Jack-Up Barge Operations

Jack-Up Basic Overview

This test will help you assess your knowledge of working on a Self Propelled Jack-Up barge, which is a crucial aspect when deciding to transition to this type of vessel and during interviews with shipowners.

Questions 20

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

What is Designed Leg Penetration depth mean?

A Maximum permitted leg penetration for Jack-Up barge

B Leg penetration which is necessary to obtain for Jack-Up barge

C Predicted maximum leg penetration for Jack-Up barge

D Predicted minimum leg penetration for Jack-Up barge

Question 2

Who perform HLO (Helicopter landing officer) duties on board Jack- Up barge?

A Master

B Chief officer

C Safety officer

D A crew member in possession of HLO certificate and assigned by the company

Question 3

What is the meaning of Pin Hole?

A Depression on top of sea bottom left after spud can of previous Jack-Up barge

B Hole into Spud can

C Hole into barge hull

D Location at sea bottom where we shall place Spud cans

Question 4

Why it is vital to monitor legs penetration during Jacking operations?

A To avoid exceed of maximum permitted limits

B To avoid rapid penetration situation

C To avoid Jacking system overload and damage

D All mentioned

Question 5

Which actions can damage Spud can which stuck in the soil?

A Assist by thrusters to move the soil around legs

B Turn barge heading in attempt to move soil around legs

C Exceed buoyancy above permitted level

D All mentioned

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