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Refuelling Flashcards

1
Q

What precautions should you adopt prior to refuelling ?
A. Close freeing ports and scupper drains
B. Set up spill kit and safety zone
C. Set up a boundary perimeter
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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The depth of fuel in a double bottom tank is measured through the …
A. Vent line
B. Depth gauge
C. Manhole cover
D. Sounding tube

A

D. Sounding tube

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During fuelling operations oil is detected in the water adjacent to your vessel. If however it is determined to be from some source other than your vessel you should …
A. Secure operations until the exact type of oil is determined
B. Make an entry in the oil record book to that effect
C. Notify the port authority
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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If you are loading a petroleum cargo which is below average ambient temps you must ensure that …
A. There is room for expansion
B. The vents are sealed
C. Vapour baffles are installed
D. All of the above

A

A. There is room for expansion

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5
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Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed during the day while loading fuel ?
A. A red flag
B. A yellow flag
C. A red and yellow flag
D. A red light

A

A. A red flag

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When taking tank soundings coating the tape with chalk helps to …
A. Better indicate the correct reading
B. Show the depth of any water in an oil tank
C. Make the tape roll easier
D. Reduce possibility of sparks

A

A. Better indicate the correct reading

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The most critical part of the bunkering operations which can result in an oil spill is when …
A. Hose joints are made up
B. Tanks are being topped off
C. System is being lined up
D. Pumping operations is first started

A

B. Tanks are being topped off

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As its temp rises the volume of the fuel oil stored in a tank will …
A. Remain the same
B. Increase
C. Decrease
D. None of the above

A

B. Increase

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9
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The rate of expansion of heated fuel oil varies with its …
A. Conductivity
B. Viscosity
C. Flash point
D. Specific gravity

A

D. Specific gravity

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10
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When you ullage a fuel tank you measure the …
A. Empty volume below the fuel
B. Depth of the fuel
C. Distance from the surface of the liquid to the deck
D. Distance from the surface of the liquid to a reference point generally the lip of the filling sounding tube.

A

D. Distance from the surface of the liquid to a reference point generally the lip of the filling sounding tube.

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The NSCV code requires fuel systems with valves in the machinery space to be ….
A. Made of a material that will not collapse if exposed to extreme heat
B. Capable of being closed from outside the space.
C. Tested by a surveyor at not more than 3 months
D. Capable of being closed from within the space.

A

B. Capable of being closed from outside the space.

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12
Q

What is dangerous about batteries when they are charging ?
A. They are more powerful
B. They get warm
C. They emit explosive hydrogen gas
D. They give off radiation

A

C. They emit explosive hydrogen gas

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13
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Why is it important to follow good housekeeping procedures on a vessel ?
A. A pile of oily rags may spontaneously combust.
B. Any leaks or corrosion can be seen easily
C. Keep working areas clean is important for safety
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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14
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Industry regulations on environmental issues may include …
A. Damage to the sea bed through anchoring
B. Noise pollution and fishing restrictions
C. Distance off from the mangroves
D. A and B

A

D. A and B

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An environmental preventative measure within the company policy would include …
A. Crowd control
B. Prevention of spillages fuel , oil and cargo.
C. Lashing of deck gear
D. The use of dispersants

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B. Prevention of spillages fuel , oil and cargo.

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16
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Accidental pollution and oil spills must be …
A. Notified to the port authority
B. Left to dry then removed
C. Treated with detergents
D. Soaked up and placed in sealed containers

A

A. Notified to the port authority

17
Q

According to MARPOL the definition of oil does not include …
A. Cooking oil
B. Crude oil
C. Sludge
D. Oil refuse

A

A. Cooking oil

18
Q

Which of the following statements is true concerning the OVBD of vessel sewage at sea ?
A. The vessel must have an approved sewage plant
B. The vessel may discharge disinfected and comminute sewage into the sea from an approved system only if the vessel is more than 3 nautical miles from the nearest land.
C. The vessel may discharge sewage at sea from an approved system which is not comminuted or disinfected only if the vessel is more than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land.
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

19
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A segregated ballast system is a system where ?
A. All ballast is processed through the oily water separator
B. Ballast is taken on and discharged through a seperate main deck riser
C. Ballast and cargo tanks are separated by cofferdams
D. All ballast lines , tanks and pumps are independent of those used for the oil.

A

D. All ballast lines , tanks and pumps are independent of those used for the oil.

20
Q

While taking on fuel oil, the transfer hose begins leaking, causing a sheen on the water you should …
A. Apply dispersants to the sheen
B. Repair the leak with duct tape
C. Reduce the rate of transfer
D. Shut down operations and contain spill

A

D. Shut down operations and contain spill

21
Q

Small oil spills on deck may be prevented from entering the water by …
A. Keeping the drip pans empty
B. Plugging all scuppers and drains
C. Placing floating booms alongside the ship
D. Closing ullage openings between soundings

A

B. Plugging all scuppers and drains

22
Q

If it becomes necessary to pump bilges while a vessel is in port, which of the following procedures should be followed ?
A. Pump only if the discharge is led to a shore tank or barge
B. Pump only during the hours of darkness
C. Pump only on the outgoing tide
D. Pump only as much as necessary

A

A. Pump only if the discharge is led to a shore tank or barge

23
Q

An example of communication used during refuelling is …
A. Mobile phone
B. Yelling
C. Hand signals
D. Vhf radio

A

C. Hand signals

24
Q

Oil pollutions regulations require any transfer or discharge of oil or oily mixtures be recorded into the
A. Pollution control record
B. Bridge log
C. Oil record book
D. Masters log

A

C. Oil record book

25
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Local maritime authorities require the disposal of plastics, general waste and recyclable items to be recorded in ?
A. Pollution control record
B. Monthly masters log
C. Oil record book
D. Garbage record book

A

D. Garbage record book

26
Q

The procedures to dispose of plastic, food waste glass and crockery is located
A. Port authority notices
B. Marina management code
C. AMSA and MARPOL regs
D. Garbage record book

A

C. AMSA and MARPOL regs

27
Q

Where would you find refuelling procedures
A. Safety management system
B. Survey book
C. Emergency protection and book code
D. None of the Above

A

A. Safety management system

28
Q

Where can you bleed air from the fuel system ?

A

Primary and secondary filters.
HP pump
Each injector

29
Q

List 2 reasons why liquified petroleum can become electrically charged during refuelling ?

A

Earth strap not connected
Filler pipes that are plastic

30
Q

To prevent microbial infection in fuel tanks you must ensure ?

A

Use fuel additives.
Fuel coolers can be added to the system.
Keep the tanks topped up.

MED2 (8 decks)

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