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1. Question : What type of construction material should be
avoided regarding fire protection purposes? K-f (SOLAS II-
2/2.2.3)

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Answer: All combustible materials


2. Question: In case of diesel driven fire pumps, for how long


period shall the fuel tank capacity allow the pump to be run at
full capacity? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.3)

Answer: Three hours

3. Question: What is the maximum allowed suction head for fire


pumps? (SOLAS II-2/4.3.3.2.5) RECOM DATION CATEGORIES
Answer: 4.5 meters

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4. Question : In case each hydrant is not fitted with hose and ANSWERS-ETO
nozzles, what is the requirement? (SOLAS II-2/4.6.1)
FREQUENTLY...
Answer: Complete interchange ability of hose couplings and
nozzles ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS
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5. Question: What number of fire hoses is required for cargo OBJECTIVE TYPE
ships of 1000 tons gross and upwards? (SOLAS II-2/4.7.4.1) QUESTIONS AND
Answer: One hose for each 30 meter length of ship plus one ANSWERS-ETO
spare. Hoses for engine and boiler room in addition OBJECTIVE TYPE...

ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS
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6. Question : What type of nozzles for fire hoses shall be used
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aboard ships? (SOLAS II-2/4.8.4)
Answer: Dual purpose (jet/spray) type incorporating shutoff ELECTRO TECHNICAL
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7. Question : What types of gases are not allowed as fire-
extinguishing medium for fixed gas fire-extinguishing system
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aboard ships? (SOLAS II-2/5.1.1)

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Answer: Toxic gases Posts

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8. Question: What type of fire-extinguishing medium release is


allowed for fixed gas fire-extinguishing installations? (SOLAS II-
2/5.1.8) FI LES
Answer: Manual operated release system only

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9. Question : In which compartments are halogenated


hydrocarbons not allowed as fire-extinguishing media? (SOLAS
II-2/5.3.1)
Answer: General cargo holds

10. Question : For carbon dioxide fire-fighting systems for


machinery spaces the fixed piping system shall be such that:
(SOLAS II-2/5.2.4)
Answer: 85% of the gas can be discharged into the space within
two minutes

11. Question : The discharge arrangements for halogenated


hydrocarbon total flooding systems shall be so designed that
the minimum quantity of medium can be discharged in (based
on the discharge of the
Answer: 20 seconds or less

12.Question : At which time shall require fixed fire-detection and


fire-alarm systems with manual operated call points be in
operation? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.1)
Answer: Capable of immediate operation at all times

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13. Question : How many power supply emergency sources are


required for fire-detection and fire-alarm systems? (SOLAS II-
2/13.1.3)
Answer: One

14. Question : How is the activation of any detector or manually


operated call point of fixed fire- detection and fire-alarm systems
to be indicated? (SOLAS II-2/13.1.4)
Answer: By visual and audible signal at the control panel and
indicating units

15. Question : What other purposes may a fixed fire-detection


and alarm system be used for, in addition to fire indication?
(SOLAS II-2/13.1.14)
Answer: Controlled closing of fire doors

16. Question : Where shall manually operate call points in fixed


fire-detection and alarm systems be located in accommodation
spaces? (SOLAS II-2/13.2.1)
Answer: At exits and in corridors

17. Question : Where in accommodation spaces shall smoke


detectors be located? (SOLAS II-2/13.2.2)
Answer: In stairways, corridors and escape routes

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18. Question : What is the general requirement for closing


mechanisms for in- and outlets of all ventilation systems (ships
other than passenger ships carrying more than 36
passengers)? (SOLAS II-2/16.9)
Answer: Closing must be possible from outside the spaces
being ventilated

19. Question : What is the requirement for stopping


arrangements for power-ventilated accommodation spaces,
cargo compartments, machinery spaces, service spaces and
control stations?
Answer: Must be capable of being stopped from an easily
accessible position outside the space being served

20. Question : At what time shall automatic sprinkler, fire-


detection and alarm systems be capable of immediate
operation? (SOLAS II-2/12.1.1)
Answer: At all times

21. Question : In accommodation the automatic sprinklers shall


come into operation within the temperature range: (SOLAS II-
2/12.2.4)
Answer: 68 - 79°C

22. Question : Which of the equipment listed is not included in


the fireman's personal equipment? (SOLAS II-2/17.1.1)
Answer: Leather safety boots and gloves

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23. Question : In addition to personal equipment a fireman's


outfit also comprise breathing apparatus and a fireproof lifeline.
How many complete sets of fireman's outfit is to be carried by all
ships? (SOLAS II-2/17.3)
Answer: At least two sets

24. Question : How many fireman's outfits are to be carried by


tankers? (SOLAS II-2/17.3.1.2)
Answer: At least four sets

25. Question : All waste receptacles shall be of non-combustible


materials, built and equipped with: (SOLAS II-2/18.5)
Answer: No openings in sides and bottom

26. Question : Which ships shall be provided with international


shore connection for supply of water as extinguishing media?
(SOLAS II-2/19.1)
Answer: All ships of 500 tons gross and upwards

27. Question : "A" class (fire) divisions are those divisions


formed by bulkheads and decks. Which of the following
requirements do not comply with the rules? (SOLAS II-2/3.3)
Answer: Insulated on both sides with approved non-combustible
material

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28. Question : "C" class (fire) divisions shall meet one of the
listed requirements: (SOLAS II-2/3.5)
Answer: Constructed of non-combustible material

29. Question : Where will the ship's officers find necessary


information regarding the ship's fire protection arrangement,
fire-detection equipment and fire extinguishing appliances?
(SOLAS II-2/20.1)
Answer: In permanently exhibited fire control plans

30. Question : In what language/languages shall the fire control


plans/folders (or copies of plans and folders) be? (SOLAS II-
2/20.1)
Answer: The Flag State language with copies in English or
French

31. Question : Where shall shore side fire-fighting personnel


find necessary information on the ship's fire control in an
emergency situation? (SOLAS II-2/20.2)
Answer: Copy of the fire control plans/folders to be stored in a
watertight prominently marked container outside

32. Question : Three methods of fire protection regarding


internal divisional bulkheading may be adopted in
accommodation and service spaces in cargo ships. Which of the
given methods do not correspond to
Answer: Construction of all internal bulkheads of class "A"

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divisions

33. Question : Fire protection for tankers of 20.000 dwt and


upwards consist of different fixed systems and arrangements.
Which of the following systems and arrangements do not
correspond to the present
Should Answer: A fixed sprinkler system at the cargo manifold

34. Question : Which of the following requirements to fixed foam


systems for cargo deck area on tankers do not correspond to
present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/61)
Answer: Sufficient foam concentrate shall be supplied to ensure
at least one hour of foam generation

35. Questions : Which of the following requirements to inert gas


system for oil cargo tanks do not correspond to present
regulations? (SOLAS II-2/62.2)
Answer: Keep a low pressure in the tanks at all times at sea and
in port (periods of gas-freeing excepted)

36. Question : In an inert gas system audible and visible alarms


shall be provided to indicate faulty conditions in the installation.
Which of the following conditions do not activate the alarms?
(SOLAS II-2/62.19.1)
Answer: High air pressure in water seal

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37. Question : Gas generators in inert gas systems shall have


alarms to indicate faulty conditions. Which of the following
conditions do not require alarm according to present
regulations? (SOLAS II-2/62.19.2)
Answer: Insufficient air supply

38. Question : Pump rooms on oil tankers shall be provided with


a fixed fire-extinguishing system. Which of the following systems
is in accordance with present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/63)
Answer: Fixed CO2 fire-extinguisher system

39. Question : When you join a new ship, how are you informed
about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own duties in
case of an emergency?
Answer: By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places

40. Question : In a distress situation and immediately after the


distress signal has been sounded, what is the next action to be
taken by the Chief Officer on duty?
Answer: Use the intercom to inform crew and passengers of the
reason for the alarm

41. Question : In a distress situation, how many times or for how


long should the emergency alarm signal be sounded?

Answer: Until all crew members and passengers have reported


to their respective muster stations

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42. Question : Which one of the listed tasks do not necessarily


have to be included in onboard training and instruction of crew
members? (SOLAS III/18.4 -18.5)
Answer: Onboard training and instruction shall be given in
addition to regular abandon ship drills

43. Question : What is a contingency plan for ships?

Answer: Plan for safety preparedness

44. Question : What does the abbreviation SOLAS mean?

Answer: International Convention for the Safety of Lives at Sea

45. Question : Which international organization is preparing


conventions and rules for seafaring nations?
Answer: International Maritime Organization (IMO)

46. Question : Which radio frequency/channels are reserved for


emergency communication?
Answer: 2182 kHz/VHF channel 16

47. Question : What is the radio telephone distress signal?


Answer: MAYDAY

48. Question : What is a "passenger" according to SOLAS

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regulations?
Answer: Every person other than the Captain and the members
of the crew or other persons employed

49. Question : What is a passenger ship according to SOLAS


regulations?
Answer: A ship which carries more than 12 passengers

50. Question : Which of the named ships are not subject to


SOLAS regulations?

Answer: Cargo ships of less than 500 tons gross

51. Question : SOLAS regulations require surveys of ships to be


carried out at certain times and at certain intervals. Which of the
following surveys apply to passenger ships only?
Answer: Periodical survey every 12 months

52. Question : Which organization or administration is


responsible for surveys and inspections of ships, and the
issue of Safety Certificates?
Answer: Government Authorities of the Flag State

53. Question : For how long period shall a Passenger Ship


Safety Certificate be issued?
Answer: A period not exceeding 12 months

54. Question : A Cargo Ship Construction Certificate will be


issued for :

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Answer: A period not exceeding 48 months

55. Question : A Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate will be issued


for :
Answer: A period not exceeding 24 months

56. Question : Where is the Safety Certificates for ships to be


kept?
Answer: In the Captain's office

57. Question : Who has the right, in addition to the issuing


authority, to inspect the ship and control the validity of the ship's
Safety Certificates in foreign ports?
Answer: Inspectors from the International Maritime Organization
(IMO)

58. Question : Why should water ballast not in general be


carried in tanks intended for oil fuel in passenger ships?
Answer: Risk for pollution

59. Question : What measures regarding ship stability should be


taken in order to make passenger ships able to withstand critical
damage?
Answer: Maintain sufficient intact stability

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60. Questions : When cross-flooding arrangements to correct


unsymmetrical flooding and excessive heel angels in damaged
condition are installed in passenger ships, what is the maximum
time allowed for
Answer:15 minutes

61. Question : Automatic shutdown of the inert gas blowers and


gas regulating valve shall be arranged in case of faulty
condition in the inert gas system. Which of the following
conditions has not correct value
Answer: High water level in the water seal

62. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


abandon ship and fire drills do not correspond to present
regulations?
Answer: On all short international voyages, muster of
passengers shall take place as soon as possible

63. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


life-saving appliances do not correspond to present
regulations?
Answer: All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be made of
non-combustible or fire retardant material

64. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


buoyant smoke signals do not correspond to present
regulations? The buoyant smoke signal shall:

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Answer: give a bright red light during the entire emission time

65. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


liferafts do not correspond to present regulations? Every liferaft
shall be so constructed that:
Answer: it's canopy has viewing ports in all directions

66. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


liferaft equipment do not correspond to present
regulations? The normal equipment of every liferaft shall
consist of:
Answer: thermal protective aids for the number of persons the
liferaft is permitted to accommodate

67. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


"week links" for float free arrangements for liferafts
do not correspond to present regulations? Week links shall:
Answer: release the liferaft at a depth of not more than 4 metros

68. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


the stability of inflatable liferafts do not correspond to present
regulations? The stability of inflatable liferafts shall be such that:
Answer: in the event of capsizing it will automatically attain a
position providing an above water escape

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69. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


equipment for inflatable liferafts do not correspond to present
regulations? The inflatable liferaft shall be fitted with:
Answer: a buoyant lifeline bucketed around the outside of the
liferaft

70. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


rigid liferafts do not correspond to present
regulations? The liferaft shall have:
Should Answer: all entrances fitted with rigid boarding ramps
for boarding the liferaft at sea

71. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


lifeboat propulsion do not correspond to present regulations?
Answer: The engine shall be provided with an electric power
starting system with rechargeable energy batteries

72. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


lifeboat equipment do not correspond to present regulations?
All lifeboat equipment shall:
Answer: be made of fire-retardant material

73. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


lifeboat equipment do not correspond to present regulations?
The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall include:
Answer: sea-charts and navigating equipment

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74. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


partially enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to present
regulations? The canopy between rigid covers shall be so
arranged that:
Answer: it has windows to admit sufficient daylight inside the
lifeboat with the canopy closed

75. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


self-righting partially enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to
present regulations? Self-righting partially closed lifeboats shall
have:
Answer: sufficient number of pumps and bailers

76. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


enclosures of totally enclosed lifeboats do not correspond to
present regulations? The totally enclosed lifeboats shall:
Answer: have self-bailing arrangements

77. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


fire protected lifeboats do not correspond to present
regulations? Water spray systems shall:
Answer: have separate draining pumps of sufficient capacity

78. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


rescue boats do not correspond to present regulations? Rescue
boats shall:
Answer: have self-bailing arrangements

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79. Question : Which one of the listed requirements regarding


rescue boat equipment do not correspond to present
regulations? The normal equipment of every rescue boat shall
include:
Answer: immersion suits for the number of persons the boat is
permitted to accommodate

80. Questions : The training manual shall contain instructions


and information in easily understood terms and illustrated
wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to
be explained in detail in the
Answer: Donning of fire protection clothing

81. Question : The training manual shall contain instructions


and information in easily understood terms and illustrated
wherever possible. Which one of the following objects do not
have to be explained in
Answer: The use of onboard communication systems

82. Question : The training manual shall contain instructions


and information in easily understood terms and illustrated
wherever possible. Which of the following objects do not have to
be explained in detail in the
Answer: Instruction for emergency repair of fire-fighting
equipment

83. Question : The muster list shall specify details of general


alarm signal and also actions to be taken by crew and

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passengers when the alarm is sounded. Which of the following


actions do not necessarily have to
Answer:be prepared and approved by the Administration before
the ship proceeds to sea

"Don't let what you cannot do


interfere with what you can do." --
John R. Wooden

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