Bulk Carrier Deck Competence

Chief Officer Competence

Test for Chief Officers on bulk carriers. Covers stability (GM, MCT, FWA), ballast operations (BWM Convention), hold preparation and cleaning (Grain clean, Coal clean, Ore), chemical use, hatch cover maintenance, cargo and bunkering procedures.

Questions 15

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

In respect of the Compatibility Chart, a "Hazardous Reaction" is defined as one in which mixing of the products results in:

A A rise in temperature of more, than 25 °C, or from which a gas is evolved.

B A breakdown of the common boundary between the two tanks.

C A chemical reaction in the tank with the greater ullage.

D A rise in temperature of more, than 10 °C, or from which a gas is evolved.

Question 2

The irregular cases, to which the Compatibility Chart cannot be directly applied, are covered by Appendix I, which details the:

A Exceptions.

B Inclusions.

C Enhancements.

D Encryptions.

Question 3

When de-ballasting is about to start, why is it necessary to have the vents on water-ballast hatches open?

A If they are closed, the tank may collapse under vacuum.

B Because it makes cleaning easier.

C Because it is a requirement on the safety checklist.

D If they are closed, they may be forgotten when the ship goes to sea.

Question 4

What can put ballast operations at risk?

A Inconsistency of actions.

B Captain's fatigue.

C Absence of a watch officer on the bridge.

D Work at night.

Question 5

Archimedes Principle states that when a body is wholly or partially immersed in a fluid it appears to suffer:

A A loss in mass equal to the mass of the fluid it displaces.

B An increase in mass equal to the mass of fluid it displaces.

C A loss in fluid equal to the mass it displaces.

D A increase in displacement equal to the mass it displaces.

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