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Preparation for Loading Bulk Carriers

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  1. Question 1

    A bulk carrier is on a long term contract of affreightment and loading the same cargo each trip. What is the usual standard of hold preparation between cargoes? Select the ONE best answer.
    • Grain clean.
    • Load on top.
    • Normal clean.
    • Shovel clean.

  2. Question 2

    According to this module, how much degreasing chemical would be required per hold on a 100 000 tonnes dwt bulk carrier? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • 10 litres.
    • 25 litres.
    • 100 litres.
    • 250 litres.

  3. Question 3

    After the bilges and strainers have been cleaned, why is burlap fitted over the bilge cover plates prior to loading? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • To allow water to pass through the burlap but to stop as much of the cargo solids as possible from entering the bilge piping system.
    • To keep the bilge cover plates clean and free from cargo solids.
    • To keep water out of the bilges.
    • To stop insect infestation accumulating in the bilges.

  4. Question 4

    How are cleaning chemicals usually applied during hold washing? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • The chemicals are applied using a low-pressure hose.
    • The chemicals are applied using a pressure spray.
    • The chemicals are applied using a mop from a mixing bucket.
    • The chemicals are hand brushed onto the surfaces to be treated.

  5. Question 5

    How are dry cargo residues brought up to the deck by the crew? Select the ONE correct answer.
    • Cargo is loaded into a canvas or plastic bag and lifted to the deck manually.
    • Crew carry buckets up the access ladders.
    • Crew use a light line to lift the cargo residues manually.
    • Using a mucking winch to lift buckets of cargo residue.

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Preparation for Loading Bulk Carriers is a CBT test with 38 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: bulk carrier, cargo residues, wash water, instructions hold, standards, standard, seal, hatch.

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