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EXAM 2 Flashcards

1
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True/False: The Tentative Cargo Plan is effectively the final cargo plan when it is complete and no further changes to the stowage plan can be expected.

A

False

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A wooden container that are built as a framework around cargo with open sides and tops.

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crates

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3
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What is the percentage of total mixed gases for CO2 and O2 in the atmosphere of a reefer space?

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21%

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Defn: Cargo that is loaded for discharge at any one of several ports at the option of the shipper; must be read for discharge at all of several ports.

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Optional cargo

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FORMULA: Maximum Height of Cargo

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= (Deck Load Capacity / 2240) x Stowage Factor

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6
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If a bagged cargo does not require as much venting and one desires to maximize the use of available cubic one would use what method?

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“Half-bag” method

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7
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All efforts for preparing a cargo space to receive cargo is under the perview of the _______ Mate and should be noted in the __________.

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a. Chief Mate b. logbook

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8
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What other items should be taken into consideration for pre-cooling with the reefer space?

A

Dunnage or gratings

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9
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A wooden box that is sheathed to form a tightly closed container around cargo.

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case

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10
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Ensuring that cargo is divided among cargo holds so that one hold does not contain a disproportionate number of gang hours of work to discharge is preventing what?

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the “long hatch”

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11
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A guide to aid first responders in quickly identifying the specific nd general hazards of a material involved in an incident.

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Emergency Response Guidebook

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12
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What steps should be taken after enountering heavy wx when tranporting dangerous cargo?

A

Inspect HAZMAT cargo spaces

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13
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If loading extremely heavy cargo what is a concern regarding the deck that must be considered?

A

deck load capacity

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14
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FORMULA: Tons to fit in given space (T)

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= (V x (1 - L)) / f

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15
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Where should heavy cargo be loaded in reference to overall stowage?

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At the bottom tiers

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16
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Layers of cargo are referred to as:

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tiers

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17
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UEL means?

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Upper Explosive Limit

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18
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LEL means?

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Lower Explosive Limit

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19
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What is an addition that can be added by a manufacture that makes bagged cargo easier to pick up and move by the individual longshoreman?

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“dog ears”

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20
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What is the name for a type of hook used for bagged cargo that is designed to minimize the damage to the bag itself?

A

bag hook

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21
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What is the shape of all HAZMAT labels?

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diamond-shaped

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22
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What type of plan contains the bale and cubic capacities and VCGs of all the cargo holds?

A

Capacity plan

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23
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The ________ or _______ ______ should brief all of the ship’s officers in regard to the loading operation.

A

Master Chief Mate

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24
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Who approves or disapproves all stowage aboard a vessel?

A

the Master

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25
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A document that is affixed to the outside of any container or vehicle transporting HAZMAT.

A

Placard

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26
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How long must the Dangerous Cargo Manifest be kept on the ship after a voyage?

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1 year

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27
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Defn: small durable packages or pieces of cargo that may be stowed in the interstices or voids between larger pieces.

A

filler cargo

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28
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Defn: A small doubling plate located at the end of a bilge sounding pipe to prevent the sounding weight from weighing through the lower tank plating.

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Striking plate

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29
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Defn: Long metal handles used to operate stop-lift-check valves in the bilges from the deck; act as extentions of the valve stems

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Reach rods

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30
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The cargo stowage plan shows tweendecks in a _____ view and the lower holds in ________ view.

A

Plan view Profile view

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31
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Defn: Cargo stowage so as to eliminate small segments of cargo in several loactions in any one hatch and attempt to assemble large blocks at one level in one compartment.

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Block stowage

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32
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Who makes the rules and regs involving the transportation of HAZMAT in the US?

A

Materials Transportation Board, Dept of Transportation

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33
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What are the (2) types of Final Stowage Plans?

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  1. Commodity type plan 2. Block type plan
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34
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Size and shape of a hatch opening influences the ________ of movement of the crane or hook which affects the time required to load or discharge cargo.

A

speed

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35
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A method for stacking bagged cargo that can improve the stability of the stowage is known as the ____________.

A

criss-cross method

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36
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Defn: The cubic capcity measured from the inside of the plating on all six sides less the volume taken up by the structureal members extending into the hold.

A

Grain capacity

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37
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Who enforces the regulations in the US for the transportation of HAZMAT?

A

USCG

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38
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The __________ cargo stowage plan is completed when all cargo has been loaded.

A

Final

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39
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Cargo that is re-bagged after falling free from bagged cargo is called:

A

“ship-fills”

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40
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1 board foot is equal to?

A

1” x 12” x 12”

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41
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A cask of 126 gallons (2)

A

pipe or butt

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42
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_______ cargo decreases broken stowage and can help shore up larger cargo it fits between.

A

filler cargo

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43
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Defn: Valves that can be closed, operated as checkvalves, or opened completely and are usually located on bilge suction pipes.

A

Stop-lift-check valves

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44
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What is the main purpose of dunnage placed beneath cargo when stowed?

A

prevent it from getting wet

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45
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What is the required size of HAZMAT labels?

A

4 inches x 4 inches minimum

46
Q

A packaged load of unprocessed fibers moved as a cargo is known as what?

A

bale

47
Q

What should not be used for lashing because it can loosen throughout the voyage?

A

no soft line

48
Q

“Chilled” cargo is carried at about ______ to ______ degrees above the freezing point of that cargo.

A

1 - 2 degrees

49
Q

What is the international convention made by the IMO that regulates hazardous cargo?

A

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)

50
Q

What document is used to layout the Tentative Cargo Plan?

A

Engagement sheet

51
Q

A document issued to a carrier that attests to the functionality of cargo equipment, cleanliness of spaces and the stowage of cargo given to the carrier by an independent surveyor.

A

Loading certificate

52
Q

What percentage of deck cargo can be composed of HAZMAT?

A

no more than 50%

53
Q

What is the time frame for conducint pre-cooling on a reefer space prior to cargo being loaded?

A

at least 24 hours

54
Q

A cloth laid beneath cargo to catch the spilled cargo from town or burst bags.

A

Separation cloths

55
Q

A marking or document that denotes a hazard of a cargo by means of color and symbol.

A

Label

56
Q

Defn: Pieces of metal placed on the deck around the corners of hatch opening to maintain the structural strength of the decks.

A

Doubler plates

57
Q

What are two (2) critical components of a hatch that should be inspected prior to and upoon closure?

A
  1. gaskets 2. knife edges
58
Q

A document that lists 16 categories relating to the safety, care, stowage, chemical make-up, emergency actions, etc. for a specific chemical.

A

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

59
Q

The most important aspects of due dilligence in cargo operations are what (3) items?

A
  1. proper handling 2. stowage 3. care of cargo
60
Q

A major concern with baled cargo and some times of unprocessed fibers is what hazard?

A

fire

61
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TRUE/FALSE: The Final Stowage Plan will look identical to the Tentative Stowage Plan.

A

False

62
Q

For bagged cargo, what is the term used to describe a stacking/stowage method that provides the most ventilation?

A

“bag-on-bag” or “whole bag” method

63
Q

What is the difference between a label and a placard?

A

Label goes on individual packages of HAZMAT Placards go on the transport vehicle or container

64
Q

Items found on the capacity plan: (9)

A
  1. Volume 2. Compartmentation 3. Safety areas 4. Clearances 5. Deck load capacities 6. Geometric centers 7. Trimming table 8. Deadweight scale 9. Cargo gear arrangements and limits
65
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Defn: All the drain pipes from upper decks and drain holes in the hold that carry off liquids to the drain well in the lower holds.

A

Limber system

66
Q

The _______ ________ ______ is a nonprofit organization that is authorized by the USCG to issues documents that verify a ship is following safe stowage procedures for HAZMAT.

A

National Cargo Bureau (NCB)

67
Q

During loading ops for HAZMAT what is the requirement for the ship’s officer?

A

An officer must be present on deck to supervise loading of HAZMAT

68
Q

The placing of strengthening materials beneath a deck in order to provide support for particularly heavy cargo stowed above

A

shoring

69
Q

What is the CFR number that regulates hazmat in the US?

A

46 CFR 171 -174

70
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Defn: A type of final stowage plan that shows as much of the detail of the stowage as possible on the profile of the ship; presents a visual representation of the stowage that can be readily interpreted.

A

Commodity Stowage Plan

71
Q

Referring to HAZMAT, what must be kept in a designated container on or near the bridge?

A

Dangerous Cargo Manifest

72
Q

(3) basic purposes of hatch covers:

A
  1. seal the hatch 2. protect ship and cargo 3. support weight of deck cargo
73
Q

The plan that shows the approximate amounts of tons or units of a cargo that is planned for a space?

A

Tentative Cargo Plan

74
Q

A method of stowing bagged cargos by placing the bags directly on top of one another.

A

“bag-on-bag” method

75
Q

A cask of 63 gallons

A

hogshead

76
Q

A ________ must be kept of the temperature maintained in reefer spaces during the a voyage.

A

records / logs

77
Q

Lashings for cargo should be made out of what?

A

chain or wire

78
Q

FORMULA: Rate of Air Flow (reefer)

A

V = R x A V = volume R = spd of air A = cross section of air path

79
Q

A cask of 31.5 gallons

A

barrel

80
Q

A method of stowing bagged cargo as tightly as possible by placing bags halfway on top of the two bags below.

A

“half bag”

81
Q

Two (2) crucial pieces of information about the ship that must be known when making the tentative cargo plan and can be found on the capacity plan?

A
  1. Compartmentation 2. Volumes
82
Q

Defn: A type of final stowage plan that shows the limitation of the cargo, but numbers placed on the profile of the ship represent a line or list placed below the profile of the ship or on a separate piece of paper. Contains the most detail of the cargo and stowage.

A

Block Stowage Plan

83
Q

FORMULA: Stowage factor (f)

A

= 2240/D

84
Q

A document that the vessel captain is reponsible for that details the location, class, amount and description of HAZMAT onboard.

A

Dangerous Cargo Manifest

85
Q

When securing all cargo, a mate should always assume that what could happen to the ship the first night its out to sea?

A

it could run into a hurricane and the cargo should be stowed accordingly

86
Q

What does ERG refer to

A

Emergency Response Guidebook

87
Q

What is the name of the document issued by the NCB that verifies a ship is compliant with the HAZMAT stowage regulations?

A

Certificate of Loading

88
Q

How often must be HAZMAT cargo spaces be inspected after loading?

A

every 24 hours unless an automatic fire detection system is inplace

89
Q

What shows the limitations of stowage as to height, location of bulkheads and other concerns for cargo?

A

Tentative Cargo plan

90
Q

Cardboard walled containers used to hold smaller cargo is known as what?

A

carton

91
Q

Athwartship and fore and aft lines of stowage are referred to as what?

A

rows

92
Q

Cargo bound for the (first/last) ______ port of call should be loaded first on the ______ tiers.

A

first bottom

93
Q

Defn: The cubic capacity measured vertically from below the beam flanges down the top of the tank top; transverse measurements are taken from INSIDE the sweat battens. Longitudinal measurements are taken from INSIDE the stiffeners on the bulkheads.

A

Bale capacity

94
Q

Other than ABS what is another organization that a carrier can hire to survey ship equipment prior to carrying cargo?

A

National Cargo Bureau (NBC)

95
Q

Who is responsible for specifying the required temperature a refrigerated cargo is to be maintained at during shipping?

A

the shipper

96
Q

A cask of 252 gallons

A

tun

97
Q

What specific ship’s officer should have a copy of the Tentative Cargo Plan?

A

Chief Mate

98
Q

A phrase used for the proper stowage of casks is:

A

“bung up and bilge free”

99
Q

Generally, all cargo needs _______ placed beneath it when stowed.

A

Dunnage

100
Q

The range of concentration of a gas or vapor that will burn or explode if an ignition source is introduced.

A

Flammable (or Explosive) range

101
Q

Who must ensure the cargo is properly labelled when shipping, the carrier or the shipper?

A

The shipper

102
Q

What can be used to plan for the number of work gangs required to load or unload a vessel?

A

Tentative Cargo Plan

103
Q

Defn: A document that gives more complete data about every cargo stowed in each compartment; is often paired with a Commodity plan to give all necessary info.

A

Hatch List

104
Q

_______ is an organization that can act as a surveyor for reefer spaces and machinery.

A

ABS

105
Q

An improperly cleaned reefer space may cause ______ to form even iff the spaces meet optimum temperatures, humidity and air motion.

A

mold

106
Q

Name (2) U.S. organizations that act as marine surveyors for reefer and other cargo spaces and equipment.

A
  1. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) 2. National Cargo Bureau (NBC)
107
Q

A type of plan that answers many of the questions of whether a given cargo shipment can be stowed in any given compartment and what the effect on the ship will be.

A

Capacity plan

108
Q

The diversity of the cargo, its inherent characterisitics, size, shape, and weight determine how the cargos must be ___________ from one another.

A

segregated

109
Q

What is the minimum distance that HAZMAT can be stowed in relation to lifeboats?

A

25 feet

110
Q

Defn: The number of cubic feet required to stow 1 ton of a given cargo.

A

Stowage factor

111
Q

The (2) main categories of casks are?

A
  1. wet 2. dry

Cargo 1 (4 decks)

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