Forms and Dimensions

is a type of vessel specifically designed to transport general cargo—goods that are packaged in units like boxes, crates, pallets, drums, or machinery, rather than loose bulk materials.

• Oil, chemical, and gas tankers

• General cargo ship

• Container ship

• Combination carriers

Answer explanation

A general cargo ship is specifically designed to transport packaged goods like boxes and pallets, making it the correct choice for the question. Other options focus on different types of cargo, such as liquids or bulk materials.

are specialized ships designed to transport liquid cargo in bulk. Each type is built to safely carry specific substances, often hazardous or sensitive, with strict safety and environmental standards.A

• Ro-Ro ship (Roll-on/Roll-off ship)

• Passenger Ships

• Container ship

• Oil, chemical, and gas tankers

Answer explanation

Oil, chemical, and gas tankers are specialized ships designed to transport liquid cargo in bulk, adhering to strict safety and environmental standards for hazardous or sensitive substances.

are large enclosed spaces within a ship where cargo is stored during transport. They are most commonly found on cargo ships such as bulk carriers, general cargo ships, container ships (below deck), and combination carriers.

• Engine room

• Tween deck

• Fore peak tank

• Cargo holds

Answer explanation

Cargo holds are large enclosed spaces within a ship specifically designed for storing cargo during transport, making them the correct answer. Other options do not serve this purpose.

is an intermediate deck located between the main deck and the bottom deck or hold of a cargo ship. It divides the vertical space inside the ship into two or more cargo compartments, allowing for better cargo organization and flexibility.

• Bulkheads

• Top side tank

• Tween deck

• Tumblehome

Answer explanation

The tween deck is an intermediate deck in a cargo ship that separates the main deck from the bottom deck, creating additional cargo compartments for improved organization and flexibility.

refers to the longitudinal upward curve of a ship’s deck from the midship area toward the bow and stern. It is a gentle, lengthwise rise in the deck line when viewed from the side.

• Flare

• Sheer

• Rise of floor

• Tumblehome

Answer explanation

The term 'Sheer' describes the longitudinal upward curve of a ship's deck from midship to the bow and stern, indicating the gentle rise in the deck line when viewed from the side.

is the central, uniform section of a ship’s hull where the cross-sectional shape remains constant along the length of the ship.

• Parallel Midbody

• Hull

• Forebody

• Afterbody

Answer explanation

The 'Parallel Midbody' is the section of a ship's hull where the cross-sectional shape is constant along its length, distinguishing it from the 'Forebody' and 'Afterbody' which taper at the ends.

a term used in ship design to describe the upward slope of the ship's bottom plating from the keel (centerline) toward the bilge or sides of the hull.

• Camber

• Rise of floor

• Flare

• Tumblehome

Answer explanation

The term 'Rise of floor' refers to the upward slope of a ship's bottom plating from the keel towards the bilge, making it the correct choice. 'Camber' relates to deck curvature, while 'Flare' and 'Tumblehome' describe hull shapes.

This is also known as the Designed Waterline or DWL

• Actual Waterline

• Summer Water Line

• Waterline Length

• Length of the Waterline

Answer explanation

The Designed Waterline (DWL) refers to the Summer Water Line, which indicates the waterline level when a vessel is fully loaded in summer conditions. This term is commonly used in naval architecture.

Identify Number 1

• Sheer

• Tumblehome

• Flare

• Deadrise

Answer explanation

The term 'Sheer' refers to the upward curve of a ship's side, making it the correct choice for identifying Number 1. Other options like 'Tumblehome', 'Flare', and 'Deadrise' describe different hull shapes.

Identify No. 2

• Length Between Perpendiculars

• Length Overall

• Length of the Waterline

• Summer Waterline

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Length Overall' as it refers to the total length of a vessel from the foremost to the aftermost point. This is a standard measurement in maritime contexts, distinguishing it from other length types.