Container Vessels Flashcards

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What are the documents that are exclusive to container vessels?

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  • Document of Compliance (in Packaged Form)
  • DG manifest
  • Packing Certificate
  • VGM’s (Verified Gross Mass) Certificate - confirming the weight of the cargo
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Name the codes & manuals in which container ships follow…

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CODES:
- CSS (Code of Stowage & Securing)
- IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods)
- CSC (Code of Safe Carriage of Containers)
- Storck Guide

MANUALS:
- CSM (Cargo Securing Manual)

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List the hazards that are related to container ships…

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  • Stack Weight
  • GM (Cargo + Ballast) (VGM)
  • SF/BM
  • Torsional Stresses ( Cargo + Ballast)
  • Ballasting/Deballasting
  • Heeling Tanks
  • Visibility from the Navigational Bridge
  • Reefer Containers
  • IMDG containers (Reefer + IMDG) (SADT)
  • High value cargoes
  • Out of Gauge (OOG cargo)
  • Fumigated Container
  • Lashing
  • Security on Ship
  • Cell guide damage
  • Container damage
  • Loading High cubes on deck
  • Fire Fighting MSN 1669
  • Weather routeing
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How can Stack Weight be a hazard to container ships?

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  • Too much weight on a stack on the hatch cover / tank top
  • Leads to buckling of the structure
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How can GM be a hazard to container ships and how can you correct it?

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  • Lead to either a tender or stiff ship
  • Stiff = whip-lash roll, acceleration force, loose lashings, cargo shift
  • Tender = slow but prolonged roll, can loose lashings
  • Manage by cargo or ballast
  • Operational GM = 2% of beam
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How can SF / BM be a hazard to container ships?

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  • Cause extreme stress on the frames, make ship fatigued leading to damage
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How can Torsional Stress be a hazard to container ships?

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  • Caused by unequal load and or discharge of cargo in reference to the ship’s C/L
  • Leads extreme stress on the frames, make ship fatigued leading to damage
  • Correct with cargo or ballast
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How can visibility from the bridge be a hazard to container ships?

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  • Can obstruct view for safe navigation
  • Either 2 ship lengths or 500m whichever lesser
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What is a Bill of Lading?

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A Bill of Lading is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity and destination of the goods being carried.

A Bill of Lading acts as four items:
* Evidence of Contract of Carriage
* Document of Title for the goods
* Evidence of reciept of the goods

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What is the difference between a “Clean” and “Dirty” Bill of Lading?

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CLEAN = the cargo does not have any defects or damage
DIRTY = the cargo does have damage or defects and it is noted on the lading

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What is a Letter of Protest?

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A written piece of evidence of dissatisfaction on one part of the party - e.g. shoreside for not following agreed loading rate

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Where would you find your record of equipment to be able to carry dangerous goods?

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Vessel’s Document of Compliance - Schedule II

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What list of equipment could you have in your Document of Compliance - Schedule II?

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  • Fixed fire systems
  • Fire detection systems
  • Remote activation of fire pumps
  • Ventilation
  • Bilge pump & alarm arrangements
  • Electric wire protection
  • Personnel protection (4 protection sets for chemical spills, two additional SCBA’s, dry powder extinguishers totalling 12kg)
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