CARGO WORK ; Ro-ro/ Stowage Flashcards by Ryan Kinser

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Ro-Ro vessel?

Short in port turnaround times

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What characterizes a Ro-Ro vessel?

high freeboard and sail area

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What is not a loading or transfer feature aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?

Stuelcken boom

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What are some loading features of a Ro-Ro vessel?

Stern ramp and/or side ramp
Hatch opening designed as a lift
Cargo lift

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The primary objective of a Ro-Ro vessel is to __________.

transport vehicles

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Cargo that is suitable for carriage on Ro-Ro vessels includes __________.

Trailers
Rolling vehicles
Containers

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Which of the following are considered to be “road vehicles” that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?

Semi-trailer
Road train (NOT train)
Articulated road train (NOT articulated train)

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Any vehicle to be loaded aboard a Ro-Ro vessel must __________.

be provided with an effective braking system

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Which operating procedure(s) should be adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?

One officer assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing
All lashings should be completed before leaving port
Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings during the voyage

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Which standard operating procedure(s) should be adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?

periodic inspectiona and retensioning of lashings as required during voyage

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When accepting vehicles for shipment, the Master should ensure that __________.

All decks intended for the stowage of vehicles are, in so far as practible, free from oil and grease
The ship has on board an adequate supply of caro securing gear, which is maintained in sound working condition
Vehicles are in apparent good order and condition suitable for sea transport, particularly with regards to securing

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Entries should be made in a Ro-Ro vessel’s cargo-securing device record book for __________.

Procedures for accepting cargo securing devices
Procedures for maintaining and reparing cargo-securing devices
Record of cargo securing device inspections

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Onboard a Ro-Ro vessel many decks are used for the carriage of both rolling and container cargoes, as such it is most useful if a deck socket accepts both __________.

twist locks and lashing hooks

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Cargo securing for Ro-Ro is based on the concept of __________.

rapid loading and discharge

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Which factor(s) affect lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Ship’s characteristics and motion in a seaway

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The securing of passenger cars on a Ro-Ro vessel requires __________.

Simple and lightweight equipment
Low labor intensive equipment
Specially designed equipment to avoid vehicle damage

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Which of the following is considered auxiliary securing equipment that provides extra reliability to lashing in Ro-Ro transport operations?

Trailer trestles
Pedestals
Wheel Chocks

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The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.

Rolling
Pitching
Heaving
Any force of gravity acting on the lashes

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What variables factor affects the initial lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Center of gravity of vehicle or cargo unit
Size and weight of vehicle/cargo unit
Number, postition, and angle of lashings

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Which lashing device(s) would be used in securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

chain

chain lever or turnbuckle

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Which lashing materials would be used in securing light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Webbing

Buckle or ratchet tensioner

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Which lashing material is preferred when securing new cars aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

webbing

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What is NOT used when securing HEAVY vehicles on Ro-Ro vessels?

Buckle or ratchet tensioner
Webbing
Manila rope

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What is NOT uses when securing LIGHT vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Chain lever or turnbuckle
Chain
Wire

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An advantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.

has long life

A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.

Does not absorb shock Heavy The links lose strength if placed over corners

The disadvantage(s) of using web lashing on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.

Deteriorates in sunlight Cuts on sharp edges Is vulnerable to damage and pilferage

What is/are the advantage(s) of using web lashing on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Good working life Light and easy to handle Flexible

The advantage(s) of using wire rope lashing on vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.

Lighter than chain Has a good working life Is not affected by temperature

Which tensioning device is used with wire rope lashing to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Adjust-a-matic tensioner

Which tensioning device is used with webbing to secure light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Ratchet tensioner | Buckle tensioner

Which tensioning device is used with chain to secure heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Turnbuckle

What statements are TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

The generally recommended lash angle is no greater than/cannot be greater than 45 degrees relative to the deck in any direction The securing of cargo on flats and trailers and in containers must be adequate to withstand both road and sea motions It is necessary for an adequate number of securing points on the vehicles themselves in order that lashings may be properly and safely utilized The movements experienced by road borne cargo differ significantly from the roll and sway movements of a ship at sea

Which factor(s) should be considered when loading vehicles or trailers aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Layout of decks Vertical clearances Tie-down and lashing

According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 3.5 Tons and 20 Tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?

Two

According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 20 tons and 30 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?

three

According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 30 tons and 40 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?

four

While loading or discharging vehicles, which is the most important safety consideration aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?

Preventing the asphyxiation of personnel below decks

What should be done after putting down the ramp on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging cargo?

Turn on ventilation for cargo holds

What should be done before energizing the cargo hold ventilation on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging cargo?

Notify the engine room

What should be done immediately after putting down the stern ramp on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging cargo?

Raise/open the stern door

What is NOT necessary, prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?

turn on the red cargo light

Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?

Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds

Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?

chain

Which of the following lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be maintained and stowed when not in use?

Chain Wire Rope Webbing All Lashing Gear

How could lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels be stowed when not in use?

Drape along brackets Hang vertically in a sheltered area Stow in bins at hatch coaming side

Which of the following is the stated proper sequence before commencing cargo operations aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Notify the engine room, lower the ramp, start ventilation

The most important safety consideration during loading or discharge aboard a Ro-Ro vessel is __________.

the thorough ventilation of all cargo spaces

Which element(s) should be taken into account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing Manual"?

Weight of the cargo units and vehicles Geographical area of the voyage Dynamic forces under adverse weather conditions Duration of the voyage Type of cargo units and vehicles to be carried

Block stowage means ________.

stowing all the cargo for a port in the same area

Limber is a term associated with __________.

drainage (NOT deck cargo storage, securing gear, or emergency gear)

A "strongback" refers to a __________.

bar securing a cargo port

A cargo that has a stowage factor over 40 is known as a __________.

measurement cargo

A Kip is equal to __________.

1000 lbs (POUNDS)

A long ton is __________.

2,240 pounds

A shore is a piece of securing dunnage that __________.

runs from a low supporting level up to the cargo at an angle

A short ton is a unit of weight consisting of __________.

2,000 pounds

Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of the vessel from the turn of the bilge upward. The purpose of these cargo battens is __________.

to prevent cargo from coming in contact with the vessel's frames or shell plating

Dunnage may be used to protect a cargo from loss or damage by __________.

ship's sweat

In the stowage of deck cargo, "cribbing" is __________.

placed on deck to support the cargo

Keeping certain cargoes separated because of their inherent characteristics is known as __________.

segregation

Securing cargo by running timbers from an upper support down to the cargo, either vertically or at an angle, is called __________.

toms

Segregation of cargoes refers to __________.

separating cargoes so that the inherent characteristics of one cannot damage the other

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 top 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

To "shore up" the main deck for the stowage of deck cargo means to __________.

strengthen the main deck by placing pillars underneath it in the tween-decks

What is an example of a fundamental objective of cargo stowage?

Prevent overcarriage by block stowage

What is NOT an advantage of filler cargo?

overcarriage is reduced or eliminated

What is the main purpose of dunnage?

to provide ventilation and drainage for cargo

When a deck cargo is secured with chain or wire lashings and grab (pear) links, which statement is FALSE?

the amount of take-up is limited by the length of the turnbuckle

Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots of cargo into separate holds?

contamination of a food cargo by an odorous cargo

Which condition would NOT entitle a vessel to carry goods on deck?

The cargo will damage other cargoes by tainting or contamination

Which material should NOT be used to secure cargo on deck for a voyage?

fiber rope

Cargo that gives off fumes that may contaminate other cargo is known as a(n) __________.

odorous cargo

Cargo that is highly susceptible to damage by tainting from odorous cargo is called __________.

delicate cargo

Certain cargoes must be segregated because of their __________.

inherent characteristics

Damage to cargo caused by dust is known as __________.

contamination

Damage to cargo caused by fumes or vapors from liquids, gases, or solids is known as __________.

tainting

Odorous cargoes are those that __________.

give off fumes that may damage other cargoes

Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?

Heating of grain

Which is characteristic of a "special cargo"?

It is of high value or easily pilferable

Why are most break bulk vessels built with the transverse framing system rather than the longitudinal system?

The deep web frames interfere with the stoage of break bulk cargo

It is possible, and sometimes necessary, to strengthen the deck of a vessel for carriage of deck cargo by __________.

erecting vertical pillars under the deck to support the cargo

Cribbing is __________.

wooden block or dunnage placed between a deck load and the deck

Which term describes goods having a stowage factor below 40?

Deadweight cargo

Which vessel is most likely to be loaded full but not down?

A break bulk vessel loaded with palletized cargo

When using the term "limber system" one is referring to a __________.

drainage system

To determine the weight capacity of a deck in a cargo hold, you would refer to the __________.

deck capacity plan