1.Tanker Ships are classified into 2 categories such as clean and crude oil carriers.

What do you
call a ship carrying Diesel Oil?
Wrong: Crude Oil Tanker

2. If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel
transfer operations what action should you take FIRST?

ANSWER: Shut down the transfer operation

3.Which statement is NOT TRUE concerning the stowage of commercial explosives?

Class C explosives may not be stowed in the same hold with class B poisonous.

4.Before the commencement of cargo loading operations in an oil terminal, what would
you do to prevent accumulation of static electricity along the cargo line?

WRONG: Spray water along the cargo line

5.How do you prevent over carriage?

ANSWER: Inspection of the hold at completion of discharge.

6. You are arriving in Edinburgh to load 1000 cases of Scotch whiskey. The cases are
packed with 12 bottles of one liter each to a case. The flash point of the Scotch is 220
degrees F. Which of the following is TRUE?
ANSWER: The scotch is not required to be shipped under the requirements of the
hazardous materials regulation.

7.What happens when the volume of combustible liquid increase in temperature?

ANSWER: It expands.

8. A tanker is normally built with 2 slop tanks: port and starboard. Its purpose is to
collect oily water mixture during tank cleaning and contaminated oil during normal
operations. Which slop tank is supposed to receive the oily water mixture first?
WRONG: Both slop tanks can collect oily water.

9.At least how many hours in advance of transport or handling of dangerous substances,
including those which are not discharged at port, is normally required by the port
authority?
ANSWER -24 hours
10.Which statement is correct concerning the carriage of coal in bulk?
ANSWER:Coal should be vented with surface ventilation.

11.How many subdivisions are in the class 9 of dangerous goods?-

ANSWER: 0

12.To which class of dangerous goods does gun powder belong?-

ANSWER: Class 1.1

13.Ship’s officers should check every cargo compartment after it is filled with bulk grain to
ensure. Why is this done?
ANSWER: all void spaces are filled

14.In segregation between bulk materials possessing chemical hazards and dangerous
goods in package form, how are you going to segregate flammable solids from
class/division 1.2?
ANSWER: Separated by a complete compartment or hold from

15.While taking on fuel oil, the transfer hose leaks causing a sheen in the water. What
should you do?
ANSWER: Shut down operation.

16.Which of the following are susceptible to odorous cargoes?

ANSWER: delicate cargo

17.Many solid bulk cargoes are liable to cause oxygen depletion in a cargo space. What
is the oxygen content that the cargo hold is 18%, which conclusion is TRUE? I. An
oxygen analyzer was used to determine oxygen content. II. It is safe to enter the cargo
space. III. The crew who is entering must be given clearance for safe entry.
ANSWER: I and III

18.When an ESD is activated, what will happen to the ship cargo operations?

Stop.
When packages are leaking or damaged
They are checked for damage or leak.

A low oxygen content in a compartment atmosphere is dangerous for a person entering.

What instrument measures the amount of oxygen present in the compartment?

Oxygen analyzer.

As trade name is not permissible, marked should be indicated on packages containing

dangerous goods?
correct and durable technical name

In any petroleum products, which among the choices below is readily combustible?
Liquid petroleum

Which publication should be followed to ensure compliance with the requirements of

SOLAS for the carriage of dangerous goods in package form?

IMDG Code

In which class does coal belong?

Class 4.2

Under IMO Class 5.1 why are oxidizing substances dangerous? I. The oxygen increases
the intensity of fire, II. The oxygen is liable to fire. III. They are substances yield oxygen.
I and III

The shipper’s declaration of dangerous goods shall include or be accompanied by

assigned certificate or declaration. What does the declaration signify?
All of the above
What type of gas does not support combustion?
inert gas

What gases become liquid under pressure at ambient temperature?

Flammable gases

Coal cargo is loaded in Bulk Carriers. What is the hazard associated with coal cargo
when the temperature is elevated?
Methane gas emission

What international Code Flag is hoisted to denote loading of flammable liquid is going
on?

Bravo

What might result if during loading the atmosphere is laden with coal dust or grain
dust?
need to spontaneous combustion

A vessel will transport dangerous goods like corrosive chemicals substances. The crew
has always been keen as regards safety. Which references IMDG code apply to the
principles of classification, packaging, handling, carriage, stowage and segregation of
dangerous goods? I. IMDG Code Chapter 3,2 II. IMDG Regulation 6 III. IMDG Chapter 1,3
IV. All sections of the IMDG Code

I only

You are on a cargo vessel carrying portable tanks of dangerous cargoes in bulk. Which
of the following statement is TRUE?
All electrical within 10 feet horizontally must be explosion proof or intrinsically
safe.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the warning signs required to be displayed

on a tanker while transferring any hazardous cargo in bulk?

The signs use black lettering on a white background and strategically seen.
Which cargo would require a dangerous cargo manifest?
cotton

Where do gasoline and kerosene belong in the classes of dangerous goods?

How can contamination of a food cargo by an odorous cargo be prevented?

By segregating two lots of cargo into separate holds or compartment.

You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a
hazardous cargo. You must complete topside repairs involving hot work before sailing?
Which of the following statements is TRUE? I. Hot work repairs at such a facility are
prohibited. II. The captain of the Port may give special approval to make works repair. III.
The repair area must be inspected by a marine surveyor to ensure that it can be done
safely. IV. You can make repairs with permission of the facility owner since you are
empty and the cargo is on the facility.

II only

What is NOT indicated in the dangerous cargo manifest?

the stowage location of hazardous material on board the vessel

Should Corrosive liquids and acids have?

white

Petroleum products having a Reid Vapor Pressure of 8.5 psi or below is what grade?

Grade C

During loading of dangerous cargoes, how will you advise ships in the vicinity of your
operations?
Hoist BRAVO flag by day all around red light by night
You are a vessel that carries liquefied gasses in bulk, what information is required for
ease of acces by person on watch?

fire fighting procedures

Which is the BEST for packing certificate? I. It is used for containers or vehicles loaded
with dangerous goods. II. The container or vehicles are properly packed and secured. III.
The dangerous goods are properly packed and secured.

All I, II, and III

The act of measuring the distance from the surface of the cargo to the bottom is called
sounding. What do you call the space from deck to the surface of cargo?
Ullage

What would a duty officer do in case of sudden hose explosion during discharging?
Activate ESD immediately.

What do you call a tanker whose deadweight is about 350,000 tonnes?

ULCC

Liquefaction is a hazard where loss of stability will cause the ship to capsize. Which
among the choices is highly liable to liquefy?

All of the above

The segregation of flammable solids from class4 is required for safety reasons. If a vessel
transports matches and metal powders, how far is the minimum horizontal separation?

3 meters

A loading arm is used to convey cargo from shore tanks to ship and vice versa. In which
part of the ship is the loading arm connected?

Deck manifold