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SET-1
1. Sketch and name the three basic type of pipeline system normally used on Tanker.
Describe their advantages and disadvantages.
2. Prepare a checklist for cargo officers for loading of crude oil on VLCC.
3. State the factors that shall be taken into consideration for stowage and securing
of container on Deck.
4. You are the chief officer of a large OBO carrier. Describe following in short:
A) requirement of loading calculators/ instruments and information obtainable
from them
B) maximum permissible value of stresses at sea and harbour and use of this
information during loading, discharging or ballasting operation to avoid
creation of unacceptable stresses
5. Describe planning, preparation, loading, stowage, lashing and care during transit
of timber deck cargo for a long ocean voyage with possibility of bad weather and
ice accretion.
8. Onboard training and drills are very essential for safe operation. Discuss how,
when and on which items on board training and drills should be carried out.
10. List the categories of coal cargo. Describe the general precaution for loading coal
cargo.
SET-2
1. What are the safety precautions before and during helicopter operation for
transferring injured crew member to ashore?
=RPT 2. State the Intact stability requirement for a ship carrying bulk grain.
What are the optional requirements for ship without DOA carrying partial cargoes
of bulk grain?
3. VLCC freeboard 15m. How will you prepare your vessel for embarking pilot?
4. What are the factors to consider when preparing stowage plan of a chemical
tanker loading chemical in bulk? State the publications to consult with.
What are the precautions to be taken before and during the COW operation?
6. What is Risk assessment? Prepare a risk assessment for entering into enclosed
space.
7. What are the contents of ‘‘the Code of safe working practices for Ships carrying
Timber on deck’’? State the requirements for loading Timber deck cargo.
8. How to deal with garbage on board? How will you to segregate the garbage on
board?
How to prepare surface for painting? State the reasons for paint failure.
2. Make a list of repair and inspection which can only be carried out in dry dock.
How often should a vessel go for dry Dock?
Is it dependent on the use of special antifouling paint?
5. Calculate the amount of antifouling paint to be ordered prior to dry docking of your
ship. Length 160 metre with a light displacement of 5000 tonnes. One gallon of
paint can cover an area of 20 square metres.
=RPT 6. Explain how you will prepare your vessel for a load line survey. What documents
will you keep ready for inspection and reference of the surveyor?
7. i) Name the publication which are required on board when loading a) Timber and
b) grain and c) ammunition.
ii) State the requirement that with regard to stowage, packaging and
documentation when carrying dangerous goods.
8. Describe the routine care and maintenance for ships freshwater tank.
State the action to be taken if it is suspected that a freshwater tank is contaminated.
9. State the measure you will take for pest control in the galley, store and
accommodation.
10. Sketch and describe deck water seal used in the inert gas system of a tanker.
State the main function of the seal.
SET-5
1. Describe the meaning and information of stowage plan and pre-stowage plan.
Describe the factors to be borne in mind when drawing up a pre-stowage plan.
2. Discuss the nature and meaning of a DOA as applicable to the ship of a cargo of
bulk grain and DOC as applicable to the carriage of dangerous goods.
=RPT 3. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of union purchase system. Discuss the
precautions necessary when handling the union purchase system.
6. Write the role of a company security officer and port facility security officer.
10. What is inert gas system. Describe with sketch an inert gas system in general
terms which loading to the cargo tank.
SET-6
1. What is PMS? How to use PMS for passage from Mongla to Antwerp?
How do you plan a PMS?
2. While running water to forepeak tank you noticed increase of sounding in number
1, 2, 3 DB tank. What are the precautions and preparation you will take to detect
the leakage if ballast line run from E/R to forward?
4. State reasons for cargo damage and claim during loading / discharging and in
voyage.
5. Your vessel needs to be fumigated in Port and sea. What are the precaution and
preparation you will take?
=RPT 9. What is COW? Describe the precaution you will take during COW operation.
10. After discharging cargo, you are left with garbage of food grain, oily rags, package
of DG cargo, plastic and chemical powder. How will you dispose this garbage and
manage? What regulation deals with garbage?
SET-7 (MISC)
1. Describe Inert gas system with sketch including a) Deck water seal and b) PV
valve.
2. What is Chain register? How often entries are made in Chain register?
3. Explain the danger of heavy sea breaking on board and how to minimize that risk.
Explain the action required by Master when ship is in angle of loll.
4. What is Ballast water management plan? How will you discharge ballast from
cargo oil tank?
5. State the contents of Cargo Securing Manual. What is the information provided in
the Cargo Securing Manual?
2. Describe the use of Forklift during cargo loading and stowage on board.
4. Prepare a checklist for cargo officers prior to, during and on completion of cargo
operation for general cargo loading.
5. Describe the importance of cargo monitoring and tallying during loading. How the
management of this operation is carried out on board ship?
6. Describe the measure that can be taken on board to reduce the volumetric
heeling moment of filled and partially filled cargo compartment. How adequate
stability is ensured during all stage for the Voyage?
7. Describe for gas tanker drying cargo, cooling down, condition during passage,
charging cargo.
9. Define as per ILO 152 occupational safety and health care 1979.
=RPT 2. What are the contents of ‘‘the Code of safe working practices for Ships carrying
Timber on deck’’?
=RPT 3. What are the items to be written in the Chemical tanker cargo log book?
5. What is the angle between Union purchase derrick and runner wire and why?
=RPT 6. What should be endorsed in Mate’s Receipt for condition at grade, packages
dispute and for quality and quantity of cargo unknown?
=RPT 7. Describe for gas tanker drying cargo, cooling down, condition during passage,
charging cargo.
=RPT 9. Define as per ILO 152 occupational safety and health care 1979.
=RPT 10. Describe safeguard necessary when fumigation is to be carried out in cargo hold.
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