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

Where is a steady wind lever on the picture?

A Lw1.

B Lw2.

C a.

D b.

Question 2

What is a main danger of ship’s icing?

A Loss of stability.

B Draft increasing.

C Rudder will stuck.

D Propeller will stuck.

Question 3

What will happen with a vessel, which has a zero or a negative GZ?

A It has negative stability.

B It has extra high stability.

C It has extra small stability.

D It has insufficient stability.

Question 4

What is the main danger for cargo vessel in case of big trim to aft together with a small forward draft?

A There is a risk of slamming and vessel’s brake in the middle.

B Maneuverability decreases.

C Maneuverability increases.

D Such danger not exists and never considered.

Question 5

What will happen with a vessel while it will stop in weather with a heavy swell?

A The ship side will be constantly directed to waves, rolling will be increased.

B The bow will be constantly to waves, pitching will be increased.

C The stern will be constantly directed to waves, pitching will be decreased.

D The ship side will be constantly directed to waves, rolling will be decreased.

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