Candidate’s Name:

Ports and Maritime Organization

Seafarers' Examination and Documents Directorate
Exams Code : SMCH – 974

Subject : Cargo Handling and Stowage Date: 1397.05.13

Rank : Second Officer (GT≥500) Time allowed: 2.5 Hrs
(Pass mark : 55)

Q.1) - A space is known to be unsafe, but entry is essential. What action would you
take to ensure safe entry. (20M)

Q.2) - With respect to chemical property of a liquid cargo describe the meaning of
following: (5 marks each)
a) - Vapour pressure
b) - Flash point
c) - Auto ignition point
d) - Threshold Limit Value (TLV)

Q.3) -
a) - Write in details the preparation and precautions necessary for loading a deck cargo. (12M)

b) - What is the purpose of having a cargo securing manual on board? (8M)

Q.4) - With respect to crane operation, what important points should be checked by
duty officer during cargo loading? (20M)

Q.5) - Explosives are categorized as class 1 goods, enumerates the precaution to be taken
for stowing these type of cargoes. (20M)