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

A stability book is prepared and a freeboard is assigned to a vessel at its:

A Initial survey.

B Periodic surveys.

C Loading dock.

D Launching.

Question 2

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 3

In an ultrasonic test, what is the severity of a leak referenced to?

A The closed-hatch reading.

B The calibration reading obtained in the surveyor's laboratory.

C The reading obtained on the opposite side of the hatch.

D The open-hatch reading.

Question 4

When calculating the Break Down report (Deadweight calculation) it is not necessary:

A Include hogging in the calculation.

B Consider unmappable ballast.

C Take into account the distance of the transition.

D Calculate bunkering.

Question 5

Which wash takes longer to complete?

A Ore is grain.

B Grain-grain.

C Grain is coal.

D Coal is an ore.

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