Big quiz Flashcards
TML means
Transportable Moisture Limit
The maximum moisture content of a cargo that may liquefy which is considered safe for carriage.
Containers should have a
Cargo stowage and securing declaration
Within what time should passenger vessels be able to abandon ship in?
30 mins
Overerstowed means
Cargo blocked by cargo for a later port of discharge
MHB is
Material Hazardous in Bulk
a bulk cargo which may possess chemical hazards when carried in bulk and is not classified as dangerous goods in the IMDG Code
What is the IMO code for cargo stowage and securing
CSS
In the UK, which law regulates the carriage of cargo?
The Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargoes) Regulations 1999
Longitudinal timbers fitted to the inside of a ships frame are called
cargo battens
It is material (often timber or matting) that is used to separate or protect cargo.
Dunage
It is the number of m3 occupied by 1 tonne of the cargo
Stowage factor
It is the cubic capacity of cargo space inside cargo battens, ceiling and the underside of deck beams
Bale capacity
It is the amount of unused space due to the irregularity of shape of the cargo or cargo space, or due to the inability to stow other cargo over the top. It is expressed as a percentage of total space available.
Broken Stowage
It is the cubic capacity available for cargo that flows to the ship’s side
Grain capacity
The IMDG code has
two volumes and a supplement
What should a vessel carrying grain have
Grain loading manual
What chapter of SOLAS is additional safety measures for bulk carriers
XII
For bulk carriers over 150m SOLAS requires the shipper to provide a declaration stating the bulk density of the cargo, what is bulk density?
The weight of solids, air and water per unit volume expressed in kilograms per cubic metre.
Class 6 of the IMDG Code is what?
Toxic and infectious substances
As per the IMSBC Code, a Group B cargo is
Cargoes which possess a chemical hazards
If using union purchase , what is the SWL of the arrangement?
The SWL of the derrick with the lowest SWL, less a 1/3
Minimum GM for Grain vessel?
0.30m
What percentage of its breaking strength is the MSL of a re-useable wire rope?
30%
What is a measure used to aid stability
Sub divisions in the hold
For general cargo, what minimum information should the shipper provide?
A general description of the cargo, the gross mass of the cargo or cargo units, and any relevant special properties of the cargo
What is lowest stowage factor
less cubic metres per tonne of weight, so the cargo will be more dense.
Max allowed list angle caused by shift of grain?
12
If lifting with an onboard crane, where is the centre of gravity of that lift acting?
The top of the lifting point
What is the safety zone around a rig?
500 meters
All containers should have a
Cargo Stowage and Securing Declaration
What is required to carry grain cargo?
Doc of authorisation
Who should be carrying out “regular examinations” of lifting equipment onboard?
Competent person
Which of the following is an additional certificate for cruise ship crew, required by STCW?
Crowd management
Certificates, reports, tests and thorough examinations should be kept in a safe place on-board for at least 2 years or until the equipment is no longer in use/cert replaced. Where are they kept?
The chain register
In the case of lifting equipment, other than equipment used for lifting persons, what is the maximum time between being “thoroughly examined” by a “competent person”?
yearly
What is it called to stow 40ft containers on top of 20ft containers
Russian stowage
What is a “shark jaw” used for?
To secure rope or an anchor chain
The area between the righting arm, and the grain heeling arm, up to the point where these arms meet, or 40 degrees, or the angle of down flooding (whichever is least) shall not be less than …
0.075m/rad
What is stowage factor?
The figure which expresses the number of cubic metres which one tonne of cargo will occupy.
What part is classification of DG in?
2
Passengers may remain in their cars when the Ro Ro ferry is underway
no
What is the meaning of Overcarried?
Cargo which has been carried beyond its intended destination
What is a “passenger vessel”?
A vessel with more than 12 passengers
What is the Code of Practice for the Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers known as
BLU code
What is slewing of a crane/derrick?
Horizontal movement of the boom or jib
A diagrammatic representation of the cargo loaded on board the ship is known as the?
Stowage plan
What best explains weather and watertight seals
Watertight seal prevents ingress of water from both sides of the seal whereas weathertight only prevents one side
What does a vessel carrying gain have to be before sailing
Upright
What chapter of SOLAS is IMDG incorporated under?
VII
A moisture sensitive cargo is loaded in a cold climate. When the vessel proceeds towards its discharge port in the tropics the following action should be taken to reduce the danger of cargo sweat.
A cargo hold should be ventilated when the dew point of the outside air is lower than the dew point of the air inside the cargo space.
The IMSBC code stands for
International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code
Seismic streamers should have a buoy at their extremity flashing what signal?
U
Why is Union Purchase preferred over the use of just a single derrick?
It’s faster to do the cargo operation
Min GM for a vessel with timber load lines carrying timber
0.05m
The CSC is the
Convention for Safe Containers
On Passenger vessels, Class D Water-tight doors are closed
At all times when the vessel is underway
What is the maximum period between tests for Ship’s lifting equipment?
5 years
What is a potential test method explained in the IMSBC code to indicate if a bulk cargo is above its TML?
Can test
If using Bulldog grips, what side should the U bend be?
The side of the wire which is not working
Flow state is?
when a mass of granular material is saturated with liquid to an extent that, under the influence of prevailing external forces such as vibration, impaction or ships motion, it loses its internal shear strength and behaves as a liquid.
What is the CSS code?
Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing
What is the BLU code?
Code of practice for the safe loading and unloading of bulk carriers
Which direction do the majority of forces act through the cargo on a ship?
Transverse
What other IMO code includes the requirement of a “Document of Compliance”?
ISM code
What is a cargo securing manual?
A document on board detailing how cargo units other than bulk are to be stowed and secured
What is the potential hazard of large open vehicle decks?
FSE
Containers are required to be inspected and certified on their structural integrity and condition every 30 months, Who’s responsibility is it to ensure this happens?
The owner of the container
What is the drill frequency for fire and abandon ship on passenger vessels?
weekly
Definition of the angle of repose?
The maximum angle from the horizontal plane at which a granular material can sit and not shift
How many classes of dangerous goods are there in the IMDG code?
9
Why is trimming cargo important?
To remove air pockets in the cargo
what is required for a vessel to carry dangerous goods in packaged form?
Document of Compliance
Required minimum GM for Ro Ro vessels?
0.15m
Where can emergency response be found in SOLAS
supplement
What is a competent person for examinations of lifting equipment as per LOLER?
Means a person possessing the knowledge or experience necessary for the performance of the duties
