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Question asked (223):
When keeping a lookout, what would be the correct understanding of the question "What is the aspect of the other ship"?
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The question is requesting some indication of the direction the other ship is heading.
Question asked (514):
On the figure there are four (4) possible directions shown by the arrowed lines. Which one would correctly shows the direction understood by the term "AFTER SPRING"?
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After spring is defined as A on the figure
Question asked (519):
In the diagram, which arrow is pointing at the position known as the "Bridge"?
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The Bridge is indicated by A, in the figure
Question asked (521):
Which is the "CAPSTAN", in the figure?
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The Capstan is indicated by A, in the figure
Question asked (530):
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given. Which one is the correct one?
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Question asked (571):
When could there be a demonstration of how to start a lifeboat engine?
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A demonstration could be arranged during a lifeboat drill
Question asked (817):
"Overshoot" is an expression related to a ship's steering ability. What is the correct understanding of this expression?
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It is how many degrees of the compass a ship continues to turn after applying counter-rudder
Question asked (1488):
What is the correct understanding of the term "gangway"?
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Portable bridge arrangement between ship and shore, when alongside.
Question asked (1489):
What is the correct understanding of the term "FAIRLEAD"?
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The access point where mooring lines are lead when making fast to the shore.
Question asked (1491):
When acting as helmsman would you expect the reading of the gyro compass to be the same as the magnetic compass?
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Very seldom would they be the same
Question asked (1625):
On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed cabin door. What action should you take first?
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Question asked (1633):
If circumstances permit, how should low expansion foam be applied to oil burning near a bulkhead of the engine room?
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The foam should be aimed at the bulkhead behind the fire and allowed to spread out slowly over the fire.
Question asked (2018):
Who is authorised to operate lifting equipment around the ship?
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Those ship's personnel who have been assessed as competent and are duly authorised to do so by the master as per the procedures as outlined in the ship's SMS system.
Question asked (2979):
What kind of safety clothing should be worn during a mooring operation?
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Helmet, safety shoes, gloves and protective clothes.
Question asked (3591):
In the figure, which arrow indicates the direction "ASTERN"?
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Astern is indicated by D, in the figure
Question asked (3667):
What is understood by the term "Boat Drill"?
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"Boat Drill" means the practical training in the various aspects of getting all the people onboard safely off the ship, in the event of abandoning ship
Question asked (3737):
The diagram shows the lead of a rope during mooring operations and the possible point where it may break. Where would be considered the safest place to be standing?
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Question asked (3744):
What is the correct lifting technique?
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Legs bent, back straight, using leg muscles to lift
Question asked (3764):
A class "D" fire involves what type of material?
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Metals
Question asked (3784):
Anyone of the crew who is assigned to watch duties in port has a number of important tasks to carry out. Which one of the listed tasks should be included in the watchman's duties?
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Check the moorings for correct tightness and ensure the gangway remains safe and secure.
Question asked (3936):
What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?
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Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship
Question asked (3948):
How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: ”Nothing to port”
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Don’t allow the ship to swing at all to port
Question asked (3949):
If you are the helmsman on duty, what would be the correct action if the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order to: "Change over from Automatic pilot to Hand steering".
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Apply the controls to disconnect the Automatic pilot and engage hand steering. Start steering the vessel using the wheel and confirm with the OOW the change-over is complete and the course you are to steer
Question asked (3953):
How should you, as helmsman, give feedback to the OOW (officer on watch) that his orders are understood?
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By repeating the order
Question asked (5877):
Is the act of piracy at sea an increasing or decreasing problem?
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Piracy is increasing
Question asked (10169):
The extinguishing agent which can be applied on any fires of class A, B, or C is:
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Multipurpose powder
Question asked (10173):
In order to extinguish a flammable liquid of the same kind as alcohol, we can use:
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Anti-alcohol foam
Question asked (10488):
Give the meaning of the following symbol Don't know Selected answer: Correct answer: Flame detector Question asked (10496):
Give the meaning of the following symbol
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Question asked (20291):
In which way shall a survivor be hauled out of the sea?
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Horizontal
Question asked (20304):
*How many thermal protective aids are carried in each liferaft?
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10% of the number of persons the liferaft is designed to carry, or two, whichever is more
Question asked (20308):
*Which part of the fresh water quantity provided for each person the liferaft is permitted to accommodate may be replaced by a de-salting apparatus?
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0,5 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 day
Question asked (20371):
When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster station?
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Put on a life jacket
Question asked (31354):
The responsibility for safety and security rests with everybody on board the vessel. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which of the listed rules is the most important?
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Do not use loose garments, belts, ties or scarfs near winches and moving machinery.
Question asked (31488):
What shall a rescue person use if he has to jump into the water in order to assist a survivor?
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Question asked (31532):
A lifejacket should be provided with:
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A whistle and a light
Question asked (31570):
Identify this symbol:
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Emergency generator?
Question asked (31592):
If you detect a fire on board the ship, dependent on the situation, which of the following actions is the first to be taken?
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Raise the fire alarm.
Question asked (32123): What is an IED? Don't know Selected answer: Correct answer: A homemade bomb Question asked (32144):
Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?
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The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.
Question asked (33206):
On a General Cargo vessel, how should steel coils be stowed?
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Question asked (33209):
How should steel wire rod coils be stowed on a General Cargo ship?
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With their cores aligned fore and aft
Question asked (33218):
What prevents hatch cover panels from lifting in a seaway on a General Cargo vessel?
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The hatch cleats
Question asked (33221):
What is the correct sequence of washing a cargo hold of a General Cargo ship?
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Sweep, saltwater wash, freshwater rinse, dry
Question asked (33222):
With regard to fire hose boxes and/or fire hydrants, what must be ensured upon completion of cargo loading operations on a General Cargo vessel?
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Fire hose boxes and fire hydrants must be accessible at all times
Question asked (33225):
What is important when checking cargo lashings on a General Cargo Vessel?
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The tightness of all lashings
Question asked (33252):
When lashing general cargoes why are short lashings preferred to long ones?
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Question asked (33253):
What precaution must be taken when painting on deck during cargo operations on a General Cargo Vessel?
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Cargo hold fan inlets near paint areas must be closed
Question asked (33254):
Where are cargo residues usually concealed on a General Cargo Vessel?
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In recesses below manhole covers
Question asked (33256):
Under international regulations where must entries be made with regard to the disposal of cargo residues into the sea from a General Cargo Vessel?
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In the Garbage record book
Question asked (33697):
You are driving a crane and the signalman on deck gives this signal. What does it mean?
(Hand signals as per the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen).
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Danger, or emergency stop!
Question asked (33731):
What is "DRAUGHT", in the figure?
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Draught is D, in the figure
Question asked (33733):
What does the word "pirates" mean?
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Question asked (33753):
What would you do if you saw a person falling overboard?
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If I saw a person falling overboard I would shout repeatedly, "Man overboard"
Question asked (33760):
What do you understand by: Bitter end?
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Bitter end means: the end link of an anchor cable that is secured within the chain locker
Question asked (33870):
In the human body, breathing is controlled by
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The respiratory centre in the brain
Question asked (33874):
The bones in the human body are connected to each other by:
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Different type of joints
Question asked (33887):
During cargo or bunker operations, oil response equipment is to be:
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Ready for immediate use
Question asked (33888):
The emergency oil pollution equipment locker must be:
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Question asked (33998):
What will you do when all the fresh water in the survival craft is finished or about to finish?
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Start collecting rain water
Question asked (34475):
Select the three main checks that must be made to ensure that a hold of a General Cargo Vessel is fully weathertight before sailing ?
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Hatch cover fully secured, hold access battened down and bilge sounding pipe caps on
Question asked (34476):
When preparing cargo cranes for operation on a General Cargo ship using shore personnel, what are three of the most important checks to be made?
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Check that winches, brakes and emergency stops are working correctly
Question asked (34480):
On a General Cargo ship, what must completed before a cargo hoist wire is replaced on a deck crane ?
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A full risk assessment carried out and a permit to work issued
Question asked (34481):
What must be done before dock workers and stevedores are allowed on board a General Cargo vessel?
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Identification and passes must checked and number of persons on board recorded
Question asked (34484):
On a General Cargo ship, when can dunnage from a previous cargo be used again for cargo?
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