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Bulk Carriers Unloading

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  1. Question 1

    According to the BLU Manual, what is the definition of a «terminal»? Select the ONE best answer.
    • A «terminal» is any fixed jetty or quay, a fixed or mobile floating facility and any other facility capable of handling bulk cargoes.
    • A «terminal» is defined as applying only when there are fixed jetties or quays.
    • The word «terminal» is applied only to floating jetties.
    • The word «terminal» is applied only to specialized berths equipped with bulk unloading equipment.

  2. Question 2

    During the unloading of a bulk carrier, when should «trimming» of the cargo be started? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • After the unloading of the hold is completed.
    • As soon as unloading of all holds is declared complete.
    • When about 50 % of the cargo has been unloaded from a hold.
    • When about 85 % of the cargo has been unloaded from a hold.

  3. Question 3

    How can ship’s officers show that they have been diligent in keeping the ship cargo-worthy? Select the ONE best answer.
    • Maintenance records for hatch covers and all hold piping systems.
    • Crew certificates of qualification and medical records.
    • Log Book records of ventilation and bilge pumping.
    • Maintenance of Classification Society survey records.

  4. Question 4

    How is the heavy ballast condition normally achieved? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • Number One hold is filled.
    • Various holds are fully filled.
    • The floodable hold is ballasted.
    • Various holds are partially filled.

  5. Question 5

    If stevedore damage is seen to be relatively minor, such as small indentations to plating, what repair action is necessary? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • No immediate action is required, but the stevedores should be recorded as being responsible and repairs done later.
    • Immediate repair should be carried out.
    • In such cases, no stevedore damage report is necessary.
    • The Master will inform the stevedores that minor damage will be repaired at the next dry-docking, at no charge to the stevedore.

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Bulk Carriers Unloading is a CBT test with 43 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: hatch covers, stevedore damage, wash water, pre-arrival information, shore safety, cargo, plan, terminal.

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