week 1 Flashcards
KUP’s
Knowledge, Understanding, Proficiency
KUP’s
Knowledge, Understanding, Proficiency
General knowledge of the principal structural members of a ship and the proper names for the various parts
Ship construction
refers to the knowledge, skills, and practices required for the safe and efficient operation of a ship.
It encompasses a wide range of activities, including navigation, ship handling, maintenance, and safety procedures.
seamanship
Designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, such as grains, coal, ore, and cement.
Characteristics:
•Large open holds with hatch covers.
•Single-decked vessels.
•High deadweight capacity.
•Robust hull construction to withstand rough handling of cargo.
•Can be gearless (requiring shore-based equipment for loading/unloading) or geared (with cranes on board).
Bulk Carrier
Designed to carry standardized cargo containers.
20-foot container (TEU)
40-foot container (2-TEU)
Characteristics:
•Large deck area with cell guides for containers.
•High-speed capabilities compared to bulk carriers.
•Range from small feeder vessels to ultra-large container ships (ULCS).
•Equipped with container lashing systems for securing cargo.
•Efficient in port operations, allowing for fast loading and unloading.
Container Ship
Designed to transport liquids, such as crude oil, refined petroleum products, chemicals, or liquefied gases.
Characteristics:
•Divided into tanks or compartments for different cargoes.
•Double-hull construction to minimize environmental risk in case of a leak.
•Equipped with sophisticated pumping systems for cargo handling.
•Typically have inert gas systems to prevent explosions.
•Includes various types such as oil tankers, chemical tankers, and LNG carriers.
Tanker
Designed to transport passengers, such as on cruise ships or ferries.
Characteristics:
•Large accommodation areas with cabins, restaurants, and entertainment facilities.
•Safety features including lifeboats, life rafts, and advanced navigation systems.
•Multi-decked with amenities for comfort.
•Compliant with strict safety and environmental regulations.
•Generally have a high freeboard for passenger comfort and safety.
Passenger Ship
Designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, trucks, trailers, and other vehicles.
Characteristics:
•Large open decks or enclosed spaces for vehicle storage.
•Ramps for loading and unloading vehicles.
•Can be categorized into Pure Car Carriers (PCC), Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC), and Ro-Ro passenger ships.
•High stability requirements due to the concentrated weight of vehicles.
Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) Ship
Designed for catching fish and other seafood.
Characteristics:
•Equipped with fishing gear such as nets, lines, and trawls.
•Refrigeration facilities for storing the catch.
•Smaller vessels for coastal fishing and larger vessels for deep-sea operations.
Fishing Vessel
Designed to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Characteristics:
•Spherical or cylindrical tanks to contain gas at low temperatures and high pressure.
•Double-hulled construction for safety.
•Specialized systems for cargo handling and safety, including gas detection and firefighting.
LNG/LPG Carrier
Designed for military purposes, including defense, attack, and surveillance.
Characteristics:
•Armed with weapons such as missiles, guns, and torpedoes.
•Stealth features to reduce radar detection.
•High speed and maneuverability.
•Specialized communication and radar systems.
Naval ships
Designed for scientific research, including oceanographic, geological, and environmental studies.
Characteristics:
•Equipped with laboratories and scientific equipment.
•Often have submersibles or ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) for underwater exploration.
•Stability features for working in rough seas.
•High endurance for long missions.
Research Vessel
Designed for excavating and removing sediment from the bottom of bodies of water, often to maintain or deepen channels and harbors.
Characteristics:
•Equipped with dredging equipment such as suction pipes, cutter heads, and drag arms.
•Can discharge dredged material to shore, barges, or nearby areas.
•Types include suction dredgers, cutter suction dredgers, and trailing suction hopper dredgers.
Dredger
is a vertical line drawn at the point where the aft end of the designed waterline intersects the stern of the ship
After perpendicular (AP)
