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Cargo Handling & Stowage

This document contains a cargo handling and stowage examination for a second officer with over 500 GT rank. It consists of 5 questions related to cargo operations, equipment, and vessel considerations. Question 1 addresses the IMDG code and classes of dangerous goods. Question 2 focuses on container vessel loading considerations. Question 3 defines slop tank, stowage factor, hold capacity plan, and cargo securing manual. Question 4 asks about inspecting cargo gear during operations. Question 5 requires sketching and describing a centrifugal pump. The candidate is given 2 hours to complete the exam.

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Cargo Handling & Stowage

This document contains a cargo handling and stowage examination for a second officer with over 500 GT rank. It consists of 5 questions related to cargo operations, equipment, and vessel considerations. Question 1 addresses the IMDG code and classes of dangerous goods. Question 2 focuses on container vessel loading considerations. Question 3 defines slop tank, stowage factor, hold capacity plan, and cargo securing manual. Question 4 asks about inspecting cargo gear during operations. Question 5 requires sketching and describing a centrifugal pump. The candidate is given 2 hours to complete the exam.

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  • Cargo Handling & Stowage Exam Questions Part 1: Offers questions focused on use of IMDG code, considerations for container vessels, and gear operations during cargo handling.
  • Cargo Handling & Stowage Exam Questions Part 2: Continues with questions on enrollment and storage of goods, and immediate factors for duty officer attention during loading of a VLCC.
  • Cargo Handling & Stowage Exam Questions Part 3: Further expands on examining ship efficiencies, container vessel considerations and specific loading capabilities.
  • Cargo Handling & Stowage Exam Questions Part 1: Reiteration of questions from Part 1, focusing on IMDG code usage and vessel operations.

Candidate’s Name:

Ports and Shipping Organization


Examination and Certification Directorate
Exams Cycle:

Subject : Cargo Handling & Stowage Date:


Rank : Second Officer (GT≥500) Time allowed: 2 Hrs

Q.1) Describe briefly the use of “IMDG CODE” and state the classes of Dangerous goods.
(20M)

Q.2) with reference to container vessel, what consideration must be taken prior and during
loading containers.
(20M)

Q.3) Briefly explain following:


a) Slop tank
b) stowage factor
c) Hold capacity plan
d) Cargo securing manual (each 5 M)

Q.4) Describe how do you inspect cargo gear before and during cargo operation.
(20M)

Q.5) with the aid of sketches describe the operation of a centrifugal pump. (20M)
Ports and Maritime Organization
Examination and Certification Directorate
Exams cycle:
Subject: Cargo Handling and Stowage Date:
Rank: Second Officer (GT>500) Time allowed: 2 hrs

Q.1) Explain briefly the following terms :

i) Dead weight cargo


ii) Measurement cargo
iii) Bale capacity
iv) Stowage Factor
v) Broken Stowage (4 Marks each)

Q.2)
a) Explain hold preparation required prior loading palletized cargo. (10 M)

b) Explain how lashings of containers/vehicles shall be attended during a passage.


(10 M)

Q.3) What important factors should be taken into account by duty officer during loading of a
VLCC while in an oil terminal? (20 M)

Q.4) a) Describe fully the operation of opening single pull hatch covers. (10 M)
b) Explain any arrangements necessary (with respect to safety) before allowing the stevedores to
come on board for loading. (10 M)

Q.5) A deep tank has a salt water capacity of 1000 tonnes including a coaming
4m x 3m x 0.3m. Calculate the maximum amount of oil of relative density 0.900 that can be loaded
allowing 2% of the volume of the oil for expansion and ensuring that the ullage is never less than
0.1m. (20 M)
Ports and Maritime Organization
Examination and Certification Directorate
Exams cycle:

Subject: Cargo Handling and Stowage Date:


Rank: Second Officer (GT>500) Time allowed: 2 hrs

Q.1)- Briefly describe followings:


a- Cargo plan
b- Delicate cargo
c- Rigging plan
d- Cargo securing manual
e- Safe working load (4 marks each)

Q.2)- With respect to stability of a ship defines:


a- Displacement & dead weight
b- Dock water density
c- GM and recommended initial GM for cargo ships
d- Maximum permissible load (5 marks each)

Q.3)- With reference to a container vessel


a) Explain what factors to be taken into account by duty officer attending loading/discharging
operation of containers on board a container vessel. .
(15 marks)
b) What is meant by cell location 120562 (5 marks)

Q.4)- Name and describe the equipments being used for loading/discharging following
cargoes by ships gear:
a- Bagged rice
b- Steel coils
c- Pallets
d- Large diameters steel pipes
e- Plastic drums (4 marks each)

Q.5)- a) Draw and describe the direct pipeline system in an oil tanker. (10marks) .
b) Differentiate between centrifugal & reciprocating pump, (10 marks)
Candidate’s Name:

Ports and Maritime Organization


Examination and Certification Directorate
Exams Cycle:

Subject : Cargo Handling & Stowage Date:


Rank : Second Officer (GT≥500) Time allowed: 2 Hrs

Q.1) Describe briefly the use of “IMDG CODE” and state the classes of dangerous goods.
(20M)

Q.2) With reference to container vessel, what consideration must be taken prior and during
loading containers.
(20M)

Q.3) Briefly explain following:


e) Slop tank
f) Stowage factor
g) Hold capacity plan
h) Cargo securing manual (each 5 M)

Q.4) Describe how do you inspect cargo gear before and during cargo operation.
(20M)

Q.5) With the aid of sketches describe the operation of a centrifugal pump. (20M)

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