1.

Which pair of devices is fitted on deck to prevent inert gas or cargo vapours from flowing back
into the engine room?

 The bulkhead valve, the non-return valve

 The spectacle flange, the Bernoulli tube
 The non-return valve, the deck seal
 The bulkhead valve, the deck seal

1. The handle of a butterfly valve must be _____

 either at 0
 parallel to the flow when in the fully open position.
 parallel to the axis of flow when the valve is closed.
 forty-five degrees to the axis of flow when the valve is fully open.

2. If a centrifugal pump operating with a positive suction head becomes air bound, your FIRST
response should be to _____

 tighten the packing.

 vent the casing.
 reprime the pump.
 close the discharge.

3. Which of these valves will be cycled from fully open to fully closed when the handle is turned
90

 A globe stop valve.

 A check valve.
 A rising stem gate valve.
 A butterfly valve.

4. Which of the valves listed should be used either in the fully opened or the fully closed
position?

 A globe valve.
 Any needle valve.
 A gate valve.
 Any check valve.

5. The purpose of remotely controlled measuring of tank levels are to measure:

  Height of liquid in the tank
 Height from liquid surface to top stringers in the tank
 Height from bottom shell to top stringers in the tank

 Height of bottom girders in the tank

6. Which of these conditions can lead to cavitation in a centrifugal pump?

 Heavy fluid in the flow stream.

 Rough casing of volute surfaces.
 Vapour pockets formed in the suction flow stream.
 Worn wearing rings.

7.The three basic parts of any eductor are the nozzle, the suction chamber and the _____

 compressor.
 siphon.
 injector.
 diffuser.

8. Inert gas is produced on board of ships by _____

 an Inert Gas Generator.

 the main boilers.
 the auxiliary boilers.
 any of these

9. On tank vessels, which of these valve types is most commonly used in conjunction with
hydraulically actuated controls?

 Butterfly valves.
 Globe valves.
 Gate valves.
 Non-return valves.

10. When starting a positive displacement pump, the discharge valve must be _____

 fully closed.
 half open.
 cracked open.
 fully open.

11. Steam heating coils are provided in some cargo tanks in order to _____

 reduce the volume of the cargo within the tank

  provide warm water when tank cleaning
 heat cargoes which have a high pour point
 increase the volume of the cargo within the tank

12. Steam heating coils are provided in some cargo tanks in order to _____

 reduce the volume of the cargo within the tank

 provide warm water when tank cleaning
 heat cargoes which have a high pour point
 increase the volume of the cargo within the tank

13. One of the requirements for crude oil washing on tankers is that an inert gas system be fitted.
According to regulations an inert gas system is required for which spaces?

 Every cargo tank, slop tank and cofferdam.

 Every cargo tank.
 Every cargo tank and slop tank.
 Every cargo tank, slop tank, cofferdam and ramp space.

14. In the vicinity of an electrical storm tank cleaning _____

 may continue providing the tanks are inerted.

 may continue if the tank pressure remains at atmospheric.
 must be stopped.
 may continue providing the tank venting system is isolated.

15. Compared to globe and angle valves, gate valves _____

 operate with little or no pressure drop when fully opened.

 are more easily repaired.
 are more suitable for throttling.
 cannot be used for service requiring infrequent operation.

16. When loading by gravity, the last valve to be opened should be _____

 the shore tank valve.

 the ship's manifold valve.
 for the cargo tank to be loaded into.
 the ship's drop line valve.

17. Clean ballast is normally _____

 ballast water loaded into cargo tanks which have been crude oil and water washed.
 ballast water loaded in tanks used only for that purpose.
 ballast water loaded into cargo tanks which have been crude oil washed.
  ballast water loaded directly into a cargo tank after discharge.

18. Clean ballast may be discharged _____

 by pumping directly through any overboard discharge line.

 only by gravity.
 by pumping only through a discharge line which is connected to an operational oil
content monitor.
 by pumping through the bottom sea chest.

19. Loading through the pumproom is _____

 to be avoided.
 normally the approved way to load slop tanks.
 done to increase the loading rate.
 permissible.

20. One of the requirements for crude oil washing on tankers is that an inert gas system be fitted.
According to regulations an inert gas system is required for which spaces?

 Every cargo tank and slop tank.

 Every cargo tank.
 Every cargo tank, slop tank, cofferdam and ramp space.
 Every cargo tank, slop tank and cofferdam.

21. What is the purpose of the inert gas scrubber tower ?

 To cool the hot gases and remove the soot particles.

 To cool the inert gases produced by the boiler by running the gases through water
screens.
 To remove sulphur combustion components from the gases.
 To remove soot particles and to saturate the gas with water.

22. A 'venturi' tube would normally be found in _____

 a centrifugal pump.
 an eductor.
 a globe valve.
 a reciprocating pump.

23. During cargo operations, a wind blowing may _____

 lower the temperature of the oil cargo

 decrease air pressure in a cargo tank
 increase air pressure in a cargo tank
  form eddies containing petroleum vapour

24. Which pair of devices are fitted on deck to prevent inert gas or cargo vapours from flowing
back into the engine room?

 The bulkhead valve, the non-return valve.

 The bulkhead valve, the deck seal.
 The non-return valve, the deck seal.
 The spectacle flange, the Bernoulli tube.

25. Where is the inert gas tapped which is led to the oxygen analyser?

 At the inert gas discharge line to the bulkhead valve.

 At the inert gas fan discharge manometer connection.
 At the inert gas line from scrubber to inert gas fan (suction line).
 At the boiler uptake.

26. When entering port for loading the cargo, the tank oxygen level should be _____ or below.

 8%
 11%
 5%
 3%

27. What is the purpose of the inert gas scrubber tower ?

 To cool the inert gases produced by the boiler by running the gases through water
screens.
 To remove sulphur combustion components from the gases.
 To cool the hot gases and remove the soot particles.
 To remove soot particles and to saturate the gas with water.

28. Which of these statements explains how a vacuum is created by an eductor?

 Centrifugal force converted into potential energy.

 A rapidly moving stream of fluid passing through a nozzle.
 A propeller drawing a fluid through a venturi nozzle.
 A reciprocating plunger directly applying force to a fluid.

29. Before arriving in a port where it is intended to crude oil wash, the tank washing system
should be pressure tested to _____

 150 % of the normal working pressure.

 the normal working pressure.
 125% of the normal working pressure.
  75 % of the normal working pressure.

30. You have orders to load a cargo of API gravity 10.0. The gravity of this cargo is _____

 lighter than fresh water

 heavier than fresh water
 the same as sea water
 the same as fresh water

31. One of the requirements for Crude Oil Washing on tankers is that an inert gas system is
fitted. According to the regulations, an inert gas system is required for which spaces?

 Every cargo tank, slop tank, cofferdam and ramp space

 Every cargo tank and slop tank
 Every cargo tank
 Every cargo tank, slop tank and cofferdam

32. A distinguishing feature of an eductor, when compared to other pumps, is the _____

 small size of the impeller.

 discharge end being smaller than the suction end.
 ease at which the wearing rings may be changed.
 lack of moving parts.

33. Earthing and bonding minimize the dangers arising from _____

 accumulation of electrostatic charges

 oil spills
 fire
 tank over-pressurisation

34. Prior to starting the cargo pumps for discharge of cargo it must be ensured that _____

 the inert gas plant is running on stand-by.

 all ballast tanks are inerted.
 the pump room piping is inerted.
 the inert gas plant is ready for start-up.

35. Oxygen deficiency will begin to cause problems to personnel if it falls below _____

 21% by volume
 12% by volume
 19% by volume
 16% by volume
36. Which of these valves permits flow in only one direction?

 A globe valve.
 A check valve.
 A plug cock.
 A gate valve.

37. In theory, a cargo pump should be able to draw up a liquid to a height equaling atmospheric
pressure. This would be approximately _____

 10 metres
 5 metres
 30 metres
 15 metres

38. When you measure the level of oil in a cargo tank, at the same time you should measure the
_____

 oxygen level
 ullage
 temperature
 pressure

39. When cargo operations are taking place at an oil terminal, what must ship engine notice be?

 Engine at short notice

 Engine at immediate notice
 Minor repairs can be carried out
 No notice needs to be specified

40. An inert gas system should be used to _____

 reduce the oxygen content in tanks

 prevent fires in pumprooms
 discharge liquid cargo from tanks
 blow through cargo lines

41. A centrifugal pump may fail to deliver water when first started if the _____

 impeller is flooded.
 pump is not primed.
 water seal pipe is plugged.
 seal ring is improperly located.

42. The static suction head of a pump is the _____

  force necessary to overcome frictional losses in the pump and piping.
 distance of the suction liquid level above the center line of the pump.
 amount in inches of mercury the total suction head is below atmospheric pressure.
 distance the suction liquid level is below the center line of the pump.

43. If a bonding cable is not connected by the terminal when joining a manifold for cargo
operations _____

 you should insert an insulating flange or single length of non-conducting hose

 you should use an oxygen analyzer at all times
 you should not commence cargo operations
 you should use an International Shore connection

44. The simplest method to use for determining if a centrifugal pump is operating as designed is
to _____

 closely observe the pump discharge temperature.

 use a clamp-on ammeter and compare the readings with past records.
 momentarily close off the suction valve, and watch for a rise in pressure.
 close off the discharge valve, and watch for a rise in pressure.

45. In spaces declared gas-free, further gas may be released _____

 when the temperature of the sea water rises

 when oxygen levels become reduced
 when water is loaded into the cargo tank
 after loose scale and sludge are disturbed

46. On tankers using hydraulic tank valve actuation, which of these valve types has the highest
tendency to develop leaks relative to the valve, requiring more frequent maintenance?

 Butterfly valves.
 Check valves.
 Globe valves.
 Gate valves.

47. When operating with a negative suction head, which of these types of pumps will require
priming?

 Reciprocating.
 Centrifugal.
 Rotary.
 Gear.
48. On many modern tankers, which of the following devices is used to reduce cargo pump
leakage to the pump room bilge?

 Shaft sleeves.
 Mechanical seals.
 Finger rings.
 Clipper seals.

49. Which of the following terms is used to identify the pressure of the liquid entering a pump?

 Pump head.
 Suction head.
 Discharge head.
 Total head.

50. Which of these statements is correct concerning the starting of centrifugal pumps?

 They should always be started with the sealing line valves closed.
 A priming pump is always required to flood the impeller suction.
 They should always be started with the discharge valve opened.
 They should always be started with the discharge valve closed.

51. Which safety device is fitted on the deck inert gas line to monitor the supply condition of the
inert gas?

 The inert gas high temperature alarm

 The inert gas reverse flow alarm
 The inert gas low flow alarm
 The inert gas low pressure alarm

52. In the event of a failure in the inert gas plant during discharge _____

 the discharge must be immediately halted.

 the inert gas plant must be operational within one hour of failure and the discharge may
continue for this time.
 the venting system can be set to maintain atmospheric pressure and the discharge can
continue.
 the discharge rate must be reduced until the plant is repaired.

53. Which of these statements represents the advantage of rotary pumps as compared to
reciprocating pumps?

 Rotary pumps occupy only one-half the space of reciprocating pumps.

 Rotary pumps are capable of pumping more fluid than reciprocating pumps of the same
weight.
  Rotary pumps eliminate discharge slippage of the pumped liquid, while this does not hold
true for a reciprocating pump.
 The high discharge pressure of the rotary pumps permits a larger volume of fluid per unit
time than the reciprocating pump.

54. The main inert gas distribution line on deck is provided with a _____

 portable oxygen content analyser.

 flow meter.
 gauge glass to monitor the presence of liquid.
 Pressure / Vacuum breaker.

55. Which of these statements represents the advantage of rotary pumps as compared to
reciprocating pumps?

 Rotary pumps eliminate discharge slippage of the pumped liquid, while this does not hold
true for a reciprocating pump.
 The high discharge pressure of the rotary pumps permits a larger volume of fluid per unit
time than the reciprocating pump.
 Rotary pumps are capable of pumping more fluid than reciprocating pumps of the same
weight.
 Rotary pumps occupy only one-half the space of reciprocating pumps.

56. If at sea the inert gas low pressure alarm is activated, it may be necessary to conduct _____

 cargo transfer operations.

 inert gas topping up operations.
 cargo heating operations.
 recirculating operations.

57. Name the three isolating devices fitted between the inert gas bulkhead valve and the cargo
tank valves ?

 The spectacle flange, the Bernoulli tube and the non-return valve.
 The non-return valve, the deck seal and the manual discharge valve.
 The non-return valve, the Bernoulli tube and the manual discharge valve.
 The spectacle flange, the deck seal and the water seal.

58. During cargo operations or whenever dangerous vapour may be present on deck _____

 keep closed all ports and windows which are facing the cargo area
 immediately cease all cargo operations
 all accommodation doors and windows should be opened to allow vapour to dissipate
 hoist flag Bravo
59. It is a rule that the inert gas supply valves to the cargo tanks must have provision for _____

 easy removal and inspection.

 fitting blind or spectacle flanges.
 drainage of the inert gas.
 securing in a closed position.

60. Deficient oxygen content inside a confined space can be detected with _____

 a combustible gas indicator

 litmus paper
 a hydrometer
 an oxy-warn meter

61. An overdose of toxic petroleum vapour affects your sense of smell by _____

 taking it away completely

 reducing it temporarily
 improving it temporarily
 improving it permanently

62. Oxygen reduction is particularly likely in cargo tanks where _____

 the tanks have just been cleaned

 the vessel is operating in warm weather conditions
 the tanks have been empty for a long period of time
 inert gas or steam have just been used

63. Small oil spills on deck can be prevented from going overboard by _____

 plugging the scuppers

 closing sighting ports on tank lids
 placing wooden plugs in the vents
 plugging sounding pipes

64. What protective devices are fitted to the seawater supply to the deck seal, ensuring an
effective water barrier in the deck seal and preventing gas backflow to the engine room?

 High water level / overflow alarm, high deck seal temperature, low deck seal level, low
deck seal pressure
 Deck seal pump failure, low deck seal water pressure, low deck seal water flow, low level
of deck seal
 Aggregate failure, high deck seal temperature, low deck seal flow, low deck seal level.
 A booster aggregate for the sea water, deck seal high temperature alarm, high water
level/overflow alarm.
65. As long as a tanker is not in Gas Free condition, which pump must remain running at all
times?

 The Emergency Fire Pump

 The Cargo Condenser Pump
 The Scrubber Pump
 The Deck Seal Pump

66. At what pressures are P/V valves usually set to open in relation to atmospheric pressure?

 2 PSI above / 0,5 PSI below

 1 PSI above / 1 PSI below?

 P/V valves are not required.

 3 PSI above / 4 PSI below?

67. If a combination carrier is engaged in the carriage of cargoes other than oil, the main inert gas
supply line on deck (with the exception of the inert gas supply to the slop tanks) must be _____

 removed.
 drained and washed.
 isolated by fitting a blind flange.
 secured by padlocking the inert gas main supply valve.

68. Small oil spills on deck can be prevented from going overboard by _____

 placing wooden plugs in the vents

 plugging sounding pipes
 closing sighting ports on tank lids
 plugging the scuppers

69. Volatile petroleum oil has a flash point _____

 below 15
 below 60
 below 80
 below 30

70. A cargo tank which has been gas-freed can be inerted by introducing inert gas through a
process known as _____

 evaporation
 displacement
 dilution
 precipitation
71. Gas generators in inert gas systems shall have alarms to indicate faulty conditions. Which of the
following conditions do not require alarm according to present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/62.19.2)

 Insufficient air supply

 Insufficient fuel oil supply

 Failure of power supply to the automatic control system
 Failure of power supply to the generator

72. The proportion of nitrogen in inert gas is approximately _____

 77% by volume
 56% by volume
 51% by volume
 82% by volume

73. What is the purpose of a deck seal?

 A watertank for fire fighting purpose?

 No particular purpose?
 To avoid backflow of gas to the engine?
 To regulate the fluegas pressure?

74. What is the purpose of the 'scrubber'?

 To improve the O2 content of the inertgas and particulate soot?

 To mix fluegas and air?
 To cool, clean and add sulfur dioxide to the fluegas?
 To cool, remove sulfur dioxide and particulate soot from the fluegas?

75. When oil temperature rises, the volume _____

 increases
 reduces
 remains the same
 varies

76. A space that has been declared 'gas-free' _____

 would be expected to remain gas-free until the tank is next filled

 can only be said to be gas-free at the time of the test
 must be filled with water if no cargo is to be loaded soon
 must be kept empty
77. The lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off a sufficient quantity of gas that it will
form an expol;osive mixture with air, is called the _____

 flash point
 melting point
 boiling point
 ignition point

78. All liquids can change into vapour and the process is called _____

 condensation
 emulsification
 liquidisation
 evaporation

79. The process of removing the last remaining liquid content from a cargo tank is called _____

 vacuuming
 dredging
 stripping
 cleaning

80. The process of removing the cargo clingage from the Tank bulkheads and other structures
of a cargo tank is called _____

 stripping
 cleaning
 cow
 vacuuming

81. The purpose of pressure/vacuum valves is to _____

 provide an audible alarm in the event of pressure build-up

 provide for the flow of small volumes of tank atmospheres caused by variations in
temperature
 enable load/discharge of oil without opening sighting ports
 measure pressure/suction levels in cargo tanks

82. When discharging a double hulled tanker, the discharge plan must take into account the need
to avoid _____

 a discharge rate that is too fast.

 crude oil washing and discharging simultaneously.
 excessive free surface.
 a discharge rate that is too slow.
83. A centrifugal bilge pump requires priming _____

 due to the inability of this type of pump to lift water to cover the suction (eye) of the
impeller.
 in order to overcome the potential energy of water in the discharge line.
 to initially unload the pump by having its head pressure equal to discharge pressure.
 primarily to lubricate the shaft seals.

84. Inert gas - how is sea water supplied to the deck seal?

 Through the deck fire line

 Through the main seawater pumps or through the cargo condenser pump
 Through the deck seal pump fitted in the engine room
 Through a seawater aggregate pump fitted on the cargo deck

85. What is the purpose of the inert gas Scrubber Tower?

 To remove soot particles and to saturate the gas with water.

 To cool the flue gases and remove most of the sulphur and soot particles.
 To remove sulphur combustion components from the gases.
 To desuperheat the inert gases produced by the boiler by running the gases through water
screens.

86. Prior to starting the cargo pumps for discharge of a tanker cargo, it must be ensured that
_____

 all ballast tanks are inerted.

 the pump room piping is inerted.
 the inert gas plant is running on stand-by.
 the inert gas plant is ready for start-up.

87. A centrifugal bilge pump requires priming _____

 to initially unload the pump by having its head pressure equal to discharge pressure.
 primarily to lubricate the shaft seals.
 due to the inability of this type of pump to lift water to cover the suction (eye) of the
impeller.
 in order to overcome the potential energy of water in the discharge line.

88. Whilst discharging cargo, if the oxygen content within the inert gas main is above the
SOLAS 1974 recommendations and the Engine Room inform you that they cannot reduce it,
what would your actions be?

 Call the chief engineer and continue with cargo operations.

 Call the master and continue with cargo operations.
  Continue with cargo operations.
 Stop all cargo operations.

89. Pitting in the suction areas of a centrifugal pump bronze impeller is usually caused by _____

 cavitation.
 electrolysis.
 abrasion.
 corrosion.

90. SOLAS 1974 requires the oxygen content in the Inert Gas Main to be not more than _____
by volume.

 6%
 5%
 4%
 8%

91. Your vessel is loading liquid oil cargo and oil begins to flow out of a tank vent. Your first
action should be to _____

 close the manifold valve

 set out drip pans, sawdust and oil dispersant
 open a valve to another cargo tank
 carry out emergency stop procedures

92. Which type of valves are fitted as suction valves on the inert gas blower fans?

 Manually controlled butterfly valves

 Automatic controlled butterfly valves
 Manually controlled gate valves
 Automatic controlled gate valves

93. How is fresh air supply ensured in cargo tanks via the inert gas supply line?

 By opening the suction cover on the inert gas supply fans and stopping the boiler
 By keeping the boiler uptake valves closed and opening the inspection cover on the
scrubber tower
 By stopping the boiler firing so that only fresh air is supplied by the boiler uptake
 By removing the fresh air intake blank on the inert gas fan suction line, ensuring that the
boiler uptake valve is closed

94. The correct position for taking a 'bottom' sample is _____

 as close to the bottom of the tank as possible.

  six inches (15cm) from the surface of the tank floor.
 from the surface of the tank floor.
 two feet (60cm) from the surface of the tank floor.

95. Where is the inert gas tapped which is led to the Oxygen Analyser?

 At the inert gas line from scrubber to inert gas fan (suction line)
 At the boiler uptake
 At the inert gas discharge line to the bulkhead valve
 At the inert gas fan discharge manometer connection

96. Which of the groups contains the three isolating devices fitted between the inert gas bulkhead
valve and the cargo tank valves?

 The non-return valve, the deck seal and the manual discharge valve
 The spectacle flange, the deck seal and the water seal
 The spectacle flange, the Bernoulli tube and the non-return valve
 The non-return valve, the Bernoulli tube and the manual discharge valve.

97. For the purposes of tank cleaning, oily water deposits are discharged into a _____

 ballast tank
 alternative cargo tank
 slop tank
 bunker tank

98. How is fresh air supply ensured in cargo tanks via the inert gas supply line?

 By removing the fresh air intake blank on the inert gas fan suction line, ensuring that the
boiler uptake valve is closed
 By opening the suction cover on the inert gas supply fans and stopping the boiler
 By keeping the boiler uptake valves closed and opening the inspection cover on the
scrubber tower
 By stopping the boiler firing so that only fresh air is supplied by the boiler uptake

99. Inert gas- how can you tell if the demister units in the scrubber tower need to be cleaned?

 By the colour change in the tell-tale glass

 By the differential pressure measured by U-tube.
 By the inert gas suction pressure
 By the tell-tale overflow pipe

100. How can you be assured that the inert gas analyser will give the correct reading of the
oxygen content of the inert gas?
  The instrument is calibrated with nitrogen holding 3 % oxygen (grey colour test bottle)
 A zero setting knob activates a 'Wheatstone Bridge' with a calibrated resistor in order to
compare.
 The instrument is calibrated with fresh air every 3 months and should indicate 21 %
oxygen in fresh air
 The instrument is calibrated every year in the presence of the Classification Surveyor.

101. How is the quality and supply of inert gas checked and recorded?

 Using a portable oxygen analyser and U-tube, with an officer standing-by all the time
 Using the oxygen content and IG pressure recorder located in the cargo control room
 Using a manometer and thermometer fitted in the main inert gas supply line
 In the engine control room at the main inert gas console, where an engineer should be
standing-by all the time

102. What is the principle behind producing inert gas on board ship?

 By using the carbon dioxide in the exhaust gas to act as a fire extinguisher
 Using exhaust gases of heavy fuel oil combustion which are smothering agents at high
temperatures
 By the combustion of fuel oil to produce exhaust gases with an oxygen content of less
than 5%
 By the combination of water and sulphur dioxide produced by the combustion of heavy
fuel

103. How is the inert gas pressure controlled in the inert gas distribution line and relevant cargo
tanks during discharge ?

 By an automatic pressure control system

 By adjusting the cargo discharging rate
 By adjusting the trim of the vessel
 By throttling of the boiler uptake valve

104. Oil tanker design rules require that petroleum cargo tanks are separated from
accommodation by _____

 a ballast tank
 the pumproom
 reinforced bulkheads
 a cofferdam

105. Inert gas blowers are _____

 reciprocating type blower units.

 low speed type centrifugal fans.
  turbine type centrifugal blower fans.
 paddle type low speed blowers.

106. There is a requirement to maintain an Oil Record Book in order that _____

 disputes can be settled between terminal and vessel if there is a disparity in cargo figures
 an inspection can be made by shore authorities in the event of oil spills or other pollution
accidents
 the Bill of Lading requirements can be checked and satisfied
 a record is held of the amounts of oil which are loaded/discharged

107. What is the condition of the inert gas as it is produced by the boilers or inert gas generator?

 Superheated and black or greyish in colour

 Dirty and saturated
 Free of oxygen and clean
 Hot and containing soot particles

108. On tankers, the Crude Oil Washing Check List states (among other things) that during
Crude Oil Washing operations _____

 the inert gas pressure is to be recorded prior to starting washing.

 the inert gas system should be in operation.
 the quality of the inert gas must be frequently checked and recorded.
 the inert gas oxygen content must be below 4.5 % in order to start or continue washing.

109. In the Inert Gas system, - what types of Deck Seal units are there?

 The open and the closed type

 The single and the combined type
 The circular and the square type
 The dry and the wet type

110. What is the advantage of having a steam turbine driven inert gas fan on a tanker fitted with
an auxiliary steam plant?

 A steam turbine fan can give higher speeds

 A steam turbine driven fan creates initial load on the boiler facilitating inert gas
production
 A steam turbine fan is less costly to maintain and more easy to operate.
 A steam driven turbine fan does not easily trip when there is a malfunction on the inert
gas plant

111. Inert gas is _____

  lighter than hydrocarbon gas.
 variable in density dependent on oxygen content.
 heavier than hydrocarbon gas.
 the same density as hydrocarbon gas.

112. In an inert gas system audible and visible alarms shall be provided to indicate faulty conditions in
the installation. Which of the following conditions do not activate the alarms? (SOLAS II-2/62.19.1)

 High gas pressure

 High gas temperature

 High water level in the flue gas scrubber
 High air pressure in water seal

113. Which of the following requirements to inert gas system for oil cargo tanks do not
correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/62.2)

 Maintaining the atmosphere in any part of the tank within an oxygen content not
exceeding 8% by volume
 Inert empty cargo tanks to a level at which combustion cannot be supported
 Keep a low pressure in the tanks at all times at sea and in port (periods of gas-freeing
excepted)
 Eliminate the need for air to enter the tank during normal operation (gas-freeing
excepted)

114. Which of the following requirements to inert gas system for oil cargo tanks do not
correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/62.2)

 Keep a low pressure in the tanks at all times at sea and in port (periods of gas-freeing
excepted)
 Maintaining the atmosphere in any part of the tank within an oxygen content not
exceeding 8% by volume
 Eliminate the need for air to enter the tank during normal operation (gas-freeing
excepted)
 Inert empty cargo tanks to a level at which combustion cannot be supported

115. Which of the following requirements to fixed foam systems for cargo deck area on tankers
do not correspond to present regulations? (SOLAS II-2/61)

 The capacity of any foam applicator shall not be less than 400 l per minute
 The number of foam applicators shall not be less than four
  Sufficient foam concentrate shall be supplied to ensure at least one hour of foam
generation
 Application throw in still air condition shall not be less than 15 m

116. The master onboard a VLCC of 280,000 dwt has received a telex from the cargo terminal
asking if the SPM-moorings are according to the OCIMF standard. What fitting must you have in
order to comply?

 Two tongue-type/hinged bowstopper with centre bow closed fairlead. Capacity 200 tons.
 Two tongue-type/hinged bowstoppers with separate closed fairleads. Capacity 200 tons.
 One smith-type bracket with centre bow fairlead. capacity 150 tons.
 One tongue-type/hinged bowstopper centre bow closed fairlead. Capacity 200 tons.

117. What are duty officers provided with to check the quality of inert gas ?

 An explosimeter
 A breathing apparatus to enter the tank
 A portable oxygen analyser
 A tank scope

118. What ensures that no sea water droplets are carried with the inert gas while the gas is
washed and cooled in the scrubber tower?

 The demister units

 The centrifugal traps
 The regenerator
 The gas dryer unit

119. Which group of basic protection devices are fitted on the scrubber tower's sea cooling water
supply system?

 Alarms for high water level, high flow, high water pressure and high sea water
temperature.
 Alarms for high water level, pump failure, high sea water temperature and low gas
pressure.
 Alarms for high water level, low flow, low water pressure and pump failure.
 Alarms for high water level, low water level, pump failure and low gas pressure.

120. How is cooling / cleaning water supplied to the inert gas scrubber tower?

 By the cargo condenser pump

 By the scrubber sea water pump
 By the main sea water pumps
  By the deck seal sea water pump

121. What is the required diameter of the crude oil washing lines, according to the ship

 To maintain the flow.

 No special requirement to the line dimension.
 To maintain the pressure.
 To maintain the required pressure and flow to the machine in use.

122. Is slop tanks included in the total cargo capacity?

 No, it is not.

 Only on clean ballast tankers.

 Only on segregated ballast tankers.
 Yes it is.

123. One of the following is NOT an alarm on an inert gas plant, which one?

 Low pressure alarm

 Deck seal low water alarm

 Low oxygen alarm
 Scrubber high water level alarm

124. What is the purpose with a expansion coupling?

 To connect two pipes together.

 Used in case a pipe is too short.
 To avoid the pipe expansion problems.
 Make the pipes capable to move back and forth inside the coupling.

125. Which of these pumps is NOT a positive displacement pump?

 Rotary.
 Reciprocating.
 Centrifugal.
 Gear.

126. To supervise the pressure conditions in the cargo tanks, a special device is fitted for this
purpose. What is it called?
  Tank atmosphere control valve.
 Negative/positive pressure valve.
 Pressure/vacuum valve.
 Supervising valve.

127. The most common valves used on an oil tanker are:

 Butterfly valves and stripping valves.

 Globe valves, suction valves and draining valves.
 Ball valves and discharging valves.
 Gate valves, globe valves and butterfly valves.

128. According to the regulations in force, one of the following stripping devices is a demand on
an oil tanker. Which one?

 Not any particular.

 Ejector.
 Stripping pump.
 Vacuum strip.

129. If a vessel is fitted with

 The vessel is not equipped with own discharging equipment.

 That the vessel is only able to load on gravity.
 That the cargo is free flowing in all tanks at all times.
 A vessel without ordinary bottom lines where the cargo flows from tank to tank through
bulkhead valves.

130.

131. To discharge the last amount of cargo ashore, the stripping pump through the small diameter
line is used. Where does this small diameter line come from in the pump room and where is the
line ending at the manifold?
  From the stripping pump
 From the stripping pump
 From the stripping pump
 From the cargo pump

132. When there are two slop tanks on board, what are the correct names of these slop tanks?

 Slop tank 1 and slop tank 2.

 Port and starboard slop tank.
 Two last tanks to load.
 Primary and secondary slop tank.

133. On the bottom lines there are cross over valves which make it possible to flow cargo from
one bottom line to another. When loading more than one grade of cargo, what is the requirement
regarding these cross over valves?

 Three valves segregation.

 One valve segregation.
 No special requirement.
 Two valves segregation.

134. What types of deck seal units are there ?

 The dry and the wet type.

 The open and the closed type.
 The single and the combined type.
 The circular and the square type.

135. What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed to use on an oil tanker

 Water spray plant.

 Powder plant.
 CO2 plant.
 Foam plant.

136. What are consequences of an high oxygen content alarm sound during normal operation?
  The pressure control valve and the flue gas isolating valves will automatically close
 The plant is shut down
 The pressure control valve will automatically close, the ventilation valve will open
 The alarm in Chief Officer cabin will sound loud and clear

137. On a flue gas plant, the flue gas enters a washing tower where the gas is washed to remove
soot, ashes and to separate undesired gases. What is the name of this

 Cleaning tower.
 Scrubber.
 The washing tower.
 Inert gas washer.

138. How can we maintain necessary NPSH?

 By reducing vapour pressure

 By control of liquid flow
 By control of liquid temperature
 By increasing pump rpm

139. What is the name of the device used for supervising all the ballast water to be pumped over
board?

 Ballast Monitor. (BM).

 Ballast Supervising Monitor. (BSM).
 Ballast Handling Monitor.(BHM).
 Oil Detection Monitoring Equipment.(ODME).

140.

141. Which inert gas systems use only gases from the ship's main or auxiliary boilers?

 The inert gas generator

 Combination - inert systems
 Nitrogen generator
 The flue gas plant
142. What is the name of the line which is used to strip the last amounts of cargo ashore?

 Cargo deposits stripping line.

 Displacement line.
 Small diameter line.
 Stand by line

143. The 'small diameter line' on a crude oil carrier goes from the pumproom to _____

 The ship's side, above the waterline

 The shore-side of the cargo manifold valves, port and starboard side
 The drip-tray under the cargo manifold, port and starboard side
 The sloptanks

144. What is the pumping capacity depending on?

 Liquid temperature
 Liquid viscosity
 Suction pressure
 Total pressure head

145. The main inert gas distribution line on deck is provided with a _____

 Pressure / Vacuum breaker.

 gauge glass to monitor the presence of liquid.
 flow meter.
 portable oxygen content analyzer.

146. How is sea water supplied to the deck seal?

 Through a seawater aggregate pump fitted on the cargo deck.

 Through the main seawater pumps or through the cargo condenser pump.
 Through the deck fire line.
 Through the deck seal pump fitted in the engine room.

147. It is a rule that the inert gas supply valves to the cargo tanks must have provision for _____

 easy removal and inspection.

 drainage of the inert gas.
 securing in a closed position.
 fitting blind or spectacle flanges.

148. Which of the following is compulsory on ships fitted with inert gas?
  Notice is to be placed at entrances as required 'NO ENTRANCE WITHOUT
PERMISSION OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON (C/O) , INERT GAS !!!!'
 Three (3) breathing apparatus sets with spare bottles and a refilling compressor is fitted in
the forecastle.
 An Entry Permit is required each time a person enters the pump room for any reason.
 No Smoking is allowed in any place at all on the vessel.

149. Before entry into a cargo tank which has contained a petroleum product _____

 the tank must be filled with fresh water and emptied

 static electricity must be measured
 the tank must be tested for sufficient oxygen
 adjacent tanks must be empty

150.

151. The use of steam driven ejectors for ventilation of cargo tanks having flammable vapours in
them is not recommended now-a-days due to:

 It might cause burns to unwary personnel?

 It being not a very effective system for tank ventilation?
 It is rather expensive to waste steam?
 Steam at high velocities may generate static electricity which might cause incentive
sparks?

152. Operation of eductor- what is correct?

 Min 8 bar drive pressure and high back pressure

 Continuous checking suction pressure
 Min 12 bar drive pressure
 According to the specific eductor's performance curve.

153. During air venting/gas freeing of tanks the blowers use air from?
  The scrubber
 The blower air inlet
 The engine room
 The ventilation line

154. What is the purpose of the decanting line between two sloptanks when you are
waterwashing a cargo tank?

 Enable both the primary and secondary sloptank to be filled without using the main cargo
lines
 Make it possible to fill the secondary sloptank, if the primary sloptank fills up
 Make it possible to avoid build-up of static electricity during waterwashing
 Make it possible to retain most of the recovered oil in the primary sloptank, while cleaner
part of the water will flow into the secondary sloptank, where it can be re-used as wash-
water

155. What is the purpose of a 'part flow display system' installed on some oil tankers ?

 The Part Flow System makes it possible to discharge dirty ballast below the water line on
older tankers
 The Part Flow System makes it possible to measure the oil content, even if the Oil
Discharge Monitoring Equipment is not working
 The Part Flow System makes it possible to observe the discharge visually for oil content,
even in darkness
 The Part Flow System makes it possible to observe the discharge visually for oil content,
on older tankers with discharge below the waterline

156. Why is the inlet to the slopt ank often directed towards the bulkhead (see the illustration) ?
  To avoid too much agitation of the oily water in the tank
 To avoid build-up of static electricity, which may cause explosion
 None of the mentioned
 To reduce the settling time

157. Are all pumps and blowers shut down during the shut-down procedure?

 Yes, all is shut down

 Fresh water cooling of deck seal running
 No, the sea water pumps are still running
 No, the sea water pumps and the blowers are still running

158. Bulwarks are generally not permitted in the cargo tanks areas because:
  They tend to contain heavy vapours inboard during cargo operations?
 They are an unnecessary extra weight structure-wise?
 They restrict the outflow of water during heavy weather?
 They stiffen the tank deck too much and do not allow flexibility?

159. It is a rule that the inert gas supply valves to the cargo tanks must have provision for _____

 securing in a closed position.

 drainage of the inert gas.
 fitting blind or spectacle flanges.
 easy removal and inspection.

160. What is the highest permitted back-pressure for the Cargo Pump when it is tested?

 25.0 bar
 1.25 times the maximum working pressure
 18.0 bar
 5.0 bar

3. Steam heating coils are provided in some cargo tanks in order to _____

 increase the volume of the cargo within the tank

 provide warm water when tank cleaning
 reduce the volume of the cargo within the tank
 heat cargoes which have a high pour point

4. An inert gas system should be used to _____

 prevent fires in pumprooms

 reduce the oxygen content in tanks
 discharge liquid cargo from tanks
 blow through cargo lines

5. In spaces declared gas-free, further gas may be released _____

 when the temperature of the sea water rises

 when oxygen levels become reduced
 after loose scale and sludge are disturbed
 when water is loaded into the cargo tank
6. It is a rule that the inert gas supply valves to the cargo tanks must have provision for _____

 drainage of the inert gas.

 easy removal and inspection.
 fitting blind or spectacle flanges.
 securing in a closed position.

7. As long as a tanker is not in Gas Free condition, which pump must remain running at all
times?

 The Scrubber Pump

 The Emergency Fire Pump
 The Deck Seal Pump
 The Cargo Condenser Pump

8. What is the purpose of the 'scrubber'?

 To improve the O2 content of the inertgas and particulate soot?

 To mix fluegas and air?
 To cool, clean and add sulfur dioxide to the fluegas?
 To cool, remove sulfur dioxide and particulate soot from the fluegas?

9. SOLAS 1974 requires the oxygen content in the Inert Gas Main to be not more than _____ by
volume.

 4%
 5%
 8%
 6%

10. How is fresh air supply ensured in cargo tanks via the inert gas supply line?

 By stopping the boiler firing so that only fresh air is supplied by the boiler uptake
 By opening the suction cover on the inert gas supply fans and stopping the boiler
 By keeping the boiler uptake valves closed and opening the inspection cover on the
scrubber tower
 By removing the fresh air intake blank on the inert gas fan suction line, ensuring that the
boiler uptake valve is closed

11. In the Inert Gas system, - what types of Deck Seal units are there?

 The open and the closed type

 The dry and the wet type
 The circular and the square type
 The single and the combined type
12. What are duty officers provided with to check the quality of inert gas ?

 An explosimeter
 A portable oxygen analyser
 A tank scope
 A breathing apparatus to enter the tank

13. To discharge the last amount of cargo ashore, the stripping pump through the small diameter
line is used. Where does this small diameter line come from in the pump room and where is the
line ending at the manifold?

 From the stripping pump

 From the stripping pump
 From the cargo pump
 From the stripping pump

14. What is the pumping capacity depending on?

 Total pressure head

 Liquid viscosity
 Suction pressure
 Liquid temperature

15. How is sea water supplied to the deck seal?

 Through a seawater aggregate pump fitted on the cargo deck.

 Through the deck seal pump fitted in the engine room.
 Through the deck fire line.
 Through the main seawater pumps or through the cargo condenser pump.

16. What is the name of the device used for supervising all the ballast water to be pumped over
board?
  Oil Detection Monitoring Equipment.(ODME).
 Ballast Monitor. (BM).
 Ballast Handling Monitor.(BHM).
 Ballast Supervising Monitor. (BSM).

17. What is the main quencher for an oil tanker?

 Carbonic acid.
 Water.
 Foam.
 Powder.