Deck Cargo Operations

Ship Stability — General Knowledge

A comprehensive test covering the key principles of ship stability and trim applicable to all vessel types. Includes questions on GM, GZ, ballast management, hull stress, parametric and synchronous rolling, damage stability, and the use of approved loading software. Designed for deck officers to strengthen practical understanding and ensure compliance with IS Code 2008 and SOLAS stability standards.

Questions 15

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

What is leading to an increasing of acceleration criterion?

A High GM.

B Small GM.

C Zero GM.

D Negative GM.

Question 2

How is possible to perform a quick calculation of righting moment?

A Displacement * GZ

B Displacement / GZ

C Displacement * GM

D Displacement / GM

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true in regard to the force of buoyancy?

A It is equal to the force of gravity.

B It is an upward force.

C It is an important force to determine stability.

D All of the above are true.

Question 4

The condition of a vessel that rolls slowly and sluggishly in a seaway would indicate that the vessel:

A Has off center weights.

B Is taking on water.

C Has a greater draft forward than aft.

D Has poor stability.

Question 5

What is the difference between the Summer Draft and the Winter Draft?

A 1/48 of the Winter Draft

B 1/48 of the Tropical Draft

C 1/48 of the Summer Draft

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