A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display
C: I.R.P.C.S D: IBC Code
309. (Correct answer: B)
DSC distress calling sequence contains:
A: 2 messages; B: 4 messages; C: 6 messages; D: 8 messages.
310. (Correct answer: A)
DSC routine calling sequence contains:
A: 2 messages; B: 4 messages; C: 6 messages; D: 8 messages.
311. (Correct answer: D)
For VHF DSC ship to ship calling can be used:
A: channel 6 VHF; B: channel 13 VHF; C: channel 16 VHF; D: channel 70 VHF.
T312. T314. (Correct answer: C)
IBC Code applies to:
A: Balkers. B: Oil tankers.
C: Chemical tankers. D: Fishing vessels.
313. (Correct answer: A)
How many Inmarsat system satellites are in orbit?
A: 4 satellites; B: 6 satellites; C: 18 satellites; D: 24 satellites;
314. (Correct answer: C)
The MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identities) number consists of:
A: 6 digits; B: 8 digits; C: 9 digits; D: 12 digits.
315. (Correct answer: B)
As the mate of watch, when the anchor is let go, you should:
A: take a round of bearings and lay them on the chart to ascertain your position.
B: log the bearings in the smooth logbook so that the next watch will have a reference for the anchor bearings.
C: both A and B. D: neither A nor B.
T316. T315. (Correct answer: D)
According to I.S.G.O.T.T. Inert Gas System should be capable to maintain atmosphere in cargo tanks having an Oxygen content by volume of not more:
A: 5%. B: 6%. C: 7%. D: 8%.
317. (Correct answer: A)
After making a rough crossing in heavy seas and preparing to let go the anchor at your destination port, you should:
A: back the desired anchor out to the waters edge, making sure it is not jammed in the hawse pipe.
B: disengage only the desired anchor and have it ready to let go. C: both A and B.
D: neither A nor B.
318. (Correct answer: D)
When heaving in the anchor:
A: he wildcat would be disengaged. B: he brake should be on.
C: both A and B. D: either A nor B.
319. (Correct answer: C)
The captain tells you to ''Let go - 5 on deck''. You would stop the chain, when on the wildcat:
A: you see 5 turns of wire around the fifth stud on either side of the detachable link. B: you see 4,5 links on each side of the detachable link painted white.
C: both A and B. D: neither A nor B.
320. (Correct answer: D)
The advantage of the close - link anchor chain is:
A: It adds 15 per cent to the strength.
B: The close - link prevents the chain from fouling. C: Both A and B.
D: Neither A nor B.
TK321. TK316. (Correct answer: A)
Maximum cargo intake of cargo with S.G.0.8 at load temperature (no draft restrictions, total cargo tank capacity at 98% 45,000 CBM,DWT 40,000 MT) is:
A: 36,000 MT B: 40,000 MT C: 45,000 MT
D: All the above are incorrect.
322. (Correct answer: B)
One wrong turn ( 180 degrees) when riding to two anchors may result in a ( an ):
A: elbow. B: cross. C: round turn.
D: neither of the above.
323. (Correct answer: D)
When riding at anchor and in the vicinity of a navigable channel, you should:
A: take bearings at frequent intervals to check your vessels position.
B: determine the time of slack water so that you will know approximately when the vessel will swing.
C: stand and extra alert watch while the vessel swings with the tide. D: all of the above.
324. (Correct answer: D)
When on the bow and letting go the anchor, you should notify the bridge of:
A: the amount of chain out and how it leads. B: the strain on the chain.
D: all of the above are correct
325. (Correct answer: B)
When on the bow and standing by ready to let go the anchor, you should:
A: check that the brake is disengaged and ready to let go. B: check that the brake is engaged and the riding pawl is off. C: check that the devil's claw is on.
D: check that the spill pipe covers are one.
326. (Correct answer: C)
After dropping the anchor you see 4 turns of wire around the 4th stud on each of the detachable link. This indicates:
A: 4 fathoms of chain are out. B: 24 fathoms of chain are out. C: 360 feet of chain are out. D: 15 shots of chain are out.
T327. T318. (Correct answer: A)
An ullage is:
A: A distance from cargo surface to reference point on deck. B: A distance from deck to center of manifold.
C: A distance from reference point on deck to the bottom of cargo tank D: A distance from manifold to vessel s rail
328. (Correct answer: A)
The size of the anchor chain required for your vessel can be found by:
A: referring to your Equipment Certificate. B measuring the present chain used. C: both A and B.
D: neither A nor B.
329. (Correct answer: D)
When docking and stationed on the stern, you should make sure that:
A: your lines are left on gypsy head so that you may take in any strain as the tide changes. B: all lines are put on the same dock bits.
C: all stern lines have the same lead from the ship to the pier. D: all lines are made fast with an equal strain.
330. (Correct answer: D)
When making a tug fast, make sure:
A: all hands stand clear and are mind full of the heaving line coming from the tug. B: the line used, if it is the ship's line, is a good one.
C: the bits used for the tug's lines will not interfere with your docking of the vessel and use of the winch.
D: all of the above.
331. (Correct answer: D)
When undocking, what precautions should you take when stationed on the stern:
A: Keep all lines clear of the screw.
B: When letting go the tug, make sure you do not injure any of the men on the tug by dropping the line.
C: Make sure all lines are dried before stowing. D: All of the above.
332. (Correct answer: C)
When docking , which of the following would reduce the amount of chafing on a hawser the greatest amount:
A: Closed chock B: Open chock. C: Roller chock. D Bulwark.
TK333. TK317. (Correct answer: A)
According to I.S.G.O.T.T. safe flow rate during the initial stage of loading into a non-inerted cargo tank is:
A: 1 M/S B: 2 M/S C: 3 M/S
D: 4 M/S
334. (Correct answer: C)
When putting a mooring line on the bits, it is best to
A: take round turns around only half of the bit so that the other side of the bit can be used. B: figure eight immediately.
C: take one round turn around the bitt nearest the pull and then figure eight. D: take one turn around the bitt farthest from the pull and then figure eight.
335. (Correct answer: B)
In order to take a line, under tension, from the winch and put it on the bitts, you must first:
A: heave in on the winch until all strain is off the line. B: top of the line.
C: back of the line off the winch easy.
D: take a round turn and then figure eight the line on the bitts.
336. (Correct answer: A)
When stopping off a manila mooring line, it is best to use:
A: a manila stopper. B: chain stopper. C: both A and B. D: neither A nor B
337. (Correct answer: A)
You are on the bow and the vessel is approaching the dock while moving ahead. Which line would be best in assisting you to stop the movement of the vessel:
A: Forward backspring. B: Brestline.
C: Offshore headline. D: onshore headline.
338. (Correct answer: B)
You can best determine if a manila line is detoriating by:
A: feeling for loose fibbers on the outside of the rope.
B: opening the strands and look at the color of the inside strands. C: both A and B.
D: neither A nor B.
T339. T319. (Correct answer: C)
The standard reference for the safe operations of oil tankers and terminals is:
A: MARPOL B: I.R.P.C.S. C: I.S.G.O.T.T. D: IBC CODE
340. (Correct answer: A)
A vessel which has lost her means of propulsion in a rough sea will most likely:
A: yaw.
B: stay bow to the sea. C: broach to.
D: stay stern to the sea.
341. (Correct answer: D)
The biggest problem generally encountered while towing a single tow is:
A: hawser size. B: the bridle. C: speed. D: jaw.
342. (Correct answer: C)
Which of the following is correct concerning a bulbous bow:
A: Its function is reduce wave - making resistance.
B: it is effective on vessels that travel at high speed - length ratios. C: Both A and B.
D Neither A nor B.
343. (Correct answer: C)
Men working over the side should:
B: wear lifelines which are tended. C: both A and B.
D: neither A nor B.
344. (Correct answer: A)
A tow hook on a tugboat is used to:
A: provide quick release of the hawser. B: ''Gaff - on'' a tow when coming along side.
C: attach a hawser to a tow which has no bitts or padeyes. D: join two hawsers for lengthening a tow.
T345. T320. (Correct answer: B)
Common warranty of Owners of maintaining minimum pressure at a vessel's manifolds, if shore facilities permit is:
A: 80 PSI B: 100 PSI C: 120 PSI D: 150 PSI
346. (Correct answer: C)
The main reason for slushing wire rope is:
A: prevent rust. B: protect fairleads. C: reduce internal friction. D: both A and C.
347. (Correct answer: C)
When towing another vessel, it is best to have a cautionary in the towline because it:
A: acts a spring.
B: absorbs some of the energy of surging on the line. C: both A and B.
D: neither A nor B.
348. (Correct answer: B)
When docking in a port parallel to the shoreline in which you know the winds blow onshore, it is advisable to:
A: use extra strong brestlines to hold your vessel on the dock. B: drop the offshore anchor.
C: leave the lines slack as the wind will hold you on the dock. D: all of the above.
349. (Correct answer: D)
What equipment should you make sure is provided when picking up a plot:
A: Proper pilot ladder. B: Life ring and line. C: Proper lightning. D: All of the above.
350. (Correct answer: B)
A vessel going full ahead puts the engines full astern with rudder hard left. Which way would the stern tend to go:
A: Vessel will back straight down.
B: Stern will go right until all head way is lost, then to the left as sternway is made. C: Stern will to left.
D: Stern will go straight until all headway is lost, then to the left as sternway is made.
TK351. TK321. (Correct answer: B)
According to I.S.G.O.T.T. Masters should contact Owners wherever the cargo to be loaded has a temperature in exceed of:
A: 50 DEG C B: 60 DEG C C: 70 DEG C D: 80 DEG C
352. (Correct answer: C)
A vessel dead in the water puts her engines full astern with her rudder hard right. Which way would the stern tend to go:
B: Stern will go to the right.
C: Stern will go to the left then, when sternway is made, it will go to the right. D Vessel will back straight down and then stern will go to the left.
353. (Correct answer: D)
The advantage of a bight over 2 single lines is:
A: You use only one line.
B You use less bitts on the dock and it is easier to let go. C: there is an equal strain on both parts.
D: All of the above.
354. (Correct answer: B)
A vessel steers best by its propeller, when going ahead, with is engines:
A: dead slow ahead. B: slow ahead. C: half-ahead. D: full ahead.
355. (Correct answer: D)
A vessel steers best by its propeller, when going astern, with its engines:
A: dead slow astern. B: slow astern. C: half-astern. D: full astern.
356. (Correct answer: D)
Which of the following is usually recommended as a stopper for nylon line:
A: Manila. B: Wire. C: Chain. D: Synthetic.
TK357. TK322. (Correct answer: A)
Cargo to be loaded is Vacuum Gasoline ,previous cargo was Normal Gasoline. The recommended cleaning procedure is:
A: Strip dry and well drain cargo tanks ,lines and pumps of previous cargo B: Wash with hot seawater ,strip dry and well drain of water and previous cargo C: Wash with cold seawater ,strip dry and well drain of water and previous cargo D: All the above are correct
358. (Correct answer: B)
The most dangerous characteristic of nylon line is:
A: it stretches.
B: stretching of the hawser. C: sharp-cracking noises. D: none of the above.
359. (Correct answer: D)
Which of the following deteriorates nylon line:
A: Strong sunlight. B: Heat.
C: Strong chemicals. D: All of the above.
360. (Correct answer: A)
The major advantage of braided synthetic line is:
A: It won't snap back as readily as regular lay line. B: it is easier to splice.
C: it can only be put on the gypsy head in on direction. D: All of the above.
361. (Correct answer: C)
A man falls overboard. What is the first thing you should do? ____
A: Call the captain. B: Stop the engines.
C. Order the rudder hard over to the proper side. D: Prepare the lifeboat for launching.
The advantage of the controllable pitch propeller over the conventional propeller is:
A: Propeller turns at all times in one direction. B: Smaller engine is needed to drive the propeller.
C: Not as much time is lost in going from full ahead to full astern. D: All of the above.
T363. T323. (Correct answer: B)
Stripping is:
A: Final operation in cargo heating in a cargo tank
B: Final operation in pumping bulk liquid from a cargo tank C: Final operation in loading of bulk liquid into a cargo tank D: All the above are incorrect
364. (Correct answer: D)
You are steering along the coast and run aground. As the watch officer you should: I.Sound the abandon ship signal and muster the crew at lifeboats. II Put the engine astern and attempt to back off the rocks.
A: I only. B: I only. C: Both I and II. D Neither I nor II.
365. (Correct answer: B)
Your vessel is steaming at sea when a man falls overboard on the starboard side. As the mate on watch you should first:
A: notify the Master.
B: Turn the wheel hard right. C: Put the engine full astern. D: Call the standby of the watch.
366. (Correct answer: C)
The term ''oil'' as used in the pollution prevention regulations means:
A: full oil only. B: crude oil only. C: oil of any kind.
D: liquefied petroleum gas.
367. (Correct answer: C)
The term ''oil'' as used in the pollution prevention regulations means:
A: full oil only. B: crude oil only. C: oil of any kind.
D: liquefied petroleum gas.
368. (Correct answer: B)
Your vessel is steaming at sea when a man falls overboard on the starboard side. As the mate on watch you should first:
A: notify the Master.
B: Turn the wheel hard right. C: Put the engine full astern. D: Call the standby of the watch.
T369. T324. (Correct answer: B)
Topping Off is:
A: The operation of measurement of loaded cargo
B: The operation of completion the loading of a cargo tank to a required ullage C: The operation of completion the inerting of a cargo tank
D: The operation of gas freeing of a cargo tank
370. (Correct answer: B)
The Master is responsible that each lifeboat is lowered to the water at least once in each:
A: two months. B: three months. C: four months. D: five months.
371. (Correct answer: B)
A: two months. B: three months. C: four months. D: five months.
372. (Correct answer: D)
Where is ice more dangerous:
A: In the open sea. B: In the gulfs. C: In the straits. D: B and C.
373. (Correct answer: B)
Which of the following gives best information on ice sightings and recommended routes for vessels:
A: Ice forecast (ice prognoses). B: Ice air patrol.
C: Polar stations.
D: Meteorological stations.
374. (Correct answer: C)
You see slack ice ( floating ice ) on your course. You should:
A: force through the ice.
B: manoeuvre between flake of ice. C: both A and B.