Deck Cargo Operations

Draft Survey - General Knowledge

Theoretical and practical draft survey knowledge is essential in determining of cargo quantity onboard. This test includes questions on draft survey procedure, factors affecting proper calculation, types of corrections, water density determination, ship's behaviour, draft marks reading, tanks and consumables. Designed for deck officers willing to improve and/or refresh their knowledge on the draft survey.

Questions 15

Time Limit 10 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

If the actual draft is greater than AMD (arithmetical mean draft) then the vessel is ...

A sagged

B hogged

Question 2

What is LCF for the draft 8.05 m? (Don't use calculator)

A 96.40 m

B 96.32 m

C 96.16 m

D 96.24 m

Question 3

1 m3 of fresh water =

A 1 tonne

B 1.025 tonne

C in the range between 1.005 and 1.020 tonne

Question 4

MCTC stands for ...

A Moment to change trim per centimetre

B Mass to change tonnage per centimetre

C Mass to change trim per centimetre

D Moment to change tonnage per centimetre

Question 5

Draft Survey is ...

A a method used to estimate cargo weight

B a method used to calculate ship's constant

C a method used to calculate ship's consumables

D a method used to estimate ballast quantity

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