PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES (PST)

IMO Model Course: 1.19

Batch No:
Course duration: From ……………………….. To …………………….
Instructor: ……………………………………………………………………………………
Practical demonstrator: ………………………………………………………………

Q -1. Tick (Ö) the correct one & ( x ) the wrong one.
a. Mob signal orange smoke burning duration 15 minutes. (Ö)
b. VHF set is Navigational equipment. ( x ) Communication equipment.
c. Standard time for donning a life jacket is one minute. (Ö)
d. For position fixing of ship Echo sounder used at sea. ( x ) GPS
e. Standard time for donning an immersion suits Ö2/3/4 minute. 2 Minutes
f. For port communication a ship normally used GPS. ( x ) VHF.
g. Minimum height requirement for lifejacket safely jump in water is 4.5 mtr. (Ö)
h. A crew member finds Emergency signals, Lifeboat / Fire duties etc. in the
Company manuals. ( x ) Master list.
i. LSA not to be damage in stowage throughout the air temperature rang -30 oC to
+ 65o C. (Ö)
j. Abandon ship drill carried out on board Cargo Ship as per SOLAS Once in a week.
(x) monthly.
k. Minimum speed requires for a lifeboat as per SOLAS 6 knots. (Ö)
l. LSA to be operational in a sea water temperature range -10oC to +30o C. (x)
-1oCto+30o C.
m. Life rafts to be serviced Yearly. (Ö)
n. Lifebuoy self-igniting light to be provided with lighting energy for at least 3hrs.
(x) 2 hrs
p. Life raft to be serviced Every 5 years. (x) Yearly.
q. Lifejacket light to be provided with lighting energy source for at least 8hrs. (Ö)
r. Hypothermia is caused due to Cold exposure of body. (Ö)
Q -2. Fill in the blanks-
a) Burning period of rocket parachute flare ……40 sec…………….
b) A rocket parachute flares projecting at a maximum Altitude of…300m…and
Burn for…40 sec……
c) Burning period of orange smoke signal…………3 min……………….
d) Burning period of mob orange smoke signal ………15 min………………..
e) Lifejacket light minimum working period …………8 hrs………………
 f) Lifebuoy light minimum working period ……………2 hrs………………..
g) Each lifeboat has to carry …4 in….numbers of rocket parachute flare.
h) Each lifeboat has to carry …6 in… numbers of red hand flare.
i) Each lifeboat has to carry …2 in…..numbers of orange smoke signal.
j) Standard time for donning an immersion suit…2 min…& Life Jacket……1 min……
k) Burning period of red hand flare ……………60 sec………………
Q -3. Name any five emergencies that may occur on board a ship.
Ans: Fire, Explosion, Grounding, Collision, Man Overboard.
Q -4. What is contingency plan?
Ans: There is a plan onboard ship which is must identify priorities that protect life, the
properties and the environment by based upon the understanding of the types of
accidents that may occur, the possible consequences, the action that can practicably by
taken and the possible reaction of the media and other bodies to the casualty, its
handling and consequences which is depend on the type and class of the ship.
Q -5. A crew member where finds his duties/responsibilities onboard a ship for
emergency situation. Ans: Muster list.
Q -6. How many Pyrotechnics / Distress Signals carried in a lifeboat / Life rafts.
Ans: 4 in no Rocket parachutes, 6 in no Hand flares and 2 in no Buoyant smoke signals.
Q -7. Write the name of some Personal Survival Equipments –
Ans: Life jacket, Life buoy, Immersion suits, Anti-Exposure suit.
Q -8. How often a crew member must participate in a abandon ship drill as a minimum
SOLAS requirement? Ans: Once in a month.
Q -9. Name at least 5 types of life saving appliances normally carried on board.
Ans: Life jacket, Life buoy, Immersion suits, Life raft, Life boat.
Q -10. What is meant by ‘Hypothermia’?
Ans: This is caused by the cooling effect on the body’s temperature, when body’s
temperature falls to bellow 35°C.
Q -11. If Water temperature is 4°C to 10°C then expected how much time can survival?
Ans: Less than 3 hours.
Q -12. What is an Emergency Signal?
Ans: When an unwanted situation that can threaten the safety of the ship, its crew,
cargo or the environment some signal given by the ship’s whistle/Bell/PA system for
assembly in the muster station to its handling and next consequences action.
Q -13. How onboard ship given the Abandon ship signal.
Ans: Abandon ship signal Followed by Morse ‘A’ (1 short blast and 1 long blast), finally
verbal order given by the master through PA system “All hands Abandon Ship”.
Q -14. Define SART & EPIRB.
Ans: SART : Search and Rescue Radar Transponder.
EPIRB: Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
Q -15. Can you “drink sea water - not even diluted” when you are thirsty. Ans: NO.
Q -16. How many hand flare are there in a life boat? Ans: 6 in no.
Q -17. Where a crew member finds his emergency duties? Ans: Muster List.
Q -18. What are the personal survival equipment?
Ans: Life jacket, Life buoy, Immersion suits, Anti-Exposure suit.
Q -19. How caused a hypothermia? Ans: Cold exposure of body.
Q -20. When personal required ORS(oral dehydration salt)?
Ans: When person in ‘Diarrhea’ means losing the body fluids.
Q -21. What are the difference between lifeboat and life raft?
Ans: lifeboat: life raft:
1. Have an engine. 1. No Engine.
2. Hard body/GRP. 2. Rubber/Soft body.
3. Fixed Construction. 3. Can be Fold.
4. Power propulsion. 4. Natural propulsion.
5. Fixed structure. 5. Inflatable.
Q -22. What are the survival equipment mast remain in the cabin.
Ans: Life jacket & Immersion suits.
Q -23. How many Pyrotechnics to be remain in the ships bridge?
Ans: 12 Rocket parachutes
Q -24. What stand for MOB, TPA.
Ans: MOB: Man over board marker smoke and light.
TPA : Thermal Protective Aids.
Q -25. What is your initial action on hearing emergency Signal?
Ans: a. Putting on additional clothing (warm). b. Donning a life jacket.
C. Drink plenty of water. d. Rush to muster station
Q – 26. What stand for HRU, Weak Link How it will function?
Ans: HRU : Hydrostatic release unit. Mast automatically release raft at the depth of
1.5m-4m. by water pressure.
Weak Link: It is used to link up the painter line and deck for the automatic operation of
raft, after operation it will break under a strain of 227kg ± 45kg/2.2 ± 0.4 KN force.

Q – 27. Name the survival equipment.

Ans: Life boats. Life rafts. Life Jackets. Lifebuoys, Immersion suits, Anti-exposure suits,
Buoyant apparatus,

Q – 28. Life boat equipments.

Ans: 1 Crutch for each oar secured to boat by lanyard.2 Boathooks (not to be lashed)
1 Buoyant bailer 2 Buckets
1 Survival manual 1 Compass with suitable illumination
1 Sea anchor 2 Painters (1 attached and 1 spare)
2 Hatchets (1 at each end of boat) 1 Water ration (3 litres per )
3 Rustproof graduated drinking vessels 1Food (10,000 kilo joules per person)
4 Rocket parachute flares 6 Hand flares
2 Buoyant smoke signals 1 Waterproof torch with spares
1 daylight signaling mirror (heliograph) 1 Rescue signal table
1 Whistle 1 First aid kit
6 Doses of anti seasickness medicine per person 1 Seasickness bag per person
1 Knife with blade, tin opener and spike 3 Tin openers
2 Buoyant rescue quoite with 30 metres of line 1 Manual pump
1 Set of fishing tackle 1 Set of tools for engine
2 Portable fire extinguishers for oil fires 1 Searchlight
1 Radar reflector 2 Thermal protective aids

Q – 29. Life raft equipment.

Ans: 1 rescue quoite with 30 metres of line. 1 Non-folding Knife and lanyard.
1 Buoyant bailer. 2 Sponges.
2 Sea anchor. 2 Buoyant paddles.
3 Tin openers. 1 First aid kit in W/T case.
1 Whistle or equivalent sound signal. 4 Rocket parachute flares.
6 Red Hand flares. 2 Buoyant smoke signals.
1 Waterproof torch with spares. 1 Radar reflector.
1 daylight signaling mirror (heliograph). 1set Lifesaving signals in waterproof card
1 Set of fishing tackle.
1 Water ration (1.5 litres per person )
1 Seasickness bag per person
1 set Survival instruction
2 Thermal protective aids.
1 Food (10,000 kilo joules per person)
1 Rustproof graduated drinking vessels
6 doses anti Seasick medicine per person
1 set Instructions for immediate action

Q – 30 Rescue boat equipment. Ans:

1. Sufficient oars or paddles.
2. A bailer.
3. A binnacle and compass.
4. A sea anchor.
5. A painter of sufficient length and strength attached to a release device at the
forward end of the craft.
6. Buoyant line not less than 50 meters in length of sufficient strength to tow a life
rate.
7. Whistle or equivalent sound signal.
8. A first aid kit.
9. 2 buoyant rescue coats with not less than 30 meters of buoyant line with a
breaking strain of at least 1.0kn.
10.A searchlight having a width of 18 meters at 180 meters for 6 hours working
continuously for 3 hours.
11.A radar reflector.
12.Thermal protective aids 10% of the compliment of the craft or 2 whichever is the
greater.
13.A boat hook.
14.A bucket.
15.A knife or hatchet.
16.A portable fire extinguisher.
 FIRE PREVENTION & FIRE FIGHTING (FPFF)
IMO Model Course: 1.20
ADVANCE FIRE FIGHTING (AFF)
IMO Model Course: 2.03
Batch No:
Course duration: From ……………………….. To …………………….
Instructor: ……………………………………………………………………………………
Practical demonstrator: ………………………………………………………………

1. What is Fire?
Ans: Fire is a chemical reaction between a flammable material and air which results in
the production of heat and light.
2. What you understand by FIRE TRIANGLE?
Ans: A Source of ignition - HEAT.
Something that will burn - FUEL.
Support for combustion - AIR.
3. What are the methods of Extinguishing Fire?
Ans: 1. Removing heat is called Cooling.
2. Removing fuel is called fuel Starving.
3. Removing air is called Smothering.
4. What are the classes’ of fire and describe it?
Ans: Class A… Fire involving Solids ("Carbonaceous" wood, paper, bedding, curtains).
Class B... Fire involving Liquids. (petroleum, spirits, paints and oils)
Class C... Fire involving Gases. (LPG,LNG,Flammable gas)
Class D… Fire involving Metals.(Magnesium,Titanium,Sodium,Lithium,Potassium)
Class F … Fire involving Cooing Oil. (Hot Cooing Oil)
Electric Fire.(Due to Loose connection, Short circuit, Over volt.)
5. Name the 5 fire hazards on board a ship?
Ans: Engine room, Galley, Accommodation, Cargo & Smokers.
6. Name three types of detector used onboard?
Ans: a. Smoke Detector.
b. Gas Detector.
c. Heat Detector.
7. After sighting a sins fire what is your first action?
Ans: Close all opening, Sound alarm , Shout “Fire” ,Inform bridge & Choose correct
extinguisher & Use correctly.
8. Name the 4 types of portable fire Extinguisher?
Ans: a. Water type b. Dry Powder type c. Foam type d. CO2 type
9. What general precautions we should take to prevent fire? Ans:
 Giving the importance about cleanliness and tidiness.
 Take care on specific risks in areas such as the galley, the engine room, metal
workshops, the hold and the paint store.
 Regular checks must be carried out to minimize the risk of fire.
 Give the Understanding, what is fire and how it works enables us stop them
starting, and to extinguish them.
 Secure the Loose materials which is greater fire hazard to prevent spread of a fire.
 Spare parts usually come from wood, plastic, paper and packing material. Never
leave discarded Spare parts around.
 Most basic rule of fire prevention is "good housekeeping" - cleanliness and
tidiness
1O.What is the abbreviation of the word “FIRE”?
Ans: F-Find a Fire. I-Isolate a Fire. R- Report about Fire. E- Extinguish a Fire.
11.What are the portable extinguisher usually found on board?
Ans: a. Water type b. Dry Powder/Dry Chemical type c. Foam type d. CO2 type
12.What stand for SCBA, EEBD,CABA,ELSA,ELBA, LEL,UEL?
Ans: SCBA: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
EEBD: Emergency Escape Breathing Devices.
CABA: Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus.
ELSA: Emergency Life Support Apparatus.
ELBA: Emergency Life Breathing Apparatus.
LEL: Lower Explosion Limit.
UEL: Upper Explosion Limit.
13. How to use the fire blanket.
Ans: Fold the top edge of the blanket back over your hands to protect them. Hold your
hands up with arms spread wide to allow the blanket to hang in front of you to protect
your body and face from radiant heat and flames. Advance and drape the blanket over
the fire stretching towards the back to prevent the blanket dipping in the liquid.
Try not to panic and throw the blanket as this may force air into the container and cause
an eruption of flame. Turn off any heat underneath and leave to cool. If the blanket is
removed prematurely the oil may be hot enough to reignite.
Using a fire blanket on a person: Lay them on the floor. Use the blanket to pat out the
flames but do not leave them rolled up in the blanket as it may trap heart from
smoldering clothing next to their skin. A blanket can also be used to provide personal
protection against heat when escaping a fire.

14. If you have seen a fire in the lobby what you have to done.
Ans: After Discover a Fire The basic rules are common to all ships.:
Sound alarm, Shout “Fire” “Fire” “Fire” in Lobby , Inform bridge & Choose correct
extinguisher & Use correctly.
15. What are the items held in Fire-Fighter’s Outfits?
Ans: Consists of personal equipment and breathing apparatus.
1) Protective clothing fire & water proof.
2) Boots of electrically non-conductive material.
3) Helmet for protection against impact.
4) Electric safety lamp (explotion-proof type) with a burning period of 3h.
5) Axe with handle providing high-voltage insulation.
6) BA set should have 1200L of compressed air or to function for minimum
30mins. All air cylinders shall be interchangeable.
7) A fire-proof life line at least 30m long. The lifeline will be attached to the
harness with a snap-hook.
16. You are working in the galley incase of fire what to do.
Ans: The duties must be performed as under-
a) Switch off power supplies from main switch board
b) Shout “Fire” “Fire” “Fire” in galley,
c) Sound Fire alarm, Inform Bridge.
d) Choose correct extinguisher & Use correctly.
e) If fire unmanageable Close all doors and windows.
f) Wait for emergency fire team.
17. What types of extinguisher kept in the galley?
Ans: CO2, Foam type/Wet chemical.
18. What types of extinguisher used in equipment, and electric fire?
Ans: Used in Equipment: CO2/Dry Powder.
Used in Cooking oil: CO2/Wet chemical/Fire Blanket.
Used in Electric fire: Dry Powder type/CO2.
19. What are the Fixed Extinguishing System usually found on board ship?
Ans: a. Fire main line.
b. Fixed CO2 Installations.
c. Fixed Foam Installations.
d. Fixed Dry Powder Installations.(LPG,LNG Ship)
e. Automatic Fire Sprinklers system.
20. What are the colour code of portable extinguishers?
Ans: All portable extinguishers body colour are Red. As per type of extinguisher there is
a colour code level like stencil or round band on each extinguisher such as:
a. Water type: Red. b. Powder type : Blue. C. Foam type: Cream.
d. CO2 type : Black e. Wet chemical type: Cream.
21. Cooling means:
Öa) Heat remove. b) Fuel remove. c) Oxygen remove.
22. Starving means.
a) In sufficient Heat. b) Remove the Heat Öc) Fuel remove.
23. Smothering means.
a) Chemical reaction. Öb) O2 remove. c) Remove the Heat source..
24. Fire Hoses shall have a length of at least:
a) 15 metre
b) 10 metreÖ
c) 25 metre
25. Standard Nozzles Diameters shall be:
a) 12mm / 16mm / 19 mmÖ
b) 18mm / 20mm / 22 mm
26. Standard Nozzles shall be:
a) Spray / Jet type.
b) Spray / Jet / shutoff type. Ö
29. A Cargo ship shall carry Fire-Fighter’s outfits:
a) At least 2 and 1 spare. Ö
b) At least 4 and 1 spare.
30. B A set shall have at least:
a) 1500 Ltr compressed air and 40 minutes duration.
b) 1200 ltr compressed air and 30 minutes duration. Ö
31. What information you get on a fire control plan / fire wallet:
(a) Location of fire extinguishing appliance,
(b) How to respond in case of fire, Ö
32. Operation and maintenances instruction for fire extinguishers are found:
(a) On Muster list,
(b ) On the label of fire extinguishers. Ö
33. In Brief Describe Fire Classifications and use of fire extinguisher for each class:
Ans: A Fire involving solid Water, Foam, Dry powder
B Fire involving liquid Foam, Dry powder, CO2
C Fire involving gas Dry powder
D Fire involving metal Dry powder
F Fire involving cooking oil Wet chemical
Electric fire ------------------------------- Dry powder, CO2
34. What are the deference between OATH line/Life line/Guide line?
Ans: The following signals, which could be made by short, sharp pulls on the lifeline,
would be suitable:
Signal Meaning
By wearer of breathing apparatus
1 pull I am all right
2 pulls I am going ahead
3 pulls Take up my slack
4 pulls Help me out immediately
To wearer of breathing apparatus
1 pull Are you all right?
2 pulls Advance
3 pulls Back out
4 pulls Come out immediately
In every instance when line signals are employed, they should be
acknowledged by the recipient of the order by repeating the signal to show that it has
been received.
 PERSONAL SAFETY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (PSSR)
IMO Model Course: 1.21
Batch No:
Course duration: From ……………………….. To …………………….
Instructor: ……………………………………………………………………………………
Practical demonstrator: ………………………………………………………………

Q. What is the main objective of PSSR ?

Ans: basic induction training in safety procedures and accident prevention and to familiarize personnel
with the employment conditions and working environment on board vessels.
1. Grounded food waste can be thrown in the special area--
i) 3 miles away from shore ii) Ö12 miles away from shore iii)) extremely prohibited
2. Crew’s duty in an emergency is found in the—
i) Crew list ii) Ömuster list iii) cargo list
3. Minimum oxygen require for entering enclosed spaces ……21%………
4. What is ORB-
a) ÖOil Record Book b) Official Register Book
5. Where will you find your lifeboat / fire / emergency duty on board-
a) ÖIn the Muster list b) In the Crew list
6. How many annexes are there in MARPOL :
a) 5 annexes b) Ö 6 annexes c) 7 annexes
7. Prior entry into an enclosed space / Tank the oxygen content is to be-
a) Ö21% b) 15% c) 5%
8. What is the First Aid Treatment of eye injury on board a ship-
Öa)Wash with plenty of fresh water for 10/15 min.
b)Wash with antiseptic lotion
9. Should you drink sea water when very thirsty------- YES /Ö NO.
10. At least how long life boat engine should be tested Ahead & Stern.
a. Ö3 minutes b) 5 minutes
11. ……Wet…………. Clothes are better than no clothing.
12. How often Emergency Drill / Muster to be done on a Cargo ship-
a) ÖAt least once in a month b) At least once in 3 months
13. What type of fire extinguisher is kept in Galley?
Ans: a) Wet Chemical b) Co2 type
14. Make a list of at least 6 Numbers P.P.E. / safety equipments.
Ans: Safety Helmet, Safety Goggles, Ear Defender, Earmuffs, Safety Shoes,
 Hand Gloves, Boiler suits.
15. Discuss the function of :
SART, EPIRB, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, IMO, GMDSS, VHF, Sea anchor,

Ans: SART : Search And Rescue Radar Transponder.

EPIRB : Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
SOLAS : Safety of Life at Sea.
MARPOL: International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships.
STCW : Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers.
IMO : International Maritime Organization.
GMDSS : Global Maritime Distress And Safety System.
VHF : Very High Frequency.
Sea anchor: Its function as a anchor, which keep the heading of a raft steady and
control the speed of movement.
16. Name any four emergencies which can occur on board a ship.
Ans: a. Collision, b. Fire, c. Man Overboard. D. Grounding.
17. What is the personal safety equipment used during different work?
Ans: Safety Helmet,Safety Goggles,Ear Defender,Earmuffs,Safety Shoes,Hand Gloves.
18. What is garbage?
Ans: Garbage means all kinds of victual, domestic and operational waets excluding
fresh fish and parts there of generated during the normal operation of the ship.
19. How many way sea can polluted?
Ans: a. By Oil, b. By Noxious liquid substances in bulk. C. By harmful substances
d. By Sewage. E. By Garbage.
20. What types of garbage can disposal in the sea and what are the procedures?
Ans: ‘Food waste comminuted or ground’ Discharge permitted ships outside special
areas 3nm from the land and ships within special areas 12nm from the land with the
permission of OOW/Discharge permit authority.
21. What types of forms/permit to be fill up before hot work, enter enclosed space.
Ans: Checklist/Form-Hot work permit and Form- enclosed space entry permit
22. What are the restricted areas on board ships?
Ans: The Bridge. Radio room(if separate). Engine room.
Engine control room. Bow thruster room. Steering gear room.
CO2 control room. Emergency generator room. Ventilation and A/C room.
Cargo pump room. Cargo and Provisions area. Crew accommodation.
23. When you see a man overboard what action to be taken by you.
Ans: 1. Throw the nearest life buoy to the man
 2. Shout "Man Overboard (Port/Starboard/Forward/Aft)" at the top of your voice
to alert others.
3. Inform the Master & the Bridge immediately.
4. Get Rescue-Boat ready for lowering.
5. Inform the engine-room.
6. Determine location.
24. When a person likes to enter the ship you are on duty what action to be taken?
Ans: If any person likes to enter the ship, It is the duty of gangway duty persons to
ensure these:
a. Identity of the person.
b. He has any authorized letter or not.
c. Which purpose he like to come onboard ship
d. From where he is coming.
e. To home he likes to meet.
f. Inform that person and take permission, If permit.
g. Entry in the Gangway visitor book.
h. Then issue ship’s pass and guide him.
i. If required search personally and personal belongings.
j. Then allow to entry.
25. What is the garbage disposal procedure (outside special areas)?
Ans: a) Ships outside special areas: Disposal into the sea of Food waste comminuted or
ground ≥3nm from the nearest land, en route and as far as practicable and Ships
within special areas ≥12nm from the nearest land, en route and as far as practicable.
Before disposal of garbage take permission from OOW/Permit authority.
b) Disposal into the sea of all plastics, including synthetic rope, synthetic fishing
gear, plastics garbage bags, Incinerator ashes, floating dunnage are prohibited.
c) Disposal of dunnage, lining and packing materials which float; shall be made at a
distance Not less then 32.5 n.m. from the nearest land.
d) Disposal of food wastes and all other garbage including paper products, rags,
glass, metal, bottles, and similar refuse shall be made at a distance not less then 12
n.m. from the land and only after it has passed through a comminuter or grinder.
26. What are the colours used in garbage disposal container.
Ans:
Garbage Description Colour
Category
A Plastics Red
B Food wastes Blue
C Domestic wastes Black
 D Cooking Oil Violet
E Incinerator Ashes Grey
F Operational wastes Yellow
G Cargo residues Orange
27. What are the special areas for discharge disposal? Ans:

Offshore and
ships within
Ships outside special Ships within special 500m of such
Type of garbage
areas areas platforms(more
than 12 nm
from land)
Food waste comminuted Discharge permitted Discharge permitted
Discharge
or ground ≥3nm from the nearest ≥12nm from the nearest
permitted
land, en route and as far land, en route and as far
as practicable as practicable
Food waste not Discharge permitted
comminuted or ground ≥12nm from the nearest Discharge
Discharge prohibited
land, en route and as far prohibited
as practicable
Cargo residues1 not Discharge
Discharge prohibited
contained in wash water prohibited
Cargo residues1 contained Discharge permitted Discharge permitted
in wash water ≥12nm from the nearest ≥12nm from the nearest
land, en route and as far land, en route and as far Discharge
as practicable as practicable and prohibited
subject to two additional
conditions2
Cleaning agents and Discharge permitted
additives1 contained in ≥12nm from the nearest
cargo hold wash water land, en route and as far Discharge
as practicable and prohibited
Discharge permitted subject to two additional
conditions2
Cleaning agents and
additives1 in deck and Discharge permitted Discharge
external surfaces wash prohibited
water
Carcasses of animals Discharge permitted Discharge prohibited Discharge
carried on board as cargo As far from the nearest
and which died during the land as possible and en prohibited
voyage route
All other garbage
including
plastics,synthetic rope,
fishing gear, plastics
garbage bags, incinerator
Discharge
ashes,clinkers, cooking Discharge prohibited Discharge prohibited
prohibited
oil,floating dunnage,
lining and packing
materials,paper,rags,glass
,metal,bottles,crockery
and similar refuse.
Mixed garbage When garbage is mixed with or contaminated by other substances
prohibited from discharge or having different discharge requirements,
the more stringent requirements shill apply.

28. What are the special areas for discharging garbage?

Ans: 1. The Mediterranean Sea 2. The Baltic Sea area. 3. The Red Sea area.
4. The Gulfs area. 5. The Black sea area. 6. The Gulf of
Aden
7. The North Sea. 8. Wider Caribbean region. 9. Antarctic area.
 SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING (SAT)
IMO Model Course: 3.27 &
DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (DSD)
IMO Model Course: 3.26
Batch No:
Course duration: From ……………………….. To …………………….
Instructor: ……………………………………………………………………………………
Practical demonstrator: ………………………………………………………………

1. What is ISPS Code:

(a) International Ship & Port facility security code. Ö
(b) International seaman personal safety code.
2. What is ISSC :
(a) International society of surveyor for classification.
(b) International ship security certificate. Ö
3. ISPS CODE / ISSC is mandatory for ships from:
(a) 1St JULY 2004. Ö (b) 1ST JULY 2010.
4. TICK / CROSS the possible LEGAL access & ILLEGAL access to / from a ship ?
a) Gangway / Accommodation Ladder Ö b) Anchor Chain / Mooring Rope. X
5. What is the meaning of security level - 1/2/3?
(a) Regarding level of safety at bad weather.
(b) Regarding level of security procedure & measures. Ö
6. . How often Security Drills to be done as per Regulation:
a) Monthly b) Ö 3 Monthly c) Annually
7. Write Full Form of the Following abbreviations?
a) CSO b) PFSO c) SAT d) SSO e) IMO
Ans: a. CSO: Company Security Officer. b. PFSO: Port Facility Security Officer.
c. SAT: Security Awareness Training. d. SSO: Ship Security Officer.
I. IMO: International Maritime Organization.
8. What is AIS? What is the use of it?
Ans: Automatic Identification System (AIS):
1. Provide information – including ship’s identity, type, position, course, speed,
navigational status and other safety –related information- automatically to
appropriately equipped shore station, other ships and aircraft.
 2. Receive automatically such information from similar fitted ships.
3. Monitor and track ships and
4. Exchange data with shore-based facilities.
9. Name any 3 Security Equipments :
Ans: Padlocks for securing restricted areas.
Passes for visitors.
CCTV- (close circuit television)
X-ray machines for luggage and store Inspection.
Metal detectors.
Bomb search mirror.
10. Name any 10 Piracy Prone Areas of World in Shipping Routes:
Ans: Indian – Chennai, Hoogly, Kakinada anchorage.
Indonesia – Belawan, Santan, Jakarta,
Malacca Straits
Solomon Islan- Honiara.
Gulf of Aden.
Somalian waters.
Columbia- Barranquilla.
Peru- Callao
11. Name the Restricted Areas on a Ship :
Ans: The Bridge. Radio room(if separate). Engine room. Engine control room.
Bow thruster room. Rear Steering gear room. CO2 room.
Emergency generator room. Ventilation and A/C room. Cargo pump room.
Cargo spaces and Provisions area. Crew accommodation.
12. What are the security level,
Ans: Security level 1- Normal
Ships (and port) normally operates at this level all time.
Security level 2- Heightened probability of a security incident. Level 2 applies for
as long as there is a heightened risk of a security incident.
Security level 3- Exceptional/ When a security incident is probable or imminent.
Level 3 for the period of time when there is the probable or imminent risk of a
security incident although it may not be possible to identify the specific target.
13. What stand for SSAS, SAT & DSD,
Ans: SAT: Security Awareness Training.
DSD : Designated Security Duties.
SSAS: Ship Security Alert System.
14. who is responsible for setting security levels onboard?
Ans: SSO: Ship Security Officer
15. Your ship in higher security level than that of port, what action will you take as SSO ?
Ans: Heightened probability of a security incident. Level 2, the SSP should establish the
additional security measures to be applied to enhance the monitoring and surveillance
capabilities, which may include:
a. Increasing the frequency and detail of security patrols,
b. Increasing the coverage and intensity of lighting.
c. Increasing the use of security and surveillance equipment.
d. Assigning additional personnel as security look-outs.
e. Ensuring co-ordination with water-side boat patrols, and foot or vehicle
patrols on the shore size when provided.
16. How will you maintain security at night time?
Ans: a. The ship’s deck, access points to the ship should be illuminated.
b. Facilitate personal identification at access points.
c. Increasing the frequency and detail of security patrols as per Level.
d. Increasing the coverage and intensity of lighting as per Level.
e. Use the security and surveillance equipment as per Level.
f. Assigning additional security look-outs as per Level.
g. Water side boat patrol and foot patrol in land as per Level.
h. Switching on all lighting or illuminating the vicinity of the ship as per Level.
i. Surveillance equipment can continue record.
j. Preparation for under water inspection of the hull of the ship(if required).
k. Preparation for the slow revolution of the ship’s propellers.(if required).
17. What is the procedure of body search?
Ans: Take safety measure, During scaech must ensure the person’s dignity and
privacy, Use private room/covered areas, searcher must be same gender, A witness
must be present, Remove outer garments(Overcoat,Suit,Jacket etc.) and Emptying
pockets.
a. Putting the hands over the person’s clothed body.
l. Removing the person’s shoes.
m. Lifting the pant leg or hem of the skirt a few inches.
n. Removing a belt.
o. Examining or reaching in to pockets.
p. Rolling up shirt sleeves.
q. Removing a wig or hairpiece.
r. Remove clothing if refuses to cooperate.
s. Searching clothing.
 t. Visual exam.
u. Touching the person.
v. Removing prosthetic devices and casts.
w. Objects in the rectal cavity.(most exceptional ground)
x. Objects in the vaginal cavity.(most exceptional ground)
18. What are the procedures for receiving stores and spares? Ans:
a. Routine checking of cargo, Transport units and cargo spaces prior to and during
handling.
b. Ensure that cargo being loaded matches the cargo documentation.
c. Ensuring in liaison with the port facility.
d. Checking of seals or other methods used to prevent tampering.
e. Visual and physical examination.
f. Using scanning/detection equipment, mechanical devices or dogs.
g. Enhanced security measures (shipper or other party) agreement and procedures.
h. Verifying the inventory of dangerous goods and hazardous substances carried on
board
19. At least for how many ports the Declaration of Security (DOS) records to be retained
on board?
Ans: Last Ten Ports Declaration of Security (DOS) records to be retained on board.
20. How many register to be maintained on board a ship as per ISPS code?
Ans:
21. What are the possible threats to the maritime Industry can you think of?
Ans: a. Unlawful Acts. b. Stowaways and Migrants.
c. Piracy and Armed robbery at sea. d. Acts of Terrorism.
22. What are the possible points of access to a ship to board, stowaways or illegal
migrants?
Ans: a. Gangway / Accommodation Ladder. b. Pilot Ladder.
c. By Helicopter. d. Jacob's Ladder.
e. Access by crane / hoisting gear. f. Anchor Cable.
g. Mooring Ropes.
23. What are the model courses available under ISPS code ?
Ans: SAT: Security Awareness Training, model courses no: 3.27
DSD: Designated Security Duties, model courses no: 3.26
24. What stand for ISSC and mention its validity?
Ans: International Ship Security Certificate. its validity……………………………………….
25. What are the procedures for higher security level / Attack? Ans:
a. Providing additional lookouts for each watch.
 b. Use binoculars with night vision optics.
c. Maintaining a careful Radar watch.
d. Jacket and helmets worn by bridge team.
e. All doors and hatches should be properly secured.
f. For emergency use that key is available.
g. If possible use a robust razor wire barrier/fixed metal spikes.
h. Use of fire hoses and Water cannons.
i. Use of Foam monitors (in addition to a vessel’s standard FFE stock).
j. Use of Steam, Hot water.
k. The piracy alarm is distinctive to avoid confusion with other alarms.
l. Anti-piracy maneuvering whilst maintaining in best possible speed.
m. Use of CCTV to ensure coverage.
n. Upper Deck lighting, Search light stand-by. Navigation lights ON.
o. 100% of the crew must be secured in the Citadel.
26. Name 5 warning sign of BOMB— Ans:
1. Unusual device attached to a pressure of flammable container or cylinder.
2. Abandoned vehicles that do not appear to belong in the area.
3. Strong chemical odors.
4. Any unusual container out of place.
5. Obvious bomb making pieces such as: blasting caps, wire or clock-timers.
27. Write down the possible types of searches.
Ans: a. Luggage search. b. Body search. c. Bomb search. d. Stowaway search.
28. Name any 5 responsibilities of SSO.
Ans: a. Regular security inspections of the ship.
b. Ensure security measures are maintained.
c. Maintaining, supervising the ship security plan, including any amendments.
d. Enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board.
e. Ensuring adequate training provided to shipboard personnel, as appropriate.
f. Reporting all security incidents.
29. What is SSAS? What is the use of it?
Ans: SSAS: Ship Security Alert System, A ship security alert system transmits a covert
alarm to one or more competent authorities ashore indicating that the security of the
ship is under threat or has been compromised.
30. What is LRIT? What is the use of it?
Ans: LRIT: Long-range identification and tracking. LRIT information, which comprises:
a. The ship’s identity, b. The ship’s location, c. The data and time of position.
31. What is Full Scale Exercise?
Ans: For effective co-ordination between Ship(SSO), Office/company(CSO) and
Port(PFSO) full scale exercise conducted by the ship.
ELEMENTARY FIRST AID (EFA)
IMO Model Course: 1.13
Batch No: …………………….
Course duration: From ……………………….. To …………………….
Instructor: ……………………………………………………………………………………
Practical demonstrator: ………………………………………………………………
1. First Aid is given -
a. To avoid hospitalization.
b. To save life and relief pain. Ö
c. As an alternative to conventional medication.
2. Normal blood pressure
Systolic 120 mm plus-minus 15mm, of HgÖ
Diastolic 90 mm plus-minus 15mm, of Hg X 80 mm plus-minus 15mm
3. Injection Atropine can be given when pulse is more than 100 /min. X
4. Respiratory rate of adult person ranges from 30- 40 /min. X 14-18 times/min.
5. ORS ( Oral dehydration salt ) is required in -
a) Headache. b) Fever. c) Diarrhea. Ö
6. CPR is best given by -
a) One person.
b) Two Person. Ö
c) Three Person.
7. Syphilis is a -
a) Viral disease.
b) Sexually transmitted disease. Ö
c) Water born disease.
8. You can give mouth to mouth resuscitation to a casualty -
a) Who is unconscious and breathing?
b) Who is unconscious but not breathing? Ö
c) Conscious and breathing but loosing pulse.
9. Hypothermia – when temperature is between 36 -37° C. X
10.You will declare a person Dead if you find that -
a) Eyes not opening to external stimuli.
b) He/She is not responding even after jerking him/her violently several times.
c) Pulse not present, no apparent sign of breathing & pupil not reflex to light. Ö
11. Mark T/F for each part –
 a. Medicine used should not be written in log book for record. Ö
b. Expiry date of medicine should not be checked. X
c. Clinical examination is sufficient not the history for the treatment purpose. Ö
d. Unconscious patient should not be left alone. Ö
e. Vomit material should be kept for examination in case of poisoning. Ö
12.Mark TRUE/FALSE for each question:
a. Pain of angina usually is felt after exertion and relived by rest – F
b. Angina pain never radiates- T
c. Myocardial infarction usually occurs on exertion.- T
d. Heart failure can occur after Myocardial infarction. - T
e. Never record advice received from doctor as Radio Medical Advice. - F
f. Breathlessness is a feature of heart failure.- T
13. Basic Life support comprises the following –
a. ABC: Airway, Breathing and Circulation. Ö
b. CPR: Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
c. PTR: Pulse, Temperature and Respiration.
14. Ship Captains Medical Guide is one of the sources of information for the treatment
on board ship.
Ans: Yes
15. Chest pain is the feature of angina.
Ans: Yes
16. First morning sample is preferable for the test of urine.
Ans: Yes
17. Catheterization is never done in retention of urine.
Ans: No
18.Infection is common in case of open fracture.
Ans: Yes
19. Pain, low grade fever are the feature of appendicitis.
Ans: Yes
20. Perforation never occur in peptic ulcer disease.
Ans: No
21. Inhaler can be used in treatment of asthma.
Ans: Yes
22. Fluorescein stain has no role in eye examination.
Ans: Yes
23. Auroscope is used for examination of ear.
Ans: Yes
24. Vehicles are the non living means of disease transmission.
Ans: Yes
25. In meningitis neck bending test or knee straightening test should never be done.
Ans: Yes
26. Ovary is the part of female reproductive system.
Ans: Yes
27. There are seven stages of child delivery or labour.
Ans: Yes
28. Below 350C body temperature is hypothermia.
Ans: Yes, all risk from hypothermia.
29. What are the first aid item remaining in the first aid box.
Ans: Forcep, Blood pressure machine, Stethescope, Cotton, Gauze, Antiseptic Lotion,
Scissors, Safety pin, Elastic bandages, Gauze Roller bandages, bandages, Antiseptic
cream, First aid medicine etc.
30. Name some sources of information and advice for the treatment on abroad ship
Ans: International medical guide for ships, The Ship Captain’s medical guide.
31. What are the vital signs of life?
Ans: Consciousness, Breathing and Heart bit.
32. Name some important complication from spinal injury-
Ans: Back pain. Neck pain.Backache.
33. What are the basic life support ?
Ans: Artificial respiration and heart compression.
34. General principle of Radio Medical Advice –
Ans: All the information possible should be passed on to the doctor and that all his
advice and directives should be clearly understood and fully record.
35.What are the types and name of blood vessel?
Ans: There are three types of blood Vessels, such as: a. Arteries, b. Capillaries. C. Veins
 PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT & RESCUE BOAT (PSC-RB)
IMO Model Course:1.23
Batch No:
Course duration: From ……………………….. To …………………….
Instructor: ……………………………………………………………………………………
Practical demonstrator: ………………………………………………………………

Q:1 All lifeboats & rescue boats engines shall be run for a total period of ….3… minutes
weekly, a report of inspection shell be entered in the …..log book…
Q:2 Drills must be held within ---24--- hours of leaving port if more than ---25%--- of
the crew have not taken part in drills on board in the previous month.
Q:3 The survival craft/rescue boat’s launching appliances & release gear are thorough
examination at the…Annual Survey… the proof load to be applied ….1.1 times….the
weight of the survival craft/rescue boat with its full complement of persons &
equipments at intervals not exceeding…5…years.
Q:4 In a Gravity type Davits while launching the weight of the boat should taken by
Tricing pendant. True/ False Ö
Q:5 The hauling part of the Bowsing in Tackle should be towards embarkation deck.
True / FalseÖ
Q:6 To turn the boat sharply to Starboard while rowing the Cox’s wain would order
“Hold water port side,” “ Give way Starboard side”. True / FalseÖ
Q:7 A porous oil bag with oil is hung to allow dispersal of oil in heavy weather.
TrueÖ / False
Q:8 While starting a life boat engine set gear lever always to ahead.
True / FalseÖ
Q:9 Hypothermia is caused due to cold Exposure of body Ö/ A feverish state/ Heat
Stroke.
Q:10 EPIRB works on frequency 121.5 MHZ, 243 MHZ, 406MHZ/121.5 MHZÖ, 2182 KHZ,
2187.5 MHZ/406 MHZ & 4206 MHZ/ In all distress frequency.
Q:11 Lifeboat rations to be sufficient to meet requirement of 5,000 KJ/Person/ 7,000
KJ/Person/10,000 KJÖ/Person/12,000 KJ/Person.
Q:12 Retrieval’ means Try again/Recovery of survivorÖ / Return to vessel.
Q:13 HRU Operated Auto when depth 1. 1.5 m to 4.o m. Ö 2. 2 m to 5 m. 3. 1.5 ft to 4 ft
Q:14 List the Emergency Situations
Ans: Fire, Explosion, Collision, Grounding, Foundering, Man Overboard.
Q:15 What are the emergency signals given onboard ship?
Ans: a. General emergency signal, b. Abandon ship signal, c. Fire alarm, d. Man
overboard signal
Q:16 What would you do on hearing a Lifeboat general alarm?
Ans: Rush to muster station.
Q:17 Give features of a Lifejacket.
Ans: a. The buoyant agent is made of a solid foam materials which is not ruined or
damaged by sea water, oil or changing temperatures.
b. It is as to bring an unconscious person into a correct fioating position.
c. Capable to keep in calm water the mouth should be at least 12cm above the
surface of the water.
d. The life jacket should have an easily visible colours and marked with
manufacturer’s symbols.
e. It must be equipped with light-reflecting agents, a security fixed whistle and
straps to tie it to the body.
f. One life jacket for each person on board.
g. If inflatable lifejackets must have the manual pulling operation/automatic
function system.
Q:18 What is a Muster list? Why Muster list is so important?
Ans: The Ship’s master shall prepare and maintain muster list before the ship proceed to
sea for facing all types of emergency in organized way and to forecast the emergency
signals, action/duties of personal on board as par team and assigned duties. Such as:
details of Muster station, man overboard action, Fire party teams, Abandon ship.
Muster list is so important because without this Ship’s master could not control and
compliance of orders for facing any unwanted situation so as a result the ship and the
shipboard personal fall down in danger.
Q: 19 What is the mechanism to prevent in advertent release of hooks?
Ans: A Secondary Safety Device (SSD).
Q:20 Describe the function of SART.
Ans: The SART is a passive beacon until interrogated by Radar energy. It will then
automatically transmit series of pulses which are displayed on and therefore easy to
recognize by the radar navigator. Once recognized the navigator can plot the emergency
position.
 Q:21 Explain the “Hi-Line” technique. Which publication gives the details of Helicopter
rescue operation?
Ans: Use trail line/ high line (guide rope) to steady stretcher until it is clear of uses:
This is a line which is used in bed weather it may not be possible to lower Strop on deck,
a rope extension will be lowered on deck crew should haul in slack as which wire is
paidout. A. Helicopter rescue gear:-
To hoist survivors, a helicopter uses the following devices. Each device is used
corresponding to the physical strength and injuries of the person to be rescued.
i. Rescue sling:
1. This is the most common device used in rescue operation.
2. This sling is suitable for rapid hoisting, but not for rescuing the sick and
injured.
3. The person to be hoisted puts the loop of the sling under both arms with his
face pointing up toward the hook as shown in the following figure, Then he
holds each wrist firmly with other hand.
ii. Rescue basket or rescue net:
In addition to the rescue basket or rescue net. The rescue net has a net on
three sides and one open side. With both the rescue basket and rescue net, the
person using them simply enters the opening. Sits on the net floor, and holds
the net to support his body.
iii. Rescue lifter:-the device shown below is a rescue lifter which is used for
picking up sick and injured.
SOLAS Training Manual gives the details of Helicopter rescue operation.
Q:22 Explain how would you pick-up survivor?
Ans: Rescue By Ship with the help of Jacob’s ladders, Rope nets.
Rescue By Helicopter with the help of Rescue sling, Rescue basket, Rescue net,
Rescue litter,
Rescue By Boat with the help of Picking up operation, Rescue ladders.
Q:23 Explain how would you treat a patient with Hypothermia?
Ans: a. On rescue check the ABC.
b. Victims must keep still and covered with warm dry clothing or blankets.
c. Warm drinks are good but not alcohol.
d. If possible totally immerse body in a hot bath.
e. Keep the victims in warm place (not exceeding22oC Temp.)/put in TPA.
f. Never attempt to give any fluids by mouth to a unconscious casualty.
Q:24 What Stand for?
SART, EPIRB, TPA, SOLAS, STCW, GMDSS, SOS.
Ans: SART : Search and Rescue Radar Transponder.
EPIRB: Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
TPA: Thermal Protective Aids.
SOLAS: Safety of Life at Sea
STCW: Standards Of Training, Certification And Watchkeeping for seafarers.
GMDSS: Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
SOS: Save Our Souls.
Q:25 Write down the name of 6 important items of life raft?
Ans: Red hand flares……………………..6 5ltr water for each person.
Buoyant smoke-floats…………….2 Food ration 10,000kj per person.
Rocket parachute flares…………41 First aid kits
Q:26 How many rocket flare carry by lifeboat.
Ans: Rocket parachute flares…………4
Q:27 Who will give the order to Abandon ship?
Ans: Master.
Q:28 What items available on R.B. for Morse signaling?
Ans: Torch light.
Q:29 How many types of boats used in merchant ship ?
Ans: a. Open type. b. Partially enclosed type. c. Fully enclosed type.
d. Self-contained air system type. d. Fire protected type.
Q:31 What do you understand by TOSS OARS, HOLD WATER, GIVE WAY TOGETHER?
Ans: Toss Oars” : Lift oar vertically with Loom on Bottom Boards and Blade fore
and aft. (Bow oars first).
“Hold Water”: Place blades of oar in water and hold them still (stops the
boats).
“Give way tighter” : Oarsmen reach aft. On “Give way” and commence
rowing on “together”.
Q:32 How many types of life raft used in merchant ship ?
Ans: a. Inflatable Life Raft. Launching: 1. Davit-Launched.
2. Throw over board launching.
b. Rigid Life Raft.
Q:32 What are the Life Saving Appliances used on board?
Ans: a. Lifeboats. b. Life rafts. c. Rescue boats. d. Lifebuoys. e. Lifejackets.
f. Immersion suits. g. Anti-exposure suits. h. Thermal protective aids.
 j. Line-throwing appliances.
BASIC OIL & CHEMICAL TANKER CARGO OPERATION (BOCT)
IMO Model Course: 1.01 Batch No: …………………………….
Course duration: From …………………………... To ………….…………………..
Course Instructor: .……………………………………………………………..…………
Practical demonstrator: …..………………………………………..………………...

1. What is title of MARPOL annexes?

Ans: MARPOL annex I - Regulation for the prevention of pollution by Oil.

MARPOL annex II - Regulation for the control of pollution by noxious liquid

substances in bulk.
MARPOL annex III - Regulation for the prevention of pollution by harmful
substances carried by sea in packaged form.
MARPOL annex IV -Regulation for the prevention of pollution by sewage
from ships.
MARPOL annex V -Regulation for the prevention of pollution by garbage
from ships.
MARPOL annex VI -Regulation for the prevention of Air pollution from ships
2. Write full form of the following : Ans:
a. MARPOL – International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships.
b. ISGOTT - International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers And Terminals.
c. COW - Crude Oil washing.
d. I.G.S - Inert gas system.
e. SOPEP - Shipboard Oil pollution emergency Plan.
f. IAPP - International Air Pollution Prevention.
g. LEL - Lower explosive limit.
h. LFL - Lower flammable limit.
j. VOC - Volatile organic compound.
k. ISC - International Shore Connection.

3. What you understand by the flowing- Ans:

a) Pressure surge: A sudden increase in the pressure of the liquid in a
Pipeline, brought about by an abrupt change in flow velocity.
b) Purging: The introduction of nitrogen or suitable inert gas of suitable cargo
vapour to displace an existing atmosphere from a containment system.
 c) Stripping: The final operation in pumping bulk liquid from a tank or pipeline.
d) Supercooling: This takes place if a liquid drops in temperature below its freezing
point without freezing.
e) Sour crude oil: A crude oil containing appreciable amounts of hydrogen sulphide
or mercaptans.
f) Toxic: Poisonous to human life.
g) Work permit: A document issued by a responsible person permitting specific work
to be done during a specified period in a defined area.
h) Flashpoint: The lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient gas to
form a flammable gas mixture near the surface of the liquid.
i) Auto-ignition: The ignition of a combustible material without initiation by a spark
or flame, when the material has been raised to a temperature at which self-
sustaining combustion occurs.
4. What are the hazards associated with chemical tankers-
Ans: a. Explosion hazard.
b. Toxicity hazard.
c. Pollution hazard.
d. Reactivity hazard.
5. What are the duration & validity of Certificate for carriage of Noxious liquid
substances in bulk?
Ans: Regulation 10, Not exceed 5 years.
6. Chemical Tanker Cargoes are divided into How many Categories. Write their names.
Ans: There are four Categories of Chemical Tanker Cargoes, such as:
a. Category X,
b. Category Y,
c. Category Z,
d. Other substances.
7. What are the Protective and Safety equipment used in tanker ship?
Ans: Protective and Safety equipment are :
a. Vapor tester,
b. First aid kit,
c. Safety helmet,
d. Rescue harness.
e. SCBA.
f. Resuscitator,
g. Fire hoses,
h. Foam.
8. What are the possible duties of Support(Back-up) team?
Ans: Hospital & first aid,
Prepare lifeboats and liferafts,
Provide logistic support,
Maintain security patrols,
Prepare to provide SCBA support to emergency team,
Provide additional fire-fighting equipment,
Provide boundary cooling.
9. What are the emergency equipment used onboard ships?
Ans: a. 4 CBA’s complete with harnesses, tags, guide ropes, distress signal unit.
b. 1 trolley breathing apparatus set with spare bottle.
c. 1 rescue oxygen resuscitator.
d. 4 life lines.
e. 1 breathing apparatus control board.
f. 4 large SCBA air cylinders with containers.
g. 4 large rechargeable safety lamps.
h. 2 fire fighting suits with glove, boots and helmets.
j. 2 hand axes.
k. 1 Explosimeter.
l. 1 Oxygen analyzer.
m. 1 emergency document pouch containing plans, fire and safety control plan,
muster and check off list.
n. 1 large axe.
p. 1 sharp knife and so on.
10. What is title of MARPOL 73/78 annex-1.
a) √Regulation for the prevention of pollution by Oil.
b) Regulation for the prevention of pollution by Chemical in bulk
c) Regulation for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ship.
11. COW system is mandatory for all tanker of-
a) √20000 DWT and above. b) 21000 DWT and above. c) 22000 DWT and above.

12. A tank is safe for entry when the oxygen content is-
a) √ 21% b) 15% c) 5%

13. When a tank is inerted, Oxygen content of the tank should be-
a) √Less than 5%. b) Less than 8%. c) Less than 11%
14. The word ‘‘Topping off” means?
a) Final stage of discharging.
√b) Final stage of the loading cargo.
c) Intermediate stage of loading cargo.

15. A Petroleum is said to be NON-VOLATILE when the flash points is-

a) 700 c or above. b) 680 c or above. √c) 600 c or above

16. Stripping means

√a) Discharging of residual oil/chemical-
b) High rate of discharge.
c) load on top.

17. A tanker has to carry how many oil record books-

(a) One √ (b) Two (c ) Three

18. What is the function of Explosimeter-

a. To cheek oxygen content of a tank.
b. √To cheek the percentage volume of hydro carbon.
c. To cheek L.E.L of a tank atmosphere.

19. After cleaning the tanks where we have to keep the oily water-
a. √In the slop tank.
b. In the drip tank.
c. In the ballast tank.

20. L E L of the pump room atmosphere should be

a. Less than 21%. √b) Less than 1%. c) Less than 5%
21. The most effective agent to extinguish an oil fire is-
a) CO2. b. Dry powder. c. √ Foam.