Activity

Q1: Pascal’s law says:
A: Force = pressure x area

Q2: Which statement is true?
A: Hydraulic components have a high power to weight ratio.

Q3: What creates pressure in a hydraulic system?
A: The resistance to flow

Q4: This is a:
A: 4 port, 3 position float centre directional control valve

Q5: This is a:
A: Variable delivery, bi directional…[Read more]

Q1. The maximum deviation for Coefficient B will be on the North and South Heading.
A: False

Q2: Deviation changes with the change of heading for Coefficient B.
A: True

Q3: The strength of the magnetism force P causing (Permanent B) is constant regardless of the latitude.
A: True

Q4: The deviation caused by force P (PB) will be constant when…[Read more]

Q1. The maximum deviation for Coefficient B will be on the North and South Heading.
A: False

Q2: Deviation changes with the change of heading for Coefficient B.
A: True

Q3: The strength of the magnetism force P causing (Permanent B) is constant regardless of the latitude.
A: True

Q4: The deviation caused by force P (PB) will be constant when…[Read more]

“Monster” career advice

“Ask A Manager” topics

FOR SEAFARERS:

For both foreign and Singaporean seafarers, changing companies is not unusual at any stage of the sailing career for whichever reason(s).
Since most are contract-based, there’s no formal requirement for a resignation letter.
However since Singapore’s marine industry is very, very close-knit, everyone knows each other or have at…[Read more]

Q1: Which group of oil products given in the options is most likely to require a clean-up response in the event of a spill into the sea?
A: Crude oil, heavy diesel and lubricating oils

Q2: Which one of the marine environments given in the options is most vulnerable to oil pollution?
A: Mangrove forest

Q3: Select the option that most accurately…[Read more]

Q1: When should the Bunker Delivery Note (BDN) be signed by ship’s staff?
A: When bunkering is completely finished

Q2: How do we determine the quantity of bunkers actually delivered?
A: By mass

Q3: How should the sample bottles be filled from the cubitainer?
A: Shake the cubitainer to mix the contents before and between each filling, and then…[Read more]

Q1: Where is it legal to dispose of plastic?
A: Only at shore facilities

Q2: Can we discharge incinerator ashes into the sea?
A: No, we can never discharge incinerator ashes into the sea

Q3: What types of garbage can you throw overboard within 3 miles of the nearest land & in all inland waters?
A: You cannot throw anything at all overboard

Q4:…[Read more]

Q1: What is the first step in any risk assessment? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: Identify the hazards in the activity being assessed

Q2: Is it possible for a Safety Management System (SMS) to be modified once it has been implemented onboard? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: Yes – it must be subject to continuous review and improvement

Q3:…[Read more]

Q1: Why must an unconscious person be rescued from an enclosed space as quickly as possible?
A: Because there is a risk of lack of oxygen, which can cause death in a very short time.

Q2: What dangers might any rescuers entering an enclosed space face? Select any answers that you think apply.
A: Lack of oxygen. Flammable gas. Toxic gas.

Q3: Some…[Read more]

Q1: Where would you find the extra regulations for disposing of garbage in the Arctic and Antarctic regions?
A: In the IMO’s Polar Code

Q2: Where should discharges of garbage be recorded?
A: The garbage record book

Q3: Which ONE of these does MARPOL class as garbage?
A: External wash water containing cleaning agents

Q4: What is the main…[Read more]

Q1: Which of these is considered as being ‘grey water’?
A: Drainage from the galley sink

Q2: If there is a smell of ‘sewage’ in toilets or bathrooms of the accommodation, why should this be investigated immediately? Select the ONE best answer:
A: Because it could mean that toxic gases are being released into the accommodation

Q3: What are the…[Read more]

IMO IHM guidelines

E-learning Q & A, covers the important points: No. 0288 Inventory of Hazardous Materials, IHM and EU SRR

Q1: Who does an Inventory of Hazardous Materials help to protect?
A: All those given in the other options

Q2: Under the European Union Ship Recycling Regulations, EU SRR, which ships (above 500 GT) need to have an approved IHM when calling at ports in the EU?
A: All ships

Q3: Apart from their implementation dates, what is the main difference in…[Read more]

Advice based on personal exp. and others’ stories.

1. There’s no such thing as 100% ready. Marine Engineering knowledge spans very wide and deep, and not everyone learns at the same pace. Do the best you can, and accept the result gracefully.
2. Usually everyone is stressed about failing when they can’t answer any question (or answer wrongly).…[Read more]