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Question asked (522): On the diagram, which letter indicates what is meant by the word "DRAUGHT" of the ship?

Selected answer: Draught is indicated by B, in the figure Correct answer: Draught is indicated by D, in the figure

Question asked (2152): When two ships are lying alongside each other in a ship to ship operation and one ship is lying at anchor, anchor watch duties must be carried out as follows:

Selected answer: Anchor watch responsibility rests with the vessel which has its anchor down and the ship to ship connections is the responsibility of the other vessel Correct answer: Both ships have normal anchor watch responsibility in addition to watching ship to ship fendering, mooring etc. Question asked (2870): The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe when using water as an extinguisant in the engine room?

Selected answer: To reduce the negative effect of water in an engine room, the spraying function to be used.The spray function will also give the personnel operating the fire hose good shelter against heat. Correct answer: All the mentioned alternatives.

Question asked (2878): To maintain a fire, three conditions need to be met: Oxygen, combustible material and sufficient temperature for combustion. What subject must be removed to extinguish the fire?

Selected answer: Oxygen. Correct answer: Either of the mentioned alternatives. Question asked (3639):

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When acting as wheeelman what should be the method of responding to an order? Selected answer: The response to an order should be to acknowledge that order and then carry out what you were told to do. Correct answer: When receiving an order, the order should be repeated back to the person who gave it Question asked (3947): What will you do if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: Starboard ten

Selected answer: Repeat the command back and then change course 10 degrees to starboard of present course

Correct answer: Repeat the command back and then turn the wheel to make the rudder turn 10 degrees to starboard of amidships Question asked (3948): How will you act if you are helmsman and the OOW (officer on watch) gives you the order: Nothing to port Selected answer: Let the ship slowly swing to starboard Correct answer: Dont allow the ship to swing at all to port Question asked (10316): The main risk for people when using CO2 as an extinguishing agent in a closed space is: Selected answer: Reduction of visibility Correct answer: Air suppression

Question asked (10510): Give the meaning of the following symbol Selected answer: CO2 horn Correct answer: Area protected by CO2

Question asked (10511): Give the meaning of the following symbol Selected answer: CO2 portable fire extinguisher Correct answer: CO2 horn

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Question asked (20183): *The weak link of a float-free arrangement for liferafts must break under a strain of: Selected answer: 4,2 kN 0,4 kN Correct answer: 2,2 kN 0,4 kN

Question asked (20196): If conditions permit, which is the best way to board a liferaft which is floating close to the ship? Selected answer: Wearing a lifejacket, jump into the water close to the raft and then swim to it Correct answer: Use a rope ladder close to the raft to climb down and board Question asked (20299): An inflatable lifejacket will inflate: Selected answer: Either automatically on immersion or by mouth Correct answer: Either automatically on immersion or by a single manual motion or by mouth Question asked (20436): *How many lifebuoys can you expect to find on board a cargo ship of 190 metres in length (including those of the quick-release system) ? Selected answer: at least 8 distributed on both sides of the ship Correct answer: at least 12 distributed on both sides of the ship Question asked (31441): What is the purpose of explosimeters? Selected answer: Measure electric charging in the atmosphere. Correct answer: Measure the amount of explosive gases in % of LEL. Question asked (31548): What should be carried out before entering the pump room? Selected answer: Notify the Chief Officer or officer on duty Correct answer: Notify the Chief Officer or officer on duty and run the ventilation for at least 15 minutes.

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Question asked (31549): When going aloft in a bosun's chair what kind of shackle should be used to attach the chair to the mast stay and how should it be used? Selected answer: An approved shackle with the pin of the shackle against the stay Correct answer: An approved shackle attached with bow of shackle running on the stay. Question asked (32123): What is an IED? Selected answer: An incendiary device Correct answer: A homemade bomb Question asked (32144): Which of these are indicators that an individual may be a drug smuggler? Selected answer: The individual is disinterested in the ships cargo. Correct answer: The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing. Question asked (33100): Why should cargo holds be swept completely prior to washing on a bulk carrier? Selected answer: Because it is a requirement under MARPOL 73/78 Correct answer: So that cargo residues will not clog the bilge lines and associated suctions and valves Question asked (33103): Why is it important to remove all traces of salt after washing the cargo holds of a bulk carrier? Selected answer: To prepare the steelwork for painting during the ballast passage Correct answer: Because salt encourages the corrosion of steelwork

Question asked (33114): In which of the following areas of the holds of a bulk carrier is cargo residue unlikely to be concealed? Selected answer: Upper sections of ship's frames Correct answer: Bulkhead corrugations

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Question asked (33120): Under international regulations where must entries be made with regard to the disposal of bulk cargo residues into the sea? Selected answer: In the Cargo record book Correct answer: In the Garbage record book

Question asked (33697): You are driving a crane and the signalman on deck gives this signal. What does it mean? (Hand signals as per the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen). Selected answer: Hoist the load. Correct answer: Danger, or emergency stop!

Question asked (33729): Is it always possible to use the word "ship" instead of the word "boat"? Selected answer: A large vessel is always called a "ship" and never a "boat" Correct answer: Normally a small vessel is called a "boat" rather than a "ship", otherwise it is not important. Question asked (33734): What is the room often called where the crew eat their meals? Selected answer: The crew galley Correct answer: The crew mess

Question asked (33874): The bones in the human body are connected to each other by: Selected answer: Tendons Correct answer: Different type of joints

Question asked (33891): When is it good practice to check the pressure-vacuum valves? Selected answer: Before the next dry-docking Correct answer: Prior to cargo transfer

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Question asked (34402): A bulk carrier is about to commence loading steel coils using ships cranes, what three important checks must be made? Selected answer: Crane windows cleaned,cab heater on and no- smoking rule enforced Correct answer: Crane controls tested, limit switches correctly set and SWL never to be exceeded

Question asked (34405): When ballasting double-bottom tanks with sea water on a bulk carrier, which of the following should be avoided?

Selected answer: Tanks to be filled in order given in Chief Officer's ballast plan Correct answer: Ballasting all tanks together including fore peak tank (FP) and after peak (AP) tank. Question asked (34409): When can a partly loaded bulk cargo space be entered when the vessel is at sea? Selected answer: For hatch cleaning purposes Correct answer: In no circumstances except possibly in an emergency

Question asked (34421): A very dusty cargo is to be loaded on a bulk carrier; what precautions on deck should be included? Selected answer: Decks washed down regularly Correct answer: All cranes, deck houses and storerooms fully closed down to prevent entry of dust

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