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WorksheetsSEAM 3 Quiz 2 - 2nd Sem 2025-2026
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
What does 'air draught' mean in cargo work?
The distance from water to ship mast
The weight of cargo in air
The space for air circulation
The ventilation system design
Which of these is NOT one of the six types of cargo?
Bulk solids and liquids
Containerized units only
General cargo always
Roll-on Roll-off cargo
What is 'broken stowage' in maritime terms?
Damaged cargo parcels
Space between packages unfilled
Stowage equipment failure
Broken loading procedures
Who is responsible for preparation of cargo spaces?
The Junior Cargo Officer
The Chief Officer always
The Ships Master only
Port authority staff
What should holds be thoroughly swept with?
Water only for all cargo
Seawater at all times
To remove all previous cargo
Nothing before sweeping
When should bilge suctions be tested?
Before final inspection only
While hold is being swept
After cargo is loaded
Only on arrival at port
What is 'spar ceiling' also called?
Deck wooden support material
Cargo battens or battens
Hold ceiling framework part
Upper deck wooden cover
When should spar ceiling be removed completely?
For all general cargo
For coal cargo specifically
For bulk liquid cargo
For tanker cargo always
What is 'dunnage' used for in cargo work?
To fill all empty spaces
To keep cargo off steel
To prevent cargo sweat
To secure heavy lifting
What is a 'Flemish Eye' in cargo rigging?
Eye splice in cargo runner
Opening in cargo hatch
Reduced eye made of three
Mechanical lifting attachment
What defines a 'gooseneck' on a derrick?
Curved shaped derrick boom
Bearing and swivel fitment
The derrick head assembly
Heel block attachment point
What is 'grain capacity' measured from?
Inside of cargo battens
Wood tank top ceiling
Inside of shell plating
Deck beam underside
What does GT stand for in ship measurement?
Gross Tons measurement unit
Gross Tonnage of ship
General Transport capacity
Grain Total capacity
What is a 'load density plan' used for?
Calculating cargo weights
Showing deck load capacity
Planning cargo distribution
Determining cargo stowage
What is 'measurement cargo' usually charged on?
Weight only always basis
Volume occupied by cargo
Distance traveled for cost
Port handling charges fees
How much is 'deadweight cargo' usually stowed?
More than 1.2 cubic feet
Less than 1.2 cubic feet
Less than 1.2 cubic tons
More than 40 cubic tons
What does 'centre of gravity' represent?
Middle point of ship hull
Point where gravity forces
Center of buoyancy point
Balance point of vessel
What is 'centre of buoyancy' defined as?
Center of ship displacement
Center of underwater volume
Center of ship floating
Center of weight distribution
What is a 'Hallen universal swinging derrick'?
Multi-purpose derrick system
Single derrick up to 100t
Heavy-lift derrick equipment
Cargo handling crane type
What does MSCCirc. 745 contain standards for?
Dangerous goods handling code
Cargo securing manual standard
Ship construction regulations
Loadline mark requirements
What does 'permeability' refer to in compartments?
Watertight door effectiveness
Percentage space for water
Air circulation in space
Cargo absorption capacity
What is the duty of the Junior Cargo Officer?
Plan entire cargo operations
Monitor cargo movements watch
Manage all stevedore gangs
Approve all cargo stowage
What should be checked before cargo operation?
Only weather conditions daily
Compartments clean and ready
Port facility conditions only
Only crew availability time
During cargo transfer what must be noted?
All cargo movement parcels
Starting and stopping times
Weather conditions throughout
All of the above noted
What is the responsibility of cargo officer?
Protecting owner interests mainly
Preventing cargo damage parcels
Monitoring cargo movements record
All of the above duties
What does a 'cargo plan' show?
Distribution of all cargo
Quantity weight port detail
Special loads and hazards
All of the above shown
Who constructs the cargo plan onboard?
The Port Authority always
The Ships Cargo Officer
The Stevedore supervisor only
The Ships Master always
What is a 'cargo runner' made of?
Manila rope or natural fibre
Flexible steel wire rope
Steel chain and shackles
Synthetic nylon rope always
What is typical cargo runner wire size?
Usually 10 mm diameter
Usually 24 mm diameter
Usually 50 mm diameter
Usually 5 mm diameter
What does 'floodable length' determine?
Maximum water capacity tank
Compartment flooding extent
Compartment length flooding
Margin line position location
What does 'freight' express in cargo terms?
Type of cargo carried goods
Weight of cargo parcels
Monetary charge for carriage
Transportation distance measure
What allows derrick to slew and luff?
The heel block assembly
The gooseneck bearing fitment
The topping lift purchase
The cargo runner pulley
What is a 'Flemish hook' used for?
Securing cargo runner eye
Rigging heavy-lift derrick
Heavy-lift derrick lower block
Attaching slings to load
What is 'bale space capacity' measured from?
Inside of cargo battens
Cargo battens to deck
Shell plating to deck
Bilge to deck beams
What should foodstuff compartments receive?
Only basic clean inspection
Surveyor inspection before
Port authority approval only
Chief Officer inspection time
What is 'cargo information' for?
Recording cargo weights data
Tracking cargo during voyage
Specifying safe carriage precautions
Planning cargo discharge port
What is the Hounds Band used for?
Securing derrick to winch
Lugged steel band for shrouds
Holding cargo slings together
Preventing preventor backstays
When are preventor backstays used?
For all derrick operations
For light cargo loading only
When deploying heavy derrick
For tanker cargo operations
What is 'luffing' in derrick operations?
Rotating derrick side to side
Lowering and raising boom
Swinging derrick over hatch
Securing derrick with stays
What is a 'luffing derrick' designed for?
Simple cargo handling work
Raising or lowering derrick
Heavy equipment transportation
Container loading operations
What is a 'Union Purchase Rig' derrick?
Static rigged derrick position
Swinging type derrick system
Heavy-lift derrick equipment
Luffing type derrick design
What happens if cargo spaces are not clean?
Cargo may be contaminated
Ships sweat can damage cargo
Cargo claims will result
All of the above damage
What does the cargo plan identify?
Cargo separation by parcels
Contamination prevention method
Easy identification of goods
All of the above details
What is the Chief Officer responsible for?
Cargo safety and stowage
Vessel stability and carriage
Cargo handling and delivery
All of the above duties
What must be done about old dunnage?
It should be kept always
It should be reused entirely
Soiled dunnage be removed
It should be stacked neatly
What defines a 'Passenger Ship'?
Ship carrying more than 12
Ship with crew plus cargo
Ship for long distance travel
Ship with onboard amenities
What is 'deadweight' of a ship?
Weight of ship structure only
Difference in displacement
Weight of cargo loaded
Total weight of vessel
What does 'taint' mean in cargo context?
Physical damage to goods
Odor or flavor contamination
Weight loss during voyage
Moisture damage to cargo
What is 'seaworthiness' requirement for?
Safe vessel structure only
Safe cargo carriage vessel
Vessel speed capability
Vessel fuel efficiency
When checking rigging before operations?
Check derricks cranes work
Ensure all lifting working
Verify safety of appliances
All of the above checked
What does containerization primarily provide?
Faster cargo handling method
Reduced port labor required
Unitized cargo transport system
All of the above benefits
What is a 'container stowage plan'?
Elevation and cross section
Tracking units during voyage
Identifying individual units
All of the above functions
What does TEU stand for exactly?
Twenty Feet Equivalent Unit
Transportation Equipment Unit
Terminal Exchange Unit
Total Equipment Unit measure
What advantage do container stowage plans give?
Allow shipper arrival time estimate
Track goods during shipment
Provide effective security system
All of the above advantages
What is the main benefit of containerization?
Reduced handling time vessel
Lower labor intensive activity
Less cargo damage during
All of the above benefits
What equipment replaced traditional dock labor?
Fork lift trucks and cranes
Container gantry cranes large
Mobile handling equipment system
All of the above equipment
What type of vessel carries containers primarily?
General cargo ship design
Purpose-built container vessel
Multipurpose ship type
Roll-on Roll-off vessel
What is 'Lo-Lo' cargo handling method?
Load-on Load-off container
Lashing and Locking operation
Longitudinal Loading operation
Low-Level loading method
How are containers secured aboard vessel?
By lashing and locking point
By twistlock fitting system
By securing equipment type
All of the above methods
What is a 'PCC' vessel type?
Pure Car Carrier only
Pure Car and Truck type
Purpose Container Carrying
Port Container Crane vessel
What is a 'PCTC' vessel type?
Pure Car and Truck Carrier
Port Container Truck Cargo
Pure Cargo Transportation
Protected Container Transport
What is 'CEU' in container terminology?
Container Equipment Unit
Car Equivalent Unit measure
Container Exchange Unit
Cargo Equipment Unit
What does OBO vessel carry?
Oil Bulk Ore carrier type
Open Bottom Ore vessel
Oil and Bulk Only cargo
Offshore Buoyant Oil vessel
How many containers fit in standard row?
Depends on vessel type
Usually 10-14 containers wide
Maximum of 20 containers
Standard of 5 containers
What is a 'Ro-Pax' vessel?
Roll-on Roll-off and Cargo
Roll-on Roll-off Passengers
Roll-on Parking and Access
Rotating Passenger vessel
What is the standard container height?
6 feet at standard height
8 feet at standard height
10 feet at standard height
12 feet at standard height
What is the standard container length?
10 feet standard length
15 feet standard length
20 feet standard length
40 feet standard length
What is 'reefer container' for?
Open-top container type
Refrigerated container cargo
High-cube container vessel
Tank container for liquid
What is 'flat-rack' container used for?
Perishable cargo transport
Breakbulk cargo type
Heavy and long cargo
Hazardous materials only
What is 'open-top' container for?
Oversized height cargo
Perishable goods transport
Liquid cargo in tank
Standard dry cargo
What is 'tank container' primarily for?
Solid bulk cargo goods
Liquid cargo transport
Vehicle transportation only
Refrigerated cargo goods
What does container marking identify?
Container owner and number
Cargo type and weight
Port and destination marks
All of the above marks
What is 'manifest' in container operation?
Container loading schedule
List of all container units
Container stowage location
What is 'stack planning' in containerization?
Organizing container placement
Calculating container weight
Determining container strength
Measuring container capacity
What is 'bay plan' in containers?
Container loading sequence
Port location marking plan
Vertical container arrangement
Horizontal vessel bay layout
What is 'row' in container arrangement?
Horizontal line of containers
Vertical stack of containers
Container row on deck
Container placement position
What is 'tier' in container arrangement?
Horizontal line of containers
Vertical stack of containers
Container weighing level
Container height position
What is 'slot' in container terminology?
Container secure position location
Space for container loading
Container twistlock fitting
Container marking label
What is container 'weight limit' for?
Safety of vessel stability
Structural container strength
Safe stowage location position
All of the above reasons
What is the function of a 'cargo manifest'?
To list all crew members on board
To outline the ship's route
To detail the cargo loaded on a vessel
To record maintenance activities
