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39 Cards in this Set
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Before entering a cargo space after a long ocean passage, what must you ensure?
(1) That the hatch is fully opened and well ventilated. (2) That all lashings are removed. (3) That derricks or cranes are rigged. (4) That you are carrying spare electric lamps. |
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Before starting bunkering operations, which one of the following precautions would you say is the most important?
(1) Plug the scuppers. (2) Place smoking and naked light restrictions and notices. (3) Exhibit International Code B flag and red light. (4) Check over-side for pollution. |
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If a cargo space has been closed for a long time, what might be a major concern?
(1) The space may be deficient in oxygen. (2) Some of the cargo may be damaged. (3) Some of the cargo may have been stolen. (4) Water from ballast tanks might have leaked into the hold. |
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On a McGregor steel pull type hatch cover what is the bull wire used for?
(1) It is the pulling wire. (2) It is the check wire. (3) It is a preventer wire. (4) It is a safety wire. |
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When working in a lower hold with the hatch closed, what must you ensure?
(1) That there are plenty of portable or cluster lights. (2) That everyone has a strong flashlight. (3) That there is a single cluster light. (4) That there is a portable fan for ventilation. |
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What part of the hatch cover is in circle A?
(1) A wedge type cleat. (2) A padeye. (3) A lifting bolt. (4) A senhose slip. |
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What does this sign mean?
(1) An oxidizing agent. (2) Contains oxygen. (3) A surface burning fuel. (4) Dangerous when exposed to air. |
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What does this sign mean?
(1) Survival craft pyrotechnics. (2) Rocket line throwing apparatus. (3) Rocket parachute flares. (4) Emergency signals. |
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Cargo winches need which of the following that are NOT fitted to mooring winches?
(1) A slipping clutch. (2) A fail-safe brake. (3) Two different speeds. (4) A reverse gear. |
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On what type of ships are insulated tweendeck covers used?
(1) Bulk carriers. (2) Reefer ships. (3) Cargo liners. (4) Car carriers. |
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The watertight integrity of a hatch should be tested with a frequency of ....
(1) 6 months. (2) 12 months. (3) 24 months. (4) 60 months. |
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What important information is stamped on all cargo blocks?
(1) The ship's name and official number. (2) The S.W.L. (3) The manufacturer's name and date of manufacture. (4) The maintenance order number. |
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Which of the following does NOT contribute to the watertight integrity of the hatch?
(1) The compressible jointing strips. (2) The eccentric rollers. (3) The locking cleats. (4) The cross wedges |
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What does this sign mean?
(1) Chemicals. (2) Corrosive. (3) Poisonous. (4) Dangerous when wet. |
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What is the purpose of wheel A in this picture?
(1) To allow the hatch cover to roll along its trackway. (2) To tip the hatch cover into a vertical position when opened. (3) To drive the hatch cover closed. (4) To negotiate any object lying on the coaming. |
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What does this sign mean?
(1) Compressed air. (2) Non flammable compressed gas. (3) LPG. (4) Highly flammable compressed gas. |
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How should gas bottles be stored?
(1) Under the forecastle. (2) In a refrigerated room. (3) In two separate rooms outside the engine room space. (4) In the engine room workshop close to welding equipment. |
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How would you send a cluster light down into a cargo hold?
(1) By the electric cable. (2) Carry it down over your shoulder. (3) Lower it on a line. (4) Drop it down to an assistant. |
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On what type of ships are you likely to find vertical lift steel pontoon type hatch covers?
(1) Reefer ships. (2) Tankers. (3) Container ships. (4) Older general cargo ships. |
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What is a "union purchase"?
(1) When using two derricks rigged over each side with runners attached over the centre of the hold. (2) When using a fixed derrick and a swinging derrick with runners attached together. (3) When using two derricks, rigged one over the side and one over the cargo hold. (4) When using both derricks rigged together and combined to lift heavy loads. |
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When preparing a cargo hold to receive general cargo, what must you ensure?
(1) That tar paper is laid across the tank top. (2) That matting is laid across the hold. (3) That dunnage is laid across the tank top. (4) That the tank top is well painted. |
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When working in a cargo hold during cargo operations, what must you ensure?
(1) That you assist the stevedores as much as possible. (2) That you stand in the centre of the hold to direct the hatchman/crane driver. (3) That you keep under the coamings as much as possible. (4) That any radio equipment (like a walkie talkie) is switched off. |
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Which of the following should be marked on all heavy lifting gear?
(1) Breaking Load. (2) Light Working Load. (3) Safe Working Load. (4) Maximum Lifting Height. |
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Which of these rigging methods is capable of lifting the heaviest load without exceeding the SWL of the derrick or its associated gear?
(1) Union purchase. (2) Yo-Yo gear. (3) Doubling gear. (4) Yo-Yo gear working with doubling gear. |
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In this picture, what should be checked prior to closing the hatch cover, in order to make sure that the hatch cover will make a watertight seal?
(1) The wheels are on the trackway. (2) The chain is not slack. (3) The rubber around the underneath of the cover is not missing. (4) The top of the hatch cover is clear. |
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After testing the atmosphere of a cargo hold, what must a responsible officer decide?
(1) If some of the cargo has been stolen. (2) If the cargo has been damaged. (3) If the cargo has been tainted. (4) If the cargo space is safe to enter. |
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On a McGregor hatch, if the chains on either side are of uneven length, which one of the following could occur?
(1) Failure of the eccentric wheels to operate. (2) A loss of watertight integrity of the hatch. (3) A failure of the hatch to open fully. (4) Uneven closing of the hatch and possible jamming. |
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What can happen when there is a wind blowing during cargo operations on a tanker?
(1) The wind can carry vapours and deposit gases around the superstructure. (2) Gases may enter the accommodation including the galley. (3) Gases may enter machinery spaces. (4) All of the other options |
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When using a union purchase, where do you secure the preventer guys?
(1) From the head of the derrick to either side of the hatch coaming. (2) From the head of the derrick to the ship's port side. (3) From the head of the derrick to the ship's starboard side. (4) From the head of the derrick to the side away from the load. |
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Which of the following blocks is not used for cargo work?
(1) Head block. (2) Heel block. (3) Topping lift block and purchase block. (4) Fall block. |
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Which of the following would not introduce gas into a gas free cargo tank?
(1) When a valve is opened. (2) When sludge is disturbed. (3) When a cargo pump is opened up. (4) When the tank lid is opened. |
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Which of these is an adequate means of access to cargo holds?
(1) A mechanical hoist. (2) A long aluminium ladder. (3) A rope ladder. (4) A permanent fitted ladder. |
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Which of these is an advantage of derricks over cranes?
(1) The driver can slew the load from side to side. (2) The driver can raise and lower the jib as required. (3) Cargo can be positioned where it is wanted. (4) There are less working parts so simpler to maintain. |
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A container with this warning sign would contain which type of hazard?
(1) Explosive. (2) Marine pollutant. (3) Radioactive. (4) Toxic. |
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What part of the ship is shown by letter B?
(1) The cargo hold riser. (2) The hatch cover. (3) The storm protector. (4) The hatch coaming. |
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Part B is a turnbuckle for adjusting the length of the chain. Why would the chain need to be adjusted?
(1) The chain needs to be adjusted depending on the speed the hatch cover will open. (2) The chain needs to be adjusted to different lengths for opening and closing. (3) The chain needs to be changed depending on the trim of the ship. (4) The chain must be the same length on each side of the cover so that the cover will run straight on its track. |
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Which of these gases would carry this sign?
(1) Hydrogen. (2) Acetylene. (3) Propane. (4) Argon. |
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What does this sign mean?
(1) Keep your hands in the boat. (2) Heavy objects. (3) Keep warm. (4) Secure hatches. |
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What does this sign mean?
(1) Stream sea anchor. (2) Radio direction finder is operating. (3) Food rations are located here. (4) Start air supply. |
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