no temptation to
use just one or two set of
tried and tested master's
standing orders without
any adjustment for each
ship.
They display the signals
prescribed by Rule 26
to ensure that the person steering the ship to check that the standard when possible, after any no need to test the
or the automatic pilot is steering the correct compass error is not
major alteration of course; automatic pilot manually
course;
determined even at least the standard and gyroat least once a day;
once a watch
compasses are not
compared and repeaters
As stated in Annex 3 of the International Rules, the required audibility range one nautical mile
two and a half nautical
two not
nautical
miles
are
synchronized
with one nautical mile
for vessels 20 meters but less than 75 meters in length is:
miles
their master compass;
a rigid replica of the International Code flag two red balls in a vertical a black cylinder
"A"
line
What whistle signal, if any, would be sounded when two vessels are meeting, No signal is required.
but will pass clear starboard to starboard?
As prescribed in Annex III of Rule of the Roads, what does it pertain to?
When does the officer in charge of the navigational watch may be the sole
look-out in daylight provided that on each such occasion?
An indirect radar echo is caused by a reflection of the main lobe of the radar They always appear on a bearing of 90
beam off the observer's vessel. Which of the following is NOT a
from the true bearing of the contact.
characteristic of indirect echoes?
As you pass under the Vicksburg Bridges, you estimate the current as 3.0
mph. What is the speed over the ground, if your vessel is making turns for
10.5 mph?
13.5 mph
16.5 mph
10.5 mph
7.5 mph
At 1032 on 24 June, you pass Carolina Landing Light (mile 508.8 AHP).
What has been the average current since 2350, 23 June, if you have been
making turns for 9.0 mph?
0.5 mph
1.5 mph
5.7 mph
8.5 mph
When no immediately
assistance available to be
summoned to the bridge
when any change in the
situation so requires.
Chart information details to be used in ECDIS should be the latest edition of International Hydrographic Organization
information originated by a government-authorized hydrographic office and
conform to what standards?
International Maritime
Organization
NASA
ECDIS allows the mariner to change the color palette that is used to display
an ENC. Three different color tables have been designed to provide the
maximum clarity and contrast between features on the display under three
different lighting conditions.
ECDIS displays depths in meters, soundings and contour lines often show
The own-ship safety contour is always
The own-ship safety
fractional meter values. Describe what the own-ship safety contour should displayed, but mariners may choose to have contour is sometimes
be:
all other depth contours turned off.
displayed, but mariners
may choose to have all
other depth contours
turned off.
How would the two targets if the ARPA may swap targets when automatically pass close together
tracking?
Two vessels are abreast of each other and passing port to port in a confined Your bow will sheer towards the other
waterway. What should you expect as your bow approaches the screws of
vessel.
the other vessel?
Your bow will sheer away Your draft will significantly Your speed will
from the other vessel.
decrease.
significantly increase.
a digitized "picture" of a chart in one format composed of files that ar organized into many
and one layer
e smaller than vector files separate files
What is called as the database resulting from (1) the transformation of the
system electronic navigational chart
electronic navigational chart (ENC) by ECDIS for appropriate use, (2) the
updates to the ENC by appropriate means, and (3) the additional data added
by the mariner?
What is the level of database information which cannot be removed from the display base information
ECDIS display and consists of information which is required at all times in all
geographic areas and under all circumstances?
standard display
information
What is TRUE of the history display of a target's past positions on an ARPA? In the true presentation, it provides a quick It provides a graphic
visual check to determine if a vessel has
display to emphasize
changed course.
which vessel is on a
collision course.
What provides the highest level of commercial navigational accuracy?
DGPS, within a coverage area
SPS, without selective
availability
It provides a graphic
display of a target
vessel's relative course,
speed, and CPA.
NAVSAT, using the
Doppler-shift
What will cause the Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) to emit a visual alarm,
audible alarm, or both?
An acquired target
entering into a guard zone
Selective Availability
Doppler Shifting
Precision
When using an ARPA, what should you consider in order to evaluate the
information displayed?
Which ARPA data should you use in order to determine if a close quarters
situation will develop with a target vessel?
Which Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) data should you use in order to
determine if a close quarters situation will develop with a target vessel?
Which feature, when set to zero, might allow a GPS unit to have an accuracy Selective Availability
equivalent to Precise Positioning Service receiver capability?
Transit
Anti-spoofing
Auto-correlatio
Which include in ECDIS units that incorporate Digital Chart Data Formats?
imposed viewing
raster only
vector only
Notice to Mariners
information
With respect to automatic identification systems (AIS) which of the following Navigational status
information is broadcast every one to ten seconds?
Dimensions of vessel
Air Draft
Vessel's draft
Name of ship
IMO number
Vessel's draft
You are anchored in the Aleutian Island chain and receive word that a
tsunami is expected to strike the islands in six hours. What is the safest
action?
Ship's heading
vessel's position
US Coast Guard
relative heading
Get underway and be in deep, open-ocean Increase the scope of the Get underway and be
water when the tsunami arrives.
anchor cable and drop the close inshore on the side
second anchor underfoot of the island away from
at short stay.
the tsunami.
You are approaching the pilot station with the wind fine on the starboard bow A short burst of ahead full with left full
Giving right full rudder
Stopping the engines
and making about 3 knots. You can help to calm the seas by taking what
rudder
action just before the pilot boat comes along on the port side?
You are steaming along the coast of Ireland in the Irish Sea. You sight a
should pass well clear on either side of the must pass north of the
lighted buoy with a white flashing light showing a group of two flashes. What buoy
buoy
does the buoy indicates?
You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under
most circumstances, what is the best action to do?
You are steaming in the open ocean of the North Pacific between the
No special action as tsunamis are
Aleutian Chain and Hawaii. A warning broadcast indicates that an
inconspicuous in the open ocean
earthquake has occurred in the Aleutians and has generated a tsunami that
is predicted to hit Hawaii. What action is necessary.
You are stopped with no way upon your vessel at the pilot station. Your
Half ahead with hard over rudder, then full
vessel is a large twin-screw ship. You must come around 180 to board your astern on inboard engine
Pilot. How should you use the engines and rudder to turn the ship fastest in
the least amount of space?
Your ARPA has automatic speed inputs from the log. Due to currents, the log The targets true course vector will be in
is indicating a faster speed than the speed over the ground. What should
error.
you expect under these circumstances?
The range of initial target The generated TCPA will The generated CPA will
acquisition will be less
be later than the actual
be less than the actual
than normal.
TCPA
CPA.
Your ARPA has been tracking a target and has generated the targets course The ARPA will generate data as if the target The ARPA will give an
The ARPA will generate
and speed. The radar did not receive a target echo on its last two scans due was still being tracked by radar.
audible and/or visual lost data based on sea return
to the weather. What should you expect under these circumstances?
target alarm.
echoes from the vicinity
where the target was lost.
Your ARPA has two guard zones. What is the purpose of the inner guard
zone?
Your Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) has automatic speed inputs from the log. The targets true course vector will be in
Due to currents, the log is indicating a faster speed than the speed over the error.
ground. What should you expect under these circumstances?
The range of initial target The generated TCPA will The generated CPA will
acquisition will be less
be later than the actual
be less than the actual
than normal.
TCPA.
CPA.
Your Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) has two guard zones. What is the purpose Warn of small targets that are initially
of the inner guard zone?
detected closer than the outer guard zone
Hydrographic data
ARPA vectors
Radar targets
All of these
Soundings
Waypoints
Meteorological data
Radar target
Temperature, Density,
Distance
Pressure, Vibration
Brightness, Darkness
Soundings
Waypoints
Meteorological data
Radar targets
raster only
vector only
imposed viewing
Electronic chart
Vector chart
Raster chart
Chart information details to be used in ECDIS should be the latest edition of International Hydrographic Organization
information originated by a government-authorized hydrographic office and
conform to conform to what standards?
US Coast Guard
NASA
International Maritime
Organization
Data that is organized into many separate files and programs to produce
certain symbols.
DX 90
DT 40
DP 90
TX 50
ECDIS should be able to perform all the following functions, except for what? Determine the magnetic compass deviation Determine the true
Transform a local datum
bearing and distance
to WGS-84 datum
between two geographical
points
Convert geographical
coordinates to display
coordinates
ECDIS units incorporate Digital Chart Data Formats, what else it includes?
imposed viewing
raster only
vector only
raster only
vector only
imposed viewing
depths in meters
Expect what while underway, an automatic identification systems (AIS) could ship's scantlings
broadcast all of the following information every 1 to 10 seconds?
Expect what while underway, is a vessel over 100,000 gross tons with an
automatic identification systems (AIS) is expected to broadcast all of the
following information every 1 to 10 seconds?
Name of vessel
Rate of turn
Ship's heading
Navigational status
If the electronic chart is part of an ECDIS, it must display the minimum data
required by IMO/IHO, to include all of the following except what?
Tidal currents
If the electronic chart is part of an ECDIS, it must display the minimum data
required by IMO/IHO, what else it does not include?
Tidal currents
Regulatory boundaries
Aids to navigation
Hydrography
taking the sea fine on the bow and reducing maintaining speed and
the speed to the minimum to hold that
taking the sea broad on
position
the bow
Alert the watch officer that Guard against target loss Sound an alarm for
a vessel is approaching during critical
targets first detected
the preset CPA limit
maneuvering situations
within the zone
Electronic Navigation
Chart System
IMO
IHO
UKHO
ILO
Tha component of the IBS that provides a station where the operator can
input warning parameters such as a minimum depth under the keel or
maximum cross track error.
Control System
Planning Station
RADAR
control system
What is defined as the level of SENC info shown when ECDIS first turned
on; used for route planning and can be modified by mariner depending on
needs?
ENC display
Display Base
Standard Display
none of these
RADAR
Control system
What is the Component of the IBS which contains the heart of the whole
sysytem?
Planning station
Control system
RADAR
What is the database information that should be shown when a chart is first
displayed on ECDIS?
What is the level of database information which cannot be removed from the Display base information
ECDIS display and consists of information which is required at all times in all
geographic areas and under all circumstances?
Standard display
information
What is the previous length of time does ECDIS must have the capability to
preserve the record of the track?
12 hours
6 hours
18 hours
24 hours
What is the ship's electronic data base used in the ECDIS Sytem?
Digital Chart
maps
When the electronic chart is part of an ECDIS, it must display the minimum
data required by IMO/IHO, to include all of the following EXCEPT:
tidal currents
regulatory boundaries
aids to navigation
hydrography
Which information must automatic identification systems (AIS) automatically Vessel's course
provide to appropriately equipped shore stations, vessels and aircraft?
ETA
Destination
Draught
Which information must automatic identification systems (AIS) automatically Vessel's course
provide to appropriately equipped shore stations, vessels and aircraft?
ETA
Destination
Draught
Notice to Mariners
information
Which of the following is NOT included in the three main duties of bridge
officers under the IBS?
Chart corrention
Information contained in
the display base can be
easily removed from the
display
Collision avoidance
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding automatic identification AIS can be used to make passing
systems (AIS) ?
arrangements via ship-to-ship text
messaging but a vessel operator is not
relieved from the requirement to sound
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding automatic identification AIS
provides
real-time
informationvia
whistle
signalsnear
or make
arrangements
systems (AIS)?
regarding
another
vessel's speed over
bridge-to-bridge
radiotelephone.
ground and heading regardless of visibility.
Which information must automatic identification systems (AIS) automatically Vessel's course
provide to appropriately equipped shore stations, vessels and aircraft?
Soundings
Waypoints
Meteorological data
Radar target
Temperature, Density,
Distance
Pressure, Vibration
Brightness, Darkness
Chart information details to be used in ECDIS should be the latest edition of International Hydrographic Organization
information originated by a government-authorized hydrographic office and
conform to conform to what standards?
US Coast Guard
NASA
International Maritime
Organization
DX 90
DT 40
ECDIS units incorporate Digital Chart Data Formats, what else it includes?
imposed viewing
raster only
vector only
If the electronic chart is part of an ECDIS, it must display the minimum data
required by IMO/IHO, what else it does not include?
Tidal currents
Regulatory boundaries
Aids to navigation
Hydrography
What is the Component of the IBS which contains the heart of the whole
sysytem?
Planning station
Control system
RADAR
What is called as the database resulting from (1) the transformation of the
System electronic navigational chart
electronic navigational chart (ENC) by ECDIS for appropriate use, (2) the
updates to the ENC by appropriate means, and (3) the additional data added
by the mariner?
What is the level of database information which cannot be removed from the Display base information
ECDIS display and consists of information which is required at all times in all
geographic areas and under all circumstances?
Standard display
information
What is the ship's electronic data base used in the ECDIS Sytem?
Digital Chart
maps
RADAR
Control system
What is the database information that should be shown when a chart is first
displayed on ECDIS?
What is the previous length of time does ECDIS must have the capability to
preserve the record of the track?
12 hours
6 hours
18 hours
Which information must automatic identification systems (AIS) automatically Vessel's course
provide to appropriately equipped shore stations, vessels and aircraft?
ETA
Destination
Draught
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding automatic identification AIS can be used to make passing
systems (AIS) ?
arrangements via ship-to-ship text
messaging but a vessel operator is not
relieved from the requirement to sound
whistle signals or make arrangements via
bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding automatic identification AIS provides near real-time information
AIS can be relied upon as
systems (AIS)?
regarding another vessel's speed over
the sole means to
ground and heading regardless of visibility. determine course
changes due to other AIS
equipped traffic.
Expect what while underway, is a vessel over 100,000 gross tons with an
automatic identification systems (AIS) is expected to broadcast all of the
following information every 1 to 10 seconds?
Rate of turn
Ship's heading
Navigational status
Expect what while underway, an automatic identification systems (AIS) could ship's scantlings
broadcast all of the following information every 1 to 10 seconds?
1013.25 millibars
766 millimeters of
mercury
76 centimeters of water
front
isobar
lapse rate
continent
cumulonimbus
cirrocumulus
altocumulus
cirrus
warm front
stationary front
occluded front
cold front
anticyclone
tornado
polar cyclone
proximity to a low
pressure area
inward spiraling
circulation
a warm air mass rising over a cold air mass wind being pushed up a
mountain
Name of vessel
DP 90
TX 50
24 hours
34 to 47 knots
10 to 20 knots
48 to 63 knots
A hurricane moving northeast out of the Gulf passes west of your position.
You could expect all of the following EXCEPT __________.
high winds
relative humidity
atmospheric pressure
wind velocity
in a circular pattern
up an incline due to
surface heating
horizontally between a
high and a low pressure
area
frost
dew
glaze
snow
A line of clouds, sharp changes in wind direction, and squalls are most
frequently associated with a(n) __________.
cold front
warm front
occluded front
warm sector
A line on a weather chart connecting places which have the same barometric isobar
pressure is called an __________.
isallobar
isotherm
isotope
A local wind which occurs during the daytime and is caused by the different
rates of warming of land and water is a __________.
chinook
land breeze
foehn
A low, uniform layer of cloud resembling fog, but not resting on the ground, is stratus
called __________.
nimbus
cumulus
cirrus
pressure
precipitation
humidity
temperature
the "doldrums"
A psychrometer has two thermometers that provide dry bulb and wet bulb
temperatures. By comparing these two temperature readings with a set of
tables you can determine the __________.
wind speed
atmospheric pressure
that blows towards an island during the day that blows towards the
sea at night
cold front
cyclone
occluded front
deteriorating weather
instrument used in
celestial navigation
high seas
blizzard conditions
the equator
Alaska
Canada
strong winds
light winds
calms
precipitation
Tehuantepecer
Papagayo
Norther
Pampero
cirrus
stratus
cumulus
altostratus
A very light breeze that causes ripples on a small area of still water is a
__________.
cat's paw
hog's breath
williwaw
chinook
south-southeast
northeast
west-southwest
northwest
south-southeast
northwest
west-southwest
northeast
northeast
west-southwest
northwest
south-southeast
northeast
west-southwest
northwest
south-southeast
east-northeast
east-southeast
west-southwest
sea breeze
64 to 83 knots
instrument used to
measure specific gravity
improves rapidly
becomes poor
amounts of precipitation
percentage of poor
visibility conditions
steady rainfall
hail storms
thunderstorms
tornadoes or waterspouts
it originated in a high
pressure area
it originated in a low
pressure area
An air mass that has moved down from Canada would most likely have the
symbols __________.
cPk
mPk
cTk
cTw
barograph
aneroid barometer
mercurial barometer
thermograph
sling psychrometer
microbarograph
anemometer
aneroid barometer
An isotherm is __________.
Apparent wind speed blowing across your vessel while underway can be
measured by a(n) __________.
anemometer
barometer
wind vane
drops and winds become drops and winds become rises and winds become
variable
gusty
variable
Agulhas Current
Canary Current
Benguela Current
Madagascar Current
absolute humidity
decreases
specific humidity
decreases
Ascending and descending air masses with different temperatures is part of convection
an important heat transmitting process in our atmosphere called
__________.
conduction
radiation
barometric inversion
sea level
Washington, D.C.
winds shifting
counterclockwise in the
Northern Hemisphere
heavy rainstorms
clearing weather
an approaching hurricane
or typhoon
During the winter months, the southeast trade winds are __________.
temperature is greater
than the dew point
temperature
High clouds, composed of small white flakes or scaly globular masses, and
often banded together to form a "mackerel sky", would be
classified as __________.
cirrocumulus
cirrus
altostratus
cumulonimbus
location in a front
moisture content
size
How high clouds, composed of small white flakes or scaly globular masses,
and often banded together to form a "mackerel sky" would be
classified?
cirrocumulus
cirrus
altostratus
cumulonimbus
cumulonimbus
altocumulus
cirrocumulus
cirrus
If the current and wind are in the same direction, the sea surface represents lower than actually exists
a wind speed __________.
prepare for the onset of stormy weather with call the Coast Guard to
strong winds
verify the change
thermometer
daily
In many areas "atoll" clouds (clouds of vertical development) are rising air currents produced by the warm
produced over small islands. These are the result of __________.
islands
In many areas "atoll" clouds (clouds of vertical development) are rising air currents produ ced by the warm
produced over small islands. These are the result of what?
islands
north to south
south to north
east to west
In shallow water, waves that are too steep to be stable, causing the crests to breakers
move forward faster than the rest of the wave, are called __________.
rollers
white caps
surfers
cold front
clockwise or
counterclockwise
depending on whether it
is warm or cold current
warm front
starboard quarter, hold course and make as port bow, hold course and port quarter, maintain
much speed as possible
make as much speed as course and make as
possible until the
much speed as possible
hurricane has passed
In the Northern Hemisphere, what type of cloud formations would you expect Cumulus clouds lined up in rows extending High altostratus clouds in Cirrostratus clouds lined Cirrostratus clouds lined
to see to the west of an approaching tropical wave?
in a northeast to southwest direction
the morning hours
up in rows extending in a up in rows extending in a
northeast to southwest
north to south direction
direction
In the Northern Hemisphere, your vessel is believed to be in the direct path starboard quarter, note the course, and
of a hurricane, and plenty of sea room is available. The best course of action head in that direction
is to bring the wind on the __________.
On a clear, warm day, you notice the approach of a tall cumulus cloud. The it will be preceded by a sudden increase in
cloud top has hard well defined edges and rain is falling from the dark lower wind speed
edge. What follows should this cloud pass directly overhead?
it will be preceded by a
the wind speed will not
sudden decrease in wind change as it passes
speed
The williwaw of the Aleutian coast, the Tehuantepecer of the Mexican and
central American coast, the Pampero of the Argentine coast, the mistral of
the western Mediterranean and the Bora of the eastern Mediterranean are
examples of which of the following?
Fall wind
Stationary fronts
Anabatic wind
What can you expect from frontal activity when two air masses collide?
What causes when temperature and moisture characteristics are modified in movement of the air mass
a warm or cold air mass?
stability
instability
gusty winds
good visibility
An educated guess
Pascal's Law
What indicates in the numeral of the center of a wind rose circle on a pilot
chart?
Percentage of calms.
Total number of
observations.
What is the contrary as the temperature for a given mass of air increases?
relative humidity
increases
absolute humidity
decreases
specific humidity
decreases
What is the form of cloud often known as "mackerel sky" which is cirrocumulus
generally associated with fair weather?
umulonimbus
stratus
nimbostratus
What is the periodic rise and fall of water resulting from gravitational
interactions between the sun, moon, and earth?
current
Wave
Swell
What is the point in the earth's orbit where, it is near at aphelion and
Summer solstice.
experiences summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern
hemisphere?
Winter solstice.
Vernal equinox.
Autumnal sphere.
What is the reference datum used in determining the heights of land features Mean high water
on most charts?
has a Mediterranean type has an east coast marine is humid and subtropical
of climate
type of climate
throughout the year
Unpredictable
Generally constant
west to east
Tide
Difference between the heights of high and Distance the tide moves
low tide.
out from the shore.
tropical cyclone
anticyclone
Typhoons
moisture independent of
air temperature
Half-tide level
Icebergs
Changes in air
temperature.
Spring tide
Neap tide
Priming
High tide
stratiform clouds
heavy precipitation
good visibility
When a warm air mass overtakes and replaces a cold air mass, the contact warm front
surface is called a(n) __________.
cold front
line squall
occluded front
It originated in a low
pressure area.
It originated in a high
pressure area.
No horizontal motion of
the water
Horizontally between a
high and a low pressure
area.
In a circular pattern.
Up an incline due to
surface heating.
Where is the center of the low pressure is located according to Buys Ballot's south-southwest
Law, when an observer in the Southern Hemisphere experiences a
northwest wind?
east-northeast
east-southeast
west-southwest
Which type of weather could you expect soon after seeing "hook" Rain with the approach of a warm front
or "comma" shaped cirrus clouds?
You are anchored in the Aleutian Island chain and receive word that a
tsunami is expected to strike the islands in six hours. What is the safest
action?
Get underway and be in deep, open-ocean Increase the scope of the Get underway and be
water before the tsunami arrives.
anchor cable and drop the close inshore on the side
second anchor underfoot of the island away from
at short stay.
the tsunami.
to the south
it originated in a high
pressure area
to the north
astern of you
ahead of you
You are steaming in the open ocean of the North Pacific between the
No special action as tsunamis are
Aleutian Chain and Hawaii. A warning broadcast indicates that an
inconspicuous in the open ocean
earthquake has occurred in the Aleutians and has generated a tsunami that
is predicted to hit Hawaii. What action is necessary for the ship's safety?
You are steaming west in the North Atlantic in an extratropical cyclonic storm, north
and the wind is dead ahead. According to the law of Buys Ballot, where does
the center of low pressure lies?
south
east
west
You are steaming west in the North Atlantic in an extratropical cyclonic storm, north
and the wind is dead ahead. Where is the center of low pressure lies
according to the law of Buys Ballot?
south
east
west
You can follow the approach of a dangerous cyclonic storm by inspecting like a newspaper, a weather map, a weather
what?
fax, or a weather forecast
What causes when temperature and moisture characteristics are modified in movement of the air mass
a warm or cold air mass?
has a Mediterranean type has an east coast marine is humid and subtropical
of climate
type of climate
throughout the year
What is the contrary as the temperature for a given mass of air increases?
relative humidity
increases
absolute humidity
decreases
specific humidity
decreases
stability
instability
gusty winds
good visibility
it is above 70F
it originated in a high
pressure area
it originated in a low
pressure area
stratiform clouds
heavy precipitation
good visibility
An educated guess
Pascal's Law
south-southeast
northwest
west-southwest
northeast
northeast
west-southwest
northwest
south-southeast
to the south
to the north
astern of you
ahead of you
You are steaming west in the North Atlantic in an extratropical cyclonic storm, north
and the wind is dead ahead. Where is the center of low pressure lies
according to the law of Buys Ballot?
south
east
west
Where is the center of the low pressure is located according to Buys Ballot's south-southwest
Law, when an observer in the Southern Hemisphere experiences a
northwest wind?
east-northeast
east-southeast
west-southwest
location in a front
moisture content
size
How high clouds, composed of small white flakes or scaly globular masses,
and often banded together to form a "mackerel sky" would be classified?
cirrocumulus
cirrus
altostratus
cumulonimbus
What is the form of cloud often known as "mackerel sky" which is generally
associated with fair weather?
cirrocumulus
umulonimbus
stratus
nimbostratus
Which type of weather could you expect soon after seeing "hook" or
"comma" shaped cirrus clouds?
cumulonimbus
altocumulus
cirrocumulus
cirrus
steady rainfall
hail storms
thunderstorms
tornadoes or waterspouts
On a clear, warm day, you notice the approach of a tall cumulus cloud. The it will be preceded by a sudden increase in
cloud top has hard well defined edges and rain is falling from the dark lower wind speed
edge. What follows should this cloud pass directly overhead?
You are anchored in the Aleutian Island chain and receive word that a
tsunami is expected to strike the islands in six hours. What is the safest
action?
it will be preceded by a
the wind speed will not
sudden decrease in wind change as it passes
speed
Get underway and be in deep, open-ocean Increase the scope of the Get underway and be
water before the tsunami arrives.
anchor cable and drop the close inshore on the side
second anchor underfoot of the island away from
at short stay.
the tsunami.
You are steaming in the open ocean of the North Pacific between the
No special action as tsunamis are
Calculate the tsunami's
Securely stow all loose
Aleutian Chain and Hawaii. A warning broadcast indicates that an
inconspicuous in the open ocean
ETA at your position and gear, check deck
earthquake has occurred in the Aleutians and has generated a tsunami that
turn to a course that will lashings, and prepare for
is predicted to hit Hawaii. What action is necessary?
head into the Tsunami.
extreme rolls.
You are steaming west in the North Atlantic in an extratropical cyclonic storm, north
and the wind is dead ahead. According to the law of Buys Ballot, where does
the center of low pressure lies?
south
east
west
What can you expect from frontal activity when two air masses collide?
You can follow the approach of a dangerous cyclonic storm by inspecting like a newspaper, a weather map, a weather
what?
fax, or a weather forecast
Difference between the heights of high and Distance the tide moves
low tide.
out from the shore.
What is the reference datum used in determining the heights of land features Mean high water
on most charts?
Half-tide level
Spring tide
Neap tide
Priming
High tide
Unpredictable
Generally constant
Up an incline due to
surface heating.
No horizontal motion of
the water
The williwaw of the Aleutian coast, the Tehuantepecer of the Mexican and
central American coast, the Pampero of the Argentine coast, the mistral of
the western Mediterranean and the Bora of the eastern Mediterranean are
examples of which of the following?
Fall wind
Stationary fronts
Typhoons
Anabatic wind
What is known as the winds you would expect to encounter in the North
Atlantic between latitudes 5 and 30 are known?
Trades
Easterlies
Westerlies
Doldrums
What indicates in the numeral of the center of a wind rose circle on a pilot
chart?
Percentage of calms.
Total number of
observations.
What is the periodic rise and fall of water resulting from gravitational
interactions between the sun, moon, and earth?
Tide
current
Wave
Swell
What is the point in the earth's orbit where, it is near at aphelion and
Summer solstice.
experiences summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern
hemisphere?
Winter solstice.
Vernal equinox.
Autumnal sphere.
Icebergs
Changes in air
temperature.
It originated in a low
pressure area.
It originated in a high
pressure area.
It is above 70F.
In a rescue operation in heavy sea, you decide to hove to, the lifeboat should brought bow into the sea
be:
"Negative"
"Haul away"
"Affirmative"
If you are caught in the left semicircle of a tropical storm, in the Southern
Hemisphere, where should you bring the wind?
On the port bow and make as much way as 2 points on the port
possible.
quarter?and make as
much way as possible.
good seamanship
a last resort
As the propeller turns, voids are formed on the trailing and leading edges of cavitation
the propeller blades causing a loss of propulsive efficiency, pitting of the
blades, and vibration. How these voids are known?
advance
You are using the anchor to steady the bow while maneuvering.What
situation that yYou have the proper scope of anchor cable?
Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed to port
screw starts to turn ahead, where does the bow will tend to go?
to starboard
Your ship is drifting in open sea with temporary engine malfunction. You are
equipped with precise navigation equipment. What should you do in this
situation?
When a crew member who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked Just off the bow and the victim to leeward
up by a lifeboat, how should the boat approach with the wind?
Your ship is going full astern and making sternway. Where will the
"pivot point" be located? No wind, current.
Somewhere aft of the center of gravity, but it At 1/6 of the ship's length At the center of gravity.
is impossible to pin-point the exact location. from the stern.
Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. What The bow in and the stern out.
would be her response when putting the engines ahead with the rudder hard
left in calm weather?
How does an icebreaker normally free a ship which has become beset while By approaching from the stern and crossing By backing down the
navigating independently?
ahead at an angle of 20to 30to the beset
track and cutting out ice
ship's course.
on either bow.
Clear instructions are issued in writing by Master at night order book, which
is the most important reminder that he always wrote?
What will be your first action to alarm the persons on board when your vessel Sound the general alarm system
runs aground?
What prudent action would you take if you are the officer on watch on board Start sounding the fog signal, engines on
a power driven vessel and you suddenly run into a fog bank?
standby, call for lookout, call Master
During the patching holes in the hull of a vessel, pillows, bedding, and other Gaskets
soft materials can be used as
Caulking
Strong backs
What is the possible damaged of a vessel aground listing to starboard side? Starboard tank / ballast is breached and
taking in water
slip
straight ahead
Astern and the victim just Ahead and the victim just Just off the bow and the
off the bow
the bow
victim to windward
Both the bow and stern in. The bow out and the stern Both the bow and stern
in.
out.
By approaching the
vessel from astern and
towing the beset vessel
stern first.
You are underway in heavy weather and your bow is into the seas. What
should you do to prevent pounding?
decrease speed
What action should the engineers take when your vessel is underway in a
channel and all of a sudden the vessel runs a ground?
Assuming that your vessel is in a damaged condition and you have just
beached the ship. What would be your immediate actions?
You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or
Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger Marine Inspection Office as soon as
vessels, whom you must notify?
possible
During a rescue operations, a helicopter uses a special device for hoisting or double lift method
lowering persons with rescue sling and a seating belt from the water or deck.
This method is called:
combo-lift method
When steering a tow downstream around the shape of a sand bar, and
eddies under the bar
staying on the proper side of the buoys, what an operator should be cautious
of?
cross-currents pushing
the tow into the bar
Cross-currents pushing
the tow into the bar.
Cross-currents pushing
the tow away from the
bar.
A vessel is steaming near the coast of West Africa when it was accidentally
grounded due to an error navigation. This is known as:
stranding
ditching
grounding
beaching
When a tug is pulling on a hawser at right angles to the ship, on the ship's
engine, care must be taken that the pilot __________.
Especially in adverse weather, risk of collision with an offshore supply vessel Upwind
increases when the vessel is moored to what side of the unit?
Downwind
Crosswind
You are landing a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller, starboard Turn its stern towards the dock.
side to the dock. As you approach the dock you back your engine with your
rudder amidships. What should you expect the vessel?
Drift away from the dock. Turn its bow towards the Lose headway without
dock.
swinging.
Following a grounding, you can best determine that a slack fuel oil tank has sounding the tank
been holed by:
examining tank
boundaries
A twin screw vessel is easier to maneuver than single-screw vessel with the Can return without using her rudder
engines half ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudder is
amidships, which of the following will happen?
grounding
submerging
filling
Which of the following day visual distress signals detected by the use of:
if he can do so without
undue delay
While your vessel is underway at sea and one of your crew member falls
overboard from the starboard side. What should be the FIRST thing to do?
immediately begin
backing your engines
A person has just fallen overboard off your starboard side. Which action
should you take?
A crew member has just fallen overboard off your port beam. Which of the
following actions should you take?
Which of the following action should you take if a crew member has just
fallen overboard off your port side?
When making way in heavy seas you notice that your vessel's screw is being decrease speed
lifted clear of the water and racing. What would be the one way to correct
this?
increase speed
port side to
Downcurrent
You are anchored in the Aleutian Island chain and receive word that a
tsunami is expected to strike the islands in six hours. What is the safest
action?
Get underway and be in deep, open-ocean Increase the scope of the Get underway and be
water when the tsunami arrives.
anchor cable and drop the close inshore on the side
second anchor underfoot of the island away from
at short stay.
the tsunami.
What should be done by the first person to notice a man overboard incident? throw a life ring to the victim, notify the crew inform the watch, throw
life buoy
Your ship is going full ahead as you start to slow down. With no wind, where It will move aft as the ship slows down.
is the position of the "pivot point" now?
During SAR operations the CIC must monitor SAR and distress
communication radio frequencies, what is the recommend actions besides
appropriate search areas and procedures to the Bridge?
Keep the bridge informed Keep the bridge informed Keep the bridge informed
of OSC reports only.
of weather and other
only of latest SAR and
navigational reports.
distress reports.
What will happen when using a sea anchor with the survival craft?
Longitudinal position of
the towline connection.
Direction of opposing
force.
You are landing a single-screw vessel, with a right-hand propeller, starboard Turn her bow toward the dock.
side to the dock. When you have approached the berth and back the engine,
what wouldyou expect the vessel to?
If the ship's bow has penetrated the side of the other ship in a collision it
would be safe to:
stay in place in order to plug the hole on the lower lifeboat in the water communicate with the
other vessel
other vessel
You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under
most circumstances,what is the best thing to do?
Taking the sea fine on the bow and reducing Maintaining speed and
the speed to the minimum to hold that
taking the sea broad on
position.
the bow.
It is a particular professional knowledge regarding own ship various methods steering and conning
available and how to change over to secondary from primary methods. What
is these knowledge about?
maneuvering
ship handling
propulsion
If your vessel is aground at the bow, it would be preferable that any weight
removals be made from the __________.
mid-section
stern
During the voyage she encountered boisterous winds and heavy weather
Labored
during which time what the vessel acted heavily and to such an extent that at
times it was necessary to change course?
Moved
Drove
Went
Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro pilot engaged when you notice
Change to telemotor steering
that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. Which of the following
actions should you take FIRST?
During beaching operation, the approach should preferably be made at slow right angle
speed and at what angle to the beach?
While your vessel is impaired by stormy weather, a pumproom is suspected In the upper level of the pumproom.
of accumulating gases after a ventilation machinery breakdown. Where
should the combustible gas indicator case be placed when testing the
pumproom atmosphere for combustible gases?
You are steaming in the open ocean of the North Pacific between the
No special action as tsunamis are
Aleutian Chain and Hawaii. A warning broadcast indicates that an
inconspicuous in the open ocean.
earthquake has occurred in the Aleutians and has generated a tsunami that
is predicted to hit Hawaii. What action is necessary for the ship's safety?
Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful. Which action should Slip the towline and allow it to run off the
now be taken?
drum.
Pull the towing hawser to Throw a preventer under Use a chain as a double
tighten.
the towing hawser and
to the towline to prevent it
engage it.
from breaking.
What shall you do if you see a person falling into the sea?
Put on a lifejacket
Launch a lifeboat
Run aft
Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action
should you take?
A ship is having a slow speed, by using the backing maneuver, when does
the ship is considered to be dead on the water?
A seaman is reported missing in the morning and was last seen after coming Williamson
off the mid-watch. Which type of turn would you use to return to the track-line
steamed during the night?
You are a laden tanker which has collided with a smaller vessel. What should Identify the extent of damage to own vessel Record the manoeuvre of Call the company
your first action be?
and take necessary steps to safeguard the the other vessel before
immediately and ask for
complement and the vessel
the collision
further procedures
In principle of shiphandling, which factor that a master or a pilot has no direct Shallow water factor
control of the ship?
ship stops
When personnel are lifted by a helicopter from an inflatable life raft, the
personnel on the raft should:
In a rescue operations, a helicopter uses a special device which patients, in rescue litter
most cases, are being disembarked. It can quickly and safely be hooked on
and off.
bow
Racetrack
rescue net
Anderson
wind power
rescue seat
rescue basket
distress
safety
routine
precautions
Damaged bulkheads often take a permanent set which is independent of the shoring so the shoring supports the
panting or bulge caused by water pressure. To control this, you should
damaged bulkheads without pushing on
install:
them
sandbags by the
bulkhead without
installing shores
An ocean tow is sinking in deep water. Attempts to sever the towing hawser
are unsuccessful. Which action should now be taken?
10
You are docking a vessel. When do you expect wind and current to be most Parallel to the pier from ahead.
favorable?
10
Rise
Remain stationary
Fall
10
Upon colliding with another vessel in calm weather, the engines should be
stopped. Which of the following would NOT immediately be done?
10
You are going astern (single-screw, right-handed propeller) with the anchor Stern to walk to port but at a reduced rate.
down at a scope of twice the depth of the water. What should you expect as
the anchor dredges?
10
What will happen to the bow when your vessel is backing on the starboard
screw, and going ahead on the port screw?
swing to starboard
swing to port
10
Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action
should you take?
Swing to starboard.
Swing to port.
10
10
After grounding, the extent of the damage to the vessel can determined by:
10
What fact you must be aware of when using the anchor to steady the bow
while approaching a dock?
10
You are docking a vessel starboard side to with the assistance of two tugs. The ship has no headway at the time.
What are you going to ensure while you are attempting to hold the vessel off
by operating both tugs at right angles to the vessel and at full power?
10
10
You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow breast line The bow will come in and the stern will
and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in remain the same distance off the pier.
on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?
The stern will come in and The bow will come in and The bow and stern come
the bow will remain the
the stern will go out.
in equally closer toward
same distance off the
the pier.
pier.
10
You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard
bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have
to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
10
You are approaching a pier and intend to use the port anchor to assist in
docking port side to. When is the time that you would NOT use the anchor?
There is shallow water enroute to the berth. The wind was blowing
from the starboard side.
10
During a stay in port, a towing wire is to be put out forward and aft. What is
important to take care of regarding this wire?
That the wires are just above the water line The wires are just stand
at all times
by on deck
10
You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide.
You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory
to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where
would you generally tie up the tug?
10
In the event of collision in calm weather, the colliding ship should generally
remain embedded:
10
10
A tropical storm is building strength some distance from your ship. Waves
are coming from the east?with periods increasing from 5 seconds to 15
seconds. The swell is from the east. Where was the storm when these new
swells were generated?
10
10
What should you expect when you encounter a tsunami in the open ocean? No noticeable change from the existing sea Violent seas from mixed
state
directions
the master is
irresponsible or
incapacitated to perform
his duty
10
A hurricane moving northeast out of the Gulf passes west of your position.
You could expect all of the following EXCEPT the what?
Light showers.
10
You have made a turning circle at full speed in deep water. You are now
The diameter will be the same whatever
Yes, it will be much
Yes, it will be a large
Yes, it will be much
going to make one with initial speed, slow ahead. Do you think the diameter initial speed we have when starting the turn. greater with slow ahead. difference in the turning smaller with slow ahead.
will differ from that of initial full ahead?
diameter between full and
slow ahead.
10
You have made a turning test on full speed in deep water. You are now going No, the turning diameter will be increased in Yes, the turning diameter No, the turning diameter Yes, it will be the same
to make a test in shallow water. Do you think the turning diameter will be the shallow water.
will be the same for all
will be smaller in shallow provided the UKC is 25 %
same?
depths.
water.
- 50 %.
10
You have made a turning test on full speed in deep water. You are now going No, the turning diameter will be increased in Yes, the turning diameter No, the turning diameter Yes, it will be the same
to make a test in shallow water. Do you think the turning diameter will be the shallow water.
will be the same for all
will be smaller in shallow provided the UKC is 25 %
same?
depths.
water.
- 50 %.
10
Underwriters will
repudiate the agreement
if it is unsuccessful, due
to their Increase liability
10
A hurricane moving northeast out of the Gulf passes west of your position.
You could expect all of the following EXCEPT the what?
Light showers.
10
A seaman is reported missing in the morning and was last seen after coming Williamson
off the mid-watch. Which type of turn would you use to return to the track-line
steamed during the night?
Racetrack
180 turn
Anderson
10
A ship is having a slow speed, by using the backing maneuver, when does
the ship is considered to be dead on the water?
10
Longitudinal position of
the towline connection.
Direction of opposing
force.
10
A tropical storm is building strength some distance from your ship. Waves
are coming from the eastwith periods increasing from 5 seconds to 15
seconds. The swell is from the east. Where was the storm when these new
swells were generated?
10
10
An ocean tow is sinking in deep water. Attempts to sever the towing hawser
are unsuccessful. Which action should now be taken?
10
As the propeller turns, voids are formed on the trailing and leading edges of cavitation
the propeller blades causing a loss of propulsive efficiency, pitting of the
blades, and vibration. How these voids are known?
advance
edging
slip
10
Assuming that your vessel is in a damaged condition and you have just
beached the ship. What would be your immediate actions?
10
Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful. Which action should Slip the towline and allow it to run off the
now be taken?
drum.
Pull the towing hawser to Throw a preventer under Use a chain as a double
tighten.
the towing hawser and
to the towline to prevent it
engage it.
from breaking.
10
10
During SAR operations the CIC must monitor SAR and distress
communication radio frequencies, what is the recommend actions besides
appropriate search areas and procedures to the Bridge?
Keep the bridge informed Keep the bridge informed Keep the bridge informed
of OSC reports only.
of weather and other
only of latest SAR and
navigational reports.
distress reports.
10
During the voyage she encountered boisterous winds and heavy weather
Labored
during which time what the vessel acted heavily and to such an extent that at
times it was necessary to change course?
Moved
Drove
Went
10
Especially in adverse weather, risk of collision with an offshore supply vessel Upwind
increases when the vessel is moored to what side of the unit?
Downwind
Crosswind
Downcurrent
10
How does an icebreaker normally free a ship which has become beset while By approaching from the stern and crossing By backing down the
navigating independently?
ahead at an angle of 20to 30to the beset
track and cutting out ice
ship's course.
on either bow.
By approaching the
vessel from astern and
towing the beset vessel
stern first.
10
If you are caught in the left semicircle of a tropical storm, in the Southern
Hemisphere, where should you bring the wind?
On the starboard
Dead ahead and heave
quarterhold course and to.
make as much way as
possible.
10
In principle of shiphandling, which factor that a master or a pilot has no direct Shallow water factor
control of the ship?
wind power
ship stops
10
It is a particular professional knowledge regarding own ship various methods steering and conning
available and how to change over to secondary from primary methods. What
is these knowledge about?
maneuvering
ship handling
propulsion
10
good seamanship
a last resort
10
Cross-currents pushing
the tow into the bar.
Cross-currents pushing
the tow away from the
bar.
On the port bow and make as much way as 2 points on the port
possible.
quarterand make as
much way as possible.
High winds.
10
What should you expect when you encounter a tsunami in the open ocean? No noticeable change from the existing sea Violent seas from mixed
state
directions
10
What will happen to the bow when your vessel is backing on the starboard
screw, and going ahead on the port screw?
swing to starboard
swing to port
10
What will happen when using a sea anchor with the survival craft?
10
When a tug is pulling on a hawser at right angles to the ship, on the ship's
engine, care must be taken that the pilot __________.
10
When making way in heavy seas you notice that your vessel's screw is being decrease speed
lifted clear of the water and racing. What would be the one way to correct
this?
increase speed
10
When steering a tow downstream around the shape of a sand bar, and
eddies under the bar
staying on the proper side of the buoys, what an operator should be cautious
of?
cross-currents pushing
the tow into the bar
cross-currents pushing
swift current under the bar
the tow away from the bar causing loss of control
10
What fact you must be aware of when using the anchor to steady the bow
while approaching a dock?
10
Which flight pattern indicates that the pilot needs assistance or that the
aircrafts transmitter has failed but its receiver still operates?
10
While your vessel is impaired by stormy weather, a pumproom is suspected In the upper level of the pumproom.
of accumulating gases after a ventilation machinery breakdown. Where
should the combustible gas indicator case be placed when testing the
pumproom atmosphere for combustible gases?
10
You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow breast line The bow will come in and the stern will
and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in remain the same distance off the pier.
on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?
The stern will come in and The bow will come in and The bow and stern come
the bow will remain the
the stern will go out.
in equally closer toward
same distance off the
the pier.
pier.
10
You are anchored in the Aleutian Island chain and receive word that a
tsunami is expected to strike the islands in six hours. What is the safest
action?
Get underway and be in deep, open-ocean Increase the scope of the Get underway and be
water when the tsunami arrives.
anchor cable and drop the close inshore on the side
second anchor underfoot of the island away from
at short stay.
the tsunami.
10
You are approaching a pier and intend to use the port anchor to assist in
docking port side to. When is the time that you would NOT use the anchor?
There is shallow water enroute to the berth. The wind was blowing
from the starboard side.
10
You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard
bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have
to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
10
You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide.
You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory
to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where
would you generally tie up the tug?
10
You are docking a vessel starboard side to with the assistance of two tugs. The ship has no headway at the time.
What are you going to ensure while you are attempting to hold the vessel off
by operating both tugs at right angles to the vessel and at full power?
The bow closes the dock The bow doesn't close the Steerageway is not taken
first.
dock first.
off.
10
You are docking a vessel. When do you expect wind and current to be most Parallel to the pier from ahead.
favorable?
10
10
You are going astern (single-screw, right-handed propeller) with the anchor Stern to walk to port but at a reduced rate.
down at a scope of twice the depth of the water. What should you expect as
the anchor dredges?
10
You are landing a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller, starboard Turn its stern towards the dock.
side to the dock. As you approach the dock you back your engine with your
rudder amidships. What should you expect the vessel?
Drift away from the dock. Turn its bow towards the Lose headway without
dock.
swinging.
10
You are landing a single-screw vessel, with a right-hand propeller, starboard Turn her bow toward the dock.
side to the dock. When you have approached the berth and back the engine,
what wouldyou expect the vessel to?
10
You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under
most circumstances,what is the best thing to do?
10
You are steaming in the open ocean of the North Pacific between the
No special action as tsunamis are
Aleutian Chain and Hawaii. A warning broadcast indicates that an
inconspicuous in the open ocean.
earthquake has occurred in the Aleutians and has generated a tsunami that
is predicted to hit Hawaii. What action is necessary?
10
You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or
Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger Marine Inspection Office as soon as
vessels, whom you must notify?
possible
Taking the sea fine on the bow and reducing Maintaining speed and
the speed to the minimum to hold that
taking the sea broad on
position.
the bow.
10
You are underway in heavy weather and your bow is into the seas. What
should you do to prevent pounding?
decrease speed
10
You are using the anchor to steady the bow while maneuvering.What
situation that yYou have the proper scope of anchor cable?
anchor is just touching the scope is not more than 5 cable enters the water at
bottom
times the depth of the
an angle between 60 and
water
85 from the horizontal
10
You have made a turning circle at full speed in deep water. You are now
The diameter will be the same whatever
Yes, it will be much
Yes, it will be a large
Yes, it will be much
going to make one with initial speed, slow ahead. Do you think the diameter initial speed we have when starting the turn. greater with slow ahead. difference in the turning smaller with slow ahead.
will differ from that of initial full ahead?
diameter between full and
slow ahead.
10
You have made a turning test on full speed in deep water. You are now going No, the turning diameter will be increased in Yes, the turning diameter No, the turning diameter Yes, it will be the same
to make a test in shallow water. Do you think the turning diameter will be the shallow water.
will be the same for all
will be smaller in shallow provided the UKC is 25 %
same?
depths.
water.
- 50 %.
10
You have made a turning test on full speed in deep water. You are now going No, the turning diameter will be increased in Yes, the turning diameter No, the turning diameter Yes, it will be the same
to make a test in shallow water. Do you think the turning diameter will be the shallow water.
will be the same for all
will be smaller in shallow provided the UKC is 25 %
same?
depths.
water.
- 50 %.
10
Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed to port
screw starts to turn ahead, where does the bow will tend to go?
to starboard
10
Your ship is drifting in open sea with temporary engine malfunction. You are
equipped with precise navigation equipment. What should you do in this
situation?
10
Your ship is going full ahead as you start to slow down. With no wind, where It will move aft as the ship slows down.
is the position of the "pivot point" now?
10
Your ship is going full astern and making sternway. Where will the "pivot
point" be located? No wind, current.
Somewhere aft of the center of gravity, but it At 1/6 of the ship's length At the center of gravity.
is impossible to pin-point the exact location. from the stern.
10
Rise
Fall
10
10
port side to
10
Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action
should you take?
Swing to starboard.
Swing to port.
10
Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action
should you take?
10
Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. What The bow in and the stern out.
would be her response when putting the engines ahead with the rudder hard
left in calm weather?
Put the sea and wind on Put the bow directly into Heave to in the trough of
either quarter and
the sea and proceed at
the sea.
proceed at increased
full speed.
speed.
Both the bow and stern in. The bow out and the stern Both the bow and stern
in.
out.
10
10
A channel is stated as having a controlling depth of 38 feet. Which statement 100% of the channel width is clear to 38
is TRUE?
feet.
10
A crewman has not been seen on board for the past three hours. What type Scharnow turn
of turn is BEST in the man overboard situation?
Racetrack
10
135 degrees
10
A seaman is reported missing in the morning and was last seen after coming Williamson Turn
off the mid-watch. Which type of turn would you use to return to the track-line
steamed during the night?
Racetrack
Anderson turn
10
10
A twin screw vessel is easier to maneuver than single-screw vessel with the Can suck the water away from the rudder
engines half ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudder is
amidships, which of the following will happen?
10
A twin screw vessel while moving ahead has an advantage over a single
vessel because:
10
A twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing, with rudders
amidships and negligible wind, will back:
to port
to starboard
in a circular motion
10
10
An airplane wants a vessels to change course and proceed towards a vessel flashing the navigation lights on and off
in distress. The actions of the aircraft to convey this message will NOT
include:
circling the vessel at least heading in the direction of crossing ahead and
once
the distress location
rocking the wings
10
As a general rule, a ULCC should not have a speed in any direction greater 0.10 knots
than what speed when touching berth?
0.20 knots
straight ahead
Remain stationary
180 degrees
Williamson turn
Anderson turn
Scharnow turn
About same position as the center of gravity Outside of the center line Near the bow
0.25 knots
0.15 knots
10
As the propeller turns, voids are formed on the trailing and leading edges of cavitation
the propeller blades causing a loss of propulsive efficiency, pitting of the
blades, and vibration. How these voids are known as?
advance
edging
slip
10
From the point where the rudder is put over to any point on the turning circle, advance
the distance a vessel moves parallel to the original course is known as:
kick
transfer
head reach
10
If a crewmember has fallen overboard during the hours of darkness and you You will be in a reciprocal course and nearly You will have enough time The turn provides the
The turn enables you to
immediately execute a Williamson turn, what is the primary advantage of this on the track line run during the night
to maneuver to close in maximum coverage of the reverse course in the
maneuver under these circumstance exams?
on the man for rescue
area to be searched
shortest possible time
10
If the draft is nearly equal to the depth of the water, a vessel traveling down a bank cushion
narrow channel may set off the nearer side. This effect is known as:
squatting
bank suction
10
If there is no slip, what is called as the distance that a ship moves forward
with each revolution of its propeller?
advance
head reach
transfer
10
10
In docking, when approaching the berth at one knot, how many meters is the 31 meters
ship's advance in one minute?
16.6 meters
35 meters
18.5 meters
10
Decrease the speed as much as practicble Do a zigzag maneuver to Maintain your course and Increase speed if the ship
reduce speed
speed
is not already on full
ahead
10
Bow cushion
Bow suction
10
decrease speed
10
It is the term used for the impact between two vessels when one of them is in Allision
motion and the other one is stationary.
Double banking
Collision
Side swipe
10
One of your crew members falls overboard from the starboard side. You
should IMMEDIATELY:
10
Quickwater begins to move forward, up the ship's side, when the ship is
making a speed approximately ________ knot, and the quickwater reaches
the ship's midships section when the ship moving at a speed of ________
knots.
(1/0)
(2/0)
(2/1)
(3/1)
10
The action necessary to transfer the steering control from the wheelhouse to align the trick wheel to the rudder angle
local control in order to use the steering gear room trick wheel, is to:
position
10
The maneuver which will return your vessel in the shortest time to a person
who has fallen overboard is:
10
at the hawsepipe
at the bow
10
The propeller stopped with the rudder in hard over position. The vessel is
turning slowly. In order to make her turn faster without increasing forward
speed, give:
a kick ahead
10
The tendency of a vessel being attracted bodily towards the bank is known
as:
Bank suction
Bow cushion
Veering
10
hard over
Amidships
10
These propeller are in turning but the shaft revolves always in the same
direction the astern power being obtained by reversing the pitch of the
screws:
twin screw
single screw
10
360 degrees
60 degrees
135 degrees
180 degrees
10
What are the forces that act and play a role in determining the position of
pivot point?
longitudinal resistance
only
10
What do you call when the cable nips round the stern and breaks the anchor breaking sheer
out of its holding ground?
dragging
clearing
breaking cable
10
10
"squat" will
cause an increase in
bottom clearance and a
decrease in draft
the sign of a novice
shiphandler
"squat" will
cause a decrease in
bottom clearance and a
decrease in draft
to be used only with a
single-screw vessel
10
10
What is the CORRECT way to do when making way in heavy seas and you
notice that your vessel's screw is being lifted clear of the water and racing?
decrease speed
increase speed
10
Final Diameter
Tactical diameter
Pivoting angle
Turning circle
pitch
Interaction
drift
squat
10
What is the recommended method if you must land on a beach with an oar- keep the bow into the seas with the sea
propelled lifeboat through a heavy surf?
anchor out over the bow, and row to meet
the breaking waves
10
What maneuver will return your vessel in the shortest possible time to a
person who has fallen overboard?
Anderson Turn
10
What must you be aware of the fact when using the anchor to steady the
bow while approaching a dock?
10
Williamson Turn
Scharnow turn
10
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives Turn the rudder towards midship, but
Put the rudder to midship Put the rudder to
Put the rudder all the way
you the order: "Port 20" and after a while the order: "Ease normally not all the way to midship position position
starboard to ease the turn to starboard to stop the
your helm"
turn
10
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives Put the rudder 10 degrees to starboard
you the order: "Starboard ten"
10
When a parallel track search pattern is being carried out, the course of the
search units should normally be which of the following?
10
Downwind
When a tug is pulling on a hawser at right angles to the ship, on the ship's
engine, what care must be taken by the pilot?
10
When a tug is pulling on a hawser at right angles to the ship, on the ship's
engine, what care must be taken by the pilot?
10
When a vessel is using one anchor her bow and stern line to the
"L" Jetty she said to be:
Baltic moor
Open moor
Mediterranean moor
Y moor
10
When making way in heavy seas you notice that your vessel's screw is being decrease speed
lifted clear of the water and racing. One way to correct this would be to:
increase speed
10
When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in
which casualty situation?
Damage to property
amounting to $12,500
10
When your ship is going full speed ahead with no wind and no current,
where do you think the "pivot point" is located?
Amidships
10
Which of the following action should you take if a crew member has just
fallen overboard off your port side?
10
10
While alongside port side the dock, your vessel's bow line parts due to
strong winds and begins to fall away from the docks. What should you do?
Let go the stern lines then Call the master and all
allow the vessel to drift
deck hands
and then anchor
10
stand by engine
10
to starboard
to port
10
You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow breast line The bow will come in and the stern will
and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in remain the same distance off the pier.
on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?
The stern will come in and The bow and stern come The bow will come in and
the bow will remain the
in equally closer toward the stern will go out.
same distance off the
the pier.
pier.
10
You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow breast line The bow will come in and the stern will
and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in remain the same distance off the pier.
on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?
The stern will come in and The bow will come in and The bow and stern come
the bow will remain the
the stern will go out.
in equally closer toward
same distance off the
the pier.
pier.
10
You are approaching a pier and intend to use the port anchor to assist in
docking port side to. When would you NOT use the anchor?
10
You are approaching a pier and intend to use the port anchor to assist in
docking port side to. When You would NOT use the anchor?
10
You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard
bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have
to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
10
You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard
bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have
to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
10
You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard
bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have
to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
10
You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide.
You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory
to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where
would you generally tie up the tug?
Change course 10
degrees to starboard
in a circular motion
10
You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide.
You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory
to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where
would you generally tie up the tug?
Tie her up on the inshore Tie her up on the inshore Have her on a hawser
quarter to lift the stern.
bow to hold the ship off
from the stern.
the end.
10
You are docking a vessel starboard side to with the assistance of two tugs.
You are attempting to hold the vessel off by operating both tugs at right
angles to the vessel and at full power. What should you ensure?
10
You are docking a vessel. What is the aspect wind and current are most
favorable?
10
10
You are going astern (single-screw, right-handed propeller) with the anchor stern to walk to port but at a reduced rate
down at a scope of twice the depth of the water. What should you expect as
the anchor dredges?
10
You are going astern (single-screw, right-handed propeller) with the anchor stern to walk to port but at a reduced rate
down at a scope of twice the depth of the water. What should you expect as
the anchor dredges?
10
You are heading in a northerly direction when you come across an easterly
current. Your vessel will __________.
be pushed to starboard
be pushed to port
10
go to port
go to starboard
10
You are in the confined waters. What is the danger in this situation if you
should loose engine power?
10
You are landing a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller, starboard turn its stern towards the dock
side to the dock. As you approach the dock you back your engine with your
rudder amidships. What would you expect the vessel to?
10
You are landing a single-screw vessel, with a right-hand propeller, starboard turn her bow toward the dock
side to the dock. When you have approached the berth and back the engine,
what would you expect the vessel to?
10
You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on
the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving aft
relative to you, what should you do?
10
You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on
the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving forward
relative to you, what should you do?
Increase speed
10
to starboard
to port
10
You are meeting with another ship in confined waters. What can happen as
the ships approach each other?
The bows of the ships will be pushed away This does not apply to
from each other
your vessel
10
You are mooring to a buoy. You should approach the buoy with the current
from where?
ahead
abeam
astern
10
You are on watch and see a man fall overboard. Which man- overboard turn Scharnow
should NOT be used in this situation?
Single turn
Racetrack
Williamson
10
10
You are performing an overtaking maneuver in confined waters. What should The bow may be sucked against, and the
you watch out for?
stern may be pushed away from the other
ship as you pass.
10
You are planning to anchor in an area where several anchors have been lost fit a crown strap and work wire to the anchor anchor using both
due to fouling. As a precaution, whar should you do?
anchors
10
You are proceeding along the right bank of a narrow channel aboard a right- increase speed and put the rudder right full back full with rudder
handed single-screw vessel. The vessel starts to sheer due to bank
amidships
suction/cushion effect. You should:
10
You are pushing a tow ahead and passing close to another towboat which is the tows will tend to drift together
pushing ahead in the same direction (you are overtaking). After the
towheads pass close alongside __________.
both boats will gain speed the tows will tend to drift
apart
10
You are pushing a tow ahead, at high speed, near the right hand bank of a
canal. The forces affecting your towboat and tow will tend to __________.
10
You are stopped with no way upon your vessel at the pilot station. Your
Half ahead with hard over rudder, then full
vessel is a large twin-screw ship. You must come around 180 degrees to
astern on inboard engine
board your Pilot. How should you use the engines and rudder to turn the ship
fastest in the least amount of space?
Full ahead on one engine, Full ahead on the engines Slow ahead with hard
full astern on the other
and hard over rudder
over rudder
10
You are the Master on a single screw vessel, docking port side with no tug
assist. You decide to drop the offshore anchor to help in docking. The
amount chain you must pay-out is:
10
You are transiting a narrow channel. What can happen in this situation?
The bow will be pushed away from the bank The stern will be pushed The bow will be sucked
away from the bank
towards the bank
10
You are using the anchor to steady the bow while maneuvering.When do you bow is held in position with the engines
expect to have the proper scope of anchor cable?
coming slowly ahead
10
You have made a turning circle at full speed in deep water. You are now
The diameter will be the same whatever
Yes, it will be much
Yes, it will be a large
Yes, it will be much
going to make one with initial speed, slow ahead. Do you think the diameter initial speed we have when starting the turn. greater with slow ahead. difference in the turning smaller with slow ahead.
will differ from that of initial full ahead?
diameter between full and
slow ahead.
10
You have made a turning test on full speed in deep water. You are now going No, the turning diameter will be increased in Yes, the turning diameter No, the turning diameter Yes, it will be the same
to make a test in shallow water. Do you think the turning diameter will be the shallow water.
will be the same for all
will be smaller in shallow provided the UKC is 25 %
same?
depths.
water.
- 50 %.
10
Your course of action if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft should remain in the vicinity of the sinking ship
be:
remain just a few meters immediately get underway get underway as far as
from the vessel
to avoid suction
you can
10
Your engine is going astern and you pick-up sternway. The rudder is
You will change heading to starboard
amidships and you are operating on a single, right-handed fixed screw. How
will your ship react?
10
Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed to port
screw starts to turn ahead,where does the bow will tend to go?
to starboard
10
Your ship is drifting in open sea with temporary engine malfunction. You are
equipped with precise navigation equipment. What should you do in this
situation?
10
Your ship is going full ahead as you start to slow down. Where is the position It will move aft as the ship slows down
of the "pivot point" now? No wind, current.
10
Your ship is going full astern and making sternway. Where will the
"pivot point" be located? No wind, current.
Somewhere aft of the center of gravity, but it At 1/6 of the ship's length at the center of gravity
is impossible to pin-point the exact location from the stern
10
port side to
10
Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw, and going ahead on the port swing to starboard
screw. What will happen to the bow?
swing to port
10
Your vessel is being towed and you are using a tripping rope. What is the
use of a tripping rope of fiber or wire?
10
Your vessel is going alongside a pier. Two tugs will assist at the mooring.
Which position and how do you want to use the tugs?
10
Your vessel is going alongside. One tug will assist at the mooring. Which
position and how do you want to use the tug?
Pushing on ship's flat side and make fast in Pushing on ship's flat side Fast FWD and AFT in
the vessel for pulling if needed.
not made fast to be able center lead.
to move in best position if
needed.
Make fast on the vessel's shoulder to push Make fast aft to pull when Pushing at vessel's flat
and pull.
needed.
side where it is needed.
10
Your vessel is navigating along a narrow channel at a slow speed with your
starboard side near the right bank of a channel. What would be the best
maneuver if your vessel suddenly sheers toward the opposite bank?
10
Your vessel is navigating along a narrow channel at a slow speed with your
starboard side near the right bank of a channel. What would be the best
maneuver if your vessel suddenly sheers toward the opposite bank?
10
10
Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action
should you take?
10
Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action
should you take?
10
Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. In
calm weather, which direction when putting the engines ahead with the
rudder hard left?
10
Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. In
calm weather, what will happen to the bow and stern when putting the
engines ahead with the rudder hard left?
both the bow and stern in the bow out and the stern both the bow and stern
in
out
10
Your vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel. The effect called bank
cushion has which effect on the vessel?
Forces the entire vessel Decreases the draft at the Forces the stern away
bodily away from the bank bow
from the bank
10
Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier without the assistance of tugboats.
Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside
the pier?
10
Your vessel is to turn in a narrow canal by use of one tug (turn to port with
the bow). In which position and how would you use the tug?
10
Your vessel is to unmoor. Two tugs will assist at the unmooring. Which
position and how do you want to use the tugs?
10
Fast FWD and AFT in center lead to pull the Make fast on ship's flat
vessel out from the jetty and make it in
side to keep the vessel in
position for voyage.
position when unmooring
and pull vessel out from
the jetty.
good seamanship
a last resort
10
What must you be aware of the fact when using the anchor to steady the
bow while approaching a dock?
straight ahead
The "pivot
point" will move to
the stern
10
You are approaching a pier and intend to use the port anchor to assist in
docking port side to. When would you NOT use the anchor?
10
You are going astern (single-screw, right-handed propeller) with the anchor stern to walk to port but at a reduced rate
down at a scope of twice the depth of the water. What should you expect as
the anchor dredges?
vessel to back in a
straight line
10
You are using the anchor to steady the bow while maneuvering.When do you bow is held in position with the engines
expect to have the proper scope of anchor cable?
coming slowly ahead
anchor is just touching the scope is not more than 5 cable enters the water at
bottom
times the depth of the
an angle between 60 and
water
85 from the horizontal
10
As the propeller turns, voids are formed on the trailing and leading edges of cavitation
the propeller blades causing a loss of propulsive efficiency, pitting of the
blades, and vibration. How these voids are known as?
advance
edging
10
When a tug is pulling on a hawser at right angles to the ship, on the ship's
engine, what care must be taken by the pilot?
10
You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow breast line The bow will come in and the stern will
and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in remain the same distance off the pier.
on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?
The stern will come in and The bow and stern come The bow will come in and
the bow will remain the
in equally closer toward the stern will go out.
same distance off the
the pier.
pier.
10
You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard
bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have
to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
10
You are approaching a pier and intend to use the port anchor to assist in
docking port side to. When You would NOT use the anchor?
10
You are going astern (single-screw, right-handed propeller) with the anchor stern to walk to port but at a reduced rate
down at a scope of twice the depth of the water. What should you expect as
the anchor dredges?
10
You are using the anchor to steady the bow while maneuvering. When do
you have the proper scope of anchor cable?
anchor is just touching the scope is not more than 5 cable enters the water at
bottom
times the depth of the
an angle between 60 and
water
85 from the horizontal
10
When a tug is pulling on a hawser at right angles to the ship, on the ship's
engine, what care must be taken by the pilot?
10
You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow breast line The bow will come in and the stern will
and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in remain the same distance off the pier.
on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?
The stern will come in and The bow will come in and The bow and stern come
the bow will remain the
the stern will go out.
in equally closer toward
same distance off the
the pier.
pier.
10
You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard
bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have
to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
10
You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide.
You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory
to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where
would you generally tie up the tug?
10
You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard
bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have
to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
10
You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide.
You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory
to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where
would you generally tie up tug line.
Tie her up on the inshore Tie her up on the inshore Have her on a hawser
quarter to lift the stern.
bow to hold the ship off
from the stern.
the end.
10
You are docking a vessel starboard side to with the assistance of two tugs.
You are attempting to hold the vessel off by operating both tugs at right
angles to the vessel and at full power. What should you ensure?
10
You are docking a vessel. What is the aspect wind and current are most
favorable?
10
10
You are landing a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller, starboard turn its stern towards the dock
side to the dock. As you approach the dock you back your engine with your
rudder amidships. What would you expect the vessel to?
10
You are landing a single-screw vessel, with a right-hand propeller, starboard turn her bow toward the dock
side to the dock. When you have approached the berth and back the engine,
what would you expect the vessel to?
10
Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. In
calm weather, what will happen to the bow and stern when putting the
engines ahead with the rudder hard left?
both the bow and stern in the bow out and the stern both the bow and stern
in
out
10
Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action
should you take?
slip
10
Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw, and going ahead on the port swing to starboard
screw. What will happen to the bow?
swing to port
10
port side to
10
Your ship is going full astern and making sternway. Where will the "pivot
point" be located? No wind, current.
Somewhere aft of the center of gravity, but it At 1/6 of the ship's length at the center of gravity
is impossible to pin-point the exact location from the stern
10
Your ship is going full ahead as you start to slow down. Where is the position It will move aft as the ship slows down
of the "pivot point" now? No wind, current.
10
Your ship is drifting in open sea with temporary engine malfunction. You are
equipped with precise navigation equipment. What should you do in this
situation?
10
Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed to port
screw starts to turn ahead,where does the bow will tend to go?
to starboard
10
You have made a turning test on full speed in deep water. You are now going No, the turning diameter will be increased in Yes, the turning diameter No, the turning diameter Yes, it will be the same
to make a test in shallow water. Do you think the turning diameter will be the shallow water.
will be the same for all
will be smaller in shallow provided the UKC is 25 %
same?
depths.
water.
- 50 %.
10
You have made a turning circle at full speed in deep water. You are now
The diameter will be the same whatever
Yes, it will be much
Yes, it will be a large
Yes, it will be much
going to make one with initial speed, slow ahead. Do you think the diameter initial speed we have when starting the turn. greater with slow ahead. difference in the turning smaller with slow ahead.
will differ from that of initial full ahead?
diameter between full and
slow ahead.
10
You are on a course of 000T and put the rudder right 30. In which direction 090T
will the transfer be measured?
180T
10
A channel is stated as having a controlling depth of 38 feet. Which statement 100% of the channel width is clear to 38
is TRUE?
feet.
10
When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in
which casualty situation?
Damage to property
amounting to $12,500
10
You are mooring to a buoy. You should approach the buoy with the current
from where?
ahead
abeam
astern
10
Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier without the assistance of tugboats.
Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside
the pier?
10
You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on
the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving forward
relative to you, what should you do?
Increase speed
10
Your vessel is to unmoor. Two tugs will assist at the unmooring. Which
position and how do you want to use the tugs?
Fast FWD and AFT in center lead to pull the Make fast on ship's flat
Pushing on vessel's flat Make fast the forward tug,
vessel out from the jetty and make it in
side to keep the vessel in side to keep the vessel in and the aft tug stand by.
position for voyage.
position when unmooring position when unmooring.
and pull vessel out from
the jetty.
10
You are planning to anchor in an area where several anchors have been lost fit a crown strap and work wire to the anchor anchor using both
due to fouling. As a precaution, whar should you do?
anchors
10
Your vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel. The effect called bank
cushion has which effect on the vessel?
10
When navigating in deep water you experience a shallow sounding which is I would order the navigator to note the
Set the draft warning to Calibrate the fathometer
not indicated on the chart. What would you do?
position of the reduced sounding and report the maximum depth in the weekly or monthly.
the same by means of the Hydrographical echo sounder.
Note (H102), found in the WNM and in the
Mariners Handbook.
10
You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on
the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving aft
relative to you, what should you do?
10
Your vessel is going alongside. One tug will assist at the mooring. Which
position and how do you want to use the tug?
Make fast on the vessel's shoulder to push Make fast aft to pull when Pushing at vessel's flat
and pull.
needed.
side where it is needed.
10
Your vessel is to turn in a narrow canal by use of one tug (turn to port with
the bow). In which position and how would you use the tug?
10
If there is no slip, what is called as the distance that a ship moves forward
with each revolution of its propeller?
pitch
advance
head reach
transfer
10
Your vessel is going alongside a pier. Two tugs will assist at the mooring.
Which position and how do you want to use the tugs?
10
Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action
should you take?
10
Your vessel is being towed and you are using a tripping rope. What is the
use of a tripping rope of fiber or wire?
Pushing on ship's flat side and make fast in Pushing on ship's flat side Fast FWD and AFT in
the vessel for pulling if needed.
not made fast to be able center lead.
to move in best position if
needed.
Put the sea and wind about two points on
Put the sea and wind on Put the bow directly into
either bow and reduce speed.
either quarter and
the sea and proceed at
proceed at increased
full speed.
speed.
retrieve the outboard legs of the bridle
retrieve the main tow
open the pelican hook at
where they are connected to the fishplate
hawser
the fishplate
10
10
Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw, and going ahead on the port swing to starboard
screw. What happens to the bow?
270T
straight ahead
000T
Forces the entire vessel Decreases the draft at the Forces the stern away
bodily away from the bank bow
from the bank
swing to port
10
Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. In
calm weather, which direction when putting the engines ahead with the
rudder hard left?
the bow out and the stern both the bow and stern
in
out
10
You are performing an overtaking maneuver in confined waters. What should The bow may be sucked against, and the
you watch out for?
stern may be pushed away from the other
ship as you pass.
10
You are transiting a narrow channel. What can happen in this situation?
The bow will be pushed away from the bank The stern will be pushed The bow will be sucked
away from the bank
towards the bank
10
You are meeting with another ship in confined waters. What can happen as
the ships approach each other?
The bows of the ships will be pushed away This does not apply to
from each other
your vessel
10
to starboard
to port
10
10
A crewman has not been seen on board for the past three hours. What type Scharnow turn
of turn is BEST in the man overboard situation?
Racetrack
Williamson turn
Anderson turn
10
A motor controller contains three selector push buttons labeled 'start', 'jog',
and 'stop'. What happens to the motor when the 'jog' button is pushed?
Will not start until both the Will not stop unless the
'jog' and 'start' buttons are 'stop' button is pushed.
pushed.
10
Be increased.
10
180 degrees
135 degrees
10
A seaman is reported missing in the morning and was last seen after coming Williamson Turn
off the mid-watch. Which type of turn would you use to return to the track-line
steamed during the night?
Racetrack
Anderson turn
10
10
A testing device called a 'growler' is being used to locate a shorted coil in the A loud growling noise will be heard.
stator of an AC electrical machine. What happens when the 'feeler' is moved
over a slot containing the shorted coil?
10
A twin screw vessel is easier to maneuver than single-screw vessel with the Can suck the water away from the rudder
engines half ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudder is
amidships, which of the following will happen?
10
A twin screw vessel while moving ahead has an advantage over a single
vessel because:
10
A twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing, with rudders
amidships and negligible wind, will back:
to port
to starboard
in a circular motion
10
10
Ohms
Mhos
Henrys
10
10
An airplane wants a vessels to change course and proceed towards a vessel flashing the navigation lights on and off
in distress. The actions of the aircraft to convey this message will NOT
include:
circling the vessel at least heading in the direction of crossing ahead and
once
the distress location
rocking the wings
10
As a general rule, a ULCC should not have a speed in any direction greater 0.10 knots
than what speed when touching berth?
0.20 knots
0.25 knots
0.15 knots
10
Besides distilled water, what other compounds that the electrolyte in a lead- Sulfuric acid.
acid storage battery consists of?
Muriatic acid.
Hydrogen chloride.
Calcium chloride.
10
For more complete vessel protection, what other purposes when using an
impressed current cathodic system?
Scharnow turn
About same position as the center of gravity Outside of the center line Near the bow
Farads
Straps connect the rudder with the hull and The hull's magnetic fields
the propeller shaft is grounded through a
are aligned with a solidslip ring/brush arrangement.
state degaussing circuit
using SCR's.
From the point where the rudder is put over to any point on the turning circle, advance
kick
the distance a vessel moves parallel to the original course is known as:
11
Installing a light bulb in the pedestal stand. Coating the switch box
internals with epoxy
sealer.
10
How do you trickle charge the battery about the standard procedure for
maintaining the charge in an emergency diesel starting battery?
Continuously
10
If a crewmember has fallen overboard during the hours of darkness and you You will be in a reciprocal course and nearly You will have enough time The turn provides the
The turn enables you to
immediately execute a Williamson turn, what is the primary advantage of this on the track line run during the night
to maneuver to close in maximum coverage of the reverse course in the
maneuver under these circumstance exams?
on the man for rescue
area to be searched
shortest possible time
10
If the draft is nearly equal to the depth of the water, a vessel traveling down a bank cushion
narrow channel may set off the nearer side. This effect is known as:
squatting
bank suction
10
If the line voltage to the controller shown in the illustration is 440 volts, what 110 volts
is applied across the control circuit?
220 volts
440 volts
660 volts
10
10
10
In docking, when approaching the berth at one knot, how many meters is the 31 meters
ship's advance in one minute?
16.6 meters
35 meters
10
Decrease the speed as much as practicble Do a zigzag maneuver to Maintain your course and Increase speed if the ship
reduce speed
speed
is not already on full
ahead
10
Bow cushion
Bow suction
10
decrease speed
10
A manual override switch. The weight of the load on A hand operated band
the boom.
brake.
10
It is the term used for the impact between two vessels when one of them is in Allision
motion and the other one is stationary.
Double banking
Collision
Side swipe
10
One of your crew members falls overboard from the starboard side. You
should IMMEDIATELY:
10
Quickwater begins to move forward, up the ship's side, when the ship is
making a speed approximately ________ knot, and the quickwater reaches
the ship's midships section when the ship moving at a speed of ________
knots.
(1/0)
(2/0)
(2/1)
(3/1)
10
The action necessary to transfer the steering control from the wheelhouse to align the trick wheel to the rudder angle
local control in order to use the steering gear room trick wheel, is to:
position
10
The ballast valve of the fore peak tank is located in the duct keel and cannot Valve should be checked locally for
The actuator must be
The control circuit is
be opened or shut by remote operation. The valves of other tanks can be
troubleshooting without which it is difficult to defective and should be defective and the PCB
operated remotely without any trouble Which of the following will be the best find the exact problem.
replaced with a new one. should be replaced.
practice?
10
The maneuver which will return your vessel in the shortest time to a person
who has fallen overboard is:
10
at the hawsepipe
at the bow
10
The propeller stopped with the rudder in hard over position. The vessel is
turning slowly. In order to make her turn faster without increasing forward
speed, give:
a kick ahead
10
The tendency of a vessel being attracted bodily towards the bank is known
as:
Bank suction
Bow cushion
Veering
10
hard over
Amidships
10
These propeller are in turning but the shaft revolves always in the same
direction the astern power being obtained by reversing the pitch of the
screws:
twin screw
single screw
10
360 degrees
60 degrees
135 degrees
180 degrees
10
Explosive gases.
Corrosive gases.
Highly combustible
oxygen.
10
What are the forces that act and play a role in determining the position of
pivot point?
longitudinal resistance
only
10
What do you add as the proper way to mix the electrolyte for a battery?
10
What do you call when the cable nips round the stern and breaks the anchor breaking sheer
out of its holding ground?
dragging
clearing
breaking cable
10
Sacrificial zincs.
10
10
What instrument you are going to use aboard ship, to determine a grounded Megohmmeter
field coil in an AC motor?
Visual inspection
Galvanometer
Portable growler
10
10
"squat" will
cause an increase in
bottom clearance and a
decrease in draft
Three-wire DC generator.
"squat" will
cause a decrease in
bottom clearance and a
decrease in draft
Saturable core reactor.
10
Poly-coated braid.
10
What is known as a device which prints out a permanent record of the plant Data logger.
operating conditions?
Analogger
Bell logger.
Alarm logger.
10
10
Maintain resistance
contacts in clean
condition.
Interaction
18.5 meters
drift
squat
Burnishing
10
What is the CORRECT way to do when making way in heavy seas and you
notice that your vessel's screw is being lifted clear of the water and racing?
decrease speed
increase speed
10
Final Diameter
Tactical diameter
Pivoting angle
Turning circle
10
What is the function of a full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch? Act as a backup brake in the event the
mechanical brake should fail.
10
Loss of residual
magnetism.
10
10
6 cells
12 cells
10
What is the proper way to apply plastic electrical tape to an electric cable
splice?
10
10
What is the recommended method if you must land on a beach with an oar- keep the bow into the seas with the sea
propelled lifeboat through a heavy surf?
anchor out over the bow, and row to meet
the breaking waves
10
What is the resistance of a replacement wire having twice the length and
one-half the cross-sectional area of the original wire?
10
What is used aboard ship as an electrical device which employs a stationary Magnetic amplifier.
armature and a rotating electromagnetic field?
10
What maneuver will return your vessel in the shortest possible time to a
person who has fallen overboard?
Williamson Turn
Scharnow turn
10
What should be done to a discolored capacitor due to excessive heat should Replaced
be?
Calibrated
Cooled
Soldered
10
What should you do to repair a small electrical motor that has been
submerged in saltwater?
10
10
Anderson Turn
3 cells
4 cells
Send it ashore to an
Rinse all electrical parts
approved service facility. with a carbon
tetrachloride cleaning
solvent and then blow dry
What will be the freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid Lower than in a discharged battery.
Higher than in a
The same as in a
Higher
than
in a
the motor
with
battery?
discharged battery.
discharged battery.
discharged
but
compressedbattery,
air.
the specific gravity will be
less.
What will happen to the pump flow rate by increasing the rotational speed of Increase in direct proportion to the increase Decrease in direct
Flow rate does not
Flow
a cargo pump?
in speed.
proportion to the increase depend upon speed.
in speed.
10
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives Put the rudder about half way to port to slow Put the rudder midship
you the order: "Hard a starboard" and after a while the order:
down the turning rate
"Meet her"
10
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives Turn the rudder towards midship, but
Put the rudder to midship Put the rudder to
Put the rudder all the way
you the order: "Port 20" and after a while the order: "Ease normally not all the way to midship position position
starboard to ease the turn to starboard to stop the
your helm"
turn
10
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives Put the rudder 10 degrees to starboard
you the order: "Starboard ten"
10
When a parallel track search pattern is being carried out, the course of the
search units should normally be which of the following?
10
Change course 10
degrees to starboard
Put the rudder all the way Put the rudder 15 degrees
to port to stop the turning to starboard
Downwind
When a vessel is using one anchor her bow and stern line to the
"L" Jetty she said to be:
Baltic moor
Open moor
Mediterranean moor
Y moor
10
When a vessel is utilizing a single anchor, her bow and stern line to the
"L" jetty, she is said to be:
Baltic moor
Mediterranean moor
open moor
Y moor
10
10
When making way in heavy seas you notice that your vessel's screw is being decrease speed
lifted clear of the water and racing. One way to correct this would be to:
increase speed
10
10
Whenever a low
impedance meter is not
available, regardless of
the components being
tested.
10
When your ship is going full speed ahead with no wind and no current,
where do you think the "pivot point" is located?
Amidships
10
Circuit continuity.
Circuit power.
10
The emergency
switchboard.
The emergency
switchboard the speaker's
voice.
10
Determined by the
staggering of the brushes.
10
Which device will stop the motor shown in the illustration in case of a shortcircuit (high current) motor overload?
"F"
"G"
"H"
"I"
10
Which of the electrical properties listed will always be the same across each Voltage
component in a parallel circuit?
Resistance
Current
Impedance
10
Which of the following action should you take if a crew member has just
fallen overboard off your port side?
10
Which of the following conditions will occur if the solenoid coil burns out on a The brake will be set by spring force.
cargo winch with an electrical brake?
10
Globe valve
Diaphragm valve
BallValve
10
Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and convert it to an Transducer
electrical signal?
Reducer
Transformer
Rectifier
10
Which of the listed instruments can be best used to locate a grounded field
coil in a synchronous motor?
Megohmmeter
Frequency meter
Voltmeter
Multimeter
10
10
Series-wound
Split-phase
Shaded-pole
Repulsion-start
10
While alongside port side the dock, your vessel's bow line parts due to
strong winds and begins to fall away from the docks. What should you do?
Let go the stern lines then Call the master and all
allow the vessel to drift
deck hands
and then anchor
10
stand by engine
10
While charging, when is a lead-acid battery may become hotter than normal? Battery has a shorted cell.
10
10
10
10
Whenever a low
impedance meter is not
available, regardless of
the components being
to
port
tested.
10
You are heading in a northerly direction when you come across an easterly
current. Your vessel will __________.
be pushed to starboard
be pushed to port
10
go to port
go to starboard
10
You are in the confined waters. What is the danger in this situation if you
should loose engine power?
10
You are on watch and see a man fall overboard. Which man- overboard turn Scharnow
should NOT be used in this situation?
Single turn
Racetrack
Williamson
10
10
You are proceeding along the right bank of a narrow channel aboard a right- increase speed and put the rudder right full back full with rudder
handed single-screw vessel. The vessel starts to sheer due to bank
amidships
suction/cushion effect. You should:
10
You are pushing a tow ahead and passing close to another towboat which is the tows will tend to drift together
pushing ahead in the same direction (you are overtaking). After the
towheads pass close alongside __________.
both boats will gain speed the tows will tend to drift
apart
10
You are pushing a tow ahead, at high speed, near the right hand bank of a
canal. The forces affecting your towboat and tow will tend to __________.
10
You are stopped with no way upon your vessel at the pilot station. Your
Half ahead with hard over rudder, then full
vessel is a large twin-screw ship. You must come around 180 degrees to
astern on inboard engine
board your Pilot. How should you use the engines and rudder to turn the ship
fastest in the least amount of space?
Full ahead on one engine, Full ahead on the engines Slow ahead with hard
full astern on the other
and hard over rudder
over rudder
10
You are the Master on a single screw vessel, docking port side with no tug
assist. You decide to drop the offshore anchor to help in docking. The
amount chain you must pay-out is:
10
Your course of action if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft should remain in the vicinity of the sinking ship
be:
remain just a few meters immediately get underway get underway as far as
from the vessel
to avoid suction
you can
10
Your engine is going astern and you pick-up sternway. The rudder is
You will change heading to starboard
amidships and you are operating on a single, right-handed fixed screw. How
will your ship react?
10
Your vessel is a large twin-screw ship. You are stopped at the pilot station
Half ahead with hard over rudder, then full
with no way upon your vessel. You must come around 180deg. to board your astern on inboard engine
Pilot. How must you use the engines and rudder to turn the ship fastest in
the least amount of space?
Full ahead on one engine, Full ahead on the engines Slow ahead with hard
full astern on the other
and hard over rudder
over rudder
Butterfly valve
10
Your vessel is navigating along a narrow channel at a slow speed with your
starboard side near the right bank of a channel. What would be the best
maneuver if your vessel suddenly sheers toward the opposite bank?
10
Your vessel is navigating along a narrow channel at a slow speed with your
starboard side near the right bank of a channel. What would be the best
maneuver if your vessel suddenly sheers toward the opposite bank?
10
10
11
A motor controller contains three selector push buttons labeled 'start', 'jog',
and 'stop'. What happens to the motor when the 'jog' button is pushed?
Will not start until both the Will not stop unless the
'jog' and 'start' buttons are 'stop' button is pushed.
pushed.
11
Be increased.
11
A testing device called a 'growler' is being used to locate a shorted coil in the A loud growling noise will be heard.
stator of an AC electrical machine. What happens when the 'feeler' is moved
over a slot containing the shorted coil?
11
Ohms
Mhos
Henrys
11
11
What is used aboard ship as an electrical device which employs a stationary Magnetic amplifier.
armature and a rotating electromagnetic field?
11
Besides distilled water, what other compounds that the electrolyte in a lead- Sulfuric acid.
acid storage battery consists of?
Muriatic acid.
11
For more complete vessel protection, what other purposes when using an
impressed current cathodic system?
Straps connect the rudder with the hull and The hull's magnetic fields
the propeller shaft is grounded through a
are aligned with a solidslip ring/brush arrangement.
state degaussing circuit
using SCR's.
11
Installing a light bulb in the pedestal stand. Coating the switch box
internals with epoxy
sealer.
11
How do you trickle charge the battery about the standard procedure for
maintaining the charge in an emergency diesel starting battery?
Continuously
11
If the line voltage to the controller shown in the illustration is 440 volts, what 110 volts
is applied across the control circuit?
220 volts
11
A manual override switch. The weight of the load on A hand operated band
the boom.
brake.
11
Installing a light bulb in the pedestal stand. Coating the switch box
internals with epoxy
sealer.
11
The ballast valve of the fore peak tank is located in the duct keel and cannot Valve should be checked locally for
The actuator must be
The control circuit is
be opened or shut by remote operation. The valves of other tanks can be
troubleshooting without which it is difficult to defective and should be defective and the PCB
operated remotely without any trouble Which of the following will be the best find the exact problem.
replaced with a new one. should be replaced.
practice?
11
The emergency
switchboard the speaker's
voice.
11
What is the function of a full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch? Act as a backup brake in the event the
mechanical brake should fail.
11
11
Explosive gases.
Corrosive gases.
Highly combustible
oxygen.
11
What do you add as the proper way to mix the electrolyte for a battery?
11
Sacrificial zincs.
11
11
What instrument you are going to use aboard ship, to determine a grounded Megohmmeter
field coil in an AC motor?
Visual inspection
Galvanometer
11
Magnetic amplifier.
11
Poly-coated braid.
11
What is known as a device which prints out a permanent record of the plant Data logger.
operating conditions?
Analogger
Bell logger.
Alarm logger.
11
Hydrogen chloride.
Farads
Calcium chloride.
440 volts
The emergency
switchboard.
660 volts
Burnishing
Portable growler
11
11
What is the function of full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch? Act as a backup brake in the event the
mechanical brake should fail.
11
Loss of residual
magnetism.
11
11
6 cells
12 cells
11
What is the proper way to apply plastic electrical tape to an electric cable
splice?
11
11
What is the resistance of a replacement wire having twice the length and
one-half the cross-sectional area of the original wire?
11
What should be done to a discolored capacitor due to excessive heat should Replaced
be?
Calibrated
11
What should you do to repair a small electrical motor that has been
submerged in saltwater?
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Maintain resistance
contacts in clean
condition.
3 cells
4 cells
Cooled
Soldered
Send it ashore to an
Rinse all electrical parts
approved service facility. with a carbon
tetrachloride cleaning
solvent and then blow dry
What will be the freezing point of the electrolyte in a fully charged lead-acid Lower than in a discharged battery.
Higher than in a
The same as in a
Higher
than
in a
the motor
with
battery?
discharged battery.
discharged battery.
discharged
but
compressedbattery,
air.
the specific gravity will be
less.
What will happen to the pump flow rate by increasing the rotational speed of Increase in direct proportion to the increase Decrease in direct
Flow rate does not
Flow
a cargo pump?
in speed.
proportion to the increase depend upon speed.
in speed.
Whenever a low
impedance meter is not
available, regardless of
the components being
Voltage
tested. between two
points in a circuit.
The emergency
switchboard.
The emergency
switchboard the speaker's
voice.
11
Determined by the
staggering of the brushes.
11
Which device will stop the motor shown in the illustration in case of a shortcircuit (high current) motor overload?
"F"
"G"
"H"
"I"
11
Which of the electrical properties listed will always be the same across each Voltage
component in a parallel circuit?
Resistance
Current
Impedance
11
Which of the following conditions will occur if the solenoid coil burns out on a The brake will be set by spring force.
cargo winch with an electrical brake?
The motor will overspeed The load suspended from Nothing will happen; the
and burn up.
the cargo boom will fall. winch will continue to
operate as usual.
11
Globe valve
Diaphragm valve
BallValve
11
Which of the listed devices is used to measure pressure and convert it to an Transducer
electrical signal?
Reducer
Transformer
Rectifier
11
Which of the listed instruments can be best used to locate a grounded field
coil in a synchronous motor?
Megohmmeter
Frequency meter
Voltmeter
Multimeter
11
Series-wound
Split-phase
Shaded-pole
Repulsion-start
11
While charging, when is a lead-acid battery may become hotter than normal? Battery has a shorted cell.
11
11
11
12
Whenever a low
impedance meter is not
available, regardless of
the components being
Phenols
tested.
12
1,000 pounds
2,240 pounds
12
Each inert gas system must be designed to supply the cargo tanks with a
gas, or mixture of gasses, that has an oxygen content by volume of
__________.
5% or less
10% or less
15% or less
20% or less
Butterfly valve
12
12
Your tank vessel is loading a hazardous cargo. The allowance for expansion
is based on ambient temperatures of what maximum range?
12
During the annual inspection by the owner, each nonmetallic oil transfer
hose must not burst, bulge, leak, or abnormally distort under static liquid
pressure of at least __________.
12
A vessel floating in sea water displaces 717,500 cubic feet. What is the
displacement?
12
A weight of 250 tons is loaded on your vessel 95 feet forward of the tipping
center. The vessel's MT1 is 1000 ft-tons. What is the total change of trim?
11,200 tons
10,900 tons
13,000 tons
24,200 tons
23.75 inches
11.90 inches
18.75 inches
38.01 inches
12
A weight of 350 tons is loaded on your vessel 85 feet forward of the tipping 25.87 inches
center. The vessel's MT1 is 1150 foot-tons. What is the total change of trim?
12.93 inches
23.75 inches
38.50 inches
12
75 millimeters of water
pressure
12
All lashings used for the securing of timber shall be tested by a competent
16 mm
person to determine whether they, in the case of flexible steel wire ropes, are
at least ________ in diameter.
160 mm
0.16 mm
0.016 mm
12
All lashings and components used for securing should possess a breaking
strength of not less than:
133 Kn
183Kn
153 Kn
123 Kn
12
12
Inert gas should be supplied with an oxygen content of less than how many
percent?
12
A vessel's mean draft is 29'-07". At this draft, the TPI is 152. The mean 30'-04"
draft after loading 1360 tons will be __________.
29'-09"
29'-11"
30'-07"
12
To make sure of getting the full advantage of a favorable current, you should 30 minutes before the predicted time
reach an entrance or strait at what time in relation to the predicted time of
the favorable current?
12
A tanker's mean draft is 32'-05". At this draft, the TPI is 178. The mean 33'-00"
draft after loading 1200 tons will be __________.
33'-04"
33'-08"
33'-11"
12
0.02 foot
50.00 feet
25.00 feet
0.04 foot
12
4.8 inches
6.4 inches
8.0 inches
3.2 inches
12
12
12
Liquids in containers
A calculation example
Stability data produced by
showing use of
stability calculation
"GM" limitation instruments.
curves.
A cargo that will be
Bulk liquids
damaged if it gets wet
12
What signals a vessel engaged in fishing during the day would show?
12
A stay is __________.
standing rigging
a downhaul
a halyard
a jib
12
A liquid having a flash point above 80deg.F, but below 150deg.F, would be
termed a grade:
D combustible liquid
A flammable liquid
C flammable liquid
E combustible liquid
12
A shroud is __________.
standing rigging
a light sail
a topmast stay
a sheet
12
You are approaching shallow water with Under Keel Clearance of 15%. What Reduce to slow or less in due time before
speed should you have when entering and when should you slow down?
entering.
12
Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she is down slightly by the Shift cargo aft
head. How you may adjust the trim?
12
12
Buckle tensioner
12
inert gas pump and cargo pumps should not all of these
run simultaneously
12
Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in Add ballast in the after peak.
a head sea?
5%
2%
Alter course.
21%
11%
Chain lever
inert is to be stopped up
Reduce speed.
12
Which of the following requirements to fixed foam systems for cargo deck
area on tankers do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/61)
12
A cargo hold containing cargo such as nitrates, chlorates etc. which produce With this type of material the hatches should Apply boundary cooling.
oxygen under the influence of heat catches fire. How would you deal with
not be battened down. The fire can only be
this?
extinguished by using large quantities of
water.
12
Remain unchanged
12
How would you stow 500 drums of corrosive liquid as deck cargo?
As otherwise advised
these drums would be
stowed in large batches
so as to allow access to
any leaking drums whilst
in transit.
12
You are to load a bagged cargo in the lower hold of a shipped equipped with in a fore and aft pattern
drain walls in the after end of the hold. The layer of dunnage should be laid
down
12
You are to load a bagged cargo in the lower hold of a shipped equipped with at an angle to the keel, with the forward end at an angle to the keel
side bilges. The first layer of dunnage should be laid down ________
inboard
with the forward end
outboard
12
12
A ship's forward draft is 22'-04" and its after draft is 23'-00". The
draft amidships is 23'-04". Where does this concentration of weight
indicates?
Amidships
At the ends
12
You are the officer in charge of discharging an oil tanker of 15000 DWT in
Corpus Christi, USA. Where shall the Oil Transfer Procedure be located
12
Are cargoes for which the ship is provided with an approved securing system Standardize cargo
based upon cargo units of specific types.
Bagged cargo
Non-standardize cargo
Semi-standardize cargo
12
Homogenous cargoes
Bale cargoes
Bulk cargoes
12
Deballast
12
You will load class 1.2 commercial explosives and need to construct a
portable magazine. What does the magazine MUST be?
Be made of metal.
12
12
Which of the following is/are the safety factors which must be considered
both before and when using a pair of derricks rigged to operate in union
purchase?
all shackles, hooks, and pins to be of same bigger and stronger wires all shackles, hooks,
all blocks and shackles
SWL as the derrick they served
should be used
blocks, and pins must be must be properly greased
brand new
12
II only
Both I and II
I only
Neither I nor II
12
Bagged cargo
Bulk rice
Bulk grain
Refrigerated goods
12
Can hooks
Canvas slings
Rope slings
Chain slings
12
Pyridine must be
separated from carbon
disulfide by two barriers
(cofferdams, voids, empty
tanks, etc.).
A tank of
diisopropylamine may be
used to separate a tank of
pyridine from a tank of
carbon disulfide.
12
Each inert gas system gas main must have an automatic shut down valve at blower failure
the outlet of the gas production plant. This valve must close automatically
upon __________.
12
Ceiling
Securing gear
12
A floating vessel will behave as if all of its weight is acting downward through center of gravity
the __________.
center of buoyancy
center of flotation
metacenter
12
Where virtual height does a partially full tank causes a virtual rise?
Center of gravity
Center of flotation
Center of buoyancy
Metacenter
12
center of flotation
center of gravity
center of buoyancy
12
Drainage
At the bow
12
Certificate of Inspection
12
Which of the following booklets would you consult to determine the number
of persons required on duty while loading leaded gasoline on your tanker
certificate of inspection
IOPP certificate
46 CFR Part 15
(Manning)
12
Canvass slings
Chain slings
Rope slings
Can slings
12
owners requirement
12
Which statement is NOT true concerning the stowage of class 1 explosives? Class 1.4 explosives may not be stowed in
the same hold with class 6.1 poisons.
12
12
Where is the weight of a cargo concentrated that a vessel would be referred Concentrated high and the double bottoms Concentrated low and the Concentrated low and the Evenly distributed
to as "tender"?
are empty.
double bottoms are full
double bottoms are empty vertically and the double
bottoms are full
12
Which of the following precautions is/ are to be observed when washing oil
cargo compartments when the compartment atmosphere is inert?
12
If loading a cargo parcel of hazardous material, where would you obtain the
details of such a cargo?
Dangerous and
hazardous goods are
detailed in the BS Code.
Dangerous and
Dangerous and
hazardous goods are
hazardous goods are
detailed in the IGS Code. detailed in the Code of
Commerce.
12
Which of the following actions would best increase the transverse stability of ballasting the double bottom tanks
a merchant vessel at sea?
12
Gravitation
De-clogging
Line displacement
Elasticity
12
De-energizes the
Maintains a positive
"charged mist" pressure on the vent
effect.
header to cool the
flammable vapors.
12
Cargoes that gibes off fumes that may contaminate other cargo is known as odorous cargo
a:
delicate cargo
toxic cargo
dirty cargo
12
12
Which method of adjusting mooring lines is MOST useful for leaving a boat
free to rise and fall with the tide?
12
An important safety consideration and calls for fittings which permit rapid,
easy and effective securing of cargoes for ro-ro and container vessels.
Lashing
Dunnaging
Shoring
12
Which of the following requirements to inert gas system for oil cargo tanks
do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/62.2)
Keep a low pressure in the tanks at all times Eliminate the need for air
at sea and in port (periods of gas-freeing
to enter the tank during
excepted)
normal operation (gasfreeing excepted)
12
You are the officer in charge during the loading of a tanker in Ras Tannurah. Tell the jettyman to stop loading
The deck watchman reports a lot of oil on the water. What should be your
immediately.
FIRST action
12
Which of the following kinds of cargo must be carried in a deep frozen state? Fish, meat, butter
Coal, minerals
12
A package contains nitric acid solution and is radioactive. The radiation level Radioactive I and corrosive.
at the package surface is .36 millirems per hour. How should this package be
labeled?
Fissile class I.
12
flash point
12
Your vessel is damaged and is listing to port. The rolling period is short.
shift any off center weights from port to
There is sufficient freeboard so that deck edge submersion is not a problem. starboard
What corrective action should be taken first in regards to the vessel's
stability?
12
Introducing inert gas into a tank already inert with the object of further
reducing the oxygen or hydrocarbon content to prevent combustion if air
enters the tank is called __________.
purging
gas freeing
gas dispersion
bonding
12
A type of vessel used for rapid loading and discharging cargo of trailer,
automobile, odd shaped and other conventional cargo.
Ro-ro vessel
Container vessel
12
Reefer vessel
Multi-purpose vessel
12
Cargo ship fitted with refrigerating apparatus but capable also of carrying
cargo other than refrigerated.
Reefer vessel
Multi-purpose vessel
12
When cargo is shifted from the lower hold to the main deck the __________. center of gravity will move upwards
GM will increase
12
12
ammonium nitrate
gypsum
Class 1.4 explosives must Class 1.4 explosives must Class 1.1 explosives may
be "separated
be "separated
be stowed with class 9
from" a stow of
from" a stow of
dangerous substances
class 8 corrosive
class 5.1 oxidizing
closing
watertight doors consuming
materials.
materials. fuel from a full loading cargo on deck
tank
Maintaining the
Inert empty cargo tanks to
atmosphere in any part of a level at which
the tank within an oxygen combustion cannot be
content not exceeding 8% supported
by volume
turnings or swarfings
fire point
copra cake
12
kerosene
commercial gasoline
12
A vessel with the TCG off the longitudinal centerline inclines to an angle of
__________.
list
heel
trim
loll
12
large GM
small GZ
12
driving air-powered
plunger pumps
bladder-type
accumulators
12
I only
II only
neither I nor II
12
II only
neither I nor II
I only
12
Where does the loose liquids flowing for the greatest effect on stability
occurs?
In and out of a vessel that is holed in a wing In and out of a vessel that From fore to aft in the
tank.
is holed in a peak tank.
tanks of a vessel.
12
12
Are commodity groups or those that do not generate heat therefore do not
require oxygen and does not produce CO2.
Inert Commodities
Cheese cargo
Living cargoes
12
Hygroscopic
Inherent vice
Contaminated
Tainted
12
Thievage
Innage
Ullage
12
weight cargo
insured cargo
measurment cargo
ad valorem cargo
12
12
12
latex
It approximates a great
It is easily plotted on a
circle on east-west
gnomonic chart for
courses in high latitudes. comparison with a great
circle course.
kerosene
molasses
12
12
Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she is down slightly by the shift cargo aft
head. To adjust the trim, you may __________.
12
Longitudinal baseline of
the vessel.
Longitudinal center of
gravity of the vessel.
12
What is the correction to KG for longitudinal free surface effects for a vessel Sum of the longitudinal free surface
can be found by dividing the vessel's displacement?
moments of the vessel.
12
transversely framed
longitudinally framed
web framed
12
12
exactly at midships
12
12
12
Which of the following alternatives are recommended when decanting water Leave a "cushion "of water in the Maintain a speed of at
overboard from the slop tank
slop tank, to minimize the risk of polluting
least 12 knots when
the sea
pumping overboard
12
If you have a liquefied flammable gas barge in tow, which is NOT required of Verify ullage readings.
you with respect to the barge and its cargo?
12
In order to minimize the effects of a tender vessel, when carrying a cargo of place the heaviest woods in the lower holds maximize your deck load distribute lumber so that
lumber, you should __________.
those stowing most
compactly per unit of
weight are in the upper
A partially full tank causes a virtual rise in the height of the __________.
center of gravity
metacenter
center
holds of buoyancy
12
12
What causes an increase in the movement of liquid in a tank when a vessel Natural rolling period
inclines?
12
cellular framed
using dispersing
Discharge under the
chemicals in the slop tank waterline to avoid any
sheen on the surface
Metacentric radius
Have a properly
certificated tankerman or
at least one licensed
officer on board the
towingthe
vessel.
keep
vessel's frame
spaces free from lumber
center of flotation
Metacentric height
Righting arm
Department of Energy
Corps of Engineers
12
12
structural strength
mooring tension
riser tension
lifesaving equipment
A type of ventilation where the flow of air is controlled by the proper trimming Mechanical ventilation
of ventilation.
Natural ventilation
Dehumidifier
12
How much space must you leave in a topped off tank for liquid expansion?
12
12
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
Three
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle",
whose gross vehicle mass is between 20 tons and 30 tons, when carried on
Ro-Ro vessels?
One
Two
Four
12
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose
gross vehicle mass is between 3.5 Tons and 20 Tons, when carried on RoRo vessels?
Two
One
Three
Four
12
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
Four
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose
gross vehicle mass is between 30 tons and 40 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro
vessels?
One
Three
Two
12
An O/O ship mean Ore/ Oil, but what can she really carry?
Only Ore.
Only Oil.
12
According to the regulations, what type of gauging is required for a cargo of Restricted
butadiene?
Open
Closed
None
12
12
Overpack
Container
Unit load
12
12
zero
12
According to the regulations, to prevent excessive pressure buildup in cargo safety relief valves
tanks containing LFG, they are fitted with __________.
flame screens
12
12
Each hose in the fuel transfer system for helicopter refueling must have a
__________
quick-disconnect nozzle
splash guard
12
You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing class 1 Seek the shipper's advice with regard to
explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. What must you do to withdrawal, repair, or replacement.
transport this package according to the regulations?
12
Which of the following are considered bulk cargoes that may have
hazardous properties or which may liquefy?
12
Shut the discharge valve and run the pump Run the turbine at slow
at slow speed
speed with the pump
disconnected
12
A term used to define the load capacity for a device used to secure cargo to Maximum securing load (MSL)
a ship.
12
The forward draft of your ship is 27'-11" and the after draft is 29'Hogged
03". The draft amidships is 28'-05". What is your vessel deflection
condition?
Sagged
Listed
12
Centrifugal pump
Screw pump
Eductor
Gear pump
12
scrubber high water level deck seal low water alarm low pressure alarm
alarm
12
coal
silica gel
12
What increased with when the free surface effects of a partially full liquid
tank decrease?
12
Ad valorem cargo
special cargo
expensive cargo
weight cargo
12
Which of the following does not affect the value of the free surface
correction?
Registered tonnage
12
What does NOT affect the value of the free surface correction?
Registered tonnage.
12
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. With full
RPM, what will your speed be compared to deep water?
Faster
Slower
12
closed and the individual tank valves open open and individual tank
valves open
Fertilizer, ammonia
lead
sugar
12
Frozen goods
12
Which material should NOT be used to secure cargo on deck for a voyage? Fiber rope
Steel strapping
Steel chain
Wire rope
12
What is the load's results aboard a vessel when multiplying a load's weight
by the distance of the load's center of gravity from the centerline?
Transverse moment
TCG
Righting moment
12
Where does initial stability depends upon the effect of free surface?
The dimensions of the liquid surface and the The amount of liquid in
vessel's displacement
the compartment
12
12
12
A tug should not come alongside a tank vessel in way of its cargo tanks while person in charge of the transfer
it is loading grade A, B, or C cargo without the permission of the
____________.
superintendent of the
shoreside facility
12
12
Which of the following statements about inert gas pressures in a cargo tank gas pressures should be maintained at the the pressures of the inert high gas pressures may high gas pressures may
is TRUE?
highest permissible level throughout the
gas in the tank may
cause pyrophoxic
cause loss of suction
discharging process.
create excessive pressure oxidation in the tank
when stripping
at the pump while
discharging
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. How will
Longer
The same as in all
Large change at first, then Shorter
the stopping distance be, compared to deep water?
depths.
changing slightly.
12
12
Which of the following is a characteristic of the warning signs required to be The signs use black lettering on a white
displayed on a tanker vessel while transferring any hazardous cargo
background
12
12
12
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. Turning
the ship around, what space do you need compared to deep water?
The turning diameter of To port less, to starboard Need less space than
your ship is the same for more space.
normal.
all water depths.
12
12
12
How many classes of dangerous cargoes are covered by the IMDG Code?
12
12
Bay
Tier
Row
12
Which of the following items DO NOT have to be noted in the Oil Record
Book
12
Total displacement
Lightweight
Deadweight
12
Vertical moment
Transverse moment
Righting moment
Inclining moment
12
Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern Turn on ventilation for
or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
cargo holds, raise/open
the stern door, lower the
stern ramp
12
Metacenter
Metacentric height
12
Which of the following requirements regarding embarking, disembarking and During crossing, ports on the car deck shall Vehicles shall at all times Vehicles shall at all times In rough weather the
stowage of vehicle on ferries corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL
be closed and battened.
be secured against
be secured against
clearance between the
4/11.4).
shifting.
shifting.
cars shall be increased to
800 mm.
12
Tensioning
Webbing
Lashing gear
12
Inherent characteristics
Weight
Destination
Danger to human
12
12
How should cargo tank hatches be protected when the ullage opening is
open and the tank NOT gas free?
With pressure-vacuum
relief valves
the point to which G may rise and still permit the sum of the center of the transverse shift of the the distance between the
the vessel to possess positive stability
buoyancy and the center center of buoyancy as a actual center of gravity
of gravity
vessel rolls.
and the amximum center
of gravity that will still
allow a positive stability
The tanks are partially filled with liquid cargo The tanks lie above the The tanks are partially
The tanks are filled and
waterline and are filled.
filled with ldry cargo.
lie below the waterline.
Uncorrected KG
Column
12
blue
12
Underway at night you see the red sidelight of a vessel well off your port
bow. Which statement is TRUE?
12
You are bound from port A governed by the summer load line mark to port B What must you do at the winter mark when
also governed by the summer mark. The great circle track will take you into a you enter the winter zone and cannot
zone governed by the winter mark. Which statement is TRUE?
exceed the summer mark upon departing
port A?
You can load so that upon You can only load to the You cannot load beyond
arrival at the pier at port B winter mark plus any
the summer mark at port
your freeboard is equal to fresh water allowance and A and must be at the
the summer mark less
burnout to sea at port A. winter mark upon arrival
any fresh water
at port B.
allowance.
12
doubling gear
Yo-yo gear
Union purchase
12
What signals a vessel engaged in fishing during the day would show?
12
Your tank vessel is loading a hazardous cargo. The allowance for expansion -18C to 46C
is based on ambient temperatures of what maximum range?
-10C to 90C
-40C to 50C
0C to 100C
12
Under which charter has the shipowners lien for freight and other charges
on goods shipped under Bill of Lading.
Voyage charter
Bareboat charter
Demise charter
Time charter
12
Underway at night you see the red sidelight of a vessel well off your port
bow. Which statement is TRUE?
12
A cargo hold containing cargo such as nitrates, chlorates etc. which produce With this type of material the hatches should Apply boundary cooling.
oxygen under the influence of heat catches fire. How would you deal with
not be battened down. The fire can only be
this?
extinguished by using large quantities of
water.
12
A package contains nitric acid solution and is radioactive. The radiation level Radioactive I and corrosive.
at the package surface is .36 millirems per hour. How should this package be
labeled?
Fissile class I.
12
A ship's forward draft is 22'-04" and its after draft is 23'-00". The draft
amidships is 23'-04". Where does this concentration of weight indicates?
Amidships
At the ends
At the bow
12
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle
mass is between 20 tons and 30 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
Three
One
Two
Four
12
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle
mass is between 3.5 Tons and 20 Tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
Two
One
Three
Four
12
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle
mass is between 30 tons and 40 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
Four
One
Three
Two
12
12
How many classes of dangerous cargoes are covered by the IMDG Code?
12
How would you stow 500 drums of corrosive liquid as deck cargo?
12
If loading a cargo parcel of hazardous material, where would you obtain the
details of such a cargo?
12
Inert gas should be supplied with an oxygen content of less than how many
percent?
12
12
The forward draft of your ship is 27'-11" and the after draft is 29'-03". The
draft amidships is 28'-05". What is your vessel deflection condition?
Hogged
Sagged
Listed
12
12
To make sure of getting the full advantage of a favorable current, you should 30 minutes before the predicted time
reach an entrance or strait at what time in relation to the predicted time of
the favorable current?
12
What causes an increase in the movement of liquid in a tank when a vessel Natural rolling period
inclines?
Metacentric radius
Metacentric height
Righting arm
12
What does NOT affect the value of the free surface correction?
Registered tonnage.
12
Remain unchanged
Dangerous and
hazardous goods are
detailed in the BS Code.
Dangerous and
Dangerous and
hazardous goods are
hazardous goods are
detailed in the IGS Code. detailed in the Code of
Commerce.
2%
21%
11%
5%
Increase
12
Uncorrected KG
Metacenter
12
What increased with when the free surface effects of a partially full liquid
tank decrease?
12
12
Longitudinal baseline of
the vessel.
Longitudinal center of
gravity of the vessel.
12
Total displacement
Lightweight
Deadweight
12
12
Certificate of Inspection
12
What is the correction to KG for longitudinal free surface effects for a vessel Sum of the longitudinal free surface
can be found by dividing the vessel's displacement?
moments of the vessel.
12
What is the load's results aboard a vessel when multiplying a load's weight
by the distance of the load's center of gravity from the centerline?
Transverse moment
TCG
12
12
Vertical moment
It approximates a great
It is easily plotted on a
circle on east-west
gnomonic chart for
courses in high latitudes. comparison with a great
circle course.
Transverse moment
Righting moment
12
Thievage
Innage
Ullage
12
Centrifugal pump
Screw pump
Eductor
Gear pump
12
Where does initial stability depends upon the effect of free surface?
The dimensions of the liquid surface and the The amount of liquid in
vessel's displacement
the compartment
12
Where does the loose liquids flowing for the greatest effect on stability
occurs?
In and out of a vessel that is holed in a wing In and out of a vessel that From fore to aft in the
tank.
is holed in a peak tank.
tanks of a vessel.
12
Where is the weight of a cargo concentrated that a vessel would be referred Concentrated high and the double bottoms Concentrated low and the Concentrated low and the Evenly distributed
to as "tender"?
are empty.
double bottoms are full
double bottoms are empty vertically and the double
bottoms are full
12
Where virtual height does a partially full tank causes a virtual rise?
Center of gravity
Center of flotation
12
12
Which statement is NOT true concerning the stowage of class 1 explosives? Class 1.4 explosives may not be stowed in
the same hold with class 6.1 poisons.
Class 1.4 explosives must Class 1.4 explosives must Class 1.1 explosives may
be "separated from" a
be "separated from" a
be stowed with class 9
stow of class 8 corrosive stow of class 5.1 oxidizing dangerous substances
materials.
materials.
12
12
12
You are approaching shallow water with Under Keel Clearance of 15%. What Reduce to slow or less in due time before
speed should you have when entering and when should you slow down?
entering.
12
You are bound from port A governed by the summer load line mark to port B What must you do at the winter mark when
also governed by the summer mark. The great circle track will take you into a you enter the winter zone and cannot
zone governed by the winter mark. Which statement is TRUE?
exceed the summer mark upon departing
port A?
You can load so that upon You can only load to the You cannot load beyond
arrival at the pier at port B winter mark plus any
the summer mark at port
your freeboard is equal to fresh water allowance and A and must be at the
the summer mark less
burnout to sea at port A. winter mark upon arrival
any fresh water
at port B.
allowance.
12
12
12
Organic anhydrides
Ketones
Phenols
Esters
12
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. How will
the stopping distance be, compared to deep water?
Longer
12
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. Turning
the ship around, what space do you need compared to deep water?
The turning diameter of To port less, to starboard Need less space than
your ship is the same for more space.
normal.
all water depths.
Righting moment
Center of buoyancy
Metacentric height
Metacenter
12
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. With full
RPM, what will your speed be compared to deep water?
12
You are the officer in charge during the loading of a tanker in Ras Tannurah. Tell the jettyman to stop loading
The deck watchman reports a lot of oil on the water. What should be your
immediately.
FIRST action
12
Pyridine must be
separated from carbon
disulfide by two barriers
(cofferdams, voids, empty
tanks, etc.).
A tank of
diisopropylamine may be
used to separate a tank of
pyridine from a tank of
carbon disulfide.
12
You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing class 1 Seek the shipper's advice with regard to
explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. What must you do to withdrawal, repair, or replacement.
transport this package according to the regulations?
12
You will load class 1.2 commercial explosives and need to construct a
portable magazine. What does the magazine MUST be?
Be made of metal.
12
Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she is down slightly by the Shift cargo aft
head. How you may adjust the trim?
12
Deballast
12
Your vessel is damaged and is listing to port. The rolling period is short.
shift any off center weights from port to
There is sufficient freeboard so that deck edge submersion is not a problem. starboard
What corrective action should be taken first in regards to the vessel's
stability?
12
6.4 inches
8.0 inches
3.2 inches
12
Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she is down slightly by the shift cargo aft
head. To adjust the trim, you may __________.
12
You are to load a bagged cargo in the lower hold of a shipped equipped with in a fore and aft pattern
drain walls in the after end of the hold. The layer of dunnage should be laid
down
12
You are to load a bagged cargo in the lower hold of a shipped equipped with at an angle to the keel, with the forward end at an angle to the keel
side bilges. The first layer of dunnage should be laid down ________
inboard
with the forward end
outboard
12
You are the officer in charge of discharging an oil tanker of 15000 DWT in
Corpus Christi, USA. Where shall the Oil Transfer Procedure be located
12
owners requirement
12
12
Frozen goods
12
Drainage
Ceiling
Securing gear
12
Buckle tensioner
Chain lever
12
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
12
Which of the following statements about inert gas pressures in a cargo tank gas pressures should be maintained at the the pressures of the inert high gas pressures may
is TRUE?
highest permissible level throughout the
gas in the tank may
cause pyrophoxic
discharging process.
create excessive pressure oxidation in the tank
at the pump while
discharging
Which of the following statement regarding the trimming of gain is/are
both I and II
II only
neither I nor II
TRUE? I. In any filled compartments the bulk grain be trimmed so as to fill all
spaces under the deck and hatch covers to the maximum extent possible. II.
Loading all free grain space
12
12
12
Which of the following requirements to inert gas system for oil cargo tanks
do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/62.2)
12
Which of the following requirements to fixed foam systems for cargo deck
area on tankers do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/61)
Faster
4.8 inches
I only
Slower
12
Which of the following requirements regarding embarking, disembarking and During crossing, ports on the car deck shall Vehicles shall at all times Vehicles shall at all times In rough weather the
stowage of vehicle on ferries corresponds to present regulations? (NSCL
be closed and battened.
be secured against
be secured against
clearance between the
4/11.4).
shifting.
shifting.
cars shall be increased to
800 mm.
12
12
inert gas pump and cargo pumps should not all of these
run simultaneously
12
Which of the following precautions is/ are to be observed when washing oil
cargo compartments when the compartment atmosphere is inert?
12
A calculation example
showing use of "GM"
limitation curves.
I only
II only
neither I nor II
12
doubling gear
Yo-yo gear
Union purchase
12
Which of the following items DO NOT have to be noted in the Oil Record
Book
12
Which of the following kinds of cargo must be carried in a deep frozen state? Fish, meat, butter
Coal, minerals
12
12
Which of the following is/are the safety factors which must be considered
both before and when using a pair of derricks rigged to operate in union
purchase?
all shackles, hooks, and pins to be of same bigger and stronger wires all shackles, hooks,
all blocks and shackles
SWL as the derrick they served
should be used
blocks, and pins must be must be properly greased
brand new
12
12
the point to which G may rise and still permit the sum of the center of the transverse shift of the the distance between the
the vessel to possess positive stability
buoyancy and the center center of buoyancy as a actual center of gravity
of gravity
vessel rolls.
and the amximum center
of gravity that will still
allow a positive stability
Turn on the red cargo light.
Lower the stern ramp.
Raise/open the stern
Turn on ventilation for
door.
cargo holds.
12
12
Which of the following is a characteristic of the warning signs required to be The signs use black lettering on a white
displayed on a tanker vessel while transferring any hazardous cargo
background
12
Which of the following does not affect the value of the free surface
correction?
Registered tonnage
12
topside icing
12
coal
silica gel
lead
sugar
12
ammonium nitrate
gypsum
turnings or swarfings
copra cake
12
latex
kerosene
molasses
ethylene glycol
12
Which of the following are considered bulk cargoes that may have
hazardous properties or which may liquefy?
Fertilizer, ammonia
12
Which of the following booklets would you consult to determine the number
of persons required on duty while loading leaded gasoline on your tanker
certificate of inspection
IOPP certificate
46 CFR Part 15
(Manning)
12
Which of the following alternatives are recommended when decanting water Leave a "cushion "of water in the slop tank, Maintain a speed of at
overboard from the slop tank
to minimize the risk of polluting the sea
least 12 knots when
pumping overboard
using dispersing
Discharge under the
chemicals in the slop tank waterline to avoid any
sheen on the surface
12
Which of the following actions would best increase the transverse stability of ballasting the double bottom tanks
a merchant vessel at sea?
12
Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern Turn on ventilation for
or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
cargo holds, raise/open
the stern door, lower the
stern ramp
12
Shut the discharge valve and run the pump Run the turbine at slow
at slow speed
speed with the pump
disconnected
12
Which method of adjusting mooring lines is MOST useful for leaving a boat
free to rise and fall with the tide?
12
Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in Add ballast in the after peak.
a head sea?
scrubber high water level deck seal low water alarm low pressure alarm
alarm
12
Which material should NOT be used to secure cargo on deck for a voyage? Fiber rope
Steel strapping
Steel chain
Wire rope
12
What may prevent the tank from if a wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent of a Filling completely
damaged tank?
Collapsing
12
Reserve buoyancy
Level attitude
Instability
12
12
Damaged bulkheads often take a permanent set which is independent of the Install shoring so the shoring supports the
panting or bulge caused by water pressure. What should you do to control
damaged bulkheads without pushing on
this?
them.
12
12
What situation to the flooded space when free communication will adversely off-center
affect transverse stability only?
on the centerline
completely flooded
12
Many vessels are provided with flume tanks, which also have a dump tank
located under the flume tanks. What will happen in the event the ship is
damaged, where you could dump the flume tanks into the dump tank?
12
Where do you obtain the BEST information on the nature and extent of
damage to the vessel?
12
What is the result of liquids which is the most detrimental effect on initial
stability?
12
Permeability
Form gain
Center of flotation
One compartment
standard
12
Damage stability
Immersion stability
Initial stability
Intact stability
12
What does it means to "shore up" the main deck for the stowage Strengthen the main deck by placing pillars Weld pad eyes on deck in Distribute the weight of
Package the cargo in
of deck cargo means?
underneath it in the tween-decks.
proper position to secure the cargo by placing fore- wooden crates so it will
the cargo.
and-aft planks on the
not damage the deck.
main deck.
12
What should you do to increase the extent of flooding where your vessel can Increase reserve buoyancy.
suffer without sinking?
12
12
12
What is the principal danger from the liquid in a half full tank onboard a
vessel?
12
What is used to prevent accidental flooding of a double bottom or peak tanks Suction lines are fitted with a non-return
in the event of a pipe rupture due to collision?
valve
12
12
When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship,
which statement is TRUE?
12
When loading deck cargo what reference would you employ to ensure that
the safety of the vessel is not impaired?
12
12
Decreases weight
because extra stiffeners
are unneeded
12
Overloading
12
Which tanker discharge pattern would be the safest and most efficient?
Start discharging with most of the discharge Empty the forward tanks
coming from forward, but include some from and start working aft,
midships and after tanks.
emptying each tank in
sequence.
12
Damage in way of
machinery rooms.
Damage to interior
watertight boundaries.
12
Ultrasonic
Dye penetrant
Magnetic particle
Chemical reaction
12
Radiographic
Dye penetrant
Magnetic particle
Chemical reaction
12
Which type of weld testing can be used to detect the internal flaws?
Chemical reaction
Dye penetrant
Radiographic
Magnetic particles
12
Which weld fault can only be detected by a method that examines the
internal structure of a weld?
Lack of penetration
Overlap
Undercut
Lack of reinforcement
Pre-Stowage Plan.
12
12
You are attempting to take a dead ship in tow. All lines have been passed
and secured. How should you get underway?
12
You are fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses and river
water. Because of what condition that stability may be reduced?
12
You are in a tropical port. The refrigeration machinery on a container loaded Shade the container and periodically hose it Seal any ventilation
Spread ice over the top
with air-cooled fruit fails. It cannot be repaired for 18 to 24 hours. Which step down.
openings and add dry ice. layer and in any voids
should you take to reduce the temperature rise and spoilage of the fruit?
within the container.
Discharge a cylinder of
nitrogen into the
container.
12
You are on a vessel that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in The strain of the tow is taken by the riding
tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of the towline. Which statement is pawl, chain stopper, and anchor windlass
TRUE?
brake.
12
You are on the MV Navigator and involved in a collision. Your draft has
increased uniformly and there is about 4 feet of freeboard remaining. The
vessel is on an even keel and has a long rolling period. The roll is sluggish,
and the vessel hangs at the ends of a roll. Which of the following actions
would you take first to correct the situation?
12
12
You have taken another vessel in tow. When could you tell that the towing
speed is too fast?
12
You must shore up a bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The bulkhead
approximates a rectangle. Where should the center of pressure of the
shores on the bulkhead should be located?
Approximately one-third
of the way up the
bulkhead.
12
You must shore up the collision bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The
bulkhead approximates an inverted triangle. Where should the center of
pressure of the shores on the bulkhead should be located?
12
Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed To port
screw starts to turn ahead, where does the bow will tend to go?
Straight ahead
12
Your ship is drifting in open sea with temporary engine malfunction. You are
equipped with precise navigation equipment. What should you do in this
situation?
12
Your vessel was grounded on a bar. Which of the following should you do?
12
Your vessel has a midships engine room and the cargo is concentrated in
the end holds. What is the vessel deflection condition?
12
Your vessel has been damaged and is partially flooded. What is the first step Establish follding boudaries and prevent
to be taken in attempting to save the vessel?
further spread of flood water.
12
Your vessel has been damaged and you must shore a bulkhead. How should Approximately shorter than the measured
you cut the shore?
length to allow for wedges.
12
Your vessel has been holed in #1 hold and partially flooded. The hole is
plugged against further flooding. In calculating the effect of the flooding on
your transverse stability, you should use which method?
12
Your vessel has run aground and is touching bottom for the first one-quarter Flood an after double bottom tank.
of its length. What is the LEAST desirable method from the standpoint of
stability to decrease the bottom pressure?
12
Your vessel has run hard aground in an area subject to heavy wave action.
Backing full astern failed to free her. Which action should be taken next?
12
Your vessel is being towed and back-up wires have been installed. What in
the event that Back-up wires carry the towing load?
12
Your vessel is being towed and you are using a tripping rope. When does a
tripping rope of fiber or wire is used to?
12
Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. How could you reduce Rigging a sea anchor.
the danger of capsizing?
12
Your vessel is damaged and is listing to port. The rolling period is short.
Shift any off-center weights from port to
There is sufficient freeboard so that deck edge submersion is not a problem. starboard.
What corrective action should be taken FIRST in regard to the vessel's
stability?
12
Your vessel is damaged and listing to port. There is a short rolling period
Pump out a slack marine portable tank
around the angle of list. The port side freeboard is reduced to 1 foot. There is located on the portside amidships.
no trim and the weather is calm. You should FIRST
12
Your vessel is damaged with no list, but down by the stern. There is
BM decreases from loss of water plane and There is no effect on
progressive flooding and trim by the stern is increasing. What is the effect on greater volume.
transverse stability.
transverse stability after the deck edge at the stern is submerged?
12
Your vessel is damaged, and there is no list or trim. The rolling period is
short. The freeboard before the damage was 12'02" (3.7 meters). It is
now reduced to 3'-00"(1 meter). Which action would you take FIRST?
Reduction of KG to the
minimum allowable.
Press up a slack
Transfer ballast from the Pump out the marine
centerline double bottom peak tanks to an
potable tank located on
tank.
amidships centerline tank. the starboard side
amidships.
12
Your vessel is damaged, listing to port and on occasion flopping to the same Press up any slack double-bottom tanks
angle to starboard. It has a long, slow, sluggish roll around the angle of list. forward of the tipping center, then fill the
There is excessive trim by the stern with little freeboard aft. What action
forepeak if empty.
should you take FIRST to correct this situation?
12
Your vessel was damaged and initially assumed a significant list and trim;
however, further increase has been slow. Based on this data, what should
you expect?
12
What term is used to describe a tank barge constructed with the structural
framing outside the cargo tank and the cargo tank plating separated from the
shell plating?
12
The vessel can probably be saved if further The vessel will continue
flooding can be stopped.
to slowly list and/or trim
due to the free surface
effect and free
communication effect.
Double hull
Shell plated
Ballast piping and other piping such as sounding or vent piping to ballast
tanks shall not pass through:
Cargo tanks
Bilge wells
ballast tank
slop tank
12
12
A vessel that is experiencing strong wind on the port beam, this has the
same effect on the stability as:
12
A ballast tank is one-third full when additional ballast is added until it is twothirds full. The increased amount of liquid in the tank will have the greatest
influence on the:
transverse stability
12
A block that can be opened at the hook or shackle end to receive a bight of
the line is a:
heel block
snatch block
bight block
gin block
12
A booklet that was prepared and distributed by National cargo Bureau, Inc.,
provide guidance for shipowners, operators, agents, shipmasters to the
stowage and carriage of bulk grain.
Thomas Stowage
12
Beam knee
Beam line
Beam transom
Beam bracket
12
A careful inspection for ___________ should be carried out after dealing with structural damage
spillage or highly corrosive materials.
radiation
personnel
12
80-85%
12
A cargo vessel with cargo holds filled with general cargo with heavier goods one-third the height of the hold above its
stowed in the bottom results in the center of gravity to be at:
deck
12
A claim for cargo damages may be held against the ship owner if such
damage is the result of failure of the ship's officers to:
ensure adequate
packaging of the cargo
12
12
A compartment filled with grain cargo has a permeability of about how many 60 - 65%
percent?
12
A container made from plastic or steel with a firmly closed lid, for
transportation of liquids in particular paints and oils.
pail
pallet box
palletization
payload
12
A container stuffed or stripped under risk and for account of the shipper
and/or the consignee.
Container Load
Freight Prepaid
12
Palletwide Container
Pallet container
Conventional Container
12
Benzonitrile
Propadiene, inhibited
Hexanol
Acrylic Acid
12
12
12
A door lines with packing and screwed down between two watertight
compartments.
watertight door
man hole
duct keel
flapper
12
12
A fitting at the end of a cargo line in a tank that allows suction to be taken
close to the bottom of a tank.
Bell-mouth
Suction end
Strainer
Vacuum valve
12
companionway
accommodation ladder
pilot ladder
safety ladder
12
A flat block placed under the end of a wooden shore for the purpose of
distributing pressure against a damaged structure is referred to as a:
strongback
gusset
joist
web
12
A flat keel construction that aids in the resistance of a vessel to roll and fitted Bilge keel
along either side of the ship is called:
Flat bar
Doubling plate
12
A fore and aft strength member connecting the athwartships floors is the:
ligntening holes
longitudinal
center girder
keel
12
Displacement volume of
the vessel
12
A galvanized iron bars between beams of holds in ships carrying carcases of Bull bars
meat is known as:
Boole bars
Bullwanger
Bool bars
60-85%
0%
100%
100%
0% 80 - 85%
12
A gurgling noise is heard from within a cargo tank when discharging cargo,
this would indicate that the:
tank liquid is too viscous pump discharge pressure tank foot valve is partially
is excessive
clogged
12
A handle used in hinged watertight doors to force the door frame agains its
gasket called:
Dog
Capstan
Flax
Doney
12
A heavy angle iron running fore and aft the length of the ship located on top keelson
of the keel plate.
king beam
keel rake
keel plate
12
A horizontal division of a vessel from bottom to top. The numbers run from
bottom to deck and from deck upwards and are used as a part of the
indication of a stowage place for containers.
Tier
Column
Bay
Row
12
Cargo battens
12
capable of absorbing moisture in the form of that is shipped in a liquid capable of giving off
a gas
state
moisture in the form of a
liquid
12
quadrant
propeller
guard plate
pelorus
12
Bower
Kedge
Sea
Stream
12
scissor wire
towing wire
breast wire
cross wire
12
A lining inserted in machinery and in sheaves of blocks to reduce friction and Bush
take wear that would otherwise come on member around with a particular
item revolves.
Bose
Buss
Bust
12
A long piece of timber fitted horizontally on the steel frames inside the ship's Cargo battens
hull in the holds.
Stabilizer
12
portable rail
portable beam
stanchion
pillars
12
leading edge
tip edge
trailing edge
root edge
12
winch
windlass
trunnion
gipsy
12
Moisture proof
Damp proof
Leak proof
Tear proof
12
deadlight
fashion plate
cover plate
port cover
12
A method of determining the extra load that can be taken on board when a
vessel is being loaded in water of less than that of salt water.
Deadweight scale
Shore scale
Trimming weights
Lightweight scale
12
A method of making a rope where the lay of the wires in the strand is
opposite to the lay of the strands in the rope.
Ordinary Lay
Lang's Lay
Equal Lay
Cross Lay
12
A method used to make an eye in a bight of line where it cannot be spliced is seizing
known as:
serving
braiding
plaiting
12
Combination packaging
Boxes
Crates
Composite packaging
12
A perforated metal box on the end of a suction pipe, placed to prevent dirt
entering the pump.
strum box
suction pipe
strainer
taffrail
12
A permanent installation in a shipyard which is a basin with walls and a floor Graving dock
which vessel maybe floated:
Marine railways
Slip ways
Floating caissons
12
Fumigator-in-Charge
Competent person
Aerate
12
A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 85F. This liquid is classed as a grade: Low flammable liquid
"D"
Combustion liquid
A combustible liquid
12
A phenomenon due to transfer of moisture through stowed cargo as the ship Cargo sweat
proceed on her voyage is:
Moisture migration
Moist transfer
Ship sweat
12
A piece of securing dunnage that runs from a low supporting level up to the
cargo at an angle is called:
shoring
a distance piece
lashing
tomming
12
A piece of securing dunnage that runs from a low supporting level up to the
cargo.
Shore
Strapping
Cribbing
Dunnaging
12
A pipe leading from the weather deck to a bilge or double bottom tank, down sounding pipe
which a sounding rod may be passed to ascertain the amount of water in the
compartment.
12
Stowage plan
Loading plan
Discharging plan
General arrangement
plan
12
Hatch Beams
Hatch Cleats
Pontoons
Hatch Boards
12
A portion of the cargo of an LNG carrier boils off during each voyage. How is Burned in the boilers.
the cargo boil off normally handled?
12
A product can be wound immediately into coils from the rolling mill whilst still wire rod coil
hot.
steel coil
steel plates
Fumigant
steel slab
Stabilizer
12
12
Lubricating oil
Hard asphalt
Crude oil
A property relating to the ability of a metal to withstand continuing changes in Fatigue Strength
the direction of application of the stress.
Hardness
Toughness
Strength Equation
12
recorded
trained
reported
listed
12
A semi-automatic tool for handling unitized pulp bales w/out baskets. It has
two locating tongues, one at each end so that it cannot slip off.
Wire clamp
Multi grab
Bale clamp
Grab bucket
12
A companion way
Tween-decks
Stairs
12
A sheave is a:
seaman's knife
12
is also known as a
"distance
piece"
12
ganger
gaff
panama lead
12
A snatch block is a:
hinged block
chock roller
12
12
12
spanner stay
deep beam
centerline vertical
bulkhead
12
Pre-shipment survey
Initial survey
Draft survey
12
A tank which has been sealed for a long period of time can be dangerous
because:
12
Tank Container
Stackweight Tank
12
Compound
Mixed substance
Mixture
Pure substance
12
Solidifying Point
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Latent Heat
13
Treatment
Prevention
Remove
Elimination
13
What may prevent the tank from if a wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent of a Filling completely
damaged tank?
Collapsing
13
Reserve buoyancy
Level attitude
Instability
13
13
Damaged bulkheads often take a permanent set which is independent of the Install shoring so the shoring supports the
panting or bulge caused by water pressure. What should you do to control
damaged bulkheads without pushing on
this?
them.
13
13
What situation to the flooded space when free communication will adversely off-center
affect transverse stability only?
on the centerline
completely flooded
13
Many vessels are provided with flume tanks, which also have a dump tank
located under the flume tanks. What will happen in the event the ship is
damaged, where you could dump the flume tanks into the dump tank?
13
Where do you obtain the BEST information on the nature and extent of
damage to the vessel?
13
What is the result of liquids which is the most detrimental effect on initial
stability?
13
Permeability
Form gain
Center of flotation
One compartment
standard
13
Damage stability
Immersion stability
Initial stability
Intact stability
13
What does it means to "shore up" the main deck for the stowage of deck
cargo means?
Strengthen the main deck by placing pillars Weld pad eyes on deck in Distribute the weight of
Package the cargo in
underneath it in the tween-decks.
proper position to secure the cargo by placing fore- wooden crates so it will
the cargo.
and-aft planks on the
not damage the deck.
main deck.
13
What should you do to increase the extent of flooding where your vessel can Increase reserve buoyancy.
suffer without sinking?
13
13
13
What is the principal danger from the liquid in a half full tank onboard a
vessel?
13
What is used to prevent accidental flooding of a double bottom or peak tanks Suction lines are fitted with a non-return
in the event of a pipe rupture due to collision?
valve
13
13
When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship,
which statement is TRUE?
13
When loading deck cargo what reference would you employ to ensure that
the safety of the vessel is not impaired?
13
13
Decreases weight
because extra stiffeners
are unneeded
13
Overloading
13
Which tanker discharge pattern would be the safest and most efficient?
Start discharging with most of the discharge Empty the forward tanks
coming from forward, but include some from and start working aft,
midships and after tanks.
emptying each tank in
sequence.
13
Damage in way of
machinery rooms.
Damage to interior
watertight boundaries.
13
Ultrasonic
Dye penetrant
Magnetic particle
Chemical reaction
13
Radiographic
Dye penetrant
Magnetic particle
Chemical reaction
13
Which type of weld testing can be used to detect the internal flaws?
Chemical reaction
Dye penetrant
Radiographic
Magnetic particles
13
Which weld fault can only be detected by a method that examines the
internal structure of a weld?
Lack of penetration
Overlap
Undercut
Lack of reinforcement
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13
You are attempting to take a dead ship in tow. All lines have been passed
and secured. How should you get underway?
13
You are fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses and river
water. Because of what condition that stability may be reduced?
13
You are in a tropical port. The refrigeration machinery on a container loaded Shade the container and periodically hose it Seal any ventilation
Spread ice over the top
with air-cooled fruit fails. It cannot be repaired for 18 to 24 hours. Which step down.
openings and add dry ice. layer and in any voids
should you take to reduce the temperature rise and spoilage of the fruit?
within the container.
Discharge a cylinder of
nitrogen into the
container.
13
You are on a vessel that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in The strain of the tow is taken by the riding
tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of the towline. Which statement is pawl, chain stopper, and anchor windlass
TRUE?
brake.
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You are on the MV Navigator and involved in a collision. Your draft has
increased uniformly and there is about 4 feet of freeboard remaining. The
vessel is on an even keel and has a long rolling period. The roll is sluggish,
and the vessel hangs at the en
You have completed a Dangerous Cargo Manifest for dangerous cargoes
loaded on board. Which conspicuous location it should be kept?
13
Reduction of KG to the
minimum allowable.
Pre-Stowage Plan.
You have taken another vessel in tow. When could you tell that the towing
speed is too fast?
13
You must shore up a bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The bulkhead
approximates a rectangle. Where should the center of pressure of the
shores on the bulkhead should be located?
Approximately one-third
of the way up the
bulkhead.
13
You must shore up the collision bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The
bulkhead approximates an inverted triangle. Where should the center of
pressure of the shores on the bulkhead should be located?
13
Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed To port
screw starts to turn ahead, where does the bow will tend to go?
13
Straight ahead
13
Your ship is drifting in open sea with temporary engine malfunction. You are
equipped with precise navigation equipment. What should you do in this
situation?
13
Your vessel was grounded on a bar. Which of the following should you do?
13
Your vessel has a midships engine room and the cargo is concentrated in
the end holds. What is the vessel deflection condition?
13
Your vessel has been damaged and is partially flooded. What is the first step Establish follding boudaries and prevent
to be taken in attempting to save the vessel?
further spread of flood water.
13
Your vessel has been damaged and you must shore a bulkhead. How should Approximately shorter than the measured
you cut the shore?
length to allow for wedges.
13
Your vessel has been holed in #1 hold and partially flooded. The hole is
plugged against further flooding. In calculating the effect of the flooding on
your transverse stability, you should use which method?
13
Your vessel has run aground and is touching bottom for the first one-quarter Flood an after double bottom tank.
of its length. What is the LEAST desirable method from the standpoint of
stability to decrease the bottom pressure?
13
Your vessel has run hard aground in an area subject to heavy wave action.
Backing full astern failed to free her. Which action should be taken next?
13
Your vessel is being towed and back-up wires have been installed. What in
the event that Back-up wires carry the towing load?
13
Your vessel is being towed and you are using a tripping rope. When does a
tripping rope of fiber or wire is used to?
13
Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. How could you reduce Rigging a sea anchor.
the danger of capsizing?
13
Your vessel is damaged and is listing to port. The rolling period is short.
Shift any off-center weights from port to
There is sufficient freeboard so that deck edge submersion is not a problem. starboard.
What corrective action should be taken FIRST in regard to the vessel's
stability?
13
Your vessel is damaged and listing to port. There is a short rolling period
Pump out a slack marine portable tank
around the angle of list. The port side freeboard is reduced to 1 foot. There is located on the portside amidships.
no trim and the weather is calm. You should FIRST
13
13
Your vessel is damaged with no list, but down by the stern. There is
BM decreases from loss of water plane and There is no effect on
progressive flooding and trim by the stern is increasing. What is the effect on greater volume.
transverse stability.
transverse stability after the deck edge at the stern is submerged?
13
Your vessel is damaged, and there is no list or trim. The rolling period is
short. The freeboard before the damage was 12'02" (3.7 meters). It is now
reduced to 3'-00"(1 meter). Which action would you take FIRST?
13
Your vessel is damaged, listing to port and on occasion flopping to the same Press up any slack double-bottom tanks
angle to starboard. It has a long, slow, sluggish roll around the angle of list. forward of the tipping center, then fill the
There is excessive trim by the stern with little freeboard aft. What action
forepeak if empty.
should you take FIRST
13
Your vessel is listing 4 to port and has a short rolling period. There is loose Pump out the forepeak tank.
firefighting water in the hull. The ship is trimmed down by the head with one
foot of freeboard at the bow. Which action should you take FIRST?
Press up the slack NO.1 Eliminate the water in the Jettison stores out of the
starboard double bottom 'tween decks aft.
paint locker in the
tank.
forecastle.
13
Your vessel was damaged and initially assumed a significant list and trim;
however, further increase has been slow. Based on this data, what should
you expect?
13
A tank has been sealed and unventilated for a long period of time. Which of The tank is specially dangerous to enter.
the following conditions does this indicate?
Carbon monoxide is
present.
14
Combustible liquid
Flammable
Flammable solid
Poison B
14
Product carrier
Oil tanker
Crude tanker
14
You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of allyl Allyl alcohol is incompatible with
Propanolamine is
alcohol, benzene, and propanolamine. Which of the following is true?
propanolamine but both are compatible with compatible with allyl
benzene.
alcohol but must be
segregated from
benzene.
14
14
A package contains nitric acid solution and is radioactive. The radiation level Radioactive I and corrosive
at the package surface is .36 millirems per hour. How should this package be
labeled?
Compartment standard
method
Press up a slack
Transfer ballast from the Pump out the marine
centerline double bottom peak tanks to an
potable tank located on
tank.
amidships centerline tank. the starboard side
amidships.
The vessel can probably be saved if further The vessel will continue
flooding can be stopped.
to slowly list and/or trim
due to the free surface
effect and free
communication effect.
14
According to the Chemical Data Guide, ethylene oxide exhibits which fire
and explosion hazard?
14
According to the Chemical Data Guide, propylene oxide is assigned a health The chemical poison presents some hazard The chemical contains
hazard rating of 3,2,2. What does the last digit "2" of the rating
if it enters the body and typically has
fairly severe skin irritants,
means?
threshold limits of 100 to 500 ppm.
causing second- and
third-degree burns after a
few minutes contact.
14
According to the Chemical Data Guide, what does ethyl chloride produce
when ignited?
14
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
Three
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose
gross vehicle mass is between 20 tons and 30 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro
vessels?
One
Two
Four
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14
14
Cargo parcels of goods listed in the IMDG Code are loaded on board your
vessel at the beginning of a voyage. After several days at sea these
packages are seen to be leaking. What action can you legally take?
Yes, as long as it is
packed accordingly.
14
14
14
For the purpose of regulating tank vessels, what will happen to liquids which
are flammable liquids?
14
Nonflammable gas
Flammable liquid
Flammable gas
Corrosive
14
Two
Four
Three
One
14
In MARPOL, what is the non-hazardous mg/l as more than the rating for
damage to living resources?
1000 mg/l
500 mg/l
100 mg/l
14
Carrier
Shipper
Charterer
Administration
14
On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm climate with a cargo of a There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if
nonhygroscopic nature in the holds, which is TRUE?
outside air is introduced by ventilation.
14
Class 4.3
Class 5.2
Class 5.3
Class 5.1
14
Poisonous substance
Flammable solids
Explosive
Corrosive
14
From where a damage arises from when a vessel will be liable under the
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936?
Insufficient packing
Quarantine delays
Mismanagement of the
vessel.
14
From where a damage arises when a vessel will be liable for damage to a
cargo under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936?
An act of war.
An error in navigation.
14
Under which fire are flammable liquids, gases, grease and other similar
products are classed?
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class A
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14
What can be determine which the moisture equilibrium chart can be used
with?
14
Capable of giving off moisture in the form of That is shipped in a liquid That will ignite in contact Capable of giving off
gas
state
with water
moisture in the form of a
liquid
14
14
14
14
14
14
Two temperatures
Two temperatures
between which an
between which an
atmosphere will self
atmosphere will burn if an
ignite.
ignition source is present.
Dew point temperature that the air
Absolute moisture content Enthalpy of the air
surrounding a hygroscopic commodity will of the air surrounding a
surrounding a
have when in moisture equilibrium with that hygroscopic cargo when hydroscopic cargo which
commodity.
moisture equilibrium
is in moisture equilibrium
exists.
with the cargo.
Flash point
Flammable lines
Ignition temperature
Conversion index
Class B poison
Oxidizer
Explosive
Corrosive
A description of the
The stowage location of
packaging (drums, boxes, hazardous material
etc.).
aboard the vessel.
14
14
Combination carrier
OBO (oil-bulk-oil)
Special tanker
What is an example of failure to provide clean holds prior loading resulting to Lack of due diligence
cargo contamination?
Latent defect
Inherent vice
14
What is another name for coal naphtha that would appear on a dangerous
cargo manifest?
Benzene
Tar
Middle oil
Toluene
14
Gasoline
Caustic potash
Vegetable oil
Kerosene
14
Shoring
Lashing
Tomming
A distance piece
14
Contamination
Oxidation
Tainting
Vaporization
14
Red
White
Yellow
14
What is one of the requirements for an oil tanker operating with dedicated
ballast tank?
Water pressure
Sounding meter
Tank diagram
14
What is per MARPOL, the rating for damage to living resources of 1-10
mg/1?
Moderately toxic
Slightly toxic
Highly toxic
Non-toxic
14
14
Flash point
Flammable limit
Auto-ignition point
Saturation point
14
Class 8
Class 4.`1
CLASS 6
Class 7
14
Class 5.1
Class 5.3
Class 6.0
Class 5.2
14
What is the flash point above of any liquid which is defined as Combustible
liquid?
14
14
14
Spontaneous combustion
Explosion
Deterioration of the
substance
Oxidation
14
Anhydrous ammonia
Camphor oil
Methyl alcohol
Pentane
14
Cofferdams
14
Green label
Orange label
Yellow label
14
What task under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act which is the section of
United States code that governs the responsibilities and protections of
shippers of cargo and the carriers of that cargo?
14
What would require for a noxious substances if discharged into the sea
which would present a recognized environmental hazard?
Stringent anti-pollution
measures.
Special operational
measures.
Special anti-pollution
measures.
14
What you should FIRST do to prevent oil from escaping into the sea when
ballasting through the cargo piping system?
14
What should be check when measuring the oxygen content of the cargo
tanks prior to loading cargoes requiring vapor recovery?
One meter from the tank One half the ullage of the At three meter intervals
bottom and one meter
tank and one meter above from the tank top to the
below the tank top.
the tank bottom.
bottom.
14
Class 8
Division 2.3
14
Division 3.1
Class 8
Class 7
14
14
Spectacle flange
14
A certificate issued by
ABS will be accepted as
evidence that the vessel
complies with all
applicable loading
regulations.
14
Division 2.3
Oil/bulk tanker
Pivot coupling
14
Which statement is NOT true concerning the stowage of class 1 explosives? Class 1.4 explosives may not be stowed in
the same hold with class 6.1 poisons.
Class 1.1 explosives may Class 1.4 explosives must Class 1.4 explosives must
be stowed with class 9
be "separated
be "separated
dangerous substances
from" a stow of
from" a stow of
class 5.1 oxidizing
class 8 corrosive
Hydrogen sulfide
Nitric
oxide
Carbon
dioxide
materials.
materials.
14
Which toxic gas is a product of incomplete combustion, and is often present Carbon monoxide
which a fire burns in a closed compartment?
14
Concentrate are
extremely volatile.
Concentrates are
extremely heavy cargo.
Concentrates have an
angle of repose.
14
Concentrates are
generally toxic.
Concentrates can
produce free surface
effect.
Concentrates are
flammable.
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14
Why does a Petroleum cargo tanks should not be topped off at deck level
when loading on a cold day?
14
14
Expands
Remains constant
Remains constant if
pressure remains
constant.
Contracts
14
14
14
14
14
You are involved in discharging and crude oil washing a crude oil carrier.
What is the maximum allowed oxygen level in the Inert Gas supply to a tank
being crude oil washed (IMO)?
5%
3%
8%
10%
14
You are involved in the discharging and crude oil washing a crude oil carrier.
What is the maximum allowed oxygen level in a tank during crude oil
washing? (IMO Reg)
8%
3%
10%
5%
14
You are loading epichlorohydrin onto your barge. According to the Chemical 10 - 25 ppm
Data Guide, at least what ppm you could expect to detect a leak by smell if
the concentration in air?
40 ppm
105 ppm
2 ppm
14
You are loading propanolamine and spill a small quantity on deck. What odor Fishy
you would expect according to the Chemical Data Guide?
Similar to turpentine.
Similar to ammonia.
Sweet
14
You are on a container vessel. What concerning the handling and stowage of Open-bed containers may be used to
A portable cargo tank
containerized hazardous materials is TRUE?
transport hazardous materials if the cargo is containing a cryogenic
properly secured.
liquid must be shipped on
deck unless forced
ventilation is provided to
the decks-decks.
You are on a container vessel. What concerning the handling and stowage of Open-bed containers may be used to
A portable cargo tank
containerized hazardous materials is TRUE?
transport hazardous materials if the cargo is containing a cryogenic
properly secured.
liquid must be shipped on
deck unless forced
ventilation is provided to
the decks-decks.
You are on a containership carrying a tank container that had been filled with Black and white corrosive placard
Residue
label with the UN
sodium hydroxide solution. The container is empty but has not been cleaned.
number
Which, if any, placard is required?
14
14
14
You are on a containership carrying a tank container that had been filled with Black and white corrosive placard.
sodium hydroxide solution. The container is empty but has not been cleaned.
Which, if any, placard is required?
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of allyl Allyl alcohol is incompatible with
Benzene may not be
alcohol, benzene, and propanolamine. Which of the following is true?
propanolamine but both are compatible with carried in a tank adjacent
benzene.
to either of the other two
cargoes.
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Butyric acid is
All of these cargoes are
incompatible with octyl
compatible.
alcohol but not propylene
oxide.
Octyl alcohol is
incompatible with both
butyric acid and
propylene oxide.
14
Octyl alcohol is
incompatible with both
butyric acid and
propylene oxide.
Butyric acid is
incompatible with octyl
alcohol but not propylene
oxide.
14
14
14
14
14
Organic anhydrides
Phenols
Ketones
Esters
14
You are on a tankship carrying benzene in bulk. Which statement is TRUE? Personnel working in regulated areas must Benzene is not a cancer- No other cargoes may be
use respirators.
causing agent.
carried due to the
possibility of
contamination by a
You are on a vessel designed to carry compressed gasses in bulk with a
Silver and copper are prohibited in the parts The ullage must be
The
cargo tank may be
carcinogen.
cargo of butadiene. Which statement is TRUE?
of valves and fittings in contact with the
padded with compressed sampled only when the
cargo.
air at a minimum pressure tank is being filled.
of 2 psig.
14
Propanolamine is
compatible with allyl
alcohol but must be
segregated from
benzene.
14
You are planning the stowage of two incompatible products on your multiple- Solid (non-intercostal) bulkhead.
product tankship. What will NOT provide the minimum required segregation?
Diagonally adjacent
tanks.
14
You are to load styrene in bulk, which is subject to self-polymerization. What Be furnished with a Certificate of Inhibition
you must do?
to be maintained on the bridge.
14
You are transferring a cargo of ethyl chloride and a small amount spills into
the water around your vessel. What would be the the solubility of ethyl
chloride in water indicated in the Chemical Data Guide?
Slight
14
You are transiting a narrow channel. What can happen in this situation?
14
You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. Who must signed the Master or his authorized representative.
Dangerous Cargo Manifest?
Shipper
14
You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. What does the
regulations require you to?
Periodically inspect it and make an entry in Keep a fire hose run out
a log
and ready for use if
needed
Allow no chipping or
painting in the vicinity of
the cargo
14
You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. What does the
regulations require you to?
Allow no chipping or
painting in the vicinity of
the cargo.
14
You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. When must you
inspect this cargo?
Daily
After encountering rough After loading and prior to Daily, at sea only
weather
arrival in port only
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14
You have just discharged a Category "A" chemical cargo and are Discharge the washing to shore reception
making the first wash of the tank that had contained it. The washing contain facilities only.
a chemical residual concentration of over 0.1% by weight. What could you
do?
14
You have just discharged a Category "A" chemical cargo and are Discharge the washing to shore reception
making the first wash of the tank that had contained it. The washing contain facilities only.
a chemical residual concentration of over 0.1% by weight. What would you
do?
14
14
14
You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing Class 1 Refuse to accept the package.
explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. What must you do?
14
You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing Class 1 Seek the shipper's advice with regard to
explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. What must you do?
withdrawal, repair, or replacement.
14
Pyridine and
diisopropylamine may be
carried in tanks having a
common header vent.
You will load and carry a bulk cargo of sulfur at ambient temperature. Which Bulk sulfur may be carried without a special The major characteristic
statement is true?
permit providing the vessel complies with all of this cargo is that it
applicable regulations.
forms sulfuric acid upon
contact with water.
14
You will load class 1.2 commercial explosives and need to construct a
portable magazine. What should the magazine MUST be?
14
Adiponitrile
Xylenol
Furan
14
Xylenol
Hexanols
Propadiene, inhibited
14
Acrylic acid
Propadiene, inhibited
Hexanol
14
Hexanols
Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard.
The placard has the number 2282 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what
cargo?
Furan
Isoheptene
Phosphine
14
Your ship is carrying hazardous cargo. During a daily inspection, you notice
that some of the cargo has shifted and several cases are broken. What you
should do FIRST?
14
Your tankship is carrying a cargo of styrene. Which of the following is NOT a P/V valves with galvanized parts must be
requirement for carriage of this cargo?
replaced.
14
Your tankship is carrying a cargo of styrene. Which of the following is NOT a P/V valves with galvanized parts must be
requirement for carriage of this cargo?
replaced.
14
Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel The cargo may be gauged by automatic
was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is
float type devices.
TRUE?
14
14
Your vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes and is going from a cold Not ventilate the cargo holds.
to a warm climate. What should you do?
14
14
A tank has been sealed and unventilated for a long period of time. Which of The tank is specially dangerous to enter.
the following conditions does this indicate?
Carbon monoxide is
present.
14
Combustible liquid
Flammable
Flammable solid
Poison B
14
Product carrier
Oil tanker
Crude tanker
Call out the deck gang to Log the facts in the rough
jettison the cargo.
log and inform the Chief
Mate later.
Authorization to carry
The cargo tank heating
styrene must be endorsed coils must be blanked off.
on the Certificate of
Inspection.
Authorization to carry
The cargo tank heating
styrene must be endorsed coils must be blanked off.
on the Certificate of
Inspection.
Aluminum, copper, zinc, A flammable gas
and mercury are allowed detection system must be
in valve parts in contact installed in each cargo
with the cargo.
pump room.
You must ventilate constantly and vigorously There is danger of heavy There is little danger of
to combat ship sweat.
cargo sweat if you
any sweat problem.
ventilate.
14
You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of allyl Allyl alcohol is incompatible with
Propanolamine is
alcohol, benzene, and propanolamine. Which of the following is true?
propanolamine but both are compatible with compatible with allyl
benzene.
alcohol but must be
segregated from
benzene.
14
14
A package contains nitric acid solution and is radioactive. The radiation level Radioactive I and corrosive
at the package surface is .36 millirems per hour. How should this package be
labeled?
Fissile class I
14
According to the Chemical Data Guide, ethylene oxide exhibits which fire
and explosion hazard?
14
According to the Chemical Data Guide, propylene oxide is assigned a health The chemical poison presents some hazard The chemical contains
hazard rating of 3,2,2. What does the last digit "2" of the rating means?
if it enters the body and typically has
fairly severe skin irritants,
threshold limits of 100 to 500 ppm.
causing second- and
third-degree burns after a
few minutes contact.
According to the Chemical Data Guide, what does ethyl chloride produce
Poisonous phosgene gas.
Toxic fumes of lead.
when ignited?
14
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle
mass is between 20 tons and 30 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
Three
One
Two
Four
14
70F
90F
51F
14
14
Yes, as long as it is
packed accordingly.
14
Cargo parcels of goods listed in the IMDG Code are loaded on board your
vessel at the beginning of a voyage. After several days at sea these
packages are seen to be leaking. What action can you legally take?
If dangerous goods are not packaged and If the goods are not a
properly marked or if shipped without the
danger to the ship.
knowledge or consent of the carrier then the
goods can be landed, jettisoned, destroyed
or rendered innocuous by the carrier at any
time before discharge.
14
14
For the purpose of regulating tank vessels, what will happen to liquids which Give off flammable vapors at or below 80F Have a Reid vapor
Give off flammable vapors Sustain combustion at a
are flammable liquids?
(27C).
pressure of 18 pounds or only above 80F (27C). temperature at or below
more.
100F (38C).
14
Nonflammable gas
Flammable liquid
Flammable gas
Corrosive
14
Two
Four
Three
One
14
In MARPOL, what is the non-hazardous mg/l as more than the rating for
damage to living resources?
1000 mg/l
500 mg/l
100 mg/l
14
Carrier
Shipper
Charterer
Administration
14
On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm climate with a cargo of a There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if
nonhygroscopic nature in the holds, which is TRUE?
outside air is introduced by ventilation.
14
14
14
Class 4.3
Poisonous substance
Flammable solids
Explosive
Corrosive
14
From where a damage arises from when a vessel will be liable under the
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936?
Insufficient packing
Quarantine delays
Mismanagement of the
vessel.
14
From where a damage arises when a vessel will be liable for damage to a
cargo under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936?
An act of war.
An error in navigation.
14
Under which fire are flammable liquids, gases, grease and other similar
products are classed?
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class A
14
14
What can be determine which the moisture equilibrium chart can be used
with?
Two temperatures
Two temperatures
between which an
between which an
atmosphere will self
atmosphere will burn if an
ignite.
ignition source is present.
Dew point temperature that the air
Absolute moisture content Enthalpy of the air
surrounding a hygroscopic commodity will of the air surrounding a
surrounding a
have when in moisture equilibrium with that hygroscopic cargo when hydroscopic cargo which
commodity.
moisture equilibrium
is in moisture equilibrium
exists.
with the cargo.
Class 5.1
14
Capable of giving off moisture in the form of That is shipped in a liquid That will ignite in contact Capable of giving off
gas
state
with water
moisture in the form of a
liquid
14
14
14
14
14
150F or above
80F to 150F
60F to 100F
90F to 120F
What grade this liquid is classed if a petroleum liquid with has a flash point of D combustible liquid
135Fahrenheit?
C flammable liquid
E combustible liquid
B flammable liquid
14
Flash point
Flammable lines
Ignition temperature
Conversion index
14
Class B poison
Oxidizer
Explosive
Corrosive
14
14
Combination carrier
OBO (oil-bulk-oil)
Special tanker
Oil/bulk tanker
14
What is an example of failure to provide clean holds prior loading resulting to Lack of due diligence
cargo contamination?
Latent defect
Inherent vice
Inefficiency of ships
personnel
14
What is another name for coal naphtha that would appear on a dangerous
cargo manifest?
Benzene
Tar
Middle oil
Toluene
14
Gasoline
Caustic potash
Vegetable oil
Kerosene
14
Shoring
Lashing
Tomming
A distance piece
14
Contamination
Oxidation
Tainting
Vaporization
14
Red
White
Yellow
14
What is one of the requirements for an oil tanker operating with dedicated
ballast tank?
Water pressure
Sounding meter
Tank diagram
14
What is per MARPOL, the rating for damage to living resources of 1-10
mg/1?
Moderately toxic
Slightly toxic
Highly toxic
Non-toxic
14
14
Flash point
Flammable limit
Auto-ignition point
Saturation point
14
Class 8
Class 4.`1
CLASS 6
Class 7
14
Class 5.1
Class 5.3
Class 6.0
Class 5.2
14
What is the flash point above of any liquid which is defined as Combustible
liquid?
80F (27C)
40F ( 4C)
110F (43C)
150F (66C)
14
14
149F
109F
100F
80F
14
Spontaneous combustion
Explosion
Deterioration of the
substance
Oxidation
14
Anhydrous ammonia
Camphor oil
Methyl alcohol
Pentane
14
Cofferdams
14
Green label
Orange label
Yellow label
14
What task under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act which is the section of
United States code that governs the responsibilities and protections of
shippers of cargo and the carriers of that cargo?
14
What would require for a noxious substances if discharged into the sea
which would present a recognized environmental hazard?
Stringent anti-pollution
measures.
Special operational
measures.
Special anti-pollution
measures.
14
What you should FIRST do to prevent oil from escaping into the sea when
ballasting through the cargo piping system?
A description of the
The stowage location of
packaging (drums, boxes, hazardous material
etc.).
aboard the vessel.
14
What should be check when measuring the oxygen content of the cargo
tanks prior to loading cargoes requiring vapor recovery?
One meter from the tank One half the ullage of the At three meter intervals
bottom and one meter
tank and one meter above from the tank top to the
below the tank top.
the tank bottom.
bottom.
14
Class 8
Division 2.3
14
Division 3.1
Class 8
Class 7
14
14
Spectacle flange
Quick-release coupling
Blind flange
Pivot coupling
14
A certificate issued by
ABS will be accepted as
evidence that the vessel
complies with all
applicable loading
regulations.
14
14
Which toxic gas is a product of incomplete combustion, and is often present Carbon monoxide
which a fire burns in a closed compartment?
Hydrogen sulfide
14
Concentrate are
extremely volatile.
Concentrates are
extremely heavy cargo.
Concentrates have an
angle of repose.
14
Concentrates are
generally toxic.
Concentrates can
produce free surface
effect.
Concentrates are
flammable.
14
14
Why does a Petroleum cargo tanks should not be topped off at deck level
when loading on a cold day?
14
14
14
Division 2.3
Expands
Remains constant
Remains constant if
pressure remains
constant.
Contracts
14
14
14
14
14
You are involved in discharging and crude oil washing a crude oil carrier.
What is the maximum allowed oxygen level in the Inert Gas supply to a tank
being crude oil washed (IMO)?
14
You are involved in the discharging and crude oil washing a crude oil carrier.
What is the maximum allowed oxygen level in a tank during crude oil
washing? (IMO Reg)
14
You are loading epichlorohydrin onto your barge. According to the Chemical 10 - 25 ppm
Data Guide, at least what ppm you could expect to detect a leak by smell if
the concentration in air?
40 ppm
105 ppm
2 ppm
14
You are loading propanolamine and spill a small quantity on deck. What odor Fishy
you would expect according to the Chemical Data Guide?
Similar to turpentine.
Similar to ammonia.
Sweet
14
You are on a container vessel. What concerning the handling and stowage of Open-bed containers may be used to
A portable cargo tank
containerized hazardous materials is TRUE?
transport hazardous materials if the cargo is containing a cryogenic
properly secured.
liquid must be shipped on
deck unless forced
ventilation
provided
You are on a container vessel. What concerning the handling and stowage of Open-bed containers may be used to
A portable is
cargo
tank to
decks-decks.
containerized hazardous materials is TRUE?
transport hazardous materials if the cargo is the
containing
a cryogenic
14
8%
properly secured.
14
You are on a containership carrying a tank container that had been filled with Black and white corrosive placard
sodium hydroxide solution. The container is empty but has not been cleaned.
Which, if any, placard is required?
3%
10%
5%
14
You are on a containership carrying a tank container that had been filled with Black and white corrosive placard.
sodium hydroxide solution. The container is empty but has not been cleaned.
Which, if any, placard is required?
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
Octyl alcohol is
incompatible with both
butyric acid and
propylene oxide.
Butyric acid is
incompatible with octyl
alcohol but not propylene
oxide.
14
14
14
14
14
Organic anhydrides
Phenols
Ketones
Esters
14
You are on a tankship carrying benzene in bulk. Which statement is TRUE? Personnel working in regulated areas must Benzene is not a cancer- No other cargoes may be
use respirators.
causing agent.
carried due to the
possibility of
contamination by a
You are on a vessel designed to carry compressed gasses in bulk with a
Silver and copper are prohibited in the parts The ullage must be
The
cargo tank may be
carcinogen.
cargo of butadiene. Which statement is TRUE?
of valves and fittings in contact with the
padded with compressed sampled only when the
cargo.
air at a minimum pressure tank is being filled.
of 2 psig.
14
14
14
14
You are planning the stowage of two incompatible products on your multiple- Solid (non-intercostal) bulkhead.
product tankship. What will NOT provide the minimum required segregation?
Diagonally adjacent
tanks.
14
You are to load styrene in bulk, which is subject to self-polymerization. What Be furnished with a Certificate of Inhibition
you must do?
to be maintained on the bridge.
14
You are transferring a cargo of ethyl chloride and a small amount spills into
the water around your vessel. What would be the the solubility of ethyl
chloride in water indicated in the Chemical Data Guide?
Slight
14
You are transiting a narrow channel. What can happen in this situation?
14
You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. Who must signed the Master or his authorized representative.
Dangerous Cargo Manifest?
Shipper
14
You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. What does the
regulations require you to?
Periodically inspect it and make an entry in Keep a fire hose run out
a log
and ready for use if
needed
Allow no chipping or
painting in the vicinity of
the cargo
14
You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. What does the
regulations require you to?
Allow no chipping or
painting in the vicinity of
the cargo.
14
You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. When must you
inspect this cargo?
Daily
After encountering rough After loading and prior to Daily, at sea only
weather
arrival in port only
14
14
You have just discharged a Category "A" chemical cargo and are making the Discharge the washing to shore reception
first wash of the tank that had contained it. The washing contain a chemical facilities only.
residual concentration of over 0.1% by weight. What could you do?
14
You have just discharged a Category "A" chemical cargo and are making the Discharge the washing to shore reception
first wash of the tank that had contained it. The washing contain a chemical facilities only.
residual concentration of over 0.1% by weight. What would you do?
14
14
14
You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing Class 1 Refuse to accept the package.
explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. What must you do?
14
You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing Class 1 Seek the shipper's advice with regard to
explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. What must you do?
withdrawal, repair, or replacement.
14
Pyridine and
diisopropylamine may be
carried in tanks having a
common header vent.
You will load and carry a bulk cargo of sulfur at ambient temperature. Which Bulk sulfur may be carried without a special The major characteristic
statement is true?
permit providing the vessel complies with all of this cargo is that it
applicable regulations.
forms sulfuric acid upon
contact with water.
14
You will load class 1.2 commercial explosives and need to construct a
portable magazine. What should the magazine MUST be?
14
Phosphine
Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard.
The placard has the number 2199 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what
cargo?
Adiponitrile
Xylenol
Furan
14
Xylenol
Hexanols
Propadiene, inhibited
14
Benzonitrile
Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard.
The placard has the number 2224 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what
cargo?
Acrylic acid
Propadiene, inhibited
Hexanol
14
Furan
Isoheptene
Phosphine
14
Your ship is carrying hazardous cargo. During a daily inspection, you notice
that some of the cargo has shifted and several cases are broken. What you
should do FIRST?
14
Your tankship is carrying a cargo of styrene. Which of the following is NOT a P/V valves with galvanized parts must be
requirement for carriage of this cargo?
replaced.
Authorization to carry
The cargo tank heating
styrene must be endorsed coils must be blanked off.
on the Certificate of
Inspection.
14
Your tankship is carrying a cargo of styrene. Which of the following is NOT a P/V valves with galvanized parts must be
requirement for carriage of this cargo?
replaced.
Authorization to carry
The cargo tank heating
styrene must be endorsed coils must be blanked off.
on the Certificate of
Inspection.
14
Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel The cargo may be gauged by automatic
was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is
float type devices.
TRUE?
14
14
Your vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes and is going from a cold Not ventilate the cargo holds.
to a warm climate. What should you do?
14
15
From where the loose liquids flows where the greatest effect on stability
occurs?
In and out of a vessel that is holed in a wing In and out of a vessel that From fore to aft in the
tank.
is holed in a peak tank.
tanks of a vessel.
Call out the deck gang to Log the facts in the rough
jettison the cargo.
log and inform the Chief
Mate later.
You must ventilate constantly and vigorously There is danger of heavy There is little danger of
to combat ship sweat.
cargo sweat if you
any sweat problem.
ventilate.
A flammable gas
detection system must be
installed in each cargo
pump room.
15
Your ship's draft is 10 meters, speed 10 knots and having a block coefficient 0.6 meters
0f 0.7 water. What will be the underwater clearance if the depth of water is
12 meters?
1.4 meters
1 meter
0.7 meters
15
2,000 pounds
1,500 foot-pounds
15
Which likely to have for a semisubmersible which will not remain upright and A negative GM
will assume a list either to port or starboard?
A large TCG
Excessive ballast
15
Aft perpendicular
keel
center of flotation
15
While loading a cargo of grain, your vessel develops a list to starboard. How The list man changing the discharge
would you correct this?
location of the chutes.
Allowing the grain to level Trimming the final loading The compensating tanks
itself as the hold fills to
cone by hand.
on the high side.
the spar deck leve.l
15
Which likely to have for an inclined semisubmersible with a very short rolling An off-center TCG
period about a constant angle of list?
15
When does the righting arm has its maximum value for a given
displacement?
Angle of inclination is a
maximum.
KM is a minimum.
15
Where does weight is concentrated when a vessel's bottom will be subjected Amidships
to tension?
Aft
15
Counterweight
Pedestal
Longitudinal centerline
Point of suspension
15
15
GM
BM
15
Center of buoyancy
Center of flotation
Keel
Water depth
15
center of flotation
center of gravity
Centroid of the
underwater volume
center of buoyancy
15
Center of buoyancy
Center of gravity
Tipping center
Tipping center
15
What would you multiply with the displacement to determine the righting
moment?
Longitudinal center of
gravity (LCG)
15
Where is the weight of the cargo stowed so that a vessel would be referred
to as "tender"?
Concentrated high and the double bottoms Concentrated low and the Evenly distributed
are empty.
double bottoms are full
vertically and the double
bottoms are full.
15
Watertight
15
2,000 kips
Center of buoyancy
KG is minimum.
Small-angle stability
applies.
KG
Continuous
Transverse
Non-watertight
What is called a a structure, usually made of stone, or cement pilings, which Crib
extends from the bank at approximately right angles to the current?
Cutoff
Dike
Revetment
15
While in transit during heavy weather, the crew aboard a vessel should be
alert to repeated pounding of waves on the lower bracing. What should be
done necessary to the unit?
Deballasted to a
shallower draft.
Ballasted to a draft in
Towed in the trough of the
which the KG exceeds the waves.
maximum allowed.
15
KG
Displacement
Draft
Free surface
15
Righting Moment
Displacement
Metacentric Height
Inclining Moment
15
Where does the height of the metacenter above the keel vary depends to?
Displacement and
Buoyancy and trim of the Tonnage and deadweight
deadweight of the drilling drilling unit.
of the drilling unit.
unit.
15
Besides the position of the center of buoyancy, where else the value of the
maximum righting arm depends on?
Downflooding angle
15
15
GM increases
15
Camber
Freeboard
Flare
Deadrise
15
KG
FS
GM
BL
15
Your vessel rolls slowly and sluggishly. What does this indicates to the
vessel?
Is taking on water.
15
15
Stowing all the cargo for a port in the same Having the cargo on
area.
pallets.
15
What is known as the difference between the height of the metacenter and
the metacentric height?
Metacentric radius
Righting arm
15
What is called as the stability which remains after a compartment is flooded? Damage stability
Immersion stability
Initial stability
Intact stability
Transverse center of
gravity.
Downflooding angle
15
What yields the vessel's status aboard a vessel, when dividing the sum of
the traverse moments by the total weight?
Righting moments
15
15
What would most adversely affect the stability of the rig when Fighting a rig
fire in the ballast pumproom with hoses?
Increasing the
permeability of the
pumproom.
A reduced KG caused by
water filling the
compartment.
15
What are called aboard ship vertical flat plates running transversely and
connecting the vertical keel to the margin plates?
Floors
Intercostals
Stringers
Girders
15
Is always positiv.
Multiplied by the
displacement yields the
righting moment.
15
When does a vessel will have a greater degree of heel caused by rudder
action?
Is deeply loaded.
15
15
Your vessel is damaged and is listing to port. The rolling period is short.
Shift any off-center weights from port to
There is sufficient freeboard so that deck edge submersion is not a problem. starboard.
What corrective action should be taken FIRST in regard to the vessel's
stability?
15
GM
KG
KM
List
15
What will increase as the chance of fatigue failure of a mooring line will
during a storm?
KG increases
KG decreases
No changes
15
Your vessel is damaged with no list, but down by the stern. There is
BM decreases from loss of water plane and KG increases due to the KB increases, increasing There is no effect on
progressive flooding and trim by the stern is increasing. What is the effect on greater volume.
weight of the added water BM and therefore GM.
transverse stability.
transverse stability after the deck edge at the stern is submerged?
on deck.
15
KG is increased.
KG is decreased.
KG is not affected.
KG increases at light
drafts and decreases at
deep drafts.
15
KM is higher than KG
KG exceeds maximum
allowable limits
15
An off-center LCG
15
Loll
List
Trim
Heel
15
Smaller GM
Lower KG
Larger GZ
15
What is called as the horizontal distance between the vertical lines of action Righting arm
of gravity and the buoyant forces?
Metacentric height
Metacentric radius
15
Which term indicates the rise in height of the bottom plating from the plane of Deadrise
the base line?
Molded height
Sheer
Camber
15
Negative GM
Structural failure
An immediate need to
ballast
15
What would the vessel have if the KG were equal to the KM for small angles Neutral stability
of inclination?
Positive stability
Negative stability
Maximum stability
15
Reduce the water leaking around the plugs. Reduce the water
pressure on the hull.
Prevent progressive
flooding.
15
You are fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses and river
water. What may caused the stability to reduced?
Reduction of KG to the
minimum allowable.
15
Righting arm
Metacentric height
15
What yields the vessel's aboard a vessel, when dividing the sum of the
vertical moments by the total weight?
Righting moments
Vertical moments
Inclining moments
15
You are heading into the sea during rough weather. What could cause to
your small boat having too much weight forward?
List
Broach
15
Initial stability
15
Stiff
Tender
15
While in dry dock your vessel will be belt-gauged. What involves in this this
process?
Drilling or sonic-testing the hull to determine Testing and examining the Measuring the thickness
the plate thickness.
anchor cables for
of the tail shaft liner.
defective links.
15
There is no G at large
angles.
15
Why are stern towing bitts placed well forward of the rudder when hawser
towing?
15
To allow the stern to swing more freely when To keep the towing bitts
using rudder.
as far away as possible
from the tugs pivoting
point.
To load two grades of
cargo in one tank.
15
To calculate the free surface correction, what could necessary divide the
free-surface moments?
Total displacement
Lightweight
Progressive flooding
There is no M at large
angles.
Vertical moments
To increase the
To control the list of the
transverse strength of the ship.
cargo tank.
Deadweight
15
A wind has caused a difference between drafts starboard and port. What is
this difference?
15
Heel
Trim
Flotation
List
What gives for a vessel inclined by the wind, by multiplying the buoyant force Righting moment
by the horizontal distance between the lines of action of the buoyant and
gravity forces?
Vertical moment
Longitudinal moment
Transverse moment
15
15
15
From where the loose liquids flows where the greatest effect on stability
occurs?
In and out of a vessel that is holed in a wing In and out of a vessel that From fore to aft in the
tank.
is holed in a peak tank.
tanks of a vessel.
15
Your ship's draft is 10 meters, speed 10 knots and having a block coefficient 0.6 meters
0f 0.7 water. What will be the underwater clearance if the depth of water is
12 meters?
1.4 meters
1 meter
0.7 meters
15
2,000 pounds
1,500 foot-pounds
15
Which likely to have for a semisubmersible which will not remain upright and A negative GM
will assume a list either to port or starboard?
A large TCG
Excessive ballast
15
amidships
aft
15
Center of buoyancy
Aft perpendicular
keel
15
While loading a cargo of grain, your vessel develops a list to starboard. How The list man changing the discharge
would you correct this?
location of the chutes.
Allowing the grain to level Trimming the final loading The compensating tanks
itself as the hold fills to
cone by hand.
on the high side.
the spar deck leve.l
15
Which likely to have for an inclined semisubmersible with a very short rolling An off-center TCG
period about a constant angle of list?
15
When does the righting arm has its maximum value for a given
displacement?
Angle of inclination is a
maximum.
KM is a minimum.
15
Where does weight is concentrated when a vessel's bottom will be subjected Amidships
to tension?
Aft
15
Counterweight
Pedestal
Longitudinal centerline
Point of suspension
15
15
GM
BM
GZ
KG
15
Center of buoyancy
Center of flotation
Keel
Water depth
15
center of flotation
center of gravity
Centroid of the
underwater volume
center of buoyancy
15
Center of buoyancy
Center of gravity
Tipping center
Tipping center
15
What would you multiply with the displacement to determine the righting
moment?
Longitudinal center of
gravity (LCG)
15
Where is the weight of the cargo stowed so that a vessel would be referred
to as "tender"?
Concentrated high and the double bottoms Concentrated low and the Evenly distributed
are empty.
double bottoms are full
vertically and the double
bottoms are full.
15
Watertight
15
2,000 kips
KG is minimum.
Small-angle stability
applies.
center of flotation
Continuous
Transverse
Non-watertight
What is called a a structure, usually made of stone, or cement pilings, which Crib
extends from the bank at approximately right angles to the current?
Cutoff
Dike
Revetment
15
While in transit during heavy weather, the crew aboard a vessel should be
alert to repeated pounding of waves on the lower bracing. What should be
done necessary to the unit?
Deballasted to a
shallower draft.
Ballasted to a draft in
Towed in the trough of the
which the KG exceeds the waves.
maximum allowed.
15
KG
Displacement
Draft
Free surface
15
Righting Moment
Displacement
Metacentric Height
Inclining Moment
15
Where does the height of the metacenter above the keel vary depends to?
Displacement and
Buoyancy and trim of the Tonnage and deadweight
deadweight of the drilling drilling unit.
of the drilling unit.
unit.
15
15
Besides the position of the center of buoyancy, where else the value of the
maximum righting arm depends on?
Downflooding angle
Transverse center of
gravity.
Downflooding angle
15
15
GM increases
15
Camber
Freeboard
Flare
Deadrise
15
KG
FS
GM
BL
15
Your vessel rolls slowly and sluggishly. What does this indicates to the
vessel?
Is taking on water.
15
15
Stowing all the cargo for a port in the same Having the cargo on
area.
pallets.
15
What is known as the difference between the height of the metacenter and
the metacentric height?
Metacentric radius
Righting arm
15
What is called as the stability which remains after a compartment is flooded? Damage stability
Immersion stability
Initial stability
Intact stability
15
What yields the vessel's status aboard a vessel, when dividing the sum of
the traverse moments by the total weight?
Righting moments
Vertical moments
15
15
What would most adversely affect the stability of the rig when Fighting a rig
fire in the ballast pumproom with hoses?
Increasing the
permeability of the
pumproom.
A reduced KG caused by
water filling the
compartment.
15
What are called aboard ship vertical flat plates running transversely and
connecting the vertical keel to the margin plates?
Floors
Intercostals
Stringers
Girders
15
Is always positiv.
Multiplied by the
displacement yields the
righting moment.
15
When does a vessel will have a greater degree of heel caused by rudder
action?
Is deeply loaded.
15
15
Your vessel is damaged and is listing to port. The rolling period is short.
Shift any off-center weights from port to
There is sufficient freeboard so that deck edge submersion is not a problem. starboard.
What corrective action should be taken FIRST in regard to the vessel's
stability?
15
15
What will increase as the chance of fatigue failure of a mooring line will
during a storm?
15
Your vessel is damaged with no list, but down by the stern. There is
BM decreases from loss of water plane and KG increases due to the KB increases, increasing There is no effect on
progressive flooding and trim by the stern is increasing. What is the effect on greater volume.
weight of the added water BM and therefore GM.
transverse stability.
transverse stability after the deck edge at the stern is submerged?
on deck.
15
KG is increased.
KG is decreased.
KG is not affected.
KG increases at light
drafts and decreases at
deep drafts.
15
KM is higher than KG
KG exceeds maximum
allowable limits
15
An off-center LCG
15
Loll
List
Trim
Heel
15
Vessel A and B are identical. However, "A" is more tender than "B". What
does it have when this means that "A" is relative to "B"?
Smaller GM
Lower KG
Larger GZ
15
What is called as the horizontal distance between the vertical lines of action Righting arm
of gravity and the buoyant forces?
Metacentric height
Metacentric radius
15
Which term indicates the rise in height of the bottom plating from the plane of Deadrise
the base line?
Molded height
Sheer
Camber
15
Negative GM
Structural failure
An immediate need to
ballast
15
What would the vessel have if the KG were equal to the KM for small angles Neutral stability
of inclination?
Positive stability
Negative stability
Maximum stability
15
Reduce the water leaking around the plugs. Reduce the water
pressure on the hull.
Prevent progressive
flooding.
15
You are fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses and river
water. What may caused the stability to reduced?
Reduction of KG to the
minimum allowable.
15
Righting arm
Metacentric height
15
What yields the vessel's aboard a vessel, when dividing the sum of the
vertical moments by the total weight?
Righting moments
Vertical moments
Inclining moments
15
You are heading into the sea during rough weather. What could cause to
your small boat having too much weight forward?
List
Broach
GM
KG
KM
List
KG increases
KG decreases
No changes
Progressive flooding
15
Initial stability
15
Stiff
Tender
15
While in dry dock your vessel will be belt-gauged. What involves in this this
process?
Drilling or sonic-testing the hull to determine Testing and examining the Measuring the thickness
the plate thickness.
anchor cables for
of the tail shaft liner.
defective links.
15
There is no G at large
angles.
15
Why are stern towing bitts placed well forward of the rudder when hawser
towing?
15
To allow the stern to swing more freely when To keep the towing bitts
using rudder.
as far away as possible
from the tugs pivoting
point.
To reduce the free surface sloshing on the To load two grades of
cargo.
cargo in one tank.
15
To calculate the free surface correction, what could necessary divide the
free-surface moments?
Total displacement
Lightweight
Deadweight
15
A wind has caused a difference between drafts starboard and port. What is
this difference?
Heel
Trim
Flotation
List
15
What is the results in the loads aboard a vessel, when multiplying a loads
weight by the distance of the loads center of gravity from the centreline?
Transverse moment
Vertical moment
TCG
Righting moment
15
What gives for a vessel inclined by the wind, by multiplying the buoyant force Righting moment
by the horizontal distance between the lines of action of the buoyant and
gravity forces?
Vertical moment
Longitudinal moment
Transverse moment
15
16
16
Has the full force of the regular Certificate of Expires six months after it Must be exchanged for a Is retained in the custody
Inspection.
is issued.
regular Certificate of
of the Master.
Inspection within 3
months.
16
Your load line certificate expires on 27 May 1988. The vessel is surveyed on The existing certificate is extended for a
that date and is found satisfactory. You are sailing foreign the same day.
period of up to 150 days.
Which statement is TRUE?
16
16
The Certificate of
Inspection is prima facie
evidence of compliance
with MARPOL 73/78.
The fo'c'sle card is a
blank sample of the
articles.
An IOPP Certificate is
invalid if the ship carries
cargoes outside the
classes authorized
It
contains copies of the Each crewmember is
thereon.
crew's signatures from the given a copy of the
articles.
fo'c'sle card.
16
Where can you find the number of inflatable life rafts required on a vessel?
Certificate of Inspection
SOLAS Certificate
Safety Certificate
Certificate of
Documentation
16
Where are the test certificates for wire rope used as cargo runners and loose With the Cargo Gear Register on the ship
gear certificates usually maintained?
16
What is the period of validity of the SOLAS required Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate?
60 months
48 months
16
Certificate of Inspection
SOLAS Certificate
Stability Letter
16
16
Which standards does the Safety Equipment Certificate shows that the
vessel conforms with?
S.O.L.A.S. Convention
American Bureau of
Shipping
16
60 mos.
36 mos.
24 mos.
12 mos.
16
What is the organization that certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes Classification society
on a vessel?
U.S.D.A.
16
16
Certificate of Inspection
American Bureau of
Shipping code
16
The ISPS Code was Adopted by Contracting Government with Part A & Chapter XI-2
B. Under what provision in the mandatory requirements & guidance of
the SOLAS as amended?
Chapter XX-1
Chapter XI-1
16
Certificate of Inspection
16
When was the Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil (Annex I)
entered into force?
Oct. 2, 1983
Oct. 2, 1984
Oct. 2, 1985
16
Where could may be found the Regulations concerning the stowage, lashing, Load Line Regulations
and securing of timber deck cargoes aboard general cargo vessels?
vessel's classification
society rules and
regulations
16
How long the Records of tests and inspections of a cargo vessel's fire
extinguishing systems shall be kept on board?
for 1 year
There is no M at large
angles.
To increase the
To control the list of the
transverse strength of the ship.
cargo tank.
for 2 years
12 months
Chapter IX-2
Oct. 2, 1982
16
For vessels fitted with cargo gear, an initial test of the units under a proof
load shall be conducted. Subsequent tests and exams of the same nature
shall be carried out at what time interval?
5 years
4 years
3 years
1 year
16
Where could may be found the Fire fighting equipment requirements for a
particular vessel?
Certificate of Inspection
Certificate of
Seaworthiness
Classification Certificate
Certificate of Registry
16
During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures Injured, is unable to perform routine duties. Injured needs first aid.
his ankle. When should the Master submit a Report of Marine Accident,
Injury or Death?
16
Due to the nature of a vessel's construction for a particular trade, it does not On the Exemption Certificate
fully comply with the provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?
16
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate shall be issued for a period not
exceeding:
5 years
4 years
3 years
2 years
16
A vessel sailing from Liverpool to New York puts into Boston, Mass. for
emergency repairs. If no inward foreign cargo is to be discharged at that
port, which of the following documents is required?
Custom Manifest
Traveling Manifest
16
Classification Society
American Consul
16
A vessel cannot comply with all of the SOLAS requirements due to its
construction. Where will this be indicated?
Nowhere; the vessel must Nowhere; the vessel must On the Certificate of
comply to engage in
comply to engage in
Inspection
international trade.
international trade.
16
Crew Manifest
16
In controlling pollution, which action should be taken after all dirty ballast has The slops should be allowed time to settle. The clean tanks should
been transferred to the slop tank and prior to discharge through the oily
be ballasted.
water separator?
Chemicals should be
The dirty ballast tank is
added to emulsify the oil. crude oil washed.
16
Due to the nature of a vessel's construction for a particular trade?it does not Nowhere; the vessel must engage in
fully comply with the provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?
international trade.
On the Exemption
Certificate
16
MARPOL
SOLAS
Hague
16
What document is issued under the provision of International Convention for International Oil Pollution Prevention
the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973?as modified by the Protocol of Certificate
1978 relating thereto?
16
An International Tonnage Certificate will be issued to a vessel when it meets Be 79 or more feet in length.
several requirements?which one that the vessel must be?
16
Which tanker shall carry on board the Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage
of Liquefied Gases in Bulk?
16
16
16
Every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above Every ship of less than
and every ship which is certified to carry 15 400 gross tonnage and
persons or more.
every ship which is
certified to carry 15
Permit to proceed.
Change
persons of
or employment.
less.
16
If there are any Certificates expired or nearing expiry, what must the master Renewal or extension.
of a ship must apply for at any port?
Extension or expiring.
16
Which tankers shall carry on board the International Certificate of Fitness for Chemical tankers constructed on or after
the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk?
01-July-1986.
Chemical tankers
constructed before 01July-1986.
16
That she was entered in the REGISTER BOOK of such Society, with the
Character +100A1 subject to Periodical Surveys as required by the Rules,
which document it will likely to appear?
CERTIFICATE OF CLASS
CERTIFICATE OF
CLEANLINESS OF
NATIONAL CARGO
BUREAU?INC
16
What feature given to a ship which is classified into gross tonnage and net
tonnage from the Tonnage Certificate?
Dimensions.
Prescriptions.
Descriptions.
Specifications.
16
Customs House
Maritime Safety
Administration
16
Certificate of Inspection
Officer's licenses
Muster List
16
Your load line certificate expires on 27-May-2006. The vessel is surveyed on The existing certificate is extended for a
that date and is found satisfactory. You are sailing foreign the same day.
period of up to 150 days
Which statement is TRUE?
IMDG
Shipping Articles
16
Oil tanker
Container vessel
Passenger ship
16
What certificate does the quarantine officer will issue when satisfied that
there are no contagious diseases on board?
a free pratique
an outward clearance
landing permits
shore passes
16
16
The Certificate of
Inspection is prima facie
evidence of compliance
with MARPOL 73/78.
An IOPP Certificate is
invalid if the ship carries
cargoes outside the
classes authorized
thereon.
AN IOPP Certificate is
renewed at each
inspection for certification.
16
Use an explosimeter.
16
You are towing a 1000 gross ton gasoline tank barge. The barge is NOT gas when under the supervision of a senior crew only when the barge is
free. When does the regulations say that the cargo tank hatches, ullage
member on duty
empty
holes, and Butterworth plates on the barge may remain open without flame
screens?
without restriction
16
You are in the Baltic Sea which is a special area listed in ANNEX V of
Must be retained aboard
MARPOL. How many miles from land must you be to discharge ground rags,
glass, and bottles into the sea?
16
When oil is accidentally discharged into the water, what should you do after
reporting the discharge?
16
For at least how many years a Radio station logs involving communications
during a disaster shall be kept by the station licensee?
16
You are at sea and not in a special area as defined in ANNEX V of MARPOL. 3 nm
How many nautical miles from land must you be to discharge ground
garbage that will pass through a one-inch (25 mm) screen into the sea?
6 nm
16
You are underway in the Gulf of Mexico when you hear a distress message
over the VHF radio. The position of the sender is about 20 miles south of
Galveston, TX, and you are about 80 miles ESE of Galveston. What action
should you take?
Do not acknowledge
receipt because you are
too far away to take
action
16
In reporting to any PSCO or flag state of possible contravention of MARPOL name of the master
73/78 Annex II discharge provisions, the following particulars of the ship shall
be noted EXCEPT__________.
16
16
5 years
4 years
3 years
2 years
16
They are not normally used for pumping oil They can be started from They are fitted with
They are ready for use as
a position outside the
automatic start connected fire pump at any time
engine room
to the fire alarm
16
The most effective and convenient method of disposing oily debris is:
Incineration
16
16
16
12
25
4 years from date of entry 2 years from date of entry 1 year from date of entry
12 nm
Landfills
1-Jun-82
25 nm
Commutation
1-Jan-79
Recycling
1-Jan-80
1-Jun-80
Master.
Government.
shipping company.
A contract of marine insurance is considered concluded when the proposal Cover Note
of the assured is accepted by the insurer whether the policy is issued or not.
What covers the acceptance?
Cover Letter
coverage agreement
Cover Agreement
16
16
16
In reporting to any PSCO or flag state of possible contravention of MARPOL name of the master
73/78 Annex II discharge provisions, the following particulars of the ship shall
be noted EXCEPT__________.
16
For the purpose of the PSCO, oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers,
bulk carriers and cargo high speed craft of 500 gross tonnage and above
shall comply with the ISM Code from the date__________.
16
The PSCO is guided with a list of detainable deficiencies, under areas of the Poorly maintained lifeboats and/or lifesaving Failure of proper
SOLAS convention, the following are considered EXCEPT:
appliances
operation and propulsion
and other essential
machinery as well as
electrical installations
1-Jul-98
Failure of proper
operation of emergency
generator, lighting,
batteries and switches
Aug. 1, 1998
Insufficient cleanliness of
engine room, excess
amount of oily water
mixture in bilges and
improper operation of
bilge pumping
arrangement
16
16
MC 164
MC 146
MC 416
MC 614
16
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate shall be issued for a period not
exceeding:
5 years
3 years
2 years
4 years
16
Reg.1/10
Reg.1/8
Reg.1/7
Reg.1/9
16
Regulation V/1
Regulation VI/1
Regulation VII/1
Regulation VIII/1
16
In case deficiencies which caused detention cannot be remedied in the port The ship owner or master submits a letter of
of inspection PSCO may allow the ship to proceed to the nearest appropriate guarantee that the ship can be safely
repair port on conditions that the following procedures be observed as
navigated to the repair port
__________.
16
182mm
176mm
184 mm
16
Whether discharged
Part of the ship from
ceased when ship was
which discharge was
observed or contacted by seen emanating
radio
16
At least one re-inspection shall be made on each vessel holding a Certificate generally similar in scope to the inspection
of Inspection valid for two years. This inspection shall be held between the required for certification, but in less detail
tenth and fourteenth months of the duration period of the certificate and shall
be __________.
16
16
MARINA was created and geared towards the following objectives EXCEPT: To create sub-agencies for the safe
transport of goods and passengers
16
16
Under the New Regulations, what does SOLAS Chapter XI-2 deals with?
Additional provisions to
combat Terrorism
16
Reg. 1/10
Reg. 1/11
Reg VI/4
Reg. V/2
16
16
5 years
4 years
3 years
2 years
16
What is the best way to avoid pollution from small oil-spills aboard a ship?
Have dispersing
have sawdust ready for
chemicals ready for use in use
case of oil-spill
16
129. The ISPS Code applies to: I. Passenger ships II. Mobile Offshore
Drilling Units
(MODU)
I only
II only
I and II
16
If you discover alcohol and drug abuse onboard, whom do you report to?
the master.
the manager.
port authorities.
16
Voyages in the vicinity of a party as defined Voyages in waters other Voyages within 12 miles Short voyages within the
by that party
than international waters from the shoreline of any waters of the same
party
country
16
voyage charter
time charter
bareboat charter
16
monthly
16
Society of Naval
Architects and Marine
Engineers
16
16
16
16
16
You are the Chief Mate of a 30,000-DWT tankship. The vessel is engaged in The IOPP Certificate for an inspected
trade with another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78. Which statement is vessel is valid for 5 years.
TRUE?
178mm
2,000
5,000
10,000
To provide for
To create more job
economical, safe,
opportunities
adequate and efficient
shipment of raw
materials, products,
Outside the space which is to be protected commodities
Above bulkhead
anddeck
people In cold storages
Within three months of the anniversary date Three months after the
of completion of the initial survey
anniversary date of the
completion of initial
survey
Elimination of pollution of the marine
Control pollution of the
environment
marine environment
20,000
To increase production
and productivity in the
various islands and
regions of the archipelago
through the provision of
In
the space which is to
linkage
be protected
demise charter
The Certificate of
An IOPP Certificate is
An IOPP Certificate is
Inspection serves as
renewed at each
invalidated if the ship
prima facie evidence of
inspection for certification. carries cargoes outside
complying with MARPOL
the classes authorized
73/78.
thereon.
16
16
When you carry out a job, you should consider the following questions.
Which of the following is not fitting?
16
16
What provides the basic legal requirements of the 1995 STCW convention.
Regulations
Articles
Resolutions
16
What is a declaration of the Master when he anticipates the hull and/or cargo note of marine protest
damage due to unusual weather condition
master's report to
shipowners
damage report
bottomry declaration
16
16
Under the International convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 5 million units of account for a ship not
which of the following WILL NOT entitle the shipowner to limit his ability in
exceeding 5,000 of tonnage
respect of any one of the incident to an aggregate amount calculated as
follows:
3 million units of account For a ship with a tonnage This aggregate amount
for a ship not exceeding of 5,000 for each
shall not in any event
5,000 of tonnage
additional unit of tonnage exceed 60 million units of
account
16
The entry into force of the 1978 Protocol relating to the International
Convention for the prevention of pollution from ships was _______.
Oct. 2, 1983
Oct. 2, 1986
Oct. 2, 1985
16
Salvage
Voluntarily stranding
16
Shipowners carry goods by sea or put a vessel at the disposal of charterers Affreightment
for the purpose against payment of a certain rate of freight mutually agreed
in advance. This undertaking by the shipowner is called ______________.
contract of shipment
contract of carriage
charter
16
16
On a passenger ship, PSCO requires that life boats and davit launched life
rafts are capable of being launched within a period of:
25 minutes
20 minutes
15 minutes
16
What is termed as a vague expression usually intended to convey that there clean charter
are no invidious or unusual terms in the charter party?
direct charter
non-clause charter
exception-free charter
16
What is termed as a vague expression usually intended to convey that there clean charter
are no invidious or unusual terms in the charter party?
direct charter
non-clause charter
exception-free charter
16
Which of the following list of MARINA circulars provides the provision for the M.C. 185
issuance of Accreditation of Maritime Training Centers offering courses
under the ISPS code?
M.C. 180
M.C. 182
M.C. 181
16
Non-negotiable Bill of
Lading
16
60 mos.
24 mos.
36 mos.
12 mos.
16
Which Regulations deal with roro passenger ships under the STCW
Convention?
Reg. V/2
Reg. V/5
Reg. V/3
Reg. V/4
16
The S.S. Sheet Bend arrives in New York after encountering heavy weather Notary Public
on a voyage from Cape Town. Who will note the protest for the Master?
U.S. Shipping
Commissioner
16
arrange survey
seaworthy vessel
16
IOPP Certificate
Official Logbook
16
The governing C/P stipulates a weather working day of two-eight-hour shifts. 16 hours
Under these terms how many hours will compromise a weather working day?
8 hours
12 hours
24 hours
16
Reduce the water leaking around the plugs Reduce the water
pressure on the hull
Prevent progressive
flooding
16
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Algeria, in the
Mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to dump food waste overboard?
Yes, the food waste can Yes, all kind of food waste
be dumped if it is ground can be dumped
so that the resulting
overboard
particles can pass
through a screen with 50
mm openings
16
MARPOL 78 protocol
ICPS
MARPOL 73 convention
OPA 90
16
Official Logbook
30 minutes
Oct. 2, 1984
16
Shippers
Ship operators
Ship owners
Cargo brokers
16
Calculate the monthly time charter payment of 50,000 DWT with a charter
rate of US$3.00 per DWT per 30 day period with an assumed off-hire of 1.5
days.
US$142.500
US$147.000
US$450.000
US$150.000
16
Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill Checking that life-jackets are correctly
according to SOLAS regulations?
donned.
16
Which document lists all the lifesaving equipment required for a vessel?
Certificate of Registry
American Bureau of
Shipping Classification
Certificate
International Convention
for the Safety of Life at
Sea Certificate
16
Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil (Annex I) entered into force Oct. 2, 1983
on:
Oct. 2, 1982
Oct. 2, 1984
Oct. 2, 1985
16
Which of the following concerning the jurisdiction of UNCLOS '82 in maritime It establishes the basic features in the
matters is CORRECT?
implementation of TSS
16
16
While enroute from Japan to Long Beach a fire has damaged 50 cartons of Particular Average
canned sardines on a ship loaded with general cargo. This claim would come
under ______.
General Average
16
As per MARPOL, the rating to hazard to human health by oral intake of 500- practically non-hazardous
5000 mg/kg is __________.
slightly hazardous
moderately hazardous
highly hazardous
16
Radial
Crescent
Quadrantal
Sheath-screw boom
16
Which type of davit the boat is stowed on a davit rather than on a cradle?
Crescent
Quadrantal
Radial
Sheath-screw boom
16
Has the full force of the regular Certificate of Expires six months after it Must be exchanged for a Is retained in the custody
Inspection.
is issued.
regular Certificate of
of the Master.
Inspection within 3
months.
16
Your load line certificate expires on 27 May 1988. The vessel is surveyed on The existing certificate is extended for a
that date and is found satisfactory. You are sailing foreign the same day.
period of up to 150 days.
Which statement is TRUE?
16
The Certificate of
Inspection is prima facie
evidence of compliance
with MARPOL 73/78.
16
An IOPP Certificate is
invalid if the ship carries
cargoes outside the
classes authorized
thereon.
It contains copies of the Each crewmember is
crew's signatures from the given a copy of the
articles.
fo'c'sle card.
16
Where can you find the number of inflatable life rafts required on a vessel?
Certificate of Inspection
SOLAS Certificate
Safety Certificate
16
Where are the test certificates for wire rope used as cargo runners and loose With the Cargo Gear Register on the ship
gear certificates usually maintained?
16
What is the period of validity of the SOLAS required Cargo Ship Safety
Construction Certificate?
60 months
48 months
24 months
12 months
16
Certificate of Inspection
SOLAS Certificate
Stability Letter
16
16
Which standards does the Safety Equipment Certificate shows that the
vessel conforms with?
S.O.L.A.S. Convention
American Bureau of
Shipping
16
60 mos.
36 mos.
24 mos.
12 mos.
16
What is the organization that certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes Classification society
on a vessel?
U.S.D.A.
16
16
Certificate of Inspection
American Bureau of
Shipping code
16
The ISPS Code was Adopted by Contracting Government with Part A & B.
Under what provision in the mandatory requirements & guidance of the
SOLAS as amended?
Chapter XI-2
Chapter XX-1
Chapter XI-1
16
Certificate of Inspection
16
When was the Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil (Annex I)
entered into force?
Oct. 2, 1983
Oct. 2, 1984
Oct. 2, 1985
16
Where could may be found the Regulations concerning the stowage, lashing, Load Line Regulations
and securing of timber deck cargoes aboard general cargo vessels?
vessel's classification
society rules and
regulations
16
How long the Records of tests and inspections of a cargo vessel's fire
extinguishing systems shall be kept on board?
for 1 year
Certificate of Inspection
for 2 years
Certificate of
Documentation
Chapter IX-2
Oct. 2, 1982
16
For vessels fitted with cargo gear, an initial test of the units under a proof
load shall be conducted. Subsequent tests and exams of the same nature
shall be carried out at what time interval?
5 years
4 years
3 years
1 year
16
Where could may be found the Fire fighting equipment requirements for a
particular vessel?
Certificate of Inspection
Certificate of
Seaworthiness
Classification Certificate
Certificate of Registry
16
During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures Injured, is unable to perform routine duties. Injured needs first aid.
his ankle. When should the Master submit a Report of Marine Accident,
Injury or Death?
16
Due to the nature of a vessel's construction for a particular trade, it does not On the Exemption Certificate
fully comply with the provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?
16
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate shall be issued for a period not
exceeding:
5 years
4 years
3 years
2 years
16
A vessel sailing from Liverpool to New York puts into Boston, Mass. for
emergency repairs. If no inward foreign cargo is to be discharged at that
port, which of the following documents is required?
Custom Manifest
Traveling Manifest
16
Classification Society
American Consul
16
A vessel cannot comply with all of the SOLAS requirements due to its
construction. Where will this be indicated?
Nowhere; the vessel must Nowhere; the vessel must On the Certificate of
comply to engage in
comply to engage in
Inspection
international trade.
international trade.
16
Crew Manifest
16
In controlling pollution, which action should be taken after all dirty ballast has The slops should be allowed time to settle. The clean tanks should
been transferred to the slop tank and prior to discharge through the oily
be ballasted.
water separator?
Chemicals should be
The dirty ballast tank is
added to emulsify the oil. crude oil washed.
16
Due to the nature of a vessel's construction for a particular tradeit does not Nowhere; the vessel must engage in
international trade.
fully comply with the provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?
On the Exemption
Certificate
16
MARPOL
SOLAS
Hague
16
What document is issued under the provision of International Convention for International Oil Pollution Prevention
the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973as modified by the Protocol of Certificate
1978 relating thereto
16
An International Tonnage Certificate will be issued to a vessel when it meets Be 79 or more feet in length.
several requirementswhich one that the vessel must be?
16
Which tanker shall carry on board the Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage
of Liquefied Gases in Bulk?
16
16
16
Every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above Every ship of less than
and every ship which is certified to carry 15 400 gross tonnage and
persons or more.
every ship which is
certified to carry 15
persons or less.
Permit to proceed.
Change of employment.
16
If there are any Certificates expired or nearing expiry, what must the master Renewal or extension.
of a ship must apply for at any port?
Extension or expiring.
16
Which tankers shall carry on board the International Certificate of Fitness for Chemical tankers constructed on or after
the Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk?
01-July-1986.
Chemical tankers
constructed before 01July-1986.
16
That she was entered in the REGISTER BOOK of such Society, with the
Character +100A1 subject to Periodical Surveys as required by the Rules,
which document it will likely to appear?
CERTIFICATE OF CLASS
CERTIFICATE OF
CLEANLINESS OF
NATIONAL CARGO
BUREAUINC
16
What feature given to a ship which is classified into gross tonnage and net
tonnage from the Tonnage Certificate?
Dimensions.
Prescriptions.
Descriptions.
Specifications.
16
Customs House
Maritime Safety
Administration
16
Certificate of Inspection
Officer's licenses
Muster List
16
Your load line certificate expires on 27-May-2006. The vessel is surveyed on The existing certificate is extended for a
that date and is found satisfactory. You are sailing foreign the same day.
period of up to 150 days
Which statement is TRUE?
16
16
What certificate does the quarantine officer will issue when satisfied that
there are no contagious diseases on board?
an outward clearance
landing permits
IMDG
a free pratique
Shipping Articles
shore passes
16
16
Use an explosimeter.
An IOPP Certificate is
invalid if the ship carries
cargoes outside the
classes authorized
Send
a gas sample
thereon.
ashore for laboratory
analysis.
AN IOPP Certificate is
renewed at each
inspection for certification.
16
The Certificate of
Inspection is prima facie
evidence of compliance
with MARPOL 73/78.
Enter the tank with an
oxygen analyzer.
16
You are towing a 1000 gross ton gasoline tank barge. The barge is NOT gas when under the supervision of a senior crew only when the barge is
free. When does the regulations say that the cargo tank hatches, ullage
member on duty
empty
holes, and Butterworth plates on the barge may remain open without flame
screens?
without restriction
16
You are in the Baltic Sea which is a special area listed in ANNEX V of
Must be retained aboard
MARPOL. How many miles from land must you be to discharge ground rags,
glass, and bottles into the sea?
16
When oil is accidentally discharged into the water, what should you do after
reporting the discharge?
16
For at least how many years a Radio station logs involving communications
during a disaster shall be kept by the station licensee?
16
You are at sea and not in a special area as defined in ANNEX V of MARPOL. 3 nm
How many nautical miles from land must you be to discharge ground
garbage that will pass through a one-inch (25 mm) screen into the sea?
6 nm
16
You are underway in the Gulf of Mexico when you hear a distress message
over the VHF radio. The position of the sender is about 20 miles south of
Galveston, TX, and you are about 80 miles ESE of Galveston. What action
should you take?
Do not acknowledge
receipt because you are
too far away to take
action
16
In reporting to any PSCO or flag state of possible contravention of MARPOL name of the master
73/78 Annex II discharge provisions, the following particulars of the ship shall
be noted EXCEPT__________.
16
16
5 years
4 years
3 years
2 years
16
They are not normally used for pumping oil They can be started from They are fitted with
They are ready for use as
a position outside the
automatic start connected fire pump at any time
engine room
to the fire alarm
16
The most effective and convenient method of disposing oily debris is:
Incineration
16
16
16
12
25
4 years from date of entry 2 years from date of entry 1 year from date of entry
12 nm
Landfills
1-Jun-82
Commutation
1-Jan-79
Recycling
1-Jan-80
1-Jun-80
Master.
Government.
shipping company.
A contract of marine insurance is considered concluded when the proposal Cover Note
of the assured is accepted by the insurer whether the policy is issued or not.
What covers the acceptance?
Cover Letter
coverage agreement
Cover Agreement
16
16
What is an example of the term "Restraint of Rulers, Princes, or Peoples" in Arrest of a vessel by legal authorities to
a marine insurance policy?
satisfy claims through exercise of a
maritime lien.
16
In reporting to any PSCO or flag state of possible contravention of MARPOL name of the master
73/78 Annex II discharge provisions, the following particulars of the ship shall
be noted EXCEPT__________.
16
For the purpose of the PSCO, oil tankers, chemical tankers, gas carriers,
bulk carriers and cargo high speed craft of 500 gross tonnage and above
shall comply with the ISM Code from the date__________.
16
The PSCO is guided with a list of detainable deficiencies, under areas of the Poorly maintained lifeboats and/or lifesaving Failure of proper
SOLAS convention, the following are considered EXCEPT:
appliances
operation and propulsion
and other essential
machinery as well as
In US waters "Oil Pollution Act of 1990" was activated in August 1993. What to prevent oil spills in US waters
To
encourage
owners to
electrical
installations
is the main issue for the introduction of the act?
build double hull vessels
for trading US waters
Failure of proper
operation of emergency
generator, lighting,
batteries and switches
to improve safety
measures onboard
16
MC 164
MC 146
MC 416
Insufficient cleanliness of
engine room, excess
amount of oily water
mixture in bilges and
To
enforceoperation
owners to
improper
of use
equipment
of higher
bilge pumping
standards
that those of
arrangement
today
MC 614
16
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate shall be issued for a period not
exceeding:
5 years
3 years
2 years
4 years
16
Reg.1/10
Reg.1/8
Reg.1/7
Reg.1/9
16
Regulation V/1
Regulation VI/1
Regulation VII/1
Regulation VIII/1
16
In case deficiencies which caused detention cannot be remedied in the port The ship owner or master submits a letter of
of inspection PSCO may allow the ship to proceed to the nearest appropriate guarantee that the ship can be safely
repair port on conditions that the following procedures be observed as
navigated to the repair port
__________.
16
25 nm
1-Jul-98
Aug. 1, 1998
16
16
Whether discharged
Part of the ship from
ceased when ship was
which discharge was
observed or contacted by seen emanating
radio
16
At least one re-inspection shall be made on each vessel holding a Certificate generally similar in scope to the inspection
of Inspection valid for two years. This inspection shall be held between the required for certification, but in less detail
tenth and fourteenth months of the duration period of the certificate and shall
be __________.
16
16
MARINA was created and geared towards the following objectives EXCEPT: To create sub-agencies for the safe
transport of goods and passengers
16
In cold storages
16
Under the New Regulations, what does SOLAS Chapter XI-2 deals with?
Additional provisions to
combat Terrorism
16
Reg. 1/10
Reg. 1/11
Reg VI/4
Reg. V/2
16
16
5 years
4 years
3 years
2 years
16
What is the best way to avoid pollution from small oil-spills aboard a ship?
Have dispersing
have sawdust ready for
chemicals ready for use in use
case of oil-spill
16
129. The ISPS Code applies to: I. Passenger ships II. Mobile Offshore
Drilling Units
(MODU)
I only
II only
I and II
16
If you discover alcohol and drug abuse onboard, whom do you report to?
the master.
the manager.
port authorities.
16
Voyages in the vicinity of a party as defined Voyages in waters other Voyages within 12 miles Short voyages within the
by that party
than international waters from the shoreline of any waters of the same
party
country
16
voyage charter
time charter
bareboat charter
16
monthly
16
Society of Naval
Architects and Marine
Engineers
16
colour of slick
16
16
16
You are the Chief Mate of a 30,000-DWT tankship. The vessel is engaged in The IOPP Certificate for an inspected
trade with another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78. Which statement is vessel is valid for 5 years.
TRUE?
16
16
16
178mm
182mm
2,000
176mm
184 mm
5,000
10,000
To provide for
To create more job
economical, safe,
opportunities
adequate and efficient
shipment of raw
materials, products,
commodities and people
Within three months of the anniversary date Three months after the
of completion of the initial survey
anniversary date of the
completion of initial
survey
Elimination of pollution of the marine
Control pollution of the
environment
marine environment
20,000
To increase production
and productivity in the
various islands and
regions of the archipelago
through the provision of
linkage
demise charter
The Certificate of
Inspection serves as
prima facie evidence of
complying with MARPOL
73/78.
To check out if the rules of ISGOTT Chapter To meet all participants
10 is followed.
and distribute equipment.
An IOPP Certificate is
An IOPP Certificate is
renewed at each
invalidated if the ship
inspection for certification. carries cargoes outside
the classes authorized
thereon.
To what purpose is safety meetings held prior to surveys?
no particular reasons for To account for all
holding a safety meeting. personnel involved and
divide individuals into
groups. Ref. IMO Chapter
When you carry out a job, you should consider the following question. Which is it possible for me to carry out a job. If not, is the noise level at the
how is the place of work? is
12.the workplace properly
of the following is not fitting?
I should reason out
workplace low enough for Too cold. Too warm? Do I lighted
communication
need a ventilation
16
16
What provides the basic legal requirements of the 1995 STCW convention.
Regulations
Articles
Resolutions
16
What is a declaration of the Master when he anticipates the hull and/or cargo note of marine protest
damage due to unusual weather condition
master's report to
shipowners
damage report
bottomry declaration
16
16
Under the International convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 5 million units of account for a ship not
which of the following WILL NOT entitle the shipowner to limit his ability in
exceeding 5,000 of tonnage
respect of any one of the incident to an aggregate amount calculated as
follows:
3 million units of account For a ship with a tonnage This aggregate amount
for a ship not exceeding of 5,000 for each
shall not in any event
5,000 of tonnage
additional unit of tonnage exceed 60 million units of
account
16
The entry into force of the 1978 Protocol relating to the International
Convention for the prevention of pollution from ships was _______.
Oct. 2, 1983
Oct. 2, 1986
Oct. 2, 1985
16
Salvage
Voluntarily stranding
16
Shipowners carry goods by sea or put a vessel at the disposal of charterers Affreightment
for the purpose against payment of a certain rate of freight mutually agreed
in advance. This undertaking by the shipowner is called ______________.
contract of shipment
contract of carriage
charter
16
16
On a passenger ship, PSCO requires that life boats and davit launched life
rafts are capable of being launched within a period of:
25 minutes
20 minutes
15 minutes
16
What is termed as a vague expression usually intended to convey that there clean charter
are no invidious or unusual terms in the charter party?
direct charter
non-clause charter
exception-free charter
16
What is termed as a vague expression usually intended to convey that there clean charter
are no invidious or unusual terms in the charter party?
direct charter
non-clause charter
exception-free charter
16
Which of the following list of MARINA circulars provides the provision for the M.C. 185
issuance of Accreditation of Maritime Training Centers offering courses
under the ISPS code?
M.C. 180
M.C. 182
M.C. 181
16
A vessel loads 5000 tons of manganese ore. The railroad cars that brought
the ore to the vessel were previously loaded with iron ore so the ore is
contaminate The agent requests the Master to sign a Clean Bill of Lading
and in return the shipper will
16
Non-negotiable Bill of
Lading
16
60 mos.
24 mos.
36 mos.
12 mos.
16
Which Regulations deal with roro passenger ships under the STCW
Convention?
Reg. V/2
Reg. V/5
Reg. V/3
Reg. V/4
16
The S.S. Sheet Bend arrives in New York after encountering heavy weather Notary Public
on a voyage from Cape Town. Who will note the protest for the Master?
U.S. Shipping
Commissioner
16
arrange survey
seaworthy vessel
16
IOPP Certificate
Official Logbook
16
The governing C/P stipulates a weather working day of two-eight-hour shifts. 16 hours
Under these terms how many hours will compromise a weather working day?
8 hours
12 hours
24 hours
16
Reduce the water leaking around the plugs Reduce the water
pressure on the hull
Prevent progressive
flooding
16
You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Algeria, in the
Mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to dump food waste overboard?
MARPOL 78 protocol
16
16
Official Logbook
16
Shippers
Ship operators
Ship owners
Cargo brokers
16
Calculate the monthly time charter payment of 50,000 DWT with a charter
rate of US$3.00 per DWT per 30 day period with an assumed off-hire of 1.5
days.
US$142.500
US$147.000
US$450.000
US$150.000
16
Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill Checking that life-jackets are correctly
according to SOLAS regulations?
donned.
16
Which document lists all the lifesaving equipment required for a vessel?
Certificate of Registry
American Bureau of
Shipping Classification
Certificate
International Convention
for the Safety of Life at
Sea Certificate
16
Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil (Annex I) entered into force Oct. 2, 1983
on:
Oct. 2, 1982
Oct. 2, 1984
Oct. 2, 1985
16
Which of the following concerning the jurisdiction of UNCLOS '82 in maritime It establishes the basic features in the
matters is CORRECT?
implementation of TSS
16
30 minutes
Certificate of Inspection
Oct. 2, 1984
OPA 90
16
While enroute from Japan to Long Beach a fire has damaged 50 cartons of Particular Average
canned sardines on a ship loaded with general cargo. This claim would come
under ______.
16
16
As per MARPOL, the rating to hazard to human health by oral intake of 500- practically non-hazardous
5000 mg/kg is __________.
slightly hazardous
17
Radial
Crescent
Quadrantal
Sheath-screw boom
17
Which type of davit the boat is stowed on a davit rather than on a cradle?
Crescent
Quadrantal
Radial
Sheath-screw boom
17
17
General Average
10%
50%
75%
100%
17
What is the total number of approved low-velocity spray ("waterfog") applicators required aboard a tankship?
10
11
17
On a vessel of 900 GT, what is the minimum number of fire axes required?
17
17
12
15
17
24
18
12
17
The gross weight of a fully charged CO2 bottle in a fixed CO2 system is 220 210 lbs
lbs. When the bottle is empty it weighs 120 lbs. What is the minimum
acceptable gross weight of the CO2 bottle before it should be recharged by
the manufacturer?
220 lbs
17
What must be the least capable attaining speed of a fully loaded motorpropelled lifeboat?
17
All lifeboats, rescue boats, and rigid-type liferafts shall be stripped, cleaned, Year
and thoroughly overhauled at least once every what?
6 months
18 months
two years
17
All towing vessels of 26 feet or longer while navigating are required to carry
which item?
A radiotelephone
An EPIRB
17
After a collision and survivors have been assisted, fire has been controlled,
what is the next action of the crew?
Damage control
17
What is an emergency life-saving procedure that consists of recognizing and Basic life support.
correcting failure of the respiratory or cardiovascular systems?
First aid
Heimlich maneuver
17
What should be used to remove corrosion from the swivel on the female
coupling of a fire hose?
Fish oil and a soft brush. Talc and fine sandpaper. Bearing grease and a
wire brush.
17
17
What is a spanner?
An authomatic wrench
17
Discharging a small
amount of CO2
17
17
17
What is the normal designed CO2 storage tank temperature and pressure
associated with a ship's low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system?
17
What is the length of time on cargo vessels, the discharge of the required
quantity of carbon dioxide into any "tight" space shall be
completed?
2 minutes
1 minute
4 minutes
6 minutes
17
13.5 liters
10.5 liters
12 liters
11 liters
17
What would be the capacity of a One gallon of high expansion foam solution 500 to 1000 gallons of foam
will produce?
25 to 50 gallons of foam
8 to 10 gallons of foam
17
For a period of how many hours does a motor lifeboat shall carry sufficient
fuel to operate continuously?
12 hours
18 hours
36 hours
17
130 kgs
110 kgs
120 kgs
17
Carbon dioxide cylinders which protect machinery spaces, paint lockers and 300 lbs
tanks may be located within those spaces when the amount of carbon
dioxide does not exceed what weight?
150 lbs
450 lbs
600 lbs
24 hours
205 lbs
200 lbs
17
How much water per person is provided in a life raft not equipped with a
desalting apparatus?
1.5 litre
2 litre
3 litre
5 litre
17
What is the least time interval for each lifeboat to be lowered and
maneuvered in the water?
3 months
2 months
4 months
5 months
17
20 pounds of CO2
3 gallons of foam
50 pounds of CO2
17
In weighing CO2 cylinders, how many percent the weight loss exceeds
before they must be recharged?
17
17
What should be the lateral field vision of a person wearing and immersion
suit and seated in fixed position should be?
17
5%
120 degrees
25%
10%
15%
270 degrees
135 degrees
90 degrees
What would be the maximum interval onboard training in the davit-launched 4 months
liferafts that should take place?
3 months
5 months
6 months
17
Survival crafts are installed so that abandonment should be possible even if 20 degrees
the ship is listed to how many degrees?
30 degrees
15 degrees
25 degrees
17
How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 600 brake horsepower?
17
How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 600 brake horsepower?
17
A burning period of the rocket parachute flare should not be less than for
how long when it burns?
40 secs
45 secs
55 secs
50 secs
17
What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained
breathing apparatus is required to last?
30 minutes
60 minutes
15 minutes
45 minutes
17
800 mm
850 mm
950 mm
900 mm
17
9.5 liters
9 liters
8 liters
10 liters
17
17
17
What is the reason behind the difference in water spray pattern between the The method of breaking up the water
high-velocity tip and low-velocity applicator used with the all-purpose nozzle? stream.
17
What must ocean going vessels of 100 GT to 400 GT be fitted with for oily
mixtures?
17
17
Which lifeboat equipment would be most suitable for night signaling to a ship A red parachute flare.
on the horizon?
A lantern
A flashlight
17
What each open lifeboat on a vessel of an international voyage must carry? A davit span with at least 2 lifelines
A motor
Hand-propelling gear
17
A towing vessel.
A fishing vessel.
A sailing vessel.
17
What will have if the spray of water produced by using the high-velocity fog
position on an all-purpose nozzle?
About the same range as About the same range as Greater range than a solid
low-velocity fog
low-velocity fog
stream
17
Where should the portion of the system on an exposed deck of a cutoff valve Freezing
in the fire-main system of a MODU may be closed to protect from?
Accidental diversion of
flow to wrong location.
17
What must you do to a shipmate who suffers a heart attack and stops
breathing?
Administer oxygen
Immediately give a
stimulant, by force if
necessary
17
17
17
On ships on short
Drills shall be conducted
international voyages,
when the ship is in a
each lifeboat shall be
harbour.
launched and
maneuvered in the water
at least every six months.
17
A difference in water
pressure
A portable system to
discharge the slops
overboard.
A portable system to
discharge oily mixtures to
a reception facility.
17
17
"Thermal protective aids" are required for what percentage of the persons
survival craft is equipped to carry?
10%
50%
75%
100%
17
17
10
11
17
On a vessel of 900 GT, what is the minimum number of fire axes required?
17
17
12
15
17
24
18
12
17
17
The gross weight of a fully charged CO2 bottle in a fixed CO2 system is 220 210 lbs
lbs. When the bottle is empty it weighs 120 lbs. What is the minimum
acceptable gross weight of the CO2 bottle before it should be recharged by
the manufacturer?
17
What must be the least capable attaining speed of a fully loaded motorpropelled lifeboat?
17
All lifeboats, rescue boats, and rigid-type liferafts shall be stripped, cleaned, Year
and thoroughly overhauled at least once every what?
6 months
18 months
two years
17
All towing vessels of 26 feet or longer while navigating are required to carry
which item?
A radiotelephone
An EPIRB
17
After a collision and survivors have been assisted, fire has been controlled,
what is the next action of the crew?
Damage control
17
What is an emergency life-saving procedure that consists of recognizing and Basic life support.
correcting failure of the respiratory or cardiovascular systems?
First aid
Heimlich maneuver
17
What should be used to remove corrosion from the swivel on the female
coupling of a fire hose?
Fish oil and a soft brush. Talc and fine sandpaper. Bearing grease and a
wire brush.
17
17
What is a spanner?
An authomatic wrench
17
Discharging a small
amount of CO2
17
17
17
What is the normal designed CO2 storage tank temperature and pressure
associated with a ship's low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system?
0F at 300 PSI
0F at 50 PSI
17
What is the length of time on cargo vessels, the discharge of the required
quantity of carbon dioxide into any "tight" space shall be completed?
2 minutes
1 minute
4 minutes
6 minutes
17
13.5 liters
10.5 liters
12 liters
11 liters
17
What would be the capacity of a One gallon of high expansion foam solution 500 to 1000 gallons of foam
will produce?
25 to 50 gallons of foam
8 to 10 gallons of foam
17
For a period of how many hours does a motor lifeboat shall carry sufficient
fuel to operate continuously?
12 hours
18 hours
36 hours
17
130 kgs
110 kgs
120 kgs
17
Carbon dioxide cylinders which protect machinery spaces, paint lockers and 300 lbs
tanks may be located within those spaces when the amount of carbon
dioxide does not exceed what weight?
150 lbs
450 lbs
600 lbs
17
How much water per person is provided in a life raft not equipped with a
desalting apparatus?
1.5 litre
2 litre
3 litre
5 litre
17
What is the least time interval for each lifeboat to be lowered and
maneuvered in the water?
3 months
2 months
4 months
5 months
17
20 pounds of CO2
3 gallons of foam
50 pounds of CO2
24 hours
200 lbs
17
In weighing CO2 cylinders, how many percent the weight loss exceeds
before they must be recharged?
17
17
What should be the lateral field vision of a person wearing and immersion
suit and seated in fixed position should be?
17
5%
120 degrees
25%
15%
270 degrees
135 degrees
90 degrees
What would be the maximum interval onboard training in the davit-launched 4 months
liferafts that should take place?
3 months
5 months
6 months
17
Survival crafts are installed so that abandonment should be possible even if 20 degrees
the ship is listed to how many degrees?
30 degrees
15 degrees
25 degrees
17
How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 600 brake horsepower?
17
How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 600 brake horsepower?
17
A burning period of the rocket parachute flare should not be less than for
how long when it burns?
40 secs
45 secs
55 secs
50 secs
17
What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained
breathing apparatus is required to last?
30 minutes
60 minutes
15 minutes
45 minutes
17
800 mm
850 mm
950 mm
900 mm
17
9.5 liters
9 liters
8 liters
10 liters
17
17
Instructions for "Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks" is laid
down by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Which of the following
requirements regarding welding or hot work corresponds to these
instructions?
17
What is the reason behind the difference in water spray pattern between the The method of breaking up the water
high-velocity tip and low-velocity applicator used with the all-purpose nozzle? stream.
17
What must ocean going vessels of 100 GT to 400 GT be fitted with for oily
mixtures?
17
17
Which lifeboat equipment would be most suitable for night signaling to a ship A red parachute flare.
on the horizon?
A lantern
A flashlight
17
What each open lifeboat on a vessel of an international voyage must carry? A davit span with at least 2 lifelines
A motor
Hand-propelling gear
17
A towing vessel.
A fishing vessel.
A sailing vessel.
17
What will have if the spray of water produced by using the high-velocity fog
position on an all-purpose nozzle?
About the same range as About the same range as Greater range than a solid
low-velocity fog
low-velocity fog
stream
17
Where should the portion of the system on an exposed deck of a cutoff valve Freezing
in the fire-main system of a MODU may be closed to protect from?
Accidental diversion of
flow to wrong location.
17
What must you do to a shipmate who suffers a heart attack and stops
breathing?
Administer oxygen
Immediately give a
stimulant, by force if
necessary
17
A large fire, involving class "A" material, has developed in the ship's galley.
What should you do in combating this fire?
17
17
17
A difference in water
pressure
A portable system to
discharge the slops
overboard.
A portable system to
discharge oily mixtures to
a reception facility.
On ships on short
international voyages,
each lifeboat shall be
launched and
Fight a magnesium
fire.
maneuvered
in the water
17
17
What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained
breathing apparatus is required to last?
30 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
45 minutes
17
Salvage works
Pollution prevention
Damage to cargo
Lives of crew
17
According to regulations, how many B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are Two
required in the cargo tank area of an unmanned, cargo pump-equipped tank
barge engaged in transferring grade B flammable liquids?
One
Three
None
17
Assuming that your vessel is in a damaged condition and you have just
beached the ship. What would be your immediate actions?
17
17
Having made a distress call, what must you do once the distress situation is Cancell the distress communication once
reCieved?
the distress situation is resolved.
17
Having recovered two survivors from a marine disaster scene, what essential Following the recovery of survivors the
questions would you need to ask them as part of your debriefing?
Master of the recovering vessel would
obtain the following information such as
name and rank of the survivor and name of
ship/vehicle/flight definition.
17
How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 3200 brake horsepower?
17
How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 4000 brake horsepower?
18
How would you ensure your crew are trained to handle situation disasters?
Disaster/safety videos
Alleyways and public
could be shown to crew if rooms could not carry
required.
educational and advisory
posters.
The ideal conditions for a The ideal conditions for a
beaching operation
beaching operation
should be Current-free
should be Surf restricted.
and/or tidal situation.
18
What is a document clause thaIt relates to a vessel with liberty to sail without Deviation clause
pilots, to call at any port for any reasonable purpose, to tow and to be towed
and assist vessel in distress?
Exception clause
Dreading clause
18
18
Aromatic
Alcohol
18
What actions are actuated by a sequence of steps during the C02 flooding
system?
sound evacuation alarm, open bypass valve, break open stop valve, open
pull handle
glass, pull handle
control valve, trip alarm
18
What duties would you expect to conduct when acting as an On Scene Cocoordinator in an SAR operation?
Allocate normal
Concentrate weather
communication channels. reports and/or navigation
warnings to search units.
18
What emergency equipment would you think could reduce the period of
conducting a search pattern?
18
Well-conducted drills.
Good equipment
A dedicated crew.
Good communication
18
Reserve buoyancy
Level attitude
Instability
18
Damage stability
Immersion stability
Initial stability
Intact stability
18
Reserve buoyancy
Level attitude
Instability
18
18
18
18
18
When alongside working cargo in a port in the Far East, you are informed
Stopping cargo operations, closing up all
that a tropical revolving storm (TRS) is imminent. What options are available hatches and re-secure cargo lashings.
to you?
18
After flooding
Before collision
Arbitration clause
Cofferdams
18
When carrying out an emergency steering gear test drill, what would you
expect to do and observe?
The communication
between the two stations,
steering flat/bridge,
should not be tested and
seen to be adequate.
18
What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained
breathing apparatus is required to last?
30 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
45 minutes
18
Salvage works
Pollution prevention
Damage to cargo
Lives of crew
18
According to regulations, how many B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are Two
required in the cargo tank area of an unmanned, cargo pump-equipped tank
barge engaged in transferring grade B flammable liquids?
One
Three
None
18
Assuming that your vessel is in a damaged condition and you have just
beached the ship. What would be your immediate actions?
18
18
Following receipt of a distress message your vessel is requisitioned to assist. As the Master I would place the vessel on
You acknowledge the call and proceed towards the distress area. What
an alert status and establish an operational
navigational procedures would you employ to ensure your own ships safety Bridge Team to include the engine room
while at the same time effective
being placed on stand-by.
Maneuvering speed
I will let the Navigation
would not be adopted (the Officer to carry out a
speed of approach being normal chart assessment,
faster than the speed of perhaps include my own
search and engagement). ships position and the
rendezvous position of
the distressed party.
18
Following the loss of a man overboard, you take the conn and complete a I would conduct a sector search, as
Williamson Turn maneuvers but are unable to locate the man in the water.
recommended by the IAMSAR Manual.
What would you now do?
During this period I would keep the RCC
appraised of my activities and the results of
any findings.
18
Having made a distress call, what must you do once the distress situation is Cancell the distress communication once
reCieved?
the distress situation is resolved.
18
18
18
How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 4000 brake horsepower?
18
How would you ensure your crew are trained to handle situation disasters?
Disaster/safety videos
Alleyways and public
could be shown to crew if rooms could not carry
required.
educational and advisory
posters.
The ideal conditions for a The ideal conditions for a
beaching operation
beaching operation
should be Current-free
should be Surf restricted.
and/or tidal situation.
Dreading clause
Arbitration clause
18
18
Aromatic
Alcohol
18
What actions are actuated by a sequence of steps during the C02 flooding
system?
sound evacuation alarm, open bypass valve, break open stop valve, open
pull handle
glass, pull handle
control valve, trip alarm
18
What duties would you expect to conduct when acting as an On Scene Cocoordinator in an SAR operation?
18
What emergency equipment would you think could reduce the period of
conducting a search pattern?
18
18
Cofferdams
Allocate normal
Concentrate weather
communication channels. reports and/or navigation
warnings to search units.
18
18
Well-conducted drills.
Good equipment
A dedicated crew.
Good communication
18
Reserve buoyancy
Level attitude
Instability
18
Damage stability
Immersion stability
Initial stability
Intact stability
18
Reserve buoyancy
Level attitude
Instability
The quality of radar target The surface search units Number of search lights
presented.
employed.
for night operations.
18
The remote cabinet outside the CO2 room The remote cabinet
is fitted with a break glass take key to
outside the CO2 room is
unlock Operation. Once inside the cabinet a fitted with a Stevenson
stop valve control must be released prior to screen to unlock
operation of the pilot bottles that activate
Operation.
the CO2 bottle bank.
18
18
18
18
When alongside working cargo in a port in the Far East, you are informed
Stopping cargo operations, closing up all
that a tropical revolving storm (TRS) is imminent. What options are available hatches and re-secure cargo lashings.
to you?
18
When carrying out an emergency steering gear test drill, what would you
expect to do and observe?
The communication
between the two stations,
steering flat/bridge,
should not be tested and
seen to be adequate.
18
A vessel arrives in port and the Master files a Marine Protest with a Notary
Publi Why would a Master effect this documents?
Suspicion of damage to
cargo or vessel.
18
18
A seaman leaves a vessel before it sails from a foreign port. He informs the Log the seaman as a deserter.
Chief Officer that he won't return. After the vessel sails, the Chief Officer
finds the seaman's work clothes in his locker. How should the Master handle
this matter?
Take no action.
18
A vessel has a charter party for one voyage to carry a full load of manganese Voyage charter party
from Durban, South Africa, to Baltimore, Maryland, at a stipulated rate per
ton. Which type of contract is involved?
18
A vessel is entering port "A" for the first time and has a Pilot
conning the vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking sufficient
action to prevent a collision. What should the Master do?
Recommend an alternative action and if not Direct the Pilot to stop the
followed relieve the Pilot.
vessel and anchor if
necessary until the
situation clears.
18
18
A vessel loads 5000 tons of manganese ore. The railroad cars that brought
the ore to the vessel were previously loaded with iron ore so the ore is
contaminated. The agent requests the Master to sign a Clean Bill of Lading
and in return the shipper will give him a Letter of Indemnity. What is the best
procedure to follow?
18
A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan to discharge cargo. While awaiting A declaration is required and duty is
completion of the cargo operation, the vessel contracts with a local shipyard involved on the total cost.
to have the hull chipped, scaled, and painted. How is the cost of this
maintenance handled with the Collector of Customs?
18
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
Two
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose
gross vehicle mass is between 3.5 tons and 20 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro
vessels?
One
Three
Four
18
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
Four
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose
gross vehicle mass is between 30 tons and 40 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro
vessels?
Three
One
Two
18
The parties to an
arbitration agreement
have at the time of the
conclusion of that
agreement.
18
What should the Master do before he/she relieves the Pilot of the conn?
Vessel must be in
extremis.
18
Due to the nature of a vessel's construction for a particular trade, it does not On the Exemption Certificate.
fully comply with the provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?
18
During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures Injured is incapacitated.
his ankle. When should the Master submit a Report of Marine Accident,
Injury or Death?
19
What ia called as Effective and efficient organizations that has a hierarchical Bureaucracy
structure?
18
Departmentalization
19
19
19
If safety representatives are elected on any ship, the employer must appoint Safety committee
a ______. This is mandatory on any ship that has elected safety
representatives.
Welfare committee
Logistics committee
Overseeing committee
19
If you are the curriculum developer and director of the training program,
which of the following general jobs should comes FIRST?
Design programs to
satisfy training needs.
Determine program
content.
Evaluate alternative
instructional methods.
19
In authority and assertiveness, which of the following thoughts is correct if a I, II, III, & IV
master or pilot is considered to be of too high authority? I. Total command
expected II. Lack of communication III. Cannot delegate IV. Performance
orientation
I, II
IV
III, IV
19
In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in
writing an entry. What is the proper way of correcting this error?
19
What is the next step to do once the problem has been defined?
Develop alternatives
19
Makes organization
essential.
19
Specialized training
requirements for
particular types of ships.
Ongoing training
requirements for all
personnel including the
operation and use of fire
fighting and emergency.
19
Several merchant ships are arriving at the scene of a distress incident. One The CSS must be established by mutual
of the them must assume the duties of the Coordinator Surface Search
agreement between the ships concerned.
(CSS). Which of the following statements is TRUE?
19
A vessel arrives in port and the Master files a Marine Protest with a Notary
Publi Why would a Master effect this documents?
Suspicion of damage to
cargo or vessel.
19
19
What does the term means Sous Palan as used in charter parties?
Under the hook and applies to loading from Under the hook and
Under the hook and
or discharging into lighters or barges.
applies to discharging into applies to loading from
railcars.
railcars.
19
19
A seaman leaves a vessel before it sails from a foreign port. He informs the Log the seaman as a deserter.
Chief Officer that he won't return. After the vessel sails, the Chief Officer
finds the seaman's work clothes in his locker. How should the Master handle
this matter?
Take no action.
19
A vessel has a charter party for one voyage to carry a full load of manganese Voyage charter party
from Durban, South Africa, to Baltimore, Maryland, at a stipulated rate per
ton. Which type of contract is involved?
19
A vessel is entering port "A" for the first time and has a Pilot conning the
vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking sufficient action to
prevent a collision. What should the Master do?
Recommend an alternative action and if not Direct the Pilot to stop the
followed relieve the Pilot.
vessel and anchor if
necessary until the
situation clears.
19
19
A vessel loads 5000 tons of manganese ore. The railroad cars that brought
the ore to the vessel were previously loaded with iron ore so the ore is
contaminated. The agent requests the Master to sign a Clean Bill of Lading
and in return the shipper will gi
19
A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan to discharge cargo. While awaiting A declaration is required and duty is
completion of the cargo operation, the vessel contracts with a local shipyard involved on the total cost.
to have the hull chipped, scaled, and painted. How is the cost of this
maintenance handled with the
19
A vessel while enroute to a dry dock sank. Under these circumstances, what Actual Total Loss
are the vessels owner can claim?
General Average
Particular Average
19
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle
mass is between 3.5 tons and 20 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
Two
One
Three
Four
19
According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing
points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle
mass is between 30 tons and 40 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
Four
Three
One
Two
19
The parties to an
arbitration agreement
have at the time of the
conclusion of that
agreement.
19
At least one reinspection shall be made on each vessel holding a Certificate Generally similar in scope to the inspection Equivalent to the
of Inspection valid for two years. What should be the duration of certificate
required for certification, but in less detail. inspection required for
inspection besides being held between the tenth and fourteenth months?
certification.
19
What should the Master do before he/she relieves the Pilot of the conn?
Vessel must be in
extremis.
19
Due to the nature of a vessel's construction for a particular trade, it does not On the Exemption Certificate.
fully comply with the provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?
19
During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures Injured is incapacitated.
his ankle. When should the Master submit a Report of Marine Accident,
Injury or Death?
19
What ia called as Effective and efficient organizations that has a hierarchical Bureaucracy
structure?
Departmentalization
19
19
19
If safety representatives are elected on any ship, the employer must appoint Safety committee
a ______. This is mandatory on any ship that has elected safety
representatives.
Welfare committee
Logistics committee
Overseeing committee
19
If you are the curriculum developer and director of the training program,
which of the following general jobs should comes FIRST?
Design programs to
satisfy training needs.
Determine program
content.
Evaluate alternative
instructional methods.
19
In authority and assertiveness, which of the following thoughts is correct if a I, II, III, & IV
master or pilot is considered to be of too high authority? I. Total command
expected II. Lack of communication III. Cannot delegate IV. Performance
orientation
I, II
IV
III, IV
19
In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in
writing an entry. What is the proper way of correcting this error?
19
What is the next step to do once the problem has been defined?
Develop alternatives
19
Makes organization
essential.
20
Specialized training
requirements for
particular types of ships.
Ongoing training
requirements for all
personnel including the
operation and use of fire
fighting and emergency.
20
Several merchant ships are arriving at the scene of a distress incident. One The CSS must be established by mutual
of the them must assume the duties of the Coordinator Surface Search
agreement between the ships concerned.
(CSS). Which of the following statements is TRUE?
20
Administer fluids.
Administer CPR.
20
What first, second, and third degree burns are classified according to?
20
What is an emergency life-saving procedure that consists of recognizing and Basic life support
correcting failure of the respiratory or cardiovascular systems?
First aid
20
What would you do if a person gets something in his or her eye and you see Remove it with a moist, cotton-tipped
that it is not embedded?
applicator.
Get them to rub their eye Remove it with a piece of Remove it with a match or
until the object is gone.
dry sterile cotton.
toothpick
20
If there is a possibility of confusion, which signal should be used to send the A045
group "True Bearing 045 Degrees"?
B045T
20
A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of both feet. What should
you do?
20
What should you do when a crew member is unconscious and the face is
flushed?
Administer a liquid
stimulant.
20
A crew member suddenly becomes blind in both eyes. Which code should
your message contain?
MNO
MNI
MNM
MNJ
20
A man has a burn on his arm. There is reddening of the skin, blistering, and Second-degree burn
swelling. What burn is this using standard medical terminology?
Blister burn
Secondary burn
Major burn
20
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is a reddening of the skin but
no other apparent damage. What burn is this using standard MEDICAL
terminology?
First-degree burn
Extremity burn
Superficial burn
Minor burn
20
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is extensive damage to the
skin with charring present. How is this injury classified using standard
medical terminology?
Third-degree burn
Dermal burn
Major burn
Lethal burn
20
Pan-Pan (3 times).
No special prefix.
Heimlich maneuver
B045
45
20
A package contains nitric acid solution and is radioactive. The radiation level Radioactive I and corrosive.
at the package surface is .36 millirems per hour. How should this package be
labeled?
Fissile class I
20
On their side if
unconscious.
20
Why should a person being treated for shock should be wrapped in warm
coverings?
20
A person has suffered a laceration of the arm. Severe bleeding has been
controlled by using a sterile dressing and direct pressure. What should you
do next?
Apply a tourniquet to
Remove any small foreign Administer fluids to assist
prevent the bleeding from matter and apply
the body in replacing the
restarting.
antiseptic.
lost blood.
20
What should be done to a person suffering from possible broken bones and Not be moved but made comfortable until
internal injuries?
medical assistance arrives.
20
Where in the pulse to check where a rescuer can most easily determine
whether or not an adult victim has a pulse?
20
A shipmate chokes suddenly, cannot speak, and starts to turn blue. What
should you do?
20
The letter G
The letters GT
The letter Z
20
When and only when does a tourniquet should be used to control bleeding? When all other means have failed.
20
Distress position
Ship's name
20
A victim has suffered a second-degree burn to a small area of the lower arm. Immerse the arm in cold water for 1 to 2
What is the proper treatment for this injury?
hours, apply burn ointment, and bandage.
20
20
20
According to the Chemical Data Guide, propylene oxide is assigned a health The chemical poison presents some hazard The chemical is severely The chemical contains
hazard rating of 3,2,2. What does the last digit "2" of the rating
if it enters the body and typically has
hazardous, usually having fairly severe skin irritants,
means?
threshold limits of 100 to 500 ppm.
threshold limits below 10 causing second- and
ppm.
third-degree burns after a
few minutes contact.
20
According to the Chemical Data Guide, what flash point (degrees F) of fuel
oil number 6 has?
20
Alcohol foam.
CO2.
Dry chemical.
Water fog.
20
Administer fluids.
Administer CPR.
20
What first, second, and third degree burns are classified according to?
20
What is an emergency life-saving procedure that consists of recognizing and Basic life support
correcting failure of the respiratory or cardiovascular systems?
First aid
20
What would you do if a person gets something in his or her eye and you see Remove it with a moist, cotton-tipped
that it is not embedded?
applicator.
Get them to rub their eye Remove it with a piece of Remove it with a match or
until the object is gone.
dry sterile cotton.
toothpick
20
If there is a possibility of confusion, which signal should be used to send the A045
group "True Bearing 045 Degrees"?
B045T
20
A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of both feet. What should
you do?
20
What should you do when a crew member is unconscious and the face is
flushed?
Administer a liquid
stimulant.
20
A crew member suddenly becomes blind in both eyes. Which code should
your message contain?
MNO
MNI
MNM
MNJ
20
A man has a burn on his arm. There is reddening of the skin, blistering, and Second-degree burn
swelling. What burn is this using standard medical terminology?
Blister burn
Secondary burn
Major burn
20
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is a reddening of the skin but
no other apparent damage. What burn is this using standard MEDICAL
terminology?
First-degree burn
Extremity burn
Superficial burn
Minor burn
20
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is extensive damage to the
skin with charring present. How is this injury classified using standard
medical terminology?
Third-degree burn
Dermal burn
Major burn
Lethal burn
20
Pan-Pan (3 times).
No special prefix.
20
A package contains nitric acid solution and is radioactive. The radiation level Radioactive I and corrosive.
at the package surface is .36 millirems per hour. How should this package be
labeled?
Fissile class I
20
Avoid self-inflicted
wounds caused by
spastic movement.
Heimlich maneuver
B045
45
On their side if
unconscious.
20
Why should a person being treated for shock should be wrapped in warm
coverings?
20
A person has suffered a laceration of the arm. Severe bleeding has been
controlled by using a sterile dressing and direct pressure. What should you
do next?
Apply a tourniquet to
Remove any small foreign Administer fluids to assist
prevent the bleeding from matter and apply
the body in replacing the
restarting.
antiseptic.
lost blood.
20
What should be done to a person suffering from possible broken bones and Not be moved but made comfortable until
internal injuries?
medical assistance arrives.
20
A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 135°Fahrenheit. How this liquid is D combustible liquid.
classed as a grade?
E combustible liquid.
C flammable liquid.
20
Where in the pulse to check where a rescuer can most easily determine
whether or not an adult victim has a pulse?
20
A shipmate chokes suddenly, cannot speak, and starts to turn blue. What
should you do?
20
The letter G
The letters GT
The letter Z
20
When and only when does a tourniquet should be used to control bleeding? When all other means have failed.
20
Distress position
Ship's name
20
A victim has suffered a second-degree burn to a small area of the lower arm. Immerse the arm in cold water for 1 to 2
What is the proper treatment for this injury?
hours, apply burn ointment, and bandage.
20
Allow the person to continue coughing and Give back blows and
dislodge the obstruction on his own.
something to drink.
20
20
According to the Chemical Data Guide, propylene oxide is assigned a health The chemical poison presents some hazard The chemical is severely The chemical contains
hazard rating of 3,2,2. What does the last digit "2" of the rating
if it enters the body and typically has
hazardous, usually having fairly severe skin irritants,
means?
threshold limits of 100 to 500 ppm.
threshold limits below 10 causing second- and
ppm.
third-degree burns after a
few minutes contact.
20
According to the Chemical Data Guide, what flash point (degrees F) of fuel
oil number 6 has?
150° - 430°
110° - 140°
80° - 100°
65°
20
Alcohol foam.
CO2.
Dry chemical.
Water fog.
20
can use radar information from one object to should never use radar
fix the position
bearings
20
A radar contact will remain stationary on a relative motion radar display only on the same course and speed as your
when it is __________.
vessel
20
A radar display which is oriented, so that north is always at the top of the
screen, is called a(n) __________.
relative display
composite display
unstabilized display
20
An automatic identification system (AIS) transponder transmits and receives VHF maritime band
information broadcasts on __________?
UHF L-band
20
An Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) will drop off a target's vector is more than
__________ minutes elapse between each manual plot.
20
An indirect radar echo is caused by a reflection of the main lobe of the radar
beam off the observer's vessel. Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of indirect echoes?
20
As you pass under the Vicksburg Bridges, you estimate the current as 3.0
mph. What is the speed over the ground, if your vessel is making turns for
10.5 mph?
13.5 mph
16.5 mph
10.5 mph
7.5 mph
20
At 1032 on 24 June, you pass Carolina Landing Light (mile 508.8 AHP).
What has been the average current since 2350, 23 June, if you have been
making turns for 9.0 mph?
0.5 mph
1.5 mph
5.7 mph
8.5 mph
20
Chart information details to be used in ECDIS should be the latest edition of International Hydrographic Organization
information originated by a government-authorized hydrographic office and
conform to what standards?
International
MaritimeOrganization
NASA
US Coast Guard
20
Same sensitivity
Not relevant
Automatic acquisition
Avoid self-inflicted
wounds caused by
spastic movement.
B flammable liquid.
stabilized display
10
on a reciprocal course at
the same speed as your
vessel
Manual acquisition
20
ECDIS allows the mariner to change the color palette that is used to display
an ENC. Three different color tables have been designed to provide the
maximum clarity and contrast between features on the display under three
different lighting conditions on the bridge, namely Day, Dusk and Night.
20
20
How many targets can an Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) track at the same
time?
20
How would the two targets if the ARPA may swap targets when automatically pass close together
tracking?
20
If there is any doubt as to the proper operation of a radar, which statement is A radar range compared to the actual range Only a radar expert can
TRUE?
of a known object can be used to check the determine if the radar is
operation of the radar.
operating.
20
20
In order to insure that the racon signal is visible on your 3 cm radar, the
__________.
10 cm radar should be
placed on standby or
turned off
radar should be
stabilized, head up
20
Question
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
20
distance to a target
direction of a target
size of a target
shape of a target
20
20
20
The 3-cm radar as compared to a 10-cm radar with similar specifications will display a more maplike presentation for
__________.
inshore navigation
20
The ARPA may swap targets when automatically tracking if two targets
__________.
20
The radar control that reduces weak echoes out to a limited distance from
the ship is the __________.
brilliance control
20
The radar control that shortens all echoes on the display and reduces clutter fast time constant (differentiator)
caused by rain or snow is the __________.
brilliance control
20
20
Two vessels are abreast of each other and passing port to port in a confined Your bow will sheer towards the other
waterway. What should you expect as your bow approaches the screws of
vessel.
the other vessel?
20
Vessel required to have an Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) must have a device speed of the vessel over the ground or
to indicate the __________.
through the water
vessel's position
relative heading
20
Vessels constructed on or after Sept.1,1984, a ship of ____ or more shall be 10,000 GRT
fitted with ARPA.
20,000 GRT
500 GRT
5,000GRT
20
vessel's position
relative heading
20
20
What is called as the database resulting from (1) the transformation of the
system electronic navigational chart
electronic navigational chart (ENC) by ECDIS for appropriate use, (2) the
updates to the ENC by appropriate means, and (3) the additional data added
by the mariner?
20
3 cm
10 cm
30 cm
100 cm
20
3,6 and 12 NM
3,6 and 18 NM
1.5 , 3 and 12 NM
1, 12 and 25 NM
20
What is the level of database information which cannot be removed from the display base information
ECDIS display and consists of information which is required at all times in all
geographic areas and under all circumstances?
standard display
information
20
What is TRUE of the history display of a target's past positions on an ARPA? In the true presentation, it provides a quick It provides a graphic
visual check to determine if a vessel has
display to emphasize
changed course.
which vessel is on a
collision course.
20
10
It provides a graphic
display of a target
vessel's relative course,
speed, and CPA.
20
What is TRUE of the history display of a target's past positions on an ARPA? In the true presentation, it provides a quick It provides a graphic
visual check to determine if a vessel has
display to emphasize
changed course.
which vessel is on a
collision course.
It provides a graphic
display of a target
vessel's relative course,
speed, and CPA.
20
CPA warnings
20
Trial Maneuver
Dual VRMs/EBLs
Target Trails
Preset CPA/TCPA
20
20
What will cause the ARPA to emit a visual alarm, audible alarm, or both?
An acquired target
A target being initially
entering into a guard zone detected within a guard
zone
20
Selective Availability
Doppler Shifting
Precision
20
ranges
tangent bearings
center bearings
20
When using a recording depth finder in the open ocean, what phenomena is Echoes from a deep scattering layer
most likely to produce a continuous trace that may not be from the actual
ocean bottom?
20
When using an ARPA, what should you consider in order to evaluate the
information displayed?
20
When using an Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA), what should you consider in
order to evaluate the information displayed?
20
When using the ARPA in heavy rain, which action should you take?
20
When using the Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) in heavy rain, which action
should you take?
20
and using ranges, the most rapidly changing and using two radar
range should be measured first
ranges for a fix, the
objects of the ranges
should be close to
reciprocal bearings
20
Which will cause the ARPA to emit either, or both, a visual or audible alarm? A tracked target entering your preset CPATCPA limits
20
Which ARPA data should you use in order to determine if a close quarters
situation will develop with a target vessel?
20
Increase the STC setting Increase the radar gain to Increase the range of the
to reduce close-in
pick up weak echoes
inner and outer guard
spurious signals.
through the rain.
rings.
the best fix is obtained by
using a tangent bearing
and a range
An acquired target
A target being initially
entering into a guard zone detected within a guard
zone
Which ARPA data should you use in order to determine if a close quarters
situation will develop with a target vessel?
20
Indirect echoes
Multiple echoes
Blind sector
20
20
Which Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) data should you use in order to
determine if a close quarters situation will develop with a target vessel?
20
Which Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) data should you use in order to
determine if a close quarters situation will develop with a target vessel?
20
Which feature, when set to zero, might allow a GPS unit to have an accuracy Selective Availability
equivalent to Precise Positioning Service receiver capability?
Transit
Anti-spoofing
Auto-correlatio
20
Which include in ECDIS units that incorporate Digital Chart Data Formats?
imposed viewing
raster only
vector only
20
20
20
With respect to automatic identification systems (AIS) which of the following Navigational status
information is broadcast every one to ten seconds?
20
Ship's heading
20
You are anchored in the Aleutian Island chain and receive word that a
tsunami is expected to strike the islands in six hours. What is the safest
action?
Get underway and be in deep, open-ocean Increase the scope of the Get underway and be
water when the tsunami arrives.
anchor cable and drop the close inshore on the side
second anchor underfoot of the island away from
at short stay.
the tsunami.
20
You are approaching a sea buoy which emits a racon signal. This signal is
most frequently triggered by which type of radar?
3 cm
20
You are approaching the pilot station with the wind fine on the starboard bow A short burst of ahead full with left full
and making about 3 knots. You can help to calm the seas by taking what
rudder
action just before the pilot boat comes along on the port side?
20
You are steaming along the coast of Ireland in the Irish Sea. You sight a
should pass well clear on either side of the must pass north of the
lighted buoy with a white flashing light showing a group of two flashes. What buoy
buoy
does the buoy indicates?
Notice to Mariners
information
Dimensions of vessel
Air Draft
Vessel's draft
Name of ship
IMO number
Vessel's draft
10 cm
Both 3 cm and 10 cm
Backing full
20
You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under
most circumstances, what is the best action to do?
taking the sea fine on the bow and reducing maintaining speed and
the speed to the minimum to hold that
taking the sea broad on
position
the bow
20
You are steaming in the open ocean of the North Pacific between the
No special action as tsunamis are
Aleutian Chain and Hawaii. A warning broadcast indicates that an
inconspicuous in the open ocean
earthquake has occurred in the Aleutians and has generated a tsunami that
is predicted to hit Hawaii. What action is necessary for the ship's safety?
20
Your ARPA has automatic speed inputs from the log. Due to currents, the log The targets true course vector will be in
is indicating a faster speed than the speed over the ground. What should
error.
you expect under these circumstances?
The range of initial target The generated TCPA will The generated CPA will
acquisition will be less
be later than the actual
be less than the actual
than normal.
TCPA
CPA.
20
Your ARPA has been tracking a target and has generated the targets course The ARPA will generate data as if the target The ARPA will give an
The ARPA will generate
and speed. The radar did not receive a target echo on its last two scans due was still being tracked by radar.
audible and/or visual lost data based on sea return
to the weather. What should you expect under these circumstances?
target alarm.
echoes from the vicinity
where the target was lost.
20
Your ARPA has been tracking a target and has generated the targets course The ARPA will generate data as if the target The ARPA will give an
The ARPA will generate
and speed. The radar did not receive a target echo on its last two scans due was still being tracked by radar.
audible and/or visual lost data based on sea return
to the weather. What should you expect under these circumstances?
target alarm.
echoes from the vicinity
where the target was lost.
20
Your ARPA has two guard zones. What is the purpose of the inner guard
zone?
20
Your Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) has automatic speed inputs from the log. The targets true course vector will be in
Due to currents, the log is indicating a faster speed than the speed over the error.
ground. What should you expect under these circumstances?
The range of initial target The generated TCPA will The generated CPA will
acquisition will be less
be later than the actual
be less than the actual
than normal.
TCPA.
CPA.
20
Your Electronic Plotting Aid (EPA) has two guard zones. What is the purpose Warn of small targets that are initially
of the inner guard zone?
detected closer than the outer guard zone
20
Your radar displays your ship off center. As you proceed on your course, your True motion
ship's marker moves on the PPI scope while echoes from land masses
remain stationary. What is this display called?
Off center
Stabilized
20
Your radar indicates a target; however, there is no visible object at the point
indicated. A large mountain, approximately 50 miles away on the same
bearing as the target, is breaking the horizon. You should suspect the radar
target is caused by __________.
20
Your radar is set on a true motion display. Which of the following will appear Own ship's marker
to move across the PPI scope ?
20
Administer fluids.
Administer CPR.
20
What first, second, and third degree burns are classified according to?
20
What is an emergency life-saving procedure that consists of recognizing and Basic life support
correcting failure of the respiratory or cardiovascular systems?
First aid
20
What would you do if a person gets something in his or her eye and you see Remove it with a moist, cotton-tipped
that it is not embedded?
applicator.
Get them to rub their eye Remove it with a piece of Remove it with a match or
until the object is gone.
dry sterile cotton.
toothpick
20
If there is a possibility of confusion, which signal should be used to send the A045
group True Bearing 045 Degrees?
B045T
20
A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of both feet. What should
you do?
20
What should you do when a crew member is unconscious and the face is
flushed?
Administer a liquid
stimulant.
20
A crew member suddenly becomes blind in both eyes. Which code should
your message contain?
MNO
MNI
MNM
MNJ
20
A man has a burn on his arm. There is reddening of the skin, blistering, and Second-degree burn
swelling. What burn is this using standard medical terminology?
Blister burn
Secondary burn
Major burn
20
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is a reddening of the skin but
no other apparent damage. What burn is this using standard MEDICAL
terminology?
First-degree burn
Extremity burn
Superficial burn
Minor burn
20
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is extensive damage to the
skin with charring present. How is this injury classified using standard
medical terminology?
Third-degree burn
Dermal burn
Major burn
Lethal burn
20
Pan-Pan (3 times).
No special prefix.
20
A package contains nitric acid solution and is radioactive. The radiation level Radioactive I and corrosive.
at the package surface is .36 millirems per hour. How should this package be
labeled?
Fissile class I
20
On their side if
unconscious.
20
Why should a person being treated for shock should be wrapped in warm
coverings?
ducting
Heimlich maneuver
Head up
B045
Avoid self-inflicted
wounds caused by
spastic movement.
45
20
A person has suffered a laceration of the arm. Severe bleeding has been
controlled by using a sterile dressing and direct pressure. What should you
do next?
20
What should be done to a person suffering from possible broken bones and Not be moved but made comfortable until
internal injuries?
medical assistance arrives.
20
Where in the pulse to check where a rescuer can most easily determine
whether or not an adult victim has a pulse?
20
A shipmate chokes suddenly, cannot speak, and starts to turn blue. What
should you do?
20
The letter G
The letters GT
The letter Z
20
When and only when does a tourniquet should be used to control bleeding? When all other means have failed.
20
Distress position
Ships name
20
A victim has suffered a second-degree burn to a small area of the lower arm. Immerse the arm in cold water for 1 to 2
What is the proper treatment for this injury?
hours, apply burn ointment, and bandage.
20
Allow the person to continue coughing and Give back blows and
dislodge the obstruction on his own.
something to drink.
20
What should your radiotelephone log must contain according to the Vessel
Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act?
20
According to the Chemical Data Guide, propylene oxide is assigned a health The chemical poison presents some hazard The chemical is severely The chemical contains
hazard rating of 3,2,2. What does the last digit 2 of the rating means?
if it enters the body and typically has
hazardous, usually having fairly severe skin irritants,
threshold limits of 100 to 500 ppm.
threshold limits below 10 causing second- and
ppm.
third-degree burns after a
few minutes contact.
20
According to the Chemical Data Guide, what flash point (degrees F) of fuel
oil number 6 has?
20
Alcohol foam.
Apply a tourniquet to
Remove any small foreign Administer fluids to assist
prevent the bleeding from matter and apply
the body in replacing the
restarting.
antiseptic.
lost blood.
Not be allowed to lie
Be examined then walked Be assisted in walking
down where injured but
to a bunk.
around.
moved to a chair or bunk.
Brachial artery in the arm. Radial artery in the wrist.
CO2.
Dry chemical.
Water fog.
COMP
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ANSWER
QUESTION
What is the position obtained by applying only your vessel's course and speed Dead-reckoning
to a known position?
Fix
Probable position
Applied position
What is the position obtained by applying estimated current and wind to your
vessel's course and speed?
Estimated position
Applied position
Dead-reckoning position
Assumed position
1013.25 millibars
1012.35 millibars
1015.25 millibars
1010.35 millibars
double-second difference
difference in assumed
latitude and actual latitude
Where can the data relating to the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents Tidal Current Tables
be found?
Tide Tables
Mariner's Guide
Nautical Almanac
What is the frequency of the low frequency pulse of the echo sounder?
24 kHz
18 kHz
27.5 kHz
33.3 kHz
Event marker
Range switch
Timing device
When the water salinity increases, what happens to the speed of sound?
It increases.
It decreases.
It fluctuates.
Directional
Parabolic
Hyperbolic
Linear
Magnetostriction
Diesel-electric
Piezo-hydraulic
Blue-diode
Bioluminescent
Protruding rocks from the
microorganisms in the water seabed
What is a phenomenon in which the axis of an object wobbles when torque is Torque-induced precession
applied?
Wobble parallax
Equinoctial eccentricity
Gyroscopic inertia
What is an error in a gyrocompass caused by rapid changes in course, speed Stream error
and latitude causing deviation before the gyro can adjust itself?
Parallax error
Error of collimation
Rapid error
Your vessel's heading is 330pgc and 345psc with a 2E gyro error. If there is 3W
a variation of 10W, what is the deviation on this heading?
4E
7W
Your vessel's heading is 330pgc and 345psc with a 2E gyro error. If there is 7W
a variation of 6W, what is the deviation on this heading?
4E
3W
Your vessel's heading is 330pgc and 345psc with a 2E gyro error. If there is 0
a variation of 13W, what is the deviation on this heading?
4E
7W
3W
The shortest distance between any two points on earth defines a __________. Great circle
Rhumb line
Small cirle
Mercator
Coastal chart
General chart
Magnitic dip
Top center
A Mercator Chart is a:
Cylindrical projection
Polyconic projection
Rectangular projection
Co
Cl
Sh
What publication contains ocean current information for voyage planning from Sailing Directions
Tokyo to San Francisco?
Coast pilot
What do you call the altitude after applying the Dip and index error?
Apparent altitude
Observed Altitude
Sextant altitude
Computed altitude
Planets
The sun
The Moon
Stars
When using GPS, you may expect your position to be accurate 95% of the
time within a radius of __________ meters.
100 m
50 m
20 m
10 m
When navigating using DGPS, you may expect your position to be accurate to 10 m
within a radius of __________ meters.
20 m
50 m
100 m
The angle between the grid and magnetic meridians is called grid variations or Grivation
__________ .
Declination
Deviation
Variation
Precession
Gyroscopic inertia
Earth rate
Gravity effect
Compass
Pelorus
Azimuth circle
Sextant
Deviation
precession
Compass error
Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro-pilot engaged when you notice that Switch to hand steering.
the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. What action should you
take FIRST?
How many degrees north or south of the Tropic of Cancer is the Arctic Circle?
44 06 North
23 27 South
23 27 North
44 06 South
gyropilot
gyro repeater
automatic pilot
gyroscopic steering
6,076 feet
1,850 meters
5,280 meters
1,760 yards
The interval between the suns upper limb being in the horizon and its center
being 12 below is called:
Nautical twilight
Astronomical twilight
Observational twilight
Civil twilight
67 30 W
75 00 E
60 30 W
60 00 E
Physical checks of gyro, azimuth circle and pelorus include the following,
EXCEPT:
diffraction
960
760
29.92
23.25
107
While voyage planning and navigating, a mariner must refer to both texts and Sailing Directions
tables. Tables includes the following EXCEPT:
Light Lists
In the IALA Buoyage System, what is the color of an East Cardinal Mark?
Sight Reduction
Almanac
The owner
When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
Gyro error
Out of the 57 navigational stars tabulated in the Nautical Almanac, how many
are of the first magnitude?
19
21
23
Out of the 57 navigational stars tabulated in the Nautical Almanac, how many
are of the second magnitude?
38
19
25
48
Which statement is TRUE concerning "night effect" and the reception of radio "Night effect" is caused by rapid changes in
signals?
the ionosphere
What is a common occurrence when a vessel is running into a shallow water? "squat" will cause a decrease in bottom
clearance and an increase in draft
1 degree
As a general rule, a ULCC should not have a speed in any direction greater
than what speed when touching berth?
0.10 knots
0.20 knots
0.25 knots
0.15 knots
001deg. T
359deg. T
000deg. T
180deg. T
15deg. E
7 1/2deg. W
0deg.
7 1/2deg. E
The mean distance between the earth and the sun is:
1 astronomical unit ( AU )
1 parsec
1 celestial unit
One complete turn of the drum of the sextant moves the index arm along the
arc is equal to:
1 degree
1/10th of a degree
1 minute of arc
1 second of arc
Out of the 57 navigational stars tabulated in the Nautical Almanac, how many
are of the first magnitude?
19
21
23
Out of the 57 navigational stars tabulated in the Nautical Almanac, how many
are of the second magnitude?
38
19
25
48
During "night
effect", polarization is
at a minimum
What is a common occurrence when a vessel is running into a shallow water? "squat" will cause a decrease in
bottom clearance and an increase in draft
1 degree
0.5 degree
0.2 degree
0.1 degree
As a general rule, a ULCC should not have a speed in any direction greater
than what speed when touching berth?
0.10 knots
0.20 knots
0.25 knots
0.15 knots
001deg. T
359deg. T
000deg. T
180deg. T
15deg. E
7 1/2deg. W
0deg.
7 1/2deg. E
The mean distance between the earth and the sun is:
1 astronomical unit ( AU )
1 parsec
1 celestial unit
One complete turn of the drum of the sextant moves the index arm along the
arc is equal to:
1 degree
1/10th of a degree
1 minute of arc
1 second of arc
The sun is the central body of the solar system. It moves in the direction of
Vega at:
1:35,000
1:150,000
1:700,000
1:35,000
1:100,000
1:200,000
1:1,000,000
1:50,000
100 meters
300 meters
10 meters
150 meters
10 meters
300 meters
100 meters
150 meters
In Meteorology, the unit of atmospheric pressure used in synoptic charts is the 1 millibar
hectoPascal. One hectoPascal (hPa) is equal to:
10 Pascals
100 millibars
1000 millibars
1013.52 millibars of
mercury
1012.35 millibars of
mercury
1012.45 millibars of
mercury
The observer is at Equator and the celestial body is at the First Point of
Capricorn, the bearing of the celestial body during meridian transit is:
180 degrees
360 degrees
20 degrees South
15 degrees North
A one knot current has approximately the same effect on a given surface area 10 knot wind
as a:
15 knot wind
20 knot wind
What is the circumference of the earth at the equator of the equatorial radius
is taken at 3,444 nautical miles?
21,639.29 miles
22,639.29 miles
21,739.29 miles
22,439.29 miles
What is the latitude of a place where the sun is exactly at the zenith of the
observer at Local Apparent Noon (LAN) of December 22?
23deg. 27' S
Tropic of Cancer
23deg. 27' N
at the equator
What is the latitude of a place where the sun is exactly at the zenith of the
observer at Local Apparent Noon (LAN) of September 22 or 23?
0deg. Latitude
23deg. 27' S
23deg. 27' N
South Pole
Determine the latitude of a place where the sun is exactly at the zenith of the
observer at Local Apparent Noon (LAN) of September 22 or 23.
23deg. 27' N
0deg. Latitude
23deg. 27' S
South Pole
What is the latitude of a place where the sun is exactly at the zenith of the
observer at Local Apparent Noon (LAN) of June 21?
23deg. 27' N
0deg.
23deg. 27' S
90deg.
The arctic circle is how many degrees north or south of the tropic of cancer?
When the body is on the rational horizon, what is its zenith distance?
090deg.
000deg.
270deg.
180deg.
The Master
Variation
"squat" will
cause a decrease in bottom
clearance and a decrease in
draft
108
1
1
063deg. T
270deg. T
234deg. T
What is the geographical latitude of a body whose declination is 23deg. 27' N? 23deg. 27' N
23deg. 27' S
27deg. 33' N
66deg. 33' S
34 to 63 knots
30 to 55 knots
28 to 50 knots
243deg. T
2deg. while the vessel is on 2deg. and is constant on all 1deg. while the vessel is on
an intercardinal heading
headings
a compass heading of
180deg.
Due to the revolution of the earth around the sun, a sidereal day is shorter
than a solar day by about:
33 knots
28 knots
30 knots
35 knots
The visible diameter of the sun as seen from the Earth during perihelion is:
32.6'
10.0'
42.0'
51.5'
1,013 millibars
29.92 inches
When the index mirror and the horizon mirror of the sextant are parallel, the
sextant should read:
0deg.
60deg.
90deg.
The apparent wind can be zero when the true wind is from:
astern and equal to twice the ahead and equal to the ship's ahead and equal to twice the
ship's speed
speed
ship's speed
You are proceeding along the right bank of a narrow channel aboard a righthanded single-screw vessel. The vessel starts to sheer due to bank
suction/cushion effect. You should:
You are the Master of a single-screw vessel. You are docking at a port which
has no tugs available. You decide to drop the offshore anchor to help in
docking. The amount of chain you should pay out is:
The squat effect of a large vessel travelling at high speed will caused an
increased of her draft by:
A vessel will
in all depths of water
""squat"&a
mp;amp;quot; when it proceeds underway:
The actual speed of the vessel over the surface of the earth at any given time. speed over the ground
1:500,000
speed of intention
speed of advance
From those listed, which would be the preferred method of position fixing for
greatest accuracy and certainty of position?
After sailing for several minutes (making 10 knots through the water) and in
constant monitoring of your radar screen, you noticed that a contact has
remained in the same position relative to yours, what could be the possible
conclusion of the scenario?
the contact is on the same course and speed the contact is dead in the
water
as your vessel
A vessel may use any sound or light signals to attract the attention of another the signal cannot be mistaken for a signal
vessel as long as __________.
authorized by the Rules
Which signal, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract
attention?
Searchlight beam
Any available working lights to illuminate the In the forepart of the vessel, In the after part of the
a 225 white light
vessel, a 135 white light
decks
Which vessel would NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged and two short
blasts?
You are underway on the high seas in restricted visibility. You hear a fog signal being towed
of one prolonged and two short blasts. It could be any of the following
EXCEPT a vessel __________.
You are in sight of a power-driven vessel that sounds two short blasts of the
whistle. This signal means that ______.
The light which may be used with a vessel's whistle must be __________.
a white light
a searchlight or beam
Which whistle signal may be sounded by one of two vessels in sight of each
other?
1:100,000
1:35,000
120deg.
red and green lights are not the vessel signals such
used
intentions over the
radiotelephone
Continuous sounding of a
Burning barrel
fog signal apparatus
engaged in fishing
Vessel "X" is overtaking vessel "Y" on open waters and will pass without
changing course. Vessel "X" __________.
When two vessels are in sight of one another and NOT in or near an area of
restricted visibility, any of the following signals may be given EXCEPT
__________.
What whistle signal, if any, would be sounded when two vessels are meeting,
but will pass clear starboard to starboard?
No signal is required.
You are in sight of another vessel in a crossing situation, and the other vessel sound no whistle signal
sounds one short blast. You are going to hold course and speed. You should
__________.
answer with one short blast answer with two short blasts sound the danger signal
Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half mile of each other, with Five short and rapid blasts
Vessel "P" as the stand-on vessel, and Vessel "Q" as the give-way vessel.
Vessel "P" sounds two short blasts on the whistle. What signal should vessel
"Q" sound?
None of these
Vessel "A", a power driven vessel underway, sights vessel "B" which is a
vessel underway and fishing. Which statement is TRUE?
The prohibition against displaying lights which may be confused with required From sunset to sunrise and during restricted Only when other vessels are Only when operating in a
in the area
traffic separation scheme
navigation lights applies __________.
visibility
When can an officer of the watch deviate from the Rules of Road?
Never
You are transiting a narrow channel. What can happen in this situation?
both vessels will gain speed the vessels will drift apart
157.5deg.
135.0deg.
112.5deg.
180.0deg.
What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 10- Any means of making an efficient sound
meters in length?
signal
A bell only
A whistle only
For a vessel constrained by its draught, describe the day signal with its
corresponding size.
a large change
a succession of small
changes
supplemented by speed
change
A seaplane
A vessel
As defined in the Rules, which vessel would qualify as a "vessel not under
command" among the listed?
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A signal meaning, "I am altering my course to A signal meaning that the A signal sounded when
vessel sounding it is in
approaching a bend.
starboard."
doubt as to the other vessel's
actions.
should sound two short
should sound one long blast
will not sound any whistle signals
blasts
Vessel "A" must keep out of the way of vessel Vessel "A" must keep out of Vessel "B" must keep out of Both vessels are required by
the way of vessel "B"
the way of vessel "A"
the Rules to keep clear of
"B" because "B" is fishing.
because "B" is to port.
because "A" is to starboard. each other.
Only when under tow
a vessel with her anchor down but not holding a vessel having an accident a vessel affected by severe
in her machinery forcing her weather conditions
to reduce her speed
vessel of less than 12
Any vessel over 12-meters
Manual sounding of the signals must always A
Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for bell and gong signals?
drastically
meters in length need not
in length must be provided
be possible
have any sound signaling with a gong
equipment
Of the listed, which vessel is NOT classified as vessel "restricted in her ability A vessel whose anchor is fouled
A vessel picking up a
A vessel transferring cargo
navigation mark
while underway
to maneuver" in accordance to the Rules?
The competence and vigilance of the officer of the watch provide the most
direct means of:
The "collision avoidance rules" shall apply to which of the following vessels?
Your vessel is underway in fog and you hear two prolonged blast on your
starboard quarter. What appropriate action should you do?
You are underway on a power driven vessel in open water when you observe a Maintain course and speed with caution as
crossing power driven vessel approximately 8 miles away at 22 degrees on
he is the give way vessel
your port bow. Bearing steady, what action do you take?
an anchor light
In ANNEX III of the International Rules, if whistles are fitted at a distance apart are not sounded simultaneously
of more than 100 meters, it shall be arranged that they:
an be sounded
simultaneously
Annex 2
Annex 1
Annex 3
Annex 4
Power-driven vessel "A" is fitted with radar and is making way in fog. Under
the collision regulations, vessel "A" should proceed at:
a safe speed
The presence of a pilot on board does not relieve the master and the officers
of their responsibility for the safe the navigation of the vessel. If that notion is
correct, what is the use of having pilot on board?
As customary port
regulations
"underway"
"underway"
only if she is NOT at anchor only if she is moving
or made fast to the shore
through the water
Pilotage is compulsory
"underway"
only if she is NOT made fast
to the shore
What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 10- Any means of making an efficient sound
meters in length?
signal
For a vessel constrained by its draught, describe the day signal with its
corresponding size.
a large change
a succession of small
changes
supplemented by speed
change
A seaplane
A vessel
Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for bell and gong signals?
a vessel with her anchor down but not holding a vessel having an accident a vessel affected by severe
in her machinery forcing her weather conditions
to reduce her speed
drastically
Any vessel over 12-meters
Manual sounding of the signals must always A vessel of less than 12
meters in length need not
in length must be provided
be possible
have any sound signaling with a gong
equipment
A vessel picking up a
navigation mark
A whistle signal of 1 short, A rapid ringing of a bell for A long blast of the whistle at
1 prolonged and 1 short
5 seconds, every 2 minutes intervals to exceed 1 minute
blast
The competence and vigilance of the officer of the watch provide the most
direct means of:
The "collision avoidance rules" shall apply to which of the following All vessels upon the high seas and in all
vessels?
waters connected therewith navigable by
seagoing vessels
Your vessel is underway in fog and you hear two prolonged blast on your
Hold your course and speed
starboard quarter. What appropriate action should you do?
You are underway on a power driven vessel in open water when you observe a Maintain course and speed with caution as
crossing power driven vessel approximately 8 miles away at 22 degrees on
he is the give way vessel
your port bow. Bearing steady, what action do you take?
an anchor light
In ANNEX III of the International Rules, if whistles are fitted at a distance apart are not sounded simultaneously
of more than 100 meters, it shall be arranged that they:
an be sounded
simultaneously
Annex 2
Annex 1
Annex 3
Annex 4
a safe speed
The presence of a pilot on board does not relieve the master and the officers
of their responsibility for the safe the navigation of the vessel. If that notion is
correct, what is the use of having pilot on board?
As customary port
regulations
Rule 10 states that is a vessel is obliged to cross a traffic lane then she shall
do so:
on a heading as nearly as practicable at right at a speed and heading that on a heading that will cause on a heading so that her
her to spend the least time in track will be as nearly as
angles to the general direction of traffic flow will cause the least
encounters with vessels
the lane
practical at right angles to
within the lane
the general direction of
traffic flow
At maneuvering speed
At moderate speed
At a speed commensurate with steerage way At slow speed
135.0deg.
112.5deg.
180.0deg.
A bell only
A whistle only
Pilotage is compulsory
blue
enamel black
In restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making MIKE
no way through the water shall sound which of the following fog signals?
BRAVO
GOLF
CHARLIE
Clear instructions are issued in writing by Master at night order book, which is Call the master in case of doubt
the most important reminder that he always wrote?
Call him to the bridge when Call the Master when you
meeting a vessel
change your course
You are on a power driven vessel when you suddenly run into a fog bank.
What action would you take?
matt black
Commence sounding the fog signal, engines Call the Master and wait for
him to arrive before taking
on standby, call for lookout, call Master
any action if it appears to be
all clear
Call the Master and wait for
What prudent action would you take if you are the officer on watch on board a Start sounding the fog signal, engines on
him to arrive before taking
power driven vessel and you suddenly run into a fog bank?
standby, call for lookout, call Master
any action if it appears to be
all clear
Action to avoid collision. Any alteration of the course and or speed to avoid
Colreg 8(d)
Colreg 8(b)
collision shall if the circumstances admit, be large enough to be readily
apparent to another vessel.
Colreg 8(a)
Colreg 8(c)
in special circumstances
What is the action to take while in fog if a vessel ahead is detected by radar?
Under the Rules, any vessel may slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her
engines to:
overtaking
crossing
meeting
When the range of the target is decreasing and the bearing remains constant, collision course
the ships are on:
diverging course
opposite course
parallel course
Looking straight ahead at night you observe the masthead lights and both side Each ship alter course to starboard
lights of another vessel. What action should be taken?
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157.5deg.
mineclearing
In addition to the required fog signal, pilot vessels may sound which of the
listed?
at anchor
man of war
fix intervals
minimum CPA
24-hour period
A light showing one or more flashes at regular intervals, the duration of light
being less than that of darkness.
flashing light
group occulting
quick flashing
occulting light
The vessels engaged in fishing with purse seine gears may exhibit two yellow hampered by its fishing gear
lights in a vertical line. These lights shall flash alternately every second and wit
equal light and occultation duration. These lights may be exhibited only when
the vessel is:
hampered by underwater
operations
In order for a stand-on vessel to take action in a situation, she must first
determine that the other vessel:
I am going astern
I am moving astern
What is the meaning of the two white lights displayed by a fishing vessel,
visible all round the horizon, vertically disposed, in addition to normal fishing
lights?
I am shooting nets
I am grabbing nets
I am hauling nets
As per Annex II of the Rules, the additional signals for trawlers when hauling
their nets is:
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engaged in fishing
No necessary signal to be
shown
It signifies, "I am
It signifies, "I have a
maneuvering with difficulty, diver down, I am
keep out of my way" proceeding at maneuvering
speed, keep clear of
me"
keep clear
maintain her speed
taking off
landing
Which of the following provisions pertains to PART B of the Rules of the Road? Steering and Sailing Rules
Sound Signals
General
keep as near to the outer limit of the channel maintain her course speed
while in the channel
or fairway which lies on her starboard side
The stated limits of the danger area about a mine clearance vessel when
engaged in minesweeping operations is:
Minimum of 1,000 m radius about the vessel Maximum of 1,000 m radius Minimum of 1,000 m
about the vessel
diameter about the vessel
A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the rules as long as Do not interfere with the keeping of a proper May impair the visibility or Are not the same color as
distinctive character of the either side light
the additional lights:
lookout
prescribed lights
A power-driven vessel is underway and fishing with trolling lines. This vessel:
For a vessel at anchor, what are the additional and optional fog-signals?
ROMEO
What does this signal displayed by a small craft signify when in passage up a It signifies, "I have a diver down, keep
river, she is showing a rigid replica of the international code flag
well clear at slow speed"
"A"?
A high intensity all-round flashing red light is exhibited by a WIG craft only
when:
Maximum of 1,000 m
diameter about the vessel
all of the choices
unnecessary
No specified vertical
spacing
A bell or a gong, or other device having similar sound characteristics and at a not less than 110 dB
distance of one meter from it, shall produce a sound pressure level of:
at least 160 dB
The required audibility of whistles for vessels 75 meters but less than 200
meters in length as prescribed in Annex 3 is:
2
2
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1 prolonged, 1 short, 1
prolonged, 1 short
The masthead light of an air-cushion vessel must be visible and shown over
how many points of the compass?
Over an arc of the horizon of 20 points of the Over an arc of the horizon Over an arc of the horizon air-cushion vessel does not
of 10 points of the compass of 12 points of the compass require masthead light
compass
pair trawling
As prescribed in what rule shall a vessel aground give the bell signal and if
required the gong signal?
Part F
Part D
Part C
Passage Plan
Weather Report
Navigational Equipment
RAM vessel
NUC vessel
The fog signal for a pilot vessel more than 100 meters in length at anchor, on
station is:
What can be the possible course when you notice that the range between two converging course
ships is decreasing while their bearing remains constant?
What action would you take as OOW, while in up-river passage you see a
small craft showing a rigid replica International code flag ALPHA?
Report to the bridge just on Report to the bridge in order Read and sign the order
time
to familiarize himself with book and check vessel's
the instruments and
position
equipment
In what rule in the Collision Regulations can you find the provision made with
respect when navigating in narrow channels by power-driven vessels?
Rule 9
Rule 10
Rule 11
Rule 12
This Rule states that any subsequent alteration of the bearing between two
vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the
meaning of these Rules of relieve her of the duty keeping clear of the
overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear.
Rule 13 ( d )
Rule 10 ( I )
Rule 13 ( b)
Rule 13 ( a )
Rule 10
Rule 11
Rule 12
Rule 13
Under what rule in the Rules of the Road contained this scenario when two
Rule 12
sailing vessels are approaching one another so as to involve risk of collision?
Rule 13
Rule 15
Rule 18
Rule 13
Rule 14
Rule 15
This rule states that when two power driven vessel are meeting on reciprocal Rule 14 (a)
or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter he
course to starboard so that they will pass port to port.
Rule 14 (c)
Rule 14 (b)
Rule 14 (d)
Whilst calling attention to all the usual precautions to be taken, it also calls for Rule 2(a)
the exercise of personal intelligence on the arising of any unforeseen
circumstances. In what other rule conforms with this statement?
Rule 2(b)
Rule 3(a)
Rule 3(b)
What rule applies when inspite all the precautions made the vessel can
deviate from these rules necessary to avoid immediate danger?
Rule 2(b,ii)
Rule 2(b,i)
Rule 2(b,iii)
In what rule in the Collision Regulations does the responsibilities of a seaplane Rule 18
on the water is stated?
Rule 23
Rule 31
The term "trawling" which means the dragging of the dredge net or Rule 26
other apparatus through the water is defined in which Rule?
Rule 27
Rule 28
Rule 29
In what Rule are the lights prescribed for a vessel is restricted in her ability to
deviate from her course because of her draught and the available depth of
water?
Rule 27
Rule 26
Rule 29
In what rule does it prescribes that a vessel engaged in dredging shall exhibit Rule 27(d)
the lights and shapes to indicate to other vessels the obstructed area?
Rule 27(a)
Rule 27(e)
Rule 28
A vessel engaged in underwater operations and at anchor is required to sound Rule 35( c )
the fog signal as contained in which rule?
Rule 33(d)
Rule 34(a)
Rule 34(e)
The signal for a power-driven vessel required to make on her whistle when the Rule 34(a)
vessels are in sight of one another are prescribed in what rule?
Rule 34(d)
Rule 35 (b)
Rule 35(e)
Rule 34(b)
Rule 35(d)
Rule 33(a)
Rule 32(e)
This rule states that, action taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall
be such to result in passing distance.
Rule 8 (d)
Rule 8 (b)
Rule 8 (c)
Rule 8 (e)
The Rules of the Road stated that any alteration of course is made in good
time, and substantial and does not result in close-quarters situation.
Rule 8 (c)
Rule 8 (d)
Rule 8 (b)
Rule 8 (e)
What rule is this "A vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by Rule 8 (e)
stopping or reversing her means of propulsion"?
Rule 8 (d)
Rule 8 (b)
Rule 8 (c)
Your vessel is proceeding along the course of a narrow channel, under this
Rule your are mandated to keep near to the outer limit of the channel or
fairway which lies on her starboard side as is safe and practicable, this is:
Rule 9 (b)
Rule 9 (c)
Rule 10 (a)
Rule 16
Rule 2(b)
Rule 28
Rule 9 (a)
Vessel at anchor
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A sailing vessel under 7 meters or a vessel under oars shall carry which light if she must have ready at hand a lighted
she does not carry sidelights and a sternlight?
lantern or an electric torch showing a white
light
A vessel proceeding under sail and under power shall show which day signal? Signal prescribed in Rule 25(e)
sound two blasts and turn to sound one long blast and
port
turn to starboard
In fog, you observe your radar and determine that a risk of collision exist with a Take proper and avoiding action as soon as
vessel 2 miles off your port bow. You should:
possible
A vessel navigating in separation scheme should NOT intervene the passage deep draught vessel
of:
submarine
fishing vessel
naval vessel
Distress Signals
What will be your first preparation one hour prior to your arrival at the
anchorage area?
constant force
A vessel is equipped with twin propellers, both turning outboard with the
engines half ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudders are
amidships, what will happen?
After sailing for several minutes (making 10 knots through the water) and in
constant monitoring of your radar screen, you noticed that a contact has
remained in the same position relative to yours, what could be the possible
conclusion of the scenario?
the contact is on the same course and speed the contact is dead in the
water
as your vessel
As a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation, you may hold your course and
speed until:
action taken by the give way vessel alone will the other vessel takes
necessary action
not prevent collision
A sailing vessel before reaching a bend in river shall sound what signal?
By day, a vessel servicing a buoy, when also at anchor shall display which
shapes?
The three shapes prescribed The three shapes prescribed The three shapes prescribed
in Rule 30
in Rule 28
in Rule 29
What does it mean when a fishing vessel exhibits two yellow lights, vertically
disposed, and flashing alternately?
As an OOW, you heard a continuous sounding of a fog-signal apparatus. What the vessel is in distress
does this indicate?
By day, when it is impracticable for small vessels engaged in diving operations a rigid replica of the International Code flag
to display the shapes for a vessel engaged in underwater operations, she shall "A"
display:
a black cylinder
You are underway and approaching a bend in the channel where vessels
approaching from the opposite direction cannot be seen. What sound signal
should you make?
What lights may be shown by a vessel of 100 meters or more that is at anchor? All available working lights to illuminate her
decks
You are towing a vessel and the total length of the tow is more than 200
meters. Which day shape must be exhibited?
Diamond shape
As stated in the Collision Regulations, which of the listed refers to Annex II?
As prescribed in Annex III of Rule of the Roads, what does it pertain to?
The Master is allowed by the rules to depart from the normal requirements:
As prescribed under paragraph (f) of Rule 35, a vessel aground shall give the gong signal
bell signal and if required also the:
whistle signal
light signal
bell signal
To attract the attention of other vessel, a vessel may use any sound or light
signals as long as:
red and green lights are not the vessel signals such
used
intentions over the
radiotelephone
Under COLREGS Annex IV, what does the orange flag, showing a black circle distress signal
and a square shape indicate?
X-band radar is the name for __________ radar and S-band is the name for
__________ radar.
3 cm - 10 cm
10 cm - 3 cm
6 cm - 10 cm
10 cm - 6 cm
The components that generate the radio-frequency energy in the form of short Magnetron
powerful pulse is the:
Receiver
Indicator
Modulator
Acquisition should be
automatic
No special requirement
Super-refraction
Sub-refraction
Attenuation
Diffraction
In a Polar region with very cold wind blowing over warmer sea, you would
expect__________ .
Sub-refraction
Attenuation
Diffraction
Sub-refaction
A single-letter signal "TANGO" was heard at an interval of not more power-driven vessel, making way
than two minutes in restricted visibility. This means that the vessel is a:
A seaplane underway on the water shall carry which lights and shapes?
The action necessary to transfer the steering control from the wheelhouse to
local control in order to use the steering gear room trick wheel, is to:
No day shape
signal asking to
communicate with other
vessel
Increase brilliance of large
echoes against sea
Multiple echoes
Refraction
Diffraction
True motion
Does the COLREGS give any preference to ships equipped with ARPA?
Yes
No
With regards to ARPA, what does the "lost target" warning tell?
Display failure
Radar failure
Computer failure
Diffraction
Refraction
Attenuation
ducting
Cycle
Frequency
One wavelength
amplitude
An indirect radar echo is caused by a reflection of the main lobe of the radar
beam of the observers vessel. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic
of indirect echoes?
When using the ARPA in heavy rain, which action should you take?
This is a radar transponder which emits a characteristics signal when triggered RACON
by ship's radar
How can rescue personnel detect that a SART is transmitting in the immediate The SART's blips on the PPI will become arcs The DSC unit will react to
the SART's signal and
vicinity?
and eventually become concentric circles.
respond with the two-tone
alarm.
When using an ARPA, what should you consider in order to evaluate the
Navigational constraints may require a target You cannot determine if a
small target has been lost
information displayed?
vessel to change course.
due to sea return.
BEACON
The radar control that reduces weak echoes out to a limited distance from the sensitivity time control (sea-clutter control)
ship is the __________._
Which ARPA data should you use in order to determine if a close quarters
situation will develop with a target vessel?
Your ARPA has automatic speed inputs from the log. Due to currents, the log is The targets true course vector will be in error. The range on initial target The generated CPA will be The generated TCPA will be
acquisition will be less than than the actual CPA
later than the actual TCPA
indicating a faster speed than the speed over the grounds. What should you
normal
expect under these circumstances?
To ensure that a RACON signal is visible in the 3cm. radar, one should ensure rain clutter control should be placed on low if gain control should be
placed on maximum
that the:
necessary or off
10 cm radar should be
radar should be stabilized,
placed on standby or turned head up
off
30,000 cycles
30,000 kilocycles
2182 KHz and 2187.5 KHz 3000 MHz and 9200 MHz
If the Radar scanners of one vessel are in the same horizontal plane as the
cargo deck of the other during transfer operations, which type of radar
emissions would pose a greater danger of the induced ignition of flammable
vapors?
a 10 cm radar
Neither a 10 or a 3 cm radar
This type of radar enhance to maximum visibility in marginal weather condition. S-band
X-band
ARPA
Z-band
Echoes in radar from two or more targets close to each other at the same
resolution in bearing
range may emerge to form a single echo. The ability of a radar to separate this
is called:
diffraction in bearing
attenuation in bearing
refraction in bearing
The ability of a radar to separate targets close together on the same bearing is resolution in range
called:
diffraction in range
attenuation in range
refraction in range
This type of radar enhance to maximum visibility in marginal weather condition. S-band
X-band
ARPA
Z-band
Echoes in radar from two or more targets close to each other at the same
resolution in bearing
range may emerge to form a single echo. The ability of a radar to separate this
is called:
diffraction in bearing
attenuation in bearing
refraction in bearing
The ability of a radar to separate targets close together on the same bearing is resolution in range
called:
diffraction in range
attenuation in range
refraction in range
range
Multiple echoes
Blind sector
Indirect echoes
Which radar control is used to shorten all echoes on the display and reduces
the clutter caused by the snow or rain?
gain control
brilliance
When navigating in coastal waters which of the following is not considered as Radar is only supplement to visual fixing
a factor?
This may occur when a strong echo is received from another ship at close
range.
multiple echoes
false echo
diffraction
clutter
This is the decrease in the strength of a radar wave resulting from absorption, Attenuation
scattering and reflection by the medium as it passes the atmosphere.
Persistence
Diffraction
Refraction
The unit which sends returning target echoes to the receiver is the:
transmitter unit
display unit
What do you call the marker in the radar PPI which the operator can put in any Guard zone
direction to watch the incoming target?
PPI
EBL
Plotter
The difference in intensity of the illumination of the radar scope between radar contrast
images and the background of the screen.
brightness
focus
brilliance
In confined waters which of the following equipment becomes more reliable in Radar X band and visual method
obtaining vessel's position?
ECDIS
GPS
An identification of ships, coastal areas and other targets, good range and
range resolution are important because they:
X- BAND
Q-BAND
S-BAND
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RECON
scanner unit
L - BAND
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Which of the following is the best to obtain vessel's position during poor
visibility?
GPS
Loran
Decca
Which bridge equipment is used in determining the distance to and direction of RADAR
objects by sending out a beam of microwave radio energy and detecting the
return reflections?
GPS
LORAN
ECHO-SOUNDER
rate of turn
navigational status
ship's heading
On a relative motion radar, the closest point of approach (CPA) of a contact is after the contact has been marked at least
determined:
twice
by an occasional glance at
the radar
Under no circumstance
At anytime as long as it is
properly logged
This radar unit performs a dual function both in transmission and reception.
scanner
reflector
oscillator
duplexer
Visual fixing
Echo sounder
Parallel indexing
GPS
The minimum range at which a target can be detected is basically determined pulse length
by which of the following?
persistence
rotation rate
The transmission time duration of a single pulse of radio-frequency energy is a pulse length
function of the:
persistence
resolution
pulse modulated
circuit generated
pulse generated
antenna generated
Floating aids
Racons
Ramark
Lighthouse
Both B and C
RAMARK is a radar
Neither B or C
transponder which emits a
characteristics signal when
triggered by a ship's radar
This is defined as the radar control that reduces weak echoes to a limited
distance from the ship:
brilliance control
The scattering and absorption of the energy in the radar beam as it passes
through the atmosphere is called:
attenuation
diffraction
refraction
resolution
Which is the name of movable, radial guide line used to measure direction in
the radar?
VRM
PPI
RML
Cursor
S-57 standards
S-100 standards
S-75 standards
S-52 standards
RACON
Beacons
SART
RAMARK
Epirb beacon
Smoke signal
All of these
transceiver
remitter
T/R box
ARPA
no targets showing up
beyond 3 miles
The relative motion line, when extended past the represented position of the
observer's ship, shows:
This is a shadow area when ship structures at equal height with the scanner,
causing areas behind scanner to be un-scanned.
blind sector
reflected sector
tuned
shadowed sector
mixer crystal
Local oscillator
video amplifier
I.F amplifier
Sea Clutter
Weather echoes
Weather Echoes
Sea Cluster
DX 90
DT 40
DP 90
TX 50
This is the ship's electronic data base used in the ECDIS Sytem
Digital Chart
maps
The Component of the IBS which contains the heart of the whole sysytem is
the:
Planning station
Control system
RADAR
RADAR
Control system
ECDIS must have the capability to preserve the record of the track for the
previous __________.
12 hours
6 hours
18 hours
24 hours
Soundings
Radar targets
Meteorological data
Radar
name of vessel
in a collision course
observed in radar during
fog, the vessel which has the
right of way should
continue her course and
speedsafe speed of such a
She must use this equipment to obtain early The radar equipment is only The use of a radar excuses a The
required to be used in
vessel from the need of a
vessel will likely be greater
warning of risk collision
restricted visibility
look-out
than that of vessels without
radar
line of true movement of
true course of other ship
true speed of other ship
CPA
other ship
Waypoints
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US Coast Guard
NASA
International Maritime
Organization
The database information that should be shown when a chart is first displayed standard display information
on ECDIS is the __________.
Shaft RPM
Vessel's course
ETA
Destination
Draught
name of vessel
rate of turn
ship's heading
navigational status
While underway, automatic identificat ion systems (AIS) broadcast all of the
following information every 1 to 10 seconds EXCEPT the __________.
ship's scantlings
nternational Maritime
Organization
NASA
US Coast Guard
imposed viewing
raster only
vector only
Soundings
Waypoints
Meteorological data
Radar target
Temperature, Density,
Distance
Pressure, Vibration
Brightness, Darkness
Hydrographic data
ARPA vectors
Radar targets
All of these
The database information that should be shown when a chart is first displayed Standard Display
on ECDIS is the:
Standard display
information
System electronic
navigational chart
It displays the ship position on an electronic chart and provides information on system display
sensor status and ship's control systems.
Convert "graphical
coordinates" to
"display
control
display
coordinates"
ECDIS means:
Computerize shipboard
navigation
It is define as the level of SENC info shown when ECDIS first turned on; used Soundings
for route planning and can be modified by mariner depending on needs.
Full Display
Standard Display
Standby Display
SENC
Ship hydrodynamic
information
Notice to Mariners
information
Time stamp
Location of antenna
Destination
Chart data is organised into many separate files. It contains layer information Vector Chart (ENC)
to produce certain symbols, lines, area, colours, and other elements. With this
data, it can change individual elements with additional data.
Maptech BSB
Chersoft VPF
Ship's heading
Name of ship
Vessel's draft
IMO number
Radar targets
Soundings
Meteorological data
Radar/ARPA
AIS
Which of the following mode of operation for ECDIS has been recently
approved by the IMO under Resolution MSC.86(7)?
RCDS
RSDC
DSRC
NEC
ECDIS database issued by hydrographic office that contains all chart info
needed for safe navigation and may contain supplemental info.
ENC
SENC
ECS
ECN
ECDIS level in info that cannot be removed from display; required at all times Display Base
and not intended for safe navigation.
Standard Display
Standby Display
Full Display
The level of database information which cannot be removed from the ECDIS
display and consists of information which is required at all times in all
geographic areas and under all circumstances is the:
Standard display
information
Depth contours
Water temperature
Speed of advance
Climatology data
Hydrographic data
ARPA vectors
Radar targets
All of these
The database information that should be shown when a chart is first displayed Standard Display
on ECDIS is the:
Standard display
information
System electronic
navigational chart
It displays the ship position on an electronic chart and provides information on system display
sensor status and ship's control systems.
Convert "graphical
coordinates" to
"display
control
display
coordinates"
ECDIS means:
Computerize shipboard
navigation
It is define as the level of SENC info shown when ECDIS first turned on; used Soundings
for route planning and can be modified by mariner depending on needs.
Full Display
Standard Display
Standby Display
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SENC
Ship hydrodynamic
information
Notice to Mariners
information
Time stamp
Location of antenna
Destination
Chart data is organised into many separate files. It contains layer information Vector Chart (ENC)
to produce certain symbols, lines, area, colours, and other elements. With this
data, it can change individual elements with additional data.
Maptech BSB
Chersoft VPF
Ship's heading
Name of ship
Vessel's draft
IMO number
Radar targets
Soundings
Meteorological data
Radar/ARPA
AIS
Which of the following mode of operation for ECDIS has been recently
approved by the IMO under Resolution MSC.86(7)?
RCDS
RSDC
DSRC
NEC
ECDIS database issued by hydrographic office that contains all chart info
needed for safe navigation and may contain supplemental info.
ENC
SENC
ECS
ECN
ECDIS level in info that cannot be removed from display; required at all times Display Base
and not intended for safe navigation.
Standard Display
Standby Display
Full Display
The level of database information which cannot be removed from the ECDIS
display and consists of information which is required at all times in all
geographic areas and under all circumstances is the:
Standard display
information
Depth contours
Water temperature
Speed of advance
Climatology data
What should you do when you see a person fall overboard at night?
After abandoning ship, you should deploy the sea anchor from a liferaft to
__________.
When abandoning ship, after launching the motor lifeboat you should
__________.
You must shore up the collision bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The
bulkhead approximates an inverted triangle. The center of pressure of the
shores on the bulkhead should be located __________.
approximately halfway up
the bulkhead
You are trying to rescue survivors from a wrecked vessel on fire. You should
approach __________.
You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If
possible you should __________.
A crew member has just fallen overboard off your port side. Which action
should you take?
Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the coast Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low
guard?
tide with no apparent damage
What will be the action of each vessel after the collision accident?
When a crew member who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked
up by a lifeboat, how should the boat approach with the wind?
The shipboard general alarm system must receive its main source of power
from which of the following?
a storage battery
an auxiliary generator
in distress
anchored
Which of the following smoke signals can be given off by a vessel in distress
or in need of assistance?
black smoke
blue smoke
When beaching a vessel and the vessel is heavily trimmed by the head,
beaching __________ may be advantageous.
stern first
bow first
head on
What will be your first action to alarm the persons on board when your vessel Sound the general alarm system
runs aground?
After grounding, the extent of the damage to the vessel can determined by:
Upon colliding with another vessel in calm weather, the engines should be
stopped. Which of the following would NOT immediately be done?
Your vessel have been in collision with an other vessel. You are taking in water Send a distress message and collect survival Assist your friends to collect Collect your own personal
their personal belongings
belongings
and you have to prepare for leaving the vessel. How will you act?
suits / thermal bags
If the ship's bow has penetrated the side of the other ship in a collision it would stay in place in order to plug the hole on the
be safe to:
other vessel
Continuous sounding of a
whistle
Continuous sounding of a
whistle
Immediately put the rudder Immediately put the engine Wait until the stern is well
over hardrigth.
astern.
clear of the man and then
put the rudder over hard
The
The name of the owner or agent of the vessel An evaluation of who was at The amount of ballast on
right.estimated cost of
fault
board
damage
What will be the action of each vessel after the collision accident?
When a crew member who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked
up by a lifeboat, how should the boat approach with the wind?
The shipboard general alarm system must receive its main source of power
from which of the following?
a storage battery
an auxiliary generator
in distress
anchored
Which of the following smoke signals can be given off by a vessel in distress
or in need of assistance?
black smoke
blue smoke
When beaching a vessel and the vessel is heavily trimmed by the head,
beaching __________ may be advantageous.
stern first
bow first
head on
What will be your first action to alarm the persons on board when your vessel Sound the general alarm system
runs aground?
After grounding, the extent of the damage to the vessel can determined by:
taking sounding around the checking if the engine room testing if the engine is still
vessels
of flooded
working
Upon colliding with another vessel in calm weather, the engines should be
stopped. Which of the following would NOT immediately be done?
Your vessel have been in collision with an other vessel. You are taking in water Send a distress message and collect survival Assist your friends to collect Collect your own personal
their personal belongings
belongings
and you have to prepare for leaving the vessel. How will you act?
suits / thermal bags
If the ship's bow has penetrated the side of the other ship in a collision it would stay in place in order to plug the hole on the
be safe to:
other vessel
Continuous sounding of a
whistle
Continuous sounding of a
whistle
engine failure
Ice
This system divides the crew into teams which should be trained in their
various functions so that when an emergency occurs, the whole crew swings
into actions.
back-up team
While your vessel is underway at sea and one of your crew member falls
overboard from the starboard side. What should be the FIRST thing to do?
Which of the following action should you take if a crew member has just fallen Immediately put the rudder over hard port
overboard off your port side?
A person has just fallen overboard off your starboard side. Which action
should you take?
A crew member has just fallen overboard off your port beam. Which of the
following actions should you take?
Upon stranding, the engines should be stopped. It should be put astern if the it may stir up sands that may block
tide is falling to see if the engines will immediately re-float. However, under no condensers
circumstances will be engines be put astern for a long period. Why?
You are Senior Deck Officer onboard a merchant vessel. During the night you Alarm the rescue centre and commence
have been in collision with a sail boat. There is no sign of life in the water.
searching for any survivals
What will you do?
What a rescue person use if he has to jump into the water in order to assist a survival suit and lifeline
survivor?
survival suit
lifejacket
When a parallel track search pattern is being carried out, the course of the
search units should normally be which of the following?
discharge or probable
discharge of harmful
substances to be reported to
In
opposite
thethe
nearest
coastdirection
radio of
the
anticipated drift
station
full moon
spring tide
neap tide
What action should the engineers take when your vessel is underway in a
channel and all of a sudden the vessel runs a ground?
This emergency team may be needed to provide support by carrying additional if all efforts to save the vessel prove to be
equipment to the fist team, to provide stretcher bearers and to relieve injured unsuccessful
or tire men.
reserve team
control team
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In the event of collision in calm weather, the colliding ship should generally
remain embedded:
What is NOT correct while the vessel is dealing with emergencies in stranding? Report the accident to the Charterers
Immediately put the rudder Immediately put the engines Wait until the stern is well
over hard starboard
astern
clear of the man and then
put the rudder over hard
Immediately put the rudder Immediately put the engines Wait
until the stern is well
starboard
over hard port
astern
clear of the man and then
put the rudder over hard
Immediately put the rudder Immediately put the rudder Immediately
put the engines
port
over hard right
over hard left
astern
lifeline
nearest US coast guard
Your vessel has been involved in a collision. As master you have to write about Find out from officers and crew who have
the accident in the log-book. In order to only write the facts in the log-book,
been in connection with the collision, what
which of the following procedures do you find most correct?
they have seen, so that detailed and
complete description of the sequence of
events can be entered in the log-book
Write continually in the log- Write down all the facts you
book as soon as the
have collected, and also
accidents happen
write down your own
opinion about the
circumstances
What is the smallest area containing all possible survivors and search object
locations?
Possibility area
Expanding square
Dangerous semi-circle
Containment area
At half-hour intervals
At one-hour intervals
Immediately upon
abandoning the vessel
Flashing Morse T
What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC
distress alert is received?
If there are a number of survivors in the water after abandoning ship, they
should __________.
tie themselves to the unit so send the strongest swimmer form a raft by lashing their
they won't drift with the
to shore for assistance
life preservers together
current
What is the smallest area containing all possible survivors and search object
locations?
Possibility area
Expanding square
Dangerous semi-circle
At half-hour intervals
At one-hour intervals
Immediately upon
abandoning the vessel
Flashing Morse T
What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS Radio Operator fails to insert It will initiate the DSC distress alert and
updated information when initiating a DSC distress alert?
default information will automatically be
transmitted.
6
6
6
6
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When can routine communications be resumed when radio silence has been
imposed?
Stations not directly involved with the ongoing Distress communications may not
transmit on the distress frequency or channel
By the On Scene Coordinator (OSC)
What is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS Radio Operator to take in a Transmit Distress call by MF/HF, VHF or
distress situation where immediate help is needed, but the vessel is not
INMARSAT.
sinking nor needs to be abandoned?
Communications on a
distress frequency or
channel is banned for 24
It
is imposed
by the
the High
hours
following
Seas
Service
(HSS)
cessation
of the
distress
controlling the distress
traffic
Transmit
Distresson
call
by
communications
that
activating
radiotelegraph
frequency the
or channel
automatic alarm signal.
To recover a man overboard in a racetrack turn, the vessel is steadied for the 360 degrees
SECOND time after a turn of how many degrees from the original heading?
60 degrees
135 degrees
180 degrees
156.7 MHz
156.8 MHz
156.6 MHz
156.0 MHz
156.65 MHz
156.70 MHz
156.60 MHz
156.80 MHz
Channel 70 for digital selective calling for Distress, Safety and Calling
frequency operate at:
156.526 MHz
158.526 MHz
157.526 MHz
159.526 MHz
156.800 MHz
157.800 MHz
158.800 MHz
159.800 MHz
When planning the search, the CSS will first need to plot the datum and the
initial most probable area. The radius of the center of datum is:
2 miles
5 miles
15 miles
To recover a man overboard in a racetrack turn, the vessel is steadied for the 360 degrees
SECOND time after a turn of how many degrees from the original heading?
60 degrees
135 degrees
180 degrees
156.7 MHz
156.8 MHz
156.6 MHz
156.0 MHz
156.65 MHz
156.70 MHz
156.60 MHz
156.80 MHz
Channel 70 for digital selective calling for Distress, Safety and Calling
frequency operate at:
156.526 MHz
158.526 MHz
157.526 MHz
159.526 MHz
156.800 MHz
157.800 MHz
158.800 MHz
159.800 MHz
When planning the search, the CSS will first need to plot the datum and the
initial most probable area. The radius of the center of datum is:
2 miles
15 miles
5 miles
You are using a racetrack turn to recover a man overboard. The vessel is first
steadied when how many degrees away from the original heading?
deck lights forward and aft a white light over two red
lights
Channel 70
Channel 16
Channel 13
Channel 69
Channel 16
Channel 13
Channel 70
Channel 69
You saw a man aboard a vessel and he is raising and lowering his
outstretched arms to each side. This means:
a distress signal
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For 3 minutes after each Hour and Half hour For 6 minutes starting at
quarter past and 45 minutes
past.
An airplane wants a vessels to change course and proceed towards a vessel flashing the navigation lights on and off
circling the vessel at least
once
in distress. The actions of the aircraft to convey this message will NOT include:
IN DEE AH
I VAN HO
In a man overboard situation, besides saving distance along the track line,
what is the other advantage of the Scharnow Turn over the Williamson Turn?
It is faster
An aircraft has indicated that he wants you to change course and follow him.
You cannot comply because of an emergency on board. What signal should
you make?
IN DEE GO
I EE
It returns the vessel to the
original track line on a
reciprocal course
PAN-PAN
SECURITE
MAYDAY
RESCUE-RESCUE
Using VHF 16 What would you say in a SAFETY call and message?
MAYDAY MAYDAY
Any of the choices
MAYDAY All stations, all
stations, all stations. This is
SHIP X, SHIP X, SHIP X.
For Navigational Warning
listen _ _ (working
frequency) This is SHIP X
What is the safety call when giving warning to the vessel in the vicinity when
your vessel had the engine breakdown?
6
6
Make an "S"
turn (hard right then hard
left) and resume course
GH
MI
MG
How should the letter "O" be pronounced over the radiotelephone? OSS CAH
OA KAM
O RIAN
There are three levels of radio traffic which have priority over ordinary traffic.
Which among these is TRUE in their decreasing order?
SECURITE, MAYDAY,
PAN-PAN
PAN-PAN, MAYDAY,
SECURITE
MAYDAY, SECURITE,
PAN-PAN
KEH BECK
QUE BACK
QWE BEK
QU UE
Don't know
rescue litter
rescue net
R/T Primary Intership, Maybe used in coordination of SAR ship to ship and ship to
aircraft.
is the fastest method
XXX/ PAN-PAN
TTT / SECURITE
SOS/ MAYDAY
FFF/ RESCUE-RESCUE
TANG GO
TEE
TAHO
TEEE
On-scene communication among the rescue ships and aircraft in the vicinity of On-scene Commander
distress should be under the control of whom?
the Master of the ship being the Master of the rescue ship
rescued
What safety message prefix is used to include a ship has important message
to transmit concerning safety of navigation or meteorological warming?
10 miles
Pan Pan
Urgent
Mayday
Changing channels
VHF watchkeeping
Communicate to coast
stations
AR
CQ
YZ
WA
The AMVER system for vessels in the Gulf of Mexico is administered by the
__________.
Minerals Management
Service
Department of Energy
Corps of Engineers
Weather information
Navigational information
Satellite communications
When making VHF radio calls to nearby stations, what level of transmitting
power should you use?
Low power
Medium power
High power
When sending and receiving messages on the marine radio, confusion over
unusual words can be avoided by using the __________.
Delimiter switch
SafetyNET
AMVER
NAVTEX
INMARSAT-M SES
By the Public
Correspondence Station
(PCS), controlling the
distress communications on
that frequency or channel
By its MMSI
By its MID
The AMVER system for vessels in the Gulf of Mexico is administered by the
__________.
Minerals Management
Service
Department of Energy
Corps of Engineers
Weather information
Navigational information
Satellite communications
When making VHF radio calls to nearby stations, what level of transmitting
power should you use?
Low power
Medium power
High power
Over
Out
Roger
Wilco
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"Interco"
What is the International Code signal for calling an unknown station using
flashing light?
AA AA
STA
CQ
Pan
Mayday
Safety
Interco
The signal "AS" when used in signaling by the International Code of Signals
means "________________".
Wait
AR
WA
CQ
YZ
If you receive the signal over radiotelephone of "Romeo Papa Tango" while
using the International Code of Signals, you should __________.
You are calling another vessel by radiotelephone using the International Code he cannot accept traffic immediately
of Signals. He responds with the words "Alpha Sierra". This indicates that
__________.
When signaling a course using the International Code of Signals, the signal
__________.
In restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making MIKE
no way through the water shall sound which of the following fog signals?
BRAVO
GOLF
CHARLIE
What is the fog-signal for a power-driven vessel underway but stopped and
making no way through the water?
MIKE
BRAVO
GOLF
CHARLIE
How should you, as helmsman, give feedback to the OOW (officer on watch)
that his orders are understood?
By saying: "OK"
When you are steering on a pair of range lights and find the upper light is
above the lower light you should:
come left
come right
The fog-signal for a vessel being towed (last vessel of the tow, if manned) is:
BRAVO
ECHO
No signal required
PAPA
DELTA
FOXTROT
MIKE
No signal required
By day, vessels engaged in pair trawling may display which of the following?
If the helmsman changes from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, in
equal number of degrees. What is the helm command?
meet her
What is the equivalent fog signal of a "power-driven vessel, making way" in the TANGO
International Code single-letter Signal?
MIKE
DELTA
ROMEO
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives
you the order: "Port 20" and after a while the order: "Ease your helm"
Put the rudder to starboard Put the rudder all the way to
to ease the turn
starboard to stop the turn
The last vessel of the tow (if manned) shall sound which of the following fog
signals?
A vessel approaching a bend shall sound which of the following signals where Single letter signal TANGO
other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction?
single-letter signal
"FOXTROT"
single-letter signal
"JULIETTE"
DELTA
TANGO
VICTOR
WHISKEY
DELTA
UNIFORM
MIKE
SIERRA
I only
III only
I, II & III
In restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making MIKE
no way through the water shall sound which of the following fog signals?
BRAVO
GOLF
CHARLIE
What is the fog-signal for a power-driven vessel underway but stopped and
making no way through the water?
MIKE
BRAVO
GOLF
CHARLIE
How should you, as helmsman, give feedback to the OOW (officer on watch)
that his orders are understood?
By saying: "Yes
Sir"
By saying:
"OK"
When you are steering on a pair of range lights and find the upper light is
above the lower light you should:
come left
come right
The fog-signal for a vessel being towed (last vessel of the tow, if manned) is:
BRAVO
ECHO
No signal required
PAPA
DELTA
FOXTROT
MIKE
No signal required
By day, vessels engaged in pair trawling may display which of the following?
If the helmsman changes from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, in
equal number of degrees. What is the helm command?
meet her
TANGO
MIKE
DELTA
ROMEO
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What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives
you the order: "Port 20" and after a while the order: "Ease
your helm"
Put the rudder to starboard Put the rudder all the way to
to ease the turn
starboard to stop the turn
The last vessel of the tow (if manned) shall sound which of the following fog
signals?
A vessel approaching a bend shall sound which of the following signals where Single letter signal TANGO
other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction?
single-letter signal
"FOXTROT"
single-letter signal
"JULIETTE"
single-letter signal
"KILO"
DELTA
TANGO
VICTOR
WHISKEY
DELTA
UNIFORM
MIKE
SIERRA
I only
III only
I, II & III
Hoist ZQ
Hoist ZL
A vessel in distress should send by radio telephone the two tone alarm signal spoken words "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday"
followed immediately by the __________.
Distress position
Ship's name
a summary of all distress calls and messages The home address of the
vessel's Master or owner
safety message
routine message
urgent message
distress message
A message giving warning of a hurricane should have which prefix when sent Securite Securite Securite
by radiotelephone?
Pan-Pan (3 times)
No special prefix
Securite
Mayday
Pan-pan
Safety
Pan pan
Mayday
Safety
Interco
N.C
S.O.S
D.S
Interco
110 dB at 1 meter
80 dB at 1 meter
50 dB at a meter
100 dB at 1 meter
The Rules concerning the display of lights starts and ends under which of the sunset to sunrise
following?
sunset to sunset
sunrise to sunrise
sunrise to sunset
156.7 MHz
156.8 MHz
156.6 MHz
156.0 MHz
156.65 MHz
156.70 MHz
156.60 MHz
156.80 MHz
Channel 70 for digital selective calling for Distress, Safety and Calling
frequency operate at:
156.526 MHz
158.526 MHz
157.526 MHz
159.526 MHz
156.800 MHz
157.800 MHz
158.800 MHz
159.800 MHz
According to the
seriousness of the case
In the International Code of Signals, the code signal meaning "I require
immediate assistance" is:
CB
CP
AE
DX
If you wanted to ask a nearby vessel if he had a doctor on board, you would
hoist the flag signal:
AM
AN
AL
MA
Approaching the anchorage to pick up pilot, what will be your required signal
during daylight?
Golf flag
Hotel flag
Bravo flag
Channel 16
Channel 13
Channel 70
Channel 69
AR
WA
CQ
YZ
Hoist which relates to phrases that are very urgent, important and of common Single letter hoist
use is a:
My ship is infected with infectious disease, what international flag signal will I
hoist?
Ql
DR
DQ
The appropriate landing signals for small boats with crews or persons in
distress to indicate "this the best place to land" is:
firing of a white star signal horizontal motion of a white code flag S as a hoist
flag
IN DEE AH
I VAN HO
IN DEE GO
I EE
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A high intensity all-round flashing red light is exhibited by a WIG craft only
when:
taking off
landing
The Master is allowed by the rules to depart from the normal requirements:
whenever he desires
As per Annex II of the Rules, which of the following is the additional day signal International code flag "PAPA"
for trawlers when the net has come fast an obstruction?
As per Annex II of the Rules, the additional signals for trawlers when hauling
their nets is:
What does this signal displayed by a small craft signify when in passage up a It signifies, "I have a diver down, keep well
river, she is showing a rigid replica of the international code flag "A"?
clear at slow speed"
While at sea, a tug is seen displaying a black square flag below a black ball on render assistance to the tug
its mast. What action should be done?
At sea you sight a tug displaying this signal. What should you do?
Three letter hoists that begin with the code flag MIKE signifies:
If a "man overboard" is heard over the radio, what precedes the message?
It signifies, "I am
It signifies, "I have a diver It signifies, "I have a diver
maneuvering with difficulty, down, I am proceeding at down, I require assistance"
keep out of my way"
maneuvering speed, keep
clear of me"
keep well clear as the tug is keep clear as she is towing a keep clear as she is
restricted in her ability to
dracone
escorting a submersible
maneuver
Medical signals
PAN PAN
SECURITE
MAYDAY
CQ CQ
GH
MI
MG
TANGO
ROMEO
MIKE
ZULU
BRAVO
ECHO
No signal required
PAPA
OSS CAH
OA KAM
O RIAN
RT message giving warning of a hurricane should have which of the following Securite Securite Securite
prefixes:
CQ, CQ, CQ
KEH BECK
QUE BACK
QWE BEK
QU UE
R/T Primary Intership, Maybe used in coordination of SAR ship to ship and ship to
aircraft.
Don't know
To attract the attention of other vessel, a vessel may use any sound or light
signals as long as:
red and green lights are not the vessel signals such
used
intentions over the
radiotelephone
When a vessel is sounding a single-letter signal "ROMEO", this indicates that: she is at anchor
she is in distress
she is towing
code flag N
signal AR
code flag R
The maneuvering and warning signal of a vessel intending to overtake another single letter signal "ZULU"
vessel on her port side when in a narrow channel or fairway shall be a:
single-letter signal
"FOXTROT"
For a vessel at anchor, what are the additional and optional fog-signals?
ROMEO
SIERRA
In the event of a collision, why is it important to transmit MAYDAY or PAN_PAN it will alert shipping to a possible future
signals, even if not in distress?
distress call
VHF channel 13
MF/HF Watchkeeping
VHF channel 16
DSC channel 70
Changing channels
VHF watchkeeping
Communicate to coast
stations
10
You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard,
starboard side". You should instinctively __________.
10
Rudder is put hard over and the initial turn is Initial turn direction is away Rudder must be put over
maintained until about 240 from the original from the side the man went towards the side the man
over
went over
course
10
It is a particular professional knowledge regarding own ship various methods steering and conning
available and how to change over to secondary from primary methods. It is the
knowledge on __________.
maneuvering
ship handling
propulsion
10
wind power
ship stops
10
When going astern in a right-handed propeller ship and need to maintain the
ship's heading, the rudder would be place at__________.
Rudder amidship to
compensate the swing
10
This type of screw is principally used by fast coastal craft and some classes of Triple or multiple screw
aircraft carriers. The propeller revolve in the same direction, so as to facilitate
engine installation. This propeller is __________.
single screw
quadruple screw
answering pennant
single-letter signal
"JULIETTE"
twin screw
124
10
Single screw
quadruple screw
triple crew
twin screw
10
this propeller consist of the screws that are out-turning, are right-handed on
the starboard side and left-handed on the port side, this type of propeller is
__________.
Twin screw
quadruple screw
triple crew
single screw
10
10
When steering a tow downstream around the shape of a sand bar, and staying eddies under the bar
on the proper side of the buoys, an operator should be cautious of
__________.
10
A ship is having a slow speed, by using the backing maneuver, the ship is
considered to be dead on the water when the
10
A ship is not turning around the center of gravity, but another point. What is the pivot point
point called?
point of no return
point of radius
point of turning
10
A ship is turning around a point called the "pivot point". What is the position of About same position as the center of gravity. near the stern of the ship
this invisible point when the ship is "dead" in the water?
10
A single-screw vessel going ahead tends to turn more rapidly to port because sidewise force
of propeller __________.
suction current
thrust
discharge current
10
Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action
should you take?
10
Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw, and going ahead on the port
screw. The bow will __________.
swing to starboard
swing to port
10
Your ship is going full astern and making sternway. Where will the "pivot point" Somewhere aft of the center of gravity, but it At 1/6 of the ship's length
be located? No wind, current.
is impossible to pin-point the exact location from the stern
10
Your ship is going full ahead as you start to slow down. Where is the position
of the "pivot point" now? No wind, current.
10
Your ship is drifting in open sea with temporary engine malfunction. You are
equipped with precise navigation equipment. What should you do in this
situation?
Use the opportunity to plot direction and rate ask the chief engineer when Go to bed and wait for the
the engine will be ready
engine to be ready
of drift for later use
10
Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed
screw starts to turn ahead, the bow will tend to go __________.
to port
10
You have made a turning test on full speed in deep water. You are now going
to make a test in shallow water. Do you think the turning diameter will be the
same?
No, the turning diameter will be increased in Yes, the turning diameter
will be the same for all
shallow water.
depths.
10
Your ship is equipped with a single, right-handed fixed screw. Steaming full
ahead you reverse the engine to stop the ship. How will the ship react? No
wind or current.
10
Your ship is equipped with a right-handed propeller. As you go full astern from Put the rudder hard to port to reduce the
full ahead, the ship is sheering to starboard. Is there anything you can do to
water flow to the right side of the propeller
reduce the change in heading?
10
Your ship has right handed propeller and is on half ahead when you put her full Yes, by putting the rudder hard starboard. it No the rudder must be put
astern to stop her. Do you think the rudder will have any effect while the ship is will shield water flow to the starboard. side of midships, otherwise it could
making headway?
the propeller and vice versa to port. This will be destroyed.
effect turning of the ship.
10
Your engine is going astern and you pick up sternway. The rudder is midships, She will most likely change heading to
and you are operating on a single, right-handed fixed screw. How will your ship starboard
react?
10
You want to stop your ship as quickly as possible without too much change in
the heading. What can you do to achieve this?
10
You have made a turning test on full speed in deep water. You are now going
to make a test in shallow water. Do you think the turning diameter will be the
same?
No, the turning diameter will be increased in Yes, the turning diameter
will be the same for all
shallow water.
depths.
10
You have anchored in a mud and clay bottom. The anchor appears to be
dragging in a storm. What action should you take?
10
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. With full
RPM, what will your speed be compared to deep water?
slower
faster
10
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15% Under Keel Clearance. How will the longer
stopping distance be, compared to deep water?
shorter
10
10
10
Find the scope of an anchor cable with eight shackles paid out in a depth of 96
feet.
7.5
4.8
6.7
5.4
10
15
10
20
10
15
90
60
10
Quickwater begins to move forward, up the ship's side, when the ship is
making a speed approximately ________ knot, and the quickwater reaches
the ship's midships section when the ship moving at a speed of ________
knots.
(1/0)
(2/0)
(2/1)
(3/1)
10
As a general rule, a ULCC should not have a speed in any direction greater
than what speed when touching berth?
0.10 knots
0.20 knots
0.25 knots
0.15 knots
10
Aft towing arrangement should be rigged and be capable of being deployed in 15 minutes
a controlled manner in harbor conditions in NOT more than:
20 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
10
How long will a 12 knot steamer normally complete one circle turn at full
rudder angle?
10 minutes
13 minutes
16 minutes
straight ahead
Put the rudder hard to port I can swing the rudder from no, there is nothing I can do
to reduce the water flow to side to side
the left side of the propeller
5%
20%
8 minutes
50%
30%
10
The auxiliary steering gear shall be capable of putting the rudder over from 15 60 seconds
deg on one side to 15 deg on the other side in not more than _________ at its
seagoing draft and service speed of 7 knots or half of the maximum ahead
speed whichever is greater.
10
10
20%
5%
50%
30%
10
10
Find the scope of an anchor cable with eight shackles paid out in a depth of 96
feet.
7.5
4.8
6.7
5.4
10
15
10
20
10
15
90
60
10
Quickwater begins to move forward, up the ship's side, when the ship is
making a speed approximately ________ knot, and the quickwater reaches
the ship's midships section when the ship moving at a speed of ________
knots.
(1/0)
(2/0)
(2/1)
(3/1)
10
As a general rule, a ULCC should not have a speed in any direction greater
than what speed when touching berth?
0.10 knots
0.20 knots
0.25 knots
0.15 knots
10
Aft towing arrangement should be rigged and be capable of being deployed in 15 minutes
a controlled manner in harbor conditions in NOT more than:
20 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
10
How long will a 12 knot steamer normally complete one circle turn at full
rudder angle?
10 minutes
13 minutes
16 minutes
10
The auxiliary steering gear shall be capable of putting the rudder over from 15 60 seconds
deg on one side to 15 deg on the other side in not more than _________ at its
seagoing draft and service speed of 7 knots or half of the maximum ahead
speed whichever is greater.
28 seconds
15 seconds
38 seconds
10
the compass heading and approximate angle cargo damage on the other
ship
between the two ships
10
good seamanship
10
When proceeding with 8 knots and reversing to full astern, what will be the
stopping distance of your ship?
I can find out from sea trials or test on my own 800 meters
10
Most naval ships and some merchant vessels are fitted with steam turbines in half
which the astern power is equal to what part of the ahead power:
10
In the event of collision in calm weather, the colliding ship should generally
remain embedded:
10
15 seconds
the compass heading and approximate angle cargo damage on the other
ship
between the two ships
8 minutes
38 seconds
quarter of a mile
fourth
third
full
to starboard
to port
in a circular motion
10
A twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing, with rudders
amidships and negligible wind, will back:
to port
to starboard
in a circular motion
10
Fairlead
Panting
Topping wire
Windlass
10
For the deepest water when rounding a bend in a river, you should navigate
your vessel:
10
How many turns of wire normally mark either side of the shackle 105 fathoms 7 turns
from the anchor?
3 turns
10
displacement
stability
towrope pull
propeller design
10
From the point where the rudder is put over to any point on the turning circle,
the distance a vessel moves parallel to the original course is known as:
advance
kick
transfer
head reach
10
on an even keel
10
Adopt early measures to keep out of the way Stop your vessel as soon as Turn reciprocal to your
you see them approaching original course
10
10
The tendency of a vessel being attracted bodily towards the bank is known as: Bank suction
Bow cushion
squat
10
When maneuvering and you like to make short turning point, what should you Do sternway then wheel hard over full ahead Wheel hard over half ahead Wheel hard over slow ahead Wheel hard over full ahead
do?
10
at slack water
10
10
Over what length of time a diesel powered vessel should be slowed down from 1 hour
full sea-speed to maneuvering speed?
4 hours
20 minutes
10
You are drifting with a loaded VLCC in open sea. Can you do anything to
change your direction and rate of drift?
No
10
A twin screw vessel is easier to maneuver than single-screw vessel with the
Can return without using her rudder
engines half ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudder is amidships,
which of the following will happen?
10
a last resort
10
125
28 seconds
Veering
10 minutes
126
10
How many degrees is the limit to avoid stalled condition in a rudder angle?
15 degrees
25 degrees
45 degrees
10
What is the frequency of checking the steering gear and its auxiliaries prior to 12 hours before departure
departure?
10
If a ship of 15,000 tons deadweight fitted with steam turbine has an astern
power of 60,000 knot tons, what is speed of the ship?
12 knots
8 knots
4 knots
16 knots
10
7.5 shackles
6.5 shackles
4 shackles
5 shackles
10
The length of mild steel cable to use in meters maybe taken as approximately 8.7 shackles
25 times the square root of the depth of the water in meters, thus for 90
meters depth the chain, to be laid out is?
7.7 shackles
6.7 shackles
9.7 shackles
10
10
7 shackles
8 shackles
10 shackles
10
10
at the hawsepipe
10
In ship handling as the beam of the vessel increase for a given length , it is
apparent that directional stability:
Decreases
Increases
Accelerates
10
How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives
you the order: "Nothing to port"
10
10
10
While approaching berth without the assistance of tugs, what is the usual
precautions made by pilot to make sure that your vessel is in safe situation?
10
A ship turns around a point called the 'pivot point'. What is the usual position of At about 1/4 of the ship's from the bow
this point when the ship is at full sea speed?
Amidships
10
What is the correct way in approaching the SPM, taking the prevailing wind,
current and waves into consideration?
10
10
Danforth anchor
10
10
You are meeting another ship in the confined waters. Which statement can
happen away from the ship as they approached each other?
10
When you are steaming in a heavy seas and you decide to heave to, you have fine on the bow
to reduce the speed to the minimum to hold that position and take the sea:
10
A tug would NOT assist a ship to steer if the tug is made up to the large vessel approximately amidships of the vessel
in what area of the vessel?
10
You are a laden tanker which has collided with a smaller vessel. What should Identify the extent of damage to own vessel
your first action be?
and take necessary steps to safeguard the
complement and the vessel
10
Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro pilot engaged when you notice that Change to telemotor steering
the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. Which of the following
actions should you take FIRST?
10
It is the term used for the impact between two vessels when one of them is in Allision
motion and the other one is stationary.
Double banking
Collision
Side swipe
10
Allision
Impact
Collision
Accident
10
combo-lift method
10
Basic signals and maneuvers are common in any parts of the world. The use
of ship's whistle to communicate with tugs, one long blast means:
tug dismissed
stop
10
You are proceeding along the right bank of a narrow channel aboard a righthanded single-screw vessel. The vessel starts to sheer due to bank
suction/cushion effect. You should:
10
10
10
rolling increases
pitching increases
draft decrease
list increase
10
either sides
10
You are the Master on a single screw vessel, docking port side with no tug
assist. You decide to drop the offshore anchor to help in docking. The amount
chain you must pay-out is:
10
You are the Master on board a single-screw vessel. You are docking at a berth 1.5 to 2 times the depth of the water
without tugs available. You decide to drop the offshore anchor to help in
docking. What is the amount of chain you must pay out?
10
abandon ship
10
During a stay in port, a towing wire is to be put out forward and aft. What is
important to take care of regarding this wire?
That the wires are just above the water line at The wires are just stand by For daytime use only
on deck
all times
35 degrees
9 shackles
At the stern
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10
Your vessel is navigating along a narrow channel. The effect called "bank Forces the bow away from the bank
cushion" has which effect on the vessel?
10
A twin-screw vessel can clear the inboard propeller and maneuver off a pier
best by holding a(n):
10
Your vessel is a large twin-screw ship. You are stopped at the pilot station with Half ahead with hard over rudder, then full
no way upon your vessel. You must come around 180deg. to board your Pilot. astern on inboard engine
How must you use the engines and rudder to turn the ship fastest in the least
amount of space?
10
Your vessel is navigating along a narrow channel at a slow speed with your
starboard side near the right bank of a channel. What would be the best
maneuver if your vessel suddenly sheers toward the opposite bank?
full ahead, hard left rudder full astern, hard left rudder full astern, hard right rudder
10
10
Rolling
Yawning
Heaving
Pitching
10
door type
spade type
horn type
simple type
10
What would you expect your rudder response to be when you enter shallow
water?
be sluggish and your speed improve and your speed to improve and your speed to
to increase
decrease
increase
10
The squat effect of a large vessel travelling at high speed will caused an
increased of her draft by:
10
In shiphandling in heavy weather, you notice your vessel's screw is being lifted decrease speed
clear of the water and racing. One way to correct this would be to:
increase speed
10
decrease speed
10
firefighting equipment
oxygen analyzer
10
10
10
At sea you sight a tug displaying a black square flag below a black ball on its
mast. You should:
keep clear as she is towing a keep well clear as the tug is keep clear as she is
dracone
restricted in her ability to
escorting a submersible
maneuver
10
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives
you the order: "Starboard ten"
10
Your vessel is to turn in a narrow canal by use of one tug (turn to port with the Make the tug fast on port shoulder to pull
bow). In which position and how would you use the tug? (Vessels engine will
be used as well).
10
When a vessel is using one anchor her bow and stern line to the
"L" Jetty she said to be:
Baltic moor
Open moor
Mediterranean moor
Y moor
10
What is the CORRECT way to do when making way in heavy seas and you
notice that your vessel's screw is being lifted clear of the water and racing?
decrease speed
increase speed
10
When making way in heavy seas you notice that your vessel's screw is being
lifted clear of the water and racing. One way to correct this would be to:
decrease speed
increase speed
10
When your ship is going full speed ahead with no wind and no current, where At about 1/6 of the ship's length from the bow Amidships
do you think the "pivot point" is located?
10
10
Do you think there is any reduction in the rudder lift force if the propeller is
stopped?
Yes, the lift force will be dramatically reduced Yes ,we will loose about
10% of the lift force
10
Yes, the vessel usually steer better if trimmed No, the vessel will have the No, it is usually best to have Yes, a vessel usually steer
same steering ability
no trim at all
better if trimmed by the bow
by the stern
unaffected by trim
10
Your ship is making sternway of about 1.5 knots, with rudder hard to starboard. Yes, it will give the stern a lift force to
Will this rudder position have any effect on the ship's behavior? Choose the
starboard
most complete answer.
No, the rudder will have no No, the ship will go straight Yes, it will give the stern a
effect when the ship is
astern
lift force to port
making sternway, it should
be in midship position
10
You are in charge of a twin-screw vessel going ahead with rudders amidships. go to port
If suddenly the port screw stops turning, the bow will:
go to starboard
10
10
10
10
10
10
The purpose of establishing emergency towing arrangement onboard tankers prevent risk of environmental pollution
is to facilitate salvage and towing operations and:
10
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives
you the order: "Hard starboard" and after a while the order:
"Meet her"
Put the rudder about half way to port to slow Put the rudder midship
down the turning rate
10
What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives
you the order: "Port 20" and after a while the order: "Ease
your helm"
Put the rudder to starboard Put the rudder all the way to
to ease the turn
starboard to stop the turn
10
drag
hog
sag
forward spring line and going slow ahead on forward spring line and
going slow ahead on both
the outboard engine
engines
intercom telephone
in a traffic separation
scheme
Final Diameter
Tactical diameter
Pivoting angle
Turning circle
double-braided nylon
polypropylene
manila
ensure easier salvage works protect the interests of cargo prevent undue delays to ship
owners
during engine breakdowns
Put the rudder all the way to Put the rudder 15 degrees to
port to stop the turning
starboard
list
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10
What maneuver will return your vessel in the shortest possible time to a
person who has fallen overboard?
Anderson Turn
Williamson Turn
10
10
door type
horn type
simple type
spade type
10
These propeller are in turning but the shaft revolves always in the same
controllable - pitch propeller
direction the astern power being obtained by reversing the pitch of the screws:
twin screw
single screw
10
The propeller stopped with the rudder in hard over position. The vessel is
turning slowly. In order to make her turn faster without increasing forward
speed, give:
a kick ahead
10
10
10
This term means the distance that a vessel travels from the time the engines
were ordered and placed on full astern until the vessel is dead in the water.
head reach
advance
surge
transfer
10
If the helmsman changes from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, in
equal number of degrees. What is the helm command?
meet her
10
What is the correct way in approaching the SPM, taking the prevailing wind,
current and waves into consideration?
10
Pitching
heaving
yawing
rolling
10
vertical axis
longitudinal axis
transverse axis
centerline axis
10
pitch
surge
sway
roll
Surge
Heave
Scharnow turn
10
Sway
Pitch
10
rolling
heaving
pitching
yawing
10
A synchronous rolling motion will occur when the encounter wave period is
nearly equal to ship's:
rolling period
10
Yawning
Pitching
Heaving
Rolling
10
Rolling
Yawning
Heaving
Pitching
11
fusion weld
arc weld
butt weld
fillet weld
11
What is the name called to a single fitting installed in a pipeline that either
blanks off the pipe or allows a full flow passage of a liquid through the pipe?
Spectacle Flange
Blind Flange
Pivot coupling
11
Closed gauging
Slip tubes
Float gauge
Sounding tape
11
Which factor is not important when calculating the best use of the cubic
capacity of a ships hold?
11
These are devices which secure standing and running riggings that includes
cleats, bitts, chocks, fairleads and pad eye.
deck fittings
deck store
deck device
deck gear
11
When heating a metal and cooling it down for desired fashion. This is called:
annealing
cooling
heating
strengthening
11
You are arriving at Edinburg to load 1,000 cases of Scotch whiskey. The cases The Scotch is not required to be shipped
are packed with 12 bottles of one liter each to a case. The flash point of the
under the requirements of the hazardous
Scotch is F. Which of the following is TRUE?
materials regulations
11
In preparation for receiving chilled reefer cargo, the reefer space has been
28 F and 40 F
pre-cooled for over twenty-four hours. Loading may begin when the space has
been cooled to a temperature between ____________.
12 F and 20 F
-10 F and + 10 F
11
What is usually NOT required in preparing a hold for reception of a bulk grain
cargo?
Remove loose rust and scale Remove residue of previous Spray of fumigate any insect
cargo
colonies
11
Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers Lashing are always required
with non-locking fittings, lashings are required when the tier exceeds what
height?
One container
Two containers
Three containers
11
in the hold
11
Refers to the saturation of dry a bulk product Relates to the suitability of Designates the state of a
loading a cargo by flowing commodity when the ship is
with water to the point where it acts as a
down inclined chutes.
heeled past the angle of
liquid
repose.
11
When a two-leg sling attached to one hoist line is used to lift a load, a sling of tension in the sling leg is less
40 ft. in length is better than one of 30 ft. because the ____________.
11
Your ship has been holed in amidships compartment and partially flooded. If
flooded compartment does not have free flow with the sea, you should use
which of the following method to calculate the effect of flooding on your
stability.
compartment standard
method
11
Which of the following will NOT increase friction of a liquid flowing in a pipe
and cause a loss of suction head?
Pipeline valves
11
When the dew point of the outside air is lower than or equal to the dew point of Ventilate the cargo holds
the air is cargo hold, you should _________.
11
Which of the following statements is true? I. Dunnages should be cleaned and Only I is true
dried before being used in frozen compartments. II. Dunnages should not be
pre-cooled prior loading in refrigerated compartments.
Only II is true
11
Discharge time is
significantly reduced
No danger of contamination
11
Maintain communications
with the dock man
42 F and 55 F
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at 45 degrees angle
white
red
skull an crossbones
tomming
shoring
bracing
Cribbing
Spontaneous heating of coal rapidly accelerates at the approximate minimum 100 degrees F
temperature of:
88 degrees F
111 degrees F
119 degrees F
distinctive labels
Placards
11
11
If reefer spaces are not properly cleaned prior to loading cargo, it will most
likely cause.
malfunction of the
refrigeration equipment
contamination of the
insulation in the space
11
Only II is false
Only I is true
11
11
Keep the container in place To secure the containers in Spread the contents of the
during the voyage
hold
containers for Customs
Inspection
flammable gas
flammable liquid
corrosive
11
Poisonous condition
Safety condition
None of these
11
increase of GM
11
If you are on duty and observe any situation which presents a safety or
pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations what action should you take
first?
11
The IMDG Code ensures safety mainly by stipulating the packaging required
and _____.
11
dispose of dangerous vapors increase the loading rate of maintain the temperature of
within the cargo tanks
the shore side pumps
the cargo
11
bushing
Tank ceiling
thievage mark
11
11
Which of the following contains all the information necessary to check that a
proposed loading plan complies with the stability requirements of the
regulations at all stages of the voyage.
11
When viewed from above, the best position for the guy in relation to the boom right angle
is_____.
11
11
This is a piece of securing dunnage that runs from a high supporting level
down to the cargo to prevent shifting.
11
11
11
To shore up the main deck for, the stowage of deck cargo means to _____.
11
Which material should not be used to secure cargo on deck for a voyage?
Steel chain
Wire rope
11
With a given load on the cargo hook, the thrust on a cargo boom _____.
11
11
Your ship has been holed in amidships compartment and partially flooded. If
flooded compartment has free communication with the sea, you should use
which of the following method to calculate the effect of flooding on your
stability.
compartment standard
method
11
Roll
Surge
Sway
Yaw
11
The weight of the container and its contents is supported on deck by what
parts?
11
Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers Two containers
with twist locks, lashing are required when the tier exceeds what height?
One container
Three containers
11
What group of refrigerated cargoes requires oxygen and gives off carbon
dioxide while in storage?
Living cargoes
None of these
11
When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship,
which statement is true?
11
11
11
How should the first layer of the dunnage be laid for loading of bagged cargo
in the lower hold of a ship equipped with side bilges?
causing moisture to
lowering the vapor pressure
accumulate against the
of the commodity
bulkhead
Diagonally across the entire In a fore and aft pattern
hold
11
Of the general methods of stowing bagged cargo, which method will allow for
maximum ventilation?
Brick method
Half-bag method
11
Which factor is the most important in preventing sweat damage within a cargo Dew point of the cargo hold
hold?
11
contamination
Vaporization
oxidation
tainting
11
stevedoring pallet
Shipping pallet
warehouse pallet
factory pallet
11
To remove oxygen
All of these
11
Moisture content
Vapor Pressure
11
What International Code Flag is hoisted to denote loading of flammable liquid Bravo
is going on?
Hotel
Golf
Zebra
11
Strands
Reeves
Lays
Marline
11
11
Where will the Master find the detailed guidance for proper precaution prior
loading a explosive cargoes ? A. Carriage of dangerous goods in vessels B.
IMDG code
B only
Neither A nor B
A only
Steel strapping
Fiber rope
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11
11
dunnages
limber boards
pallet
Signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended downwards,
lower
forefinger pointing down and moves his hand in small horizontal circles. This is
the signal to;
lower boom
11
The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended with the
palm down and holds this position rigidly. This is the signal to _____
extend boom
emergency stop
retract boom
11
Precaution/s to be taken to avoid spontaneous heating when bulk cargoes are Proper ventilations and surveillance of
carried in a general cargo vessel?
temperature
Lowering the dew point of Ensure fitness and safety of Raising the vapor pressure
the air
cargo spaces
of the commodity
11
The measurement from the tank top to the beams beneath the overhead and
from sweat batten to sweat batten is called a vessel's _______.
Net cubic
Gross cubic
Bale cubic
Grain cubic
11
Yellow
White
Green
Red
11
flammable liquids
Combustible liquids
11
If a fruit or other strong smelling cargo has been carried in the compartment
previously, it is necessary to ____.
11
In case of loss overboard of packaged of marine pollutants into the sea what
must be done?
11
On a reefer vessel, the compartment has been prepared and cooled to the
loading temperature. This makes the vessel ready for ______.
Inspection of reefer
11
11
-10 or - 15 C
11
When chilled meat is to be carried, the requisite number of metal bars, hooks It should have been sterilized on shore
and chains will have to be placed in the compartment for pre-cooling. What
important concern would you look into regarding the hooks and chains?
It should have been wrapped It should have been dried by It should be checked for its
in plastic before use
a clean cloth
tensile strength
11
When loading Frozen beef it is necessary to put ( 75mms x 75 mms) dunnage To allow proper air circulation
on decks and inserted every five or six tiers. What is the purpose?
11
11
level
11
11
A reel;I. Should be stowed on its side whenever possible II. If not possible to
stow flat, stow it with its axis running athwartships
I and II
II only
I only
11
prevents the sling ring from coming out of the protects the hook from the
sling ring
hook
11
11
brick fashion, with an upper carton resting on where one carton rests
directly on top of another
two cartons below it
11
11
Shoring under a deck load is usually required when the deck load exceeds
how many pounds per square foot?
11
80 C
100 C
120 C
11
flash point
ignition temperature
Flammable Range
convection index
11
75% or over
Under 50%
Under 75%
under 25%
11
11
You are loaded with bundles of steel from Yokohama to Manila. On passing
Northern Luzon, the dew point of the ambient air was observed to be higher
than the dew point inside the cargo hold, under this condition, should you
ventilate?
11
11
11
11
Net
Gross
Absolute
11
11
11
11
11
volatile
11
be furnished with a Certificate of Inhibition to inject nitrogen to pad any not carry any cargo in the
ullage above the styrene to tanks surrounding the tank
be maintained on the bridge
prevent contact with
loaded with styrene
oxygen.
cargo battens
stop
200
350
provided handrails or
stanchions
Lighted
0 C
100
Relative
Flammable
non- volatile
131
11
In grain loading computations at all times during a voyage, the ship shall have adverse heeling moment
sufficient intact stability to provide adequate dynamic stability after taking into
account the ________.
11
11
The first layer of dunnage should be laid down _______, if you are to load a
bagged cargo in lower hold of a ship with drain wells at the after end of the
hold.
11
If you are loading fruit in reefer spaces and you notice that the fruit is
beginning to mold, you should:
11
11
11
To separate different kinds of bulk grain stowed in the same hold separation
cloths should______.
11
Grounding
Collision
11
Control list
11
Which of the following is the advantage of having a (COW) crude oil washing? reduction in time of passage tank cleaning
11
11
You are planning to use crude oil washing system. What precaution must be
taken with the tank as the source for the washing machines?
It must be de-bottomed and the level lowered The oil in the source tank
must be sampled for
by at least 1 meter
compatibility
11
What will happen if the flash point of kerosene which is 100 deg F be heated
above 110 deg F?
nothing
11
Before a tank is crude oil washed, the oxygen content in the tank must be
measured at a position:
11
To remove the effects of free communication flooding, it would usually be most Completely flood off-center deep tanks
advantageous to:
11
Some cargoes are stowed in a secured place. They are known as special
cargoes. What does special cargoes means?
Periodic inspection is
required while in transit to
prevent spoilage
11
11
11
To facilitate faster discharging operation, each port of discharge is allocated a port markings
distinctive color mark.
11
Actions to take once cargo has shifted include the following EXCEPT:
11
You are on a fully loaded tanker on a even keel. Which of the following actions Shifting 300 tons from the afterpeak tank
would create the biggest trim by the head?
11
When fumigation with sulfur is performed, what will be the minimum time
required allotted for preparing the materials before fumigating?
11
11
thoroughly ventilate, spray with solution of wash down with fresh water wash down and thoroughly
then spray with solution
ventilate the hold
lb. of chloride of lime to 3 gallons of fresh
water
transversely
vertically
fore and aft
12.2 C
14.3 C
11.3 C
an effective monitoring
system
0.3
0.15
oddments
0.6
0.05
remnants
Residue
excess cargo
cargo coding
color coding
Ship markings
alterations of course to
reduce accelerations
12 hours
15 hours
10 hours
8 hours
11
11
Which factor is not important when calculating the best use of the cubic
capacity of a ships hold?
11
11
Which of the two systems used in cargo handling considers the prevention of
damage to cargo from heat, fire and water damage? I. Cargo Securing II.
Cargo Stowage
II only
11
I only
You have a quantity of bagged cargo to stow in a block in #3 UTD. Which stow Alternate layer direction
will provide the maximum block stability:
Half-bagged cargo
11
With respect to Cargo Securing, which type of cargo is subject to the sea
motion of roll, pitch and heave? I. Standardized Cargo II. Non-Standardized
Cargo
I & II
II
Neither I nor II
11
75% or over
Under 50%
Under 75%
Under 25%
11
When the dew point of the outside air is lower than or equal to the dew point of ventilate the cargo
the air in the cargo hold, you should:
11
On the fully containerized ship, approximately one third or more of the cargo is accelerations greater than on conventional
on deckabove the rolling center. Top stowed containers are subject to.
vessels
no accelerations
11
11
Cargo holds is to be washed down after all cargo residue were put on deck.
Likewise, holds floorings and bilges should be dried. A cloth is place around
the bilges cover for protection to other cargoes to be loaded.
burlap cloth
synthetic cloth
net
11
A vessel is proceeding along the English Coast when it sprang a leak on the beaching
hull below the waterline. Efforts to patch her proved futile. It was added to ditch
her to the nearest shoal. This is termed as:
stranding
Ditching
grounding
11
11
132
11
In stowing carboys of acid which are not completely boxed, what is the
maximum tiers permitted?
11
You are to load a bagged cargo in the lower hold of a ship equipped with drain In the fore and aft pattern
walls in the after end of the hold. The first layer of dunnage should be laid
down;
At an angle to the keel, with At an angle to the keel, with Diagonally across the entire
forward end outboard
the forward end inboard
hold
11
11
11
11
A. The cargo block should stowed with air A. The cargo block should The crates should NEVER
be stowed brick fashion
channels built throughout the stowage cargo. be tightly packed if the
cargo suitably chilled upon
delivery to the vessel.
The dew point of the outside The outside dew point is
Going from a warm to a cold climate
air is greater than the dew 60F and the cargo
point of the air in the hold temperature is 54F
Ties a container to the
Ties a container stack to the
Restrains the container against horizontal
container below it
deck
motion
11
11
The Master should be provided with sufficient information on any heavy cargo exact weight
offered for shipment. The information should at least include the following
EXCEPT:
11
11
At least 1 tier
Just 3 tiers
3 meters
4 meters
2 meters
1 meter
Some coals may be liable to react with water and produce acids which may
cause corrosion. An odorless gas much lighter than air and has flammable
limit in air of 4% to 75 % by volume has bcause this reaction.
hydrogen
carbon monoxide
carbon dioxide
methane
11
11
Cargo transport units, including freight containers shall be loaded, stowed and administration
secured throughout the voyage in accordance with the cargo securing manual
approved by the ______.
classification society
IMO
Organization
11
remove taint
dissipate gasses
removed heat
Owner or charterer of the
vessel
Charter party
accommodate taint
11
American Bureau of
Shipping
11
Bill of ladings
Portage bill
Manifest
11
Danger of heavy ship sweat There is little danger of ship The possibility of sweat
exists
sweat, slight possibility of problem, either cargo or
cargo sweat; moderate
ship, is remote
ventilation is needed
11
A survey of refrigerated cargo, to certify that proper methods of stowage were National Cargo Bureau
utilized, can be conducted by the ________.
American Bureau of
Shipping
11
Full-bag method
Brick method
Half-bag method
11
Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots of cargo into separate
holds?
11
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Methane
Oxygen
11
The process of removing cargo residues in preparation for the next cargo.
Hold cleaning
Hold Sweeping
Hold washing
Residue disposal
11
Flag State
Port State
Classification Society
International Maritime
Organization
11
When transporting heavy lift cargoes at the time of loading, certain conditions technique of moving the load vertically
must be required except:
11
The principal hazards associated with coal which are of importance when
shipping the commodity except:
11
11
Some of the material listed in BC Code also appear in IMDG Code. The
woodchips
material may at times reduce oxygen content of a cargo space or are prone to
self heating and one of these cargo is:
ore
fertilizer
phospate
11
60-65 %
11
11
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the carriage of containers on ships Containers do not overstress the deck or
not designed to carry containers?
hatches on which they are stowed
11
11
What action would you not take in case of a coal gas fire or explosion occurs? stay at the direction of the wind
11
Because of the arrangement of the cell guides, the MOST important factor
while loading containers is the ___.
11
6 meters
7 meters
11
0 80-85 %
Containers should be
stowed and secured so as to
permit safe access for
personnel
all of these
5 meters
3 meters
When commencing cargo operations on a container ship, one cell at a hatch is Initiate loading in conjunction with unloading Improve stability during
cargo operations.
generally discharged completely (to the bottom of the ship) before removing
at the hatch.
any containers from the adjoining cells to:
11
3 meters
4 meters
2meters
1 meter
11
vermin damage
contamination
tainting damage
pilferage
11
Through ventilation
Ventilate vigorously
Do Not Ventilate
Surface ventilation
11
It is a close container with doors at one end and others with doors in one end General cargo container
and sides, sometimes ventilated but not insulated.
Close container
Thermal container
11
moisture content
moist cargo
moisture migration
133
11
cant
pulpwood
poles
lumber
11
A Heterogeneous cargo refer to: I. A bulk carrier loaded with steel II. A bulk
carrier loaded with heavy ore
Both I and II
II only
I only
Neither I nor II
11
What is the term used when a cargo of the same density throughout?
Homogeneous cargo
Heterogeneous cargo
Grain cargo
11
Ship's officers should check every cargo compartment after it is filled with bulk All void spaces are filled
grain to ensure ______.
11
household appliances
11
60-85%
80-85%
11
Special container
Thermal container
11
Materials which at least contain some fine particles and some moisture,
usually water,although they need not be visibly wet in appearance are called:
Wet cargoes
Flow state
Concentrates
11
11
What type of a bulk carrier that has high freeboard and equipped with its own
unloading equipments?
coal carrier
11
On the fully containerized ship, approximately one-third or more of the cargo is accelerations less than on conventional
on deck above the rolling center. Top stowed containers are subject to
vessels
__________.
11
It means a vehicle, container, flat, pallet, portable tank, packaged unit, or any
other entity:
Cargo unit
Hold unit
Stowage unit
11
The term use to denote a quality of change in some cargoes which damages
the commodity itself is known as ______.
A latent defect
Deterioration
Tainting
Inherent vice
11
How many emergency towing arrangement is required for tankers not less
than 20000 tonnes deadweight?
11
Intermediate bulk container means a rigid, semi rigid or flexible portable bulk
container packaging of not more than _______ cubic meter?
11
The angle of heel due to shift of the grain shall not be greater than:
12 degrees
10 degrees
15 degrees
5 degrees
11
All lashings and components used for securing should possess a breaking
strength of not less than:
133 Kn
183Kn
153 Kn
123 Kn
11
All lashings used for the securing of timber shall be tested by a competent
person to determine whether they, in the case of flexible steel wire ropes, are
at least ________ in diameter.
16 mm
0.16 mm
160 mm
0.016 mm
11
The fresh water allowance being 6" for vessel M/V "DENSAN". What is the
increase of draft allowed in water of 1010-oz density?
3.5"
3.0"
2.5"
2.0"
11
20 ft x 8.5 ft
20 ft x 8 ft
20 ft x 9.5 ft
20 ft x 9 ft
11
How many emergency towing arrangement is required for tankers not less
than 20000 tonnes deadweight?
11
Intermediate bulk container means a rigid, semi rigid or flexible portable bulk
container packaging of not more than _______ cubic meter?
11
The angle of heel due to shift of the grain shall not be greater than:
12 degrees
10 degrees
15 degrees
5 degrees
11
All lashings and components used for securing should possess a breaking
strength of not less than:
133 Kn
183Kn
153 Kn
123 Kn
11
All lashings used for the securing of timber shall be tested by a competent
person to determine whether they, in the case of flexible steel wire ropes, are
at least ________ in diameter.
16 mm
0.16 mm
160 mm
0.016 mm
11
3.0"
2.5"
2.0"
11
20 ft x 8.5 ft
20 ft x 8 ft
20 ft x 9.5 ft
20 ft x 9 ft
11
About how many degrees does the optimum lashing angle against tipping it?
45-60 degrees
55-70 degrees
60-75 degrees
30-45 degrees
11
Wood-goods, Lights
Boards
Shooks
Slats
11
In a fixed hopper type of chip unloading equipment, what is the part in the
system that conveys the wood chips to the main conveyor?
Feeder conveyor
Shuttle conveyor
Hopper
11
about two inches above the bottom of a tank about two inches below the six meters from the tank top on deck to strip off oil spills
bottom of a tank
inside the tank
11
This type of container is used for bulk liquid, and compressed gas.
tank container
thermal
special
general cargo
11
A ship designed to carry either oil or solid cargoes in bulk is known as:
combination carrier
special vessel
multi-purpose vessel
11
11
Measurement cargo
Hygroscopic cargo
Stowage cargo
Weight cargo
11
Designed to deliver water under high water pressure in rotating stream which Booster Pump
are through every possible angle.
Centrifugal pump
Stripping pump
Emergency pump
11
These valves are normally situated near the bottom shell and are use to
control intake and discharge of ballast water.
sea valves
industrial machineries
1
Cement Carrier
discharge valves
134
11
A vessel's stability is greatly reduced by liquid free surface. Which of the listed Tanks which are 40% full.
conditions would develop the greatest adverse effect?
11
The best way to determine if a load is within maximum lift limits is to use:
11
What is the volume of a tank which can hold 1000 kilograms of fresh water?
11
11
11
A vessel continually lists to one side and has a normal rolling period. Which
statement is TRUE?
11
If a hydraulic pump on a winch accidentally stops while hoisting, the load will
stay suspended because:
a check valve will close and prevent reverse a centrifugal counterweight the electric pump motor will the control lever will move
counteracts the force of
cut out
to the stop position
circulation
gravity
11
11
11
11
11
Do not ventilate
11
A cardboard separation
Wooden blocks or dunnage place between a The chains and shackles
used to secure a deck cargo piece in the deck loads to
deck load and the deck
prevent chaffing
11
11
11
Transverse bending
11
The unused volume between the surface of the liquid and the tank top of any
cargo tank is ________?
Innage
Outage
Ullage
Tankage
11
All of the following steps are taken in starting a centrifugal pump, EXCEPT to:
11
How would you ventilate your cargo holds when sailing from cold climate to hot No ventilation should be done
climate?
11
In what kind of atmosphere should tank washing be carried out when no inert
gas plant is in operation?
11
A term use onboard ship meaning, the process of replacing foul air in any of
the ship's compartment with pure air.
Purging
11
A volume multiplied by a distance cannot exert a force but, a volume of space Weight
divided by the Stowage Factor of the commodity which fills that space, equals
a:
11
11
Sawn timber not less than 50 mm thick and 230 mm or 250 mm wide. A
Deals
Petrograd "Standard Deal" is 1 piece, 75 mm x 280 mm x 1,830
mm. A "Slit-deal" is 30 mm thick. A "Whole deal" is 15
mm thick. A "Hundred deals" = 120 pieces, 150 mm x 75 mm x 280
mm x 165 cu.ft.
11
After loading operation, what is done to ensure the watertightness of the hatch air blowing all around the panel and coaming sweeping all around the
panel and coaming
cover during closing?
11
After you have washed the arrival ballast tanks, what is extremely important to To wash all lines and pumps properly.
do properly before arrival ballast is pumped into the arrival ballast tanks?
11
Air gap' is the vertical distance between the bottom of the hull and the:
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
A colorless gas with high carbon content, lighter than air with chemical formula Acetylene
of C2H2.
11
11
Sawn timber 50 mm thick and under, any width. Above 150 mm stow at
230/240 cu. Ft per Standard and 250/260 cu. Ft below 150 mm thick.
11
Purifying
Ventilating
Refrigerating
Volumetric Moment
Length
A tank specifically designed for the collection Any tank where slops
sludge's are collected
of tank drainings, washings or other oily
mixtures
Baulks
Baulks
prevents the sling ring from coming out of the prevents the sling ring from adds strength to the hook
coming out of the hook if and other rigging
hook if the strain is abruptly eased
there is a strain on the sling
ring
forward
aft
Amidships
After it is filled with bulk grain, ship officers should check every cargo to ensure: All void spaces are filled
jammed together
Boards
Baulks
Baulks
Waney Timber
Petroleum Coke
Industrial Spirit
Bitumen
White Spirit
135
11
It is defined as non-condensable gas obtained during distillation of crude oil or Refinery gas
treatment of oil products.
Industrial Spirit
Bitumen
Naphtha
11
Laths
Hardboard
Boards
Dunnage
11
Knotting
11
Bagged cargo
Bulk rice
Bulk grain
Refrigerated goods
11
Liquids in containers
Bulk liquids
11
When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the first action you should take if a
cargo valve jammed open?
fix it immediately
11
thoroughly ventilate
11
A noxious liquid substance which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning Category Z
or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a minor hazard to either
marine resources or human health. What is this category?
Category A
Category X
Category Y
11
A pipe to convey water from the pump discharge through the ship's side.
Centrifugal Pump
Centripetal Pump
International Shore
Connection
11
The best way to ensure whether adequate oxygen is present for safe entry into Ventilate the tank with fresh air and test with Test tank atmosphere using Check for rust inside the
a combustible gas indicator tank
a seldomly used cargo tank is:
an oxygen indicator
11
Battens
Hardboard
Chipboard
Laths
11
If the overflow tank high-level alarm sounds while the fuel oil tanks are being
topped off, the engineer should:
11
LNG
LPG
CNG
11
Battens
Coir
Bones
11
Odorless
Colorless
Translucent
11
During the entire voyage, the best way to prevent cargo from sweating or
accumulation of:
Proper ventilation
Appropriate cover
Constant wiping
Blow dry
11
Greed
Container Terminal
Special Area
11
A type of vessel used for rapid loading and discharging cargo of trailer,
automobile, odd shaped and other conventional cargo.
Container vessel
11
A thermal container with refrigerating appliances (mechanical compressor unit, Reefer Container
absorption unit, etc.) to control the temperature of cargo.
Palletwide Container
Conventional Container
11
On an OBO or O/O carrier one frequently finds electrical sockets and switches Electrically isolated by special isolating
on deck for use of lighting and other electrical apparatus when operating in the switchboxes in the accommodation and the
dry cargo mode. Before loading oil these should be:
keys of these retained by a responsible
officer?
11
11
Polypropylene
Wire
Dacron
Nylon
11
Hydrometer
Anemometer
Densometer
Manometer
11
11
A vessel loading cargo at the anchorage suddenly takes a list to port due to
Discharge a full double bottom tank on the
the center of gravity rising above the metacenter. Which of the following is the portside.
best action to correct the list?
None of these
11
An acceptable method of dealing with accumulated oil found in the pump room pump the oil into the slop tanks
bilges is to:
11
After loading of the stability requirements, the master shall ensure that the ship upright
is ____________ before proceeding to sea.
environmentally safe
documented
seaworthy
11
Cargo holds must be dry and free from dirt and foul odor, what must be
determined when inspecting cargo holds before taking any cargo?
Watertight integrity
Ballast condition
Draft
All choices
11
On board cargo ships, what is the most common type of dunnage used?
soft planks
hard planks
fiber wood
cotton wood
11
Baulks
Laths
Flooring
Deals
11
none of these
11
A type of ventilation where the flow of air is controlled by the proper trimming
of ventilation.
Mechanical ventilation
Natural ventilation
Dehumidifier
11
What is an advantage of the 6 x 19 class of wire rope over the 6 x 37 class of More resistance to corrosion
wire rope of the same diameter?
More resistance to
elongation
11
has its main deck plating under tensile stress has its main deck under
compressive stress
11
soaking
hardening
heating
tempering
11
The movement of the crane that is not controlled by any wires is:
Slewing Operation
Luffing Operation
Hoisting Operation
Lowering Operation
11
Development of molds on reefer cargo inside a refrigerated cargo hold is most pre-cooling of holds not correctly attained
likely caused by ________?
malfunction of the
refrigeration machinery
11
II
Neither I nor II
11
The definition of board feet is: I. The number of square feet of planking 1 inch II only
in thickness II. The volume of the lumber multiplied by 12.
Both I and II
I only
Neither I nor II
Pump Dale
Ro-ro vessel
Either I or II
136
11
increase GM
11
Decreases
Increases
Accelerates
11
Vermin damage
Crushing damage
Tainting damage
11
11
The difference between the height of the metacenter and the height of the
center of gravity is:
GM
KB
KG
KM
11
A thick wooden block built to take a rope whose circumference is half the
length of the block?
Clump block
Clamp block
Klamp block
Clam block
11
An absolute necessity for proper stowage of break bulk cargo and, when cargo Dunnaging
damage occurs, may result in allegations of bad stowage by cargo claims
being difficult to refute.
Shoring
Lashing
Timbering
11
Under identical load conditions, nylon, when compared with natural fiber line,
will stretch:
11
11
An electro hydraulic grapple for handling logs in bundle. It grips only the
uppermost logs in the bundle and is unaffected by submersion in the water.
Log grapple
Log grab
11
Automatic shutdown of the inert gas blowers and gas regulating valve shall be High water level in the water seal
arranged in case of faulty condition in the inert gas system. Which of the
following conditions has not correct value (high/low) in relation to automatic
stop according to present regulation?
Low water level in the water Low water pressure or low High water level in the flue
seal
water flow rate to the flue gas scrubber
gas scrubber
11
The load chart of a crane enables the operator to combine the load radius with allowable load
boom length to determine the:
minimum horsepower
required
11
For tankers of 20000 but less than 50000 tonnes deadweight, what should be at least 1000 kN
the strength of the emergency towing arrangement?
at least 2000 kN
11
For tankers of over 50,000 deadweight, what should be the strength of the
emergency towing arrangement?
at least 1000 kN
at least 2000 kN
11
The maximum draft to which a vessel can legally be submerged is indicated by load line mark
the:
Certificate of Inspection
11
On the cargo manifest, the total weight of a box containing cargo is the:
gross weight
tare weight
net weight
cargo weight
11
TEU
Tare weight
Net Weight
Gross Weight
11
A vessel that has a concentration of weight toward the top of the vessel is said Tender
to be:
Stiff
Neutral
Buoyant
11
Which is the lowest temperature at which the liquid will flow when cooled
under prescribed condition?
Pour point
Pumpability
Newtonian flow
Cloud point
11
During the STS operations while underway, the following signals from the
IMO's Collision Regulations must be displayed by both ships.
signals for vessels restricted in their ability to signals for vessel not under no special signal required
command
maneuver
11
Yes, the vessel usually steer better if trimmed No, the vessel will have the No, it is usually best to have Yes, a vessel usually steer
same steering ability
no trim at all
better if trimmed by the bow
by the stern
unaffected by trim
11
11
How often should the temperature inside the compartment with refrigerated
cargo be checked and recorded?
11
Log slings
Log lift
Once a day
All gas carriers, when the design temperature is below -55 degrees C and the After you have washed the arrival ballast
top sided
tank is not independent type C, what ballast tanks must we have?
tanks, what is extremely important to do
properly before arrival ballast is pumped into
the arrival ballast tanks?
open sided
wall sided
11
porthole container
open-sided container
open-roof container
open-top container
11
Any square, round, waney or other timber, or any pitch pine, mahogany, oak,
teak or other heavy wood-goods, Whatever?
Wood-goods, Heavy
Boards
Pickets
Wood-goods, Lights
11
This expression applies to the more valuable classes of timber, such as oak,
mahogany, beech, whitewood, etc., used in the furniture and allied trades.
Prime-wood
Slats
Pit-props
Boards
11
cargo residues
waste
plastic residues
oil residues
11
Your vessel has been loaded in a sagging condition. Enroute you encounter
Reduce speed
heavy weather and notice buckling in the midship deck plating of your vessel.
To relieve the strain you could:
Pump in ballast in the center Pump out ballast in the peak Proceed to the nearest port
tanks
tanks
11
The difference between the height of the metacenter and the metacentric
height is termed:
righting arm
metacentric radius
11
mesh
strainers
Screens
11
shall rank at least two thirds shall rank more than half of
of other claims against the other claims against the
fund
fund
11
Compression Stress
Tension Stress
Sheer Stress
Structural Stress
11
Argon is classified as a:
D flammable liquid
alcohol
flammable gas
flammable liquid
11
flammable solid
Flammable solids
Flammable liquids
11
water-ingress
loosen nuts
11
Belt gauging
Twice a day
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11
damage in way of
machinery room
11
Loosen nuts
11
11
11
You must shore up the collision bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The
bulkhead approximates an inverted triangle. The center of pressure of the
shores on the bulkhead should be located __________.
approximately halfway up
the bulkhead
11
drilling a sonic- testing the hull to determined testing and examining the measuring the thickness of taking the vessel affect the
anchor cables for detective the tail shaft liner
deck for hull deterioration
the plate thickness
links
11
This system has been used for many years. The fittings of these plates in way sacrificial anode system
of bronze propellers and other immersed fittings is a common practice:
electro-chemical system
11
Corrosion
Distortion
Abrasion
11
Which weld fault can only be detected by a method that examines the internal Lack of penetration
structure of a weld?
Overlap
Lack of reinforcement
Undercut
11
10 - 14 months
8 - 12 months
10 - 12 months
12 - 14 months
11
Your vessel has been damaged and you must shore a bulkhead. You should
cut the shore __________.
11
ship's sweat
inherent vice
tainting
hygroscopic absorption
11
Damage in way of
machinery rooms
Damage to interior
watertight boundaries
11
Weight of a container
11
Sweat damage will occur in a cargo hold containing cased machinery when
the __________.
11
Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in cartons will occur when the
__________.
11
When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in
which casualty situation?
11
What would NOT require that a detailed report of the release of hazardous
cargo be made to the Local Authorities?
Part of your deck cargo of five gallon cans of A carboy of nitric acid is
paint is damaged and leaking so you jettison broken on deck while
loading and is flushed
them to eliminate the fire hazard.
overboard with no injury or
damage.
11
11
Repairing damage to the hull at or above the waterline reduces the threat of
__________.
wind heel
11
the name of the owner or agent of the vessel an evaluation of who was at the amount of ballast on
fault
board
11
Classification Society
11
Which factor(s) might indicate that a towline should be removed from service? All of the above
A surface condition of
Measurements showing a
corrosion and discoloration. decrease in diameter.
11
The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast
Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible?
11
Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low
Guard?
tide with no apparent damage.
11
A vessel loads 100 tons of glass jars. The mate on watch discovers that some Unclean Bill of Lading
of the cartons have been damaged and has an exception made on the Bill of
Lading. What is this document called?
11
Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for
damage to a cargo when the damage arises from __________.
insufficient packing
quarantine delays
mismanagement of the
vessel
11
Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for
damage to cargo when the damage arises from __________.
an act of war
an error in navigation
11
note of protest
Master's declaration
exception report
cargo addendum
11
The document that establishes the facts of a casualty and is the prima facie
relief from liability for the damage is the __________.
Master's protest
invoice
insurance policy
adjuster's report
11
Unseaworthy Certificate
cargo report
11
the vessel encountered heavy weather which portions of his vessel's cargo . longshore labor went on
were illegally impounded in strike in the port causing
might have caused cargo damage
a foreign port
undue vessel delay
11
The declaration made by the Master when he anticipates hull and/or cargo
damage due to unusual weather conditions is a __________.
Note of Protest
Notice of Casualty
Portage Bill
Bottomry Bond
11
Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for
damage to cargo when the damage arises out of __________.
overloading
inherent vice
11
While a vessel is at sea, the mate on watch discovers a fire in one of the
hatches. Fire hoses are used to put the fire out and some of the cargo is
damaged by water. In marine insurance terms, this partial loss by water is
called __________.
general average
an Act of God
particular average
Fatigue
Water- ingress
American Consul
capsizing
Storm damage to the cargo . A seaman slips on ice on You collide with a buoy and
winch motors requiring
deck and sprains his ankle, drag it off station with no
repairs costing $19,000.
requiring an ace bandage. apparent damage to the
vessel or the buoy.
Non-negotiable Bill of
Letter of Indemnity
Damage Bill of Lading
Lading
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11
Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for
damage to a cargo when the damage arises out of __________.
improper stowage
strikes or lockouts
11
particular average
note of protest
11
The two courses of action if the underwater hull is severely damaged are to
plug the openings or to __________.
11
particular average
general average
11
11
A vessel has been damaged by fire. The survey shows the cost of repairs will
exceed the value of the repaired vessel. This is an example of a(n)
__________.
11
A claim for cargo damages may be held against the shipowner if such damage ensure the fitness and safety of cargo spaces ensure adequate packaging correct all defects in the
of the cargo
ship's construction
is the result of failure of the ship's officers to __________.
11
11
11
11
Grounding damage to the bilge strake, just aft Collision damage to the
bow, forward of the
of midships
collision bulkhead
11
To enable pipes of reception facilities to be connected with the ships discharge 183 mm
pipelines for residues from machinery bilges. Pipelines should be standard
with an outside diameter of:
11
11
The oil record book maintained on a vessel not engaged in a foreign trade
shall be maintained on board for not less than:
11
If the superstructure is
stressed, an aluminum
structure requires additional
expansion joints to prevent
fracture.
Extensive corrosion to the
centerline deck plating
180 mm
200 mm
185 mm
183mm
190 mm
200mm
195mm
12 months
48 months
36 months
24 months
Vessel underwater hull is submerged in water and needs corrosion protection cathodic protection
for this area.
anti-fouling
paint protection
anodes protection
11
The wooden plug inserted in the vent of a damaged vessel tank should be
removed in case it is decided to ___________.
fight a fire
abandon ship
11
The wooden plug inserted in the vent of a damaged tank should be removed if Pump from the damage tank
you are going to.
Abandon ship
Fight a fire
11
Repair of emergency machinery and services should be accomplished after an after control of fire, flooding and structural
explosion.
repairs
11
excessive draft
Beam knees
Stem post
Body plan
Forepeak
11
Floors
Pillars
11
Broaching
Bulk head
11
When maneuvering
11
Piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold to under deck pipelines is
known.
line drop
transfer
cargo fill
branch line
11
Vessel's ballast tanks are subjected to sea water and therefore needs special Cathodic and coating protection
corrosion protection, the most commonly used.
11
Shear
Tensile
Compression
Strain
11
11
Vessel underwater hull is submerged in water and needs corrosion protection cathodic protection
for this area.
11
The wooden plug inserted in the vent of a damaged vessel tank should be
removed in case it is decided to ___________.
fight a fire
abandon ship
11
The wooden plug inserted in the vent of a damaged tank should be removed if Pump from the damage tank
you are going to.
Abandon ship
Fight a fire
11
Repair of emergency machinery and services should be accomplished after an after control of fire, flooding and structural
explosion.
repairs
11
excessive draft
11
Floors
Pillars
Beam knees
Stem post
11
Broaching
Bulk head
Body plan
Forepeak
11
When maneuvering
11
Piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold to under deck pipelines is
known.
line drop
transfer
cargo fill
branch line
11
Vessel's ballast tanks are subjected to sea water and therefore needs special Cathodic and coating protection
corrosion protection, the most commonly used.
11
Tensile
Compression
Strain
Shear
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11
11
Membrane containment system (LNG design), distinctive shape best describe Rectangular trapezoid shaped
the cargo tank cover above the deck.
Cylindrical shaped
11
Ship is proceeding along the English Coast when sprang a leak on the hull
beaching
below the waterline. Efforts to patch her proved futile It was decide to ditch her
the nearest shoal This termed as _______.
stranding
ditching
grounding
11
drive in wedges
11
Corrosion
Fouling
Electrolysis
Degradation
11
In the maintenance of cargo handling equipment, how often should you grease Weekly
the nipples on winches, blocks, derrick heels, crane turntables and similar
equipment?
Monthly
11
A ship is holed in cargo hold and partially flooded. The hole is plugged against Added weight methods
further floodin. In calculating for the effect of flooding on your transverse
stability, you should use which method?
Compartment standard
method
11
permissible length
floodable length
compartment standard
11
centerline tanks
11
abrasive blasting
manual preparation
hydro blasting
11
11
Damage by smoke
11
Install shoring to support the damage without Place sand bag by the bulk Install shoring so that it
head
pushes on the bulkhead
pushing them
11
Bottom wash
Top wash
Middle wash
Deck wash
11
A vessel which carries a cargo of grain in bulk should not, at the same time,
carry any solid bulk cargo which may ___________ unless such cargo is
tested and the moisture content is equal to or less than the transportable
moisture limit.
Liquefy
danger
mix
contaminate
11
11
caulking
parbuckling
parceling
seizing
11
roll
surge
pitch
sway
11
11
11
Vessel was damaged and there no list or trim.The rolling period is short. The
freeboard before the damage was 3.75 meter. Action will you take first.
Pump out an amidship centerline ballast tank Transfer ballast from fore
peak to an amidship
centerline tank
11
Vessel has been damaged and is partially flooded. The first step to be taken in Establish flooding boundaries and prevent
attempting to save the vessel.
further spread of flood water
11
The name called to a single fitting installed in a pipeline that either blanks off
pipe or allows a full passage of liquid trough the pipe.
Spectacle flange
Blind flange
Pivot coupling
11
Ship vertical distance between the bottom at the centerline and the bottom at
any given point.
rise of bottom
deadrise
rake
camber
11
Vessel has been in collision and after assessing the damage, you begin down Rise
flooding. This will cause the KB to do which of the following?
Remain stationary
Fall
11
As the vessel displacement increase, the detrimental effect of free surface will decrease
________.
increase
11
caulking
parbuckling
seizing
parceiling
11
If your ship has gone aground in waters where the tide is falling, the best
action you can take.
11
Shell plating provides the greatest contribution to the longitudinal strength they Seams
are arranged in a fore and aft direction and welded together, horizontal welds.
Butts
Strakes
Tacks
11
Vessel in a longitudinally framed, the longitudinal frames are held in place and Web frames
supported by atwarship members called.
Margin plates
Stringers
Floors
11
yaw
surge
sway
roll
11
Branch line
Filler drops
Tanks drops
Crossover
11
11
Vessel free surface effect in a slack tank reduced by subdividing the tank
longitudinally fore and aft into two equal parts.
11
If a small ship springs a leak, if possible, the initial action before making
temporary repairs is to bring the leak above the water, while avoiding
_________.
11
A vessel was damaged and initially assumed a significant list and trim;
however, further increase base on this data, what should you expect?
11
Vessel was damaged and initially assumed a significant list and trim; however, The vessel can probably be saved if further
further increase has been also based on this data, what should you expect?
flooding can be stopped
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11
11
Two factors which make underwater hull repair difficult are accessibility and
the ___________.
availability of tools
threat of progressive
flooding
11
Butts
Seams
Trailers
Terminals
11
Name called for the pipe used to connect two separate piping system on a
tank.
Crossover
Junction
Transfe
Connection
11
A damagedship's bulkhead after takes a permanent set which is dependent of install shoring so that it supports the
the panting or cause by water pressur To control you should __________.
damaged bulkhead without pushing them
11
Damaged caused by cargoes giving off fumes or odors stowed in the same
compartment with fine goods or foodstuff.
Tainting damage
Inherent vice
Vaporization
11
When the wave length between the crest are When the wave crest is
amidships
equal to the length of the ship
When the wave length are When the wave crest are in
unequal to the length of the a fore and aft direction
ship
11
12
12
Small oil spills on deck can be kept from going overboard by ______:
12
The scuppers had been plugged as required at the time an oil spill occurs on spread an absorbent material, such as
deck. After shutting down the transfer, the engineroom should first be informed sawdust
and then __________.
12
12
human error
equipment failure
major casualties
unforeseeable circumstances
12
Which substance is NOT considered to be "Oil" under the pollution prevention Oil mixed with dredge spoil
regulations?
Sludge
12
When oil is accidentally discharged into the water, what should you do after
reporting the discharge?
Throw chemical agents on Throw sand on the water to Obtain your permit from the
the water to disperse the oil. sink the oil.
Corps of Engineers
12
On a tankship, sanitary inspections of the crew's quarters are the responsibility Master and Chief Engineer
of the __________.
12
When a vessel violates the oil pollution laws, who may be held responsible?
12
Vermin damage
Owners only
Master only
12
The preferred type of pollution control for oil spills on the water is(are)
__________.
booms
straw
skimmers
chemical dispersants
12
Fueling results in the collection of waste oil in drip pans and containers. Which Placing it in proper disposal facilities
is an approved method of disposing of the waste oil?
Draining it overboard when Adding sinking agents and Mixing it with dispersants
the vessel gets underway
discharging it into the water before draining it overboard
12
12
Why is it important for fuel oil tank not to be topped off when loading cold oil?
12
12
Before a vessel can pump oily water within a Special Area, it has to comply
with the following conditions EXCEPT:
12
Which should be done with the ashes from your vessels incinerator which has discharge to shore facility only
burned packages containing plastic?
discharge overboard
provided you are not in a
river or estuary
12
The scuppers had been plugged as required at the time an oil spill occurs on spread an absorbent material, such as
deck. After shutting down the transfer, the engineroom should first be informed sawdust
and then __________.
12
The standard outside diameter pipelines to enable pipes of reception facilities 215 mm
to be connected with the ships discharge pipelines for residues from
machinery bilges should be_________.
225 mm
235 mm
250 mm
12
185 mms.
181 mms.
179 mms.
12
To whom is the first report rendered in the oil pollution contingency plan of the port authorities
vessel?
Coast guard
Ship's agent
Ship's owner
12
equipment failure
major casualties
unforeseeable circumstances
12
Which substance is NOT considered to be "Oil" under the pollution prevention Oil mixed with dredge spoil
regulations?
Sludge
12
When oil is accidentally discharged into the water, what should you do after
reporting the discharge?
Throw chemical agents on Throw sand on the water to Obtain your permit from the
the water to disperse the oil. sink the oil.
Corps of Engineers
12
On a tankship, sanitary inspections of the crew's quarters are the responsibility Master and Chief Engineer
of the __________.
12
Which substance is NOT considered to be "Oil" under the pollution prevention Oil mixed with dredge spoil
regulations?
Sludge
12
When a vessel violates the oil pollution laws, who may be held responsible?
Owners only
Master only
12
12
The preferred type of pollution control for oil spills on the water is(are)
__________.
booms
straw
skimmers
chemical dispersants
12
Fueling results in the collection of waste oil in drip pans and containers. Which Placing it in proper disposal facilities
is an approved method of disposing of the waste oil?
Draining it overboard when Adding sinking agents and Mixing it with dispersants
the vessel gets underway
discharging it into the water before draining it overboard
12
183 mms.
human error
12
In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering
is when __________.
you first start to receive fuel hoses are being blown down hoses are being
disconnected
12
12
12
Gassing Up &Incinerating
12
Pollution regulations require that each scupper in an enclosed deck area have mechanical means of closing
a __________.
wooden plug
12
12
12
The term, "cargo tank length", as used in part 157 of the Pollution Regulations, length from the forward bulkhead of the
means the __________.
forwardmost cargo tanks to the after
bulkhead of the aftermost cargo tanks
12
12
If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during Shut down the transfer operation
fuel transfer operations, what action should you take FIRST?
12
two years
one year
12
Diagrams
Reporting requirements
12
12
Reporting requirements
A list specifying who will A list of agencies or officials A list of agencies or officials
be responsible for informing in regularly visited ports.
of Coastal State
the parties listed and the
Administrators responsible
priority in which they must
for receiving and processing
be
notified.
incident
reports. required
List
of individuals
Removal
equipment list
Planned exercises
to respond
12
The regulations that were passed to implement MARPOL 73/78 concerning oil International waters
pollution apply to a U.S. flag vessel that sails on which waters?
12
Under the Pollution Regulations, when you dump garbage in to the sea you
must __________.
12
12
12
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notify the U.S. Coast Guard make an entry in the Official No action is required if you
Logbook
are more than 25 miles from
land and no plastic materials
six months before the end of and
can be implemented
When amendments are made to the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, and cannot be implemented without approval one month before the
are dumped.
anniversary date of the plan the approval period
without immediate approval
the revisions must be submitted to the Coast Guard __________.
as long as final approval is
received within six months
of submission
an oil tanker of 400 gross all
vessels, regardless of
an oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above, or any barge or ship
A shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan is required of __________.
constructed or operated in tons and above, or other
size and commercial
other ship of 400 gross tons and above
such a manner that no oil in ships of 150 gross tons and application
any form can be carried
above
aboard
The approval period for a shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan expires
two years
three years
four years
five years
after __________.
keep a record for two years
12
If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during Shut down the operation.
fuel transfer operations which action should you take FIRST?
12
To enable pipes of reception facilities to be connected with the ships discharge 183 mm
pipelines for residues from machinery bilges. Pipelines should be standard
with an outside diameter of:
180 mm
200 mm
185 mm
12
183mm
190 mm
200mm
195mm
12
The oil record book maintained on a vessel not engaged in a foreign trade
shall be maintained on board for not less than:
12 months
48 months
36 months
24 months
12
To enable pipes of reception facilities to be connected with the ships discharge 183 mm
pipelines for residues from machinery bilges. Pipelines should be standard
with an outside diameter of:
180 mm
200 mm
185 mm
12
183mm
190 mm
200mm
195mm
12
The oil record book maintained on a vessel not engaged in a foreign trade
shall be maintained on board for not less than:
12 months
48 months
36 months
24 months
12
A tank specifically designed for the collection Any tank where slops
sludge's are collected
of tank drainings, washings or other oily
mixtures
12
In the Oil Record Book a comprehensive list of operational items are grouped letter
into operational section codified by a/an:
12
not less than 3 years and be readily available the duration of the ship's
active employment
for inspection
12
Where do you record the discharged at sea of bilge water containing any oil
from machinery spaces of a dry cargo vessel?
sounding book
12
When must the Master of a vessel log the position of load line marks in
relation to the surface of the water in the Official Logbook?
Product carrier
12
What is required for each scupper in an enclosed area, to prevent oil spill?
12
12
12
symbols
number
an annual inspection
appropriate log book
Once a day
sorbent
chemical agent
blocker
none of these
A noxious liquid substance which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning Category Z
or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a minor hazard to either
marine resources or human health. What is this category?
Category A
Category X
Category Y
The Oil Record Book must be available at all times for examination by ______ Port State control Inspectors
of any port when within the jurisdiction of the State.
Classification Society
Coastguard
Inspectors under whom the
vessel is classed
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12
Which oil spill clean-up technique remove the oil from the surface of the water disperse
by "mixing" it into the water column?
recover
containment
in situ burning
12
Weight of ballast
12
The oil record book shall be completed in every occasion on a tank to tank
Internal transfer of oil cargo during the voyage Disposal of oily residues
(sludge)
basis. For all ships regarding machinery space operations, the following takes
place except:
Discharged overboard or
Ballasting and cleaning of
disposal otherwise of bilge fuel tanks
water
12
The water washing of cargo tanks and slop tanks containing residues of
certain substances may produce dangerous reaction and should be carefully
considered.
fumes hazard
electrostatic hazard
12
When topping off fuel tanks as a precautions against oil spill, you should:
close the deck filling valve fill the tank to the bottom of close all tank vents to
to reduce the pumping rate the expansion tank
prevent overflow
12
No person may transfer oil to or from a vessel unless the person in charge:
12
The most critical time for preventing an accidental oil spill during bunkering is fuel begins to come aboard
when the:
12
Which one need not be recorded when an oil tanker discharged water from
slop tanks?
12
12
Preface
mandatory provisions
Introduction
12
it is not covered by
pollution laws
12
12
oil will sink so it will not be it will be confined in a small small oil spills disappear
dangerous
area because it is small
quickly
12
When vessel violates the oil pollution laws, who may be held responsible?
watch keeping
officers/engineers only
Master only
Owners only
12
Pump room
Mess hall
In the bridge
12
12
12
When ships are on short voyages, how often is the quantity residue recorded
in the Machinery Space Oil Record Book?
Once a week
12
When ballasting through cargo piping system to prevent escape of oil into the Start the cargo pump, then open sea suction Open the suction valve, then Open block valve, then start Open sluice valve, then start
start the cargo pump
cargo the pump
the cargo pump
sea, the first thing to do is to:
valve
12
Automobiles
Baled cargoes
Palletized cargoes
12
Passenger ships
Warships
12
all vessels exceeding 150 GRT and using fuel tanker only
oil
passengers vessels
cargo vessels
12
The purpose of establishing emergency towing arrangement onboard tankers prevent risk of environmental pollution
is to facilitate salvage and towing operations and:
12
You are on board a dry cargo vessel and she is in port, if it becomes
necessary to pump bilges, which of the following procedures should be
followed?
12
Type of boom that is made of fibers that absorb oil but not water.
sorbent type
12
Under marking and labeling, packages of harmful substance containing small EXEMPTED
quantities may be ________ from the marking requirements.
12
12
12
Identity of tank(s)
Twice a week
Discharge hazard
non-mandatory provisions
It is not covered by
pollution laws
Once a month
ensure easier salvage works protect the interests of cargo prevent undue delays to ship
owners
during engine breakdowns
pump overboard during the Pump only on the outgoing
hour of darkness
tide
ro type
fence type
DOCUMENTED
SEPARATED
PROVIDED WITH
DETAILED STOWAGE
PLAN
should be easily dispersed
with dispersants
booms
dispersant
sorbents
skimmers
This reduces the size of oil droplets and the wave action keeps the tiny
droplets in the water column eventually breaking down naturally.
dispersant
booms
sorbents
skimmers
12
12
all of these
12
With regards to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering During final topping
is when:
12
A sewage system shall be fitted with facilities to the satisfaction and approved comminuting and disinfecting system
by the Administration , for the temporary storage of sewage when the ship is
less than 3 nautical miles from the nearest land. What do you call this system?
treatment plant
storage system
disinfecting system
12
What does the Acronym SECA under Marpol Annex VI stand for?
Sulphuric Extraction
Command Area
12
In the Oil record Book, each operation specifies in the regulation must be
noted by the:
12
Two signatures are essential in the Oil Record Book of a dry-cargo vessel.
These are:
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Unfilled compartment,
trimmed
Unfilled compartment,
untrimmed
Filled compartment,
untrimmed
Fence
Oleophilic
Weir
To enable pipes of reception facilities to be connected with the ships discharge 183 mm
pipelines for residues from machinery bilges. Pipelines should be standard
with an outside diameter of:
180 mm
200 mm
185 mm
12
183mm
190 mm
200mm
195mm
12
The oil record book maintained on a vessel not engaged in a foreign trade
shall be maintained on board for not less than:
12 months
48 months
36 months
24 months
12
A tank specifically designed for the collection Any tank where slops
sludge's are collected
of tank drainings, washings or other oily
mixtures
12
In the Oil Record Book a comprehensive list of operational items are grouped letter
into operational section codified by a/an:
12
not less than 3 years and be readily available the duration of the ship's
active employment
for inspection
12
Where do you record the discharged at sea of bilge water containing any oil
from machinery spaces of a dry cargo vessel?
12
When must the Master of a vessel log the position of load line marks in
relation to the surface of the water in the Official Logbook?
12
12
12
12
The use of sinking and dispersing agents for removal of surface oil is:
12
Administration
12
A term that refers to any cargo space in which, after loading and trimming as
required under A10.2, the bulk grain is at its highest possible.
12
12
number
an annual inspection
sounding book
maintenance record to
Product carrier
Once a day
What is required for each scupper in an enclosed area, to prevent oil spill?
sorbent
chemical agent
blocker
none of these
A noxious liquid substance which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning Category Z
or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a minor hazard to either
marine resources or human health. What is this category?
Category A
Category X
Category Y
12
The Oil Record Book must be available at all times for examination by ______ Port State control Inspectors
of any port when within the jurisdiction of the State.
Classification Society
Coastguard
Inspectors under whom the
vessel is classed
12
Which oil spill clean-up technique remove the oil from the surface of the water disperse
by "mixing" it into the water column?
recover
containment
in situ burning
12
Weight of ballast
12
The oil record book shall be completed in every occasion on a tank to tank
Internal transfer of oil cargo during the voyage Disposal of oily residues
(sludge)
basis. For all ships regarding machinery space operations, the following takes
place except:
Discharged overboard or
Ballasting and cleaning of
disposal otherwise of bilge fuel tanks
water
12
The water washing of cargo tanks and slop tanks containing residues of
certain substances may produce dangerous reaction and should be carefully
considered.
fumes hazard
electrostatic hazard
12
When topping off fuel tanks as a precautions against oil spill, you should:
close the deck filling valve fill the tank to the bottom of close all tank vents to
to reduce the pumping rate the expansion tank
prevent overflow
12
No person may transfer oil to or from a vessel unless the person in charge:
12
The most critical time for preventing an accidental oil spill during bunkering is fuel begins to come aboard
when the:
12
Which one need not be recorded when an oil tanker discharged water from
slop tanks?
12
12
Preface
mandatory provisions
Introduction
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it is not covered by
pollution laws
12
12
oil will sink so it will not be it will be confined in a small small oil spills disappear
dangerous
area because it is small
quickly
12
When vessel violates the oil pollution laws, who may be held responsible?
watch keeping
officers/engineers only
Master only
Owners only
12
Pump room
Mess hall
In the bridge
12
12
12
When ships are on short voyages, how often is the quantity residue recorded
in the Machinery Space Oil Record Book?
Once a week
12
When ballasting through cargo piping system to prevent escape of oil into the Start the cargo pump, then open sea suction Open the suction valve, then Open block valve, then start Open sluice valve, then start
start the cargo pump
cargo the pump
the cargo pump
sea, the first thing to do is to:
valve
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Identity of tank(s)
Automobiles
symbols
State
Twice a week
Baled cargoes
Discharge hazard
non-mandatory provisions
It is not covered by
pollution laws
Once a month
Palletized cargoes
144
12
12
all vessels exceeding 150 GRT and using fuel tanker only
oil
12
The purpose of establishing emergency towing arrangement onboard tankers prevent risk of environmental pollution
is to facilitate salvage and towing operations and:
12
You are on board a dry cargo vessel and she is in port, if it becomes
necessary to pump bilges, which of the following procedures should be
followed?
12
Type of boom that is made of fibers that absorb oil but not water.
sorbent type
12
Under marking and labeling, packages of harmful substance containing small EXEMPTED
quantities may be ________ from the marking requirements.
12
12
Passenger ships
Warships
passengers vessels
cargo vessels
ensure easier salvage works protect the interests of cargo prevent undue delays to ship
owners
during engine breakdowns
pump overboard during the Pump only on the outgoing
hour of darkness
tide
ro type
fence type
DOCUMENTED
SEPARATED
PROVIDED WITH
DETAILED STOWAGE
PLAN
booms
dispersant
sorbents
skimmers
12
This reduces the size of oil droplets and the wave action keeps the tiny
droplets in the water column eventually breaking down naturally.
dispersant
booms
sorbents
skimmers
12
12
all of these
12
With regards to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering During final topping
is when:
12
A sewage system shall be fitted with facilities to the satisfaction and approved comminuting and disinfecting system
by the Administration , for the temporary storage of sewage when the ship is
less than 3 nautical miles from the nearest land. What do you call this system?
treatment plant
storage system
disinfecting system
12
What does the Acronym SECA under Marpol Annex VI stand for?
Sulphuric Extraction
Command Area
12
In the Oil record Book, each operation specifies in the regulation must be
noted by the:
12
Two signatures are essential in the Oil Record Book of a dry-cargo vessel.
These are:
12
The use of sinking and dispersing agents for removal of surface oil is:
12
Administration
12
A term that refers to any cargo space in which, after loading and trimming as
required under A10.2, the bulk grain is at its highest possible.
Unfilled compartment,
trimmed
Unfilled compartment,
untrimmed
Filled compartment,
untrimmed
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Fence
Oleophilic
Weir
13
both A & B
neither A nor B
13
GM is a measure of:
both A & B
neither A nor B
13
When using stabilogauge, unless the density correction is applied, the center
of gravity of a loadable compartment is assumed to be:
13
Hydrostatic Table
Trimming Table
Stabilty Table
13
The volume of all watertight enclosed spaces above water line is called:
Reserved bouyancy
Freeboard
Free surface
Marginal stability
13
It is the measure of
metacentric height
13
Which of the following will increase the height of the center of buoyancy of
your vessel?
13
13
Your vessel is damaged and partially flooded. It is listing 12 deg to port and
Press up an after, slack, centerline double
trimmed 8 feet down by the head. It has a long, slow, sluggish roll. What action bottom tank
will you take first?
13
The percentage of the total surface area or volume of a flooded compartment Permeability
that can be occupied by water by damage is called:
Form gain
13
Flare
Hogging
Sagging
13
In a longitudinally framed vessel, the longitudinal frames are held in place in a Web frames
place and supported by athwartship members called:
Stringers
Margin plates
Floor
13
The elevated perforated bottom of a chain locker which prevents the chain
from touching the bottom of the chain locker and allows water to flow to the
drain is:
Manger
Draft
Craddle
Harping
13
Garboard
Gangplank
Gunwale
Keelson
13
Initial stability
Bending moments
draft
trim
13
Your vessel rolls slowly and sluggishly. This indicates that the vessel
__________.
Tumble home
13
13
13
Which technique could be used to give a more comfortable roll to a stiff vessel? Concentrate weights on upper decks
State
145
13
The point to which your vessel's center of gravity (G) may rise and still permit
the vessel to have positive stability is called the __________.
metacenter
metacentric point
13
13
increase GM
13
When making a turn (course change) on most merchant ships, the vessel will G is above the center of lateral resistance
heel outwards if __________.
13
13
13
13
13
LBP
LOA
13
Which technique could be used to give a more comfortable roll to a stiff vessel? Concentrate weights on upper decks
13
in no case
All of the above
metacentric radius
tipping center
13
13
13
13
13
It decreases in direct
In practice, the correction is
proportion to increasing
considered to be a virtual
specific gravity of the liquid reduction of KG.
in the tank.
all dunnage, tools, and
extraneous items are
secured
width of space only
neither length nor width
13
What does NOT affect the value of the free surface correction?
Registered tonnage
13
When cargo is shifted from the lower hold to the main deck the __________.
GM will increase
13
13
What will happen when cargo is shifted from the main deck into the lower hold The GM will increase.
of a vessel?
13
Which factor has the greatest effect on the value of the free surface correction? The width of the tank
13
increases
13
The most detrimental effect on initial stability is a result of liquids __________. flowing in and out of a holed wing tank
13
What is the principal danger from the liquid in a half full tank onboard a vessel? Loss of stability from free surface effect
13
You are fighting a fire in a cargo hold on your vessel. Which action is most
important concerning the stability of the vessel?
13
slack
completely empty
completely full
13
Your vessel has been damaged and is partially flooded. The first step to be
taken in attempting to save the vessel is to __________.
plug the hole(s) in the outer pump out the water inside
shell
the vessel
13
13
first
13
A stress called compression is being placed on the sheer strakes if the vessel sagging
is ___________?
inclined
hogging
13
Your vessel rolls slowly and sluggishly. This indicates that the vessel
__________.
is taking on water
13
Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the
danger of capsizing by __________.
13
fusion weld
arc weld
butt weld
fillet weld
13
This is the underwater narrowing part of a ships hull forward of the middle
body section?
Entrance
Fine line
Run
Double
13
What bulkheads subdivide the ship into independent compartments to limit the Transverse watertight
extent for flooding?
Accomodation
Longitudinal
Compartment
13
Heel Block
Gooseneck
Schooner Guy
13
This is the type of hatch cover which consist of single or multi-paneled covers Hinged and Folding Hatch covers
operated by either a wire rope of the ships gear or by an electro-hydraulic
system.
13
What doors are classified the strongest doors among the doors?
Watertight
Sliding
Non watertight
13
13
A plate used vertically in the bottom of a ship running athwartship from bilged
usually on every frame is the:
allow water shipped on deck to flow off rapidly prevent stress concentration permit easy jettison of deck provide openings through
in the bulwark
cargo in an emergency
the bulwarks for mooring
lines
intercostals plates
double bottom
frames
floor
13
Brackets joining the deck beam and the side frames are known as:
beam knees
tripping bracket
deep web
Plate web
13
inch thick
1 inch thick
13
What is the uppermost continuous deck exposed to the weather and the sea
which has permanent means of watertight closure?
Freeboard deck
Superstructure
Boat deck
Weather deck
13
450 mm
425 mm
350 mm
400 mm
decreases
Flounder Plate
Airtight
146
13
The horizontal line 300mm by 25mm wide which is positioned amidship on port deck line
and starboard side.
summer line
Drop Line
loadline
13
This is a part of a vessel's side projecting upwards along the line of the
weather deck or uppermost deck.
flush deck
bulkhead
transverse frame
13
When using clamp shell discharging of cargo, what damage to ships structure Hatch coaming may suffer minor harmful
it caused?
knocks
13
camber
baseline
freeboard
13
Lightening holes cut out of a solid floor allow for which of the following? I.
Both I and II
Access during construction and maintenance of the double bottom II. A saving
weight
II only
I only
Neither I nor II
13
The weight of a vessel without a load. It includes hull and fittings, engines and Light displacement
boilers, shafting and propellers, water in boilers, permanent ballast, etc
Displacement tonnage
Loaded displacement
13
general cargoes
timber cargoes
13
A preventer guy________.
is a longshoreman who
watches for accidents
13
The enclosed area defined as the intersection of the surface of the water and waterplane
the hull of a vessel is the _______.
13
The frame of the vessel that runs parallel to the keel is called_______.
Longitudinal frame
Center frame
Parallel frame
transverse frame
13
Passenger cabin
13
When heating a metal and cooling it down for desired fashion. This is called:
annealing
cooling
heating
strengthening
13
What do you call the distance from the keel to the upper deck?
Extreme depth
Extreme freeboard
Extreme draft
Extreme breadth
13
web
flange
bracket
Knee
13
The tube leading from the focsle deck to the chain locker enclosing the anchor Spurling pipe
chain is called:
Scupper
Hawse pipe
Fairlead
13
Snatch Block
Fiddle Block
Heel Block
13
A metal chimney or passage through which the smoke and gases are led from smokestack
the uptakes to the open air:
Chimmey
pigment
funnel
13
The figure obtained by dividing the total volume of the ship in cubic feet (after gross tonnage
omission of exempted spaces) by 100 is the ______.
Bale cubic
light displacement
net tonnage
13
strength of materia
stiffening
framing
13
The last link of the anchor chain attached to the pad eye in the chain locker is Bitter end
called:
Anchor Shackle
Securing piece
Studlink
13
Act as a fairlead
13
It means that a piping on venting system, for example, is in no way connected independent
to another system and that there are no provisions available for the potential
connection to other system.
self-contained
Segregated
separate
13
The making of the load lines are painted in __________ in a dark ground.
white
yellow
red
black
13
If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the anchor, what prevents the
anchor cable from running out?
Riding Pawl
Chain stopper
Devils Claw
Hawse Ratchet
13
spar ceiling
a hook
Botton dunnage
horizontal battens
13
13
13
Balance
Contra-guide
Flat plate
Unbalance
13
Which of the following is a bow shape of a ship constructed where the stern is Plumb
at right angle to the keel?
Ice breaker
Raked
Clipper
13
Which of the following is the deep fore-and-aft member supporting the deck?
Girder
Stanchion
Beam
Pillar
13
The ratio of the transverse area of the midship section to a rectangle having
the same breadth and depth:
Midship coefficient
Coefficient of fineness
Block coefficient
Prismatic coefficient
13
This is the type of hatch cover which are made of one or more separate covers Pontoon Hatch Covers
each designed to be lifted independently to expose the entire hatch opening.
They can be used for weather and tween deck hatchways.
13
What do you call the distance from the keel to the upper deck?
Extreme depth
Extreme freeboard
Extreme draft
Extreme breadth
13
stringer plates
transverse plates
Intercoastals plate
longitudinal plates
13
Racking stress caused when ship rolls in a seaway is more severe or evident
on:
top corner
bottom ports
middle top
13
The ___ is an imaginary line, 75 mms below the bulkhead deck. It is assumed margin line
that the ship which is sunk to this line would still be navigable in fine weather.
Deck Line
statutory line
surge line
13
Z strake
A strake
Stringer plate
13
The safety factors which must be considered both and when using a pair of
derricks rigged to operate in union purchase?
Guys tightly rigged and as mean as possible Should be rigged at an angle Increase the mechanical
of 70 to 90.
advantages of the union
at 90 to the derrick.
purchase.
13
What is the distance from the lower edge of the winter loadline permitted on
ships 100 meters or less in length?
50mms
75mms
30mms
60mms
13
If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the anchor, what prevents the
anchor cable from running out?
Riding Pawl
Chain stopper
Devils Claw
Hawse Ratchet
13
Your vessel has amidship engine room, and the cargo is concentrated in the
end holds. The vessel is said to be:
13
amidship
13
This is the ratio of the immersed volume to the area of the load waterplane
multiplied by the mean draught:
Prismatic coefficient
bulwark
sheer
Gin Block
discontinuity
147
13
It is the work of measuring the various dimension and capacities of the ship in Measurement
order to get the tonnage for official registration.
Ship's plan
13
The enclosed area defined as the intersection of the surface of the water and waterplane
the hull of a vessel is the _______.
baseline
Longitudinal reference
plane
amidship plane
13
13
13
What term indicates the immersed body of the vessel aft of the parallel midbody?
Run
Stem
Stern
Entrance
13
What is called the upper horizontal member of the backbone of the ship?
Flat keel
Vertical keel
Keelson
13
The rudder with small area forward of the turning axis is known as the:
unbalanced rudder
semi-balanced rudder
balanced rudder
neutral rudder
13
Trim
Displacement
Mean draft
Deadweight
13
When loading different cargo through the same pipeline, you should determine Trim, hog and sag
which cargo to load first EXCEPT:
Specific gravity
Flash point
Cleanliness of commodity
13
13
What authorities arranged the order of merit of ships built according to the
standard of seaworthiness?
Classification society
Port authorities
Government authorities
13
Intermediate
Docking
Annual Classification
13
The piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold to under deck pipelines is drop line
known as a:
Cargo fill
Branch line
transfer
13
On a Tanker vessel, the cargo pump relief valves are piped to the:
crossover lines
cargo pump gauges
interconnecting two pumps
13
Beam
Girder
Frame
Bulkhead
13
Which part of the hull through which the section shape remains unchanged?
Fine form
Full form
13
Pillars
Beam
Girders
Floors
13
from the forward most to the aftermost part of from the forward most part from the hawse pipe to the
of the vessel to the aftermost aft perpendicular
the vessel
part of the rudder
13
450mm
425mm
350mm
400mm
13
less brittle
More brittle
softer
harder
13
What is drawn to give the immersed area of transverse section to any draft
and may be used to determine the longitudinal distribution of buoyancy?
Bonjean curves
Load curves
Buoyancy curves
13
Airtight
Sliding
Watertight
Panel
13
Length between perpendiculars is measured; I. Along the summer loadline II. II only
From the forward stem to the after part of the rudder. III. Vertically
I and II only
I, II and III
13
Your vessel midship draft is 30-03 The mean draft is 29-11. You have: I. 5
hog II. Concentration of weights fore and aft
Neither I nor II
II only
Both I and II
I only
13
What kind of cargo weighing 2,240 lbs. occupies less than 40 cu.ft. of space?
deadweight cargo
measurement cargo
advalorem cargo
special cargo
13
The term CARGO TANK LENGTH as used in part 157 of the Pollution
Regulations, means the:
13
This is the tonnage of the space below the tonnage deck. It is found by
dividing the tonnage length into a specified number of parts.
Underdeck tonnage
Gross tonnage
Tonnage deck
Net tonnage
13
Mainly used to hold the anchor cable in place while the ship is riding at anchor. Cable stopper
Chain locker
Windlass
Chain stopper
13
The ratio of the transverse area of the midship section to a rectangle having
the same breadth and depth:
Midship coefficient
Coefficient of fineness
Block coefficient
Prismatic coefficient
13
These are those portions of the accommodation spaces which are used for
halls, dining rooms, lounges and similar permanently enclosed spaces.
public spaces
crew spaces
Passenger space
service spaces
13
13
door way
Watertight door
13
Which kind of pipe has the best resistance to internal and external combustion? cast iron
spiral welded
cast-steel
centrifugally cast
13
A welding process in which the arc is maintained within a blanket of granulated stud welding
flux; a consumable filler wire is employed and the arc is maintained between
this wire and parent wire is ______.
gravity welding
13
13
13
There are two classification surveys, one is classification in survey for the first classification survey under construction
entry, that is initial survey and the other is _____.
hydraulic means
electrical means
hand pump
Act as a fairlead
Longitudinal angle bars
fastened to a surface for
strength
all of these
Docking survey
148
13
Which of the following condition will cause a vessels bottom to be subjected to concentration of weight amidships
tension stresses?
concentration of weight
forward
13
The internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside of the side shell, Grain cubic
the underside of the deck, and the tank top is known as ________.
Net cubic
Gross cubic
Bale cubic
13
The internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside faces of the
cargo battens, the lower side of the deck beams, and the top of the tank top
ceiling is known as the _______.
Bale cubic
Grain cubic
Net cubic
Gross cubic
13
13
13
Pyrometer
Hydrometer
13
Where will be the center of gravity of a cargo compartment filled with general
cargo with heavier items stowed on the bottom?
13
Initial stability
Bending moments
draft
trim
13
Your vessel rolls slowly and sluggishly. This indicates that the vessel
__________.
13
13
You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If
possible you should __________.
13
13
Which technique could be used to give a more comfortable roll to a stiff vessel? Concentrate weights on upper decks
13
The point to which your vessel's center of gravity (G) may rise and still permit
the vessel to have positive stability is called the __________.
metacenter
metacentric point
13
13
increase GM
13
When making a turn (course change) on most merchant ships, the vessel will G is above the center of lateral resistance
heel outwards if __________.
13
13
13
13
13
LBP
LOA
13
Which technique could be used to give a more comfortable roll to a stiff vessel? Concentrate weights on upper decks
13
13
in no case
It decreases in direct
proportion to increasing
specific gravity of the liquid
in the tank.
Two
10.22
11.48
Manometer
metacentric radius
tipping center
13
13
13
You are in a tank wearing the self-contained breathing apparatus and you
desire to return topside. How many tugs of the lifeline mean to take up the
slack?
13
13
13
What does NOT affect the value of the free surface correction?
Registered tonnage
13
What is the minimum number of fire pumps required on a cargo vessel of 900
GT?
13
When cargo is shifted from the lower hold to the main deck the __________.
GM will increase
13
13
What will happen when cargo is shifted from the main deck into the lower hold The GM will increase.
of a vessel?
13
Which factor has the greatest effect on the value of the free surface correction? The width of the tank
13
increases
13
The most detrimental effect on initial stability is a result of liquids __________. flowing in and out of a holed wing tank
13
What is the principal danger from the liquid in a half full tank onboard a vessel? Loss of stability from free surface effect
13
You are fighting a fire in a cargo hold on your vessel. Which action is most
important concerning the stability of the vessel?
13
slack
completely empty
completely full
13
The number of fire detectors that a single power supply is capable to handle
for continuous operation is limited to a maximum of _________.
13
decreases
80
100
183mm
190 mm
Four
4
All of the above
All of the above are correct
50
200mm
200
195mm
at the hawsepipe
It forms the after bearing of the propeller shaft and incorporates the watertight Stern tube
gland through the intact hull.
Shaft
A-frame
Bossing
13
all bilges
13
13
jammed together
13
How will a reverse current relay prevent DC generator system of the following? Tripping the circuit breaker
Automatically redirecting
the load
13
Combination stress
Tension stress
Bending stress
13
On top of # 1 hatch
13
Knotting
13
Deck Machinery
Capstan
Rollers
13
Pump Room
Pump Dale
Centrifugal Pump
Centripetal Pump
International Shore
Connection
13
13
13
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Compression stress
13
The best way to ensure whether adequate oxygen is present for safe entry into Ventilate the tank with fresh air and test with Test tank atmosphere using Check for rust inside the
a combustible gas indicator tank
a seldomly used cargo tank is:
an oxygen indicator
13
bitts
bollard
13
13
These valves are at a higher level in the ship on the discharge side of the
pump and are the route for pumping ballast water to the sea.
sea valves
discharge valves
suction valves
13
The space around a pipe in a wellbore, the outer wall of which may be the wall annulus
of either the borehole or the casing, is the:
open hole
down hole
bore
13
Cargo holds must be dry and free from dirt and foul odor, what must be
determined when inspecting cargo holds before taking any cargo?
Watertight integrity
Ballast condition
Draft
All choices
13
rolling increases
pitching increases
draft decrease
list increase
13
A vertical line on the ship's side, beside the plimsoll mark, with horizontal lines loadline
running from it denoting the depth to which the ship may load under varying
conditions and seasons.
depth
draught mark
midship mark
13
Precipitation
Condensation
Evaporation
Sweat
13
every week
every month
13
A rectangular cross-section as on a tanker and has less reserve buoyancy with Full
the same freeboard than a more rounded hull like that of a tugboat or liner.
foul
Fowl
Sheer
13
A type of ventilation where the flow of air is controlled by the proper trimming
of ventilation.
Mechanical ventilation
Natural ventilation
Dehumidifier
13
13
quadrant
propeller
guard plate
pelorus
13
Which device is designed to automatically hold the load if power should fail to Electromagnetic brake
an electric winch?
Pneumatic brake
Hand brake
Motor controller
13
Rolling
Yawning
Heaving
Pitching
Heaving
Rolling
Heaving
Pitching
cleats
mast
13
Yawning
Pitching
13
Rolling
Yawning
13
assists in drydock alignment improve the vessel's stability protect from slamming
against piers
13
The bilge main is arranged to drain any watertight compartment, ___________ other than
ballast, oil or water tanks and to discharge the contents overboard.
13
backing plate which is used internal frame to which the seam that is welded after
to level the strakes while
side shell is riveted
riveting is completed
riveting, and then removed
13
Forces which result from the ship's motion in the sea and the actions of the
waves is termed as:
dynamic force
static force
13
Automatic shutdown of the inert gas blowers and gas regulating valve shall be High water level in the water seal
arranged in case of faulty condition in the inert gas system. Which of the
following conditions has not correct value (high/low) in relation to automatic
stop according to present regulation?
Low water level in the water Low water pressure or low High water level in the flue
seal
water flow rate to the flue gas scrubber
gas scrubber
13
after peak
aft collision
machinery space
stern frame
13
In regard to fire protection, which spaces shall be separated from the rest of
the ship by thermal and structural boundaries?
Accommodation
Cargo compartments
Machinery spaces
13
If you were to pass a stopper on a wire rope, what should the stopper be made Chain
of?
Wire
Manila
Nylon
13
low
medium
very low
13
A tank which has been sealed for a long time can be dangerous for human
entry because:
except
in addition that
kinetic force
supplementary to
hydraulic force
13
13
A ship is turning around a point called the "pivot point". What is the About same position as the center of gravity
position of this invisible point when the ship is "dead" in the water?
13
Notify the Chief Officer or officer on duty and run the ventilation for at
least 15 minutes
run the ventilation for at least 15 minutes.
13
13
rolling
heaving
13
13
Bay
Tier
Row
Column
13
Which spaces may be excepted from protection by a fixed fire detection and
fire alarm system?
stairways
control spaces
sanitary spaces
service spaces
13
Scantlings
Scarf
Scend
Scantlings
13
This type of screw is principally used by fast coastal craft and some classes of triple or multiple screw
aircraft carriers. The propeller revolves in the same direction, so as to facilitate
engine installation. This propeller is:
twin screw
single crew
13
All bilge suctions must be fitted with suitable ___________, which in the
machinery space would be mud boxes positioned at floor plate level for easy
access.
These valves are normally situated near the bottom shell and are use to
control intake and discharge of ballast water.
strainers
relief valves
stringers
emergency valves
sea valves
discharge valves
13
A line 1/48 of the summer draft of the vessel above the summer load line.
Summer Freeboard
13
Sway
Pitch
Surge
Heave
13
pitch
surge
sway
roll
13
Which of the following is FALSE why there may not be enough oxygen in an
enclosed space or tank?
13
Occasionally a MAcGregor hatch may pull from side to side. This could be due the pulling chains being of unequal length
to:
13
13
From the point where the rudder is put over to any point on the turning circle,
the distance a vessel moves parallel to the original course is known as:
advance
kick
13
13
vertical axis
13
13
Stripping pump.
Ejector.
13
Pitching
heaving
yawing
rolling
13
rolling increases
pitching increases
draft decrease
list increase
14
Fire hose stations shall be marked in red letters and figures such as Fire
Station No. "1", "2", "3", etc. The height of the letters and figures must be at
least __________.
2 inches
1/2 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
14
When two fire hose teams are attacking a fire they should __________.
14
You are fighting a fire in the electrical switchboard in the engine room. You
should secure the power, then __________.
14
Self-contained breathing
apparatus with a lifeline
attached
14
auto-ignition point
flash point
14
Where on your vessel shall the recharge for each self-contained breathing
apparatus be carried?
14
14
an identification number
14
14
CO2
Water stream
Water spray
Foam
14
On an inspection of your tankship you notice that there are no portable fire
should arrange to have a B-II extinguisher
extinguishers in the pumproom. To comply with regulations, you __________. placed in the lower pumproom
14
14
In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the
spread of fire by __________.
convection
conduction
radiation
ventilation
where it is ignited by a
sparking device
13
150
Malfunction alarm
pitching
yawing
14
14
transfer
head reach
151
14
The function of the bypass valve on the self-contained breathing apparatus is allow the wearer to manually give himself
to __________.
oxygen
14
You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If
possible you should __________.
14
When two fire hose teams are attacking a fire they should __________.
14
smoke sensors
14
14
14
The supply of carbon dioxide used in the fixed extinguishing system aboard a the space requiring the largest amount
cargo vessel MUST be at least sufficient for __________.
14
Valves on steam-smothering lines to cargo tanks shall be set with __________. the master control valve shut and valves to
individual cargo tanks open
14
At the required fire drill, all persons must report to their stations and
demonstrate their ability to perform duties assigned to them ________.
14
14
All of the following are part of the fire triangle EXCEPT __________.
electricity
oxygen
heat
fuel
14
What is required in addition to the heat, fuel, and oxygen of the fire triangle to Chain reaction
have a fire?
Pressure
Smoke
Electricity
14
By cooling the oil below the By removing the fuel source By increasing the weight of
ignition temperature
from the fire
the oil
14
Removing fuel
14
smoke sensors
14
14
Smoothering
Cooling
Chemical action
14
Which fire extinguishing agent has the greatest capacity for absorbing heat?
Water
Foam
Carbon dioxide
Dry chemical
14
The smoke detector (fire indicator) indicates fire in a cargo hold loaded by
general cargo. What first action should be taken?
14
The total available supply of CO2 for use in a fixed extinguishing system of a
cargo vessel shall be at least sufficient for_________________.
All cargo-space
14
Which fire-fighting equipment is most efficient and with least side effects in
case of a large fire in the engine room?
Sprinkler system
Powder extinguishing
system
14
CO2
Dry chemical
Water fog
Foam
14
How does low expansion foam act as an extinguishing agent when dealing
with oil fires?
By smothering only
14
Conducts electricity
14
Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?
14
14
If heavy smoke is coming from the paint locker, the FIRST firefighting
response should be to __________.
14
There is a fire aft aboard your vessel. To help fight the fire, you should put the Bow into the wind and decrease speed
__________.
14
Immediately
Following establishment of
fire boundaries
14
You are in a tank wearing the self-contained breathing apparatus and you
desire to return topside. How many tugs of the lifeline mean to take up the
slack?
Three
One
Two
Four
14
It is always non-toxic.
It is noncorrosive.
It leaves no residue.
14
Fire hose stations shall be marked in red letters and figures such as Fire
Station No. "1", "2", "3", etc. The height of the letters and figures must be at
least __________.
2 inches
1/2 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
14
When two fire hose teams are attacking a fire they should __________.
14
You are fighting a fire in the electrical switchboard in the engine room. You
should secure the power, then __________.
14
14
Self-contained breathing
apparatus with a lifeline
attached
auto-ignition point
flash point
14
Where on your vessel shall the recharge for each self-contained breathing
apparatus be carried?
14
14
an identification number
14
152
14
14
On an inspection of your tankship you notice that there are no portable fire
should arrange to have a B-II extinguisher
extinguishers in the pumproom. To comply with regulations, you __________. placed in the lower pumproom
need not be concerned since should arrange to have a B- may substitute sand for the
no portable extinguishers
II extinguisher placed in the required extinguishers
are required in the
vicinity of the exit
pumproom
14
14
In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the
spread of fire by __________.
convection
conduction
radiation
ventilation
14
where it is ignited by a
sparking device
14
14
The function of the bypass valve on the self-contained breathing apparatus is allow the wearer to manually give himself
to __________.
oxygen
14
You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If
possible you should __________.
14
When two fire hose teams are attacking a fire they should __________.
14
14
A sailing vessel
A fishing vessel
A towing vessel
14
smoke sensors
14
14
14
The supply of carbon dioxide used in the fixed extinguishing system aboard a the space requiring the largest amount
cargo vessel MUST be at least sufficient for __________.
14
Valves on steam-smothering lines to cargo tanks shall be set with __________. the master control valve shut and valves to
individual cargo tanks open
14
The number of fire detectors that a single power supply is capable to handle
for continuous operation is limited to a maximum of _________.
14
14
Bund
Band
Bend
Bond
14
Running on emergency power source, all connected visual and audible fire
alarm signals on fixed fire detection system to be capable of operating for a
period of at least __________.
30mins
15mins
1 hour
1.5 hours
14
Smoke detectors required in all stairways, corridors and escape routes within
accommodation spaces shall operate before the smoke density exceeds
12.5% obscuration per metre, but not until the 22.5% obscuration per
125% obscuration per
metre, but not until the
smoke density exceeds 2% obscuration per metre, but not until the
smoke density exceeds 2.5% smoke density exceeds 2%
metre
obscuration per metre
obscuration per metre
14
14
What is a device that siphons foam from a container to make a foam solution? Line proportioner
Curve proportioner
Angle proportioner
Shape proportioner
14
Aqueous Resistance
Concentrate
Aspirate Resistance
Concentrate
Adhesive Resistance
Concentrate
14
14
What do you called the violent ejection of flammable liquid from its container
caused by the vaporization of water beneath a body of burning hydrocarbon
liquid?
Boil over
Hot over
Cold over
Burning over
14
Batch mix
Complete mix
Concentrate mix
Boil mix
14
What is a chemical that, when added to water, reduces the surface tension
Wetting agent
and increases the wetting effectiveness of the solution and causes it to spread
and penetrate exposed objects more effectively?
Mixing agent
Concentrating agent
Drying agent
14
heating the surface adjacent covering the fire with cloth throwing the burning
to the fire
material overboard
14
Biodegradation
Micro Degradation
Degradation
Protein Degradation
14
Degradation
Degraduation
Discharge
Drainage
14
Fluorocarbon
Fluoroprotein
Fluorohydro
Hydrofluoro
14
Flame retardant
Fire proof
Heavily insulated
Heat proof
14
Flame retardant
Fire proof
Heavily insulated
Heat proof
14
fire breaks out in the forward part of the vessel. What will you do first if you are
on watch?
14
Water stream
CO2
Water spray
80
100
Foam
50
200
date of expiry
153
14
14
Mess hall
Lounge
Pool area
Supplies for fixed fire detection system should have feeders that shall run to a automatic change-over
switch situated in or adjacent to the control panel for the fire detection system,
such switch must be _________.
manual recovery
automatic recovery
14
What do you called the ratio of volume of foam formed to the volume of
solution used to generate the foam?
Expansion ratio
Combination ratio
Mixed ratio
14
Not greased
No volt
14
The main feeder for fixed fire detection system shall run from the main
switchboard to the change-over switch passing through another distributing
switchboard, it is __________ under SOLAS convention.
not allowed
allowed
not stated
not regulated
14
What is a thin, durable, plastic layer formed on a polar solvent fuel surface
protecting the foam cells from destruction by the fuel?
Polymeric membrane
Poly membrane
Polydemeric membrane
Polygon membrane
14
smoke sorrounding a
compartment
14
14
What is a flammable liquid fire such as a spill on a solid surface where the
liquid is not present in a depth exceeding one inch?
Skin fire
Body fire
Whole fire
14
The number of fire detectors that a single power supply is capable to handle
for continuous operation is limited to a maximum of _________.
14
14
Bund
Band
Bend
Bond
14
Running on emergency power source, all connected visual and audible fire
alarm signals on fixed fire detection system to be capable of operating for a
period of at least __________.
30mins
15mins
1 hour
1.5 hours
14
Smoke detectors required in all stairways, corridors and escape routes within
accommodation spaces shall operate before the smoke density exceeds
14
14
What is a device that siphons foam from a container to make a foam solution? Line proportioner
Curve proportioner
Angle proportioner
Shape proportioner
14
Aqueous Resistance
Concentrate
Aspirate Resistance
Concentrate
Adhesive Resistance
Concentrate
14
14
What do you called the violent ejection of flammable liquid from its container
caused by the vaporization of water beneath a body of burning hydrocarbon
liquid?
Boil over
Hot over
Cold over
Burning over
14
Batch mix
Complete mix
Concentrate mix
Boil mix
14
What is a chemical that, when added to water, reduces the surface tension
Wetting agent
and increases the wetting effectiveness of the solution and causes it to spread
and penetrate exposed objects more effectively?
Mixing agent
Concentrating agent
Drying agent
14
heating the surface adjacent covering the fire with cloth throwing the burning
to the fire
material overboard
14
Biodegradation
Micro Degradation
Degradation
Protein Degradation
14
Degradation
Degraduation
Discharge
Drainage
14
Fluorocarbon
Fluoroprotein
Fluorohydro
Hydrofluoro
14
Flame retardant
Fire proof
Heavily insulated
Heat proof
14
Flame retardant
Fire proof
Heavily insulated
Heat proof
14
fire breaks out in the forward part of the vessel. What will you do first if you are
on watch?
14
date of expiry
14
Cabin balconies
Mess hall
Lounge
Pool area
14
Supplies for fixed fire detection system should have feeders that shall run to a automatic change-over
switch situated in or adjacent to the control panel for the fire detection system,
such switch must be _________.
manual recovery
automatic recovery
14
What do you called the ratio of volume of foam formed to the volume of
solution used to generate the foam?
Expansion ratio
Combination ratio
Mixed ratio
14
Not greased
No volt
14
The main feeder for fixed fire detection system shall run from the main
switchboard to the change-over switch passing through another distributing
switchboard, it is __________ under SOLAS convention.
not allowed
allowed
not stated
not regulated
14
What is a thin, durable, plastic layer formed on a polar solvent fuel surface
protecting the foam cells from destruction by the fuel?
Polymeric membrane
Poly membrane
Polydemeric membrane
Polygon membrane
Cabin balconies
80
100
Half fire
50
200
14
smoke sorrounding a
compartment
14
14
What is a flammable liquid fire such as a spill on a solid surface where the
liquid is not present in a depth exceeding one inch?
Skin fire
Body fire
Whole fire
14
The number of fire detectors that a single power supply is capable to handle
for continuous operation is limited to a maximum of _________.
14
14
Bund
Band
Bend
Bond
14
Running on emergency power source, all connected visual and audible fire
alarm signals on fixed fire detection system to be capable of operating for a
period of at least __________.
30mins
15mins
1 hour
1.5 hours
14
Smoke detectors required in all stairways, corridors and escape routes within
accommodation spaces shall operate before the smoke density exceeds
14
14
What is a device that siphons foam from a container to make a foam solution? Line proportioner
14
14
14
Half fire
50
200
Aqueous Resistance
Concentrate
Aspirate Resistance
Concentrate
Adhesive Resistance
Concentrate
What do you called the violent ejection of flammable liquid from its container
caused by the vaporization of water beneath a body of burning hydrocarbon
liquid?
Boil over
Hot over
Cold over
Burning over
14
Batch mix
Complete mix
Concentrate mix
Boil mix
14
What is a chemical that, when added to water, reduces the surface tension
Wetting agent
and increases the wetting effectiveness of the solution and causes it to spread
and penetrate exposed objects more effectively?
Mixing agent
Concentrating agent
Drying agent
14
heating the surface adjacent covering the fire with cloth throwing the burning
to the fire
material overboard
14
Biodegradation
Micro Degradation
Degradation
Protein Degradation
14
Degradation
Degraduation
Discharge
Drainage
14
Fluorocarbon
Fluoroprotein
Fluorohydro
Hydrofluoro
14
Flame retardant
Fire proof
Heavily insulated
Heat proof
14
Flame retardant
Fire proof
Heavily insulated
Heat proof
14
fire breaks out in the forward part of the vessel. What will you do first if you are
on watch?
14
date of expiry
14
Cabin balconies
Mess hall
Lounge
Pool area
14
Supplies for fixed fire detection system should have feeders that shall run to a automatic change-over
switch situated in or adjacent to the control panel for the fire detection system,
such switch must be _________.
manual recovery
automatic recovery
14
What do you called the ratio of volume of foam formed to the volume of
solution used to generate the foam?
Expansion ratio
Combination ratio
Mixed ratio
14
Not greased
No volt
14
The main feeder for fixed fire detection system shall run from the main
switchboard to the change-over switch passing through another distributing
switchboard, it is __________ under SOLAS convention.
not allowed
allowed
not stated
not regulated
14
What is a thin, durable, plastic layer formed on a polar solvent fuel surface
protecting the foam cells from destruction by the fuel?
Polymeric membrane
Poly membrane
Polydemeric membrane
Polygon membrane
14
smoke sorrounding a
compartment
14
14
What is a flammable liquid fire such as a spill on a solid surface where the
liquid is not present in a depth exceeding one inch?
Skin fire
Body fire
Whole fire
Half fire
15
Lifeboat
Life Preserver
Lifering
15
15
An orage colored smoke signal or detonating luminous signals fired at interval We see you, we will provide help as soon as To embark here is
dangerous
of one minute means:
possible
15
15
15
15
154
80
100
Checking that lifejackets are correctly donned. Checking the distress signal
rockets and other distress
signals.
The Muster List shall show the duties assigned to members of the crew. Which Closing of watertight doors, fire doors, valves, Preparation of immersion
suits and thermo protective
of the following duties shall be included in the "muster list" according to
scuppers, side scuttles, skylights.
aids for the ship's
present regulations?
passengers.
Checking passenger's
immersion suits.
Which one of the given requirements regarding survival craft muster and
embarkation arrangements corresponds to the present SOLAS regulations?
Preparation of survival
Operation of the vessel's
craft's Emergency Positions propulsion system.
Indicating Radio Beacons.
15
You have abandoned ship in a life raft. Which of the following actions should
you take?
15
15
Don't know
15
How often must inspection of proper working of the EPIRB s and SART s take week
place on board? Once per__________
14 days
Don't know
15
You have abandoned ship and after two days in a raft, you can see an aircraft Use visual distress signals in conjunction with Turn on the strobe light on Use the voice transmission Switch the EPIRB to the
the top of the EPIRB
capability of the EPIRB to homing signal mode
near the horizon apparently carrying out a search pattern. You should:
the EPIRB
guide the aircraft to your
raft
15
15
After abandoning ship, you should deploy the sea anchor from a liferaft to
__________.
15
15
month
15
15
get the provisions out of the set the raft back out to sea
raft
so someone may spot it
15
You are at sea in an inflatable liferaft. In high latitudes, the greatest danger is
__________.
starvation
15
To turn over an inflatable liferaft that is upside down, you should pull on the
__________.
righting strap
15
15
Your liferaft is to leeward of a fire on the water and riding to its sea anchor. You boat the sea anchor
should FIRST __________.
splash water over the liferaft get out of the raft and swim
to cool it
to safety
15
a righting line
15
15
Freeboard
Metacentric height
15
By serving
15
On an oceangoing vessel, for each person a lifeboat (without desalting kits) is 3 liters of water
certified to carry, the boat must be supplied with __________.
15
15
To disengage a survival craft suspended from the cable above the water, you
must pull the safety pin and __________.
15
15
If more than one raft is manned after the vessel has sunk, you should
__________.
15
If, for any reason, it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea, it is
important that the crew members should __________.
remain together in the area because rescuers immediately head for the
will start searching at the vessel's last known nearest land
position
15
You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If
possible, you should __________.
15
You have just abandoned ship and boarded a raft. After the raft is completely
inflated you hear a whistling noise coming from a safety valve. You should
__________.
not become alarmed unless it continues for a plug the safety valve
long period of time
15
Your small vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce
the possibility of capsizing by __________.
15
You hear air escaping from the liferaft just after it has inflated. You should
__________.
15
15
pendants
a righting line
15
get the provisions out of the set the raft back out to sea
raft
so someone may spot it
15
You are at sea in an inflatable liferaft. In high latitudes, the greatest danger is
__________.
starvation
15
15
15
15
15
unbalanced rudders
balanced rudders
contraguide rudders
15
longer than the others and should be lashed used by the forward man in used for the stroke oar
the boat to direct the bow
to the stern
15
longer than the others and should be lashed used by the forward man in used for the stroke oar
the boat to direct the bow
to the stern
15
155
pendants
1 can
sea painter
drinking water
a life preserver
straight rudders
156
15
in an inside passageway
15
You are tending the lifeline of a person who has entered a compartment
wearing a breathing apparatus. How many tugs of the lifeline mean "Are you
all right"?
One
Two
Three
. Four
15
15
Category 1
Class A
Class B
Class C
15
monthly
weekly
every 2 months
every 3 months
15
The Master shall insure that the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon tested monthly
(EPIRB) is __________.
tested annually
15
When a sea anchor is used in landing stern first in a heavy surf, sternway is
checked by __________.
towing with the tripping line towing the apex end forward
and leaving the holding line with the tripping line
slack
15
15
The greatest effect on stability occurs from loose liquids flowing __________.
15
15
12
15
What is the minimum number of lifebuoys shall a cargo ship of 150 meters or
more in length carry?
12
15
15
The engines for lifeboats and rescue boats must be run for a total period of
NOT less than:
15
12
15
What is the minimum number of lifebuoys shall a cargo ship of 150 meters or
more in length carry?
12
15
15
The engines for lifeboats and rescue boats must be run for a total period of
NOT less than:
15
15
Recovery time of rescue boats shall NOT be more than how many minutes in
moderate sea conditions when loaded with its full complement and
equipment?
15
2 minutes
3 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
3 minutes
2 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
25 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
25 minutes
15
24 months
12 months
36 months
60 months
15
year
6 months
4 months
36 months
15
SOLAS requires that the boarding arrangement of every cargo ship davit3 minutes
launched liferaft shall be that it can be boarded in how many minutes from the
time the instruction to board is given?
4 minutes
5 minutes
6 minutes
15
A distress alert from an Inmarsat-EPIRB, is received in the coverage area of a two minutes
satellite by ground station within:
Don't know
60 to 90 minutes
30 to 60 minutes
15
15
15
15
One of your crew members falls overboard from the starboard side. You
should IMMEDIATELY:
be painted a contrasting
color from the base color in
order to call attention to the
begin
backing your engines
gearing
15
In a rescue operation in heavy sea, you decide to hove to, the lifeboat should brought bow into the sea
be:
15
Sea Area 4
COSPAS-SARSAT - A1,
A2, A3 and A4
15
When a sea anchor is used in landing in heavy surf, headway is checked by:
15
Bring survivors in a lifeboat and your position has not been transmitted to
rescue services. What is the first action you should do?
15
be kinking
15
15
With regards to Lifebuoy specification as per LSA Code, every lifebuoy shall
________.
have an outer diameter of not more than 800 have an outer diameter of
more than 800 mm and an
mm and an inner diameter of not less than
inner diameter of not less
400 mm
than 600 mm
15
The immersion suits and thermal protective aids are required on all passenger ship is constantly engaged on voyages on
ship EXCEPT if the:
warm climates
15
I and II
I and III
II and III
157
15
I and II
II and III
I and III
15
In addition to the equipment required to the normal equipment of every rescue I, II and III
boat, every rigid rescue boat shall include: I. a boat-hook II. a bucket III. a
knife or hatchet
I and II
II and III
I and III
15
The markings on inflatable liferafts shall be marked with ________. I. maker's I, II and III
name or trade mark II. date of manufacture (month and year) III. name of
approving authority
I and II
II and III
I and III
15
A Float-free arrangement for life rafts should have____. I. Painter system II.
Weak link III. Hydrostatic release units
I and II
II and III
I and III
15
Your course of action if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft should be: remain in the vicinity of the sinking ship
I, II and III
What shall you do if you see a person falling into the sea?
Launch a lifeboat
Run aft
15
15
PAN PAN
SECURITE
MAYDAY
CQ CQ
15
which of the following do you do to let-go the boat from the ship In launching
an enclosed lifeboat?
15
15
In an enclosed lifeboat, which of the following do you do to let-go the boat from If in a dangerous atmosphere, open the air
the ship?
supply and water spray valves.
If in dangerous water,
release the sea anchor.
15
Stand on the outside of the Remove their lifejackets to All of the choices
craft to assist the person
prepare for their transfer to
being lifted
the helicopter
15
Anyone seeing a person in the water should immediately throw a lifebuoy and inform the first crew member that you met
give alarm by:
and point out the person in the water
15
What is the recommended method if you must land on a beach with an oarpropelled lifeboat through a heavy surf?
15
In a distress situation and immediately after the distress signal has been
sounded, what is the next action to be taken by the Chief Officer on duty?
15
In an enclosed lifeboat, which of the following do you do to let-go the boat from Steer away from the ship.
the ship?
15
What should be done by the first person to notice a man overboard incident?
15
In all probability, the LAST persons to abandon the vessel will be _______.
When they leave their post, all machinery should be stopped and watertight
doors and hatches tightly closed.
those engaged in last-minute damage control The Master, Chief Cook and those person more than 75
the Chief Officer
kgs.
15
You are proceeding to the area of reported distress. When you arrive at the
reported position, the vessel in distress is not sighted. What type of search
should be conducted?
Expanding square
Sector search
Track crawl
15
15
urgent message
distress message
15
15
12
15
What is the minimum number of lifebuoys shall a cargo ship of 150 meters or
more in length carry?
12
15
15
The engines for lifeboats and rescue boats must be run for a total period of
NOT less than:
15
15
Recovery time of rescue boats shall NOT be more than how many minutes in
moderate sea conditions when loaded with its full complement and
equipment?
15
look for ship telephone and reporting to any officer that go to the bridge quickly and
report what you saw to the you can see and point to the report the incident and point
Captain
person in the water
to where the person is in the
water
If in dangerous water,
release the sea anchor
No maitenance is needed as
long as it working
3 minutes
2 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
25 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
25 minutes
15
24 months
12 months
36 months
60 months
15
year
6 months
4 months
36 months
15
SOLAS requires that the boarding arrangement of every cargo ship davit3 minutes
launched liferaft shall be that it can be boarded in how many minutes from the
time the instruction to board is given?
4 minutes
5 minutes
6 minutes
15
A distress alert from an Inmarsat-EPIRB, is received in the coverage area of a two minutes
satellite by ground station within:
Don't know
60 to 90 minutes
30 to 60 minutes
15
15
be painted a contrasting
color from the base color in
order to call attention to the
begin backing your engines
gearing
Sea Area 4
COSPAS-SARSAT - A1,
A2, A3 and A4
Bring survivors in a lifeboat and your position has not been transmitted to
rescue services. What is the first action you should do?
15
be kinking
15
15
With regards to Lifebuoy specification as per LSA Code, every lifebuoy shall
________.
15
15
One of your crew members falls overboard from the starboard side. You
should IMMEDIATELY:
15
In a rescue operation in heavy sea, you decide to hove to, the lifeboat should brought bow into the sea
be:
15
15
When a sea anchor is used in landing in heavy surf, headway is checked by:
15
have an outer diameter of not more than 800 have an outer diameter of
more than 800 mm and an
mm and an inner diameter of not less than
inner diameter of not less
400 mm
than 600 mm
persons are accommodated
The immersion suits and thermal protective aids are required on all passenger ship is constantly engaged on voyages on
in open lifeboats only
ship EXCEPT if the:
warm climates
15
I and II
II and III
I and III
15
I and II
II and III
I and III
15
In addition to the equipment required to the normal equipment of every rescue I, II and III
boat, every rigid rescue boat shall include: I. a boat-hook II. a bucket III. a
knife or hatchet
I and II
II and III
I and III
15
The markings on inflatable liferafts shall be marked with ________. I. maker's I, II and III
name or trade mark II. date of manufacture (month and year) III. name of
approving authority
I and II
II and III
I and III
15
A Float-free arrangement for life rafts should have____. I. Painter system II.
Weak link III. Hydrostatic release units
I and II
II and III
I and III
15
Your course of action if you have to abandon ship and enter a liferaft should be: remain in the vicinity of the sinking ship
15
What shall you do if you see a person falling into the sea?
Launch a lifeboat
Run aft
15
15
PAN PAN
SECURITE
MAYDAY
CQ CQ
15
which of the following do you do to let-go the boat from the ship In launching
an enclosed lifeboat?
15
In an enclosed lifeboat, which of the following do you do to let-go the boat from If in a dangerous atmosphere, open the air
the ship?
supply and water spray valves.
If in dangerous water,
release the sea anchor.
15
Stand on the outside of the Remove their lifejackets to All of the choices
craft to assist the person
prepare for their transfer to
being lifted
the helicopter
15
Anyone seeing a person in the water should immediately throw a lifebuoy and inform the first crew member that you met
give alarm by:
and point out the person in the water
15
What is the recommended method if you must land on a beach with an oarpropelled lifeboat through a heavy surf?
15
In a distress situation and immediately after the distress signal has been
sounded, what is the next action to be taken by the Chief Officer on duty?
15
In an enclosed lifeboat, which of the following do you do to let-go the boat from Steer away from the ship.
the ship?
15
What should be done by the first person to notice a man overboard incident?
15
In all probability, the LAST persons to abandon the vessel will be _______.
When they leave their post, all machinery should be stopped and watertight
doors and hatches tightly closed.
those engaged in last-minute damage control The Master, Chief Cook and those person more than 75
the Chief Officer
kgs.
15
You are proceeding to the area of reported distress. When you arrive at the
reported position, the vessel in distress is not sighted. What type of search
should be conducted?
Expanding square
Sector search
Track crawl
15
15
urgent message
distress message
15
No maitenance is needed as
long as it working
16
Safety
Routine
Urgency
Don't know
16
DH medico
Med rad
XXX
Radio medical
15
158
I, II and III
look for ship telephone and reporting to any officer that go to the bridge quickly and
report what you saw to the you can see and point to the report the incident and point
Captain
person in the water
to where the person is in the
water
If in dangerous water,
release the sea anchor
pass the word man
overboard over the P.A
system
those who brought their
luggage
159
16
If one requires medical advice by means of an Inmarsat-C terminal one should Radiomedical
use the following address__________
MED +
16
There has been an accident on board. Urgent medical advice is needed. The
call is preceded by__________
safety signal
urgency signal
Don't know
emergency signal
16
There has been an accident on board. Urgent medical advice is needed. The
call is preceded by__________
SECURITE (3x)
Don't know
MAYDAY (3x)
16
16
One of the sailors needs urgent medical assistance. The VHF-call starts
with__________
MAYDAY (3x)
16
An oiler was badly burned and you are communicating with a passenger ship
that has a doctor and hospital on board. You want to rendezvous in a certain
position so the oiler can be evacuated for medical treatment. Which code
should your message contain?
MAB
MAF
MAA
16
You receive a medical message that contains the code MSJ. This means
"_____."
16
16
Treat and reassure the casualty and stay with Apply hot-water bottles to
keep the patient warm.
the person at all times.
16
16
16
Which of the following should NOT be a treatment for a person who has
received a head injury and is groggy or unconscious?
Give a stimulant.
16
Ammonia
water
tiger balm
dextran
16
In great pain
Intoxicated
He is groggy
Unconscious
16
Poison
Hemorrhage
Diarrhea
Clean wounds
16
fainting
intoxicated
poisoned
none of these
16
analgesic
depressant
tranquilizer
hypnotic
16
Have the injured person lie Keep the patient warm but
down.
not hot.
16
A person suffering from possible broken bones and internal injuries should
__________.
be assisted in walking
around
16
You are treating a shipmate with a compound fracture of the lower arm. Which Apply a bulky, sterile, pressure dressing to
action should you take?
control bleeding, then apply a temporary
splint, and obtain medical advice.
Apply a tourniquet to
Apply traction to the hand Force the ends of the bones
control bleeding then align to keep the bones in line,
back into line, treat the
the bones and splint.
splint, and apply a pressure bleeding, and splint.
dressing.
16
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is extensive damage to the skin Third-degree burn
with charring present. How is this injury classified using standard medical
terminology?
Dermal burn
Major burn
Lethal burn
16
In case a patient has to be moved after basic life support has been started,
interruption time should not exceed:
20 seconds
10 seconds
5 seconds
16
When administering artificial respiration to an adult, the breathing cycle should 12 to 15 times per minute
be repeated about:
as fast as possible
16
10-15 minutes
2-4 minutes
3-5 minutes
5-8 minutes
16
How open is the medicine chest and its contents including the medical
equipment carried on board be inspected?
24 months
12 months
36 months
18 months
16
A patient has to be moved after basic life support has been started,
interruption time should NOT exceed:
15 seconds
20 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
16
All of the hydrogen sulfide All of the hydrogen sulfide none of the above
will be converted to sulfur will be converted to
dioxide
hydrogen and free sulphur
16
16
A seafarer suffering from possible broken bones and internal injuries should:
15 seconds
16
16
16
32 Don't know
MAE
grounding of a vessel on a
sandbar that does not result
in injuries and/or any
damage to the vessel
emetic
cathartic
stimulant
A substance which neutralizes the effects of a poison or prevents its absorption. antidote
stimulant
cathartic
Emetic
16
cause dizziness
16
children under 17 years old children under 18 years old children under 20 years old
16
Compound fracture
Serious fracture
Complex fracture
Simple fracture
16
abrasion
puncture
contusion
laceration
16
Which should NOT be a treatment for a person who has received a head injury Give a stimulant
and is groggy or unconscious?
16
A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of the right foot. Which is
NOT an acceptable first aid measure?
16
In the ship's medicine chest, medicaments are indicated using which language Latin
so that a correct translation can be found in each language?
French
English
Spanish
16
Eye injuries
Burns
antidote
Severe shock
160
16
In case a patient has to be moved after basic life support has been started,
interruption time should not exceed:
16
20 seconds
10 seconds
5 seconds
When administering artificial respiration to an adult, the breathing cycle should 12 to 15 times per minute
be repeated about:
as fast as possible
16
10-15 minutes
2-4 minutes
3-5 minutes
5-8 minutes
16
How open is the medicine chest and its contents including the medical
equipment carried on board be inspected?
24 months
12 months
36 months
18 months
16
A patient has to be moved after basic life support has been started,
interruption time should NOT exceed:
15 seconds
20 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
16
All of the hydrogen sulfide All of the hydrogen sulfide none of the above
will be converted to sulfur will be converted to
dioxide
hydrogen and free sulphur
16
16
A seafarer suffering from possible broken bones and internal injuries should:
16
16
emetic
cathartic
stimulant
16
A substance which neutralizes the effects of a poison or prevents its absorption. antidote
stimulant
cathartic
Emetic
16
cause dizziness
16
children under 17 years old children under 18 years old children under 20 years old
16
Compound fracture
Serious fracture
Complex fracture
Simple fracture
16
abrasion
puncture
contusion
laceration
16
Which should NOT be a treatment for a person who has received a head injury Give a stimulant
and is groggy or unconscious?
16
A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of the right foot. Which is
NOT an acceptable first aid measure?
16
In the ship's medicine chest, medicaments are indicated using which language Latin
so that a correct translation can be found in each language?
French
English
Spanish
16
Eye injuries
Burns
16
In the event of an accident suffered by a crew where he became unconscious Artificial respiration
without pulse beat, the proper first aid to administer is:
Oxygen pumping
16
given an inhalation
stimulant
16
Compound
Closed
Greenstick
Crack
16
16
A victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway. An allow the person to continue coughing and
observer should:
dislodge the obstruction on his own
immediately administer
CPR
16
A shipmate chokes suddenly, cannot speak, and starts to turn blue. What
action should you take?
16
allergic
16
Administer fluids
Administer CPR
16
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is extensive damage to the skin Third-degree burn
with charring present. This is an example of what kind of burn?
Dermal burn
Major burn
Lethal burn
16
olive oil
clove oil
nitroglycerine
fish oil
16
Antihistamine
Eucalyptus oil
Paracetamol
Antipyretic
16
the pain
possible fracture
wound
16
16
16
enlargement
rupture
swelling
16
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is reddening of the skin blistering second-degree burn
and swelling. How would this injury be classified using standard medical
terminology?
major burn
secondary burn
blister burn
16
source of injury
16
Stomach pains
16
15 seconds
antidote
Severe shock
161
16
You are using an automatic tension winch by yourself. If you get caught in the you may be pulled into the winch and injured the line will part and snap
back
turns of the line as they lead into the gypsyhead:
or killed
16
16
Totally unconscious
16
An alternative method of Artificial respiration where in some instances, mouth- Silvester method
to-mouth respiration cannot be used due to certain toxic and caustic materials
constitute a hazard for the rescuer is known as:
Heimlich maneuver
Xyphoid process
Heat compression
16
During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow? Do not touch any suspicious package
16
In case a patient has to be moved after basic life support has been started,
interruption time should not exceed:
20 seconds
10 seconds
5 seconds
16
When administering artificial respiration to an adult, the breathing cycle should 12 to 15 times per minute
be repeated about:
as fast as possible
16
10-15 minutes
2-4 minutes
3-5 minutes
5-8 minutes
16
How open is the medicine chest and its contents including the medical
equipment carried on board be inspected?
24 months
12 months
36 months
18 months
16
A patient has to be moved after basic life support has been started,
interruption time should NOT exceed:
15 seconds
20 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
16
All of the hydrogen sulfide All of the hydrogen sulfide none of the above
will be converted to sulfur will be converted to
dioxide
hydrogen and free sulphur
16
16
A seafarer suffering from possible broken bones and internal injuries should:
16
16
emetic
cathartic
stimulant
16
A substance which neutralizes the effects of a poison or prevents its absorption. antidote
stimulant
cathartic
Emetic
16
cause dizziness
16
children under 17 years old children under 18 years old children under 20 years old
16
Compound fracture
Serious fracture
Complex fracture
Simple fracture
16
abrasion
puncture
contusion
laceration
16
Which should NOT be a treatment for a person who has received a head injury Give a stimulant
and is groggy or unconscious?
16
A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of the right foot. Which is
NOT an acceptable first aid measure?
16
In the ship's medicine chest, medicaments are indicated using which language Latin
so that a correct translation can be found in each language?
French
English
Spanish
16
Eye injuries
Burns
16
In the event of an accident suffered by a crew where he became unconscious Artificial respiration
without pulse beat, the proper first aid to administer is:
Oxygen pumping
16
given an inhalation
stimulant
16
Compound
Closed
Greenstick
Crack
16
16
A victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway. An allow the person to continue coughing and
observer should:
dislodge the obstruction on his own
immediately administer
CPR
16
A shipmate chokes suddenly, cannot speak, and starts to turn blue. What
action should you take?
16
allergic
16
Administer fluids
Administer CPR
16
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is extensive damage to the skin Third-degree burn
with charring present. This is an example of what kind of burn?
Dermal burn
Major burn
Lethal burn
16
olive oil
clove oil
nitroglycerine
fish oil
16
Antihistamine
Eucalyptus oil
Paracetamol
Antipyretic
16
the pain
possible fracture
wound
16
15 seconds
antidote
Severe shock
162
enlargement
rupture
swelling
16
A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is reddening of the skin blistering second-degree burn
and swelling. How would this injury be classified using standard medical
terminology?
major burn
secondary burn
blister burn
16
source of injury
16
Stomach pains
16
16
16
16
16
16
Totally unconscious
16
An alternative method of Artificial respiration where in some instances, mouth- Silvester method
to-mouth respiration cannot be used due to certain toxic and caustic materials
constitute a hazard for the rescuer is known as:
Heimlich maneuver
Xyphoid process
Heat compression
17
During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow? Do not touch any suspicious package
17
According to SOLAS requirement for lifeboat fall, what action must be taken
with the fall at interval of not more than 5 years?
Renewed
Proof tested
weight tested
reverse
17
Due to the nature of a vessel's construction for a particular trade, it does not
fully comply with the provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?
17
In accordance with SOLAS convention, how long shall the auxilliary steering not more than 60 seconds
gear be capable of turning 15 degrees on one side to 15 degrees on the other
side?
17
17
disposal prohibited
17
17
5 years
2 years
1 year
6 months
17
Official Logbook
17
When oily ballast has been pumped overboard, an entry must be made in the Oil Record Book
__________.
Official Logbook
17
The Oil Record Book on a vessel NOT engaged on a foreign voyage shall be
maintained on board for not less than __________.
36 months
12 months
24 months
48 months
17
_________ must counter sign any completed pages of the Oil Record Book.
Master
Chief Engineer
Designated Officer
17
Oil discharge in large quantities form ______ which will affect birds at sea and slicks
may strand on beaches if these do not disperse into the water as water
droplets before reaching shore:
patches
spills
emulsions
17
What is the minimum number of fire pumps required on a cargo vessel of 900
GT?
17
17
17
A sailing vessel
A fishing vessel
A towing vessel
For carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems for machinery spaces the fixed piping 85% of the gas can be discharged into the
system shall be such that: (SOLAS II-2/5.2.4)
space within two minutes
17
17
17
As per SOLAS Regulation, the minimum Fuel supply for fast Rescue Boat
shall last for__.
4 hours
8 hours
17
SOLAS stipulates that if more than 25% of crew have not participated in
abandonship and fire drills in the previous month, the drills of the crew shall
take place__________.
24 hours after embarkation 48 hours after embarkation within 48 hours after ship
leaves port
17
As per SOLAS Regulation, the capacity rate of ships emergency fire pumps
shall be ____.
25 cu.m./hour
30 cu.m./hour
50 cu.m./hour
75 cu.m./hour
17
In case each hydrant is not fitted with hose and nozzles, what is the
requirement? (SOLAS II-2/4.6.1)
SOLAS stipulates that ships of 500 GRT or more shall have at least one
international shore connection with an outside diameter of____
178 mm
17
17
Under SOLAS passenger ships and ships other than passenger ships of
______ and upwards constructed on or after 2002 must carry Voyage Data
Recorders (VDR) to assist in accident investigation.
3,000 GRT
4,000 GRT
2,000 GRT
10,000 GRT
17
Safety Committee
Welfare Committee
Logistics Committee
Overseeing Committee
17
17
17
The ISPS Code was Adopted by Contracting Government with Part A & B. The Chapter XI-2
mandatory requirements & guidance is under the provisions of _______ of the
SOLAS as amended.
On ships on short
Drills shall be conducted
international voyages, each when the ship is in a
lifeboat shall be launched harbour.
and maneuvered in the
water at least every six
months.
12 hours
16 hours
176 mm
Chapter XX-1
Chapter IX-2
17
The ISPS Code applies to: I. Passenger ships II. Mobile offshore drilling units Both I and II
(MODU)
II only
I only
Neither I or II
17
One of the many objectives of the ________ is to ensure the early and efficient ISPS Code
collection and exchange of security-related information.
STCW Code
FTP Code
17
Security Administration
17
Security level 3
Security level 4
Security level 1
Security level 2
17
Under the New Regulations, what does SOLAS Chapter XI-1 deals with?
Special measures to enhance Maritime Safety Security planning and Ship Special provisions for Ship Additional provisions to
and Port Facility
Security and Port Facilities combat Terrorism
17
Administration
Contracting Governments
17
disposal prohibited
25 miles offshore
50 miles offshore
17
17
5 years
2 years
1 year
6 months
17
Official Logbook
17
When oily ballast has been pumped overboard, an entry must be made in the Oil Record Book
__________.
Official Logbook
17
The Oil Record Book on a vessel NOT engaged on a foreign voyage shall be
maintained on board for not less than __________.
36 months
12 months
24 months
48 months
17
_________ must counter sign any completed pages of the Oil Record Book.
Master
Chief Engineer
Designated Officer
17
Oil discharge in large quantities form ______ which will affect birds at sea and slicks
may strand on beaches if these do not disperse into the water as water
droplets before reaching shore:
patches
spills
emulsions
17
Marine Environment
Pollution Control
Marine Environment
Protocol Committee
Marine Environment
Protection Control
17
17
Where in accommodation spaces shall smoke detectors be located? (SOLAS In stairways, corridors and escape routes
II-2/13.2.2)
17
17
Vessels Classification
Society Rules and
Regulations
17
carriage of grain
radioactive materials
General Provision
17
How long is the maximum validity of medical certificates issued to a seafarer? 2 years
3 years
4 years
17
Every seafarer who will hold the medical fitness certificate should _______. I. I, II and III
Not less than the minimum age required II. provide satisfactory proof of his/her
identity III. meet the applicable medical fitness standards established by the
Resolution
18 of the STCW Manila convention is about ___________.
Year of the seafarers
Party
II only
17
163
In messrooms, public
lounges and other public
rooms
Sewage
17
17
17
17
Which of the following is not needed to provide by candidates for the issuance Completed sea going service
of certificates and endorsements?
17
17
Term used which means service on board a ship relevant to the issue or
revalidation of a certificate or other qualification as defined under STCW.
Seagoing service
17
The language that should appear in the certificate of competency should the in the language of the issuing country
_______.
17
documentary evidence
17
Certificate of Proficiency
17
17
17
17
210mm
215mm
170mm
185mm
17
5 YEARS
4 YEARS
2 YEARS
3 YEARS
The administration
9 months
Company recommendation
diploma
receipt
Certificate of competency
164
17
M/V Macario is on voyage charter and she is to load at a rate of 12,000 tons 34,000.00 tons
per day as stipulated in the C/P. Determine how many tons of cargo has she
loaded without earning any dispatch or demurrage if the loading of the booked
cargo was completed in 2 days and 20 hours?
17
A tank specifically designed for the collection Any tank where slops
sludge's are collected
of tank drainings, washings or other oily
mixtures
17
Which term denotes the money is paid by the charterer for cargo which
otherwise could have been loaded but was not?
deadfreight
demurrage
allowance
bill of lading
17
Nonane
Sulfur
Amylene
Hog grease
17
17
Article XIII for amendments Article IX for amendments Article XI for amendments
only to the Code
only to the Code
only to the Code
17
Barrel per unit area per knot Tons per square mile per
knot
17
Part A - Standards
Part B - Guidelines
Either A or B
17
Shipper
Charterer
Broker
Port Authority
17
This is a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of crude carrier
any liquid product:
product tanker
chemical tanker
LPG tanker
17
17
Identity of tank(s)
17
17
The Administration may waive the requirements for Garbage Record Book due voyages of one (1) hour or less in duration
to the following reason:
/certified to carry 15 persons or more
weather condition
17
What is the penalty levied for ships delay after laydays have expired due to
fault of the charterer?
demurrage
despatch money
distorted payment
extorted money
17
Vessels that carry cargo exclusively and operates over a definite routes on a
fixed schedule:
Liner shipping
Tramp shipping
Domestic shipping
Local shipping
17
Incinerator Ashes
Plastics
Dunnages
Food Wastes
17
The markings defining the maximum allowable draft to which the vessel maybe loadline
submerged, also as the Plimsoll mark is _________?
Simpson mark
freeboard
deckline
17
The shipping papers for the products being carried in your tankship are NOT
required to contain the:
17
17
acting as assistant in an
keeping a good eye on the
unusual mooring operations Ship Captain
17
Launching and recovery of Maneuvering the lifeboat in Starting and operating radio
a survival craft.
the water.
life-saving appliances.
17
The requirement for the rest periods as required by STCW convention need
not be maintained in certain cases such as:
cleaning holds
17
Bill of Lading
Portage Bill
Manifest
charter party
17
Which office recommends and implements policies under the administration of Domestic Shipping Office
MARINA?
MARINA Policy
Administrative Policy
17
(UNCLOS) required that all flag states take account or give effect to;or
implement the relevant rules and standards developed by the _____?
Baltic International
Maritime Corporation
(BIMCO)
Marintime Inquiry
International Shipping
Company
17
All wire ropes used in shipboard cargo gears must be identified and described load at which the test sample broke
in a certificate. The certificate shall certify all of the following except the:
17
17
Chief Mate
17
17
When ships are on short voyages, how often is the quantity residue recorded
in the Machinery Space Oil Record Book?
Once a week
17
17
Freight container
Container
Overpack
Unit load
17
Part B - Guidelines
Part A - Standards
Either A or C
17
Tankers
Cargo ships
Passenger ships
Fishing vessel
17
Provisions is made for special rules made by the Government of any State
with respect to the use of additional whistle signals between which of the
listed?
35,000.00 tons
53,000.00 tons
43,000.00 tons
Weight of ballast
$145,200
Master Mariner
Twice a week
Officer in charge
Recommending Officer
Once a month
to participate in marine
pollution and promote the
preservation of a good
environment marine
conservation
entry clearance
police clearance
voyage clearance
wood pulp
pulp wood
sawn wood
cant
shall rank more than half of shall rank at least two thirds shall rank one third of the
other claims against the
of other claims against the total amount claims
fund
fund
17
Classification society
17
The Garbage Record Book entries for each incineration or discharge shall
include the date, time, position of the ship, description of garbage and the
estimated _____.
Your vessel is boarded by the Quarantine Officer. After examination, your
vessel was found to have a specific deficiency, therefore you may be issued
with which of the following?
amount incinerated
plastic included
Free Pratique
Alternative Pratique
17
a qualified officer
the Master
company
17
About the proof test applied to cargo gear which statement is not correct?
17
Administration
Treaty
State
17
17
How long is the maximum validity of medical certificates issued to a seafarer? 2 years
3 years
4 years
17
Every seafarer who will hold the medical fitness certificate should _______. I. I, II and III
Not less than the minimum age required II. provide satisfactory proof of his/her
identity III. meet the applicable medical fitness standards established by the
Party
II only
17
17
The administration
17
17
17
Which of the following is not needed to provide by candidates for the issuance Completed sea going service
of certificates and endorsements?
17
17
Term used which means service on board a ship relevant to the issue or
revalidation of a certificate or other qualification as defined under STCW.
Seagoing service
17
The language that should appear in the certificate of competency should the in the language of the issuing country
_______.
17
documentary evidence
17
Certificate of Proficiency
17
17
17
17
210mm
215mm
170mm
185mm
17
5 YEARS
4 YEARS
2 YEARS
3 YEARS
17
M/V Macario is on voyage charter and she is to load at a rate of 12,000 tons 34,000.00 tons
per day as stipulated in the C/P. Determine how many tons of cargo has she
loaded without earning any dispatch or demurrage if the loading of the booked
cargo was completed in 2 days and 20 hours?
35,000.00 tons
53,000.00 tons
43,000.00 tons
17
A tank specifically designed for the collection Any tank where slops
sludge's are collected
of tank drainings, washings or other oily
mixtures
17
Which term denotes the money is paid by the charterer for cargo which
otherwise could have been loaded but was not?
deadfreight
17
What is issued before port authorities and agents can board if you are arriving free pratique
from a foreign port on international voyage?
17
According to the Code of Safe Practices for Ship's Carrying Timber Deck
Cargoes, which of the following is not included in the term
"Timber"?
17
17
165
17
9 months
Company recommendation
diploma
receipt
Certificate of competency
demurrage
allowance
bill of lading
166
17
Nonane
Sulfur
Amylene
17
17
Article XIII for amendments Article IX for amendments Article XI for amendments
only to the Code
only to the Code
only to the Code
17
Barrel per unit area per knot Tons per square mile per
knot
17
Part A - Standards
Part B - Guidelines
Either A or B
17
Shipper
Charterer
Broker
Port Authority
17
This is a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of crude carrier
any liquid product:
product tanker
chemical tanker
LPG tanker
17
17
Identity of tank(s)
17
17
The Administration may waive the requirements for Garbage Record Book due voyages of one (1) hour or less in duration
to the following reason:
/certified to carry 15 persons or more
weather condition
17
What is the penalty levied for ships delay after laydays have expired due to
fault of the charterer?
demurrage
despatch money
distorted payment
extorted money
17
Vessels that carry cargo exclusively and operates over a definite routes on a
fixed schedule:
Liner shipping
Tramp shipping
Domestic shipping
Local shipping
17
Incinerator Ashes
Plastics
Dunnages
Food Wastes
17
The markings defining the maximum allowable draft to which the vessel maybe loadline
submerged, also as the Plimsoll mark is _________?
Simpson mark
freeboard
deckline
17
The shipping papers for the products being carried in your tankship are NOT
required to contain the:
17
17
acting as assistant in an
keeping a good eye on the
unusual mooring operations Ship Captain
17
Launching and recovery of Maneuvering the lifeboat in Starting and operating radio
a survival craft.
the water.
life-saving appliances.
17
The requirement for the rest periods as required by STCW convention need
not be maintained in certain cases such as:
cleaning holds
17
Bill of Lading
Portage Bill
Manifest
charter party
17
Which office recommends and implements policies under the administration of Domestic Shipping Office
MARINA?
MARINA Policy
Administrative Policy
17
(UNCLOS) required that all flag states take account or give effect to;or
implement the relevant rules and standards developed by the _____?
Baltic International
Maritime Corporation
(BIMCO)
Marintime Inquiry
International Shipping
Company
17
All wire ropes used in shipboard cargo gears must be identified and described load at which the test sample broke
in a certificate. The certificate shall certify all of the following except the:
17
17
Chief Mate
17
17
When ships are on short voyages, how often is the quantity residue recorded
in the Machinery Space Oil Record Book?
Once a week
17
17
Freight container
Container
Overpack
Unit load
17
Part B - Guidelines
Part A - Standards
Either A or C
17
Tankers
Cargo ships
Passenger ships
Fishing vessel
17
Provisions is made for special rules made by the Government of any State
with respect to the use of additional whistle signals between which of the
listed?
17
to participate in marine
pollution and promote the
preservation of a good
environment marine
conservation
17
What is issued before port authorities and agents can board if you are arriving free pratique
from a foreign port on international voyage?
entry clearance
police clearance
voyage clearance
17
According to the Code of Safe Practices for Ship's Carrying Timber Deck
Cargoes, which of the following is not included in the term
"Timber"?
wood pulp
pulp wood
sawn wood
cant
17
shall rank more than half of shall rank at least two thirds shall rank one third of the
other claims against the
of other claims against the total amount claims
fund
fund
Hog grease
Weight of ballast
$145,200
Master Mariner
Twice a week
Officer in charge
Recommending Officer
Once a month
167
17
Classification society
17
The Garbage Record Book entries for each incineration or discharge shall
include the date, time, position of the ship, description of garbage and the
estimated _____.
amount incinerated
plastic included
17
Free Pratique
Alternative Pratique
17
a qualified officer
the Master
company
17
About the proof test applied to cargo gear which statement is not correct?
17
Administration
Treaty
State
17
organizing
organizational development
18
18
18
Coaching
Modeling
Irritation
Training
18
MARINA
PCG
DOTC
18
MARINA was created and geared towards the following objectives EXCEPT:
18
70 hours
72 hours
18
objectives
responsibilities
duties
choices
18
IV, V, VI
I, II, IV, V
I,II,III
18
Welding and burning are among the factors which give the highest risk of fire
on board ships. Precaution has to be taken to avoid this risk. Which of the
following safety rules may be regarded as the most important?
18
3,000 GT
2,000 GT
1,000 GT
1,500 GT
18
month
two weeks
15 days
three months
18
When officers from the Emergency Organization of a ship are changed the
Emergency Organization should be mustered as soon as possible and
definitely:
18
level of training
capability
ability
knowledge
18
Incident
Dangerous occurrence
Accident
Near miss
18
An incident that could have caused the death, serious injury or incapacity of a Dangerous occurrence
person, but which did not have that outcome.
Incident
Accident
Near miss
18
An aircraft requests a vessels to change course and proceed towards a vessel flashing the navigation lights on and off
in distress. The actions of the aircraft to convey this message will NOT include:
18
Which of the following must be exhibited throughout the ship including the
navigation bridge, engine room and crew accommodation spaces?
Muster lists
18
18
Administration shall ensure that qualified seafarers are issued with this
certificate upon completion specialized trainings.
Certificate of proficiency
Certificate of compliance
Certificate of documentation
18
Seafarers shall receive safety familiarization and basic training or instruction, Certificate of proficiency
where basic training is not included in the qualification for the certificate to be
issued, this certificate will be issued instead _______.
Certificate of competency
Certificate of compliance
Certificate of documentation
18
Orange colored smoke signal or this luminous signal fired at interval of one
minute means ________.
to embark here is dangerous come over and let us have a there are many sharks
quick conversation
surrounding the vessel
18
situational awareness
teamwork
18
Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and
every person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and
disembarking passengers, loading, discharging or securing cargo, or closing
hull openings on board ro-ro passenger ships shall have __________.
18
Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and any completed in crisis management and human completed training in crowd completed training in basic advanced training in fast
management
safety
rescue boat
person designated on muster lists of having responsibility for the safety of
behavior
passengers in emergency situations shall have _________.
18
18
Coaching
Coordination
Communications
18
emergency squad
Deck Squad
engine squad
18
3,000 GT
2,000 GT
1,000 GT
1,500 GT
18
month
two weeks
15 days
three months
communication
workload management
168
18
When officers from the Emergency Organization of a ship are changed the
Emergency Organization should be mustered as soon as possible and
definitely:
18
level of training
capability
ability
knowledge
18
Incident
Dangerous occurrence
Accident
Near miss
18
An incident that could have caused the death, serious injury or incapacity of a Dangerous occurrence
person, but which did not have that outcome.
Incident
Accident
Near miss
18
An aircraft requests a vessels to change course and proceed towards a vessel flashing the navigation lights on and off
in distress. The actions of the aircraft to convey this message will NOT include:
18
Which of the following must be exhibited throughout the ship including the
navigation bridge, engine room and crew accommodation spaces?
Muster lists
18
18
Administration shall ensure that qualified seafarers are issued with this
certificate upon completion specialized trainings.
Certificate of proficiency
Certificate of competency
Certificate of compliance
Certificate of documentation
18
Seafarers shall receive safety familiarization and basic training or instruction, Certificate of proficiency
where basic training is not included in the qualification for the certificate to be
issued, this certificate will be issued instead _______.
Certificate of competency
Certificate of compliance
Certificate of documentation
18
Orange colored smoke signal or this luminous signal fired at interval of one
minute means ________.
to embark here is dangerous come over and let us have a there are many sharks
quick conversation
surrounding the vessel
18
situational awareness
teamwork
18
Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and
every person assigned immediate responsibility for embarking and
disembarking passengers, loading, discharging or securing cargo, or closing
hull openings on board ro-ro passenger ships shall have __________.
18
Masters, chief engineer officers, chief mates, second engineer officers and any completed in crisis management and human completed training in crowd completed training in basic advanced training in fast
management
safety
rescue boat
person designated on muster lists of having responsibility for the safety of
behavior
passengers in emergency situations shall have _________.
18
18
Coaching
Coordination
Communications
18
emergency squad
Deck Squad
engine squad
18
19
Picking up a person that has fallen onboard. A small craft should approach the to windward
victim:
to leeward
directly
with a net
19
Every week
Every fridays
19
Condition which are considered general emergencies are many and varied
and may include the following except:
man overboard
fire emergency
oil spill
19
Safety program
Safety policy
Fire plan
Safety plan
19
How many two-way VHF radiotelephone are required on passenger ships and three
every cargo ship of 500GT and over?
two
four
five
19
When transferring survivors from survival craft to rescue vessel, personnel on remain seated inside the survival craft and
board the craft should:
make the transfer one person at a time
19
Who are covered by the enforcement of rest periods under fitness for duty
I, II and III
regulation of STCW? I. those whose duties involve designated safety II. those
whose duties involve designated security III. those whose duties involve
designated pollution prevention
19
I, II and III
I and II
I and III
II and III
19
I, II, III
I, II
I, III
II, III
19
I, II, III
I, II
I, III
II, III
19
Every candidate for a certificate in advanced training for liquefied gas tanker I and III
cargo operations shall ___________. I. meet the requirements for certification
in basic training for liquefied gas tanker cargo operations II. at least six months
of approved seagoing service on liquefied gas tankers III. at least one month
of approved onboard training on liquefied gas tankers, in a supernumerary
capacity
I and II
II and III
I, II and III
19
Rest periods is strictly implemented to avoid fatigue and be fit for duty, this
regulation covers those who are _______. I. watchkeeping personnel II.
designated in safety duties III. assigned in heavy strenuous jobs
I and III
II and III
I, II and III
I and II
communication
workload management
169
19
19
You are on watch and the Pilot has the conn. The Master has temporarily gone countermand the order and immediately
below. The Pilot orders a course change which you are certain will put the
notify the Master
vessel into imminent danger. Your first action should be to:
make an appropriate entry in immediately call the Master immediately sound a short
the deck log concerning the and await further orders
ring on the general alarm
Pilot's order
from him
19
Accident
Dangerous occurrence
Incident
Near miss
19
Teamwork
Strong Leadership
Instrument manipulation
Plenty of Communication
19
Operating managers would suffer anxiety from which of the following whenever loss of control of information
an organization implements MIS?
knowledge of the
innformation system
misinterpretation of
information
19
The cranes on a LASH type vessel are a part of the light ship. Therefore, when jacked off their bearings and stowed in a
securing for sea, they must be ___________?
specific location
19
The shipboard organization consists of different levels. Which of these is NOT Engineering level
included?
Support Level
Level of inconvinience
19
To bring together in one department all those engaged in one related activities, function
the basic principle of organization by ________ is used.
market
management
planning
19
Task management
Management Organization
Management Chart
19
Management principle that is the most frequently used appraisal approach is:
19
Who shall establish and enforce rules of rest periods for watchkeeping
personnel to avoid fatigue?
Administration
Company
19
Special training
Master and deck department Radio communication and
requirements for personnel
radio operators
on certain types of ships
19
Correction to publications
Colreg adherence
19
Emergency station bill indicating the names of the individuals and their
assignments during emergencies should be posted in the Navigation Bridge
and the following areas. which should not be included:
mess room
individual cabin
19
Which one is not in the list standards of competence which has seven
functions?
Emergency operations
19
19
Enabling Objective
Performance Objective
Ultimate Performing
Objective
19
Planning
Preparing for
19
Safety policy
Safety program
Quality System
19
The Night Order Book issued by the Master should be _____ by the officer in- Acknowledge and comply
charge of navigation watch the time he report to the bridge to undertake the
watch.
Comply
Read
Signed
19
In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing Cross out the error with a single line, and
an entry. What is the proper means of correcting this error?
write the correct entry, then initial it.
19
back-up team
reserve team
19
19
19
19
19
19
I and II
Organization structure
I and III
II and III
I, II and III
Radio communications
The level of proficiency to be achieved for the proper performance of functions Standard of competence
on board ship incorporating prescribed standards or levels of knowledge,
understanding and demonstrated skill.
Competency
Standard of proficiency
Evaluation criteria
19
Standard of competence
Standard of proficiency
Evaluation criteria
19
19
Competent person
Master
Superintendent
Designated Person
19
back-up team
reserve team
support team
emergency team
19
19
On-scene communication in the vicinity of distress should be under the control On-scene Commander
of whom?
Independent evaluation
170
19
19
19
Rescue operation in heavy sea, you decide to hove to, the lifeboat should be:
19
Which of the following is in the list standards of competence which has seven Cargo handling and stowage
functions?
Emergency operations
19
19
19
Work orders from the senior Working time given by the Preffered working place
officers
Chief Officer
before starting a job order
19
You are in the confined waters. What is the danger in this situation if you
should loose engine power?
19
19
19
Which one of the listed routine test and inspections of life-saving appliances is general emergency alarm to be tested daily
not required by the regulations?
19
19
Every inflatable life raft , inflatable lifejacket and hydrostatic release units shall every 12 months.
be serviced__________
Inspection of life-saving
appliances, including
lifeboat equipment shall be
a whistle
carried
out monthly to
ensure they are complete
and
in36
good
order
every
months.
19
While underway, fire break out in the forward part of the vessel. Whenever
practicable, what will be the first thing you will do if your are on watch?
Abandonship to windward
19
In the event of fire in the crew's quarter, one of your first act is to:
Prepare to abandonship
19
A drip tray containing oil is on fire. The only fire fighting equipment available is The water can be applied in a fine spray
Water should be applied in a Water should be applied to Water should not be used on
the oil in a single jet only. any type of oil fire.
water hose with spray jet/spray nozzle. How, if at all, should you attempt to put starting from the front in a sweeping motion. jet to the back of the fire.
out this fire using water?
19
A high-velocity fog stream can be used in fire fighting situations to drive heat
and smoke ahead of the fire fighters in a passageway. This technique should
only be used when:
At least two fog streams can The fire is totally contained Using a 2 inch hose
be used
by the ships structure
19
To alleviate pain
19
In reviving a person who has been overcomed by gas fumes, which of the
following would you AVOID doing?
Giving stimulants
19
Hand or body heat the affected parts skin-to- Give the casualty a cigarette. Heat the affected area with Rub the affected area.
hot-water bottles.
skin (e.g. frozen hand in persons opposite
armpit...)
19
19
The ABC-rules are an important part of the First Aiders know how. What does Airway Breathing Circulation
the First Aid ABC-rules stands for?
19
First aid treatment for small cuts and open wounds is to __________.
19
19
A person slowly feel more sleepy and thirsty. The skin become very dry and
there is a sweet taste of the breath. The glucose reaction shows positive.
What kind of medicine will the person need as soon as possible?
Insulin
19
A device used to immobilize fractures and help prevent bone displacement is:
Splint
Bandage
Tourniquet
Stretcher
19
19
First, second, and third degree burns are classified according to the:
19
Treatment of burns and scalds depends on the severity of the injury. What is
the correct thing to do for minor burns and scalds?
Apply lotions, ointments or Remove all sticky clothing Break blisters, remove any
Place the injured part under slowly running
fat to the injury.
from the casualty.
loose skin or foreign objects
cold water for at least 10 minutes, but
from the injured area.
preferably until the pain is gone. If no water is
available, use any cold, harmless liquid.
19
Administer oxygen
immediately
To help a patient
stop the bleeding, clean, medicate, and cover apply a hot towel to purge
the wound, then medicate
the wound
and cover it
Having the proper
Starting the treatment quickly
equipment for the process
To give life
Keeping him warm and
comfortable
19
19
A seaman has a small, gaping laceration of the arm that is not bleeding
excessively. What can be done as an alternative to suturing to close the
wound?
19
19
Fire and abandon ship stations and duties may be found on the __________.
muster List
shipping articles
Certificate of Inspection
19
19
Which of the following is FALSE why there may not be enough oxygen in an
enclosed space or tank?
19
Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of
Keep the floors and decks free from fat and
accidents that occur in the catering department. What shall be done to reduce grease.
this high accident rate?
oxygen is depleted as
oxidation may have taken
place
Install thermostat to avoid
water from freezing to ice.
19
Avoiding possible injury to the spinal cord by a. relieving the patient's pain c. preventing convulsions
by giving aspirin or stronger and muscle spasms caused
incorrect handling
medication
by the pain
Apply a compression
bandage.
171
19
The most effective first aid treatment for chemical burns is to immediately
__________.
19
Administer artificial
respiration
Put him in a tub of ice water Cover him with a light cloth
19
Instructing bystanders
19
Since electrical burn victims may be in shock, the FIRST medical response is Breathing and heartbeat
to check for __________.
Symptoms of concussion
19
Instructing bystanders
19
The most effective first aid treatment for chemical burns is to immediately
__________.
19
10
19
19
Each foam extinguisher shall have a capacity of at least how many liters?
11
19
19
A tanker vessel is loading a hazardous cargo. The allowance for expansion is -18deg.C to 46deg.C
based on ambient temperatures of what maximum range?
-10deg.C to 90deg.C
0deg.C to 100deg.C
-40deg.C to 50deg.C
19
For CO2 fire-fighting systems for machinery spaces, the fixed piping system
shall be such that:
19
above 80deg. F
19
149deg. F
100deg. F
109deg. F
110deg. F
19
Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?
19
Which type of fire extinguisher has a disadvantage and danger of malfunction mechanical foam
that may result to dangerous overpressure?
water
powder
19
After extinguishing a fire in a paint locker using the fixed CO2 system, the next left closed with vents off until all boundaries
immediate action is for the space to be:
are cool
19
carbon dioxide
powder
chemical foam
water
19
Which of the listed modes of heat transfer does NOT require any physical
contact between a warmer and a cooler substance?
Radiation
convection
conduction
19
These can be dissolved in the fuel and not removed by the purifier.
19
A pan on the galley stove containing oil catches fire, which of the following
should NOT be used on this type of fire?
Cover pan with fire blanket Raise the alarm, close galley
and switch of heat source
door and wait for the fire
teams to arrive
19
19
FSS
FSA
FFS
19
fire teams
19
Critical temperature
Flammable pressure
Flammable temperature
Critical pressure
19
The combustion elements in a fuel are carbon ( C ), hydrogen (H2) and which Sulphur (S)
other element?
Nitrogen (N)
Halon
19
ignition temperature is
approached
19
In which event should the Master take actions to protect and safeguard all
persons on board his ship?
during emergencies
during drydocking
19
According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be divided in main vertical zones
in zones by structural and thermal boundaries which is:
19
As a firefighting medium, CO2 can be dangerous under certain conditions as it burns and blistering
can cause which of the following?
hallucinations
indigestion
19
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Latent Heat
19
NFPA 12
NFPA 10
IFPA 10
19
19
19
10
19
19
Each foam extinguisher shall have a capacity of at least how many liters?
11
19
19
A tanker vessel is loading a hazardous cargo. The allowance for expansion is -18deg.C to 46deg.C
based on ambient temperatures of what maximum range?
D A flammable liquid
Solidifying Point
-10deg.C to 90deg.C
carbon dioxide
0deg.C to 100deg.C
FAS
-40deg.C to 50deg.C
172
19
For CO2 fire-fighting systems for machinery spaces, the fixed piping system
shall be such that:
19
A flammable liquid
above 80deg. F
19
149deg. F
100deg. F
109deg. F
110deg. F
19
Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?
Which type of fire extinguisher has a disadvantage and danger of malfunction mechanical foam
that may result to dangerous overpressure?
19
19
After extinguishing a fire in a paint locker using the fixed CO2 system, the next left closed with vents off until all boundaries
immediate action is for the space to be:
are cool
19
carbon dioxide
powder
chemical foam
water
19
Which of the listed modes of heat transfer does NOT require any physical
contact between a warmer and a cooler substance?
Radiation
convection
conduction
19
These can be dissolved in the fuel and not removed by the purifier.
19
A pan on the galley stove containing oil catches fire, which of the following
should NOT be used on this type of fire?
Cover pan with fire blanket Raise the alarm, close galley
and switch of heat source
door and wait for the fire
teams to arrive
19
19
FSS
FSA
FFS
19
fire teams
19
Critical temperature
Flammable pressure
Flammable temperature
Critical pressure
19
The combustion elements in a fuel are carbon ( C ), hydrogen (H2) and which Sulphur (S)
other element?
Nitrogen (N)
Halon
19
ignition temperature is
approached
19
In which event should the Master take actions to protect and safeguard all
persons on board his ship?
during emergencies
during drydocking
19
According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be divided in main vertical zones
in zones by structural and thermal boundaries which is:
19
As a firefighting medium, CO2 can be dangerous under certain conditions as it burns and blistering
can cause which of the following?
hallucinations
indigestion
19
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Latent Heat
19
NFPA 12
NFPA 10
IFPA 10
19
19
19
Master and Officers must immediately take actions to limit the damage and
salve the ship following any of which emergency situation?
19
19
19
Solidifying Point
powder
FAS
Prior to the release the CO2 system to the compartment in order to extinguish The master shall order the release of CO2
the fire, rest assure that all personnel has vacated the area.
system
19
two
one
three
four
19
to remove fuel vapors which are heavier than to provide adequate air to
the engine
air
19
19
Carbon Monoxide is considered as one of the most toxic gases onboard. One odorless
of its characteristics is:
19
10
19
19
Each foam extinguisher shall have a capacity of at least how many liters?
11
19
19
A tanker vessel is loading a hazardous cargo. The allowance for expansion is -18deg.C to 46deg.C
based on ambient temperatures of what maximum range?
-10deg.C to 90deg.C
0deg.C to 100deg.C
-40deg.C to 50deg.C
19
For CO2 fire-fighting systems for machinery spaces, the fixed piping system
shall be such that:
19
A flammable liquid
above 80deg. F
19
149deg. F
100deg. F
109deg. F
110deg. F
19
Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting effect in case of a fire?
whitish in color
highly corrosive
173
19
Which type of fire extinguisher has a disadvantage and danger of malfunction mechanical foam
that may result to dangerous overpressure?
water
19
After extinguishing a fire in a paint locker using the fixed CO2 system, the next left closed with vents off until all boundaries
immediate action is for the space to be:
are cool
19
carbon dioxide
powder
chemical foam
water
19
Which of the listed modes of heat transfer does NOT require any physical
contact between a warmer and a cooler substance?
Radiation
convection
conduction
19
These can be dissolved in the fuel and not removed by the purifier.
19
A pan on the galley stove containing oil catches fire, which of the following
should NOT be used on this type of fire?
Cover pan with fire blanket Raise the alarm, close galley
and switch of heat source
door and wait for the fire
teams to arrive
19
19
FSS
FSA
FFS
19
fire teams
19
Critical temperature
Flammable pressure
Flammable temperature
Critical pressure
19
The combustion elements in a fuel are carbon ( C ), hydrogen (H2) and which Sulphur (S)
other element?
Nitrogen (N)
Halon
19
ignition temperature is
approached
19
In which event should the Master take actions to protect and safeguard all
persons on board his ship?
during emergencies
during drydocking
19
According to basic principles regarding fire protection the ship is to be divided in main vertical zones
in zones by structural and thermal boundaries which is:
19
As a firefighting medium, CO2 can be dangerous under certain conditions as it burns and blistering
can cause which of the following?
hallucinations
indigestion
19
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Latent Heat
19
NFPA 12
NFPA 10
IFPA 10
19
19
19
Master and Officers must immediately take actions to limit the damage and
salve the ship following any of which emergency situation?
19
19
19
Prior to the release the CO2 system to the compartment in order to extinguish The master shall order the release of CO2
the fire, rest assure that all personnel has vacated the area.
system
19
two
one
three
four
19
to remove fuel vapors which are heavier than to provide adequate air to
the engine
air
19
19
Carbon Monoxide is considered as one of the most toxic gases onboard. One odorless
of its characteristics is:
Solidifying Point
carbon dioxide
powder
FAS
highly corrosive
whitish in color