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1) What is the purpose of subdivision of ships.
– The purpose of subdivision is “To provide the ship into water tight compartments, therefore reducing the risk of sinking, when damaged.”
– Effectiveness depends upon the bulkhead height and spacing.
– It can also prevent the spread of fire to certain extent.

2) List the function of…[Read more]

1) State the purpose of flux and describe its composition.
Flux composition and purpose
– composition of flux varies with different electrodes but it normally consists of composition purpose/effect
1) a combustible material like wood pulp,
– When this burns, carbon monoxide and hydrogen gases will be produced.
– This cloud of gas is…[Read more]

Credits: MAN B & W xKxxMC series

Crosshead bearing clearance measurement:

Crankpin bearing clearance measurement:

Main bearing clearance measurement:
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Guidelines For Surveys For The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate

Settings to do on radar:
Settings, indications, alarms in Bridge equipment during navigation and watchkeeping. What are the requirements?

For continuous monitoring during navigation watchkeeping. For Close Quarter Situation. For near misses and accidents.

All Aids To Navigation must be relevant performance standard. (IMO) They are designed to…[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]

Provides water mist protection during emergencies to engine room areas and machinery spaces.
This system is independent of any other fixed fire fighting system such as foam or CO2 system.

– Incinerator room
– Auxiliary boiler room
– Auxiliary generators
– Main engine cylinder head platform
– Purifier room

The system start select switch on the…[Read more]

The Annex entered into force on 27 September 2003. A revised Annex IV was adopted on 1 April 2004 and entered into force on 1 August 2005.

The revised Annex applies to ships, engaged in international voyages, of 400 gross tonnage and above or which are certified to carry more than 15 persons. The Annex requires ships to be equipped with either…[Read more]