Skip to content
MaritimeTest
Log in

Bulk Carrier Voyage

CBT 38 questions

First 5 of 38 questions — with answers

The correct answer is marked. Unlock the rest to study the whole test, online or offline.

  1. Question 1

    According to the IMSBC Code, what is the acceptable limit on methane concentration in the space above a coal cargo? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • 5 % of the Lower Explosive Limit, (LEL).
    • 20 % of the Lower Explosive Limit, (LEL).
    • 70 % of the Lower Explosive Limit, (LEL).
    • 90 % of the Lower Explosive Limit, (LEL).

  2. Question 2

    According to this module, what is expected to eventually replace ballast water exchange operations? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • Systems for ballast water treatment onboard during the ballast voyage.
    • A return to discharging ballast water in the loading ports.
    • Complete discharge of ballast water prior to arrival at the loading port.
    • The provision of good reception facilities at loading ports.

  3. Question 3

    How can high acidity of the water in the bilges be detected? Select the ONE best answer.
    • A sample of water is taken from the sounding pipe and tested with litmus paper, or litmus paper is attached to the sounding rod.
    • A sample of water is taken and tested onboard using a silver nitrate testing kit.
    • A sample of water is taken from the sounding pipe and sent ashore after arrival for testing.
    • After discharge, any water left in the bilges can be tested with litmus paper.

  4. Question 4

    How can the rate of hold flooding be quickly estimated using the Water Ingress Detector System? Select the ONE best answer.
    • After the alarm has activated, a visual inspection of the hold will enable an estimate of the rate of flooding to be made.
    • The height of the detector above the tank-top indicates how deep the water is in the hold.
    • The time interval between activation of the low level alarm and the higher level alarm gives an indication of the rate that water is entering the hold.
    • The time interval between the alarm activating and the space being fully flooded gives an indication of the rate that water is entering the hold.

  5. Question 5

    How is the Dew Point found? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • By using a digital hygrometer or by finding the wet and dry bulb thermometer temperatures.
    • By measuring the air temperature and atmospheric pressure.
    • By testing the moisture content of a sample of air.
    • From long term weather forecasts.

Preview — 5 of 38 questions

You are seeing the first 5 questions with answers. Unlock the remaining 33 to study the whole test — online or offline.

About this CBT test

Bulk Carrier Voyage is a CBT test with 38 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: ballast water, hatch covers, circumstances cause, sweat hold, cargo, exchange, cargoes, coal.

You can practise the free questions online — one at a time, with the correct answer — or unlock the whole test and download it to study offline, without internet.

Related CBT tests