SHIP TYPES

What does RORO stand for in the context of vessels?

• Roll On/Roll Off

• Run On/Run Off

• Ride On/Ride Off

• Row On/Row Off

What is a noticeable design feature of a Ro/Ro vessel?

• Bow, stern, and sometimes side doors

• Only side doors

• Only bow doors

• Only stern doors

What additional feature do some Ro/Ro vessels have to connect different decks?

• Internal ramps

• External ladders

• Elevators

• Escalators

Why are Ro/Ro vessels considered very maneuverable?

• Due to twin engines, bow and stern thrusters

• Because of their lightweight design

• Due to their small size

• Because they have a single engine

What is the purpose of a hoistable ramp on a ship?

• To load and unload cargo

• To steer the ship

• To anchor the ship

• To provide passenger seating

Which part of the ship is used to cover the ramp?

• Shell door

• Ramp cover

• Car deck

• Mobile deck lifter

What is the function of the mobile deck lifter with scissors lift on a ship?

• To lift vehicles to different levels

• To navigate the ship

• To provide emergency exits

• To stabilize the ship

What are RoRo vessels used for?

• Transporting passengers

• Transporting cargoes on trailers

• Fishing activities

• Military operations

What is a feature of the vehicle deck?

• It has multiple transverse bulkheads.

• It is a clear space uninterrupted by transverse bulkheads.

• It is divided into several small compartments.

• It is only suitable for small vehicles.

How is transverse strength maintained according to the text?

• By using lightweight materials.

• By fitting deep, closely spaced web frames with deep beams.

• By reducing the number of beams.

• By increasing the height of the deck.