Operations - SQA exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
List the equipment that should be available at the entrance of an enclosed space in the event of an
emergency - CORRECT ANSWER - -Stretcher
-safety harness
-spare bottles
-safety light
-rescue lines
-resuscitator
-rescue tripod
-VHF radio for comms
-first aid kit
-Breathing apparatus
Define garbage as described in MARPOL - CORRECT ANSWER - Garbage means all
kinds of victual, domestic and operational waste excluding fresh fish, generated during the
normal operation of the ship and liable to be disposed of continuously or periodically except
those substances which are defined or listed in other annexes to the present convention.
Describe precautions and preparations the OOW would make when taking bunkers on a
passenger vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - -vessel is securely moored alongside
-oil spill equipment and FFE checked and is ready for use
-all deck scupper plugged
-comms has been established between shore/bunker barge
-bunker hose inspected and checked for damage
-sounding of all bunker tanks and Calcs complete
-hoses secure
,-drip trays placed underneath all hose couplings and connections
-all personnel familiar with bunker system and bunker plan
-soundings of bunker tanks taken @ regular intervals
-monitor bilge alarms
-bunker lines and hoses regularly check for leaks
-bravo flag hoisted
-agree stop start signals with barge
-checking rate t which bunkers is received
Describe precautions and preparations the OOW would make when managing garbage on any
vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - -principle of -collection
-processing,
-storage and disposal to be observed
-disposal into skips/collection areas ashore/on jetty or to be provided by shore
-ensure garbage is not tipped/dumped anywhere else ashore
-ensure correct disposal is followed
-if using a barge be aware of barge arrival
-incinerator not to be used
-all movement of garbage recorded in garbage record book
Describe an MGN - CORRECT ANSWER - Marine guidance note- provide advice and
guidance To relevant parties in order to improve the safety of shipping and life at sea, and to
prevent pollution from ships. Each MGN is numbered in sequence. Blue in colour.
Describe an MIN - CORRECT ANSWER - Marine info note- provide info intended for a
more limited audience, such as training establishments and equipment manufacturers, or they
may be used for a short period of time such as MCA exams. Each MIN is numbered in sequence
and each has a cancellation date. Green in colour.
,Describe an MSN - CORRECT ANSWER - Merchant shipping notices- used to convey
MANDATORY info which must be complied with under UK legislation. Will relate to statutory
instruments containing details of such regulations. Each is numbered in sequence. White in
colour.
State the conditions that must be applied under annex I of marpol with regards to the discharge of
machinery space bilge oil/water into any part of the sea from an oil tanker. (machinery space) -
CORRECT ANSWER - -The ship is en route
-Oil mixture is processed through oil filtering equipment meeting regulation 14.7
-Oily content of effluent without dilution does not exceed 15ppm
-Oily mixture does not originate from cargo pump-room bilges
-Oil mixture is not mixed with oil cargo
-Discharge is not in antarctic area
Explain some of the precautions and procedures to be observed before entering an enclosed
spaced - CORRECT ANSWER - -Permit to work system in place
-Permit to work has to be checked and permitted by the Master of the ship in order to work in
confined space.
-Competent person to make risk assessment of space
- Control measures in place for all risks that have been identified
-space ventilated 24hrs before entry
-Responsible officer in charge of operation
-Rescue and resuscitation equipment at entrance of space
-Means of hoisting an incapacitated person should be available
-Opening and securing has to be done and precaution should be taken to check if the opening of
enclosed space is pressurised or not.
-Atmosphere of space tested no toxic or flammable gases
-One person on stand-by at entrance to space
-Oxygen is 20.7%
-All fire hazard possibilities should be minimized if hot work is to be carried out.
-Access to space and within space is adequate and well illuminated
, -Rescue harness worn by person entering
-The person should carry oxygen analyzer with him inside the enclosed space and it should be on
all the time to monitor the oxygen content.
-An agreed and tested means of communication should be in place
-Tape has been put around the area
-The number of persons entering the space should be limited to those who actually need to work
in the space.
name the Annexes in MARPOL - CORRECT ANSWER - ANNEX 1 = Regulations for
Prevention of Pollution by oil
ANNEX 2 = Regulations for Control Of Pollution by Noxious liquid Substances In Bulk
ANNEX 3 = Regulations for Prevention Of Pollution By Harmful Substances carried at sea In
Packaged form
ANNEX 4= Regulations for Prevention Of Pollution by sewage from ships
ANNEX 5 = Regulations for Prevention Of Pollution by garbage from ships
ANNEX 6 = Regulations for Prevention Of Air Pollution from ships
What are The Objectives Of the Ism code? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. To ensure safety at
life at sea
2. Prevention of human injury or loss of life
3. Avoidance of damage to the environment, in particular to the marine environment
4. To establish a SMS by the company
Give a Brief Explanation of what the Ism Code is - CORRECT ANSWER - The ISM code
means the international Safety management code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution
prevention. The purpose of this code is to provide an international standard for the safe
management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
What is a non-conformity? - CORRECT ANSWER - A non-conformity means an observed
situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified code.
(Any activity on-board which is not in accordance with the procedures stipulated in SMS)
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
List the equipment that should be available at the entrance of an enclosed space in the event of an
emergency - CORRECT ANSWER - -Stretcher
-safety harness
-spare bottles
-safety light
-rescue lines
-resuscitator
-rescue tripod
-VHF radio for comms
-first aid kit
-Breathing apparatus
Define garbage as described in MARPOL - CORRECT ANSWER - Garbage means all
kinds of victual, domestic and operational waste excluding fresh fish, generated during the
normal operation of the ship and liable to be disposed of continuously or periodically except
those substances which are defined or listed in other annexes to the present convention.
Describe precautions and preparations the OOW would make when taking bunkers on a
passenger vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - -vessel is securely moored alongside
-oil spill equipment and FFE checked and is ready for use
-all deck scupper plugged
-comms has been established between shore/bunker barge
-bunker hose inspected and checked for damage
-sounding of all bunker tanks and Calcs complete
-hoses secure
,-drip trays placed underneath all hose couplings and connections
-all personnel familiar with bunker system and bunker plan
-soundings of bunker tanks taken @ regular intervals
-monitor bilge alarms
-bunker lines and hoses regularly check for leaks
-bravo flag hoisted
-agree stop start signals with barge
-checking rate t which bunkers is received
Describe precautions and preparations the OOW would make when managing garbage on any
vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - -principle of -collection
-processing,
-storage and disposal to be observed
-disposal into skips/collection areas ashore/on jetty or to be provided by shore
-ensure garbage is not tipped/dumped anywhere else ashore
-ensure correct disposal is followed
-if using a barge be aware of barge arrival
-incinerator not to be used
-all movement of garbage recorded in garbage record book
Describe an MGN - CORRECT ANSWER - Marine guidance note- provide advice and
guidance To relevant parties in order to improve the safety of shipping and life at sea, and to
prevent pollution from ships. Each MGN is numbered in sequence. Blue in colour.
Describe an MIN - CORRECT ANSWER - Marine info note- provide info intended for a
more limited audience, such as training establishments and equipment manufacturers, or they
may be used for a short period of time such as MCA exams. Each MIN is numbered in sequence
and each has a cancellation date. Green in colour.
,Describe an MSN - CORRECT ANSWER - Merchant shipping notices- used to convey
MANDATORY info which must be complied with under UK legislation. Will relate to statutory
instruments containing details of such regulations. Each is numbered in sequence. White in
colour.
State the conditions that must be applied under annex I of marpol with regards to the discharge of
machinery space bilge oil/water into any part of the sea from an oil tanker. (machinery space) -
CORRECT ANSWER - -The ship is en route
-Oil mixture is processed through oil filtering equipment meeting regulation 14.7
-Oily content of effluent without dilution does not exceed 15ppm
-Oily mixture does not originate from cargo pump-room bilges
-Oil mixture is not mixed with oil cargo
-Discharge is not in antarctic area
Explain some of the precautions and procedures to be observed before entering an enclosed
spaced - CORRECT ANSWER - -Permit to work system in place
-Permit to work has to be checked and permitted by the Master of the ship in order to work in
confined space.
-Competent person to make risk assessment of space
- Control measures in place for all risks that have been identified
-space ventilated 24hrs before entry
-Responsible officer in charge of operation
-Rescue and resuscitation equipment at entrance of space
-Means of hoisting an incapacitated person should be available
-Opening and securing has to be done and precaution should be taken to check if the opening of
enclosed space is pressurised or not.
-Atmosphere of space tested no toxic or flammable gases
-One person on stand-by at entrance to space
-Oxygen is 20.7%
-All fire hazard possibilities should be minimized if hot work is to be carried out.
-Access to space and within space is adequate and well illuminated
, -Rescue harness worn by person entering
-The person should carry oxygen analyzer with him inside the enclosed space and it should be on
all the time to monitor the oxygen content.
-An agreed and tested means of communication should be in place
-Tape has been put around the area
-The number of persons entering the space should be limited to those who actually need to work
in the space.
name the Annexes in MARPOL - CORRECT ANSWER - ANNEX 1 = Regulations for
Prevention of Pollution by oil
ANNEX 2 = Regulations for Control Of Pollution by Noxious liquid Substances In Bulk
ANNEX 3 = Regulations for Prevention Of Pollution By Harmful Substances carried at sea In
Packaged form
ANNEX 4= Regulations for Prevention Of Pollution by sewage from ships
ANNEX 5 = Regulations for Prevention Of Pollution by garbage from ships
ANNEX 6 = Regulations for Prevention Of Air Pollution from ships
What are The Objectives Of the Ism code? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. To ensure safety at
life at sea
2. Prevention of human injury or loss of life
3. Avoidance of damage to the environment, in particular to the marine environment
4. To establish a SMS by the company
Give a Brief Explanation of what the Ism Code is - CORRECT ANSWER - The ISM code
means the international Safety management code for the safe operation of ships and for pollution
prevention. The purpose of this code is to provide an international standard for the safe
management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
What is a non-conformity? - CORRECT ANSWER - A non-conformity means an observed
situation where objective evidence indicates the non-fulfilment of a specified code.
(Any activity on-board which is not in accordance with the procedures stipulated in SMS)
