CONTRIBUTE TO SAFETY WITH RADAR AND ARPA

CONTRIBUTE TO THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL AND SHIP
1. As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm system must be tested:
 Every week
2. During a bomb search, which of the following is an important principle to follow?"
 Do not touch any suspicious packages
3. During test and/or maintenance work of the CO2 system affecting the release system,
precautions to ensure that the gas is not released into the engine room due to a mistake
are to be ensured. What precautions should be taken?
 The main supply line to be blanked off prior to the work.
4. Every inflatable liferaft , inflatable lifejacket and hydrostatic release units shall be serviced:
 Every 12 months.
5. How often must the Emergency Steering Gear be tested, and how is this information
recorded in the OLB?
 Every three months. Details of test with signatures of Master and witness
6. How often should the lifeboat wire falls be turned and renewed?
 Turned at intervals of not more than 30 months and renewed every 5 years
7. On all UMS operated vessels and also on most other vessels the engine room is equipped
with fire detectors. What requirements of testing and checking of the detectors are to be
observed?
 All the mentioned alternatives.
8. Ship Security Plans all look the same.
 FALSE
9. The best way to identify an IED is to?
 Recognize its components.
10. The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be proportioned as it follows:
length= 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm
11. The steps of the embarkation ladder used must be spaced apart by a distance of:
 Equally spaced and not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm
12. This device can detect a package of drugs inside a large delivery of ship‟s stores. What is
it?
 Pallet scanner
13. What do crew, visitors and contractors all have in common?"
 They all have opportunity to smuggle drugs.
14. What is an IED?
 A homemade bomb
15. What is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan?
 Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents.
16. When handling drugs…
 Wear skin protection and a facemask.
17. When is a visitor onboard required to present an ID?
 "On SECURITY Level 1, 2 & 3"
18. Which of the following areas may be possible restricted areas? (Review all answers)
 All alternatives
CONTRIBUTE TO THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL AND SHIP
19. Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys correspond to present

regulations? (SOLAS III/7.1)
 Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys shall be provided with self-
ignighting lights
20. Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is
located during a search?
 Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious.
21. Which of these are indications that a parcel is suspicious?
 "The parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and
seems heavy for its size."
22. Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler?
 The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing.
23. Which of these procedures should crew follow when conducting a bomb search?
 "Stand quietly in various spots around the space, listening for unusual sounds
like the tick tock of a clock mechanism."
24. Which of these types of information is considered sensitive?
 Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times.
25. Which of these weapons are widely available and commonly used by criminals and
terrorists to further their aims?
 Gun
26. Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-saving appliances corresponds to
present regulations?
 All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be made of non- combustible or
fire retardant material
27. Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving
appliances correspond to present regulations?
 Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance
with the regulations shall be provided
28. Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?
 Security Level 3
29. Which statement about IED‟s is true?
 All IED’s have four common components.
30.Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
 Particulate detector
USE OF RADAR AND ARPA TO MAINTAIN SAFETY OF NAVIGATION
1. How can an ARPA assist the ship to steer a suitable course to make good the entrance to a channel?
 Select ground stabilised true motion display and alter course so that own ships true vector
passes through the middle of the entrance to the channel.
2. How is attenuation affected when using waves of shorter wavelength?
 Attenuation is greater
3. If the radar is set onto the Relative Motion Display, what would an echo of a target with no trail indicate?
Note this the trail of the echo and not a vector.
 The target is on the same course and speed as own ship.
4. Target detection ranges are considerably reduced due to shipboard structures like the Samson posts etc.
What are such areas known as?
 Blind sectors
5. The best land target to use for a radar bearing is :
 a large headland
6. The function of the waueguide is to :
 generate the R.F. pulses
7. The purpose of the TM cell is to :
 paint the heading marker on the display. protect the receiver during transmission. radiate
the radar pulses to the targets. shape the beam in the horizontal plane
8. The purpose of the transmitter unit is to :
 detect the returning radar pulses
9. The ship is navigating in dense fog where the visibility is less than one mile. The Arpa radar is set on a
range 12 miles on a course of 314 degrees and own ship has a vector as shown. What is the vector
mode selected on the Arpa?
 True vectors
10. What can be used on the radar screen to eliminate automatic plotting in selected areas?
 Guard zones
11. What corrections must be applied to the echo sounder reading to compare the depth of water with the
depth printed on the chart?
 Draught of the ship
12. What indicates the true movement of the target being tracked?
 True vector
13. What is the ability of a radar set to clearly distinguish two targets, on the same range and slightly
different bearings, as two separate targets on the PPI known as?
 Range discrimination
14. What is the advantages of a GPS satellite system compared to other navigational aids?
 The GPS system gives information about position, speed and time continuously world
wide.
15. What is the correct setting of the "Anti sea clutter" control on the radar?
 A few sea returns remaining on the screen.
16. What is the probable cause of an error in position of the ship obtained from the GPS system?
 Incorrect height of the antenna.
17. What is the rate at which two moving objects approach or separate from each other called?
 Relative movement
18. What is used as a portable, plotting device which is clamped on top of the radar screen?
 Plotting sheet
19. What is used to control the amplification of echoes received?
 Brilliance
20. What is used to warn the observer if any distinguishable target closes to a range or transits a zone
chosen by the observer?
 Guard rings and zones
21. What possible reason could there be for the identification mark associated with a Racon not being
visible on the radar screen?
 All of the suggested answers.
22. When choosing objects for position fixing by radar ranges you should, if possible, avoid :
 small isolated features
23. When two tracked targets are very close to each other, the data of one target shifts over to the other
target. What is this called?
 Plotting
24. When using the echo sounder in a river the soundings indicated may be incorrect, what would be the
most probable cause of the error?
 The density of the water
25. Which are the four main elements of a radar system?
 Transmitter, servo link, antenna, target
26. Which are the two most important input information required to operate the ARPA accurately?
 Speed and heading
27. Which control on the radar is used to suppress clutter?
 Anti- clutter
28. Which of the suggested navigational systems is a "Hyperbolic" navigational system and has hyperbolae
as position lines?
 Loran C
29. Which of these factors govern the echo presentation?
 All of these.
30. Which of these glues only a bearing and not a range?
 Racon
31. Which of these is a result of true motion display?
 Course, speed and aspect of any target obtained only by plotting of triangle of relative
velocities
32. Who should conn the vessel at the time of a search and rescue operation?
 Master
33. Why should Ground Stabilised True Motion display mode be avoided when using the Arpa for anti-
collision purposes
 The collision regulations are based on ship courses through the water.
34. Why should ground stabilised true motion display mode be avoided when using the arpa for anti-
collision purpose?
 the collision regulations are based on ship course through the water
35. What does this control on the radar indicate? (see figure)
 Transmitted power monitor
36. What is this on the PPI? (see figure)
 Clearing bearing.
37. What does the above diagram indicate? (see figure)
 Bearing discrimination.
38. What is this mark? (see figure)
 Racon
39. What type of spurious echoes are these? (see figure)
 Multiple echoes
40. What is no.4 ? (see figure)

 Modulator

 CRT
42. What is the closest point of approach of target A ?
 Between 2 - 2.2
 Between 1 - 2 miles
44. What is the time of closest point of approach of target A ?

 Now or passedl

 Less than 1 mile
46. Which target will have the closest point of approach ?

 Target A
47. Target ranges are obtained from:

 the range marker
48. A reference for target bearings is provided by a line on the radar screen called the :
 heading marker
49. Edges of land should be avoided if possible when position fixing by radar because of :
 the effect of vertical beamwidth
50. The use of radar ranges in preference to radar bearings for

 they are more accurate.
51. The best land target to use for radar ranging is

 a small rock
52. A radar presentation feature which can often be used to advantage for position fixing is :
 relative motion
53. Targets echoes appear along a line called the :

 heading marker
54. Radar uses pulse transmission in order to:

 detect close range targets
55. In the equation d = (t x s) r2, the quantity S is ? 57

 The speed of the radar waves
56. The unit which radiates the radar pulse is the:

 Scanner
57. The main component in the display unit is the

 cathode ray unit
58. The purpose of the anodes in the CRT. Is to

 attract the electrons to the screen
59. The main component of the transmitter is

 power supply
60. The unit which sends returning ragets echoes to the receiver is the:
 scanner unit
61. The magnetron sends the R.F. pulses to the

 display unit
62. The commonest type of radar scanner is the :

 Horizontal slotted waveguide=
63. The transmitted pulse length is determined by the action of the :

 Magnetron
64. The transmitter P.R.F. is determined by the :

 trigger unit
65. Radar does not transmit continuously because it would

 reduce the life of components
66. The purpose of radar is to enable

 The range and bearing of objects to be obtained
67. Radar navigational techniques should :

 only be used in poor visibility
68. Positions obtain by radar :

 should only be used in restricted visibility
69. If parts of an adjacent coastline do not show on the radar, one possible reason is the :
 presence of horizontal radar shadow sectors

70. A useful aid to identifying land at long range is

 the calculation of distance to the radar horizon
71. If the highest part of the coast is not the first target detected, the most likely reason is :
 that the scanner is positioned too low
72. The preferred method of radar position fixing for greatest accuracy is :
 taking a radar range and radar bearing
73. An aid to identifying land features at long range is:

 a chart with topographic details
74. A radar fix at long range from land should

 be used in preference to other methods.
USE OF ECDIS TO MAINTAIN THE SAFETY OF NAVIGATION
1. A typical ecdis “base display”shows the following information?

 Coastline, seamarks and traffic separation schemes
2. An ECDIS is required to display which information ? :

 Depth contours
3. An ECDIS is required to display which information ? :

 Soundings
4. An ECDIS is required to display which information?

 Hydrographic data
5. As a licensed merchant marine officer you are expected to :

 All of the above
6. Before using a pre-progammed ECDIS route, what should you do ? :

 Check all route data throughly
7. Can A Raster Chart Be Displayed In Head-Up Mode On To Days Ecdis?

 No
8. Can Raster Charts Provide Navigational Warnings?

 Only When Used On A Rcd
9. Can voyage planning be executed on ECDIS?

 Yes
10. Chart information details to be used in ECDIS should be the latest edition of
information originated by a government-authorized hydrographic office and
conform to the standards of (the)
 International Hydrographic Organization
11. Define the required interval between position fixes.

 Such that the vessel cannot be set appreciable off course, or
into danger by the effects of wind, tide or current
12. Does,IMO specify special training in use of ECDIS ? :

 YES
13. ECDIS must be able to perform all of the following EXCEPT?

 Determine magnetic compass deviation
14. ECDIS must give an alarm for which of the following cases?
 All of the above,
When the specified limit for deviation from the planned route is exceeded If the ship,
within a specified time set by the watch officer, is going to cross a safety contour
 If the ship is going to reach a critical point on the planned route
 When the specified limit for deviation from the planned route is exceeded
17. ECDIS must have the capability to preserve the record of the track for the previous :
 12 hours
18. ECDIS units incorporate Digital Chart Data Formats, which include
 Vector and raster
19. How can the ships course change be described in detail ? :

 by specifying ships present and future heading
20. How Many Stages Are There In The Planning Of A Safe Voyage
 Eight
21. How often is it recommended that a position fix is taken during a sea
voyage if the ship is in open waters ?
 At least every 30 minutes
22. If own ships position in errorneus on an ECDIS system, what is the result ? :
 all position, direction & courses taken from the ECDIS are
errorneus
23. If the electronic chart is part of an ECDIS, it must display the minimum data
required by IMO/IHO, to include all of the follow ing EXCEPT .
 Tidal currents
24. Is it necessary to construct a passage plan, (or voyage plan), for transiting a
canal or river, when under pilot?
 A passage plan is always required, irrespective of the length of the voyage, or
if the ship is under pilot
25. Raster-scan chart data is

 Organized into many separate files
26. Rigging of the Pilot Ladder and embarkation/disembarkation of a pilot

should be supervised by:
 A responsible Officer
27. SOLAS (The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)
regulations, Chapter 5, deals with the Safety of Navigation and applies to
which vessels?
 All vessels and on all voyages
28. The level of database information which cannot be removed from the ECDIS
display and consists of information which is required at all times in all
geographic areas and under all circumstances is the .
 Display base information
29. The database information that should be shown when a chart is first displayed on ECDIS is
the
 Standard display information
30. The database resulting from (1) the transformation of the electronic
navigational chart (ENC) by ECDIS for appropriate use, (2) the updates to
the ENC by appropriate means, and (3) the additional data added by the
mariner, is called the
 System electronic navigational chart
31. The Ecdis System Can Operate In How Many Does?

 Two
32. The highnest level of commercial navigation accuracy is provided by :

 DGPS, whitin a coverage area
33. The paths of intented travel between three or more point is the :
 Bearing
34. The typical operating range of automatic identifitation system (AIS) at sea is nominaly :
 20nm
35. Vector Chart Can?

 Can Be Displayed With Any Direction Up
36. What chart should be used when navigating ?

 The largest scale chart onboard for the area which is properly corrected
37. What does a navigator who user and ECDIS require ? :

 Good navigation knowledge and a professional job attitude
38. What is the crucial aspect in executing a voyage in a safe and efficient way?
 An effective detailed passage plan fully understood and followed by a
competent bridge team.
39. What is the effect of sailing in “course mode” ? :

 Ships course will not be corrected for off set, but the course wil be Adjusted
towards the nearest waypoint
40. What Is The Imo Definition Of Ecdis?

 A System That Display Hydrographic Information In Order To Assist The Safe
Navigation
41. What is the main purpose of VTS?

 Increase the safety of all ships and the protection of the environment in the
vicinity
42. What is the main purpose of VTS?

 Increase the safety of all ships and the protection of the environment in the
vicinity.
43. What is the main purpose the zoom funtion :

 to select appropriate chart scale to the actual situation
44. What is the most inportant thing to know about computerized systems ? :
 their functions
45. What is the purpose of the “off track” limit ? :

 assist in controlling the ship track from planned track
46. What Is The Purpose Of Voyage Planning?

 To Support The Bridge
47. When a vessel is transiting a canal with locks and intense bridge activities
over many hours, what management issues should the Master consider?
 All of these answers
48. When handing over the con of a vessel to a pilot, should the Master insist in
discussing the passage plan with the pilot while he is there to use his local
knowledge and advice on the navigation of the ship?
 A passage plan should be discussed between the Master and pilot, when
under pilotage in the same way as discussed with the bridge team when deep
sea
49. When initially setting up the GPS to provide positions for use with a paper
chart, what Chart Datum should be selected?
 Select WGS84 and when plotting on the chart apply the stated corrections.
chart, what Chart Datum should be selected?
 WGS84 and plot the readout position directly on the chart
51. When own ships position input to ECDIS is wrong,what is the result ?
 Positions,range and bearing taken on the ECDIS will be wrong.
52. When planning a voyage crossing large oceans, which of the following
answers would most suitably cover the most critical aspects to be
considered when deciding the courses to steer?
 The anticipated weather and the need for weather routing. The distances
gained by sailing by great circle. The ship's draught and the loadline limits
53. When the route planning process is completed,what should then be done ? :
 validate and check all route data
54. Which data must ECDIS be able to record at one minute intervals ? :
 Course made good history
55. Which of the following answers would best define the term "risk"?
 Risk is a situation involving exposure to danger and includes both
identification of the occurrence and the likelihood that it will happen.
56. Which of the following are data layer categories to be displayed on ECDIS?
57. Which of the following data layer categories is NOT displayed on ECDIS?
 Ship hydrodynamic information
58. Which of the following must an ECDIS system be able to perform ? :

 transformation of local datum to WGS-’84 datum
59. Which of the following must the electronic chart of an ECDIS display, as required by
IMO/IHO?
60. Which theoretical minimum number of measurements from satelites does a GPS receiver
need in order to provider an exact three demincional position ? :
 Two
61. Which type of GPS receiver has at least four channels to process
information from several satelite simultaneusly? :
 Continuous
62. While navigating using a paper chart marked WGS84 the OOW plots the
ships position by four different methods and they all give slightly different
positions. Which of the following would be considered the most accurate.
 Radar ranges from two radar destinctive headlands
63. Who will have the authority to take charge and make appropriate decisions
in the event of a vessel emergency when transiting the Panama Canal?
 The Panama Canal Authority
64. With respect to failure warnings and status indications, GPS receiver should
provide, at a minimum :
 An indication within 5 seconds if the specified HDOP has been exceedes if
warning of loss of position
65. With respect to failure warnings and status indications,GPS receivers should
provide,at a minimum :
 A warning of losse of position
66. You are a Senior Officer of the Watch on vessel "A" and are passing through
the Straits of Gibraltar. The vessel's speed is 18 knots and your vessel is
overtaking several other vessels, when the visibility reduces down to about
2 nm. What aspects would you consider when establishing a "safe speed" for
your vessel?
 Deciding safe speed consider: 2 miles visibility; traffic density; manoeuvrability
of vessel; effectiveness of navigational equipment (ARPA etc); state of sea and
currents and navigational hazards.
67. You are a Senior Officer of the Watch on vessel "A" and are passing through
the Straits of Gibraltar. The vessel's speed is 18 knots and your vessel is
overtaking several other vessels, when the visibility reduces down to about
2 nm. What aspects would you consider when establishing?
 Safe speed should be where the vessel can come to a stop within
the visible range
68. You are ploting a running fix in an area where there is a determinable
current. How should this current be treated in determining the positon ?
 The course and speed made good should be determined and used
to advance the LOP
69. Your vessel is to leave a crowded anchorage making a 180 degrees turn. The
ship has a righthanded propeller and there is equal space either side of the
ship (as illustrated). What would be the most suitable method to make the
turn using as little space as possible?
 Rudder hard to port, full astern. After gaining some sternway,
rudder hard to starboard and full ahead
70. What is the name of the international standard for exchange of maritime
digital electronic chart information?
 S-57
71. ECDIS is an abbreviation for?

 Electronic chart display and information system
72. What is the number of the IMO resolution concerning ECDIS?

 IMO res. A817(19)
73. HMI is an abbreviation for?

 Human Machine Interface
74. A chart made by using the Lambert projection can be considered to present?
 Correct areas
75. Chart projections are classified according to the type of projection surface
used. How many commonly used surfaces are there?
 3
76. A going refers to?

 The actual size and shape of the earth
77. How is an ellipsoid formed?

 By rotating an ellipse about its minor axis
78. The “flattening” of the earth is approximately?

 1/300
79. The surface of an ellipsoid is?

 Regular
80. The first satellite based datum was based on:

 American NNSS
81. The worlds first satellite based datum was named?

 WGS – 72
82. What is the reference datum for GPS?

 WGS 84
83. In worst case, how much can the difference be expected to be between local
datum and satellite datum?
 Up to several nautical miles
84. What is the main element of geographical data?

 Description of position
85. Where can you find information about standard terms used in connection
with electronic charts?
 IMO resolution A.817 (19)
86. What is the definition of an Electronic Navigation Chart (ENC)?

 ENC is a subset of ECDB
87. What is a raster chart?

 A raster chart is a digital facsimile of the paper chart
88. Which of the following chart is considered “intelligent”?

 the vector chart
89. The accuracy of data on a raster chart is exactly the same as?
 The paper chart
90. What is the worst know difference between a local datum and WGS84?
 7 NM
91. According to IMO, what type of chart should be used on ECDIS?

 A vector chart
92. What is the IMO definition of ECDIS?

 A system that display hydro graphic information in order to assist the safe
navigation
93. An ECDIS consist of?

 ENC and ECDIS
94. ECS is a system that?

 Does not meet SOLAS requirements
95. A raster chart is a chart that is?

 Used both in RCDS and ECDIS
96. Can a raster chart be displayed in head-up mode on today‟s ECDIS?

 No
97. Vector chart can?

 Can be displayed with any direction up
98. Can raster chart be “customised”?

 No
99. Can raster chart provide navigational warnings?

 No
100. What is the purpose of voyage planning?

 To support the bridge team
101. How many stages are there in the planning of a safe voyage?
 Four
102. A typical ECDIS “base display” shows the following information?

 Coastline, sub sea danger and traffic systems
103. What is the main purpose of the zoom function?

 To select appropriate chart scale to the actual situation
104. What is the main purpose of the pan function?

 Move the current chart on the screen
105. How is an ellipsoid formed?

 By rotating an ellipse about its minor axis
106. What is the reference datum for GPS?

 WGS-84
107. According to IMO, what type of chart should be used on ECDIS?

 A vector chart
108. What is a raster chart?

 A digital facsimile of the paper chart
109. Which of the following chart is considered “intellegent”?

 the vector chart
110. Can raster charts provide navigational warnings?

 No
111. A chart made by using the Lambert projection can be considered to present?
 Correct areas
112. ECS is a system that?

 Does not meet SOLAS requirements
113. A geoid refers to?

 The actual size and shape of the earth
114. The accuracy of data on a raster chart is exactly the same as?
 The paper chart
115. An ECDIS consist of?

 ENC and ECDIS
116. HMI is an abbreviation for?

 Human Machine Interface
117. In worst case, how much can the difference be expected to be between
local datum and satellite datum?
 Up to several nautical miles
118. A raster chart is a chart that is?

 Used both in RCDS and ECDIS
119. The ECDIS system main purpose of the pan fuction?

 Two
120. What is the definition of a waypoint?

 A waypoint is a position where the ships course is to be changed
121. What is the definition of a leg?

 A line connecting two turn-points
122. How can the ships course change be described in detail?

 By specifying ships turn radius
123. What is the purpose of the “off track” limit?

 Assist in controlling the ship track from planned track
124. When the route planning process is completed, what should then be done?
 Validate and check all route data
125. If own ships position is erroneous on an ECDIS system, what is the result?
 All positions, directions and course taken from the ECDIS are
erroneous
126. What is the most important thing to know about computerised systems
 Their limitations
127. Does STCW specify special training in use of ECDIS?

 No
128. When own ships position input to ECDIS is wrong, what is the result?
 Position, range and bearing taken on the ECDIS will be wrong
129. What is the effect of sailing in “Course mode”?

 ships course will not be corrected for off- set, but the course will be adjusted
towards the nearest way point
130. Before using a pre-programmed ECDIS route, what should you do?
 Check all route data thoroughly
131. What does a navigator who used an ECDIS require?

 Good navigational knowledge and a professional job attitude
132. Select the wrong acronym:

 RNC (Radio Navigation Chart)
133. Which theoretical minimum number of measurements from satellites does

a GPS receiver need in order to provide an exact three-dimensional
position?
 FOUR
134. The symbol show here identifies the

 heading marker aligment control
135. Vertical beam with is determined by

 the design of the scanner
chart, what chart datum should be selected?
 Select WGS84 and when plotting on the chart apply the stated corrections
 WGS78 and input the corrections stated on the chart into the GPS
 WGS84 and plot the readout positions directly on the chart
 Select the datum stated on the chart in use
 I don‟t know
137. The paths of intended travel between three or more points is the
 Track
 Course
 Course over the ground
 Bearing
 I don‟t know
138. Raster-scan chart data is

 A diligtized “picture” of a chart in one format and one layer
 The only format recognized by IMO/IHO
 Composed of files that are smaller than vector files
 Organized into many separate files
 I don‟t know
139. What is the definition of a leg?

 A line connecting two turn-point
 A line the direction of the next way-point
 A line connecting the start and end position of a route
 A line in the direction of the previous way-point
 I don‟t know
APPLY MEDICAL FIRST AID ON BOARD SHIP
1. A burn may occur when electricity of high current and voltage passes through the body. Most damage
occurs at the points of entry and exit of electricity. What is the treatment of electrical burns?
 Place sterile dressing over the burn and secure with a bandage.
2. A casualty suddenly loses consciousness and falls to the ground letting out a strange cry. The pasient is red-
blue in the face and froth may appear around the mouth. You are witnessing a major epileptic attack.
What should you do?
 Loose tight clothing, ask all unnecessary bystanders to leave and carefully place something
soft under the head. If casualty is unconscious, place the person in Recovery position.
3. A faint is a brief loss of consciousness of no more than momentary duration caused by a temporary
reduction in the flow of blood to the brain.How to prevent anyone from fainting?
 Tell the person to sit down and lean forward with the head between the knees taking deep
breaths.
4. Abdominal Thrust is the name on a technique which involves applying a series of thrusts to the upper
abdomen in an attempt to force air out of a choking casualty's lungs. How to perform this technique?
 Stand behind the casualty. Clench your fist with the tumb inwards in the center of upper
abdomen. Grasp your fist with your other hand and pull quickly inwards.
5. After checked for open airway, given the first two inflations and checked the pulse to make sure that the
heart is beating, what is the rate of inflations given until natural breathing is restored ?
 12 - 16 times per minute
6. If a person has been overcome by fumes from toxic cargoes such as acetone cyanohydrin and has ceased
breathing, you would:
 Wait for a resuscitator to be brought from the ship's first aid locker and use it?
7. If a person is in a state of shock, what of the following is the correct thing of you to do?
 Treat and reassure the casualty and stay with the person at all times.
8. If Mouth - to - Mouth (M-T-M) ventilation by itself is unsuccessful and the casualty's heart stops, or has
stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What
is the rythm when performing M-T-M in combination with ECC with one First Aider only ?
 15 compressions followed by 2 full ventilations.
stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M.
When performing ECC, where do you place your hand on the casualty's body?
 Place the heel of one hand, two finger breadths above the bottom of breastbone. Cover the
hand with the heel of the other hand.
stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What
is the complete rate when performing ECC?
 Complete 30 compressions at the rate of 100 compressions per minute
11. In which way may intake of poisonous material occur?

 All mentioned.
12. Inflatable splints are made in various sizes and are shaped to the upper and lower limbs. What is the
advantages of an inflatable splint?
 It is more easy to give correct pressure to the fractured/injured area, and the control of
swelling and bleeding is more easy to observe.
13. It is important that a compress is done correctly. One of the alternative signs , after completed compress
bandage, shows that the bandage may be to tight. Which one?
 Swelling below the bandage and heavy pain.
14. Shock is a manifestation of changes in which the circulation fails because either pressure or volume of
circulating blood has fallen to a dangerous level. What is the skin colour of a patient in shock?
 Pale or grey.
15. The passage of electrical current through the body may result in severe and sometimes fatal injuries. You
are witness to man getting electric current through his body and is stuck to the dangerous area. It is
impossible to switch off the current by any main switch. How to break the current safely?
 Stand on dry insulating material and pull the person away with isolating material.
16. Treatment of burns and scalds depends on the severity of the injury. What is the correct thing to do for
minor burns and scalds?
 Place the injured part under slowly running cold water for at least 10 minutes, but
preferably until the pain is gone. If no water is available, use any cold, harmless liquid.
17. Unconscious casualties who are breathing and whose hearts are beating should be placed in the
Recovery Position. What is the Recovery Position?
 As shown in figure 1.
Recovery Position. Why is this position so important?
 The position ensures that an open airway is maintained.
19. Unfortunately a fish hook has entered someone's finger. The barb of the hook is even inside the skin.
How to remove the fish hook?
 Push the hook through the skin until the barb protrudes, then cut the hook between the
barb and the skin and gently withdraw the hook.
20. Unfortunately an insect has become lodged in the ear. How to remove the insect?
 Gently flood the casualty's ear with terpid water so that the insect will float out.
21. What do you call the method used for bone-soft part injuries?
 ICE-method.
22. What does the abbreviation ABC mean in first aid?

 Air, Breathing, Circulation.
23. What is one of the dangerous states a survivor may suffer from?
 Hypothermia
24. What will you serve seafarers who has been exposed to cold?
 Warm nutritious drinks.
25. What will you serve seafarers who have been exposed to heat?
 Cold drinks and salt.
26. Which muscle is the most persevering one in the body?

 The heart.
27. Which position is the best to stop bleeding from the nose?
 Sitting on a chair, leaning forward, with two fingers pressing the nose together.
28. You are part of a team of two First Aiders in a resuscitation situation. What is the rythm of resuscitation
with two First Aiders?
 5 compressions after every 1 inflation
29. You are witnessing someone about to faint. What are the symptoms ?
 The person may be very pale, and pulse is slow at first and weak.
MIXED QUESTIONS
1. 90° - Ho =
 Sextant altitude
2. A general cargo vessel is loading to its Summer Marks. Upon completion of loading, the final level
of the water would be at:
 The top of the summer load line mark.
3. A heavy metal concentrate bulk cargo has a moisture content of 16 and a transportable
moisture limit of 18, what should the Master do?
 Refuse to load the cargo as the moisture content is outside acceptable limits
4. A lantern combining the sidelights and stern light MAY be shown on a

 20-meter vessel engaged in fishing and making way
5. A basic radar plot can be used to__

 estimate the speed of target.
6. A bulk cargo declaration shows that the iron ore to be loaded has an angle of repose of 45 degrees; what
does this indicate?
 The cargo pile is stable and unlikely to shift
7. A bulk cargo has a stowage factor (S.F) of 1.50 cubic metres per metric tonne (m3/mt). If 1000
tonnes are to be loaded what volume will this cargo occupy?
 1500 cubic metres ( m3)
8. A bulk cargo is loaded and the cargo stow has been left with an excessive peak height; what could be
the result of this situation?
 Excessive stresses on transverse bulkheads
9. A bulk cargo is loaded and the shore cargo figure is 10 000 tonnes; the chief officer calculates 9 500
tonnes have been loaded; what should the Master do?
 Inform Designated Person Ashore( DPA)
10. A bulk cargo of Coal is to be loaded in Australia for Europe; the coal is declared as having a high
moisture content (but less than the transportable moisture Limit (TML)); what must the Master ensure?
 All cargo hold bilges are sounded daily and the amount of water logged; the bilges can
then be pumped out.
11. A bulk cargo of steel coils is loaded and a number of the coils are noted by the Chief Officer to be
rusted; what must the Master ensure?
 Clause the Bill of Lading with the reference numbers of the rusty coils and so make the Bill
of Lading a "dirty" Bill.
MIXED QUESTIONS
12. A bulk cargo vessel is found to be 4.0 centimetres over her maximum loadline draft after loading; what
should be the actions of the master?
 Order the pumping out of fresh water or ballast until the maximum allowed loadline is
achieved.
13. A bulk carrier is to carry a full deck cargo of packaged timber; to what regulations must the vessel
comply?
 IMO Code of Practice for the carriage of Timber Deck cargoes
14. A bulk coal cargo is to be loaded and the moisture content is declared as 19 ; the transportable
moisture limit of the cargo is declared as 15, what should the Master do?
 Refuse to load the cargo unless the vessel is specially designed for the carriage of cargo
which may liquefy
15. A Bulk Vessel is to load a cargo of grain; pre loading calculations show that IMO stability criteria cannot
be achieved; the vessel should do which of the following?
 The grain surfaces in some or all of the cargo spaces must be secured
16. A cargo plan would NOT include:

 loading and discharge equipment details
17. A Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate will be issued for:

 2 years with control every 6 months
18. A chemical tanker may be granted, by the Government of the receiving Party, an exemption from
carrying out a mandatory prewash provided that the:
 Vessel temporarily has defective tank cleaning equipment and the prewash will be carried
out at the first available opportunity after repairs have been completed and the tank will
not be loaded or ballasted before that time.
19. A chronometer is said to be loosing if :

 if it is slow one day and fast the next day.
20. A circle whose plane pass through the center of the sphere is called?
 Great circle
21. A cloud whose name has the prefix nimbo- or the suffix –nimbus is
 Rain-producing
22. A Company's safety management objectives and requirements, which are set above the standards of the
ISM code, should be
 encouraged and supported.
MIXED QUESTIONS
23. A container full of scrap metal is being loaded, and you sight water dripping from it. You should:
 Ensure that the container is stowed on deck.
24. A container vessel has lost several dangerous goods containers overboard. The master must report
this loss of container incident to:
 The ship owner.
25. A contractor is hired to install new navigation equipment onboard your ship while it‟s berthed. For a
period of time he‟s left unsupervised and photographs schematics of the ship that he finds rolled up and
stored in the corner of a nearby office. Later, from home, he hacks into the network and prints off
information about the ship‟s security procedures. Which of these information security measures would
have prevented his unauthorized access?"
 "Secure area, passwords, a firewall and a securenetwork."
26. A correction for augmentation is included in the Nautical Almanac corrections for
 The Moon
27. A diabetic has eaten too little food and the person may feel dizzy and lightheaded. The skin becomes
pale, with profuse sweathing. Limbs may begin to tremble and pulse becomes rapid. The urine glucose
reaction is negative. What kind of medicine will the person need as soon as possible?
 Sugar lump, sugar drink or something sweet
28. A drawing used to identify individual strakes and plates is called a:

 Shell Expansion Plan
29. A falling barometer is an indication of …

 bad weather to come.
30. A fixed quantity of Mercury will weigh more at ______

 30?N Latitude
31. A General Arrangement drawing gives details of a vessel's:

 Layout
32. A General Cargo vessel develops an angle of loll while loading a heavy item of deck cargo alongside
the jetty. You should immediately:
 Stop cargo, reduce FSE in tanks, lower weights within vessel and fill small ballast tank
on low side of vessel.
33. A General Cargo vessel is deemed to be cargo worthy when:

 The hatch covers and/or hatch pontoons are weather tight.
MIXED QUESTIONS
34. A general cargo with a large metacentric height (GM) would be expected to have
 A fast roll period and large righting levers (GZ Levers).
35. A gnomonic projection is based on a(n) _____

 Plane tangent at one point
36. A great circle on the earth's surface which passes through the terrestrial poles is known as
 Meridian
37. A GZ curve is used to determine:

 Stability
38. A heavy piece of machinery is loaded on deck of a container vessel, stowed across several flat rack
containers. The most appropriate method for lashing such cargo would be by:
 Taking all lashings to the hatch coamings, pillars and lashing bridges.
39. A katabatic wind blows

 Down an incline due to cooling of the air
40. A keel structure constructed to allow piping to run through it is called a:

 Duct Keel
41. A lantern combining the sidelights and stern light MAY be shown on a _
 6-meter vessel under oars
42. A large vessel develops a sudden sheer when it stops moving through the water, having been
steaming through a shallow water channel for several miles. The sheer may be strong and unexpected
and is due to what reason?
 The large volume of water dragged behind the vessel continues to move forward and
cause a strong turning moment on the stern of the vessel
43. A large vessel is coming alongside a pier with two tugs assisting and there is little wind or current
affecting the vessel. What would be considered the best use of the tugs and at which position?
 Pushing on the ship's side and made fast in case the vessel's movement towards the berth
requires reducing by the tug pulling off.
44. A large vessel is proceeding slowly up a narrow channel, using its own engines and assisted by the use of
one tug. Where should the tug be connected to assist the ship in maintaining its course in the centre of
the channel?
 Made fast on a line through the centre lead astern.
MIXED QUESTIONS
45. A line connecting all possible positions of your vessel at any given time is a
 Line of position
46. A line of position derived by radar range from an identified point on a coast will be a(n)
 B. Arc
47. A line of position formed by sighting two charted objects in line is called a(n)
 Range line
48. A loaded bulk carrier experiences heavy ice accretion on deck forward, what are the major concerns of the
changes in stability?
 Reduction of metacentric height (GM) and loss of freeboard forward
49. A P - H type Mollier diagram or chart is often used when dealing with LNG cargoes. What is the
main information that can be obtained from a Mollier diagram?
 Information about the exact values of the pressure, density, specific volume and dryness
fraction of the vapour when both the enthalpy and temperature are known.
50. A perforated flat is part of the structure in the:

 Double Bottom
51. A person slowly feels more sleepy and thirsty. The skin and slimhinner become very dry and there is a
sweet taste of the breath. The glucose reaction shows positive. What kind of medicine will the person
need as soon as possible?
 Insulin.
52. A point given at navigational charts to revamp bow before ship arriving at way point's is :
 Wheel Over Point
53. A power-driven vessel at anchor, not fishing or otherwise restricted in its ability to maneuver, sounds her
fog signal at intervals of not
 More than two minutes
54. A radar fix at long range from land should

 be used in preference to other methods.
55. A radar presentation feature which can often be used to advantage for position fixing is :
 relative motion
56. A reference for target bearings is provided by a line on the radar screen called the :
 heading marker
MIXED QUESTIONS
57. A relative bearing is always measured from
 The vessel's head
58. A semidiameter correction is applied to observations of ___

 B. The Moon
59. A severe blow to or a heavy fall on the upper part of the abdomen (solar plexus) can upset the regularity
of breathing. What is the symptoms and signs?
 Difficulty in breathing in and the casualty may be unable to speak.
60. A ship experiences an interaction effect known as "Squat" when moving in shallow water. The amount of
Squat is affected by the speed of the vessel through the water. If the speed through the water is HALVED
what will be the change in the affect of "Squat"
 The squat effect will be reduced to a quarter of its original value
61. A ship has turned a complete circle (360 degrees) in deep water at full ahead throughout the turn.
The same ship, in the same conditions, is now to make a complete turn (360 degrees) at half ahead
throughout the turn. Would there be any difference in the size (diameter) of the turning circle?
 No, the diameter of the turning circle would be almost the same.
62. A ship is in longitude 54°00'W on a true course of 270°. The ship's clocks are on the proper time zone. At
what longitude should the clocks be changed to maintain the proper zone time?
 67°30'W
63. A stiff vessel will have a GM which is:

 Large
64. A strain occurs when a muscle or group of muscles is over- stretched and possibly torn, by violent or
sudden movement. Strain can be caused by lifting heavy weights incorrectly. The treatment of strain may
be remembered as the word RICE.What is RICE an abbreviation for?
 Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
65. A strong, often violent, northerly wind occurring on the Pacific coast of Mexico, particularly during the
colder months, is called
 Tehuantepecer
66. A tank which contained a category "X" product must undergo a prewash before leaving port in
compliance with MARPOL. The resulting residues shall be discharged to a reception facility until the
concentration of the substance in the effluent, as indicated by analysis of samples of the effluent taken by
the authorized surveyor has reached a level of:
 0.1% by weight.
MIXED QUESTIONS
67. A That type of planets can never be in opposition with the sun?
 Inferior planets
68. A transactional leader is one who:

 Does deals with people in order to get them to do things the leader wants
69. A tug is connected by a line to the bow of a ship. Will the bollard pull exerted by the tug be the same
at any speed?
 No, when the ship's speed exceeds about 5 knots it will be expected that there will be a
reduced pull exerted by the tug
70. A typical hazard associated with the carriage of ammonium nitrate is:
 Environmental pollution.
71. A useful aid to identifying land at long range is :

 the calculation of distance to the radar horizon
72. A vertically welded shell joint is called a:

 Butt
73. A vessel berths at two different jetties under the influence of a 1 knot beam current. At the first jetty the
ship has an underkeel clearance of 5 times the draught and at the second the underkeel clearance is
only 0.5 times the draught. If the current exerted a force of 50 tonnes on the ship at the first jetty, what
would be the approximate force exerted at the second if the draught is the same?
 150 tonnes
74. A vessel constructed without bulkheads on the main cargo deck will be assigned the class notation:
 Container
75. A vessel constructed without bulkheads on the main cargo deck will be assigned the class notation:
 Ro-Ro
76. A vessel in the condition shown in figure will be:

 Hogging
77. A vessel is overtaking when she approaches another from more than how many degrees abaft the beam?
 22.5°
78. A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights
 do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out
MIXED QUESTIONS
79. A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be hidden by an
obstruction shall
 Sound a prolonged blast
80. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver shall

 When operating in restricted visibility, sound a whistle signal of two prolonged and one
short blast
81. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver shall

 Show a day-shape of two diamonds in a vertical line
82. A vessel underway and making way in fog shall sound every two minutes _
 one prolonged blast
83. A vessel which is fishing is required to show sidelights and a stern light only when
 Underway and making way
84. A weather forecast states that the wind will commence backing. In the Northern Hemisphere, this would
indicate that it will
 Shift in a counterclockwise manner
85. A weather forecast states that the wind will commence veering. In the Northern Hemisphere this indicates
that the wind will
 Shift in a clockwise manner
86. According to the Navigation Rules, all of the following are engaged in fishing EXCEPT a vessel ___
 Trolling
87. According to the text, leadership is often more associated with ?

 Paperwork
88. According to the text, which of the following statements is true?

 Leadership and management have some unique functions with an area of overlap
89. Additional bottom stiffening is required immediately aft side of the collision bulkhead to resist:
 Pounding
90. After a partial discharge and prior to sailing, it is important to:

 carry out a cargo survey
MIXED QUESTIONS
91. After discharging a high density cargo a serious crack is found in an upper ballast tank amidships of a
Bulk Carrier; what must the Master do?
 Inform Designated Person Ashore (DPA) and call in Classification Society
92. After the discharge of Lube Oils, Lube Oil Additives, Phthalates and Olefins and before the loading of
"high-spec" cargoes on a chemical tanker, the test that might be expected to produce unsatisfactory
results during initial wall-wash analysis would be:
 Hydrocarbons.
93. All bridge member shall attended if there is available changing to passage plan :
 All the above
94. All requirements of the ISM code are to ensure that safe practices are taken into account in ship operation
through written procedures. These requirements include the following information: …
 All of these.
95. Although not required by the IMDG Code, on a container vessel, carrying Calcium Hypochlorite under
refrigeration is beneficial so as to:
 Prevent the cargo temperature increasing into the danger zone.
96. An aid to identifying land features at long range is:

 a chart with topographic details
97. An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by the ship's
whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
 Go to your lifeboat station
98. An alarm signal consisting of seven short blasts followed by one long blast is sounded by the ship's
whistle and the alarm bells. What are you to do?
 Go to your lifeboat station (muster station).
99. An alien crewmember with a D-1 permit leaves the vessel in a foreign port and fails to return. The first
report you make should be to the
 IMigration Servies.
100. An anchored vessel on pilotage duty must show which light(s) at night?
 A white light over a red light and anchor lights
101. An emergency situation on board must be reported to the company by:

 The fastest means available
MIXED QUESTIONS
102. An important physical property of LNG is the saturation vapour pressure. What is the IMO definition
of the term "saturated vapour pressure"?
 The pressure at which all of the vapour returns to the liquid state.
103. An occluded depression tends to move ………………..

 slowly and irregularly.
104. Are there any exceptions from OPA-90

 Yes, transit passage through US waters to a non US port
105. Area which shall be avoided by all ships or for ship by classification indeed is :
 No Go Area
106. Areas which the ship cannot go safely are shown by highlighting or cross hatching on a chart - What
are these areas called?
 No go areas
107. As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card in a magnetic compass
 Turns counterclockwise to port
108. As defined in the Rules, a towing light is a yellow light having the same characteristics as a(n)
 stern light
109. As per MARPOL 73/78, coal slurry, clay slurry, dextrose solution and molasses are classified as:
 Category Y
110. As per MARPOL, for control of discharge of Noxious Liquid Substances, the area(s) designated as
“Special Areas” are:
 The Mediterranean Sea, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Red Sea, "Gulfs" Area, Gulf of Aden, Oman
Area of the Arabian Sea, Southern South African Waters, Antarctic and North-West
European Waters.
111. As with heat burns the damage of frostbite /hypothermia may be either superficial or deep, and the
affected tissues may be destroyed. What kind of first aid should be given a person with frostbite ?
 Hand or body heat the affected parts skin-to-skin (e.g. frozen hand in persons opposite
armpit...)
112. Asthma is a distressing condition in which the muscles of the air passage go into spasm. How can the
asthma attacks be triggered off ?
 Nervous tension,allergy, or none obvious cause
MIXED QUESTIONS
113. At about GMT 1436, on 3 December 1981, the lower limb of the Moon is observed with a sextant
having an index error of 2.5' on the ar The height of eye is 32 feet. The sextant altitude (hs) is 3°38.8'.
What is the observed altitude?
 Ho 4°29.1'
114. At least, how often shall life boats be launched with their assigned operating crew aboard and
manoeuvred in the water according to SOLAS?
 Every month
115. At the first point of aries and first point of libra, the sun's declination is
 23.5 deg
116. At the horizon refraction is =

 0 min ; 1min ; 34 min ; 16min
117. At the horizon, refraction:

 Is maximum
118. At what stage of a passage plan should light for making landfall and primary/secondary position
fixing methods be identified?
 At the planning stage
119. Augmentation at the horizon is

 ; 0.3 ; 0.2 ; 0
120. Bale capacity compared to grain capacity is:

 Less
121. Ballast introduced into a cargo tank on a chemical tanker which has been washed to such an extent that
the ballast contains less than 1 ppm of the substance previously carried may be discharged into the sea
without regard to the discharge rate, ship's speed and discharge outlet location, but under certain
conditions, which require:
 That the vessel is not less than 12 miles from the nearest land and is in water that is not less
than 25 metres deep.
122. Ballast lines to deep tanks should be:

 blanked prior to loading dry cargo in them
123. Ballast lines to deep tanks should be:

 flooded to keep pumps primed
MIXED QUESTIONS
124. Barges being towed at night
 Must be lighted at all times
125. Basic procedures for bunkering operations on all ships require that……should personalty supervise all
bunkering operations.
 The chief engineer
126. Bearings picked up from a chart are:

 True bearings
127. Besides normal loads, the lashings of the containers stowed at the outboard part of the deck stow are
additionally subjected to:
 The effect of wind on the containers.
128. Best location to stow containers loaded with Calcium Hypochlorite would be:
 On deck, away from sources of heat.
129. Bulk liquid cargoes carried in flexi-tank containers are considered dangerous:
 When the associated material safety data sheet shows a constituent(s) listed in the IMDG
Code.
130. Bulkhead stiffeners are attached to the tank top by.

 Brackets
131. Bunkering procedures for all ships require that communication should be maintained with the
shorelbarge staff in charge of the transfer ?
 Continuous
132. Bunkering procedures on all ships require that the deck officer on watch be informed prior to the
starting of bunkering. This is because ……
 The bunkering flag has to be hoisted and the oil spill recovery team put on stand-by.
133. By day, you sight a vessel displaying three shapes in a vertical line. The top and bottom shapes are
balls, and the middle shape is a diamond. It could be a _
 vessel engaged in replenishment at sea
134. Can apparent solar day be used for measuring time?

 Yes
MIXED QUESTIONS
135. Cargo residues of certain chemical substances are permitted to be removed by ventilation. This
may be carried out provided that:
 The volume of the tank does not exceed 1750 cubic metres, the maximum remaining
residues are less than 75 litres and ventilation is additionally possible directly down the
pumpstack.
136. Cargo sweat may be anticipated when:

 the dewpoint of ventilation air is above that in the hold
137. Cargoes referenced within the IMDG code may be anticipated to be:
 of a hazardous nature
138. Carriage of wet scrap steel borings, turnings and swarf in containers is generally considered
dangerous, because:
 This type of cargo will corrode the container.
139. Chemical burns in eyes or on the skin can cause severe damage. Some chemicals may be absorbed
through the skin and cause widespread and sometimes fatal damage within the body. What is the first
main treatment if someone is a victim of chemical burns?
 Remove any contaminated clothing and flood the affected area with slowly running water.
Make sure that the contaminated water drains away freely and safely.
140. Concerning a celestial observation, the azimuth angle is measured from the principal vertical circle to
the
 Greenwich celestial meridian
141. Containerised scrap metal fire is best extinguished by:

 Dousing with seawater.
142. Containers may NOT contain:

 dangerous cargo
143. Containers may NOT contain:

 Livestock
144. Containers on Deck are secured:

 with twistlocks, rods and chains
145. Contingency theory is based on the assumption that the ideal leader:
 Shapes their leadership style depending on the situation
MIXED QUESTIONS
146. Dangerous cargo on a pallet should be stowed:
 In a secure container
147. Deck cargo stowage should:

 allow unobstructed view from Bridge

 Such that the vessel cannot be set appreciable off course, or into danger by the effects of
wind, tide or current

151. Definitive information on whether a particular cargo is classified as a “Noxious Liquid Substance”
(other than products provisionally assessed) can be obtained from:
 The product groups within the list of cargoes contained in the Chemical Data Guide for
Bulk Shipment by Water.
152. Deviation in a compass is caused by the

 Influence of the magnetic materials of the vessel
153. Distance on a chart is measured using :

 Latitude scale
154. Due to exposure to heat fatigue, heat stroke and dehydration, what is the maximum recommended
effective temperature (ET) for full work load in enclosed spaces?
 30.5°C ET?
155. During a loaded winter passage across the North Atlantic, the master of a container vessel would be
most concerned with:
 The added weight of icing on container stacks, leading to loss of GM.
156. During a loaded winter passage across the North Atlantic, the master of a container vessel would be
most concerned with:
 Metacentric height of the vessel.
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157. During a normal voyage heat is transferred to the LNG cargo through the cargo tank insulation
which causes some boil off of the cargo. This boil off changes the composition of the LNG as more of the
lighter components will vaporise. Which component of the LNG cargo is likely to have a lower than
original percentage on arrival at the discharge port?
 Methane.
158. During a pre-loading survey prior to loading grain on a Bulk Carrier, very small amount of the
previous grain cargo is found in a cargo hold; what is the significance of this situation?
 The affected cargo hold should be left empty
159. During abandon ship exercise, what life-saving equipment must be demonstrated?
 How to communicate using the hand -held radios
160. During cargo operations winch operators should:

 have a clear view of the work area
161. During loading dangerous goods, the documentation is incomplete regarding stowage and
classification details. The deck officer should:
 request the missing details before sailing
162. During loading of dangerous goods a package is dropped. Despite damaging the packaging the
product can be clearly seen and is not damaged. What should be done?
 Reject the package
163. During Marpol inspections by port state control inspectors ships have been detained because
 The oily water separator filters were found dirty.
164. During Marpol inspections by port state control inspectors ships have been detained because
 An oil film was found in the overboard discharge pipe of the oily bilge water separator.
165. Duties of the OOW also include one for the following
 People working on deck
166. ECDIS must have the capability to preserve the record of the voyage track for the previous
 12 hours
167. Edges of land should be avoided if possible when position fixing by radar because of :
 the effect of vertical beamwidth
168. Eductors are used within oil tanker cargo operations for:
 cargo stripping
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169. Exposure to moderate concentrations of ammonia may cause:
 Instant death.
170. Fast moving high clouds are an indication of …

 good weather to come.
171. Fire in a container carrying chemicals is difficult to extinguish, because:

 Chemical fires always spread instantaneously to other containers. , Chemical fires
always spread instantaneously to other containers , Such containers containing
chemicals are always inaccessible.
172. For a container stowed in a position equidistant from the roll and pitch axes of a ship, what will
quarter the acceleration forces acting on it?
 Halving the roll period
173. For a ship operating or calling in US waters, COTP can request (OPA-90)
 Unannounced drills at any time
174. For general cargo, thorough hold preparation is required. This is mainly to ensure that:
 bilges are clean and working
175. For guidance on lashing arrangement of containers on-board the vessel, the most important
document to refer is:
 The Code for the Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.
176. For how long is the health certificate valid for a seafarer above the age of 18?
 Two years.
177. For identification purposes at night, U.S. Navy submarines on the surface may display an
intermittent flashing light of which color?
 Red
178. For what period of time is the protection and environment committee elected?
 1 - 2 years.
179. For what purpose would using a Lambert conformal chart be more convenient than using a Mercator?
 Plotting radio bearings over a long distance
180. For which of the following ships, is the MARPOL convention applicable?
 For all listed vessels.
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181. For which ships is the SOLAS convention applicable?
 For all vessels.
182. Freeboard is the vertical distance measured from the:

 Main Deck to the Waterline
183. From the list below, which is among the recommended actions for a vessel to take, on entering an area
known for pirate activity?"
 To transit with maximum safe speed
184. From where can the maneuvering characteristics of the vessel be obtained?
 Ships' particulars
185. Frontal depressions moue in families, each depression following its predecessor but in…………
 a slightly lower latitude.
186. Full reference and details relating to dangerous goods will be found in which document?
 IMDG Code
187. Give the meaning of the following symbol:

 muster station
188. Great circles passing through the observer's zenith and nadir are called:
 Vertical circles
189. Groupthink is used to describe

 The positive aspects that accur when a group works together.
190. Guideline requirements for the carriage of bulk grain state that:
 following a cargo shift, the maximum heel must be no ore than 12°
191. Gyrocompass repeaters reproduce the indications of the master gyrocompass. They are
 Accurate only in the Polar regions
192. Handling fuel oils without proper care can lead to

 Overflow, pollution and gas formation.
193. He item marked 5 is a:

 Frame
194. How are ship's stability characteristics affected by Parametric Rolling?

 By the virtual loss of GM
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195. How can the crew be helped to understand how they personally benefit from the SEP policy and how
could their perception of ownership be encouraged
 Through regular meetings at which the crew members are encouraged to participate in the
continuous development of the objectives of the SEP
196. How do the human body absorb toxicants?

 The human body absorb toxicants through respiration, skin and the aliment channel
197. How frequent should reports from protection and environmental work be send to shore based
management?
 Annually.
198. How many annexes do we find in MARPOL and what is the content of annex 1?
 We find 6 annexes in MARPOL and annex 1 is the regulations for the prevention of
pollution by oil
199. How many time zones are there?

 12
200. How much space would 300 tonnes of Tea with a stowage factor of 3.0 take up, if it had a broken
stowage factor of 10%?
 990 cubic metres
201. How often are "abandon ship" drills required to be held on cargo vessels according to SOLAS?
 Once every month.
202. How often are chart correctionns published ?

 Monthly
203. How often are cumulative lists published ?

 Twice a year
204. How often are nautical almanacs published ?

 Annually
205. How often is a chart catalogue published?

 Annually
206. How often must manual steering be tested ?

 When there has been a steering failure
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207. How often shall crew members participate in fire drills?
 Once every month
208. How often shall each member of the crew participate in an "abandon ship"-drill?
 Once every month
209. How should mild steel slabs be loaded in a bulk carrier?

 Interlocked across the entire cargo hold with the longitudinal axes athwartships
210. How will you treat a seasick person?

 Leave him in bed or request him to have some fresh air.
211. How would the OOW be provide with an immediate check as to whether engine orders are being
followed?
 Telegraph
212. Hydrate formation may be a problem with some LPG cargoes. The hydrates may enter cargo pumps,
block lubricating passages, unbalance impellers and seize bearings. What is the most common practice to
prevent such problems?
 Inject a small quantity of freezing-point depressant into the pump.
213. Ideal leaders according to a survey were commonly characterized as all of the following except
 Cooperative
214. Identify this symbol:

 Emergency generator?
215. If immersed in a group that gives a person a sense of anonymity, a Persocould

 Unleash inhibitions because of deindividuation
216. If a cargo tank on a chemical tanker is to be cleaned by recirculation with a low flash or static
accumulator product:
 All lids and other penetrations must be securely closed before recirculation is commenced.
217. If a tank container of liquid ammonia is engulfed in fire, it is recommended:

 To allow ventilation.
218. If depression has a large warm sector, it has a tendency to

 deepen.
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stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What is
the complete rate when performing ECC?
 Complete 30 compressions at the rate of 100 compressions per minute
stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. What is
the rythm when performing M-T-M in combination with ECC with one First Aider only ? a.
 15 compressions followed by 2 full ventilations.
stopped beating, you must perform External Chest Compression (ECC) in conjunction with M-T-M. When
performing ECC, where do you place your hand on the casualty's body? b.
 Place the heel of your hand on the top of the heart position. Cover the hand with the heel
of the other hand.
222. If parts of an adjacent coastline do not show on the radar, one possible reason is the :
 presence of horizontal radar shadow sectors
223. If pollution takes place, what would you do immediately?

 Report to relevant authorities.
224. If properly secured what benefits do high sided car carriers have over other ship types regarding
seaworthiness?
 Their large reserve buoyancy prevents capsizing
225. If sailing on a great circle track, which of the following is correct?

 The initial and final course will always be the same what ever the intermediate course is
226. If the angle at the pole between the observer's meridian and the hour circle passing through a
heavenly body • s called:
 Local hour angle
227. If the cargo loading rate on a bulk carrier exceeds the de-ballasting rate and thereby affecting the hull
stresses, the OOW must
 Notify the terminal representative and ask him to stop loading for a while
228. If the highest part of the coast is not the first target detected, the most likely reason is :
 that the scanner is positioned too low
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229. If the vessel is between latitudes 5 - 20 degrees North, the most likely direction of movement of a
storm is
 North East.
230. In a longitudinally framed vessel transverse strength is maintained by fitting:

 Pillars
231. In case of pollution in US waters, do you always have to notify the National Response Center
(OPA-90)
 Yes, within thirty (30) minutes
232. In the figure, which letter gives the correct understanding of the term "LENGTH OVERALL"?
 Length Overall is indicated by B, in the figure
233. In a 250,000 tonne VLCC, how many tonnes would typically be discharged by a single main cargo
pump?
 2,000 tonnes
234. In a 250,000 tonne VLCC, how many tonnes would typically be discharged by a single main cargo
pump?
 4,000 tonnes
235. In a longitudinally framed vessel transverse strength is maintained by Fitting:

 Deck Girders
236. In a single side skin bulk carrier of 155m in length constructed in 2000 and carrying cargo of density
1010 kg/cu.m., which cargo hold should be able to withstand flooding?
 The midships cargo hold
237. In a tropical revolving storm, “The eye” is a small central region of

 comparatively light winds and little clouds.
238. In discussing the properties of Noxious Liquid Substances, the criteria for defining Threshold Limit
Value (TLV) is:
 The maximum concentration of harmful vapour to which a worker may be exposed for a
period of 15 minutes up to 4 times within any 24 hour period without adverse respiratory
effects.
239. In Figure shown, the section marked 4 is:

 A Flat Bar
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240. In ideal conditions, the forward distance a propeller will move in one revolution of the shaft is the:
 Pitch
241. In latitude 42 36? N, a ship sails due east from Longitude 26 30? W to longitude 21 12? W . What
departure has she made? .
 235.08 miles
242. In leadership trait theory what is a trait?

 A list of key characteristics that makes a leader great.
243. In meteorology, isobars are the lines joining places having the same
 pressure.
244. In meteorology, isotherms are the lines joining places having the same
 temperature.
245. In preparing a passage plan the effects of squat must be borne in mind, as under keel clearance gets
reduced. Which of these factors will cause the vessel to squat?
 Speed
246. In reading a weather map, closely spaced pressure gradient lines would indicate _________
 High winds
247. In relation ot OPA 90, Which of the following statement is correct?

 COTP-zones may have additional rules and regulations
248. In respect of a chemical tanker, carrying category “X”, “Y” & “Z” Noxious Liquid Substances, the term
“Clean Ballast” as defined in the IBC Code means:
 Ballast water carried in a tank which, since it was last used to carry a cargo containing a
substance in category "X","Y" or "Z", has been thoroughly cleaned and the residues
resulting there from have been discharged and the tank emptied in accordance with the
appropriate requirements of Annex II.
MIXED QUESTIONS
249. In shallow water a ship will experience "Squat". What are the principle reasons creating the effects of
squat?
 There is an increase in the water velocity and a decrease of water pressure around the
ship's hull
250. In the celestial equator system of coordinates, what is comparable to latitude on the terrestrial sphere?.
 Declination
251. In the daytime, you see a large sailing vessel on the beam. You know that she is also propelled by
machinery if she shows
 A black cone
252. In the doldrums you will NOT have

 Steep pressure gradients
253. In the equation d = (t x s) r2, the quantity S is:

 The speed of the radar waves
254. In the Figure shown, the items marked 6 are:
 Bilge Brackets
255. In the situation illustrated, a ship is proceeding in the centre of the channel and approaching a
bend in a river. What helm would probably be required to safely round the bend and what other effects
could be expected in this situation?
 The heading should be carefully monitored, some port rudder may be required to
start the swing, though starboard rudder may be required to balance any bank rejection.
256. In the situation illustrated, what should be the power distribution of the tugs to maintain the ship
sideways motion with only minor changes in the ship's heading?
 Considerably more power on the aft tug than the forward tug, while monitoring
the ship's gyro heading
257. In the situation illustrated,what should be the distribution of the power requirements from the tugs, if
the ship is to be moved sideways without changing the heading? Both tugs have similar bollard
pull and are of conventional propulsion.
 Much greater power on the forward tug than on the after tug while monitoring the gyro
heading
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258. In the vicinity of a tropical revolving storm, a prudent master will first determine which semicircle his
ship is in and then set a course to ?
 heave to ; get away from the dangerous semicircle ; Head for the lee of the nearest land ;
The centre of the storm.
259. In US waters "Oil Pollution Act of 1990" was activated in August 1993. What is the main issue for the
introduction of the act?
 To prevent oil spills in US waters?
260. In what latitude do tropical revolving storms generally originate ?

 0 to 25 degrees.
261. In which case is augmentation necessary:

 Sun
262. In which publication can characteristics be found?

 Ship's routeing
263. In which Publication can information on ship reporting be found?

 Ship Routeing
264. In which publication can information on VTS be found?

 Routeing Charts
265. In which publication will you find information pertaining to the general interest of the Mariner?
 Mariner's handbook
266. In which way may intake of poisoning material occur?

 By inhaling, skin penetrating, skin absorbing and swallowing
267. Information obtained from harbour authorities are called:

 Local warnings
268. Instructions for "Preparation for welding or hot work in cargo tanks" is laid down by the Norwegian
Maritime Directorate. Which of the following requirements regarding welding or hot work corresponds to
these instructions?
 If the hot work is to be carried out at the bottom of the tank, the entire bottom shall be
thoroughly cleaned and all sediments removed.
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these instructions?
 Before hot work or welding in tanks is started, a complete set of duly signed check lists and
certificates shall be provided.
these instructions?
 Tanks adjacent to the tank where work is to be carried out shall be cleaned and free of gas.
these instructions?
 Before the tank is entered, lifeline, rescue harness and compressed air apparatus shall be
ready at the relevant hatch.
these instructions?
 The entering permit shall be based on the check-list for gas freeing and check-list for
equipment and preparedness.
these instructions?
 The tank shall be mechanically ventilated as long as there are people inside it.
Maritime Directorate. During ongoing inspection on work in cargo tanks, the gas concentration shall be
checked:
 Every second hour in the first 24 hours.
these instructions?
 If it is decided that work shall be carried out, the decision and the reason for it shall be
entered in the ship's log book.
276. Is it the duty of the master to meet personally at a Norwegian Consulate if he is called for by the head
of the Consulate?
 Yes
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277. Is it the duty of the Master to see to it that legislation and CWA/CBA are available to seafarers on
board?
 The seafarers shall have available for their use the Seamen's and NIS-acts with regulations,
together with all relevant CWA's/CBA's.
278. Is the crew entitled to compensation if the master has to reduce the diet during a voyage?
 Yes
279. Is there any particular procedure to be followed when dismissing a seafarer?

 A hearing shall be held before a committee on board.
280. Istortion of a vessels structure caused by rolling is called"

 Racking
281. It is considered especially necessary to continue to ventilate the tank and to continuously
monitor the atmosphere when working inside a cargo compartment which still contains vegetable oil
residues, because:
 The decomposing residues continue to release hazardous gases, reducing the levels of
oxygen in the tank and making the atmosphere potentially dangerous. ; Forced ventilation
will create a hard "skin" on the residues, making them safer to stand on. Testing the
atmosphere will indicate when this skin has formed, as no further vapours will be released. ;
For a tank which has contained vegetable oils, if it is continuously ventilated an
Enclosed Space Entry Permit is not required. However, for anyone entering the
compartment without a permit in place, they must carry an oxygen meter which
continuously monitors the atmosphere
282. It has been established by experience that the most successful method of double banking two
vessels, when no tugs are available, is one of the following methods. Select which answer is considered
the most successful metho
 When both vessels are underway, fig. 1
283. It is masters responsibility to ensure that?.

 Concerned personnal carry out the on-board traing progamme effectively.
284. It is the Master's responsibility of reviewing the Safety Management System and reporting its
deficiencies to …
 the shore based management.
285. It is the Master's responsibility to ensure that:

 All information regarding the onboard training is given to the ship manager.
MIXED QUESTIONS
286. It is the Master's responsibility to verify that the specific requirements (procedures and instructions)
regarding the Safety Management System are observed. Who will actually verifythis on board ?
 The Master
287. It is the responsibility of the Company to define and document the company's ………… which forms an
integral part of the Safety Management System ?
 safety management objectives
288. It is through ............. that group members can be inspired, motivated and guided to be successful
and productive.
 Leadership
289. It should be checked that the Company has documented that the Master has overriding responsibility
and authority as required ………
 by the SOLAS Convention
290. Line joining a place of equal magnetic variation is called:

 Isogonic line
291. Lines on a chart which connect points of equal magnetic variation are called
 Isogonic lines
292. Lines which shall follow for the ships to entering or outer an area
 Leading lines
293. LNG is often considered as an ideal gas when looking at the physical properties and characteristics. With
reference to the physical properties of gas mixtures which of the given options is the SIGTTO definition of
the term 'mole'?
 The mass that is numerically equal to the molecular mass.
294. LNG is one of the liquefied gases transported by sea. What is the IMO's definition of liquefied gases?
 Liquids with a vapour pressure exceeding 2.8 bar absolute at +37.8 C and certain
other chemicals listed in the Gas Codes.
295. Longitudinal zones of the earth‟s surface, each 15deg in extent, measured eastward and westward
from longitude 0 deg are called:
 Zone time
296. MacGregor style steel hatchcouers are secured against unwanted movement by:
 side securing lugs
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297. Magnetic compass deviation
 Is the angular difference between magnetic north and compass north
298. Magnetic variation changes with a change in

 The vessel's position
299. MARPOL - Annex IV. Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from ships. What do you understand by the
word "Sewage"?
 Drainage/waste from toilets/urinals.
300. MARPOL 73/78 defines „solidifying substances‟ as:

 A noxious liquid substance which, in the case of a substance with a melting point of less
than 15°C which is at a temperature of less than 5°C above its melting point at the time of
unloading, or in the case of a substance with a melting point equal to or greater than 15°C
which is at a temperature of less than 10°C above its melting point at the time of
unloading.
301. MARPOL 73/78 defines a „high viscosity substance‟ as:

 A noxious liquid substance in category "X" or "Y" with a viscosity equal to or greater
than 50 mpa.s at the unloading temperature.
302. Mat entries must be made in the Oil Record Book - Part I (machinery space operations) about the
condition of the Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control system ?
 The time when the system was started and the time when the system was stopped
303. Minority influence can

 Decrease creativity
304. Moulded beam is the measurement taken to the:

 Inside of the Plating
305. Moulded beam is the measurement taken to the:

 Inside of the Plating
306. New MARPOL regulations came into effect from July 93 stating that the previous instantaneous
rate of discharge of oil content (60 litters per nautical mile) was changed to:
 30 litters per nautical mile
307. New MARPOL regulations came into effect from July 93 stating that the oily water separator which was
previously certified for 100 ppm be changed to:
 15 ppm
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308. NGA (NIMA) charts are adopting the metric system in order use the conversion lable found
309. NOAA VHF weather reports are continuously broadcast on VHF channels WX-1, WX-2 and WX-3 on a
frequency of
162.55, 162.40, 162.475 mhz
310. Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting
operations , are deemed to present a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause harm
to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify a limitation on the quality and
quantity of the discharge into the marine environment". Such substances are:
 a category "Y" substance as identified in MARPOL Annex II, and a liquid cargo that is
prohibited for carriage in vessels other than type 1 chemical tanker, as defined in the IBC
Code
311. On 16 January 1981, you take a sight of a star. The sextant altitude (hs) is 4°33.0'. The temperature is -
10°C, and the barometer reads 992 millibars. The height of eye is 42 feet. The index error is 1.9' off the ar
What is the observed altitude (Ho)?
 C. 4°17.0'
312. On 21 January 1981, you observe a back sight of the Sun's lower lim The sextant altitude (hs) is
121°31.5'. The index error is 2.5' on the ar The height of eye is 31 feet (9.3 meters). What is the observed
altitude (Ho)? .
 58°53.1'
313. On a roro vessel, in addition to longitudinal, transverse and vertical accelerations what else must be
taken into account when calculating the external forces acting on a cargo unit?
 Longitudinal forces by sea sloshing ; Longitudinal and vertical forces by wind pressure ;
Vertical and transverse forces by wind pressure ; I don’t know
314. On board passenger ships an abandon ship drill must be performed:

 Every week
315. On multi-purpose vessels, responsibility for the stowage and securing of containers is:
 Determined by the clauses of the charter-party.
316. On the Beaufort scale, hurricane force corresponds to wind ………

 force 12.
317. On the diagram, what is the area at the forward end of the vessel shown by the letter "A"?
 It is normally raised by
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318. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given. Which one is the
correct one?
 Air draught is given by C on the figure
319. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AFT" shown. Which one is the correct
one?
 Aft is defined as A on the figure
320. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "AIR DRAUGHT" given. Which one is the
correct one?
 Air draught is given by D on the figure
321. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "ASTERN" shown. Which one is the
correct one?
 Astern is defined as D on the figure
322. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "BOLLARD" given. Which one is the
correct one?
 Bollard is given by D on the figure
323. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "BREADTH" given. Which one is the
correct one?
 Breadth is given by B on the figure
324. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "CENTRE LINE" given. Which one is the
correct one?
 Centre line is given by A on the figure
325. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "MIDSHIPS" given. Which one is the
correct one?
 Midships is given by B on the figure
326. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "QUAY" given. Which one is the correct
one?
 Quay is given by A on the figure
327. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "STARBOARD QUARTER" given. Which
one is the correct one?
 Starboard quarter is given by C on the figure
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328. On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "WINDLASS" given. Which one is the
correct one?
 Windlass is given by B on the figure
329. On the pole side of the high pressure belt in each hemisphere, the pressurediminishes. The winds along
these gradients are diverted by the Earth's rotation toward the east and are known as the
 Prevailing westerlies
330. On what kind of document shall working hours on board ships be kept?
 On a time sheet arranged by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate
331. On what type of charts would you draw coastal and estuarial tracks?
 Medium scale charts
332. On-board training in the use of davit-launched liferafts (including inflation and lowering whenever
practicable) must take place
 Every 3 months
333. One finding of the risky shift effect is......

 That group decisions are often risker when groupthink sets in.
334. OPA-90 is referring to a Qualified Individual (QI)

 QI is an authorised individual, situated in the US, and contracted by the owner or
operator of the vessel
335. Panting stresses are most severe:

 Forward
336. Planning for a heavy lift, the preferred derrick type would be:
 Hallen swinging
337. Planning for a heavy lift, the preferred derrick type would be:
 Velle
338. Portable lights should be removed from work areas after use. The most important reason is to:
 reduce the safety hazard
339. Portable lights should be removed from work areas after use. The most important reason is to:
 Meet SOLAS requirements
340. Positions obtain by radar :

 should only be used in restricted visibility
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341. Possible shifts of grain cargo may be controlled by:

 "saucers-filled with bagged grain
342. Possible shifts of grain cargo may be controlled by:

 maintaining a low GM
343. Priming of the tides occurs

 When the Moon is between new and first quarter and between full and third Quarter
344. Prior to entering a space the oxygen level should be shown to be at least:
 21%
345. Prior to loading a refrigerated cargo scrupulous preparations are required. The most vital precaution is:
 chilling units set to maximum cooling
346. Prior to loading heavy lift cargoes on a General Cargo Vessel, it must be ensured that:
 There are minimum free surface moments in tanks.
347. Prior to preparing and cleaning holds in preparation for bulk cargo it is important to:
 increase ventilation
348. Prior to preparing and cleaning holds in preparation for bulk cargo it is important to:
 consult the IMO Code of Practice
349. Racking stresses can be reduced by fitting a good system of:

 Deck Girders
350. Radar does not transmit continuously because it would:

 reduce the life of components
351. Radar makes the most accurate determination of the ____

 B. Distance to a target
352. Radar navigational techniques should :

 only be used in poor visibility
353. Radar uses pulse transmission in order to:

 detect close range targets
354. Railway Iron as far as possible should be stowed

 fore & aft
MIXED QUESTIONS
355. Railway Iron as far as possible should be stowed

 on deck
356. Referring to the SOLAS convention, how often should a crew member on a cargo ship participate in
one abandon ship drill and one fire drill?
 Monthly
357. Refraction correction must always be:

 Subtracted
358. Region grooves traffic for ships does range TSS Traffic in shore's lines, traffic corresponds to that
region is :
 Range of Traffic
359. Research on working in pairs, teams, or in groups has shown that.

 Collaborations can be productive
360. Rigging a Jumbo Derrick for a heavy lift, which of the following is standard practice?
 To put winches in double gear
361. Right ascension is measured:

 Westward from aries
362. Route with prescribed bounds where ships shall get navigations with extra caution is
 Precautionary area
363. Safe water buoys may show ONLY .

 White lights
364. Safety management objectives of the Company should amongst other things establish ……
 sources of information concerning operational pollution prevention for joint departmental
use and consultation in case of emergency
365. Sailing vessels are stand-on over power-driven vessels except ___
 when they are the overtaking vessel
366. Settlement of disputes, not belonging to the category of the NIS Act, outside Norway between the
master and any of the crew regarding wages, the ship service or the employment relationships in general
shall be brought before:
 The Norwegian Consulate
MIXED QUESTIONS
367. Severe pains in the chest occur when the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart, become
too narrow for sufficient oxygenated blood to reach the muscles of the heart. Normally these attacks only
last a few minutes, and the pain stops if the casualty rests. What kind of medicine to be taken when an
Angina Pectoris attack occurs?
 Nitro glycerine tablets
368. Shall every seafarer bring with him a valid health certificate issued as per Norwegian provisions?
 Yes
369. Shall the seafarer receive a statement showing the calculation of his wages?
 Yes, showing how it has been calculated and with possible deductions.
370. Ships of 10.000 tons gross tonnage and more, shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment,
complying with Reg.14 (7) of MARPOL for the control of machinery space bilges. What would be the
maximum oil content of oily-water mixture to pass through the filter?
 Plugging the scuppers
371. Ship's speed through water is measured in

 Knots
372. Should the Master's authority be emphasized in the Safety Management system ?
 The Company should ensure that the SMS operating on board the ship contains a clear
statement emphasizing the Master's authority
373. Social comparasion theory is offered as one explanation for

 Pluralistic ignorance
374. South Westerlies and Roaring Forties are general surface wind in which of the following latitudes ?
 40 - 60 degrees.
375. Stack allowable weights on a container vessel should not be exceeded because this can cause:
 The GM toys become excessive leading to high roll accelerations.
376. Storms along a cold front are usually short-lived and sometimes violent, while storms along a warm
front
 produce precipitation over a large area, and are sometimes violent.
377. Sun rays and light reflected from a bright surface (e.g. sea); can cause damage to the skin and eyes.
What is this type of burn called?
 Radiation burns
MIXED QUESTIONS
378. Target ranges are obtained from:
 the range marker
379. Targets echoes appear along a line called the :

 heading marker
380. The safety objectives and requirements of a Company may be standards required by the ISMcod
 set above
381. The dangers associated with carriage of empty tank containers is that:
 They may not be declared as being empty.
382. The following vessels are all required to make the same sound signal when in or near an area of
restricted visibility: a vessel not under command; a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre; a vessel
constrained by her draught / a sailing vessel; a vessel engaged in fishing; a vessel engaged in towing or
pushing another vessel. What is that signal?
 One prolonged blast at intervals at not more than two minutes
383. The height of eye correction is smaller than geometrical dip because of
 Terrestrial refraction
384. The highest level of commercial navigational accuracy is provided by

 DGPS, within a coverage area
385. The Safety Management System should ensure in the first place …
 compliance with mandatory Rules and Regulations.
386. The angle at the observer contained between the plane of the sensible horizon and the direction of
his visible horizon is called:
 Dip
387. The angle of repose of a bulk cargo is defined as: ?

 the smallest angle from the horizontal to which a substance can be raised without it
shifting ; the smallest angle from the vertical to which a substance can be raised without it
shifting ; the greatest angle from the vertical to which a substance can be raised without it
shifting ; the greatest angle from the horizontal to which a substance can be raised without
it shifting
388. The angle subtended at the observer's eye by the horizontal distance between two objects is known as
 Horizontal sextant angle
MIXED QUESTIONS
389. the arc of a vertical circle through a body or the angle at the center of the earth contained between the
observer‟s zenith and the centre of the body is called:
 Calculated zenith distance
390. The athwartships cross section structure shown here is a:

 Flat Plate Keel
391. The Beaufort scale, storm force corresponds to wind ……

 force 10 and above.
392. The best land target to use for radar ranging is :

 a small rock
393. The best way to identify an IED is to?

 Recognize its components.
394. The bridge is informed by an eye-witness that a man has just fallen overboar Which of the following
manoeuvres is the most appropriate action when the person is still close to the vessel?
 Scharnow Turn
395. The carriage of bulk grain cargo should be carried out as directed under the rules of:
 the SOLAS (IMO) Grain Rules
396. The cause for ice accumulation on the ship is due to freezing of sea spray at the temperature below ……
 0 degree C
397. The centre of pressure, on a bulkhead flooded on one side to a depth, h. measured from the bottom
is:
 0.33 h
398. The centre of pressure, on a bulkhead flooded on one side to a depth, h. measured from the bottom
is:
 0.5 h
399. The centre of pressure, on a bulkhead flooded on one side to a depth, h. measured from the bottom is:
 0.33 h
400. The chronometer which was losing 8 seconds every day was 4m 48s fast on GMT on 20th March. What
will be the error on 4th April?
 5m 48s
MIXED QUESTIONS
401. The Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing was prepared to give guidance for:
 Securing of deck cargoes.
402. The commonest type of radar scanner is the :

 Horizontal slotted waveguide
403. The Company must be sure that the Master is …………….

 properly qualified for command.
404. The Company should ensure that the Master is informed of all requirements relating to safety and
environmental protection by ………
 including such requirements in operating instructions.
405. The compass rose on a nautical chart indicates both variation and
 Annual rate of variation change
406. The condition in which the greatest pounding stresses are liable to occur is:
 In ballast, head sea
407. The connecting plate between a side frame and a transverse deck beam is called a:
 Knee
408. The connection of frames and beams at deck level between the bulkheads is designed to resist:
Racking
409. The correct order to follow while planning a passage would be

 plan, monitor, execute, appraise.
410. The 'Critical Temperature' is important when dealing with liquefied gas cargoes. What is the IMO Gas
Codes' definition of the term 'Critical Temperature'?
 It is the temperature above which a gas cannot be liquefied by pressure alone..; It is
the temperature at which a cargo of liquefied gas must be carried.; It is the temperature at
which liquefied gas cargoes give off flammable vapours..; It is the temperature at which
vapours from a liquefied gas cargo will self- ignite.
411. The densities of most hydrocarbon gas mixtures which evolve from normal petroleum products are
greater than the density of air. What would be the approximate relative density of a mixture of 50% by
volume of air and propane relative to 100% air?
 2.0
MIXED QUESTIONS
412. The direction of the centre of the tropical revolving storm may be found by Buys Ballot's law, namely
face the wind and ?
 the center of the storm will be right behind you about a point on your left. ; the center of
the tropical storm will be ahead about a point to the right. ; the centre of the storm is to
your left if you are in Northern hemisphere and to your right if you are in Southern
hemisphere. ; in the Northern hemisphere the centre of the storm will bear 8 to 12 points to
the right.
413. The direction of wave encounter that is most likely to cause a parametric roll condition on large
container ships is:
 Beam seas.
414. The discharge of oily mixtures is not allowed within special areas unless, with exemption of processed
engine room bilge water, unless certain conditions are satisfied. Which of these conditions must be
satisfied ?
 II, IV, V, VII, VIII
415. The Dock Water Allowance is calculated as a proportion of the:

 Fresh Water Allowance
416. The effective stability of a tug, when assisting a vessel to manoeuvre, can be decreased by
hydrodynamic interaction with the ship it is assisting. Where is the most dangerous position of the tug
relative to the ship, for this adverse affect to be found?
 The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the bow rounding the forward
shoulder of the larger vessel.
417. The effectiveness of a rudder is dependant on the flow of water past the rudder. If the rudder is put
hard over when the ship is at full ahead in deep water, and then the engines are stopped, how much lift
force remains?
 About 20 %
418. The emergency fire pump is in accordance with good seamanship and precautionary routines run and
tested weekly. Routine checks and maintenance are normally carried out by dedicated personnel. To
ensure safe and appropriate operation of the pump, would you consider it beneficial that the same
dedicated personnel operate the pump in emergencies?
 In case of accidents, it is important that a wide range of personnel must be permitted and
trained to operate the pump. ; To ensure safe operation of the emergency pump,only
dedicated personnel must be permitted to operate the pump. ; Only senior engineers
should operate the emergency pump. ; Only senior deck officers should operate the
emergency pump.
MIXED QUESTIONS
419. The error in the measurement of the altitude of a celestial body, caused by refraction, increases as the .
Altitude of the body decreases
420. The eye of the tropical revolving storm is an area with light wind but with seas that are
 very high and confused.
421. The Figure shows a:

 Bulwark Stanchion
422. The final valve between the ship's side and the onshore terminal is called the:
 Manifold Valve
423. The function of the waueguide is to:

 block the transmitter during reception / Conduct pulses to and from the scanner
424. The functional requirements for a Safety Management System is to develop, implement and maintain
a system which includes the following…
 a safety and environmental protection policy 2) instructions and procedures to ensure safe
operations and protection of the environment.
425. The geographical mean between two latitudes is called:

 Middle latitude
426. The hinge on which a rudder turns is called a:

 Gudgeon
427. The horizontal distance between the forces of Buoyancy and Gravity acting on a vessel when heeled by
wind or waves is called the:
 Righting Lever
428. The IMO Code requires protection against spillage of the most dangerous products (ethyl ether,
antiknock lead compounds such as TML and TEL etc) by prescribing that:
 They shall be carried in cargo tanks independent of the ships hull structure?
429. The IMO Convention that is not applicable to a general cargo vessel when it is carrying timber deck
cargoes is:
 SOLAS 74/78.
430. The IMO regulations for Timber Deck Cargoes require:

 a taut lifeline on the ship's C/L
MIXED QUESTIONS
431. The IMO regulations for Timber Deck Cargoes require:
 lifelines to be rigged on the Port & Stbd sides
432. The intact volume of a vessel above the waterline is called:

 Reserve Buoyancy
433. The item of structure numbered 10 in the Figure given is a:

 Breast Hook
434. The item of structure numbered 11 in the given Figure is a:

 Wash Plate
435. The item of structure numbered 12 is a:

 Stern Bearing
436. The item of structure numbered 9 in the given Figure is a:

 Panting Stringer
437. The level of database information which cannot be removed from the ECDIS display and consists of
information which is required at all times in all geographic areas and under all circumstances is the
 Display base information
438. The LHA of the body when on the observer's meridian is

 270?
439. The lights required by the Rules must be shown

 ONLY from sunset to sunrise
440. The lights required by the Rules must be shown

 from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
441. The longitudinal curve of the deck is called:

 Sheer
442. The lower end of the stem bar is attached to a:

 Keel Plate
443. The magnetron sends the R.F. pulses to the :

 display unit
MIXED QUESTIONS
444. The magnitude of three stars is indicate Which star is the brightest?
 B. Altair + 0.9
445. The main component in the display unit is the :

 cathode ray unit
446. The main component of the transmitter is the:

 power supply
447. The Master is responsible that all crew participate in monthly emergency drills. If 25% of the crew - or
more - has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time limit to conduct such a
drill after the vessel has left a port?
 Within 12 hrs
448. The Master's review reporting on the Safety Management system should include any deficiencies and
may include
 proposals for corrective action and recommendations for improving the SMS.
449. The method used to plot ship?S position when only one navigational mark is available and radar
cannot be used to find the distance off is called ______
 A running fix
450. The minimum number of transverse bulkheads required for a vessel with machinery aft is:
 Three
451. The most appropriate measure to reduce the build-up of ice on containers during a sea passage is to:
 Heave to and wait for ambient temperature to rise to safe levels.
452. The most appropriate method for adjusting the trim on a container vessel would be:
 By internal shift of ballast.
453. The most common form of solid precipitation is

 Snow
454. The most important consideration, in terms of stress, when planning stowage of containers on a
container vessel would be:
 Distribution and weight of the containers.
455. The period of the day between the time when the Sun's center is 6 deg. below the horizon and
sunrise, or between the time of sunset and that when the Sun's center is 6 deg. below the horizon is called
 civil twilight
MIXED QUESTIONS
456. The pipe which directs the anchor cable from the windlass to the chain locker is called a:
 Spurling
457. The preferred method of radar position fixing for greatest accuracy is :
 taking a radar range and radar bearing
458. The primary reason for ventilating holds is to:

 maintain cargo in the optimum condition
459. The Prime meridian is at:

 80 deg long ; 90 deg long ; 45 deg long ; 0 deg long.
460. The principal reason for cargo segregation is to:

 keep apart cargo that should not be mixed
461. The purpose of radar is to enable:

 The range and bearing of objects to be obtained
462. The purpose of the anodes in the CRT. Is to :

 attract the electrons to the screen
463. The restriction of overtime work is that the person shall not be required, under normal circumstances,
to work more than:
 14 hours per day
464. The rudder is hard over when steaming at full ahead in shallow water. How much "lift force" remains
when the engine is stopped?
 About 10 %
465. The safety management objectives of the Company should amongst other things include
 continuous improvement of safety management skills of personnel including preparing for
emergencies related to safety and environmental protection
466. The safety management objectives of the Company should amongst other things provide for …
 safe practices in ship operation and a safe working environment
467. The scale on a chart is given as 1:5,000,000. This means that

 1 inch is equal to 5,000,000 inches on the Earth's surface
MIXED QUESTIONS
468. The ship is approaching shallow water where the Under Keel Clearance will reduce to about 0.25 of the
ship's draught. Which of the following answers most accurately summarizes the aspects to be considered
when deciding a suitable speed?
 All of the suggested answers
469. The ship is berthed in a steady offshore beam wind of 30 knots which suddenly increases to 60
knots. What will be the change of force exerted on the ship driving it off the jetty?
 The force will be Quadrupled
470. The ship is in a sharp starboard turn and the Doppler log shows a sideways motion to port at both
forward and aft positions. Where would the "pivot point" be considered to be located?
 At a position outside the hull of the ship itself
471. The small circle of the celestial sphere parallel to the celestial equator, and transcribed by the daily
motion of the body, is called the ___
 Parallel of declination
472. The small circle on the earth's surface bounding the observer's view at sea is called:
 None of the other options
473. The SMS (Safety Management System) should ensure, amongst other things, that applicable codes,
guidelines and standards recommended by………..are taken into account.
 All of these.
474. The steel section shown here will be used to construct a:

 Bulkhead
475. The Stowage Factor is the:

 volume per unit of weight
476. The subject of minority influence refers to?

 When the minority opinion in not able to sway the majority opinion
477. The term "power-driven vessel" refers to any vessel _

 with propelling machinery in use
478. The time of position at which a planet is farthest to the sun is called :
 Perihelion
479. The top of a stern frame is connected to the vessel's structure at the:
 Transom Floor
MIXED QUESTIONS
480. The transformational leadership style
 Encourages group members to transform themselves into better people
481. The transmitted pulse length is determined by the action of the :

 Magnetron
482. The transmitter P.R.F. is determined by the :

 trigger unit
483. The transverse curve of the deck is called:

 Camber
484. The type of framing shown in the drawing of this ship cross section is:
 Longitudinal
485. The type of rudder in the Figure is:

 Unbalanced
486. The type of weld shown here is a:

 Fillet
487. The type of weld shown in Figure is a:

 Butt ◄ (seharusnya Tee Joint)
488. The unit which radiates the radar pulse is the:

 Scanner
489. The unit which sends returning ragets echoes to the receiver is the:
 scanner unit
490. The uppermost continuous hull plating is called the:

 Sheer Strake
491. The use of radar ranges in preference to radar bearings for position fixing is because :
 they are more accurate
492. The value of GZ is no longer able to be calculated using GM Sine Angle of Heel formula at?
 Small angles of heel.
MIXED QUESTIONS
493. The value of the GZ lever at small angles of heel on a General Cargo Vessel can be denoted by the
formula:
 KN - KG x Sin angle of list.
494. The values of the Greenwich hour angle and declination, tabulated in all almanacs, are for the
 Centers of the various celestial bodies
495. The vertical distance measured from the deck line to the centre of the load line disc is the:
 Statutory Freeboard
496. The vertical distance top to top between the load line marks S and F is the:
 Fresh Water Allowance
497. The vessels structure foreside the collision bulkhead is stiffened to resist:
 Panting & Pounding
498. The void space between a cargo tank and the machinery space of a crude tanker is called:
 A Cofferdam
499. The weight a vessel can carry is called the:

 Deadweight
500. There are three levels of burning, namely:*Superficial *Intermediate*Deep burns (also called full-
thickness burns) A large burn will almost certainly contain areas of all three grades. How many per cent of
the body may be burned before the danger of shock occurs?
 15 percent
501. This drawing shows a:

 Bulwark Stanchion
502. This is a conventional distinction made between managers and leaders.

 Managers maintain while leaders develop
503. Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is the maximum concentration of a substance that should be present in:
 an atmospheric sample
504. To fix the ship's position by horizontal sextant angle you need at least _.
 3 objects
505. To many, the word management suggests

 Efficiency
MIXED QUESTIONS
506. To measure distance on a Mercator chart between the parallels of LAT 34°30'N and LAT 31°30'N, which
30 mile scale should be used?
 C. 32°45'N to 33°15'N
507. To navigate a ship safely and support the bridge team, it is essential that the passage plan is made
from berth to berth
508. To prevent water entering the space below, door openings on the weather deck should be constructed
with approved:
 Sills
509. To which of these does semi diameter correction not apply:

 Stars
510. Trade winds are the general surface wind in which of the following latitudes ?
 60-90 degrees ; 05-25 degrees ; 00-30 degrees. ; 25-60 degrees.
511. Tropical revolving storms are accompanied by ?

 heavy rains sometimes with thunder and lightning. ; dense fog. ; very cold air and
sometimes hail ; slight wind and heavy rain.
512. Ullage is the term used to describe:

 the vertical space above a liquid cargo
Recovery Position. Why is this position so important?
 The position ensures that an open airway is maintained.
514. Under ISM, any responsibility imposed on the Company by the ISM Code which is subcontracted……
 becomes the responsibility of that subcontractor
515. Under ISM, can a company contract with third parties to manage specific ship related activities such
as manning, technical support or maintenance ?
 Yes, it is allowed
516. Under ISM, during assessment for issue and compliance with a DOC the auditor must be satisfied that
the company is in control of …
 all activities concerning the Safety Management System which have been subcontracted.
MIXED QUESTIONS
517. Under ISM, how could it be assessed whether or not the Master has effectively implemented the
Safety and Environmental Protection policy as defined by the Company
 By the state of cleanliness on board
518. Under ISM, if the Company has subcontracting arrangements for manning, technical support or
maintenance, how many Documents of Compliance are to be issued ?
 Only one DOC can be issued to the Company
519. Under ISM, is shipboard presence required by the Designated Person ?

 Every 2 to 3 months
520. Under ISM, the company should define and document the responsibility, authority and interrelation of
all personnel who manage, perform and verify work relating to and affecting safety and pollution
prevention. How ?
 By charts and/or job descriptions to identify positions related to safety and pollution
prevention activities for each functional area
521. Under ISM, the Company should establish ………….to describe how the objectives of the ISM code willbe
achieved.
 safety and environmental policy
522. Under ISM, the holder of the DOC or Document of Compliance is the company who ………..the ship.
 Has assumed responsibility for the operation of
523. Under ISM, the master must implement the Company's Safety and Environmental policy and should
issue appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner. How is this to be done ?
 Tell what is expected in a casual and amicable way during social gatherings to officers and
crew
524. Under ISM, the overriding authority of the Master applies …………….
 In both normal and extreme circumstances
525. Under ISM, the responsibility and authority of the Designated Person should include……
 monitoring the safety and pollution prevention aspects of the operation of each ship
526. Under ISM, what kind of support is to be provided to the Designated Person in order to carry out his
functions ?
 Adequate resources and shore based support
MIXED QUESTIONS
527. Under ISM, what methods should be used to motivate the crew to observe the Safety and
Environmental protection policy ?
 Ensure that the crew understand how they will personally benefit from the implementation
as well as encouraging reception of ownership
528. Under ISM, what qualifications are required by the Designated Person ?
 Appropriate knowledge and experience associated with verification and control of safety
and pollution prevention requirements of the ISM code
529. Under ISM, who is responsibility to implement the Company's Safety and Environmental Policy on
board ?
 The Master's
530. Under ISM, who should motivate the crew to observe the Safety and Environmental policy on board ?
 The Master
531. Under the ISM code the Company must ensure that the Safety and Environmental Policy
 known and maintained at all levels of the organisation both ship based as well as shore
based.
532. Under the ISM code, what is meant by a non-conformity ?

 A situation which indicates the non-fulfillment of a specific requirement
533. Under the ISM Code, what is understood by the Shipping Company or “The Company” ?
 The Owner
534. Variation is not constant; it is different with every change in

 Geographical location
535. Variation is the angular measurement between

 Compass north and true north
536. Verification of the master's qualifications should be done firstly by

 interview of the candidate with emphasis on safety and environmental awareness.
537. vessel constructed without bulkheads on the main cargo deck will be assigned the class notation:
 Ro-Ro
538. Vessels engaged in fishing may show the additional signals described in Annex II to the Rules when
they are
 In close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing
MIXED QUESTIONS
539. Vessels engaged in fishing may show the additional signals described in Annex II to the Rules when
they are
 Fishing in a traffic separation zone
540. Vessels of less than what length may not impede the passage of other vessels which can safely navigate
only within a narrow channel or fairway?
 20 meters
541. Water is drained from an exposed deck by:

 Freeing Ports
542. Water Jel is a unique product regarding protection and first aid of burns. Water Jel is delivered in
different sizes. Biggest is a carpet with the size 182cm x 152 cm. What is the highest temperature the
Water Jel carpet is resistant against?
 1530 C
543. Welding and use of open flames on board tankers in operation are subject to regulation laid down by
the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (Norwegian Ship Control Legislation - NSCL). Which of the listed
requirements regarding washing and gas freeing before hot work in cargo tanks corresponds to these
regulations? (NSCL 22/1294/5).
 The atmosphere in the tank where hot work is to be carried out, and adjacent tanks shall be
checked immediately prior to commencement of hot work.
544. What roll amplitude is generally used by classification societies in calculating rolling forces?
 24 - 30 degrees
545. What would be the correct understanding of the term "a ship is directionally unstable"?
 When the rudder is kept amidships, the ship will continue on a straight course
546. What air masses generally move eastward, toward Europe?

 Maritime polar Atlantic
547. What alarm signal must be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire?
 The signal which is stated in the muster list
548. What are planets which are closer to the sun called?
 Inferior planets
549. What are the advantages of ballasting double bottom ballast tanks by gravity filling on a Bulk Carrier?
 There is minimum pressure head on the tank top and pumps are not required
MIXED QUESTIONS
550. What are the average total working hours per week that must be exceeded over a period of at most
one year on board NIS ships?
 56 hors
551. What are the best means of verifying that specked requirements (procedures and instructions)
regarding the Safety Management System are observed ?
 By dividing the responsibility amongst officers who have to keep their own Safety Work
Book
552. What are the duties of a master if a seafarer gets ill at sea?
 All the other mentioned alternatives according to the situation
553. What are the duties of a master if he has to leave a sick or injured seafarer behind in a foreign port?
 Notify nearest Norwegian Consulate
554. What are the duties of the master if a seafarer dies in service on board?
 The master shall notify next of kin/ Norwegian Consulate - arrange for burial/ repatriation
of coffin/ashes - and maritime inquiry
555. What are the effects of a bulk vessel loading a high density cargo resulting in a large metacentric
height (GM)?
 Have a fast roll period and possibly suffer racking stresses
556. What are the functions of a flag state administration?

 They have responsibility for setting, monitoring and enforcing standards of safety and
pollution prevention on vessels flying the countries flag
557. What best describes the leader-follower relationship?

 Leadership and followership merge and are linked concepts
558. What can lead to "Unlimited responsibility" (OPA-90)

 Wilful misconduct, gross negligence and violation of Federal Safety
559. What charts are used for coasting, pilotage waters and plotting waypoints
 Large scale
560. What charts are used for plotting Great circle courses.
 Gnomonic
561. What could happen if a bulk vessel failed to display placards notifying the crew of the disposal of
garbage within and outside Special Areas?
 The vessel could be detained by port state control authorities
MIXED QUESTIONS
562. What day-shape would a vessel at anchor show during daylight?

 One black ball
563. What differences in design are there between a standard cargo hold and a cargo hold which can
also be used for ballast on a Bulk Carrier?
 This hold does not have ventilators
564. What do you call the area where the ship can safely navigate ?
 Safe water
565. What does heaving result in?

 Shearing of container twistlocks
566. What does STCW deal with?

 STCW deals with minimum recommendation of education for seafarers and minimum
standards for training centre and schools
567. What does the abbreviation SOLAS mean?

 International Convention for the Safety of Lives at Sea
568. What does the abbreviation STCW stand for?

 The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
of Seafarers
569. What does the lower figure represent?

 Mean resultant
570. What does the term OIL mean, as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?
 All of the mentioned
571. What does this control on the radar indicate? (see figure)
 Performance monitor.
572. What equipment for fog signals is required for a vessel 20 meters in length?
 Whistle and bell only
573. What governs the disposal of dry bulk cargo residues at sea?
 The Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes
MIXED QUESTIONS
574. What great circle is always needed to form the astronomical triangle?
 Celestial Meridian
575. What hazards are associated with the carriage of wood pellets in bulk?
 Spontaneous combustion and self-heating
576. What IMO conventions take care of the human safety at sea?
 It is the SOLAS conventions that take care of the human safety at sea
577. What instrument is used for taking bearings of celestial bodies/objects?

 Azimuth circle
578. What is a "passenger" according to SOLAS regulations?

 Every person other than the Captain and the members of the crew or other persons
employed or engaged onboard the ship in the business of that ship.
579. What is a chronometer used for? Indicating

 GMT
580. What is a combination of great circle and parallel sailing known as?
 Parallel track sailing
581. What is a contingency plan for ships?

 Plan for safety preparedness
582. What is a position shown on the chart, where a planned change of status will occur?
 Waypoint
583. What is a requirement for any action taken to avoid collision?

 The action must be positive and made in ample time.
584. What is a routeing measure aimed at the separation of opposing streams of traffic by establishing
traffic lanes called?
 Traffic separation scheme
585. What is a transformational leader?

 A leader who inspires the workers to new levels by offering them a vision of a better future.
586. What is an advantage of the magnetic compass aboard vessels?

 It is reliable due to it's essential simplicity.
MIXED QUESTIONS
587. What is essential to ensure that efficient stripping of ballast tanks on a Bulk Carrier can be achieved?
 A good stern trim is maintained during deballasting operations
588. What is full form of VRP (OPA-90)

 Vessel Response Plan
589. What is Hypothermia and how is it cured?

 Body temperature below 35C / Heat the body
590. What is mean by bulk Grain cargoes have a low angle of repose?
 Liable to shift
591. What is meant by a "Safety Management system" ?

 A structured and documented system enabling personnel on board to implement the
company safety and environment protection policy.
592. What is meant by a major non-conformity under the ISM code ?

 A deviation from the ISM code which poses a serious threat to safety of ship or personnel or
to the Environment

 CRT
594. What is no.4 ? (see figure)c.

 Modulator
595. What is obtained by working out a long by chron of sun ?

 none of the other options
596. What is pelorus used for?

 Taking bearings
597. What is post-heroic leadership theory?

 A theory which states that there is too much emphasis on leaders and more attention
should be placed on followers.
598. What is Skinner's A-B-C of behaviourism?

 Antecedents-behaviour-consequences
599. What is SOPEP?

 A Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
MIXED QUESTIONS
600. What is the alcohol content in the blood permissible under US legislation before it is defined as
intoxication?
 0,04 %
601. What is the average distance of the sun from the earth?
 9,300 million miles ; 930million miles ; 93 million miles ; 9.3 million miles
602. What is the basic principle of the magnetic compass?

 The Earth's magnetic lines of force are parallel to the surface of the Earth.
603. What is the circle of the celestial sphere on which a heavenly body appears to moue daily across the
sky From east to west, rising in the east and setting in the west called?
 Diurnal motion

 Between 4 - 5 miles

 Less than 0.9 mile
606. What is the common name for hurricanes, typhoons or cyclones ?

 Tropical revolving storms.
607. What is the definition of a waypoint ?

 A way point is a position where the ships course is to
608. What is the diameter about which the earth rotates?

 Axis
609. What is the difference between the Safety Representative and the Working Environment Committee's
area of activity?
 The Safety Representative's field is the work situation, the committee’s the total
environment, also spare time
610. What is the disadvantage of using High Tensile Steel (HTS) in ship construction?
 Enhanced vibration in HTS areas
611. What is the first sign and symptom of a Cardiac Infarction?

 Sudden crushing, vice-like pain in the centre of the chest
612. What is the general emergency alarm signal as specified in SOLAS ?

 seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast
MIXED QUESTIONS
613. What is the line drawn on the chart around the no-go areas at a distance such that, any part of the
ship being navigated will not pass?
 Margin of safety
614. What is the line roughly following the 180th meridian called ?
 The date line
615. What is the main reason that LPG boil-off gas is unsuitable for use in the vessel's fuel supply?
 LPG vapour is heavier than air at atmospheric conditions and represent a risk as they
may accumulate in machinery spaces.
616. What is the main rules as to period of notice of termination as per the Seamen's Act?
 One month
617. What is the master's position if he is asked to load a container that is incorrectly manifested, but
which is believed to contain dangerous goods, about which insufficient information is supplied?
 He must load it, but immediately advise his operations department and request full
information.
618. What is the maximum declination of the sun?

 23 deg 26.7min N or S
619. What is the maximum oil content in the sludge/ bilge water allowed to be pumped over board during
a voyage?
 30 litres per nautical mile
620. What is the meaning of this symbol ?
 Lifeboat
 Lifebuoy with light and smoke
 Embarkation ladder
 Lifejacket
MIXED QUESTIONS
 Line-throwing appliance

 Fasten seat belts
626. What is the phenomenon when the sun has reached it's maximum north declination and all northern
latitudes will experience the longest day and shortest night and vise -versa in the southern hemisphere?
 Summer solstice
627. What is the possible concern if fuel tanks on a Bulk Carrier, which are close to cargo spaces
containing grain, are excessively heated?
 The cargo may liquefy
628. What is the primary cause of fatigue damage to the hull girder?
 The number of repeated stress cycles
629. What is the primary hazard associated with the carriage of a bulk cargo of salt on a Bulk Carrier?
 The only possible hazard is associated with ingress of water into the hold and a loss of
stability
630. What is the purpose of a draught survey before and after loading on a Bulk Carrier?
 The calculate the stability of the vessel
631. What is the purpose of a Medico Message?

 Call an hospital for professional medical assistance by radio when needed
632. What is the purpose of Ship Reporting Systems?

 To ensure all ships are complying with regulators
633. What is the relative liquid density of Methane?

 0.554
634. What is the shortest distance between any two points on a sphere?
 Great circle
635. What is the social construction of leadership?

 What counts as good leadership is a construction of the perceptions of the followers.
MIXED QUESTIONS
636. What is the status of the rules of the SOLAS convention?
 Mandatory.
637. What is the top priority if an incident occurs in US waters (OPA-90)

 Safety of ship and crew
638. What is the true shape of the earth?

 an oblate spheroid
639. What is the westerly hour angle of the first point of Aries measured from the observer's meridian
called?
 Local mean time
640. What is this on the PPI? (see figure)

 Raymark
641. What is understood by the term "Balanced Rudder"?

 A rudder with part of the rudder area forward of the turning axis, therefore reducing
the load on the steering motor.
642. What is understood by the term "Balanced Rudder"?

 A rudder with equal rudder area forward and aft of the turning axis, the turning axis
being at the geometrical centre of the rudder area
643. What measures should be taken in order to avoid flammable gases forming on top of coal cargoes on
a Bulk Carrier?
 Ventilation to be carried out as indicated in the IMO solid Bulk Cargo Code
644. What must be ensured, prior to receiving a bulk cargo of iron ore on a Bulk Carrier?
 Cargo hold bilge suctions must be satisfactorily tested
645. What must by carefully checked when loading a bulk carrier to maximum draft
 The vessel is trimmed by the head on completion
646. What publication must be carried on a vessel carrying dry bulk cargoes?
 IMO Solid Bulk cargo Code or IMO Solid Bulk?
647. What shall you do if you see a person falling into the sea?
 Throw a lifebuoy over board and report to the bridge immediately
MIXED QUESTIONS
648. What signal, if any, is specified in SOLAS as the "Abandon ship" signal ?
 the "Abandon ship" signal is not specified, only the general emergency alarm signal is
stated
649. What special design feature is attributed to roro vessels which are only car carriers?
 A stern ramp
650. What type of courses are laid on a Mercator Chart?

 True courses
651. What type of motion do planets have around the sun?

 Direct
652. What type of vessel is most likely to be fitted with a Ring Main cargo system?
 Product Carrier
653. What weather phenomenon can cause a reduction of radar range due to attenuation ?
 Fog.
654. What will a veering wind do?

 Change direction in a clockwise manner in the Northern Hemisphere
655. What will have a major effect on the performance of a tug when used to assist in the manoeuvring of
a large vessel?
 The position of the tug relative to the ship's pivot point
656. What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: “Port 20”
and after a while the order: "Ease to 10"?
 Apply 20 degrees of rudder towards port and then after the second command reduce the
wheel to 10 degrees of helm.
657. What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: ”Starboard
ten”
 Repeat the command back and then turn the wheel to make the rudder turn 10 degrees to
starboard of amidships
658. What wind reverses directions seasonally?

 Monsoon winds
659. What would a cracked cross-deck plating found during a loaded passage on a bulk carrier indicate?
 That failure of the shell plating is imminent
MIXED QUESTIONS
660. What would be the preferred colour to use when maintaining the paint on shell, plating, structure
and bottom/tanktopp in the engine room?
 White or light grey to ensure all minor spills and leakages are noticed and dealt with.
661. What would be the correct understanding of the term "a ship is directionally unstable"?
 The ship requires continual application of the rudder to maintain a steady course.
662. What would indicate the onset of Parametric Rolling?

 When twice the wave encounter period approaches the natural roll period of the ship
663. When loading a bulk cargo of Coal the ship must be fitted with appropriate instruments to
measure the concentration of what gases within the cargo space?
 The gases specified in all of these answers
664. When observing how teams communicate what signs do we see when identifying effective
team decision making?
 Decision reached by voting or by consensus
665. When a conventional rudder is put hard over it creates a lift force and a drag force. When the ship
has started to turn, how much lift force do you think remains if the rudder-angle is decreased to 20
degrees from hard over position (35 degrees)?
 About 80 %
666. When a fire breaks out in the accommodation, cargo holds or on deck, who is in charge of the fire
fighting operations?
 The person who is designated in the muster list
667. When a fire breaks out in the engine room, who is in charge of the fire fighting operations?
 The Chief Engineer
668. When a ship reaches a point, beyond which it will not be possible to do other than proceed ahead,
then, it is called:
 Last waypoint
669. When a vessel is hogging the keel will be in:

 Compression
670. When a vessel is in neutral equilibrium, the GM will be:

 Zero
MIXED QUESTIONS
671. When a vessel is moving in shallow water it will experience an effect known as "Squat". Which of the
following statements most accurately specify the results of squat on the vessel?
 There will be a reduction of the vessel's underkeel clearance and a possible change of
trim.
672. When a vessel is to experience a long tow across an ocean, what would be the best system of
connecting the tow?
 Wire from a deep sea tug connected to the ship's anchor chain.
673. When a vessel sounds three short blasts on the whistle, this indicates that ___
 her engines are going astern
674. When anchoring a 20-meter vessel at night, you must show _

 one all-round white light
675. When applying a dip correction to the sighted sextant angle (hs), you always subtract the dip because
you are correcting ________
 Hs to the sensible horizon
676. When calibrating a sextant for Index Error using the Sun the micrometer reading 'off the arc' was 32.8'
and on the arc was 32.0'. What is the index error of the sextant?
 0.8' on the arc
677. When carrying refrigerated cargo, while on passage the most important monitoring is:
 regular temperature checks
678. When changes are made in a passage plan, who should be consulted and briefed to ensure the
revised plan is understood
 Master
679. When connecting a tugboat, what speed do you think is best for your vessel to maintain during
this operation?
 The speed should be less than 5 knots, normally 3 - 5 knots
680. When considering how to deal with cargo residues during hatch cleaning at sea on a Bulk Carrier, what
is the most careful consideration?
 Consult MARPOL handbook and the vessels Safety Management System (SMS) for
guidance
681. When crew are working in confined spaces that have been cleared of hazardous materials, ventilation
should be provided:
 Continuously
MIXED QUESTIONS
682. When deck cargo is loaded it is important to:

 maintain access to moorings
683. When do vertical accelerations acting on containers reach their maximum values?
 When a ship changes direction at its extreme angle of pitch
684. When does wind force cause heeling moments on a container ship?
 When the on-deck containers present a certain profile to the wind direction
685. When having a fire alarm during normal working hours, what immediate actions should be taken?
 Act according to instruction given in the fire plan
686. When in the vicinity of a tropical revolving storm it is important to determination in which semicircle
the ship is situated. In the northern hemisphere which of these statements is true ?
 If the wind is steadyyou are in the dangerous semicircle. ; If the wind is backing you are in
the dangerous semicircle. ; It is not possible to determine if you are in the dangerous
semicircle. ; If the wind is veering you are in the dangerous semicircle.
687. When is a body said to be circumpolar?

 Latitude + declination is greater than or equal to 90
688. When is the Master to review the Safety Management System and to report to the Company ?
 The Company should set a standard interval for such reviews
689. When light reflected and scattered by the upper atmosphere when the sun is below the horizon, it is
called:
 Twilight
690. When loading a bulk cargo of cement the specific gravity and flow characteristics are dependant on
what criteria?
 They are fixed and the cargo has a stowage factor of 0.5 cubic metres/tone
691. When loading vehicles for carriage, the fuel tanks should be:
 carrying a minimum of fuel
692. When must a passage plan be prepared ?

 Before the voyage commences.
693. When must the position marked on the navigation chart be erased?
 End of the voyage
MIXED QUESTIONS
694. When mustered to an abandon ship drill, what is the first thing you do when entering the muster
station?
 Put on a life jacket
695. When navigating in high latitudes and using a chart based on a Lambert conformal projection, __
 A straight line drawn on the chart approximates a great circle
696. When operated over a muddy bottom, a fathometer may indicate .

 Two depth readings
697. When operating Union Purchase lifts:

 angles between married runners should never exceed 120°
698. When planning a container cargo, the cargo officer should ensure that:
 containers carrying dangerous cargo are separated from each other
699. When planning ocean passages, which of these publications are useful?
 Ocean passages of the world
700. When planning to load a coal bulk cargo, you should:

 blank off the hold ventilation system
701. When planning to load an iron ore bulk cargo:

 sea water flooding must be available
702. When possible, a DR plot should always be started from where?

 A known position
703. When reasonable and practicable, how often shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew
aboard and manoeuvred in the water?
 Every month
704. When should a crew member joining a ship for the first time be given some training and instructions in
the use of the ship's fire-fighting appliances ?
 As soon as possible
705. When should a master agree to accept a bulk cargo of concentrates?

 When he is fully satisfied that the actual moisture content of the cargo is less than
the Transportable Moisture Limit (TML)
MIXED QUESTIONS
706. When should operational checks on navigational equipment be carried out?

 When preparing for sea and prior port entry
707. When taking action to deal with under-deck cargo spillage on container ships, reference must be
made to:
 The ems Guide.
708. When the axis of the telescope is not parallel to the plane f the sextant, it is called
 index error
709. When the equation of time is taken from the Nautical Almanac for use in celestial navigation, it is used
to determine
 Time of local apparent noon
710. When the fire alarm signal is sounded every member of the ship's crew shall immediately proceed to
their assigned fire station. Which one of the following signals is used as fire alarm signal on board cargo
ships?
 Intermittent signals on the ship's alarm bells
711. When the horizon glass is not perpendicular to the plane of the sextant , it is called :
 error of perpendicularity
712. When the moon is at first quarter or third quarter phase, what type of tides will occur?
 Neap
713. When the position of the vessel is determined by the courses and distances run, including set and
drift of known currents, independently of celestial observations or terrestrial bearings, it is called :
 DR
714. When Timber Deck cargo has been loaded, the stowage should be such that:
 there is solid stowage to prevent water from flowing on deck
715. When transiting along the coast it is advisable to use:

 Charts of the hydrographic office of the relevant country
716. When two bodies are on the same side of the earth and the centers of the three bodies are in one
line, then the bodies are said to be
 in opposition
MIXED QUESTIONS
717. When two tracked targets are very close to each other, the data of one target shifts over to the other
target. What is this called?
 Plotting
718. When using GPS without Selective Availability, you may expect your horizontal accuracy to be better
than
 B. 20 meters
719. When using horizontal sextant angles of three objects to fix your position, an indeterminate position
will result in which situation?.
 A circle will pass through your position and the three objects.
720. When will a ro-ro vessel pitch heavily?

 When wave lengths are equal to twice the ship's length
721. When you join a new ship, how are you informed about safety rules, alarm instructions and your own
duties in case of an emergency?
 By muster lists exhibited in conspicuous places
722. Whenever the Master, in his role as the responsible person for on-board safety, finds a deficiency in
the Safety Management system relevant to the ships operation he should ……
 inform the Company.
723. Where can monthly information on ocean routeing, currents, wind, ice limits and carious
meteorological Information be obtained from?
 Notices to mariners
724. Where can you find what your duties are during a life boat drill?
 Muster List
725. Where do you find instructions for tasks and duties in case of an emergency?
 In the muster list.
726. Where do you find minimum drill requirements?

 In the SOLAS convention and its annex
727. Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of a vessel when going astern?
 Between 1/4 of the ship's length from the stern and the rudder post
728. Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of the vessel when going ahead?
 1/3 of the vessel's length from the bow.
MIXED QUESTIONS
729. Where should notices be posted when work is being carried out on aerials/sound signaling apparatus
 Cargo Office
730. Which of the following would be considered pollution, when discharged overboard, under the
US water pollution laws?
 All of the mentioned
731. Which are the two reasons which cause ocean currents?
 Wind-drift currents and pressure gradients
732. Which Beaufort force indicates a wind speed of 65 knots?

 Beaufort force 12
733. Which data must ECDIS be able to record at one-minute intervals?

734. Which feature, when set to zero, might allow a GPS unit to have an accuracy equivalent to Precise
Positioning Service receiver capability?
 Selective Availability
735. Which mandatory handbooks for medical treatment shall be carried on board?
 One control book for special medicines, one approved by Norwegian authorities medical
book ("International Medical Guide for ships") and three pamphlets regarding first aid.
736. Which method is useful in monitoring cross track tendency in both poor and good visibility
 Parallel indexing
737. Which of following items shall be included in an abandon ship drill?

 Instruction in the use of radio life-saving appliances
738. Which of the alternative methods of using a tug when escorting a ship through narrow waters
would be considered the most effective in the event of loosing steering power?
 The tug made fast on a line through the centre lead astern. (figure 4).
739. Which of the below word(s) is defined as follows: "Service on board a ship which gives the knowledge,
insight and skills required for the issue of a certificate or other document referred to in these regulations"
 Seagoing service
740. Which of the following cargoes would be most likely to be discharged using positive displacement
reciprocating cargo pumps?
 Molasses
MIXED QUESTIONS
741. Which of the following groups of chemical cargoes is particularly susceptible to polymerisation,
especially through exposure to heat?
 Monomers.
742. Which of the following is not a primary purpose for using dunnage?
 To prevent chafage on cargo
743. Which of the following items must be included in each fire drill?
 Checking fireman's outfits and other personal rescue equipment
744. Which of the following items shall be included in an "abandon ship"-drill?

 Checking that passengers and crew are suitably dressed and lifejackets correctly donned
745. Which of the following refrigerated cargoes is not compatible for carriage in the same conditions as
the others listed?
 Butter
746. Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS
III/7.1)
 All the life-buoys shall be placed in holders with quick-release arrangement
747. Which of the following should not used for collision avoidance?
 Manual Radar potting
748. Which of the following statements about leaders versus managers is false?
 Leaders are thought to do things right, managers do the right things
749. Which of the following statements concerning the rational and emotional aspects of leadership is false?
 Good leadership involves touching others’ feelings
750. Which of the following statements describes what happens when the sun heats water and land?
 Water heats more slowly than land does.
751. Which of these are ''high clouds” ?

 Cirrus, cirrocumulus, cirrostratus.
752. Which of these are indications that a parcel is suspicious? a.

 "The parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems heavy for
its size."
753. Which of these are 'low clouds" ?

 Nimbostratus, stratus, stratocumulus.
MIXED QUESTIONS
754. Which of these are 'Medium clouds‟ ?

 Altocumulus, altostratus.
755. Which of these are used to steer a ship by keeping a conspicuous object lying ahead of the track?
 A bearing line
756. Which of these atmospheric layers is closest to the earth?

 Ionosphere
757. Which of these celestial bodies is principally responsible for tides?

 Moon
758. Which of these covers the rules and regulations for General Average on a Bulk Carrier?
 The York Antwerp rules
759. Which of these is a morning and evening star?

 Venus
760. Which of these is an inferior planet?

 Mercury
761. Which of these is correct sequence of visibility associated with a "cold front" ?
 In advance - very poor ; during the passage - bad ; in the rear - moderate. ; In advance -
very good ; during the passage - moderate in showers ; at the rear - usually poor. ; In
advance - usually poor ; during the passage - first bad than good ; in the rear - usually very
good except in showers. ; In advance - very good ; during the passage - very poor ; in the
rear - moderate.
762. Which of these is Disadvantage of teamwork?.

 More time is taken to performthe task.
763. Which of these is not a principle of great man theory?

 A great leader is only great in certain situations.
764. Which of these is the correct pressure sequence associated with a "cold front " ?
 In advance - fall ; during the passage - sudden rise ; in the rear - rise continues more slowly.
MIXED QUESTIONS
765. Which of these is the correct sequence of weather associated with a "cold front" ?
 In advance - no rain ; during the passage - moderate rain ; in the rear - heavy rain. ; In
advance - clear skies ; during the passage - thunderstorms, often with hail; in the rear -
steady drizzle with cloudy skies. ; 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 .
; In advance - heavy rain ; during the passage - no rain ; in the rear - no rain.
766. Which of these is the correct weather sequence associated with a "warm front" ?
 In advance - continuous rain; during the passage - rain almost or completely stops; in the
rear - mainly cloudy and slight rain.
767. Which of these items concerning accidental or other exceptional discharges of oil must be recorded in
the Oil Record Book - Part I ?
 I, II, V,VII ; I, II, III, V ; I, III, IV,VI ; I, II, V, VI
768. Which of these publications are not used in a passage plan?

 P & I guidelines
769. Which one of the following items has to be included in an abandon ship drill according to SOLAS
regulations?
 Checking that life-jackets are correctly donned.
770. Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship drills corresponds to present SOLAS
regulation?
 Each lifeboat shall be launched, and manoeuvred in the water with its assigned crew at least
once every three months during an abandon ship drill
771. Which organs absorb oxygen and part with carbon dioxide?
 The respiratory organs
772. Which publication contains detailed information, in the form of material safety data sheets, relating to
the chemical and physical properties and associated hazards of the most commonly transported
liquefied gases, in cluding LP
 The ICS Tanker Safety Guide (Liquefied Gases)
773. Which rights does a seafarer who is unfit for work normally have?
 Care, wages, free passage home
774. Which special regulations cover transportation of grain on a Bulk Carrier?

 IMO Grain Rules?
MIXED QUESTIONS
775. Which special regulations cover transportation of solid Bulk cargoes?

 IMO Bulk Cargoes Code (BC) and the IMO International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargo Code(
IMSBC)
776. Which stages following Apraisal stage of passage planning : A. Checking, maintain and records
 Planning, execution and monitoring
777. Which stages following Apraisal stage of passage planning :

 Planning, execution and monitoring
778. Which statement is TRUE concerning a partly submerged vessel being towed?
 A diamond shape will be carried at the aftermost extremity of the tow.
779. Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel of 150 meters in length, at anchor?
 She must show all-round white lights forward and aft.
780. Which statement is TRUE concerning apogean tides?

 They have a decreased range from normal.
781. Which statement is TRUE concerning risk of collision?

 Proper use shall be made of radar equipment to determine risk of collision.
782. Which statement is TRUE concerning the light used to accompany whistle signals?
 It is used to supplement short blasts of the whistle.
783. Which style of leadership focuses on goals, standard and organization ?

 Transformational leadership
784. Which vessel is to sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts?
785. Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?
 Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
786. Which vessel may carry her sidelights and stern light in a combined lantern on the mast?
 An 18-meter sailing vessel
787. Which vessel must exhibit forward and after masthead lights when underway?
 A 50-meter power-driven vessel
MIXED QUESTIONS
788. Which vessel must show a masthead light abaft of and higher than her identifying lights?
 A 55-meter vessel trawling
789. Which vessel must sound her fog signal at intervals not to exceed one minute?
 A vessel aground
790. Which vessel would be required to show a white light from a lantern exhibited in sufficient time to
prevent collision?
 A 6-meter motorboat
791. Which wind pattern has the most influence over the movement of frontal weather systems over the
North American continent?
 Prevailing westerlies
792. Which wind results from a land mass cooling more quickly at night than an adjacent water area?
 Land breeze
793. Which word will precede a safety message ?

 SECURITY
794. While underway in a narrow channel, a vessel should stay

 to the starboard side of the channel
795. Whit respect to failure warnings and status indicators,GPS received

796. Who are free riders ?

 People who volunteer to give others ride home in situations of potential drunk driving
797. Who finally shoulders the responsibility for passage planning?

 Second officer
798. Who is responsible for the storage and use of substances injurious to health on board?
 The shipping company and the master
799. Who is responsible to ensure that bridge watch manning levels are at all times safe for the prevailing
circumstances and conditions?
 Navigating Officer : Helmsman : OOW : Master
800. Who is the leader of the lifeboat drill (abandon ship drill)?
 Sen.Off.Deck.
MIXED QUESTIONS
801. Who publishes the chart catalogue?
 Hydrographer to the navy
802. Who shall check the ship's medical supplies?

 A pharmacy authorised or accepted by the Norwegian Board of Health or, if no such
pharnacy is available, the master and a doctor approved by a Norwegian Consulate shall
perform inspection once every 12 months.
803. Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise any potential polluting operation?
 To avoid pollution.
804. Why do structural steel products often shift or collapse in a bulk carrier's cargo holds?
 Because the irregular shape of the cargo holds results in void spaces
805. Why does a ship move laterally (sideward drift) when turning.
 Because the pivot point is not at the centre of the ship
806. Why is air draught an important consideration when loading bulk cargoes on Bulk Carriers?
 Because the vessel may pass under a bridge(s) whilst approaching or leaving the
berth
807. Why is it important to make weekly/routine rounds in the accommodation areas?.

 To ensure that cabins and common spaces are maintained in a clean, safe and hygienic
condition.
808. Why would a very large container vessel pitch more than a feeder vessel?
 Because container stacks on large container vessels are more exposed to wind forces
809. Wich of these is the correct pressure sequence associated with a "warm front" ?
 In advance - steady fall ; during the passage - fall ceases ; in the rear - little change or slow
fall.
810. Wind force 10 correspond to wind speed of ………

 48 - 55 knots.
811. Wind force 5 corresponds to wind speed of

 17 - 21 knots.
812. Wind velocity varies

 Directly with the pressure gradient
MIXED QUESTIONS
813. With regard to GPS, a civilian receiver may be capable of achieving the same accuracy as a military
receiver if
 Selective availability is set to zero
814. With regards to carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite in containers, as per IMDG Code it is not allowed to:
 Pack and ship the cargo in bags.
815. You are 10 to 60 nautical miles away from the centre of a tropical revolving storm. What barometric
changes would you expect ?
 No change.
816. You are 60 to 120 nautical miles from the centre of a tropical revolving storm. What barometric
changes would you expec?
 Slight fall with diurnal variations still in evidence. ; Rapid increase with no sign of diurnal
variations. ; A steady slowly dropping pressure ; A marked fall with diurnal changes
completely masked
817. You are approaching a bend in a channel. You cannot see around the bend because of the height of
the bank. You should
 Sound a whistle blast of 4 to 6 seconds duration
818. You are approaching a bend in a channel. You cannot see around the bend because of the height of
the bank. You should
 Sound passing signals to any other vessel that may be on the other side of the bend
819. You are approaching a light fitted with a RACON. The light may be identified on the radar by
 A coded signal appearing on the same bearing at a greater range than the light
820. You are approaching a port in a snowstorm. You hear this signal. what is it doing?
 It comes from a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre
821. You are approaching a vessel dredging during the day and see two balls in a vertical line on the port
side of the dredge. These shapes mean that __
 there is an obstruction on the port side of the dredge
822. You are enroute to Jacksonville, FL, from San Juan, P.R. There is a fresh n'ly wind blowing. As you cross
the axis of the Gulf Stream you would expect to encounter
 Steeper waves, closer together
823. You are fishing at night, and you sight a vessel showing three lights in a vertical line. The upper and
lower lights are red and the middle light is white. Which statement is TRUE?
 You must keep out of the way of the other vessel.
MIXED QUESTIONS
824. You are heading due east (090°) and observe a vessel's red sidelight on your port beam. The vessel
may be heading
 southwest (225°)
825. You are on course 238°T. To check the course of your vessel you should observe a celestial body on
which bearing?
 C. 328°
826. You are plotting a running fix in an area where there is a determining the position
 The course and speed made good should be determint
827. You are proceeding up a channel at night. It is marked by a range which bears 185°T. You steady up on
a compass course of 180° with the range in line dead ahea.This indicates that you(r)
 Course is in error
828. You are Sen.Off.Deck / Duty officer onboard one of the vessels involved in a collision.
 What will your actions
829. You are Senior Deck officer / Duty officer onboard one of the vessels involved in a collision. What
will your actions be following the collision?
 Make sure your vessel + crew are safe and then offer your assistance to the other
830. You are senior Deck Officer onboard a merchant vessel. During the night you have been in a collision
with a sail boat and there are no signs of life in the water. What would you do?
 Alarm the rescue centre and commence searching for any survivors
831. You are to carry a cargo of Phenol across the North Atlantic in winter time. What precaution will you
take with the double bottom tank located under the cargo tank containing the Phenol?
 It should be empty, to avoid cold water contacted the structure around the product
because Phenol has a relatively high melting point.
832. You are underway in fog and hear one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in succession. What is
the meaning of this signal?
 A vessel is at anchor, warning of her position.
833. You are underway in reduced visibility. You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 20° on your
starboard bow. Risk of collision may exist. You should
 Reduce your speed to bare steerageway
834. You are using a radar in which your own ship is shown at the center, and the heading flash always
points to 0°. If bearings are measured in relation to the flash, what type of bearings are produced?
MIXED QUESTIONS
 Relative
835. You have just loaded a cargo of Toluene on a chemical tanker and are about to clear the lines into the
ship. The one particular hazard that must be noted about this product would be that:
 It has a relatively low density. Tanks which are close to maximum filling are especially
liable to overflow during the line clearing operation unless the flow of blowing medium is
strictly controlled.
836. You hear this signal from the vessel behind you.What does it mean?
 I am faster than you. Get out of the way.
837. You plot a fix using three lines of position and find they intersect in a triangle. The actual position of
the vessel
 May be inside or outside of the triangle
838. You sight another power-driven vessel dead-ahead showing both the red and green sidelights. The
required action to take would be to
 Alter your course to starboard
839. You would find the variation on a polyconic projection chart

 On the compass rose
840. Your DR latitude is 10?S. A body whose declination in 20?S when setting makes an angle of 30? At the
observer's zenith. What is its azimuth
 330?
841. Your power-driven vessel is stopped and making no way, but is not in any way disable Another
vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE?
 Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation.
842. Your power-driven vessel is stopped and making no way, but is not in any way disable Another
vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE?
 You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to
maneuver
843. Your ship is 120 to 500 nautical miles from centre of tropical revolving storm. What barometric
changes do would you expect ?
 No change in the diurnal variation. ; Rapid fall. ; Slow increase with the diurnal variation
still in evidence.; A slow fall with diurnal variation still in evidence
MIXED QUESTIONS
844. Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a navigational warning
of another vessel progressing the wrong way within the scheme. What actions should be taken on the
bridge, if any?
 Use the Arpa for early identification of all other ship movements within the traffic lane and
give rogue vessel a wide berth
845. Your vessel enters fog. You stop your engines, and the vessel is dead in the water. Which fog signal
should you sound?
 Two prolonged blasts every two minutes
846. Your vessel is involved in a collision with another vessel. What should you as Master tell the
Master on the other vessel?
 Explain your actions prior to the collision and request details of actions taken by the other
vessel which resulted in the collision.

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19. Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys correspond to present

 Transmitted power monitor

36. What is this on the PPI? (see figure)

37. What does the above diagram indicate? (see figure)

38. What is this mark? (see figure)

39. What type of spurious echoes are these? (see figure)

40. What is no.4 ? (see figure)

41. What is no.12 ? (see figure)

42. What is the closest point of approach of target A ?

44. What is the time of closest point of approach of target A ?

45. What is the closest point of approach of target A ?

46. Which target will have the closest point of approach ?

47. Target ranges are obtained from:

50. The use of radar ranges in preference to radar bearings for

51. The best land target to use for radar ranging is

53. Targets echoes appear along a line called the :

54. Radar uses pulse transmission in order to:

55. In the equation d = (t x s) r2, the quantity S is ? 57

56. The unit which radiates the radar pulse is the:

57. The main component in the display unit is the

58. The purpose of the anodes in the CRT. Is to

59. The main component of the transmitter is

61. The magnetron sends the R.F. pulses to the

62. The commonest type of radar scanner is the :

63. The transmitted pulse length is determined by the action of the :

64. The transmitter P.R.F. is determined by the :

65. Radar does not transmit continuously because it would

66. The purpose of radar is to enable

67. Radar navigational techniques should :

68. Positions obtain by radar :

 presence of horizontal radar shadow sectors

70. A useful aid to identifying land at long range is

73. An aid to identifying land features at long range is:

74. A radar fix at long range from land should

1. A typical ecdis “base display”shows the following information?

2. An ECDIS is required to display which information ? :

3. An ECDIS is required to display which information ? :

4. An ECDIS is required to display which information?

5. As a licensed merchant marine officer you are expected to :

6. Before using a pre-progammed ECDIS route, what should you do ? :

7. Can A Raster Chart Be Displayed In Head-Up Mode On To Days Ecdis?

8. Can Raster Charts Provide Navigational Warnings?

9. Can voyage planning be executed on ECDIS?

11. Define the required interval between position fixes.

12. Does,IMO specify special training in use of ECDIS ? :

13. ECDIS must be able to perform all of the following EXCEPT?

19. How can the ships course change be described in detail ? :

25. Raster-scan chart data is

26. Rigging of the Pilot Ladder and embarkation/disembarkation of a pilot

31. The Ecdis System Can Operate In How Many Does?

32. The highnest level of commercial navigation accuracy is provided by :

35. Vector Chart Can?

36. What chart should be used when navigating ?

37. What does a navigator who user and ECDIS require ? :

39. What is the effect of sailing in “course mode” ? :

40. What Is The Imo Definition Of Ecdis?

41. What is the main purpose of VTS?

42. What is the main purpose of VTS?

43. What is the main purpose the zoom funtion :

45. What is the purpose of the “off track” limit ? :

46. What Is The Purpose Of Voyage Planning?