#02 General Safety
What is the meaning of the term `Vessel Risk Factors' as described in this module?
All factors which represent a risk to the general safety of a ship.
Only factors which represent a risk of failure of a ship's machinery.
Only factors which represent a risk to the vessels structural strength.
Only factors which represent a risk to the health of a ship's crew.
Select the correct statement: High specific gravity cargo piling up on the tank top may affect the structure of -
the double bottom only.
the double bottom and the side shell.
the double bottom, the side shell and the transverse bulkheads.
the side shell only.
What information should be contained in the 'Vessel Enhanced Survey File?' Select all correct options.
the status of the hull structure based on previous records of surveys and reports.
the survey programme of the critical areas of the hull structure, access possibilities and minimum thickness records.
a complete record of the condition of the hull and fittings including details of any previous repairs.
a record of the weather conditions affecting the deck area and superstructures.
Who is ultimately responsible for the general condition and maintaining the structural strength of a vessel?
Only the Classification Society Surveyor.
Only the owner
Both the surveyor and the owner
Only the Ship's Master
How should `significant defects', identified during an enhanced survey inspection, be dealt with?
By prompt and thorough repair before the vessel can continue trading.
They should be added to the vessels dry-dock repair list.
They should be given a condition of class and checked again at a later date.
They should be repaired at the next convenient opportunity.
The overhaul of an auxiliary engine is to be carried out by an experienced engineer assisted by an inexperienced junior engineer. Is it important to follow the instructions given in the Planned Maintenance System manual when work is carried out by an experienced person?
Yes, it is important in order to follow the proper routines and avoid the risk of overlooking some relevant information.
Since an experienced engineer is participating, the use of reference information is not particularly important.
If there is time to use reference information, this can be done. Otherwise it is not particularly important.
The Planned Maintenance System manual needs only to be used by the junior engineer.
How do structural corrosion and structural damage affect the risk to the general safety of a vessel? Select all of the correct options.
Increases the risk because the structure is weakened.
Increases the risk since the defects may act as stress raisers.
Increase the risk since still water bending may occur.
They have no affect on the level of risk.
The vessel structure is subject to stresses due to various internal and external forces acting upon it. Select, from the options given, the conditions which will result in additional stress due to external forces.
Action of rough seas.
Vessel movement in a seaway.
Operation of ship's machinery
Stowed cargo.
When considering machinery risk factors, in the context of the vessel risk profile as defined in this module, which machinery or systems may be considered to be the most critical?
Any piece of machinery or system which would result in loss of control of the vessel in the event of it failing.
The failure of any piece of machinery or system which would result in the vessel being put 'off hire.'
Only the main propulsion system.
Only the steering gear and electric power plant.
Which factors should be considered when putting together a vessel risk profile as described in this module?
All factors which put the vessel's general safety at risk.
All factors that give a risk of machinery failure.
All factors that give a risk of the cargo being damaged.
All factors which may result in an increased risk of corrosion.
What would be the result of loading a vessel without a properly formulated loading plan, particularly at a high loading rate terminal? Select all of the correct options.
Excessive stresses may result due to unusual and unacceptable still water bending.
It may create stress raisers.
It may accelerate corrosion of the hull structure.
It may result in excessive local stresses due to uneven distribution of cargo.
How can machinery risk factors which contribute to the vessel risk profile as defined in this module be limited or eliminated? Select all of the correct options.
Correct and timely maintenance procedures.
Operating all machinery within manufacturer's limits.
By only operating on good quality distillate fuel
By ensuring that all engineroom personnel are adequately trained.
Which vessel types are subject to enhanced survey requirements as part of an Enhanced Survey Programme?
Bulk Carriers and oil tankers.
Only bulk carriers
Only offshore support vessels
Only oil tankers
An experienced officer is signing on a new vessel. Immediately upon arrival, he is ordered to take the watch on the bridge without completing a familiarisation programme. Should this be considered acceptable?
No, an officer should always go through an appropriate familiarisation programme before he takes over as the Officer of the Watch.
Yes. He has experience on a bridge and so doesn't need to do familiarisation for every ship.
Yes, if the Officer of the Watch is certified by the Classification Society, he doesn't need a familiarisation programme.
Yes, if the Officer of the Watch is certified by the Flag State authority, he doesn't need a familiarisation programme.
Where is information regarding vessel structural standards likely to be found? Select all of the correct options.
Classification Society rules.
SOLAS.
ISM Manual.
Marpol 73/78</txt
Which publication contains the requirements for testing of ship's steering gears?
SOLAS Chapter V
Marpol 73/78
ISM Code
IMDG Code
Which design feature of modern tankers and bulk carriers has resulted in reduced vessel risk factors as well as improved environmental protection?
Double hull construction.
All aft accommodation
All aft machinery spaces.
Bulbous bows
Which components are considered to be part of the main propulsion system for a vessel with conventional diesel propulsion? Select all correct options.
Main engine and gearbox.
Shafting, bearings and propeller.
Electrical power generation and distribution system
Steering gear system
Which personnel should be familiar with the emergency electrical power supply arrangements and change over procedures?
All engineroom personnel.
Only the Chief Engineer.
Only the ship's Electrical Officers.
Only the watchkeeping engineers.
Why is there a greater risk of serious fire hazard in the engine room than anywhere else on the ship? Select all correct options.
Multiple potential heat and ignition sources.
Fuel and other combustible material generally present.
Smoking is generally permitted in the engineroom.
Engine rooms are always dirty and oily.
Which of the following activities is classed as condition monitoring in respect to engineroom operations? Select all of the correct options.
Vibration analysis.
Used oil analysis
Maintenance based on running hours or service time.
Maintenance based on breakdown
Which of the following elements are considered necessary for safe and effective voyage planning? Select all of the correct options.
Full appraisal of all information and conditions.
Planning the voyage from berth to berth in full detail.
Executing the plan.
Continuous monitoring of the plan with regular review of voyage progress and conditions.
Once a voyage plan is formulated who should sign it to confirm acknowledgement that it is acceptable?
All bridge team personnel.
Only the Master.
Only the Navigating Officer.
Only the Chief officer.
Which of the following should be included in a voyage plan? Select all of the correct options.
Up to date charts showing intended track and any areas of danger or any hazards.
Indication of safe speed and any speed changes that may be necessary.
Any course alteration points.
The methods to be used for position fixing.
The GMDSS equipment is considered essential to the ship's general safety. Which of the given options either individually or in combination, is considered an acceptable arrangement under SOLAS requirements for maintenance of the equipment? Select all of the correct options.
There must be a trained maintainer on board.
There must be duplication of the equipment necessary for emergency and distress signals.
The ship must have a shorebased maintenance contract.
The maintenance can be carried out by any of the ship's engineers.
How has the incidence of collision and grounding in congested waterways been significantly reduced?
Introduction of traffic separation schemes.
Introduction of double hull vessels.
Introduction of special areas in Marpol regulations.
Introduction of marine fuel sulphur limits
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