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On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AFT" shown. Which one is the correct one?

Aft is defined as B on the figure

Selected answer:

Correct answer:

Aft is defined as A on the figure

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "ASTERN" shown. Which one is the correct one?

Astern is defined as B on the figure

Selected answer: Correct answer:

Astern is defined as D on the figure

Which is the "CAPSTAN", in the figure?

The Capstan is indicated by C, in the figure

Correct answer:

The Capstan is indicated by A, in the figure

On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "MIDSHIPS" given. Which one is the correct one?

Midships is given by D on the figure

Correct answer:

Midships is given by B on the figure

What could the wheelman be asked to do, to help in the preparations to leave the berth and go to sea?

Help the forward team let go the ropes

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What is the correct understanding of the term "boat drill"?

The opportunity for all on board to launch the boats and abandon ship.

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Practical exercise for the people on board to practice their duties and be prepared in the case of an emergency abandon ship.

What is a "Fairlead"?

A Fairlead is the device used to close the cargo holds

A Fairlead is a special device through which is passed ropes or wires to stop them moving sideward’s and reduces friction and chafing

How much food per person is supplied on a liferaft?

None - only barley sugar sweets supplied

Not less than 10000 kJ

Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing medium is to be preferred to fight a fire in an electric installation (for example the main switchboard)?

Foam.

Correct answer:

Powder.

What is the main responsibility of a bridge lookout at night?

Inform bridge of any lights when they appear over the horizon

Inform the bridge of any new lights when they appear over the horizon or any other items observed which may affect the ship

What is the correct way that the lookout should report the appearance of a light, in clear visibility, on the port side of the ship in a direction half way between right ahead and abeam?

The lookout should state "Ship observed 45 degrees to port"

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If the relief for the bridge lookout does not appear at the end of the watch, when required, what should be the actions of the existing lookout

Stay on lookout until the relief eventually arrives

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He should inform the Officer of the Watch and wait for instructions

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 to 10"?

Apply the wheel to alter the course 20 degrees to port and then after the second command change the heading a further 10 degrees

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Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the wheel to 10 degrees of helm.

According to European standards (E.N.) fire can be classified…

A, B, C

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A, B,C,D

If a fire starts in the fuel tanks of a vessel, the fire will be ?

A class D fire

A class B fire

Which of the following may cause a fire in the accommodation spaces?

Covering electric heaters with blankets

Correct answer:

All the mentioned alternatives

*What is the term used to designate the work that may cause heat, sparks or flames and that cannot be performed if specific compulsory precautions are not taken in places where nearby flammable products could be present?

Specially hazardous work

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In order to extinguish a fire with a portable extinguisher, we must proceed in the following way:

Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the top of the flames with the wind behind us

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Maintain a safe distance, apply the extinguishing agent to the base of the flames with the wind behind us

Give the meaning of the following symbol

Sprinkler installation

Correct answer:

Area protected by sprinkler

The wearer of a lifejacket can jump into the water without injury and without damaging the jacket from a height of at least:

7 m

Correct answer:

4,50 m

An immersion suit is constructed such that it can be unpacked and donned within:

4 min

2 min

You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. In most cases, which of the following actions should you generally take?

Start paddling in the direction of the nearest land

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Organise a lookout system. Join up with other survival craft if possible. Stream the sea anchor

*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?

0,25 l if the de-salting apparatus is capable of producing this quantity in 2 days

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What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified in SOLAS ?

one long blast

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seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast

In safety terms, what is an "interlock"

An electrical switch which is locked when not in use

Correct answer:

A device which prevents an operation of equipment to take place, to allow access or maintenance to be carried out

What special safety measures are required by a seaman when working aloft on a stage?

A safety harness secured to the stage.

Correct answer:

Safety harness with a rope secured to a safe point above.

What shall a rescue person use if he has to jump into the water in order to assist a survivor?

Lifejacket

Correct answer:

Survival suit and lifeline

You have just completed loading a cargo of Caustic Soda in 2, 3 and 6 centre tanks. The Chief Officer instructs you to accompany the Cargo Surveyor as the ullages are checked.

What does the term "ullage" refer to?

The height from the bottom of a cargo tank to the top.

Correct answer:

The depth of free space left in a cargo tank above the current liquid level.

You have a cargo of Lube Oil Additive in tank 6 Centre. Which of the following will happen if heating is applied and the temperature increases?

Its weight will decrease - it will get lighter.

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You are alongside and the hoses have been connected for discharge. The jetty-man shouts across to you, telling you to start cargo. The Duty Officer has not yet given you any instructions to commence. What will you do?

Advise the jetty-man that there is a problem on board and you will notify him when you are ready.

Correct answer:

Advise the Duty Officer and await further instructions. Ask the jetty-man to stand by.

You are at anchor and another chemical tanker is alongside to receive several parcels from your vessel. As you are not alongside, or actually in port, do you have to observe any of the usual precautions on deck?

No, when outside port limits, there are no requirements to observe any precautions.

Yes, there is no difference to a transfer operation whether it is alongside or with another ship at anchor.

You are about to commence tank-cleaning after discharging a cargo of Olefins. What should happen with "ball" type valves in the pipeline system during cleaning?

They should remain fully open throughout to ensure washing water does not back up against the valve.

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They should be operated (opened and closed) to ensure all surfaces are flushed and drain plugs should be temporarily removed.

You have just completed tank inspection, prior to loading a number of chemical grades.

The Duty Officer instructs you to secure the tank lids. (On this vessel, they are circular in design, with four dogs and the lid is raised and lowered on a geared wheel). Which of the following methods will you use to secure the lids?

I will lower the lid with the geared wheel, screwing it down as tightly as possible, then position the dogs, so that the lid remains centrally positioned while the ship is as sea.

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I will lower the lid with the geared wheel, ensuring that the coaming rim sits centrally against the packing. I will then position and tighten the dogs, working back and forth so that an even pressure is applied overall.

You are assigned to accompany a cargo surveyor during tank inspection. A wall-wash is to take place in tank 3 centre. As the surveyor is preparing his equipment for this, you observe that a drop of sweat falls onto the collection funnel. What will you do?

Nothing. The odd drop of sweat will not usually make any difference.

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Draw the surveyor's attention to it. Take note that he thoroughly cleans the funnel with the wall-wash solvent before collecting the laboratory sample. Report the matter to the Duty officer.

For what purposes is nitrogen used in cargo tanks on a chemical tanker?

Maintenance (nitrogen in the tank restricts moisture build-up and stops corrosion on the tank bulkheads).

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Safety (atmosphere control) and purity (maintenance of quality of product by stopping contact with air).

You have just completed discharge of a cargo of Iso-Butanol and are preparing for tank cleaning. The pumpman is going round the deck checking the cargo pump cofferdams for any leakage of hydraulic oil or cargo. What term is applied to this procedure?

Venting.

Purging.

Your vessel is equipped with hydraulic submerged deep-well cargo pumps. You are approaching the end of discharge of a cargo of methanol in tank 3 port. Which of the following may be an indication that the tank is almost empty?

A progressive reduction in the noise coming from the cargo pump.

Correct answer:

A distinctive surging noise from, and vibration observed on the cargo pump.

You have just completed washing a stainless steel cargo tank, following discharge of a cargo of Isobutylamine. You have washed the tank with warm salt water. What will you now do to prevent damage to the stainless steel?

Rinse the tank with cold salt water.

Rinse the tank with fresh water.

Who must make and sign the individual entry for a loading, discharging or cleaning operation in the Cargo Record Book?

The master of the ship.

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Which of the following cargoes must be maintained at the highest temperature when carried on a chemical tanker?

Caustic Soda solution.

Correct answer:

Phenol.

What is the meaning of "make fast"

To coil a rope

To secure a rope

What do you understand by: Secure the tug?

Secure the tug means: to pass a line to the tug

Correct answer:

Secure the tug means: to make fast the tug

If a patient is bleeding from nose

Let the blood stop by itself

Pinch soft part of the nose for 10 minutes while keeping the head forward over a basin

To prevent inadvertent leaks, bunker manifold not in use should:

Have blank flanges fitted and tightened with all bolts in place

Correct answer:

Have blank flanges fitted with gaskets and tightened with all bolts in place

An International oil pollution prevention certificate is required for:

All oil tankers

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