Skip to content
MaritimeTest
Log in

Loading Bulk Carriers

CBT 30 questions

First 5 of 30 questions — with answers

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

  1. Question 1

    A ship’s draughts are: 7,2 m forward; 8,6 m aft; 7,8 m midships. Is the ship hogged or sagged? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • Hogged.
    • Sagged.

  2. Question 2

    For a ship arriving in ballast, why does a shore terminal need to supply information on the depth of water at the berth? Select the ONE best answer.
    • Because this information is required when deciding how much cargo the ship can load.
    • So that the ship can calculate how to distribute cargo in order to complete loading on an even keel.
    • So that the ship can make adjustments for air draught.
    • To minimise the effects of squat.

  3. Question 3

    For bulk carriers that may be loaded differently from their design loading conditions as specified in the loading manual, which parameters must not be exceeded? Select the TWO best answers.
    • Maximum bending moments.
    • Minimum bending moments.
    • Maximum shear force values.
    • Propeller immersion at the designed draught.

  4. Question 4

    For cargo trimming purposes, how are bulk cargoes categorised? Select the ONE best answer.
    • By density.
    • Free-flowing and compact.
    • Hazardous and non-hazardous.
    • Cohesive and non-cohesive.

  5. Question 5

    If a bulk cargo is prone to liquefaction, what information in addition to the normal cargo declaration, must shippers provide to Masters of ships over 150 m in length? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • The cargo density.
    • A letter guaranteeing that the cargo will not liquefy.
    • The method of testing the cargo for moisture content.
    • The name of the Competent Authority at the load port.

Preview — 5 of 30 questions

You are seeing the first 5 questions with answers. Unlock the remaining 25 to study the whole test — online or offline.

About this CBT test

Loading Bulk Carriers is a CBT test with 30 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: bulk cargoes, quantity cargo, information, master, load, terminal, berth, declaration.

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