12. Competency Carriage of dangerous goods
Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS and Part A of the ISPS Code
1. A Cargo Ship Construction Certificate has a validity of
a. 5 years
b. 4 years
c. 3 years
d. 2 years
2. According to the Chemical Data Guide, propylene oxide
is assigned a health hazard rating of 3,2,2. The last digit "2"
of the rating means __________
a. chemical vapors will cause a slight smarting of the eyes
or respiratory system if present in highconcentrations
b. the chemical contains fairly severe skin irritants, causing
second- and third-degree burns after
a few minutes contact
c. the chemical poison presents some hazard if it
enters the body and typically has threshold limits of
100 to 500 ppm
d. the chemical is severely hazardous, usually having
threshold limits below 10 ppm
3. As understood within the IMDG Code, what is an
"article"?
a. A device that contains a dangerous substance or
mixture of substances
b. A form that contains important information about a
hazardous substance
c. A device that is responsible for initiating a dangerous
reaction
d. Something that is packed within a freight container
4. Grade E combustible liquids are those having flash
points of
a. 80°F or less
b. greater than 80°F and less than 115°F
c. greater than 115°F and less than 150°F
d. 150°F or greater
5. If a cargo of kerosene were considered "too lean" to
explode, then it must be __________
a. above the "explosive range"
b. within the "explosive range"
c. below the "explosive range"
d. None of the above
6. IMO recommendations on allowance for water
absorption in timber deck cargoes on a General Cargo
Vessel state that
a. 15% additional weight should be used in stability
calculation for the arrival condition
b. 25% additional weight should be used in stability
calculation for the arrival condition
c. 5% additional weight should be used in stability
calculation for the arrival condition
d. 10% additional weight should be used in stability
calculation for the arrival condition
7. In conjunction with which two sets of international
regulations should the IMDG Code be read for security
purposes?
a.
b. Part B of the ISPS Code and Chapter II of the Maritime
Transport and Offshore Facilties Act
c. Chapter V of SOLAS and Annex II of MARPOL
d. IMO NVIC 24 and 46 CFR 2.05
8. In discussing segregation, the IMDG Code defines what it
means by the term "separated from". Which of the
following is that definition?
a. In different compartments or holds when stowed
"under deck". Provided an intervening deck is
resistent to fire and liquid, a vertical separation may
be accepted as equivalent. For "on deck" stowage, this
segregation means a distance of at least 6 metres
b. Effectively segregated so that the incompatible goods
cannot interact dangerously in the event
of an accident, but may be transported in the same
compartment or hold or on deck, provided
a horizontal separation, projected vertically, of 3 metres is
obtained. Either in a vertical or
horizontal separation: if the intervening decks are not
resistant to fire and liquid, then only in a
longitudinal separation is acceptable. For "on deck"
stowage, this means a distance of at least
12 metres. This distance also applies to one package
stowed "on deck" and another in an
upper compartment
c. Either in a vertical or horizontal separation: if the
intervening decks are not resistant to fire and
liquid, then only in a longitudinal separation is acceptable.
For "on deck" stowage, this means a
distance of at least 12 metres. This distance also applies to
one package stowed "on deck" and
another in an upper compartment
d. With an intervening compartment, being both a vertical
and horizontal separation. Provided an
intervening deck is resistant to liquid and fire, a vertical
separation of 6 metres is acceptable.
For "on deck" stowage, this segregation means a distance
of at least 12 metres irrespective of
compartment divisions
9. On a General Cargo ship which of the following
statements is correct?
a. Cold rolled steel coils must never be loaded in rain
b. Cold rolled steel coils may be loaded in rain
c. Cold rolled steel coils are always shipped in stainless
steel envelopes
d. Cold rolled steel coils may be loaded in rusty condition
10. On General Cargo ships, cargoes such as logs, fish meal,
scrap metal and bales of cotton commonly tend to cause
a. Oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
b. Large instantaneous fires
c. Heavy amounts of ship's sweat
d. Spontaneous combustion
11. One particular group of hazardous goods is highlighted
by the IMDG Code as potentially being the most dangerous
for
carriage. Which of the following is it?
a. Organic peroxides d. The UN Convention on the Reporting of Accidents and
b. Liquefied gases Incidents which Present a Hazard to the
c. Infectious substances Marine Environment 2004
d. Toxic substances
19. What best describes benzene?
12. Steel coils when loaded on a General Cargo ship tend to a. Clear colorless liquid with an acrid odor
be subjected to b. Clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor
a. Crushing and distortion c. Brownish liquid, odorless
b. Bending d. Brownish liquid, with an acrid odor
c. Tearing
d. Chemical reactions between the steel banding and outer 20. What is an example of a grade B flammable liquid?
envelope a. Allyl alcohol
b. Phenol
13. Substances, materials and articles shall be stowed as c. Acetaldehyde
indicated in the Dangerous Goods List of the IMDG Code, in d. Carbon disulfide
accordance with a series of stowage categories. How are
those categories designated? 21. What is NOT classified as a flammable liquid?
a. 5 categories, labelled A-E a. Methyl alcohol
b. 10 categories, numbered 1-10 b. Heptane
c. 10 categories, lattered A-K (excluding I) c. Mineral spirits
d. Three categories, numbered I, ii and iii d. iso-Hexane

14. The carriage of bagged Ammonium Nitrate in cargo
holds of a General Cargo vessel is associated with
a. Risk of explosion
b. Spontaneous combustion
c. Corrosion of steelwork
d. Build up of carbon dioxide gas
15. The carriage of logs on General Cargo vessels tends to
cause
a. Oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
b. Increased levels of oxygen in the cargo holds
c. Moisture absorption in the cargo holds
d. Spontaneous combustion
16. The Classes drawn up by the UN Committee of Experts
for the safe handling of hazardous substances, as listed in
the IMDG Code, are drawn up on the basis of which of the
following criteria?
a. The type of hazard they present
b. Selective laboratory tests commissioned by the
Committee
c. Alphabetical order
d. Chronological order in which they have been assessed
17. The primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and
liquefied natural gas is__________
a. pressure
b. toxicity
c. temperature
d. Flammability
22. When hot rolled steel coils are loaded on General Cargo
ships, it may be correct to state that
a. They must not be exposed to salt water contamination
b. They can be loaded in heavy rain
c. They must always be shipped in stainless steel envelopes
d. They must always be loaded wrapped in water-proof
plastic sheet
23. Where should placards be located on a freight
container?
a. One on each end and one on each side
b. One on each end (only)
c. One on each side (only)
d. One of the back end and one on one of the sides (only)
24. Which of the following is a definition of the "Proper
Shipping Name", as found in the IMDG Code?
a. The name to be used in any documentation relating
to the transportation of the dangerous substance,
material or article, such as on forms, labels and
placards
b. The name assigned by the manufacturer to a material,
substance or article for the purposes of
shipment
c. The correct chemical name of a potentially hazardous
material, as identified from the Chemical
Cargo List
d. The name under which a dangerous material, substance
or article is described for export
purposes in the country of loading

18. The reporting of incidents involving harmful 25. Which of the following cargoes can normally be loaded
substances and / or marine pollutants is regulated under next to each other in the same space of a General Cargo
which international vessel?
guidelines? a. Drums of cement and steel pipes
a. Protocol I of MARPOL b. Drums of cement and bagged milk powder
b. Annex II to SOLAS 1974 c. Pallets of pesticides and bagged grain
c. Appendix B of the Supplement to the IMDG Code d. Rolls new carpets and drums lubricating oils
26. Which of the following international regulations is a. -20°F
normally used when handling dangerous goods? b. 43°C
a. IMDG code c. 108°F
b. SOLAS code d. not available
c. HB code
d. KLMNG code 3. According to the Chemical Data Guide, propylene oxide
is assigned a health hazard rating of 3,2,2. The last digit "2"
27. Which of the following statements is correct with of the rating means __________
regard to IMDG Class 4 (flammable solids) cargoes loaded a. chemical vapors will cause a slight smarting of the eyes
on a General Cargo vessel? or respiratory system if present in high concentrations
a. The goods require protection against movement and b. the chemical contains fairly severe skin irritants, causing
can only be loaded if a cargo declaration is supplied by second- and third-degree burns after a few minutes contact
the shipper c. the chemical poison presents some hazard if it
b. The cargo can be stowed anywhere on the vessel enters the body and typically has threshold
c. The cargo is not covered by the requirements of the limits of 100 to 500 ppm
IMDG Code d. the chemical is severely hazardous, usually having
d. The goods can only be carried in the forward part of the threshold limits below 10 ppm
vessel
4. Cargoes referenced within the IMDG code may be
28. Which of the following statements is correct with anticipated to be
respect to IMDG cargo, loaded on a General cargo vessel, a. needing underdeck stowage
that is also classed as a Marine Pollutant b. of a hazardous nature
a. Cargo must be loaded in a protected location and c. a spontaneous combustion risk
preferably under deck if IMDG Code allows d. of a high flash point
b. Cargo of this type can be loaded anywhere on board the
vessel 5. EmS in the dangerous goods Code stands for ________
c. This cargo can only be loaded on deck a. Emergency medical systems
d. This cargo can only be loaded under deck b. Emergency medical services
c. Environmental schedule
d. Emergency schedule
29. Which of these definitions is that of a "Marine
pollutant" under the IMDG Code? 6. Grade D liquids are those having flash points of __________
a. A substance which is subject to the provisions of a. 80°F or less
Annex III of MARPOL b. greater than 80°F and less than 150°F
b. A substance which is subject to the provisions of c. 150°F or greater but less than 212°F
Chapter V of SOLAS 1974, as amended d. 212°F or greater
c. Any substance which is deemed hazardous to the marine
environment 7. Grade E combustible liquids are those having flash
d. A substance which, because of its tendency to degrade in points of
seafood, or because of its hazard a. 80°F or less
potential to the aquatic environment is subject to the b. greater than 80°F and less than 115°F
provisions of Annex I of MARPOL, as amended, and carried c. greater than 115°F and less than 150°F
by sea accordingly d. 150°F or greater

30. Which product is volatile? 8. How should chemicals and harmful substances be stored
a. Benzene on board?
b. Diesel fuel a. In a separate locker. The locker shall be clearly
c. Coal tar marked, locked and ventilated
d. Heavy industrial fuel oil b. In a locker preferably on boat deck. The locker shall be
clearly marked
c. In the central store or in the engine room
12. Competency Carriage of dangerous goods d. In a gas-tight locker close to the bridge

1. A Cargo Ship Construction Certificate has a validity of 9. If a cargo of kerosene were considered "too lean" to
a. 5 years explode, then it must be __________
b. 4 years a. above the "explosive range"
c. 3 years b. within the "explosive range"
d. 2 years c. below the "explosive range"
d. None of the above
2. According to the Chemical Data Guide, the flash point for
the grade B flammable liquid piperylene is
10. IMO recommendations on allowance for water
absorption in timber deck cargoes on a General Cargo
Vessel state that
a. 15% additional weight should be used in stability
calculation for the arrival condition
b. 25% additional weight should be used in stability
calculation for the arrival condition
c. 5% additional weight should be used in stability
calculation for the arrival condition
d. 10% additional weight should be used in stability
calculation for the arrival condition
11. Natural separation of cargo is achieved due to _____
a. a wash bulkhead separating different types of cargo
b. the colour of different cargoes
c. the shape, size or packing of different cargo loaded side
by side
d. cargo loaded in different holds
12. On a General Cargo ship which of the following
statements is correct?
a. Cold rolled steel coils must never be loaded in rain
b. Cold rolled steel coils may be loaded in rain
c. Cold rolled steel coils are always shipped in stainless
steel envelopes
d. Cold rolled steel coils may be loaded in rusty condition
13. On General Cargo ships, cargoes such as logs, fish meal,
scrap metal and bales of cotton commonly tend to cause
a. Oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
b. Large instantaneous fires
c. Heavy amounts of ship's sweat
d. Spontaneous combustion
14. Steel coils when loaded on a General Cargo ship tend to
be subjected to
a. Crushing and distortion
b. Bending
c. Tearing
d. Chemical reactions between the steel banding and outer
envelope
15. The carriage of bagged Ammonium Nitrate in cargo
holds of a General Cargo vessel is associated with
a. Risk of explosion
b. Spontaneous combustion
c. Corrosion of steelwork
d. Build up of carbon dioxide gas
16. The carriage of logs on General Cargo vessels tends to
cause
a. Oxygen depletion in the cargo holds
b. Increased levels of oxygen in the cargo holds
c. Moisture absorption in the cargo holds
d. Spontaneous combustion
17. The first treatment given to a person overcome by
benzene vapor should be to __________
a. remove them to fresh air
b. flush their face with water for about 5 minutes
c. stand them up and walk them around
d. remove their clothing and wrap them in blankets
18. The flash point of a product is 100°F. What can happen
if it is heated above 110°F?
a. It will boil off to the atmosphere
b. It may burn and explode if an ignition source is present
c. It will become less volatile and easier to handle
d. None of the above
19. The primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and
liquefied natural gas is__________
a. pressure
b. toxicity
c. temperature
d. Flammability
20. The ______ is responsible for marking, packing and other
documents for loading dangerous goods
a. shipper
b. ship
c. consigner
d. charterer
21. What best describes benzene?
a. Clear colorless liquid with an acrid odor
b. Clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor
c. Brownish liquid, odorless
d. Brownish liquid, with an acrid odor
22. What is -toxicity- ?
a. The amount of cancer causing substances in a material
b. The amount of acid in a material
c. The amount of poisonous substances in a material
d. The amount of radioactive substances in a material
23. What is an example of a grade B flammable liquid?
a. Allyl alcohol
b. Phenol
c. Acetaldehyde
d. Carbon disulfide
24. What is NOT classified as a flammable liquid?
a. Methyl alcohol
b. Heptane
c. Mineral spirits
d. iso-Hexane
25. What is the procedure if a tank lorry containing
dangerous goods is not clearly marked?
a. Refuse to load the vehicle
b. Ask the driver to write a declaration of contents and
load the vehicle
c. As long as the driver looks ok, load the cargo
d. Load it, usually tank lorries are not clearly marked
26. What is the purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets?
a. To provide all personnel including emergency
personnel with procedures for handling or working
with that substance in a safe manner
b. To provide personnel in deck- and engine department
with procedures for handling or working
with that substance in a safe manner
c. To provide the safety officer with procedures for
handling or working with that substance in a
safe manner
d. To determine if the substance is flammable or not

27. What type of cargo shall always be secured?

a. Freight vehicles carrying dangerous goods and
adjacent vehicles should always be secured
b. Tank lorries should always be secured
c. No cargo or vehicles have to be secured if the weather
conditions are favourable
d. The driver must ask the crew to secure the vehicle and
its cargo

28. When a charterer or cargo receiver does not issue any

instructions regarding crude oil washing, then _________
a. there is no need to crude oil wash any tanks
b. crude oil wash only the tanks required for taking ballast
c. crude oil wash the tanks required for taking ballast and
25% of the tanks for sludge control
provide they have not been washed in the last four months
d. crude oil wash all tanks

29. Which product is volatile?

a. Benzene
b. Diesel fuel
c. Coal tar
d. Heavy industrial fuel oil

30. Who is responsible for giving proper technical and

physical characteristics of the cargo to the ship ?
a. The ship owner
b. The shipper
c. The consignee
d. The loading broker