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  • Admin wrote a new post 1 month ago

    6 years old / 2026 Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri! Writing this belated anniversary post with hotspot from phone with e-sim in Palembang anchorage, Indonesia. Naturally, […]

  • Admin wrote a new post 5 months ago

    Nov 2025 updates Starting to lose count of the number of offline seafarer gatherings, which is probably a good sign 🙂 Had our very first Kuala Lumpur seafarer trip which […]

  • Q: Is the following statement true or false? ‘Oil spills only occur during cargo loading and discharging operations.’
    A: False.

    Q: Tanks can overfill because of human error, possibly leading to a spill. Which of the following options could cause a tank to overfill?
    x A: A vacuum lock in the filling valve

    Q: Which of the following statements is…[Read more]

  • Q: When carrying out checks of the atmosphere in a cargo tank following gas freeing, at how many levels in the tank should samples be taken to ensure there are no variations in the tank atmosphere? Select the ONE correct answer.
    XX A: Samples should be taken every metre depth in the tank.

    Q: Which of the options correctly fills the gap? ‘The…[Read more]

  • Q: When rusting of a ship’s steelworks occurs, which ONE of the following is the main effect on the air inside a ballast tank or cargo tank?
    A: The oxygen content of the air decreases.

    Q: Which of the following toxicity threshold limit exposure terms would normally have the lowest numerical value?
    A: TLV-C

    Q: Which term is used for the property…[Read more]

  • Q: Why have many of the natural barriers to the spread of species reduced? Select the TWO best answers.
    A: Rapidly increasing world trade. Larger and faster ships completing their voyages in a shorter time.

    Q: What is the estimated number of species transported by ship ballast?
    A: More than 10,000 species

    Q: According to this module, which three…[Read more]

  • Q: How should entry to an enclosed space be controlled? Select the ONE correct answer.
    A: The attendant should keep a record (tally) on who goes in and comes out.

    Q: During an entry to an enclosed space, where should rescue equipment be located? Select the ONE correct answer.
    A: At the entrance to the space.

    Q: If you are inside an enclosed…[Read more]

  • Q: Which ONE of the following is the best definition of an enclosed space? Select the ONE best answer.
    A: Any space with limited openings for entry and exit or poor ventilation.

    Q: How much oxygen is present in normal atmospheric air? Select the ONE correct answer.
    A: 21% by volume.

    Q: What is the maximum acceptable reading on a flammable gas…[Read more]

  • Q: Which of the following demonstrates a positive type of behaviour?
    A: Responsive.

    Q: Why is it important to have pollution drills?
    A: They ensure that planned procedures will work.

    Q: How does a crewmember know what their role is in the emergency pollution plan?
    A: They will be briefed for it and it may also be shown on the muster list.

    Q:…[Read more]

  • Admin started the topic No. 0310 Working at height in the forum Safety 5 months ago

    Q: Which of the following BEST defines the term ‘working at height’?
    A: When a worker is able to fall from one level to another, and be injured in doing so.

    Q: Is the following statement true or false? ‘Before starting any work at height, there should be a full risk assessment undertaken and a permit to work issued.’
    A: True

    Q: How many points…[Read more]

  • Q1: Which one of the following is the maximum fine that could be imposed in Germany for an incorrect entry in the ship’s oil record book according to this program?
    XX A: 5,000 euros

    Q2: Which one of the following best describes why MARPOL requires ships to maintain an oil record book?
    A: To provide the authorities with a record of the handling of…[Read more]

  • Q1: What is the definition of “likelihood”?
    A: How often a risk can lead to an accident

    Q2: What is the definition of “consequence”?
    A: The outcome of an accident

    Q3: Risk estimation is?
    A: Rating likelihood and consequence

    Q4: What is the first step in a risk assessment?
    A: Risk identification

    Q5: How many percent of all accidents can be…[Read more]

  • Updated with 2025 questions

    David, Aug 2025
    1. Bilge System (Checked Drawing)
    (a) Particular about gauge, strainer and small details.
    2. MSB safety features
    3. IMO Conventions
    4. 8 RO of MPA
    5. SOLAS Regulations
    6. Anchor connected to which part of the vessel (what to do if anchor stuck)
    7. Citadel

  • Admin wrote a new post 8 months, 1 week ago

    Aug 2025 updates Done: Offline gathering #9 in July was pretty incredible mix of energy to me, 14 of us including 3 first-timers! Out of respect for privacy, I don’t […]

  • Q: Which of the following is a hazard classification of dangerous goods?
    A: Toxic and infectious substances

    Q: What is the purpose of the classification of dangerous goods?
    A: To group dangerous goods into the most predominant hazards they present

    Q: Which of the following best describes dangerous goods?
    A: Any materials of items with hazardous…[Read more]

  • Admin wrote a new post 1 year, 3 months ago

    5 years old / 2025 With much pride, sgseafarers.com has turned 5 years old! A project which has brought me joy, dear friends, and personal growth. Little by little, we […]

  • Admin wrote a new post 1 year, 4 months ago

    Oct-Dec 2024 updates Passed: #6 and #7 offline meet up was a blast as we journeyed to Johor Bahru, Malaysia and played laser tag, shopped, ate good food, watched movies. […]

  • 2024 updates

    Date: 23-Oct-2024
    Time: 0930 am

    4 candidate- 3 pass 1 assignment

    1. Inclining experiment in detail. Focusing on preparation before carrying out experiment.
    2. STP diagram. Focusing on all necessary installation checked by PSC. To confirm STP optimum performance
    3. How to check healthy steering, causes of steering gear…[Read more]

  • Q: At port, how to handle bilge water if bilge tanks/Wells are all full?

    As a junior engineer,

    1. Immediately inform Second Engineer and Chief Engineer.
    A) Chief Engineer and Captain will inform the ship managers, and liaise with the port and agent for shore disposal of the bilge water.

    2. Check engine room for source of water contributing to…[Read more]

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