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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

What cargo can be classified, as not-volatile?

A Cargo with flashpoint above 60 deg C.

B Cargo, which never produce vapours.

C Cargo with flashpoint less than 60 deg C.

Question 2

You are deck officer during cargo watch in CCR. How you will release the pressure from the cargo tank, if the vapour return line in not connected?

A Give order to deck watch to open Mast Riser

B Wait until PV valve or Mast Riser opens automatically

C Wait until PB breakers activate.

Question 3

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.

Question 4

How many hazardous areas are usually determined by Class and Industry standards?

A 3 Zone (Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2).

B 2 Zone (Zone 1 and Zone 2).

C 5 Zone (Zone 0;1;2;3;4).

Question 5

What mean “Daughter vessel” in context of STS Operations?

A Normally the smallest or the ships engaged in STS transfer operations.

B Normally the assisting ship (tug) assisting in STS transfer operations.

C Normally the larger of the ships engaged in STS transfer operations.

Oil Tanker – Basic to Operational Level

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