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Questions For Practice: Basic Training For Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation (BTOCTCO)
Questions For Practice: Basic Training For Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation (BTOCTCO)
Questions For Practice: Basic Training For Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operation (BTOCTCO)
(A) Chemical tanker (B) Container ships (C) Gas tankers (D) VLCC
(A) ULCC (B) VLCC (C) Chemical Tankers (D) Bitumen Tankers
(A) Sulphuric Acid (B) Iron ore (C) Steel coils (D)Palm oil
(A) SOLAS regulations (B) MLC (C) STCW convention (D)MARPOL rules and Regulations
(A) Aft peak tank (B) Cargo Tanks (C) Engine room (D) Galley
8. In an Oil and Chemical Tanker - Pump room contains
(A) Cargo Pumps (B) Ballast water (C) Cargo hose Crane (D) Inert gas Plant
(A) Four TYPES (B) One type (C) Two Types (D) Three types
(A) Single hull (B) Double hull (C) Only Double Bottom (D) Only Double side
(A) Both Cargo Tanks and Ballast Tanks (B) Ballast tanks only
(A) Ballast Tanks (B) Double bottom Tanks (C) Cargo tanks (D) Pump room
(A) Ullage (B) Interface of Cargo and water (C) Temperature (D) All three of ( A),( B)&( C)
14. A chemical tanker intended to transport of the IBC Code products with sufficiently severe environmental
and safety hazards which require a moderate degree of containment to increase survival capability in a
damaged condition is a
(A) Type - 1 Ship (B) Type - 2 Ship (C) Type - 3 Ship (D) Type - 4 Ship
(A) Cargo Control Room (B) Engine room (C) Bridge (D) All three of ( A),( B)&( C)
16. Cargo tanks of a chemical tanker intended to transport of the IBC Code products with very severe
environmental and safety hazards are coated with specialized Coatings of
(A) Phenolic epoxy paint (B) Zinc paint (C) Enamel paint (D) Only (A) & (B)
(A) Venting of Cargo Tanks (B) Venting of Ballast Tanks (C) Venting of Aft peak tank (D)Pump room
(A) Pump room (B) Inside Cargo Tanks (C) Inside Forepeak tank (D)Inside Ballast Tank
19. A chemical tanker intended to transport of the IBC Code products with appreciably severe environmental
and safety hazards which require significant preventive measures to preclude an escape of such cargo is a
(A) Type - 3 Ship (B) Type - 2 Ship (C) Type - 4 Ship (D) Type - 1 Ship
20.For a Ship Type -2 Chemical Tanker the capacity of each cargo Tank should not be more than
(A) 1200cubic metre (B) Not Regulated (C) 1250cubic meter (D)3000cubic meter
Topic - 2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Oil & Chemicals
(A) Repel Each other (B) Attract each other (C) Neutral to each other (D)None
22. Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons which under normal atmospheric conditions are
(A) Solid (B) Liquid (C) Gaseous (D)All three (A) , (B) and (C)
23. The lowest temperature at which the liquid will give off sufficient vapour to form a flammable gas mixture
with air, near the surface of the liquid is called as the .
(A)Toxicity of the Liquid (B) Reactivity (C) Flash point of the Liquid (D)Corrosivity of liquid
24. One Negative Charge and Another positive charge (Oppositely Charges )
(A) Repel Each other (B) Attract each other (C) Neutral to each other (D)None
(A) Chemical analysis (B) Physical analysis (C) Cargo Quality (D)All three (A), (B) & (C)
(A) MSDS /ICS Cargo Data sheeet (B) BWMP (C) COW Manual (D) Cargo Loading Manual
27. "Pour Point " Temperature is used to decide
(A) Cargo heating (B) COW (C) Deballsting (D)Stripping of Cargo tanks.
(A) Positive charge (B) Negative charge (C) Discharge/Release of Energy (D)All three (A), (B) and (C)
29. A cargo is called a high volatile cargo when the Flash point of cargo is
(A) Above 60deg C (B) Above 70deg C (C) Below 60degC (D) Above 80deg C
30. In chemicals a BASE is a substance that can accept a ________________ from another substance.
(A) Hydrogen ion(H+) (B) Oxygen ion (C) Carbon ion (D) None
31.At Atmospheric pressure Heavier Hydrocarbon molecules (More number of Carbon atoms) will have a
(A) High Boiling Temp. (B) Low Melting temperature (C) Low boiling Temp. (D)High Melting temp.
32. Hydrocarbon Molecules with Carbon atoms ranging from C5 to C22 are
33.A crude oil is called SOUR Crude oil when Sulphur content in the Cargo is
(A) Less than 0.5% (B) Less than 0.2% (C) Less than 0.3% (D) More than 0.5%
(A) More than 7.0 (B) Below 7 .0 (C) More than 8.0 (D)None
35. Hydro carbon Molecules contain
(A) Hydrogen & Carbon atom (B) Oxygen and Carbon atom (C) Hydrogen & Oxygen atom (D) None
36. An alkali is any substance that produces OH- ions in water with PH Value of
(A) Less than 6 (B) More than 7. (C) Less than 7. (D) None
(A) More than 50pS/m (B) Less than 50pS/m (C) More than 120pS/M (D)Noe
(A) Stable (B) To prevent the onset of Reaction (C) To Increase Boiling Temp. (D)Both (a ) & (b)
39. Which gas is used for making the tank atmosphere inert on chemical tankers.
(A) Flue Gas (B) Nitrogen Gas (C) Oxygen gas (D)Helium gas
40. Category "X" Chemicals are a ___________ HAZARD to Human health and Marine Environment.
(A) Minor (B) No Hazard (C) Major (D) Both (A) , (B)& (C)
Topic -3 Knowledge and Understanding of Tanker safety culture and safety management
(A) Ship Management System (B) Safety Management System (C) Society Management System (D)None
42.OCIMF stands for
(A) Oil Companies International Marine Forum (B) Indian Oil companies Marine Forum (C) Oil & Chemical
companies Marine forum (D) None
(A) Ship Inspection Report Exchange (B) Safety Inspection Report Exchange
(A) Tanker Management & Self Audit (B) Tanker Monitoring & Self Audit
(C) Tanker Management & Self Assessment (D)Tanker Movement & Self Assessment (E) None
(A) Indian Ships Management code (B) International Ship Monitoring code
46. By definition, Safety culture is the __________, ___________ s, _________ and values that employees
share in relation to safety in the workplace.
(A) Attitude, (B) Beliefs (C) Perceptions (D) All three (A) , (B) & (C) ( E) None
47.The ISM code is the standard for establishing a SYSTEM for the
(A) Safe Operation of the Vessel (B) Safe Management of the vessel
(C) Environmental Protection (D) All Three (A), (B) & (C) ( E) None
48. Safety Mangement System( SMS) is a Documented system for the company and their vessels describing the
operation and improvement process through
(C) Authority - Who regulates & Delegates works (D) Responsibility -Who is to do it. ( E) All four
50.Main Ship board Safety Manual should describe Functions and procedures for Ships
(A) Operation (B) Maintenance (C) Administration (D)All Three (a, b, & c ) ( E) None
(A) Saturday BBQ party (B) Equipments for Cargo operations (C) SOPEP/SMPEP equipments
(D)LSA and FFA (E) All three (b) , (c) & (d)
(A) ISM(SOLAS) (B) MLC (C) STCW (D)LSA & FFA code (E) All three (a) , (b) & (c)
54.If there is any violation of MARPOL regulations or when Safety is Compromised to whom to Report in the
sequence
(A) Duty Officer /Engineer (B) Head of the Department (C) Head Of the Ship (Master)
(A) Main Ship board Safety Manual (B) Cargo Handling Manual (C) Emergency Manual
56.How many elements are there for Self assessment in the TMSA ? Please write all of them in your note book.
(C) Cargo Distribution Institute (D) International Distribution of Chemicals (E) None
58.When you are doing a Cargo operation duty or a Maintenance job which are all the elements you have to
consider
59.Incase of Accidents and Incidents the ship staff should co-operate for
(A) Investigation (B) Experience Feedback (C) Report to Shore based Office
60.Which are the publications to Refer for Reduction of Accidents and Incidents on board Tankers
(A) ISM code (B) SOLAS/MARPOL (C) COSWP for merchant seaman
(D) Tanker publications kept in Ships Library ( E) All four ( a,b,c, & d)
Topic - 4 Hazards and Basic Knowledge of Hazard Control
62. Skin contact with liquid petroleum causes ____________ and __________because of the removal of
essential natural skin oils
63. Persons have varying susceptibility to oxygen deficiency but that all will suffer if the oxygen content
drops below ____________% by volume
64.In Oil , Chemical and Gas Tankers The "Flammability Diagram " is used for
(A) Tank Preparation for Cargo Loading & Discharging (B) Gas freeing operation (C) Purging to reduce O2
65. Inhalation of petroleum vapour will produce_______ , the main symptoms being headache/eye
irritation and dizziness, with very high concentrations leading to paralysis, insensibility and very possibly
death.
(A) Narcosis (B) Body Pain (C) Influenza (D)Colour Blindness (E) Stomach Ulcer
(A) Chemical reactions and Combustion (B) Rusting & Drying Paint (C) An inert atmosphere
(D) Displaced oxygen due to presence of cargo vapour (E) All Four (a,b,c, & d)
67. The main hazard associated with inert gas is its low ________content, and that it may also
contain __________gases.
68. The action to be taken in an Emergency( Oil or Chemical contacts ) is indicated in the ___________, in
the form of “If this happens do this”
(A) ISM manual (B) Cargo Data Sheets (C) Ship's Contingency plan (D)Chemical Tanker Manual
70. Which are the following properties the Hydrogen Sulphide gas has
(A) Very low odour threshold and its smells like a rotten egg.
(C) It dulls the sense of smell. (D) It is colourless and heavier than air.
71. If oxygen content is less than __________% an atmosphere may be extremely dangerous unless it is
known which gas has replaced the oxygen
(A) 8% (B) 16% (C) 21% (D)20% ( E) 19%
(A) CO (B) SO2 (C) NO2 (D)NO (E) All four (a , b, c, and d)
73. Reactivity Hazards -Chemical reactivity hazards can be manifest through:
(B) Intended chemical reactions that get out of control for a variety of reasons
(C) Unintended chemical reactions that take place due to accidental mixing of chemicals that are normally
separate
74. There are four different types of Hazard control for cargo tank spaces, What are they ?
(A) Inerting (B) Padding (C) Drying (D) Ventilation (E) All four (a,b,c, & d)
75. In chemical Tankers which chart is used to show chemical combinations believed to be dangerously reactive
in the case of accidental mixing.
(A) Compatibility Chart (B) Cargo Data sheet chart (C) MSDS Chart (D)None
(A) More Hydrocarbon molecules than Oxygen (B) More Oxygen molecules Than Hydroarbon
(A) Animals (B) Humans (C) Plants (D)Atmosphere(Air) ( E) All four (a,b,c,d,)
(A) A pool of liquid on deck and Persistent bubbling (B) A dense white cloud
(C) Fog on the deck (D) An unusual noise / hissing sound (E) All four ( a, b, c, & d)
(A) More Hydrocarbon molecules than Oxygen (B) More Oxygen molecules Than Hydroarbon
Topic - 5 Safety
81. Corrosion Hazards - Corrosive MATERIALS include acids, alkalis (bases or caustics) and halogens.
(A) Acids (B) Alkalis (bases or caustics) (C) Halogens. (D) All three (a,b,& c)
82. Reactivity Hazard - Which are all the ways Chemical cargo may react :_
(A) With itself (self reaction) (B) With Air and water (C) With another cargo
(D) Electrical energy & Electrostatic discharge ( E) All four ( a,b, c, & d)
(A) Personal type , (B) Portable type, (C) Fixed types (D)All three (a,b,c,) ( E )None
85. “Enclosed spaces” means a space which has:
.
(A) Limited openings for entry and exit (B) Inadequate ventilation;
(C) Is not designed for continuous worker occupancy (D) Any ONE of the (a ,b, or c) characteristics
86.Personal Protective Equipments ( PPE) on board Tankers for Enclosed space entry should be available for
(A) Foot (B)Hand (C) Eye ,Ear ,Nose ,and Face (D) Body ( E) All four (a,b,c & d)
87.As per SOLAS regulations which Gas detecting sensors should be available on board
88. Which space has a permanent arrangements for hoisting an injured person with a rescue line
(A) Fore peak tank (B) Pump-rooms (C) Aft peak tank (D)DB tanks
90. On chemical tankers, there must be respiratory and eye protection equipment for every person on board, for
purposes of emergency escape. What are the Respiratory( Breathing ) equipments available on board
(A) NIL - Toxic gases (B) H2Sppm - NIL (C) 21% Oxygen
(A) Ground the phase conductors or circuit parts before touching them where the possibility of induced
voltages or stored electrical energy exists.
(B) Visually verify, where possible, that the appropriated circuit disconnecting device is indeed open.
(C) Ensure the workers use certified high voltage gloves and Helmets
(D) Ensure insulation mats are provided at all the switch board and junction boxes.
(A) Keep away from smoke, open flames, oil and grease. (B) Lung rupture may occur.
(D) Never override the Pressure Relief Valve unless medical and professional assessment indicates the
necessity;
(A) Cargo with Inerted Atmosphere (B) Too rich Atmoshpere (C) LEL/LFL more than 10%
(A) Toxic gasses in Cargo Tanks (B) Oxygen content in Fuel tanks (C)Hydrocarbon content
(A) Ventillation /Light on (B) Atmosphere checked (C) Communication equipment in place
(D) Check list /Work permit/Entry permit signed (E) All four (a,b,c,and d)
(A) CO, (B) H2S, (C) H/C and % LEL (D) , O2 % (E) All four (E)
99.What are the publications and documents to be used for HOT WORK on board Tankers
(D) Education and Qualification of the person involved in Hot work ( E) All four ( a, b, c, & d)
(A) Woolen bonnet/Chemical Suit/Cover all (B) Gloves and Boots (C) Helemets
(D) Goggles ,Ear Muffs , Nose Mask ,Face Mask (E)All four ( a,b,c,& d)
101. The_____________ concerns the ship, the terminal and all personnel and is to be completed jointly by the
responsible officer and the terminal representative while vessel is at the berth for cargo operation.
(A) Enclosed space Check list (B) Ship/shore safety checklist (C) Arrival Check list
(D) COW check list (E)None
102. The____________ sheets must be placed at various spaces frequented by the ship’s staff so as to enable them
to familiarize themcselves with the cargo properties.
(A) MSDS (B) Cargo Stowage plan (C) BWMP (D)Cargo Loading plan
104. The____________ must inform the Cargo Officer and / or the Master in any event of an FIRE emergency
situation at the earliest opportunity during Cargo operation.
(A) Loading master (B) The Cargo Surveyor (C) Duty Officer (D)The Stevedores
(A) Foam (B) CO2 (C) Water (D) Dry chemical powder ( E) All four (a,b,c, & d)
(A) Some cargoes give out oxygen when on fire, thereby supporting the fire
(B) Some chemical fires, the source of ignition may be heat from a reaction within the cargo itself or through mixing
with other chemicals.
(C) Some chemicals are miscible in water and hence their presence may not be recognized
(D) Some chemicals evolve large volumes of toxic vapours when heated. Some chemicals have a low autoignition
temperature. There is a risk of re-ignition of these chemicals.
107. Water is the most common cooling agent. This is largely because water possesses very good heat absorbing
qualities and is available in ample quantities at terminals and on ships.
(A) Higher Specific gravity (B) Zero specific gravity (C) Lower specific gravity
109. Carbon dioxide is an excellent smothering agent for extinguishing fires, when used in conditions where
it will not be widely diffused. Carbon dioxide is therefore effective in _______________such as machinery
spaces, pump rooms and electrical switch rooms where it can penetrate into places that cannot be reached by other
means.
(A) Ballast Tank Areas (B) Cargo Tank Ares (C) Open Deck Areas
110. Dry chemical powder is discharged from an extinguisher as a free flowing cloud. It is most effective in dealing
with a fire resulting from an oil spill on a jetty or on the deck of a chemical tanker and can also be used in confined
spaces. It is especially useful on________________ escaping from leaking pipelines and joints
111. Applicator Foam -Medium expansion foam is used for Applicator foam. It has an expansion ratio from
about________________ It is made from the same concentrates as high expansion foam,
but its aeration does not require a fan.
(A) 5:1 upto 12:1 (B) 160:1 upto 200:1 (C) 15:1 up to 150:1. (D)300:1 upto 550:1 (E)None
(A) Piping Arrangement (B) Hand hose lines (C) A manifold at the Powder container
(D) Fire-extinguishing unit with two or more monitors ( E)All four ( a,b,c,& d)
113. Spill containment in relation to fire-fighting operations : The actions to be taken in case of a oil/chemical
spillage and pool fire are
(A) Prompt initiation of the ESD (B) Restrict sources of ignition to ignite the vapour
(C) Foam gently spread over the pool fire (D) Jets of water should never be directed onto burning liquid
114. The use of portable foam fire extinguishers :- A fire extinguisher, flame extinguisher, or simply an
extinguisher, is an active fire protection device used to __________________ small fires, often in
emergency situations. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire,
(A) Extinguish or Control (B) spread and re -Ignite (C) Stop and start (D) None
(A) Flame / smoke detectors (B) Inert gas system (C) Heat Detectors
116. High expansion foam are used for Fire fighting purpose .What is the expansion ratio of the Foam
(A) None (B) Below 200 : 1 (C) Above 100 :1 up to 150:1 (D) Above 200 : 1
(A) Stopping cargo operations during lightning & thunderstorms (B) Use of Approved electrical equipments
(C) Use of Spark arrestors / flame screens (D) Keeping tanks under positive pressure and inerted
118.The expansion Ratio of Foam means :- The Ratio of ______ of Foam formed to the Volume of solution
used to generate the Foam
(A) An alkali (usually sodium bicarbonate) (B) An acid (usually aluminum sulfate),
120. AR-AFFF a term used in Fire Fighting system .What it stands for
(A) Alcohol Reused - Aqua Film Farming Foam (B) Alcohol Resistant-Aqueous Film Forming Foam
(A) Inside Ballast tanks (B) Inside Cargo Tanks (C) On Cargo Deck space (D)Inside Slop Tanks
(A) Change in Cargo (B) Man entry for Inspection /Repair work (C) Preparation for Shipyard
(A) Load on Top (B) Slop Discharge (C) Purging & Gas freeing
(A) Inside cargo Tanks at the bottom (B) Inside Ballast Tanks (C) In Pump room (D)In DB tanks
125. Cargo Stowage. Depending upon the tanker design for a particular intended cargo carriage, Which are the
following parameters need to be accounted for :-
(A) Loading /Discharging Rate (B) Pumping Capacity (C) Piping Arrangement
126.Prior to the Cargo Query / Loading operation which Document should be supplied by Terminal /Displayed
on board
(A) MSDS/Cargo Data sheet (B) Cargo stowage plan (C) Fire Control plan
(A) Prewash & Main wash (B)Freshwater wash/Rinse (C) Gas freeing and Drying
(A) Pump room Entry Checklist (B) De-bottom of cargo tank (C) Hydrocarbon 100%
129. The two methods for testing steam Heating coils on board Tankers are:
130. During cargo operation While on Deck watch , The watch keeper should keep an eye on
(A) Manifold Pressure (B)Status of cargo Valves ( Open , close , Throttled) (C) Status of Vent valves
(A) Opening ullage port (B) Opening Tank dome (C)Closed ullaging using UTI tapes
(A ) Changing Ballast (B) ) Changing Tank Atmosphere (C) Changing Cargo (D) None
(A) One foot of cargo tank immediately after Cargo loading (B) Running sample at Manifold
(C) Cargo tanks After completion of Loading (D)All three ( a,b,c,) ( E) None
135.For protection of Cargo Tanks from Damage during Loading and Discharging operation Venting system is
fitted on board. What are all those venting system
(A) Mast Riser (B) P/V valves (C) Inertgas (D) P/V Breaker ( E) ALL four (a,b,c & d)
(A) BOW - Windlass (B) Midship - Manifold (C) Stern - ETA (D) None
(A) Steam Heating - Bottom Heating coils (B) Steam Heating - Heat Exchangers on Deck
(A) Slop /Residue Tank (B) Ballast Tank (C) Pump room Bilge
139.When deballasting is in progress Visual inspection of Overboard discharge to be carried out to avoid
(A) Any Fish from Ballast tank is thrown out (B) Accidental release of Oil to sea
140. There is a possibility of movement of Cargo loading arm at the Manifold due to ____________
(A) Change in Tide (B) Change in Free board (C) Slack in Mooring ropes
(D) Due to Bad weather ( Very Strong wind & Heavy swell ) ( E) All four ( a,b,c,d,)
141. The Ship's Master must ensure that the__________ is authorized to stop cargo in the event of an emergency
or if in the opinion of the Duty Officer such stoppage is necessary to prevent an emergency situation.
(A)Head of the Department (B) Duty Officer (C) Deck watch keppers
(D) Any Possible loss of Life , Damage to Ship , Cargo and Environment ( E) All four (a,b,c,d)
143. Emergency Shut Down Devices ( ESD) for Cargo Pumps are fitted at
144. All equipment which may be needed in an emergency must be maintained in good order and
always be ready for use, and the list of important items are :
(C) Communication systems & Alarm System (D) Arrangement plans ( E) All four (A,b,c,d)
145. Emergency Organization- An emergency organization should be set up which will come into operation in the
event of an emergency. The purpose of this organization will be in each situation to:
(A) Raise the alarm and muster at designated station (B) Locate and assess the incident and possible dangers.
(C) Organize manpower and safety equipment. (D) All three ( A,b,c,) ( E) None
(A) First Aid Team (B) Technical Team (C) Back up team
147. Cargo Tank High Level Alarms ( HLA) are installed at ___________ % volume of Cargo Tanks
148. Planning and Preparation are essential for dealing successfully with emergencies, the
information which should be readily available for the above purpose:
(A) Type of cargo and its disposition (B) Location of other hazardous substances (C) GA Plan of the ship
(D) Stability Information and Location of LSA /FFA ( E) All four ( A,b,c,d,)
149. Preliminary Action during EMERGENCY - The person who discovers the emergency must _________and pass
on information about the situation to the officer on duty who, in turn, must alert the emergency organization.
While this is being done, those on the scene should attempt immediate measures to control the emergency until the
emergency organization takes effect.
(A) Go for Rest hour (B) Raise the alarm(Reporting) (C) Call next watchman (D)None
150. In addition to Emergency Alarm signals , Other alarm signals are also given in case of :-
151. First-aid treatment should be carried out using the ______________ Publication
(A) Tanker Manual (B) MFAG (C) INTERCO (D) LSA Manual
152. High High Level Alarms (H HLA) for Cargo Tanks are fitted at ___________ % volume of Cargo Tanks
153. Personnel in the vicinity of the emergency should take ______________to try and control the incident until the
emergency team can takes over
(A) Suggestions from Other staff (B) Appropriate action (C) Out Equipments & Throw (D) No action
154. In order to Handle the Emergency All crew members should know the location of all safety equipment, such
as;
(A) Breathing apparatus (B) First-aid kits (C) Tank evacuation equipment
155. All personnel on board should know their place in the emergency organization and their duty in case
an emergency procedure is being initiated. This list is called
(A) Crew List (B) Duty List (C) Muster list (D)Visitor list
156. As per SOLAS (ISM) regulation , for which emergencies Drills should be carried out onboard and Each and
Every Ships staff should participate In the Emergency drills
(A) Abandon ship (B) Fire (C) Oil Pollution (D) Security ( E) All four ( A,B,C,D,)
157. SHIPBOARD MARINE POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN (SMPEP) for Chemical Tankers is Required as per
(A) Regulation 16 of Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 (B) Regulation 4 Chapter III of SOLAS 74/88
(A) Report to the Next Level of HR & Stop all operation (B) Proceed to Muster station
(C) Do duties as per Muster list /Assigned (D) Clean up operation , Record keeping and Review
159.SOPEP as required by MARPOL stands for _______________________________ and used on board Oil
Tanker
(A) Ship Operator Pollution Emergency Plan (B) Ship board Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
160. The correct emergency procedures for accidents involving Dangerous chemicals are given
in the __________________.
(A) ICS or other Cargo Data Sheets (B) MSDS (C) IMDG code (D) Crago Loading Manual
Topic -9 Pollution Prevention for Oil & Chemical Tankers
161. The Oil/ Chemical pollution procedures are given in ship's ________________________
162. In the case of oil or NLS spill, the first living receptors who may come in contact with the spill are
the____________, including the various fish species.
(A) Humans (B) Marine life (C) Birds (D) Domestic Animals
163. The _______________is the international body responsible for controlling marine pollution
164. To protect the Marine Environment IMO has adopted _________________ convention .
(A) MARPOL 73/78 (B) SOLAS 74/88 (C) STCW78/95/2010 (D)MLC 2006
166. Annex ___________ of the MARPOL convention contains regulations for control of pollution by noxious liquid
cargoes carried in bulk or tank washings from such cargoes.
167. In order to comply with the requirements for Protection of Marine life ,__________ procedures must be
observed during deballasting, decanting and tank cleaning operations
(A) Slop Discharging (B) COW (C) Cargo Heating (D) Load on Top (LOT)
168. Most crude carriers must: _____________their cargo tanks to minimize oily wastes;
(A) Mix their Cargo (B) Crude oil wash (C) Tank wash (D)Discharge
169. Sea Chest valves not in use during Cargo operation or Always should be___________ by double valves or
blanked off
170. Regulation 16 of Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 requires every ship of 150gt and above that is certified to carry
Noxious Liquid Substances in bulk to carry on board a ___________________ For Noxious Liquid Substances not
later than 1st January 2003.
171. For Chemical Tankers : For the purpose of discharging slops containing cargo residues into the sea, Annex II
divides NLS on chemical tankers into__________ pollution based categories
172. Pollution-prevention procedures during the operations include keeping a watch on alarms and instrumentation
with the following
(A) Levels in cargo, slop or ballast tanks (B) Cargo or Ballast hoses or hard arms (C) spill pans and scuppers
(D)Pumps, valves, gaskets, connections and hatches (E) All above four (A ,B,C,D)
(A) Tanker operational (B) SOPEP/SMPEP (C) Ship Design & Construction (D) Cargo Operation
174. NLS categories are _____________and a cargo of category X represents the most pollutant and a cargo of
category Z the least pollutant.
(A) 1,2,,3 AND 4 (B) X, Y, Z and OS, (C) A,B,C, and D (D) I, II, III, & IV
175. The list of Authorities or Persons to be contacted in an event of a oil / NLS pollution incident is listed in the
_______________ manual.
(A) SOPEP / SMPEP manual (B) Cargo operation Manual (C) P & A (D)SMS Manual
176. Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) approved by the Administration is to be carried on every oil
tanker of 150 gt and above and every ship other than an oil tanker of 400 gt and above as required by
177. As per MARPOL Annex II- Regulations for the Control of Pollution by NLS in Bulk , Chapter 5 - Operational
discharges of residues of noxious liquid substances : Every ship certified to carry substances of category X, Y or Z
shall have on board a______________ Manual approved by the Administration. The Manual shall have a standard
format in compliance with appendix 4 to this Annex. In the case of a ship engaged in international voyages on which
the language used is not English, French or Spanish, the text shall include a translation into one of these languages.
(A) Cargo Loading (B) COW (C) Procedure & Arrangement (P & A) (D)Operation
178.The main purpose of the P & A Manual is to identify for the ship’s officers the _____________and all the
operational procedures with respect to cargo handling, tank cleaning, slops handling and cargo tank ballasting and
deballasting which must be followed in order to comply with the requirements of this Annex.
179. The procedures and point of contact on the ship for coordinating shipboard action with
National and Local authority is in case of Oil /Chemical pollution incidents is shown in
______________manual .
(A) SMS Manual (B) P & A Manual (C) SMPEP / SOPEP Manual (D) Cargo Operation
(A) Oil & Chemicals (B) Garbage and Paint (C) Sewage & Dangerous cargo
181. Tanker - Torrey Canyon: The world’s first major oil tanker disaster: Torrey Canyon marked a
number of firsts: It was a first-generation cape size supertanker of 297 metres l.o.a., the largest vessel ever
to be wrecked, the biggest oil spill in history until that time, UK's worst environmental accident ever and
first major tanker disaster to attract such an enormous media coverage, drawing universal attention to the
dangers of dispersants. Accident details: At a glance Type of accident: Grounding Vessel(s) involved:
Torrey Canyon (oil tanker) Date: 18 March 1967 Place: off England Fatalities: None Pollution: Major
Torrey Canyon is considered the accident that led IMO to adopt _______________, the landmark
convention on pollution prevention from ships and the second pillar of shipping's regulatory framework. A
major area of focus in this case was the oil spill response.
182. Adequacy of procedures controlling tank cleaning and enclosed space entry on board STOLT SKUA. As
the airborne concentration of Benzene during stages of the tank cleaning process could be expected to exceed
1 ppm, but were not expected to reach 50 ppm, crew were routinely issued with filter masks for protection
when performing cargo operations on deck when carrying cargoes containing benzene. Amongst other
requirements,
(A) Procedures required that a tag be permanently attached to the entrance to each tank.
(B) Any ships staff can enter to the Tank At any time
(C) Procedures required that NO tag REQUIRED to be permanently attached to the entrance to each tank
(D)None
183. Tanker - The Amoco Cadiz tanker ran aground due to a steering gear failure on March 16, 1978, three
miles from the coast of Brittany, France. It split in three before sinking, creating the largest oil spill of its kind in
history to that date – 1.6 million barrels. Public outcry and political pressure resulted in significant updates to both
MARPOL and SOLAS, and the addition of safety and pollution audits that led to in 1982 to the Paris Memorandum of
Understanding (Paris MoU), which established Port State Control. The beauty of port state control is that it has
enabled an international port inspection system that makes it impossible for non-compliant ships to hide. It also led
to the International Convention on the ______________________________________________________ in 1978.
(A) SOLAS 74/88 (B) STCW 1978. (C) MARPOL 73/78 (D)MLC
184. • NON TANKER Ship - The capsizing of theM.V. Herald of Free Enterprise in 1987 minutes after leaving the
harbor in Zeebrugge, Belgium. Incredibly, the bow door was left open, resulted in the loss of 193 out of the 539
passengers and crew. It also led to the adoption of the Guidelines on Management for the Safe Operation of Ships
and for Pollution Prevention, or the ______________________Code, which was designed to prevent damage to life
and the environment at sea, by requiring each vessel to have a working, audited, Safety Management System (SMS).
It also required shipping companies to have a license to operate.
(A) LSA Code (B) FFA Code (C) STCW Code (D) International Safety Management (ISM) code
185. • TANKER - The Exxon Valdez ecological disaster of 1989, which led to the first Port state establishment of
policy with international repercussions - the ________________________in the U.S., which mandated that all
tankers entering U.S. waters be double hulled – a requirement that eventually became the rule internationally,
especially following several oil spills in European waters. OPA greatly increased federal oversight of maritime oil
transportation, toughened liability and provided greater environmental safeguards. It also put the spotlight on drug
abuse in the merchant marine and led to related programs and reforms.
(A) Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990 in the U.S (B) ISM Code (C) PORT state Control (D)None
186. The most famous disaster of all, the Titanic, with 1,517 dead, struck the first blow for real international
cooperation on safety regulations, codified as the International Convention for the _____________________and
adopted in 1914. The primary safety book from which most other policies and regulations sprang, SOLAS is updated
on a regular basis and is considered the safety bible for the maritime industries.
(A) MARPOL (B) Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), (C) Life Saving Appliances Code (D) FFA code
187. The 1934 sinking of the Morro Castle off the New Jersey coast, which left 126 dead, also left quite a safety
legacy in its wake. The ship, which went up in flames, not only led to new fire suppression, protection and control
regulations and equipment requirements, it served as the impetus for both the U.S. Merchant Marine Act of 1936,
which created the Maritime Commission, and the adoption of a significant______________ in 1948. It also led to
federally mandated officer training requirements and eventually, to the establishment of the federal maritime
academy at Kings Point, N.Y.
(A) Upgrade to SOLAS (B) Upgrade to STCW (C) Upgrade To Marpol (D)None
188. Tanker - Prestige (2002) and Erika (1999): Both casualties and spills happened in almost the same spot off the
northwest coast of France and Spain, and both became a huge political issue, leading to_________, the European
equivalent of OPA90 “It was the final nail in the coffin,” says Simon Bennett, Director External Relations for the
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), an international trade association for the shipping industry representing
ship owners and operators. Those incidents “led to a massive acceleration of the schedule to phase out_________
tankers.”
189. The U.S. Coast Guard considers the EXXON Valdez to be one of the largest human-caused disasters and cites as
contributing causes to the accident, ineffective_________, poor_________ watchkeeping, inoperable radar,
reduced_____________, lack of shore side_______________ and loss of situation___________, among other
things.
190. The U.S. responded with the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) 90, essentially the first time a Port State had acted on its
own to create and enforce rule that would affect global shipping. OPA created a comprehensive program to address
prevention, response, liability and compensation for oil pollution incidents within U.S. waters.
It set requirements for construction , crew licensing and manning, created the national Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund
(up to $1B per spill incident), mandated contingency planning and the development of disaster response plans from
tankers, ties driving records with mariner licenses and mandated post-casualty drug and alcohol tests. It also
decreed that all tankers entering U.S. water after a certain date be_______________.
(A) Double Hulled (B) Single Hulled (C) Double sided (D)Double Bottomed
191. Incident Summary. At 0845 on September 16, 1990, the tanker vessel ―M.T. ABC‖ caught fire and
exploded during offloading operations at the Total Oil Company refinery on the Xxx river near Bay City,
Michigan. A wake from a passing bulk carrier apparently caused the parting of the M.T. ABC‘s transfer hose,
grounding cable, and all but one of its mooring lines. Residual gasoline in the broken transfer hose was believed
to have been ignited by a spark on the dock. The M.T. ABC‘s stern swung around into the Xxx River and
grounded perpendicular to the direction of the river flow. The grounding resulted in a crack in the vessel‘s hull
from the manifold on the starboard side to 75 feet aft of the manifold on the port side.
(A) wake from a passing bulk carrier (B) parting of the M.T. ABC‘s transfer hose
(C) Residual gasoline in the broken transfer hose ignited by a spark on the dock (D)None
Topic - 11 Tanker Terminology
192. Threshold Limit Value (TLV). The time-weighted average concentration of a substance to which nearly all
workers may be repeatedly exposed, for a normal__________workday or 40-hour work week, day after day,
without adverse effect.
193. Upper Flammable Limit (UFL). The concentration of a hydrocarbon gas in air above, which there is
____________ air to support and propagate combustion. Also referred to as upper explosive limit (UEL).
(A) Sufficient air (B) Insufficient air (C) Sufficient Water vapour (D) Insufficient water
194. Pressure / Vacuum Relief Valve (P/V Valve)- A device, which provides for the flow of the small volumes of
vapour, air or inert gas mixtures caused by______________ in a cargo tank.
(A) Thermal variations (B) Ullage variations (C) Sounding variations (D)None
195. Lower Flammable Limit (LFL). The concentration of a______________ gas in air below, which there is
insufficient hydrocarbon to support and propagate combustion. Also referred to as lower explosive limit (LEL).
(A) Oxygen (B) Carbon monoxide (C) H2S gas (D) Hydrocarbon
196. Inert Gas - A gas or a mixture of gases, such as flue gas, containing insufficient__________ to support the
combustion of hydrocarbons.
(A) Hydrocarbon (B) Oxygen (C) Water particles (D) Nitrogen oxide
197. Purging. The introduction of inert gas into a tank already in the inert condition with the object of :-
(B) Reducing the existing hydrocarbon gas content to a level below which combustion cannot be supported if
air is subsequently introduced into the tank.
199. Topping Off. The operation of completing the loading of a tank to a required___________
200. Flashpoint. The lowest_____________ at which a liquid gives off sufficient gas to form a flammable gas
mixture near the surface of the liquid. It is measured in the laboratory in standard apparatus using a prescribed
procedure.
201. Inert Gas System (IGS). An inert gas plant and inert gas distribution system together with means for
preventing_____________ of cargo gases to the machinery spaces, fixed and portable measuring instrument
and control devices.
(A) Forward flow (B) Downward movement (C) Back flow (D)Upward Movement
202. Flammable Range - (also referred to as "Explosive range"). The range of __________gas concentrations in
air between the lower and upper flammable (explosive) limits. Mixtures within this range are capable of being
ignited and of burning.
(A) Hydrocarbon gas (B) Oxygen gas (C) Inert gas (D)H2S gas
203. Entry Permit. A document issued by a________________ permitting entry to a space or compartment
during a specific time interval.
(A) Company person (B) Ships staff (C) Responsible person (D) Duty officer/Engineer
204. Antistatic Additive. A substance added to a petroleum product to raise its electrical conductivity
above________ Pico siemens / metre (ps / m) to prevent accumulation of static electricity.
205. Flame Arrester. A permeable matrix of metal, ceramic or other __________materials, which can cool a
deflagration, flame and any following combustion products below the temperature required for the ignition of
the unreacted flammable gas on the other side of the arrester.
207. Earthing (also referred to as "Grounding"). The____________ connection of equipment to the main body
of the earth to ensure that it is at earth potential. On board ship the connection is made to the main metallic
structure of the ship which is at earth potential because of the conductivity of the sea.
208. Flame Screen. A portable or fitted device incorporating one or more corrosion resistant wire woven fabrics
of very small mesh used for _____________ from entering a tank or vent opening or, for a short time,
preventing the passage of flame. (Not to be confused with flame arrester.)
(A) Preventing Heat (B) Preventing Liquid (C) Preventing Sparks (D)Preventing Gasses
209. Gas-Free. A tank, compartment or container is gas-free when _________________ has been introduced
into it to lower the level of any flammable, toxic, or inert gas to that required for a specific purpose, e.g. hot
work, entry, etc.
(A) Sufficient Fresh Air (B) Sufficient Liquid Cargo (C) In sufficient Fresh Air (D) Sufficient Inertgas
210. Hazardous Area. An area on board Tankers /Shores which for the purpose of the installation and use of
electrical equipment is regarded as________________. Such hazardous areas are graded into hazardous zones
depending upon the probability of the presence of a flammable gas mixture.
(A) Safe (B) Not causing Harm (C) Not a danger (D) Dangerous
211. Volatile Petroleum. Petroleum having a flash point below ________________(140 degree F) as
determined by the closed-cup method of testing.
212. Category "Z" Chemicals are a ___________ HAZARD to Human health and Marine Environment.
(A) Minor (B) No Hazard (C) Major (D) Both (A) , (B)& (C)
(A) Jet Fuel (B) Kerosene (C) Residual Black Oil (D) Both (a) & (b)
214.The purpose of Vetting Inspection (SIRE) is to focus on the importance of meeting satisfactory
(A) Quality (B) Safety (C) Maintenance (D)All Three (a, b, & c ) ( E) None
215. Category "OS" Chemicals are Substances considered as ___________ Harm to Human health and Marine
Environment.
(A) Minor (B) No Hazard (C) Major (D) Both (A) , (B)& (C)
216. Tanker management and self assessment (TMSA) is a tool to help vessel operator‘s to___________ ,
___________ and ____________ their management systems. This provides a standard frame work to assess a
ship operator‘s ________________.
218. The tanks of Chemical Tankers may be constructed or coated with various different types of materials and
it is important to check with the ________ manual and the Paint Manufacturers Coating Resistance list prior to
commencing Tank Cleaning Operations in order to ascertain the tank coating materials and any limitations with
regards to temperature, use of cleaning chemicals etc. which may be applicable to the vessel
(A) P&A Manual (B)Cargo Loading Manual (C) Paint Manual (D) None
219. True Vapour Pressure (TVP). The true vapour pressure of a liquid is the absolute________ exerted by the
gas produced by evaporation from a liquid when gas and liquid are in equilibrium at the prevailing temperature
and the gas / liquid is effectively zero.
220. Pressure Surge. A sudden increase in the____________ of the liquid in a pipeline, brought about by an
abrupt change in flow velocity.