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Common Bulk Cargoes

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  1. Question 1

    According to the International Grain Code, in a modern bulk carrier design, do the ends of each hold have to be completely filled/trimmed? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • It depends on the acceptability of the stability calculations.
    • There is a dispensation which permits them to not be trimmed into the end spaces.
    • The ends have to be fully trimmed at all times.
    • The ends of the holds must never be filled.

  2. Question 2

    Apart from rain, which ONE of these is the major cause of grain cargo wetness?
    • Cargo sweat.
    • Ice and snow.
    • Ship sweat.
    • Ingress of sea water through leaky hatch covers.

  3. Question 3

    Does a «partly-filled compartment» require to be over-stowed when a modern bulk carrier loads grain? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • Usually not, but the stability needs to be checked for acceptability.
    • Always.
    • Never.
    • Only in the centre holds.

  4. Question 4

    For how long should hold ventilation be shut down before gas monitoring measurements are taken? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • 1 hour.
    • 2 hours.
    • 3 hours.
    • 4 hours.

  5. Question 5

    How can the amount of methane in the space over a coal cargo be measured? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • By smelling the gas.
    • Using an explosimeter.
    • Litmus paper attached to a brass sounding rod.
    • Using a wet and dry bulb thermometer.

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Common Bulk Cargoes is a CBT test with 94 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: coal cargo, imsbc code, international grain, bulk carrier, angle repose, cargoes, iron, ore.

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