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IMPORTANT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

(Total -101 nos)

BY: CLYDE DMELLO – CHIEF ENGINEER

CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION.

1. Liquefied gas tankers are categorized as per the cargoes carried, as

follows:
a) LPG ships
LEGships
LNGships
Chlorine ships
LPG / Chemical ships.

b) LPG Ships, Reefer Container Ships, Bulk Carrier.

c) Fully pressurized Ships, Semi Pressurized Ships,
Fully Refrigerated Ships.
d) Oil Tanker, Ro – RO Carrier, Chemical carrier.

ANSWER: a) LPG ships

LEGships
LNGships
Chlorine ships
LPG / Chemical ships.

2. There are three types of gas tankers according to the carriage condition,
such as:
a) LPG Ships, Reefer Ships, Container Ships.
b) LPG ships,LEGships ,LNGships.
c) Chlorine Ships, LPG/Chemical Ships, Reefer Container Ships.
d) Fully pressurized ships, Semi-pressurized ships, Fully refrigerated ships.
ANSWER: d) Fully pressurized ships, Semi-pressurized ships, Fully
refrigerated ships.

3. The cargo area of a gas tanker which is not equipped in an approved

manner to ensure that its atmosphere is at all times maintained in a safe
manner is a:
a) Gas Safe Space
b) Airlock
c) Gas dangerous Space.
d) Machinery Space.

ANSWER : c) Gas dangerous Space.

4. A space other than a gas-dangerous space is known as:

a) Airlock
b) Air Handling Unit
c) Enclosed Space
d) A gas-safe space.

ANSWER: d) A gas-safe space.

5. (1.2.3) Air intakes for accommodation and engine-room have to be at a

minimum safe distance from ventilation outlets from:
a) Gas-dangerous spaces.
b) Gas Safe Space.
c) Main deck.
d) Airlock

ANSWER: a) Gas-dangerous spaces.

6. Can Hot work in dangerous and hazardous areas be carried out during
cargo, tank cleaning, gas freeing, purging or inerting operations?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Can be carried out as long as we obtain a Cold work Permit.

ANSWER: b) No

7. Access from a gas-dangerous zone on the open weather deck to a gas-

safe space is arranged through:
a) The Accomodation.
b) An Airlock.
c) The Motor Room.
d) The Compressor Room.

ANSWER: b) An airlock.

8. Fill in the blanks:

Airlock doors should be Self-closing and there must not be any hook or
other device by which they could be held open. There should be minimum
distance of at least___________ between both doors.
0.5 metres.
1.0 metres
1.5 metres.
2.0 metres.

ANSWER: c) 1.5 metres.

9. An audible and visual alarm system gives a warning on both sides of the
airlock when:
a) More than one door is moved from the closed position.
b) One door is moved from the closed position.
c) One door cannot be opened.
d) Both doors cannot be opened.

ANSWER: a) More than one door is moved from the closed position.

10.The gas-safe and airlock spaces within the cargo area have:
a) Negative pressure ventilation.
b) Positive Pressure Ventilation.
c) Natural ventilation.
d) Air Condition.

ANSWER: b) Positive-pressure ventilation.

11.When the over-pressure of Airlock or gas safe space is lost,

a) All electrical equipment that is not of a certified safe type should be de -
energized.
b) All electrical equipment that is of a certified safe type should be de -
energized.
c) All electrical equipment should not stop running.
d) All electrical equipment, both certified safe type or not certified safe type
should be de - energized.

ANSWER: a) All electrical equipment that is not of a certified safe type

should be de - energized.

12, Segregation, separation and airlocks are fundamental to the safety of:
a) Oil Tanker
b) Chemical Tanker
c) Container Ship
d) Gas Tanker.

ANSWER: d) Gas tanker.

13. Can LNG, LPG be used as Fuel in Ship’s Engine Room?

a) Only LNG can be used
b) Only LPG can be used
c) Yes, both can be used
d) No, none can be used.

ANSWER: a) Only LNG can be used.

14. List the dryers used with an Inert Gas Generator on Gas Ships to dry
the Inert gas generated.
a) Refrigerated drier & Absorption drier.
b) Only Refrigerated dryer
c) Only Absorption dryer.
d) None of the above, only demister used.

ANSWER: a) Refrigerated drier & Absorption drier.

15. Can Cargo be loaded if the MSDS for cargo is not supplied by the
shipper or terminal?
a) Yes
b) No
c) yes, does not make a difference.
ANSWER: b) No.

16.What is the atmospheric boiling point of Methane.

a) – 0.5 deg c
b) -104 deg c
c) -161.5 deg c
d) - 41.5 deg c

ANSWER: c) -161.5 deg c.

17. What is the atmospheric boiling point of Propane.

a) - 88.6 deg c.
b) - 20 deg c.
c) - 48 deg c.
d) - 42.3 deg c.

ANSWER: d) - 42.3 deg c.

18. What is the atmospheric boiling point of Butane.

a) -0.5 deg c.
b) -42 deg c
c) -88.6 deg c.
d) -104 deg c.

ANSWER: a) -0.5 deg c.

19. What is the Vapour relative density of Methane? (Air = 1)

a) 0.554
b) 1.058
c) 1.55
d) 2.09

ANSWER: a) 0.554

20. What is the Vapour relative density of Propane? (Air = 1)

a) 0.554
b) 0.2
c) 0.8
d) 1.55

ANSWER: d) 1.55

21. What is the Vapour relative density of n-Butane? (Air = 1)

a) 0.9
b) 2.09
c) 2.6
d) 1.7

ANSWER: b) 2.09

22. What is the operation carried out prior to Cooling down the Tanks on
Fully Refrigerated Liquified Gas Carriers?
a) Gassing up.
b) Inerting.
c) aerating.
d) Gas freeing.

ANSWER: a) Gassing up.

23. What is the operation carried out prior to Gassing up the Tanks on
Liquified Gas Carriers?
a) Gas freeing.
b) aerating.
c) Inerting.
d) Cooling down.

ANSWER: c) Inerting.

24. Requirement for cargo tank entry with respect to Tank atmosphere
check of Hydrocarbon content.
a) Hydrocarbon content must be less than 1% LFL
b) Hydrocarbon content must be more than 10% LFL.
c) Hydrocarbon content must be above the UFL.
d) Hydrocarbon content must be between the LFL and UFL.

ANSWER: a) Hydrocarbon content must be less than 1% LFL.

25. What is the Vapour relative density of Chlorine? (Air = 1)

a) 2.0
b) 2.49
c) 1.55
d) 0.55

ANSWER: b) 2.49

26. What is the auto ignition temperature of Ethylene Oxide?

a) 452 deg c
b) 509 deg c
c) 429 deg c
d) 396 deg c.

ANSWER: c) 429 deg c

27. What is the auto ignition temperature of Propylene Oxide?

a) 465 deg c
b) 509 deg c
c) 416 deg c
d) 396 deg c

ANSWER: a) 465 deg c

28. What is the Critical pressure of Propane in bars absolute?

a) 38.1 bars absolute
b) 50.2 bars absolute
c) 46.2 bars absolute
d) 42.6 bars absolute

ANSWER: d) 42.6 bars absolute.

29. What is the Critical pressure of n-Butane in bars absolute?

a) 38.1 bars absolute
b) 42.6 bars absolute
c) 52.6 bars absolute
d) 32.2 bars absolute.

ANSWER: a) 38.1 bars absolute.

30. What is the Critical pressure of Methane in bars absolute?
a) 50.3 bars absolute
b) 34.3 bars absolute
c) 44.7 bars absolute
d) 65.2 bars absolute

ANSWER: c) 44.7 bars absolute.

31. What is known as Inert Gas?

a) Non-flammable gases containing insufficient oxygen to support
combustion.
b) Flammable gas with concentration between the LEL and UFL Limits
c) Flammable gas with concentration above UFL Limits.
d) Toxic gas having concentration percentage below the TLV-TWA.

ANSWER: a) Non-flammable gases containing insufficient oxygen to

support combustion

32. What is the Critical pressure of Ethylene in bars absolute?

a) 46.2 bars absolute
b) 38.8 bars absolute
c) 50.5 bars absolute
d) 42.6 bars absolute

ANSWER: c) 50.5 bars absolute.

33. LNG Fire is classified under which Class of Fire?

a) Class A
b) Class B
c) Class C
d) Class D

ANSWER: c) Class C.

34. Which Fixed Fire fighting system is mandatory for Fire fighting on the Deck
of a Liquified Gas Carrier?
a) Fixed DCP System
b) Fixed Low Expansion Foam Fire Fighting system
c) C02 Fixed System
d) Fixed Wet Chemical Fire fighting system.

ANSWER: a) Fixed DCP System.

35. What to do in case the General emergency alarm sounds?

a) Wear PPE, lifejacket, carry Immersion suit and go to Bridge.
b) Wear PPE, lifejacket, carry immersion suit and go to Engine Room.
c) Wear PPE, lifejacket , carry Immersion suit and go to the Forecastle.
d) Wear PPE, lifejacket , carry Immersion suit and go to the designated
Muster Point as mentioned in the Ship’s Muster List.

ANSWER: d) Wear PPE, lifejacket, carry Immersion suit and go to the

designated Muster Point as mentioned in the Ship’s Muster List.

36. What is Critical Temperature?

a) The temperature above which a gas cannot be liquefied by pressure
alone.
b) The temperature at which the gas changes state to liquid at a
corresponding pressure.
c) The Temperature at which the gas gets superheated.
d) The Temperature at which the Liquified gas changes state from liquid
to gas.

ANSWER: a) The temperature above which a gas cannot be liquefied by

pressure alone.

37. What is Flammable Range?

a) A mixture of Flammable gas in air whose gas percentage is above the
UFL (Upper flammable Limit)
b) A mixture of Flammable gas in air whose gas percentage is below the
LFL (Lower Flammable Limit)
c) A mixture of Flammable gas in air whose gas percentage is between the
LFL and UFL.
d) A mixture of Flammable gas in air whose gas percentage is between
10%of the LFL and LFL.

ANSWER: c) A mixture of Flammable gas in air whose gas percentage is

between the LFL and UFL

38: What is Flash Point?

a)The lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapour to
form a flammable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid.
b) The lowest temperature at which the liquid ignites without spark.
c) The temperature at which a BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour
Explosion) takes place.
d) The lowest temperature to which a liquid or gas requires to be raised
to cause self-sustained spontaneous combustion without ignition by a
spark or flame.

ANSWER: a)The lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off

sufficient vapour to form a flammable mixture with air near the surface of
the liquid.

39.The Ship’s General Emergency Alarm is:

a) Three long blasts on Ship’s Whistle.
b) Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on Ship’s
Whistle.
c) Continuous blasts on Ship’s whistle.
d) Verbal announcement by Captain.

ANSWER: b) Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on

Ship’s Whistle.

40. What is Inert Gas?

a) A flammable gas.
b) A gas used to calibrate Gas detection instruments.
c) A gas which burns above the critical temperature.
d) A gas or a mixture of non-flammable gases containing insufficient
oxygen to support combustion.
ANSWER: d) A gas or a mixture of non-flammable gases containing
insufficient oxygen to support combustion.

41. What operation is done on Fully refrigerated Gas Carriers before

Loading?
a) Gassing Up.
b) Cooling down.
c) Inerting.
d) Aerating.

ANSWER: b) Cooling down

42. What operation is done on Fully refrigerated Gas Carriers before

gassing up after getting out from Drydock?
a) Drying
b) Cooling Down
c) Inerting
d) Aerating.

ANSWER: c) Inerting.

43. What is the Chemical Formula of Vinyl Chloride?

a) C2H3Cl
b) CH3 COCl
c) NaClO
d) CH4

ANSWER: a) C2H3Cl

44. What is the Chemical Formula of Methane?

a) C2H6
b) C3H8
c) CH4
d) C2H4

ANSWER: c) CH4
45. How many Relief Valves have to be fitted for Cargo Tanks above 20m3
Capacity?
a) At least One
b) At least Two
c) At least Three
d) At least Four

ANSWER: b) At least Two.

46. Critical Temperature for Propane is:

a) 96.8 deg c
b) 100.4 deg c
c) 32.1 deg c
d) 44.5 deg c

ANSWER: a) 96.8 deg c.

47. Critical Temperature for Methane is:

a) 32.1 deg c
b) 44.5 deg c
c) - 82.5 deg c
d - 64.8 deg c

ANSWER: c) - 82.5 deg c

48. Critical Temperature for Ethylene is:

a) 1.2 deg c
b) 19.8 deg c
c) 9.9 deg c
d) 32.1 deg c

ANSWER: c) 9.9 deg c

49. Independent Type B Tanks on Gas carriers are:

a) Completely Self supporting when Full or empty.
b) Self supporting only when empty
c) Self supporting only when full
d) Not self supporting
ANSWER: a) Completely Self supporting when Full or empty

50. The maximum allowable tank design pressure in the vapour space for
Independent Type A Tanks
a) 0.9 barg
b) 0.25 barg
c) 0.7 barg
d) 18 barg
e) 7 barg

ANSWER: c) 0.7 barg.

51.The IGC Code stipulates that a secondary barrier must be able to

contain tank leakage for a period of how many days?
a) 10 days.
b) 15 days.
c) 30 days.
d) 45 days.

ANSWER: b) 15 days.

52. Type ‘C’ tanks are normally spherical or cylindrical pressure vessels
having design pressures higher than:
a) 0.7 barg
b) 2.0 barg
c) 1.0 barg
d) 5.0 barg

ANSWER: b) 2.0 barg.

53. Semi – Membrane tanks are:

a) Completely Self supporting when loaded or empty.
b) Self supporting only when loaded.
c) Self supporting only when empty
d) Not self supporting tanks.

ANSWER: c) Self supporting only when empty.

54.Liquified Gas is a liquid which has a saturated vapour pressure

exceeding:
a) 2.8 bar absolute at 37.8 degc
b) 3.8 bar absolute at 37.8 degc
c) 2.8 bar absolute at 27.8 degc
d) 3.8 bar absolute at 27.8 degc

ANSWER: a) 2.8 bar absolute at 37.8

55. What is the mode of operation of Fixed DCP Monitors on Deck?

a) Only Locally from deck.
b) Operation - both Locally and Remotely.
c) Only Remotely from Bridge or Cargo Control Room.
d) Only Remotely from Bridge.

ANSWER: b) Operation - both Locally and Remotely.

56. How many independent fixed DCP Units for Firefighting are required
on the Deck of a Gas Carrier of Cargo capacity1000m3 and above?
a) At least one Independent DCP Unit.
b) At least two Independent DCP Units.
c) At least three Independent DCP Units.
d) At least four Independent DCP Units.

ANSWER: b) At least two Independent DCP Units.

57. What is the minimum discharge time for a Deck Fixed DCP system
with all monitors and hand held hoses operating?
a) 25 seconds
b) 35 seconds
c) 45 seconds
d) 1 minute.

ANSWER: c) 45 seconds.

58. How many Monitors are to be fitted in a fixed DCP Installation for Deck
fire fighting on Gas Ships?
a) At least one
b) At least two
c) At least three
d) At least four.

ANSWER: a) At least one.

59. What is the atmospheric boiling point of Chlorine?

a) - 45 degc
b) - 25 degc
c) - 39 degc
d) -34 degc

ANSWER: d) -34 degc

60. What is the atmospheric boiling point of Ammonia?

a) -33.4 degc
b) - 45.4 degc
c) - 42.4 degc
d) -29.6 degc

ANSWER: a) -33.4 degc

61. What is the atmospheric boiling point of Propylene?

a) - 42.4 degc
b) - 47.7 degc
c) - 103.9 degc
d) – 63.4 degc

ANSWER: b) - 47.7 degc

62. What are Carbamates?

a) A white powdery substance produced by the reaction of ammonia with
carbon dioxide.
b) The compounds formed by the interaction of water and hydrocarbons at
certain pressures and temperatures.
c) A compound formed by the chemical combination of cargo liquid or
vapour with atmospheric oxygen or oxygen from another source.
d) The chemical union of two or more molecules of the same compound
to form a larger molecule of a new compound.

ANSWER: a) A white powdery substance produced by the reaction of

ammonia with carbon dioxide.

63. What are Hydrates?

a) A white powdery substance produced by the reaction of ammonia with
carbon dioxide.
b) The compounds formed by the interaction of water and hydrocarbons at
certain pressures and temperatures.
c) A compound formed by the chemical combination of cargo liquid or
vapour with atmospheric oxygen or oxygen from another source.
d) The chemical union of two or more molecules of the same compound
to form a larger molecule of a new compound.

ANSWER: b) The compounds formed by the interaction of water and

hydrocarbons at certain pressures and temperatures.

64. What are Peroxides?

a) A white powdery substance produced by the reaction of ammonia with
carbon dioxide.
b) The compounds formed by the interaction of water and hydrocarbons at
certain pressures and temperatures.
c) A compound formed by the chemical combination of cargo liquid or
vapour with atmospheric oxygen or oxygen from another source.
d) The chemical union of two or more molecules of the same compound
to form a larger molecule of a new compound.

ANSWER: c) A compound formed by the chemical combination of cargo

liquid or vapour with atmospheric oxygen or oxygen from another source.

65. The Liquified Gas Cargo Tank Contents are bounded by (Cargo
bounded by):
a) Primary Barrier
b) Secondary Barrier
c) Interbarrier Space
d) Ship’s Inner Hull.

ANSWER: a) Primary Barrier.

66. A device used to determine the liquid-vapour interface during the

ullaging of semi and fully pressurised tanks:
a) Radar Gauges
b) Float Gauges
c) Capacitance Gauges
d) Slip Tubes.

ANSWER: d) Slip Tubes.

67. Example of Closed Gauging System which does not penetrate the
Cargo Tank.
a) Slip Tubes.
b) Float Gauges.
c) Radar Gauges.
d) Nitrogen bubbler Gauge.

ANSWER: c) Radar Gauges.

68. Where on the firefighter wearing SCBA is the fireproof 30 metres

lifeline attached?
a) Tied around his waist.
b) Tied to the SCBA bottle.
c) Attached by means of a snap hook to the harness of the apparatus, or
to a separate safety belt.
d) Tied around his hand.

ANSWER: c) Attached by means of a snap hook to the harness of the

apparatus, or to a separate safety belt.

69. Which of the following is a desiccant (or drying) medium which

operates by adsorption of water molecules?
a) Wood
b) Cotton
c) Carbon
d) Activated Alumina

ANSWER: d) Activated Alumina.

70. The temperature at which condensation will take place within a gas if
further cooling occurs is known as?
a) Critical temperature.
b) Dewpoint.
c) Absolute temperature.

ANSWER: b) Dewpoint.

71. What does a system employing a device which penetrates the tank
and which, when in use, permits a small quantity of cargo vapour or liquid
to be expelled to the atmosphere known as?
a) Closed devices which do not penetrate the cargo tank
b) Restricted Gauging
c) Closed devices which penetrate the cargo tank
d) Indirect systems

ANSWER: b) Restricted Gauging.

72. Float Gauges on Liquified Gas Tankers is an example of which

gauging system?
a) Closed devices which do not penetrate the cargo tank
b) Restricted Gauging.
c) Closed devices which penetrate the cargo tank
d) Indirect systems

ANSWER: c) Closed devices which penetrate the cargo tank.

73. Semi-pressurized ships capable of withstanding carriage temperatures

of upto -48 degree C can carry which of the below?
a) LNG
b) Ethylene
c) Ethane
d) LPG
.
ANSWER: d) LPG

74. Semi-pressurized ships capable of withstanding carriage temperatures

of upto -104 degree C, cannot carry which of the below?
a) Methane
b) Propane
c) Butane
d) Ethane
e) Ethylene
ANSWER: a) Methane

75. In the case of a typical fully pressurized ship (where the cargo is carried
at ambient temperature, what is the maximum working pressure of the
cargo tanks?
a) 0.7 barg
b) 5-7 barg
c) 18 barg.
d) 9 barg.

ANSWER: c) 18 barg.

76.The deepwell or submersible Cargo Pumps for pumping Liquified Gases

are of which type?
a) Rotary Vane type
b) Gear Type
c) Piston type
d) Centrifugal type

ANSWER: d) Centrifugal type.

77. For a semi- pressurized ship, the cargo tanks and associated
equipment are designed for what working pressure?
a) Approximately 5 to 7 barg and a vacuum of 0.5 barg
b) Approximately 18 barg
c) Approximately 9 barg and a vacuum of 1.0 barg
d) Approximately 0.7 barg and a vacuum of 1.0 barg

ANSWER: a) Approximately 5 to 7 barg and a vacuum of 0.5 barg.

78. State the thickness of the membrane of membrane tanks.

a) 0.7 to 1.5 mm thick.
b) 2.0 to 3.7 mm thick.
c) 4.0 to 5.0 mm thick.
d) 8.5 to 10.0 mm thick.

ANSWER: a) 0.7 to 1.5 mm thick.

79. State the carriage temperature for Propane at atmospheric pressure.
a) -161.5 degc
b) - 88.6 degc
c) - 42.3 degc
d) - 0.5 degc

ANSWER: c) - 42.3 degc.

80. State the carriage temperature for Ethylene Oxide at atmospheric

pressure.
a) 15.8 degc
b) - 7.2 degc
c) - 23.8 degc
d) 10.7 degc

ANSWER: d) 10.7 degc.

81. State the carriage temperature for Propylene Oxide at atmospheric

pressure.
a) 9.6 degc
b) - 7.2 degc
c) - 10.2 degc
d) 34.2 degc

ANSWER: d) 34.2 degc.

82. Drager Tubes & Pump is used to measure which gas?

a) Toxic Gas
b) Flammable gas
c) Oxygen
d) Inert gas.

ANSWER: a) Toxic Gas.

83. Which of the below liquefied gases is not flammable?

a) Chlorine
b) Ethylene
c) Ethylene Oxide
d) Propylene Oxide
e) Ammonia
ANSWER: a) Chlorine.

84. Which of the below liquefied gases are toxic?

a) Ethylene
b) Propylene
c) Chlorine
d) Ammonia
e) Ethylene Oxide

ANSWER: c) Chlorine, d) Ammonia, e) Ethylene Oxide.

85. The fixed gas-detection system's alarm is activated when the vapour
concentration reaches what concentration?
a) 10% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).
b) 20% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).
c) 30% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).
d) 40% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).

ANSWER: c) 30% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL).

86. What below applies to Type C Type Tanks?

a) Primary barrier and Secondary Barrier are required.
b) No secondary barrier is required.
c) Partial Secondary barrier is required in the form of a Drip Tray.

ANSWER: b) No secondary barrier is required.

87. For Cargo Tank entry, the Toxic Gas concentration should be below:
a) Less than the OEL
b) Less than 80% of the OEL.
c) Less than 50% of the OEL
d) Less than 60% of the OEL

ANSWER: c) Less than 50% of the OEL.

88. What is the chemical filled in an (ABC) type DCP extinguisher?

a) Potassium Bicarbonate
b) Sodium Bicarbonate
c) Mono-ammonium phosphate
d) Sodium, Magnesium & Aluminium.

ANSWER: c) Mono-ammonium phosphate.

89. What is the chemical filled in a (BC) type DCP extinguisher?

a) Potassium bicarbonate urea.
b) Sodium Bicarbonate
c) Mono-ammonium phosphate
d) Sodium, Magnesium & Aluminium.

ANSWER: b) Sodium Bicarbonate.

90. What class of fire does a Flammable gas fire fall under?
a) Class A fire
b) Class B fire
c) Class C fire.
d) Class D fire
e) Class F fire.

ANSWER: c) Class C fire.

91. What class of fire does a Flammable liquid fire fall under?
a) Class A fire
b) Class B fire
c) Class C fire.
d) Class D fire
e) Class F fire

ANSWER: b) Class B fire.

92. What is the propellant gas used in Fixed DCP Fire fighting systems on
deck of Liquified gas Carrier?
a) Oxygen
b) Compressed air.
c) Acetylene
d) Nitrogen

ANSWER: d) Nitrogen.

93. Running both Cargo pumps in Parallel will cause one of the below:
a) Almost double the discharge pressure with same discharge rate.
b) Almost double the discharge rate with discharge pressure unchanged.
c) Almost double discharge rate and discharge pressure.
d) Almost same discharge pressure and rate as running one Pump.

ANSWER: b) Almost double the discharge rate with discharge pressure

unchanged.

94. Whether the cargo tanks are of Type ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’, a complete double
hull is required for carriage of liquified gas cargoes below what
temperature?
a) - 88 degc
b) - 55 degc
c) -104 deg
d) -162 deg

ANSWER: b) - 55 degc.

95. What is the minimum water flow rate of the fixed water spray system for
fire protection purposes for horizontal surfaces?
a) 10 litre/m2 per minute
b) 4 litre/m2 per minute
c) 15 litre/m2 per minute
d) 20 litre/m2 per minute

ANSWER: a) 10 litre/m2 per minute

96. What is the minimum water flow rate of the fixed water spray system for
fire protection purposes for vertical surfaces?
a) 8 litre/m2 per minute
b) 4 litre/m2 per minute
c) 12 litre/m2 per minute
d) 15 litre/m2 per minute

ANSWER: b) 4 litre/m2 per minute.

97. In the fixed Gas detection system on board, the Gas Codes call for
sampling intervals from any one space generally not exceeding how long?
a) 60 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 45 minutes
d) 20 minutes

ANSWER: b) 30 minutes.

98. What is the name of the certificate issued by a flag administration

confirming that the structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and
materials used in the construction of a gas carrier are in compliance with
the relevant Gas Code?
a) Certificate of Construction.
b) Load line Certificate.
c) Safety construction Certificate.
d) Certificate of Fitness.

ANSWER: d) Certificate of Fitness.

99. Which is the space enclosed by the ship’s structure in which a cargo
containment system is situated?
a) Interbarrier Space
b) Void Space
c) Hold Space
d) Cofferdam

ANSWER: c) Hold Space.

100. Which Petroleum gases does LPG mainly consist of?

a) Ethane & Pentane
c) Butadiene & Ammonia
c) Chlorine & Ethylene
d) Propane & Butane.

ANSWER: d) Propane & Butane.

101. What is the purpose of inerting?

a) Is primarily to prevent flammable vapour/air mixtures in tanks and piping.
b) Is primarily to increase Oxygen content in vapour/air mixtures in tanks
and piping.
c) Is primarily to increase Hydrocarbon content in vapour/air mixtures in
tanks and piping.
d) Is primarily to increase Oxygen & Hydrocarbon content in vapour/air
mixtures in tanks and piping.

ANSWER: a) Is primarily to prevent flammable vapour/air mixtures in tanks

and piping.