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In terms of flashpoint, what defines if a container carrying a flammable liquid must carry this sign?. Required for a flashpoint of 80 degrees F and above. Required for a flashpoint of 100 degrees C or above. Required for a flashpoint of 55 degrees C or below. Required for any flammable liquid regardless of the flashpoint.

During cargo operations, winch operators should.... be able to communicate with one another. take orders from one controller. have a clear view of the work area. have a portable radio.

Bale capacity compared to grain capacity is.... the same. dependent on the stowage factor. less. more.

When loading vehicles as cargo, the fuel tanks should be...... carrying a minimum of fuel. open to the atmosphere. full. empty.

Prior to preparing and cleaning holds in preparation for bulk cargo it is important to...... maximize the GM. consult the IMO Code of Practice. isolate fire lines. increase ventilation.

A cargo plan would NOT include.... the position of all cargo. loading and discharge equipment details. the location of dangerous goods. the identity of cargo discharge ports.

Guideline requirements for the carriage of bulk grain state that...... grain must always be overstowed. following a cargo shift, the maximum heel must be no more than 12°. grain must never be overstowed. The ship can sail with a maximum of 5° heel.

Bulk grain cargo should be carried as directed under the rules of..... the IAMSAR Manual. the SOLAS (IMO) Grain Rules. the IMDG Code. the ISM Code..

How much space would 300 tonnes of tea with a stowage factor of 3.0 take up, if it had a broken stowage factor of 10%?. 990 cubic metres. 3,330 cubic metres. 90 cubic metres. 330 cubic metres.

For general cargo, thorough hold preparation is required. This is mainly to ensure that..... bilges are clean and working. all dunnage is renewed. the next cargo is carried efficiently and safely. the previous cargo value is realized.

After a partial discharge and prior to sailing, it is important to...... carry out a cargo survey. secure & shore the remaining cargo. thoroughly ventilate. redo the cargo plan.

The cargo Stowage Factor is the...... weight allowed for deck loading. weight per unit. number of types of cargo per hold. volume per unit of weight.

Which one of the following is not a primary purpose for using dunnage?. To protect cargo from the effects of sweat. To prevent chafage on cargo. To provide ventilation circulation. To provide cargo segregation.

While loading dangerous goods, the documentation is incomplete regarding stowage and classification details. The deck officer should...... obtain full documentation before loading. request the missing details before sailing. accept the cargo but make a log entry. reject the cargo altogether.

While loading dangerous goods, a package is dropped. Despite damaging the packaging the product can be clearly seen and is not damaged. What should be done?. Reject the package. Advise the Master. Repair the packaging. Make an entry in the Log Book.

Dangerous cargo on a pallet should be stowed...... in a secure container. below deck for'd. below deck aft. on deck.

When timber deck cargo has been loaded, the stowage should be such that..... access is maintained to the hatches. there is unrestricted access between stowage. there is a mixture of heavy with light cargo. there is solid stowage to prevent water from flowing on deck.

Portable lights should be removed from cargo work areas after use. The most important reason is to...... reduce power consumption. meet SOLAS requirements. reduce the safety hazard. prevent stealing.

When crew members are working in confined spaces that have been cleared of hazardous materials, ventilation should be provided...... at least every 30 minutes. if oxygen levels fall. continuously. if the TLV is exceeded.

When operating union purchase cargo lifts...... the safe working load relates to the single derrick limit. angles between married runners should never exceed 120°. angles between married runners should exceed 90°. preventer guys and slewing guys must share pad eyes.

When planning to load a coal bulk cargo, you should...... treat it as potentially dangerous. blank off the hold ventilation system. rig fire hoses to every hold. reject the cargo unless there is sufficient moisture content.

When planning to load an iron ore bulk cargo...... no other cargo may be in the same hold. there may be a need to brace the adjacent structure. sea water flooding must be available. there is a need to cover it once loaded.

Ballast lines to deep tanks should be..... ultrasonically tested annually. flushed weekly. blanked prior to loading dry cargo in them. flooded to keep pumps primed.

Railway Iron as far as possible should be stowed..... fore & aft. on deck. bedded on softer cargo. athwart-ships.

The IMO regulations for timber deck cargoes require..... lifelines to be made available if required. lifelines to be of manila. lifelines to be rigged on the port and starboard sides. a taut lifeline on the ship's centreline.

Cargoes referenced within the IMDG code may be anticipated to be..... of a high flash point. needing underdeck stowage. a spontaneous combustion risk. of a hazardous nature.

When carrying refrigerated cargo, while on passage the most important monitoring is ....... checking temperature regularly. for CO2 build up. checking cargo packaging daily. recording cargo samples daily.

When rigging a Jumbo Derrick for a heavy lift, which of the following is standard practice?. To ensure an aft trim. To slacken preventer backstays. To discharge ballast. To put winches in double gear.

In which document will full references and details relating to dangerous goods be found?. 'M' Notices. The stowage plan. The IMDG Code. ISM Guidelines.

The weight a vessel can carry is called the...... gross tonnage. registered tonnage. deadweight. load displacement.

The principal reason for cargo segregation is to...... keep apart cargo that should not be mixed. allow space for additional cargo. maintain stability. allow ventilation.

Cargo containers may NOT contain: livestock. motor cars. dangerous cargo. military equipment.

When deck cargo is loaded it is important to...... ensure that access is maintained to the hatches. allow for ice accretion. load the heaviest cargo on deck. maintain access to moorings.

Possible shifts of grain cargo may be controlled by...... maintaining a low GM. fitting canvas dividers. overstowing with heavy cargo. "saucers" filled with bagged grain.

Deck cargo stowage should...... ensure that access is maintained to the hatches. allow an unobstructed view from the Bridge. not require temporary walkways. not be placed on dunnage.

Cargo containers on deck are secured...... only if containing cargo. with twistlocks, rods and chains. if heavy weather is forecast. up to the second stack.

Freeboard is the vertical distance measured from the...... main deck to the waterline. top of the bulwarks to the waterline. main deck to the keel. waterline to the keel.

Which of the following refrigerated cargoes is not compatible for carriage in the same conditions as the others listed?. Butter. Asparagus. Pears. Apples.

What is the IMDG Code?. The International Code for the carriage of livestock. The International Maritime Distress Code. The Maritime Industry guidance document for the carriage of Dangerous Goods. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.

The picture shows a tackle being used to lift a load. What is the velocity ratio of this tackle as it is being used?. 2. 4. 5. 3.