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Oil Tanker Competence

Oil Tanker – Basic to Operational Level

This test is intended for 2nd and 3rd officers serving on oil tankers. It covers essential operational knowledge including cargo handling, inert gas and ODME systems, safety procedures, fire protection, MARPOL requirements, and basic stability concepts. The test verifies operational-level competence for officers performing cargo and safety duties on board oil tankers.

Questions 18

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

How to decrease time of oil/water separation in Slop tank?

A Heat up the oily mixture.

B Coll down the oily mixture.

C Add Chemicals.

Question 2

What is the main principle of subdivision Hazardous areas by Zones?

A The likelihood of presence of a flammable atmosphere.

B The presence of ignition source.

C The precent of fuel.

Question 3

How many time hand flares or smoke signal can continue to burn or emit smoke if immersed depth is less than 10cm?

A 10 sec.

B 25 sec.

C 30 sec.

Question 4

Why so crucial to perform Crude Oil Washing of tanks carrying crude oil?

A To remove residuals after crude oil (for sludge control).

B To test COW pipelines.

C To have practice of such operation.

Question 5

On board tankers lifeboat shall be additionally equipped with:

A Air Supply and water spray systems.

B Additional food and water provision.

C Additional hand flares.

Oil Tanker – Basic to Operational Level

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