Cargo Handling & Stowage

A boxed shaped tank of dimensions 40 x 30 x 20 mtrs had an ullage of 1.57 mtrs of oil cargo at 24 deg c. 4500 mt (in air) of cargo has to be discharged at 1st discharge port and remaining cargo at 2nd discharge port. Find the ullage upon departure from 1st discharge port if the temperature of cargo expected on departure is 29 deg c. Height of ullage port above deck is 0.45 mtrs and density of oil at 15 deg c in vacuum is 0.8400 t/cbm. (Use ASTM tables)

A tween deck of dimensions 18 m x 15 m x 4 m has a permissible load density of 5 T/m2. Steel billets S.F. 0.35 m3/T and General cargo S.F. 4.0 m3/T are to be loaded to fill all the available space. Find the maximum quantity of steel billets and over stowed with General cargo so that the load density is not exceeded.

Sketch, label and describe the Inert Gas system used on a Crude Oil tanker.

(a) What are the hazards associated with the carriage of liquefied gas cargoes on ships?

(b) Describe the various categories of chemical cargoes transported in bulk by sea.

With respect to IMDG cargo briefly explain:

(a) Stowage

(b) Segregation "Away From"

(c) UN number

(d) MFAG

(e) EMS

Describe the hazards associated with high-density cargoes as per the IMSBC code.

(a) Enumerate precautions to be observed when loading Timber cargo on deck. (10)

(b) Describe with a suitable sketch the lashings required for timber deck cargoes. (15)

(a) How will you prepare the car decks for the loading of trailers and vehicles? (15)

(b) List the various lashing materials used in securing containers on a container vessel. (10)

Describe the preparation and precautions to be taken for the carriage of Refrigerated Cargo

(a) Prior loading

(b) During loading

(c) During transit

(d) During discharging

What is the importance of Chain register? What are the regulations for testing and examination of cargo gears, derricks and cranes as per Dock Labour Act.

A tank measuring 20m x 12m x 15m contains un-pumpable oil of 10 m3 on Arrival. Crude oil of density 0.85 @ 15°C (in vacuum) is to be loaded, 2% of the tank volume is to be left for expansion. Loading temperature is 30°C & maximum temperature excepted during the voyage is 40°C. Find:

(a) Ullage of tank on completion

(b) Amount of cargo loaded.

(a) A gun tackle rigged to advantage is used to lift a load of 3 tonnes. Find out the effort and minimum size of polypropylene rope required.

(b) If the hauling part of this purchase was secured to the moving block of a watch tackle used to disadvantage, find out the effort required, efficiency of the system and minimum size of nylon rope required for the watch

tackle. (Assume friction as 12% per sheave for both the purchase and use a factor of safety = 6).

(a) List the advantages & disadvantages of Crude Oil Washing.

(b) Sketch & Label 'Wet Type Deck Seal'.

Describe the procedure on board a LPG tanker from securing alongside wharf until discharging commences.

Write short notes on the following with respect to IMDG code:

(a) UN number

(b) Ems

(c) Subsidiary risk

(d) IMDG code supplement

What are the hazards associated with load and carriage of fertilizers? What are the associated precautions.

Enummerate the information exchange required as per BLU code between the ship and the terminal on a handy size bulky carrier upon arrival at load port.

(a) Describe with the help of diagram how containers are secured on deck.

(b) Explain with neat diagram how the position of particular container is designed on a container ship.

What precautions will you observe before and during the loading of a refrigerated cargo? State the difference between 'Frozen and Chilled' cargoes with examples

(a) Before commencing General cargo loading what inspections are to be carried out by the Duty Officer?

(b) What will you do when a heavy lift is lifted by the ship's crane above the deck & there is black out?

You have No. 2 lower hold with bale capacity of 3000 CBM and no. 2 tween deck with bale capacity of 2000 CBM to load following cargoes for Singapore and Hong Kong in that order.

Cargoes for Singapore:

200 tonnes cloves in bags with SF 4 cubic meters per tonne

400 tonnes of machinery cases with SF 2 cubic per tonne

Cargoes for Hong Kong:

1000 tonnes of steel coils with SF 1.2 cubic meters per tonne

500 tonnes of tea in chests with SF 3 cubic meters per tonne

100 tonnes package of electronic goods, with SF 3.5 cubic meters per tonne

Make a stowage plan taking into consideration, the safety of the ship and cargo and smooth discharge at the subsequent ports.

A weight of 15t is being lifted by a three-fold purchase, rigged to advantage. What minimum size of 6 x 37 wire rope can be used for the purchase of friction per sheave is 8% of weight? Find the efficiency of the system. (Factor of safety = 6)

Using a block diagram briefly describe the Inert Gas System (IGS) on board oil tankers.

(a) Explain the different types of Liquefied Gas Carriers.

(b) What special type of cargo tanks are found most suitable for LNG carriage? List the reasons for the same.

(a) How is packing and labelling of dangerous goods to be carried out as per IMDG Code?

(b) List the classes of dangerous goods as per IMDG Code.

What are the hazards associated with coal? What are the precautions to be taken during its carriage?

Discuss in details about how the IMSBC code and BLU code assists the mariner.

(a) Draw five different types of slings used in cargo handling

(b) Explain the Bay-Row Tier method of identifying containers on a continer vessel

(a) Differentiate between ship's sweat and cargo sweat

(b) A ship is loading rice cargo in winter in UK and destination in Mombassa (Kenya). How the ventilation is to be carried out for this cargo while on passage

Explain the purpose of 'enhance survey programme' CAS and CAP. How it helps in detecting and rectifying damages within cargo holds?

A rectangular oil tank barge of dimension is 25m long × 10m wide x 5m deep is loaded with diesel oil 900 MT of density 0.7932 at 15°C. The ullage pipe is 0.5m high above the deck. If the temperature of oil at load port is 37.5°C and at discharge port is 41.5°C, calculate using ASTM tables, the ullages from the ullage port at load port upon completion of loading and at discharge port prior discharging.

A vessel is to load a full capacity of wheat in bulk in #3 lower hold and bagged wheat in 50kg bags in # 3 tween deck. Prepare a stowage plan indicating the maximum loadable quantity of bulk wheat in lower hold and bagged wheat in tween deck with the number of bags. Given:

Compartment / Grain Capacity / Bale Capacity

#3 Lower hold / 3136.2 cu. M / 2885.3 cu. M

#3 Tween Deck / 1854.9 cu. M / 1706.5 cu. M

Bagged wheat - each of 50 kgs - SF 1.85. BS 8%. Wheat in bulk - SF 1.3.

Draw an outline and describe the Inert Gas System on an Oil Tanker.

List the hazards of chemical cargoes. Explain the procedure for preparing a cargo tank for main entry.

With reference to IMDG code, what is the purpose, content and use of MFAG and Ems?

(a) Discuss the preparation of holds for the carriage of grain.

(b) Explain any one method of securing grain against shifting in a partly filled compartment.

Sketch and describe the securing and lashing arrangement of two tiers of containers on the hatch top of a container vessel.

Explain the procedure for operation and maintenance of bow doors of a Ro-Ro vessel.

How does heavy lift cargoes affect the stability of the ship. List the precautions of a heavy lift using ships gear when vessel is alongside.

(a) Enumerate the checks to be carried out on lifting gear prior and during use.

(b) List the information available in Chain Register.

A boxed-shaped tank of dimensions 35 x 30 x 24 mtrs is loaded with oil cargo up to an ullage of 3.47 mtrs at 24 deg c. Density of oil at 15 deg c in vacuum is 0.8450 t/cbm and location of ullage port above deck is 0.45 mrs. Find up to what temperature this oil can be heated so that ullage in the tank will not fall below 3.34 mtrs. (Use ASTM Tables).

A ship of 3520 t deadweight has on board 420 T of stores and bunkers and 70 T of water. Stow Timber (S.F.1 m3/T) and Rolls of paper (S.F. 3.4 m3/T) to fil the ship. The hold capacities are:

No. 1- 1550 m3, No. 2- 1585 m3, No. 3- 1250 m3 and No. 4- 1015 m3 resp. State the distribution of each cargo in each of the space.

A Crude oil tanker, after completing her discharging at a port, is on her ballast voyage. One of the valve in a tank detected to be leaking requires maintenance and necessitates tank entry. Explain the procedure to

(a) prepare the tank for man entry (15)

(b) After the completion of repair, explain how would you prepare the tank for loading. (10)

Write short notes on:

(a) Category x cargo

(b) Type II Chemcial tanker

(c) SMPEP manual

(d) Certificate of fitness

(e) Other substances as per Annex 2 of MARPOL.

With reference ot the IMDG code, what all information are provided in part 3 of the code. What are the precautions you will take during your Cargo watch when loading dangerous cargo?

(a) Explain the folowing with diagram where necessary: (15)

(i) Stack height

(ii) CSC plate

(iii) Out of Gauge Containers

(b) Draw a bay plan & explain the following: (10)

(i) 100084

(ii) 090606

(iii) 090606

(a) Cargo of fertilizers is to be loaded on board your vessel. The last cargo carried was Iron Ore. How will you prepare your hatches for loading fertilizers in bulk?

(b) After completion of discharge of fertilizers it is observed that the air pipe is damaged by stevedores, make a 3rd party damage report.

(a) What are the precautions to be taken when operating Bow doors of Ro Ro ships? (15)

(b) Explain how will you get your reefer hold ready for loading on deck. (10)

(a) How will you secure a heavy lift cargo loaded on deck

(b) Write short notes on

(i) Purpose and cause of dunnage

(ii) Shoring

(iii) Side battens

What are various types of Corrosion and how is it taken care of on ships?

A triangular shaped tank has a base 8m x 8m x 10m and height of 12m. Oil of density 0.872 at 15°C (in vacuum) is to be loaded at 20°C. A minimum ullage of 0.2m is required at all times. If the maximum temperature expected during the voyage is 42°C, what should be the ullage at loading port? What is the ratio of empty space to filled space in the tank at the loading port? (Use ASTM table)

Using '6' as the 'factor of safety' a gyn tackle can safely lift a maximum load of 7 tonnes. What would be the maximum weight that can be lifted, if the same wire was used in gun tackle?

Sketch and describe the general arrangement of oil tanker showing typical location of cargo tanks, slop tanks, cofferdams and pump room.

(a) What are the hazards associated with carriage of liquefied gas cargoes?

(b) Explain the precautions to be taken in gas tankers with respect ot IGC Code?

(a) Describe IMDG Dangerous Cargo Manifest.

(b) Explain Packing, Marking, Labeling and Placarding requirements of dangerous goods in packed form with respect to IMDG Code.

With respect to the cariage of grain in bulk, explain

(a) Document of Authorization

(b) Bundling

(c) How heeling moments are reduced when loading grain in bulk.

As per IMO code of Safe practices for ships carrying solid cargo in bulk. Describe the precautions to be observed when loading:

(a) High Density Cargoes

(b) Concentrates

(a) How will you prepare the car decks for the loading of trailers and vehicles?

(b) Describe the various lashing materials used in securing containers on a container vessel.

State the provisions of the Dock Safety Regulation with respect to:

(a) Access to the ship

(b) Initial testing of lifting gear

(c) Chain Register

(d) Annual through Examination of lifting gear.

While making Stevedore's damage report on a vessel after discharging heavy lift, which items in the hold are to be checked?

A tank of length 32m x18m x11.5m contains water to a sounding of 10cms. Crude oil of density 0.8350 at 15 deg C in vacuum was loaded in tank at 25 deg C, also 3 percent volume of tank was left for expansion throughout the voyage. If maximum temperature during voyage is 34 deg Celsius.

(i) Find ullage at load port.

(ii) The quantity of the cargo loaded.

(Assume there is no change in the volume of water due to change of temp).

A gyn tackle rigged to disadvantage, is used to lift a weight of 6T, using a polypropylene rope. What will be the minimum diameter of the rope required to lift the weight. Asume friction is 10%. Safety Factor 6.

What is an Inert gas? Draw a schematic diagram with explanation of components of IG system on an oil tanker.

(a) Explain the aim and purpose of IGC Code and hazards associated with the carriage of Liquefied gases at sea (15)

(b) Describe types of gas tankers and different methods of liquefaction of gas on gas carriers. (10)

What is the aim of IMDG code? What are the classifications of dangerous goods as per the code?

What are the preparations of cargo hold & precautions to be taken while loading grain in bulk?

What is a Chain Register & what are the entries recorded in it?

(a) Sketch and describe securing and lashing arrangements of containers. (15)

(b) Explain the information provided no the CSC plate of containers. (10)

Write short notes on the folowing:

(i) Angle of repose

(ii) Objectives & aim of BLU code.

(iii) Flow Moisture Point & Transportable Moisture Limit.

(iv) Bundling of grain cargo.

What are the stability criteria for loading timber cargo? Explain how you will you lash the timber cargo on deck as a duty officer.

A ships hold has a bale capacity of 500m3 and a grain capacity of 570m and is filled with maize stowing at 1.25m3/t. It is now intended to discharge 100 tonnes of maize and load bagged maize in the same hold. (B.S. of bagged maize is 11%). The bags are 0.5m x 0.4m x 0.3m and weigh 50 kgs. What is the weight of bagged maize that can be loaded? (Assume bale capacity to grain capacity ratio constant through the entire hold).

A weight of 13T is to be lifted using a 2-fold purchase rigged to disadvantages. The hauling part of this purchase is secured to the moving block of Gun tackle rigged ot advantage. Calculate:

(a) Effort required to lift the load.

(b) Efficiency of the system.

(c) Size of Nylon rope required for the Gun tackle.

(Given-factor of safety: 6, Friction: 8% of weight per sheave, velocity ratio of system equals product of individual velocity ratios).

A crude oil tanker has completed discharge of cargo and is now proceeding to a layup berth for some hot work to be carried out in two of her cargo tanks. Describe all the procedures you will follow to prepare the tanks for man entry. On completion of work how will you prepare the tanks again for loading?

What information is provided on Material Safety Data sheet and also Explain various categories of cargoes on chemical tankers?

(a) Describe shipper's responsibilities for shipping dangerous goods as per IMDG code.

(b) What are the general precautions to be taken while loading explosive on board?

(a) What are the hazards associated with carriage of concentrates and how these are overcome on board a general cargo ship?

(b) What precautions are stated in the IMSBC code regarding loading of high-density cargoes in bulk?

Describe hazards of carriage of TIMBER deck cargoes. Why those hazards are not present if same cargo is loaded inside the ships hold?

(a) What factors must be borne in mind for making a BAY PLAN of acontainer ship?

(b) Write short notes on TARE weight & purpose of check digit of a container serial number

How is the vessel prepared for loading refrigerated cargo?

(a) What cargo gear inspection will you carryout for your cranes before commencing cargo work?

(b) Describe the system of inspection & reporting (damage to cargo spaces) after all the cargo in hold is discharged.

A rectangular oil tank barge of dimension is 25m long x 10m wide x 5m deep, is to be loaded with diesel oil of density 0.8045 at 15°C. The Ullage pipe is 0.5m high above the tank top deck. If 2% of the volume of oil is to be left for expansion and the temperature of oil at load port is 31.3°C, calculate using ASTM tables, the quantity of oil to be loaded and the ullage from the ullage port after completion.

A vessel is to load a full capacity of soyabean in bulk in #2 lower hold and bagged soyabean in 50 kg bags in # 2 tween deck. Prepare a stowage plan indicating the maximum loadable quantity of bulk soyabean and bagged soyabean with the number of bags.

Given: Soyabean in bulk in lower hold - Stowage factor 1.35

Bagged soyabean in tween deck - each of 50kgs - Stowage factor 1.6

Broken stowage 8%

Compartment / Grain Capacity / Bale capacity

#2 Lower hold / 1586.7 cu. M / 1299.8 cu. M

#2 Tween Deck / 854.9 cu. M / 706.5 cu. M

Write short notes on:

(a) Load on top method

(b) Deck seal

(c) Crude oil washing

(a) List the hazards of liquefied gas cargoes. (10 )

(b) Sketch and describe the re-liquefaction system on gas carriers. (15)

(a) How are the cargoes classified as per the IMDG code (10)

(b) What information is available in the IMDG code with respect to a dangerous cargo (15)

Describe the hazards associated with coal cargo including the precautions required prior loading, during loading and during the carriage.

What are the objectives of the IMSBC code. List the general information available in the Code w.r.t. high density cargoes.

Discuss the arrangement of container ship with a bay-plan and how a container position is designated. Briefly mention the markings of container.

Enumerate the hazards of Timber Deck Cargo and the lashing requirements as per the timber code for the safe carriage.

Explain the importance and requirements for regular cleaning and inspection of cargo holds. List the items to be checked during such inspections.

A rectangular tank (20m x 15m x 10.6m) is loaded to ullage of 3.2m with oil of R.D. 0.8502 at 34°C. Find minimum & maximum percentage of filling during the voyage if the temperature changes between 20°C & 64°C. The ullage pipe extends 91 centimeters above the top of the tank. (Density correction factor 0.0009/°C).

Prepare a stowage plan for loading in No. 2 cargo hold based on the details given below: No. 2 LH capacity 1700 m3 and No. 2 Tween Deck capacity 1410 m° are to be loaded and then discharged at Singapore and Honkong in that order. The area of LH and Tween Deck is 51 x 10m. The load density of LH is 8t/m2 and TDK is 5t/m2.

Following cargoes to be loaded:

Cargo / SF / Weight (t) / Discharge port

Ore / 0.5 / 400 / Hong Kong

Gunnies / 1.7 / 500 / Hong Kong

Rubber / 2.0 / 10 / Hong Kong

Tea Chest / 3.0 / 80 / Singapore

Machinery / 2.0 / 70 / Singapore

Gunnies / 1.7 / 400 / Singapore

In addition to above cargoes, find the maximum amount of optional cargo which can be loaded and its SF so that holds are full to their capacities.

Enumerate items which duty officers should attend to before during and after completion of loading operation.

(a) Explain various methods to control vapor space pressure in gas tanker tanks.

(b) Explain briefly NLS Category X and Category Y cargoes as per MARPOL Annex II.

In IMDG Code, explain briefly the following:

(a) Marking, Labelling & Placards

(b) UN No.

(c) MFAG

Briefly describe the guidelines given in the IMSBC code regarding loading of bulk cargoes.

What factors should be considered prior to loading Deck cargo? Describe with suitable sketch the lashings required for timber deck cargo.

Write short notes on:

(a) Stowage factor and broken stowage

(b) Cargo manifest

(c) Types, sizes and marking of containers

Give detailed description on hold preparation for carriage of bagged rice cargo. Describe the precautions you will observe during and after loading.

What is the importance of a chain register? What all information should be available for testing and examination of cargo gears, derricks or cranes?

A cylindrical tank of diameter 8m is 10m high. 40 tonnes of oil of density 0.900 @ 15°C in vacuum is to be loaded in the tank at 28°C. Find the ullage at load port and ullage during the voyage - if its temperature rises to 38°C. (Given π = 3.1416) (Use ASTM table).

A hold 10 X 10 X 9m is to be loaded with steel plates (SF 2.05 m3/t) and steel coils (SF 1.86m3/). fI the load density of the tank top si 4.5t/m?. Calculate:

(a) How many tonnes of each cargo can be loaded?

(b) The height of both types of cargo.

What respect to an oil tanker explain:

(a) Ring main system

(b) Static accumulation

(c) Deck Seal unit

Explain various methods of venting of tanks on tankers. Sketch and give details of Pressure / vacuum valves.

(a) State the various classes of Dangerous goods as per IMDG code. (10)

(b) Describe the use of segregation tables as per IMDG. How are various classes of dangerous goods segeregated (15)

(a) Write short note on DOA (Document of Authorization) as per Grain Code and the conditions which must be fulfilled to load bulk grain without DOA. (10)

(b) Enumerate how a ship's hold will be prepared to load grain? (15)

Describe the hazards associated for stowage, lashing and securing of Timber deck cargoes as set out in Code of Safe Practices for ships carrying Timber Deck Cargoes.

(a) Sketch and describe securing and lashing arrangements of containers. (15)

(b) Describe the procedure for closing and securing of bow doors on a Ro-Ro vessel. (10)

(a) What are the precautions to be observed before loading heavy lift using ships gear? (15)

(b) When will you condemn a wire rope? (10)

(a) Write a short note on Dock Safety Regulations. (15)

(b) List all checks you will do prior putting a cargo gear for use for lifting heavy lifts. (10)

A GYN tackle, the hauling part of which passes through a lead block, rigged to disadvantages is used to lift 8 MT, Find:

(a) Effort

(b) Efficiency of system and

(c) Minimum size of wire rope to be used Friction: 10%, safety factor 6

On departure, the ullage of a box shaped bunker tank (L: 26.4m, B: 11.47 m & D: 9.13m) was 2.544m (temperature 44.3°C), ullage pipe rises 107 cms above the top of the tank. Enroute she transferred 108 cubic meters of the same oil at 26°C from her storage tank into this tank. Enroute the transferred 108 cubic meters of the same oil at 26°C from her storage tank into this tank. Find her daily consumption if she arrived with 108 mt of oil remaining after sailing for 949 hours. The density of oil is 0.8313 ts/cu m at 15°C in vacuum. ASTM tables can be made use of.

Describe briefly below:

(a) Precautions during COW

(b) Zero calibration and span adjustment of explosimeter (c) PV Valve and PV breaker

Explain the hazards associated with the carriage of chemical and gas cargoes in tankers.

In the IMDG code what is the purpose of segregation Table? List and describe the various segregation terms used in the IMDG code.

Your vsl has just received orders to load as project cargo consisting of heavy duty vehicles on deck. Describe the hazards associated while loading and the precautions you will observe as an officer of watch on board the vessel during the loading operations.

As per BLU Code explain the principal and procedures between the Ship & Terminal prior to cargo handling.

(a) With the help of a sketch explain the principle of Bay Row Tier co-ordinates on board a container vessel in helping to identity the location of containers.

(b) Sketch and label the various lashing material used in securing containers.

Describe the arrangements made to maintain the watertight integrity on board Ro-Ro vessel as regards bow, stern and side doors. Also explain briefly the care and maintenance required for the same.

Explain the need for Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP) and also detail the procedure, planning, documentation and reporting of ESP.

A tank measuring 21m x 16m x 16m has an ullage port extending 0.8m above the top of the tank. It is to be loaded with crude oil at 24 deg Celsius. 2% of the tank volume is to be left for expansion when maximum temperature expected during the voyage is 40 deg Celsius. (Density of oil = 0.820 @ 15 deg Celsius in vacuum). (Use ASTM tables). Find the

(a) Mass of oil loaded

(b) Ullage at load port

A weight of 13 T is to be lifted using a 2-fold purchase rigged ot disadvantages. The hauling part of this purchase is secured to the moving block of Gun tackle rigged to advantage.

Calculate:

(a) Effort required to lift the load

(b) Efficiency of the system.

(c) Size of Nylon rope required for the Gun tackle.

(Given - Factor of Safety: 6, Friction - 8% of weight per sheave, velocity ratio of system equals product of individual velocity ratios).

Write short notes on any two of the following (with sketches as applicable):

(a) Flammability Diagram

(b) Crude Oil Washing

(c) Centrifugal pumps

Explain the precautions to be taken with respect to loading / discharging of Liquefied Gas Cargoes with respect to IGC Code.

In the IMDG code what is the purpose of segregation Table? List and describe the various segregation terms used in the IMDG code.

With respect to carriage of Grain in bulk, explain the hazards associated with it. Describe the preparations of hold for loading bulk grain.

(a) What is the purpose of Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.

(b) What are the principles of safe stowage & securing as per above code.

(a) With a suitable sketch show the markings on a container including information on CSC plate.

(b) How is the position of a container identified usnig bay plan.

What precautions will you observe before and during the loading of a refrigerated cargo? State the difference between "Frozen" and "Chilled" cargoes with examples.

(a) Write short notes on Dock Safety Regulations.

(b) As Officer in charge of cargo watch, what are the checks you will perform on cargo gear prior alowing its use?

A Tween deck of dimensions 9m x 6m x 4m has a permissible load density of 3.10t/m2. Steel pipes (S.F. 1.05m3/t) and lub, Oil durm (S.F. 1.85m3/t) are to be loaded in the tween deck to fill all available space. Find maximum quantity of steel pipes and drums that can be loaded without exceeding load density?

A derrick fitted with 2-fold purchase used to advantages is to lift a load of 26T. The cargo runner wire is rove through the lead blocks on derrick head and heel on the way to the winch. What will be the size of wire (6 x 24) to be used when Factor of Safety is 6 and Friction is 8%. What will be the efficiency of the system?

Draw label and describe the Inert Gas system used on acrude oil tanker.

What are the hazards associated with sea transport of LPG / LNG cargoes in fully refrigerated gas tankers.

A container loaded 'on deck' containing IMDG cargo was found to be dripping some of its cargo. A deck hand, who went to clean the same, inhaled toxic fumes and colapsed. What actions are required to be taken on board with respect to safety, health and pollution prevention?

(a) What are the hazards associated with carriage of concentrates and how these are overcome on board a general cargo ship?

(b) What precautions are stated in the IMSBC code regarding loading of high - density cargoes in bulk

Write short notes on:

(a) Cargo securing manual and

(b) Effect of heavy deck cargo on stability of a ship

Describe the various types of containers based no size, material of construction and usage.

Describe with the aid of neat labeled sketches, securing of a locomotive on a multipurpose ship as per 'Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing'.

Write notes on Chain Register. Describing the folowing: Competent person, Competent Authority, Responsible person & entries are to be made in Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 of the chain register.

A triangular shaped tank has a base 8m x 8m x 10m and height of 12m. Oil of density 0.872 at 15°C (in vacuum) is to be loaded at 20°C. A minimum ullage of 0.2m is required at all times. If the maximum temperature expected during the voyage is 42°C, what should be the ullage at loading port. What is the ratio of empty space to filled space in the tank at the loading port? (Use ASTM table).

(a) In a wire rope, 6 × 36, diameter 20mm, 22 individual wires were found broken in a length of 120mm. Will you accept or reject this wire rope? Show calculations and gvie reasons for your answer.

(b) Using GYN tackle, what size of wire rope of 6 x 42 should be used ot lift a weight of 9MT?

Explain static charge on a tanker. What precautions can be taken on board to safeguard against it

Explain the folowing: SLOP TANKS, COW, ROB, Load on Top.

With respects to IMDG code, Explain:

(i) Segregation "Away from"

(ii) UN No.

(iii) Stowage

(iv) Ems

(v) MFAG

(a) Write short notes on DOA (Document of Authorization) as per Grain Code and the conditions which must be fulfilled to load bulk grain without DOA.

(b) Enumerate how a ship's hold will be prepared to load grain?

As per Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carying Timber Deck Cargo, what are the recommendations for Stowage, Lashing and securing of Timber Deck Cargo? Explain with suitable sketches.

(a) Describe how location of particular container is designated on a container ship by suitable sketches.

(b) Write short note on CSC plate of a container.

What factors should be considered prior loading deck cargo? List the equipment used for securing cars on deck.

(a) Write contents and endorsements of the Chain Register.

(b) What is the purpose of Enhanced Survey and which ships are required to adopt this survey?

An oil tanker has a tank dimensions 28m x 20m x 9m is loading oil at 28°C. It is decided to leave 3% of the volume of the oil for expansion at all times. The ulage pipe is 1.2m above the top of the tank. If the maximum temperature of oil during the voyage is expected to reach 38°C. Calculate the quantity of oil and final ullage at load port asuming that the vessel is at even keel on completion. Given that density of oil at 15°C = 0.8545 (Use ASTM tables).

A hold 10 x 10 x 9m is to be loaded with steel plates (SF 2.05m3/t) and steel coils (SF1.86m3/t). If the load density of the tank top is 4.5t/m2. Calculate:

(a) How many tones of each cargo can be loaded?

(b) The height of both types of cargo.

Describe the construction and working principle with a neat sketch for the folowing:

(a) P/V Breaker

(b) Wet type deck seal unit.

Describe the precautions associated with the cariage of the liquefied gas cargo with regards to IGC code.

(a) State the various hazards associated with the carriage of the liquefied gas cargo with regards ot IGC code.

(b) Describe the use of segregation tables as per IMDG. How are various classes of dangerous good segregated?

Write short notes on the folowing:

(i) Strapping and Lashing

(ii) Bundling

(iii) Document of Authorizaton.

As per Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carying Timber Deck Cargo, what are the recommendations for Stowage, Lashing and securing of Timber Deck Cargo? Explain with suitable sketches.

What precautions will you take prior loading, during loading & while carrying out Heavy lift cargo.

What factors should be considered prior loading deck cargo? List the equipment used for securing cars on deck.

What are the hazards associated with sulphur? What are the precautions to be taken during its carriage?

A box shaped tank of length 30m, breadth 18m and depth 20m is to be loaded at 26°C. A minimum ullage of 3.5m is to be maintained during the voyage on a maxmium temperature of 37°C. Gvien the density of oil as 0.8250 at 15°C (in Vacuum). Find the

(a) Mass of oil loaded

(b) Ullage at loading port

(c) Ullage during voyage, if the temperature unexpectedly rises ot 45°C. (Use ASTM tables).

A derrick fited with 2-fold purchase used to advantage is to lift a load of 26 T. The cargo runner wire is rove through the lead blocks on derrick head and heel on the way to the winch. What will be the size of wire (6 x 24) to be used when Factor of Safety is 6 and Friction is 8%. What will be the efficiency of the system?

(a) Explain the uses of folowing gas measuring instruments and how do they contribute towards safety of the ship and human lives on board a tanker.

(i) Explosimeter

(ii) Tank Scope

(iii) Oxygen analyzer

(vi) Multi Gas Detector

(b) Describe advantages and disadvantages of Crude Oli Washing.

What information is provided on Material Safety Data Sheet and also explain various categories of cargoes on chemical tankers?

What are the general precautions to be taken while loading explosive on board?

With reference to the Grain Code, explain with a neat sketch, any one method of ensuring that the effect of grain shifting inside a party loaded compartment cannot endanger the vessel.

What are the hazards associated with Sulphur? What are the precautions to be taken during its carriage?

What is bay plan, how will you lash the containers on deck? Explain with diagram.

What precautions will you observe before and during the loading of a refrigerated cargo. State the difference between "Frozen" and "Chilled" cargoes with examples.

(a) With reference to Dock Labour Regulations, Describe the folowing:

(i) Authorized Person

(ii) Competent Person

(iii) Responsible Person.

(b) Explain the need for periodical inspection and load testing of cargo gear. How frequently should such inspections and tests be conducted?

An opil tanker has a tank dimensions 28m x 20m x 9m is loading oil at 28°C. It is decided to leave 3% of the volume of the oil for expansion at all times. The ullage pipe is 1.2m above the top of the tank. If the maxmium temperature of oil during the voyage is expected to reach 38°C. Calculate the quantity of oil and final ullage at load port asuming that the vessel is at even keel on completion. Gvien that density of oil at 15°C = 0.8545 (use ASTM tables).

A hold 10 x 10 x 9m is to be loaded with steel plates (SF 2.05m3/t) and steel coils (SF 1.86 m3/t). If the load density of the tank top is 4.5t/m2. Calculate:

(a) How many tonnes of each cargo can be loaded?

(b) The height of both types of cargo.

Explain static charge on a tanker. What precautions can be taken on board to safeguard against it?

Explain various methods of venting of tanks on tankers. Sketch and give details of Pressure / vacuum valves.

With respect to IMDG code, explain the follwing:

(a) MFAG

(b) EmS

(c) UN no.

(a) Write short note on DOA (Document of Authorization) as per Grain Code and the conditions which must be fulfilled to load bulk grain without DOA.

(b) Enumerate how a ship's hold will be prepared to load grain?

State the recommendations for stowage, lashing and securing of Timber deck cargoes as set out in Code of safe practices for ships carying Timber deck cargoes.

(a) Sketch and describe securing and lashing arrangement of container.

(b) Describe the procedure for closing and securing of how does on a Ro-Ro vessel.

(a) With the help of a sketch explain the principle of Bay Row Tier Co-ordinates on board a container vessel in helping to identify the location of containers.

(b) Sketch and label the various lashing material used in securing containers.

(a) Write a short note on Dock Safety Regulations.

(b) List all checks you will do prior putting a cargo gear for use for lifting heavy lifts.

A tween deck is 15m long, 18m wide and 4m high and has a permissible load density of 5t/sq.m. Steel bilets of SF 0.3 cu. m/t and general cargo of SF 4.0 cu. m/t are to be loaded therein to fill all available space. Find the maximum quantity of steel billets that can be loaded and the quantity of over stowed general cargo so that load density is not exceeded.

A derrick fitted with 2-fold purchase use to advantage is to lift a load of 26T. The cargo runner wire is rove through the lead blocks on derick head and heel on the way to the winch. What will be the size of wire (6 x 24) to be used when Factor of Safety is 6 and Friction is 8%. What will be the efficiency of the system.

Sketch, label and describe the Inert Gas System used on a Crude Oil Tanker.

(a) What is ship sweat and cargo sweat?

(b) What precautions will you take to protect steel cargo from condensation damage at sea.

With respect ot IMDG code, Explain:

(i) Segregation "Away from"

(ii) UN No.

(iii) Stowage

(iv) EmS

(v) MFAG

(b) With respect ot the carriage of dangerous cargo, explain:

(i) Segregation table

(ii) Marking

(iii) Labelling

(iv) Placarding

(a) What are the hazards associated with the carriage of Coal cargoes?

(b) What precautions are to be taken while carrying coal cargo?

As per Code of Safe Practice for Ship's Carrying Timber Deck Cargo, what are the recommendations for Stowage, Lashing and securing of Timber Deck Cargo? Explain with suitable sketches.

(a) Describe the different types of slings used for cargo handling.

(b) Explain the information provided on the CSC plate of Containers.

(a) What are Frozen, Chilled and Cold cargo?

(b) What precautions to be taken for preparing a compartment to receive Refrigerated cargo?

(a) Write a short note on Dock Safety Regulations.

(b) List all checks you will do prior putting a cargo gear for use for lifting heavy lifts

A box shaped tank barge measuring 23m x 19.6m x 14.6m (L x B x D) is loaded 84% at 19°C. 1,876.45 mt of the oil is delivered to a ship immediately. Find the minimum &the maximum ulage if this barge has to operate in a temperature range of 9°C & 47°C. The ullage port is located 1.27m above the top of the tank. Oil density is 865.7 kgs/m3 in vacuum at 15°C.

(a) In a wire rope, 6 x 36, diameter 20 mm, 22 individual wires were found broken in a length of 120mm. Will you accept or reject this wire rope? Show calculations and give reasons for your answer.

(b) Using GYN tackle, what size of wire rope of 6 x 24 should be used to lift a weight of 9MT?

Describe the construction and working principle with a neat sketch for the following:

(a) PV/ Breaker

(b) Wet type deck seal unit

Explain the following: SLOP TANKS, COW, ROB, Load on Top.

With respect to IMDG code, Explain:

(i) Segregation "Away from"

(ii) UN No.

(iii) Stowage

(iv) EmS

(v) MFAG

(a) Write short notes on DOA (Document of Authorization) as per Grain Code and the conditions which must be fulfilled to load bulk grain without DOA.

(b) Enumerate how a ship's hold will be prepared to load grain?

(a) Describe in detail hazards of carriage of solid bulk cargoes as in IMSBC Code (International Maritime Solid Bulk Code).

(b) Explain Liquefaction and Transportable Moisture Limit. How should a can test may be done?

(a) Describe how location of a particular container is designated on a container ship by suitable sketches.

(b) Write short note on CSC plate of a container.

(a) Describe precautions to load heavy deck cargo with heavy lift. What action should be taken in case of blackout on ship during such work.

(b) Explain benefits of using dunnage materials for stowing various cargoes on deck or inside holds.