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2. Electric arc welding is to be carried out in the machinery spaces other than the
workshop. Which of the alternatives below would be the preferred method for
the connection of the "return" cable to the welding set?
A. Use a "go and return" system with the return cable connected directly
from the welding set to the work piece if possible.
B. Have a short length of cable permanently connected to the ships
structure close to the welding set.
C. Weld a stud bolt close to the work piece and connect the return cable to this.
D. Move the welding set to the welding site.
3. How should the spare oxygen and acetylene gas welding bottles be stored onboard
the ship?
A. In two separate rooms outside the engine room space.
B. In the workshop in the engine room as close as possible to
welding equipment.
C. In a refrigerated room.
D. In the steering flat.
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4. In many cases the ship's Chief Engineer can carry out survey of machinery on
behalf of a Classification Society under arrangements covering Continuous
Surveys. As part of this arrangement a Surveyor from the Classification Society
must carry out a periodic audit of the documentation for the approved planned
maintenance system and undertake a confirmatory survey of the items surveyed.
What is the normal frequency for this audit?
A. Annual.
B. Bi-annual.
C. Every 4 years.
D. Every 5 years
5. It is noticed that some of the items that were to be used to lift some machinery
components during a maintenance routine had not been tested for over 5 years.
Which of the options given is the correct action to be taken in a situation like this?
A. Mark the items as not to be used and store them securely until they
can be tested by a competent person.
B. Scrap the items immediately as they are unusable once they have not been
tested for 5 years.
C. Have them inspected immediately by a competent person so that they can
be used for the task.
D. Return them to the lifting gear locker and make a note in the Register of
Lifting Gear that they need to be tested.
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6. Prior to removing the access doors to a pressure vessel for internal maintenance it
should be ensured that all pressure has been relieved. As well as a zero indication
on a pressure gauge which other measure, from the options given should be taken to
confirm this prior to commencing the work?
A. Open the drain valve while pressure still shows on the gauge and to check it
is clear. Outflow should cease as the pressure gauge reaches zero.
B. Back of the tensioning device for the relief valve to vent the pressure to
atmosphere.
C. Open the drain valve when the gauge reads zero to check that there is no
outflow.
D. Open the drain valve and when the outflow stops slacken off the drain
valve flange bolts and 'crack' open the flange in case the drain is blocked.
7. Select the option which correctly completes the following statement. 'Prior to
allowing work to proceed in an onboard space testing of the atmosphere should be
carried out…
A. …for any space with limited access or non-continuous ventilation
or is suspected of having a hazardous atmosphere.
C. …only if the space has been used to carry any cargo or contains any
cargo related equipment.
D. …only if the space has a watertight door or watertight access opening.
8. The machinery detail plate is missing from a large electric motor and the weight is
unknown. As part of a routine maintenance check the motor has to be lifted to
access some other equipment. Which of the given options is the correct action that
should be taken?
A. As it is only a routine maintenance and not a breakdown then
postpone the task until full details of the motor can be obtained.
B. Try and lift it with the engine room crane as it is designed to lift the
heaviest components in the engine.
C. Use the biggest chain blocks and strops available and carry out a trial lift.
D. Estimate the weight of the motor and select a chain block and strop with
a safe working load of 1.5 times the calculated load.
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9. When carrying out repair or maintenance tasks involving hot work a hot work
permit must be issued. Select the correct option from those given which
completes the following statement. 'The permit for hot work…
A. ..should only cover specific hot work tasks and be valid for a specified
time period.'
B. ..can cover any additional hot work that arises during the completion of the
task during the specified time period.'
C. ..is valid for completion of the specific hot work tasks irrespective of the
time taken.'
D. ..should only cover specific hot work tasks, be valid for a specified time
period and be issued by the person carrying out the work.'
10. According to regulations cranes and other lifting appliances onboard should, at
regular intervals, be examined by ship's personnel and the result recorded in
Register of Ship's Lifting Appliances and Cargo Handling Gear. How often should
such examinations take place?
A. Annually.
B. Every 5 years.
C. Every 6 months.
D. Biannually.
12. At what calendar interval must lifting appliances on board a vessel be suitably
tested by a competent person?
A. 5 years.
B. Annually.
C. 2 years.
D. 2 1/2 years.
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13. During the 5-yearly overhaul and operational test of a lifeboat on-load release gear,
to what level should the gear be load tested?
A. Times the total mass of the lifeboat when
loaded with its full complement of persons
and equipment.
B. The equivalent to the total mass of the
lifeboat when loaded with its full
complement of persons and equipment.
C. 1.25 times the total mass of the lifeboat
whenloaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
D. 0.8 times the total mass of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement
of persons, equipment and stores.
14. During the survey of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) equipment,
which document must be available to the
surveyor to demonstrate compliance with
SOLAS?
A. A report giving the result of the Conformance
Test issued by an Approved Service Provider on
behalf of the flag
B. A report giving the result of the
Performance Test, issued by the manufacturer in compliance with the Flag
State Authority requirements.
C. The Certificate of Compliance with SOLAS V/19-1, bearing the serial
number of the equipment installation.
D. A Statement of Installation and and Testing by the Approved Service
Provider in compliance with SOLAS V/26-4.
15. How often is the performance check of a Voyage Data Recorder by a competent
person required under SOLAS?
A. Annually.
B. At the Intermediate Safety Equipment Survey.
C. When the battery is replaced.
D. When the data media is downloaded.
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17. Where would you find the document relating to the "Condition of Freeboard
Assignment" onboard?
A. With the Loadline Certificate.
B. With the Structural Survey File.
C. With the Classification Records.
D. With the Safety Construction Certificate.
18. Where would you look for information on the ratings applied to a vessel's fire
ratings on her bulkheads, based on SOLAS requirements?
A. The Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
B. The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
C. The Safety Management Certificate.
D. The MODU Safety Certificate.
19. Which Convention first placed on the shipowner an obligation to exercise due
diligence to make a ship seaworthy, requiring him "before and at the beginning of a
voyage…to….make the ship seaworthy…and…make the holds...and all other parts
of the vessel in which goods are carried, fit and safe for their reception, carriage
and preservation"?
A. The Hague-Visby Rules.
B. The Antwerp Convention.
C. The Nassau Protocol.
D. The Paris Memorandum.
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20. Who will verify the computational results and actual ship data used by the
calculation program on a vessel's stability computer?
A. The Classification Society.
B. The manufacturer.
C. The engineer attending the installation and
initial on-site testing.
D. The master.
21. Under the ISM Code, what is understood by the Shipping Company or “The
Company” ?
A. The Bareboat Charterer
B. The Manager
C. Could be any of these
D. The Owner
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25. The safety management objectives of the Company should amongst other
things include ………….
A. Continuous improvement of safety management skills of personnel
including preparing for emergencies related to safety and environmental
protection
B. Hiring of outside training companies to conduct on-board safety training of
its shipboard personnel
C. Conducting a campaign on board against smoking and introduce smoke free
passages on board
D. Holding life boat drills on alternate lifeboats where boats are lowered into
the water every week
26. The safety management objectives of the Company should amongst other things
provide for …………
A. Supply of all safety equipment within one month of requisition date
B. Safe practices in ship operation and a safe working environment
C. Shipboard trainers hired from outside the Company who have the required
qualifications
D. Safety working shoes, winter underwear, safety torches and parkas
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27. DPKP Safety management objectives of the Company should amongst other things
establish …………..
A. Sources of information concerning operational pollution prevention for joint
departmental use and consultation in case of emergency
B. A cooperative and informative atmosphere on board
C. Safeguards against all identified risks
D. A dictatorial regime on board
28. The SMS (Safety Management System) should ensure, amongst other things, that
applicable codes, guidelines and standards recommended by …………..are taken
into account.
A. Classification Societies
B. Maritime industry organisations
C. The IMO, and Flag-State administrations
D. All of these.
29. The Safety Management System should ensure in the first place ………………..
A. That that the life saving appliances are well maintained on board.
B. Compliance with mandatory Rules and Regulations.
C. That all Marpol requirements are complied with.
D. That Boat and Emergency Station Bills are posted.
30. All the requirements of the ISM code are to ensure that safe practices are taken into
account in ship operation through …………………..
A. Videos and books
B. Training by qualified instructors
C. Regular on board inspections by the Company's shore based personnel
D. Written procedures and work instructions
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31. All requirements of the ISM code are to ensure that safe practices are taken into
account in ship operation through written procedures. These requirements include
the following information: …………….
A. All of these.
B. The provisions to prepare for and respond to emergency situations and
procedures for internal audits and management review.
C. The defined levels of authority and lines of communication between and
amongst shore and shipboard personnel.
D. The procedures for reporting accidents and non-conformities with the
provisions of the Code.
33. It is the Master's responsibility to verify that the specific requirements (procedures
and instructions) regarding the Safety Management System are observed. Who will
actually verify this on board ?
A. The Designated Person
B. The Master
C. The Master and Officers
D. The Chief Engineer
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34. What are the best means of verifying that specked requirements (procedures and
instructions) regarding the Safety Management System are observed ?
A. By computerising all specified requirements and have an officer assigned as
input controller
B. By dividing the responsibility amongst officers who have to keep their own
Safety Work Book
C. By use of a check list for verification of actions/activities of crew members
D. By inspecting the Deck and Engine work book daily by the Master
35. It is the Master's responsibility of reviewing the Safety Management System and
reporting its deficiencies to ………..
A. The shore based management
B. The classification society
C. The Flag state authorities
D. The Port state control of the next port of call
36. The Master's review reporting on the Safety Management system should include
any deficiencies and may include …………..
A. A list of unsatisfactory crew members who are not to be rehired by the
Company.
B. A list of keen and safety and environmental aware crew members who are
to be promoted
C. Proposals for corrective action and recommendations for improving the
SMS.
D. The officer's and crew's appraisal reports
37. When developing plans and instructions for key shipboard operations with safety
and pollution prevention as primary objective, the focus is on …………
A. Prevention.
B. Finance.
C. Economy.
D. Response to accident
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38. Procedures for key shipboard operations should have safety and pollution
prevention as a primary objective and should include amongst other things
…………..
A. Methods to tower the lifeboats.
B. Efficiency of the propulsion machinery.
C. Measures to mitigate identified risks.
D. Accuracy of the trim and stability calculations.
39. Concerning developing plans and instructions for key shipboard operations it is
expected that the Company has identified risks associated with ………..
A. The carriage of liquid oil cargoes in bulk
B. Drugs and alcohol misuse
C. The shipping industry’s cost structure
D. The particular type of vessel and its trade.
40. Which of the following tasks and occurrences can be excluded as possible risks to
the safety of the ship and pollution of the environment ?
A. Heavy weather damage, loss of propulsion, loss of steering
B. Cargo shifting, collision, explosion
C. Inerting, tank cleaning, gas freeing
D. Fire, flooding, grounding
41. The Company should establish procedures to identify, describe and respond to
……….. Emergencyshipboard operations.
A. Potential
B. Assumed
C. Occuring
D. Theoretical
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42. A company is expected to have documented emergency procedures applicable for
use onboard the particular type ship being operated including the duties and
responsibilities of the crewmembers and …………..
A. The methods of rescue available.
B. Shipboard communication methods available.
C. The ways of combating a worst case scenario.
D. The methods of reporting casualties to the Authorities.
44. Under the SMS as part of shipboard responsibilities, there should be routine
inspections of ……………
A. All crews belongings, luggage and items stowed in crew cabins.
B. The accommodation.
C. All machinery and ships equipment in use.
D. Machinery, ships equipment and structural integrity of the ship.
45. Shipboard personnel, as part of day to day operation of the ship, should be expected
to correct non-conformities whenever possible. In this respect, what are “Non-
Conformities" ?
A. Damage
B. Any one these
C. Deficiencies
D. Defects, malfunctioning
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46. The Company should have procedures established for corrective action. Corrective
actions involves solutions which …………..
A. Punish the persons guilty of neglect without taking any other action
afterwards.
B. Investigate who was at fault and put the blame on the person(s) involved.
C. May reduce or prevent occurrence of a non-conformity.
D. Guaranty that there is no recurrence of a non-conformity.
47. The Company should establish procedures under SMS to identify equipment and
technical systems of which the sudden failure may result in hazardous operations.
Once identified ……………
A. These items are checked at least once a week by the Master.
B. Tests and other procedures should be established to ensure reliability.
C. A rigid maintenance program is to be established for this equipment
D. It must be ensured that each and every component of these systems and
equipment is carried as spare on board.
48. The testing and maintenance of stand by equipment and inactive systems associated
with alternatives should be part of the Company's maintenance plan. Example of
tests are …………..
A. Operation of alarms and emergency shut-downs.
B. Emergency and safety equipments tests (eg EPIRB, VHF, CO2 detectors)
C. Any or all of the other options
D. Pre-arrival and pre-departure tests
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49. The Company should establish and maintain procedures to control all documents
which are relevant to the SMS. The Company should ensure that:1) ……..
2) ……… 3) ……
A. 1) Documents are kept confidential by the Master 2) the Master reviews
the documents 3) the Master implements the contents of documents.
B. 1) Documents are approved by authorised personnel 2) Documents are to
be reviewed by the Master 3) Documents are to be kept safe.
C. 1) Documents are in the Master's safekeeping only 2) Documents are
authorised by the Classification Society 3) Documents are authorised by P
& I Club.
D. 1) Valid documents are available 2) Changes to documents are reviewed
and approved by authorised personnel 3) Obsolete documents are removed
prompt.
50. The documents used to describe and implement the SMS may be referred to as the
………….
A. Ship Management Manual
B. Safety Management Manual
C. Ship Maintenance Manual
D. Shipboard Instruction Manual
51. The Company should carry out ……….. To verify whether safety and pollution
prevention activities comply with the Shipboard Management System ?
A. Inspections by third party consultants
B. Drydock Inspections
C. External safety audits
D. Internal safety audits
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53. Personnel carrying out audits should be……… the areas being audited.
A. Very conversant
B. Familiarised with
C. Independent of
D. Experts in
54. A ……….. Should be issued for every Company complying with the requirements
of the ismcode by the Administration, or by the Organisationrecognised by the
Administration .
A. Safety Management Certificate
B. International Shipmanagement Certificate
C. Document of Compliance
D. Safety and Environmental Protection Certificate
55. When verified that the Company and its shipboard management operate in
accordance with the approved SMS, a …….... Should be issued to the ship by the
Administration or organisationrecognised by it.
A. Safety Management Certificate
B. Certificate of Responsibility
C. Document of Compliance
D. Credibility Certificate
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57. Under ISM, which methods can the master use to implement the Company's Safety
and Environmental policy?
A. Implementation of all existing IMO and Marpol rules
B. At his own discretion taking into account the trading pattern and the
workload on the ship, as well as weather conditions
C. As defined and documented by the Company
D. He should discuss the methods to be used with the senior officers and the
shipboard safety committee
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MANAGE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. External inspection of main propulsion plants, Auxiliaries, pump, compressors, heat exchangers, pipe
lines, valve and fittings are included in the inspection when…
a. Class renewal survey
b. Continuous renewal survey
c. Intermediate survey
d. Annual survey
2. Surveys whose maturities are between 2,5 years from the start of the class or carried out concurrently with
the second or third annual survey is called
a. Intermediate survey
b. Continuous class renewal survey
c. Class renewal survey
d. Annual survey
3. When conducting a survey. The classification society surveyor found that the ship’s condition was not good,
such as corrosion, and there was damage to the hull of the ship, so what would the surveyor issue?
a. Condition of class
b. A revised class nation
c. Notification ofndefention
d. When conducting a survey. The classification society surveyor found that the ship’s condition was not
good, such as corrosion, and there was damage to the hull of the ship, so what would the surveyor issue?
4. Inspection of bottom & side plating, coating and painting are included in the inspection at the time of…
a. Continuous renewal survey
b. Annual survey
c. Class renewal survey
d. Intermediate survey
5. How long is a load line certificate valid for?
a. A year
b. 5 years
c. 2 years
d. 3 years
6. The convention that regulates the obligation to conduct a seaworthiness test a ship so that it is safe when
transporting cargo.
a. The Hague‐Visby rules
b. The Antwerp convention
c. The Paris memorandum
d. The Nassau protocol
7. What we should prepare before electric welding?
a. Welding gloves
b. Safety shoes
c. All of these above
d. Welding glasses
8. The determinations of the freeboard of ships are calculated and or verified by…
a. Harbor master
b. Classification society
c. Ship company
9. How long is the validity of cargo safety equipment certificate
a. Maximum 3 years
b. 1 year
c. Only 2 years
d. Maximum 5 years
10. How long is safety management certificate valid for?
a. A year
b. 5 years
c. 3 years
d. 2 years
11. Inspections of specified items relevant to the particular certificate of..
a. Periodical survey
b. Annual survey
c. Renewal survey
d. Intermediate survey
12. SOLAS chapter 3 is..
a. Radio communications
b. Life saving appliances and arrangements
c. Carriage of cargoes
d. Carriage of dangerous goods
13. Electrical survey, all vital motors and branch circuit to be megger tested are included inthe inspection when…
a. Intermediate survey
b. Continuous renewal survey
c. Annual survey
d. Class renewal survey
14. Safety construction certificate (SAFECON) valid for 5 years and if expired must be renew with..
a. Annual and intermediate survey
b. Continuous renewal survey
c. Periodic survey
d. Special survey
15. In addition to the definitions listed in section 2 of Act on the technical safety and safe operation of ships
(1686/2009), the date on which a ships first construction safety survey is completed before the ship is put in
service as a finish ships or returned into service after substantial modifications or alternations have taken place,
or after the typeof the ship has been altered is called…
a. bottom Inspection of the outside of a ships
b. Five years interval
c. Date of initial survey
d. Anniversary date
16. What information is listed on the load line certificate?
a. Firefighting rules
b. Condition of freeboard assignment
c. The LSA equipment conditions
d. Condition of crew on board
17. In addition to the definitions listed in section 2 of Act on the technical safety and safe operation of ships
(1686/2009), inspection of the ship’s shell plating, bottom plates, strainers, propellers, and rudder, carried
out when the ship is docked or without docking. This definition is the meaning of…
a. Date of initial survey
b. Anniversary date
c. Five years interval
d. Inspection of the outside of a ship’s bottom
18. A designated International Maritime Organization (IMO) system designated to collect and disseminate vessel
position information received from IMO member state ships that are subject to the international convention for
the safety of life at sea (SOLAS) is called…
a. AIS
a. Long range identification and tracking
b. Radar transponder
c. Voyage data recorder
19. According to the standard drill fire fighting is carried out at a minimum..
a. Once a week
b. Twice a month
c. Once a month
d. Twice a week
20. Survey carried out for the hull, machine installation including electrical installation andequipment that are
classed must be carried out at an interval of 12 months, starting from the start date of the class period as the
stated in the class certificate, is meaning of…
a. Annual survey
b. Class renewal survey
c. Continuous class renewal survey
d. Intermediate survey
21. A survey undertaken by surveyor of a floating establishment for the renewal of acertificate a survey is
called…
a. Annual survey
b. Periodic survey
c. Special survey
d. Intermediate survey
22. The permit relates to any work involving temperature conditions which are likely to be sufficient intensity to
cause ignition of combustion gases, vapour or liquid in or adjacent to the area involved, is called…
a. Tank cleaning procedure
b. High place work permit
c. Hot work permit
d. Enclosed space permit
23. How long IOPP certificate validity?
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
24. A voyage data recorder equipment should be checked with time…
a. Every year
b. Special survey
c. Continuous special survey
d. Intermediate safety equipment survey
25. To allowable gas concentration before entering the enclosed spaces is…
a. Hydrocarbon gas concentration is more than 1 % of LFL ( limit flammable lower0
b. Hydrocarbon gas concentration is not more than 1 % LFL
c. Hydrocarbon gas concentration is must be 5% of LFL
d. Hydrocarbon gas concentration is not more than 5 % LFL
26. Certificates that refer to the SOLAS 1974 regulation II/ 54 is…
a. Safety construction certificates
b. Dangerous goods manifest
c. Document of compliance special requirements for ship with dangerous cargo
d. Safety equipment certificates
27. The periodical survey, in case of cargo ship safety equipment certificate as required bythe relevant regulation
should be held…
a. Within three months before of the after the fifth anniversary date
b. Within three months before or after the fourth anniversary date
c. Within three months before or after the second anniversary date
d. Within three months before or after the first anniversary date
28. In addition to the definitions listed in the section 2 of the Act on the technical safety and safe operation of ships
(1686/2009), the five year period during which a ship construction safety certificate is valid, this definition is the
meaning of…
a. Anniversary date
b. Date of initial survey
c. Five year interval
d. Inspection of the outside of a ships bottom
29. Inspection of the outside of the ships bottom should be carried out with the ship in dry dock for ship…
a. 15 year of age and over
b. Less than 15 years of age
c. Ships not yet in services
d. Ships that are already converted
30. Propeller and equipment are included in the inspection when…
a. Class renewal survey
b. Annual survey
c. Intermediate survey
d. Continuous renewal survey
31. What should we do if there is an electric arc welding job which is located outside of the engine room…
a. Have a short length cable permanently connected to the ships structure close to thewelding set
b. Weld a stud bolt close to the work place and connect the return cable to this
c. Move the welding set to the welding site
d. Use a “ go and return” system with the return cable connected directly from thewelding set to the work
place if possible
32. A ship certificate that is given after measurements are made on the ship by the surveyor and the authorized
government agency is called…
a. IOPP certificate
b. Certificate of compliance
c. Certificate of tonnage and measurement
d. Loadline certificate
33. There are two types of the continuous class renewal surveys, namely…
a. Continuous hull survey and continuous maintenance survey
b. Continuous maintenance survey and continuous bridge equipment survey
c. Continuous hull survey and continuous machinery survey
d. Continuous bridge equipment survey and continuous hull survey
34. The allowable gas concentration before entering the enclosed space is
a. Oxygen 50% by volume
b. Oxygen 30% by volume
c. Oxygen by 100 % by volume
d. Oxygen 21 % by volume
35. Certificate of fitness for carriage of liquefied gasses in bulk is valid for
a. A year
b. 2 years
c. 5 years
d. 3 years
36. What types of lifting machinery are subject to inspection and testing
a. Passengers lifts
b. All of these above
c. Escalator
d. Cranes
37. External inspections on shell plating above the water line and watertight bulkheads are included in the
inspection when…
a. Annual survey
b. Intermediate survey
c. Class renewal survey
d. Continuous renewal survey
38. The validity period of the hull classification certificate including anchor equipment and machine installations
including electrical installations is..
a. Only 2 years
b. No more than 2 years
c. No more than 5 years
d. Only 3 years
39. General inspection of the items relating to the particular certificate to ensure that they have been maintained
and remain satisfactory is…
a. Periodical survey
b. Additional survey
c. Initial survey
d. Annual survey
40. Written application for renewal survey, periodical survey, intermediate survey and annual survey shall be
submitted to the agency or a nominated surveyor at least two weeks prior to the intended date of survey. The
application shall contain the followinginformation…
a. Name of ship, call sign and where appropriate, IMO number
b. Type of ship and trade or catch area
c. All of these above
d. Intended date and place of survey and required type of survey
41. How long has it been set for the testing lifting appliances on a ship?
a. 2 years
b. 5 years
c. Annually
d. 2 and half years
42. Certificate that refer to the 1969 international tonnage convention is…
a. Safety radio telegraphy / telephony or GMDSS
b. International tonnage certificate
c. Exemption certificate safety equipment
d. Load line certificate
43. SOLAS chapter II‐2 is…
a. Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
b. Construction subdivision and stability, machinery
c. Safety measure to enhance maritime safety
d. Life‐saving appliances and arrangements
44. Survey carried out at the request of the owner, an optimal continuous class renewal survey can be agreed
as described below for ships whose engine are maintained with the aid of an approved computer
maintenance system called…
a. Survey based on condition monitoring system
b. Surveys based on planned maintenance system
c. Class extension survey
d. Continuous class renewal survey
45. What are the requirements for the issuance of safety management certificate?
a. Check ensure that ship has oil prevention pollution installation
b. Verifying that the ship has LSA equipment
c. Check and ensure that the ship has load line certificate
d. Verifying that the company and its shipboard management operate in accordance with the approved
safety management syatem