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In the diagram, which letter is pointing at the area known as the "BOW" of the ship?

The Bow is indicated by A, in the figure

Selected answer: Correct answer:

The Bow is indicated by B, in the figure

On the diagram, which letter indicates what is meant by the word "DRAUGHT" of the ship?

Draught is indicated by C, in the figure

Draught is indicated by D, in the figure

The figure shows the cross section of a ship floating in water with the hull coloured in red and the seabed below the vessel shaded. On this figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "UNDERKEEL CLEARANCE" given. Which one is the correct one?

Underkeel clearance is given by C on the figure

Selected answer:

Correct answer:

Underkeel clearance is given by A on the figure

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

Air draught is given by C on the figure

Air draught is given by D on the figure

What is the correct understanding of the term "FAIRLEAD"?

A fairlead is the hole through the deck where the anchor chain passes into the chain locker.

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What is the correct understanding of the term "LEE SIDE"?

The leeside is the starboard side of the vessel

Correct answer:

The lee side is the side of the ship which is facing away from the wind.

When acting as helmsman would you expect the reading of the gyro compass to be the same as the magnetic compass?

They would always be the same

Very seldom would they be the same

Who is authorised to operate lifting equipment around the ship?

All deck officers and ratings and selected engineroom personnel.

Correct answer:

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.

What are the duties of the bridge lookout during the night, when the vessel is in the middle of the ocean?

The lookout must standby ready to take the wheel when required by the Officer of the Watch

Correct answer:

The lookout must keep a lookout all-round the ship and report anything sighted, or heard, to the Officer of the Watch

Which mooring lines are shown in this picture?

The forward headline and breast rope are visible in this picture

Correct answer:

The forward head lines are visible in this picture

What is the role of a tug in a port?

A tug is the normal vessel used by the pilot to board a ship

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What is a "Fairlead"?

A Fairlead is the device used to close the cargo holds

Correct answer:

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

What class of fire is a smouldering fire of wood, textiles, paper and other carbonaceous materials? Class C Selected answer: Correct answer: Class A Question asked (3942):

What is meant by the term "keeping a proper lookout" as applied to the bridge lookout?

Keeping a very visual lookout ahead and abeam of the ship

Correct answer:

Keeping a visual lookout all round the ship and also actively listening out for audio signals

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".

Ask the OOW what course you are to steer and standby the wheel. Tell the OOW you are ready for changing over.

Correct answer:

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

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

Overloading electric plugs

Correct answer:

All the mentioned alternatives

Dry chemical powders extinguish fire by...

Cooling and/or smothering

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In general, what is the best extinguishing agent to put out a class A fire?

Foam

Correct answer:

Water

When at sea, you discover that the bilges in the engine room have a large quantity of oil residues floating around. What action should you take?

Start the fire pump

Notify Chief Engineer, find cause of leakage, remedy the leakage and then immediately start to clean the bilges

An inflatable lifejacket has:

1 compartment automatically inflatable and 1 compartment manually inflatable

Correct answer:

2 separate compartments

In which way shall a survivor be hauled out of the sea?

In 45 degree angle

Correct answer:

Horizontal

An inflatable lifejacket will inflate:

Automatically on immersion

Correct answer:

Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion or by mouth

Which of air and water is the fluid that transfers the greatest amount of heat during the same time, given that the fluid is not flowing along the immersed body?

Air if the temperature of the fluid is 10°C; water if temperature of the fluid is < 10°C

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

Helmet, safety shoes and gloves.

Correct answer:

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

What should be carried out before entering the pump room?

Notify the Chief Officer or officer on duty

Correct answer:

Notify the Chief Officer or officer on duty and run the ventilation for at least 15 minutes.

What prevents hatch cover panels from lifting in a seaway on a General Cargo vessel?

The hatch compression bars

The hatch cleats

What must be ensured when using the ship's cargo gear on a General Cargo vessel in hot climates?

That stevedores handle cargo gear in the proper manner

That grease from wire falls does not fall onto cargoes being loaded or discharged

On a General Cargo Vessel, what must be ensured when using ship's cargo gear in hot climates?

That the cargo gear register in up to date

Correct answer:

That grease from wire falls does not fall onto cargoes being loaded or discharged

What precaution must be taken when painting on deck during cargo operations on a General Cargo Vessel?

There must be an established means of communication between crew members and the bosun

Correct answer:

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Where are cargo residues usually concealed on a General Cargo Vessel?

In bulkhead corrugations

Correct answer:

In recesses below manhole covers

On a General Cargo ship in the United States, what will be the consequences of a ship's failure to correct an unsafe stevedore working practice?

The port will lodge a protest against the ship

The ship will be prosecuted

What would you do immediately if you saw oil spilling from a bunker hose during cargo operations on a General Cargo vessel?

Inform the duty officer

Correct answer:

Stop the bunker operation

What must be observed when checking cargo lashing belts on a General Cargo Vessel?

The belt manufacturer's instructions

That they are not torn

What might safely be used to prevent a load swinging when lifted by a crane?

A cargo net.

Correct answer:

Guide or tag lines, tended from a safe location.

Is it always possible to use the word "ship" instead of the word "boat"?

A large vessel is always called a "ship" and never a "boat"

Normally a small vessel is called a "boat" rather than a "ship", otherwise it is not important.

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The bones in the human body are connected to each other by:

Fibrous tissues

Correct answer:

Different type of joints

You must not attempt to move a casualty carelessly, if you suspect patient with:

Unconscious

Correct answer:

Fractured spine

Which of the following disposal would be permitted?

Paper products from a vessel inside a special area and 15 miles from the nearest land

Food waste from a vessel outside a special area and 12 miles from the nearest land

The cargo manifold working platform surface should be made of:

Perforated steel sheet

Correct answer:

Open mesh grating

A small consignment of dangerous goods is to be loaded on deck of a General Cargo ship; choose from the following stowage position which is the most suitable ?

On top on No 1 hold

Correct answer:

The aft end of No. 4 hold

What should you ensure prior to closing hatch covers when preparing to sail on a General Cargo vessel?

That cargoes have been stowed according to the stowage plan