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2. A fire started in the main engine room of a vessel when at sea. Both main engines were stopped by the
crew. The ship had full electrical power supply during the event due to having a separate auxiliary engine
room. The crew used CO2 and water to start the fire, which was finally extinguished after about 4 hours.
Which of the underlined words must be changed to get a correct meaning?
a) at sea
b) stopped
c) used
d) start
e) finally
3. A male passenger, Selçuk Güneş, aged 35, has been ill for three days. His temperature is 39 and his
pulse rate is 85. This is a description of a .....................................................
a) doctor’s state
b) nurse’s state
c) patient’s state
d) pupil’s state
e) customer’s state
6. A vessel which is not made fast to the shore, at anchor or aground and not moving through the water
is ............
a) A vessel underway and making way
b) A vessel underway and misled
c) A vessel underway but not making way over the ground
d) A vessel underway and stopped
e) A vessel which is disabled
7. A vessel which is used for pulling or pushing a disabled vessel is known as a/an …………… .
a) Tug
b) OBO
c) Reefer
d) Dredger
e) Icebreaker
8. A wind which first blows from South, then changes direction to blow from the South West, then changes
direction to blow from the West is said to be ..............
a) anti-clockwise
b) deliberate
c) swelling
d) veering
e) backing
9. According to the International Code of Signal, the statement “I must abandon my vessel ” is symbolized
by means of the code letters __________ ?
a) AE
b) BF
c) DX
d) HW
e) ED
10. According to this clause of a charter party, if loading operation is performed on holidays, time spent for
loading ............................ ; otherwise, these days ...........................
a) shall count / shall not count
b) shall not count / shall count
c) is permitted / are not permitted
d) isn’t to be included in laytime / are to be included in laytime
e) should be excepted / should be accepted
13. “At its 20 th session in November 1997, 1MO’s Assembly adopted resolution A. 850 (20) on “The Human
Element: Vision, Principles and Goals” and, at the 21 st Assembly in November 1999, IMO passed a
resolution whereby the prime emphasis in the Organization’s work was shifted away from developing
technical standards and towards the human factor. Resolution A. 900 (21) “Objectives of the Organization
in the 2000s” pays particularly close attention to the importance of fostering a culture of maritime safety.
This was deemed to be the Organization’s prime mission in the early years of the new millennium.”
According to the above paragraph, the resolution adopted at the 21 st assembly focused more on than.
a) developing technical standards / the human factor
b) the human factor / developing technical standards
c) the organization’s work / maritime safety
d) maritime safety / the human factor
e) the previous resolution / the one of the new millenium
14. Bir teknenin diğer bir tekne üzerine veya rıhtıma, iskeleye yanaşması;
a) Alongside
b) Berthing
c) Portside
d) Starboard
e) Afloading
15. By means of radio, the captain of a ship can talk with men in other ships or with men ashore. …......., or
if bad weather is ahead, he can be told of it in time to change his course.
a) TV is a means of entertainment
b) Because of it, captains keep the radio under their pillows
c) Phone too, makes communication possible
d) Whatever, the captain should maintain his course
e) He can learn if it is safe for him to go on his destination
16. Careless and improper handling of cargo during loading and discharging operations, improper
stowage, fastening and lashing, improperly laid dunnage or lack of dunnage altogether, insufficient
ventilation or lack of it and poor separation of cargo may be considered as the main ones.
The passage is related with ...........
a) crushing
b) pilferage
c) leakage
d) damage to cargo
e) ventilation
25. Dünya sıcaklığındaki son değişimlerin nedenlerinden biri de ozon tabakasındaki deliktir. The English
version would be ............
a) The late hole in the ozone layer is partly the result of changes in the world’s temperature
b) Due to global temperature change, you can expect a hole in the ozone layer
c) One of the reasons for the recent changes in the world temperature is the hole in the ozone layer
d) One reason for the hole in the ozone layer is nationwide change in temperature
e) The hole in the ozone layer was the result of a sudden change in the global temperature
27. For classification survey,the following is to be kept on board and made available to the surveyor on
request :
a) Class certificates and other documentation of significance,
b) Reports on previous surveys performed,
c) Approved drawings,
d) All the above,
e) None of the above
29. Going through water by force of wind with the help of the sails is known as :
a) Navigation
b) Steering
c) Propulsion
d) Sailing
e) Manoeuvering
30. Hydrographic survey information is used in the making of ............. of all scales.
a) charcoal
b) charters
c) charts
d) chalks
e) changes
25. If the weight of a floating ship is greater than the weight of equal volume of water displaced by the ship,
the ship will ...........
a) float
b) tilt
c) list
d) sink
e) capsize
26. “I have herewith the pleasure in informing you that my vessel is in all respects ready to commence
working as per above in accordance with terms of mentioned charter party. Yours faithfully.’’ Master
The above mentioned remark takes place in a/ an
a) notice of readiness.
b) bill of lading.
c) letter of credit.
d) negotiable bill of lading.
e) time charter party.
33. If an object blocks the airway of a person, what first aid method is used to remove that object?
a) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR)
b) Artificial Respiration
c) Heimlich Manoeuvre
d) Splinting
e) Rescue Breathing
34. If the weight of a floating ship is greater than the weight of equal volume of water displaced by the ship,
the ship will ...........
a) float
b) tilt
c) list
d) sink
e) capsize
35.“In cold water the skin and peripheral tissues become cooled and then the deep body temperature falls”
This is called as ..............................
a) drowning
b) hypothermia
c) hyperthermia
d) shock
e) immersion
36. In these circumstances it is difficult to assess the damage caused by the collision. In Turkish you
would say ........................................................
a) Bu koşullarda çatışmanın hasara yol açıp açmayacağını tahmin etmek zor
b) Çatışmanın ne gibi hasara yol açtığını bu koşullarda açıklamak zor gelebilir
c) Çatışmanın yol açtığı zararı karşılamak, bu koşullar altında çok zor
d) Farklı durumlarda çatışmanın zararını karşılamak ve karşılaştırmak çok zor
e) Bu koşullar altında çatışmanın neden olduğu hasarı saptamak zor
38. It is required to use the capstan to haul a line. The order given is ….....
a) To take line to capstan to heave vessel alongside
b) To take line to capstan and heave away
c) To weigh anchor
d) To take the head line and turn it around
e) To hold the line and wait near the capstan
39. It usually occurs off the ship, but as stolen cargo can be unwittingly accepted by the vessel and as
sound cargo may be subject to theft after discharge, it is usually the vessel which is blamed. Losses due to
it are very serious, especially when foodstuffs, liquors and soft drinks, expensive clothes, tools and spare
parts for cars, electronic equipment and precious stones are being carried on board ship.
The passage is about . . . . . . . . . .
a) chafing
b) collapsing
c) pilferage
d) moisture and sweating
e) rain damage
40. “Last night, being the third of the month May, Mr.Selim Yavuz, the pumper, went ashore without leave
and came back this morning. He did not turn out for work when ordered at 7 o’clock. For this reason he is
fined a sum of day’s pay.” This is a report of ............
a) offence
b) penalty
c) defense
d) accusation
e) acceptance
41. Lifeboats should be taken ashore, inspected and tested. All the damage, if any, should be repaired.
Lifeboat winches should be dismantled, overhauled and worn parts renewed. Hand brakes and mechanical
brake should be checked and adjusted. After completing the work, they should be tested under Chief
Officer’s supervision.
This passage is part of ......................................................................
a) deck department orders
b) repair specification
c) miscellaneous
d) engine department orders
e) plain letter
42. Many types of bulk cargo are liable to shifting and therefore special precautions must be taken with
such cargoes as grain, some kind of ores, certain kinds of coal, broken granite etc. It is necessary to see
that the bulk cargo is well trimmed. A load of barrels should be stowed bilge free and well blocked off to
avoid it.
This passage is about ..........
a) handling damage
b) crushing
c) dust damage
d) leakage
e) shifting
43. Master transmitted a distress alert ............. INMARSAT-C which was quickly acknowledged.
a) for
b) through
c) via
d) beneath
e) beyond
45. Mist is announced when water droplets in the atmosphere reduce visibility to between ..........
a) 100 and 200 metres
b) 1000 and 2000 metres
c) 100 and 200 kilometres
d) 10 and 20 miles
e) 100 and 200 miles
49. On 25 August 1994, SALLY STAR, a Bahamian Registered Ro-Ro passenger ferry was en route to
Ramsgate from Dunkirk and in a position about 6.5 miles east of Ramsgate when fire broke out in the main
engine room. The fire was caused by the failure of a bolted flange joint on the low pressure fuel system to
No 4 main engine, allowing flammable fuel oil vapour to come into contact with part of the engine exhaust
system. Initial attempts to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful, mainly due to failure of the auxiliary
generators and the emergency fire pump and despite the injection of Kalongs into the space. However, the
closure of the engine room ventilation and fuel oil systems effectively starved the fire of fuel and oxygen.
The fire was finally reported as extinguished about three hours from the onset of the emergency. The
incident required the co-ordinating role of HM Coastguard Dover, off-shore fire fighting teams from Kent
Fire Brigade, RAF and HM Coastguard helicopters. A total of 85 non-essential crew and 17 passengers
were transferred ashore by RNLI lifeboats based at Ramsgate and Margate. Tugs and other vessels stood
by the SALLY STAR which was finally towed to Dunkirk for repairs. One crew member suffered an injury
during fire fighting operations and was evacuated ashore by helicopter.
The passage does not explain;
a) the reason why the fire broke out
b) the reason why the initial fire fighting attempts were unsuccessful
c) the place where fire occurred
d) how the crew member injured during fire fighting
e) how the crew and passengers were transferred to the shore
52. Portable rechargeable battery operated lamps shall be available in some important points.
Correct translation of this sentence into Turkish is;
a) Bazı önemli noktalarda şarjedilebilir, portatif bataryalı lambalar bulunacaktır.
b) Bazı önemli noktalarda şarjedilebilen bataryayla çalışan, portatif lambalar bulunacaktır.
c) Portatif şarjedilebilen pilli lambalar önemli noktalarda bulunacaktır.
d) Bir kaç önemli noktada şarjlı portatif lambalar bulunacaktır.
e) Şarjlı bataryalar taşınabilir olmalıdır ve bazı önemli noktalarda istiflenmelidir.
53. Port state control officer said to the Master of the M/ V Rose that the ship got detained because of the
absence of the lifeboat inventory.
Which of the following conventions didn’t the M/V Rose comply with?
a) SOLAS
b) STCW
c) LOADLINE
d) MARPOL
e) SM
54. “Port to Port Shipment: The responsibility of the Carrier is limited to that part of the Carriage from and
during loading onto the vessel up to and during discharge from the vessel and the Carrier shall not be
liable for any loss or damage what so ever in respect of the Goods or for any other matter arising during
any other part of the Carriage even though charges for the whole Carriage have been charged by the
carrier.”
According to this clause of a bill of lading, the carrier shall not be held responsible for any damage to the
goods
a) after they are loaded on board the ship.
b) while they are loaded on board the ship.
c) while they were taken to the port on trucks.
d) which occured during any part of the sea voyage.
e) likely to appear following the discharging operation.
55. “Received by the Carrier the Goods specified below in apparent good order and condition unless other-
wise stated, to be transported to such place as agreed, authorized or permitted herein and subject to all the
terms and conditions appearing on the front and reverse ”
The above part is taken from a
a) bill of lading
b) notice of readiness
c) passenger list
d) noon position report
e) ship ullage report
57. Routine details of the voyage, any loss or damage to the ship or cargo or any related events are kept in
the ………………….. by the mates during their watches.
a) The official Log Book
b) The Scrap Log Book
c) The Engine Room Log Book
d) The Ship’s Log Book
e) Manuals
58. Seamen who do NOT understand each other can communicate by using ....................
a) signatures
b) silence
c) signals
d) sibilants
e) solidarity
60. “Ships” in general are classified into the following three types:
a) warships, merchant vessels, yachts
b) passenger ships, merchant vessels, yachts
c) warships, fishing vessels, yachts
d) passenger ships, auxiliary vessels, yachts
e) cargo vessels, merchant vessels, yachts
61. Ship’s position can NOT be given in ........................................................
a) latitude and longtitude
b) bearing and distance
c) reference to a navigation mark
d) rapid and unambigious method
e) electronic position – fixing references
66. The content of any letter of protest prepared and signed by the master is to be …………….
a) kept in a locked drawer on board the ship
b) taken to the court by the master himself
c) passed to the owner / charterer or their agent
d) published in any regional newspaper related with the topic
e) checked and corrected by the chief officer.
71. The maintenance on board is the responsibility of the ………………… and the men in his charge.
a) Captain
b) Chief officer
c) Second officer
d) Third officer
e) Chief engineer
72. “The master of every ship carrying hazardous cargo other than in bulk- whether it is, or may be,
explosive, flammable, toxic, health- threatening, or environment polluting- shall in organizing safe watch
keeping arrangements take full account of the nature, quantity, packing and stowage of the hazardous
cargo and of any special conditions on board, afloat and ashore.”
Considering this rule, complete the following statement in case the cargo is , the master
must consider while arranging .
a) hazardous/ the nature, quantity, packing and stowage of the cargo/ watch keeping
b) bulk / explosive, flammable, toxic, health- threatening/ the stowage
c) special/ health- threatening or environment polluting/ the full account
d) on board/ watch keeping arrangements/ any special conditions
e) carried in bulk / any special conditions on board / watch keeping
74. The most modern kind of lifeboat, dropping or falling into the sea and which is covered, iş a/an :
a) Inflatable life raft
b) Freefall
c) Lifebelt
d) Liferaft
e) Water proof life boat
75. The M/V Yıldız got loaded at Port of Izmir with dried fruits and left for Lısbon. When arrived at the Port
of Lisbon, she was detained because the Master’s Certificate was Master Certificate not Unlimited Master
Certificate.
The detention was attributed to the incompliance with the requirements of
a) SOLAS
b) STCW
c) LOADLINE
d) MARPOL
e) ISM
79. “The weather was supposed to be nice today, but we were almost frozen to death while doing the ship’s
maintenance.” can be expressed as ............
a) The weather was expected to be cold today but it is not
b) The weather was not very cold today as it was before
c) Although everyone hoped for a cold day it turned out to be nice
d) The weather was terribly cold although it had been expected to be good
e) The day was so nice and warm just as we had expected before
81. “This is to certify that before/after loading/discharging, all cargo tanks were inspected and found empty
and dry”. This is an example of
a) Notice of Readiness
b) Letter of Protest
c) Dry-Tank Certificate
d) Job Application
e) Deratting Certificate-Deratting Exemption Certificate
82. “This is to notify you officially that vessel ………. under my command has arrived in your port on
………. at …………. hours and is ready to discharge/load cargo of ……… kilos of …….. as per clauses and
conditions of the covering charter-party. Master”. This is an example of a ……………. .
a) Notice of Readiness
b) Letter of Protect
c) Bill of Lading
d) Bill of Health
e) Bill of Sale
90. When a message has been received but the information requested can not be obtained, say “________”
a) No information
b) Say again
c) Message not understood
d) Message not requested
e) Message not received
91. When steel is in contact with water, air or salt solutions, it undergoes a chemical change known as
…….. .
a) Coating
b) Bitumen
c) Rusting
d) Cement
e) Deteriration
93. When two vessels are meeting head-on, they both . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to starboard.
a) Collision
b) must alter course
c) follow
d) musn’t alter course
e) receive their message
94. When you are going to request Radio Medical Advice,you must have some information ready.These
information are:
a) Routine particulars about the ship and the patient,
b) Particulars of the illness and the results of the examination of the ill person,
c) Diagnosis and Treatment,
d) Problems and other comments,
e) All the above.
95. When you cannot understand the message received, say “ ………………………….. “
a) Message not understood
b) Stand by
c) No information
d) What you have said is not understandable
e) What is your message?
96. Which of the following can not be a defect a light might have?
a) Destroyed
b) Damaged
c) Unlit
d) Off station
e) Expensive
100. Which of the following procedures is used while abandoning the vessel ?
a) Urgency
b) Security
c) Distress
d) SOS
e) TTT
105. While using abbreviations in shipping forecasts, the capital letter R denotes :
a) Showers of rain
b) Continuous heavy rain
c) Heavy rain
d) Intermittent rain
e) Rain followed by mist
108. “You must shorten your cable to three shackles” is an order given by a pilot station ……………….....
a) when the pilot boards the vessel to take her from waiting anchorage into harbour
b) after the pilot boards the vessel to take her from waiting anchorage into harbour
c) immediately before the pilot boards her to take her from waiting anchorage into harbour
d) immediately after the pilot boards her to take her from waiting anchorage into harbour
e) it has nothing to do with the pilot whatsoever