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  1. Question 1

    A bulk cargo may shift within the cargo hold and cause the vessel to list. Which one of the following circumstances is this most likely to happen under?
    • The cargo is very dry and the hold is cubically full.
    • The flow moisture point of the cargo is high.
    • The moisture content of the cargo is the same or higher than the flow moisture point of the cargo.
    • The transportable moisture limit is six parts per hundred.

  2. Question 2

    Your vessel is to load a cargo of iron ore fines during rainy weather. Your ship-owners have asked that you witness testing for moisture content and transportable moisture limit of the consignment prior to loading the cargo since the on-board test with can will be insufficient. Where in the IMSBC Code will you find the correct procedure for the flow table test for moisture content?
    • Section 1 to 13.
    • Appendix 1.
    • Appendix 2.

  3. Question 3

    A bulk cargo of iron ore is loaded with a high peak at the centre of the cargo space. What is the most likely result of this form of loading?
    • Excessive stress on tank top structure.
    • Damage to hatch covers.
    • No appreciable stress problems.
    • Self-heating of the cargo.

  4. Question 4

    A bulk carrier has badly maintained hatch cover seals which allow seawater to leak into the cargo space in bad weather. Which one of the following is considered to be the main danger of this situation when considering a non-liquefying cargo?
    • The cargo space will fill with water and reserve buoyancy will be lost.
    • The cargo may self-heat.
    • The cargo will produce flammable gas.
    • The cargo will be commercially damaged.

  5. Question 5

    A cargo is about to be loaded and the moisture content is found to be in excess of the transportable moisture limit (TML). Which one of the following actions should the Master take?
    • Accept the cargo as it is probably safe to carry.
    • Refuse to load this cargo consignment.
    • Load only part of the cargo.

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IMSBC Code is a CBT test with 75 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: imsbc code, bulk cargo, moisture content, angle repose, main reason, stowage factor, certain cargoes, phrase accurately.

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