Cargo Handling. Operations. Test 2 – Online Maritime Tests

Is there any demands regarding double bottom for large passenger ferry and cruiseship.

Yes, in ship of 76 m in length and longer, a double bottom shall be fitted midship.
Yes, in ship of 76 m in length and longer, a double bottom shall be fitted midship, and extend to the fore and after peak bulkheads, or as near as practicable.
Yes, in ship of 76 m in length and longer, a double bottom shall be fitted midship, and extend to the fore and aft not less that ? of the ship length.
Yes, in ship of 76 m in length and longer, a double bottom shall be fitted midship, and extend to the fore and aft as long as practicable.

If you see anything goes wrong with the loading or the discharging, who shall you as duty officer report to for corrections?

The stevedore superintendent?
The Master?
The Port Captain?
The stevedore's truck drivers?

For protection of crew who might come into contact with chemicals in the course of their work, the ship should have suitable equipment such as chemical resistant aprons, gloves, footwear, coveralls, face and eye shields etc. After the days work these should be stowed:

In lockers in the accommodation, adjacent to the crew bathrooms, ready for instant use?
In the forecastle space?
In suitable lockers easily accessible, yet segregated from the living spaces themselves?
At the bottom of the pumproom in special lockers?

What measures should be taken in order to avoid explosive gases to form on top of coal cargoes?

Ventilate the holds as well as possible
Keep hatches and ventilators closed and airtight
Cover the top of the cargo by tarpaulins
Moisten the top of the cargo by water at the completion of loading

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