Ship Construction & Stability

The frames of the ship prevent which stress?

• Hogging

• Sagging

• Racking

• Pounding

What is the function of the Keel?

• To provide added weight

• To provide longitudinal strength

• To provide steering control

• To provide safety at sea

What are the “Bulwarks”?

• The fore part of the ship

• Where the superstructure joins the deck

• An extension of the hull above the weather deck

• Where the livestock is kept on cattle carriers

Water is able to run freely from the decks by...

• Sheer, camber and freeing ports

• Sheer, camber and pumps

• Sheer, camber and hatches

• Sheer, camber and steel

The fore part of a ship is most subject to which forces?

• Racking and pounding

• Sagging and panting

• Panting and pounding

• Pounding and bouncing

What joins the deck beams to the frames?

• Tank side brackets

• Inter-coastal Girders

• Knee Brackets

• Rivets and welds

What is a double bottom?

• A means to increase freeboard

• The construction of a ships bottom to allow storage of fluids

• Twin skins

• Thick padding to make ship sturdier

What is a load line on a ships side is for?

• Stream lining

• To prevent overloading

• To mark the waterline

• To show ship has been inspected

What is the function of the Tumblehome?

• Minimum contact between ship and quay

• Maximum contact between ship and quay

• Minimum trim when discharging

• Maximum trim when loading

A ship is trimmed by the head when...

• She is on an even keel

• Draught marks forad read 4m and 3m aft

• Draught mark forad read 3m and 4m aft

• Draught marks forad read 5m and 5m aft