OPERATIONAL

questions.add(new question(" When type of call will be sent by a ship adrift and needing the assistance of a
tug? (The weather is not bad and the ship will be aground 24 hours later) ",
new String[]{". Distress relay call",". Urgent call",". Safety call",". Distress call"},1));

questions.add(new question(" Your vessel is acting as the on scene commander during a distress rescue.
Various vessels are interfering the distress traffic on the VHF. What message would you use to stop them interfering
with this traffic? ",
new String[]{" Seelonce securite","Seelonce mayday","pan","Seelonce distress"},1));

questions.add(new question("What is the correct understanding of the term “Isobar”? ",

new String[]{"An “Isobar” is a line joining places of equal temperature",". An “Isobar” is the line showing the
direction of the predicted path of a hurricane. "," An “Isobar” is a line joining places of equal pressure. "," An
“Isobar” is the line of the cold front in a frontal depression"},2));

questions.add(new question("You receive a distress alert on HF Radio. What should you do? ",
new String[]{"Wait three minutes and if no acknowledgement is heard from a coast station you should relay
the alert. "," Relay the message immediately on 2182 kHz. "," Acknowledgement receipt. ","No response is
necessary providing the vessel is more than 24 hours away. "},0));

questions.add(new question("What are the limits of a passage or voyage plan? ",

new String[]{"From berth to berth",". It is dependent on the voyage and if there are any river or canal
transits",". From pilot to pilot"," From Full Away On Passage (FAOP) to End Of Passage (EOP) "},0));

questions.add(new question("A ship is navigating in the Caribbean in August when it receives the warning of
a Hurricane. To determine the centre of the storm the Master uses “Buy Ballot’s Law” and faces the wind. On what
side of the Master would the low pressure area be located? ",
new String[]{"On the left side","This is not a suitable method to use with a Hurricane","On the right
side","Straight ahead"},2));

questions.add(new question("Why must draught marks be read on both port and starboard sides of a bulk
vessel when accurate draughts are required. ",
new String[]{" The vessel marks may be incorrectly drawn","The vessel may be trimmed by the head","The
draught reading on one side of the vessel sufficient"," The vessel may appear up right but will be found to have a
slight list when port and starboard marks are compared"},3));

questions.add(new question("*Sanitary-. Ballast-, bilge- or general service pumps may be accepted as fire
pumps provided: ",
new String[]{"They have a capacity of at least 20 m3/h","They are fitted with automatic start connected to
the fire alarm",". None of these pumps may be accepted as fire pump","They are not normally used for pumping
oil"},3));

questions.add(new question("What is the minimum number of portable two way VHF walkie talkies for use
in survival craft that should be carried onboard vessels which comply with GMDSS regulations? ",
new String[]{"3 sets","1 set",". 2 sets",". There is no requirement to carry them"},0));

questions.add(new question("The transmitting receiving method, when both stations can transmit and
receive at the same time is called: ",
new String[]{"Duplex",". None of the mentioned",". Simplex"," Semi-duplex"},0));

questions.add(new question("Which of the following statements applies to fire doors in main vertical zone
bulkheads and stairway enclosures in passenger ships? ",
new String[]{"All the alternatives are correct
","They shall be of the self closing type",". They shall be capable of being closed from a control station",".
They shall be capable of closing with an angle of up to 3,5 opposing closure"},0));

questions.add(new question("The vessel is steaming off the coast when the engine room informs the bridge
it must stop engines immediately. Shortly afterwards they informed the bridge they would need a least three hours
to fix it. Which of the following actions would be the most suitable taken by the bridge? ",
 new String[]{"Display the NUC signal, maintain the watch and ask the Engine room to be a quick as
possible","Display the NUC signal, maintain the watch and wait for further developments. "," Display the NUC signal,
maintain the watch and determine how the ship is drifting and the probable position after three hours. "," Display
the NUC signal and keep a good lookout"},2));

questions.add(new question("You are on a sailing vessel, underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on
the starboard bow, on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. By the International Regulations for the
Preventing Collisions at Sea, what action will you follow? ",
new String[]{"Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my
starboard side, I will maintain my course and speed. ","This vessel is clearly a power-driven vessel and I anticipate
that the bearing will therefore close and she will pass ahead at a safe distance. "," Risk of collisions is deemed to
exist and as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I am required to keep out of the way. I will
make a broad alteration of course to starboard. ",". By Rule 18, a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of
the way of a sailing vessel. I will maintain my course and speed, but will continue to monitor situation to ensure the
other vessel takes avoiding action. "},3));

questions.add(new question("Two ships travelling in opposite directions are to pass each other in a narrow
river, as illustrated. Explain what is likely to happen as they pass each other? ",
new String[]{"Due to interaction, the bows will repel each other, and then when alongside each other, and
then when alongside each other the two ships will be sucked together and finally the sterns will be repelled as they
start to pass clear","As they approach, rudder should be applied quickly to avoid sheering into the path of each
other. Then as they are alongside they will be attracted and finally repel each other as they pass clear. "," Due to
interaction, the bows will attract each other as they approach, Then they will repel each other alongside and as
they pass clear, the sterns will be attracted. "," There will be very little effect between the two ships as they pass.
"},0));

questions.add(new question("The prescribed periodic tests of the radio set must be entered in:
new String[]{"Manual maritime radio communication","Ship’s deck log","Equipment manual"," Radio Log
"},3));

questions.add(new question("*B Class divisions in ships are constructed so that they are capable of
preventing the passage of flame to the end of a standard fire test held for: ",
new String[]{"30 minutes"," 45 minutes",". 60 minutes"," 15 minutes"},0));

questions.add(new question("When the temperature of the air increases with height it is known as a
“Temperature Inversion” and may influence the performance of some instruments on the ship. What should the
bridge Officer of the Watch be prepared to happen? ",
new String[]{"The GPS may give errors of position because of interference of incoming signals from the
satelites",". The radar will be show abnormal sea clutter as the pulse is trapped by the inversion
","The bearing obtained from the Directional Finder (DF) will not be as accurate as normal"," Abnormal ranges of
VHF RT and Second Trace Returns on the radar"},3));

questions.add(new question("What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way
VHF’s for survival craft? ",
new String[]{"Channel 6, 12 & 16"," Channel 16 only","6, 13 & 16","Channels 16 & 12"},2));

questions.add(new question("Where would we find information regarding fire extinguishers, fire doors,
remote release buttons, fire equipment etc. onboard a ship? ",
new String[]{"In the master’s log book"," In the ship drawings. ","On the ship fire plan","n the engine log
book"},2));

questions.add(new question("What do you understand by the term “ Risk Assessment”, and how would this
be carried out on board? ",
new String[]{"States than when work has a degree of risk that the work is not carried out"," Identify the
hazards and specify the personal protective equipment that would be required to complete the work","Identify
the hazards, quantity the risks, put control measures in place, monitor the work activity and review","Requires a
great deal of preparation and involves recording everything on paper"},2));

questions.add(new question("The position of the ship is found by taking a series of bearings using a magnetic
compass. How should an error of 5 degrees WEST be applied to the compass bearings? ",
 new String[]{"Subtract 5 degrees to the bearings","same error applies to all bearings and therefore it can be
ignored","Add the 5 degrees to the bearings","The error should be “High” or “Low” and therefore more information
is required. "},0));

questions.add(new question("After confirmation that there is no other radio-traffic, we call on a VHF working
channel of a coast-station. When you don’t get any reply: ",
new String[]{"You can repeat your call immediately","You must wait 5 minutes before repeating the
call","You must wait 3 minute minimum before repeating your call","You must wait 1 minute minimum before
repeating your call"},2));

questions.add(new question("The ship is drifting in the open sea with a temporary engine breakdown. The
ship is equipped with GPS navigation equipment. What should the bridge Officer of the Watch do in this situation? ",
new String[]{"Display the “Not under Command” signal and switch off the normal steaming lights",". All of
the possible answers","Plot the direction and rate of drift and predict the ships position for the period while the ship
is “Not Under Command” ","Keep a good lookout for other ships"},0));

questions.add(new question("Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler? ",
new String[]{"The individual makes small local purchases. ","The individual spends his or her free time
hanging out with others. ",". The individual is disinterested in the ship’s cargo. ",". The individual wears bulky or out
of season clothing. "},3));

questions.add(new question("Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are beating
should be placed in the Recovery Position. Why Is this position so important? ",
new String[]{"The recovery position makes it easy to maintain any kind of bleeding. ","Because it keeps the
heart beating. "," The position prevents the patient from falling asleep","The position ensures that an open airway is
maintained"},3));

questions.add(new question("A distress alert sent by Inmarsat to an RCC is sent via: ",
new String[]{"LES",". NCS","LUT"," The managers office"},0));

questions.add(new question("What is the direction of wind associated with an anticyclone (area of high
pressure) in the Northern Hemisphere? ",
new String[]{"Straight towards the centre of the anticyclone",". Clockwise around the high pressure","
Anticlockwise around the high pressure"," Directly away from the centre of the anticyclone towards the nearest low
pressure"},1));

questions.add(new question("The Second Officer, when on watch on the bridge , is often referred to as the
OOW. What does OOW actually stand for? ",
new String[]{"Officer of the Watch","On official watch","Operator of the Watch"," On official
watchkeeping"},0));

questions.add(new question("What would be the correct form of response to the question: What kind of
assistance do you require? ",
new String[]{"The correct form of response would be: My vessel has a fire in the accommodation and we
require fire- fighting assistance"," The correct form of response would be: There is a fire onboard my vessel
","The correct form of response would be: I need help on board with fire and the smoke is very toxic","The
correct form of response would be: I need help as soon as possible"},0));

questions.add(new question("What do the letters “TPC” stand for? ",

new String[]{"Tipping Centre"," Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion","Tonnes per Centimetre",". Trim per
Centimetre"},2));

questions.add(new question("When a ship is steaming along a course line, what is the importance of
determining the set and rate of drift due to wind and current? ",
new String[]{"All of the suggested answers","To determine the time required to reach the next alteration of
course point. "," To appreciate the possible extent of drift and dangers in the event of engine failure","To determine
the correction required to the course steered to maintain the planned passage. "},0));

questions.add(new question("The prescribed test of EPIRB, SART and portable VHF radio set must be entered
in: ",
new String[]{"Equipment survey","Radio equipment manual"," Ship’s radio log","Maintenance manual"},2));
 questions.add(new question("What is the purpose of a draught survey on a bulk carrier? ",
new String[]{"To calculate the vessels lightship displacement"," To calculate shear forces at the
bulkheads","To calculate the quantity of bulk cargo loaded or discharged","To calculate the vessels constant"},2));

questions.add(new question("Unfortunately an insect has become lodged in the ear. How to remove the
insect? ",
new String[]{"By using rubber vacuum pump and suck the foreign body out. ","By using a Q-tip and carefully
try to get the insect out","Gently flood the casualty’s ear with terpid water so that the insect will float out. ","Hold
one hand across your nose and blow hard. Since the nose-channel is closed the air will escape through the ears
instead. And so will the foreign body. "},2));

questions.add(new question(" A cargo of steel swarf and boring (waste steel material from industrial
processes) carried on a Bulk Carrier, is particularly liable to what? ",
new String[]{"Oxygen depletion in the cargo space and self-heating of the cargo",". A rise in methane gas
levels","Cargo sweats and reduced c carbon dioxide levels","Production of carbon monoxide and oxygen"},0));

questions.add(new question("You are approaching the port entrance. What do these lights mean? ",
new String[]{"A vessel may proceed only when she has received specific orders to do so, except that vessels
which can safely navigate outside the main channel need not comply with this message. ",". Vessels may
proceed – one – way traffic. "," A vessels may proceed only she has received specific orders to do so. ","Vessels may
proceed – two – way traffic. "},0));

questions.add(new question("What is known as “cargo sweat” on a Bulk Carrier? ",

new String[]{"Condensation of moisture directly onto the cargo","Heating of cargo"," Condensation of
moisture onto the ships structure",". Condensation of moisture onto the ships structure and cargo"},0));

questions.add(new question("What would be the correct method to report to other ships in the vicinity that
a person has fallen overboard from your vessel? ",
new String[]{" “Man overboard” ","We have lost a person overboard and require all ships to keep a special
lookout","A person has fallen overboard from our vessel and we will maneuver to pick him up so all vessels keep
clear” "," “Vessel”name” has lost a person overboard in “position….”"},3));

questions.add(new question("Bulk Coal cargoes may produce methane and carbon monoxide gas; what are
the main features of these two gasses? ",
new String[]{"Methane and carbon monoxide are heavier than air and flammable","Methane and carbon
monoxide gasses are non flammable but toxic","Methane and carbon monoxide gasses are flammable and lighter
than air","Methane and carbon monoxide gasses are non-flammable and lighter than air"},2));

questions.add(new question("The gyro compass can suffer from a compass error and may need to be
allowed for, when steering in a dangerous navigational area. What is the probable cause of the error? ",
new String[]{"Variation"," An uncorrected course and speed error. "," Fluctuation in the electrical supply to
the compass. "," Compass Deviation"},1));

questions.add(new question("If you are called upon to reeve a new wire onto a self-stowing which drum you
would, after looking at brake arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows: ",
new String[]{"Doesn’t matter which direction","Direction B"," Depends on the lay of the wire strands","
Direction A"},1));

questions.add(new question("Ships of 10.000 tons gross tonnage and more, shall be fitted with oil filtering
equipment, complying with Reg. 14(7) of MARPOL for the control of machinery space bilges. What would be the
maximum oil content of oily-water mixture to pass through the filter? ",
new String[]{"100 ppm","60 ppm/n.m"," 15 ppm"," 30 ppm"},2));

questions.add(new question("Any ship of 10.000 tons gross tonnage and above shall be fitted with oily-water
separating equipment for the control of machinery spaces bilges. What kind of equipment is required in this
connection? ",
new String[]{"Either Oil fitting equipment, or Oily – water separating equipment, or combination of both.
","Oily – water separating equipment only. ","Sludge separating tank. ","Oil fitting equipment only. "},0));

questions.add(new question("On a Bulk Carrier, which of these statements is correct? ",

 new String[]{"Steel slabs do not require dunnage"," Steel slabs may rest directly against the ship’s
frames",". Steel slabs may be loaded within the square of the hatch only","Steel slabs must never be
permitted to rest directly against any part of the ship’s structure"},3));

questions.add(new question("What are the immediate duties of the bridge Officer of the Watch when
the ship suddenly runs into a fog bank? ",
new String[]{"Commence sounding the fog signal and if the radar indicates no echoes in the vicinity,
proceed at the normal speed until ships are detected on the radar or until the fog lifts. "," Commence
sounding the fog signal, engines on standby, call the Master and lookout, if not already on duty.
","Commence sounding the fog signal and call the Master and wait for him to arrive before taking any
further actions. ","Commence sounding the fog signal and reduce speed to slow ahead. "},1));

questions.add(new question("Where can the size of the Magnetic Compass error can found? ",
new String[]{"By taking a transit bearing of two fixed geographical positions and comparing it with
the bearing of the same points on the chart. ","On the chart in the centre of the compass rose or by
reference to the variation chart, taking into account the annual changes"," By taking the error from the
Deviation Table on the bridge"," By reference to the last entry in the Compass Error Log Book"},0));

questions.add(new question("What should be done if a Bulk Vessel is trimmed outside the limits of its trim
correction tables during a draught survey? ",
new String[]{"Bring the vessel to within the trim limits imposed by the tank sounding tables prior to
carrying out the survey. "," Bring the vessel to within the trim limits imposed by the tank sounding tables
prior to taking tank soundings","Consult the classification society concerned","Ask the attending surveyors
to extrapolate the tables for the excessive trim"},0));

questions.add(new question("which of the suggested navigational systems is a “Hyperbolic”

navigational system and has hyperbolae as position lines? ",
new String[]{"Radio Direction Finder"," Loran C","All of the suggested systems","GPS"},1));

49. When splicing an eye on a mooring wire (using the recommended 5 full tucks and 2 half tucks)
the effective breaking strength of the wire may be affected by the splice. What would be the anticipated
change in the breaking strength of the wire? ",
new String[]{"No reduction in strength",". A reduction in strength of 1% to 5%"," A reduction in
strength of 30% to 40%",". A reduction in strength of 10% to 15%"},3));

questions.add(new question("When must personal protective equipment be wom? ",

new String[]{"when making the vessel fast","at all times when identified as a control method with risk
assessment","only on deck",". only in the engine room"},1));

questions.add(new question("When a character in the NAVTEX message sent is not received in the
proper way: ",
new String[]{"the message will not be printed at all until, with repeated transmission, it can be
automatically compared and compared and corrected","any other character will be printed","nothing
or a special character will be printed"," a closely resembling character will be printed"},2));

questions.add(new question("Which of the answers best summarizes the information which should
be provided for the bridge Officers of the Watch within an effective Voyage plan? ",
new String[]{"Courses to steer; distance off dangers; parallel index lines; expected currents;
prevailing winds; distance between alteration points. "," Expected prevailing wind and weather",".
Contingency arrangements in case of problems","All of the suggested answers"},3));

questions.add(new question("Why is it necessary to control the rate at which iron ore is loaded on a
Bulk Carrier? ",
new String[]{"So that the vessel can manage with de-ballasting operations","So that the athwart ship
hatch coaming structure is not stressed"," So that any moisture within the cargo is removed"," So that the
vessels draughts are kept within the limits imposed by the stability booklet"},0));

questions.add(new question("after a bulk cargo is discharged what should be done with CO 2 lines
in each cargo hold? ",
new String[]{"Each line must be washed through with fresh water"," Each line must be blow through
with compressed air to ensure that they are dear of cargo? ",". No maintenance is required","Each line
should be blanked off"},1));
questions.add(new question("Treatment of burns and scalds depends on the severity of the injury, what is
the correct thing to do for minor burns and scalds? ",
new String[]{"Remove all sticky clothing from the casuality. ",".Place the injured part under slowly running
cold water for at least 10 minutes, but preferably until the pain is gone.If no water is available, use any
cold, harmless liquid. ",".Apply lotions, ointments or fat to the injury. ",".Break blisters,remove any loose
skin or foreign objects from the injured area. "},1));

questions.add(new question("What kinds of checks must be carried out on slings, wires and other items of
lifting equipment before they are used in routine operations? ",
new String[]{"They must be visually inspected and ascertained, so far is possible, as being in good
working order and fit for purpose. ",".They must be tested under load, to ensure they can bear the planned
weight. ",". They do not need to be checked. They are checked under the vessel’s planned maintenance
system every 12 months. ","They must be visually inspected to ensure that the ID and SWL marks are
clearly legible. "},0));

questions.add(new question("Your vessel is not in distress and not taking part in a distress operation.How
would you impose radio silence on vessels which are interfering the distress traffic? ",
new String[]{". Seelonce Distress ",".Seelonce Securite","Seelonce Pan ",".Seelonce mayday "},0));

questions.add(new question("The engines are going astern and the ship is making sternway of about 1.5
knots with the rubber hard to starboard. What effect this have on the ship’s progress? ",
new String[]{"There will be no lift force and the ship will go straight astern","he rubber will have no effect
when the ship is making sternway, it should be in the amidships position when going astern","This will give
the stern a lift force to starboard","This will give the stern a lift force to port"},2));

questions.add(new question("MORPOL-Annex IV, Your ship has in operation an approved sewage treatment
plant certified by the Administration, During discharge , while vessel is awaiting pilot off Cape
Heney,USA,the surrounding water isDiscoloured, What kind of action would be appropriate to take? ",
new String[]{"Continue discharge since Annex IV of MORPOL is internationally not yet in force. ",".Reduce
discharge rate in order to have less discolouration of surrounding water",".Continue discharge since the
treatment plant is of an approved type. ","Stop discharge"},3));

questions.add(new question("In the radio telex-traffic the landline-connection with a subscriber ashore will be
broken with the following command: ",
new String[]{"Idddk","NNNN","msg+","Brk+"},0));

questions.add(new question("When having fire alarm during normal working hours, what immediate actions
should be taken? ",
new String[]{".Everybody gather in the safety centre. ",".Act according to instruction given in the fire plan.
","Start the fire pump, the sooner the better",".Start searching for the fire to determine if it is the engine
room"},1));

questions.add(new question("When should voyage planning be done? ",

new String[]{"Before the vessel completes the previous passage","Prior to leaving the berth ","Before the
pilot is leaves the vessel at the departure port","During the pilotage when leaving the breth"},1));

questions.add(new question("What is correct UTC in this example?Approx.Pos;N49°51’

W35°23’,zone+2,Local time 0900. ",
new String[]{"23 00","19 00","07 00","11 0"},3));

questions.add(new question(".How can an azimuth or bearing be indicated by signal flags? ",

new String[]{". The Letter N+ three numerals","The Letter B+ three numerals","The Letter A+ three
numerals+the letter R+T","The Letter A+ three numerals"},3));

questions.add(new question("A bulk carrier is loading to summer loading marks;to which part of the loadline
marks does the vessel load in salt water (R.D.1025)? ",
new String[]{"The winter mark",".The top of the Summer mark","The bottom of the summer mark","The
fresh water mark"},1));

questions.add(new question("What is the direction of the wind associated with an anticyclone(area of high
pressure)in the Northern Hemisphere? ",
new String[]{"Directly away from the Centre of the anticyclone towards the nearest low
pressure","..Anticlockwise around the high pressure ","..clockwise around the high pressure ",".Straight
towards the centre of the anticyclone "},2));

questions.add(new question(".When should steel cargoes be ventilated when carried on a bulk carrier? ",
new String[]{"When passing from a cool to a relatively warm climate","..When passing from a warm climate
to a warmer climate ","..When ambient air temperatures are rising",".When ambient air temperatures are
falling"},3));

questions.add(new question(".Which of the four figures illustrated shows the coreect position line for the
following solution: Latitude 30°00’W,Time 1200 GMT.Course steered;090°True,speed 12 knots,bearing of
the sun:200°,Intercept correction:00°02’toward (observed altitude-computed altitude). ",
new String[]{".Figure 3 is correct",".Figure 1 ic correct",".Figure 4 is correct",".Figure 2 is correct"},3));

questions.add(new question(".Methane and carbon monoxide levels must be measured regularly on voyage
when carrying a bulk coal cargo; how is this? ",
new String[]{".Measuredments can be taken through sounding pipes","..Hatch cover can be partially
opened allow reading to be teken",".Each hatch coaming must be fitted with an approved sampling
port",".Gas measurements are taken by entering hold"},2));

questions.add(new question("When should steel cargoes be ventilated when carried on a bulk Carrier? ",
new String[]{"When ambient air temperatures are falling ",".When passing from a warm climate to a
warmer climate",".When passing from a cool to a relatively warm climate",".When ambient air temperatures
are rising"},0));

questions.add(new question(".The ship is navigating in dense fog where the visibility is less then one
mile.The Arpa radar is set on a range 12 miles on a course of 314 degrees and own ship has a vector as
shown.What is the vector mode selected on the Arpa? ",
new String[]{"True vectors",".Relative vectors,sea stabilized","..Relative vectors, ground stabilized
","..Relative vectors. "},0));

questions.add(new question(".The superstructure and deck houses of passenger ship carrying more than 36
passengers shall be divided into main vertical zones by",
new String[]{"Class “A” division",".Class “C” division",".lass “B” division","..Class “P” dividion"},0));

questions.add(new question(".On area A4 function””Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts””is mainly

basedon:” ",
new String[]{"The use of HF DSC and INMARSAT Epirbs",".The use of MF DSC and INMARSAT
Epirbs",".the use of VHF DSC and VHF Epirbs ",".The use of HF DSC and COSPAS SARSAT Epirbs"},3));

questions.add(new question(".If a coast-station doesn’t answer a call on VHF working channel or doesn’t
send a reply signal: ",
new String[]{"You can repeat your call immediately when convinced that no other radio traffic is interfered
with",".You can repeat your call after 2 minutes ","..You must call on distress channel ",".You must call on
another working channel"},3));

questions.add(new question("Which of the following fitting shall be provided to all lifeboats: ",
new String[]{"permanent boarding arrangements on both sides to enable persons in the water to board
lifeboat",". a manually controlled lamp fitted on the inside",".An electric power starting syatem for the
propulsion engine with one rechargeable energy source",". a remotely operated steering arrangement"},1));

questions.add(new question(".What id the shortest distance between two points on the surface of the earth?
",
new String[]{"Rhumb line","..Camposite great circle","..Shall circle",".Great Circle"},3));

questions.add(new question("Which Security Levels requires the highest security alertd? ",
new String[]{"security level 4",". security level 2",".security level 1",".security level 3"},3));

questions.add(new question(".An alarm signal consisting of seven shot blasts followed by one long blast is
sounded by the ship’s whistle and the alarm bells, What are you to do? ",
new String[]{"report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine control room (engine crew) for further orders",". go
to your fire station",".go to (or remain in ) and carbin and wait for further orders",". go to your life boat
station (muster station) "},3));
questions.add(new question("A ship is navigating in the Caribbean in August when it receives the warning of
a Hurricane. To determine the centre of the storm the master uses “Buys Ballot’s Law” and faces the wind.
On what side of the master would the low pressure area be located? ",
new String[]{"this is not a suitable method to use with a Hurricane",". straight ahead ",". on the right side","..
on the left side"},2));

questions.add(new question(".What is of utmost concern when steel cadgoes are carried in a bulk carrier ? ",
new String[]{"a relatively small range of stability as compared to carrying grain",". bending moments being
greatly exceeded in the seagoing condition",".the springing of hatch cleats as the vessel flaxes due to
torsional stresses",".. deformation due to torsional stresses"},1));

questions.add(new question(".Give the meaning of the following symbol",

new String[]{"line throwing appliance ",".survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals",". parachute landing
area",". rocket parachute flares"},3));

questions.add(new question(".What is ‘Reserve Buoyancy’",

new String[]{"the buoyancy provided by all spaces above the waterline",". the buoyancy provided by all
enclosed spaces above the waterline",". the residual buoyancy at the maximum righting lever",".the
residual buoyancy at an angle of loll"},1));

questions.add(new question(".When during transmitting the display of a radiotelephone-installation shows a

decrease in transmitting power it is: ",
new String[]{"an indication of aerial proplem",". an indication of choosing a wrong channel ",".an adjustment
of the semi-duplex transmitting power",".an automatic adjustment of the chosen transmitting mode"},0));

questions.add(new question("Regular ‘updating ‘of a ships’ position in an Inmarsat-C installation is

necessary",
new String[]{"to have the correct position in case of accidents ",".. to keep the correct Inmarsat-region ",". to
inform the satellite of ships position",". to enter the correct data to the antenna"},0));

questions.add(new question(".The ship is involved in a collision, what is the immediate action by the officer of
the watch after the incident has taken place? ",
new String[]{"Call the master and check the position for any immediate dangers",".contact the other ship
and send the bridge lookout down to start taking sounding",".sound the general alarm and stop engines","..
stop engines and check over the side for any signs of pollution"},2));

questions.add(new question(".When fastening synthetic fibre ropes such as polypropylene on bitts, for safety
and better rope control it is recommended to: ",
new String[]{"make it fast with round turns burns on the leading bitt alone, fig. 1",".. make it fast on the
second bitt alone, fig.2",".make two round turns fast on the leading bitt and then figure of result on both
bitts, fig. 4",". make it fast in a figure of eight fashion, fig 3"},2));

questions.add(new question("The ship is starting to slow down after steaming at full ahead speed,What will
happen to the position of the “pivot point”? ",
new String[]{"the “pivot point” will move towards the bow of the ship",".it will move aft as the ship down",".. it
will move to the side of the centre line",".same position as when the ship is steaming at full speed
ahead"},1));

questions.add(new question("What is the minimum initial transverse metacentric height (GM) allowed under
the international load line rules? ",
new String[]{"1.0 meter",". 0.5 meters ",".0.15 ",".2.5 meters "},2));

questions.add(new question("What corrections must be applied to the echo sounder reading to compare the
depth of water with the depth printed on the chart? ",
new String[]{"the distance between the pulse transmitter and receiver",".allowed for the speed",".draught of
the ship",".shallow water effects"},2));

questions.add(new question("What do the shapes that this vessels is displaying tell us about her? ",
new String[]{"that she is constrained by her draught ",".that she is not under command",".that she is
engaged in towing ",".that she is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre"},1));

questions.add(new question("At present the MF/HF transmitter often has an automatic aerial Turning unit,
should this fail: ",
new String[]{"you can transmit but can not receive",".no distress frequencies can be used at all",".its
always possible to put the turning unit in a fixed position, so the MF distress frequencies can still be
used",".. the transmitter will automatically keep operating on the MF and HF distress frequencies can still
be used"},2));

questions.add(new question("What is the depth of an iceberg below the surface of the sea? ",
new String[]{"the draught of an iceberg varies with the type of berg and its age",". the draught of an iceberg
is about the same as the visible part of the iceberg above the water ",".the depth of an iceberg below the
surface is always about one sixth of its total deoth",".the draught of an iceberg is normally about ¾ its total
depth"},0));

questions.add(new question("Unfortunately an insect has become lodged in the ear, how to remove the
insect? ",
new String[]{"hold one hand across your nose and blow hard. Since the nose. Channel is closed, the air will
escape through the ears instead. And so will the foreign body",". gently flood the casualty’s ear with terpid
water so that the insect will float out",".. by using rubber vacuum pump and suck the foreign body out",".by
using a Q-tip and carefully try to get the insect out"},1));

questions.add(new question("A cargo of the steel swarf and borings ( waste steel material from industrial
processes) carried on a bulk carrier is particularly liable to what? ",
new String[]{"oxygen depletion in the cargo space and self-heading of the cargo",".. production of carbon
monoxide and oxygen",".. cargo sweat and reduced carbon dioxide levels",".a rise in methane gas
levels"},0));

questions.add(new question("among working conditions listed below which one is required for every
propulsion engine of lifeboats",
new String[]{"propeller permanently driven by the engine",". for a period of at least 72 hours",".any type of
fuel",".. starting achieved within 2 min of commencing the start procedure at an ambient temperature of -15
̊ C"},3));

questions.add(new question("What are the advantages of having mooring wires stowed on self-showing “split
drum winches? ",
new String[]{"all the listed alternatives answers",".. increased brake holding capacity due to the ability to
keep the paid out wire in a single layer on the drum",".. less chance of the wire becoming jammed on the
reel",".no crushing of the wire"},0));

questions.add(new question(".What is the main theme of modern safety practice? ",

new String[]{"health and safety at work act",". making use of risk assessment as a means to improving
safety",".. consult the chief officer before commencing work",".use the same practice that has been in place
for some time"},1));

questions.add(new question(".Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals
and terrorists to further their aims? ",
new String[]{"gun",". vehicle borne device",".. incendiary device ",".liquid explosive"},0));

questions.add(new question("On area A1 the function “” Transmission and reception of signals for locating “”
is mainly based on :” ",
new String[]{"the use of INMARSAT Epirbs",". the use of SART transponders",". the use of SARSAT
COSPAS Epirbs",". the use of VHF DSC"},1));

questions.add(new question("What fixed firefighting medium do we normally use in the engine room, pump
room and other space? ",
new String[]{"The fixed firefighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is chemicaly power",". the fixed
firefighting medium in engine room, pump room etc is water ",". the fixed firefighting medium in engine
room,pump room etc is foam",". the fixed firefighting medium in engine room, pump room etc. is carbon
dioxide CO2, Halon of foam"},3));

questions.add(new question(".What is the main theme of modern safety practice? ",

new String[]{"consult the chief officer before commencing work",". use the same practice that has been in
place for some ",".. making use of risk assessment as a means to improving safety",". health & safety at
act"},2));
questions.add(new question("A ship moving through heavy seas is affected by the water pressure at the
bows causing an effect known as “Panting”. What structure in the forward region of the ship combats the
effects of Panting? ",
new String[]{"double bottom tanks and floors ",".collision bulkhead and deck ",".centerline bulkhead ",".
panting beams and strings"},3));

questions.add(new question(".What could result from carrying coal with a high sulphur content on a bulk
carrier? ",
new String[]{"spontaneous combustion",". corrosion of steelwork in the cargo holds if the cargo becomes
wet",".. A possible shift of cargo",".evolution of methane gases"},1));

questions.add(new question(".What will alarm cargo receivers to the possibility of cargo damage on a bulk
carrier? ",
new String[]{"disallowing cargo interests on board",".commencing discharge without presentation of bills of
landing",".. the presence of hatch cover sealing tapes",".commencing discharge in the absence of a cargo
surveyor"},2));

questions.add(new question("In which areas is plastic material accepted for overboard disposal? ",
new String[]{"100 n.m. from shore line","in coastal waters",". in specially designated areas (ref.MARPOL).
",". not permissible any where"},3));

questions.add(new question("Which deck is the “bulkhead deck”? ",

new String[]{"the deck on which the transverse bulkheads are resting"," a deck between two transverse
bulkheads",". the uppermost deck to which transverse bulkheads are carried","a deck which transverse
bulkheads go through"},2));

questions.add(new question(".Noise level called “the injurious area” starts at: ",
new String[]{"100 dB","400 dB","1283 dB",". 50 dB"},0));

questions.add(new question("What is the purpose of the <SQUELCH> on a VHF transmitter/receiver? ",

new String[]{"switch to another channel","increase the sound signal of the receiver","increase the range of
the transmitter"," “reduce the “ noise “ in the background” "},3));

questions.add(new question("What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-waves? ",
new String[]{"vegetable/fish oil",". fuel oil",". crude oil"," foam"},0));

questions.add(new question("You are close to the entrance to a port in thick fog. You hear the following
signal. What it mean? ",
new String[]{"that there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 meters in length "," that
there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 meters in length "," that the port is closed
","that there is a vessel aground in the vicinity"},1));

questions.add(new question(".The ship is sailing in shallow water with reduced under keel clearance. If the
ship is steaming with the engines at full RPM, what would be the speed in comparison to the achieved in
deep water? ",
new String[]{"slower than deep water","it would be very difficult to main full seep sea RPM on the engines
and therefore difficult to assess the speed"," faster than deep water",". the same as deep water "},0));

questions.add(new question(". You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The
visibility is severely restricted. What does the signal mean? ",
new String[]{"there is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is more than 100m meters in length. She is
sounding an additional warming to approaching vessels that they are “running into danger” ","there is a
vessel aground in the vicinity. She is more than 100m meters in length. She is sounding an additional
warning signal to approaching vessel directing them to “keep clear”. ","there is a vessel aground in the
vicinity. She is more than 100m meters in length. She is sounding an additional warning signal to
approaching vessel to ‘navigate with extreme caution” ","there is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is
more than 100m meters in length. She is sounding an additional warning signal to approaching vessels
that they are “running into danger” "},0));

questions.add(new question("On a bulk carrier, what should be done immediately, if during the voyage the
temperature of bulk coal exceeds 55°C? ",
new String[]{"continue ventilation of all cargo spaces "," seal the hold completely and monitor the cargo
using suitable instruments",". use firefighting water in the hatch",". stop ventilation of cargo space"},1));
questions.add(new question("Which of these are indications that a parcel is suspicious? ",
new String[]{"the parcel came from Joe in the safety department and arrived quicker than expected ","the
parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems heavy for its size”. ","the parcel
smells like chocolate"," the parcel is wrapped in dean, brown paper and is addressed to a crewmember
from his wife"},1));

questions.add(new question(".After washing with fresh water how would you know whether salt remains in the
cargo holds of a bulk carrier? ",
new String[]{". by carrying out a visual inspection of the cargo holds ","using silver nitrate which should
remain colorless in the presence of salt "," by carrying out silver nitrate tests which should turn milky in the
presence of chlorides ","by appointing a surveyor to inspect the cargo holds"},2));

questions.add(new question(".How many total frequencies are available for DSC distress alerting? ",
new String[]{"five (5) ",". two (2) ",". one (1) ","seven (7) "},3));

questions.add(new question("An EPIRB has been activated accidentally. Which of the following is correct for
cancelling the false distress alert? ",
new String[]{"send a distress priority VHF DSC call and make broadcast to all stations ","call a LUT and
inform it ",". make broadcast to all stations on VHF 16","Call the nearest coast station and inform it that a
false distress alert has been transmitted "},3));

questions.add(new question("A personal call means that",

new String[]{"the applicant wants the call to be charged to some other person "," the applicant on board
wishes to have a conversation with a person whose name is known ",". the applicant on board request
coast-station to personally guard the conversation with the shore subscriber ","the applicant on board
request the coastal station to bring about a conversation with a shore subscriber by means of a
scrambler"},1));

questions.add(new question(".When loading coal on a bulk carrier, what should the ship be provided with? ",
new String[]{"means for measuring cargo temperatures "," ram neck tape"," means for drawing cargo
samples"," a glass hydrometer"},0));

questions.add(new question("What is the IMSBC code ? ",

new String[]{"a code of practice for security of the vessel "," the bulk carrier code","the international maritime
solid bulk cargo published by IMO which must by all bulk carriers "," code of practice for dangerous
packaged goods "},2));

questions.add(new question(".At sea red rocket signals are seen. This is not reported by radio. You have to
begin the distress alert procedure via VHF with the term: ",
new String[]{"distress alert",". MAYDAY RELAY",". MAYDAY RECU",". MAYDAY"},1));

questions.add(new question(".Why should all bulk cargoes be trimmed and levelled on completion of loading?
",
new String[]{"to prevent flammable gasses being generated ","to assist in the discharge","to reduce the risk
of cargo damage on passage","to reduce the possibilities of the cargo shifting at area "},3));

questions.add(new question(".Which of these is not used to discharge bulk grain? ",

new String[]{"grabs"," pumps","manual bagging",". evacuators"},1));

questions.add(new question("The vessel is steaming off the coast when the engine room informs the bridge it
must stop engines immediately. Shortly afterwards they informed the bridge they would need a least three
hours to fix it. Which of the following actions would be the most suitable taken by the bridge? ",
new String[]{"display the NUC signal, maintain the watch and determine how the ship is drifting and the
probable position after three hours",". display the NUC signal and keep a good lookout ",". display the NUC
signal, maintain the watch and wait for further developments "," display the NUC signal, maintain the watch
and ask the engine room to be quick as possible"},0));

questions.add(new question(".Which is the “CENTER LINE”,in the figure? ",

new String[]{"the fore and aft centerline is indicated by C, in the figure "," the fore and aft centerline is
indicated by A, in the figure"," the fore and aft centerline is indicated by D, in the figure "," the fore and aft
centerline is indicated by B, in the figure"},1));

questions.add(new question("In case of diesel driven fire pumps, for how long shall the duel tank capacity
allow the pump to be run at full capacity?(SOLAS II-2/4,3,3,2,3) ",
new String[]{"fifteen hours","six hours","one hour","D. three hours"},2));

questions.add(new question(".What is the minimum number of immersion suits that are required to be
provided for each open lifeboat under SOLAS rules? ",
new String[]{"one for each person",". Nil","3",".6"},2));

questions.add(new question("What is the BC code? ",

new String[]{"the break-bulk cargo code","the Bulk carrier code"," the code of safe practice for bulk
carriers"," the code of safe practice for solid bulk cargoes"},3));

questions.add(new question(".How would pirates attacking a ship be communicated to another ship? ",
new String[]{"my ship will be under attack by pirates "," my ship is under attack by pirates"," my ship has
pirates","my ship was under attack by pirates"},1));

questions.add(new question(".Why should only one set of ballast be filled at any one time on a bulk carrier? ",
new String[]{"to ensure that free surfaces in ballast do not become excessive during the ballasting
operation"," to keep the vessel trimmed by the stern"," to ensure that bending moments do not become
excessive"," to prevent excessive lists developing"},0));

questions.add(new question(".What is the meaning of the medical term Hypothermia? ",

new String[]{"hypothermia is the condition when the core temperature of the body lower than normal ","
hypothermia is the term when a person is suffering from a high temperature "," hypothermia is the condition
of a person who has severe dehydration"," hypothermia is the condition when a diabetic person is suffering
from too much sugar intake"},0));

questions.add(new question(".Under ISM, what is a “non-conformity”? ",

new String[]{"official log book entries not being completed correctly ","an observed situation where objective
evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified requirement ",". the wearing of non-standard personal
protective equipment","a safety officer not being nominated for the vesse"},1));

questions.add(new question("A ship moving through heavy seas is affected by the water pressure at the
bows causing an effect known as ‘panting”. What structure in the forward region of the ship combats the
effects of panting? ",
new String[]{"panting beams and stringers",". centerline bulkhead","double bottom tanks and floors","
collision bulkhead and deck"},0));

questions.add(new question(".The master has decided to ‘single up’ to a spring line at each end as the last
lines to let go whilst unmooring. Which of the following methods should be used to hold lines, whilst for the
order to let go? ",
new String[]{"the eye of the lines should be put on the bitts, fig. 2 "," the line should be turned up on the
bitts, fig. 1",". the line should be kept on the warping drum of a deck winch, fig. 3 ","he line should be held on
a stopper ready for immediate release, fig. 4"},1));

questions.add(new question(".If mouth-to-mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the

casualty’s heart stops, or has stopped besting, you must perform external chest compression (ECC) in
conjunction with M-T-M. what is the rhythm when performing M-T-M in combination with ECC with one first
aider only? ",
new String[]{"15 compressions followed by 2full ventilations ","10 compressions followed 3 full
ventilations","20 compressions followed by 5 fill ventilations ","5 compressions followed by 5 full
ventilations"},0));

questions.add(new question(".What is the meaning of the medical term hypothermia? ",

new String[]{"hypothermia is the term when a person is suffering from a high temperature ","hypothermia is
the condition when a diabetic person is suffering from too much sugar intake ","hypothermia is the condition
of a person who has severe dehydration","hypothermia is the condition when the core temperature of the
body lower than normal"},3));

questions.add(new question(".Which word precede a safety message? ",

new String[]{".URGENT","SECURITY","PAN PAN"," SAFETY"},1));

questions.add(new question("To get proper conversation discipline in maritime radio traffic: ",
new String[]{"only necessary radio conversations are made in a concise and businesslike "," every available
VHF-channel shouldalways be used",". only after permission by captain, to send and/or receive on a VHF
channel pointed out the master","communication should be done only as per company’s prescribed
schedule"},0));

questions.add(new question(".What alarm signal must be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire? ",
new String[]{"the signal which is stated in the muster list",". series of short blasts"," a continuous
signal","one long blast followed by seven short blasts"},0));

questions.add(new question(".The accoucy of an Inmarsat-E positioning-system is: ",

new String[]{"20 miles",". 20 meters "," 200 meters"," 5 miles"},2));

questions.add(new question("An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one long blast is
sounded by the ships whistle and the alarm bells. What are you to do? ",
new String[]{"go to your lifeboat station (muster station) ",". report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine
control room (engine crew) for further orders","go to (or remain in ) your cabin and wait for futher orders ",".
go to your station"},0));
questions.add(new question("Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives? ",
new String[]{"particulate detector",". metal detector","CCTV"," water cannon"},0));

questions.add(new question(".The ID an Inmarsat M station on board starts with: ",

new String[]{"6",".4",".3",".1"},0));

questions.add(new question(". What are the required data inputs into most gyro to reduce any possible
compass error? ",
new String[]{"maximum helm angle and rolling period ",". deviation and variation"," latitude and speed","all of
the data in the suggested answers"},2));

questions.add(new question(".if a nylon mooring rope is immersed in water it undergoes? ",

new String[]{"no change in strength but some elongation "," an increase in strength of 20%","no change in
strength or length "," a decrease in strength of 20%"},3));

questions.add(new question("Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every
lifeboat? ",
new String[]{"sea-charts and navigating equipment "," one set of fishing’s tackle","one immersion suit for
each person","a VHF transceiver"},1));

questions.add(new question(".Which of the answers best summarizes the information which should be
provided for the bridge officers of the watch within an effective voyage plan",
new String[]{"all of the suggested answers"," courses to steer; distance off dangers; parallel index line;
expected currents; prevailing winds; distance between alteration points "," contingency arrangements in
case of problems","expected prevailing wind and weather"},0));

questions.add(new question("What is “FREEBOARD”, in the figure",

new String[]{"freeboard is indicated by D, in the figure "," freeboard is indicated by B, in the figure ","
freeboard is indicated by A, in the figure"," freeboard is indicated by C, in the figure"},1));

questions.add(new question(".Where can the size of the magnetic compass error be found? ",
new String[]{"on the chart in the center of the compass rose or by reference to the variation chart, taking
into account the annual changes","by taking error from the deviation table on the bridge "," by taking a
transit bearing of two fixed geographical positions and comparing it with the bearing of the same points on
the chart","by reference to the last entry in the compass error long book"},2));

questions.add(new question("which methods is used to make a physical connection between a rescue vessel
and a wreck? ",
new String[]{"sputnik line"," heaving line"," cosmos line"," rocket line "},3));

questions.add(new question(".What mode is used for broadcast an MF/Hf-DSC message: ",

new String[]{"H3E",". G3E","J2B/F1B"," J3E"},2));

questions.add(new question(". What is the correct understanding of the term ‘Angle of Loll’ when applied to
ship’s stability? ",
new String[]{"The angle of heel which the ship must reach before suffering progressive flooding through
deck ventiliators. ","The maximum angle to which the ship rolls when rolling in a seaway. ","The angle the
ship will lie when the ship has a negative GM ","The angle the ship will lie when it has suffered a shift of
cargo. "},2));
questions.add(new question(". Which of these types of information is considered sensitive? ",
new String[]{"Ship schematics and HR policies","planned maintenance schedule and emergency response
procedures",". way points and training records"," Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times. "},3));

questions.add(new question("The accuracy of an Inmarsat-E positioning system is: ",

new String[]{"5 miles"," 20 meters","200 meters","20 miles"},2));

questions.add(new question("The compulsory testing of a prescribed EPIRB is to be done: ",

new String[]{"Once a year"," Once a month",". Once a week"," Once in 4 years"},1));

questions.add(new question("What facility exists under the ISM Code for the provision of individual control
measure for specific work-related tasks? ",
new String[]{"The definition of supervisory responsibilities ",". The documentation of individual job
descriptions"," The due diligence clause"," The permit to work system"},3));

questions.add(new question(". You are approaching a port in a snowstorm. You hear this signal. What kind of
vessel is it and what is it doing? ",
new String[]{"It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor, over 100 meters in length. ","It
comes from a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. ",". It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage
duties and it is making way through the water. "," It comes from a vessel at anchor, Less than 100 meters
in length. "},2));

questions.add(new question(". Hand flares and buoyant smoke signals can continue to burn or emit smoke
after having been immersed for a period of 10s",
new String[]{"wrong",". Right if the immersion depth is more than 1m","right if the immersion depth is
smaller than 100mm","Right"},2));

questions.add(new question("Visual signals are used by aircraft engaged in search and rescue operations to
direct ships towards a casualty. The signals shown here are part of a sequence. What does it indicate? ",
new String[]{"the casualty is sighted and will require medical assistance "," the assistance of your vessel is
no longer required",". the aircraft is short on fuel and is returning to base ","the aircraft is directing a vessel
towards the casualty"},3));

questions.add(new question(". Wire antenna of 12 meters long is probably",

new String[]{"an inmarsad-antenna"," a VHF-antenna"," sat-C antenna","a MF/HF-antenna"},3));

questions.add(new question("A bulk vessels is loading to summer load draught of 10.00 meters; the present
draught amidships are 9.96 meters port and 9.98 meters to starboard; the sink age to maximum loading is?
",
new String[]{"the vessel is overloaded","the sink age allowed is 3 centimeters (0.03 meters) "," the sink age
allowed is 30 centimeters (0.30 meters) "," the vessel is already at maximum draught"},1));

questions.add(new question(". Which of the four figures illustrated shows the correct positions line for the
following situation: latitude 50°00’W, time 1200 GMT. Course steered: 090° true, speed 12 knots, bearing
of the sun: 200°,intercept correction: 00°02’ towards (observed altitude-computed altitude). ",
new String[]{"figure 2 is correct",". figure 3 is correct"," figure 4 is correct","figure 1 is correct"},0));

questions.add(new question(". A casualty suddenly loses consciousness and fall to the ground letting out a
strange cry. The pasient is red-blue in the face and froth may appear around the mouth. You are
witnessing a major epileptic attack. What should you to? ",
new String[]{"forcibly restrain and try to wake the casualty ","move the casualty in a sit-up position and put
something in the person’s mouth to protect the tongue "," loose tight clothing, ask all unnecessary
bystanders to leave and carefully place something soft under the head. If casualty is unconscious, place
the person in recovery position "," give the casualty a lot to drink and keep talking to the person at all
times"},2));

questions.add(new question(". The use of combustible material is restricted in the accommodation spaces in
order to: ",
new String[]{"make the ship light"," prevent occurrence of fire and explosion","reduce cost
construction","contain and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin"},3));

questions.add(new question(". What are primary fenders, with regard to ship-to-ship transfer operations? ",
new String[]{"primary fenders are large fenders meant to float between vessels and absorb considerable
impact",". primary fenders are fixed to the bow of the ship to prevent damage when maneuvering
alongside","primary fenders are type-type fenders kept on deck for emergency use ","primary fenders are
small fenders suspended between the ships ‘bows or stern to protect from inadvertent angular
contact"},0));

questions.add(new question(".On a bulk carrier, what should be done immediately if during the voyage the
temperature of bulk coal exceeds 55°C? ",
new String[]{"notify the ship owner and/or charterer ","seal the hold completely and monitor the cargo using
suitable ",". use firefighting water in the cargo space ",". notify the harbour authorities at the port of
destination"},1));

questions.add(new question(". You wish to carry out the test transmission on your radio equipment. What
precautions should be taken if any? ",
new String[]{"all of the items in the other alternative should be done "," listen out to ensure that no
safety/distress traffic is in progress"," test transmission should be carried out on artificial aerials and/or
reduced power",". test transmission should be kept to a minimum"},0));

questions.add(new question("To which of the following are the hague-Visby rules applicable? ",
new String[]{"carriage of livestock","contracts of carriage evidenced by a bill of landing "," deck
cargoes","charter parties"},1));

questions.add(new question("What will alarm cargo receivers to the possibility of cargo damage on a bulk
carrier? ",
new String[]{"commencing discharge in the absence of a cargo surveyor ","the presence of hatch cover
sealing tapes","commencing discharge without presentation of bills of landing ","disallowing cargo interests
on board"},1));

questions.add(new question("On a bulk carrier, what causes deterioration of a hatch cover hydraulic system?
",
new String[]{"repeated hatch cover operations ",". dust and cargo particles around the piston seals
","extremes of weather"," ice accretion on piston jackets"},1));

questions.add(new question("What actions should be taken by the Officer of the Watch if the ship's steering
system totally fails? ",
new String[]{"All of the suggested answers","Call the Master and advise them of the situation ","Display the
NUC signal and stop the engine(s) ","Request the engine room to check the steering system"},0));

questions.add(new question("When loading, it is recommended not to drop iron ore cargo from a height into
the cargo hold bottom because this can cause: ",
new String[]{"Ship Stresses (Bending Moments and Shearing Forces) to exceed recommended
levels","Crack to develop around hatch coamings","Damage to the vessels shell plating","Damage to the
tank top and double bottom internals"},0));

questions.add(new question("What does the word "pyrotechnics" mean? ",

new String[]{"Pyrotechnics are items that are used to produce technical solutions to the complex
problems","Pyrotechnics are used to ensure that the correct technical proportions are used to start the
system functioning","Pyrotechnics are the items which are capable of self-contained chemical reactions for
the production heat, light, smoke and/or sound ","Pyrotechnics is a group word to cover all the required
activities in the event of a man overboard"},2));

questions.add(new question("What is the direction of wind associated with an anticyclone (area of high
pressure) in the Northern Hemisphere? ",
new String[]{"Straight towards the centre of the anticyclone ","Directly away from the centre of the
anticyclone towards the nearest Low pressure. ","Clockwise around the high pressure","Anticlockwise
around the high pressure"},2));

questions.add(new question("In case of a pollution in US waters, who shall notify the cleaning up contractor
(OPA-90) ",
new String[]{"The shipowner","The Master","Emergency response team","Qualified Individual"},3));

questions.add(new question("When carrying dry bulk cargoes, a low angle of repose indicates that",
new String[]{"The cargo is stable in all situations ","The cargo is more liable to shift than cargo with a high
angle of repose","The cargo Is liable to self-heat","The cargo is unlikely to shift"},1));

questions.add(new question("Is it safe to carry a bag of tools in your hand, up a vertical ladder? Select the
best option.
Yes it is – provided three points of contact are maintained
No it is not –two hands should always be used to climb the ladder
Yes it is – provided that the carrying hand is wrapped around the ladder
Yes it is - provided the ship is not rolling too badly

questions.add(new question("What is the correct understanding of the term "Isobar"?

An "Isobar" is the line of the cold front in a frontal depression
An "Isobar" is a line joining places of equal temperature
An "Isobar" is the line showing the direction of the predicted path of a hurricane.
An "Isobar" is a line joining places of equal pressure.

questions.add(new question("If the bridge watchkeeper is not keeping a proper lookout, why are they likely to
be held responsible for a collision? ",
new String[]{"Under the Rules the small vessel should have kept clear of the larger one and the OOW
would not be responsible","Because there was no VHF radio contact made before the collision ","Because if
they were busy they should have exhibited the "Not under Command" signals ","Under the Rules a proper
lookout should be maintained at all times and by all available means "},3));

questions.add(new question("What type of fire integrity must be provided for an engine control room? ",
new String[]{"C","B 15","A 60","A 0"},2));

questions.add(new question("Reserve Buoyancy is: ",

new String[]{"The residual buoyancy at an angle of loll ","The buoyancy provided by all enclosed spaces
above the waterline","The buoyancy provided by all spaces above the waterline ","The residual buoyancy at
the maximum righting lever"},1));

questions.add(new question("A draft survey is carried out on a bulk carrier to calculate: ",
new String[]{"The vessels lightship displacement ","The shear forces at the bulkheads","The vessels
constant","The quantity of bulk cargo loaded or discharged"},3));

questions.add(new question("What colour flare is used to signal a safe landing place for small boats? ",
new String[]{"Green","Yellow","Blue","White"},0));

questions.add(new question("It is common practice on bulk carriers to fill only one set of ballast tanks at any
one time so as to",
new String[]{"Keep the vessel trimmed by the stern at all times during loading ","Prevent excessive list from
developing","Ensure that bending moments do not become excessive ","Ensure that free surfaces in ballast
tanks do not become excessive during the ballasting operation"},3));

questions.add(new question("The term ‘consignee’ is referred to as: ",

new String[]{"Any person, organization or government entitled to take delivery of a consignment. ","Any
person or company which seeks to transport a consignment of cargo by sea. ","Any person or company
responsible for the operation of a vessel which carries a consignment as freight. ","Any person,
organization or government that prepares a consignment for shipment. "},0));

questions.add(new question("What is the meaning of this symbol? ",

new String[]{"Lower lifeboat to water","Lower liferaft to water","Lower rescue boat to water","Release
gripes"},2));

questions.add(new question("Which PPM is allowed for discharging of "Bilge Water" overboard? ",
new String[]{"15 PPM","50 PPM","100 PPM","0 PPM"},0));

Which option correctly completes the following statement in relation to ECDIS? ‘Isolated danger symbols
are not seen on a vector chart when they should be because…
…there will be some other symbol there that gives the same visual information'
…the object is not a threat to the vessel'
…the draught of the vessel is not great enough to hit it'
…the safety depth settings do not have the correct values entered'

What is the probable cause of an error in the position shown on a GPS receiver set into '2D' fixing?
the limit set on the VDOP figure is too small
The receiver has defaulted to '3D' fixing and there is no overhead satellite
Incorrect height of the antenna set into the receiver
The limit set on the HDOP figure is too great

questions.add(new question("What alarm signal must be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire? ",
new String[]{"One long blast followed by seven short blasts ","A continuous signal","Series of short
blasts","The signal which is stated in the muster list"},3));

What is the purpose of a sea anchor deployed from a lifeboat?

To hold the lifeboat in position with other survival craft
To give a better signal to any aircraft searching for survivors
To keep the lifeboat's heading against the wind and sea and reduce drift
To keep the lifeboat in a position close to the vessel

When carrying bulk coal cargo, during the voyage methane and carbon monoxide gases are measure by
Using the cargo hold sounding pipes
Entering the hold and measuring the gases
Partially opening the hatch covers and lowering the measuring sensors
Using the approved sampling ports fitted on each hatch coaming

questions.add(new question("One wishes to have a telephone conversation with a person whose name is
known. This is what is called: ",
new String[]{"A direct call","A call to a known person","A collect call","A personal call"},3));

questions.add(new question("Which of these are indications that a parcel is suspicious? ",

new String[]{""The parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems heavy for
its size." ",""The parcel is wrapped in clean, brown paper and is addressed to a crewmember from his wife."
","The parcel smells like chocolate. ","The parcel came from Joe in the safety department and arrived
quicker than expected. "},0));

questions.add(new question("What are the ideal conditions required to satisfactorily conduct an Inclining
Experiment? ",
new String[]{"All of the suggested answers","Minimum ballast and bunkers on board and all tanks pressed
up. ","Moorings slack, head wind, minimum people on board ","All derricks lowered and no moving items on
deck and in store rooms"},0));

questions.add(new question("A personal call means that: ",

new String[]{"The applicant on board request the coastal station to bring about a conversation with a shore
subscriber by means of a scrambler","The applicant on board request the coast-station to personally guard
the conversation with the shore subscriber","The applicant on board wishes to have a conversation with a
person whose name is known","The applicant wants the call to be charged to some other person"},2));

questions.add(new question("When loading coal on a Bulk Carrier, the vessel should be provided with",
new String[]{"Means for measuring cargo temperatures","A glass hydrometer for the measurement of water
content in the cargo","Means for drawing cargo samples","Ramneck tapes to seal the cargo holds and deck
stor"},0));

When navigating in restricted visibility, how can the OOW ensure that an effective watch is being
maintained?
Continuously monitor radar, have extra lookout for sound as well as sight
All of the suggested answers
Sound fog signal, have engine(s) available for manoeuvre
Monitor the AIS target information and listen on radios

questions.add(new question("How is a Safety Management Certificate obtained? ",

new String[]{"Ship owner is authorised to carry out internal audits and issue SMC ","RSS issue SMC with
Register","Vessel is surveyed by MCA and certificate issued","Ship owner has Document of Compliance
issued, and vessel is assessed and holds all statutory certificates"},3));

questions.add(new question("One of the sailors needs urgent medical assistance. The VHF-call starts with",:
new String[]{"PAN PAN (3x) ","Urgent (3x) ","MAYDAY (3x) ","SOS (3x) "},0));

questions.add(new question("Injuries resulting from slips and falls constitute the largest percentage of
accidents that occur in the catering department. What shall be done to reduce this high accident rate? ",
new String[]{"Do not wash off all rubbish to prevent persons slipping. ","Install thermostats to avoid water
from freezing to ice. ","Ensure that slippery substances are not left where several persons are expected to
be around. ","Keep the floors and decks free from fat and grease. "},3));

questions.add(new question("What action should be taken by the Officer of the Watch if someone reports a
fire to them? ",
new String[]{"Send the bridge look-out down to investigate ","Stop engines and inform the engine
room","Sound the Fire Alarm","Call the Master"},2));

questions.add(new question("When on HF band a DSC distress alert is received, you have to listen to: ",
new String[]{"The radio telephony distress frequency in the band in which the DSC distress alert was
received","2182 KHz","8414.5 kHz (DSC distress frequency in 8 MHz) ","The radio-telex distress frequency
in the band in which the DSC distress alert was received"},0));

When accurate draft readings are required, it is recommended to read both port and starboard drafts. This
is because:
The vessel marks may be incorrectly drawn
It is required as per the company’s policy for draft measurement
The vessel may be trimmed by the head
The vessel may appear up right but may have a slight list causing difference in the port and starboard
actual drafts

It is common practice for all bulk carriers to be trimmed and levelled on completion of loading, so as to:
Reduce the possibilities of the cargo shifting at sea
Prevent flammable gasses being generated
Reduce the risk of cargo damage on passage
Assist in the subsequent discharge of cargo

questions.add(new question("EGC is short for: ",

new String[]{"Exchange Group Call","Exchange Geographic Call","Enhanced Group Call","Emergency
general ship call"},2));

If a nylon mooring rope is immersed in water it undergoes:

An increase in strength of 20 %
No change in strength or length
A decrease in strength of 20 %
No change in strength but some elongation

If the temperature of bulk coal cargo during voyage is noted to be above 55 degree Celsius, the
recommended procedure is to
Notify the ship owner and/or charterer and open the hatch covers to cool the cargo
Seal the hold and monitor the cargo using suitable instruments
Commence ventilation of the hold space to cool the cargo
Use fire fighting water in the cargo space

Which type of call will be sent by a ship adrift and needing the assistance of a tug ? (The weather is not
bad and the ship will be aground 24 hours later)
Distress call
Safety call
Distress relay call
Urgent call

questions.add(new question("What is "LENGTH OVERALL", in the figure? ",

new String[]{"Length overall is indicated by C, in the figure ","Length overall is indicated by A, in the
figure","Length overall is indicated by D, in the figure ","Length overall is indicated by B, in the figure"},3));
questions.add(new question("What would be understood by the message "A yacht has capsized in heavy
seas"??",
new String[]{"The message means the vessel is taking in water. ","The message means the vessel is
experiencing heavy seas and may need assistance ","The message means the yacht has been overturned
in heavy seas","The message means the yacht has lost its Captain in heavy seas"},2));

A bulk carrier loading to summer marks would load to

The exact centre of the summer load line mark
The bottom of the summer load line mark
The winter mark to allow for additional safety
The top of the summer load line mark

questions.add(new question("What is the period of validity of the Safety Management Certificate? ",
new String[]{"5 years","2 years","6 months","1 Year"},0));

questions.add(new question("You are in open water and clear conditions. You are approaching the pilot
station when you hear this signal from a vessel ahead of you. What does it signify? ",
new String[]{"That the vessel is altering its course to starboard ","That the vessel is operating astern
propulsion","That the vessel is picking up its pilot","That the vessel is starting its engine and resuming its
passage"},1));

questions.add(new question("When handling drugs…",

new String[]{""Briefly inhale powders, fumes or vapours to verify the substance is a drug." ","Wear skin
protection and a facemask. ","Test out the potency of the drug. ","Shut off the ventilation in the room where
the drugs are being stored to ensure any vapours or fumes do not spread to other parts of the ship. "},1));

questions.add(new question("An Inmarsat-C terminal is suitable for: ",

new String[]{"Telephony, telex, fax and data ","Telephony, fax and data","Telex only","Store and forward
message"},3));

questions.add(new question("Your vessel is acting as the on scene commander during a distress rescue.
Various vessels are interfering the distress traffic on the VHF. What message would you use to stop them
interfering with this traffic?
new String[]{"Seelonce pan","Seelonce distress","Seelonce securite","Seelonce mayday"},3));

questions.add(new question("Via Inmarsat-C a message is sent to an Inmarsat-C mailbox with a positive

delivery notification (PDN). The ground station will: ",
new String[]{"Send a PDN, as soon as the message is collected from the mailbox ","Not send any PDN for
this message","Send a PDN, if the message has arrived in the mailbox ","Send no PDN’s with messages
intended for the mailbox"},2));

questions.add(new question("Which of these is not used to discharge bulk grain? ",

new String[]{"Grabs","Pumps","Evacuators","Manual bagging"},1));

At the entrance to the space where batteries are stored on board the following notice must be fitted:
Electrician only
Crew only
No entry with naked light and/or flame
Keep access free

questions.add(new question("If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the
casualty's heart stops, or has stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in
conjunction with M-T-M. What is the complete rate when performing ECC? ",
new String[]{"Complete 10 compressions at the rate of 40 compressions per minute ","Complete 15
compressions at the rate of 80 compressions per minute ","Complete 25 compressions at the rate of 75
compressions per minute. ","Complete 20 compressions at the rate of 60 compressions per minute. "},1));

questions.add(new question("To announce an important navigational –or meteorological warning via the
VHF-installation, one should use the: ",
new String[]{"Individual call","Distress call","Safety call","Urgency call"},2));
questions.add(new question("You are on night time duty as navigating officer on a ship under way, when a
fire in the crew's accommodation is reported. What is the first action you would take? ",
new String[]{"Send the seaman on watch down to inspect and report the situation ","Run to the scene as
fast as possible and start fighting the fire by all available means ","Call the Captain","Sound the fire alarm
signal"},3));

questions.add(new question("" On area A4 the function "" Transmission and reception of signals for locating
"" is mainly based on:" ",
new String[]{"The use of SARSAT COSPAS Epirbs ","The use of SART transponders","The use of HF
DSC","The use of MF DSC"},1));

questions.add(new question("How can an approximate value of the initial transverse Metacentric Height (GM)
be found from the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ curve)? ",
new String[]{"It is impossible to establish the GM value from the curve of righting levers (GZ) ","The value in
metres from the X axis of the point where the curve changes from concave to convex shape. ","Drawing a
tangent from the highest point of the curve to the X axis and measuring it in metres ","Drawing a tangent to
the curve through the origin and erecting a perpendicular through the angle of heel of 57.3 degrees"},3));

Which option best describes what lies below an isolated danger symbol seen on the chart display of an
ECDIS?
There is a wreck from a sunken vessel
There is a rock outcrop not seen by the survey team
There could be any obstruction that infringes the safety depth settings
There is probably a man made subsea structure associated with oil or gas

What depth of water would be considered as "Shallow Water" in relationship to a change of the ships
manoeuvring characteristics?
When the "Under Keel Clearance" is less than 15% of the draught of the ship.
When the "Under Keel Clearance" is equal to the draught of the ship
When the "Under Keel Clearance" is less than 50% of the draught of the ship
When the "Under Keel Clearance" is less than a quarter of the draught of the ship.

Why should a Ground Stabilised True Motion radar display not be used for anti-collision purposes?
Because this display is only ever used for navigation
The 'aspect' of the target is confused, so the Regulations for Preventing Collisions cannot be accurately
applied
True motion does not provide the collision risk of targets as only true vectors are available
The true vector can never give an indication of collision risk with another ship

Which option gives the correct meaning of the letters GB and the number 5 in the chart cell identifier
GB50344?
A chart made by the UKHO for harbour usage
The GB means from Great Britain, the 5 means it is for ocean use
The chart is from the UKHO, the 5 means it is an updated version
A British chart, number 5 in the series

A bulk carrier is loading to complete at a draught of 10.00m when in salt water. She is currently floating in
dock water and the Dock Water Allowance (DWA) is 80 mm. Her maximum draught at completion of
loading should be
10.80 metres
9.92 metres
9.20 metres
10.08 metres

questions.add(new question("The superstructure and deck houses of passenger ships carrying more than 36
passengers shall be divided into main vertical zones by",
new String[]{"Class "C" division","Class "A" division","Class "B" division","Class "P" division"},1));

questions.add(new question("Abdominal Thrust is the name on a technique which involves applying a series
of thrusts to the upper abdomen in an attempt to force air out of a choking casualty's lungs. How to perform
this technique? ",
new String[]{"Lay casualty on a hard surface, e.g. deck, and press firmly and rapidly on the middle of the
lower half of the breast bone. ","Let the casualty grab a list and hang up right down for a period of minimum
5 minutes. ","Stand behind the casualty. Clench your fist with the tumb inwards in the center of upper
abdomen. Grasp your fist with your other hand and pull quickly inwards. ","Remove the obstruction and
restore normal breathing. "},2));

Buoyant smoke signals shall be so designed as to burn or emit smoke:

Only when not in the water
When under water
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 10 seconds under 100 mm of water when
underwater
Continuously after having been immersed for a period of 1 minute under 1m of water

questions.add(new question("When carried in bulk, which of the following cargoes is most likely to liquefy due
to compression and/or vibrations? ",
new String[]{"Urea","Iron ore concentrates","Wheat","Maize"},1));

questions.add(new question("How can the error of the Gyro compass be determined? ",
new String[]{"By comparing the course readout on the GPS with the gyro course steered. ","By using any of
the methods in the suggested answers","By taking a transit bearing with the gyro compass of two
prominent fixed shore objects and comparing it with the bearing of the same objects on the chart ","By
taking the radar bearing of an object when the radar is on a compass stabilised mode and comparing it
with the bearing on the chart of the same object"},2));

questions.add(new question("What is the gas releasing device allowed for a CO2 fixed fire-extinguishing
installation? ",
new String[]{"An automatic release system activated by the ship's fire alarm ","A manually operated release
system only","An automatic release system incorporating alarm system for manned compartments ","An
automatic release system activated by fire detectors"},1));

questions.add(new question("Satellites which receive the 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB are: ",
new String[]{"Only capable to determine the position of the EPIRB in certain curcumstances ","Capable to
determine position only in day time","Capable to determine the position of the EPIRB ","Not capable to
determine the position of the EPIRB"},2));

questions.add(new question("Which type of vessel suffers from the greatest squat effects? ",
new String[]{"Vessel with a large length to beam ratio ","Vessel with a low Block Coefficient","Vessel with a
small length to beam ratio. ","Vessel with a high Block Coefficient"},3));

Cargo on a bulk cement carrier is normally discharged by

Using its own pumping system and equipment
Using grabs provided by the terminal operator
Using shore side cargo gear
By suction

questions.add(new question("The special list of cargo loaded on board a ship that needs to be prepared for
reporting and other administrative purposes, is referred to as: ",
new String[]{"Manifest. ","Load Summary. ","Tally list. ","Stowage Plan. "},0));

The main problem when a dry bulk cargo develops a flow state is that
The cargo may block up bilges leading to balk flow of water into the hold space
The cargo pile will cause release of methane gas
The cargo shifts easily causing major stability problems
The cargo may produce carbon dioxide gas

questions.add(new question("How is the painter released from the lifeboat, once the boat is waterborne and
ready to leave? ",
new String[]{"Remove the toggle which will release the painter ","The painter will automatically part by the
weak link when the boat goes astern to clear the ship ","Cut it with the axe provided","Cut it with the knife
contained in the equipment locker"},0));

What sound signal can be made when nearing a bend in a river, with the view around the bend obscured
by an intervening obstruction?
One prolonged blast
Two short blasts
One short blast
Two prolonged blast

What does the acronym HDOP stand for when seen on an ECDIS or navigational receiver?
Horizontal depth of precision
High dilution of precision
High datum of precision
Horizontal dilution of precision

What does this two flag hoist mean, as mentioned in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions
at sea?
Do you require assistance?
It is a distress signal
I require medical assistance
Stand by to assist me

questions.add(new question("How can an azimuth or bearing be indicated by signal flags? ",

new String[]{"The letter B + three numerals","The letter N + three numerals","The letter A + three numerals
+ the letter R or T","The letter A + three numerals"},3));

questions.add(new question("What are the required data inputs into most gyro compasses to reduce any
possible compass error? ",
new String[]{"Maximum helm angle and rolling period ","All of the data in the suggested answers","Latitude
and Speed","Deviation and Variation"},2));

questions.add(new question("When a character in the NAVTEX message sent is not received in the proper
way: ",
new String[]{"The message will not be printed at all until, with repeated transmission, it can be
automatically compared and corrected","A closely resembling character will be printed ","Any other
character will be printed","Nothing or a special character will be printed"},3));

questions.add(new question("A vessel is equipped for all sea areas. In the middle of the Indian Ocean the
EGC-receiver appears out of order. Is it still possible to receive MSI-messages? ",
new String[]{"NO","Yes with VHF DSC","Yes, with the MF/HF-radio telex","Yes, with the MF/HF-DSC"},2));

questions.add(new question("The term ‘luffing’ means: ",

new String[]{"The raising or lowering of a crane jib, moving the head of the crane and therefore a
suspended load horizontally towards or away from the crane. ","The combined movement of hoisting a load
and slewing the crane, employed when lifting a load from a dockside over and into a ship's hold, or vice
versa. ","The initial phase of hoisting a load, where the crane wire and structure takes the weight of a
suspended load. ","The rotating of a ship's jib in a circular movement about the crane. "},0));

Super-refraction effects the performance of some bridge devices on the vessel. What should the bridge
watchkeeper look out for?
The GPS may give errors of position because of interference of incoming signals from the satellites
Satellite communications will be severely effected
The radar will be show abnormal sea clutter as the pulse is trapped in an atmospheric layer
Abnormal ranges of VHF radio and very long range radar detection

questions.add(new question("Why is this position so important? ",

The position prevents the patient from falling asleep. ","The position ensures that an open airway is
maintained. ","Because it keeps the heart beating. ","The recovery position makes it easy to maintain any
kind of bleeding. "},1));

questions.add(new question("What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified in SOLAS? ",
new String[]{"Three short blasts followed by three long blasts then three short ones ","one long blast
followed by seven short blasts or more","one long blast","seven or more short blasts followed by one long
blast"},3));
questions.add(new question("By FleetNET communication is understood: ",
new String[]{"A MSI-message destined for ships in specific geographical area ","An EGC-message destined
for ships with the same group call number","A HF-NBDP -message destined for ships in a certain
geographical area","An urgent message for all ships in a particular area"},1));

questions.add(new question("A casualty suddenly loses consciousness and falls to the ground letting out a
strange cry. The pasient is red-blue in the face and froth may appear around the mouth. You are
witnessing a major epileptic attack. What should you do? ",
new String[]{"Forcibly restrain and try to wake the casualty. ","Loose tight clothing, ask all unnecessary
bystanders to leave and carefully place something soft under the head. If casualty is unconscious, place
the person in Recovery position. ","Move the casualty in a sit-up position and put something in the persons
mouth to protect the tongue. ","Give the casualty a lot to drink and keep talking to the person at all times.
"},1));

questions.add(new question("Which part of the magnetic compass error changes with a change in the course
steered? ",
new String[]{"Induced magnetism","Variation","Deviation","All of the suggested answers"},2));

questions.add(new question("MARPOL - Annex IV. Your ship has in operation an approved sewage
treatment plant certified by the Administration. During discharge, while vessel is awaiting pilot off Cape
Henry, USA, the surrounding water is discoloured. What kind of action would be appropriate to take? ",
new String[]{"Continue discharge since Annex IV of MARPOL is internationally not yet in force. ","Reduce
discharge rate in order to have less discolouration of surrounding water. ","Stop discharge. ","Continue
discharge since the treatment plant is of an approved type. "},2));

questions.add(new question("When is a visitor onboard required to present an ID? ",

new String[]{""On SECURITY Level 1, 2 & 3"","On SECURITY Level 2 & 3","Never","Only on SECURITY
Level 3"},0));

questions.add(new question("What is "DRAUGHT", in the figure? ",

new String[]{"Draught is indicated by C, in the figure ","Draught is indicated by B, in the figure","Draught is
indicated by A, in the figure","Draught is indicated by D, in the figure"},3));

questions.add(new question("A vessel is equipped for all sea areas. In the middle of the Indian Ocean the
EGC-receiver appears out of order. Is it still possible to receive MSI-messages? ",
new String[]{"Yes, with the MF/HF-DSC","Yes with VHF DSC","Yes, with the MF/HF-radio telex","NO"},0));

questions.add(new question("A good indicator of the possibility of cargo damage on a bulk carrier is",
new String[]{"Disallowing cargo interests on board ","Commencing discharge without presentation of bills of
lading","The presence of hatch cover sealing tapes","Commencing discharge in the absence of a cargo
surveyor"},2));

Which of the following statements is the most accurate in relation to the safety depth contour setting on an
ECDIS?
‘The safety depth contour value is best set at a high value'
‘The safety depth contour value has no effect on ECDIS operation'
‘The safety depth contour value is best set at a low value'
‘The safety depth contour has to be set at a value to reflect the vessel’s draught'

questions.add(new question("Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals
and terrorists to further their aims? ",
new String[]{"Gun","Liquid explosive","Vehicle borne device","Incendiary device"},0));

questions.add(new question("What are class "C" bulkheads? ",

new String[]{"Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the
standard fire test for 45 minutes. ","Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials but do
not meet any of the requirements relative to smoke and flame nor limitations relative to temperature rise.
","Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the standard fire test
for 15 minutes. ","Bulkheads constructed of approved non-combustible materials that can withstand the
standard fire test for 30 minutes. "},1));

The transmitting power of the VHF is adjusted by setting:

Dual watch
PTT
Squelch
High/Low power

The compulsory testing of a prescribed EPIRB is to be done:

Once a year
Once a week
Once in 4 years
Once a month

questions.add(new question("Is the location of a vessel's standard compass binnacle critical? ",
new String[]{"Yes, it should be away from major electrical power cables ","Yes, it should be sited on a non-
metallic base if possible. ","Yes, for the reasons stated in all of the suggested answers ","Yes, it should be
on the fore and aft centreline of the ship"},2));

questions.add(new question("Give the meaning of the following symbol: ",

new String[]{"Lower liferaft to water","lower lifeboat to water","lower embarkation ladder to water","location
of embarkation ladder"},3));

The strength of the wind is related to the air pressure gradient between different pressure systems, which
one of the following statements is correct?
Pressure gradient causing wind, is a measure vertically from the earth's surface of the difference in
pressure
The closer the isobars on a weather map are together, the greater is the pressure gradient
A great pressure gradient is found in areas where the isobars on a weather map are far apart
The pressure gradient is a measurement of the geographical distance between the high and low pressure
systems

questions.add(new question("What does ISM stand for? ",

new String[]{"International Safe Manning Certification ","The International Management Code for the Safe
Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention ","International Ship Measurement and Pollution
Control","Internal Ship Safety Management"},1));

questions.add(new question("Which is the "CENTRE LINE", in the figure? ",

new String[]{"The fore and aft Centreline is indicated by C, in the figure ","The fore and aft Centreline is
indicated by B, in the figure","The fore and aft Centreline is indicated by D, in the figure ","The Fore and aft
Centreline is indicated by A, in the figure"},3));

Which statement best describes why a previously validated route would have to be re-validated on an
ECDIS?
It would not need re-validating because once validated that is sufficient
Revalidation is necessary when the ECDIS has been put out of monitor mode
Revalidation is always necessary when it has been removed from the chart display
Revalidation is necessary when there have been chart updates

questions.add(new question("Is a vessel's turning diameter effected by the depth of water? ",
new String[]{"The turning diameter will be increased in shallow water ","The turning diameter will be the
same for all depths","The turning diameter will be smaller in shallow water ","It will be the same provided the
UKC is 25%-50%"},2));

The number of frequencies on which a MF/HF-DSC distress alert multi-frequency call attempt can be
transmitted is:
2
6
5
3

What does the acronym HDOP stand for when seen on an ECDIS or navigational receiver?
Horizontal depth of precision
High datum of precision
High dilution of precision
Horizontal dilution of precision

questions.add(new question("you detect a fire on board the ship, dependent on the situation, which of the
following actions is the first to be taken? ",
new String[]{"Check all nearby compartments for survivors. ","Raise the fire alarm. ","Try to kill the fire
immediately by use of fire-extinguishers or other adequate appliances. ","Call the officer on duty. "},1));

questions.add(new question("How can an approximate value of the initial transverse Metacentric Height (GM)
be found from the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ curve)? ",
new String[]{"It is impossible to establish the GM value from the curve of righting levers (GZ) ","The value in
metres from the X axis of the point where the curve changes from concave to convex shape. ","Drawing a
tangent from the highest point of the curve to the X axis and measuring it in metres ","Drawing a tangent to
the curve through the origin and erecting a perpendicular through the angle of heel of 57.3 degrees"},3));

questions.add(new question("What type of construction material should be avoided regarding fire protection
purposes? (SOLAS II-2/2.2.3) ",
new String[]{"All combustible materials","All plastic materials","All uncovered wooden materials","All
composite materials"},0));

What happens when an ECDIS performs a route validation or safety check?

The whole route is checked to see that it complies with accepted standards of passage planning
The whole route is checked for depth of water and under keel clearance with a tide value set in
The whole route is checked to see if there are any manually inserted chart updates along it
The whole route is checked for possible dangerous objects along it

Under the ISM Code the provision of individual control measures for specific work-related tasks exist in the:
",
new String[]{"Definition of supervisory responsibilities. ","Permit to Work system. ","Due diligence clause.
","Documentation of individual job descriptions. "},1));

Which of the following answers correctly specify the following most common rudders? a) UNBALANCED,
b) BALANCED, c) SEMI-BALANCED and d) UNDERHUNG BALANCED. i.e. The number in the picture is
related to the letter adjacent to the name of the rudder.
1 = a, 2 = b, 3 = c and 4 = d
1 = b, 2 = c, 3 = d and 4 = a
1 = c, 2 = d, 3 = a and 4 = b
1 = d, 2 = a, 3 = b and 4 = c

questions.add(new question("When a message is sent by the Inmarsat—C installation to an Internet e-mail

address, the land charge is: ",
new String[]{"Independent of the destination","Dependent on the ‘chargeband'","Dependent on the type of
terminal used","Dependent on the destination"},0));

With respect to carriage of heavy metal cargoes in bulk, the term liquefaction means that
The cargo may self-heat on voyage, and may be liable to flow around the hold bottom
Depending on the atmospheric temperature, cargo will solidify or liquefy accordingly
The cargo may suffer moisture migration and become semi-liquid near the top of the stow
The cargo will always remain in a very dry state and will not reach a flow

When navigating in restricted visibility, how can the OOW ensure that an effective watch is being
maintained?
All of the suggested answers
Sound fog signal, have engine(s) available for manoeuvre
Continuously monitor radar, have extra lookout for sound as well as sight
Monitor the AIS target information and listen on radios

questions.add(new question("Whilst un-mooring, a vessel is to 'single up' to a line. Which of the following
methods should be used to hold the line before 'letting go'? ",
new String[]{"The line should be kept on the warping drum of a deck winch, fig. 3 ","The eye of the lines
should be put on the bitts, fig. 2","The line should be turned up on the bitts, fig. 1 ","The line should be held
on a stopper ready for immediate release, fig. 4"},2));
questions.add(new question("Your vessel is close to the entrance of a port in thick fog. You hear the following
signal. What does it mean? ",
new String[]{"That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity ","That the port is closed
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. It is more than 100 metres in length
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. It is less than 100 metres in length"},3));

questions.add(new question("If one wants to transmit a weather report with an Inmarsat-C terminal one
should use the following address: ",
new String[]{"Sitrep","Meteorological Center","OBS +","41"},3));

questions.add(new question("he full name for the BC Code is",

new String[]{"The Break-bulk Cargo Code","The Code of Safe Practice for Bulk Carriers","The Bulk Carrier
Code","The Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes"},3));

questions.add(new question("On a Bulk Carrier, which of these statements is correct? ",

new String[]{"Steel slabs do not require dunnage ","Steel slabs may rest directly against the ship's
frames","Steel slabs must never be permitted to rest directly against any part of the ship's structure ","Steel
slabs may be loaded within the square of the hatch only"},2));

questions.add(new question("It is common practice for all bulk carriers to be trimmed and levelled on
completion of loading, so as to: ",
new String[]{"Reduce the risk of cargo damage on passage ","Reduce the possibilities of the cargo shifting
at sea","Prevent flammable gasses being generated","Assist in the subsequent discharge of cargo "},1));

A "Standard Format for Search and Rescue Situation Reports" (SITREPs) should be used by vessels in
distress. The SITREP can be compiled as a short form (urgent essential details). Which of the following
information shall be included when using the "short form"?",
new String[]{"Cargo information. ","Position. ","Oil spill possibility. ","Weather on-scene. "},3));

questions.add(new question("Carrying coal with a high sulphur content in bulk could result in",
new String[]{"A possible shift of cargo and loss of stability ","Corrosion of steelwork in the cargo holds if the
cargo becomes wet","Evolution of methane gases resulting in fire and explosion ","Spontaneous combustion
leading to a large outbreak of fire"},1));

questions.add(new question("When loading coal on a Bulk Carrier, the vessel should be provided with",
new String[]{"Means for measuring cargo temperatures","Means for drawing cargo samples","Ramneck
tapes to seal the cargo holds and deck stores","A glass hydrometer for the measurement of water content
in the cargo "},0));

For a “distress alert” via the DSC, the MF-band is used in the frequencies:
TX: 2189.5 kHz RX: 2189.5 kHz
TX: 500.0 KHz RX: 518.0 KHz
TX: 2177.0 kHz RX: 2177.0 kHz
TX: 2187.5 kHz RX: 2187.5 kHz

Whilst on passage, if the visibility unexpectedly reduces to less than 2 miles, what should the OOW do?
Start monitoring the AIS for traffic
Inform the master
Nothing, as two miles is acceptable
Switch on a radar

As officer on the mooring deck, when would you report to the bridge that an attending tug is 'clear'?
When the tug is at least 100 metres from the vessel hull
When the towline is taken off a set of mooring bits on deck
When the towline is made fast and the tug is ready for towing
When the towline is recovered and the tug is clear of the vessel hull

questions.add(new question("A ship moving through heavy seas is affected by the water pressure at the
bows causing an effect known as "Panting". What structure in the forward region of the ship combats the
effects of Panting? ",
new String[]{"Panting beams and stringers","Double bottom tanks and floors","Centreline
bulkhead","Collision bulkhead and deck"},0));

Which option correctly completes the following statement?

‘A position filter on a navigational receiver or ECDIS system, protects the ECDIS from...
...showing a fluctuating position of the vessel'
...operating under conditions that are extreme e.g. cyclones'
...airborne dust in sandy areas of the world'
...incorrectly set up ECDIS system software'

questions.add(new question("You are in open water and clear conditions. You are approaching the pilot
station when you hear this signal from a vessel ahead of you. What does it signify? ",
new String[]{"That the vessel is operating astern propulsion ","That the vessel is picking up its pilot","That
the vessel is starting its engine and resuming its passage ","That the vessel is altering its course to
starboard"},0));

Inmarsat Telex Service code ‘31’ can be used: ",

new String[]{"To ask for maritime inquiries","When the coast-station is disfunctional","When technical
problems are experienced with the Inmarsat terminal ","To ask for medical assistance"},0));

questions.add(new question("The first line of defence against flooding of a bulk carrier is its: ",
new String[]{"Machinery spaces","Shell plating","Pipe outlets","Hatch covers"},1));

questions.add(new question("Distress MF communications should normally be operated: ",

new String[]{"In J3E mode – on simplex basis","In G3E mode – on duplex basis","In J3E mode – on duplex
basis","In G3E mode – on simplex basis"},0));

questions.add(new question("Give the meaning of the following symbol",

new String[]{"Parachute landing area","Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals","Rocket parachute
flares","Line throwing appliance"},2));

questions.add(new question("A hand flare must have a burning period of at least",

new String[]{"10 Min","5 Min","1 Min","30 Sec"},2));

What radar device assists in the detection and location of a survival craft?
SART beacon
EPIRB beacon
AIS beacon
A personal locator beacon

questions.add(new question("What immediate action should be taken if a ship unexpectedly runs aground
and stops? ",
new String[]{"Ring full astern","Sound the General Alarm","Stop engine(s) ","Hoist two black balls"},2));

questions.add(new question("A draft survey is carried out on a bulk carrier to calculate: ",
new String[]{"The shear forces at the bulkheads ","The quantity of bulk cargo loaded or discharged ","The
vessels lightship displacement","The vessels constant"},1));

Who can contact the Designated Person with their safety concerns?
Senior officers only
All crewmembers
The company’s shore staff only
The Master only

questions.add(new question("How can an azimuth or bearing be indicated by signal flags? ",

new String[]{"The letter B + three numerals","The letter N + three numerals","The letter A + three
numerals","The letter A + three numerals + the letter R or T"},2));

The free volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) of a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system shall be calculated at
0,56 m3/kg
2,03 m3/kg
3.14 m3/kg
1,26 m3/ kg

questions.add(new question("Under way to discharging port temperature tests indicate fire in a hold loaded
with coal. What is the first action to be taken? ",
new String[]{"Close all air ventilators and other openings to the hold in question ","Call for assistance from
other ships or rescue vessels","Fill the hold with water","Open the hatches and cover the top of the cargo
by foam"},0));

questions.add(new question("Cargo on a bulk cement carrier is normally discharged by",

new String[]{"Using its own pumping system and equipment","Using shore side cargo gear","By
suction","Using grabs provided by the terminal operator"},0));

A wire antenna of 12 metres in length is probably:

A VHF-antenna
A MF/HF-antenna
An Inmarsat-antenna
A Sat-C antenna

The full name for the IMSBC Code is

The Maritime Safety Bulk Carrier Code
International Marine Solid Breakbulk Carriage Code
The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code
International Maritime Safety of Bulk Carriers Code

*The freeboard of a lifeboat, measured from the waterline to the lowest opening through which the lifeboat
may become flooded:
Should exceed 1.5 % of the lifeboat length when fully loaded
Should exceed 0.5 metres when loaded with 50 % of the number of persons the lifeboat is permitted to
accommodate, these persons being seated to one side of the centreline
Should exceed 1.5 % of the lifeboat length when loaded with 50 % of the number of persons the lifeboat is
permitted to accommodate, these persons being seated to one side of the centreline
Should exceed 0.5 metres when fully loaded

Which statement best describes how land moves, if at all, on an ECDIS set in North-up, relative-motion
mode?
The land is always in the middle of the screen
Land is stopped with the vessel symbol moving across the sea floor
Land on the chart screen moves relative to the ship symbol
This is a feature only seen on radar displays

questions.add(new question("After completion of discharge of a dry bulk cargo, the CO2 lines in each cargo
hold should be",
new String[]{"Blown through with compressed air to ensure that they are clear of any cargo
traces","Washed through with fresh water","Flushed with high pressure sea water","Flushed with steam,
followed by sea water"},0));

questions.add(new question("What would be the correct method to report to other ships in the vicinity that a
person has fallen overboard from your vessel? ",
new String[]{"We have lost a person overboard and require all ships to keep a special lookout ",""A person
has fallen overboard from our vessel and we will manoeuvre to pick him up so all vessels keep
clear"",""Vessel "name" has lost a person overboard in "position….." ",""Man overboard""},2));

questions.add(new question("Which publication should be used to assist learn the nautical English language?
",
new String[]{"The Oxford Concise Dictionary","Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary","the (ICS) Bridge
Procedures Guide","The (IMO) Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) booklet"},3));

questions.add(new question("When carried in bulk, which of the following cargoes is most likely to liquefy due
to compression and/or vibrations? ",
new String[]{"Wheat","Iron ore concentrates","Urea","Maize"},1));

questions.add(new question("You are approaching the port entrance. What do these lights mean? ",
new String[]{"A vessel may proceed only when it has received specific orders to do so ","Vessels may
proceed - one-way traffic","Vessels may proceed - two-way traffic","A vessel may proceed only when it has
received specific orders to do so, except that vessels which can safely navigate outside the main channel
need not comply with this message"},0));
questions.add(new question("A distress-call received via RCC should: ",
new String[]{"Always be relayed","Always be given receipt","Only be given receipt, if the master has
confirmed that assistance indeed can be given ","Be given receipt, even when indubitably too distant from
the distress case"},2));

questions.add(new question("What is of utmost concern when steel cargoes are carried in a bulk carrier? ",
new String[]{"Bending moments being greatly exceeded in the seagoing condition ","Deformation due to
torsional stresses","A relatively small range of stability as compared to carrying grain ","The springing of
hatch cleats as the vessel flexes due to torsional stresses"},0));

questions.add(new question("if one wishes to make a collect call from a vessel to a shore subscriber, one
must: ",
new String[]{"Inform the telephone number on whom to charge the call ","Request for a collect
call","Request for a personal call","Request for telephone message stating name, address and telephone
number"},1));

questions.add(new question("What personal protective equipment would be required for working over side? ",
new String[]{"Would be determined at time by the most senior crewmember ","It would be determined by
risk assessment, but at very least would comprise safety line and harness, lifebuoy standing by, safety hat,
boiler suit safety boots. ","Safety harness and life line, boiler suits, safety boots Life jacket, rescue boat
standing by. ","Lifejacket, goggles, safety boots, safety gloves, lifebuoy standing by"},2));

questions.add(new question("Ships of 10.000 tons gross tonnage and more, shall be fitted with oil filtering
equipment, complying with Reg.14 (7) of MARPOL for the control of machinery space bilges. What would
be the maximum oil content of oily-water mixture to pass through the filter? ",
new String[]{"100 ppm","60 ppm/n.m","15 ppm","30 ppm"},2));

questions.add(new question("Which of the following ear protection devices is most effective? ",
new String[]{"Dry cotton or cottons balls. ","Ear muffs ","All equal. ","Ear plugs. "},1));

questions.add(new question("A safety valve is sufficient to prevent a BLEVE. ",

new String[]{"Wrong: it depends on the product ","Right in all cases","Wrong in all cases","Wrong, if the
valve is wrongly set"},3));