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The Purpose of Remotely Controlled Measuring of Tank Levels Are To Measure
The Purpose of Remotely Controlled Measuring of Tank Levels Are To Measure
Which pair of devices is fitted on deck to prevent inert gas or cargo vapours from flowing back
into the engine room?
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 _____
3. Which of these valves will be cycled from fully open to fully closed when the handle is turned
90
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.
7.The three basic parts of any eductor are the nozzle, the suction chamber and the _____
compressor.
siphon.
injector.
diffuser.
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 _____
12. Steam heating coils are provided in some cargo tanks in order to _____
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?
16. When loading by gravity, the last valve to be opened should be _____
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.
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?
a centrifugal pump.
an eductor.
a globe valve.
a reciprocating pump.
24. Which pair of devices are fitted on deck to prevent inert gas or cargo vapours from flowing
back into the engine room?
25. Where is the inert gas tapped which is led to the oxygen analyser?
26. When entering port for loading the cargo, the tank oxygen level should be _____ or below.
8%
11%
5%
3%
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.
29. Before arriving in a port where it is intended to crude oil wash, the tank washing system
should be pressure tested to _____
30. You have orders to load a cargo of API gravity 10.0. The gravity of this cargo is _____
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?
32. A distinguishing feature of an eductor, when compared to other pumps, is the _____
33. Earthing and bonding minimize the dangers arising from _____
34. Prior to starting the cargo pumps for discharge of cargo it must be ensured that _____
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?
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.
43. If a bonding cable is not connected by the terminal when joining a manifold for cargo
operations _____
44. The simplest method to use for determining if a centrifugal pump is operating as designed is
to _____
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?
52. In the event of a failure in the inert gas plant during discharge _____
53. Which of these statements represents the advantage of rotary pumps as compared to
reciprocating pumps?
54. The main inert gas distribution line on deck is provided with a _____
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 _____
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 _____
60. Deficient oxygen content inside a confined space can be detected with _____
61. An overdose of toxic petroleum vapour affects your sense of smell by _____
63. Small oil spills on deck can be prevented from going overboard by _____
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?
66. At what pressures are P/V valves usually set to open in relation to atmospheric pressure?
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 _____
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)
77% by volume
56% by volume
51% by volume
82% by volume
No particular purpose?
To avoid backflow of gas to the engine?
To regulate the fluegas pressure?
increases
reduces
remains the same
varies
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
82. When discharging a double hulled tanker, the discharge plan must take into account the need
to avoid _____
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?
86. Prior to starting the cargo pumps for discharge of a tanker cargo, it must be ensured that
_____
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?
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 _____
92. Which type of valves are fitted as suction valves on the inert gas blower fans?
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
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?
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 ?
104. Oil tanker design rules require that petroleum cargo tanks are separated from
accommodation by _____
a ballast tank
the pumproom
reinforced bulkheads
a cofferdam
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?
108. On tankers, the Crude Oil Washing Check List states (among other things) that during
Crude Oil Washing operations _____
109. In the Inert Gas system, - what types of Deck Seal units are there?
110. What is the advantage of having a steam turbine driven inert gas fan on a tanker fitted with
an auxiliary steam plant?
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)
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?
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?
121. What is the required diameter of the crude oil washing lines, according to the ship
No, it is not.
123. One of the following is NOT an alarm on an inert gas plant, which one?
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.
128. According to the regulations in force, one of the following stripping devices is a demand on
an oil tanker. Which one?
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?
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?
135. What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed to use on an oil tanker
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.
139. What is the name of the device used for supervising all the ballast water to be pumped over
board?
140.
141. Which inert gas systems use only gases from the ship's main or auxiliary boilers?
143. The 'small diameter line' on a crude oil carrier goes from the pumproom to _____
Liquid temperature
Liquid viscosity
Suction pressure
Total pressure head
145. The main inert gas distribution line on deck is provided with a _____
147. It is a rule that the inert gas supply valves to the cargo tanks must have provision for _____
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 _____
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:
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?
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 _____
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 _____
7. As long as a tanker is not in Gas Free condition, which pump must remain running at all
times?
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?
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?
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).
Carbonic acid.
Water.
Foam.
Powder.