1.

Cargo oil loaded in separate tanks including segregation of cargo lines and pumps with double valve
segregation. This type is called.

a)Closed segregation
b) Complete segregation
c)Natural segregation
d)Partial segregation

2.On tankers , emergency pump producing 72 m3/h at __ bar

a) 10

b) 9

c) 7

d) 8

3. The foam monitor of the expansion foam which is laid across the___

a)Cargo deck

b) For castle deck

c) Poop deck

d)Weather deck

4.On tankers the impairment of smell is especially serious when mixtures containing

a) Hydrocarbon

b)Carbon dioxide

c)Hydrogen Sulphide

d) Sulphur dioxide

5.In the vicinity of an electrical storm, tanker cleaning _____

a) May continue providing the tanks are inerted

b)Must be stopped

c)May continue providing the tank venting system is isolated.

d)May continue if tank pressure remains at atmospheric

6.The tank washing machines for crude oil washing shall be ___ mounted and shall be a design
acceptable to the administration.

a)Temporarily

b)Permanently

c)Portable

d) Non of the above.

7.____ Tanker is a vessel of size range 50000- 74999 dead weight.

a)Aframax

b) Panamax

c) Suesmax

d) VLCC

8.Which is almost absent in crude petroleum

a)Olefins

b) Naphthens

c)Mercaptans

d)Cycloparapffins

9.On tanker how many break glass alarm points are located on accommodation?

a)10

b)12

c)17

d)19
10.As an emergency measure, the pump rom can be

a)Isolated

b)Ventilated

c)Inerted

d)Closed

11.When operating with negative suction head,which of these types of pumps will require priming?

a)Reciprocating

b)Gear

c)Centrifugal

d)Roary

12.During loading operation ullage and temperature measurement equipment is showing low battery,
Battery to be replaced

a)Can be replaced on tank area

b) Can be used near manifold area

c) Can be replaced at pump room entrance

d)Can be replaced only inside accommodation

13.Chemical tanker constructed on or after 1st July 1986 must comply with the provision of

a) The BCH code

b) The IGGC code

c) The IBC code

d) The GIC code

14.Whichever method is used , the overboard discharging during de ballasting must be

a)Below the water line

b) Above the waterline

c) No restrictions
d) None of the above

15.Where in each monitored space should the gas detector head be placed in a dedicated oil tanker

a) At the bottom

b) At the top

c) In the center (Vertically)

d) Any point in the space

16.Which of the following is true about dry powder fire extinguisher?

a) You should avoid using them in confined spaces

b) They are the best choice for electrical fires

c) You should only use them in confined spaces

d) There is a black band above them

17. Where only hydrocarbon acid is carried, a detection system is to be provided

a)Hydrogen chloride vapor

b) Hydrogen sulphide

c) Hydrogen peroxide

d) None of the above

18. Which one is used to detect the colour of the petroleum products?

a)Sayboltchromemeter

b) Cleveland apparatus

c) Colour comparator

d) None of the above

19 . On tanker,the foam bulk storage tanks contains___ m3 of

a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8

20.Many petroleums products , especially the more volatile ones cause ___

a) Dermatitis

b) Skin irritation

c) Skin will disappear

d) Both a and b

21.How is freezing of water in deck seal water is taken care?

a)Adding ethylene glycole

b) Running water

c) Steam coil

d) Running IG continually during cold weather

22. On completion of loading what action needs to be taken by person

a) Close manifold valve fully shut

b) Terminal manifold valve fully shut

c) Close tank valves

d) Close cross over valves

23.In scrubber tower water absorbs ___ more readily at lower temperatures?

a) SO2

b) SO3

c) SO2 and SO3

d) None of the above

24.Fire fighting procedure is same at port or at sea?

a) Same

b) different

25. Onboard tankers in one of the areas sources of ignition are fully controlled

a) Engine room/accommodation

b) Cargo tanks and main deck

c) Bridge

d) All of the above

26.When ship shore safety checklist will be completed

a) During the operation

b) Completion of the operation

c) Prior the operation

d) 1 day before arrival port.

27. Free surface effect will disturb ship’s stability

a) True

b) Falls

28. What are units of specific gravity

a) Kg/m3

b)kgf/m3

c)No units

d) M3/ tons

29.DPA requires under

a) STCW code

b) ISPC
c) MARPOL 73/78

d) ISM code

30) For gasoline,the flash point (<50C) is determined by the

a)Abel apparatus

b)Saybolt chromometer

c)Pensky-Marten’s apparatus.

d)none of the above

31)For the best extinguishing effect, the discharge from a dry chemical type fire extinguisher should
be directed at the

a)base of a fire

b)top and side of the fire

c)middle of the fire

d)highest flames in the fire

34) Inert gas is produced onboard of ship by

a) an IG generator

b) any of these

c) the auxiliary boiler

d) the main boiler

35) The demister is drained to the scrubber effluent line then the ________must be***************

a)deck seal

b)U seal

c) both a and b
d) none of the above

36)Water extinguishes fire by

Cooling and smothering

37) The aromatic hydrocarbons are

a)Benzene

b)Toluene

c)Xylene

d) all the above

38)Following will not be checked by cargo surveyor prior starting**********

a)Ullaging

b)cargo sampling

c)temperature of cargo tank

d) operation of gas equipment

39)On tankers, emergency pump producing 72m3/hr at ___bar

a) 10

b) 9

c) 7

d) 8

40)Exposure to Benzene vapors in high concentration leads to disorders of the ____ and ______

a) skin and eyes

b) blood and bone marrow

c)bone marrow and muscle

d)blood and muscle

41)The low viscosity fog applicator used in conjunction with the all purpose fire fighting should
a)stored in rack when not in actual use

b) attached to the nozzle by the chain

c) coated with heavy grease to prevent corrosion

d)left in place in the all purpose nozzle

42) Smoking onboard can be carried out at places allocated by the _______of the ship

a) C/E

b) master

43) The foam system is operated from the _____room

a)CCR

b)ECR

c) fire control room

d) all the above

45)The engine room is equipped with regular fire hoses and nozzles. What is important to observe
when using water is as extinguishing fire in the engine room?

All the above

46)A portable CO2 fire extinguisher is effective on burning oil only _________

a) If applicable in connection with foam

b) If attempts to extinguish the fire with low velocity fog have tested
c) If applicable promptly
d) To prevent rekindling

47)It is Lowest liquid temperature at which the small flame initiates a flash of flame across the surface
of the ............................Flammable gas above the liquid?

Flash point

48) Emergency steering test and pre arrival/departure steering test are requirements under?
SOLAS Chapter V

49) Crude oil is pumped by ______ pump?

Centrifugal pump

50) Flammable mixture of O2 is starts at 15% by volume.

FALSE

51)Wet oil that has loaded on top (LOT) should not be used for________?

a)Initial discharging

b)Running as drive for cargo eductor

c)Priming of cargo oil pump

d)Crude oil washing

52Valves not in use should be________?

Secured and lashed shut

53. Washing of cargo tank____ until tests have been made at various levels to establish that the vapor
content in any part of the tank is below 10% of LFL

a)Commence

b) Not commence

c) Wait for optimum condition

d) None of the above

54.Nitrousgases(NO and NO2) are present in concentrations of about ____ by volume in inert gas after
passing scrubber tower.

a)0.0002
b) 0.01

c) 0.02

d) 0.0001

55.Which f the following statements describes the advantage of using a halon free fire extinguisher
versus co2 extinguisher

a)Halon cools rather than smother a fire

b) Halon is more efficient than CO2

c) Halon can extinguish combustible metal fire

d) Halon is not toxic and safe to breath under all conditions

56. When taking Ballast on non inerted tanks, following measures to be taken

a) Tank valves are opened last

b) Loading of Ballast at very high rat to prevent oil leaks

c) Tank valves are opened first

d) None of the above

57. The gas regulating valve should be opened very slow in order to

a) The boiler combustion control

b) Maintain correct pressure

c) Maintain correct air/fuel ratio

d) All of the above

58. What is the unit of flow rate

a) Kg.m

b) Kg/m

c) m3/s

d) /s

59.Mast riser fire doesn’t normally occur during

a) Purging

b) Discharging

c) Loading

d) Venting inert gas pressure during normal passage

60. Which type of valves are fitted as suction valve on the inert gas blower fans?

a) Manually controlled butterfly valves

b) Automatic controlled gate valves

c) Automatic controlled butterfly valves

d) Manually controlled gate valves

61. Inert gas pressure indicator from the bridge should come from

a) Aft of non return valve

b) Forward of non return valve

c) In between non return valve and isolation valve

d) Aft of deck seal

62. Prior starting of discharging operation utmost care should be given while filling separator of cargo
oil pump to avoid

a) Liquid hammer

b) Cavitation

c) Over pressurization

d) Vacuum

63. Pump efficiency is defined as the ratio of __

a) Pressure to temperature

b) Temperature to pressure

c) Water horse power to pump horse power

d) Pump horse power to water horse power

64.On ships fitted with non-programmable COW machines multistage oil washing is

a) Feasible

b) Not feasible

c) Need skilled person

d) None of the above

65.Temperature of 98% loaded cargo to be measured at____ levels to get accurate temperature for
gauging

a) 2Levels

b) 1Lvel

c) 3 Level

d) None of the above

66.Immersion suit donning time without assistance

a) 30 Sec

b) 1Min

c) 3 min

d) 2 min

67.Print out record of computing unit should be retained onboard for

a) 1year

b) Unlimited time

c) 2 Yr

d) 3 yr

68.Flue gases are used directly for inerting?

a) True

b) False

69.What is meant by the term Self ignition temperature

a) The lowest temperature where enough vapors are given off that they will ignite and then go
out if an external ignition source is applied

b) The lowest temperature where the vapor given off will automatically ignite without the
presence of an external ignition source

c) The lowest temperature that a liquid will start giving off vapors

d) The lowest temperature where enough vapors are given off that they will ignite and keep
burning if an external ignition source is applied
70.Which of the following fractions of a crude oil will have the maximum gravity API

a) Diesel

b) Gasoline

c) Atmospheric gas oil

d) Vacuum gas oil

71. In the atmospheric pressure crude distillation, the content of _____ from lighter fraction to
heavier ones

a) Sulphur decreases

b) Nitrogen increases

c) Sulphur increases

d) None of the above

72. _____ test is done to find out the softening point of bitumen

a) Flame

b) Impact

c) Ball and ring

d) Viscosity

73.Loading through the pump room is

a) To be avoided

b) Normally the approved way to load slop tank

c) Permissible

d) Done to increase the loading rate

74.Who should prepare the watch schedule during cargo operation

a) Master

b) Second officer

c) Chief officer

d) Chief engineer

75. On tankers, ____ smoke detectors are located throughout the engine room

a) 33

b) 22

c) 44

d) 55

76.A portable CO2 extinguisher is effective on burning oil only_____

a) If applied in connection with foam

b) If attempts to extinguish the fire with low velocity fog ……

c If applied promptly

d)To prevent rekindling

77.Visbreaking process is mainly used for making

a) Gas oil

b) Crude oil

c) Fuel oil

d) Kerosene
78.Which of the valves listed should be used either in the fully open or fully closed position

a) Needle valve

b) Gate valve

c)Check valve

d) Globe valve

79.If a liquid is filled in space with high vacuum, the liquid moves vigorously and causes a momentary
surge pressure. This momentary surge pressure is called_____

A Discharge pressure

b) Pressure surge

c) Differential pressure

d) Liquid hammer

80.In pump rooms and pipe tunnels flame proof electric light fittings are generally fitted this means
that

a)The fitting is completely gas tight and non gas can enter into contact with the bulb and
electric connections

b) Gas may enter but even if an explosion takes place the fitting is so strong that the explosion
will be con…….

c) The electrical supply will disconnect automatically in case of fire

d) Even if fire occurs ,it will not consume the fitting

81.Which of the listed extinguisher agents would be suitable for use on an oil fire , but dangerous on
an electrical fire

a) CO2

b) Water fog

c)Halon
d) Dry chemical

82.To avoid pyrophoric oxidation reaction which equipment should be in good working condition

a) Deck seal

b) Cargo oil pump

c) Gas meter

d)Ig system

83.Solvent used in the deasphalting process

a)Propane

b)Pentene

c) Butane

d) Hexane

84.The maximum allowable weight of a portable extinguisher is ______

a)13.5Kg

b)23Kg

c)9Kg

d)46Kg

85. ASTM Table 6-24-54A are for

a) Crude oil

b) Generalized products such as fuel,gasoline ,kerosene, naphtha

c) Lube oils

d)All of the above

86. What type of nozzle for fire hoses shall be used aboard ships

a)Duel purpose(Jet/spray)type incorporating shut off

b)Jet type

c) Duel purpose(Jet/spray)

d) Spray type

87. The low velocity fog applicator used in conjunction with the all purpose fire fighting nozzle
should…..

a) Stored in the ca…… not in actual use

b) Attached to nozzle by the chain

c) Coated with heavy grease to prevent corrosion

d) Left in place in the all purpose nozzle

88. The state of change of stored pressure type dry chemical fire extinguisher can be readily
determined by

a) Visual inspection of the pressure gauge

b)Weighing the cylinder

c) Removing the lid and checking the level of dry chemical

d) Weighing the CO2 cartridge

89.Pollution by tanker is

a)Only due to operational reasons

b) Only due to collision or grounding

c) Only due to accidental reasons

d) All of the above

90. Fixed foam monitors having a nozzle rotation angle of _________

a)180

b)270

c)360

d) 24

92.In the ship's fire fighting installation should provide sufficient power for water jets to reach any
part of the vessel normally accessible to the crew. How many jets should it cope with?

a) 2

b) 4

c) 3

d) 1

93. In the event of fire onboard what do you think is the primary consideration of the master ?

a)To liaise with the head office and shore authorities

b) To save the ship

c) To follow instructions as given in the emergency response manual

d) The safety of the crew

94. In a smoke filled alleyway where will the cleanest air be found and how should you proceed out?

a) Near to the deck, crawl out keeping your face as near to the deck as possible

b) Towards the upper part, stand as tall as possible and walk out

c) It will be the same in all parts , therefore I would just leave as quickly as possible

d) Sit and wait for the rescue party

95.On tankers two fire pumps are there producing 200m3/h at___ bar
a) 7

b) 8

c) 10

d) 12

96. In the event of cargo spillage which of following would be informed first

a)The clean up contractor

b) The agent

c) The ship owner

d) The port authority

97. Maximum loading rate and maximum venting capacity must be provided in cargo control room
giving details of the rate for

a) Homogenous

b) Group by group

c) Tank wise loading

d) All of the above

98.The purpose of remotely controlled measuring of tank levels are to measure

a) Hight of bottom girders in the tanks

b) Height from bottom shell to top stringers in the tanks

c) Height of liquid in the tanks

d) Height from liquid surface to top stringers in the tanks

99. What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers that must be carried on ship of1000GT
and above?

a) 3

b)5

c) 9

d7

100.Information on number of tanks can be COW at one particular time is obtained from

a)Procedure and arrangement manual

b)Tanker operation manual

c) Stability manual

d) Crude oil washing manual

101. What class of fire is a smoldering fire of wool, textile ,paper and other carbonaceous materials?

a) Class A

b) D

c) C

d) B

102. During start of loading operation in tanker rate of loading to be at___

a) Maximum

b) Minimum

c) Moderate

d) As per terminal convenience

103.Why shall you never pour water into hot fat

a)The fat will stiffen immediately and need reheating

b) The water will explode into steam causing hot fat to be thrown fat away thus possibly causing
severe burns or fire

c)The water will turn into steam and cause the fat to explode

d) The fat will not be edible anymore

104.How to minimize staticelectric generation during loading operation

a)Load at maximum rate?

b) Load at minimum rate

c) As per chief officer

d)Master instructions

105. Should the oil monitor system fail in anyway i.e loss of power loss of signal from the ship’s log
out of monitor than the system must operation !!!!

a)Continue

b) Wait for the signal to receive from ship’s log

c) Stop

d) Give only audible / visual alarm and continue

106. If a liquid is used as the driving medium the appliance is called an___

a)Ejector

b)Stripping pump

c)Eductor

d) Cargo pump

107. The ship can simultaneously discharge and ballast so as to avoid

a)Explosion

b) Vapor emission atmosphere

c)Oil contamination

d) None of the above

108. Which of these statements explain how a vacuum is created by eductor

a)A rapidly moving stream of water passing through a nozzle

109.Annex 1 collection of residue tank washing and also oily mixture to be

a) Bilge tank

b) Sludge tank

c) Oily bilge tank

d) Slop tank

110. After loading high volatile and H2S cargo, person engaged in taking ullage of cargo tank should
stand

a) Parallel to wind direction

b) Perpendicular to wind direction

c) Same direction from the wind is coming

d) Wait until wind speed becomes zero.

111.Following oil doesn't require anti static precautions

a) Asphalts

b) Naphtha

c) Heavy gas oil

d) Jet fuels

112.The use of steam driven ejectors for ventilation of cargo tanks having flammable vapors in them is
not recommended nowadays due to

a)It might cause burns to unwary person

b) It being not a very effective system for tank ventilation

c) Steam at high velocities may generate static electricity which might cause incentive sparks

d) It is rather expensive to waste steam

113.______ tanker is a vessel of 150000-200000 dead weight

a)Aframax

b) Panamax

c) Suesmax

d) VLCC

114.What are duty officers provided with to check the quality of Inert gas

a) Portable oxygen analyser

b) A tank scope

c) A breathing apparatus to enter the tank

d) An explosive meter

115.All cargo pipe line should be tested to 100% maximum allowable working pressure atleast _____

a) Once in 4 months

b) Prior discharging operation

c) Annually

d) At dry dock

(If 150 % MWAP- Once in 2.5 years)

116. In the deck seal float switches should be _____and installed in the fore and aft plane

a) Plastic coated

b) Metal coated

c) Aluminium coated

d) No coating
117.IG pressure of the cargo tank should be compared with ____

a) PV breaker value

b)Main line IG pressure gauge

c) Cargo manifold

d) Both a and b

118.As per mooring winch equipment guidelines brake test has to be carried out

a) Annually

b)6 Monthly

c) Bi annually

d) Every dry dock

119.Flammable gases are expected at the following locations onboard tankers

a) Cargo compartments,bridge, main deck, cargo control room

b) Cargo compartments, engine room , pump room

c)Cargo compartments, pump room and main deck

d) Galley , pump room and engine room

120. The open cup flash point much greater than closed cup flash point because

a) There is a great loss gas in open cup compared to close cup

b)No loss in gas and due to physical property of fuel

c) Closed cup the exposure of fuel is less

d) None of the above

121.Fixed dry powder system is used in

a) Oil tanker

b) Chemical tanker

c) Gas carrier
d) Bulk carrier

122.On tankers, the COW list states (among other thing) that during cow operations__________

a)the IG system should be in operation

b)the IG oxygen content must be below 4.5% in order to start or continue washing

c)the IG pressure is to be recorded prior to starting washing

d)the quality of the IG must be frequently checked and recorded

123.High IG temp alarm is at______

a)55 oC

b)65 oC

c)85 oC

d)75 Oc

124) During tank washing at undefined atmosphere the total water throw put per cargo tank should
no case exceed _________m3/hr

a)180

b)60

c)120

d)200

125)COW to be suspended if one of the following criteria is full filled

a)cargo tank IG pressure is maintained above 500mm of water gauge

b)oxygen content of the tanks is less than 5% by vol

c)if IG pressure drops to less than 200mm of water gauge

d) IG system is running satisfactory

126)Flame detector can be used to monitor fire

a)true
b)false

127)Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher is accomplished

by_

a)atomized fire equipment servicing personnel only

b)replacing the propellant cartridge and refilling it with pyrotechnic powder

c)puncturing the cartridge seal after installation

d)recharging the cartridge and then refilling it with powder

128)allow sufficient oxygen in the tanks to ******

a) a centrifugal pump

b)a reciprocating pump

c) a globe valve

d)an educator

129)one set of fire man out fit consists

a)protective clothing

b)electric safety lamp

c)axe

d)all the above

130)TLV is an indication of how much of a toxic substance is applicable during working ____hrs day
after day.

a)6

b)9

c)8

d)12

131)According to the regulation in force ,one of the following stripping devices is a demand on an oil
tanker. Which one?
a)stripping pump

b)not any particular

c)ejector

d)vacuum strip

132)Prior to starting the cargo pumps for discharge of cargo it must be ensured that

a)the pump room pipeing is inerted

b)the inert gas plant is running on stand by

c)the inert gas plant is ready for start up

d)all ballast tanks are inerted

134)Class C fire division will be constructed with non combustible with exception that combustible
requirement

a)true

b)false

135) what is the pumping capacity depending on

A)suction pressure

b)liquid temp

c)liquid viscosity

d)total pressure head

136) which are checks to be carried out prior entering discharge port

a)tank pressure control

b)ullage measurement

c)preparation of IG and scrubber pump

d)all the above

137) PV breaker should not be set to a ____pressure than that of the secondary vent

a)higher

b)equql to

c)lower

d)equal to or higher

138) the butterfly valves and the non return valve are to be kept open ,should be kept

a)fully

b)half

c)quarter

d)none of the above

139) hand feel the scrubber IG ,if it is not cold,what is the problem

a)demister

b)no flow of sea water

c)sprayer nozzle problem

d)none of the above

140)LOF became convention in year 1989

a)true

b)false

141) depending upon the efficiency of the scrubber the _____content may be reduced to about
0.0055% by vol

a)ash

b)vanadium

c)sulphur

d)carbon
142) most of the IG system prefers the blower gas inlet is ___ the scrubber tower

a)below

b)sidewards

c)above

d)none of the above

143) during darkness the vessels bow should permit an effective visual watch to be maintained on the

a)near anchor

b)on mooring point

c)on forcastle deck

d)all the above

144) if the mixing method is used in gas freeing ,the inlet air should have an inlet speed sufficient to
force the air jet down to the both

a) (30-50 m/sec)

b) (20-30 m/sec)

c) (30-40 m/sec)

d) (50-60 m/sec)

145) you may improve a vessel’s stability by

a)keeping the fuel tank topped off

b)increasing the free surface effect

c)keeping the fuel tanks at least half full

d)keeping at least one fuel tank empty for slops

146) Roll method of rolling the fire hose as follows: Hose is laid flat on ground start rolling with male
end till female end is reached

a)true

b)false

147) the safe and effective use of the face piece of a demand type SCBA is directly influenced by

a)the donning of the face piece

b)the stowing of the face piece

c)the maintenance of the face piece

d)all the above

148) as per SOLAS min no of fireman outfit for vessel between 2500-4000 GT

a)1

b)2

c)3

d)4

149) in IG, the mass of the water vapour contained in a given volume of saturated gas depends on the
____of the gas

a)temperature

b)pressure

c)volume

d)velocity

150) the minimum oxygen required for combustion

a)0.05

b)0.11

c)0.08

d)0.21
151) oxygen content in the IG in the inert gas supply mains comes on the

a)discharge side of the IG blowers

b)suction side of the IG blowers

c)boiler

d)IG line on deck

152)_______take place if a liquid drops in temp below its freezing point without freezing

a)super heating

b)super cooling

c)super charging

d)none of the above

153) prior taking heavy weather ballast in designed cargo tanks______ should be carried out every
time

a)COW

b)tank cleaning

c)partially loaded

d)kept full empty

154)to start _____, the IG has to be started and tanks purged to a pressure of 300-600mm Hg

a)ballast voyage

b)loaded voyage

c)both a and b

d) none of the above

155) All cargo pipelines should be tested to 1.5 times their rated working pressure at least ___in 5 yr
period

a)once

b)twice

c)trice

d)annually

156) Discharge of ballast can be done

a)before loading

b)after loading

c)during loading

d)both a and c

157)you have ordered to load a cargo of API gravity 10.0.The gravity of this cargo is ______

a)heavier than fresh water

b)the same as fresh water

c)lighter than fresh water

d)the same as sea water

158) One of the following information is not required in loading plan

A)ship tanks to be loaded

b)trim and drafts of the tank

c)number of cargo pumps to be used

d)max loading rate and min loading rate

159) The deck seal water supply line on the deck should be fitted with _____lines to prevent freezing

a)air

b)steam

c)hot water

d)any of the above

160) Number of fire pump required for cargo ships below 1000 Gt-at least two power driven,one of
which shall be independently driven

a)true

b)false

161) The opening of P/V mast riser is to

a)allow free flow of inert gas

b)allow the inert gas to pressurize the line

c) both a and b

c) none of the above

162)What does Code A stands in ship shore safety checklist

a)agreement

b)additional

c)all

163) When the tank have been purged and the concentration of hydrocarbon gas has been checked to
be below about ___% by vol

a)2

b)2.5

c)3

d)5

164) Where can ship's officers find information about the ship’s fire protection arrangements ,fire
detection and extinguisher

a)in permanently exhibited fire plan

b) in permanently exhibited muster list

c)in the wheel house

d)in a special instruction folder at all fire control stations

165) What is the highest permitted back pressure for the cargo pump when it is tested?

a)18 bar

b)1.25 times the max working pressure

c)5 bar

d)25 bar

166) Approval of Hot work inside cargo tanks can be issued after

a) no flammable gas present at work site and oxygen content is 11%

b)adjacent compartment HC atmosphere is 15% vol

c)No flammable gas present at work site and oxygen content is 18%

d) HC content is 1 LEL and oxygen content is 21%

167) Tank washing should be carried out only ___at a time

a)1

b)2

c)3

d)4

168) The flammable limit of methane by vol is % to %,if the combustible gas indicator reading is %
when sampling a compartment containing methane flammable vapor concentration at the sample
point is

a)0.5% by vol

b)2.5% by vol

c)7.5% by vol

d)50% by vol

169) An overdose of toxic petroleum vapour affects your sense of smell by____

a)Improving it permanently

b)improving it temporary

c)taking it away completely

d)reducing it temporary
170) How can you be assured that the inert gas analyzer will give the correct reading of the oxygen
content of the inert gas

a)A zero setting knob activates a ‘Wheatstone bridge ‘with a calibrated resistor in order to compare.

b)the instrument is calibrated every year in the presence of the Classification surveyor.

c)The instrument is calibrated with fresh air 3 months and should indicate 21 % oxygen in fresh air

d) the instrument is calibrated with nitrogen holding 3% oxygen (grey colour test bottle)

171) In scrubber,the sub-micron particles of _____move randomly is a gas stream and must be

a)less than 1/100th of a mm

b)less than 1/10th of a mm

c)less than 1/1000th of mm

d) less than 1 mm

172) On tanker how many break glass alarm points are located in the engine room

a)9

b)14

c)16

d)20

173) Cargo tank lids or coamings should be clearly marked with

a)capacity

b)number and location of space they serve

c)group color coding

d)size

174) During loaded passage a minimum positive pressure of ______mmWg of inert gas

a)1500

b)700

c)100

d)350
175) Minimum duration the water mist system is operated to suppress fire

a)30 min

b)20 min

c)40 min

d)60 min

176) The power of a mooring winch to heave in or put a load on its mooring rope or wire is _____

a)mooring winch design capacity

b)mooring power

c)design power

d)break holding power

177) A person manning a fire hose under pressure with an all purpose nozzle attached. Should
******the position is changed from

a)solid stream to fog

b)shut to solid stream

c)low velocity to high velocity fog

d)fog to shut

179) As per Mooring equipment guidelines Expand LDBF

Line Design Break Force

180)During tank washing ,the recirculation of water is

a)Not permitted

b)Permitted

c)depends on the cargo

d) none of the above

181) If a bonding cable is connected by the terminal when joining a manifold for cargo operation

a)you should not commence cargo operations

b)you should use an oxygen analyzer at all the time

c)you should insert an insulating flange or single length of non conducting hose

d)you should use an international shore connection

182) Which type of valves are fitted as discharge valve on the inert gas blower fans?

a) Manually butterfly valves

b) Automatic gate valves

c) Automatic butterfly valves

d) Manually gate valves

183) COW system and its operations are found to be in accordance with those specifications will be
issued with ____certificate

a)IOPP

b)IAPP

c)SMPEP

d)SOPEP

184) Cargo pump rooms shall be provided with a fixed fire extinguishing system which of the following
system is not in accordance with the present SOLAS regulation

a)Fixed gas fire extinguishing system

b)Fixed powder fire extinguishing system

c)water spraying extinguishing system

d)high expansion foam extinguishing system

185) The total CO flooding system gas to be discharged within min is

a)0.82

b)0.45

c)0.9

d)0.85
186) The buildup of wet solids on the IG Blower impeller blade tips indicates

a)baffles

b)deck seal

c)demister

d)none of the above

187) The planned water consumption system has been use for large foam monitor at ___m/hr

a)338

b)335

c)300

d)330

188)______ a ship constructed for the carriage in bulk of any liquid product listed in chapter 17 of IBC
code

a) chemical tanker

b)product tanker

c)crude oil carrier

d)gas tanker

189)Flue gases are used directly by inserting

a)true

b)false

190)When all the tanks inert satisfactorily, the tanks should be put under a sight glass

a)300-600 mm WG

b)300-400 mm WG

c)500-700 mm WG

d)700-800 mm WG
191) Carbon monoxide(co) may typically be present in a concentration of about __by vol in inert gas
corresponding to __ppm

a)1% 150

b)0.01% 100

c)3% 250

d)2% 300

192) While fighting a fire, in order to utilize two hoses from a single “wye” gate attached to a hydrant
,you need on

a)At the base of the “Y” in either direction

b) At the base of the “Y” counter clockwise 180 o

c)on each leg of the “Y”90 o

d) on each leg of the “Y”180 o

193) How can we maintain NPSH

a) by controlling the liquid flow

b) by increasing pump rpm

c)by controlling the liquid temp

d) by reducing vapor pressure

194) which tanker has the simplest piping arrangement

a) ore/oil carrier

b)product tanker

c)crude oil tanker

d)gas carrier

195) What is the minimal information to be available at the Central control station

a)fire detection panel

b)fire door status

c)total flooding system status

d)none of the above

196) What is the advantages of having a steam turbine driven inert gas fan on a tanker fitted with an
auxiliary

a)A steam driven turbine fan does not easily trip when there is a malfunction on the inert gas plant

b)a steam turbine fan is less costly to maintain and more easy to operate

c)a steam turbine driven fan create initial load on the boiler facilitating the inert gas production

d)A steam turbine fan can give higher speeds

197) What is the maximum allowable suction head for fire pump

a)3 m

b)1.5 m

c)9 m

d)4.5 m

199) The frequency of pressure testing ashore of SCBA sets should as a min be every

a)10 yr

b)6 yr

c)5 yr

d)15 yr

200) What is the use of IGS interlock switch in inert gas system

a)To avoid running inert gas when oxygen content increase to 8% vol

b) for using inert gas in Gas free mode

c)If the tank pressure in IGS system drops to 100mm of water gauge ****

d) atmosphere valve will get fully open if oxygen content increases to 8%

201) What are the additional requirements on tankers for safety?

a)Fixed fire fighting system

b)deluge system
c)sprinkler system on life boat

d) emergency towing arrangement

202)What is the meaning of abbreviation ABC due to first aid?

Air,breating,circulation(CPR)

203)To start the loaded voyage with positive pressure in the tank, the IG system has to be started and
tanks purged to a pressure of_____

a)200-400

b)300-600

c)400-800

d)500-1000

204) in accommodation the automatic sprinklers shall come into operation within the temp range of

a)56-67

b)80-90

c)48-55

d)68-79

205) fire drill includes

a)operating co2 system

b)location of different fire extinguishers

c)how to operate them

d)both b and c

206) on many modern tankers, which of the following devices is used to reduce cargo pump leakage in
the pump room bilge?

a)finger rings

b)shaft sleeves

c)clapper seal

d)mechanical seal