WorksheetsObjectives of Tankers
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is main objective students should achieve by the end of this topic on tankers?
Understanding the history of tankers and their economic impact
Demonstrating knowledge of general arrangement of construction and types of oil and chemical tankers
Learning about the environmental impact of tankers and their maintenance
Exploring the design of passenger ships and their safety features
Which topic in the course outline focuses on the types of cargoes?
Petroleum, Chemicals, Special
Development of Tanker
Types of Cargoes
Terminology
What was the initial method of storing oil before the construction of vessels to carry oil in bulk?
In metal tanks
In wooden barrels
In plastic containers
In underground reservoirs
What structural development made tankers cheaper and increased tank space?
Use of double hulls
Use of transverse bulkheads
Development in structure by using welding
Moving the machinery aft
Which type of oil tanker is also known as a "Supertanker"?
Coastal Tanker
Aframax
VLCC
ULCC
What is the function of crude oil washing equipment in crude oil carriers?
To prevent fire and explosion
To clean tanks and reduce sludge during discharging
To heat heavier grades of oil
To carry crude oil internationally
Why are heating coils used in crude oil carriers?
To prevent fire and explosion
To clean tanks and reduce sludge
To keep heavier grades of oil viscous and speed up cargo discharging
To carry crude oil internationally
What is the primary purpose of concentrating on one type of cargo in product tankers?
To reduce fuel consumption
To minimize tank cleaning
To increase the ship's speed
To enhance the ship's durability
What was the key feature of the first real chemical tanker, the Norwegian M/T Lind, developed in the 1950s?
Equipped with stainless-steel cargo tanks
Designed for the carriage of acids
Coated with mild steel for high-purity chemicals
Designed for a wide variety of cargoes
What is the primary purpose of specialist crew training for chemical tankers?
To improve the speed of cargo loading and unloading
To understand the characteristics of various chemicals and potential hazards
To reduce the cost of operations
To increase the number of voyages per year
What document is provided to give details specific to a substance being transported on chemical tankers?
Safety Manual
Data Sheet or Cargo Information Form
Voyage Logbook
Hazard Checklist
What makes even less sophisticated chemical tankers more complex to operate than oil tankers?
The need for advanced navigation systems
The simultaneous handling of multiple products and operations like discharge, loading, and tank cleaning
The larger size of chemical tankers
The reduced crew size on chemical tankers
Which of the following is NOT a general type of chemical carrier developed since the trade began?
Sophisticated parcel chemical tankers
Product/chemical tankers
Specialized chemical carriers
Miscellaneous liquid carriers
What does the IMO Bulk Chemical Codes (IBC Code) regulate?
The design of recreational boats
The transportation of hazardous products by chemical tankers
The fishing industry standards
The construction of cargo planes
What is the function of the hydraulic high-pressure oil-and-return lines in a chemical tanker?
To operate the cargo pump
To support anchor and mooring gear
To control the manifold
To heat the tank
Which of the following is located in the double hull of a chemical tanker?
Wing tank
Cargo heater
Hose crane
Catwalk
Where are oil-fired IG generators typically found?
Aboard steamships
Aboard motorships and barges
Aboard parcel tankers
Aboard fishing vessels
Which device is part of a closed system and prevents tank contents from being released?
Open device
Restricted device
Closed device
Float-type system
What is the primary characteristic of chemical cargoes?
Derived from crude oil
Obtained by a chemical process and have diverse characteristics
Exclusively organic in nature
Only used in the production of fuels
Which of the following is an example of an organic chemical cargo?
Hydrochloric acid
Vinyl chloride
Molten sulphur
Boric acid
