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

Which method of ballast water exchange requires the emptying of a tank before then filling it up with new ocean water?

A Sequential.

B Dilution.

C Flow-through.

D Evaporation.

Question 2

The more ballast there is according to the measurements on arrival

A The smaller the constant.

B The higher the constant.

C The more cargo.

D The better the measurement.

Question 3

Which type of cleaning is NOT included in grades of cleanless on bulk carrier?

A Coal clean.

B Hospital clean.

C Grain clean.

D Shovel clean.

Question 4

Which of the following age brackets are particularly associated with defective hatch covers?

A 10-20 years.

B 0-1 year.

C 20-30 years.

D 0-10 years.

Question 5

At a smaller trim:

A There is more ballast left that has not been rolled out.

B The bending moment increases.

C The speed of ballast removal is reduced.

D The freeboard is increased.

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