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Current test contains Seagull CES questions on the subject «Bulk Carriers Unloading ». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«Bulk Carriers Unloading » subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. The test provides comprehensive knowledge about the safe and efficient unloading of bulk cargoes. It combines principles with training to prepare seafarers for operations on bulk carriers. Participants learn about the different types of bulk cargo and their specific handling requirements. The test emphasizes safety procedures to prevent accidents during unloading, including the management of cargo shifts and structural stresses. Practical training includes the use of unloading equipment, such as grabs and cranes, as well as proper maintenance. Key topics include ballast water management, cargo hold cleaning and the inspection of cargo spaces before and after unloading. International regulations and guidelines, such as the IMSBC Code, are studied to ensure compliance during unloading operations. Overall, the subject equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for efficient and safe bulk carrier unloading processes.
On this site Crew Evaluation System Test on the subject «Bulk Carriers Unloading » contains 43 questions you need to answer with no possibility to go back to previous question. Therefore, we recommend carefully reading each question and making decision with no hurry. In case you have some difficulty answering, you have also possibility to request a hint.
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According to the BLU Manual, what is the definition of a «terminal»? Select the ONE best answer.
A «terminal» is any fixed jetty or quay, a fixed or mobile floating facility and any other facility capable of handling bulk cargoes.
A «terminal» is defined as applying only when there are fixed jetties or quays.
The word «terminal» is applied only to floating jetties.
The word «terminal» is applied only to specialized berths equipped with bulk unloading equipment.
During the unloading of a bulk carrier, when should «trimming» of the cargo be started? Select the ONE correct answer.
After the unloading of the hold is completed.
As soon as unloading of all holds is declared complete.
When about 50 % of the cargo has been unloaded from a hold.
When about 85 % of the cargo has been unloaded from a hold.
How can ship’s officers show that they have been diligent in keeping the ship cargo-worthy? Select the ONE best answer.
Maintenance records for hatch covers and all hold piping systems.
Crew certificates of qualification and medical records.
Log Book records of ventilation and bilge pumping.
Maintenance of Classification Society survey records.
How is the heavy ballast condition normally achieved? Select the ONE correct answer.
Number One hold is filled.
Various holds are fully filled.
The floodable hold is ballasted.
Various holds are partially filled.
If stevedore damage is seen to be relatively minor, such as small indentations to plating, what repair action is necessary? Select the ONE correct answer.
No immediate action is required, but the stevedores should be recorded as being responsible and repairs done later.
Immediate repair should be carried out.
In such cases, no stevedore damage report is necessary.
The Master will inform the stevedores that minor damage will be repaired at the next dry-docking, at no charge to the stevedore.
Outside of MARPOL Annex V Special Areas, what is the general rule for discharging none HME cargo residues and wash water? Select the ONE correct answer.
Discharge is not permitted under any circumstances, except to a reception facility.
Discharge is permitted, but not less than 12 miles from the nearest shore or ice shelf.
Discharge is permitted in seas and rivers as required.
Discharge may only be done at night.
The BLU Manual is a supplement to which Code? Select the ONE correct answer.
The IMSBC Code.
MARPOL.
The Green Code.
The Grain Code.
The Master usually delegates the responsibility for producing the Unloading Plan. Who does the Master delegate this to? Select the ONE correct answer.
The Second Officer.
The Chief Officer.
The ship’s shore-based marine superintendant.
The terminal representative.
What action should the Master take if cargo damage is reported during the unloading? Select the ONE best answer.
The shipowner’s/operator’s office must be informed immediately and the charterer and P&I Club informed.
A meeting should be arranged with the terminal representative.
Nothing. The damage may not be noticed by the terminal operators.
The crew should dig out the damaged areas and set aside for disposal later.
What action should the OOW take if they see large amounts of cargo leaking from the grabs during unloading? Select the ONE correct answer.
Ask the terminal representative to have a look at the grabs at the earliest opportunity.
Get the crew to sweep up as much of the spillage so that it can be discharged to shore.
Protest to the terminal representative and give a written note of the complaint.
Nothing. This is the normal way that grabs work.
What actions should the OOW take if they suspect that the Unloading Plan is not being followed to any significant extent? Select the ONE correct answer.
The OOW must inform the Chief Officer immediately and, if necessary, suspend all cargo and ballasting operations.
The OOW must contact the terminal representative and plan a meeting as soon as possible to resolve the issues.
The OOW should contact the ships agents to inform them of the problems.
The OOW should stop all ballasting operations.
What can happen if a ballasted hold is de-ballasted without opening the Pressure/Vacuum (PV) valves in the hatch covers? Select the ONE best answer.
Nothing, the de-ballasting will proceed as planned.
The ballast pumping will become very slow and eventually stop.
The hatch cover seals may be damaged.
The hatch covers will collapse because of the suction under-pressure.
What guidance is there on the pre-arrival information exchange from ship to terminal? Select the ONE correct answer.
The BLU Code.
The Green Code.
The MARPOL regulations.
There is no published guidance.
What guidance is there on the pre-arrival information exchange from terminal to ship? Select the ONE correct answer.
The Green Code.
The BLU Manual.
The MARPOL regulations.
There is no published guidance.
What is gravity ballasting? Select the ONE correct answer.
When ballast water supplied by hose from the shore flows into the ship’s tanks.
When external water is pumped into a ship’s tanks using the ship’s ballast pumping system.
When water ballast is first pumped into topside tanks and then allowed to drop by gravity into the double bottom tanks.
When valves are opened to allow external water to flow into double bottom tanks and hopper tanks under gravity.
What is recommended prior to opening the hatch covers if water-sensitive cargo is being carried? Select the ONE correct answer.
The crew should brush off any water or debris on the top of the hatch covers.
An inspection of the cargo should be carried out prior to opening.
The hatch covers should be hose-tested.
The ship’s mechanical ventilation system should be operated at maximum output for a few hours before opening.
What is the best way for an OOW to monitor for stevedore damage? Select the ONE correct answer.
To ask the terminal representative to tell them if any damage occurs.
To sit in the ship’s office listening for the sound of any damage occurring.
To wait until the end of discharge and then look for damage.
To be on deck as much as possible, observing the unloading operations.
What is the definition of «wash water» under MARPOL Annex V? Select the ONE correct answer.
Water used in washing the holds that contains some cargo residues and may contain small amounts of cleaning chemicals.
Fresh water used to rinse the holds.
Water used in washing the holds that contains some cargo residues but no cleaning chemicals.
Water used in washing the holds that has been filtered to remove solids.
What is the expected accuracy of a well-conducted pre-load draught survey? Select the ONE best answer.
+/- 0,05 %.
+/- 0,5 %.
+/- 5 %.
+/- 10 %.
What is the most common ship-based cargo weight determination method for commercial purposes? Select the ONE correct answer.
Estimation by terminal representative based on discharge times.
Estimation by terminal representative of cargo weight unloaded.
Estimation of hold quantities by ship’s officers.
A draught survey.
What is the purpose of the Ship Shore Safety Checklist? Select the ONE best answer.
To improve working relationships between ship and terminal, improving the safety of operations by better communications.
The Checklist is required to monitor the progress of cargo unloading.
The purpose of the Ship Shore Checklist is to help avoid over-stressing of the ship’s hull during unloading.
To protect the ship from cargo damage claims.
What is the usual level of filling of a floodable hold? Select the ONE correct answer.
30 %.
50 %.
80 %.
95 %.
What percentage of the loaded ballast draught is the light ballast draught? Select the ONE best answer.
25 %.
45 %.
60 %.
80 %.
What records should the ship obtain if damage to the cargo is seen during unloading? Select all answers that you think apply.
Photographs of the affected areas.
Sketches of the affected areas.
The name of the crane driver.
Nothing – an independent surveyor will look after all of the necessary records.
What should be done before the hatch covers are opened if there is water or debris on top of the covers? Select the ONE correct answer.
The OOW should arrange for crew to sweep the water or debris off the hatch covers onto the deck.
An independent surveyor should be employed to survey the hatch covers.
The hatch covers should be opened slowly to allow the water or debris to drop off onto the cargo below or the deck.
The terminal representative should be informed.
What should the OOW do if they think that it will soon start to rain or snow and a water-sensitive cargo is being unloaded? Select the ONE correct answer.
Ask the terminal representative for local advice on how long the rain is likely to last.
Continue cargo work on the basis that a small amount of water is unlikely to do much damage.
Stop the unloading and close the hatch covers in good time to avoid water damage to the cargo.
Partially close the hatches to reduce the amount of water falling into the holds and continue cargo work.
What tools do the ship’s officers have for producing the Unloading Plan? Select the ONE correct answer.
They will refer to the onboard Loading Manual and usually use the ship’s Loading Instrument.
They will make estimates based on hand calculations and complete the blank Unloading Plan form.
They will request the terminal to provide the Unloading Plan.
They will request their shore office to carry out the necessary calculations and provide a checked Unloading Plan.
When is the Ship Shore Safety Checklist signed by the ship and terminal representatives? Select the ONE best answer.
Once all hatches are open and cargo work has been started.
As soon as the ship comes alongside and a safe access is available.
The Checklist does not need to be signed.
Upon successful completion of discharge.
Where are the regulations covering the discharge of hold cargo residues and wash water? Select the ONE correct answer.
MARPOL Annex V.
IMSBC Code.
SOLAS.
The Grain Code.
Where can details of the standard Ship Shore Safety Checklist be found? Select the ONE correct answer.
The BLU Code.
Charterparty documentation.
The ship’s logbook.
The ship’s Loading Manual.
Where does grab damage mostly occur during the final, trimming stage of unloading? Select the ONE correct answer.
The hatch coamings.
The tank top.
The hatch covers.
The topside tanks.
Where does grab damage mostly occur during the first stage of unloading? Select the ONE correct answer.
The hatch coamings.
The bilge covers.
The side frames and brackets.
The tank top.
Where would you find the planned ballast sequence? Select the ONE correct answer.
In the Captains Standing Orders.
In the deck log book.
In the Ship-Shore Safety Checklist.
In the Unloading Plan.
Which of the following are «continuous unloaders»? Select any answers that you think are correct.
Bucketwheel equipment.
Cavaletto equipment.
Grab unloader gantry system.
Mobile luffing crane with grab.
Which one of the following cargo types would you expect to be discharged by pneumatic elevator? Select the ONE correct answer.
Coal.
Grain.
Iron ore.
Iron ore fines.
Which one of the following is an acceptable shore-based cargo measurement method? Select the ONE correct answer.
Electronic measurement of the weight of each grab load.
An estimate of the volume of stockpiles in the terminal.
Draught survey by ship’s officers.
Estimation by terminal representative based on discharge times.
Who is responsible for monitoring the Unloading Plan during unloading? Select the ONE correct answer.
An independent surveyor is employed to monitor the Unloading Plan.
The ship’s officers, under the guidance of the Master, monitor the Unloading Plan.
The cargo receiving representative is required to monitor the Unloading Plan.
The terminal representative is responsible for monitoring against the Unloading Plan.
Who is responsible for producing the stevedore damage report? Select the ONE correct answer.
The Master.
A Classification Society surveyor.
An independent surveyor.
The terminal representative.
Who is responsible for real time monitoring of the Unloading Plan? Select the ONE correct answer.
The Chief Officer.
The deck officer of the watch.
The Master.
The terminal representative.
Why is the maximum permissible height from the waterline to the top of the hatch coamings or hatch covers included in the pre-arrival information? Select the ONE best answer.
So that the Master can check that the ship will safely fit under the unloaders at the highest tides predicted during the ship’s stay.
So that the Master can check that the hatch covers can be opened.
So that the Master can check the depth of water under the keel at high and low water.
So that the Master can check the steepness of the gangway.
Why is wire cutting type damage to the compression bar on the coaming to be avoided? Select the ONE correct answer.
It can damage the hatch cover running wheels.
It can lead to cracking of the coaming structure.
It can cause loss of the weathertight seal.
It can prevent the hatch covers from closing properly.
Why might it be of benefit for the crew to join in trimming the holds during unloading? Select the ONE best answer.
It will make it easier to clean the empty holds later.
It will make sure the maximum amount of cargo is discharged.
It will save the cost of shore trimmers.
It will speed up the trimming activities.
Why should pendulum swinging of the grab be avoided? Select the TWO best answers.
It can cause impact damage to the ship’s structures.
It can cause puncturing damage to the ship’s plating.
It can lead to spillage of cargo from the grab.
It slows down the discharge rate.
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