Posts Blog Archive: November 2021

Which of the following is a disadvantage of water as cooling medium for pistons when compared to oil

A. Chemical treatment is required …

If a distress signal is received what would you do ?

A. Post extra lookout�������������…

IMO headquarter was in

A. Berlin���������������������…

International organization which is responsible for regulating shipping is known as

A. International waters Recorde…

How long MARRPOL bunker samples to be retained on board

A. 6 months�������������������������…

Maintenance schedule of sprinkler system

A. Weekly and yearly�����������…

The 2014 amendments to the MLC 2006 have entered into force on

A. 18 Jan 2016���������������������…

What is the purpose of the Auto un loader in compressor

A. To unload the compressor while …

Which is not the detainable deficiency under SOLAS as per PSC

A. Number composition or certific…

Water type extinguisher has to be turned upside down before operation

A. True�����������������������…

How many codes are there in ORB

A. 5 codes�����������������������…

Survivors can drink seawater in emergency

A. True�������������������������…

Which one of the listed requirements regarding immersion suits do not correspond to present regulations? The immersion suit is made of waterproof materials and constructed such that :

A. It is provided with arrangemen…

What is the frequency of Flag state inspections for cargo ships(0-5 years of age )

A. Every calenderer year , after…

persons on board In heavy seas the helmsman should steer the survival craft________.

A. Into the seas������������������������…

Your vessel is equipped with totally enclosed lifeboats which statement is TRUE when the boat is enveloped in flames ?

A. A water spray system to cool the …

Which is the life saving signal for, “this is the best place to land” ?

A.Orange smoke signal���������������…

What is the remedy to save face from spark generated during welding and grinding ?

A. Goggles��������������������������…

You are standing in the wheel watch when you hear the cry. “man overboard starboard side”. You should instinctively _____.

A.Give full right rudder������������…

Under STCW regulation, what must each new crew member do before commencing assigned duties ?

A. Locate his working area and worki…

Immersion suit can be unpacked and donned within _______

A. 2 minutes������������������������…

When firing, the line throwing apparatus should be held at

A. 30 degrees to the horizontal�����…

Using a hand held smoke signal aboard a survival craft you should activate the signal _____

A. On the upwind side of the craft��…

The radiotelephone safety message urgently concerned with safety of a person would be prefixed by the word ______

A. Mayday���������������������������…

How many VHF survival craft transceivers are required aboard passenger ships ?

A.2���������������������������������…

most enclosed lifeboats will automatically right themselves if they capsize this will occur when which of the following conditions exist ?

A. the lower ballast tanks are fille…

After being launched a totally enclosed lifeboat which has been afloat over a long period of time requires _______

A. Frequent opening of hatches to pe…

After having activated the emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) , you should _____

A. Turn it OFF for five minutes ever…

Communication between member of a fire fighting team

A. Must be by hand signal to avoid s…

In the event of a small rubbish bin fire in the accommodation, you would

A. Shout fire, fire so all the passe…

In the event of a person falling overboard, you would

A. Encourage passengers to jump in t…

Information on fire safety and hazard control practices and procedures on a vessel is described in

A.The engine room log���������������…

The person is responsible for ensuring that the required drills are carried out is the

A. The local waterways inspector����…

The safe and efficient use of the face piece of a demand type self contained breathing apparatus is directly influenced by

A. The donning of the face piece����…

Personal protective equipment is required when

A. Employers suffer an injury������…

Which of the following types of gloves should you wear when working with chemicals ?

A. Butyl rubber gloves�������������…

Hearing protection is required when you are exposed to a noise level of 85 decibels or higher for an 8-hour period of time

A.True …

Welding shields primarily protect against

A. Dust����������������������������…

Eye protection is required for which of the following hazards ?

A.Flying particles������������������…

Safety equipment is checked by the crew

A. Before and during each voyage����…

A person who sees someone fall overboard should ____.

A. Go to the bridge for the distress…

Smoking is only permitted in the galley between meals

A.true������������������������������…

Informational on safety and hazard control practices and procedures on a vessel is described in

A. Your employment contract��������…

You have heard the signal seven short + one prolonged blast. You should

A. Report directly to your muster st…

After being called to muster stations, if sometime will elapse before abandonment, the master should ensure that all passengers and crew

A. Have a glass of whisky to keep th…

A continuous ringing of a ship’s bell indicates

A.Go to muster station��������������…

Life buoys are subjected to which of the following tests ?

A.Crop test�������������������������…

You are evacuating crew members from a survival craft that has been adrift in the north Atlantic for several days. What could occur if a person suffering from hypothermia is vertically lifted in a recue sling to the helicopter ?

A. A decrease in the symptoms of hyp…

A motor lifeboat shall carry sufficient fuel to operate continuously for a period of which duration ?

A. 12 hours�������������������������…

When should the control of flooding of your vessel be addressed ?

A. Only if a threat exists����������…

passengers to follow you A muster station list includes

A. The place of emergency assembly��…

If it was required to abandon ship, you should

A. Push all passengers to slip into …

If more than one liferaft is manned after the vessel has sunk, what action will aid in your recue ?

A. Each raft should go in a differen…

The international distress, safety and calling frequency is channel_______

A.16��������������������������������…

The poop deck is located

A. Adjacent to the steering flat���…

The Ism code requires work procedures which ensure ________ performance

A.Superior��������������������������…

Answering signals made by life-saving stations when signals seen from a ship by day are

A. Orange smoke signal��������������…

During fueling operation, which of the listed precautions should be taken when topping off fuel tanks ?

A. Reduce the pumping rate by closin…

Ground garbage which will be discharged into sea , must be able to pass through a screen with a mesh size no longer than _____

A.25 millimetres��������������������…

Oil pollution regulations any transfer, or discharge of oil or oily mixtures be recorded in the

A. Pollution control record����������…

When a fuel oil is being topped off during bunkering operations, the tank value should enclosed ______

A.Slowly to prevent surge stresses��…

Direct blood contact through all except

A. Needle sharing��������������������…

One of the most important factor determining the success of an organization is

A. Effective management������������…

Balancing life goals , taking of thoughts and emotions and managing schedules are all components of ______

A.Identifying source of stress������…

Self induced stress is mainly due to

A. Family���������������������������…

Physical stress

A.Rarely causes emotional stress����…

Which engineering staff is in charge of engine room maintenance ?

A.2 nd engineer …

In the concept of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water

A. Water depth of less than twice a …

Compared to oil tankers, chemical tankers are

A.More complex to operate�����������…

What term indicated an inward curvature of the ship’s hull above the waterline ?

A. Camber …

Displacement refers to the ____

A. Cubic capacity of a vessel�������…

“Human elements” in ship means

A. Human behaviour������������������…

What is the key to leadership ?

A. Taking authority�����������������…

How do you combat harassment ?

A. By being assertive���������������…

What governs safe procedures at work

A.The international convention on st…

What is discrimination ?

A.Making false statement about other…

In verbal communication process, the direct exchange of ____ occurs, between the sender and the receiver

A. Mails����������������������������…

Speech rate is usually much ____ than the rate at which we think

A. Tedious …

Name of two officers who liaise with each other to try out the steering gear

A. Chief engineer and chief office…

The problem of misunderstanding can be eliminated by providing ____ to the clients, while explain in the process

A. Theories��������������������…

Empathetic listening helps you to

A. Improve mutual understanding and trust…

The receiver misunderstood the sender's message and

A. This could lead to effective c…

What is the life saving signal at day for “ you are seen-assistance will be given as soon as possible’ ?

A. Green star rocket���������������…

Life jacket should be marked with the _____

A. Maximum weight allowed����������…

The maximum capacity of the life boat is

A. 20�����������������������������…

How much water would you allow per persons as officer in charge of the lifeboat, following an abandon ship operation ?

A. Nothing for the first 24 hours,…

Match the term LTA with suitable answers given below

A. Messenger line�����������������…

Hydrostatic release unit of a life raft shall

A. Be provided with a painter syst…

MOB marker buoy is used in case

A. The ship is on fire������������…

Which of the listed requirements regarding life saving appliances do not correspond to present regulation ?

A. All prescribed life saving appl…