1. What should be observed concerning a ship's water tight integrity? b.

b. That prolonged use may cause the core material of the fan to heat
a. That all water tight ramps and doors are locked and secured at up to a point where it may become a source of ignition.
sea c. That the steam outlet must point vertically upwards to avoid
b. The ramp is in stowed position possibly burning the legs of passing personnel.
c. The aft door locked d. That plastic extension tubes should not be used, in case the top
d. That all emergency exit doors are locked and secured collar overheats and melts, causing the tube to drop into the tank.
e. I don't know e. I don't know
2. Passenger ships shall either carry automatically self-righting liferafts or 7. When a ships derrick or crane lifts a weight off the deck of a ship, from
canopied reversible liferafts. What does it mean that a liferaft is which position can the centre of gravity of the weight be considered to
automatically self-righting? act?
a. The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position a. From the centre of the weight lifted
when it is fully loaded with people b. From the position on the deck from which the weight was lifted
b. The liferaft will automatically turn back into an upright position c. From a position on the deck at the base of the derrick or crane
when it is empty of people d. From the head of the derrick or crane
c. One person can manage to turn the liferaft back into an upright e. I don't know
position 8. Is it required to have supplementary emergency electric lighting on
d. It means the same as self-righting lifeboats board passenger ships?
e. I don't know a. No, portable battery operated lamps shall be provided in alleyways
3. What arrangement may be installed in passenger ships to reduce and public spaces
unsymmetrical flooding in damaged condition? b. Yes, all passenger public spaces and alleyways shall be provided
a. Ballast trimming system with supplementary electric lighting
b. d. Separate trim tanks c. No, passengers should bring their own flashlights
c. Cross flooding arrangement d. No, reflective marking indicates the escape routes
d. Self acting ballast trimming arrangement e. I don't know
e. I don't know 9. During Crude Oil Washing, those areas of the cargo tank which are not
4. As per SOLAS the Inert Gas System of an oil tanker must deliver the directly struck by the oil jet from the tank washing machines are
inert gas with a maximum level of oxygen of: referred to as:
a. Not less than 8% by volume. a. Shadow areas. b. Protected areas.
b. Not more than 5% by volume c. Hidden areas. d. Deflected areas.
c. Maximum 3% by volume. e. I don't know
d. Between 8% to 11% by volume. 10. From which locations is it normally possible to close watertight doors?
e. I don't know a. Watertight doors can be closed from the bridge and an alarm
5. What are the main elements in a damage control plan? sounds at the door
a. Boundaries of the watertight compartments for decks and holds. b. Watertight doors can be closed locally and also a remote control
Position of controls for opening and closing of watertight station within the accommodation
compartments. Arrangement for correction of list due to flooding. c. Watertight doors can be closed adjacent to the door and remotely
b. Arrangements for correction of list due to flooding within 15 from bridge and also one emergency remote control station
minutes d. A watertight door can only be closed by a control adjacent to the
c. Instructions and procedures for reporting damage to the door
Company e. I don't know
d. A damage control plan is the same as an emergency plan 11. What is the correct understanding of the term "Bending moments"
e. I don't know when applied to ships?
6. The one particular hazard to be taken care against, when using portable a. The longitudinal Bending Moment at any section within the ship is
steam driven blowers for ventilating oil cargo tanks is: the total moments tending to alter the longitudinal shape of the
a. That the exhaust does not vent into the cargo tank, in order to ship
prevent possible build-up of static electricity.
 b. The Bending Moments of a ship are the forces acting on the ship b. Thermal protective aids for the number of persons the boat is
causing it to hog and sag permitted to accommodate
c. The longitudinal Bending Moments are the forces between c. Emersion suits for each person the boat is permitted to
empty and full compartments causing the ship to bend and accommodate
change shape d. 3 Thermal protective aids
d. All of the suggested answers e. I don't know
e. I don't know 18. A partially loaded ship is steaming slowly ahead in shallow, confined
12. A ship moving through heavy seas is affected by the water pressure at waters as illustrated in the diagram. Which of the suggested answers
the bows causing an effect known as "Panting". What structure in the are the most critical external influences experienced by the vessel?
forward region of the ship combats the effects of Panting? a. The ship will be experiencing interaction with the bank
a. Panting beams and stringers b. The ship will be experiencing the effects of Squat
b. Collision bulkhead and deck c. The ship will be making leeway due to the beam wind
c. Centreline bulkhead d. All of the suggested answers are critical
d. Double bottom tanks and floors e. I don't know
e. I don't know 19. The method to avoid adverse effects of free surface on an oil tanker
13. What new stability problems would be caused by having deep double with full liquid cargo would be to ensure that
bottom tanks on double hull oil tankers? a. There are at least two longitudinal bulkheads and a large initial GM
a. The depth of the Double bottom would require additional b. The FSE is minimal
strength members c. There are several athwartship bulkheads
b. There are no new stability considerations d. There are deep floors in the bottom of the tanks
c. The Metacentric Height (GM) would have to be considered e. I don't know
d. The vessel would be "stiff" and have a sharp rolling period 20. In oil cargo calculations, ASTM table 53A/B is used for:
e. I don't know a. Finding the conversion factor to convert volume in cubic metres to
14. When is the parallel sweep search used? US barrels (bbls).
a. When searching large area b. Finding the density of oil at observed temperature from the given
b. When searching during night density at 15°C.
c. When searching over small area c. Finding the density of oil at 15°C from the given density at
d. When searching in rough weather observed temperature
e. I don't know d. Finding the conversion factor to convert volume in US barrels (bbls)
15. What has a major adverse effect on the manoeuverability of a RoRo car to cubic metres.
carrier? e. I don't know
a. Wind 21. What is the time limit for abandonment of passenger ships?
b. Fore end design a. 30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
c. Tidal streams b. 15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
d. The vessel's block coefficient c. 2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
e. I don't know d. There is no time limit
16. In context of cargo oil depth and ullage measurements, the e. I don't know
abbreviation UTI stands for: 22. What is the full name of the International Convention dealing with
a. Ullage Topping Instrument. stability of passenger ships?
b. Ullage Temperature Interface a. SOLAS
c. Uniform Tank Indicator. b. The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
d. Uncorrected Tank Innage. c. International Safety Management code
e. I don't know d. ISPS
17. As per SOLAS every fast rescue boat shall be provided with: e. I don't know
a. Thermal protective aids for at least 10% of the persons the boat is
permitted to accommodate or two, which ever is greater
23. What is the anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large initial c. Rolling, Heaving and Swaying
Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) and would there be any associated d. Surging, Yawing and Rolling
dangers to consider? e. I don't know
a. Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking lashings and 29. How should cargo hold ventilation be carried out on a Ro-Ro vessel
shifting cargo loading or discharging cargoes?
b. Long slow roll and no particular hazards a. With the ventilation fans set to ‘exhaust'
c. Short period of roll, but a very stable ship and no associated b. With the ventilation fans set to ‘supply'
dangers c. With ventilation fans set alternately to ‘supply' and ‘exhaust'
d. Long period of roll with free surface effects at a maximum d. By natural ventilation
e. I don't know e. I don't know
24. How many lifejackets are required in a passenger cabin? 30. What is the adequate marking of liferafts for passenger ships on short
a. At least 2 international voyages?
b. Twice the number of beds in the cabin a. SOLAS B PACK b. SOLAS A PACK
c. Non, they will be handed out at the muster station c. SOLAS C PACK d. SOLAS D PACK
d. Same number as beds in the cabin e. I don't know
e. I don't know 31. One water fog applicator is required for each pair of breathing apparatus
25. How can an approximate value of the initial transverse Metacentric on board which type of ship?
Height (GM) be found from the Curve of Statical Stability (GZ curve)? a. Chemical tankers
a. Drawing a tangent to the curve through the origin and erecting a b. Tankers
perpendicular through the angle of heel of 57.3 degrees c. Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers
b. The value in metres from the X axis of the point where the curve d. Passenger ships fitted with car decks
changes from concave to convex shape e. I don't know
c. Drawing a tangent from the highest point of the curve to the X axis 32. “Parametric Rollin” on a container ship results in
and measuring it in metres a. The sudden unexpected occurrence of large rolling angles in beam
d. d. It is impossible to establish the GM value from the curve of seas
righting levers (GZ) b. The gradual build up of rolling angle in a head sea
e. I don't know c. The unexpected roll to a large angle of heel due to a beam sea
26. On a RoRo vessel, where is the best place to find information on loading d. A large unstable roll motion suddenly occurring in head or stern seas
ramp limitations? e. I don't know
a. In the stability booklet 33. Where on board a RoRo ship will cargoes experience the greatest
b. In the stability booklet accelerations?
c. In the loading ramp manual a. At the intersection of the fore and aft and athwartships axes of the
d. In the company's safety instructions ship
e. I don't know b. In the highest stowage positions to each side of the ship
27. On board a crude oil tanker, guidance on the washing system and c. At the intersection of the fore and aft and vertical axes of the ship
equipment along with the applicable operating procedures, can be d. At the intersection of the athwartships and vertical axes of the ship
found in: e. I don't know
a. The Oil Record Book - ship particulars page. 34. On oil tankers, Cargo tanks can be isolated from machinery spaces by
b. The ODME Operating Manual - manufacturer's instruction section. a. Cofferdams b. Pump room
c. MARPOL - Annex I. c. Ballast tanks d. All the answers are good
d. The Operating and Equipment (COW) Manual e. I don't know
e. I don't know 35. What are the operational requirements for a fast rescue boat?
28. The main movements experienced by a container ship, which will create a. It shall be served by a suitable launching appliance to launch and
the largest forces exerted on the container frames and lashings, are retrieve the boat even under severe adverse weather conditions
a. Rolling, swaying, and yawing b. It shall be served by a launching appliance to launch and retrieve
b. Rolling, Pitching and Heaving the boat in still conditions
 c. It shall be transferable on each side of the vessel a. To ensure the angle between the Ramp and the Quay are in
d. There is no requirement for a launching appliance acceptable limits
e. I don't know b. so the cargo wont move
43. Most search patterns consists of: c. so the cargo wont move
a. Horizontal tracks d. so the automatic ballast systems will operate correctly
b. Vertical tracks. e. I don't know
c. Parallel track covering a rectangular area 50. It is considered essential that container ships should have a large ballast
d. Vertical and horizontal tracks capacity and high powered ballast pumps, because
e. I don't know a. These are required to load ballast during discharge
44. Normally, a twist lock should be greased b. These are required for trimming the ships and offsetting
a. Over the entire outer surface longitudinal bending moments
b. Under the handle c. These are necessary to keep the vessel upright during the loaded
c. At the base of the twistlock cone passage
d. Between the twistlock cone and associated housing d. These are essential to retain the vessel within the International
e. I don't know loadline requirements
45. With reference to container ships, “TEU” refers to e. I don't know
a. Twenty foot equivalent unit 51. On a RoRo vessel, if the Manufacturer and shipper of a vehicle have not
b. Twenty foot unit provided instructions and the vehicle does not have fixed lasing points
c. Tonne effective unit what can be used to secure the lashings
d. Truck transportable efficient unit a. The wheel apertures, or other suitable fixed point on the vehicle
e. I don't know b. The Tie Rods
46. Before departing the berth to ensure the stability of a RoRo vessel which c. The Tie Rods
if the following should be completed d. The Anti Roll Bars
a. Close all Ramps and hatch covers e. I don't know
b. Open all ramps and hatch covers 52. Car decks on board ro-ro passenger ships are nomally closed during sea
c. Open all ramps and hatch covers passage. Why are passengers not allowed to be on the car-deck during
d. turn off all the deck hydraulics sailing?
e. I don't know a. Vehicles and other cargo can shift when the ship is rolling. Persons
47. With reference to oil tanker equipment, the abbreviation VECS stands may be trapped between vehicles or cargo.
for: b. To prevent burglary and damage to cars
a. Vapour Ejection Control System. c. If the car decks are empty, it will be easier for the crew to locate all
b. Vapour Emission Control System. passengers in case of an emergency
c. Vapour Emission Calibration System. d. In case of an emergency situation it can be difficult for passengers to
d. Vapour Emission Control Standard. escape. Vehicles, lorries, trailers and other cargo are maybe lashed and it
e. I don't know is a substantial chance for passengers to get injured. Vehicles and other
cargo might also shift when the ship is rolling.
48. The purpose of having corrugations in the bulkheads of cargo tanks of an
oil tanker is to e. I don't know
a. Reduce the effects of Free Surface within the vessel 53. Why are all passenger ships divided into vertical ’zones’?
b. Provide additional resistance to shear forces and bending moments a. Vertical zones are separated with fire doors which will be closed
c. Provide strength, but with clean and clear surfaces within the tank automatically when the fire alarm start
d. To assist in the drainage of the oil by funnelling the oil to the b. Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each other
suction well with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors in front and aft of the
e. I don't know fire will be closed to prevent spreading of smoke/fire
49. On a RoRo vessel why is it important to ensure the vessel is correctly c. There is one fire team in each zone
trimmed prior to commencing cargo operations d. All vertical zones are separated with watertight doors, which will be
closed in the case of a grounding, etc
 e. I don't know a. At the intersection of the fore and aft, athwartships and vertical
[Link] primary purpose of the water seal within an inert gas system is: axes of the ship
a. To prevent the passage of petroleum gases back to the machinery b. At the intersection of the fore and aft and athwartships axes of the
spaces. ship
b. To automatically adjust the inert gas flow. c. At the intersection of the fore and aft and vertical axes of the ship
c. To provide a second washing cycle to inert gas. d. At the intersection of the athwartships and vertical axes of the ship
d. To automatically compensate for temporary fluctuations in inert e. I don't know
gas pressure within the cargo spaces. 62. A ‘free flow system’ with reference to an oil tanker means
e. I don't know a. A vessel without any cargo lines where the cargo is loaded via
55. How many crews are required to be trained and regularly drilled in all portable hoses directly into each tank
aspects of fast rescue boats in various conditions, including righting b. A vessel without ordinary bottom lines where the cargo flows
after capsizing? from tank to tank through bulkhead valves
a. At least 2 b. At least 3 c. The vessel is not equipped with its own discharging equipment
c. 5 d. 6 d. The vessel has no connection between individual cargo tanks
e. I don't know e. I don't know
56. Fast rescue boats shall be stowed and kept in a state of continuous 63. On a RoRo vessel, what is of major concern when a shallow draught ro-ro
readiness for launching: vessel is in river transit in high winds ?
a. In less than 10 minutes a. Air draught b. Draught
b. In less than 5 minutes c. Draught d. Squat
c. By assigned crew in less than 15 minutes e. I don't know
d. By 6 persons 64. Which of these is not a Cargo Transport Unit under the IMDG Code?
e. I don't know a. Freight container b. Road tank vehicle
57. The chemical characteristics of effluent water from an inert gas scrubber c. Portable tank d. Pallet
and the condensate which collects in the deck mains would be: e. I don't know
a. Alkaline in nature. b. Neutral in nature. 65. When is sector search most effective?
c. Demineralised in nature d. Acidic in nature. a. When the search pattern radius is larger than 20 NM
e. I don't know b. When a datum marker can be used as a reference
58. How long should it take to release at least two thirds of the charge of c. Position of the search object is accurately known
CO2 that is provided for a ro-ro cargo space protected with a fixed d. Position of the search object is not accurately known
carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing system? e. I don't know
a. Not more than 10 minutes 66. On a Ro-Ro vessel what would be the effect of a small GM?
b. Not more than 2 minutes a. A quick roll period
c. Not more than 5 minutes b. An adverse affect on seaworthiness
d. Not more than 35 seconds c. Resonant rolling
e. I don't know d. A slow roll period
59. Who is normally deciding which search pattern to use? e. I don't know
a. OSC b. CRS 67. On a RoRo vessel, which of the following can cause an unplanned list at
c. SMC d. SRU sea?
e. I don't know a. Ballast water exchange
60. What is most important when using expanded square search? b. Washing down the decks
a. Constant speed b. Fixed turn radius c. Washing down the decks
c. Accurate navigation d. Fixed rate of turn d. Turning the vessel
b. I don't know e. I don't know
61. On a RoRo vessel, where on board a ship will cargoes experience the 68. How many rescue boats should be provided on passenger ships of 500
least accelerations? gross tons and above?
 a. Two, and at least one of the rescue boats shall be a Fast Rescue e. I don't know
Boat 75. A loaded VLCC ship is stopped and Not Under Command in open sea and
b. One Fast Rescue Boat is observed to be drifting towards the SSE at a rate of two (2) knots. Will
c. Two, one on each side of the ship the direction and rate of drift be the same for the ship if it was in ballast
d. None condition?
e. I don't know a. No, the drift in ballast condition may be quite different
69. What are the ideal conditions required to satisfactorily conduct an b. Yes, it would be expected to be the same
Inclining Experiment? c. It will be dependant entirely on the strength of the wind
a. All of the suggested answers d. In a ballast condition the drift will be more to the east
b. Moorings slack, head wind, minimum people on board e. I don't know
c. All derricks lowered and no moving items on deck and in store 76. When cross-flooding arrangements to correct unsymmetrical flooding
rooms and excessive heel angels in damaged condition are installed in
d. Minimum ballast and bunkers on board and all tanks pressed up passenger ships, what is the maximum angle of heel after flooding but
e. I don't know before equalization?
70. What is the minimum Initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) a. 10 degrees b. 20 degrees
allowed under the International Load Line Rules? c. 15 degrees d. 30 degrees
a. 2.5 metres b. 0.15 metres e. I don't know
c. 0.5 metres d. 0,1 metres 77. What is the correct understanding of the tem "Angle of Loll" when
e. I don't know applied to ships stability?
71. The main function of twist-locks is a. The angle the ship will lie when the ship has a negative GM
a. To couple containers vertically b. The angle the ship will lie when it has suffered a shift of cargo
b. To couple containers horizontally c. The maximum angle to which the ship rolls when rolling in a seaway
c. To bear container loads d. The angle of heel which the ship must reach before suffering
d. To lock containers vertically and horizontally progressive flooding through deck ventilators
e. I don't know e. I don't know
72. The design features of a container ship with pronounced bow flare, a 78. With reference to the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers, the
wide flat transom stern and wall sided amidships section contribute to abbreviation NPSH stands for:
a. Excessive pitching a. Nominal Pressure Suction Head.
b. Large angles of heel with a large GM b. Net Pressure Suction Head.
c. The ability to shed water very quickly off the decks c. Natural Pumping Standard Height.
d. Parametric Rolling d. Necessary Pumping Suction Hazard.
e. I don't know e. I don't know
73. How many fast rescue boats are required to be carried by a passenger 79. Where and for what are rubber mats used on board a pure RoRo car
ship of 500 GRT and above? carrier?
a. At least one of the rescue boats shall be a fast rescue boat a. Under the loading ramp flap to prevent jetty damage
b. One fast rescue boat on each side of the vessel b. Under the loading ramp flap to prevent jetty damage
c. One fast rescue boat and one rescue boat on each side of the vessel c. Under the loading ramp flap to prevent ramp damage
d. Fast rescue boat to accommodate 50 % of the passenger on each d. Under the loading ramp flap to prevent vehicle damage
side e. I don't know
e. I don't know 80 .The ‘buckling’ of strength members of an oil tanker results due to high
74. The function of double stacking cones on container vessels is a. Compressive forces b. Shearing forces
a. To link adjacent container stacks together particularly those in line c. Bending moments d. Transverse forces
with buttresses e. I don't know
b. To lock adjacent container stacks together 81. The longitudinal bending moments caused by cargo distribution on an oil
c. To lock containers horizontally tanker need to be taken into consideration
d. To link out-of-gauge container stacks together a. During loading, discharging and on loaded passage
 b. Only when on loaded passage in heavy seas and when the vessel is e. I don't know
pitching 88. After completing all pre-starting checks on the flue gas plant, the first
c. Only when on ballast passage in heavy seas and when the vessel is thing that the operator would do is to
pitching a. Start the blower
d. Only during loading and discharging cargo b. Open the flue gas isolating valve
e. I don't know c. Open the blower discharge valve
82. If a twist lock is found cracked at the base, it should be d. Open the air vent valve
a. Use only to lock under-deck container stows e. I don't know
b. Use only in the lowest tier on deck 89. Fast rescue boats construction should be:
c. Repaired on board and put back into service a. Rigid, inflated or rigid / inflated
d. Removed from service b. Inflated
e. I don't know c. Rigid
83. The function of the scrubber within an Inert Gas system is: d. Stainless steel
a. To quench, cool and clean the flue gas. e. I don't know
b. To blend the flue gas and air. 90. On a RoRo vessel, how should additional lashings be applied to vehicles if
c. To wash and warm the flue gas. they do not have sufficient lashing points?
d. To prevent backflow of dangerous vapours to the machinery space. a. Pass lashings over the body of the vehicles
e. I don't know b. Pass lashings over the body of the vehicles
84. On a RoRo vessel, what danger is associated with damaged expanded c. Secure the front and rear bumpers
metal gratings on loading ramps? d. As detailed in the instructions provided by the manufacturer or
a. The front and/or rear ends of vehicles may be damaged during shipper
cargo operations e. I don't know
b. Vehicles' tyres may be damaged during cargo operations 91. Fast rescue boats shall be capable of carrying:
c. The load density of the ramp will be affected a. At least 5 seated persons and a person lying down
d. Vehicles' windscreens may be damaged during cargo operations b. At least 6 persons seated
e. I don't know c. 10 Persons
[Link] what means can we monitor and control the integrity of the hull? d. 3 Persons
a. Automatic detection systems, television surveillance and e. I don't know
patrolling 92. Twist locks are preferred over cone-based lashing systems on container
b. Documented operating procedures vessels because
c. Let experienced personnel close and secure doors and ramps a. Cargo securing manuals do not allow for cone-based lashing
d. The chief officer is responsible for monitoring the integrity of the systems
hull and superstructure at all times b. Twistlocks provide uplift resistance as well as horizontal restraint,
e. I don't know helping to prevent
86. A common cause for the weakening of a turnbuckle on container vessels is c. Cone-based lashing systems are more prone to failure than
a. Pitting twistlocks containers from falling overboard in heavy weather
b. Lack of grease d. Cone-based lashing systems are not type-approved by classification
c. A bent locking nut societies
d. A fully extended spindle e. I don't know
e. I don't know 93. In oil cargo calculations, ASTM table 53A/B is used for:
87. Where shall you be able to activate the ship security alert system on a. Finding the density of oil at 15°C from the given density at
board passenger ships? observed temperature.
a. Navigation bridge b. Finding the conversion factor to convert volume in cubic metres to
b. Captain's- and Chief Officer's office US barrels (bbls).
c. Captain's office c. Finding the density of oil at observed temperature from the given
d. From the navigation bridge and in at least one other location density at 15°C.
 d. Finding the conversion factor to convert volume in US barrels (bbls) b. To enable most of the recovered oil to be retained in the primary
to cubic metres. slop tank, while the cleaner part of the water will flow into the
e. I don't know secondary slop tank, where it can be re-used as wash-water.
94. Which one of the following international regulations is normally used c. To avoid a build-up of static electricity during water washing,
when handling dangerous goods? caused by air being drawn in as the primary slop tank empties.
a. IMDG code b. SOLAS code d. To enable the filling of the secondary slop tank via the primary slop
c. HB code d. KLMNG code tank.
e. I don't know e. I don't know
95. With reference to the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers, the 102. As per SOLAS requirement fast rescue boats shall be constructed in
abbreviation NPSH stands for: such a way that:
a. Net Pressure Suction Head. a. They are self righting or capable of being readily righted by its
b. Nominal Pressure Suction Head. crew
c. Natural Pumping Standard Height. b. They are self righting
d. Necessary Pumping Suction Hazard. c. They can be righted by 5 persons
e. I don't know d. They will not capsize
96. As per SOLAS a fast rescue boats shall be capable of: e. I don't know
a. Manoeuvring for at least 4 hrs at a speed of 20 knots in calm 103. The purpose of the demister unit within the Inert Gas System is:
water a. To cool the inert gas.
b. Manoeuvring for at least 4 hrs at a speed of 8 knots b. To remove sulphur oxides.
c. Manoeuvring for at least 8 hrs at a speed of 10 knots c. To remove water from the IGS stream
d. Manoeuvring for at least 4 hrs at a speed of 4 knots d. To prevent overheating.
e. I don't know e. I don't know
97. Maximum shearing forces are likely to occur on an oil tanker 104. The first tier of under-deck containers, on a non-cellular container
a. At the mid-length of the ship vessel, are usually loaded
b. At the bulkhead between empty and full tanks a. Onto dunnage laid fore and aft over the tank top
c. At the tank lids b. Directly onto the tank top
d. At the forward collision bulkhead c. Onto dunnage laid athwartships over the tank top
e. I don't know d. Onto dunnage laid directly under the containers' bottom rails
98. On a RoRo vessel, when loading Double Stacked containers on Maffi e. I don't know
Trailers how many twist locks should have used between the 2 [Link] is very important to monitor when distributing cargo?
containers a. You should always ensure the ship has sufficient stabilty at all
a. One at each end 2 in total times. Cargo shall preferably be distributed evenly to avoid heavy
b. One at each end 2 in total list/ trim
c. three in total 2 at the door end 1 at the opposite end b. Shear forces and bending moments
d. One on every corner 4 in total c. Only shear forces
e. I don't know d. Only bending moments
100. The proper funtioning of a bridge fitting on containers is prevented due to e. I don't know
a. Buckling 106. SOLAS requires the tank coatings in dedicated seawater ballast tanks on
b. Pitting oil tankers to be of
c. Lack of grease a. Preferably any light colour
d. A fully extended spindle b. Preferably dark red colour only
e. I don't know c. Preferably white colour only
101. The purpose of the decanting line between two slop tanks, where fitted, is: d. Preferably any dark colour
a. To enable both the primary and secondary slop tank to be filled e. I don't know
without using the main cargo lines. 107. Container ships without hatch covers are deemed to comply with the
International Convention on Load line Rules after
 a. Water tight integrity is demonstrated by using portable covers for e. I don't know
hatch openings 112. The method to avoid adverse effects of free surface on an oil tanker
b. A special movable deck is fitted to ensure watertight integrity with full liquid cargo would be to ensure that
c. An International Load Line Exemption certificate is issued in a. The FSE is minimal
accordance to Article 6 b. There are at least two longitudinal bulkheads and a large initial
d. A spare set of portable hatch covers has been placed on board, for GM
use during rough weather only c. There are several athwartship bulkheads
e. I don't know d. There are deep floors in the bottom of the tanks
108. The residual stability requirements of a container ship state that e. I don't know
a. A container ship must always comply with the stability 113. A common problem associated with twist-locks is
requirements of the International Loadline Rules a. Left hand and right hand types exist, causing uncertainty whether
b. A container ship is only required to comply with the loading port a fitting is locked or open
requirements b. Fracturing during rolling and pitching in high seas
c. A container ship must retain a positive GM of at least 1.5 metres at c. Susceptibility to wear and tear
all stages of the voyage d. Freedom to slide when the vessel is rolling an pitching
d. There are no special stability requirements, provided the ship e. I don't know
remains fully stable at all times 114. The main function of a buttress on a container ship is
e. I don't know a. To support the lowest tier of containers in a non-cellular cargo hold
109. The purpose of the dovetail foundation on container vessels is b. To support the lowest tier of containers in a con-bulker's cargo hold
a. To secure double stacking cones c. To support container stacks in a non-cellular cargo hold
b. To secure a single stacking cone d. When used at the base of container stacks its prevents the tank top
c. To lock adjacent containers together plating from being pierced
d. Act as a sliding base for twistlocks e. I don't know
e. I don't know 115. Which of the following appliances are compulsorily in any ro-ro cargo
110. If the general alarm is sounding and evacuation of the ship is required. space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks
What is the best way to ensure that all passengers are aware of the for their own propulsion?
situation? a. At least one portable foam applicator unit
a. Inform the passengers through Public Address system. Crew with b. A receptacle containing sand, sawdust impregnated with soda or
designated emergency duties should proceed to their cabin other approved dry material in such quantity as may be required by
section and search all cabins. Guide and evacuate passengers. If the Administration
the area is inaccessible report to their superior or the bridge. c. One chemical powder extinguisher for each 10 vehicles the space is
b. Crew with designated emergency duties should proceed to the intended to carry
muster station to count all passengers in his section. If somebody is d. One chemical powder extinguisher for each 20 vehicles the space is
missing, report to their superior. intended to carry
c. Alarm signal and Public Address system will be effectively, including e. I don't know
head count at muster point. 116. What are safety cones used for on a RoRo vessel,?
d. Use Public Address system to inform the passengers. Inform all a. Guiding vehicles while parking on board
passengers to report to designated area for head count. b. All of the alternatives
e. I don't know c. Guiding vehicles while parking on board
111. The purpose of the ‘mud box’ fitted on a tanker is to d. Guiding vehicles onto and off the loading ramp
a. Restrict any particles and solids entering the pipeline system e. I don't know
b. Catch spills when connecting the discharge or loading hose [Link] main factor when determining the way containers must be lashed is by
c. Collect ships waste and water mud when ballasting and de- a. Referring to the cargo securing manual
ballasting b. Seeking advice from shore planners
d. Catch the mud from the anchors and cables and deposit these at c. Referring to SOLAS 74/88
the windlass d. Referring to OSHA regulations
 e. I don't know 123. The limitations of a Cargo Securing Manual of a container vessel may
118. How are the officers informed of the ship's stability in damaged include the fact that
conditions? a. They are drafted whilst the ship is still under construction and
a. By the Captain's instructions need to be checked against the ship's 'as completed' condition in
b. By damage-control information included in the muster list order to be fully reliable
c. By permanently exhibited damage control plans b. Cargo securing arrangements in the manuals may be unsuitable for
d. By damage-control board on the bridge heavy weather conditions
e. I don't know c. They are not always approved by a classification society
119. What extra precautions should be taken by the officers and crew if d. Some Cargo Securing Manuals cover a full range of sister ships
some of the passengers are disabled, i.e. using wheelchair, cane, blind e. I don't know
etc.? 124. How should lashing belts be stowed on board a RoRo vessel?
a. All passengers that will require extra assistance, also in case of an a. According to their date of manufacture
emergency situation/ evacuation, must be registered in order to b. According to the manufacturer
allocate crew to assist them if needed. c. According to model type
b. Passenger with some form for disability must travel with d. According to their Safe Working Load (SWL)
accompany, and live in same cabin or next door. e. I don't know
c. They must be placed in cabins on the same level as the muster 125. What must be ensured immediately after lowering and securing the
station. stern ramp on a RoRo vessel?
d. Locate them in large cabins to ease their stay. a. Control levers should be locked in the ‘neutral' position
e. I don't know b. Power supplies for ramp operations should be turned off
120. Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in c. Control levers should be in the ‘neutral' position
passenger cabins. What information shall as a minimum be included in d. Pilot indicator lights on the bridge should be working
the emergency instructions? e. I don't know
a. Escape routes and alarm signals [Link] the design phase of a container ship, the loss of strength resulting
b. Name of cabin attendant from the large deck openings are compensated by
c. Where to find thermal protective aids a. Large doubling plates at the hatch corners
d. The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm b. Large deck beams longitudinally and athwartships at the sides and
signals ends of hatches
e. I don't know c. Additional transverse bulkheads
121. When cargo discharge reaches stripping levels on an oil tanker, it is d. Additional longitudinal bulkheads
necessary to reduce the inert gas pressure so as to: e. I don't know
a. Minimise blowback. [Link] container lashings fail at sea, the normal procedure for the vessel
b. Comply with the requirement of MARPOL Annex VI. would be to
c. Avoid over-capacity in the IG generator. a. Enter the number and type of failed equipment into the lashing
d. Avoid locking the cargo pump impeller. equipment file on board
e. I don't know b. Report the matter to the ship owner
122. On a RoRo vessel carrying no more than 36 passengers, what is the c. Report the matter to the equipment manufacturer's
minimum capacity of the ventilation system protecting standard cargo d. Enter the number and type of failed equipment in the deck log book
spaces intended for carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks e. I don't know
for their own propulsion [Link] shutting down the flue gas plant, the last step that the operator
a. 12 air changes per hour shall carry out would be to:
b. 6 air changes per hour a. Open ventilation valve to atmosphere.
c. 20 air changes per hour b. Close the gas pressure control valve.
d. 2 air changes per hour c. Shut down of inert gas blower
e. I don't know d. Close the deck isolating valve.
e. I don't know
129. At the design phase of a container ship, the loss of strength a. Fail safe, Centralized in a continuously manned control
resulting from the large deck openings are compensated by station, Remote control of fire doors, Indication of
a. Large deck beams longitudinally and athwartships at open or closed fire doors, Reactivation of ventilation,
the sides and ends of hatches Detector status, Back up powered
b. Large doubling plates at the hatch corners b. Centralized in a continuously manned control station with
c. Additional transverse bulkheads remote control of fire doors, Indication of open or closed
d. Additional longitudinal bulkheads fire doors
e. I don't know c. Same requirements for Fire alarm systems applies to all
130. When is track line search normally used? ships
a. When the position of the search object is accurate d. Remote control of fire doors and reactivation of ventilation
b. When a direct communication between the search object e. I don't know
and the search facility is available 135. What is the time limit for abandonment of passenger ships?
c. When the position of the search object is not accurate a. 30 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is
d. When a vessel or aircraft has disappeared without a given
trace b. 15 minutes from the time the abandon ship signal is given
e. I don't know c. 2 hours from the time the abandon ship signal is given
131. With reference to oil tanker equipment, the abbreviation VECS d . There is no time limit
stands for: e. I don't know
a. Vapour Ejection Control System 136. The residual stability requirements of a container ship state
b. Vapour Emission Control System. that
c. Vapour Emission Calibration System. a. A container ship is only required to comply with the loading
d. Vapour Emission Control Standard. port requirements
e. I don't know b. A container ship must always comply with the stability
132. Container ships without hatch covers are deemed to comply requirements of the
with the International Convention on Load line Rules after International Loadline Rules
a. An International Load Line Exemption certificate is c. A container ship must retain a positive GM of at least 1.5
issued in accordance to Article 6 metres at all stages of the voyage
b. Water tight integrity is demonstrated by using portable d. There are no special stability requirements, provided the
covers for hatch openings ship remains fully stable at all times
c. A special movable deck is fitted to ensure watertight e. I don't know
integrity 137. SOLAS requires the tank coatings in dedicated seawater
d. A spare set of portable hatch covers has been placed on ballast tanks on oil tankers to be of
board, for use during rough weather only a. Preferably dark red colour only
e. I don't know b. Preferably white colour only
133. The longitudinal bending moments caused by cargo c. Preferably any light colour
distribution on an oil tanker need to be taken into d. Preferably any dark colour
consideration e. I don't know
a. Only when on loaded passage in heavy seas and when the 138. Which of the following appliances are compulsorily in any ro-ro
vessel is pitching cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with
b. Only when on ballast passage in heavy seas and when the fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion?
vessel is pitching a. A receptacle containing sand, sawdust impregnated with
c. During loading, discharging and on loaded passage soda or other approved dry material in such quantity as
d. Only during loading and discharging cargo may be required by the Administration
e. I don't know b. At least one portable foam applicator unit
134. What special requirements applies to fire alarm signalling c. One chemical powder extinguisher for each 10 vehicles the
systems in passenger ships space is intended to carry
 d. One chemical powder extinguisher for each 20 vehicles the d. Assistance from other ships
space is intended to carry e. I don't know
e. I don't know 144. What is the anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large
139. By what means can we monitor and control the integrity of the initial Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) and would there be
hull? any associated dangers to consider?
a. Automatic detection systems, television surveillance a. Long slow roll and no particular hazards
and patrolling of ro-ro cargo spaces b. Short period of roll, but a very stable ship and no
b. Documented operating procedures associated dangers
c. Let experienced personnel close and secure doors and c. Long period of roll with free surface effects at a maximum
ramps d. Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking
d. The chief officer is responsible for monitoring the integrity lashings and shifting cargo
of the hull and superstructure at all times e. I don't know
e. I don't know 145. The first tier of under-deck containers, on a non-cellular
140. OIf container lashings fail at sea, the normal procedure for the container vessel, are usually loaded
vessel would be to a. Onto dunnage laid athwartships over the tank top
a. Report the matter to the ship owner b. Onto dunnage laid fore and aft over the tank top
b. Enter the number and type of failed equipment into the c. Directly onto the tank top
lashing equipment file on board d. Onto dunnage laid directly under the containers' bottom
c. Report the matter to the equipment manufacturer's rails
d. Enter the number and type of failed equipment in the deck e. I don't know
log book 146. Normally, a twist lock should be greased
e. I don't know a. Between the twistlock cone and associated housing
141. The design features of a container ship with pronounced bow b. Over the entire outer surface
flare, a wide flat transom stern and wall sided amidships c. Under the handle
section contribute to d. At the base of the twistlock cone
a. Excessive pitching e. I don't know
b. Large angles of heel with a large GM 147. On a RoRo vessel carrying no more than 36 passengers, what is
c. Parametric Rolling the minimum capacity of the ventilation system protecting
d. The ability to shed water very quickly off the decks standard cargo spaces intended for carriage of motor vehicles
e. I don't know with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion
142. What is the correct understanding of the term "Bending a. 2 air changes per hour
moments" when applied to ships? b. 12 air changes per hour
a. The longitudinal Bending Moment at any section within c. 6 air changes per hour
the ship is the total moments tending to alter the d. 20 air changes per hour
longitudinal shape of the ship e. I don't know
b. The Bending Moments of a ship are the forces acting on the 148. What must be ensured immediately after lowering and
ship causing it to hog and sag c. The longitudinal Bending securing the stern ramp on a RoRo vessel?
Moments are the forces between empty and full a. Power supplies for ramp operations should be turned off
compartments b. Control levers should be in the ‘neutral' position
c. causing the ship to bend and change shape c. Control levers should be locked in the ‘neutral' position
d. All of the suggested answers d. Pilot indicator lights on the bridge should be working
e. I don't know e. I don't know
143. What is a Marine Evacuation System? 149. A common cause for the weakening of a turnbuckle on
a. Evacuation Chute(s)/Slide(s) and Liferafts container vessels is
b. Liferafts supported by Fast Rescue Boats and Lifeboats a. Lack of grease
c. Helicopter evacuation b. A bent locking nut
 c. A fully extended spindle d. The angle of heel which the ship must reach before
d. Pitting suffering progressive flooding through deck ventilators
e. I don't know e. I don't know
150. What should be observed concerning a ship's water tight 155. The purpose of the decanting line between two slop tanks,
integrity? where fitted, is:
a. That all water tight ramps and doors are locked and a. To enable most of the recovered oil to be retained in
secured at sea the primary slop tank, while the cleaner part of the
b. The ramp is in stowed position water will flow into the secondary slop tank, where it
c. The aft door locked can be re-used as wash-water.
d. That all emergency exit doors are locked and secured b. To enable both the primary and secondary slop tank to be
e. I don't know filled without using the main cargo lines.
151. The chemical characteristics of effluent water from an inert c. To avoid a build-up of static electricity during water
gas scrubber and the condensate which collects in the deck washing, caused by air being drawn in as the primary slop
mains would be: tank empties.
a. Alkaline in nature d. To enable the filling of the secondary slop tank via the
b. Acidic in nature. primary slop tank.
c. Neutral in nature. e. I don't know
d. Demineralised in nature. 156. Which of the following appliances are compulsorily in any ro-ro cargo
e. I don't know space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks
152. A partially loaded ship is steaming slowly ahead in shallow, for their own propulsion?
confined waters as illustrated inthe diagram. Which of the a. d. One chemical powder extinguisher for each 20 vehicles the space
suggested answers are the most critical external influences is intended to carry
experienced by the vessel? b. At least one portable foam applicator unit
a. c. The ship will be experiencing the effects of Squat c. A receptacle containing sand, sawdust impregnated with soda or
b. All of the suggested answers are critical other approved dry
c. The ship will be experiencing interaction with the bank d. material in such quantity as may be required by the Administration
d. The ship will be making leeway due to the beam wind e. One chemical powder extinguisher for each 10 vehicles the space is
e. I don't know intended to carry
153. The purpose of having corrugations in the bulkheads of cargo f. I don't know
tanks of an oil tanker is to 157. What are safety cones used for on a RoRo vessel,?
a. Provide strength, but with clean and clear surfaces a. All of the alternatives
within the tank b. Guiding vehicles while parking on board
b. Reduce the effects of Free Surface within the vessel c. Guiding vehicles while parking on board
c. Provide additional resistance to shear forces and bending d. Guiding vehicles onto and off the loading ramp
moments e. I don't know
d. To assist in the drainage of the oil by funnelling the oil to 158. The main factor when determining the way containers must be lashed
the suction well is by
e. I don't know a. b. Seeking advice from shore planners
154. What is the correct understanding of the tem "Angle of Loll" b. Referring to SOLAS 74/88
when applied to ships stability? c. Referring to the cargo securing manual
a. The angle the ship will lie when the ship has a negative d. Referring to OSHA regulations
GM e. I don't know
b. The angle the ship will lie when it has suffered a shift of 159..How are the officers informed of the ship's stability in damaged
cargo conditions?
c. The maximum angle to which the ship rolls when rolling in a a. By the Captain's instructions
seaway b. By damage-control information included in the muster list
 c. By damage-control board on the bridge b. Cargo securing arrangements in the manuals may be unsuitable for
d. By permanently exhibited damage control plans heavy weather
e. I don't know conditions
161. What extra precautions should be taken by the officers and crew if c. They are not always approved by a classification society
some of the passengers are disabled, i.e. using wheelchair, cane, blind d. Some Cargo Securing Manuals cover a full range of sister ships
etc.? e. I don't know
a. All passengers that will require extra assistance, also in case of an 166. How should lashing belts be stowed on board a RoRo vessel?
emergency situation/ evacuation, must be registered in order to a. b. According to their date of manufacture
allocate crew to assist them if needed. b. According to the manufacturer
b. Passenger with some form for disability must travel with c. According to their Safe Working Load (SWL)
accompany, and live in same cabin d. According to model type
or next door. e. I don't know
c. They must be placed in cabins on the same level as the muster 167. What must be ensured immediately after lowering and securing the
station. stern ramp on a RoRo vessel?
d. Locate them in large cabins to ease their stay. a. Power supplies for ramp operations should be turned off
e. I don't know b. Control levers should be in the ‘neutral' position
162. Emergency instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in c. Pilot indicator lights on the bridge should be working
passenger cabins. What information shall as a minimum be included in d. Control levers should be locked in the ‘neutral' position
the emergency instructions? e. I don't know
a. b. Escape routes and alarm signals 168. At the design phase of a container ship, the loss of strength resulting
b. The method of donning life-jackets, escape routes and alarm from the large deck openings are compensated by
signals a. Large deck beams longitudinally and athwartships at the sides and
c. Name of cabin attendant ends of hatches
d. Where to find thermal protective aids b. Large doubling plates at the hatch corners
e. I don't know c. Additional transverse bulkheads
163. When cargo discharge reaches stripping levels on an oil tanker, it is d. Additional longitudinal bulkheads
necessary to reduce the inert gas pressure so as to: e. I don't know
a. b. Comply with the requirement of MARPOL Annex VI. 169. OIf container lashings fail at sea, the normal procedure for the vessel
b. Avoid over-capacity in the IG generator. would be to
c. Minimise blowback a. Report the matter to the ship owner
d. Avoid locking the cargo pump impeller. b. Enter the number and type of failed equipment into the lashing
e. I don't know equipment file on board
164. On a RoRo vessel carrying no more than 36 passengers, what is the c. Report the matter to the equipment manufacturer's
minimum capacity of the ventilation system protecting standard cargo d. Enter the number and type of failed equipment in the deck log book
spaces intended for carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks e. I don't know
for their own propulsion 170. When shutting down the flue gas plant, the last step that the operator
a. 6 air changes per hour shall carry out would be to:
b. 12 air changes per hour a. Open ventilation valve to atmosphere.
c. 20 air changes per hour b. Close the gas pressure control valve.
d. 2 air changes per hour c. Shut down of inert gas blower
e. I don't know d. Close the deck isolating valve.
165. The limitations of a Cargo Securing Manual of a container vessel may e. I don't know
include the fact that
a. They are drafted whilst the ship is still under construction and
need to be checked against the ship's 'as completed' condition in
order to be fully reliable
171. Which of the following appliances are compulsorily in any ro-ro cargo d. Rigid
space intended for the carriage of motor vehicleswith fuel in their tanks e. I don’t know
for their own propulsion? 175. What special requirements applies to fire alarm signalling systems in
a. One chemical powder extinguisher for each 10 vehicles the space is passenger ships
intended to carry a. Fail safe. Centralized in a continuously manned control station,
b. At least one portable foam applicator unit Remote control of fire doors. Indication of open or closed fire
c. A receptacle containing sand, sawdust impregnated with soda or doors, Reactivation of ventilation, Detector status, Back up
other approved dry material in such quantity as powered
d. One chemical powder extinguisher for each 20 vehicles the space is b. Remote control of fire doors and reactivation of ventilation
intended to carry c. Centralized in a continuously manned control station with remote
e. I don’t know control of fire doors, Indication of open or closed
172. Fast rescue boats shall be capable of carrying fire doors
a. At least 6 persons seated d. Same requirements for Fire alarm systems applies to all ships
b. Al least 5 seated persons and a person lying down e. I don’t know
c. 3 Persons 176. What is the full name of the Intenational Convention dealing with
d. 10 Persons stability of passenger ships?
e. I don’t know
173. What is the anticipated rolling period of a ship with a large initial
Transverse Metacentric Height (GM) and would therebe any associated
dangers to consider?

a. ISPS
b. International Safety Management code
c. SOLAS
d. The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
e. I don’t know
177. With reference to container ships, TEU" refers to

a. Short sharp period of roll associated with breaking lashings and

shifting car
b. Long period of rol with free surface effects at a maximum
c. Long slow rol and no particular hazards
a. Tonne effective unit
d. Short period of roll, but a very stable ship and no associated
b. Twenty foot unit
dangers
c. Twenty foot equivalent unit
e. I don’t know
d. Truck transportable efficient unit
174. Fast rescue boats construction should be
e. I don’t know
a. Stainless steel
178. With reference to the efficiency of cargo pumps on oil tankers, the
b. Inflated
abbreviation NPSH stands for
c. Rigid, inflated or rigid/inflated
a. Net Pressure Suction Head
 b. Nominal Pressure Suction Head 183. How should cargo hold ventilation be carried out on a Ro-Ro vessel
c. Natural Pumping Standard Height loading or discharging cargoes?
d. Necessary Pumping Suction Hazard a. With ventilation fans set alternately to supply and exhaust
e. I don’t know b. With the ventilation fans set to 'supply
179. When is track line search normally used? c. With the ventilation fans set to exhaust
a. When a vessel or aircraft has disappeared without a trace d. By natural ventilation
b. When a direct communication between the search object and the e. I don’t know
search facility is available 184. What is a low location lighting system?
c. When the position of the search object is accurate a. A system displaying the escape route from all cabins by light points
d. When the position of the search object is not accurate in the ceiling powered by battery
e. I don’t know b. An illumination system for all corridors in cabin areas
180. When cargo discharge reaches stripping levels on an oil tanker, it is c. A light system powered by battery or fluorescent signs mounted
necessary to reduce the inert gas pressure so asto at deck level indicating the way to the nearest exit
a. Avoid over-capacity in the IG generator d. An emergency illumination system that illuminates all deck areas to
b. Avoid locking the cargo pump impeller. a minimum
c. Comply with the requirement of MARPOL Annex e. I don’t know
d. Minimise blowback 185. Parallel sweep search in a co-ordinated manner is achieved when?
e. I don’t know a. All facilities proceed with same speed
181. What is the name of this unit? b. All facilities proceed with maximum safe speed
a. A life raft release unit c. All facilities proceed with minimum safe speed
b. An antistatic release unit d. All facilities proceed with different speed
c. Aship hook e. I don’t know
d. A hydrostatic release unit 186. How are the surfaces of ro-ro vehicle decks and ramps treated?
e. I don’t know
182. What is the correct understanding of the term Bending moments"
when applied to ships?

a. With anti-fouling paints

b. With non-skid paints
c. With non-slip tapes
a. All of the suggested answers d. With rubber-based paints
b. The Bending Moments of a ship are the forces acting on the ship e. I don’t know
causing it to hog and sag 187. it is considered essential that container ships should have a large ballast
c. The longitudinal Bending Moments are the forces between empty capacity and high powered ballast pump because.
and full compartments causing the ship to bendand change shape
d. The longitudinal Bending Moment at any section within the ship
is the total moments tending to alter the longitudinal shape of
the ship
e. I don’t know
 a. These are necessary to keep the vessel upright during the loaded
passage
b. These are required for trimming the ships and offsetting
longitudinal bending moments
c. These are required to load ballast during discharge
d. These are essential to retain the vessel within the International
load line requirements
e. I don’t know
a. Wind
188. What is a Marine Evacuation System?
b. Tidal streams
a. Evacuation Chute(s)Slide(s) and Life rafts
c. Fore end design
b. Helicopter evacuation
d. The vessel block coefficient
c. Assistance from other ships
e. I don’t know
d. Life rafts supported by Fast Rescue Boats and Lifeboats
192. Why are all RoRo passenger ships divided into vertical zones?
e. I don’t know
189. On a RoRo vessel, how should additional lashings be applied to vehicles
if they do not have sufficient lashing points?
a. Secure the front and rear bumpers
b. Pass lashings over the body of the vehicles
c. Pass lashings over the body of the vehicles
d. As detailed in the instructions provided by the manufacturer or
shipper a. Vertical zones are separated with fire doors which will be closed
e. I don’t know automatically when the fire alarm start
190. What new stability problems would be caused by having deep double b. Vertical zones are fire zones which can be divided from each other
bottom tanks on double hull oil tankers? with fire doors. In case of fire, all fire doors infront and aft of the
fire will be closed to prevent spreading of smoke Tire
c. All vertical zones are separated with watertight doors, which will be
closed in the case of a grounding, etc
d. There is one fire team in each zone
193. What can be done to minimize the reduction of GM due to free
surface?

a. The Metacentric Height (GM) would have to be considered

b. The vessel would be"stiff" and have a sharp rolling penned
c. The depth of the Double bottom would require additional strength
members
d. There are no new stability considerations
e. I don’t know
191. What has a major adverse effect on the manoeuvre ability of a RoRo car a. Close all watertight doors
carrier? b. Reduce the number of slack tanks
c. Load fuds only into tanks with transverse subdivision bulkheads
d. Load liquids into only one tank at a time
e. I don’t know
194. How often shall liferafts be serviced?
 a. At intervals not exceeding 12 months 198. On a RoRo vessel carrying no more than 36 passengers, what is the
b. Every second year minimum capacity of the ventilation systemprotecting standard cargo
c. At intervals not exceeding 18 months spaces intended for carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks
d. Decided by the safety officer for their own propulsion
e. I don’t know a. 20 air changes per hour
195. With reference to oil tanker equipment, the abbreviation VECS stands for b. 2 air changes per hour
a. Vapour Ejection Control System c. 12 air changes per hour
b. Vapour Emission Calibration System d. 6 air changes per hour
c. Vapour Emission Control Standard e. I don’t know
d. Vapour Emission Control System 199. Fast rescue boats shall be stowed and kept in a state of continuous
e. I don’t know readiness for launching
196. The longitudinal bending moments caused by cargo distribution on an a. By 6 persons
oil tanker need to be taken into consideration b. By assigned crew in less than 15 minutes
c. In less than 5 minutes
d. In less than 10 minutes
e. I don’t know
200. On a RoRo vessel when cargo has shifted at sea, what could help in
reducing acceleration forces?
a. Putting into a port of refuge
b. Operating anti-heeling devices
a. During loading, discharging and on loaded passage c. Heading out of the wind
b. Only during loading and discharging cargo d. Heaving to
c. Only when on loaded passage in heavy seas and when the vessel is e. I don’t know
pitching
d. Only when on ballast passage in heavy Seas and when the vessel is
pitching
e. I don’t know
197. Segregated Ballast Tanks on an oil tanker may best be defined as

a. Tanks which are completely separate from cargo or fuel oil

systems, being permanently allocated to the carriage of ballast
and fitted with their own pumps and associated piping.
b. Cargo tanks which each have their own individual pumps, are fitted
with independent piping systems and areserved by unconnected
ventilation arrangements
c. Cargo tanks which may be used for the carriage of ballast
d. I don’t know