Cargo Handling And Stowage Flashcards
Bulk cargo refers to
Homogenous cargo not enclosed in a container.
When referring to dry bulk cargoes, the term “flow state”
Refers to the saturation of a dry bulk product with water to the point where it acts as a liquid.
Cargo that is highly susceptible to damage from odorous cargo is called
Delicate cargo
A hygroscopic cargo is defined as a cargo
Capable of absorbing moisture in the form of a gas.
Odorous cargoes are those that
Give off fumes and may damage other cargo.
Which is a characteristic of a “special cargo”?
It is of high value or easily pilferable.
What is wet cargo?
Liquids in containers
What is a wet cargo?
A canned or bottled liquid such as beer.
Cargoes that might leak from containers are known as
Wet cargoes
The internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside faces of the cargo battens, the lower side of the deck beams and the top of the tank ceiling is known as the
Bale cubic
The internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside of the side shell, the underside of the deck, and the tank top is known as the
Grain cubic
The stowage factor for a cargo is based upon
One long ton
Which term describes goods having a stowage factor below 40?
“Deadweight” cargo
A cargo that has a stowage factor over 40 is known as
Measurement cargo
A long ton is
2,240 pounds
On the cargo manifest, the gross weight of a box containing cargo is the weight of the
Cargo and box
On the cargo manifest, the total weight of the cargo inside a box is called
Net weight
On the cargo manifest, the total weight if an empty cargo box is the
Tare weight
What is the meaning of the term Tare weight ?
Weight of a container
A lot of special cargo of similar cartons, as shown, is to be loaded. What is the weight of consignment? Illustration D042DG
1250 pounds
A case received for a shipment is marked as shown. The portion of he symbol indicated by the letter A is? Illustration D043DG
A stowage sequence marking
“block stowage” means
Stowing all the cargo for a port in the same area
Damage to cargo by dust is known as
Contamination
Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots of cargo into separate holds?
Contamination of a food cargo by an odorous cargo
Segregation of cargoes refers to
Separating cargoes so that the inherent characteristics of one cannot damage the other
Keeping certain cargoes separated because of their inherent characteristics I known as
Segregation
Damage to cargoes causes by fumes or vapors from liquids, gases, or solids is known as
Tainting
Certain cargoes must be separated because of their
Inherent characteristics
Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?
Heating of grain
A spreader bar is used to
Protect the upper part of a load
The best way to lift many small articles aboard your vessel is with a
Pallet
A sling is a device used in
Hoisting cargo aboard a vessel
When a two- leg sling is used to lift a load, a sling of 40 feet long is better than of 30 feet because the
Tension in the sling legs is less
Manila lines should not be used to load
Steel
On your vessel, a wire rope for the cargo gear shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. In ordering a new wire for this 10 ton boom, what safety factor should you use?
Five
The periodic weight testing of a vessel’s cargo booms may be performed by the
American Bureau of Shipping
Which is a TRUE statement concerning the examining of cargo equipment at the time o a vessels Inspection for Certification.
No test at this time I required
For vessels fitted with cargo gear, an initial tests of the units under a proof load shall be conducted. Subsequent tests an exams of the same nature shall be carried out at what time interval?
5 years
In relation to cargo gear, what dues SWL mean?
Safe working load
