Reviewers Compiled by:

THIRD MATE RONNIE S. VILLARUEL

NIS EXAMINATION
(FOR QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS)

SEARCH AND RESCUE : AIRCRAFT SIGNALS REQUIRED

When there is necessary that an aircraft guide a vessel to the location of the distress, the aircraft may transmit its instruction by whatever means available. If it is not possible to transmit the exact instructions for any reason, the aircraft may take the following maneuvers to have the vessel understand that it wishes to guide it to an aircraft or vessel in distress. 1. Fly in a circle or at least circle about the vessel 2. AT low altitude, fly across the course of the vessel, ahead of the bow and at the same time do the following: a. oscillate the aircraft wings ; or b. increase or decrease power on the engine; or c. vary the spin of the propellers 3. Head in the course the vessel should follow.

REVIEWERS/QUESTIONS:
IALA BOUYAGE SYSTEM-REGION A
1. Dangerous curve-? cardinal bouys 2. Safe Landing Special Mark at night-? - vertical motion of a white light or flare - or firing of a green star signal - or code letter K given by light or sound signal apparatus 3. Dangerous landing special mark at night-? - horizontal motion of a light or flare - or firing of a red star signal - or code letter S given by light or sound signal apparatus 4. Yellow light indicating safe passage (frequency)-? traffic separation scheme

SEAMANSHIP
1. Good housekeeping (metaphor for safety) 2. Definition of sinkage-? 3. Definition of SQUAT-?
1 10/25/2013 10/25/2013 3/M VC

Reviewers Compiled by:

THIRD MATE RONNIE S. VILLARUEL

4. Safe working load : a. wirerope-? b. manila ropes -? 5. advantage and disadvantage of a. wire rope-? b. nylon c. polyproline-? d. Manila-? 6. Definition of lightship-? 7. Definition of Bulkhead deck as specified by IMO-? 8. effects of dispersing oil by using chemical-? 9. procedure before passing Gaillard Cut of Panama Canal-? (like Gaillard Cut is a sharp and narrow turn) 10. In the event of collision , first step to be taken to prevent panic- loss of lives & cargo -starts closing hand operated watertight doors adjacent to the damage, closes airports and ventilation ducts passing through the boundary water tight bulkheads, and make every effort to localize the damage and to enhance the watertight integrity of the ship in the vicinity of the damages. 11. Navtex frequency-? 518 khz 12. Use of Article 16-? 13. Code indicating - foreward of message (telegraphy)-? 14. Signal flag golfdelta meaning -vessel /aircraft missing or being looked for has not been heard of since. 15. questions about sailing boat right of way in connection with the direction of the wind. -when each has the wind on a different side, the vessel which has the wind on port side shall keep out of the way of the other vessel -when both has the wind on the same side, the vessel which on the wind ward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward. -if a vessel with the wind on the port side sees a vessel to windward and cannot determine with with certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or on the starboard side , she shall keep out of the way of the other. 16. safety regarding theft/robbery/pirates, while in port procedures. -the following procedures should be taken:

2 10/25/2013

10/25/2013

3/M VC

Reviewers Compiled by:

THIRD MATE RONNIE S. VILLARUEL

- control the number of people allowed access on board and record the names of those who are admitted.(use of closed circuit television should be considered.) -when berthed in dangerous ports, it is particularly important to arrange proper illumination of the decks and quayside areas. -gangways,ladders,and ramps should be raised or closed at night. decks should be patrolled regularly and ,in areas of particular danger, additional watches should ensure a good look-out at all times. -formulate an anti-attack plan and make sure that all crew members know what they should do if the ship comes under attack. 17. pumping of ballast using general pipeline 18. whos in-charge of bunkering procedures-chief enginer 19. what to do upon seeing an oil in the vicinity of the ship while taking in fuel-?stop the bunkering. 20. transverse bulkhead, defintion -? (strength and capacity) ?the parts whose chief function is to give transverse, or artwartship strength. 21. about IMO SOLAS a. number of thermal suits-- 3 to be donned within 2 minutes b. capacity of lifeboat-no more than 150 persons c. speed of lifeboat- 6 knots in calm water for 24 hours. d. relevant notice - (poster for display)-? e. strength of lifeboat fire retardant shell-- the protected lifeboat shall be capable of protecting the number of persons it is permitted to accommodate when subjected to a continous oil fire that envelops the lifeboats for a period of not less than 8 mins. f. equipments- sufficient buoyant oars two boat hooks a bouyant bailer and two buckets a binakle sea anchor two efficient painters of a length equal to not less than twice the distance from the position of the lifeboat two hatches,one of each end of the lifeboat watertight receptacles containing a total of 3leters of fresh water for each person. a rusted

3 10/25/2013

10/25/2013

3/M VC

Reviewers Compiled by:

THIRD MATE RONNIE S. VILLARUEL

g. frequency of checking lifeboat-? h. renewal of certificate of lifeboat and liferaft-? I. most practicable way of retrieving a very weak survivor: 1. painter 2. lifebouy 3. net 22. FIREFIGHTING a. number of fire-hydrants and hoses in a vessel less than 10000 grt---to the satisfaction of the administration but with extra for emergency use b. percentage of oxygen in the air---20.8% c. insulation bulkhead-? d. actions to be taken upon detecting fire-? e. frequency of emergency drill? f. Definition of 1. muster list- specipies details of general alarm signal and also action to be taken by crew and passengers when the alarm is sounded, shows the duties. assigned to different members of crew. 2. station bill g. in-charge of firesquad on deck-? h. procedure in flooding (CO2) to contain fire. I. preparation to receive a helicopter rescue, steps to be taken-? j. in a collision situation immediate steps to be taken to save lives & cargo as well as rendering assistance to the other vessel involved---? 23. Why is the tank to be filled only to 98%? 24. Distress signal for Radiotelegraphy-? SOS 25. Distress signal for Radiotelephony-? MAYDAY 26. How many lifeboats required for a passenger ship less than 4000 grt 27. After launching a lifeboat, each person will be given food-after 24 hours a half of liter 28. Details about liferaft-? 29. It is an angular distance in hour circle of the body measured westward a. azimuth b. local hour angle c. SHA 30. The pivot point of a vessel in full ahead when it starts to turn is in1/6 of its length near the astern
4 10/25/2013 10/25/2013 3/M VC

Reviewers Compiled by:

THIRD MATE RONNIE S. VILLARUEL

31. The pivot of a vessel as it turns on a bend when the force sideways is equal on the bow and astern. a. at the center of gravity b. at the vessels center line c. at the vessel side. 32 The Norwegian Maritime Directorate is under the supervision of a. IMO b. Norwegian International Shipping Register c. Ministry of Foreign affairs 33. Basic training of emergency practices should be given to ---new seaman without sea service. 34. Boiler suits on board should be made of --a. cotton b. nylon c. synthetic

5 10/25/2013

10/25/2013

3/M VC