Asked Objective Questions Safety part 1

1.Which o f the following is not an exception provided under MARPOL, Annex-1, regarding the discharge of oil or oily mixture into the sea?
A. Discharge for the purpose of securing safety of a ship
B. Discharge for the purpose of saving life at sea
C. Discharge resulting due to damage to the ship because o f Master's fault even i f the Master/Owner o f the ship has taken all reasonable precautions to prevent/minimize discharge
D. Discharge resulting due to damage to the ship not because of Master's fault, but because of a third party's fault and action awaited by Master from that third party to prevent /minimize discharge
answer d
2.Which of the following documents carried by a ship is not issued under the SOLAS convention?
A. Fire control pan
B. Maneuvering booklet
CMinimum safe Mffiing document
D.Records of hours of rest
answer d

3.As per MARPOL Annex -1 definition, special area means
A. Some specific areas where coastal state legislation doesnot allow any bilge water/slop discharges
B. Areas as defined by Annex-1 where no bilge water/slop discharges are allowed
C. Areas as defined by Annex-1, where special mandatory methods are adopted for the prevention 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
answer c


4.Dumping of wastes at sea is controlled by which of the following IMO convension
AMarpol 73/78
B.London convention
CHongkong convention
D.Kenya convention
answer b
5.The most common cause o f engine room fires is:
A. Spontaneous combustion of oily rags
B. Back fire of boilers
C. ignition sources coming in contact with stored fiiel /lubes
D. Oil leakage coming in contact with hot exposed surfaces
answer d
6.Pyrophoric ignition may occur_
A. On introduction of air in tanks deficient in oxygen.
B. Ia oxygen rich atmospheres.
C ln nitrogen rich atmospheres.
D.Only when an ignition source is introduced
answer a
7.As per MARPOL annex 1 requirements:
A. Only crudes and petrochemical products come within the definition of Oil
B. All items mentioned in Appendix 1 of annex 1 come under the category of oil
C. Only crude oil and black oils have restrictions on pumping out, the remaining products can be pumped out at sea \in limited quantities
D. Anything having viscosity greater than that of water is considered to be oil
answer b
8.. 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.
answer c
9.Number of maximum sprinkler head in a section should be......
a. 200
b. 150
c. 100
d. 250
answer a
10.ORB has to be regularly updated without delay and each completed page has to be
a. Signed by officer in charge andCE
b. Signed by officer in charge and master
c. Signed by CE and master
d. Signed by chief officer and chief engineer.
answer b
11.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.(max cap of fiiel tank 2500m3)
answer c
12.Which of the following Convention is also known as Minimum Standard Convention?
a. Maritime Labor Convention.
b. ILO convention no. 147.
c. STCW Convention 1978.
d. STCW Convention 1995.
answer b
13.Oil or oily mixture discharge into the sea from E/R of ships of 10,000 GRT & above, in special are
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 m Atlantic Ocean.
d. Allowed but outside 12Nm from the Nearest Land.
answer b
14.Oil discharge monitoring equipment should have........recording mechanism, and record has to be
kept on board for........... from the date of last entry.
a. Continues, 3 years.
b. Continues, 1 year.
c. Intermittent, 3 years.
d. Intermittent, 3 years.
answer a
15.Which of the following can leads to degradation of foam
a. Exposure to excess of heat.
b. Mixing of different grade of foam.
c. Exposure to air.
d. None of the above.
answer abc
16.Which of the following statements is true?
A. The installation of an IMO approved incinerator is mandatory on all the ships
B. The installation of an incinerator is mandatory on all the ships above 300GRT
C. The installation of an incinerator is not a mandatory
D. The installation of incinerators is mandatory only for dry ships
answer c
17.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
answer c
18. 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. l 50 tonnes deadweight
B. l 50 gross tonnage
C. 400 tonnes deadweight
D. 400 gross tonnage
answer d
19.The stretcher normally vised for rescue of casualties from engine room spaces, holds, pump-rooms
known as
A. Williamson stretcher
B. Neil Hobson stretcher
C. Neil Robertson stretcher
D. Stokes stretcher
answer c
20.1n 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
answer b
21.Which of  the following is not found inside a lifeboat?
A. Sea anchor
B. Fishing tackel
C. Drinking water cans
D.Life Jacket
answer d
22.Voyage data recorders (VDR) or voyage data recorders (S-VDR) are required to be installed on board certain ships as per
A. ISPS code
B. ISM code
C. ChapterV of Solas
D. None of the above
answer c
23.Prior to entering a cargo pump room, you should ensure that
A. the forced ventilation system is operating
B. the cargo pumps are secured
C no mono carbon gases are present
D.the oily water separator is de-energized
answer a
24.An oil record book Part-I shall be retained on board for a period of:
A. 1 year since the last entry has been made
B. l 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
answer d
25Where would you look to find out what your duties are during a fu-e?
A. Ship's articles
B. Station bill
C. Certificate of Inspection
D. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations
answer b
26.In refrigeration system vegetable room and meat rooms are maintained at different temperatures by
A .Different expansion valves
B.By putting solenoid valves
C.By boiling the refrigerant at different pressures
D.By using smaller evaporator
answer c
27.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
answer b
28.Ship Security Alert system is a requirement under
A. PartB of ISPS code
B. SOLAS chapterXi
C. SUA convension 1988
D.None of the above
answer b
29.Each fire pump on a MODU must have a pressure gauge located
A.at the pump discharge
B.at the manifold connection
Cat each fire station discharge
D.at the pump station
answer a
30.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. 1200m3
C. 2500m3
D. 3000 m3
answer c
31.A straight stream of water should be used to extinguish
A. galley grease fires
B. fuel oil fires
C. burning bedding materials
D.a fire in the paint locker
answer c
32.Back flow towards machinery spaces of cargo vapors in an Inert gas system is prevented by
A. Pressure vacuum breaker
B. High velocity vents
C. Deck water seal
D.Pressure vacuum valves
answer c
34.All entries in the O i l record Book part-I are to be:
A At least in English, Spanish or national language
B At least in English, Spanish or French
C At least in English or Spanish
D. At least in English or national language
answer b
35.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 C02 installation
B. Low pressure bulk storage tank type C02 installation
C. Low expansion foam systems
D. Fixed pressure water spraying systems
answer b
36.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
answer d

 37.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
answer c
38.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
answer b
39.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
answer c
40.Which of the following documents carried by a ship is not issued under the MARPOL CONVENSION
A. IOPP certificate
B. Oil Record Book
C. SOPEP
D. Safety Management Certificate
answer d
41.Plasma reduction system is a secondary method of reduction of which of the following kind of emission
A. SOX
B. Greenhouse gases
C-NOX
D.A11 of the above
answer c
42. Emergency generators should be capable of being started at am ambient temperature of.......degree.If lower temperature are expected ....... provided.
A. zero, cold starting spray
B. -5, heating arrangements
C. Zero, heating arrangement
D. -5,cold starting spray
answer c

43.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. examine 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.
answer d
44.Rolling is the angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
A. Longitudinal
B. Transverse
C. Vertical
D. CenterHne
answer a
45.When entering a compartment which is on fire,
A. you must wear rubber gloves
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
answer b
46.As per MARPOL annex-1, the instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content means:
A. The rate of discharge of oil-water mixture i n 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 o f discharge of oil-water mixture in litres per hoxir divided by the average sf
in knots
D. The average rate o f discharge of oil mixture in litres per hour divided by the average spjgec&pt t6e"^
knots
answer b
47.Which of the following statements is false?
A. A ship security plan is made by the CSO
B. A ship security plan is a confidential document.
C. A ship security plan needs to be approved by the flag state administration
D. None of the above
answer d
 48.A fuel tank on a barge has been certified by a marine chemist as being 'safe for man' and 'safe for fire' this condition may change if
A. the ambient temperature changes
B. a product leaks into the certified tank
C muck, sludge, or scale in the tank give off additional vapors
D.all of the above
answer d
49.The emergency generator should be capable of being started and be able to supply required load within a maximum of............
A. 30 seec
B. l min
C. 45 seconds
D. 2 mins
answer c
50.Under OPA 90, who is responsible for mobilizing Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO), spill of oil or Noxious liquid Substances?
A. Master
B. USCG
C. Qualified Individual
D. Technical Superintendent
answer c

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