NEW TANKER LAUNCHED

NEW TANKER LAUNCHED

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The video covers a British-themed week in a sailor's port, highlighting an unusual ship launching event in Wyala, South Australia. The 24,000-tonne tanker Mobile Australis, built for 10 million dollars, features bow propellers for maneuvering without tugs. Dignitaries attended the launch, but a strike by shipyard workers delayed the event.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the setting for the British week mentioned in the video?

A remote island

A famous sailor's port

A quiet village

A bustling city

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the unusual ship launching event held?

Sydney, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Wyala, South Australia

Perth, Australia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight of the tanker Mobile Australis?

30,000 tonnes

24,000 tonnes

18,000 tonnes

12,000 tonnes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature helps the tanker Mobile Australis with difficult maneuvers?

Automated navigation

Bow propellers

Advanced radar systems

Extra large sails

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the launch of the tanker delayed?

Bad weather conditions

Technical issues with the ship

A strike by shipyard workers

Lack of dignitaries