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a. 10 lifebuoys
b. 14 life buoys
c. 16 life buoys
d. 18 life buoys
a. It displaces oxygen
b. It is in itself not dangerous (not poisonous)
c. It is heavier than oxygen
d. All the above *
4. Which of the listed requirements regarding the buoyant smoke signals do not correspond
to present regulations. The buoyant smoke signal shall
5. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements
for survival craft corresponds to the present SOLAS regulations ?
a. Means shall be available to prevent any discharge of water on to survival crafts during
abandonment
b. Launching and recovery arrangements shall be such that the operator at all times
observe the survival craft and lifeboats *
c. Each lifeboat shall be provided with separate appliances which is capable of launching
and recovering the lifeboat
d. Different type of launching and recovery arrangements shall be used for similar survival
craft on board the ship
6. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the lifeboats propulsion do not
correspond to present regulation ?
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a. Means shall be provided for recharging all engine radio and searching batteries
b. Water resistant instruction for starting and operating the engine shall be provided
c. The engine shall be provided with an electric power starting system with
rechargeable energy batteries *
d. Every lifeboats shall be powered by a compression ignition engine using fuel with a
flame point of not less than 44
7. Which one of the listed requirements regarding abandon ship and fire drills do not
correspond to present regulation ?
a. A training manual shall be provided n each room and recreation room are in each crew
cabin
b. Each crew member of the crew shall be participate in at least one abandon ship drill and
one fire drill every month
c. On all international voyages except short voyages muster of passengers shall take place
within 24 hours after embarkation
d. On all short international voyages muster of passengers shall take place as soon as
possible after departure *
8. After 24 hours in life raft, litre of water per person per day
a. Half *
b. One
c. Two
d. Three
9. Your vessel has been in collision and you are not sure if your vessel is sinking or not,
how will you handle this situation ?
a. Leave the vessel and stay not close than 5 nautical miles
b. Make sure that the lifeboat has an much bunker as possible and make your course for
nearest land
c. Wait and see how the situation is developing
d. Search for missing persons, continue to monitor the situation and prepare for
abandonment in ease it becomes necessary *
10. Which of the following items shall be included in each fire drills
a. Checking closure mechanism for all air ventilator and other openings to accommodate
engine rooms and cargo spaces
b. Checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, fire dampers and relevant
communication equipments *
c. Checking the fire wires
d. Checking operation of fire doors
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11. How should the painter of a life raft which is fitted with a hydrostatic release be secured
to the ship
12. Which one of the listed requirements regarding partially enclosed lifeboats do
notcorrespond to present regulation ? the canopy between rigid covers shall be
a. Hull failure
b. Uncontrolled venting for cargo jettisoning on gas tankers
c. Loss of stability during cargo operations
d. All of the above *
14. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stability of inflatable life rafts do not
correspond to present regulation ? the stability of inflatable life raft shall be such that
a. Lifeboat
b. Life raft
c. Rescue boat
d. Life boat and life raft *
d. A unit which automatically release all securing when abandon the vessel
17. What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two way VHF,s for
survival craft ?
18. Which one of the listed requirements regarding rescue boat equipment do not correspond
to present regulation ? the normal equipment of every rescue boat shall include
19. Falls used in launching shall be renewed not later than how many years ?
a. 2.5 years
b. 1 years
c. 3 years
d. 5 years *
20. For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in
calmweather ?
21. Lifeboat service have to be done by the personnel trained and authorized by the
manufacturer for every _ years
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5 *
d. 6
22. The muster list shall show the duties assigned to the different members of the crew,
which of the given duties do not necessarily have to be included in the muster list
24. How much life raft capacity should be provided on a conventional cargo ship of more
than 85 metre in length built after July 1986?
25. What maneuver should be carried out in case of a fire on board a ship ?
a. Let the ship follow the wind in order to reduce the oxygen supply
b. Keep the stem up against the wind if possible
c. Continue on course and speed
d. Reduce speed and if possible keep the fire zone to the leeward of the
ship *
26. Which of the following requirements regarding the number of life jackets provided do not
correspond to present regulation ?
a. A number of lifejackets suitable for children equal at least 10% of the number of
passengers on board or greater number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each
child
b. Number of lifejacket equal to at least 10% of the total number of passengers and
crew to be placed in the vicinity of the muster station *
c. A sufficient number of life jackets shall be carried for persons on watch
d. A sufficient number of life jackets for use at remotely located survival craft station
27. At least how ofter shall rescue boats be launched with their assigned crew and
maneuvered in water ?
d. Every week
28. Which of the following actions should be done before throwing this type of inflatable life
raft just over the size
29. Which one of the listed requirements regarding immersion suits do not correspond to the
present regulations. The immersion suit shall be made of waterproof materials and
constructed such that
a. It will have sufficient built in buoyancy to avoid the use of life jacket
b. It will cover the whole body with the exception of the face
c. It can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 minutes
d. It is provided with arrangements to reduce free air in the legs of the suit *
30. Match the term immersion suit with most suitable answers given below
a. Davit launch
b. Navigation bridge
c. Protection against cold *
d. HRU
a. SOLAS
b. MARPOL
c. Verbal Instruction
d. SOLAS Training Manual *
a. Donned in 2 minutes
b. Allow the wearer to jump from 4.5 meters
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34. The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of length less than 100 meters is
a. 8 *
b. 6
c. 4
d. 10
35. How much faster does the human body lose heat in the water
a. 10
b. 20
c. 26 *
d. 36
a. 2 *
b. 5
c. 3
d. 1
a. HELP position
b. Huddle position *
c. Yoga position
d. None of the above
38. Which one of the listed requirements regarding rigid life rafts does not correspond to
present regulation. The rigid life raft shall be
a. A manually controlled lamp visible for 2NM fitted at the top of the canopy
b. Floor preventing the ingress of water
c. All the entrances fitted with rigid boarding ramps for boarding life raft at
sea *
d. A manually controlled lamp fitted inside the life raft
a. Once a year *
b. Twice a year
c. Once in 5 years
d. Based on condition of life raft
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41. Which one of the listed routine test and inspection of LSA is not required by the present
regulation
a. Two buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 30 meters buoyant
line *
b. Two buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 15 meters buoyant line
c. One buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 30 meters buoyant line
d. One buoyant rescue quoits, attached to not less than 15 meters buoyant line
43. In a free fall life boat instead of immersion suits TPAs are provide to all persons
a. True
b. False *
a. True *
b. False
a. 15000 CD *
b. 20000 CD
c. 25000 CD
d. None of these
a. Messenger line *
b. Heaving line
c. Mooring line
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d. Lashing line
52. Life jacket light shall have a source of energy capable of providing luminous intensity of
for a period of
a. . 75 CD/8 hrs *
b. . 50 CD/8 hrs
c. . 75 CD/6 hrs
d. . 50 CD/6 hrs
53. Life boat must be stowed in such a way that they can be launched in minutes
a. 10 minutes *
b. 5 minutes
c. 15 minutes
d. 2 minutes
a. Pyrotechnics
b. Open fire
c. Flag NC
d. All of the above *
a. 3 minutes
b. 5 minutes
c. 15 minutes *
d. 10 minutes
a. 7 knots
b. 5 knots *
c. 4 knots
d. 10 knots
a. 2 litres
b. 3 litres
c. 500 ml
d. 1.5 litres *
59. The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of length over 200 meters is
a. 8
b. 10
c. 14 *
d. 12
a. MRCC *
b. RCC
c. Coast Station
d. None of the above
a. 10% *
b. 25%
c. 20%
d. 15%
63. Which one of the listed requirements regarding lifeboat fittings do not correspond to
present regulation ? all life boat shall be fitted with
64. Which of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of lifeboats and life rafts do not
correspond to present regulation / ( SOLASII / 13.3-13.6)
a. A davit launched liferafts shall be stowed within reach of the lifting hooks unless
adequate means of transport is provided
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b. Life rafts intended for throw overboard launching shall be stowed amid ships
secured to means for transfer to either side *
c. Life raft shall be stowed as to permit manual release from their securing arrangements
d. Lifeboats shall be stowed attached to launching appliances
65. Every lifeboat is required to be launched and maneuvered in water at least once in
month
a. Every 2 month
b. Every month
c. Every 3 month *
d. None of the above
67. Fire protected lifeboats when water borne should be capable of protecting its full
complement when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the boat for a period
ofnot less than how many minutes ?
a. 8 minutes *
b. 10 minutes
c. 15 minutes
d. 20 minutes
68. An enclosed lifeboat is fitted with self contained air support system, with the engine
running what is the minimum period of time the air should remain safe and
breathable
a. 5 minutes
b. 10 minutes *
c. 15 minutes
d. 20 minutes
69. The smoke detector (fire indicator) indicates fire in cargo hold loaded by general cargo.
What first action should be taken
a. Use the ship’s gas extinguishing central system to put out the fire
b. Inspect the scene before deciding the method to be used for fire fighting
c. Start the fire pump, open the hatches and start fire fighting by fire hoses
d. Close the ventilation system and other openings to hold in order to choke the
fire *
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70. Posters or signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their
launching controls. Which of the following requirements do not have to be
launchedaccording to present regulation ?
71. Lifebuoy self igniting lights shall be capable of burning for not less than
a. 2 hours *
b. 4 hours
c. 45 minutes
d. 8 hours
72. Which one of the listed requirements for cargo ships regarding personal life saving
appliances does not correspond to present regulation ?
a. A ship with the length of 100m or less shall carry minimum 8 lifebuoya
b. Ships fitted with free fall lifeboat may carry thermal protective aids instead of
immersion suits *
c. Cargo ships or less than 85 meters in length shall as a general rule carry immersion suits
for every person onboard
d. Self igniting lights for lifebuoys required on tankers shall be of an electric battery type
73. Which of the given requirements regarding manning and supervision of survival craft
corresponds to the SOLAS regulations ?
a. There shall be at least five trained persons onboard, mustering and assisting untrained
persons
b. Every lifeboat required to carry radio telegraph installation shall have a deck officer
capable of operating the equipment assigned
c. A deck officer or certified persons shall be placed in charge of each survival craft to be
used
d. Every motorised survival craft shall have a certified engineer assigned *
74. A ship in distress should have transmit the appropriate alarm signal followed by
the distress call and message on one or all of the international distress frequencies
is inaccordance with the present recommendation
75. Lifeboats must be stowed in such a way so that theyare capable of being launched in
minutes
a. 15
b. 10 *
c. 5
d. 25
a. 15000 CD *
b. 20000 CD
c. 25000 CD
d. None of the above
a. Donned in 2 minutes
b. Allow the wearer to jump from 4.5 metre
c. Allow the wearer to climb down a vertical ladder of 5 metre
d. All of the above *
78. In a free fall lifeboat, instead of immersion suits TPA is provided to all persons
a. True
b. False *
79. After launching an inflatable raft, it should be kept dry from inside by
a. Non-Toxic gas *
b. Hydrogen
c. Oxygen
d. Helium
a. 14 *
b. 7
c. 12
d. 10
83. How many VHF survival craft transceivers are required aboard passenger ship ?
a. 2
b. 3 *
c. 4
d. 5
84. How can a person on board a ship familiarise himself with the use of life saving
appliances ?
a. LSA code
b. Maintenance manual
c. Training manual *
d. By roaming around the ship
85. Which code has the technical provisions of carriage requirements for life saving
appliances
a. FFA code
b. LSA code *
c. FTP code
d. FSS code
a. Enough for 80% of persons onboard, plus life raft for crew
b. Enough for all passengers on board, plus life raft for 25% of passengers *
c. Enough for crew, plus 80% life rafts for passengers
d. Enough for 80% crew, plus life raft for passengers
88. If an inflatable life raft is to be released manually, where should the operating cord be
attached before throwing the raft overboard ?
a. Do not attach the cord to anything but throw it overboard with the rt container
b. Attach the cord to a fixed object on the ship *
c. You should stand on the cord
d. Attach the cord to the special pad eye on the “raft davit launcher”
89. When launching life boat, the tricing pennants should be released
91. One of the first action to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable life
raft is to
a. 4 minutes
b. 2 minutes *
c. 3 minutes
d. Within 5 minutes
93. With the immersion suit on, you are expected to climb up and down vertical ladder
atleast
a. 5 metre or 16 feet *
b. 4 metre or 13 feet
c. 4.5 metre or 15 feet
94. Wearing an immersion suit you must be able to jump from a height of 4.5 metre or 15
feet into the water, do you agree ?
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a. Yes *
b. No
c. Only under emergency
d. Only when rescuing someone from the water
a. Kerosene
b. Unleaded gasoline
c. Diesel oil *
d. Liquefied gas
97. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft
corresponds to present SOLAs regulations ? each survival craft shall be
98. Abandon ship drill and fire drill must be held within hours of leaving port if more
than 25% of the crew have not taken part in drills on board the ship in the previous
month
a. 12 hours
b. 24 hours *
c. 48 hours
d. 96 hours
a. Drop test
b. Fire test
c. Floatation test
d. All of the above *
100. Lifebuoys self-igniting lights shall be capable of burning for not less than
a. 4 hours
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b. 45 minutes
c. 2 hours *
d. 8 hours
101. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the use of an immersion suits do not
correspond to present regulation ? the suit shall permit the wearer
a. Jump from a height of 4.5 m into the water without being injured or damaging the suit
b. Climb up and down vertical ladders from the survival craft embarkation point to the
water
c. Perform normal duties during abandonment *
d. Swim a short distance through the water and board a survival craft
102. Which of the listed requirements regarding life saving appliances do not correspond to
present regulation ?
a. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be resistant to deterioration where exposed to
sunlight
b. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be made of non-combustible or fire
retardant material *
c. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be of a highly visible colour on parts where
this will assist detection
d. All prescribed life saving appliances shall be fitted with retro reflective material which
will assist in detection
a. Be provided with a painter system with a breaking strength of not more than 2.2 KN
b. Be constructed of compatible material to prevent malfunction
c. Be constructed as to prevent release by seas washing over the unit
d. All of the above *
a. Messenger line
b. Four projectiles
c. 230 m
d. All the above *
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106. How much water would you allow per persons as officer in charge of the
lifeboat,following an abandon ship operation ?
a. 20
b. 30
c. 150 *
d. 100
a. SOLAS *
b. ISM Code
c. MLC
d. STCW
109.Which of the listed requirements regarding enclosures of totally enclosed life boats do
not correspond to the present regulations ?
111.According to LSA code chapter 7, regulation 7.1 the line throwing appliances, every line
throwing appliances shall
112.Every inflatable life raft, inflatable life jacket and hydrostatic release units shall be
serviced
a. Every 36 months
b. Every 18 months
c. Every 12 months *
d. Every 24 months
a. Weekly *
b. Monthly
c. Yearly
d. Half yearly
114.How many SART transponders (SART) are required to be carried on board a ship for use
in survival crafts?
a. 3 to 4 minutes
b. 30 to 60 seconds *
c. 1 to 2 minutes
d. 30 minutes
117.The master is responsible that all crew participate in monthly emergency drills. If 25% of
the crew or more has not participated in such drill during the last month, what is the time
limit to conduct such a drill after the vessel has left a port
a. Within 6 hours
b. Within 12 hours
c. Within 24 hours *
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d. Within 36 hours
a. 2.5 meter
b. 3.8 meter *
c. 5.8 meter
d. 8.5 meter
a. Buoyant oars
b. Sea anchor
c. Radar reflector
d. All of the above *
120. The number of lifebuoys on a cargo ship of less than 200 meters in
a. 6
b. 8
c. 12 *
d. 16
a. Minimum requirements of 8
b. Minimum requirements of 10
c. Minimum requirements of 12
d. Donned within 1 minute *
122. Luminous intensity of rocket parachute flare should be not less than
a. 15000 CD
b. 20000 CD
c. 25000 CD
d. 30000 CD *
a. 200 mm
b. 400 mm
c. 600 mm
d. 800 mm *
124. Lifebuoy light shall have a source of energy capable of providing luminous intensity of
for a period of _.
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a. 1 CD/ 1 hour
b. 2 CD/ 2 hours *
c. 3 CD/ 3 hours
d. 4 CD/ 4 hours
125. Life raft must be stowed in such a way that they can be launched within minutes
a. 10
b. 5 *
c. 15
d. 12
a. 1 litre
b. 2 litres of water each
c. 3 litres *
d. 750 ml
128. The number of lifebuoy on a passenger ship of length above 240 metre
a. 14
b. 16
c. 24
d. 36 *
a. 20%
b. 10% *
c. 12%
d. 15%
a. Muster station *
b. Sleep in cabin
c. Wait for further information
d. None of the above
a. 3
b. 4 *
c. 5
d. 6
a. 4
b. 6 *
c. 7
d. 8
a. 1 minute *
b. 2 minute
c. 3 minute
d. 5 minutes
a. 6
b. 8
c. 10
d. 12 *
a. 8 nautical miles
b. 10 nautical miles
c. 15 nautical miles
d. 25 nautical miles *
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138. Which equipment is provided in a life raft to help you keep warm in cold weather
a. The floor of a life raft has a second layer which can be inflated to give additional
insulation from the cold
b. The floor of the raft has a second layer which can be inflated to help insulation in
addition to the TPA *
c. At least 10% of the life raft compliment with a minimum two thermal protective aids are
provided
d. Thermal protective aids (TPA) for each person
139. Which of the listed requirements do not correspond to the present regulation regarding
weak link ? weak links shall
140. Which of the listed requirements do not correspond to present regulations. The life raft
shall have
a. Manually controlled lamp visible of at least two miles fitted at the top of the canopy
b. All entrances fitted with rigid boarding ramps for boarding the life raft at
sea *
c. Floor preventing the ingress of water
d. Manually controlled lamp fitted inside the life raft
141. If the ship sinks the water pressure will within metre activate the sharp knife
which cuts the painter of the life raft
a. 4 *
b. 3
c. 5
d. 2
b. To automatically invoke the lesson and release the life raft when the ship
sinks *
c. For releasing the life raft in bad weather
d. For releasing the life raft from sinking vessel
144. Which of these requirements regarding the launching and recovery arrangements for
rescue boats correspond to the SOLAS regulations ?
a. The release mechanic shall be of an automatic type approved by the flag state
administration
b. Rapid recovery shall be possible with the boat’s full complement of persons and
equipment
c. Embarkation and launching arrangements shall be such that the rescue boat can be
boarded and launched in less than 5 minutes *
d. Launching shall be possible with the speed of up to 5 knots in heavy weather
a. 48 months *
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. None of the above
a. To reduce drift *
b. To drop anchor
c. To attach to the ships side
d. None of the above
148.Body loses its heat times faster when immersed in cold water
a. 10
b. 20
c. 26 *
d. 36
149. The ships training manual must contain instruction and information on the life saving
appliances carried onboard. Which of these duties must also be included ?
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150.What is the purpose of the hydrostatic interlock in the keel of an enclosed lifeboat ?
a. 15000 CD
b. 500 CD
c. 30000 CD *
d. None of the above
a. Donned in 2 minutes
b. Allow the wearer to jump from 4.5 meters
c. Allow the wearer to climb down of vertical ladder of 5 meters
d. All of the above *
153. Life jacket light shall have a source of energy capable of providing luminous intensity of
for a period of
154. Which one of the listed requirements regarding the buoyant smoke signal doesn’t
respondto present regulation? The buoyant smoke signal shall
a. 3 minutes
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b. 5 minutes
c. 15 minutes *
d. 10 minutes
156. What is the “Bowsing tackle” as fitted on some lifeboats used for ?
157. Before lifting a life boat from the water, it must be ensured that
158. Which of the listed requirements do not correspond to the present regulation
regardingweak link ? weak link shall
a. Two persons
b. Three persons
c. Five persons *
d. Four persons
160. Which of the listed requirements do not correspond to present regulations. The life raft
shall have
a. Manually controlled lamp visible of at least two miles fitted at the top of the canopy
b. All entrances fitted with rigid boarding ramps for boarding the life raft at sea
c. Floor preventing the ingress of water
d. Manually controlled lamp fitted inside the life raft *
161. SART is the search and rescue radar transponder. How is this device activated ?
a. It has to be switched on by the master when the order to abandon ship is given
b. It has to be thrown into the sea where it will self activate
c. It will be activated by the nearest coast station
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a. 7.3 metres *
b. 8.5 metres
c. 3.8 metres
d. None of the above
a. 1 year
b. 3 to 5 years *
c. 5 years
d. 10 years
a. Area A1 *
b. Area A1-A2
c. Area A4
d. None of the above
165. When floating, a life raft must be able to withstand repeated jumps onto it, both with
andwithout the canopy erected, from a height above its floor of at least
a. 18 metres
b. 10 metres
c. 4.5 metres *
d. 20 metres
166. Which equipment of the following SOLAS PACK B life raft does not have ?
167. As for regulations a cargo ship of length less than 100 metres should have_ life
buoys
a. 8 *
b. 10
c. 12
d. 14
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a. 10% *
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25%
169. How many hand flares should each life raft normally carry ?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6 *
d. 10
171. The lamp on the top of a life raft canopy must operate continuously or flash at
thespecified rate for at least
a. 8 hours
b. 2 hours
c. 12 hours *
d. 4 hours
172. How long will a parachute flare burn after it has been fired into the air ?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8 *
d. 10
a. 1 min
b. 10 min
c. 15 min
d. 3 min *
176. Which of the following is/are the SOLAS requirements for buoyant smoke signals ?
a. Emit smoke for a period of not less than 3 min when floating in calm water
b. Not emit any flame during the entire smoke emission time
c. Continue to emit smoke when submerged in water for a period of 10s under 100 mm of
water
d. All of the above *
177. Which of the following is/are the SOLAS requirements for hand flares ?
178.Which of the following is/are the SOLAS requirements for rocket parachute flares ?
a. The rocket shall when fired vertically reach an altitude of not less than 300m
b. Burn uniformly with an average luminous intensity of not less than 30000 CD
c. Having a burning period of not less than 40s
d. All of the above
179.The breaking strength of line throwing appliances should not be less than
a. 2 KN *
b. 4 KN
c. 6 KN
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d. 8 KN
a. 8 life buoys
b. 12 life buoys
c. 20 life buoys
d. 30 life buoys *
a. Fuel consumption
b. ETA
c. Drift rate *
d. None of the above
184.Body loses its heat times faster when immersed in cold water
a. 10
b. 20
c. 25 *
d. 36
185.Which one of the listed requirements regarding the use of an immersion suit do not
correspond to present regulation ? the suit is
a. It is provided with arrangements to minimize or reduce free air in the legs of the suit
b. It can be unpacked and donned without assistance within 2 min
c. It is sufficient built in buoyancy to avoid the use of a life jacket *
d. It will cover the whole body with the exception of the face
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186.Match the term TPA with most suitable answers given below
a. Davit launch
b. Whistle
c. Protection against cold *
d. Abandon ship
a. 1 min *
b. 10 min
c. 15 min
d. 30 min
a. Lifeboat
b. Rescue boat
c. Life raft
d. Life boat and life raft *
a. They should worn while working on deck if the possibility of being washed over
board *
b. The suit is received from the manufacturer in a bag intended to be used for storage of the
suit on board ship
c. During the annual maintenance , the front zipper should be lubricated according to
manufacturer’s recommendation
d. A puncture in a suit will destroy the protective qualities against hypothermia
190. Safe lifting signal – Arm raised above the horizontal and thumbs up
a. 3.8 metres *
b. 8.5 metres
c. 5 metres
d. 7.3 metres
a. 3.8 metres
b. 8.5 metres
c. 5 metres
d. 7.3 metres *
193. Battery used for EPIRB have very long shelf life of
a. 2 years or more
b. 3 years or more
c. 5 years or more *
d. 8 years or more
a. 8 life buoys
b. 12 life buoys
c. 10 life buoys
d. 14 life buoys *
195. Match the term LIFE JACKET with most suitable answers given below
a. Davit launch
b. Whistle and SI light *
c. Protection against cold
d. All of the above
196. Search light provided on the survival craft should be capable of working for a total period
of
a. 3 hours
b. 6 hours *
c. 8 hours
d. 10 hours
197. The search light of a survival craft must be capable of operating 3 hours continuously or
6 hours intermittently if operated in cycles
200. Safe lifting signal-Arms extended horizontally fingers clenched and thumbs down
a. A boat bucket
b. An air tan filed with water
c. Oar and canvas weighted down
d. All of the above *
a. S band
b. X band *
c. Both S Band and X Band
d. None of the above
205.The drinking water provided in packets in all survival crafts has a shelf life of
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a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 5 years *
a. Not all models will automatically turn an unconscious person face up in the water
b. The immersion suit reduces the rate of body cooling and increases the survival time
in cold water to hours or days *
c. Immersion suit is flameproof and provides protection to a wearer swimming in burning
oil
d. It provides full range of body movement and is suitable for routine wear on deck
207.Safe lifting signal – Arm raised above the horizontal and thumbs up
209. The capacity of lithium battery should be enough to last for when activated
a. 2 hrs
b. 4 hrs
c. 24 hrs
d. 48 hrs *
210. The number of lifebuoys in a passenger vessel more than 180 metre but less than 240
metre
i. 18
b. 24 *
c. 30
d. 12
211.In normal conditions, in interior spaces the minimum sound pressure levels for
broadcasting emergency announcements shall be
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a. 50 Db
b. 100 Db
c. 75 Db *
d. None of the above
212.In normal conditions, in exterior spaces the minimum sound pressure levels for
broadcasting emergency announcements shall be
a. 50 DB
b. 100 DB
c. 75 DB
d. 80 DB *
213.Sea sickness is caused by rolling or rocking motions which affect the fluids in the
a. Stomach
b. Lower intestine
c. Inner ear *
d. Bladder
a. 15000 CD *
b. 20000 CD
c. 25000 CD
d. None of the above
1. The marine evacuation system shall be capable of transfer of persons of persons from
ship within
a. 8.5 metre *
b. 7.3 metre
c. 3.8 metre
d. None of the above
a. 4 hours
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b. 5 hours
c. 6 hours
d. 8 hours *
a. 0.25 CD
b. 0.50 CD
c. 0.75 CD *
d. 0.85 CD
205. How many buoyant smoke signals are available in life raft ?
a. 2 *
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
206. The quantity of water supplied to each person per day on life boat is
a. 1 litre
b. 2 litre
c. 1.5 litre *
d. 3 litre
a. 10 nm
b. 20 nm
c. 30 nm *
d. None of the above
a. 2V
b. 4V
c. 5V *
d. None of the above
209.The immersion suit does not allow the body temperature to drop by more than
when immersed for a period of when the water temperature is between 0 and
2 degrees
a. 2 degrees, 4 hours
b. 2 degrees, 6 hours *
c. 1 degrees, 4 hours
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d. 1 degrees, 6 hours
210.Your small vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce
thepossibility of capsizing by
a. A homing signal provides a bearing for rescue personnel to follow to the signal’s source
b. A homing signal is detected by the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites *
c. A homing signal cannot be detected by a GPS receiver
d. A homing signal may be transmitted by equipment attached to the survival craft
214.Your vessel has 3 lifeboats on each side. The after most boat on the star board side is
designated as boat number
a. 6
b. 5 *
c. 3
d. 3 STARBOARD
a. 48 months *
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. None of the above
a. Area A1 *
b. Area A1-A2
c. Area A4
d. None of the above
219.As per the regulation life savings appliances need NOT to have ?
220.Davit of rescue boats due to limit switch how much before the end ?
a. 10 inches
b. 2 inches
c. 1 inches *
d. 15 inches
a. 20 persons
b. 100 persons
c. 150 persons *
d. 60 persons
a. 5 Ghz, 3 cm X band
b. 9 Ghz, 9 cm X band
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c. 9 Ghz, 3 cm X band *
d. 5 Ghz, 9 cm X band
223. How much is the duration of the hand flare for the time it works ?
a. 60 seconds *
b. 90 seconds
c. 5 seconds
d. 30 seconds
224. At what maximum list of a vessel, the life boat are designed to be launched /
225.At what maximum trim of a vessel, the lifeboats are designed to be launched
a. 15 degree
b. Calm weather
c. 10 degree *
d. 30 degree
a. SOLAS
b. MLC
c. ISM
d. STCW *
a. Securing tools after work is not needed as we need them next day also
b. Engine room should be locked, when no one is inside
c. Wearing dirty clothes in galley or mess room should be avoided *
d. None of the above
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231.“Thermal protective aids” are required for what percentage of the persons a survival craft
is equipped to carry ?
a. 10%
b. 50%
c. 75%
d. 100%
232.Which gas is mostly used in filling the cylinder of inflatable life raft /
a. Oxygen
b. C02 *
c. Nitrogen
d. Carbon mono oxide
a. Two life boats on each side, with each having carrying capacity of 125% *
b. Lifeboats colour can be any as available
c. Engine fitted on lifeboats should be air started
d. Lifeboats cannot be used as rescue boats
a. S band
b. X band *
d. Heliograph
a. 8 hrs
b. 24 hrs
c. 96 hrs *
d. None of the above
a. Food ration
b. Drinking water
c. Anti sea sickness tablets
d. All of the above *