CLASS 2/1 DECK

CARGO OPERATIONS
ATTEMPT ANY SIX QUESTIONS

JULY 2008
TIME: 3 HOURS

1. Enumerate the procedure to be followed and the general precautions to take when
loading or discharging packed Dangerous goods.
[25 Marks]
2. What preparations / precautions would you put into effect when loading a heavy
lift on Deck?
[25 Marks]
3. a. What preparations would you make before loading a cargo of vegetable oil in a Deep
Tank?
b. Describe the attention you would pay to this cargo on passage.
[25 Marks]
4. Discuss the factors, which affect the speed of operation on Roll-on-Roll-off vessels.
[25 Marks]
5. a. What do you understand by the term cargo conditioning with respect to?
Liquefied gas cargoes?
b. Why is boil off from LNG cargo mainly burnt as fuel instead of being re-liquefied?
[25 Marks]
6. a. What are the advantages of carrying cargo in ISO Containers?
b. What precautions would you take into account when securing containers on board a
multi-purpose vessel?
[25 Marks]
7. The Pump room of a Tanker is a dangerous place to work. What precautions would you
take before sending your Pump-man into the Pump room?
[25 Marks]
8. A tank is 33m x 20m x15m. An oil cargo has relative density of 0.8779 at 15C,
with a correction factor of 0.00069 per degree Celsius. The loading temperature of
the oil is 25C and the tank must be loaded to 98% capacity. What tonnage of
this oil can be loaded in that tank?
[25 Marks]