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What is the accepted emergency signal for calling crew and passengers to lifeboat muster stations?
The accepted emergency signal for calling crew and passengers to lifeboat muster stations is the general emergency alarm.
When must emergency drills be carried out on a ship?
Emergency drills must be carried out at least once a week.
List four types of emergency drills that must be conducted on a regular basis.
Four types of emergency drills that must be conducted on a regular basis are: lifeboat drills, fire drills, abandon ship drills, and man overboard drills.
What five statutory items must the relieving officer be informed of by the officer in charge of the engineering watch before taking over the engineering watch?
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What is the minimum passing score on this Certificate of Competency Examination?
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What type of calculator may be used during this examination?
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What must be stated for any formulae used in answering the examination questions?
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State the limit on oil discharge.
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List FOUR items which must be recorded in the Oil Record Book when bilges are pumped overboard using a non-automatic system.
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State what should happen if the content of the oil in the discharge overboard is detected as exceeding the limit set using an automatic system.
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List THREE conditions/faults which interfere with oil water separation.
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State the meaning of the term closed flash point.
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State the maximum temperature at which diesel fuel oil can be stored.
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Explain why a representative sample of the fuel should be obtained.
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State how long a fuel oil sample should be retained on board.
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State TWO tests which should be carried out on a sample of fuel before commencing bunkers.
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Describe the term Reverse Osmosis.
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Sketch a Reverse Osmosis system and label all components.
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Describe the construction and operation of an Active Controlled Tank roll damping system.
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Describe the examination and testing of portable fire extinguishers as specified in the UK and International legislation.
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State the classes of fire that Dry powder extinguishers may be safely used for.
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Describe the operation of a portable CO2 fire extinguisher.
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Explain the meaning of the term 'beam' in a vessel's structure.
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Define the term 'frame' in the context of a vessel's structure.
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What is the role of a 'girder' in a vessel's structure?
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Explain the term 'beam knee' in the context of a vessel's structure.
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Define the term 'stringer' in relation to a vessel's structure.
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