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Ssep 1
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3. Which of the following documents carried by a ship is not issued under the SOLAS
convention?
A. Fire control plan/booklet
B. Maneuvering booklet
C. Minimum safe manning document
D. Records of hours of rest
4. When using the rainwater collection tubes on a liferaft, the FIRST collection should be
A. passed around so all can drink
B. poured overboard because of salt washed off the canopy
C. saved to be used at a later time
D. used to boil food
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6. Under OPA 90, who is responsible for mobilizing Oil Spill Removal Organization
(OSRO), in the event of spill of oil or Noxious liquid Substances?
A. Master
B. USCG
C. Qualified Individual
D. Technical Superintendent
7. As per definition of MARPOL Annex-1, a Crude oil tanker means a tanker designed to
carry:
A. Crude oil and other dirty oils
B. Crude oil along with some refined products
C. Crude oil only
D. Crude oil, but alternatively may carry at times dirty and clean oil products
also
11. If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel
transfer operations on a MODU, which of the listed actions should be taken first?
A. Wait for the person-in-charge to act.
B. Notify the ballast control operator.
C. Shutdown the transfer operations
D. Sound the fire alarm.
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12. As per the definition of MARPOL, Annex-1, a combination carrier means a ship
designed to carry:
A. Crude oil and refined oil products at the same time in different tanks
B. Refined oil products and chemical products at the same time in different
tanks
C. A combination of different products at the same time, sometimes also known
as a parcel tanker
D. Either oil or solid cargoes in bulk
13. As per Marpol requirements, Every crude oil tanker of ______________ tones deadweight
and above delivered after 1st June 1982, shall be fitted with a cargo tank cleaning system
using _______________
A. 5000, Sea Water Washing
B. 10000, Fresh Water Washing
C. 20000, Crude Oil Washing
D. 30000, Bilge Water Washing
14. As per requirements of Marpol Annex -1, all ships of 400 gross tonnage and above:
A. Can carry fuel oil in fore peak, aft peak tanks and deep tanks
B. Cannot carry fuel oil in fore peak tank
C. Can carry fuel oil forward of collision bulkhead or aft of machinery space
forward bulkhead, but not in the cargo area in case of tankers
D. Cannot carry more than 600 m3 of oil fuel in any single fuel tank
17. After a person has been revived by artificial respiration, they should be
A. walked around until he is back to normal
B. given several shots of whiskey
C. kept lying down and warm
D. allowed to do as he wishes
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18. The angular movement of a vessel about a horizontal line drawn from its bow to its
stern is
A. pitching
B. rolling
C. heaving
D. swaying
19. To prevent oil from escaping into the sea when ballasting through the cargo piping
system, you should FIRST
A. open sea suction valves, then start the cargo pump
B. start the cargo pump, then open sea suction valves
C. open block valves, then start the cargo pump
D. open sluice valves, then start the cargo pump
22. When a vessel is floating upright, the distance from the keel to the metacenter is
called the
A. metacentric differential
B. height of the baseline
C. height of the metacenter
D. righting arm
23. Voyage data recorders (VDR) or simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDR) are
required to be installed on board certain ships as per_____________
A. ISPS code
B. ISM code
C. Chapter V of Solas
D. None of the above
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B. Fishing tackle
C. Drinking water cans
D. Life Jacket
25. As per STCW code, the abilities specified under standards of competence are grouped
under _______ functions, for the purpose of issuing certificates of competency.
A. Seven
B. Four
C. Six
D. Three
26. Under which IMO convention is Voyage Data Recorder- Certificate of compliance
issued?
A. COLREG 1972
B. SAR 1979
C. SOLAS 1974
D. SALVAGE 1989
27. As required by Reg.31 of Annex 1 of Marpol the ODMCS should be provided with a
recording device for ____________ recording the discharge in litres per nautical mile and
total quantity discharged. This discharge should be kept onboard at least for a period of:
A. Intermittent, 1 year
B. Continuous, 1 year
C. Intermittent, 3 years
D. Continuous, 3 years
28. Changing rescuers while carrying out artificial respiration should be done
A. without losing the rhythm of respiration
B. only with the help of two other people
C. by not stopping the respiration for more than 5 minutes
D. at ten minute intervals
29. As per definition of MARPOL Annex-1, a product tanker is one which can carry:
A. Oils and chemicals
B. Oils other than crude oils
C. Oil product and occasionally crude oils
D. Mainly chemical products but at times refined oil products
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31. In the first 24 hours after abandoning a vessel, water should be given only to
personnel who are
A. thirsty
B. sick or injured
C. wet
D. awake
32. Which of the following conditions can lead to degradation of foam compounds?
A. Exposure to excessive heat.
B. Mixing of different grades of foam.
C. Exposure to air.
D. None of the above.
33. In which of the following conditions, the IG blower fans should shut down
automatically?
A. Oxygen content above 8%
B. Low water level in deck seal
C. Low water level in the scrubber tower
D. High scrubber water level
34. As regulation 12 of Annex 1 of MARPOL, all ships of __________ gross tonnage and above
shall be provided with a sludge tank for collection of oil residues
A. 150 tonnes deadweight
B. 150 gross tonnage
C. 400 tonnes deadweight
D. 400 gross tonnage
35. Life buoy self-activating smoke signals should emit smoke of visible colour for at least
______________ in calm waters.
A. 5 minutes
B. 15 minutes
C. 30 minutes
D. 60 minutes
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37. Divisions constructed of steel which can withstand a standard fire test for 30min
without passage of flame or smoke are classified as____________________
A. B class divisions
B. A class divisions
C. A30 class divisions
D. B 30 class divisions
38. When applying chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR, the sternum should
be depressed about
A. 1/2 inch or less
B. 1/2 to 1 inch
C. 1 to 1 1/2 inches
D. 1 1/2 to 2 inches
39. As per requirements of Marpol, Annex 1, all ships delivered on or after 1st Aug. 2010
with an aggregate oil fuel capacity 600 m3 and above, the oil fuel can be carried in:
A. Any of the tanks without any restriction
B. Deep tanks and Double bottom tanks
C. Deep tanks in protective locations
D. Double bottom tanks not extending upto the ship???s side
41. The purpose of inert gas systems aboard tank vessels is to __________.
A. allow sufficient oxygen in the tank to sustain life
B. prevent outside air from entering the tank
C. provide increase in cargo discharge pressure
D. comply with double hull pollution prevention regulations
42. In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is
when ________
a. you first start to receive fuel
b. hoses are being blown down
c. final topping off is occurring
d. hoses are being disconnected
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44. Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed to
the surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. Which action should you take?
a. Cut the painter line so it will not pull the liferaft container down.
b. Swim away from the container so you will not be in danger as it goes
down.
c. Take no action because the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and
open the container.
d. Manually open the container and inflate the liferaft with the hand pump.
46. Inflatable liferafts are less maneuverable than lifeboats due to their __________.
a. shape
b. shallow draft
c. large sail area
d. All of the above
47. What is the generally accepted method of determining whether the atmosphere
within a cargo tank is explosive, too rich, or too lean to support combustion?
a. Use the open flame test on a small sample that has been taken from the tank.
b. Send a gas sample ashore for laboratory analysis.
c. Enter the tank with an oxygen analyzer.
d. Use an explosimeter
48. Before using a fixed CO2 system to fight an engine room fire, you must __________.
a. secure the engine room ventilation
b. secure the machinery in the engine room
c. evacuate all engine room personnel
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49. You are fighting a fire in the electrical switchboard in the engine room. You should
secure the power, then__________.
a. use a portable foam extinguisher
b. use a low-velocity fog adapter with the fire hose
c. use a portable CO2 extinguisher
d. determine the cause of the fire
50. The minimum concentration of a vapor in air which can form an explosive mixture is
called the
__________.
a. auto-ignition point
b. flash point
c. lower explosive limit (LEL)
d. threshold limit value (TLV)
51. The deck water seal of the inert gas system __________.
a. cools the inert gas and prevents soot from entering the cargo tanks
b. acts as an emergency system shutdown when the inlet pressures exceed the
safe working pressure inthe hazardous zone
c. prevents the backflow of hydrocarbon gasses into nonhazardous areas
d. relieves sudden large overpressures in the system
52. The explosive range of petroleum vapors mixed with air is __________.
a. 0% to 1%
b. 1% to 10%
c. 10% to 15%
d. 12% to 20%
53. Fuel oil tank vents are fitted with a screen which will stop __________.
a. oil from flowing out of the tank vent
b. air from entering the tank vent
c. vapors from leaving the tank vent
d. flames on deck from entering the tank vent
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A. yaw
B. sway
C. surge
D. heave
56. When two people are administering CPR to a victim, how many times per minute
should the chest be compressed?
A. 15
B. 30
C. 45
D. 80
SECTION – 2
1. Personnel who are moving or handling material aboard ship should NOT follow which
of the listed practices?
A. Signaling that all personnel are clear before lifting or lowering material.
B. Examining material for sharp edges or protruding points before handling.
C. Closing, tagging, or securing valves that permit entrance of steam, water, or
air into a fitting or other equipment.
D. Throwing materials from high places to the deck
4. A fuel tank on a barge has been certified by a marine chemist as being "Safe for Men"
and "Safe for fire". This condition may change if:
A. the ambient temperature changes
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5. As per MARPOL annex-1, the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content means:
A. The rate of discharge of oil-water mixture in litres per hour at any instant
divided by the speed of the ship in knots at the same instant
B. The rate of discharge of oil in litres per hour at any instant divided by the
speed of the ship in knots at the same instant
C. The average rate of discharge of oil-water mixture in litres per hour divided
by the average speed of the ship in knots
D. The average rate of discharge of oil mixture in litres per hour divided by the
average speed of the ship in knots
8. Which of the following conditions need NOT be satisfied while discharging oil or oil
mixtures from ships into the sea?
A. The ship must be proceeding en route
B. The ship must be at a distance of 12 nautical miles from the nearest land
C. The oily mixture is processed through an oil filtering equipment as per Reg.
14 of Annex-1
D. The oil content of the effluent without dilution does not exceed 15 ppm
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10. As per Indian Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, which of the following entries should be
made in official log book of ships?
A. Every case of illness, hurt or injury to a member of the crew
B. Every case of death on board
C. Every birth happening on board
D. All of the above
11. Which of the following instruments set out carrier's obligations and liabilities with
respect to carriage of goods?
A. Hague Rules
B. Hamburg Rules
C. Hague- Visby rules
D. All of the above
12. Where would you find a list of the lifesaving equipment onboard your supply boat?
A. Ship's articles
B. Station bill
C. Certificate of Inspection
D. U. S. Coast Guard Regulations
15. Which of the following codes has been issued under both SOLAS and MARPOL
conventions?
A. STCW code
B. IMDG code
C. IGC code
D. ISM code
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20.Sewage (disinfected )and communited sewage can be discharged from how many
Miles
A. 3 NM from land provided if enroute
22. Certificate of insurance on financial during bunkering oil spill damage comes under
A. A.CLC 1969 convention
B. B.Marpol convention
C. C.Bunker convention
D. D.CLC 1992
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25.What is the minimum percentage of oxygen required before making an entry into an
enclosed space?
A. 20%
B. 18%
C. 11%
D. 21%
28. One of the important precautions against cold injuries and frost bite would be:
A. Wear several layers of light clothing rather than one heavy layer of clothing
B. Wear tight fitting gloves
C. Rub numb areas of body to warm them up
D. Work while facing the wind
29. Where would you look to find out what your duties are during a fire?
A. Ship's articles
B. Station bill
C. Certificate of Inspection
D. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations
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31. When administering only mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, you should continue the
victim's ventilation rate at how many inflations per minute?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 20
32. Freight paid by charterers on a quantity of cargo short-shipped, i.e quantity agreed
upon but not loaded by the charterer, is called:
A. Pro-rata freight
B. Back Freight
C. Dead freight
D. None of the above
33. Which of the following extinguishing medium should never be used when fighting fire
involving magnesium?
a. Halon
b. Dry Chemical powder
c. Water
d. CO2
34. Under which Convention is Oil Pollution Insurance Certificate (OPIC) a statutory oil
pollution insurance cover requirement?
A. CLC
B. LLMC
C. Fund convention
D. Athens Convention
35. In refrigeration system vegetable room and meat rooms are maintained at different
A. Different expansion valves
B. By putting solenoid valves
C. By boiling the refrigerant at different pressures
D. By using smaller evaporator
36. The working duration of a 1200 litres SCBA bottle, after allowing for a reserve of 10
mins is____________________ (if 1800litres =40mins)
A. 30 mins
B. 40 mins
C. 20 mins
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D. 50 mins
38. The number within bracket of a resolution, say A.526 (13) refers to ____.
a. The serial No. of the resolution.
b. The session No. in which the resolution was adopted.
c. The sub paragraph of the resolution.
d. The No. of clauses in the resolution
39. Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for
bunker oil pollution damage is issued under what?
A. CLC 1969.
B. MARPOL convention.
C. Bunker convention 2001.
D. CLC 1992.
40. Cyclic Up & Down Movement of Vessel Along the VERTICAL AXIS…
a. Heaving,
b. yawing,
c. Swaying,
d. pitching
41. The stretcher normally used for rescue of casualties from engine room spaces, holds,
pump-rooms etc., is known as _____________________
A. Williamson stretcher
B. Neil Hobson stretcher
C. Neil Robertson stretcher
D. Stokes stretcher
42. Rolling is the angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
A. Longitudinal
B. Transverse
C. Vertical
D. Centerline
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B. the flames should be beaten back from the door with water fog
C. a straight stream of water should be used to cool the door
D. a straight stream of water should be used to cool the fire fighters
44. When the height of the metacenter has the same value as the height of the center of
gravity, the metacentric height is equal to
A. height of the metacenter
B. height of the center of gravity
C. same as half the height of the metacenter
D. zero
45. The emergency generator should be capable of being started and be able to supply
required load within a maximum of ________________
A. 30 seconds
B. 1 min
C. 45 seconds
D. 2 mins
46. Which of the following kinds of total flooding system is most suited for very large
spaces like car carrier car decks?
A. High pressure multi cylinder type CO2 installation
B. Low pressure bulk storage tank type CO2 installation
C. Low expansion foam systems
D. Fixed pressure water spraying systems
47. You are the 4th engineer of a ship. Your 3rd engineer handsover the watch to you and
informs you that the OWS is running with the ppm showing as zero. After taking over the
watch and during your rounds you find out that the rinsing fresh water to 15 ppm device
was crack open. After closing the same you find that the ppm rose to 15 and the OWS
stopped after giving alarm. What should you do?
A. Nothing, as Marpol regulations are satisfied till the oily water is being
pumped through OWS and oil content is below 15 ppm
B. Should suspend the operation immediately, inform the Chief engineer about
the same and take appropriate action to restore correct OWS operation
C. Should never touch OWS and any stoppages to be informed either to Chief
Engineer or 2nd engineer
D. If no visible traces of oil are seen on the sea surface and oily water mixture is
being pumped through an OWS, then there is no harm in pumping out with
fresh water crack open, to keep the OWS running as it may give false alarm
without Fresh water. This is a practical approach to run O WS without any
trouble without violating Marpol regulations
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48. All entries in the Oil record Book part-I are to be:
At least in English, Spanish or national language
At least in English, Spanish or French
At least in English or Spanish
At least in English or national language
49. Plasma reduction system is a secondary method of reduction of which of the following
kinds of emissions?
A. SOX
B. Greenhouse gases
C. NOX
D. All of the above
50. Back flow towards machinery spaces of cargo vapours in an Inert gas system is
prevented by_____________________
A. Pressure vacuum breaker
B. High velocity vents
C. Deck water seal
D. Pressure vacuum valves
51. Which of the following is not a requirement under MARPOL Annex VI, for new
engines?
A. All engines above 130 KW to be tested and issued with EIAPP certificate and
Nox Technical file.
B. Life boat engines and emergency diesel engines to be also tested and issued
with EIAPP certificate and Nox Technical File
C. Periodical verification of EIAPP certificate is mandatory even when there has
been no modification in the engine
D. Engines installed prior to the Nox technical code being applicable will not be
subject to certification and testing unless they undergo major conversion
52. An oil record book Part-I shall be retained onboard for a period of:
A. 1 year since the last entry has been made
B. 1 year since the first entry has been made
C. 3 years since the first entry has been made
D. 3 years since the last entry has been made
53. The life boat engine should be capable of starting at _______________________
A. -15 deg Celsius ambient temperature within 2 mins
B. -5 deg Celsius ambient temperature within 5 mins
C. -5 deg Celsius ambient temperature within 2 mins
D. 0 deg Celsius ambient temperature within 2 mins
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55. The maximum capacity of an Oil fuel tank for any ship built on or after 1st Aug. 2010
as restricted by Marpol, Annex 1 is: (minimum capacity 600m3)
A. 600 m3
B. 1200 m3
C. 2500 m3
D. 3000 m3
56. Each fire pump on a MODU must have a pressure gage located
A. at the pump discharge
B. at the manifold connection
C. at each fire station discharge
D. at the pump station
57. Which of the devices listed must be used in conjunction with the portable in-line foam
proportioner to produce foam?
A. A plain or common fire hose nozzle
B. The mechanical foam nozzle
C. Any low velocity applicator
D. An all-purpose nozzle
58. As per the Indian Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, which of the following statements
about ownership of Indian Flag ships is False?
A. A company or body established by or under any Central or State Act, which has
its principal business in India, may be registered as owner by its name
B. Joint owners shall be considered as constituting one person
C. A person can be registered as owner of a fractional part of a share in a ship, the
number of shares being ten
D. Not more than the names of Ten individuals shall be entitled to registered at the
same time as joint owners of any one ship
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SECTION -3
4. What Agreement of hire called, in which the owner agreed to transport an agreed
volume of cargo over a specific period. The charter designates cargoes and loading date
but owner nominate suitable vessel which are not normally named in agreement.
a. Time charter.
b. Voyage charter.
c. Bare boat charter.
d. Contract of frightment.
6. Movement of ship about an imaginary line joining aft and fore perpendicular is?
a. Pitching
b. Heaving
c. Sway
d. roll
7. Which of the following anti fouling paint is an accepted alternative to now banned
TBT based paint.
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8. Oil or oily mixture discharge into the sea from E/R of ships of 10,000 GRT & above,
in special areas is _______.
a. Not allowed.
b. Allowed, provided ship is proceeding en route & discharge through oil
filtering equipment with oil content less than 15ppm except in Atlantic
Ocean.
c. Allowed, provided ship is proceeding en route & discharge through oil
filtering equipment with oil content less than 5ppm except in Atlantic
Ocean.
d. Allowed but outside 12Nm from the Nearest Land.
10. ORB has to be regularly updated without delay and each completed page has to be
_____.
a. Signed by officer in charge and chief engineer.
b. Signed by officer in charge and Master.
c. Signed by chief engineer and master.
d. Signed by chief officer and chief engineer.
12. Each section on a sprinkler system should not contain more than _____sprinkler
heads.
a. 200
b. 150
c. 100
d. 250
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13. First rain water collected over canopy rain water harvesting arrangement has to
be ____.
a. Rationed to each member.
b. Given to sick and injured.
c. Thrown overboard.
d. Given to any one member.
14. In which of the following condition FD fan of Inert gas generator will be tripped?
a. Low sea water level in Deck water seal
b. Low sea water level in scrubber tower
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23. Compliance with which of the following ILO conventions is checked during Port State
Control Inspections?
A. ILO convention no.134-Prevention of accidents convention
B. ILO convention no.147- Minimum Standards Convention
C. ILO convention no.178 -Labor inspection convention
D. All of the above
24. A coastal can take necessary action on the high seas to mitigate, prevent or eliminate
danger of OIL pollution to its coastline following a maritime casualty. Which IMO
instrument
guarantees this right to the coastal state?
A. UNCLOS
B. MARPOL 73/78
C. INTERVENTION 1969
D. London Convention
25. Probably the largest amount of information covering the various aspects of oil spill
response in one place on the net. Which of the following codes is mandatory for chemical
tankers constructed on or after 1July 1986? ( before July 1986 for BCH code)
A. IGC code
B. BCH code
C. IBC code
D. IMDG code
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29. U r fighting with fire with jet hose and multiple fire where wil u first impinge water
a) Direct jet on mid of fire
b) Direct gog jet on mid of fire
c) Top of fire to absorb some heat
d) Bottom of bulkhed
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42. Annex I collection of residue tank washing and also oily mixture to be
A. Bilge tank
B. Sludge tank
C. Oily bilge tank
D. Slop tank
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46. A state party to treaty or convention after the convention been recognized and signed
by other parties and enter into force this action is called.
A. Ratification
B. Acceptance
C. Approval
D. Accusation
47. in special areas any discharge of oil and oil mixtures from machinery spaces
A. Prohibited
B. Enroute and min 12NM
C. En route and min 50NM
D. En route with oil filtering equipment
48. standard discharge connection flange as per MARPOL ANNEX I Regulation( od-pcd-th)
A. 200,185,15
B. 215,183,20
C. 205,185,50
D. 200,183,20
SECTION - 3
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3. In the event of a galley fire on board a general cargo ship, most dry chemical or
carbon dioxide portable extinguishers are automatically activated through the action of a
stainless steel cable, spring and a ____________.
(a) fusible link of tritium, gallium arsenide alloy
(b) stack switch with sensors
(c) thermostat of bimetallic type
(d) pyrostat with activation of pyrotechnics
(e) none of the above
4. The stability of a vessel is normally the greatest when all fuel and water tanks are
full because the _____________.
(A) center of gravity is lowered
(B) center of buoyancy is lowered
(C) reserve buoyancy is unchanged
(D) hull freeboard is increased
7. Which of the listed systems related to an engineer's signal alarm panel is required
to be indicated by a continuously illuminated light?
(a) Deaerating tank low level
(b) Shaft alley bilge high level
(c) Port or starboard steering gear motor running
(d) No. 1 diesel generator low lube oil pressure
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(c) Foam
(d) Dry chemical
10. Which of the following statements describes the advantage of using a Halon fire
extinguisher versus a CO2 fire extinguisher?
(A) Halon cools rather than smothers a fire.
(B) Halon is more effective than CO2.
(C) Halon can extinguish combustible metal fires.
(D) Halon is not toxic and safe to breathe under all conditions.
12. In order to find out which lifeboat you are assigned, you should look at the
_____________.
(A) Certificate of Inspection
(B) Muster stations Chart
(C) Ship's Articles
(D) Fire Control Plan
14. What is the usual effect of moving weight from the main deck to a position lower
in the vessel?
(A) The stability of the vessel is increased.
(B) The trim of the vessel is changed substantially.
(C) The stability of the vessel is significantly decreased.
(D) The vessel will list in proportion to the volume of the cargo shifted.
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15. The inclining experiment conducted on a merchant ship is the method for
determining the exact location of the __________.
(A) ship's displacement in seawater
(B) position of the ship's center of gravity
(C) position of the ship's center of buoyancy
(D) position of the ship's metacenter
17. While wearing a demand-type self-contained breathing apparatus the alarm bell
begins ringing. Which of the following conditions does this indicate?
A. There is a 4-5 minute supply of air remaining in the air cylinder.
B. There is approximately 500 psi (3.5 MPa) of pressure left in the air cylinder.
C. The wearer should immediately leave the contaminated area.
D. All of the above.
18. You are replacing a section of heavy piping on deck and using a chain fall to lift the
pipe. Which of the following precautions should be taken to prevent personal injury?
A. Position several men under the pipe so they can catch it if it falls.
B. Attach lines to the ends of the pipe and have your helpers steady the load.
C. Place an old mattress under the hoist to prevent the load from hitting the
deck.
D. Have a first aid kit at the job site.
19. With regards to the load line marks, the reason for the placement of mark "WNA"
is ______________.
A. more severe weather is expected in the North Atlantic in winter
B. more freeboard is required in the North Atlantic in winter
C. less draft is allowed in the North Atlantic in winter
D. all of the above
20. Many uninspected vessels require load lines to indicate the maximum
______________.
A. reserve buoyancy under any condition
B. amidship's draft to which a vessel can be lawfully submerged
C. angle of reduced freeboard for subdivision calculations
D. freeboard for the light ship displacement
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21. 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 facepiece
B. the stowing of the facepiece
C. he maintenance of the facepiece
D. all of the above
22. immediately after abandon ship vessel, look out in life raft for
A. Survivors in water
B. Food and water
C. Land
D. none
23. What is placed on the underside of an inflatable liferaft to help prevent it from being
skidded by the wind or overturned?
A. A.Ballast bags
B. B.A keel
C. C.Strikes
D. D.Sea anchor
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28. During loading and discharging operation in addition o when the cargo tanks have
been properly filled each inert gas system must be capable of maintaining a minimum gas
pressure of________.
a. 50 millimeters of water pressure
b. 25 millimeters of water pressure
c. 100 millimeters of water pressure
d. 5 millimeters of water pressure
29. The physical data term on a material safety data sheet (MSDS) ‘hat indicates if the
vapor formed by the material is lighter or heavier than air is called _______
A. Vapor pressure
B. Vapor gravity
C. Vapor level
D. Vapor density
30.Which of the following certificates issued to a ship does not have predetermined
validity for limited period?
A. International Load Line Certificate
B. International tonnage certificate (it is valid until ship is sent for scrap.)
C. Cargo Ship safety certificate
D. Safety Management Certificate
32.The flammable limit of methane by volume is 5%to 15%,if the combustible gas
indicator reading is 50% when sampling a compartment containing methane a flammable
vapour concentration at the sample point is
1. 0.5% by volume
2. 2.5% by volume
3. 7.5% by volume
4. 50% by volume
33.The explosive range of methane is 5% to 15% by volume in air ,This mean a vapor/air
mixture of
1. 3% methane by volume is too rich to burn
2. 20% methane by volume is too lean to burn
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36.Every U.S crude oil tanker with a keel laying date on or after 1/1/75, shall be equipped
with an inert gas system if the tonnage is more than
1.100,000DWT(Long tons)
2.100,000DWT(metric tons)
3.50,000DWT(Long tons)
4.50,000DWT(metric tons)
38.Emergency Steering Test and pre- arrival/pre departure steering tests are
requirements under:
A. COLREG 72
B. SOLAS Chapter V
C. Under USCG rules only in US waters
D. INMARSAT C 1976
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D. All entries are to be signed by officer or officers in charge concerned, the Chief
engineer and the Master
41.Post Nox emission test bed trial and approval of an engine, periodic Nox emission limit
verification is normally done by:
A. Emission tests at regular intervals
B. Engine parameters/settings check method (for single choice)
C. By running the engine at full load and sending a sample of exhaust gas for analysis
D. By checking emission monitors installed on exhaust outlet
SECTION - 4
1) The number within bracket of a resolution, say A.526 (13) refers to ____.
a. The serial No. of the resolution.
b. The session No. in which the resolution was adopted.
c. The sub paragraph of the resolution.
d. The No. of clauses in the resolution.
3)What Agreement of hire called, in which the owner agreed to transport an agreed
volume of cargo over a specific period. The charter designates cargoes and loading date
but owner nominate suitable vessel which are not normally named in agreement.
a. Time charter.
b. Voyage charter.
c. Bare boat charter.
d. Contract of frightment
4)Before using a fixed CO2 system to fight an engine room fire, you must
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5)Under OPA 90, who is responsible for mobilizing Oil Spill Removal Organization
(OSRO), in the event of spill of oil or Noxious liquid Substances?
A.Master
B.USCG
C.Qualified Individual
D.Technical Superintendent
8)Which of the following identification particulars of a ship will never change even with
change of owner or flag?
A. Name of the ship
B. Official number of the ship
C. IMO identification number
D. Call Sign
9)As per the Indian Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, which of the following statements
about ownership of Indian Flag ships is False?
A. A company or body established by or under any Central or State Act, which has its
principal business in India, may be registered as owner by its name
B. Joint owners shall be considered as constituting one person
C. A person can be registered as owner of a fractional part of a share in a ship, the
number of shares being ten .
D. Not more than the names of Ten individuals shall be entitled to registered at the same
time as joint owners of any one ship.
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11)Compliance with which of the following ILO conventions is checked during Port State
Control Inspections? B or d
A. ILO convention no.134-Prevention of accidents convention
B. ILO convention no.147- Minimum Standards Convention
C. ILO convention no.178 -Labor inspection convention
D. All of the above
12)Which of the following documents carried by a ship is not issued under the SOLAS
convention?
A. Fire control plan/booklet
B. Maneuvering booklet
C. Minimum safe manning document
D. Records of hours of rest
13)Which of the following are resource zones and not security zones?(mcq)
A. Inland waters
B. Territorial seas
C. Contiguous zone
D. Continental shelf
14)Which of the following codes has been issued under both SOLAS and MARPOL
conventions?
A. STCW code
B. IMDG code
C. IGC code
D. ISM code
16)in special areas any discharge of oil and oil mixtures from machinery spaces
A. Prohibited
B. Enroute and min 12NM
C. En route and min 50NM
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19)As per STCW code, the abilities specified under standards of competence are grouped
under _______ functions, for the purpose of issuing certificates of competency.
A.Seven
B.Four
C.Six
D.Three
20)Which of the following conditions need NOT be satisfied while discharging oil or oil
mixtures from ships into the sea?
A. The ship must be proceeding en route
B. The ship must be at a distance of 12 nautical miles from the nearest land
C. The oily mixture is processed through an oil filtering equipment as per Reg. 14 of
Annex-1
D. The oil content of the effluent without dilution does not exceed 15 ppm
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24)You as a fourth engineer have taken over watch from third engineer. He said OWS is
running in 0 ppm. But after taking over watch you observed that fresh water flushing
valve is crack open. After closing it, suddenly the oil content has exceeded 15ppm. What
will you do?
a. shut the OWS & inform CEO
b. shut the OWS but no need to inform anyone.
c. Don't touch the appratus& inform CEO.
d. Just check that there is no visible colour/oil traces in sea water so don't have to
inform anyone
25)Which of the following instruments set out carrier's obligations and liabilities with
respect to carriage of goods?
A.Hague Rules
B.Hamburg Rules
C.Hague- Visby
D.All of the above
26)Which of the following anti fouling paint is an accepted alternative to now banned
TBT based paint.
a. DOT based anti fouling paint.
b. Arsenic based anti fouling paint.
c. Mercury based anti fouling paint.
d. Copper based anti fouling paint.
28)Oil or oily mixture discharge into the sea from E/R of ships of 10,000 GRT & above, in
special areas is _______.
a. Not allowed.
b. Allowed, provided ship is proceeding en route & discharge through oil filtering
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equipment with oil content less than 15ppm except in Atlantic Ocean.
c. Allowed, provided ship is proceeding en route & discharge through oil filtering
equipment with oil content less than 5ppm except in Atlantic Ocean.
d. Allowed but outside 12Nm from the Nearest Land.
29)ORB has to be regularly updated without delay and each completed page has to be
_____.
a. Signed by officer in charge and chief engineer.
b. Signed by officer in charge and Master.
c. Signed by chief engineer and master.
d. Signed by chief officer and chief engineer.
32)In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is
when ________
a. you first start to receive fuel
b. hoses are being blown down
c. final topping off is occurring
d. hoses are being disconnected
33) When giving mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing to an adult, you should breathe at the
rate of how many breaths per minute?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. 20
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d. lower the oxygen levels inside cargo tanks, making explosion nearly impossible
35) Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed
to the surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. Which action should you take?
a. Cut the painter line so it will not pull the liferaft container down.
b. Swim away from the container so you will not be in danger as it goes down.
c. Take no action because the painter will cause the liferaft to inflateand open the
container.
d. Manually open the container and inflate the liferaft with the hand pump.
37)Inflatable liferafts are less maneuverable than lifeboats due to their __________.
a. shape
b. shallow draft
c. large sail area
d. All of the above
39) Before using a fixed CO2 system to fight an engine room fire, you must __________.
a. secure the engine room ventilation
b. secure the machinery in the engine room
c. evacuate all engine room personnel
d. All of the above
40)You are fighting a fire in the electrical switchboard in the engine room. You should
secure the power, then __________.
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41) The minimum concentration of a vapor in air which can form an explosive mixture is
called the__________.
a. auto-ignition point
b. flash point
c. lower explosive limit (LEL)
d. threshold limit value (TLV)
42) The explosive range of petroleum vapors mixed with air is __________.
a. 0% to 1%
b. 1% to 10%
c. 10% to 15%
d. 12% to 20%
43) Fuel oil tank vents are fitted with a screen which will stop __________.
a. oil from flowing out of the tank vent
b. air from entering the tank vent
c. vapors from leaving the tank vent
d. flames on deck from entering the tank vent
46) The purpose of inert gas systems aboard tank vessels is to __________.
a. allow sufficient oxygen in the tank to sustain life
b. prevent outside air from entering the tank
c. provide increase in cargo discharge pressure
d. comply with double hull pollution prevention regulations
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48)In which of the following documents on board, authentic information about the
circumstances and procedures to obtain Radio Medical Advice can be found?
A.Safety Management Manual
B.The Ship Captain's Medical Guide
C.First Aid Booklet
D.Code of safe working practices
49)When using the rainwater collection tubes on a liferaft, the FIRST collection should be
A.passed around so all can drink
B.poured overboard because of salt washed off the canopy
C.saved to be used at a later time
D.used to boil food
51)Under OPA 90, who is responsible for mobilizing Oil Spill Removal Organization
(OSRO), in the event of spill of oil or Noxious liquid Substances?
A.Master
B.USCG
C.Qualified Individual
D.Technical Superintendent
52)As per definition of MARPOL Annex-1, a Crude oil tanker means a tanker designed to
carry:
A.Crude oil and other dirty oils
B.Crude oil alongwith some refined products
C.Crude oil only
D.Crude oil, but alternatively may carry at times dirty and clean oil products also
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C.Facilitation Committee
D.None of the above
55)If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel
transfer operations on a MODU, which of the listed actions should be taken first?
A.Wait for the person-in-charge to act.
B.Notify the ballast control operator.
C.Shutdown the transfer operations
D.Sound the fire alarm.
56)As per the definition of MARPOL, Annex-1, a combination carrier means a ship
designed to carry:
A.Crude oil and refined oil products at the same time in different tanks
B.Refined oil products and chemical products at the same time in different tanks
C.A combination of different products at the same time, sometimes also known as a
parcel tanker
D.Either oil or solid cargoes in bulk
57)As per Marpol requirements, Every crude oil tanker of ______________ tones deadweight
and above delivered after 1st June 1982, shall be fitted with a cargo tank cleaning system
using _______________
A.5000, Sea Water Washing
B.10000, Fresh Water Washing
C.20000, Crude Oil Washing
D.30000, Bilge Water Washing
58)As per requirements of Marpol Annex -1, all ships of 400 gross tonnage and above:
A.Can carry fuel oil in fore peak, aft peak tanks and deep tanks
B.Cannot carry fuel oil in fore peak tank
C.Can carry fuel oil forward of collision bulkhead or aft of machinery space forward
bulkhead, but not in the cargo area in case of tankers
D.Cannot carry more than 600 m3 of oil fuel in any single fuel tank
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63)To prevent oil from escaping into the sea when ballasting through the cargo piping
system, you should FIRST
A.open sea suction valves, then start the cargo pump
B.start the cargo pump, then open sea suction valves
C.open block valves, then start the cargo pump
D.open sluice valves, then start the cargo pump
65)Which of the following documents carried by a ship is not issued under the MARPOL
convention?
A.IOPP certificate
B.Oil Record Book
C.SOPEP
D.Safety Management Certificate
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66)When a vessel is floating upright, the distance from the keel to the metacenter is
called the
A.metacentric differential
B.height of the baseline
C.height of the TRANVERSE metacenter
D.righting arm
67)Voyage data recorders (VDR) or simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDR) are
required to be installed on board certain ships as per_____________
A.ISPS code
B.ISM code
C.Chapter V of Solas
D.None of the above
70)As per definition of MARPOL Annex-1, a product tanker is one which can carry:
A.Oils and chemicals
B.Oils other than crude oils
C.Oil product and occasionally crude oils
D.Mainly chemical products but at times refined oil products
72)In the first 24 hours after abandoning a vessel, water should be given only to
personnel who are
A.thirsty
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B.sick or injured
C.wet
D.awake
74)When a vessel is floating upright, the distance from the keel to the metacenter is
called the
A.metacentric differential
B.height of the baseline
C.height of the metacenter
D.righting arm
78)In which of the following conditions, the IG blower fans should shut down
automatically?
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79)The stretcher normally used for rescue of casualties from engine room spaces, holds,
pump-rooms etc., is known as _____________________
A.Williamson stretcher
B.Neil Hobson stretcher
C.Neil Robertson stretcher
D.Stokes stretcher
80)As regulation 12 of Annex 1 of MARPOL, all ships of __________ gross tonnage and above
shall be provided with a sludge tank for collection of oil residues
A.150 tonnes deadweight
B.150 gross tonnage
C.400 tonnes deadweight
D.400 gross tonnage
81)Life buoy self-activating smoke signals should emit smoke of visible colour for at least
______________ in calm waters.
A.5 minutes
B.15 minutes
C.30 minutes
D.60 minutes
83)Divisions constructed of steel which can withstand a standard fire test for 30min
without passage of flame or smoke are classified as____________________
A.B class divisions
B.A class divisions
C.A30 class divisions
D.B 30 class divisions
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85)The angular movement of a vessel about a horizontal line drawn from its bow to its
stern is
A. pitching
B. rolling
C. heaving
D. swaying
87) Which of the following statements concerning Water Ingress Detection Equipment is
False?
A.The equipment is mandatory for bulk carriers under SOLAS Chapter XII
B.The equipment consists of two alarms Pre alarm and main alarm
C. Bakkast spaces forward of collisiom bulkhead need to have only one main alarm at
10% depth
D.The main alarm in holds is set at 15% depth but not exceeding 0.5m
88)Who has exclusive jurisdiction over a ship in high seas,in normal circumstances?
A.Nearest Port State
B.Nearest Coastal State
C.Flag state
D.United Nations
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90) Under OPA 90, who is responsible for mobilizing Oil Spill Removal Organization
(OSRO), in the event of spill of oil or Noxious liquid Substances?
A.Master
B.USCG
C.Qualified Individual
D.Technical Superintendent
92) When a State becomes a party to a treaty or convention after the convention has been
negotiated and signed by other parties and the convention has been put into force, such
an action would be called ________________
A. Ratification
B. Acceptance
C. Approval
D. Accension
95)For the first 20 seconds CO2 is being released into the space
A. Vomiting
B. Blue color and lack of breathing
C. Irregular breathing
D. Unconscious condition
96) Post Nox emission test bed trial and approval of an engine, periodic Nox emission
limit verification is normally done by:
A. Emission tests at regular intervals
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99) When the height of the metacenter has the same value as the height of the center of
gravity, the metacentric height is equal to
A. Height of the metacenter
B. Height of the center of gravity
C. Same as half the height of the metacenter
D. Zero
100) You are the 4th engineer of a ship. Your 3rd engineer handsover the watch to you and
informs you that the OWS is running with the ppm showing as zero. After taking over the
watch and during your rounds you find out that the rinsing fresh water to 15 ppm device
was crack open. After closing the same you find that the ppm rose to 15 and the OWS
stopped after giving alarm. What should you do?
A. Nothing ,asmarpol regulations are satisfied till the oily water is being
Pumped through OWS and oil content is below 15ppm
B. Should suspend the operation immediately,inform the chief engineer about the same
and take appropriate action to restore correct OWS operation
C. Should never touch OWS and any stoppages to be informed either to chief engineer or
2nd engineer
D. If no visible traces of oil are seen on the sea surface and oily water mixture is being
pumped through on OWS,then there is no harm in pumping out with
Fresh water crack open, to keep the OWS running as it may give false alarm without
fresh water.This is a practical approach to run OWS without any trouble without
violating marpol regulations
101) How many member states constitute the Council of the IMO?
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A. All
B. 10
C. 20
D. 40
A. Purging
B. Collecting
C. condensing
103) When using the rainwater collection tubes on a liferaft, the FIRST collection should
be
A. Passes around so all can drink
B. Poured overboard because of salt washed off the canopy
C. Saved to be used at a later time
D. Used to boll food
104)which of the following extinguishing medium should never be used when fighting
fire involving magnesium?
A. Halon
B. Dry chemical powder
C. Water
D. CO2
106)which of the following is considered to be the safest protection from static electric
discharge,when connecting or disconnecting cargo hoses and metal arms?
A. Insulating flange or a length of non-conducting hose
B. Switching off ICCP
C. Ship shore bonding cable
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107)Where would you look to find out what your duties are during a fire?
A. Ship’s articles
B. Station bill
C. Certificate of inspection
D. U.S>Coast Guard regulations
111) Dry chemical fire extinguishers may be effectively used on which of the listed
classes of fires?
A. Class “A” only
B. Class “B” only
C. Class “B” and “C” only
D. Class”A” and “C” only
112) As required by Reg.31 of Annex 1 of Marpol the ODMCS should be provided with a
recording device for ____________ recording the discharge in litres per nautical mile and
total quantity discharged. This discharge should be kept onboard at least for a period of:
A. Intermittent,1year
B. Continuous,1 year
C. Intermittent,3years
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D. Continuous,3 yearS
113)Despatch is normally:
A. Payable by the charterers to owners if cargo operations are completed after expiry of
lay time
B. Payable by owners to charterers if cargo operations are completed before expiry of lay
time
C. Payable by the owners to charterers if cargo operations are completed after expiry of
lay time
D. Payable by charterers to owners if cargo operations are completes before expiry of lay
time
114) Changing rescuers while carrying out artificial respiration should be done
A. Without losing the rhythm of respiration
B. Only with the help of two other people
C. By not stopping the respiration for more then 5 minutes
D. At ten minute intervals
115)Which of the following wastes are not permitted to be dumped or disposed at sea
under the London convention?
A. Dredged material
B. Sewage Sludge
C. Fish waste
D. None of the above
116) As per revised Marpol Annex II, substances have been recategorized as per their
hazard potential. The categories are_________________________
A. A,B,C,D and appendix III
B. X,Y and Z
C. X,Y,Z and OS
D. A,B,C and D
117)which of the following identification particulars of a ship will never change even
with change of owner or flag?
A. Name of the ship
B. Official number of the ship
C. IMO identification number
D. Call sign
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121)Which of the following instruments set out carrier's obligations and liabilities with
respect to carriage of goods?
A.Hague Rules
B.Hamburg Rules
C.Hague- Visby rules
D.All of the above
122)Under which maritime instrument is a Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR)
issued?
A. CLC 1992
B. Fund convention
C. LLMC
D. OPA 1990
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C.Over pressurization of a tank cannot take place during the flow through method.
D.Air pipes on ballast tanks are designed for continuous overflow.
126) Fuel oil tank vents are fitted with a screen which will stop __________.
a. oil from flowing out of the tank vent
b. air from entering the tank vent
c. vapors from leaving the tank vent
d. flames on deck from entering the tank vent
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d. sway
137) As per MARPOL Annex 1 all ships delivered on or after 1st August 2010 with an
aggregate oil fuel capacity of 600 m3 & above, the fuel can be carried in _____.
a. Any of the tanks without any restriction.
b. Deep tanks and double bottom tanks.
c. Deep tanks in protected location.
d. Double bottom tank & peak tanks.
138)First rain water collected over canopy rain water harvesting arrangement has to be
____.
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145)In refrigeration system vegetable room and meat rooms are maintained at different?
A. Different expansion valves
B. By putting solenoid valves
C. By boiling the refrigerant at different pressures
D. By using samller evaporator
147)Which of the following instruments set out carrier's obligations and liabilities with r
espect to carriage of goods?
A.Hague Rules
B.Hamburg Rules*
C.Hague- Visby rules
D.All of the above
148)Which of the following will lead to automatic stopping of IG blower?
a. Low water level in deck water seal.
b. Oxygen content above 8%.
c. Low water level in scrubber tower.
d. High water level in scrubber tower.
149)in any discharge of oil and oil mixtures from machinery spaces
A. Prohibited
B. Enroute and min 12NM
C. En route and min 50NM
D. En route with oil filtering equipment
150) a fuel tk on a barge has been certified by amarine chemist as being safe fr men and s
afe for fire
Conditions may change if
a)ambient temp changes
b)a product leakes in to the certified tank
c)musk, sludge, scale in the tank give off additional vapours
d)all the above
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C.Areas as defined by Annex-1, where special mandatory methods are adopted for the p
revention of sea pollution by oil
D.Areas as defined by Coastal state regulations(e.g. OPA-90), where special mandatory
methods are adopted for the prevention of sea pollution by oil
153) the horizontal moment of port and starbod moment is called sway
158)procedure to obtain radio medical advice can b found in ship captain medical guide
159) the working duration of 1200 lts SCBA bottle, after allowing for a reserve of 10 mis
is 20 min
162)life boat engine starting requirements, at what temp it should start -15 deg
163)if one person has frost bite then what we should not do of the following do not rub
the effected area
164) all entries in oil record book part 1 are to be atleast English Spanish or French
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168)in the reference of accidental pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is
when final topping off is occurring
171) which of the devices is listed must b used in the conjunction with the portable in-
line foam propotioner to produce foam?
Ans-The mechanical foam nozzle
172) Which of the following statements concerning Water Ingress Detection Equipment is
False?
a. The equipment is mandatory for bulk carriers under SOLAS Chapter XII
b.The equipment consists of two alarms ??? pre alarm and main alarm
c. Ballast spaces forward of collision bulkhead need to have only one main alarm at 10%
depth
d. The main alarm in holds is set at 15% depth but not exceeding 0.5 m
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176) Movement of ship about an imaginary line joining aft and fore perpendicular is?
a. Pitching
b. Heaving
c. Sway
d. roll
177)One of the important precautions against cold injuries and frost bite would be:
A. Wear several layers of light clothing rather than one heavy layer of clothing = answer
B. Wear tight fitting gloves
C. Rub numb areas of body to warm them up
D. Work while facing the wind
182).U r fighting with fire with jet hose and multiple fire where wil u first impinge water
A. Direct jet on mid of fire
B. Direct gog jet on mid of fire
C. Top of fire to absorb some heat
D .Bottom of bulkhead
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184) .Which of the following are resource zones and not security zones?
A. Inland waters
B. Territorial seas
C. Contiguous zone
D. Continental shelf
185) .Which of the following codes has been issued under both SOLAS and MARPOL
conventions?
A. STCW code
B. IMDG code
C. IGC code
D. ISM code
187) Which of the following codes is mandatory for chemical tankers constructed on or
after 1July2010
A. IGC code
B. BCH code
C. IBC code
D. IMDG code
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191) .What is the minimum percentage of oxygen required before making an entry into
an enclosed space?
A. 20%
B. 18%
C. 11%
D. 21%
192)Which of the following wastes are not permitted to be dumped or disposed at sea
under the London Convention?
a.dredged material
b.sewage sludge
c.fish waste
194) One of the important precautions against cold injuries and frost bite would be:
A. Wear several layers of light clothing rather than one heavy layer of clothing
B. Wear tight fitting gloves
C. Rub numb areas of body to warm them up
D. Work while facing the wind
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200) As per MARPOL annex-1, the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content
means:
A. The rate of discharge of oil-water mixture in litres per hour at any instant divided
by the speed of the ship in knots at the same instant
B. The rate of discharge of oil in litres per hour at any instant divided by the speed of
the ship in knots at the same instant
C. The average rate of discharge of oil-water mixture in litres per hour divided by the
average speed of the ship in knots
D. The average rate of discharge of oil mixture in litres per hour divided by the
average speed of the ship in knots
201) Why is it important to seek permission from bridge before soot blowing
boiler/EGE?
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C. To ascertain no fire hazard to mooring ropes etc due to hot soot/sparks falling on
same, due to wind direction, course change etc.
202) Which of the following IMO conventions has entered into force?
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1.class a
2.class b
3.class c
4.class d
A. STCW code
B. ISPS code
C. Marpol 73/78
D. ISM code
210)Minimum number of lifebuoys that need to be carried on cargo ships of length 200
m and above is_______________
A. 24
B. 18
C. 14
D. 12
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C. Tonnage certificate
D. Safety radio telegraphy certificate
A. CLC
B. LLMC
C. Fund convention
D. Athens Convention
214) Which of the following IMO conventions has entered into force?
215) Under the Indian Merchant shipping act 1958, the maximum number of members
that can be appointed by the Central Government of India to the National Shipping
Board is:
A. 6
B. 16
C. 4
D. 2
A. STCW code
B. ISPS code
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C. Marpol 73/78
D. ISM cod
219) Which of the following kinds of total flooding system is most suited for very large
spaces like car carrier car decks?
A.
High pressure multi cylinder type CO2 installation
B.
Low pressure bulk storage tank type CO2 installation
C.
Low expansion foam systems
D.
Fixed pressure water spraying systems
220) As per Indian Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, which of the following entries should
be made in official log book of ships?
A.
Every case of illness, hurt or injury to a member of the crew
B.
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C.
Every birth happening on board
D.
All of the above
222) ) The maximum capacity of an Oil fuel tank for any ship built on or after 1st Aug.
2010 as restricted by Marpol, Annex 1 is:
A.
600 m3
B.
1200 m3
C.
2500 m3
D.
3000 m3
223) What is added to Co2 cylinder to avoid from freezing at subzero temp in an
inflatable liferaft?
1)nitrogen
2)Silica Gel
3)Hydrogen
4)none of the above
224). Under ISM code ,who on board is responsible for reviewing and suggesting
changes to SMS:
a. Chief Engg.
b.Chief Mate
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c.Master
d. Designated Safety Officer
225) Subsequent to a oil spill in Engine Room and ingress of oil in the bilge wells ,the
best course of action is to _______________________________
A.Use oil spill dispersant chemical in the bilge wells
B.Transfer the oily mixture and let it settle in the bilge holding tank/bilge separator
tank..
C.Transfer the oily mixture using a portable pneumatic pump to a waste oil tank and
then physically demuck and clean the bilge wells using environment friendly cleaner
D.Dilute the bilge wells by flooding with water and then use the general service pump
to pump out the bilges
226) Safety standards and guidelines for helicopter operations and rescue can be found
in the:
A. Training manual
B. Safety manual
C. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) publication
d. International standards of maritime search and rescue
A. Pro-rata freight Pro rata freight is an ancient form of settling payment for carriage
of goods by sea when ship was not able to reach her final destination,
B. Back Freight A payment that is owed to a maritime shipping company when the
transportation of goods extends beyond the contracted destination ...
C. Dead freight Charge payable on space booked on a ship but not utilized by the
charterer or the shipper
D. None of the above
229) Post Nox emission test bed trial and approval of an engine,
periodic Nox emission limit verification is normally done
by:
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231) An airplane wants a vessel to change course and proceed towards a vessel in
distress. The actions of the aircraft to convey this message will NOT include __________.
a. circling the vessel at least once
b. heading in the direction of the distress location
c. flashing the navigation lights on and off
d. crossing ahead and rocking the wings
A. Ballast water exchange at mid ocean eliminates completely the risks associated
with introduction of non-native organisms and pathogens in alien habitats.
B. In the flow through method, the water pumped through a tank should be at least 3
times the tank volume.
C. Over pressurization of a tank cannot take place during the flow through method.
D. Air pipes on ballast tanks are designed for continuous overflow.
234) Records of tests and inspections of a cargo vessel's fire extinguishing systems
shall be kept on board __________.
a. for 1 year
b. for 2 years
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235)by using which of the tank we can change the draft but not changing trim of the
ship
a]peak tank,
b]DB tank,
c) deep tank
d) top side tk
241)The difference between the starboard and port drafts due to wind or seas is called
__________.
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A) list
b)heel
C) trim
D) flotation
242)Which of the devices listed must be used in conjunction with the portable in-line
foam proportioner to produce foam?
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3. In the event of a galley fire on board a general cargo ship, most dry chemical or
carbon dioxide portable extinguishers are automatically activated through the action of a
stainless steel cable, spring and a ____________.
(a) fusible link of tritium, gallium arsenide alloy
(b) stack switch with sensors
(c) thermostat of bimetallic type
(d) pyrostat with activation of pyrotechnics
(e) none of the above
4. The stability of a vessel is normally the greatest when all fuel and water tanks are
full because the _____________.
(A) center of gravity is lowered
(B) center of buoyancy is lowered
(C) reserve buoyancy is unchanged
(D) hull freeboard is increased
7. Which of the listed systems related to an engineer's signal alarm panel is required
to be indicated by a continuously illuminated light?
(a) Deaerating tank low level
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12. In order to find out which lifeboat you are assigned, you should look at the
_____________.
(A) Certificate of Inspection
(B) Muster stations Chart
(C) Ship's Articles
(D) Fire Control Plan
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14. What is the usual effect of moving weight from the main deck to a position lower
in the vessel?
(A) The stability of the vessel is increased.
(B) The trim of the vessel is changed substantially.
(C) The stability of the vessel is significantly decreased.
(D) The vessel will list in proportion to the volume of the cargo shifted.
15. The inclining experiment conducted on a merchant ship is the method for
determining the exact location of the __________.
(A) ship's displacement in seawater
(B) position of the ship's center of gravity
(C) position of the ship's center of buoyancy
(D) position of the ship's metacenter
17. While wearing a demand-type self-contained breathing apparatus the alarm bell
begins ringing. Which of the following conditions does this indicate?
A. There is a 4-5 minute supply of air remaining in the air cylinder.
B. There is approximately 500 psi (3.5 MPa) of pressure left in the air cylinder.
C. The wearer should immediately leave the contaminated area.
D. All of the above.
18. You are replacing a section of heavy piping on deck and using a chain fall to lift
the pipe. Which of the following precautions should be taken to prevent personal injury?
A. Position several men under the pipe so they can catch it if it falls.
B. Attach lines to the ends of the pipe and have your helpers steady the load.
C. Place an old mattress under the hoist to prevent the load from hitting the deck.
D. Have a first aid kit at the job site.
19. With regards to the load line marks, the reason for the placement of mark "WNA"
is ______________.
A. more severe weather is expected in the North Atlantic in winter
B. more freeboard is required in the North Atlantic in winter
C. less draft is allowed in the North Atlantic in winter
D. all of the above
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20. Many uninspected vessels require load lines to indicate the maximum
______________.
A. reserve buoyancy under any condition
B. amidship's draft to which a vessel can be lawfully submerged
C. angle of reduced freeboard for subdivision calculations
D. freeboard for the light ship displacement
21. 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 facepiece
B. the stowing of the facepiece
C. he maintenance of the facepiece
D. all of the above
22. immediately after abandon ship vessel, look out in life raft for
A. Survivors in water
B. Food and water
C. Land
D. none
23. What is placed on the underside of an inflatable liferaft to help prevent it from being
skidded by the wind or overturned?
A. A.Ballast bags
B. B.A keel
C. C.Strikes
D. D.Sea anchor
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3. During loading and discharging operation in addition o when the cargo tanks have been
properly filled each inert gas system must be capable of maintaining a minimum gas
pressure of________.
a. 50 millimeters of water pressure
b. 25 millimeters of water pressure
c. 100 millimeters of water pressure
d. 5 millimeters of water pressure
4. The physical data term on a material safety data sheet (MSDS) ‘hat indicates if the
vapor formed by the material is lighter or heavier than air is called _______
A. Vapor pressure
B. Vapor gravity
C. Vapor level
D. Vapor density
5.Which of the following certificates issued to a ship does not have predetermined
validity for limited period?
A. International Load Line Certificate
B. International tonnage certificate (it is valid until ship is sent for scrap.)
C. Cargo Ship safety certificate
D. Safety Management Certificate
7.The flammable limit of methane by volume is 5%to 15%,if the combustible gas
indicator reading is 50% when sampling a compartment containing methane a flammable
vapour concentration at the sample point is
1. 0.5% by volume
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2. 2.5% by volume
3. 7.5% by volume
4. 50% by volume
8.The explosive range of methane is 5% to 15% by volume in air ,This mean a vapor/air
mixture of
1. 3% methane by volume is too rich to burn
2. 20% methane by volume is too lean to burn
3. 10% methane by volume is too rich to burn
4. 5% methane by volume will give a reading of 100% LEL on a combustible gas
indicator
11.Every U.S crude oil tanker with a keel laying date on or after 1/1/75, shall be equipped
with an inert gas system if the tonnage is more than
1.100,000DWT(Long tons)
2.100,000DWT(metric tons)
3.50,000DWT(Long tons)
4.50,000DWT(metric tons)
13.Emergency Steering Test and pre- arrival/pre departure steering tests are
requirements under: (solas chapter v reg 26 para 4)
A. COLREG 72
B. SOLAS Chapter V
C. Under USCG rules only in US waters
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D. INMARSAT C 1976
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26.Which of the following conditions will allow for a work vest to be substituted for a
lifejacket in the total count of the required lifesaving gear?
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29. Which of the following are resource zones and not security zones?
A. Inland waters
B. Territorial seas
C. Contiguous zone
D. Continental shelf
30.Water Ingress Monitoring Equipment, for detecting water ingress in cargo holds is a
requirement under:
A. MARPOL convention
B. SOLAS Chapter XII
C. BC code
D. BLU code
31.The most common cooling agent used for fighting fires on tank vessels is
A. carbon dioxide
B. flue gas
C. water
D. steam smothering
32.Greater the hazard, smaller the parcel size. As per this principle of IBC code what is the
allowable parcel size in Type 1 chemical tankers?
A. 3000 m3
B. 1500 m3
C. 1250 m3
D. 1650 m3
33.Which of the following is considered to be the safest protection from static electric
discharge, when connecting or disconnecting cargo hoses and metal arms?
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