A "shroud" is _______________.

a.

any wire running fore-and-aft on a ship

b.

a heavy wire extending from the top of the mast to the deck to support the mast

c.

any wire running athwartships

d.

a heavy wire extending from the trunk of the mast to the head of the boom

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"Backstays" are _____________.

a.

standing rigging from the cross trees to the mast head

b.

running rigging leading forward from the masts

c.

running rigging leading aft from the masts

d.

standing rigging leading aft from the masts

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"Half-height" containers are used:

a.

to double the stowage capacity of the vessel

b.

when stowage space is limited

c.

to carry low density cargoes

d.

to carry cargoes such as steel pruducts or drums

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On cargo booms, preventers are ______________.

a.

extra fair leads

b.

auxiliary guys

c.

stops

d.

steel bands

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Upright must be spaced at intervals not exceeding:

a.

1.5 m

b.

1.0 m

c.

2m

d.

3m

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Which part of a conventional cargo gear rig provides for vertical control and positioning of a
boom?

a.

spider band

b.

goosenick fitting

c.

cargo whip

d.

topping lift

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As defined in the Code of Safe Practices for Ship's Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes, which of the
following is not included in the term "Timber"?

a.

wood pulp

b.

Pulpwood

c.

Sawn wood or lumber

d.

cant

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"Block Stowage" means ___________.

a.

storing all the cargo for a port in the same area

b.

having the cargo on a pallet

c.

using separation cloths to separate different commodities

d.

using port marks on the cargo to show where the cargo is going

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The weakest part of a freight container is the:

a.

Corner castings

b.

Corner posts

c.

Floor panels

d.

Doors

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When viewed from above, the best position for the guy in relation to the boom is __________.

a.

at right angles

b.

4 feet aft of the heel of the boom

c.

parallel to the boom

d.

at 45 degree angle

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If the warranted breaking strength of a rope is divided by the safety factor required for a
particular application, the result is known as the:

a.
Safe working load

b.

Tensile stress

c.

Proof load

d.

Best working load

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Cargoes that are susceptible to leak from containers are:

a.
Dirty cargo

b.

Wet cargo

c.

Bulk cargo

d.

Caustic cargo

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The arrangement of connecting two cargo runners from two cargo booms to form a single
hoisting process is called:

a.
Double lift

b.

Fall and outward falls

c.

Spotting booms

d.

Cargo fall

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Galvanizing would not be suitable for protecting wire ropes which are used for:

a.
Mooring wires

b.

Stays

c.

Cargo runners

d.

Shrouds

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The term used in marking shipping containers which means weight of contents only.

a.
Net

b.

Tare

c.

Gross

d.

Any of these

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The term in marking shipping containers which means weight of container only.

a.
Net

b.

Tare

c.

Gross

d.

None of these

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The advantage of a container vessel over a conventional freighters all but:

a.
Flexibility

b.

Quick turn around

c.

Quicker to load and discharge

d.

Saves stevedore's fee

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The term used in marking shipping containers which means total weight of container and
contents.

a.
Gross weight

b.

Net weight

c.

Deadweight

d.

Tare weight

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The main advantage of the use of unitized cargo system such as preslinging, palletization or
containerization is:

a.
Avoid shifting of cargo at sea

b.

Cleaner operation

c.

none of these

d.

Cost reduction in term of cargo operation

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Safety is increase if:

a.
Spare parts are kept on deck for ready access

b.

Extra line and wire are laid on deck for emergency

c.

Power tools are kept plug for immediate use

d.

All lashings are made up and the deck is clean and clear

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