QUASTION A

Under ISM, is shipboard presence required by the Frequent lengthy stays on board are
1 Designated Person? required

When should the Master review the Safety The Company should set a standard
Management System and report to the Company? interval for such reviews
2
Under ISM, can a company contract with third
parties to manage specific ship related activities
Yes, it is allowed.
such as manning, technical support or
3 maintenance?

Under ISM, if the Company has subcontracting

arrangements for manning, technical support or Only one DOC can be issued to the
maintenance, how many Documents of Company.
Compliance are to be issued?

Under ISM, any responsibility imposed on the

becomes the responsibility of that
Company by the ISM Code which is
subcontractor.
subcontracted......
5

Under ISM, during assessment for issue and

compliance with a DOC the auditor must be the subcontractors' insurance system.
satisfied that the company is in control of.....
6

Under ISM, the company should define and

document the responsibility, authority and
By wall posters in the accommodation of
interrelation of all personnel who manage, perform
the affected ships.
and verify work relating to and affecting safety and
pollution prevention. How?
7

To inspect the ship at least once every

Under ISM, what is the role of the Designated six months and to report all matters
Person as defined by the ISM Code? concerning safety and environmental
protection to the management.
8
Under ISM, what kind of support is to be provided
to the Designated Person in order to carry out his An executive salary and a company car
9 functions?
It is the responsibility of the Company to define and
document the company's ..........................., which
trading policy objectives
forms an integral part of the Safety Management
10 System.

Under ISM, what qualifications are required by the

A university degree
Designated Person?

11
 A Company's safety management objectives and
requirements, which are set above the standards of totally disregarded since not enforceable.
12 the ISM code, should be ....
Under ISM, who is responsible for implementing
the Company's Safety and Environmental Policy on The Designated Person
13 board?

Under ISM, which methods can the Master use to

Implementation of all existing IMO and
implement the Company's Safety and
Marpol rules
Environmental policy?
14
Under ISM, how could it be assessed whether or
not the Master has effectively implemented the
By the state of cleanliness on board
Safety and Environmental Protection policy as
15 defined by the Company?
Under ISM, the Master must implement the
Company's Safety and Environmental policy and
By calling the ship's complement together
should issue appropriate orders and instructions in
and give short orders in clear English.
a clear and simple manner. How should this to be
16 done?
It is the Master's responsibility to verify that the
specific requirements (procedures and instructions)
regarding the Safety Management System are The Master
observed. Who should actually verify this on
17 board?

What are the best means of verifying that specified

requirements (procedures and instructions) By inspecting the Deck and Engine work
regarding the Safety Management System are book daily by the Master.
observed?
18
It is the Master's responsibility to review the Safety
Management System and report its deficiencies the Classification Society.
19 to ......

The Master's review reporting on the Safety

proposals for corrective action and
Management system should include any
recommendations for improving the SMS.
deficiencies and may include......
20

21 What are statuory requirements?

Under ISM, the responsibility and authority of the
Designated Person should include.....
22
The safety management objectives of the
Company should, among other things, include .....
23
being a member of the Board of the
Company.
continuous improvement of safety
management skills of personnel
including preparing for emergencies
related to safety and environmental
protection.

What is most important when people are working in

tanks or closed spaces?
24
 What is most important when preparing for continuous improvement of safety
25 emergencies? management skills
What is the status of company policy, rules and
26 regulations?

27 Where do you find minimum drill requirements? SOLAS

What is the status of the rules of the SOLAS
28 convention?

An international management code for

What is the ISM or International Safety the safe operation of ships and for
Management Code? pollution prevention as adopted by the
IMO.
29
Under the ISM Code, what is understood by the
The Owner
30 Shipping Company or "The Company"?

A system which eliminates all causes for

What is meant by a "Safety Management System"?
accidents or near misses on board ship.

31
Under ISM, the holder of the DOC or Document of
Compliance is the company which......................... owns
32 the ship.

What is meant by a major non-conformity under the A fire or explosion hazard or any hazard
ISM code? which poses a threat to life.

33

The overriding responsibility of the

Should the Master's authority be emphasized in the
Master is self evident and need not to be
Safety Management system?
repeated in the SMS.

34

The safety management objectives of the shipboard trainers hired from outside the
Company should, among other things, provide Company who have the required
for ..... qualifications.
35

Safety management objectives of the Company

a dictatorial regime on board.
should, among other things, establish .....

36
The SMS (Safety Management System) should
ensure, among other things, that applicable codes,
the IMO, and Flag-State administrations
guidelines and standards recommended
37 by ........................... are taken into account.
 The Safety Management System should ensure in that the life saving appliances are well
the first place.... maintained on board.
38

The ISM code aims to ensure that safe practices

are taken into account in ship operation written procedures and work instructions.
through .....
39

The ISM code aims to ensure that safe practices

the defined levels of authority and lines of
are taken into account in ship operation through
communication between and amongst
written procedures. These requirements include the
shore and shipboard personnel.
following information:- ......
40

The functional requirement for a Safety

1) maintain a correspondence system
Management System is to develop, implement and
ship/shore 2) issue the required Letters
maintain a system which includes the
of Instruction (Fleet Letters) to the ship.
following :- ....

41
Under ISM, the Company should
establish ...................... to describe how the a safety and environmental policy
42 objectives of the ISM code will be achieved.

Under the ISM code the Company must ensure known and implemented by all masters
that the Safety and Environmental Policy is .... and chief engineers.
43

Under the ISM code, what is meant by a non-

Lack of comfort leading to health risks.
conformity?
44
Shipboard personnel, as part of day to day
operation of the ship, should be expected to correct
Damage.
non-conformities whenever possible. In this
45 respect, what are "Non-Conformities"?
Whenever the Master, in his role as the responsible
person for on-board safety, finds a deficiency in the make note in the log book of this
Safety Management system relevant to the ships deficiency.
46 operation, he should....
A company is expected to have documented
emergency procedures applicable for use onboard
the particular type ship being operated, including the methods of rescue available.
the duties and responsibilities of the crewmembers
47 and......
In addition to routine drills prescribed in
emergency situations such as identified
International and National regulations, drills should
potential emergency shipboard situations.
48 also include......
The scope of drills should exercise the company's
ashore and on board personnel and develop
familiarity with a particular emergency. that all the kinds of drills were carried out.
Documented evidence of drills should exist which
49 demonstrate.......
 The Company should have available shoreside
organisational structure, resources means and
a very large communications network is
procedures for communications and equipment for
required.
responding to a shipboard emergency. This means
50 that......
The SMS should include procedures ensuring
that .................... are reported to the company,
illness and injury
investigated and analysed with the objective of
51 improving safety and pollution prevention?
The Company should have ................. for
responding to non-conformities identified from
printed labels
internal audits and during routine operation of the
52 ship.

The Company should establish procedures to ensure that

the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions the cooperation of the Master.
of the relevant rules and regulations and with..
53
Which of the following tasks and occurrences can
be excluded as possible risks to the safety of the Cargo shifting, collision, explosion
54 ship and pollution of the environment?
Under the SMS, as part of shipboard
all machinery and ships equipment in
responsibilities, there should be routine inspections
use.
55 of.....

Concerning developing plans and instructions for

key shipboard operations, it is expected that the the shipping industry's cost structure.
Company has identified risks associated with......
56

The Company should have procedures established

guarantyee that there is no recurrence of
for corrective action. Corrective actions involve
a non-conformity.
solutions which......
57

The Company should establish procedures under SMS to

identify equipment and technical systems of which the a rigid maintenance program is to be
sudden failure may result in hazardous operations. Once established for this equipment.
identified..
58
The testing and maintenance of stand by
equipment and inactive systems associated with operation of alarms and emergency shut-
alternatives should be part of the Company's downs.
59 maintenance plan. Example of tests are......

1) Valid documents are available 2)

The Company should establish and maintain procedures
Changes to documents are reviewed and
to control all documents which are relevant to the SMS.
approved by authorised personnel 3)
The Company should ensure that: 1) .................
Obsolete documents are removed
2) ................ 3) ....
promptly

60
The documents used to describe and implement
Ship Management Manual.
61 the SMS may be referred to as the......
 The Company should carry
out ................................ to verify whether safety
inspections by third party consultants
and pollution prevention activities comply with the
62 Shipboard Management System.
Personnel carrying out audits should
experts in
63 be ...................... the areas being audited.
A .................................. should be issued for every
Company complying with the requirements of the
Safety Management Certificate
ISM code by the Administration, or by the
64 Organisation recognised by the Administration .
When verified that the Company and its shipboard
management operate in accordance with the
approved SMS, a ................. should be issued to Document of Compliance
the ship by the Administration or organisation
65 recognised by it.

Objective evidence is required to confirm conformance of a computerised planned maintenance

with established maintenance requirements, inclusive… system.

66

Familiarisation for personnel transferred or on new on board training in a supernumerary

assignments could be accomplished by....... capacity.
67
Under ISM, the overriding authority of the Master in emergency and extreme
68 applies.... circumstances.
It should be checked that the Company has
by the International Association of
documented that the Master has overriding
Classification Societies.
69 responsibility and authority as required......

Verification of the Master's qualifications should be

medical examination.
done firstly by....

70

The Company should ensure that the Master is

informed of all requirements relating to safety and reminding him time to time.
environmental protection by......
71

The Master is to be fully conversant with the

Company's SMS and should be informed of all shore management.
requirements through formal meetings with the......
72

The Master must be given the necessary support

so that he can perform his duties safely. If the make financial assistance available to the
Master reports deficiencies in the SMS, the Master to correct the deficiencies.
company should......
73
The Company should ensure that each ship is
manned with ........................ seafarers in
safety conscious and diligent
accordance with national and international
74 requirements.
Manning requirements and qualifications are part of
................. with which the Company should be the shipping business
75 familiar.
 The Company should establish procedures to
identify, describe and respond to ...emergency potential
76 shipboard operations.

Instructions which are essential must be identified,
documented and given to newly assigned
personnel prior to sailing. What are "essential
instructions"?
77
Those that clearly define the crew
members role within the SMS and insure
that they are prepared prior taking up
their duties on board

78 A "venturi" tube would normally found in...

The choice and level of detail to assist

the rank of the newly assigned
familiarisation to new or newly assigned
crewmember.
crewmembers will depend upon ....
79

If individuals require essential familiarisation prior to it will be the Master's duty to assess as
sailing. ( 27)... such and initiate a training program.
80

The Company should ensure that all personnel involved

in the SMS have an adequate understanding of relevant
Through written instructions.
rules, regulations, codes and guidelines. How could such
information be communicated?
81

The Company should identify the individual(s) previous training, experience and
having the responsibility to define training needs required proficiency in operation of the
appropriate to specific tasks, taking into account.... ship.
82

The Company should establish procedures for the

ship's personnel to receive relevant information on
the size of the Company.
the SMS and the amount of documentation should
be determined by......
83

Under SMS, sufficient instructions in a suitable

language need to be verified, as well as ensuring
an understanding of them by the crew. How can The crew is to be recruited in English
this be verified? speaking countries or will have to pass
84 and examination.
Concerning the ability of the ship's personnel to
on the procedures required for effective
communicate effectively in the execution of their duties
communication and what verification is
related to the SMS, documented evidence must be
carried out on board.
85 available......
When developing plans and instructions for key
shipboard operations with safety and pollution
economy.
prevention as primary objectives, the focus is
86 on......
Procedures for key shipboard operations should
have safety and pollution prevention as primary
methods to lower the lifeboats.
objectives and should include, among other
87 things.....
 The Company should establish procedures to
ensure that personnel transferred to new
assignments related to safety and environment Another ship
protection are given familiarisation training. What
88 are defined as new assignments?
 B C D ANSWER
ISM-
Every 2 to 3 months As may be necessary Is not required at all
C CODE/Sets
Prior to the arrival of the
Prior to change of Whenever there is a ISM-
external auditor every
command deficiency noted on board CODE/Sets
year A

Yes, only for technical

No, it is not longer ISM-
Yes, only for manning. support and manning, not
allowed. CODE/Sets
for maintenance.
A
One DOC is issued to the
Company and one DOC is
One DOC is issued to the
One DOC is issued to required for the
company and one DOC is ISM-
the Company and one maintenance as well as
issued to the manning CODE/Sets
for each subcontractor. for the technical support
company only.
company, not for
manning. A
becomes the joint is to be defined
remains the
responsibility of the contractual as to who has ISM-
responsibility of the
Company and the the responsibility CODE/Sets
Company.
subcontractor. beforehand. B
all activities concerning
the Safety
the subcontractors' the financial portfolio of ISM-
Management System
personnel and resources. the subcontractors. CODE/Sets
which have been
subcontracted. B
By charts and/or job
By notice sheets to be By legal notices in the
descriptions to identify
posted on the notice media, defining the
positions related to safety ISM-
boards in the Crews Company Board
and pollution prevention CODE/Sets
and Officers responsibility and command
activities for each
Messroom. flow chart.
functional area. D

To write the safety To ensure the safe To monitor and if

manuals and to follow operation of each ship and necessary to build up
ISM-
up on all safety related to provide a link between better safety relationships
CODE/Sets
requisitions requested the company and those on between the Authorities
by the ship. board. and the ship's staff.
C
Adequate resources
Freedom to travel ISM-
and shore based All of the other options.
worldwide at will CODE/Sets
support B

ethics and environment safety management ISM-

legal policy objectives
objectives objectives CODE/Sets
D
Appropriate knowledge
and experience
associated with
Twenty years seagoing ISM-
A master's certificate verification and control of
experience CODE/Sets
safety and pollution
prevention requirements
of the ISM code D
encouraged and erased as far as excessive ISM-
discouraged.
supported. standards are concerned. CODE/Sets
B

ISM-
The Master The senior Officers The entire crew
CODE/Sets
B
At his own discretion
He should discuss the
taking into account the
As defined and methods to be used with
trading pattern and the ISM-
documented by the the senior officers and the
workload on the ship, CODE/Sets
Company shipboard safety
as well as weather
committee
conditions C
By looking at the
By judging the morale
Through interviewing lifeboats, fire fighting ISM-
of the officers and crew
officers and crew equipment and at the oily CODE/Sets
on board
water separator C

By telling each and Tell what is expected in a

By Standing Orders, Bridge
every crew member casual and amicable way ISM-
night order book, as
what to do exactly in a during social gatherings to CODE/Sets
examples.
clear voice. officers and crew.
C

The Master and ISM-

The Designated Person. The Chief Engineer
Officers CODE/Sets
B

By computerising all By dividing the

By use of a check list for
specified requirements responsibility amongst
verification of ISM-
and have an officer officers who have to keep
actions/activities of crew CODE/Sets
assigned as input their own Safety Work
members.
controller. Book.
C

the Port State control the shore based ISM-

the Flag State authorities.
of the next port of call. management. CODE/Sets
D
a list of unsatisfactory a list of keen and safety
crew members who are and environmental aware the officer's and crew's ISM-
not to be rehired by the crew members who are to appraisal reports. CODE/Sets
Company. be promoted. A
ISM-
CODE/Sets
monitoring the safety and
having overall control final control over all
pollution prevention aspects ISM-
over all company shipboard operations and
of the operation of each CODE/Sets
departmental heads. maintenance activities.
ship. C
hiring of outside
holding life boat drills on conducting a campaign
training companies to
alternate lifeboats where on board against smoking ISM-
conduct on-board
boats are lowered into the and introduce smoke free CODE/Sets
safety training of its
water every week. areas on board.
shipboard personnel. A

ISM-
CODE/Sets
 ISM-
CODE/Sets
ISM-
CODE/Sets
ISM-
CODE/Sets
ISM-
CODE/Sets
The international code for
The International Ship
The international code for transportation of cargoes
Management ISM-
accident prevention and safely on board ships, as
Association's code for CODE/Sets
safe working practices. regulated by Marpol
navigational safety.
Annex III. A
Could be any of the other ISM-
The Manager The Bareboat Charterer
options. D CODE/Sets
A structured and
The implementation on A documented shipboard documented system
board ship of system which lists each and enabling personnel on
ISM-
emergency response every known shipboard board to implement the
CODE/Sets
training by documented hazard to safety, health and company safety and
training methods. the environment. environment protection
policy. D
has assumed
ISM-
has chartered has mortgaged responsibility for the
CODE/Sets
operation of D
A serious threat to the
A deviation from the ISM
environment due to the
A total lack of discipline on code which poses a
discharge of oil, ISM-
board whereby the authority serious threat to safety of
chemicals or toxic CODE/Sets
of the master is diminished. the ship or personnel or to
substances from the
the environment.
ship. D

The Company should

The Master is to be
ensure that the SMS The Master is to be
mentioned as the
operating on board the mentioned as the juridical ISM-
Responsible Person in
ship contains a clear person in command of the CODE/Sets
charge of implementing
statement emphasizing vessel.
the SMS.
the Master's authority.
B
safety working shoes,
safe practices in ship supply of all safety
winter underwear, ISM-
operation and a safe equipment within one
safety torches and CODE/Sets
working environment. month of requisition date.
parkas. C
sources of information
concerning operational
a cooperative and
pollution prevention for joint safeguards against all ISM-
informative atmosphere
departmental use and identified risks. CODE/Sets
on board.
consultation in case of
emergency. D

maritime industry ISM-

Classification Societies All of the other options.
organisations CODE/Sets
D
compliance with
that all Marpol requirements that Boat and Emergency ISM-
mandatory Rules and
are complied with. Station Bills are posted. CODE/Sets
Regulations. B
regular on board
training by qualified inspections by the ISM-
videos and books.
instructors. Company's shore based CODE/Sets
personnel. A

the procedures for the provisions to prepare for

reporting accidents and and respond to emergency
ISM-
non-conformities with situations and procedures All of the other options.
CODE/Sets
the provisions of the for internal audits and
Code. management review.
D
1) a safety and
environmental 1) safe navigation and 1) contact addresses and
protection policy 2) Rules of the Road 2) telephone numbers of
instructions and instructions to masters and Port-State Control of ISM-
procedures to ensure chief engineers 3) office countries visited 2) CODE/Sets
safe operations and staff home telephone contact addresses of Flag
protection of the numbers. State authorities.
environment. B

circulation of informative ISM-

company regulations company newsletters
guidelines CODE/Sets
A
known and maintained at
known and implemented by all levels of the
known by all ships ISM-
all Officers and members of organisation both ship
officers. CODE/Sets
the ships crew. based as well as shore
based. D
Not conforming with
A situation which indicates A situation where safety
safe working practices ISM-
the non-fulfillment of a awareness or safety
which may lead to CODE/Sets
specific requirement. equipment is lacking.
accidents. C

Defects, Any one the other ISM-

Deficiencies.
malfunctioning. options. CODE/Sets
D
correct the deficiency and
make note of the correction ISM-
inform the P & I club. inform the Company.
applied in the official log CODE/Sets
book. D

shipboard the methods of reporting

the ways of combating a ISM-
communication casualties to the
worst case scenario. CODE/Sets
methods available. Authorities.
B

diving exercises under the ISM-

fire drills in port. boat drills at sea.
ship. CODE/Sets
A
that all shore staff, office
that the ships staff has
staff and subcontractors,
followed the correct that the Company has been ISM-
manning agents and
procedures in notifying able to respond effectively. CODE/Sets
repair outfits were
the shore staff.
effectively involved . C
the Company needs the office is to be staffed
a 24-hour contact has to be ISM-
offices spread out over by Emergency Response
available. CODE/Sets
the globe. Teams 24 hours a day.
C

cargo operations and non-conformities, accidents ISM-

crew changes
ballast operations and hazardous situations CODE/Sets
C

ISM-
inventory cards a toll free telephone number procedures
CODE/Sets
D

the approval of the any additional requirements

the by-laws of the relevant ISM-
London Salvage which may be established
P & I club. CODE/Sets
Association. by the Company.
C
Heavy weather damage,
Fire, flooding, Inerting, tank cleaning, gas ISM-
loss of propulsion, loss of
grounding freeing CODE/Sets
steering C
machinery, ships equipment all crews belongings,
ISM-
the accommodation. and structural integrity of luggage and items stowed
CODE/Sets
the ship. in crew cabins. C

the carriage of liquid oil the particular type of vessel ISM-

drugs and alcohol misuse.
cargoes in bulk. and it's trade. CODE/Sets
C
punish the persons guilty
may reduce or prevent investigate who was at fault
of neglect without taking ISM-
occurrence of a non- and put the blame on the
any other action CODE/Sets
conformity. person(s) involved.
afterwards. B
it must be ensured that
tests and other
each and every component these items are checked
procedures should be ISM-
of these systems and at least once a week by
established to ensure CODE/Sets
equipment is carried as the Master.
reliability.
spare on board. B
emergency and safety
pre-arrival and pre- equipments tests (eg Any or all of the other ISM-
departure tests. EPIRB, VHF, CO2 options. CODE/Sets
detectors). D

1) Documents are in
the Master's
1) Documents are kept 1) Documents are
safekeeping only 2)
confidential by the Master approved by authorised
Documents are
2) the Master reviews the personnel 2) Documents ISM-
authorised by the
documents 3) the Master are to be reviewed by the CODE/Sets
Classification Society
implements the contents of Master 3) Documents are
3) Documents are
documents. to be kept safe.
authorised by P & I
Club. A
Safety Management Shipboard Instruction Ship Maintenance ISM-
Manual. Manual. Manual. B CODE/Sets
 ISM-
external safety audits drydock Inspections internal safety audits
CODE/Sets
D
ISM-
familiarised with independent of very conversant
C CODE/Sets

International
Document of Safety and Environmental ISM-
Shipmanagement
Compliance Protection Certificate CODE/Sets
Certificate
B

Safety Management Certificate of ISM-

Credibility Certificate
Certificate Responsibility CODE/Sets
B
of documented procedures
and instructions for the of keeping work record
of a computerised
onboard work routines and books and inventories of ISM-
maintenance program
verification of their deck and engine CODE/Sets
for diesel engines.
implementation by the departments up to date.
appropriate personnel. C
visual aids such as
observing overlap while ISM-
manuals, operating All of the other options.
vessel in port. CODE/Sets
instructions and videos. D
in normal in both normal and ISM-
in case of oil spill clean-ups.
circumstances. extreme circumstances. D CODE/Sets

by the Company's Main by the Shipowner's Trust ISM-

by the SOLAS Convention.
Policy Objective. Fund. CODE/Sets
B

interview of the candidate confirmation of the validity

with emphasis on safety of his certificates in ISM-
drug and alcohol test.
and environmental compliance with the CODE/Sets
awareness. STCW convention.
D
having the
having the Designated
including such requirements Superintendents prepare ISM-
Person sent on board
in operating instructions. monthly information CODE/Sets
at specified intervals.
sheets. C

senior Classification Society ISM-

Port state inspectors. P & I club representatives.
surveyors. CODE/Sets
A

call in outside
contractors to look at reward the Master for his respond to identified ISM-
these deficiencies and diligence. deficiencies in the SMS. CODE/Sets
rectify/repair the same.
D

qualified, certified and ISM-

intelligent and healthy drug and alcohol abstaining
medically fit CODE/Sets
D

National and International crew management ISM-

the manpower industry
requirements responsibilities CODE/Sets
C
 ISM-
theoretical assumed occuring
CODE/Sets
A

SMS manual extracts, The role in the shipboard Allotting crew cabin, linen,
the safety manual to be organisation, dayworker or towels, instruction as to ISM-
read by each incoming watchkeeper, which watch use of messrooms and CODE/Sets
crewmember assigned to. bathrooms
A
ISM-
CODE/Sets

the intelligence the individual experience the age of the seaman

ISM-
quotient of the newly with the new assignment and the number of years
CODE/Sets
assigned crewmember. and the job responsibilities. worked at sea.
C
then the company they should serve a full
they cannot take shipboard
should identify such contract of at least ten
duty at all until they prove ISM-
requirements and months in a lower rank
themselves qualified for the CODE/Sets
develop an appropriate prior to take up the new
job.
plan. position. B

Described in the job Formal discussions with ISM-

All of the other options.
responsibilities. company representatives. CODE/Sets
D
familiarity with new
equipment, familiarity
drills for emergencies, ISM-
with equipment when All of the other options.
results of internal auditing. CODE/Sets
transferred to different
type vessel. D
whatever is necessary to
ensure that all appropriate
the requirements of the the type of vessel and the ISM-
shipboard personnel
Charterers. trading pattern. CODE/Sets
understand their respective
roles. C

The crew must be proficient

Videos on the correct in their own national ISM-
pronunciation of language and have basic CODE/Sets
English need to be understanding of the By witnessing an
available on board. language in use on board. exercise. D

on the educational on the ability of each

on the medical examination ISM-
level of each crewmember to read and
of each crewmember. CODE/Sets
crewmember. write in English.
A

ISM-
finance. prevention. response to accidents.
CODE/Sets
C

measures to mitigate efficiency of the propulsion accuracy of the trim and ISM-
identified risks. machinery. stability calculations. CODE/Sets
B
 ISM-
Promotion A different job All of the other options
CODE/Sets
D
 Business

QUESTION Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4 ANSWER ANSWER YOU ARE RIGH

When a ship is delivered

It is the charter of a ship It is the charter of a ship
to the charterer without It is a charter for an
What is a "BAREBOAT CHARTER"? that has no cargo handling whose cargo holds are
stores, provisions, and agreed period.
equipment. empty.
bunkers.
1 B TRY TO ANSWER

When freight is owing or

When he changes his When the master When the owner believes
unpaid on any part of the
mind about what he considers that the that the charterer is paying
cargo at the destination,
When can an owner place a "LIEN" on a cargo? considers as unfair charterer's agent is him less freight, than
then a common law lien is
conditions, in the charter excessively demanding similar ships of age and
allowed on the unpaid
party. and unreasonable. class are receiving.
freight.
2 D TRY TO ANSWER

The remuneration payable The deadweight The remuneration payable

The amount of cargo the
by the charterers to displacement of the ship in advance by charterers
What is "FREIGHT"? named ship in the charter
owners, for the carriage and the basis for to owner, before loading
party is required to load.
of the goods. calculating port dues. is allowed to commence.
3 A TRY TO ANSWER

In general, it is the term

It means returning cargo It is the term used for the
It simply refers to the used requiring charterers
found to be damaged or in redelivery of any excess
What does the term "RE- DELIVERY" mean with reference return of the vessel to the to redeliver the ship in the
poor condition, to the bunkers remaining upon
to charters? owners, upon completion "same good order" as
shippers, at the charterer's completion of the charter,
of the charter hire. delivered, fair wear and
expense. to the latter or his agent.
tear excepted.
4 B TRY TO ANSWER

The master can decide on Neither the master or his

The master is always
The master, as the servant his own, as to whether or Officers need concern
subject to charterer's
What should the correct working relationship between the of the owner has no direct not he should follow themselves over
orders, regarding the
Master and the Charterer be? dealings with the orders coming from the complaints made against
ship's employment and
charterer. charterer, or the charterer's them by charterers to
agency matters.
agent. owners.
5 B TRY TO ANSWER

Once the vessel is secured

Immediately after the Immediately after the When Notice of Readiness
alongside, with the
When does "Laytime" start on a voyage charter? charter party has been vessel arrives at the has been sent meaning that
gangway down, at the
agreed. loading port. the ship is ready to load.
loading port.
6 C TRY TO ANSWER

He should give them a He should invite them into

He should be stiff and He should receive them
free hand by letting them his cabin, ply them with
reticent in the belief that courteously, but ensure
How should the master treat cargo claim surveyors who are they go wherever they drinks and during the
such surveyors are trying they are accompanied by
"LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE?" please and let them conversation do his utmost
to pin responsibility for an Officer wherever they
interview anyone to convince them to see
any damage on the owner. go.
onboard. things his way.
7 D TRY TO ANSWER

Once the vessel becomes At anytime it is not Anytime the owners and
When a vessel is between
unavailable to the possible to work cargo charterers have a
charters and is in the
charterer, due to such as weekends, disagreement then the
When can a vessel be declared as "OFF-HIRE"? market looking for
machinery, crew strikes, holidays, bad weather, and ship goes off-hire until
employment, then it is
hull damage or delay in delivery of cargo they resolve their
off-hire.
drydocking. etc. differences.
8 A TRY TO ANSWER

Notice given by the

Notice given by the Notice from the master to Notice given by the
master to the harbour
owner to the charterer, the charterer's agent, that master to the owner's
master, that his ship is
What is a "NOTICE OF READINESS"? that his vessel has arrived the vessel is ready in all agent that his vessel is
ready in all respects to
and is ready to commence respects to commence ready to commence
commence loading or
loading or discharging. loading or discharging. loading or discharging.
discharging.
9 C TRY TO ANSWER

It is only paid upon

It is usually paid every 15 completion of the entire
It is paid in advance for
When is the "CHARTER HIRE" of a time chartered vessel It is paid at the end of or 30 days, in advance, charter period, after
the entire period of the
paid? each voyage. after deduction of the deduction of specified
agreed charter.
broker's commission. expenses such as broker's
commission.
10 C TRY TO ANSWER

None. A ship that When the remaining When the crew's

When made to save life or
In the voyage charter party what "deviations" are usually deviates for whatever bunkers are not sufficient provisions are not
avoid an imminent
considered as justifiable? cause automatically goes to make it to the sufficient to make it to the
danger.
off-hire. designated voyage port. designated voyage port.
11 D TRY TO ANSWER

Any expense incurred in As General Average is a

The principle of GA is The charterers are liable
saving the ship (and partial loss because of a
that which has been to all other parties for any
cargo) from a perilous deliberate act by the
What is the principle of General Average? sacrificed for the benefit losses sustained, as a
position is wholly for the master, then it follows
of all, shall be made good result of General
account of the buyer of that the owners must bear
by the contribution of all. Average.
the cargo. the cost of the loss.
12 C TRY TO ANSWER

Rules incorporated into Rules drawn up by a

Rules set up to determine
national law, that are number of maritime Rules which are not
who is responsible for
What are the York-Antwerp rules? voluntarily and naturally countries to enable the usually incorporated into
losses, as a result of
accepted by shippers, assessment of General the contract of carriage.
General Average.
shipowners, and insurers. Average.
13 C TRY TO ANSWER

It is a written
A written communication A written complaint from A written protest from a
communication to convey
from the charterer to the the master to the owner, crew member to the
dissatisfaction by one
owner, about the criticising what he master clearly stating he
What is a "LETTER OF PROTEST"? party concerning an
unprofessional behaviour considers to be does not agree with the
operational matter
of the master and his unreasonable demands disciplinary action taken
controlled by the
crew. from the charterer. against him.
recipient.
14 A TRY TO ANSWER
Standards of Training,
Standard training and Standard training in Safe training certificates
What does "STCW " mean? Certification and
conditions of work. conventional workplaces. for the workplace.
15 Watchkeeping. A TRY TO ANSWER

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QUESTION Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4 ANSWER ANSWER YOU ARE RIGH

A ship is deemed to be
As long as the master Once all its certificates are
"Seaworthy" when she is
At anytime it is able to believes his vessel to be in order, and all its crew
When is a ship deemed to be "SEAWORTHY" for charter reasonably fit in all
proceed to sea, regardless seaworthy then it is are considered competent,
purposes? respects, to encounter the
of any defects. seaworthy, and nobody then a vessel is deemed to
ordinary perils of the sea,
can dispute this. be seaworthy.
of the adventure insured.
16 D TRY TO ANSWER

It is simply a bill of It is a claused or foul bill

It is a bill of lading It is a bill of lading used
lading that has become of lading that has doubting
presented by a suspicious for dirty or foul smelling
What is a "DIRTY BILL OF LADING"? soiled by dropping it or remarks written on it by
shipper, known to deal in cargo, such as animal
some such, thereby the master about the cargo
contraband goods. hides.
making it difficult to read. loaded.
17 C TRY TO ANSWER
18 What does " FAS " mean in the context of cargo? Free alongside ship. For all ships. From any source. For all systems. A TRY TO ANSWER
19 What does " FOB " mean in the context of cargo? For Overseas Bulk. For Owner's Bank. Free On Board. First On Board. C TRY TO ANSWER
20 What does "C & F" mean in the context of cargo? Call for resources. Cost and freight. Container freight. Carrier for research. B TRY TO ANSWER
Cost, insurance and
What does " CIF " mean in the context of cargo? Carriage in full. Cost information facility. Covered in full.
21 freight. C TRY TO ANSWER
Carriage and insurance
What does " CIP " mean in the context of cargoes? Cargo in part. Cargo insurance payment. Claim insurance policy.
22 paid. A TRY TO ANSWER

It is a form of receipt,
It is a simple form It is a document signed &
signed by the master It is a notice to the master
notifying the master on issued by the shipper,
confirming that goods that the goods described
What is a "BILL OF LADING "? what time, date and place clearly stating that the
described have been will be delivered &
the goods described will goods have been
delivered to his custody loaded.
be delivered for loading. delivered & loaded.
& loaded onto his ship.
23 A TRY TO ANSWER

When loading or
discharge is completed in The time a chartered ship
The time and date a
The term used to describe less time than laytime completes loading or
What does the term "DISPATCH" mean with reference to vessel departs or is
a voyage that has taken allows, owners are discharge on time, and
cargoes? dispatched, to commence
less time than estimated. required to pay a departs or is dispatched to
a voyage.
"Reward" or dispatch, to its next port.
the charterer.
24 C TRY TO ANSWER

It is a letter offered to the

It is a letter clearing the It is a letter clearly stating
master to sign "clean bills It is a letter absolving the
shipper of any that receiver will accept
What is a "LETTER OF INDEMNITY" presented with a Bill of lading" even though he ship from any blame for
responsibility for damage full responsibility for
of Lading? knows the goods are damaged goods at the
to cargo enroute to damage to cargo at time
defective. The master discharge port.
destination. of discharge.
should not accept it.
25 B TRY TO ANSWER

Damages payable by the Damages payable by the The number of days that
charterer to the owner, owner to the harbour must elapse, after the The term used when a
when the laytime has authorities, for occupying laytime has expired, chartered ship completes
What is "DEMURRAGE"????
expired and the vessel is a berth for a period longer before the owner can loading or discharge in
still not completely than the stipulated claim damages from the less time than the laytime.
loaded or discharged. laytime. charterer.
26 A TRY TO ANSWER

Rules that clearly state

Rules that are essentially
that the carrier is liable Rules created at the
the same as the Hague-
Rules that only apply to from time of acceptance request of carriers, who
Visby rules, but more
What are the "HAMBURG RULES"? vessels of German and that he is not protested that existing
preferred by shipowners
Registry or ownership. exonerated from rules provided too much
because of their precise
negligence in navigation protection to the shippers.
conditions.
etc.
27 C TRY TO ANSWER

A contract for the hire of

a ship for a voyage or A specific period in the The lease of a ship by a
A term used to describe
series of voyages, or for life of a ship, that third party, whereby the
What is a "CHARTER"? any voyage, from loading
the carriage of a specific describes its employment charterer assumes the
port to discharge.
quantity of cargo on a history. rights of ownership.
number of voyages.
28 B TRY TO ANSWER

Days the charterer allows

Days allowed by a charter Days allowed for the
Days when a vessel is not the vessel to prepare for
What are "Laydays"? party for loading and /or voyage, from the loading
employed. loading, after arrival at the
discharging a vessel. port to the discharge port.
loading port.
29 B TRY TO ANSWER

Days allowed by the

Designated rest days The time the vessel waits
charterer to the owner for Days a vessel is declared
during the loading or at anchor, pending the
What is "Laytime?" loading/discharging, off-hire regardless of
discharging, such as acceptance of the tendered
without incurring reason.
weekends / holidays. "Notice of Readiness".
demurrage charges.
30 A TRY TO ANSWER

The date stipulated in the The date by which the

The date beyond which, if
charter party, by which owner may serve notice
What is the "CANCELLATION DATE" with reference to the vessel is not presented The date the charter party
either party may give of cancellation, if a better
charters? for loading, the charterers expires.
notice to cancel the employment opportunity
may reject the vessel.
charter. presents itself.
31 B TRY TO ANSWER

An insurer is liable for

An insurer is liable only An insurer is liable for
An insurer is liable for items such wear and tear,
for losses caused by peril, any loss or peril insured
What are an insurer's "LIABILITIES AND EXCLUSIONS" anything that may machinery breakdown and
but excluded for losses against, but not liable for
in the context of marine insurance? happen, and excluded infestation, but is not
attributable to the master any loss caused by perils
from nothing. liable for grounding or
and the crew. not insured against.
weather delays.
32 D TRY TO ANSWER

It is a receipt for goods

It is a receipt, issued by
received for shipment, It serves as a clearance
To form a part of the the shipper, stating the
and loaded onboard. from Customs, to allow
What is the prime function of a Bill of Lading? master's records, of cargo goods delivered are
Possession of the original the goods described to be
loaded onto his ship. correct in quantity and are
is proof the holder is the loaded or discharged.
in good order.
owner of the cargo.
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QUESTION Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4 ANSWER ANSWER YOU ARE RIGH

The person with a direct The person appointed by

The person ordered by
link between management the company to visit all
In relation to the ISM code, what is the function of the This is just a alternative owner to visit the ship
& the ship. He assumes fleet ships regularly, and
"DESIGNATED PERSON"? title for the master. unannounced, and to
responsibility in the event check SMS systems are in
report back his findings.
of an incident. place.
34 B TRY TO ANSWER

A system that allows An alternate register of a

A system of dual The system used to
owners to change sovereign state that
registration, as applied to change the Registry of a
What is a "SECOND REGISTER"? Register, when trading allows an owner the right
some bareboat charter vessel, on a long-term
their vessels in politically to use crew of a different
agreements. time charter.
sensitive areas. nationality.
35 D TRY TO ANSWER
Lower taxes and
There are no real benefits. More flexibility, allowing It allows an owner to
registration fees; also
It simply allows an owner the owner to trade operate his ships, without
What are seen as the benefits of "FOC" registration? allowing the engagement
the right to register wherever he wants, any form of insurance
of crews of different
outside his country. without restriction. cover.
36 nationality. D TRY TO ANSWER
International Safety International Safety International Shipping International Ship
What does " ISM " mean?
37 Management. Method. Magazines. Manoeuvres. A TRY TO ANSWER

To ensure safety, avoid To give authorisation to

To force all ship owners
to apply minimum
What are the objectives of the " ISM " code?
standards to both their
ships and their crews.
38
A marine police
What is "MARPOL"?
39 authority.
damage to environment, bodies such as port state
To eliminate FOC & 2nd
apply international safety control, to detain
registers.
standards for operating substandard ships with
ships. substandard crew.
B TRY TO ANSWER
A marine pollution A mariner's policy for
A marine policy.
convention. cleaner seas. C TRY TO ANSWER

Whenever there is a
Whenever he is not happy
discrepancy between the
Whenever he considers with the performance of
Whenever he is in doubt ship's & shore cargo
the demands of the crew the ship and its crew.
When should the master send "A LETTER OF PROTEST"? about the credibility and figures / when he
are excessive and Also, when he is unhappy
attention of the agent. considers the berthing
unreasonable. with its voyage routes and
arrangements unsafe &
cargo to load.
inadequate etc.
40 C TRY TO ANSWER

When the master fails to Negligence occurs when a

When he fails to take over
on the Bridge, when
What is considered as "Negligence" on the part of the master,
making a landfall, or on
in the context of marine insurance?
departure until clear of
land.
41
When the master fails to
develop a "first name" master fails to do
enter his instructions, for
relationship with his something he is expected
safe navigation, in the
Officers, thereby failing to to do, or when he does
night order book, each
establish a responsible something a prudent
evening before retiring.
attitude from them. master would not do.
D TRY TO ANSWER

International Merchandise Implementing Maritime Investigating Marine International Maritime

What do the letters " IMO " stand for?
Organisation. Order. Organisation. Organization.
42 D TRY TO ANSWER

It must be obtained from Outward clearance is

It is a routine document
that an agent is authorised
What is an "OUTWARD CLEARANCE ", and how is it
to issue once cargo
obtained?
operations are completed
and ship is ready to sail.
43
customs by the agent on
behalf of the master. It
requires submitting
various pertinent ship's
documents.
The shippers issue it or
issued by Customs when
stevedores once all cargo
the ship is being entered
is loaded or discharged,
in. It requires the payment
and all dues for services
of a small fee but nothing
rendered have been paid.
else.
B TRY TO ANSWER

There are no specific

penalties, because it has
Collisions at sea are It depends on the courts;
not been possible to get After a brief marine
What penalties can be imposed for breaching the regarded as human errors they have powers to
all states to agree to the inquiry, it is customary to
"COLLISION REGULATIONS"? that are not intentional and impose heavy fines and
"COLREG impose a small fine.
so there are no penalties. imprisonment.
CONVENTION OF
1972".
44 D TRY TO ANSWER
Offshore Petroleum Act Offshore Pollution Onboard Protective
What does "OPA 90" mean? Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
45 of 1990. Amendment of 1990. Authorisation of 1990. B TRY TO ANSWER
Salvage is the act of
saving a ship in imminent
When you find something The process of saving part Any act or activity
danger of sinking,
valuable in the sea & of the ship, when it is in undertaken to assist a ship
What constitutes an "ACT OF SALVAGE"? whether requested to
retrieve it, it now belongs imminent danger of being or other property, that is in
assist or not. If saved,
to you. completely lost. danger of being lost.
ship now belongs to
46 salvor. C TRY TO ANSWER

It is an open agreement,
An agreement between An agreement to which An agreement between
clearly stating a salvor is
master and salvor that the master gives his the master and salvor. It
only entitled to be
What is a Lloyds Open Form 95 (LOF 95)? must be formally written consent before is a no cure, no pay
compensated or retain
executed, before salvage salvage operations can agreement, which is fair
that which he saves
operation can commence. begin. to all parties involved.
undamaged.
47 D TRY TO ANSWER

Any port made for when
the master considers it
What constitutes a "Port of Refuge"?
unsafe for the vessel to
continue her voyage.
48
The closest port available
that the master heads for
with the imminent
approach of bad weather.
A port that allows the
master to off-load refugees
or boat people without any
restrictions.
A port the master heads
for when he believes he
cannot make it to his
scheduled destination.
A TRY TO ANSWER

To require a company to SMS is just another

To require a company to
ensure its systems and creation of bureaucrats
give assurances to P & I
procedures are To force companies to who think they know
What is a "SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" designed Clubs and Classification
documented and all hire only experienced more than experienced
to accomplish? Societies that they have a
operations are carried out officers & crew. owners. The latter can
safety management system
according to these decide for themselves to
installed.
procedures. use it or not.
49 A TRY TO ANSWER

The underwriters will The harbour master,

An average adjuster will
The master, being on the appoint a surveyor of being an impartial person,
In the event of a "Hull and Machinery" claim, who is be appointed, to
spot, is the most likely to their choice, to ascertain is most likely to be asked
appointed to investigate, and report? investigate and report to
be appointed. the nature, cause and by underwriters to
the underwriters.
extent of the damage. investigate.
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QUESTION Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4 ANSWER ANSWER YOU ARE RIGH

When it is no longer able

When there has been no When it is seriously
to trade without incurring When it is missing or
communication with the damaged as a result of a
When is a vessel considered to be a "TOTAL LOSS"? major machinery when cost of repair
vessel for more than a collision and can only be
breakdowns or repeated exceeds value.
week. repaired in a drydock.
cargo equipment failure.
51 B TRY TO ANSWER

Amounts that the insurers

A negotiated amount that An item which insurers A reduction insurers grant
What is a "DEDUCTIBLE" in the context of marine impose as a penalty for
the owner undertakes to are not prepared to arrange to owners with consistent
insurance? not filing a claim within
self-insure against. coverage for. good performance.
three months.
52 A A YOU ARE RIGH

Unlawful acts willfully

What perils are normally excluded from hull and machinery Negligence of master, committed by the master, War zone, strikes and
There are no exclusions.
cover? officers, crew and pilots. officers or crew, to the malicious acts.
prejudice of the owners.
53 D TRY TO ANSWER
What does " P & I " mean in the context of maritime Protection and
Particular and Individual. Protection and Indemnity. Partnership and Industry.
54 business? Identification. C TRY TO ANSWER

To protect ship's personnel

To insure owners against To insure cargo against To protect owners against
What are the functions of the "P & I" clubs? against sickness, injury,
third party liabilities. theft and damage. a total loss.
death or disability.
55 A TRY TO ANSWER

The owners have the There is no coverage from

Which insurance coverage protects an owner against The owner's hull and
The P & I club. choice of which insurer to own damage losses, as a
"COLLISION LIABILITY"? machinery policy.
claim from. result of a collision.
56 A TRY TO ANSWER
Final Official
What does " FOC " mean? For Our Convenience. Flag of Convenience. Foreign Officers' Club.
57 Convention. B TRY TO ANSWER

To determine who is To assess the proportion

To protect the interests of
responsible for the loss on of compensation paid to To adjust General
What is the function of an "AVERAGE ADJUSTER?" the charterer to the best of
which the claim being various interested parties Average.
their ability.
made. in the event of a total loss.
58 A TRY TO ANSWER

There is no such thing, as

Law that is only Law regulating relations
Law recognised by P & I it has never been possible
applicable to collisions between sovereign states,
What is " INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW"? clubs and other insurers to get multiple sovereign
and other violations of the detailing their rights and
when settling claims. states to a agree to a
rules of the road. duties to each other.
common ground.
59 D TRY TO ANSWER

As much as possible Nothing required directly

Underwriters only need
including deck & engine Underwriters will require from ship. Such claims
log books & the master's
What documents and information will be required from a ship logs, master & c/e nothing from ship, but will usually settled at meeting
or chief engineer's report,
when filing an insurance claim? reports, letters of protest, decide claim solely on in owner's office on the
together with photographs
surveyors report, repair their surveyor's report. principle of "Utmost good
of the damage.
receipts etc. faith".
60 A TRY TO ANSWER

P & I club cover is P & I club cover is very

Complete coverage for Most clubs are prepared generally limited to selective and only
any & all claims, within to provide a range of personal injury and death available to those owners
What is the extent of a "P & I" club's cover?
the limitation amounts cover to suit an owner's claims only. Very limited considered prudent.
specified in the policy. particular needs. cover may be incl. for Owners with poor records
cargo damage & pollution. are not accepted.
61 B TRY TO ANSWER

The clubs generally cover Coverage is provided for Claims for personal injury
They only cover sickness
all legal liabilities medical treatment, must be work related &
& injury to the ship's
connected to all personnel repatriation & replacement confined to crew.
What sort of personal injury cover do "P & I" clubs provide? crew. Repatriation &
for injury & death from plus whatever was Civilians injured whilst
replacement costs are not
non-work related stipulated in employment conducting business on
included.
illnesses. contract. board are not covered.
62 C TRY TO ANSWER

Safe official lifeboat Safe orderly lifesaving

What does "SOLAS" stand for? Save our lives and ship. Safety of life at sea.
appliance signals. appliance system.
63 C TRY TO ANSWER
International Labour Intermediate Lifeboat International Labour Inoperative Lighter
What does " ILO " stand for?
64 Organisation. Operation. Operation. Overload. A TRY TO ANSWER

An agreement the master

A formal agreement requires the crew to sign It is just a kind of logbook A crew agreement no
What sort of agreement exists between the master and the required by the rules of as the owner's in which the master longer involves the ship
crew? the ship's flag state that representative. A letter of records the signing on and owner, as his agent shall
the entire crew must sign. appointment covers the off of crew. attend to such matters.
master himself.
65 A TRY TO ANSWER

Through their nearest

How do "P & I" clubs provide advice to owners at far distant By telex, fax or telephone By flying a representative Through a local marine
correspondent from their
ports? instructions. out from the home office. lawyer or surveyor.
book of correspondents.
66 C TRY TO ANSWER

What does " CPT " mean in the context of cargo? Cost paid at terminal. Carriage paid toll. Container port terminal. Carriage paid to.
D TRY TO ANSWER
Departure Date Pre-
What does " DDP " mean in the context of cargo? Delivery Day Pre-agreed. Delivered Duty Paid. Duty Due Paid.
agreed. C TRY TO ANSWER

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QUESTION Answer A Answer B Answer C Answer D ANSWER Stability

A ship that carries A ship that carries A ship that carries
A ship that carries more
What is a passenger ship? more than ten more than twelve more than twenty
than six passengers
1 passengers passengers passengers B
The Exclusive
Economic Zone is an
area beyond and
What is the term "Exclusive Economic Zone"? adjacent to the
territorial sea, up to
200NM
2 A

The section that slopes

down gradually from
The sea area to The waters
the low-water mark to
seaward of the The safety zones surrounding the
What sea area is known as "the continental shelf"? the depth, averaging
Exclusive Economic around artificial islands European continent
130 metres,at which
Zone only
the angle of declination
increase markedly.
3 B
All ships, unless
The MARPOL Annex I regulations for the prevention of Tankers greater than All vessels greater than
All Tankers only expressly provided
pollution by oil apply to which ships? 500 gross tons 500 gross tons
4 otherwise D
The present SOLAS regulations, unless expressly ships of war and cargo ships in excess ships not propelled by
fishing vessels.
5 provided otherwise, applies only to.......... troopships. of 500 gross tonnage. mechanical means. B
A coastal State has
Ships must respect An archipelagos State The exclusive
jurisdiction over
established sea-lanes may designate sea economic zone is the
Which of the following statements is not correct? installations and
and Traffic Separation lanes through its sea area within the 12
structures within its
Schemes waters. mile territorial sea.
6 economic zone. D
For all ships according to SOLAS, how often the lifeboat
monthly
7 drills should be conducted? A
A Convention is a
treaty between States,
A Convention explains A Convention explains
which have agreed to
What is the meaning of the word "Convention", as used A Convention maritime law based the enactment of
be bound by it to apply
for instance in SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW describes a party of partly on generally national legislation
the principles
"Conventions"? delegates at a meeting. accepted customary giving effect to and
contained in the
rules. enforcing its provisions.
convention within their
8 sphere. B

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QUESTION Answer A Answer B Answer C Answer D ANSWER Stability

In international law the territorial sea forms part of a
State's territory. At how many miles does the Law of the Three miles Six miles.
Twelve miles Two hundred miles
Sea Convention set the limit of the territorial sea?
9 C
United Nations Centre United Nations United Nations United Nations
What do the letters UNCLOS stand for? for Loss Prevention Convention on the Law Certificate for Load Line Classification of Ships,
10 Studies, 1985 of the Sea, 1982 Spaces 1988 B

company directors shall port state control officer

The International Safety Management Code states that ship shall comply with port State shall comply
comply with the shall be mentioned in
the company and the... the requirements of the with the requirements
requirements of the the Safety
ISM Code. of the ISM Code.
ISM Code. Management System.
11 C
The International The Marine
The International
Maritime Policies as Convention for the Environmental
What is MARPOL? Maritime Police
agreed by the IMO Prevention of Pollution Protection and Liability
Convention
12 from Ships Convention C
The normal base line for measuring the extent of the
territorial area along the coast, as marked on large
the mean high water
scale charts officially recognised by the coastal State the low-water line. the estuary. the high-tide line.
line.
is........
13 A
It is a sea area
It is an area seaward of
surrounding an It is the area landward
the territorial sea within It is the 200 mile zone
Where would you find a sea area known as the archipelago within of the territorial sea;
which the coastal State seaward of the normal
"Contiguous Zone"? which the coastal State that is the estuaries
enjoys limited coastal base line
enjoys limited and harbours
jurisdiction
14 jurisdiction A
The "Voluntary Code The "International The "International Life
The "Convention on Life
What is the SOLAS Convention? for Safety Of Life At Convention for the Saving Appliance
Saving Appliances."
15 Sea." Safety of Life at Sea." Code." B
London Conventions of STCW Convention of
The law of the sea is embodied in the United Nations United Nation Geneva Conventions of
1955. 1978 as amended in
Convention on the Law of the Sea and the....... Conventions of 1958. 1958.
16 1995. D

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 QUASTION A B
The lower end of the stem bar of a ship is attached to
1 a........ stringer frame
What stresses are the vessel's structure forward of
2 the collision bulkhead stiffened to resist? Panting & Pounding Panting & Racking

Additional bottom stiffening is required immediately

racking. panting.
aft side of the collision bulkhead to resist........
3
What is the type of framing shown in the ship cross
Transverse Longitudinal
4 section?
A General Arrangement drawing gives details of a
5 vessel's.... construction sequence tank capacities

What is the minimum number of transverse bulkheads

required for a vessel with machinery aft?
6 Three Four
Racking stresses in a ship can be reduced by fitting
7 a good system of...... stringers. deck girders.
What stress is the connection of frames and beams
at deck level between the bulkheads designed to
8 resist? Hogging Sagging

9 What is the type of weld shown in the figure? Fillet Butt

What is the pipe which directs the anchor cable
10 from the windlass to the chain locker called? Mooring Hawser

11 In the figure, what is the section marked 4 called? Flat Bar Tee
What is distortion of a vessel's structure caused by
Racking Slamming
12 rolling called?

13 Gross tonnage is defined as.... earning capacity. internal capacity.

What is the connecting plate between a side frame
Bracket Gusset
14 and a transverse deck beam called?

15 What is the type of rudder shown in the figure? Unbalanced Semi-balanced

What is a keel structure constructed to allow piping
16 to run through called? Bar Keel Flat Plate Keel
What are bulkhead stiffeners attached to the tank
17 top by? Cleats Brackets
How are stacked containers prevented from
18 moving in the hold? By girders By wire lashings
What is the uppermost continuous hull plating
19 called? Sheer Strake Garboard Strake

20 What is the item shown in the figure? Stay Strut

Moulded beam is the measurement taken to outside of the
inside of the plating.
21 the......... plating

22 What is the longitudinal curve of the deck called? Sheer Freeboard

What is the transverse curve of the deck called? Flare Rake

23
A vessel in the condition shown in Figure 1 will
24 be.... hogging sagging
 Where are panting stresses for a ship most
25 severe? Forward Amidships
What is the condition in which the greatest
pounding stresses in a ship are liable to
26 occur? Loaded, beam sea In ballast, beam s
27 What is the weight a vessel can carry called? Load Displacement Gross Tonnage

28 What is the hinge on which a rudder turns called? Bolt Pin

29 When a vessel is hogging the keel will be in........ sheer. tension.

What is the item of structure numbered 11 in the
30 figure called? Bulkhead Floor Plate
To prevent water entering the space below, door
openings on the weather deck should be drains. sills.
31 constructed with approved........
What is the vertical distance top to top between the
32 load line marks S and F? Summer Allowance Tropical Allowance
The vertical distance measured from the deck line
33 to the centre of the load line disc is the........ depth. winter draught.
At sea, water is self-drained from an exposed deck
34 by......... discharge pipes. side scuttles.
What is a drawing used to identify individual
35 strakes and plates called? Construction Drawing Sheer Profile
What is the item of structure numbered 9 in the
36 figure? Deck Plate Panting Stringer
What is the item of structure numbered 12 in the
37 figure called? Boss Plate Stern Bearing

In ideal conditions, the forward distance a propeller

38 will move in one revolution of the shaft is the: Diameter pitch

39 In the figure, what are the items marked 6 called? Chocks Bilge Brackets
What is the item of structure numbered 10 in the
40 figure called? Breast Hook Diamond Plate
 C D ANSWER

CONSTRUCTION
beam keel plate D

CONSTRUCTION
Water Pressure Hogging & Sagging A

pounding. hogging. CONSTRUCTION

C

Combination Web CONSTRUCTION

B 1.jpg

CONSTRUCTION
hydrostatic information layout D

CONSTRUCTION
Five Six A

CONSTRUCTION
side girders. bulkheads. D

CONSTRUCTION
Racking Pounding C

CONSTRUCTION
Vee Butt Lap A 2.JPG

CONSTRUCTION
Spurling Scupper C

CONSTRUCTION
Angle Offset Bulb D 3.JPG

Pounding Heaving CONSTRUCTION

A

CONSTRUCTION
light displacement. load displacement. B

Knee Stiffener CONSTRUCTION

C

CONSTRUCTION
Balanced Spade B 4.JPG

CONSTRUCTION
Box Keel Duct Keel D

CONSTRUCTION
Stays Chocks B

CONSTRUCTION
By portable beams By cell guides D

CONSTRUCTION
Stealer Plate Stringer Plate A

CONSTRUCTION
Bulwark Stanchion Stiffener C 5.JPG

inside of the frames. inside of the ceiling. CONSTRUCTION

A

CONSTRUCTION
Rise of Floor Rake A

Camber Tumblehome CONSTRUCTION

C

racking twisting A CONSTRUCTION 6.JPG

 CONSTRUCTION
Aft Between the bulkheads A

CONSTRUCTION
Loaded, head sea In ballast, head sea D
Registered Tonnage Deadweight D CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION
Gudgeon Coupling C

CONSTRUCTION
torsion. compression. D

CONSTRUCTION
Wash Plate Web C 7.JPG

scuppers. baffles. CONSTRUCTION

B

CONSTRUCTION
Dock Water Allowance Fresh Water Allowance D

CONSTRUCTION
summer draught. statutory freeboard. D

CONSTRUCTION
freeing ports. drain valves. C

CONSTRUCTION
Shell Expansion Plan Body Plan C

CONSTRUCTION
Foundation Plate Floor Plate B 7.JPG

CONSTRUCTION
Stern Post Stern Frame D 4.JPG

CONSTRUCTION
slip circumference B

CONSTRUCTION
Knees Webs B 8.JPG

CONSTRUCTION
Bracket Bow Chock A
 Quastion A
In which direction will the bow of a vessel move,
with a single fixed pitch right-handed propeller To port.
1 which is turning astern?
Over what length of time should a diesel powered
vessel be slowed down from full sea-speed to 10 minutes.
2 manoeuvring speed?

Overshoot is an expression used when talking It is the way a ship turns

about a ship's steering ability. What does this when the helm is put to the
mean? hard over position.
3

Your ship is making sternway of about 1.5 knots,

with rudder hard to starboard. Will this rudder Yes, it will give the stern a lift
position have any effect on the ship's behaviour? force to port.
Choose the most complete answer.
4
A ship turns around a point called the ''pivot point".
What is the position of this point when the ship is At the ship's centre of gravity.
5 stopped in the water?
A ship turns around a point called the ''pivot point".
What is the usual position of this point when the Amidships.
6 ship is at full sea speed?
What will be the stopping distance of your ship
when proceeding at 8 knots and reversing to full 800m.
7 astern?
The bow may be pulled
You are performing an overtaking manoeuvre in towards and the stern may be
confined waters. What should you watch out for? pushed away from the other
8 ship as you pass.

She will maintain her course

What is most noticeable about a ship with good
until large rudder angles are
course keeping stability?
applied.
9
Your ship is equipped with a single right-handed
fixed propeller. While steaming full ahead you You will stop in 1.5 times the
reverse the engine to stop the ship. How will the ship's length.
10 ship react?
In which of these vessel types is "squat" likely to be
A cargo liner.
11 most pronounced?
Your engine is going astern and you gather
sternway. The rudder is amidships and you are You will change heading to
operating on a single, right-handed fixed screw. port.
12 How will your ship react?

What would you say about a ship which is course She will require large rudder
unstable? angles to maintain course.
13

You are transiting a narrow channel. What can The bow could be pulled
happen in this situation? towards the bank.
14
 In relation to squat effect, which of the following Squat results in an increase
statements is incorrect? in ship's draft.
15

How should you minimize squat effect? Decrease the speed.

16
Who is responsible for the numbers and use of
The pilot.
17 tugs during mooring?
You want to stop your ship as quickly as possible
without too much change in the heading. What can Put the engines full astern.
18 you do to achieve this?

Yes, a ship usually steers

Does a ship's trim influence her steering abilities?
better if trimmed by the bow.
19

Your ship is on a course of 240° True. A person go hard to port until you are
has fallen overboard on the port side and, after heading 180° True, then hard
letting go smoke and light floats, in order to carry to starboard until you are on
20 out a Williamson Turn would you..... 060° True.
The sinkage and change of
trim caused when the ship is
proceeding with a small
21 What is "ship squat"? underkeel clearance
In the diagram of a ship's turning circle, what is the Tactical Diameter.
22 distance B known as?

The position of the pivot point when making one quarter of the length of
sternway is approximately.... the ship from the stern
23
In a narrow canal, a ship proceeding at half speed
be rejected away from the
ahead swings towards the port bank of the
bank by the pressure
channel. As the bow approaches the bank, it would
24 initially....
In the diagram of a ship's turning circle, what is
25 point C known as? Pivot Point
The vessel has a tendency to
How is shallow water effect felt by a vessel? turn to starboard (for a left
26 turning propeller).
In the diagram, B represents the start of a turning
circle of a power driven ship in deep water with 20
degrees starboard rudder. If the ship was in
shallow water, the turning circle with the same
27 rudder angle would be... A
In the diagram of a ship's turning circle, what is the Advance.
28 distance A known as?

You are going to leave a crowded anchorage by

making a 180 degrees turn. You ship has a right
Full ahead, rudder hard to
handed propeller and you can turn either way. How
port.
can you make the turn using as little space as
possible?
29

Sinkage is the deepest draft a

In ship handling terms, what is meant by vessel obtains aft when
30 "sinkage"? moving through the water.
 In which of these vessel types is "sinkage" likely to
31 be most pronounced? A cargo liner.

The vessel's bow is pushed

How is bank effect felt by a vessel?
away from the nearest bank.
32

Your ship is equipped with a right handed propeller.

As you go full astern from full ahead, the ship is
No.
sheering to starboard. Is there anything you can
do to reduce the change in heading?
33
You are meeting another ship in confined waters. Initially the bows of the ships
What can happen as the ships approach each will be pushed away from
34 other? each other.

A small vessel overtaking a

In ship handling terms, which of these overtaking large vessel with a big
situations is the most dangerous? difference in speed between
the two vessels.
35
To reduce the chance of
When operating with conventional screw tugs, what
"girting"
is the function of the "Gob" or "Gog" rope?
36
Overshoot is an expression used when talking
Do a 360 degrees turning
about a ship's steering ability. How can overshoot
circle.
1 be determined?
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15 %
underkeel clearance. Coming full astern from full Large change at first then
ahead , how will your course change compared changing slightly.
2 with deep water?
You are sailing in shallow water, with 15 %
underkeel clearance. How will your stopping Stopping distance shorter &
distance and turning circle change compared with turning circle smaller.
3 deep water?

When manoeuvring, when will you notice the effect When your underkeel
of shallow water? clearance is 15% or less.
4
You are on a VLCC and are approaching shallow
water with an underkeel clearance of 15%. What Maintain normal sea-speed,
speed should you have when entering the shallow no need to slow down.
5 water and when should you slow down?
What shape of hull does a course stable ship
A long, slim hull.
6 usually have?
The rudder is hard over, engine full ahead in
shallow water. How much rudder lift force remains About 80%.
7 when the engine is stopped?
The rudder is hard over, engine full ahead in deep
water. How much rudder lift force remains when About 5%.
8 the engine is stopped?
You are berthed with a steady offshore beam wind
of 30 knots. This wind suddenly increases to 60
doubled.
knots. When this happens, the force pushing the
9 vessel off the berth will be ......
 A tug is connected by a line at your bow. Will the
Yes, the bollard pull is the
bollard pull be the same at any speed? Choose the
same at any speed.
10 most complete answer.
The diagram shows the manoeuvring
characteristics of a ship. What are the distances Turning Distance
11 A1 and A2 called?
When a conventional rudder is put hard over it
creates a lift force and a drag force. When the ship
has to turn, how much lift force remains if the About 10%.
rudder-angle is decreased to 20 degrees from the
12 hard over position?
You are in a 360 degrees turn with engine full
The turning diameter will
ahead. If you reduce speed while in the turn, how
become smaller.
13 will the turning diameter change?
What shape of a hull would you say a course
A long, slim hull.
14 unstable ship would have?
You have made a turning test at full speed in deep The diameter will be the
water. You are now going to make one with initial same whatever initial speed
speed, slow ahead. Do you think the diameter will we have when starting the
15 differ from that of initial full ahead? turn.

Most large tankers are moored using wire ropes on

No, because the wires would
winches in order to remain safely moored
take most of the strain and
alongside. If extra mooring lines are required,
the fibre ropes practically
would a mixture of wires and full-length synthetic
none.
fibre ropes be appropriate?
16
A ship is being turned short round in a tidal stream
that is running at three knots. If in still waters this
6 cables
normally takes 12 minutes, what allowance, if any,
should be made for the drift of the ship during the
17 turn?
The graph shows the decrease of speed, against
time, on a 100,000 deadweight tanker proceeding
at full speed of 13.3 knots and at minute 0 the Series 1
engine was stopped. What is the decrease in
18 speed most likely to be?
The rudder is in the hard over position, propeller Give full astern until the ship
stopped. The ship is turning slowly. What can be has stopped, then full ahead
done to make her turn faster without increasing again with the rudder hard
19 forward speed? over.
 B C D Ship handling

To starboard. Forwards. Backwards.

B Ship handling

20 minutes. 1 hour. 4 hours.

C Ship handling
It is the way a ship It is the way a ship
It is the way a ship
continues to turn after responds when moving
continues to turn when the
counter-rudder is the helm from hard to port
helm is put amidship.
applied. to hard to starboard. B Ship handling

No, the rudder will have no

effect when the ship is
No, the ship will go Yes, it will give the stern a
making sternway. It should
straight astern. lift force to starboard.
be in amidships position
when going astern.
D Ship handling

Outside of the ship's centre

Near the ship's stern. Near the ship's bow.
line.
A Ship handling

At about 1/4 of the ship's At about 1/4 of the ship's

At the stern.
length from the bow. length from the stern.
C Ship handling

Check the information

2000m. 8 ship lengths.
posted on the bridge.
D Ship handling

The stern may be pulled

The change in speed of The change in your towards and the bow may
the other ship. underkeel clearance. be pushed away from the
other ship as you pass. A Ship handling
When you apply rudder,
When you apply When you put the rudder
she will continue to turn for
rudder, she will take amidships, she will quickly
sometime after the rudder is
time before answering. return to a straight course.
put amidships. D Ship handling

You will sheer to starboard

You will sheer to port You will continue on a
and gradually lose
and stop rather quickly. straight course.
headway.
C Ship handling
A supply or anchor A vessel with a very wide A vessel with a high block
handling vessel. beam compared to length. coefficient. D Ship handling

You will change Your stern will be pushed

You will go straight astern.
heading to starboard. to starboard.
B Ship handling

When you apply

rudder, she will When you put rudder When you apply rudder,
continue to turn long amidships, she will quickly she will take time before
after the rudder is return to a straight course. answering.
returned to amidships. B Ship handling
The stern could be
The bow could be pushed The stern could be pulled
pushed away from the
away from the bank. towards the river bank.
bank. C Ship handling
Squat results in a Squat can be a serious
decrease in underkeel problem for deep draft
clearance. ships.
Transfer ballast to change
Increase the speed.
the ship's trim.
Squat results in a
decrease in ship's draft.
D Ship handling
Do a zig-zag manoeuvre
and reduce the speed. A Ship handling

The port authority. The master. The agent.

C Ship handling
Use the rudder hard over
Make a complete
Do a zigzag manoeuvre. both sides while reducing
turning circle.
engine speed. D Ship handling

No, a ship will have the Yes, a ship usually steers

No, it is usually best to
same steering ability better if trimmed by the
have no trim at all.
unaffected by trim. stern. C Ship handling

go hard to port until

you are heading 195° go hard to starboard until go hard to starboard to
True, then hard to you are heading 300° True, 285° True, then hard to
starboard until you are then hard to port until you port until you are on 060°
on 060° True. are on 060° True. True. A Ship handling

Deeper draft caused by A requirement for ships

operating in fresh proceeding up river under A slight increase in
rather than salt water low bridges underkeel clearance A Ship handling
Transfer.
Radius of the turn. Diameter of the turn.
A Ship handling
one quarter of the
one eight of the length of
length of the ship from amidships
the ship from the stern
the bow A Ship handling

be pulled towards the bank be first pulled towards the

be unaffected
by bank suction bank, then rejected away
A Ship handling

Centre of Flotation Transfer Point Heading Point A Ship handling

The vessel has a
The vessel becomes
tendency to turn to port The vessel responds very
sluggish in responding to
(for a right turning quickly to the rudder.
the rudder. C Ship handling
propeller).

B C none of the other options. A Ship handling

Transfer.
Tactical Diameter. Stopping Distance.
A Ship handling

Rudder hard to starboard,

Rudder hard to port, full
Full ahead, rudder hard astern. After you gain some
to starboard. sternway, rudder hard to
starboard and full ahead.
full ahead. Rudder hard to
port, full astern.
Repeating this maneuver
until you have made the
turn. C Ship handling

Sinkage is the change Sinkage is the extra draft a Sinkage is the extra draft
of draft experienced vessel experiences when a vessel experiences
when moving through comparatively heavily when comparatively
water. loaded both ends. heavily loaded amidships. B Ship handling
A supply or anchor A vessel with a high block A vessel with a very wide
handling vessel. coefficient. beam compared to length. C Ship handling
The vessel's stern is The whole vessel is drawn The whole vessel is
pushed away from the in parallel to the nearest pushed away parallel to
nearest bank. bank. the nearest bank. A Ship handling

Put the rudder hard to Swing the rudder from side Put the rudder hard to
port. to side. starboard.
D Ship handling
Initially the bows of the
Both vessels will be
ships will be pulled There will be no effect.
affected by squat.
together. A Ship handling

A small vessel
overtaking a large A large vessel overtaking a A large vessel overtaking
vessel with little small vessel with a big a small vessel with little
difference in speed difference in speed difference in speed
between the two between the two vessels. between the two vessels.
vessels. D Ship handling
To keep the tug at the
To secure the tug to To improve the bollard
correct place on the ship's
the ship pull of the tug
side when pushing A Ship handling

Do a 540 degrees Do a 20/20 degree zigzag

Do a standing turn.
turning circle. manoeuvre.
D Ship handling

The heading will most

The heading will The heading will not
likely change by a large
change only slightly. change.
amount.
D Ship handling

Stopping distance
Stopping distance & turning Stopping distance same &
longer & turning circle
circle will remain the same. turning circle larger.
larger.
B Ship handling
When your underkeel
When your underkeel When your underkeel
clearance is 10% or
clearance is 50% or less. clearance is 75% or less.
less. C Ship handling

Reduce to slow or less About 6-7 knots, slow

About 10 knots, slow down
in due time before down 30 minutes before
15 minutes before entering.
entering. entering.
B Ship handling

A short, slim hull. A long, wide hull. A short, wide hull.

A Ship handling

About 50%. About 10%. About 5%.

C Ship handling

About 20%. About 50% About 80%.

B Ship handling

tripled. quadrupled. quintupled.

C Ship handling
No, when the speed is No, when the speed No, best use of a tug is
increasing, the bollard exceeds 5 knots the tug will made when the ship is
pull is also increasing. not be of much help. going astern. C Ship handling

Tactical Diameter Advance Transfer

D Ship handling

About 30%. About 50%. About 80%.

D Ship handling

The turning diameter The turning diameter will The change will depend
will not change. increase. on rudder angle.
C Ship handling
A length to beam ratio A length to beam ratio less A length to beam ratio
greater than 5.5. than 5.5. less than 7. C Ship handling
Yes, there will be a large
Yes, it will be much
Yes, it will be much greater difference in the turning
smaller with slow
with slow ahead. diameter between full and
ahead.
slow ahead. A Ship handling

Yes, because the fibre

No, because most fibre
Yes, because the extra
ropes of the required
fibre ropes are easier
breaking strain are large
to handle.
and difficult to handle.
ropes are more flexible
and complement the
wires, adding to the
overall effectiveness of
the mooring. A Ship handling

no allowance 3 cables 12 cables

A Ship handling

Series 2 Series 3 None of the other options.

A Ship handling

Give a kick ahead. Give slow ahead. Give half astern.

B Ship handling
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 Quastion A
What is the name given to an elongated area of low
Trough
1 pressure extending outwards from a depression?

Which of these is the correct pressure sequence In advance - steady ; during the passage - sudden
associated with a weather " cold front "? rise ; in the rear - fall.
2
Referring to the weathyer map "Metmap 4", if you
Light SW winds, good visibility
3 were at position 5, you would expect…
Refering to the weather map "Metmap 2" for 1200
May 15th, the preassure system affecting position Frontal trough
4 C is a….
Which type of clouds, from those listed, has a low
Cumulonimbus
5 base but great vertical height
Refering to the weather map "Metmap 4", the line The warm front (low clouds, but improving over
6 at position 1 is called… the next hours)

Refering to the weather map "Metmap 3", estimate

the preassure gradient between positions A and B. 14 mb. In 100nm.
Use the distance scale on the map.
7
Refering to the weather map "Metmap 2" for 1200
May 15th, Westerely winds are being experienced C position
8 in which of the following?
With which type of cloud is continuous rain usually
Nimbostratus
9 associated?

Referring to the weather map "Metmap 4", a typical

980 mb
value for the low pressure would be about....
10
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 4", a typical
1025 mb.
11 value for the high pressure would be…
In meteorology, isobars are lines joining places
Pressure tendency
12 having the same ......
A typical value for a high pressure centre in the
1030 mb.
13 North Atlantic is about…
What weather phenomenon can cause a reduction of
Rough seas.
14 radar range due to attenuation?
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 3", estimate
15 the pressure at position 5.
When a marine thermometer is used to take air
screen sited to windward
16 temperatures, it should be hung…
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 3", in which
of the following positions will the wind be Position 1.
17 lightest?

Referring to the weather map "Metmap 3", estimate

the pressure gradient between positions C and D. 3 mb. In 100 nm.
Use the distance scale on the map.
18
A barograph is an instrument which records
Preassure
19 continuos…
What corrections must be applied to a mercury
Height, Latitude …
20 barometer?

21 A classic anticyclone is an area of.... High preassure, descending air, eight winds
 The visual range corresponding to the term
2 - 5 Nm.
"moderate visibility" used in weather bulletins is…
22
Which of the following is NOT true with regard to a Wind circulate anticlockwise in North -
23 summer anticyclone? Hemisphere
Which of those listed is NOT classified as
24 precipitation? FROST and DEW

25 From those listed, which is the highest cloud? Altocumulus, altostratus.

Deatached clouds generally dense with sharp

26 Cumulus clouds are… outlines.
In a tropical revolving storm, "the eye" is a small
comparatively strong winds and heavy clouds.
27 central region of......

Tropical revolving storms are accompanied by ...... heavy rain sometimes with thunder and lightning.
28

In advance - continuous rain; during the passage -

Which of these is the correct weather sequence
rain almost or completely stops; in the rear -
associated with a "warm front"?
mainly cloudy and slight rain.
29
If Frontal depressions move in families, each
30 depression following its predecessor but in ...... a slightly higher latitude.

The cause of ice accumulation on a ship is due to

0 degrees C.
freezing of sea spray at a temperature below ......
31
On the Beaufort scale, hurricane force corresponds
force 8.
32 to wind ......
On the Beaufort scale, storm force corresponds to
force 10 and above.
33 wind ......
34 Wind force 10 correspond to wind speed of ...... 48 - 55 knots.
35 An occluded depression tends to move .... slowly and irregularly.
In what latitude do tropical revolving storms
0 to 25 degrees.
36 generally originate?
If a meteorological depression has a large warm
weaken.
37 sector, it has a tendency to ......

Steaming South at 10 knots, you have measured

the wind speed 15 knots. Smoke from the funnel is
WNW
going away to port directly to abeam. What is the
approximate true direction of the wind.
38

Which of these is the correct pressure sequence In advance - steady ; during the passage - steady
39 associated with a weather "warm front"? fall ; in the rear - increase.

Referring to the weather "Metmap 2" for 1200 May

Light and Variable
15th, winds at position A will be forecasted as…
40
The eye of a tropical revolving storm is an area
very high from the North or South.
41 with light wind but with seas that are....
42 Wind force 5 corresponds to a wind speed of .... 10 - 14 knots.
South Westerlies are the general surface wind in
0 - 30 degrees.
43 which of the following latitudes?

Fast moving high clouds are an indication of .... bad weather to come.
44
45 A falling barometer is an indication of .... good weather to come.

Which of these is the correct sequence of weather In advance - heavy rain ; during the passage - no
associated with a "cold front"? rain ; in the rear - no rain.

46

Which of these are "high clouds"? Altocumulus, altostratus.

47

the centre of the storm is to your left if you are in

The direction of the centre of a storm may be found Northern hemisphere and to your right if you are
48 by Buys Ballot's law, namely face the wind and .... in Southern hemisphere.
In meteorology, isotherms are lines joining places
pressure.
49 having the same ....
You are 10 to 60 nautical miles away from the
centre of a tropical revolving storm which is
No change.
approaching to you. What barometric changes
50 would you expect?

Which of these are "low clouds"? Nimbostratus, stratus, stratocumulus.

51

Which of these is the correct sequence of visibility In advance - very good ; during the passage -
associated with a weather "cold front"? moderate in showers ; at the rear - usually poor.

52

Warm oclusion

53 Meteorology - what does the figure indicate? Warm occlusion

Where, in warm sector depression, are fog patches
in the warm sector of depression
54 and light drizzle most likely to occur?
If the atmosphere contains less water vapour than
it is capable of holding at that temperature, it is said No data
55 to be...
Sea waves will increase in height in certain
conditions. From those listed, which is NOT one of Travel with current
56 those conditions?
 upper figure?

The number of observations.

On this weather routeing chart, what does the

57 upper figure indicate?

WIND

4 kts

On this weather routeing chart, what is the wind

58 speed indicated by the arrow?

Report

Radio calling in point, way or reporting point

showing direction of vessels movement.
59 On this weather routeing chart, what is indicated?

What is rain accompanied by snow called? Sleet.

60

On this weather routeing chart, what does this

61 figure indicate? Pipeline
What is the quantity of water vapour present in the
62 atmosphere called? Humidity
 Assuming a forecast wind of say, 26 kts, with the
wind duration 30 hours and maximum fetch of
4.9
300nm., what would be the value of the significant
wave height?

63
Which type of cloud is associated with
with cumulonimbus
64 thunderstorms?
A sudden rising strong wind, or sudden increase of
wind usually followed immediately by a shower of squall
65 rain or snow is called a ......
Dense sea fog is most likely to form when the wind
warm air mass over a relatively colder sea surface
66 changes direction to bring air from a…
In which area will the isobars be spaced closest,
40kts
67 given the wind speeds indicated?
A squall line of sharp changes of wind, is very often
cold front.
68 associated with ......
Which of these atmospheric layers is closest to the
Troposphere 1
69 earth?
What is water content of the atmosphere (usually
Humidity
70 expressed as a percentage) known as?
In what direction does the wind blow around a
Anti-clockwise
71 cyclonic storm in the northern hemisphere?
If the distance between two consecutive isobars
(drawn at intervals of 4mb) is found to be 100 n.m.
30 kts
and the latitude is 50 deg, what is the geostrophic
72 wind speed?
If an observer is facing the wind in the northern
To the right
hemisphere, where does the low pressure lie?
73
What is the instrument used for atmosphe relative
psychrometer or hygrometer.
74 humidity measurement?
75 What does this indicate on a weather map? Cold front
When visibility is considerably reduced we usually
Night
76 call it…
What instrument is used for measuring the velocity
Anemometer
77 of the wind?
What weather conditions are likely to result from
Fog
the movement of warm air mass over a relatively
78 colder sea surface?
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 2" for 1200
May 15th, at position D, the winds can be
79 expected to... be affected by sea breezes
80 What type of clouds are shown in the picture? Stratocumulus
Referring to the weathyer map "Metmap 4", the area at
The warm sector
81 position 3 is called
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 2" for 1200 May
15th, what is the predominant weather An Anticyclone
82 system over the UK at 1200 June 26th?
 Referring to the weather map "Metmap 3", estimate
SSW
83 the wind direction at position 3.
The temperature of the wet bulb thermometer falls
Evaporation
84 according to the rate of...

Referring to the weather map "Metmap 3", the

forecast states "the low pressure system to the NW
of the British Isles is moving slowly SE." How would
you expect the wind to change at position X?
85 To WSW, increase 35 knots
Which of these pressures would be described as
1010 mb.
86 "average" in temperate latitudes?
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 3", what is
the forecast wind direction and strength at position SW, 35 knots.
87 Z?
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 4", if you (Low clouds, rain, but improving over the next
88 were at position 1, you would expect… hour) The warm front
In the Beaufort weather notation, what is the
Continuous heavy rain
89 meaning of the symbol RR?
90 An Isallobar is Position have the same tendency
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 4", if you
The cold front (the wind veer to the west,
were at position 2, you would expect in few
visibility to improve)
91 hours....
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 1" for 0700
July 4th, identify the predominant pressure Secondary depression
92 system over the UK.

With which type of cloud is hail usually associated? Cumulonimbus ?

93

How does a current flowing in the same direction

No data
as the wind affect the sea wave length and height?
94
In the Northern hemisphere, the wind at sea level
95 rotates around a depression in… No data
In meteorology, isobars are lines joining places
pressure.
96 having the same ......
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 2" for 1200
May 15th, the predominant weather system at
97 position G is... a weak low

Referring to the weather map "Metmap 1" for 0700

July 4th, what is the pressure system over the
UK most likely do over the next 12 hours?
98 Move east wards
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 4", the line The cold front (the wind veer to the west, visibility
99 at position 2 is called to improve)
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 1" for 0700
July 4th, if you are in the Dover Straits, the wind
100 can be expected to... Veer SW;
Referring to the weather map "Metmap 2" for 1200 on passing Eng. Channel vessel will probably
May 15th, the pressure system over the UK will experience fog or poor visibility. Remain
101 probably, in the next 12 hours...... stationary.
Showery precipitation is most likely to be produced
102 by… Cummulus and cumulonimbus clouds
 103.Referring to the weather map "Metmap 3", in
which of the following positions will the wind be
strongest?
103 In position 5
The three forms in which water can exist in the
104 atmosphere are as a solid, a liquid and… Gas or evoporated
The most accurate sea surface temperature would
105 be obtained from a.... No data
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NO DATA NO DATA NO DATA
A
In advance - fall ; during the In advance - sudden fall;
None of these are passage - sudden rise ; in during the passage -
correct. the rear - rise continues sudden rise; in the rear -
more slowly. steady. C

NO DATA NO DATA NO DATA

A

NO DATA NO DATA NO DATA

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Fog. Mist. Rain & snow.

D

NO DATA NO DATA NO DATA

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NO DATA NO DATA NO DATA
A

NO DATA NO DATA NO DATA

A

NO DATA NO DATA NO DATA

Nimbostratus, stratus, Cirrus, cirrocumulus,
Cumulonimbus. C
stratocumulus. cirrostratus.

NO DATA NO DATA NO DATA

A
very strong winds and comparatively light winds
no winds and heavy rain.
no clouds. and little clouds. D
very cold air and
dense fog. slight wind and heavy rain.
sometimes hail. A
In advance - no rain; In advance - showers;
In advance - drizzle; during
during the passage - during the passage -
the passage - no rain; in the
continuous rain; in the thunderstorms / in the
rear - continuous rain.
rear - drizzle. rear - clear skies. B

the same latitude. a slightly lower latitude. a much higher latitude. C

+2 degrees C. - 2 degrees C. -5 degrees C.

D

force 10. force 12. force 14.

C

force 8 and above. force 12 and above. force 6 and above.

A
56 - 63 knots. 34 - 40 knots. 28 - 33 knots. A
fast and irregularly. fast. slowly. A

25 to 35 degrees. 35 to 50 degrees. 50 to 65 degrees.

A

remain unchanged. deepen. move fast.

C

WSW NW SW

In advance - steady fall

; during the passage - In advance - sharply
fall ceases ; in the rear In advance - increase ; falling ; during the
- little change or slow during the passage - steady passage - rise and fall ; in
fall. ; in the rear - decrease. the rear - slowly rising. B

NO DATA NO DATA NO DATA

A
very high and very high from the East or
moderate and confused.
confused. West. B
17 - 21 knots. 30 - 34 knots. 25 - 29 knots. B

30 - 40 degrees. 40 - 60 degrees. 60 - 90 degrees.

C

good weather to come. rainy weather to come. unchanged weather.

?
bad weather to come. no change in weather.
In advance - clear skies ;
In advance - no rain ;
during the passage -
during the passage -
thunderstorms, often with
moderate rain ; in the
hail ; in the rear - steady
rear - heavy rain.
drizzle with cloudy skies.
Nimbostratus, stratus, Cirrus, cirrocumulus,
stratocumulus. cirrostratus.
rainy weather to come. ?
In advance - usually some
rain and perhaps
thunder ; during the
passage - rain, often
heavy ; in the rear - heavy
rain for a short period
than fair . D
Cumulonimbus.
C

in the Northern
hemisphere the centre the center of the storm will the center of the storm will
of the storm will bear 8 be ahead about a point to be right behind you about
to 12 points to the right. the right. a point on your left. B

humidity. temperature. iceberg density.

C

Slight Increase. Rapid fall. Rapid Increase.

?
Altocumulus, Cirrus, cirrocumulus,
Megastratus.
altostratus. cirrostratus. A
In advance - usually
poor ; during the In advance - very good ;
In advance - very poor ;
passage - first bad than during the passage - very
during the passage - bad ;
good ; in the rear - poor ; in the rear -
in the rear - moderate.
usually very good moderate.
except in showers. B

Cold occlusion Warm front Cold front A

No data No data No data

A

No data No data No data

A

No data No data No data

A
The percentage
The number of observed
frequency of variables None of the other options.
calms.
winds.

3 kts 5 kts 7 kts

Coast radio station

providing range and
bearing from stations on
Ramark. Aeronautical radio beacon. request. A

Snow flakes. Ice pellets. Hail.

A

Telegraph line Power transmission line Overhead transporter A

Relative humidity Absolute humidity Dew point A

3.5 3 3.9

cyclone storm tropical cyclone

A

20kts 30kts 10kts

A

warm front. occluded front. warn front.

A

Stratosphere 2 Mesosphere 3 Ionosphere 4

A

Dew Fog Mist

A

Clockwise Towards the pole Towards the equator

A

15 kts 60 kts 120 kts

?

To the left Ahead Behind

D

A
Warm front Occluded front Stationary front A

No data No data No data

A

Barometer Tachometer Hydrometer

A

Rain Squalls Trough

A

No data No data No data A

Cumulus Stratus Cirrus B

No data No data No data

A

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temperature. humidity iceberg density.

A

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QUESTION Answer A Answer B Answer C Answer D ANSWER Stability

This a dangerous
condition that occurs
This is a situation used This is a term used to
This is a term used to when the ship's still
What is meant by "Synchronism or Resonance?" to describe gentle describe pitching and
describe violent rolling. water period and the
rolling. rolling.
apparent wave period
1 are equal. D Stability
A couple is formed A couple is formed
A couple is formed
when two unequal A couple is formed by when two unequal
when two equal parallel
How is a "Turning Couple" formed? forces in a vertical joining two vertical parallel forces are
forces are acting in
position are acting in posts together. acting in the same
opposite directions.
2 the same direction. direction. A Stability
It is the ability of a
It is the basic stability It is the relationship vessel to return to her
information a vessel is between the moment of initial or upright
required to carry by a couple and the It is another name for position, after having
3 What is "Statical Stability?" law. righting moment. the metacentric height. been forcibly inclined. D Stability
This expresses KM as It is the term used to
It is the ability of a
moving away off the It is just another name indicate a vessel has a
What is a "Pro-metacentre?" vessel to return to an
centreline at large for metacentre. more than adequate
upright position.
4 angles of heel. GM. A Stability
It is the expression
It is the expression
used to describe the It is the measure of the
used to describe a It is the energy
transfer of buoyancy, work that is done when
What is "dynamical stability?" vessel, that is in the generated by a rolling
from one side to the the vessel is inclined by
most stable condition vessel.
other, when a vessel external forces.
possible.
5 heels. C Stability
By filling the small
divided double bottom
By completely
How would you increase the GM of a ship, loaded with By jettisoning the entire By filling all wing ballast tanks on the lower
emptying all partly filled
a timber deck cargo, that has become "unstable?" deck cargo of timber. tanks. side, whilst jettisoning
double bottom tanks.
the deck cargo from
6 the higher side. D Stability

There is no need for

It is done to find out the
To determine the such an experiment,
To test the safe "GM" of a vessel, plus
maximum angle of because the information
working load of a the Ship's Lightweight,
heel, before a ship will it gives may be
derrick or crane. and VCG & LCG at this
capsize. obtained in various
Lightweight.
other easier ways.

What is the purpose of performing an Inclining

7 Experiment or Stability Test? D Stability

What is initial angles of heel in stability calculations?

8 A Stability

It is the time in minutes It is the time in seconds It is the time interval

It is the comparison of
between successive between successive between the highest
What is the "Wave Period?" the height of
wave crests, passing a wave crests or troughs, waves, in a sequence
successive waves.
fixed point. passing a fixed point. of waves.
9 C Stability

Obtaining Statical
What are "Cross Curves of Stability" used for onboard a Giving the capacity of Showing tank Similar to a set of
Stability curves at
ship? various holds or tanks. calibration values. Bonjean curves.
known Displacements.
10 A Stability
If the vessel is tending to "resonance", what is the decrease speed and
11 universal action to alter this condition? alter course A Stability

The change in the They only serve as a

They show the actual The change of draft
Centre of Flotation, base for the two
angle of trim. after trimming.
after trimming. vertical lines.

What do the intersecting horizontal lines signify in the

12 diagram? B Stability
It is the point where the
It is the pressure in the It is the part that is
total thrust of the It is the pressure at the
What is the "Centre of Pressure?" centre of a specific least likely to give way
pressure could be Centre of Flotation.
tank. to external pressure.
13 considered to act. A Stability
As freeboard
If freeboard is greater,
increases, the range of
It does not have any then the dynamical Freeboard and
What effect does "Freeboard" have on a vessel's stability also increases,
effect on dynamical stability is dynamical stability are
dynamical stability? and this in turn leads to
stability. correspondingly not related in any way.
greater dynamical
reduced.
14 stability. C Stability

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For all ships in general what is the IMO recommended
minimum allowable value for initial 0.35m 0.25m 0.15m 0.45m
15 metacentric height (GM)? C Stability
Mainly for trim
For hydrostatic For pressures at
What are "Hydrostatic Curves" used for in ship Obtaining the shape of calculations for
pressures on various depths in oil
calculations? the body sections. predicting end
bulkheads. fuel bunkers.
16 draughts. B Stability

For all ships in general, what is the IMO recommended

minimum allowable value for rightning lever (GZ), at an 0.35m 0.42m 0.2m 0.15m
angle of heel equal to or greater than 30 degrees?
17 C Stability
Perform test in calm
conditions, with slack Tighten all moorings, It must be done in early
No specific preparations
moorings, with use a weight not less morning or late
How do you ensure reliable results from an Inclining are necessary, and it
minimum number of than 10 tonnes, and evening, when the
Experiment? can be done even in
personnel, and make an accurate least number of people
very windy conditions.
minimise free surface sounding of all tanks. are likely to be around.
18 effects of liquids. A Stability

The Gross Tonnage of The Tonnage Mark of The Terminus or most

The Trim of the vessel.
the vessel. the vessel. forward point.

1 What does the letter " T " stand for in the diagram? B Stability
A vertical force at the
It is the total weight
A violent sideways A very powerful wind point at which a load is
applied at a recognised
motion in heavy force, such as that being carried, with the
"weaker" part of a
What is a "Shear Force" in a ship? weather, which can experienced in a force being the
ship , such as where
cause a vessel to tropical revolving difference between
the Main Deck meets
shear violently. storm. upward and downward
the superstructure.
2 thrust. C Stability
It is the point at which
It is the point where an
the whole weight of the It is always the mid - It is the end point of an
What is the "Centre of Gravity", of an object? object will snap, if it is
object may be point of the object. object.
bent.
3 regarded as acting. A Stability
What is the intact volume of a vessel above the
Buoyancy Negative Buoyancy Reserve Buoyancy Lost Buoyancy
4 waterline called? C Stability
The geometrical centre
The point through of underwater volume
which the force of & the point through It is the centre point of It is the middle point of
What is the "Centre of Buoyancy of a ship?" buoyancy, is which the force of each cargo hold, in a the watertight volume,
considered to act buoyancy may be fully laden vessel. above the waterline.
downwards. considered to act
5 upwards. B Stability
When a weight is When a weight is When a weight is When a weight is
suspended from a suspended from a suspended from a suspended from a
ship's derrick, its centre derrick, its centre of derrick ever increasing derrick, personnel
What is the "Principle of Suspended Weights''?
of gravity is considered gravity is considered as pressure is exerted on working in the vicinity
as being at the derrick being at the heel of the the cargo runner and should be warned "not
6 head. derrick. thus it may part. to stand under it". A Stability
Longitudinal Centre of Longitudinal Common
What do the letters "LCF" mean in relation to stability? Left Centre of Flotation. Light Container Freight.
7 Flotation. Factor. C Stability

The movement of liquid

A vessel being top A vessel having a very Pressing up double
What causes a "Free Surface Effect?" in slack tanks due to a
heavy. large GM. bottom tanks .
ship's motion.
8 A Stability

A beam bends by
The process of lifting a
The method of applying placing weights on This is another name
heavy object, by
a superior force to a either side of it. The for hogging, and it
squatting first, before
What is a "Bending Moment" in a ship? metal object, to bend or "Moment" is calculated occurs when there is
applying an upward
shape said object to by multiplying the too much weight at
lifting motion with one's
the way you want it. weight applied by the either end.
arms & legs.
respective distance.
9 C Stability
10 A stiff vessel will have a GM which is.... large small zero negative A Stability

The vessel is in a state The vessel is in a state The ship is in a state of The vessel is in a state
of neutral equilibrium. of stable equilibrium. unstable equilibrium. of semi - equilibrium.

What is the equilibrium state of the vessel in this

11 diagram? A Stability
If the forward draught of a vessel is greater than the aft The vessel is said to be The vessel is said to be The vessel is trimmed The vessel is trimmed
12 draught, what state of trim is the vessel in? finely balanced. on even keel. by the head. by the stern. C Stability
What is the horizontal distance between the forces of
Buoyancy and Gravity, acting on a vessel when heeled Metacentric Height KG KM Righting Lever
13 by wind or waves, called? D Stability

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main deck to the top of the bulwarks to
Freeboard is the vertical distance measured from the...... waterline to the keel. main deck to the keel.
14 waterline. the waterline. B Stability
At what angle of heel on a statical stability curve is the
60 degrees. 45 degrees. 30 degrees. 57.3 degrees.
15 GM plotted? D Stability

The centre of pressure, on a bulkhead flooded on one

side to a depth, h, measured from the bottom, is... 0.1 h 0.25h 0.33h 0.5h
16 C Stability

It is in a state of
It is in a state of It is in a state of It is a vessel in a
"Stable Equilibrium". G
"Neutral Equilibrium". "Unstable Equilibrium". "Tender State".
vyshe M

What is the equilibrium state of the vessel in this

17 diagram? C Stability

When a vessel is in neutral equilibrium, the GM will be.... large small zero negative
18 C Stability
If the angle of heel is less than 10 degrees, what is the
GM times BM / 3. GM times Sin(x). GM times cos(x). BM times sin(x).
19 equation for finding GZ? B Stability

The amount of fresh The amount the laden The amount the vessel
The maximum amount
water that may be fresh water draft must may submerge it's
of fresh water a fully
What does fresh water allowance or " FWA " mean? consumed by each be reduced by, to equal maximum salt water
laden vessel is allowed
crew member daily, the maximum allowed draft by, when loading
to carry.
during rationing. laden salt water draft. in fresh water.
20 D Stability

It makes the amidships It makes the amidships

What effect does " Hogging " have on a vessel's It causes a vessel to be It has no effect on the
draft appear less than it draught greater than it
draught? trimmed by the head. draught.
should be. should be.
21 A Stability

The difference between The amount of cargo a

The weight of the the vessel's loaded and vessel is allowed to
The weight of the
What is "Deadweight"? provisions, stores and light displacements. It carry, depending on
vessel's cargo only.
bunkers. is the weight that a ship the Load Line Zone
carries. she in.
22 B Stability

KG = KM plus GM. KG = KM minus KB. KG = KM minus GM. KG = KG plus BM.

23 From the diagram, give the formula for the "KG" value. C Stability

What is the "Range of Stability" on a statical stability Zero to one radian Angles of heel where all Zero to angle of deck
Zero to 30 degrees.
curve? ( 57.3 degrees ). GZ levers are positive. immersion.
24 C Stability
Longest Objective
What do the letters "LOA" stand for in relation to a ship? Latest Official Act. Length Over All. Largest Outside Article.
25 Attainable. B Stability

It is the intersecting
When a vessel heels When a vessel is in a
It is the position point between the
over so that the low vertical position, the
between the centre of vertical lines through
What is a "Metacentre?" side touches the sea, metacentre is the point
gravity and the centre the centre of buoyancy
that point is the below the centre of
of buoyancy. in the initial and slightly
metacentre. buoyancy.
listed positions.
26 B Stability
What do you call the effect of the movement of liquid in Fore and aft The open surface
Sideways movement. Free surface effect.
27 a slack tank? movement. effect. C Stability
Longitudinal Centre of Lowest Centre of Lowest Cantilever Longitudinal Centre of
What does the term "LCB" mean?
28 Ballast. Buoyancy. Beam. Buoyancy. D Stability
There is no specific It is the product of the It is the GM multiplied It is the GZ multiplied
What is the "formula" for calculating the righting moment
formula for this ship's displacement by the displacement in by the displacement in
of a ship?
29 purpose. multiplied by the BM. tonnes. tonnes. D Stability
Around the point at
About which point on a waterline does a vessel change Anywhere along the The Longitudinal Centre
Around it's mid point. which a weight is
trim? fore and aft line. of Flotation.
30 added or taken away. C Stability
How many tonnes are there in 1 cubic metre of salt
1.015 1.008 0.925 1.025
31 water? D Stability

When the metacentre

When the centre of
What happens to cause a vessel to be in a state of and the centre of When a vessel has a When a vessel is rolling
gravity rises above the
"Unstable Equilibrium''? gravity, are at the same very large GM. very heavily.
metacentre.
height above the keel.
32 D Stability
The maximum breadth
The mean of the
The maximum breadth The maximum breadth measured from the
breadth at # 1 hatch
What is the "Breadth Extreme?" measured from outside measured from inside inside plating at the
and the breadth at the
the shell plating P to S. the plating. bottom of the
aftermost hatch.
33 centremost hatch. A Stability
34 What is a GZ curve used to determine? Displacement Deadweight Stability Buoyancy C Stability

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When the upward force When the downward

Stresses to a ship are
As long as a ship is due to weight at a force due to weight at a
mainly caused when it
properly built and point, and the point, and the upward
What causes ships to experience "Stresses?" is subjected to forces
handled , it will never downward thrust due to thrust due to buoyancy,
from wind, waves and
experience stresses . buoyancy, at the same at the same point, are
loads.
point are unequal. not equal.
35 C Stability

The maximum breadth The maximum breadth The maximum breadth The maximum breadth
What does "Breadth Moulded" mean in relation to a
measured from outside measured across the measured from inside measured from the
ship?
the plating. hatches. the shell plating P to S. waterline.
36 C Stability
The vertical distance
The vertical distance
from the top of keel to The vertical distance The vertical distance
from the keel, to the top
What is the "Depth Moulded" in relation to a ship? the uppermost from the keel to the from the waterline, to
of the centremost hatch
continuous deck at main deck. the uppermost deck.
coaming.
37 side. A Stability

It is the exact mid point It is the geometrical

of the ship, around It is a fixed known point It is the point on which centre of the
What is the "Centre of Flotation or Tipping Centre" of a
which the vessel trims on the longitudinal the vessel initially rests, waterplane and also
vessel?
as weights are added metacentre. when being drydocked. the point about which
or taken away. the vessel trims.
38 A Stability

Heavy cargoes such as Rust and general wear

Mainly tensile, The ageing process of
iron ore, steel billets & tear, when
What are the "Stresses" that effect a ship? compressive and a vessel in heavy
and other ores with low accompanied by poor
bending stresses. weather.
stowage factors. maintenance.
39 A Stability
Lloyds Buoyancy Loadline Beam Length Between
What do the letters "LBP" stand for in relation to a ship? Largest Beam Possible.
40 Particulars. Position. Perpendiculars. C Stability

The waterplane
The block coefficient of
A stability model, which coefficient, which is the
A mould of a ship fineness, which is the
is used when ratio between the
inside in a block, which ratio between the
calculating GM and waterplane area and
is used for modeling underwater volume,
other pertinent the area of the
purposes in a shipyard. and volume of
information. circumscribing
circumscribing block.
rectangle .

41 What does the diagram show, and what does it mean? B Stability

It is the longitudinal
It is the transverse
It is a figure showing metacentre and is used
It is the metacentric metacentre and is used
how an Inclining when calculations
height. with inclinations of heel
Experiment is done. involving trim are
& list .
considered.

What do the letters ML in the attached diagram mean &

42 what is it used for ? C Stability

What happens when a weight is loaded on board the vessel? X X X X

43 A Stability
The draught at the
Centre of Flotation is
It is the mean of the
considered as the True It is the draught It is the mean between
forward and aft
What is the "True Mean Draught?" Mean Draught or the between the forward the amidship and after
draughts or the
draught the vessel and midships draughts. draughts.
amidships draught.
would lie in even keel
44 conditions. A Stability

It is the time in seconds

It is the time taken in It is the time in seconds
taken by a vessel to It is the time in seconds
seconds for a vessel to between a vessel
What is a "Ship's Rolling Period''? complete a roll i.e port of the downward or
complete a roll, either pitching downwards and
to starboard and back upward pitch.
to starboard or to port. returning to the upright.
to port.
45 A Stability
Improper loading, Leaving peak tanks
Leaving the fore and
caused by placing too This condition is caused empty, and then
What causes "Sagging" in a loaded vessel? after peaks full, when
much weight at either by aged bottom plates. loading tanks/holds
the ship is fully loaded.
46 end of the ship. near to amidships. D Stability

What is a righting lever (GZ) curve used to determine? STABILITY x x x

47 A Stability
Displacement minus
Accommodation weight Stores for the crew and the deadweight. It is
Define the "Lightweight" of a ship. The net tonnage.
only. passengers. the weight of the ship
48 itself. D Stability
With a forward draught of 8.00m and an aft draught of
The vessel is in a The vessel is on even
9.00m, the amidships draught reads 8.30m. What state The vessel is sagged. The vessel is hogged.
normal state. keel.
49 is the vessel in? C Stability

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It is the term used to
It is the difference It is another term used It is the moment
describe leveling and
What is the "Change of Trim''? between the original to describe the change required to change the
bagging grain in a
trim and the final trim. of draft. trim by one centimetre.
50 slack hold. B Stability
The watertight volume The watertight volume
The total volume of a The watertight volume
What is "reserve buoyancy" in relation to a vessel? of a vessel, which is of the engine room and
fully laden ship. above the waterline.
51 below the waterline. store rooms. D Stability
If a ship goes from salt The densities of all If passing from water of The forward draught
water to fresh water, waters through which a less density to water of decreases, whilst the
What happens when a vessel passes between water of
there will be a bodily ship passes are greater density, the aft draught increases,
different densities?
sinkage plus a small essentially the same, draught will be but the mean draught
52 change of trim. so nothing happens. increased. remains the same. A Stability
How many tonnes are there in 1 cubic metre of fresh
1 0.895 1.012 1.024
53 water? A Stability
Gross Registered
What do the letters "GRT" mean? Grave Reverse Trim. Ground Rules of Trim. Grain Regulatory Tests.
54 Tonnage. A Stability
The mathematical The density of a
factor needed to substance, compared It is the density of fresh It is the density of sea
What is "relative or specific gravity?"
calculate the vessel's to the density of fresh water. or salt water.
55 displacement. water. B Stability
The time taken to
It is the product of force It refers to the weight The consequence of
What is a "Moment", in terms of stability? perform an Inclining
and distance. loaded daily. overloading.
56 Experiment. A Stability
The Moment to
Movement to Change The Mid Container The Main Change of
What do the letters "MCTC" stand for? Change Trim one
Tonnage by one tonne. Terminal Centre. Trim.
57 Centimetre. B Stability

The metacentric height The metacentric height The metacentric height The metacentric height
is represented by the is not shown on this is represented by the is represented by the
letters " BM ". diagram. letters "GM ". letter " M ".

Which letters signify the metacentric height on the

58 diagram? C Stability

A fixed angle of heel

The angle of heel
The angle of heel caused by a transverse The same as the Angle
What is an "Angle of List?" where the deck edge is
where the GM is zero. imbalance of internal of Loll.
immersed.
forces within the ship.
59 B Stability
The weight of the hull,
The weight of the ship's The weight of all the The actual entire weight
What is the "Ship's Displacement in Tonnes''? the machinery and the
cargo. enclosed spaces. of the ship.
60 stores. C Stability

It is in a state of stable It is in a state of It is in a state of semi - It is in a state of neutral

equilibrium. unstable equilibrium. stable equilibrium. equilibrium.

What is the equilibrium state of the vessel in this

61 diagram? A Stability
The difference between
The difference between the draught at the The difference between
The state of a vessel
What does the term "Trim" mean? the mean draught, and forward perpendicular the mean draught and
on even keel.
the forward draught. and the draught at the the after draught.
62 after perpendicular. C Stability
It causes an increase It causes the ship to It cause a loss of GM,
in GM, thereby making "go by the head", thus thereby creating a It results in a loss of
What are the "effects" of free surface?
the ship roll very increasing the risk due possibly dangerous bouyancy.
63 heavily. to heavy pitching. situation. C Stability
That a floating body
That every body that becomes unstable, if That every floating body That a floating body
floats displaces at least the density of the water displaces it's own must be completely
What is the principle of Archimedes?
twice its own weight in it is floating in exceeds weight of the liquid in watertight, in order for
water. the specific gravity of which it floats. it to float.
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How much space would 300 tonnes of tea with a
stowage factor of 3.0 take up, if it had a broken stowage 90 cubic metres 990 cubic metres 330 cubic metres 3,330 cubic metres
1 factor of 10%? B

angles between the safe working load angles between married preventer guys and
When operating union purchase cargo lifts...... married runners should relates to the single runners should exceed slewing guys must
never exceed 120°. derrick limit. 90°. share pad eyes.
2 A
When crew members are working in confined spaces
at least every 30 continuously/ 30 vol
that have been cleared of hazardous materials, if oxygen levels fall if the TLV is exceeded
minutes per 1 hour
3 ventilation should be provided...... B
there is unrestricted there is solid stowage
When timber deck cargo has been loaded, the stowage there is a mixture of access is maintained to
access between to prevent water from
should be such that..... heavy with light cargo. the hatches.
4 stowage. flowing on deck.

Portable lights should be removed from cargo work reduce power reduce the safety meet SOLAS
prevent stealing.
areas after use. The most important reason is to...... consumption. hazard. requirements.
5 D
While loading dangerous goods, a package is dropped.
Despite damaging the packaging the product can be
Make an entry in the
clearly seen and is not damaged. What should be Repair the packaging Reject the package Advise the Master
Log Book
done?
6 D
Which one of the following is not a primary purpose for To protect cargo from To provide ventilation To provide cargo To prevent chafage on
7 using dunnage? the effects of sweat circulation segregation cargo
volume per unit of number of types of weight allowed for deck
8 The cargo Stowage Factor is the...... weight. cargo per hold. loading.
weight per unit. A
Required for any
Required for a Required for a Required for a
In terms of flashpoint, what defines if a container flammable liquid
flashpoint of 55 flashpoint of 100 flashpoint of 80
carrying a flammable liquid must carry this sign? regardless of the
degrees C or below. degrees C or above. degrees F and above.
9 flashpoint.

For general cargo, thorough hold preparation is bilges are clean and all dunnage is the next cargo is carried the previous cargo
required. This is mainly to ensure that..... working. renewed. efficiently and safely. value is realized.
10

flooded to keep pumps ultrasonically tested blanked prior to loading

Ballast lines to deep tanks should be..... flushed weekly.
primed. annually. dry cargo in them.
11
Bulk grain cargo should be carried as directed under the the SOLAS (IMO)
the IMDG Code. the ISM Code.. the IAMSAR Manual.
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following a cargo shift,
The ship can sail with a
Guideline requirements for the carriage of bulk grain the maximum heel grain must always be grain must never be
maximum of 5° heel.
state that...... must be no more than overstowed. overstowed.
Nevernyj!
13 12°. ?
the position of all the identity of cargo the location of loading and discharge
A cargo plan would NOT include....
14 cargo. discharge ports. dangerous goods. equipment details. D
Prior to preparing and cleaning holds in preparation for consult the IMO Code
isolate fire lines. increase ventilation. maximize the GM.
15 bulk cargo it is important to...... of Practice. D
When loading vehicles as cargo, the fuel tanks should carrying a minimum of open to the
16 be...... empty. full. C
fuel. atmosphere.
dependent on the
Bale capacity compared to grain capacity is.... less. more. the same.
17 stowage factor. D
be able to
have a clear view of take orders from one
During cargo operations, winch operators should.... have a portable radio. communicate with one
the work area. controller.
18 another.
After a partial discharge and prior to sailing, it is secure & shore the carry out a cargo
19 important to...... thoroughly ventilate. redo the cargo plan. A
remaining cargo. survey.
While loading dangerous goods, the documentation is obtain full
request the missing accept the cargo but reject the cargo
incomplete regarding stowage and classification details. documentation before
details before sailing. make a log entry. altogether.
20 The deck officer should...... loading. C
The Maritime Industry
The International Code The International
The International guidance document for
What is the IMDG Code? for the carriage of Maritime Dangerous
Maritime Distress Code the carriage of
livestock Goods Code
21 Dangerous Goods C
Which of the following refrigerated cargoes is not
compatible for carriage in the same conditions as the Apples Butter Asparagus Pears
22 others listed? B
Freeboard is the vertical distance measured from main deck to the top of the bulwarks to
waterline to the keel. main deck to the keel.
23 the...... waterline. the waterline. B
if heavy weather is with twistlocks, rods only if containing
Cargo containers on deck are secured...... up to the second stack.
24 forecast. and chains. cargo. C
ensure that access is
allow an unobstructed not require temporary not be placed on
Deck cargo stowage should...... maintained to the
view from the Bridge. walkways. dunnage.
25 hatches. A
"saucers" filled with overstowing with heavy
Possible shifts of grain cargo may be controlled by...... fitting canvas dividers. maintaining a low GM.
26 bagged grain. cargo. A
ensure that access is
load the heaviest cargo maintain access to
When deck cargo is loaded it is important to...... allow for ice accretion. maintained to the
on deck. moorings.
27 hatches. D

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reject the cargo unless
When planning to load a coal bulk cargo, you treat it as potentially blank off the hold rig fire hoses to every
there is sufficient
28 should...... dangerous. ventilation system. hold.
moisture content.

keep apart cargo that allow space for

The principal reason for cargo segregation is to...... maintain stability. allow ventilation.
should not be mixed. additional cargo.
29 C
there may be a need to
no other cargo may be there is a need to cover sea water flooding
When planning to load an iron ore bulk cargo...... brace the adjacent
in the same hold. it once loaded. must be available.
30 structure. C
31 The weight a vessel can carry is called the...... load displacement. gross tonnage. registered tonnage. deadweight. D
In which document will full references and details
ISM Guidelines 'M' Notices The IMDG Code The stowage plan
32 relating to dangerous goods be found? C
When rigging a Jumbo Derrick for a heavy lift, which of To put winches in To slacken preventer
To ensure an aft trim To discharge ballast
33 the following is standard practice? double gear backstays
Cargoes referenced within the IMDG code may be a spontaneous needing underdeck
of a high flash point. of a hazardous nature.
34 anticipated to be..... combustion risk. stowage. D
When carrying refrigerated cargo, while on passage the recording cargo checking cargo checking temperature
for CO2 build up.
35 most important monitoring is ....... samples daily. packaging daily. regularly. D
lifelines to be rigged on
a taut lifeline on the lifelines to be made
The IMO regulations for timber deck cargoes require..... the port and starboard lifelines to be of manila.
ship's centreline. available if required.
36 sides. C

Railway Iron as far as possible should be stowed..... on deck. athwart-ships. bedded on softer cargo. fore & aft.
37 B
A tackle being used to lift a load. What is the velocity
ratio of this tackle as it is NODATA NODATA NODATA NODATA
38 being used?(Picture may be attached) A

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Tank cleaning will require the vessel's officers to The Certificate of The Ballast Water The Garbage
The P&A Manual
1 consult.... Fitness Management plan Management Plan A
2.Where is the correct discharge for residues and At the forward end of
Above the waterline Below the waterline At the waterline
2 washings containing NLS situated? the vessel B

3.Cargo samples in general are analysed in order to.... control quality see what it looks like test for temperature determine acidity
3 A
4.Ballast water may be loaded into tanks previously certificated to carry
properly cleaned stripped discharged
4 containing NLS that have been.... ballast B
5.When loading toxic cargo, measurement should
uncontrolled open restricted closed
5 always be.... D
The Master or
responsible officer
6.Who is responsible on board for cargo operations? The Master The Chief Officer The officer of the watch
appointed by the
6 Master C
7.Who has the responsibility for issuing certificates The Classification The Master of the
The Flag State Port State Control
7 following survey? Society vessel A
an Enclosed Space the Chief Mate's verbal the Master has advised
a permit to work has
8.A cargo tank should not be entered unless.... Entry Permit has been permission has been that the atmosphere is
been issued
8 issued obtained safe A
9.The category of cargo requiring the most efficient
A B C D
9 stripping arrangement is Category.... A
allowing the cargo to
allowing the cargo to monitoring the cargo applying heat in a
10.Temperature control of cargoes means.... adopt ambient
heat naturally temperature controlled manner
10 temperatures C
11.What does the term pH value of a chemical cargo The temperature of a The acidity or alkalinity The viscosity of a
The colour of a product
11 refer to? product of a product product B
12.Cargoes with high melting points that may solidify
cooling heating agitation special additives
12 require.... B
13.Care should be taken when disconnecting cargo the pipes may be
the pipes may be brittle residues may remain the pipes are delicate
13 pipes and lines because.... electrically charged C
14 14.Methanol is a common.... alcohol vapour acid alkaline A
15.Who should tank cleaning operations be supervised
A responsible officer A deck officer A pumpman A shore representative
15 by? A
16 16.Submerged pumps are commonly driven.... by steam mechanically hydraulically electrically C

17.The category of chemical posing the greatest threat

A B C D
of harm to the marine environment is Category....
17 A
18 What is the MARPOL 73/78 Convention about? Pollution prevention Safety equipment Fire fighting equipment Hours of Work A

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19.Procedures in the event of an emergency should be
19 understood by.... all deck officers all ratings all ratings all crewmembers D
20.What should cargo sample lockers be constructed
Stainless steel Fully resistant material Wood Neoprene
20 of? B
21.The bursting pressure of new cargo hoses is
required to be the designed working pressure multiplied 2 4 5 6
21 by.... C
22.Open cargo venting should only be used for cargoes
that do not present a hazard when inhaled and have a 60°C 50°C 40°C 30°C
22 flash point of above.... A
23.If information concerning a cargo is not available it loaded till information
loaded with caution not loaded loaded
23 should be.... becomes available C

24.The term solubility refers to the ability to mix with.... water oil air other liquids
24 D
all cabin berths and
all persons expected on
25.Personal escape sets are to be provided for.... all crewmembers all cabins additional sets for
board
25 working spaces D
26.Category A substances will often require cleaning
before sailing from the discharge port. This procedure is cold wash prewash hot wash A-wash
26 called a.... C
27.In the event of cargo spillage, which of the following The Clean Up
27 would be informed first? The agent The ship owner The Port Authority C
contractor
28.As well as chemical cargoes, what may chemical
Waste products Nuclear waste Other liquid products Bulk solids
28 tankers also be used to transport? C

29.Ullage is the distance from the underside of the deck

the liquid surface the bottom of the tank the reference point the sounding pipe
to....
29 A
the information
The physical data of a liquid chemical can be found material safety data
supplied by the ICS Cargo Data Sheets all of these
on.... Sheets
30 Manufacturer D
31.Before cargo operations begin, the responsible
ship/shore safety check ship/shore operation
person on board and the terminal representative will ship details plan meeting agreement
list plan
31 complete a.... B
32 32.Ingestion means poisoning by.... swallowing absorption skin contact breathing A
33.The flammable range of different chemicals may
33 be.... always the same always different the same often different D
34.The list of cargoes capable of being carried on board The Certificate of
The Chemical List The Cargo List The IOPP Certificate
34 a particular chemical tanker is called.... Fitness C

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35.If a cargo is of low flash point it is said to be.... toxic non-flammable flammable poisonous
35 C
36.What is the minimum distance from the forward
division of the accommodation for accesses to the 1 metre 2 metres 3 metres 4 metres
36 accommodation? C
37.Permanent or Portable ventilation systems may be
The Engine Room Accomodation cargo tanks Pump rooms
37 fitted to.... C
38.In addition to fireman's outfits, how many BA sets
38 should be carried in a chemical tanker? 1 2 3 4 C
39 39.Inhibitors are used to stop the product from.... vaporising melting self reacting boiling C
40 40.Cargo hoses should be tested.... every year every 3 years every 2 years every 5 years A
provide better
prevent contamination
41.Nitrogen is used instead of inert gas in order to.... protection against kill micro-organisms aid ease of use
of the cargo
41 explosion B
42.Before cargo operations start the Master should establish the flag state
the port authority the terminal the harbour control
42 proper liaison between the ship and.... administration C
43.An important publication required to be approved by the
The Operational The Procedures and The Arrangements The Procedures
Flag State and carried on board every chemical tanker is
Manual Arrangements Manual Manual Manual
43 called?.... B
44.On chemical tankers, the term REACTIVITY refers to pollution of the
44 complications concerning.... the cargo temperature control health of personnel A
environment
45.Which cargo operations are to be recorded in the Cargo All cargo operations All petroleum cargo
45 Record Book? All cargo operations All bunker operations B
involving NLS operations
46.Prior to unloading, all pumps, valves and associated
sighted cleaned overhauled function tested
46 instrumentation should be.... D
47 47.Bulk Chemical Codes apply to.... all ships all tankers all chemical tankers all bulk carriers C
48.What are generally the main cargo pumps fitted on board
48 chemical tankers? Screw Pumps Piston pumps Gear pumps Centrifugal pumps D
49.Inhibited or polymerizable cargoes should not be carried
heated cargoes ambient cargoes cooled cargoes any cargoes
49 adjacent to.... A

50.How far from land must the vessel be before residues of

12 miles 50 miles 25 miles 30 miles
NLS Category B C & D may be discharged into the sea?
50 A
51.The frequency of pressure testing ashore of BA sets should
51 as a minimum be every.... 5 Years 6 Years 10 Years 15 Years A
52.What is the material used most commonly for cargo
Steel Stainless steel Cast Iron Plastic
52 piping, valves and pumps? B

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53.The term PADDING means protecting cargo with a
nitrogen oxygen argon carbon dioxide
53 blanket of inert gas, such as.... A
54.What is the term for filling tanks and lines with nitrogen,
or similar liquid or gas, to prevent cargo contact with the Padding Blanketing Inerting Covering
54 atmosphere? A
55.Which of the following would NOT normally be used for
Steam Water Thermal Oils Electricity
55 heating chemical cargoes? D

56.In the event of cargo spillage cargo operations should be.... continued slowed down suspended speeded up
56 C
57.To help establish safe levels of toxicity, which equipment
Oxygen analysers Draeger tubes Explosimeters Avometers
57 is often used? B

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in any language
in the language of the in the language of the in the official language
comprehensible by the
The entries in the Oil Record Book must be............ Captain and in English crew and in English or of the Flag State and in
Port State Control
or French. French. English or French.
1 officers. C Pollution Prevention
Bunkering procedures for all ships require
that ..................... communication should be maintained continuous frequent occasional intermittent
2 with the shore/barge staff in charge of the transfer. A Pollution Prevention
the bunkering flag has
Bunkering procedures on all ships require that the deck he is responsible for all appropriate precautions
the time needs to be to be hoisted and the
officer on watch is informed prior to the starting of communication with the have to be taken by the
recorded exactly. oil spill recovery team
bunkering. This is because ............. . shore or barge. deck department.
3 put on stand-by. C Pollution Prevention
Mediterranean Sea
Which of the following is not a "Special Area" according area including the
Baltic Sea area Red Sea area Caribbean Sea area
to MARPOL Regulation 10? Black Sea
4 D Pollution Prevention
allowed at the fuel allowed at the fuel allowed at the ballast
Cross connections between the fuel and ballast
system manifold in the system manifold on the totally prohibited. system manifold in the
systems are.................. .
5 engine room. main deck. engine room. C Pollution Prevention

Ships may only discharge processed bilge water from The ship has in
The ship has cin
machinery spaces into the sea if certain very operation equipment as The ship is sailing The ship is proceeding
operation as require
specific criteria are being met. Which of those listed require reg. 16(5) of within a special area an route
reg. 16(5) of Anex I
below is correct? Annex I to MARPOL
6 B Pollution Prevention
Basic procedures for bunkering operations on all ships
require that ............................. should personally the Master the Chief Engineer the 2nd Engineer A responsible person
7 supervise all bunkering operations. D Pollution Prevention
Which of the following pumps is not allowed to have a Engine Room Bilge
8 direct overboard connection to the sea? Ballast Water Pumps Cargo Hold Bilge Pump Sludge Pump D Pollution Prevention
Pump
According to the MEPC, Circular No. 235, issued by the
IMO, entitled "Guidelines for systems for Required for ships of Left to be fitted at
Strongly recommended Required for all ships
handling oily wastes in machinery spaces of ships", a 10000 GRT and above Owener's discretion
9 return line to the bilge or holding tank is.............. B Pollution Prevention

The Garbage Record Book must be open for inspection

six months. one year. two years. five years.
at all times and kept for a minimum of...........
10 C Pollution Prevention
Which MARPOL Annex deals with the Regulations for
the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Annex II Annex V Annex I Annex III
11 Substances in Bulk? A Pollution Prevention
allowed as long as the
allowed anywhere allowed as long as they
ship is no less than 12
The disposal of plastics at sea is.......... outside the designated strictly prohibited. have passed through a
nautical miles from the
Special Areas. comminutor.
12 coast. B Pollution Prevention
In the USA any food waste being put ashore must be sealed metal
biodegradable sacks. plastic bags. cardboard boxes.
13 delivered in.......... containers. A Pollution Prevention
MARPOL Annex V came into effect from the 1st July
of 400 tonnes and of 150 tonnes and of 1500 tonnes and carrying 12 or more
1997, for new ships, and from 1st July 1998 for all other
above. above. above. passengers.
14 vessels. It affects ships........ A Pollution Prevention
Which Marpol Annex deals with the Regulations for the
15 Prevention of Pollution by Oil? Annex I Annex II Annex IV Annex V A Pollution Prevention
a ballast system a ballast system a ballast system
completely separated completely separated completely separated none of the other
The term "segregated ballast" means.......
from the fuel oil from the cargo oil from the cargo and fuel options.
16 system. system. oil systems. C Pollution Prevention
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May
2005, where the bunker delivery note shall be Must be kept on board no data no data no data
1 kept? A Marpol
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May
2005,the bunker delivery note shall be retained 3 Year no data no data no data
2 for the period of.... A Marpol

3 For the purposes of Annex II, special areas shall be… No data No data No data No data A Marpol
comply with the
Condition Assessment
According to regulation on measures for existing oil Scheme adopted by
tankers to become effective on 5 April 2005, a the Marine
No data No data No data
category 2 or 3 oil tanker of 15 years and over after the Environment Protection
date of its delivery shall.... Committee by
resolution MEPC.94
4 (46) A Marpol

area where the

adoption of special
mandatory measures
for SOx emissions from
For the purpose of Annex VI to become effective on 19 ships is required to
May 2005, the term "SOx Emission Control prevent, reduce and No data No data No data
Area" means….. control air pollution
from SOx and its
attendant adverse
impacts on land and
sea areas.
5 A Marpol
Where a cargo subject to the provisions of Annex I is
No data No data No data
6 carried in a cargo space of chemical tanker, A Marpol
For the purposes of the Annex II noxious liquid
Four Categories No data No data No data
7 substances shall be divided into A Marpol
According to regulation prohibiting carrying certain
types of oil as cargo in single hull oil tankers to become Heavy Grade Oil No data No data No data
effective on 5 April 2005, what type of oil as cargo does
8 the prohibition cover? A Marpol
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea En route at a speed of
outside special area of any mixture containing at least 7
No data No data No data
category B substances is prohibited, unless certain knots,1ppm.,12NM,dep
9 conditions are satisfied. Which of them? th 25m. A Marpol

Na novye suda;400 or
more and have more
According to revised Annex IV to become effective on 1
12persons;sewage dis.
August 2005, the discharge of sewage into No data No data No data
3NM esli disinfected
the sea is prohibited, except when some conditions are
and 12 esli
fulfilled. Which one of these conditions is not
nedisinfected
10 correct? A Marpol
the tanker is more than
Any discharge of oil into the sea is prohibited, except the tanker is more than the tanker is more than the tanker is more than
50 nautical miles from
when some conditions are satisfied. One of these 10 nautical miles from 25 nautical miles from 100 nautical miles from
the nearest land./En
conditions for an oil tanker is that .... the nearest land. the nearest land. the nearest land.
11 route C Marpol

Where a cargo subject to the provisions of Annex I is No data No data No data No data
12 carried in a cargo space of chemical tanker A Marpol
meet Reg14 and 18
Req.; 0,2 sulphure,
kept under the ship’s
control until the subject
fuel has been
substantially No data No data No data
consumed, but in any
case for at least 12
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May months from the date
2005,there are special requirements to fuel oil sample. of delivery.
13 The sample is to be.... A Marpol
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea
outside special area of any mixture containing 7 knots, 12NM, 1part in
No data No data No data
category D substances is prohibited, unless certain 10 part of water
14 conditions are satisfied. Which of them? A Marpol
0,1 % by weight or
For the purposes of the Annex II, noxious liquid 0.01% on ashoreutil
substances of category A, if discharged into the sea tank is empty, posle No data No data No data
from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, would etogogo smyvki kak v
15 present ..... categorii D A Marpol

Correct!!!!!: tank
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea within prewashed and
special area of any mixture containing discharged to a No data No data No data
category B substances is prohibited, unless certain receptionfacility; 7kn,
conditions are satisfied. Which one is not 1ppm, 12nm, Depth 25
16 correct? A Marpol
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea
outside special area of any mixture containing 7kn., 10ppm.,below
No data No data No data
category C substances is prohibited, unless certain waterline, 12NM., 25m.
17 conditions are satisfied. Which of them? A Marpol

Correct!!!!!:130kw and
more;2000Y-17g/kw-
130 rpm, but 9,8 g/kw No data No data No data
According to Annex VI to become
emission limits of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), -2000 rpm. MCR
engine more 10%
18 explanations.Which is not correct? A Marpol
For the purpose of Annex VI to become effective on 19
May 2005, the term "ships constructed" no data No data No data No data
19 means ships..... Marpol

According to Marpol, what is the meaning of the term A mixture with oil A mixture with oil A mixture with oil A mixture with any oil
"oily mixture "? content above 15 ppm content above 50 ppm content above 100 ppm content
20 D Marpol

The ballast water

Ballast water that introduced in a tank The clean ballast water The ballast carried in
cannot be pumped which is completely which can only be the clean ballast tank,
Which is nearest to the Marpol description of
through cargo oil piping separated from the pumped via segregated pumped via the
segregated ballast?
and for which cargo cargo or fuel oil system lines by the clean segregated ballast
pumps cannot be used and permanently ballast pump pump
allocated to ballast
21 B Marpol

Its oil content is NIL If discharged from a

Its oil content is no
and consequently stationary ship in clean Its oil content is no
more than 50 ppm and
would not leave any calm water on a clear more than 100 ppm
Which description given is nearest to the description of will not produce visible
traces upon the surface day will not produce and it will not produce
clean ballast as defined by Marpol? traces on adjoining
of the water or visible traces of oil on visible traces on the
shorelines, nor
emulsion beneath the the water surface nor shore lines.
emulsion in the sea.
water surface. emulsion below
22 B Marpol
A tank specifically
The two most aftward
A tank used for tank Any tank where slops designed for the
What is the meaning of "slop tank" as defined by fitted wing tanks or the
cleaning provided with or sludges are collection of tank
Marpol? most aftward fitted
heating coils collected drainings, washings or
centre tank
23 other oily mixtures D Marpol
A sea area where, for
A sea area where, in
An area with particular An ecological recognised
view of its particular
traffic characteristics endangered area oceanographical and
What is the best description of a "special area" as dense traffic, no
where extra where no oil mixture is ecological conditions,
defined by Marpol? overboard discharge of
precautions are to be discharged at any and in view of traffic,
any oily mixture is
required time special prevention is
allowed
24 required C Marpol
The rate of oil discharge
The total quantity of oil
in litres per hour at any
The total quantity of oil The total rate of oil discharged, divided by
What does the "instantaneous rate of discharge of oil instant, divided by the
discharged at any discharged per hour the mileage covered
content " mean, according to Marpol? speed of the ship in
moment divided by 3600 during the time of
knots at the same
discharge by the ship
25 instant C Marpol
A ship for which the
A ship for which the
keel was laid or was in A ship which was
According to Marpol, what does the term "new ship" building contract was All of the other options
any similar stage of delivered after 31
mean? placed after 31 apply
construction after 30 December 1979
December 1995
26 June 1976 D Marpol
Yes, when carrying Yes, when carrying a
Does the definition of an "oil tanker " apply to a gas
Yes, it does No, it does not chemicals or cargo or part cargo of
carrier?
27 petrochemicals oil in bulk D Marpol
all ships carrying
harmful substances in
28 Provisions of Annex III shall apply to.... packaged form A Marpol

Yes, when it is carrying

Under Marpol, can a chemical tanker be considered an Yes, when it is carrying
No. Yes. a cargo or part cargo of
oil tanker? petrochemicals.
oil in bulk.
29 D Marpol
Every ship to which Annex II applies shall be provided
No data No data No data No data
30 with A Marpol

Petroleum in any form

Any grade of crude oil,
Any grade of crude oil including crude oil, fuel
According to Marpol, what does the term "oil " mean? Any grade of crude oil fuel oil or refined
or fuel oil oil, sludge oil, oil refuse
products
and refined products
31 D Marpol

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A general term for

A ship designed to
vessels carrying more A ship designed to carry A cargo ship that has
What is the meaning of the term " Combination Carrier carry either oil products
than one kind of cargo, either oil or solid product oil tanks,
"? or crude oil in bulk or in
example reefer- cargoes in bulk example palm oil tanks
parcels
container, log-bulk etc.
32 C Marpol

For new tankers, the total quantity of oil discharged into

the sea shall not exceed ................ of the total quantity 1/10000 1/15000 1/25000 1/30000
of the particular cargo of which the residue formed part.
33 D Marpol
The instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content of a 30 litres per nautical 75 litres per nautical 100 litres per nautical 120 litres per nautical
34 tanker shall not exceed..... mile mile mile mile A Marpol
For existing tankers, the total quantity of oil discharged
into the sea should be no more than ..................... of
1/15000 1/25000 1/50000 1/100000
the total quantity of the particular cargo of which the
35 residue formed part. A Marpol
Any discharge of oil into the sea is prohibited except
the tanker is in ballast the tanker is tank
when some conditions are satisfied. One of these the tanker is loaded. the tanker is en route.
condition. cleaning.
36 conditions for a tanker is that.... D Marpol

Any discharge of oil into the sea is prohibited, except the tanker is more than the tanker is more than the tanker is more than the tanker is more than
when some conditions are satisfied. One of these 10 nautical miles from 25 nautical miles from 50 nautical miles from 100 nautical miles from
conditions for an oil tanker is that .... the nearest land. the nearest land. the nearest land. the nearest land.
37 C Marpol
A cargo of refined oil Any oil used on board
A cargo of heavy fuel A cargo of refined oil
According to Marpol, what is the meaning of the term for combustible in connection with the
oil , intermediate fuel or with flashpoint above
"oil fuel"? purpose in thermal propulsion and
diesel oil 60 degree C
38 machinery or boilers auxiliary machinery. D Marpol

Regulation on measures for existing oil tankers to No data No data No data No data
become effective on 5 April 2005. For the
39 purpose of this regulation "heavy diesel oil" means........ A Marpol
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May
2005, requirements of regulation on emission engines less 130kW,
No data No data No data
limits of Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) emission does not vessels less 400 GT
40 apply to.... A Marpol
New installation
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May HCFCs
2005, new installations, which contain ozone (hydrochlorofluorocorb No data No data No data
depleting substances shall be prohibited on all ships. ons) are permited until
41 What is the exception? JAN 1st. 2020 A Marpol

has in operation an
approved sewage
treatment plant,,is
discharging sewage which No data No data No data
According to revised AnnexIV to become effective on is not comminuted or
01.08.05, the discharge of sewage which is not disinfected at a distance
comminuted or disinfected is prohibited, except when of more than 12 nautical
some conditions are fulfilled.Which of these miles from the nearest
42 conditions isn't correct? land. A Marpol
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May
2005,who can certify true copies of the bunker Master or person in No data No data No data
43 delivery note? charge of ship A Marpol

a special list or manifest

setting forth the harmful
substances on board and No data No data No data
the location thereof. A
detailed stowage plan
which sets out the
location of the harmful
substances on board may
According to Annex III, each ship carrying harmful be used in place of such
44 substances shall have…. special list or manifest. A Marpol
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea
outside special area of any mixture containing No data No data No data
category B substances is prohibited, unless certain 7 knots, 12 NM, Depth
45 conditions are satisfied. Which of them? 25m.,1ppm. A Marpol
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea
outside special area of any mixture containing No data No data No data
46 category A substances shall be .... prohibited A Marpol
47.According to Annex II, oil-like substances may be
carried on an oil tanker and discharged in
accordance with the provisions of Annex I, provided that No data No data No data
certain conditions are fulfilled. Which one is
47 not correct? no A Marpol

possible in
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May incineratorsprovided with No data No data No data
2005,shipboard incineration of polyvinyl the Type Approval
48 chlorides (PVCs) shall be prohibited, except Certificate;2000year A Marpol
representative sample of
the fuel oil delivered,
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May taking into account No data No data No data
2005,the bunker delivery note shall be Guidelines for the
49 accompanied by..... Sampling A Marpol
For the purposes of Annex II, term "noxious liquid Any noxious liquid
No data No data No data
50 substance" means… carried in bulk A Marpol
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea
outside special area of any mixture containing No data No data No data
category B substances is prohibited, unless certain 7 knots, 12 NM, Depth
51 conditions are satisfied. Which of them? 25m.,1ppm. A Marpol
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May
2005, the survey of engines for compliance Initial; Periodical(5 No data No data No data
with regulation on emission limits of Nitrogen Oxides years); intermediate;
52 (NOx) shall be conducted… Annual A Marpol

a special list or manifest

setting forth the harmful
substances on board and No data No data No data
the location thereof. A
detailed stowage plan
which sets out the
location of the harmful
substances on board may
According to Annex III, each ship carrying harmful be used in place of such
53 substances shall have…. special list or manifest. A Marpol
According to Annex II, …..shall be issued after survey to
any ship carrying noxious liquid No data No data No data
substances in bulk and which is engaged in
54 international voyages. IOPP certificate A Marpol
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May
2005, "SOx Emission Control Area" shall No data No data No data No data
55 include.... A Marpol
For the purpose of Annex VI to become effective on 19
May 2005, the term "ozone depleting No data No data No data No data
56 substances" means ….. A Marpol
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea within
special area of any mixture containing No data No data No data No data
57 category A substances A Marpol
Regulation on measures for existing oil tankers to
58 become effective on 5 April 2005 shall apply to No data No data No data No data A Marpol
For the purpose of Annex VI to become effective on 19
No data No data No data No data
59 May 2005, the term "emission" means....... A Marpol
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May
2005,......shall be issued, after survey to any No data No data No data No data
ship of 400GT or above engaged in voyages to ports
60 under the jurisdiction of other Parties. A Marpol
For the purpose of Annex III "harmful substances" are
No data No data No data No data
61 those substances which are identified as ..... A Marpol
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea
outside special area of any mixture containing No data No data No data No data
category B substances is prohibited, unless certain
62 conditions are satisfied. Which of them? A Marpol

According to Reg. on measures for existing oil tankers

from 05.04.2005, Administration may allow No data No data No data No data
continued operation of category 2&3 oil tanker beyond
the date specified therein, but such operation
63 shall not go beyond..... A Marpol
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May
2005, operation of each diesel engine, which No data No data No data No data
is covered by requirements on restriction of Nitrogen
64 Oxides (NOX) emission, is prohibited, except WHEN A Marpol
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May
2005,all tankers which are subject to vapour No data No data No data No data
65 emission control (VOC), shall..... A Marpol

66.According to revised Annex IV to become effective No data No data No data No data

on 1 August 2005, the discharge of sewage into
66 the sea is prohibited, except when the ship is.... A Marpol

According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May

2005,shipboard incineration shall be allowed No data No data No data No data
67 only in shipboard incinerator, except incineration of… A Marpol
The initial Marpol (IOPP) survey carried out before a
ship enters service, in order to ensure No data No data No data No data
compliance with the applicable regulations, shall
68 include..... A Marpol
According to revised Annex IV to become effective on 1
August 2005, every ship to which this Annex No data No data No data No data
applies shall be equipped with a sewage system. Which
69 one is no correct? A Marpol
According to Annex II, every ship of 150GT and above
certified to carry noxious liquid substances in No data No data No data No data
70 bulk shall carry on board.......... A Marpol
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May
2005, while ships are within "SOx Emission No data No data No data No data
Control Area" (SECA), certain conditions shall be
71 fulfilled. Which one is not correct? A Marpol
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May
2005,shipboard incineration of the certain No data No data No data No data
substances shall be prohibited. This prohibition does
72 not cover… A Marpol
According to Annex III, packages containing harmful
No data No data No data No data
73 substances shall be durably marked… A Marpol
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea
outside special area of any mixture containing No data No data No data No data
category B substances is prohibited, unless certain
74 conditions are satisfied. Which of them? A Marpol
According to Annex III, packages containing harmful
No data No data No data No data
75 substances shall be durably marked .... A Marpol
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea
outside special area of any mixture containing No data No data No data No data
category C substances is prohibited, unless certain
76 conditions are satisfied. Which of them? A Marpol
Which of these design requirements must be met by oil administration; not ex.
filtering equipment fitted on ships of 10,000 grt and 15ppm; alarm if I, II, III, IV II, III, V, VII I, III, V, VI
77 above? 16ppm; Auto stop A Marpol

a liquid hydrocarbon
mixture occurring
naturally, whether
Marpol defines Crude Oil as.... treated or not,
irrespective of whether
distillate fractions were
removed or added.
78
Which of the following products is not listed under
"gasoline blending stock" in Appendix I of Marpol Annex Flashed feed stock
79 I?
Which of the following products is not listed under "oils"
Clarified
80 in Appendix I of Marpol Annex I?
a non-treated liquid
a liquid hydrocarbon
a liquid hydrocarbon to hydrocarbon mixture
from which certain
which certain distillate from which neither
distillate fractions were
fractions were added. distillate fractions were
removed.
removed nor added.
A Marpol
Reformates Polymer fuel Alkylates fuel
A Marpol
Road Oil Automotive Spindloe oil
C Marpol

Which of the following oils is not an asphalt solution? Blending Stocks Roofers Flux Solvent Straight run residue
81 C Marpol

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Of the four categories of discharge associated with the
operation of offshore platforms, for which type or types Type I and Type IV Type I only Type IV only Types I, III and IV
82 is Marpol 73/78 applicable? B Marpol
The Officers of the Flag
Who can certify true copies of Oil Record Books? Port Authorities A Notary Public The Master
83 State D Marpol
At a place where it is
Where is the Oil Record Book to be kept on board? In the Master's cabin On the bridge In the ship's office
84 readily available D Marpol
The total tank capacity
The number and
and the means for
The Record of Construction and Equipment has a The location and The capacity of the capacity of sludge tanks
disposal of oil residue
chapter about "Tanks for Oil Residues (Sludges)". What capacity of the sludge sludge tanks and the and means of
in addition to the
information is recorded in this chapter? tanks pumping arrangements connection to open
provision of sludge
deck sludge connection
85 tanks D Marpol
In the event of accidental or exceptional discharges (for
The amount and the The report of the The circumstances of The amount
example allowed discharge in order to save life), a
specifications of the oil accident indicating and the reasons for the discharged and the
statement shall be made in the oil record book
discharged precautions discharge reasons for it
86 explaining what? C Marpol
The Record of Construction and Equipment for ships
other than tankers contains information in Chapter II I, II, III, IV, II, III, IV, VI, I, II, III, IV, I, II, III, IV,
about oil discharge from the machinery space and fuel V, VI, VII / Все VII V, VII VI, VII
87 tanks. Which of these items are included? A Marpol
Any ship of 400 GT to 10 000GT which does not carry
ballast water in fuel oil tanks shall be fitted
with.............oil filtering equipment for engine bilge
88 discharge. 50ppm 15ppm 30ppm 100ppm D Marpol
According to Annex I, any of 10 000 GT and above shall
be provided with equipment for oily-water I (100ppm oil filtering
II III IV
separation and with arrangements for it. Which equipment)
89 equipment is it? A Marpol
No oil discharge monitoring equipment (ODME) is to be
fitted on tankers if trading in specific areas or within 50 do not include SBT, two
miles from nearest land, provided that certain conditions slop tanks, 100ppm oil
90 are fulfilled.These conditions do not include: separator No data No data No data A Marpol

I, II, III, IV, V,

Which of these are not the requirements for an Oil
II, IV, V, VI, VI, VII, VIII, IX I, II, III, IV, I, II III, V,
Discharge Monitoring and Control System? Otvet
VII, VIII (9 requirements VI, VII VI, VII, VIII
nevernyj!!!!
presented)!!!!
91 B Marpol
new and existing oil new oil tankers of new oil tankers of new oil tankers of
At least two slop tanks are required for.... tankers above 150,000 70,000 tons dwt and 40,000 tons dwt and 20,000 tons dwt and
92 tons dwt. above. above. above. B Marpol
Any tank provided with
Any tank closed to the Any tank separated adequate means for
Any tank fitted with
In an existing tanker, which tanks can be designated as atmosphere and fitted from the ship's side by collecting dirty ballast
overboard discharge
slop tanks? with an oily water a distance of at least 3 residue and tank
facilities.
separation filter. metres. washings from the
93 cargo tanks. D Marpol
Under Marpol, slop tanks shall have the capacity to
retain the slop generated by tank washings, oil and dirty
3 2.5 1 5
ballast residues. Their total capacity shall not be less
94 than ......% of the tank capacity. A Marpol

the Chief Officer is to will be signed by the

when the operations
the entries match sign when the Officer or Officers in
are completed, will be
Each operation as specified by regulations must be operations completed, operations are charge of the operation
signed by the Officer in
noted in the oil record book without delay and....... after which it is signed completed and be and each completed
charge during the time
by the Master. countersigned by the page will be signed by
of the operation.
Master. the Master.
95 D Marpol
Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas may be thrown may be thrown may be thrown
may not be thrown
specify that dunnage, lining and packing materials that overboard outside 25 overboard outside 12 overboard outside 3
overboard at any time.
96 float...... miles offshore. miles offshore. miles offshore. B Marpol
97.Topping off during oil cargo loading or bunkering is
I, III, V,
the most critical operation and some of these I, II, III, II, IV, VI, II, III, V,
VI, VII (II,IV, VIII
precautions or actions should not be taken. Which one V, VIII VII, VIII VI, VIII
not corect)
97 is not correct? B Marpol
Tank overflows while loading oil cargo or bunkering are
one of the most common causes of oil pollution. Which I, II, III, VI, II, III, V, VI, I, III, IV, V, II, IV, V, VI,
five of these items are the main preventive measures VII VII VI VII
98 against tank overflow? D Marpol

There is potential for pollution when starting to take

START PUMP ENSURE PIPING IS FLUSH PIPING START PUMP WITH
ballast on non-SBT tankers, because oil may backflow
BEFORE OPENING CLEANED PRIOR THROUGH PRIOR TO DISCHARGE VALVES
into the sea via the sea chests. In order to prevent this,
SEA SUCTION STARTING PUMP TAKING BALLAST CLOSED
which notice should be placed on the ballast pump?
99 A Marpol
To prevent pollution you should look at how the
operations that may lead to pollution are conducted on
I, III, V I, II, III I, II, V II, IV, VI
board your ship and ask yourself 3 questions. What are
100 these questions? D Marpol
Which of these items should be included in an on board II, III, IV, I, IV, VI, I. III, V,
101 pollution prevention training program? I, II, V, VII D Marpol
VI VII VI
According to Annex V, disposal of garbage into the sea
outside special area is prohibited, unless
certain conditions are fulfilled. These conditions do not
102 include the disposal of .......... No data No data No data No data A Marpol
Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas
specify that paper, crockery, glass, metal, food and
25 12 3 10
rags, bigger in size than 25 mm may only be thrown
103 overboard outside .......... miles offshore. B Marpol
Which of the following products is not listed under
Fuel oil No 1 Fuel oil No 1 D Fuel oil No 2 Fuel oil No 4
104 "gasolines" in Appendix I of Marpol Annex I? D Marpol

Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas

specify that paper, crockery, rags, metal , glass and
5mm 30 mm 25 mm 10mm
food may be thrown overboard within 3 to 12 miles
offshore, provided it is ground to less than ......... in size.
105 C Marpol
For Protective Location of Segregated ballast tanks, I, II, VI, II, IV, VI, III, V VI, I, III, VI,
106 which of these items apply? VIII VII VIII VII B Marpol
you cannot throw
paper, crockery, rags, you cannot throw
Marpol garbage disposal regulations outside Special
glass metal or food you cannot throw plastics, dunnage, lining you cannot throw
Areas specify that, within 3 miles from the nearest land
overboard unless anything overboard. and packing materials plastics overboard.
and in all inland waters.....
ground to less than 25 that float overboard.
107 mm. B Marpol

Paper ground up to Glass ground up to Paper, metal and glass

Comminuted (ground
less than 25 mm less than 25 mm ground up to less than
According to Annex V, the disposal of garbage into the up) food waste beyond
beyond 12 miles beyond 25 miles 25 mm beyond 25
sea within the special area is prohibited. Which one is 12 miles offshore.
offshore. offshore. miles offshore.
108 the exception? D Marpol
I, II, III, IV, I, III, IV, I, II, III, V, I, II, IV,
Which of these waters are the Special Areas as defined
VI, VIII, V, VII, IX, VII, VIII, X, V, VIII, X,
by Marpol Annex V?
109 X, XIII X, XIII XIII XII, XIII (nojapan) D Marpol

They are the same for National regulations in Only Japan and the
Only Australia has
How do the requirements of Marpol stand in relation to any country which has the ports visited may United States have
additional regulations
national or port regulations? ratified the Marpol be more stringent and additional regulations to
to be complied with.
convention must be complied with. be complied with.
110 B Marpol
the construction,
the pollution hazards
ballast procedures, the labeling and
from chemical tankers
category of ballast and packaging of harmful the handling and
Annex II of Marpol 73/78 deals mainly with...... and their arrangements
the operational substances carried as discharge of garbage
for discharge of cargo
procedures of packages
residues
111 petroleum tankers B Marpol

I = Oil, II = Sewage, I = Sewage, II = I = Oil, II = Noxious I = Garbage, II = Air

III = Garbage, IV = Noxious liquids in bulk, liquid in bulk, III = pollution, III =
There are 6 annexes to MARPOL 73/78 (Annex I to VI). Harmful packaged III = Oil, IV = Harmful Harmful packaged Sewage, IV = Harmful
They deal with pollution caused by........ substances, V = packaged substances, substances, IV = packaged substances,
Noxious liquids in bulk, V = Air pollution, VI = Sewage, V = Garbage, V = Noxious liquid in
VI = Air pollution. Garbage. VI = Air pollution. bulk, VI = Oil.
112 C Marpol

If ships other than tankers have spaces constructed and

utilised to carry oil in bulk of a capacity of .......... or 100 T 200 cubic metres 400 T 500 cubic metres
more, the regulations of Annex I for oil tankers apply.
113 B Marpol
cannot be thrown cannot be thrown cannot be thrown
Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas cannot be thrown
overboard within 25 overboard within 12 overboard within 3
specify that plastics...... overboard at any time.
114 miles offshore. miles offshore. miles offshore. D Marpol

What does "discharge" means in relation to harmful Pumping, emptying or Spilling, leaking or Dumping or disposal Any release how ever
substances as defined by Marpol? emitting from a ship. escaping from the ship. from the ship. caused.
115 D Marpol
116.Any discharge of oily mixtures from machinery 50 ppm Bilge Water 15 ppm oily bilge water
spaces bilges of oil tanker of 10 000 GT and above is Oil Discharge Interface oily water
Separator with alarm separator with alarm
prohibited, except when amongst other Monitoring Equipment detector
system system
116 requirements.......is fitted. C Marpol
For an existing tanker of 40,000 tons dwt and above,
Crude oil / Crude oil / product
satisfying the requirements of SBT, what should the Crude oil tanker Product carrier
petrochemical tanker carrier
117 designation be on the IOPP certificate? C Marpol
How would an existing oil tanker of less than 40,000 As a crude oil / product As a crude oil /
As a crude oil tanker As a product carrier
118 tons dwt be designated on the IOPP certificate? carrier petrochemical tanker B Marpol
A new oil tanker of 70,000 dwt and above, satisfying the
crude oil / crude oil / product
requirements of SBT, may be designed as crude oil tanker product oil carrier
petrochemical tanker carrier
119 a .............................on the IOPP certificate. D Marpol
A new oil tanker of 20,000 tons dwt and above but less
than 30,000 tons dwt, NOT fitted with SBT and PL, crude oil / product
product carrier crude oil tanker petrochemical tanker
should be designated as a ........................... on the carrier
120 IOPP certificate. A Marpol

A new oil tanker of 20,000 tons or above, satisfying the

crude oil / product
requirements SBT and PL, but not fitted with COW, crude oil tanker petrochemical tanker product carrier
carrier
should be designated as a ....... on the IOPP certificate.
121 C Marpol
A new oil tanker of 20,000 tons deadweight and above,
which satisfies the requirements for Segregated Ballast crude oil / product petrochemical / product
crude oil tanker. product carrier.
Tanks with protective location as well as COW, may be carrier. carrier.
122 designated as a....... B Marpol
Only tugs and fishing
Under Marpol, can a ship carry oil in the fore peak tank? Only tugs Only fishing vessels No, not on any vessel
123 vessels D Marpol

The actual or probable The actual discharge

The actual or probable
discharge into the sea The probable discharge into the sea of a
What is the meaning of "an incident" according to discharge into the sea
of a harmful substance into the sea of oil or of harmful substance or
Marpol? of oil or of an oily
or effluents containing an oily mixture. effluents containing
mixture.
such substances. such substances.
124 B Marpol
Amongst other requirements, what kind of arrangement
15 ppm oil filtering A slop tank Segregated ballast
is required for a tanker in order to be allowed to Double hulls
equipment arrangement tanks
125 discharge oily mixtures into the sea? C Marpol
Any substance creating
What is the meaning of a "harmful substance" under Hydrocarbons in any Petroleum products and harm to health and life
Oils and fuels
Marpol? form petrochemicals or able to damage
126 amenities. D Marpol

Officers authorised by
the Government having
jurisdiction over the Surveyors nominated
Who may carry out Marpol Inspections? port in which the ship is Coast Guard officers. by recognised All of the other options.
located, generally organisations.
referred to as Port
State Inspectors.
127 D Marpol
Surveyors nominated
by Administrations or
Port-State Control Coast Guard Approved ship's
Who may carry out MARPOL Surveys? organisations
Inspectors Inspectors officers
recognised by
128 Administrations C Marpol
Two unscheduled
If mandatory annual surveys are established by the The unscheduled Only one unscheduled Unscheduled
inspections are
Administration, how will it affect unscheduled inspections shall no inspection per year is inspections are required
required during a 5-
inspections carried out according to Marpol? longer be obligatory required once every two years
129 year period A Marpol
At least one survey must to be carried out during the
validity of the IOPP certificate. This shall ensure that the The Intermediate
The Midterm survey The Annual survey The Special survey
equipment, pumps and piping systems including ODME survey
130 are in order. What is this survey called? B Marpol
Periodical Marpol surveys are to be carried out at
intervals as specified by the administration. These two years. two and a half years. three years. five years.
131 intervals are not to exceed..... D Marpol
These items are standard inspection items for Marpol,
Item II - does not Item V - does not Item VI - does not Item VII - does not
as given in guidelines to inspectors and surveyors.
belong belong belong belong
132 Which item does not belong? D Marpol

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adequate in severity to
discourage violations imposed by all
imposed to warn
Penalties under the law for violation of Marpol and shall be equally countries, the severity in all cases most
against the global
requirements shall be..... severe irrespective of depending on where severe.
problem of pollution.
where the violation the violation occurs.
133 occurs. B Marpol
NOT CORRECT!
Condition allow for
For new tankers of 20,000 tons dwt and above, the clean ballast well;The
capacity of the segregated ballast tanks shall be such draught at the aft
that, at any part of the voyage, the ships draught and perpendiculars shall I, III, IV, VI I, II, IV, V I, IV, V, VII
trim meet which of these requirements? Which one is not be less
not correct? than…;Light ship
draught covers low sea
134 chest. A Marpol
Every oil tanker of ....... grt and above and every other
ship of ...... grt and above shall be subject to Marpol 500, 1000 400, 700 250, 500 150, 400
135 (IOPP) surveys. D Marpol

To provide a measure
What is the purpose of Regulation 13 E - Rules for To facilitate trim and
To reduce the bending To reduce the shear of protection against oil
Protective Location of Segregated Ballast Tanks on Oil draught corrective
moments on tankers. forces on tankers. outflow in the event of
Tankers? operations on tankers.
grounding or collision.
136 D Marpol
The regulations for existing tankers for SBT, CBT and
COW shall not apply if the tanker is engaged in specific The ship's IOPP
The bill of lading The charter party The oil record book
trades, provided reception facilities are existing in ports. certificate
137 What document is to be endorsed? B Marpol
One of the requirements for an oil tanker operating with
segregated ballast a crude oil washing two separate slop
Dedicated Clean Ballast shall be that it is equipped an oil content meter.
tanks and PL. system. tanks.
138 with....... Marpol
If an oil tanker is used to receive dirty ballast from oil The requirements for The requirements for The requirements for
The requirement for
tankers, what are the requirements for SBT, CBT, PL SBT and PL do not SBT, Pl and CBT do not SBT, PL, CBT and
SBT does not apply
139 and COW? apply apply COW do not apply D Marpol
If an oil tanker is used for the storage of oil and its The requirements for The requirements for The requirements for
The requirements for
machinery modified to immobilise the ship, what are the SBT and PL do not SBT, PL and CBT do SBT, PL, CBT and
SBT do not apply
140 requirements for SBT, CBT, PL and COW? apply not apply COW do not apply D Marpol

Provided oil discharge Provided they are to be

Provided an oil
Under which conditions are fore peak tanks, after peak monitoring equipment Provided the protective connected with
separating system of
tanks and cofferdams allowed to be included in the total with automatic stop location of the tanks is permanent piping to
15 ppm is to be fitted
capacity determination of CBT's for tankers? when 15 ppm level is ensured the ballast water
on board
exceeded is to be fitted system
141 D Marpol

If significant alterations
If significant alterations If significant alterations
have taken place to
have taken place in the have taken place to Any of the other
When shall the IOPP Certificate cease to be valid? fittings, equipment or
ship's construction materials without options.
arrangements without
without sanction. sanction.
sanction.
142 D Marpol
New tankers of 20,000 dwt and above shall in no case
carry ballast water in cargo tanks, except when which of I, II II, V III, V IV, V
143 these circumstances arise? D Marpol
Modification of Replacement of
When alterations to the ship's construction, equipment,
The direct replacement arrangements as long monitoring equipment
materials , fittings or arrangements are carried out Improvement in ship's
of equipment and as purpose and lay-out as long as it is
without sanction, the IOPP certificate ceases to be construction
fittings does not deviate from approved by the
valid. What is the exception?
144 Marpol requirements Administration B Marpol
The provisions of MARPOL permit the discharge into
the sea of substances containing oil,
approved by the Administration for purpose of No data No data No data No data
combating specific pollution incidents into the sea.
145 Under which of these conditions? A Marpol
Intent to cause
Marpol regulations prohibit oily mixture discharges at
damage, or recklessly Damage to ship and
sea. The regulations do not apply if the discharge is the
Collision or groundings and with knowledge Crew negligence equipment due to
result of damage to the ship or its equipment. What is
that damage could operational error
the exception?
146 probably result B Marpol
The provisions of MARPOL prohibit any discharge of
oily mixture into the sea. It does not apply to
the discharge resulting from damage to a ship, provided
147 that ……. No data No data No data No data A Marpol
Is it permitted to introduce dillutants or to apply other Concentration of
Oil dispersants are
chemical treatment to oily mixtures prior to discharging Dillutants are allowed Not allowed at all chemicals only 100
allowed
148 these into the sea? ppm C Marpol
What is the maximum oil content of a mixture which
may be discharged into the sea when the ship is not in 10ppm 15 ppm 50 ppm 100 ppm
149 a special area? B Marpol
A ship other than a tanker of 400grt and above, but less
than 10,000grt, cannot discharge oily mixtures from
machinery spaces, unless certain conditions are I, IV, VI II, V, VII II, III, VI II, IV, VIII
satisfied. Which of these conditions must be satisfied?
150 Other Q: which one is not correct? B Marpol

Correct: Not in special

Area; Vessel 50NM from
Any discharge into the sea of oily mixtures from any oil the land; En
tanker is prohibited, unless certain conditions are route;30LTR/mile; Slop
151 satisfied. Which one is not correct? tank; ODME fitted No Data No Data No Data A Marpol
For exceptionally long
Ships with special If the double bottom
voyages, when the
Regulation 14 of Marpol states that no ballast water In the event of voyage nature of trade which fuel tank is ruptured,
ship's bunkers are
shall be carried in any fuel oil tank. What is the repairs being carried stay for a long time at the fuel tank may be
depleted and weather
exception? out on board ships. sea, for example: tugs, filled with ballast if
conditions are
fishing boats. stability requires this.
152 deteriorating. C Marpol
Fore and after peak Segregated ballast
Cofferdams as well as
For the purpose of determining the capacity of the clean Segregated ballast tanks as well as tanks, fore and after
segregated ballast
ballast tanks in tankers, which tanks may be included? tanks only segregated ballast peak tanks as well as
tanks
153 tanks cofferdams. D Marpol

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1.GMDSS: What will be the resulting capacity and voltage of

two 12 V, 100 Ah parallel coupled 12 Volts, 200 A/H 24 Volts, 200 A/H 6 Volts, 100 H/A 24 Volts, 100 A/H
1 batteries?

GMDSS: What is the approximate maximum range for VHF

100 to 150 nautical miles 30 to 50 nautical miles 5 to 15 nautical miles 50 to 75 nautical miles
2 telephony?

GMDSS: How many NAVAREAs are there in the

66 10 12 16
world?
3

GMDSS: You have received a distress alert on MF DSC. On

what frequency would you acknowledge the call if no coast 2187.5 kHz 2182 kHz Channel 70 VHF Channel 16 VHF
station has acknowledged?
4
GMDSS: During distress communication, there are several
signals that may be used. What signal would be used by the
Seelonce Distress Seelonce Fini Seelonce Mayday Prudence
coast station in charge of the distress traffic when asking for
5 radio silence?
GMDSS: What transmitting frequency should be used on MF
6 DSC if you want to call a foreign coast station and you do not 2187.5 kHz 2177.0 kHz 2189.5 kHz 2182.0 kHz
know the national channel?

GMDSS: What identification is used in a DSC? 5 digit number Vessel's call sign MID number MMSI number
7

In GMDSS, there are sea areas A1, A2, A3 and A4. Which
area is described as: sea area that is covered by coast stations A2 A4 A1 A3
equipped with VHF DSC?
8

Mayday Spiro Spiro Mayday Mayday Mayday Mayday Relay Spiro

GMDSS: You are on board the M/V Star/D5DF and have Mayday Spiro C6GFD this
Spiro C6GFD this is Star Spiro Spiro Spiro Mayday Relay Spiro this
received a distress message from M/V Spiro/C6GFD. What is Star D5DF, Received
Star Star D5DF, Received C6GFD this is Star Star is Star Star, Received
is correct acknowledgement of this distress message? Mayday
Mayday Star, Received Mayday Mayday
9

GMDSS: Four 12 Volt lead-acid batteries are connected in

series. Each battery has a capacity of 50 Ah. How long 20 hours 10 hours 5 hours 50 hours
would these batteries run a radio station that drains 10 A?
10

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GMDSS: Your vessel is in distress and you want to utilise

the Inmarsat A terminal for alerting. Which priority would Priority 1 Priority 3 Priority 2 Any of the other options
you use to be able to be automatically connected to the RCC?
11

GMDSS: The wavelength of a radio signal is found by the

formula: wavelength equals 300,000 divided by the frequency 6,000 meters 600,000 meters 600 meters 60,000 meters
in kHz. What wavelength is the frequency 500 kHz?
12

The transmitting frequency The transmitting frequency The transmitting frequency The transmitting frequency
GMDSS: What is a DUPLEX radio connection? is the same as the receiving is 1.5 kHz below the is 1.5 kHz above the is different from the
frequency receiving frequency receiving frequency receiving frequency
13

GMDSS: What do we call the special atmospheric layer that

The Stratosphere The Troposphere The Ionosphere The Ozone layer
reflects high frequency (HF) radio waves?
14

GMDSS: What natural phenomena is useful for As few sun spots as As many sun spots as
New moon Full moon
propagation of high frequency (HF) radio waves? possible possible
15

GMDSS: What is the speed of radio waves in air? 20,000 km per second 25,000 km per second 50,000 km per second 300,000 km per second
16

GMDSS: What is the unit of electrical potential? The Ampere The Volt The Watt The Ohm

17

GMDSS: What is the unit of electrical current? The Watt The Ohm The Ampere The Volt
18
GMDSS: How long should the radio batteries last in the
GMDSS station in case of a black-out? (If the vessel is 2 hours 4 hours 3 hours 1 hour
19 equipped with an emergency generator)

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GMDSS: Ohm's Law describes the connection between
voltage (E), current (I) and resistance (R) in an electrical I = R / E ( / = divided
I=RxE I=ExR I=E/R
circuit (E= I x R). How could you find the current if both by )
20 voltage and resistance are known?
GMDSS: What radio transceivers may normally be Inmarsat systems and
MF and HF transceivers MF transceiver only VHF transceiver only
21 used when the vessel is in port? VHF transceiver

An MF two-tone alarm
GMDSS: What signal can trigger a SART? A 3 cm radar signal A distress signal A 10 cm radar signal
signal
22

23 GMDSS: How many Hz (Hertz) are there in 1 MHz? 100,000 Hz 1,000,000,000 Hz 10,000 Hz 1,000,000 Hz

GMDSS: You want to call a foreign coast station on MF

DSC and you do not know the national channel. What Transmit on 2177.0 kHz, Transmit on 2187.5 kHz, Transmit on 2189.5 kHz, Transmit on 2189.5 kHz,
frequency would you use for transmitting and for receive on 2189.5 kHz receive on 2187.5 kHz receive on 2189.5 kHz receive on 2177.0 kHz
24 receiving?
GMDSS: A Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB does not transmit By cross bearings taken
By taking manual By cross bearings taken
the vessels position. How can the LUT (Local User by geostationary By doppler effect
bearings by airplanes in the area
25 Terminal) stations determine the vessels position? satellites

GMDSS: What radio equipment utilises the mode F1B? MF radiotelephony Navtex Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB Radio Telex
26

27

28

29

30

31

32

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101

102
Because this EPIRB Because this EPIRB Because this EPIRB
GMDSS: The Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB has global coverage. Because this EPIRB
utilises satellites that are utilises satellites in utilises satellites in low
103 How is this possible? utilises Inmarsat satellites
geostationary equatorial orbits polar orbits

GMDSS: How accurate is the positioning of a Cospas/Sarsat

Within a radius of 5 km Within 1 square km Within 10 square km Within 15 square km
EPIRB?
104
Check for wear and tear on
GMDSS: How can you decide when the hydrostatic release Replace the releaser when It must be replaced every 5 Replace the releaser
the releaser; if worn out,
mechanism on an EPIRB is to be replaced? owners tell us to do so years according to date markings
105 replace it
GMDSS: What is the maximum time from activating a
Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB until the alert reaches the LUT (Local 10 minutes 2 hours 1.5 hours 45 minutes
106 User Terminal)?

GMDSS: How long a time will the battery in a Cospas/Sarsat

24 hours 96 hours 48 hours 12 hours
EPIRB last when activated?

107

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To avoid overload in the To disconnect the battery To connect the antenna to

GMDSS: What is the purpose of the mercury switch inside To connect the battery to
transmitter when the from the transmitter when the transmitter when the
some types of Cospas/Sarsat EPIRBs? the transmitter
EPIRB is activated taken out of the water EPIRB is afloat in the sea

108

The heaviest part must

The heaviest part must be
GMDSS: How can you avoid a false alert when cleaning The heaviest part must The heaviest part must always point upwards and
submerged into a bucket of
certain types of Cospas/Sarsat EPIRBs with soap-water ? always point downwards always point upwards you must avoid touching
water
the sea water contacts.
109

Used in Radio Telex to be

Used in Radio telex to Mode used in NAVTEX to Used in Radio Telex to be
put in touch with a certain
GMDSS: What does the command DIRTLX mean? transmit a Store and receive a Broadcast connected to the director of
telex subscriber. Two way
Forward message message the coast radio station
traffic.

110
By pushing the bell-button
By asking for the answer- By asking for, and
to get someone at the other By calling the subscriber to
GMDSS: How can you be sure that your radio telex message back of the subscriber at receiving the answer-back
end to read through your ask if the message arrived
(ARQ) is well received by the subscriber ashore? any time during from the subscriber after
message, and then confirm well
transmission the message is transmitted
111 the receipt
With Inmarsat-C, EGC
GMDSS: With what equipment is it possible to receive EGC receivers and any other
With NAVTEX receivers With Inmarsat-C only With EGC receivers only
messages? Inmarsat systems with
112 relevant equipment

Alfa-beam Radiation Automatic Repetition

GMDSS: What does the acronym ARQ mean? Anti Radiation Squelch Any Radio Equipment
Shield Equipment Request
113
GMDSS: There is distress traffic on 2182 KHz but your All stations, please observe All stations, Seelonce All stations, Keep off
All stations, Seelonce
vessel is not taking part in this. If you are disturbed by other radio silence on 2182 kHz Distress. Then give your frequency please. Distress
Mayday
114 stations, what signal would you use to impose radio silence? due to distress traffic! ships name and callsign traffic ongoing!
GMDSS: How many times should a Distress Call and
As many times as
Distress Message be repeated if no acknowledgement is 3 times 4 times Maximum 5 times
necessary
115 received?

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The station that

GMDSS: Which station should primarily lead the distress Any station that itself is
acknowledged the distress Always a coast station The station in distress
traffic? not in distress
116 alert

GMDSS: Your propeller has dropped off in N.E. bound lane

off Cap Griz Nez, Dover Strait. What priority would you Urgency Safety Distress Routine
117 choose?
GMDSS: Your vessel is not under command, and you wish
to warn other vessels about this. What priority would you Urgency Distress Routine Safety
118 choose?

GMDSS: Your propeller has dropped off in a gale two miles

off Cap Finisterre with an onshore wind. What priority would Safety Distress Routine Safety
you choose?
119

GMDSS: Your vessel is equipped for sea area A1 + A2. VHF and MF DSC,
VHF Digital Selective VHF and MF DSC, EPIRB
Suddenly there is an explosion in the engine room. What MF DSC and EPIRB Inmarsat-C, EPIRB and
Calling (DSC) and EPIRB and SART
equipment should be used to transmit the distress alert? SART

120

Listen in for three minutes

Listen in for 3 minutes, and
GMDSS: You have received a Distress Call, but the Distress and if nothing further is Send Mayday Relay
Acknowledge the call if nothing is heard, send
Message is not heard. What would you do in this situation? heard, inform the nearest instantly
Mayday Relay
coast station
121
If the station in distress is If the station in distress is
GMDSS: You have received a distress alert on MF DSC. In Acknowledgement should
If the station in distress is far away and no other near your position and no
what circumstances should you transmit an acknowledgement never be transmitted by
near your position vessels have acknowledged coast station has
122 by means of DSC? the alert acknowledged the alert
means of DSC

GMDSS: What frequency would you use to transmit an

2189.5 kHz 2177.0 kHz 2182.0 kHz 2187.5 kHz
acknowledgement of a MF DSC Distress Alert ?
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GMDSS: You are radio operator on board a vessel in distress

2182.0 kHz and VHF 2187.5 kHz and VHF 2177.0 kHz and 2189.5
and you are 100 miles off the nearest coast station. What VHF channel 70
channel 16 channel 70 kHz
frequency would you use for a DSC alert?

124
Do nothing! Only the If no acknowledgement is
GMDSS: You have received a distress alert on HF DSC. Transmit a Distress Relay Acknowledge the distress designated coast station received from a coast
What would you do next? on the same frequency alert on the same frequency should deal with HF DSC station, transmit a Distress
125 alerts Relay

GMDSS: Which of the following stations is, among other

The MES The LES The CES The NCS
things, controlling the orbit of the Inmarsat satellites?

126

The Inmarsat-C terminal is

The equipment will
GMDSS: When operating the Inmarsat-C terminal, it is not The Inmarsat-C terminal always linked to the
automatically point the The Inmarsat-C terminal
necessary to use azimuth and elevation angles to find a uses an omnidirectional Inmarsat-A terminal, and
antenna towards the uses a whip antenna
satellite. Why is this the case? antenna will therefore get it's
satellite.
signals from there
127
Unlike Inmarsat-A,
Inmarsat-A is an analog It is not possible to make
GMDSS: What is the main difference between the Inmarsat- Inmarsat-B is not suited for Inmarsat-B uses an
system, while Inmarsat-B telephone calls through
A and Inmarsat-B systems? data transmission due to omnidirectional antenna
128 is digital Inmarsat-B
low Baud-rate
GMDSS: What is the average voltage across each cell in a
Nickel Ferro (NiFe) accumulator when it is fully charged, and 1.6 to 1.7 Volts 2 Volts 1.2 Volts 1.4 Volts
129 in use?

GMDSS: What kind of gas will be developed during

Oxygen Hydrogen Nitrogen Carbon Monoxide
charging of lead acid accumulators?
130

GMDSS: You have received a Distress Alert on VHF DSC

channel 70. On what channel would you expect to hear the Channel 70 Channel 69 Channel 16 Channel 12
distress message?
131

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GMDSS: You have observed drifting debris in an area of

Safety priority. Transmit No specific priority.
heavy traffic and you want to warn other ships by means of Urgency priority. Transmit Distress priority. Transmit
message on any working Transmit message on
VHF DSC. What priority would you use and on what channel message on Channel 16 message on Channel 16
channel Channel 6
132 would you transmit the message?
GMDSS: EGC consists of SafetyNet and FleetNet. What MSI (Maritime Safety Commercial information Information from Inmarsat
Weather forecasts
133 services do we get from FleetNet? Information) for subscribers only Headquarters in London
GMDSS: How often must a General Operator's Certificate
Every 6 years Every 2 years Every 4 years Every 5 years
134 (GOC) be renewed?
GMDSS: On what frequency bands would you expect to find
100 to 139 MHz 150 to 180 MHz 234 to 259 MHz 140 to 150 MHz
135 maritime VHF?

GMDSS: On what frequency bands would you expect to find

4000 to 25000 kHz 1600 to 4000 kHz 8000 to 34000 kHz 40 to 80 MHz
maritime HF?
136

GMDSS: In Radio Telex there are many different codes and Subscriber's telex machine Subscriber's telex machine No paper on subscriber's
No Circuit
commands in use. What does the code DER mean? is occupied is defective telex machine
137
It can alert through both It has global coverage and It is equipped with a GPS
GMDSS: What is the most important feature of the Inmarsat It is equipped with a
Inmarsat and Cospas Sarsat is able to alert instantly and is able to alert instantly
EPIRB? telephony capability
138 satellites when activated when activated
GMDSS: What service is provided if you use the two digit Automatic telephone Advice of call duration and
Technical assistance Medical service
139 code 32 on Inmarsat-A? service charges

GMDSS: What service is provided if you use the two digit Advice of duration and Automatic telephone
Technical assistance Medico service
code 00 on Inmarsat-A? charge service
140

GMDSS: What specific gravity would you expect from a lead

1.18 1.24 1.26 1.32
acid accumulator that is fully discharged?
141

GMDSS: How do we find out if a NiCd accumulator is fully Measure the voltage during Measure the current during Measure the specific Measure the voltage during
charged? charging charging gravity of the electrolyte discharging

142

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Type the message in the Type the message in the
GMDSS: Your EPIRB has been activated due to a mishap. 'Editor' and transmit to the 'Editor', choose 'Transmit', Press the two distress
Use the 'Distress' window
You are going to cancel the alarm using Inmarsat -C. How is shipping company office, - then 'Distress' and then buttons on the Inmarsat 'C'
to edit the message
this done? telling them to notify send the message transceiver for 5 seconds
143 National Telecom. accordingly
By transmitting a Distress By logging out from the
GMDSS: How can you test the Distress Alert capability in By pressing the 'Set' and By activating the 'Link
Alert, and then send a current satellite, then press
the Inmarsat-C system? 'Alarm' buttons Test'
144 cancellation 'Set' and 'Alarm' buttons
GMDSS: A NAVTEX message has the following ID code:
LD00 (Lima - Delta - Zero - Zero). What kind of message is A navigational warning A distress (SAR) message A meteorological warning A weather forecast
145 it?
GMDSS: How long transmission time is allotted per day to
6 times 5 minutes 6 times 20 minutes 6 times 30 minutes 6 times 10 minutes
146 each station in the NAVTEX system?
By the minutes (in 6 sec.
GMDSS: How is Inmarsat-C traffic charged? By word count By kB (kilo Baud) By k Bit (kilobits)
147 blocks)
GMDSS: What is the code for distress priority in Inmarsat-
P1 P2 P0 P3
148 A?

GMDSS: How often should the EPIRB hydrostatic release

Every 3 years Every 4 years Every 5 years According to the date label
mechanism be replaced?

149

Inmarsat EPIRB has a

Inmarsat EPIRB has a Inmarsat EPIRB functions Inmarsat EPIRB has a
built-in communications
GMDSS: What are the main differences between Cospas built-in GPS and exactly as the Cospas built-in GPS and
system, but positioning of
Sarsat EPIRBs and the Inmarsat EPIRBs? communications system, Sarsat system, but has no communications system,
the beacon is done by
and has global coverage. global coverage. but has no global coverage.
Doppler effect.
150

2 sets on board vessels 1 set on board vessels

below 500grt, - 3 sets on below 500grt- 2 sets on
GMDSS: How many SARTs should be carried on board? At least one set. At least 2 sets.
board vessels above board vessels above
500grt. 500grt.
151

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2 sets on board vessels 3 sets on board vessels 1 set on board vessels

GMDSS: How many portable SAR VHFs must be carried on below 500 gr, Tons, - 3 below 500 gr. Tons, - 4 below 500 gr. Tons, - 2
5 sets on board all vessels.
board vessels? sets on board vessels above sets on board vessels above sets on board vessels above
500 gr. Tons. 500 gr. Tons. 500 gr. Tons.

152
Because A4 is within range
Because A4 is out of range Because A3 is within range Because A3 is within range
of Inmarsat satellites, and
of Inmarsat satellites, and of coast stations equipped of coast stations equipped
GMDSS: Why are there different requirements regarding therefore makes it
therefore makes it with MF DSC, and with VHF DSC, and
radio equipment in ocean areas A3 and A4? necessary to carry Inmarsat
necessary to carry HF therefore it is sufficient to therefore it is sufficient to
systems additional to an
transceivers. carry a MF transceiver. carry a VHF transceiver.
153 HF transceiver.
ARQ is a two way
GMDSS: What is the main difference between FEC (Forward FEC is a two way system FEC is a two way system, connection in a private
ARQ is exactly the same as
Error Correction) and ARQ (Automatic Retransmission with active error while ARQ is used for circuit (Ship - Shore or
ARQ
154 Request) used in radio telex systems? correction. broadcasting. Ship - Ship) while FEC is
GMDSS: Through what equipment can you receive MSI used solely for broadcast. With NAVTEX, EGC
With a NAVTEX receiver With NAVTEX and EGC With an EGC receiver
(Maritime Safety Information) on board vessels equipped for receivers and HF Radio
155 A3? only. receivers. only.
Telex if fitted.

GMDSS: What are the channels in the international VHF

ch. 1 to 20 and 60 to 88 ch. 1 to 28 and 60 to 88 ch. 1 to 26 and 60 to 88 ch 1 to 30 and 60 to 88
channel plan?
156
Try to get in touch with the
GMDSS: You have received a distress alert on HF DSC. No Transmit an Do nothing! Only coast
vessel in distress by means Transmit Distress Relay to
acknowledgement is received from a coast station. What acknowledgement to the stations are supposed to
of any available radio the nearest coast station.
157 would you do next? vessel in distress.
systems.
deal with these alerts.

GMDSS: What priority would be appropriate to use if you

Priority 1 Safety Priority 2 Urgent Priority 0 Routine Priority 3 Distress
want to send a Medico message on Inmarsat A?
158
GMDSS: Your vessel has rudder failure, and is adrift in an
area with heavy traffic. What priority would be appropriate to
Urgency Distress Routine Safety
use if you want to notify shipping around you about this
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GMDSS: You want to transmit a Safety call on MF DSC. Transmit call on 2177.0 Transmit call on 2187.5 Transmit call on 2189.5 Transmit call on 2187.5
What frequency must be used, and on what frequency would kHz, read the message on kHz, read the message on kHz, read message on kHz, read message on e.g.
you read the Safety Message? (It is not a vital message) e.g. 2057 kHz. 2182.0 kHz. 2182.0 kHz. 2057.0 kHz.
160
GMDSS: You want to transmit an Urgency call on MF DSC. Send call on 2187.5 kHz, Send call on 2177.0 kHz, Send call on 2187.5 kHz, Send call on 2182.0 kHz,
On what frequency would you send the call, and on what read the message on 2182 read the message on 2182.0 read the message on e.g. read the message on 2187.5
161 frequency would you read the message? kHz. kHz. 2057.0 kHz. kHz.
GMDSS: A vessel is equipped for A3. What distress radio 1 EPIRB, 2 SARTs, and 2 1 EPIRB, 1 SART and 3 1 EPIRB, 3 SART and 2 1 EPIRB, 2 SARTs and 3
162 equipment must be fitted if the vessel is above 500 grt? portable VHFs. portable VHFs. portable VHFs. portable VHFs.

GMDSS: What is the approximate range of a SART? 3 n miles 5 - 10 n. miles 20 to 30 n miles Below 1 n mile
163

GMDSS: What is the approximate range of a VHF DSC? 10 n miles 60 n miles 30 to 50 n miles below 5 n miles
164

North of 70 degrees north

GMDSS: Which areas are not covered by the Inmarsat
Mediterranean Sea Caspian Sea Black Sea and South of 70 degrees
satellites?
south.

165

Because soot and salt will

Because soot and salt will
react chemically with the Because soot and salt
GMDSS: Why is the radiation from a transmitting antenna act as an insulating Because soot and salt are
copper wire, resulting in would lead the antenna
weaker if the insulators are covered with soot and salt? material, and the radio not good conductors
oxidation and deterioration current to ground.
waves will be 'trapped'.
of the antenna.
166
Coaxial cables are well Coaxial cables are easy to
Coaxial cables have an
GMDSS: What is good about leading the energy from the That is normally the insulated, and do not leak bend, and are therefore
inherent capability to
167 transmitter to the antenna through a coaxial cable? shortest way any energy to the easy to install on board
amplify radio signals.
surroundings. ships.
GMDSS: What is the correct charging voltage of a 12 Volt
12 Volts 15.4 Volts 24 Volts 13.7 Volts
lead battery?
168

GMDSS: HF radio communication is sometimes nearly Too much Aurora Borealis

Too many sun-spots at the Too few sunspots at the Too bad weather at the
impossible to achieve in high latitudes. What may cause this (Northern Lights) at the
time time time
situation? time
169

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To heat the antenna. This To eliminate the electricity

GMDSS: Why is it important to 'tune' the transmitter in such To get maximum effect
will result in better caused by self induction in To save energy.
a way that we get maximum electrical current to the antenna? (Watts) into the air.
conductivity. the antenna.
170

Physical obstructions
GMDSS: What is the range of a VHF station especially Heavy rain and snow
Strong sun light. Thunderstorms. between transmitter and
restricted by? showers.
receiver.
171

GMDSS: You want to utilise a VHF transceiver to

communicate between the bridge and the poop deck. What Channel 16, 25 Watts Channel 6, 1 Watt Channel 70, 1 Watt Channel 28, 25 Watts
channel and what power would you use?

172
1 EPIRB, 2 SARTs, 3
1 EPIRB, 1 SART, 3 1 EPIRB, 1 SART, 3 1 EPIRB, 2 SARTs, 3
portable VHFs, NAVTEX
portable VHFs, NAVTEX portable VHFs, EGC portable VHFs, NAVTEX
GMDSS: What radio equipment would you expect to find on receiver, 2182 kHz watch
receiver, 2182 kHz watch receiver, 2182 kHz watch receiver, 2182 kHz watch
board a vessel above 500 grt in sea area A1? receiver, Inmarsat 'C'
receiver and 1 VHF with receiver and 1 VHF with receiver and 1 VHF with
173 transceiver and 1 VHF
DSC. DSC. DSC.
with DSC.
GMDSS: You have called a coast station by means of MF
DSC to order a telephone call. There is no reply from the
1 minute 5 minutes 10 minutes Not necessary to wait
coast station. How long should you wait before you try to call
174 again?

ocean area covered by ocean area covered by ocean area north of 70

ocean area covered by
GMDSS: Ocean area A2 is described as an.... coast stations equipped coast stations equipped degrees north and south of
Inmarsat satellites.
with VHF DSC. with MF DSC. 70 degrees south.
175

GMDSS: You are going to sent a radio telex through Ostende List of Radio determination
Admiralty List of Radio
Radio in Belgium. What publication would you use to find List of Ship Stations List of Coast Stations and Special Service
Signals
information about frequencies to utilize for the call? Stations.
176
GMDSS: You have received a 2 tone alarm signal on 2182 A coast station prior to
A coast guard vessel
kHz. However, the signal ended with a 10 seconds prolonged transmitting Mayday A naval vessel in distress Any vessel in distress
177 tone. What station has transmitted the alarm signal? testing radio equipment.
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GMDSS: How many digits does a MMSI number consist of? 9 digits 7 digits 8 digits 10 digits

178
All 3 cm radars are
All 3 cm radars are
All 3 cm radars are equipped with a magnetron
preprogrammed to transmit Because 3 cm radars
GMDSS: Why does the SART (Search & Rescue Radar unstable in such a way that which, due to normal wear
on a specially allotted receive on 9.2 and 9.5 GHz
Transponder) scan from 9.2 to 9.5 GHz in the X band? they transmit on different and tear, means that the
frequency within the X only.
179 frequencies. radar transmits randomly in
band.
GMDSS: A quarter wave antenna is in resonance with the the X band.
Do nothing, as 2346 and It is not possible to make
frequency 2346 kHz. What do we have to do with the Tune the antenna to make Tune the antenna to make
3366 kHz are so called any changes to the antenna
antenna circuit to get the antenna in resonance with the it electrically longer. it electrically shorter.
180 frequency 3366 kHz? 'paired' frequencies. circuit.

GMDSS: Only one kind of EPIRB can be detected

irrespective of position on the globe. What frequency does it 1.6 GHz 1.5 GHz 243 MHz 406 MHz
transmit on?
181
GMDSS: You have had a radio telephone call through
Singapore Radio. Total charge for the call was 30.61 Gold
5 SDR 7 SDR 8 SDR 10 SDR
Franks. How many SDR (Special Drawing Rights) does this
182 amount to?
GMDSS: You are in position 20 N and 179 E. You wish to
Atlantic Ocean Region Pacific Ocean Region - Atlantic Ocean Region -
switch on the Inmarsat A terminal. Which Inmarsat satellite Indian Ocean Region - IOR
East - AOR-W POR AOR-E
183 would you have to use in this part of the globe?

GMDSS: Which of the following modes would be

F1B J3E R3E H3E
appropriate to use for receiving distress traffic on 2182 kHz?
184

GMDSS: Which of the following modes would be

J3E H3E F1B R3E
appropriate to use for receiving normal telephony on MF?
185

GMDSS: Which of the following modes would be

F1B J3E and R3E H3E and J3E A1A
appropriate to use for receiving normal telephony on HF?
186
GMDSS: Which of the following modes would be
H3E J3E R3E F1B
187 appropriate to use for receiving radio telex on MF/HF?

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GMDSS: What specific gravity would you expect if a lead

1.24 1.18 1.26 1.32
accumulator is totally discharged?
188
GMDSS: Which of the following stations is responsible for
CES (LES) Coast Earth MES (SES) Mobile Earth NCS Network Control
the technical operation and monitoring of the Inmarsat LUT Local User Terminal
Station Station Station
189 satellites?

GMDSS: What command would be appropriate to use if you

TLX....+ OPR...+ SVC....+ DIRTLX....+
want to be connected directly to a subscriber via radio telex?
190
GMDSS: What command would be appropriate to use if you
OPR...+ TLX...+ DIRTLX...+ SVC...+
191 want to send a radio telex message as Store and Forward?
Which of these items has to be included in a distress Weather in the immediate
Ship's last port of call. Ship's identification. Ship's destination.
192 message? vicinity.

Semi Automatic Rescue Search And Rescue Satellite Activated Rescue Systematic Advised
What is a SART?
Transmitter. Transponder. Telephone. Rescue Tracker.
193
Enhanced Plotted
Emergency Position Extremely Powerful Electronic Precision
What do the letters E.P.I.R.B. stand for? Information Radio
194 Indicating Radio Beacon. Immersed Rescue Boat. Illuminated Radar Buoy.
Broadcast.

Using spoken radio communication, what is the code word

MAYDAY S.O.S. URGENT PRIORITY
used to indicate a distress message?
195

A gun or explosive signal A continuous sounding

Flames on a vessel
Which of these are distress signals? All of the other options. fired at intervals of about with any fog- signaling
one minute. apparatus.
196
An electronic positioning A- smoke generator used to An electronic emergency
An emergency receiving
What is an EPIRB? instrument and receiving indicate the position of a position-indicating radio
beacon.
197 device. ship or boat in distress. beacon.

In the case of permanent loss of power, what type of radio Urgency

Distress Securite All of the the other options
message would you send?
198
At what intervals should an EPIRB be tested, inspected and, if At intervals not exceeding At intervals not exceeding At intervals not exceeding At the weekly mustering
199 necessary have the source of energy replaced? twelve months six months three months and boat drills

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In which of these cases would you transmit a Distress

Flooding Steering failure Main engine failure Electrical failure
message?

200
It has to be thrown into the It has to be switched on by It is carried into the
The SART is the Search and Rescue Radar Transponder. How It will be activated by the
sea where it will self- the Master when the order survival craft and switched
201 is this device activated? nearest coast station
activate to abandon ship is given on by the occupants

What type of radio messages contain important navigational Safety

Urgency Distress All of the other options
or meteorological warnings?
202

What type of radio message would you transmit if your ship

Distress alert and message Urgency message Safety message Distress relay
has a collision and there is grave and imminent danger?
203

When an emergency is clearly over, how should a Mayday By broadcasting to all By broadcasting to those By broadcasting to the There is no need to take
message be cancelled? stations. involved. nearest coast station. any action.
204

GMDSS: What is the average voltage across each cell of a

1.6 to 1.7 Volts 2 Volts 1.2 Volts 3 Volts
Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) battery when it is fully charged?

205

By measuring the voltage By measuring the voltage

GMDSS: How would you measure the charging condition of By measuring the specific By measuring the current
during discharging. It during charging. It should
a NiFe battery? gravity of each cell during charging
should be 1.2 Volts per cell be 1.6 to 1.7 Volts per cell
206

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What is the name of the type of stretcher often found on The canvas pole The Hart Imco The Neil Robertson
The SOLAS stretcher.
1 board? stretcher. stretcher. stretcher. D
A companion of yours on a ship falls down a flight of
Apply a tourniquet to Pull on the foot to set
stairs and thinks he may have broken his leg. What's Apply a splint. Seek help.
his upper leg. the bone.
2 the best thing you should do? C
About 100
If you are doing heart compression, approximately how compressions per About 60 compressions About 40 compressions About 10 compressions
3 many compressions per minute is about right? minute. per minute. per minute. per minute. B
One where an end of One where the bone
One that occurs at the one of the bones has broken into more One where more then
4 What is meant by an open fracture? end of a bone. pierces the skin. then one piece. one bone is involved. B
Give the patient some
A casualty has been injured by crushing his hand in an water provided there is Give the patient a shot
item of machinery. Which of the following should never no injury to the Apply direct pressure of alcohol to help ease Have the casualty lie
5 be done? abdomen. to the wound. the pain. down. C
Which of these drugs might be given to reduce severe
6 pain? Morphine. Penicillin. Caffeine. Betadine A
When internal injury is suspected, which of the following Get the patient to lie Slightly elevate the Give the patient a drink
7 should NOT be done? down. legs. of water. Keep the patient warm. C
A broken bone with the
ends of the bone
A bone that is broken A broken bone that is protruding from the A bone that has broken
8 What is meant by the term compound fracture? in more then one place. causing bleeding. skin. leaving jagged edges. A
Press suddenly and
sharply into the
casualty's abdomen Sit the casualty down Tap the casualty on the
Which of these would be the best action if you Get the casualty to lie with a quick hard and place his head back between his
9 suspected a casualty was choking? down flat on his back. thrust. between his knees. shoulder blades B
What damage could occur if first aider's hands are The liver might be torn The patient may vomit The lungs might be
The ribs might be
placed at the tip of the sternum during heart leading to severe as his stomach is punctured leading to
cracked.
10 compressions? internal bleeding. squeezed. severe loss of breath. A
Raise the bleeding part
Which of these is considered the best way to control Application of a Direct pressure over Direct pressure on a above the level of the
11 severe bleeding? tourniquet. the wound. pressure point. head. B
Raise the affected
Massage the affected
Which of these is best when you suspect that a casualty portion of the body Rinse the area with cold Immobilise the affected
area to prevent
has fractured a bone? above the level of the water. area.
stiffness.
12 casualty's head. D
Approximately how much blood is contained in the
About 1.5 litres. About 20 litres. About 10 litres. About 5 litres.
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A chemical compound
A large plastic bag big Special clothes that which, when mixed,
A portable electric enough to put a man prevent a survivor from produces light and
14 Which of these is a Thermal Protective Aid? heater. inside. losing heat. heat. B

Stand close behind the

casualty, clench your
Lay the casualty on a fist and place it in the
hard surface, press centre of upper Bend the casualty
Abdominal Thrust is the name of a technique used to firmly and rapidly on abdomen. Grasp your Use the Abdominal forward and apply hard
attempt to force air out of a choking casualty's lungs. the middle of the lower fist with your other Thrust tool found in the blows to the centre of
15 How is this technique performed? half of the breast bone. hand and pull inwards. first aid box. the back. B
If an injured person's pulse cannot be felt at the wrist, The chest near the
16 where on the body should the pulse be taken? The side of the neck. heart. The ankle. The top of the leg. A

In the middle where the About 4 cm nearer the

collar bone (Clavicle) head then the lower
Where should the hands of the first aider be placed joins the breast bone Over the left nipple on At the end of the end of the breastbone
17 when doing heart compressions? (Sternum). the chest. breastbone. (sternum). D
Which of these is the most effective method of artificial Mouth to mouth Heath Robinson
18 respiration? Silvester method. method. Mouth to nose method. method. B
If the heart of a casualty has stopped, approximately
how long will it take before the casualty is likely to suffer
19 brain damage? Beyond 10 seconds. Beyond 1 minute. Beyond 6 minutes. Beyond 20 minutes. C
The cardiovascular system refers to what parts of the The brain and nervous The heart and blood The bones and
20 body? The lungs. system. circulation systems. muscles. C

A crew member has fallen from a height of about 5 Tie the patient to any Put the patient into the Do not move the patient
meters and though conscious cannot feel any pain in pieces of wood that recovery position in as he may have neck or Carry the patient to the
21 his limbs. What should you do? can be used as splints. case he vomits. spine injuries. ship's hospital. C
Slap his face gently
An unconscious seaman is lying on his back and is not Throw cold water on Waft smelling salts Tilt his head back as
with the palm of your
breathing. What's the first thing you should do? his face. under his nose. far as it will go.
22 hand. D
Which of the following conditions would indicate that a Eyes are glazed and The skin is wet and
23 casualty was dead? sunken. Casualty is not moving. Casualty is pale. clammy. A
An insulated and
A plastic tube that fits An electrical device with heated bag that is used
over the casualty's An oxygen tank, with a 2 paddles that can be to wrap around a
throat to keep an demand valve and used to restart the casualty suffering from
24 What is a resuscitator? airway open. mask. heart. hypothermia. B

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A shipmate touches some live electrical wires and Find and isolate the Immediately check for
collapses unconscious. What's the first thing you should source of the Put rubber soled shoes signs of breathing and a Dampen the victim with
25 do? electricity. on your feet. pulse. a wet towel. A

Establishing an airway,
breathing and keeping Surgery in a hospital
blood moving through Treating a wound or a with machines to Dialysis for kidney
26 Which of these describes basic life support? chest compressions. burn correctly. bypass pump blood. problems. A
When the casualty
When the casualty has Until the heart starts When the casualty turns shows no response to
had fixed and dilated beating or the rescuer pale and starts to go the CPR after 20
In the absence of a Doctor, how long should artificial pupils for 15 minutes is unable to continue cold CPR can be minutes, it is useless to
27 respiration and heart compression be continued? you should stop CPR. because of fatigue. stopped continue. B
When the body When the body When the body
temperature falls to 39 When heavy coughing temperature falls below temperature falls below
28 What is hypothermia? degree C. occurs. 23 degree C. 35 degree C. D

No drugs (even aspirin)

should be taken
Over the counter drugs without permission
What types of drugs are permissible to take without providing instructions from the captain or
29 permission? are followed. Antibiotics. Sleeping pills. authorised officer. D
Go to the man and try
What would you do if you see a man fall into a cargo to assist as much as Get a stretcher and
30 hold? Raise the alarm. Get the first aid kit. possible. rope. A

Apply hand or body

heat to the affected
parts skin-to-skin. (e.g.
What kind of first aid should be given to a person with Heat the affected areas Rub the affected area frozen hand in person's Give the person a
31 frostbite? with hot-water bottles. with alcohol. opposite armpit). cigarette. C
What is the rhythm when performing mouth-to-mouth 15 compressions 10 compressions 20 compressions 5 compressions
ventilation in combination with chest compressions by followed by 2 full followed by 3 full followed by 5 full followed by 5 full
32 one first aider only? ventilations. ventilations. ventilations. ventilations. A

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Put the hand in a

Put the hand in cold bucket of warm water
water for approximately for approximately 5
20 minutes and then minutes and then Put the finger in your Put the finger in warm
How would you ease the pain for someone who gets his puncture the nail with a puncture the nail with a mouth and suck for half alcohol until the pain
33 finger tip stuck in a hatch cover? preheated needle. needle. an hour. reduces. A
By nervous tension,
allergy or no obvious By not keeping to a By too much fresh air
34 How can asthma attacks be triggered? cause. proper diet. By loud music. activity. A
The casually has
A heavy fall or a severe blow to the upper part of the The casualty starts The casualty is
The casualty feels very difficulty in breathing
abdomen can upset the regularity of breathing. What sweating profusely and speaking in a loud
hungry. and may be unable to
are the symptoms? develops fever. manner.
35 speak. D
Reflate - Inject - Rest - Ice - Reflate - Ice -
The treatment for muscle strain may be remembered as Cooperation - Rest - Inject - Care - Compression - Compression -
36 RICE. What is RICE? Elevation. Evaluation. Elevation. Estimation. C
Skin may be red and
Sudden crushing, vice- loss of movements in
like pain in the centre the right arm may Strong and painful
37 What is the first sign and symptom of a heart attack? of the chest. occur. Frothing at the mouth. pulse. A
The person starts to The person's pulse is The person may be
The person has a red
What are the symptoms of someone about to faint? talk a lot and seems very fast and he/she is very pale and pulse is
face and small pupils.
38 hyperactive. getting cold. slow and weak. D
Tell the person to sit
Tell the patient to sit
down and lean forward If standing in a crowd,
down with his head up Try to keep the person
How can you prevent a patient from fainting? with the head between flex the leg muscles and
and tilted back in a standing position.
the knees taking deep toes to aid circulation.
breathing normally.
39 breaths. B
To prevent the casualty
The unconscious or recovery position should be used for To ease the pain of To correct for any spinal To minimize nose
drowning in his own
a casualty who is breathing but unconscious. Why? broken bones. injury. bleeding.
40 vomit. A
41 What is the skin colour of a patient in shock? Light blue. Dark blue. Pale or grey. Green or purple. C
When acting as a watcher or lookout at a cargo hold
Try to rescue them Lower additional Raise the alarm Don a B.A. set and
and men below show signs of distress, what must you
yourself. breathing equipment. immediately. enter the space.
42 do? C
Sun rays and light reflected from a bright surface (e.g.
snow) can cause damage to skin and eyes. What is this Radiation burn. Electrical burn. Dry burn. Cold burn.
43 type of burn called? A

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Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose This position ensures This position makes it This position ensures This position prevents
hearts are beating should be placed in the Recovery the heart keeps easy to minimise any that an open airway is the patient from falling
Position. Why is this position so important? beating. kind of bleeding. maintained. asleep.
44 C
Place the heel of one
Place the heel of your hand two finger
hand on top of the Place the heel of your breadths above the
When performing chest compressions, where on the The position of your
heart position. Cover two hands on the top of bottom of the
casualty's body do you place your hands? hands is not important.
the hand with the heel the breastbone. breastbone. Cover the
of the other hand. hand with the heel of
45 the other hand. C
After checking for open airway, giving the first 2
inflations and checking the pulse to make sure that the Doesn't matter how 12-16 times per 25-27 times per
10-12 times per minute.
heart is beating, what rate of inflations should be given many times. minute. minute.
46 until natural breathing is restored? B

What is the rhythm of resuscitation should two first 3 compressions after 7 inflations before 5 compressions after 10 compressions within
47 aiders use when working as a team? every 1 inflation. every 5 compressions. every 1 inflation. every 3 inflations. C
Gently flood the
casualty's ear with By using a rubber Use a Q-tip and By using an ear bud
An insect has become lodged in the ear. How should it warm water so that the vacuum pump to suck carefully try to get the
and carefully try to get
48 be removed? insect floats out. the insect out. insect out. the insect out. A
The ABC rule is important for first aiders to know. What Airway - Breathing - Attitude - Blood - Airway - Breathing -
49 does ABC stands for? Communication. Communication. Alcohol Blood Content. Circulation. D
What blood alcohol level is permissible under U.S.
50 legislation before it is defined as intoxication? 0.01%. 0.07%. 0.04%. 0.1%. C
Swelling above the
When using a compress bandage, what shows that the Blue colour of the skin Swelling above the bandage and strong Increase in heartbeat
51 bandage might be too tight? above the bandage. bandage. pulsating pain. and dizzy feeling. C
52 Exposure to cold conditions may cause ..... hyperthermia. heat stroke. a heart attack. hypothermia. D

The patient is seated in The patient is placed in

an up-right position and a "face-to-the-floor"
with the arms and legs position with arms and
arranged in order to legs arranged in order The patient is seated in
keep this position to stabilize this a position with the head The patient is placed
53 What is the Recovery Position? stable. position. kept as low as possible. flat on a bed. B

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Be kind to the patient
and give him
Apply hot-water bottles something to eat or Try and reassure the
If a person is in shock, which of these is the correct to keep the patient drink at the first patient and stay with Move the patient to a
54 thing to do? warm. opportunity. the person at all times. place of safety. C

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QUESTION Answer A Answer B Answer C Answer D Your

Answers
What is the name of the type of stretcher often found on The canvas pole The Hart Imco The Neil Robertson
The SOLAS stretcher.
1 board? stretcher. stretcher. stretcher. A
A companion of yours on a ship falls down a flight of
Apply a tourniquet to Pull on the foot to set
stairs and thinks he may have broken his leg. What's Apply a splint. Seek help.
his upper leg. the bone.
2 the best thing you should do? C
About 100
If you are doing heart compression, approximately how compressions per About 60 compressions About 40 compressions About 10 compressions
3 many compressions per minute is about right? minute. per minute. per minute. per minute.
One where an end of One where the bone
One that occurs at the one of the bones has broken into more One where more then
4 What is meant by an open fracture? end of a bone. pierces the skin. then one piece. one bone is involved.
Give the patient some
A casualty has been injured by crushing his hand in an water provided there is Give the patient a shot
item of machinery. Which of the following should never no injury to the Apply direct pressure of alcohol to help ease Have the casualty lie
5 be done? abdomen. to the wound. the pain. down.
Which of these drugs might be given to reduce severe
6 pain? Morphine. Penicillin. Caffeine. Betadine
When internal injury is suspected, which of the following Get the patient to lie Slightly elevate the Give the patient a drink
7 should NOT be done? down. legs. of water. Keep the patient warm.
A broken bone with the
ends of the bone
A bone that is broken A broken bone that is protruding from the A bone that has broken
8 What is meant by the term compound fracture? in more then one place. causing bleeding. skin. leaving jagged edges.
Press suddenly and
sharply into the
casualty's abdomen Sit the casualty down Tap the casualty on the
Which of these would be the best action if you Get the casualty to lie with a quick hard and place his head back between his
9 suspected a casualty was choking? down flat on his back. thrust. between his knees. shoulder blades
What damage could occur if first aider's hands are The liver might be torn The patient may vomit The lungs might be
The ribs might be
placed at the tip of the sternum during heart leading to severe as his stomach is punctured leading to
cracked.
10 compressions? internal bleeding. squeezed. severe loss of breath.
Raise the bleeding part
Which of these is considered the best way to control Application of a Direct pressure over Direct pressure on a above the level of the
11 severe bleeding? tourniquet. the wound. pressure point. head.
Raise the affected
Massage the affected
Which of these is best when you suspect that a casualty portion of the body Rinse the area with cold Immobilise the affected
area to prevent
has fractured a bone? above the level of the water. area.
stiffness.
12 casualty's head.

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Approximately how much blood is contained in the
About 1.5 litres. About 20 litres. About 10 litres. About 5 litres.
13 human body?
A chemical compound
A large plastic bag big Special clothes that which, when mixed,
A portable electric enough to put a man prevent a survivor from produces light and
14 Which of these is a Thermal Protective Aid? heater. inside. losing heat. heat.

Stand close behind the

casualty, clench your
Lay the casualty on a fist and place it in the
hard surface, press centre of upper Bend the casualty
Abdominal Thrust is the name of a technique used to firmly and rapidly on abdomen. Grasp your Use the Abdominal forward and apply hard
attempt to force air out of a choking casualty's lungs. the middle of the lower fist with your other Thrust tool found in the blows to the centre of
15 How is this technique performed? half of the breast bone. hand and pull inwards. first aid box. the back.
If an injured person's pulse cannot be felt at the wrist, The chest near the
16 where on the body should the pulse be taken? The side of the neck. heart. The ankle. The top of the leg.

In the middle where the About 4 cm nearer the

collar bone (Clavicle) head then the lower
Where should the hands of the first aider be placed joins the breast bone Over the left nipple on At the end of the end of the breastbone
17 when doing heart compressions? (Sternum). the chest. breastbone. (sternum).
Which of these is the most effective method of artificial Mouth to mouth Heath Robinson
18 respiration? Silvester method. method. Mouth to nose method. method.
If the heart of a casualty has stopped, approximately
how long will it take before the casualty is likely to suffer
19 brain damage? Beyond 10 seconds. Beyond 1 minute. Beyond 6 minutes. Beyond 20 minutes.
The cardiovascular system refers to what parts of the The brain and nervous The heart and blood The bones and
20 body? The lungs. system. circulation systems. muscles.

A crew member has fallen from a height of about 5 Tie the patient to any Put the patient into the Do not move the patient
meters and though conscious cannot feel any pain in pieces of wood that recovery position in as he may have neck or Carry the patient to the
21 his limbs. What should you do? can be used as splints. case he vomits. spine injuries. ship's hospital.
Slap his face gently
An unconscious seaman is lying on his back and is not Throw cold water on Waft smelling salts Tilt his head back as
with the palm of your
breathing. What's the first thing you should do? his face. under his nose. far as it will go.
22 hand.
Which of the following conditions would indicate that a Eyes are glazed and The skin is wet and
23 casualty was dead? sunken. Casualty is not moving. Casualty is pale. clammy.

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An insulated and
A plastic tube that fits An electrical device with heated bag that is used
over the casualty's An oxygen tank, with a 2 paddles that can be to wrap around a
throat to keep an demand valve and used to restart the casualty suffering from
24 What is a resuscitator? airway open. mask. heart. hypothermia.
A shipmate touches some live electrical wires and Find and isolate the Immediately check for
collapses unconscious. What's the first thing you should source of the Put rubber soled shoes signs of breathing and a Dampen the victim with
25 do? electricity. on your feet. pulse. a wet towel.

Establishing an airway,
breathing and keeping Surgery in a hospital
blood moving through Treating a wound or a with machines to Dialysis for kidney
26 Which of these describes basic life support? chest compressions. burn correctly. bypass pump blood. problems.
When the casualty
When the casualty has Until the heart starts When the casualty turns shows no response to
had fixed and dilated beating or the rescuer pale and starts to go the CPR after 20
In the absence of a Doctor, how long should artificial pupils for 15 minutes is unable to continue cold CPR can be minutes, it is useless to
27 respiration and heart compression be continued? you should stop CPR. because of fatigue. stopped continue.
When the body When the body When the body
temperature falls to 39 When heavy coughing temperature falls below temperature falls below
28 What is hypothermia? degree C. occurs. 23 degree C. 35 degree C.

No drugs (even aspirin)

should be taken
Over the counter drugs without permission
What types of drugs are permissible to take without providing instructions from the captain or
29 permission? are followed. Antibiotics. Sleeping pills. authorised officer.
Go to the man and try
What would you do if you see a man fall into a cargo to assist as much as Get a stretcher and
30 hold? Raise the alarm. Get the first aid kit. possible. rope.

Apply hand or body

heat to the affected
parts skin-to-skin. (e.g.
What kind of first aid should be given to a person with Heat the affected areas Rub the affected area frozen hand in person's Give the person a
31 frostbite? with hot-water bottles. with alcohol. opposite armpit). cigarette.
What is the rhythm when performing mouth-to-mouth 15 compressions 10 compressions 20 compressions 5 compressions
ventilation in combination with chest compressions by followed by 2 full followed by 3 full followed by 5 full followed by 5 full
32 one first aider only? ventilations. ventilations. ventilations. ventilations.

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Put the hand in cold
water for approximately
20 minutes and then
How would you ease the pain for someone who gets his puncture the nail with a
33 finger tip stuck in a hatch cover? preheated needle.
By nervous tension,
allergy or no obvious
34 How can asthma attacks be triggered? cause.
A heavy fall or a severe blow to the upper part of the The casualty starts
The casualty feels very
abdomen can upset the regularity of breathing. What sweating profusely and
hungry.
are the symptoms? develops fever.
35
Reflate - Inject -
The treatment for muscle strain may be remembered as Cooperation -
36 RICE. What is RICE? Elevation.
Sudden crushing, vice- loss of movements in
like pain in the centre the right arm may
37 What is the first sign and symptom of a heart attack? of the chest.
The person has a red
What are the symptoms of someone about to faint?
face and small pupils.
38
Tell the patient to sit
down with his head up
How can you prevent a patient from fainting?
and tilted back
breathing normally.
39
To prevent the casualty
The unconscious or recovery position should be used for
drowning in his own
a casualty who is breathing but unconscious. Why?
40 vomit.
41 What is the skin colour of a patient in shock? Light blue.
When acting as a watcher or lookout at a cargo hold
Try to rescue them
and men below show signs of distress, what must you
yourself.
42 do?
Sun rays and light reflected from a bright surface (e.g.
snow) can cause damage to skin and eyes. What is this Radiation burn.
43 type of burn called?
Answer B Answer C Answer D Your
Answers
Put the hand in a
bucket of warm water
for approximately 5
minutes and then Put the finger in your Put the finger in warm
puncture the nail with a mouth and suck for half alcohol until the pain
needle. an hour. reduces.
By not keeping to a By too much fresh air
proper diet. By loud music. activity.
The casually has
The casualty is
difficulty in breathing
speaking in a loud
and may be unable to
manner.
speak.
Rest - Ice - Reflate - Ice -
Rest - Inject - Care - Compression - Compression -
Evaluation. Elevation. Estimation.
Skin may be red and
Strong and painful
occur. Frothing at the mouth. pulse.
The person starts to The person's pulse is The person may be
talk a lot and seems very fast and he/she is very pale and pulse is
hyperactive. getting cold. slow and weak.
Tell the person to sit
down and lean forward If standing in a crowd,
Try to keep the person
with the head between flex the leg muscles and
in a standing position.
the knees taking deep toes to aid circulation.
breaths.
To ease the pain of To correct for any spinal To minimize nose
broken bones. injury. bleeding.
Dark blue. Pale or grey. Green or purple.
Lower additional Raise the alarm Don a B.A. set and
breathing equipment. immediately. enter the space.
Electrical burn. Dry burn. Cold burn.
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Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose This position ensures This position makes it This position ensures This position prevents
hearts are beating should be placed in the Recovery the heart keeps easy to minimise any that an open airway is the patient from falling
Position. Why is this position so important? beating. kind of bleeding. maintained. asleep.
44
Place the heel of one
Place the heel of your hand two finger
hand on top of the Place the heel of your breadths above the
When performing chest compressions, where on the The position of your
heart position. Cover two hands on the top of bottom of the
casualty's body do you place your hands? hands is not important.
the hand with the heel the breastbone. breastbone. Cover the
of the other hand. hand with the heel of
45 the other hand.
After checking for open airway, giving the first 2
inflations and checking the pulse to make sure that the Doesn't matter how 12-16 times per 25-27 times per
10-12 times per minute.
heart is beating, what rate of inflations should be given many times. minute. minute.
46 until natural breathing is restored?

What is the rhythm of resuscitation should two first 3 compressions after 7 inflations before 5 compressions after 10 compressions within
47 aiders use when working as a team? every 1 inflation. every 5 compressions. every 1 inflation. every 3 inflations.
Gently flood the
casualty's ear with By using a rubber Use a Q-tip and By using an ear bud
An insect has become lodged in the ear. How should it warm water so that the vacuum pump to suck carefully try to get the
and carefully try to get
48 be removed? insect floats out. the insect out. insect out. the insect out.
The ABC rule is important for first aiders to know. What Airway - Breathing - Attitude - Blood - Airway - Breathing -
49 does ABC stands for? Communication. Communication. Alcohol Blood Content. Circulation.
What blood alcohol level is permissible under U.S.
50 legislation before it is defined as intoxication? 0.01%. 0.07%. 0.04%. 0.1%.
Swelling above the
When using a compress bandage, what shows that the Blue colour of the skin Swelling above the bandage and strong Increase in heartbeat
51 bandage might be too tight? above the bandage. bandage. pulsating pain. and dizzy feeling.
52 Exposure to cold conditions may cause ..... hyperthermia. heat stroke. a heart attack. hypothermia.

The patient is seated in The patient is placed in

an up-right position and a "face-to-the-floor"
with the arms and legs position with arms and
arranged in order to legs arranged in order The patient is seated in
keep this position to stabilize this a position with the head The patient is placed
53 What is the Recovery Position? stable. position. kept as low as possible. flat on a bed.

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Be kind to the patient

and give him
Apply hot-water bottles something to eat or Try and reassure the
If a person is in shock, which of these is the correct to keep the patient drink at the first patient and stay with Move the patient to a
54 thing to do? warm. opportunity. the person at all times. place of safety.

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