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Question asked (396):

When reeving a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you should, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:

Depends on the direction of the lay of the wire strands in the new wire

Selected answer:

Correct answer:

Direction B

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

Starboard quarter is given by D on the figure

Selected answer: Correct answer:

Starboard quarter is given by C on the figure

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

Windlass is given by D on the figure

Windlass is given by B on the figure

When should the lookout report another vessel?

When the other vessel is approaching the ship

Correct answer:

As soon as it is sighted or heard.

"Overshoot" is an expression related to a ship's steering ability. What is the correct understanding of this expression?

It is the amount a ship moves forward after the engines are stopped

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

The ladder arrangement to allow walking access down the ship's side into a boat alongside the vessel

Correct answer:

Portable bridge arrangement between ship and shore, when alongside.

What kind of extinguishing-remedy would you choose to put out an electrical fire?

Foam.

Dry extinguishing remedy.

When you are on watch during a stay in port, what should you always ensure is ready at the head of the gangway?

Notice Board giving name of ship and company

Correct answer:

Life buoy with line.

What is the output shown on the "Rate of Turn" display fitted on the bridge?

The Rate of Turn indicator shows the changing angle of the vessel from the meridian

Correct answer:

The Rate of Turn indicator displays the rate the ship is swinging in degrees per minute

Where on a ship is the deck known as the "Boat Deck"?

The Boat Deck is the deck where access would be made from any boats alongside.

Correct answer:

The Boat Deck is the deck from which persons embark into the lifeboats

What is a ship's "Gangway"?

A Gangway is a vertical ladder used by the pilot to board the ship

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Mention some important thoughts for what you have to do when you recognise that fire break out onboard.

Commence fighting the fire, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad

Correct answer:

Report to bridge or duty officer, actuate the fire alarm, call the persons around the fire and join the fire squad

Whilst in the Engine room you hear the CO2 release alarm, what action if any should you take.

Proceed to the engine control room and call the bridge for further instructions.

Correct answer:

Leave the engine room as quickly as possible, closing all doors behind you.

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?

Check the number of persons joining and leaving the vessel.

Check the moorings for correct tightness and ensure the gangway remains safe and secure.

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

Inform bridge of any other ships observed, which appear to be getting closer to your own ship

Correct answer:

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

What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: ”Starboard ten”

Repeat the command back and then change course 10 degrees to starboard of present course

Correct answer:

Repeat the command back and then turn the wheel to make the rudder turn 10 degrees to starboard of amidships

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Which of the following is a combustion reaction?

Open fire

Correct answer:

All the answers are good

Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of liferafts corresponds to present SOLAS regulations?

Liferafts intended for throw-overboard launching shall be stowed midships secured to means for transfer to either side

Correct answer:

Liferafts shall be stowed with its painter permanently attached to the ship

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

None of the mentioned

Correct answer:

Horizontal

What is the greatest interest of the "help" position ?

It prevents the survivor's blood from collecting in the lower part of his body

Correct answer:

It lessens the survivor's heat escape

How many buoyant smoke signals are carried in each liferaft with SOLAS B pack?

6

Correct answer:

1

A lifebuoy light is capable of working at minimum for a period of, and has a luminous intensity of:

4 h, 1 candela (about 1,0 mile range at normal meteorological sight)

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What is the approximate content of oxygen in air?

99 %

Correct answer:

21 %

A person wearing lifejacket or immersion suit, shall be able to turn from a face-down to a face-up position in not more than:

15 seconds

Correct answer:

5 seconds

What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?

Detail the duties of shipboard personnel assigned security responsibilities.

Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.

Under international regulations what is required during bulk cargo operations?

The terminal representative must continuously monitor cargo operations

Correct answer:

Ship's personnel must continuously monitor cargo operations

Why is it important to remove all traces of salt after washing the cargo holds of a bulk carrier?

Because salt will contaminate the next bulk cargo

Because salt encourages the corrosion of steelwork

In which of the following areas of the holds of a bulk carrier is cargo residue unlikely to be concealed?

Upper sections of ship's frames

Correct answer:

Bulkhead corrugations

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If your ship is in the tropics and you are going to be working out on deck during the day,

what is the recommended daily intake of water for you to avoid the effects of dehydration? 10 litres. Selected answer: Correct answer: 4.5 litres. 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).

Hoist the load.

Correct answer:

Danger, or emergency stop!

What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?

The Drill List

Correct answer:

The Muster List

What do you understand by: Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder?

Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the gangway

Correct answer:

Rig the accommodation ladder in combination with the pilot ladder means: lower the accommodation ladder and rig the pilot ladder right next to it

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

Muscles

Different type of joints

An airway should be used when

The patient has stopped breathing

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Which statement about the garbage record book is true?

It is required by all ships on International voyage

Correct answer:

It is used to record all operational and accidental garbage discharges

Which of the following is part of the spill response equipment inventory?

The pressure washer

Correct answer:

Sorbents

When ballasting operations are about to start on a bulk carrier, what important checks must be made?

That the hold bilge system has been cleaned and the access ladders checked

Correct answer:

That all air pipes are open and that the pipeline and valve system is correctly set up

A very dusty cargo is to be loaded on a bulk carrier; what precautions on deck should be included?

Decks washed down regularly