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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: What system does the ISM Code require the ship owner or manager to implement onboard? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: A safety management system

Q4: How often must the Ship Safety Officer carry out a ship safety inspection? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: At least once every two weeks

Q5: What is the definition of ‘wash water’ under MARPOL Annex V? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: Water used in washing the holds that contains some cargo residues and may contain small amounts of cleaning chemicals

Q6: Where can the regulations covering the discharge of hold cargo residues and wash water be found? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: MARPOL Annex V

Q7: How may Port State Authorities check that a ship’s ballast water exchange has been effective? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: Taking samples of ballast water and checking them for unwanted aquatic organisms.

Q8: Outside of MARPOL Annex V Special Areas, what is the general rule for discharging non HME cargo residues and wash water? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: Discharge is permitted, but not less than 12 miles from the nearest shore or ice shelf

Q9: How is the safety of cleaning and preparation work in a hold controlled? Select the ONE best answer.
A: The Permit to Work System

Q10: Where can you find information about the PPE required for key onboard tasks? Select the ONE best answer.
A: The Permit to Work for the task

Q11: Why is a positive pressure respirator better than a mask type? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: The air pressure makes breathing easier and reduces face seal leakage

Q12: What will a respirator provide protection against? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: Dusts and aerosols

Q13: Where can information about poisoning or suffocation risks of various bulk cargoes be found?
A: The IMSBC Code

Q14: According to SOLAS, what is the minimum level of oxygen required before entry into an enclosed space? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: 21%

Q15: What percentage of dust should a FFP1 standard dust mask filter out? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: 80%

Q16: How are the risks of enclosed space entry on a bulk carrier controlled? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: The ship’s SMS will require a Permit to Work system to be in place covering all aspects of enclosed space entry

Q17: How often must enclosed space entry drills be carried out onboard? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: At intervals not exceeding two months

Q18: What actions should be taken if active fumigant material is seen in the cargo when the hatches are opened? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: The hatches should be closed and expert advice obtained

Q19: According to the IMO, at least how many sets of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) must be available when fumigation has been carried out? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: Four

Q20: Where can you find advice on the safe use of fumigants? Select the ONE best answer.
A: The IMO Recommendations on the Safe Use of Pesticides on Ships

Additional questions:

Q21: What materials are sump pumps designed to handle safely? Select the ONE best answer.
A: Water with included solid particles and small lumps

Q22: Do the poisoning and suffocation risks of various cargoes only exist within the cargo spaces? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: No. Gasses and/or vapours can migrate to nearby compartments and spaces

Q23: Where can information about the poisoning or suffocation risks of various bulk cargoes be found? Select the ONE correct answer.
A: The IMSBC Code

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