SEAM 2 Tutorial Week 10 Quiz

How does SOLAS Regulation 6 differ from Regulation 5?

• It outlines stability criteria for damaged passenger ships.

• It covers subdivision requirements for cargo ships.

• It specifies requirements for peak tanks.

• It details the testing of watertight compartments.

How does uncontrolled water ingress affect a ship's buoyancy?

• It decreases buoyancy by increasing the ship's weight.

• It increases buoyancy by adding to the upward buoyant force.

• It has no significant effect on the ship's buoyancy.

• It stabilizes buoyancy by redistributing the ship's weight.

How should watertight doors be constructed according to Regulation 13-1?

• Light and flexible

• Transparent

• Substantially strong and tested

• Removable during calm weather

What does weathertightness primarily protect against?

• Flooding.

• Weather exposure.

• Structural damage.

• Navigation errors.

What is a direct consequence of compromised watertight integrity on a ship's stability?

• Improved fuel efficiency due to reduced water resistance.

• Increased cargo capacity and optimized weight distribution.

• Potential loss of buoyancy.

• Enhanced navigational control through better weight balance.

What is a likely outcome of failing to comply with SOLAS watertight regulations?

• Improved hydrodynamics

• Faster voyages

• Ship detentions and fines

• Increased market value

What is the focus of Part B of SOLAS Chapter II-1?

• Machinery and electrical installations.

• Subdivision and Stability.

• Fire protection, detection, and extinction.

• Safe navigation.

What is the key difference between watertight and weathertight?

• Watertight structures resist rain, while weathertight structures resist submersion.

• Watertight structures are used above the waterline, while weathertight structures are used below.

• There is no significant difference between the two terms.

• Watertight structures prevent water entry even when submerged, while weathertight structures resist weather but not submersion.

What is the main purpose of watertight integrity?

• To keep the ship cargo dry

• To protect ship from flooding

• To improve ship environmental foot print

• To support crew's safety during routines

What might be the long-term impact of neglecting watertight integrity on the maritime industry?

• Increased efficiency in cargo transportation and reduced shipping costs.

• A decrease in the risk of maritime accidents due to improved ship design.

• Potential for more severe accidents, loss of life, and financial losses.

• Reduced regulatory oversight and greater operational flexibility for ship owners.