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A tank containing hydrocarbon residues requires manual cleaning by use of shovels, scrapers et Which of the following is the
correct procedure to follow?

a. Open and ventilate the tank, test oxygen content, have someone standing by with rescue
equipment, complete a permit to work and a tank entry permit and then commence work.
b. Open and ventilate the tank, have someone standing by outside the tank and then commence
work.
c. Open the tank, provide ventilation and then commence work immediately.
d. Open the tank , have someone standing by outside the tank and commence working.

2. A tank containing hydrocarbon residues requires manual cleaning by use of shovels, scrapers etc. Which of the following is
the correct procedure to follow?

a. Open and ventilate the tank, test oxygen content, have someone standing by with rescue
equipment, complete a permit to work and a tank entry permit and then commence work.
b. Open and ventilate the tank, have someone standing by outside the tank and then commence
work.
c. Open the tank, provide ventilation and then commence work immediately.
d. Open the tank , have someone standing by outside the tank and commence working

3. During maintenance work on the main engine a problem arises regarding the lifting of a main component in that the
manufacturer's instructions ado not apply to the engine as fitted and present a hazard. In which of the information/record
sources given in the options, is it most important to record the information relating to this anomaly?

a. ISMprocedures in the ship's safety manual.

b. Engine room log book.
c. Engine room planned maintenance schedule.
d. Safety officers report.

4. During maintenance work on the main engine a problem arises regarding the lifting of a main component in that the
manufacturer's instructions ado not apply to the engine as fitted and present a hazar In which of the information/record
sources given in the options, is it most important to record the information relating to this anomaly?

a. ISM procedures in the ship's safety manual

b. Engine room log book
c. Engine room planned maintenance schedule
d. Safety officers report

5. Electric arc welding is to be carried out in the machinery spaces other than the workshop. Which of the alternatives below
would be the preferred method for the connection of the "return" cable to the welding set?
 a. Use a "go and return" system with the return cable connected directly from the welding set to
the work piece if possible.
b. Have a short length of cable permanently connected to the ships structure close to the welding
set.
c. Weld a stud bolt close to the work piece and connect the return cable to this.
d. Move the welding set to the welding site.

6. Every person onboard ship has a responsibility for safety and security. General house-keeping rules should be followed. Which
of the listed rules is the most important onboard a tanker?

a. Never carry lighters or matches on the tank deck.

b. Always use the handrails when going up or down ladders.
c. Always wear safety shoes on deck..
d. Always use gloves when operating portable grinders and chipping machines.

7. Every person onboard ship has a responsibility for safety and security. General house-keeping rules should be followe Which
of the listed rules is the most important onboard a tanker?

a. Never carry lighters or matches on the tank deck

b. Always use the handrails when going up or down ladders.
c. Always wear safety shoes on deck
d. Always use gloves when operating portable grinders and chipping machines.

8. How should the spare oxygen and acetylene gas welding bottles be stored onboard the ship?

a. In two separate rooms outside the engine room space.

b. In the workshop in the engine room as close as possible to welding equipment.
c. In a refrigerated room.
d. In the steering flat.
9. If the oxygen content in an enclosed space is less than 20% and a non-essential routine inspection of the space is due which
of the following is the correct course of action?

a. Postpone the inspection until the correct oxygen content can be achieved.
b. Wear breathing apparatus while carrying out the inspection.
c. Carry out the inspection as quickly as possible.
d. Release oxygen into the space from an oxygen cylinder.

10. On a UMS vessel gas welding operations in the work shop are to be stopped for a lunch break. Which of the following actions
should be carried out prior to taking the break?

a. The main supply valves in the deck storage are closed and checks made that no fire risk exists
prior to switching on the fire alarm system and going to UMS-mode
b. The local acetylene/oxygen valve in the work shop is closed prior to switching to UMS-mode
c. No precautions are necessary for a short break in operations
d. One of the ratings is left "on watch" during the lunch break

11. Prior to removing the access doors to a pressure vessel for internal maintenance it should be ensured that all pressure has
been relieved. As well as a zero indication on a pressure gauge which other measure, from the options given should be taken
to confirm this prior to commencing the work?

a. Open the drain valve while pressure still shows on the gauge and to check it is clear. Outflow
should cease as the pressure gauge reaches zero.
b. Back of the tensioning device for the relief valve to vent the pressure to atmosphere.
c. Open the drain valve when the gauge reads zero to check that there is no outflow.
d. Open the drain valve and when the outflow stops slacken off the drain valve flange bolts and
'crack' open the flange in case the drain is blocked
12. Prior to removing the access doors to a pressure vessel for internal maintenance it should be ensured that all pressure has
been relieve As well as a zero indication on a pressure gauge which other measure, from the options given should be taken to
confirm this prior to commencing the work?

a. Open the drain valve while pressure still shows on the gauge and to check it is clear. Outflow
should cease as the pressure gauge reaches zero
b. Back of the tensioning device for the relief valve to vent the pressure to atmosphere
c. Open the drain valve when the gauge reads zero to check that there is no outflow
d. Open the drain valve and when the outflow stops slacken off the drain valve flange bolts and
'crack' open the flange in case the drain is blocke

13. Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. 'Prior to allowing work to proceed in an onboard space
testing of the atmosphere should be carried out

a. …for any space with limited access or non-continuous ventilation or is suspected of having a
hazardous atmosphere.
b. ..only if the space has contained liquid oil at some point.
c. …only if the space has been used to carry any cargo or contains any cargo related equipment.
d. …only if the space has a watertight door or watertight access opening.

Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. 'Prior to allowing work to proceed in an onboard space
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testing of the atmosphere should be carried out…

a. …for any space with limited access or non-continuous ventilation or is suspected of having a
hazardous atmosphere
b. ..only if the space has contained liquid oil at some point.
c. …only if the space has been used to carry any cargo or contains any cargo related equipment.
d. …only if the space has a watertight door or watertight access opening.

Sounding pipes in the engine room are normally fitted with deadweight cocks and screw caps. Which of the following
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statements is correct?

a. Caps and cocks should be closed at all times, except when sounding tanks, to prevent ingress
of water or oil into the engine room in case of tank bottom damage or overflow
b. Caps should be placed on top of sounding pipes to keep the engine room tidy
c. Deadweight cocks should be fastened in the open position to save time when sounding the
tanks
d. It does not matter where the cocks/caps are unless the tank is in use

The machinery detail plate is missing from a large electric motor and the weight is unknown. As part of a routine maintenance
16. check the motor has to be lifted to access some other equipment. Which of the given options is the correct action that should

be taken?

a. As it is only a routine maintenance and not a breakdown then postpone the task until full
details of the motor can be obtaine
b. Try and lift it with the engine room crane as it is designed to lift the heaviest components in the
engine.
c. Use the biggest chain blocks and strops available and carry out a trial lift.
d. Estimate the weight of the motor and select a chain block and strop with a safe working load of
1.5 times the calculated loa

Under what circumstances would you remove guards and safety devices from machinery?
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a. During overhaul and maintenance procedures

b. When the safety devices keep stopping the machinery
c. To allow the shaft to be seen to confirm the machine is running
d. When they are rattling and vibrating
18. What action is required if the crankcase relief valve on an air compressor is operating and emitting an air and oil mixture?
 a. Overhaul the compressor unit
b. Increase the lift pressure of the relief valve
c. Place a drip can beneath the valve to collect any escaping oil
d. Increase the flow of cooling water to the compressor and intercooler
19. What action is required if the crankcase relief valve on an air compressor is operating and emitting an air and oil mixture?

a. Overhaul the compressor unit.

b. Increase the lift pressure of the relief valve.
c. Place a drip can beneath the valve to collect any escaping oil.
d. Increase the flow of cooling water to the compressor and intercooler.
20. What action should you take if you have a flash-back during gas welding?

a. Close the regulator valves immediately, oxygen first.

b. Run for your life.
c. Use a portable fire extinguisher.
d. Cool the bottles down with water.
21. What is generally considered as the minimum safe time period before opening a crankcase door after the oil mist detector
alarm has activated and the engine has been stopped?

a. After at least 20 minutes

b. After at least 1 hour
c. After at least 5 minutes
d. After at least 10 minutes

22. What should you do if you are in the engine room and the alarm for "CO2 release into the engine room" sounds?

a. Leave the engine room immediately

b. Start the fire pump
c. Immediately go for the nearest fire extinguisher
d. Wait to make sure that the CO2-system is discharging into the engine room before leaving
23. When carrying out repair or maintenance tasks involving hot work a hot work permit must be issue Select the correct option
from those given which completes the following statement. 'The permit for hot work…

a. ..should only cover specific hot work tasks and be valid for a specified time perio'
b. ..can cover any additional hot work that arises during the completion of the task during the
specified time perio'
c. ..is valid for completion of the specific hot work tasks irrespective of the time taken.'
d. ..should only cover specific hot work tasks, be valid for a specified time period and be issued by
the person carrying out the work.'

When carrying out repair or maintenance tasks involving hot work a hot work permit must be issued. Select the correct option
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from those given which completes the following statement. 'The permit for hot work…

a. ..should only cover specific hot work tasks and be valid for a specified time period.'
b. ..can cover any additional hot work that arises during the completion of the task during the
specified time period.'
c. ..is valid for completion of the specific hot work tasks irrespective of the time taken.'
d. ..should only cover specific hot work tasks, be valid for a specified time period and be issued by
the person carrying out the work.'

When the engine room crane is to be utilised for lifting or lowering a piece of equipment to the lower decks through access
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hatches designed specifically for the purpose, there are certain measures that should be taken. What are they?
 a. Securely rope off the area around open hatches and post notices at the site.
b. Post a notice in the engine control room.
c. Post a notice at the crane controls.
d. Put some black and yellowtape on the deck close to the open hatch.
26. When using portable ladders during work activities onboard a ship what precautions should be taken.

a. Secure the ladder top and bottom and have a shipmate standing by while you are working on
the ladder.
b. Prop the ladder against a suitable pipe and have a shipmate hold the ladder while you are
working on it.
c. Just secure the top of the ladder once you reach the top.
d. Use a safety belt/harness and secure it to the ladder..
27. Which preparations and precautions are necessary before "hot work" commences onboard ship?

a. Follow all ISM procedures relating to hot work including permit to work and hotwork permit
requirements.
b. Notify all persons onboard at least 24 hours in advance of the work commencing.
c. Just inform the Chief Engineer that the work is going to be carried out
d. Sound the general alarm before commencing work.
28. Why may wearing sweat rags slung round your neck when working in the machinery spaces be hazardous?

a. The rags may be caught by running machinery or power tools

b. The rags may be soaked with oil and catch fire
c. The rags may cause sweat rash
d. The rags may cause you to get too hot and faint
29. Why should engine and boiler rooms be kept clean and any oil spillage cleaned up immediately?

a. To reduce risk of fire and the risk of slipping.

b. To avoid being fined by the port state control.
c. To prevent oil spillage from damaging deck paint coatings.
d. To reduce the premium to be paid to the insurance company.
30. Why should engine and boiler rooms be kept clean and any oil spillage cleaned up immediately?

a. To reduce risk of fire and the risk of slipping

b. To avoid being fined by the port state control
c. To prevent oil spillage from damaging deck paint coatings
d. To reduce the premium to be paid to the insurance company