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Which of these is an adequate means of access to cargo holds?. A mechanical hoist. A long aluminium ladder. A permanent fitted ladder. A rope ladder.

Which of these gases would carry this sign?. Propane. Argon. Acetylene. Hydrogen.

What does this sign mean?. Keep warm. Secure hatches. Keep your hands in the boat. Heavy objects.

What does this sign mean?. Chemicals. Dangerous when wet. Poisonous. Corrosive.

What does this sign mean?. Dangerous when exposed to air. A surface burning fuel. An oxidizing agent. Contains oxygen.

A container with this warning sign would contain which type of hazard?. Radioactive. Explosive. Marine pollutant. Toxic.

What does this sign mean?. Highly flammable compressed gas. LPG. Compressed air. Non flammable compressed gas.

What does this sign mean?. Survival craft pyrotechnics. Rocket line throwing apparatus. Rocket parachute flares. Emergency signals.

What does this sign mean?. Start air supply. Stream sea anchor. Food rations are located here. Radio direction finder is operating.

Which of the following maintenance features does not apply to deck cranes?. Greasing with a grease-gun. Overhauling the gooseneck. Regularly checking for brake wear. Checking and topping up the oil level in the gearbox.

Cargo winches need which of the following that are NOT fitted to mooring winches?. Two different speeds. A reverse gear. A fail-safe brake. A slipping clutch.

Occasionally a MacGregor hatch may pull from side to side. This could be due to..... the eccentric rollers not being in place. the cross wedges not being removed. the pulling chains being of unequal length. the locking cleats seizing.

On a McGregor hatch, if the chains on either side are of uneven length, which one of the following could occur?. Failure of the eccentric wheels to operate. A loss of watertight integrity of the hatch. Uneven closing of the hatch and possible jamming. A failure of the hatch to open fully.

Which of the following parts of a MacGregor hatch require the most maintenance?. Locking cleats. Wedges. Chains. Runners.

Which of the following should be marked on all heavy lifting gear?. Maximum Lifting Height. Safe Working Load. Light Working Load. Breaking Load.

The outside of deck cranes, derricks and hatch coamings all need protecting with..... gloss paint. bituminous paint. grease. emulsion paint.

The watertight integrity of a hatch should be tested with a frequency of .... 12 months. 24 months. 60 months. 6 months.

Which of the following blocks is not used for cargo work?. Fall block. Head block. Heel block. Topping lift block and purchase block.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the watertight integrity of the hatch?. The compressible jointing strips. The cross wedges. The locking cleats. The eccentric rollers.

What important information is stamped on all cargo blocks?. The manufacturer's name and date of manufacture. The ship's name and official number. The maintenance order number. The S.W.L.

Which of these rigging methods is capable of lifting the heaviest load without exceeding the SWL of the derrick or its associated gear?. Yo-Yo gear working with doubling gear. Union purchase. Yo-Yo gear. Doubling gear.

In this picture, what should be checked prior to closing the hatch cover, in order to make sure that the hatch cover will make a watertight seal?. The top of the hatch cover is clear. The rubber around the underneath of the cover is not missing. The wheels are on the trackway. The chain is not slack.

When using a union purchase, where do you secure the preventer guys?. From the head of the derrick to either side of the hatch coaming. From the head of the derrick to the ship's starboard side. From the head of the derrick to the side away from the load. From the head of the derrick to the ship's port side.

Which of these is an advantage of derricks over cranes?. The driver can raise and lower the jib as required. The driver can slew the load from side to side. There are less working parts so simpler to maintain. Cargo can be positioned where it is wanted.

What is a "union purchase"?. When using a fixed derrick and a swinging derrick with runners attached together. When using two derricks, rigged one over the side and one over the cargo hold. When using two derricks rigged over each side with runners attached over the centre of the hold. When using both derricks rigged together and combined to lift heavy loads.

What part of the ship is shown by letter B?. The hatch cover. The storm protector. The cargo hold riser. The hatch coaming.

What part of the hatch cover is in circle A?. A senhose slip. A lifting bolt. A wedge type cleat. A padeye.

What is the purpose of wheel A in this picture?. To tip the hatch cover into a vertical position when opened. To negotiate any object lying on the coaming. To allow the hatch cover to roll along its trackway. To drive the hatch cover closed.

Part B is a turnbuckle for adjusting the length of the chain. Why would the chain need to be adjusted?. The chain must be the same length on each side of the cover so that the cover will run straight on its track. The chain needs to be adjusted depending on the speed the hatch cover will open. The chain needs to be adjusted to different lengths for opening and closing. The chain needs to be changed depending on the trim of the ship.

If a cargo space has been closed for a long time, what might be a major concern?. Some of the cargo may be damaged. The space may be deficient in oxygen. Water from ballast tanks might have leaked into the hold. Some of the cargo may have been stolen.

On what type of ships are you likely to find vertical lift steel pontoon type hatch covers?. Container ships. Older general cargo ships. Reefer ships. Tankers.

Which of the following would not introduce gas into a gas free cargo tank?. When sludge is disturbed. When the tank lid is opened. When a valve is opened. When a cargo pump is opened up.

How would you send a cluster light down into a cargo hold?. By the electric cable. Lower it on a line. Drop it down to an assistant. Carry it down over your shoulder.

After testing the atmosphere of a cargo hold, what must a responsible officer decide?. If the cargo has been damaged. If the cargo has been tainted. If some of the cargo has been stolen. If the cargo space is safe to enter.

How should gas bottles be stored?. In a refrigerated room. Under the forecastle. In two separate rooms outside the engine room space. In the engine room workshop close to welding equipment.

On a McGregor steel pull type hatch cover what is the bull wire used for?. It is the pulling wire. It is a preventer wire. It is the check wire. It is a safety wire.

When working in a cargo hold during cargo operations, what must you ensure?. That you keep under the coamings as much as possible. That you stand in the centre of the hold to direct the hatchman/crane driver. That any radio equipment (like a walkie talkie) is switched off. That you assist the stevedores as much as possible.

Before entering a cargo space after a long ocean passage, what must you ensure?. That all lashings are removed. That you are carrying spare electric lamps. That the hatch is fully opened and well ventilated. That derricks or cranes are rigged.

When working in a lower hold with the hatch closed, what must you ensure?. That there is a single cluster light. That there is a portable fan for ventilation. That everyone has a strong flashlight. That there are plenty of portable or cluster lights.

When preparing a cargo hold to receive general cargo, what must you ensure?. That tar paper is laid across the tank top. That matting is laid across the hold. That dunnage is laid across the tank top. That the tank top is well painted.

On what type of ships are insulated tweendeck covers used?. Bulk carriers. Reefer ships. Car carriers. Cargo liners.

Significant proportion of major bulk cargo claims are due to hatch cover leakage. How large is that figure?. 22%. 33%. 55%. 28%.

Who should keep records of lifting equipment?. The safety officer. The chief officer. The bosun. A responsible crew member.

Who should be in charge of a lifting operation?. Appointed signaller. The captain. Designated team leader. Crane operator.

Each piece of equipment for lifting must have a certificate. How long should that certificate be for?. Five years. One year. Two years. Three years.

Hatch coaming brackets should be checked regularly for: deformation. wastage. all the above. cracks.

What does 'SWL' stand for?. Soft Working Load. Sequential Weight Lift. Safe Working Load. Short Working Life.

What is the recommended minimum number of people to be involved in a lift?. Three people. Four people. Five people. Two people.

How often should a lifting appliance or item of loose lifting gear be inspected?. Every two years. Every three years. Every five years. Every year.

Which of these statements is correct?. SWL must never be exceeded on any piece of lifting equipment. It is OK as long as you do not exceed the SWL by more than 20%. It is OK as long as you do not exceed the SWL by more than 10%. SWL can be exceeded if the person in charge of the lift gives you the authority to do.

What water pressure should be used when hose testing?. 6 bar. 1 bar. 2-3 bar. 5 bar.

Which of these is usually the best method for the signaller to communicate to other crew members involved in the lifting operation?. Flags. A clear voice. Walkie-talkie. Hand signals.

Minor damage to compression bars, such as small cuts and gouges: are usually acceptable and should not affect the sealing ability. are acceptable on smaller hatch covers. are unacceptable as compression bars must always be completely straight,level and structurally sound. should be added to the list of dry-dock repairs.

When checking the hatch covers while at sea you need to pay particular attention to the area where the sea loads are greatest. This is: the forward 25% of the ship's length. The forward 40 % of the ships length. the area just forward of the superstructure. the forward 10% of the ship's length.

The main advantages of ultrasonic testing are: that it reduces the risk of pollution. all of the above. that it can be operated in all weather conditions. that it can be used whether the holds are full or empty.

To prove that due diligence has been exercised, which of the documents and records listed should be available on board?. All the above. Hatch cover test reports. Manufacturer's manual for the hatch covers. Records of inspections, maintenance and repair.

When opening or closing the hatch covers, which of the occurrences listed could signify a problem to be investigated further?. All the above. Unusual vibration. Abnormal variation in speed. Uneven or unusual movement.

All lifting equipment should be maintained: when it needs attention. to the manufacturer's recommendations. when it is broken. once a year.

Packing rubbers should be replaced: every 2 years. if they have a permanent imprint. every 12 months. if there is a permanent imprint which exceeds the manufacturer's specified design.

Locators: to advise the person operating the hatch cover where the panels are located. should be flexible. guide the panels into their correct closing position. are used to ensure steel-to-steel contact.

The use of flexible hoses as a substitute for an approved non-return drainage system: may be accepted as a temporary solution only. is acceptable on old ships. is bad practice - they should never be used. is good practice and is strongly recommended.

Which of the methods listed would not be appropriate for testing hatch covers?. X-Ray examination. Light infiltration test. Air test. Chalk test.

Where should lifting appliances and associated equipment be stored?. Near the place last used. It does not matter as long as it is properly logged. In a dedicated central location. Each piece near the place it is likely to be most used.

The hydraulic oil in the hatch cover power unit should be: replaced automatically every 2 years. kept at 35°C. replaced automatically every year. be analysed regularly and replaced as necessary.

In order to remain water-tight, hatch covers must: move slightly when secured to the hatch coamings to allow for the ship flexing at sea. not move at all when secured to the hatch coamings. move substansially when secured to the hatch coamings to allow for the shipflexing at sea. move substansially when secured to the hatch coamings to allow for the shipflexing at sea.

Which of these statements about cleats is not correct?. Cleats should be tightened very hard in order to prevent the panels flexing. Cleats should be closed in a specific order. Cleats should allow the panels to move to a limited extent. Cleats are used to hold the panels in place when at sea.