Name: Gheper Gregorio

Section: BSMT- 2Bravo

Subject: Seamanship 3

ASSESSMENT 3

1. Define cargo hatch/cargo hold.

 A general term applied to any deck opening leading to the cargo holds.

2. What is primarily required after discharging of cargo?

 Require a good working knowledge of the various kinds of cargo they
are likely to carry: their peculiar characteristics, liability to damage,
decay, or deterioration, their measurement, and the usual methods of
packing, loading and discharging, stowage, dunnaging, etc., as the
Master is responsible for the safe loading of his vessel and the proper
stowage of the cargo.

3. True or False: Hatch work maintenance in cargo operation is properly

maintained by the engine department.
 True because they look for leakages and crack in hatch work

4. True or False: Insufficient ventilation during hatch work is normal.

 True because, cargo hold should be ventilated when the dew point of
the outside air is lower than the dew point of the air inside the cargo
space.

5. Enumerate at least 4 procedures during hatch work.

 Carry out regular inspections of the hatch covers, beams and coamings
to identify
 If any cracks detected in main structural joints or local heavy buckling
then inform office immediately
 Be particularly vigilant after heavy weather.
 Always rectify any steel to steel faults before renewal of rubber packing,
else rubber packing will be ruined very shortly thereafter