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Question asked (138):

What is the maximum allowed suction head for fire pumps? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.5)
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
4.5 meters

Question asked (397):

It is important that the brake holding capacity of a self-stowing winch drum should not
exceed the breaking strength of the wire or rope wound onto it. A certain percentage of
extra strength is therefore recommended for the wire or rope over the brake holding
capacity of the winch. So, for a winch of brake holding capacity of 60 Tons you would
order a wire of breaking strength:
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
100 Tons.

Question asked (440):

The positions of the ship provided by the GPS should always be confirmed by other
means, when possible. Which of the following suggested methods would be the most
accurate?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The ranges of three distinctive shore objects on the radar.

Question asked (531):

In the figure, which letter gives the correct understanding of the term "LENGTH
OVERALL"?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Length Overall is indicated by B, in the figure

Question asked (639):

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Signals are often used by aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations to direct
ships towards a casualty. This aircraft flies across your stern, rocking his wings. What is
the meaning of the signal?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The assistance of your vessel is no longer required.

Question asked (681):

What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-waves?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Vegetable / Fish Oil

Question asked (723):

The Urgency Message from a ship is used to notify other traffic of a situation where the
ship is not in imminent danger, but where the development of the situation is uncertain
and may need assistance in the near future. What is the telephony urgency message
like?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
PAN-PAN

Question asked (776):

A ship is being overtaken by another ship while proceeding along a river. What should be
the required procedure?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The overtaking vessel should request permission from the other ship by sounding two
prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts on the whistle or by direct VHF contact.

Question asked (788):

A partially loaded ship is steaming slowly ahead in shallow, confined waters as illustrated
in the diagram. Which of the suggested answers are the most critical external influences
experienced by the vessel?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
All of the suggested answers are critical

Question asked (819):

Which of the following answers correctly specify the following most common rudders? a)
UNBALANCED, b) BALANCED, c) SEMI-BALANCED and d) UNDERHUNG
BALANCED. i.e. The number in the picture is
related to the letter adjacent to the name of the rudder.
Selected answer:
Don't know

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Correct answer:
1 = a, 2 = b, 3 = c and 4 = d

Question asked (1057):

Small oil spills on deck can be kept from going overboard by doing what?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Plugging the scuppers

Question asked (1094):

You are in a position as illustrated. What is the instantaneous oil discharge limit according
to MARPOL ?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
30 L/nm

Question asked (1868):

A casualty suddenly loses consciousness and falls to the ground letting out a strange cry.
The pasient is red-blue in the face and froth may appear around the mouth. You are
witnessing a major epileptic attack. What should you do?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Loose tight clothing, ask all unnecessary bystanders to leave and carefully place
something soft under the head. If casualty is unconscious, place the person in Recovery
position.

Question asked (1980):

In order to maintain the condition of the steel surface, stainless steel tanks on chemical
tankers are periodically given an acid-based treatment. What name is given to this
process?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Passivation.

Question asked (2441):

Which of the four figures illustrated shows the correct position line for the following
situation: Latitude 50°00'N, Longitude 30°00'W, Time 1200 GMT. Course steered: 090°
True, Speed: 12 knots, bearing of the sun: 200°, Intercept correction: 00°02' Towards
(observed altitude - computed altitude).
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Figure 2 is correct.

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Question asked (2444):

What is correct UTC in this example? Approx. Pos: N49°51' W35°23', zone +2, Local
Time 0900.
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
11 00

Question asked (2447):

What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon
not being visible on the radar screen?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
All of the suggested answers.

Question asked (3619):

Which is the fore and aft "CENTRE LINE", in the figure?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The Fore and aft Centreline is indicated by A, in the figure

Question asked (3695):

What is a contingency plan for ships?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Plan for safety preparedness

Question asked (3702):

An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is
sounded by the ship's whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Go to your lifeboat station

Question asked (3744):

What is the correct lifting technique?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Legs bent, back straight, using leg muscles to lift

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Question asked (3776):

A burn may occur when electricity of high current and voltage passes through the body.
Most damage occurs at the points of entry and exit of electricity. What is the treatment of
electrical burns?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Place sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a bandage.

Question asked (5427):

In making VHF communication or test transmission you must:
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Identify yourself with your call sign and/or ship's name

Question asked (5441):

The prescribed test of an approved portable VHF radio set (portophone) must be done
once a:
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Month

Question asked (5469):

The word NAVTEX is spelled conform the international phonetic alphabet:
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
November, Alfa, Victor, Tango, Echo, X-ray

Question asked (5478):

By the term “Stand by” the operator of a coast-station means that one should:
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Wait until the coast-station calls again

Question asked (5581):

When on HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to:
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The radio telephony distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was
received

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Question asked (5585):

The first time you send a DSC distress alert via the HF-band, you prefer the?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
8 MHz band

Question asked (5599):

For a DSC-connection (no ‘distress alert’) with another vessel the following frequencies
are used:
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
TX: 2177.0 kHz RX: 2177.0 kHz

Question asked (5611):

At sea red rocket signals are seen. This is not reported by radio. You have to begin the
distress alert procedure via VHF with the term:
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
MAYDAY RELAY

Question asked (5705):

On a MF/HF-transmitter-receiver there is a volume control. Another name for this is:
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
LF-gain

Question asked (5756):

What mode must be used on the MF/HF transmission when making a radiotelephone call:
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
J3E

Question asked (5779):

The position that is determined by built in GPS-receiver in an Inmarsat-EPIRB has an
accuracy of about:
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
200 meters

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Question asked (5860):

Who is ultimately responsible for the voyage plan?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The Master

Question asked (5862):

Can an ECDIS be used for voyage planning?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Normally the ECDIS could be used, but in conjunction with paper charts

Question asked (5866):

Can the OOW be the sole lookout?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
During daylight when visibility and traffic allows

Question asked (5957):

What is the purpose of the « SQUELCH » on a VHF transmitter/receiver?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
" reduce the ""noise"" in the background"

Question asked (6055):

Which word will precede a distress message ?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
MAYDAY

Question asked (6066):

For how long time should a VHF survival craft transceiver be able to operate on its
batteries ?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
8 hours

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Question asked (10067):

*For how long should the self contained air support system on a totally enclosed lifeboat
having its engine running be capable of providing safe and breathable air ?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
10 minutes

Question asked (10138):

Which of the following parameters does an explosimeter measure?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The percentage of the L.E.L. in the ambient air

Question asked (10214):

Which of the following is a characteristic that is required for a "class A" bulkhead or deck?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
It stops the spreading of smoke and flames during one hour

Question asked (10226):

Which deck is the "bulkhead deck"?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The uppermost deck to which transverse bulkheads are carried

Question asked (20326):

Give the meaning of the following symbol
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Radar transponder

Question asked (20351):

A hand flare must have a burning period of at least
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
1 Min

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Question asked (30024):

With an increase in temperature, the volume of a liquid chemical will do which of the
following?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Expand.

Question asked (30209):

You are at the mainfold with the cargo surveyor, drawing samples at the start-up of cargo.
A sample of 2-Ethyl Hexanol is off colour. The surveyor instructs you to open the
manifold valve and start loading. What will you do?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Keep the manifoild closed, report the situation to the Chief Officer.

Question asked (30223):

At the pre-cargo conference, the terminal loading master has indicated that a booster
pump will be used to assist the discharging of a cargo of Caustic Soda solution, as the
receiving tank is several kilometres away. You start the discharge, but after a few
minutes, you observe the back pressure drops sharply. What is this an indication of?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The booster pump being started and engaged.

Question asked (31030):

Under ISM, what is a "non-conformity"?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
An observed situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified
requirement

Question asked (31307):

What is the main theme of modern safety practice?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Making use of Risk Assessment as a means to improving safety

Question asked (31440):

What is the approximate content of oxygen in air?
Selected answer:
Don't know

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Correct answer:
21 %

Question asked (31515):

How much water would you allow per person as officer in charge of the lifeboat, following
an abandon ship operation?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Nothing for the first 24 hours, then 1/2 litre per day (more in the tropics)

Question asked (31538):

When making a new pilot ladder onboard the ship, which of the following ropes would be
best suited as the side ropes on which the steps are fastened?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Uncovered manila rope.

Question asked (31604):

The ship is involved in a collision, what is the immediate action by the Officer of the
Watch after the incident has taken place?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Sound the General Alarm and stop engines.

Question asked (32002):

Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Security Level 3

Question asked (32016):

Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and
terrorists to further their aims?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Gun

Question asked (32232):

Chemical tankers commonly use "closed gauging systems". What is the particular safety
design feature of such equipment?
Selected answer:
Don't know

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Correct answer:
It allows the contents of a tank to be measured without any lids being opened, so
protecting the operator from the possible release of any harmful vapours.

Question asked (32233):

What is the purpose of the special two-way valves mounted on towers at a given height
above the cargo deck of a chemical tanker?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
When appropriately set, they automatically prevent excessive pressure in a cargo tank
(carrying harmful vapours away at a safe height) and relieve excessive vacuum.

Question asked (32323):

The following chemical cargoes are all "carcinogens": Acrylonitrile, Aniline, Benzene,
Chloroform, Epichlorohydrin and Toluene. What is a "carcinogen"?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
A substance capable of inducing cancer.

Question asked (32340):

Special "additives" are sometimes blended with, or added to, chemical cargoes to prevent
polymerisation, decomposition or oxydation while they are in the ship's tank on a long
voyage. What general term is given to these additives?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Inhibitors.

Question asked (32343):

Many chemical tankers are fitted with deepwell centrifugal cargo pumps. What is the
process by which any leakage of cargo or hydraulic oil into the pump cofferdam is
detected?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Purging.

Question asked (32785):

Where can the size of the Magnetic Compass Error be found?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
By taking a transit bearing of two fixed geographical positions and comparing it with the
bearing of the same points on the chart

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Question asked (32787):

The compass binnacle on the ship has various specific functions, which of the following
answers reflect its most important functions.
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
All of the answers provided

Question asked (32794):

In the Beaufort Scale of Wind Force, what is the Beaufort number associated with the
wind force known as a "Gale"? This should not be confused with a "Near Gale" or
"Strong Gale"
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Eight (8)

Question asked (32803):

What is the correct understanding of the term "Isobar"?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
An "Isobar" is a line joining places of equal pressure.

Question asked (32848):

When using the echo sounder in a river the soundings indicated may be incorrect, what
would be the most probable cause of the error?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The density of the water

Question asked (32888):

How can an approximate value of the initial transverse Metacentric Height (GM) be found
from the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ curve)?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Drawing a tangent to the curve through the origin and erecting a perpendicular through
the angle of heel of 57.3 degrees

Question asked (32889):

A ship moving through heavy seas is affected by the water pressure at the bows causing
an effect known as "Panting". What structure in the forward region of the ship combats
the effects of Panting?
Selected answer:
Don't know

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Correct answer:
Panting beams and stringers

Question asked (33534):

What are the four categories to which noxious liquid substances carried in bulk are
assigned under MARPOL Annex II?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
"X","Y" and "Z", plus "OS" (other substances).

Question asked (33542):

When loading chemical cargoes in the United States, temperatures are often supplied in
degrees Fahreheit. What does 60 degrees Fahreheit equate to on the Celsius scale?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
15.6 degrees C.

Question asked (33549):

The pumping and piping arrangement for a chemical tanker constructed after 1st January
2007 and carrying substances of categories "X", "Y" or "Z" must ensure that the maximum
quantity of residues retained in a cargo tank and its associated piping must not exceed
which of the following amounts?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
75 litres.

Question asked (33559):

Who must sign (and countersign) entries in a Cargo Record Book which documents cargo
and cleaning operations on a chemical tanker?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Each completed operation shall be signed for and dated by the officer or officers in
charge and, if applicable, by a surveyor appointed by the competent authority of the State
in which the ship is unloading. Each completed page shall be countersigned by the
master of the ship.

Question asked (33569):

In what way can de-humidified air be made more efficient for the drying of cargo tanks on
a chemical tanker?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
By heating it.

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Question asked (33584):

How are chemical tanker cargo tanks classified under the IBC Code?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Independent gravity tanks / independent pressure tanks / integral gravity tanks.

Question asked (33589):

A vessel such as a parcel chemical tanker, with an high inbuilt level of subdivision will
typically not have a problem with which particular feature of stability which will need to be
accounted for on other tankers that have large, unrestricted tanks?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Free Surface Effect.

Question asked (33612):

What are we seeing here?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
A sailing vessel less than 20 metres in length, displaying the optional combined lantern in
lieu of standard sailing lights, seen head-on.

Question asked (33684):

What is the name given to the risk assessment programme developed by OCIMF, under
which tankers are inspected and the results made available to potential charterers
through a database of records?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE).

Question asked (33696):

What kinds of checks must be carried out on slings, wires and other items of lifting
equipment before they are used in routine operations?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
They must be visually inspected and ascertained, so far as is possible, as being in good
working order and fit for purpose.

Question asked (33698):

You are proceeding up a river, with berths on both banks. You see this flag hoist on a
vessel moored on a berth ahead. What does it mean?
Selected answer:
Don't know

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Correct answer:
You should proceed at slow speed when passing me.

Question asked (33737):

What would be the correct form of response to the question: What kind of assistance do
you require?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
The correct form of response would be: My vessel has a fire in the accommodation and
we require fire-fighting assistance

Question asked (33748):

What is understood by the term "Marine Pollution"?
Selected answer:
Don't know
Correct answer:
Marine Pollution means that the marine environment is contaminated by harmful or
unacceptable liquids, substances or particles

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