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SCS1 sample 4

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 3hrs 10mins

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1.

Define the term lightship displacement

a)

The weight of a vessel when empty, i.e weight of the hull and machinery

b)

The total weight of a ship remaining after deducting the weight of the cargo aboard

c)

The total weight of the stores, bunkers, fresh water and cargo carried by a ship

d)

The weight of a vessel when empty, i.e weight of the hull

2.

What do you understand by the term 'Freeboard'

a)

Waterline to the keel

b)

Waterline to the main deck

c)

Waterline to the center of gravity

d)

Waterline to the center of buoyancy

3.

Define the term deadweight

a)

the total weight of a ship remaining after deducting the weight of the cargo aboard

b)

Under deck tonnage

c)

The total weight of stores, bunkers, fresh water and cargo carried by a ship

d)

The total weight of a ship and all its contents

4.

In the course of a voyage a vessel is passing from fresh water to salt water. What would be the effect?

a)

An additional volume of water is displaced

b)

A lesser volume of water is displaced

c)

Draft increases

d)

The volume of water displaced remains the same

5.

A Ship in unstable or neutral equilibrium is made stable by:

a)

Lowering the ship effective center of gravity

b)

Raising the ship effective center of gravity

c)

Loading cargo on main deck

d)

Discharging half of a fresh water tank

6.

What would the ship's stability condition be if the center of gravity coincided with the metacenter?

a)

The ship would have excessive stability

b)

The ship would be in a condition of neutral equilibrium

c)

The ship would have positive GM

d)

The ship would have negative GM

7.

In the course of a voyage, fuel is consumed from tanks located in the bottom of the ship. What effect would this have on the stability of the ship?

a)

It would increase the ship's stability

b)

It would decrease the ship's stability

c)

It would have no appreciable effect on the ship's stability

d)

It would improve the seaworthiness of the ship GM

8.

The point at the intersection of vertical lines through the centers of buoyancy in initial and slightly inclined positions is:

a)

The center of gravity

b)

The metacenter

c)

The righting moment

d)

The righting lever

9.

The combination of a force applied at a distance is called a:

a)

Lever

b)

Heel

c)

Moment

d)

Righting lever

10.

A Ship is considered to be too 'tender'. What is the best action to take?

a)

The effective center of gravity of the ship should be lowered within that ship

b)

The effective center of gravity of the ship should be raised within that ship

c)

All double bottom tanks should be emptied

d)

Weights should be loaded on deck

11.

What would the ship's stability condition be if the center of gravity is above the metacenter?

a)

The ship would have excessive stability

b)

The ship would have a positive GM

c)

The ship would have a negative GM

d)

The ship would be in a condition of neutral equilibrium

12.

On a ship, when ballast is discharged from double bottom tanks:

a)

The center of gravity of the ship lowers

b)

The center of gravity of the ship is above the metacenter

c)

The center of gravity of the ship raises

d)

The center of gravity of the ship doesn't change

13.

A tank only partially filled will cause a loss of effective GM. This effect is maximum when:

a)

The tank is three quarters full

b)

The tank is half full

c)

The tank is less than full

d)

The tank is emptied

14.

Moment of statical stability may be defined as

a)

The moment to return the ship to the equilibrium position when inclined by an external force

b)

The moment to return the ship to the initial position when inclined by an external force

c)

The moment to return the ship to the unstable position when inclined by an external force

d)

None of the above

15.

Why should fish not be carried on deck?

a)

The weight of the fish raises the center of gravity of the ship and the vessel may become unstable

b)

The weight of the fish lowers the center of gravity of the ship and the vessel may become unstable

c)

The weight of the fish doesn't change the center of gravity of the ship, but the vessel may become unstable

d)

The weight of the fish lowers the center of gravity of the ship above the metacenter

16.

The safe functioning of the roll dampening paravane is largely dependent on:

a)

The towing speed and on their complementary operation

b)

The size and shape of the equipment

c)

The type of vessel

d)

All of the above

17.

In bad weather, beam seas can cause:

a)

Excessively long and slow rolling period from side to side

b)

Excessive rolling that can cause cargo to shift, creating a dangerous list

c)

Excessively short and slow rolling period from side to side

d)

Excessive pounding

18.

An inclining experiment is carried out:

a)

When the ship is as near to the light condition as possible

b)

When the ship is as near to the loaded condition as possible

c)

When there is maximum free surface within the ship

d)

None of the above

19.

Carrying heavier gear may compromise vessel stability and righting moments because:

a)

There is a reduction of freeboard

b)

The center of gravity will be raised

c)

Deck edge immersion will occur at smaller angles of heel

d)

All of the above

20.

"Weathertight" means:

a)

That in any sea conditions water will not penetrate into the vessel

b)

Protection against rain and snow

c)

Capable of preventing the passage of water through the structure in any direction under a head of water for which the surrounding structure is designed watertight.

d)

Protection against water drops falling vertically

21.

Hatches refers to:

a)

The cover that closes and opening in the deck

b)

The raised portion of an opening in a vessel's deck

c)

The strengthened corners of openings in a vessel's deck

d)

The opening in a vessel's deck

22.

What is an advantage of using aluminum alloy for the construction of vessels?

a)

It is much cheaper than other materials

b)

It requires much less maintenance

c)

It is light weight and may aid stability

d)

All of the above

23.

Freeing ports on a fishing vessel are necessary:

a)

To provide an emergency escape for the crew in case of capsizing of the vessel

b)

To provide rapid and effective removal of water from the deck of the vessel

c)

To provide a safe and easy way to load fish in cargo holds

d)

In case a vessel has to leave the harbor rapidly in an emergency

24.

Flush deck scuttle covers on a fishing vessel shall:

a)

Be weathertight

b)

Be effectively retained on hinges or by a chain permanently attached to the ship's structure

c)

Have a specified minimum diameter

d)

Be in sufficient number as specified in the Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations

25.

A small underwater hull breach resulting from an impact with floating debris could be temporarily repaired to allow the vessel to return to port by:

a)

Using polyester resin and fiberglass mat

b)

ticking a rubber patch on the breach

c)

Pounding softwood wedges into the breach with a hammer

d)

Inserting cement into the breach

26.

Water is flowing from a damaged through-hull fitting and is flooding the vessel. It could best be temporarily repaired by:

a)

Inserting quick cement into the through-hull fitting

b)

Sticking a rubber patch on the through-hull fitting

c)

Pounding softwood wedges into the through-hull fitting

d)

Pounding conical soft wood plug into the open through-hull fitting

27.

When a CO2 smothering system is installed on a vessel, means shall be provided for:

a)

Automatically stopping all ventilation fans supplying the space protected

b)

Automatically shutting all fire dampers in ventilation ducts

c)

Automatically triggering the general alarm bell of the vessel

d)

Automatically stopping the generators

28.

All aspects of vessel's hull, machinery and equipment should be in a good state of repair and in good working order, especially:

a)

When preparing the vessel for any inspection

b)

When the vessel is caught in bad weather

c)

To maintain insurance coverage

d)

At all times

29.

What are anodes used for?

a)

For filling seams of wood planks with oakum to ensure water tightness

b)

For the protection of plating from the action of bilge water

c)

For the protection of metal from corrosion

d)

Anodes can be used for all of the above

30.

Under the Canada Shipping Act 2001, who shall ensure that a vessel, its machinery and equipment meet the requirements of the regulations?

a)

The authorized representative

b)

The skipper

c)

The crew

d)

The Marine Safety Inspector

31.

F/V Skate has a displacement of 320MT and a FWD trim of 1.0m. What will be the value of the flooding angle?

a)

26.82 degrees

b)

40 degrees

c)

50.82 degrees

d)

60.82 degrees

32.

F/V Skate has its Fuel Aft Port and Starboard tanks filled to 98% of their capacity with fuel oil of 0.87 specific gravity. What is the height of the vertical center of gravity of the fuel contained in those two tanks?

a)

3.232 m

b)

6.464 m

c)

4.635 m

d)

8.03 m

33.

F/V Skate has its Fuel Aft Port and Starboard tanks filled to 98% of their capacity with fuel oil of 0.87 specific gravity. Find the total free surface moment for those two tanks?

a)

1.44 MT-m

b)

2.88 MT-m

c)

8.03 MT-m

d)

16.05 MT-m

34.

F.V Skate has a displacement of 270 MT and a FWD trim of 1.0m. Find the new draft if a weight of 8 metric tons is loaded.

a)

3.50 m

b)

3.55 m

c)

3.60 m

d)

3.65 m

35.

F.V Skate has a displacement of 303 MT and a FWD trim of 1.5 m. Find the GM if the vessel's KG is 4.11 m?

a)

8.72 m

b)

4.61 m

c)

3.75 m

d)

0.50 m

36.

F/V Skate has a displacement of 270 MT and a FWD trim of 1.5 m. What is the maximum height that its ship's center of gravity must not exceed in order to comply with all stability criteria?

a)

0.350 m

b)

1.5 m

c)

3.982 m

d)

4.015 m

37.

F/V Skate CONDITION 9 ("WORST OPERATING CONDITION WITH TOPSIDE ICE PORT ARRIVAL FULL LOAD 10% CONSUMABLES") at what height above the keel has the center of gravity of the accumulated topsides ice been considered?

a)

10% of the depth above deck

b)

10% of the depth below deck

c)

7.01 m

d)

20.32 m

38.

F/V Skate CONDITION 9 "WORST OPERATING CONDITION WITH TOPSIDE ICE PORT ARRIVAL FULL LOAD 10% CONSUMABLES". At what angle of heel will the FWD air supply become immersed?

a)

At 7.163 degrees

b)

At 10.78 degrees

c)

28.75 degrees

d)

At 49.27 degrees