EXAM 2 Flashcards
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.
False
A wooden container that are built as a framework around cargo with open sides and tops.
crates
What is the percentage of total mixed gases for CO2 and O2 in the atmosphere of a reefer space?
21%
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.
Optional cargo
FORMULA: Maximum Height of Cargo
= (Deck Load Capacity / 2240) x Stowage Factor
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?
“Half-bag” method
All efforts for preparing a cargo space to receive cargo is under the perview of the _______ Mate and should be noted in the __________.
a. Chief Mate b. logbook
What other items should be taken into consideration for pre-cooling with the reefer space?
Dunnage or gratings
A wooden box that is sheathed to form a tightly closed container around cargo.
case
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?
the “long hatch”
A guide to aid first responders in quickly identifying the specific nd general hazards of a material involved in an incident.
Emergency Response Guidebook
What steps should be taken after enountering heavy wx when tranporting dangerous cargo?
Inspect HAZMAT cargo spaces
If loading extremely heavy cargo what is a concern regarding the deck that must be considered?
deck load capacity
FORMULA: Tons to fit in given space (T)
= (V x (1 - L)) / f
Where should heavy cargo be loaded in reference to overall stowage?
At the bottom tiers
Layers of cargo are referred to as:
tiers
UEL means?
Upper Explosive Limit
LEL means?
Lower Explosive Limit
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?
“dog ears”
What is the name for a type of hook used for bagged cargo that is designed to minimize the damage to the bag itself?
bag hook
What is the shape of all HAZMAT labels?
diamond-shaped
What type of plan contains the bale and cubic capacities and VCGs of all the cargo holds?
Capacity plan
The ________ or _______ ______ should brief all of the ship’s officers in regard to the loading operation.
Master Chief Mate
Who approves or disapproves all stowage aboard a vessel?
the Master
A document that is affixed to the outside of any container or vehicle transporting HAZMAT.
Placard
How long must the Dangerous Cargo Manifest be kept on the ship after a voyage?
1 year
Defn: small durable packages or pieces of cargo that may be stowed in the interstices or voids between larger pieces.
filler cargo
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.
Striking plate
Defn: Long metal handles used to operate stop-lift-check valves in the bilges from the deck; act as extentions of the valve stems
Reach rods
The cargo stowage plan shows tweendecks in a _____ view and the lower holds in ________ view.
Plan view Profile view
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.
Block stowage
Who makes the rules and regs involving the transportation of HAZMAT in the US?
Materials Transportation Board, Dept of Transportation
What are the (2) types of Final Stowage Plans?
- Commodity type plan 2. Block type plan
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.
speed
A method for stacking bagged cargo that can improve the stability of the stowage is known as the ____________.
criss-cross method
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.
Grain capacity
Who enforces the regulations in the US for the transportation of HAZMAT?
USCG
The __________ cargo stowage plan is completed when all cargo has been loaded.
Final
Cargo that is re-bagged after falling free from bagged cargo is called:
“ship-fills”
1 board foot is equal to?
1” x 12” x 12”
A cask of 126 gallons (2)
pipe or butt
_______ cargo decreases broken stowage and can help shore up larger cargo it fits between.
filler cargo
Defn: Valves that can be closed, operated as checkvalves, or opened completely and are usually located on bilge suction pipes.
Stop-lift-check valves
What is the main purpose of dunnage placed beneath cargo when stowed?
prevent it from getting wet
What is the required size of HAZMAT labels?
4 inches x 4 inches minimum
A packaged load of unprocessed fibers moved as a cargo is known as what?
bale
What should not be used for lashing because it can loosen throughout the voyage?
no soft line
“Chilled” cargo is carried at about ______ to ______ degrees above the freezing point of that cargo.
1 - 2 degrees
What is the international convention made by the IMO that regulates hazardous cargo?
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)
What document is used to layout the Tentative Cargo Plan?
Engagement sheet
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.
Loading certificate
What percentage of deck cargo can be composed of HAZMAT?
no more than 50%
What is the time frame for conducint pre-cooling on a reefer space prior to cargo being loaded?
at least 24 hours
A cloth laid beneath cargo to catch the spilled cargo from town or burst bags.
Separation cloths
A marking or document that denotes a hazard of a cargo by means of color and symbol.
Label
Defn: Pieces of metal placed on the deck around the corners of hatch opening to maintain the structural strength of the decks.
Doubler plates
What are two (2) critical components of a hatch that should be inspected prior to and upoon closure?
- gaskets 2. knife edges
A document that lists 16 categories relating to the safety, care, stowage, chemical make-up, emergency actions, etc. for a specific chemical.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The most important aspects of due dilligence in cargo operations are what (3) items?
- proper handling 2. stowage 3. care of cargo
A major concern with baled cargo and some times of unprocessed fibers is what hazard?
fire
TRUE/FALSE: The Final Stowage Plan will look identical to the Tentative Stowage Plan.
False
For bagged cargo, what is the term used to describe a stacking/stowage method that provides the most ventilation?
“bag-on-bag” or “whole bag” method
What is the difference between a label and a placard?
Label goes on individual packages of HAZMAT Placards go on the transport vehicle or container
Items found on the capacity plan: (9)
- 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
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.
Limber system
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.
National Cargo Bureau (NCB)
During loading ops for HAZMAT what is the requirement for the ship’s officer?
An officer must be present on deck to supervise loading of HAZMAT
The placing of strengthening materials beneath a deck in order to provide support for particularly heavy cargo stowed above
shoring
What is the CFR number that regulates hazmat in the US?
46 CFR 171 -174
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.
Commodity Stowage Plan
Referring to HAZMAT, what must be kept in a designated container on or near the bridge?
Dangerous Cargo Manifest
(3) basic purposes of hatch covers:
- seal the hatch 2. protect ship and cargo 3. support weight of deck cargo
The plan that shows the approximate amounts of tons or units of a cargo that is planned for a space?
Tentative Cargo Plan
A method of stowing bagged cargos by placing the bags directly on top of one another.
“bag-on-bag” method
A cask of 63 gallons
hogshead
A ________ must be kept of the temperature maintained in reefer spaces during the a voyage.
records / logs
Lashings for cargo should be made out of what?
chain or wire
FORMULA: Rate of Air Flow (reefer)
V = R x A V = volume R = spd of air A = cross section of air path
A cask of 31.5 gallons
barrel
A method of stowing bagged cargo as tightly as possible by placing bags halfway on top of the two bags below.
“half bag”
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?
- Compartmentation 2. Volumes
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.
Block Stowage Plan
FORMULA: Stowage factor (f)
= 2240/D
A document that the vessel captain is reponsible for that details the location, class, amount and description of HAZMAT onboard.
Dangerous Cargo Manifest
When securing all cargo, a mate should always assume that what could happen to the ship the first night its out to sea?
it could run into a hurricane and the cargo should be stowed accordingly
What does ERG refer to
Emergency Response Guidebook
What is the name of the document issued by the NCB that verifies a ship is compliant with the HAZMAT stowage regulations?
Certificate of Loading
How often must be HAZMAT cargo spaces be inspected after loading?
every 24 hours unless an automatic fire detection system is inplace
What shows the limitations of stowage as to height, location of bulkheads and other concerns for cargo?
Tentative Cargo plan
Cardboard walled containers used to hold smaller cargo is known as what?
carton
Athwartship and fore and aft lines of stowage are referred to as what?
rows
Cargo bound for the (first/last) ______ port of call should be loaded first on the ______ tiers.
first bottom
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.
Bale capacity
Other than ABS what is another organization that a carrier can hire to survey ship equipment prior to carrying cargo?
National Cargo Bureau (NBC)
Who is responsible for specifying the required temperature a refrigerated cargo is to be maintained at during shipping?
the shipper
A cask of 252 gallons
tun
What specific ship’s officer should have a copy of the Tentative Cargo Plan?
Chief Mate
A phrase used for the proper stowage of casks is:
“bung up and bilge free”
Generally, all cargo needs _______ placed beneath it when stowed.
Dunnage
The range of concentration of a gas or vapor that will burn or explode if an ignition source is introduced.
Flammable (or Explosive) range
Who must ensure the cargo is properly labelled when shipping, the carrier or the shipper?
The shipper
What can be used to plan for the number of work gangs required to load or unload a vessel?
Tentative Cargo Plan
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.
Hatch List
_______ is an organization that can act as a surveyor for reefer spaces and machinery.
ABS
An improperly cleaned reefer space may cause ______ to form even iff the spaces meet optimum temperatures, humidity and air motion.
mold
Name (2) U.S. organizations that act as marine surveyors for reefer and other cargo spaces and equipment.
- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) 2. National Cargo Bureau (NBC)
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.
Capacity plan
The diversity of the cargo, its inherent characterisitics, size, shape, and weight determine how the cargos must be ___________ from one another.
segregated
What is the minimum distance that HAZMAT can be stowed in relation to lifeboats?
25 feet
Defn: The number of cubic feet required to stow 1 ton of a given cargo.
Stowage factor
The (2) main categories of casks are?
- wet 2. dry
