I.PLAN AND CONDUCT A PASSAGE AND DETERMINE POSITION 38. SOLAS which vessels?

All vessels and on all voyages

39. The following vessels are: a vessel What is that signal?One
1. A cmulve lstntsmrnrs pblshd a year. Once prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of
2. A vyg psge plan is mde frm c. berth to berth not more than two minutes.
3. A L-C trsmttng sttns b. ech sttn to trsmit wthout rfrnce to ather 40. This vessel is encountered shapes tell you?This is a vessel
sttn engaged in dredging or underwater operations. The two balls
4. Cstl rdo ngtnal wrgs are ised by port and harbour authorities in a vertical line indicate the side on which an obstruction
within their respective limits exists; the two diamonds in a vertical line indicate the side on
5. Distance along a track line is measured latitude scale near the which it is safe to pass; the ball / diamond / /ball in a vertical
middle of the track line line indiacte that the vessel is restricted in her ability to
6. How often is it recommended waters ? c. At least every 30 manoeuvre.
minutes 41. This vessel is sighted What is her situation? What will you do?
7. If Loran-C signals become warned becausesignals begin to blink This vessel is aground. I will navigate with extreme caution
8. If the radar is set onto with no trail indicate? Note this the trail given the nature of the hazard.
of the echo and not a vector.The target is on the same course 42. Two power-driven vessels are meeting. d. "I am altering course
and speed as own ship. to port"
9. If the radio signal ground the minimum skywaveskip zone 43. What are the additional duties Sound fog signal, effective radar
10. In Loran C The master and secondary stations transmits 8 watch reporting ship movements to Master and keep a good
pulses each lookout for ships and fog signals.
11. On a chart, the characteristic. indicates a danger area 44. What are the immediate runs into a fog bank? Commence
12. The path that a vessel is expected track line sounding the fog signal, engines on standby, call the Master
13. The period at high or low tide during which c. stand of the tide and lookout, if not already on duty
14. The positions of the ship provided by the GPS The ranges of 45. What is correct UTC in this example? Approx. Pos: N49°51'
three distinctive shore objects on the radar. W35°23', zone +2, Local Time 0900.11 00
15. The ship is navigating in dense fog Arpa?True vectors 46. What sound signal a man overboard?3 long blasts repeatedly
16. What are the limits voyage plan?From berth to berth 47. What type of vessel seeing it? This is a vessel engaged in
17. What is the advantages of a GPS navigational aids?The GPS fishing other than trawling, with outlying gear extending more
system gives information about position, speed and time than 150m I am looking at her port side.
continuously world wide. 48. What would the Second Officer 2 n.miles?The Second Officer
18. What is the correct "Isobar"?An "Isobar" is a line joining places would report to the Master that the visibility is reduced to
of equal pressure. probable range of 2 n.miles and the engines are on standby
19. What is the depth? The draught of an iceberg varies with the 49. When is the Officer of responsibilities When the Master
type of berg and its age. informs the Officer of the Watch that he is taking over the
20. What is the direction area of high pressure) Hemisphere? "con" (watch responsibilities)
Clockwise around the high pressure 50. When steering by autopilot,?At least once a watch
21. What is the probable GPS system?Incorrect height of the 51. Which statement "constrained by her draft"?She is severely
antenna. restricted in her ability to change her course because of her
22. What is TRUE of Light Lists?New editions are corrected through draft in relation to the available depth of water.
the date shown on the title page. 52. Which vessel would NOT two short blasts? c. A vessel being
23. What is understood "Dew point" The temperature at which towed
condensation in the air forms into water droplets 53. You are close to the entrance to a port in thick fogWhat does it
24. When should a navigator rely navigation?Only when fixed aids mean?That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less
are not available than 100 metres in length.
25. When the temperature "Temperature Inversion"?Abnormal 54. You are in an area of restricted visibility. What does it mean?
ranges of VHF RT and Second Trace Returns on the radar That there is a vessel in distress nearby.
26. Which of the following North; Longitude 15°00'Declination is 55. You are in open water and clear conditions. What does it
15°00' South?Figure 4 is correct. signify?That the vessel is operating astern propulsion.
27. Which statement about navigational warnings is TRUE?The 56. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water.
topics for warnings included in HYDROLANTS, HYDROPACS, and Collision Regulations and why?I will keep out of her way. I am
NAVAREA warnings are the same. the overtaking vessel and am obliged to keep clear under rule
28. Who is ultimately responsible for the voyage plan?The Master 13.
29. You are informed of defects or changes in aids to navigation 57. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. to
byd. All of the above be taken? Risk of collision is deemed not I will continue to
30. You are preparing to take a tow from San Diego to Portland, c. monitor the situation.
Sailing Directions (Enroute) 58. You are on a tug and are towing an unmanned barge. The total
31. Maintain a safe navigational watch length of the tow is 219 metres. Preventing Collisions at Sea?A
32. A man is reported to have fallen overboard inform? Master diamond shape, where it can best be seen shall be displayed
and Engine Room on the tug and the tow. Three shapes shall also be displayed in
33. A vessel constrained three all-round red lights a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle
34. A vessel not under command d. All of the above one a diamond. Diamond shape
35. A vessel sounds two short blasts. c. is altering course to port 59. You are proceeding along a narrow channel behind another
36. According to rule 13 "an overtaking vessel"?When coming up vessel. You have a higher speed What does it mean?That the
with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees vessel is indicating her agreement with my proposed
abaft her beam manoeuvre.
37. In which case would an overtaking vessel? b. When overtaking
in a narrow channel
60. You are proceeding along a narrow channel in front of another 92. Which word will precede a safety message ? SECURITY
What does it mean?I intend to overtake you on your starboard 93. You wish to send a DSC-message because of a m.o.b. the
side category: Distress
61. You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, How
should you signal your intention? d. Two prolonged followed IX.MANOEUVRE THE SHIP
by two short blasts 94. A balanced rudder has some balanced rudder? It should be
about 20%
V.RESPOND TO EMERGENCIE 95. A ship is equipped with a right-handed fixed pitch propeller.
62. The ship is involved in a collision,? Sound the General Alarm Can anything in heading? The rudder can be put to Hard to
and stop engines. Port to reduce the water flow to the right side of the propeller
63. You are witness to a collision between?Nothing, just standby 96. A ship is steaming at "Full Ahead" when the engines are
and wait to see if any assistance is required. changed to "Full Astern". The effectiveness of the rudder and
64. " On area A4 the function on:" The use of HF DSC and COSPAS propeller are greatly reduced and therefore the results will be
SARSAT Epirbs considerably different
65. A Cospas-Sarsat EPIRB can be used in:All sea-areas (A1 to A4) 97. A tug is moving towards the bow. approach to the bow? The
66. A distress-call, onboard via RCCThe O.O.W deems it necessary tug may be turned across the bow of the ship and also suffer a
67. A DSC distress alert is received.:FEC mode ARQ mode lose of stability with a danger of being turned over if touched
68. At sea red rocket signals are seen.:MAYDAY RELAY by the ship
69. At sea there is a container:SECURITE (3x) 98. If a ship requires 2 nautical miles to stop in the water from a
70. If requested by a coastal radio? Your position, name, call sign "crash stop"? A greater distance
and speed 99. On the figure there are four "AIR DRAUGHT"? Air draught is
71. In radio telephony what is the "URGENCY CALL"?Pan Pan (3 given by C on the figure
times) 100. The engines are going astern about 1.5? This will give the stern a lift
72. On board an accident happened. Urgent radio-medical advice force to starboard
is needed. We choose the category: Urgency 101. The rudder is in the hard over slowly.?Give the engines a short kick
73. On the figure there are four "AFT" shown. Aft is defined as A ahead
on the figure 102. The ship has a right-handed is swingingAstern on the engines will
74. On the figure there are four "ASTERN" shown. Astern is allow Transverse Thrust to continue the swing
defined as D on the figure 103. The ship is required to be stopped to achieve this? The use of the
75. On the figure there are four "STARBOARD QUARTER" given. rudder hard over both sides combined with reducing engine power, a
Starboard quarter is given by C on the figure method known as "high frequency rudder cycling"
76. On the figure there are "AFTER SPRING"? After spring is 104. The ship is to berth alongside a quay favourable? No. 2
defined as A on the figure 105. Two ships travelling in opposite each other? Due to interaction, the
77. Onboard the following message: DOO: 245329000 CH16 ; S? bows will repel each other, and then when alongside each other the
245329000 two ships will be sucked together and finally the sterns will be
78. Regular ‘updating’ of a ships’ To have the correct position in repelled as they start to pass clear
case of accidents 106. what depth of water "Shallow Water" When the "Under Keel
79. Signals are often used by aircraft engaged? The assistance of Clearance" is less than 50% of the draught of the ship
your vessel is no longer required. 107. What is the correct "a ship with good Directional Stability"? A ship
80. Silencing by a station, distress-traffic, is done as follows: which when the rudder is left amidships, it will continue on
“SEELONCE DISTRESS” followed by the silencing station's call- approximately a straight course
sign 108. What is the correct understanding"bank effect"? The vessel's bow is
81. The DSC-controller displays the following: DOO: 246321000: pushed away from the bank
Send a DSC distress alert relay 109. What would be the "Squat"? Squat is the reduction of underkeel
82. To announce an important navigational –or meteorological clearance and the possible change of trim of a ship when it moves
should use the: Safety call through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure.
83. To receive distress alerting and MSI via an Inmarsat-C SES or an 110. Where would the "pivot point"? At about 1/6 of the ship's length
EGC receiver from the bow
84. What does the term "Hard a Starboard" or "Hard to Starboard" 111. Which of the following hull? A long ship with a narrow beam.
mean? Put the wheel fully over to starboard 112. Which type of vessel suffers effects? Vessel with a high Block
85. What is the correct way that right ahead and abeam? The Coefficient
lookout should state "Light 4 points to port" 113. Who is responsible for the number and the? The Master, with
86. What is the two letter signal, to be used by flags, consideration of the advice of the pilot
radiotelephony or radiotelegraphy, meaning "Calling All Ships". 114. You are sailing in shallow water with a 15% Under Keel Clearance.?
CQ Need more space than normal
87. What letter is represented by port? P - All persons should
report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea. XII.ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH POLLUTION PREVENTION
88. When reeving a new wire , reeve it to pay out as follows: REQUIREMENTS
Direction B 1. Are there any restrictions the sea voyage?
89. When two ships are lying, anchor watch duties must be carried Maximum is 30 litre pr nautical mile and total is
out as follows: Both ships have normal anchor watch 1/30000 part of full cargo on the ballast
responsibility in addition to watching ship to ship fendering, 2. For how long time must the printout (ODME) be
mooring etc retained onboard? Three years
90. When you are on watch during gangway? Life buoy with line. 3. If you use chemicals for cleaning up an oil-spill on
91. Which of the following channels alert transmission? Channel the waterDisperse or dissolve the oil into the
70 DSC water
 4. In case of a pollution in US waters, (OPA-90)
Qualified Individual
5. In which areas is plastic disposal? Not permissible
any where.
6. Is there any special area under MARPOL residues?
There are special areas where it is forbidden to
pump out any sludge or oil residues
7. MARPOL - Annex I. Your vessel sailed from Bahrain
heading for Singapore.? Call the bridge and
request for position and permission to discharge
overboard through oily water separating and
filtering equipment.
8. MARPOL - Annex IV. Your ship has in operation an
approved sewageWhat kind of action would be
appropriate to take? Stop discharge.
9. MARPOL - Annex V. Disposal of garbage. Lump
size max. 25 mm)? 12 miles
10. New MARPOL regulations came into effect from
July 93 30 litters per nautical mile
11. The OPA-90 notification requirement is: Notify as
soon as you have knowledge of any spill, or threat
of a spill
12. What is the purpose of the O.D.M.E. printer ? To
prove that oil has been pumped overboard
according to regulations
13. When a pollution incident occurs Stop pumps -
report - clean up?
14. Why shall a duly qualified officer To avoid
pollution.
15. You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast
of AlgeriaNo, food waste can not be dumped
overboard
16. You are taking fuel on your vessel Notify the US
Coast Guard
XIII.MAINTAIN SEAWORTHINESS OF THE SHIP
1. “Parametric Rollin” on a container ship results in: A large
unstable roll motion suddenly occurring in head or stern seas.
2. A common cause for the weakening of a turnbuckle on
container vessels is: Pitting
3. A common problem associated with twist-locks is: Left hand
and right hand types exist, causing uncertainty whether a
fitting is locked or open
4. A ship moving through "Panting". Panting beams and stringers
5. As per SOLAS requirement They are self righting or capable of
being readily righted by its crew
6. Fast rescue boats construction should be: Rigid, inflated or
rigid / inflated
7. Fast rescue boats shall be capable of carrying: At least 5 seated
persons and a person lying down
8. From which locations is it normally possible to close watertight
doors? Watertight doors can be closed adjacent to the door
and remotely from bridge and also one emergency remote
control station
9. How often shall liferafts be serviced? At intervals not
exceeding 12 months
10. Maximum shearing forces are likely to occur on an oil tanker:
At the bulkhead between empty and full tanks
11. On a RoRo vessel why is it important to ensure the vessel is
correctly trimmed prior to commencing cargo operations To
ensure the angle between the Ramp and the Quay are in
acceptable limits
12. On a RoRo vessel, what danger is associated with damaged
expanded metal gratings on loading ramps? Vehicles' tyres
may be damaged during cargo operations
13. On a RoRo vessel, where is the best place to find information
on loading ramp limitations? In the loading ramp manual
14. Passenger ships have a normal requirement of 1 lifejacket per
person + 10% for children. at the muster stations? 5% extra
15. The ‘buckling’ of strength members of an oil tanker results due
to high: Compressive forces
16. The longitudinal bending moments caused by cargo
distribution on an oil tanker need to be taken into
consideration: During loading, discharging and on loaded
passage
17. The main function of twist-locks is: To couple containers
vertically.
18. The main movements experienced by a container ship,: Rolling,
Pitching and Heaving.
19. The method to avoid adverse There are at least two
longitudinal bulkheads and a large initial GM
20. The primary purpose of the water seal within an inert gas
system is: To prevent the passage of petroleum gases back to
the machinery spaces.
21. The purpose of having corrugations: Provide strength, but with
clean and clear surfaces within the tank.
22. The purpose of the demister unit within the Inert Gas System
is: To remove water from the IGS stream
23. What is the correct understanding "Angle of Loll" The angle the
ship will lie when the ship has a negative GM
24. 106. What is the correct understanding "Bending moments"
The longitudinal Bending Moment at any section within the
ship is the total moments tending to alter the longitudinal
shape of the ship
25. What is the minimum Initial Transverse 0.15 metres
26. What must be ensured immediately after RoRo vessel? Control
levers should be locked in the ‘neutral' position
27. When a ships derrick or crane lifts? From the head of the
derrick or crane
28. When cargo discharge reaches stripping: Minimise blowback
29. Who is normally deciding which search pattern to use? OSC
30. Why are all RoRo passenger ships divided into vertical ’zones’?
Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each
other with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors in front and
aft of the fire will be closed to prevent spreading of
smoke/fire.
XIV.Prevent, control and fight fires on board
31. According to European standards (E.N.) A, B,C,D
32. The presence of smoke represents one Why? It reduces the
visibility, provokes panic, is irritating and may be toxic
33. Which of the following measures should rather Restriction in
the usage of combustible materials
34. The necessary elements to create fire are combustible, oxygen,
heat and chain reaction
35. On a fire patrol at night you see smoke coming from a closed
cabin door. Activate the nearest fire alarm button and advise
bridge of the location of the fire
36. The pressure in a flexible fire hose must be set up After it has
been laid down
37. What are the main components of the atmospherical air? O2:
21% N2: 78% H2O: traces CO2: traces, Rare gases: traces
38. Which one of the listed fire-extinguishing Foam
39. Sprinkler horn
40. In which ways is heat transmitted? Conduction, convection and
radiation
41. Which activity will have the greatest fire-fighting?
Extinguishing attempt is started immediately
42. Secondary means of escape
43. You are carrying out a search in a smoke filled room, Carry out 76. .the minimum number of lifebuoys: the length of the ship
a right or left hand search and proceed carefully, feeling the 77. A lifebuoy is constructed to withstand: 30 m
area in front with the foot and using the back of the free hand 78. A lifejacket should be provided with: A whistle and a light
to check the area around. 79. An immersion suit which has its own buoyancy is fitted with: A
44. Area protected by halon light plus a whistle
45. Heat detector 80. A person wearing an anti-exposure suit shall be able to:
46. The superstructure and deck houses of passenger by Class "A" perform all duties associated with abandonment, assist others
division and operate a rescue boat
47. Push button for fire alarm 81. Wearing an immersion suit when abandon ship: to jump from
48. Apart from red, what other colour is frequently used for a CO2 a height of 4.5m into the water without being injured or
extinguisher? Black damaging the suit
49. Oily rags and metal turnings: Are a fire hazard because they 82. How many thermal protective aids are carried in each liferaft?
are liable to spontaneous combustion 10% of the number of persons the liferaft is designed to carry,
50. B Class divisions in ships are constructed: 30 minutes or two, whichever is more
51. B class fire door self closing 83. How should the hook be released from a davit lowered
52. We must clean the spots of oil on hot surfaces because: all the liferaft? Just prior to reaching the water, the lanyard should be
answers are correct pulled. This sets the hook which will automatically release once
53. l Sprinkler section valve the raft is waterborne
54. how does low expansion foam act? By smothering and also by 84. What will you do when all the fresh water Start collecting rain
providing some cooling water
55. In a liquid fire the surface of which is about 100m², Flames are 85. .A person wearing a thermal protective aid shall be able: to
usually higher than the diameter of the fire wear a lifejacket inside
56. in case of fire in the switch board, what kind of extinguisant to 86. How often should the lifeboat wire falls be turned and
be preferred? CO2 renewed? Turned at intervals of not more than 30 months and
57. Which of the following measures should be applied. To have a renewed every 5 years
hotwork permit 87. how often must the Emergency Steering Gear be tested, OLB?
58. In order to extinguish a fire with a portable extinguisher, we Every three months. Details of test with signatures of Master
must proceed in the following way: Maintain a safe distance, and witness
apply the extinguishing agent to the base of the flames with 88. Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-saving All
the wind behind us prescribed life-saving appliances shall be made of non-
59. What is a hydrostatic release unit? A unit which automatically combustible or fire retardant material
releases the liferaft/lifeboat at a depth of approx 4 metres. 89. Every inflatable liferaft , inflatable lifejacket and Every 12
60. You have abandoned ship in a liferaft. Organise a lookout months
system. Join up with other survival craft if possible. Stream the 90. .Which statement about IED’s is true? All IED’s have four
sea anchor common components.
91. On all UMS operated vessels….observed? All the mentioned
XV.OPERATE LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES alternatives.
61. What is the main characteristic? be of sufficient strength to 92. .Which of the following areas may be possible restricted areas?
permit to pull the painter from the container and the inflation (Review all answers) All alternatives
of the liferaft 93. .Which type of equipment can be used to detect explosives?
62. How should the painter of a liferaft Secured via a weak link to a Particulate detector
secure part of the ship
63. Which one of the listed requirements regarding life-jackets A XIX.CONTRIBUTE TO THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL AND SHIP
life-jacket shall be so constructed that: it allows the wearer to 94. During a bomb search, Do not touch any suspicious packages
jump from height of at least 4.5 m into the water without 95. what is the purpose of the Ship Security Plan? Protect your
injury and without damaging the life-jacket ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents
64. Which of the following actions should bCheck that the painter 96. .Which of the following requirements regarding life-buoys
is made fast to a secure point and that the sea below is clear (SOLAS III/7.1) Not less than half the total number of lifebuoys
65. How much water per person is provided in a 1.5 litre shall be provided with self-ignighting lights
66. .Which of the following features an anti-exposure suit ? is 97. The steps of the embarkation ladder used length = 480 mm,
fitted with a light and a whistle breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm
67. Which part of the float-free arrangement The weak link 98. When handling drugs…Wear skin protection and a facemask.
68. .On a dark night with a clear atmosphere, f: 2 mile 99. Which one of the listed requirements Instructions for onboard
69. Which one of the listed requirements present SOLAS maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the
regulations? Liferafts shall be stowed with its painter regulations shall be provided
permanently attached to the ship 100 .As per SOLAS regulations, the general emergency alarm
70. Having boarded the liferaft, how do you release the painter? system must be tested: Every week
Cut it with the safety knife stowed on the exterior of the 101 . During test and/or maintenance work of the? The main
canopy close to the painter attachment point supply line to be blanked off prior to the work.
71. .If conditions permit, which is the best way Use a rope ladder 102 Which of these actions should? Confirm with their
close to the raft to climb down and board search partner that the object found is suspicious
72. A 6-men inflatable liferaft shall be Aft of the forecastle 103 .Which of these types of information is considered
73. .The rescue quoit of a liferaft is attached to a buoyant line sensitive? Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival
whose length is at least: 30 m times
74. . Give the meaning of the following symbol: muster station 104 What do crew, visitors and contractors all have in
75. A floating liferaft is capable of withstanding: 4,50 m common?" They all have opportunity to smuggle drugs
105 The best way to identify an IED is to? Recognize its
components.
106 .Which of these are indicators? The individual wears
bulky or out of season clothing.
107 What is an IED? A homemade bomb
108 This device can detect a package What is it? Pallet
scanner
109 .Which Security Levels requires the highest security
alert? Security Level 3
110 The steps of the embarkation ladder Equally spaced and
not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm
111 Which of these are indications that a parcel is
suspicious? "The parcel is addressed to no one in
particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems heavy for its
size."
112 When is a visitor onboard required to present an ID? "On
SECURITY Level 1, 2 & 3"
113 .Which of these weapons are? Gun
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REQUIREMENTS
114 Is there any special area under MARPOL There are
special areas where it is forbidden to pump out any
sludge or oil residues
115 If you use chemicals for cleaning up an oil-spill on the
water? Disperse or dissolve the oil into the water
116 In relation ot OPA 90, Which of the following statement
is correct? COTP-zones may have additional rules and
regulations
117 What is full form of VRP (OPA-90) Vessel Response Plan
118 .When a pollution incident occurs Stop pumps - report -
clean up?
119 .You are taking fuel on your vessel in the US: Notify the
US Coast Guard
120 . In case of pollution in US waters, do you always have to
notify the National Response Center (OPA-90) Yes,
within thirty (30) minutes
121 hat is SOPEP? A Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
122 You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of
Algeria, No, food waste can not be dumped overboard
123 New MARPOL regulations came into effect from July 93
30 litters per nautical mile
124 Are there any restrictions about Maximum is 30 litre pr
nautical mile and total is 1/30000 part of full cargo on
the ballast voyage
125 . What are the functions of a flag state administration?
They have responsibility for setting, monitoring and
enforcing standards of safety and pollution prevention
on vessels flying the countries flag
126 .What does the term DISCHARGE mean,? All the other
alternatives
127 In which areas is plastic material accepted for overboard
l? Not permissible any where.
128 What does STCW deal with? STCW deals with minimum
recommendation of education for seafarers and
minimum standards for training centre and schools
129 Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise To avoid
pollution
130 . For how long is the health certificate valid 18? Two
years
131 What is definition on clean ballast as per MARPOL Annex
1? Ballast with an oil content of less than 15 ppm
132 What is the status of the rules of the SOLAS convention
mandatory