11.1 船舶货运基本知识
[2851]The ship's draught forward is slightly deeper than the draught aft．This condition is called ______ in shipping terms．
A. trim by the head
B. trim by the stern
C. even keel
D. drafts different
KEY: A
[2852]The ship's draught forward is same as her draught aft．This condition is named as ______.
A. even keel
B. even trim
C. even draught
D. even float
KEY: A
[2853]In the absence of external forces，the center of gravity of a floating vessel is located directly above the ______.
A. metacenter
B. amidships
C. center of flotation
D. geometric center of the displaced volume
KEY: D
[2854]In the absence of external forces，adding weight on one side of a floating vessel causes the vessel to ______.
A. heel until the angle of loll is reached
B. list until the center of buoyancy is aligned vertically with the center of gravity
C. trim to the side opposite TCG until all moments are equal
D. decrease draft at the center of flotation
KEY: B
[2855]Although KG for a vessel in lightweight is relatively high，the vessel is stiff because ______.
A. KM is small
B. KM is high
C. BL is small
D. KB is large
KEY: B
[2856]A vertical shift of weight to a position above the vessel's center of gravity will ______.
A. increase reserve buoyancy
B. decrease the righting moments
C. decrease KG
D. increase KM
KEY: B
[2857]Allowance for fresh water refers to ______.
A. the provision to be provided when the vessel sails in fresh water area
B. the fresh water to be carried by a vessel
C. the allowance of fresh water for each crew member when in distress at sea
D. the amount of free board decreased when sailing in fresh water area
KEY: D
[2858]A number of bags are worn-out ______ a certain extent．
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. to
KEY: D
[2859]A quick and rapid motion of a vessel in a seaway is an indication of a(n) ______.
A. large GM
B. high center of gravity
C. excessive free surface
D. small GZ
KEY: A
[2860]A vessel aground may have negative GM since the ______.
A. decrease in KM is equal to the loss of draft
B. virtual rise of G is directly proportional to the remaining draft
C. lost buoyancy method is used to calculate KM，and KB is reduced
D. displacement lost acts at the point where the ship is aground
KEY: D
[2861]A vessel is listed when it is ______.
A. down by the head
B. down by the stern
C. inclined due to off-center weight
D. inclined due to wind
KEY: C
[2862]A vessel is tender if cargo weight is ______.
A. concentrated high and the double bottoms empty
B. concentrated low and the double bottoms empty
C. evenly distributed vertically with the double bottoms full
D. concentrated and with the double bottoms full
KEY: A
[2863]A vessel loads edible oil in a deep tank through a manhole at the midlength of the tank. In order to fill the tank to maximum capacity，what trim should the vessel have?
A. Down by the bow
B. Down by the stern
C. Down by either the bow or stern
D. In level trim
KEY: D
[2864]A vessel with a small GM will ______.
A. have a large amplitude of roll
B. provide a comfortable ride for the crew and passengers
C. have drier decks in heavy weather
D. be likely to have cargo shift in heavy weather
KEY: B
[2865]All of the following can be determined by use of a stabilogauge EXCEPT ______.
A. metacentric height
B. mean draft
C. moment to trim one inch
D. deadweight
KEY: C
[2866]Angular motion about the longitudinal axis of a vessel is known as ______.
A. pitch
B. surge
C. sway
D. roll
KEY: D
[2867]Angular motion about the vertical axis of a vessel is called ______.
A. yaw
B. surge
C. sway
D. roll
KEY: A
[2868]As a ship moves through the water，it causes a wake，which is also moving forward relative to the sea. In addition to a fore and aft motion，this wake also has a(n) ______.
A. downward and inward flow
B. downward and outward flow
C. upward and inward flow
D. upward and outward flow
KEY: C
[2869]At all angles of inclination，the metacenter is ______.
A. vertically above the center of buoyancy
B. vertically above the center of gravity
C. at the intersection of the upright vertical centerline and the line of action of the buoyant force
D. at the geometric center of the underwater volume
KEY: A
[2870]At an angle of loll，the capsizing moment is ______.
A. maximum
B. negative
C. positive
D. zero
KEY: D
[2871]At an angle of loll，the righting arm (GZ) is ______.
A. maximum
B. negative
C. positive，but reflexive
D. zero
KEY: D
[2872]Before counterflooding to correct a list，you must be sure the list is due to ______.
A. negative GM
B. flooding
C. off-center weight
D. reserve buoyancy
KEY: C
[2873]Bilge keels are more effective at dampening rolls as the ______.
A. pitching increases
B. list increases
C. rolling increases
D. draft decreases
KEY: C
[2874]Broken stowage must be reduced to ______.
A. the minimum
B. to little amount
C. the maximum
D. to great amount
KEY: A
[2875]During counterflooding to correct a severe list or trim aggravated by an off-center load，a ship suddenly takes a list or trim to the opposite side. You should ______.
A. continue counterflooding in the same direction
B. continue counterflooding，but in the opposite direction
C. immediately stop counterflooding
D. deballast from the low side
KEY: C
[2876]For a ship with longitudinal inclination，an increase in GML causes ______.
A. list to stabilize at an angle of loll
B. trim to stabilize at an angle of loll
C. trim to increase
D. trim to decrease
KEY: D
[2877]For a vessel inclined by the wind，multiplying the buoyant force by the horizontal distance between the lines of action of the buoyant and gravity forces gives the ______.
A. righting moment
B. vertical moment
C. longitudinal moment
D. transverse moment
KEY: A
[2878]For a vessel with list，a decrease in GMT will cause the angle of inclination to ______.
A. stabilize at an angle of loll
B. decrease
C. increase
D. remain constant
KEY: C
[2879]Heave is motion along the ______.
A. longitudinal axis
B. transverse axis
C. vertical axis
D. centerline axis
KEY: C
[2880]Horizontal fore or aft motion of a vessel is known as ______.
A. pitch
B. surge
C. sway
D. roll
KEY: B
[2881]Horizontal transverse motion of a vessel is known as ______.
A. pitch
B. surge
C. sway
D. heave
KEY: C
[2882]If a vessel lists to port，the center of buoyancy will ______.
A. move to port
B. move to starboard
C. move directly down
D. stay in the same position
KEY: A
[2883]If a vessel takes a sudden，severe list or trim from an unknown cause，you should FIRST ______.
A. determine the cause before taking countermeasures
B. assume the shift is due to off-center loading
C. counterflood
D. assume the cause is environmental forces
KEY: A
[2884]If the metacentric height is large，a floating vessel will ______.
A. be tender
B. have a slow and easy motion
C. be stiff
D. have a tendency to yaw
KEY: C
[2885]If the metacentric height is small，a floating vessel will ______.
A. be tender
B. have a quick and rapid motion
C. be stiff
D. yaw
KEY: A
[2886]In order to determine the trimming arm for your vessel at any particular draft，which of the following would you compare？______.
A. Longitudinal center of buoyancy and longitudinal center of gravity．
B. Longitudinal center of floatation and longitudinal center of gravity．
C. Longitudinal center of floatation and longitudinal center of buoyancy．
D. Longitudinal tipping center and longitudinal center of gravity
KEY: A
[2887]It would be possible that part of the cargo got ______ as great change in the weather during the voyage caused heavy ______ in the hold．
A. damp／water
B. dampness／sweater
C. wet／condensation
D. wetness／dew
KEY: C
[2888]On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm climate with a cargo of a nonhygroscopic nature in the holds，which is TRUE? ______.
A. Danger of heavy ship sweat exists；constant and vigorous ventilation is required.
B. There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if outside air is introduced by ventilation.
C. There is little danger of ship's sweat，slight possibility of cargo sweat；moderate ventilation is needed.
D. The possibility of any sweat problem，either cargo or ship，is remote.
KEY: B
[2889]Pitching is angular motion of the vessel about what axis? ______.
A. Longitudinal
B. Transverse
C. Vertical
D. Centerline
KEY: B
[2890]Progressive flooding may be indicated by ______.
A. ballast control alarms
B. excessive draft
C. excessive list or trim
D. a continual worsening of list or trim
KEY: D
[2891]Semisubmersibles A and B are identical. However，A is more tender than B. This means that A relative to B has a ______.
A. lower KG
B. smaller GM
C. smaller roll angle
D. larger GZ
KEY: B
[2892]That center around which a vessel trims is called the ______.
A. tipping center
B. center of buoyancy
C. center of gravity
D. turning center
KEY: A
[2893]The angular motion of a ship in the athwartship is termed ______.
A. pitching
B. yawing
C. rolling
D. tracking
KEY: B
[2894]The center of flotation of a vessel is the point in the waterplane ______.
A. about which the vessel lists and trims
B. which coincides with the center of buoyancy
C. which，in the absence of external forces，is always vertically aligned with the center of gravity
D. which is shown in the hydrostatic tables as VCB
KEY: A
[2895]The difference between the forward and aft drafts is ______.
A. list
B. heel
C. trim
D. flotation
KEY: C
[2896]The difference between the height of the metacenter and the height of the center of gravity is known as the ______.
A. metacentric height
B. height of the righting arm
C. fore and aft perpendicular
D. height of the center of buoyancy
KEY: A
[2897]The downflooding angle for a ship is the minimum angle at which ______.
A. the load line becomes submerged
B. a non-watertight opening is at still water level
C. offset becomes excessive
D. reserve buoyancy is a maximum
KEY: B
[2898]The existence of liquids in partially full tanks or compartments of a ship causes a virtual rise in the height of the ______.
A. metacenter
B. center of buoyancy
C. center of flotation
D. center of gravity
KEY: D
[2899]The forward draft of your ship is 27'-11 and the after draft is 29'-03. The draft amidships is 28'-05. Your vessel is ______.
B. sagged
C. listed
D. trimmed by the head
KEY: A
[2900]The KM for a vessel may be determined by which of the following？______.
A. Adding the KB and the BM．
B. Subtracting the KB from the BM．
C. Subtracting the GM from the KB．
D. Adding the GM and the KB
KEY: A
11.2 杂货运输及有关规则
[2901]Six containers will be loaded ______ deck．
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. for
KEY: C
[2902]Goods stowed in containers ______ without notice．
A. shall be carried on deck
B. shall be carried under deck
C. may be carried on or under deck
D. may not be carried on or under deck
KEY: C
[2903]Broken stowage includes the space ______.
A. within irregular containers
B. between irregular containers
C. on uniform packaged commodities
D. on general cargo
KEY: B
[2904]______ the general cargo is to be loaded in No．1 tweendeck both wings，where to put the containers？
A. Whether
B. Suppose
C. In case
D. How about
KEY: B
[2905]A wet cargo refers to ______.
A. a cargo that will be damaged if it gets wet
B. bulk liquids
C. cargoes that will cause condensation
D. liquids in containers
[2906]When cargo is shifted from the main deck into the lower hold of a vessel，______.
A. The metacenter will move downward．
B. The GM will increase．
C. The center of buoyancy will move upward．
D. The list of the vessel will become great
KEY: B
[2907]There should be at least two tiers of dunnage for the cargo loaded on tank top，the first tier laid ______.
A. to prevent crushing of cargo
B. to separate cargoes
C. to prevent small containers from hanging up on the upper edges
D. to offer the drainage
KEY: D
[2908]The advantage of container transportation is to ______.
A. provide the better working condition for stevedore and crew
B. take the advantage of cargo handling and keep a good maintenance of the vessel
C. standardize the size and package of the general cargo
D. reduce handling cost and damage of cargo and shorten the ship's turn round time in port KEY: D
[2909]On the fully containerized ship，approximately one-third or more of the cargo is on deck above the rolling center. Top stowed containers are subject to ______.
A. accelerations greater than on conventional vessels
B. accelerations less than on conventional vessels
C. accelerations the same as on conventional vessels
D. no accelerations
KEY: A
[2910]Odorous cargoes are those that ______.
A. are exceptionally dusty and leave a residue
B. are liquid but are in containers
C. are susceptible to damage by tainting
D. give off fumes that may damage other cargoes
KEY: D
[2911]During counterflooding to correct a severe list aggravated by an off-center load，your vessel suddenly takes a list or trim to the opposite side. You should ______.
A. continue counterflooding in the same direction
B. continue counterflooding，but in the opposite direction
C. immediately stop counterflooding
D. deballast from the low side
KEY: C
[2912]During cargo operations，your vessel develops a list due to the center of gravity rising above the transverse metacenter. To correct the list，you should ______.
A. shift weight to the high side
B. shift weight to the centerline
C. add weight in the lower holds or double bottoms
D. remove weight from the lower holds or double bottoms
KEY: C
[2913]Concerning the use of a stabilogauge，what of the following cannot be found？______.
A. Mean draft
B. Trim
C. Displacement
D. Deadweight
KEY: B
[2914]Cargoes that might leak from containers are known as ______.
A. dirty cargoes
B. caustic cargoes
C. wet cargoes
D. bulk cargoes
KEY: C
[2915]Because of the arrangement of the cell guides，the MOST important factor while loading containers is the ______.
A. contents of the container
B. list of the vessel
C. size of the shoreside crane
D. weight of the container
KEY: B
[2916]A vessel has a strong wind on the port beam. This has the same affect on stability as ______.
A. weight that is off-center to starboard
B. increasing the draft
C. reducing the freeboard
D. increasing the trim
KEY: A
[2917]A high cube container is designed specifically to ______.
A. carry low density cargoes
B. protect fragile cargoes
C. stow cargoes with concentrated weights such as machinery
D. carry cargoes of very low stowage factors
KEY: A
[2918]A half-height container is used ______.
A. to carry cargoes of low density
B. when stowage space is limited
C. to carry cargoes such as steel products or drums
D. to double the stowage capacity of the vessel
KEY: C
[2919]A container with high cube would most likely be used to stow ______.
A. dense bulk cargoes
B. household appliances
C. fragile cargoes
D. heavy industrial machinery
KEY: B
[2920]You are on a containership. Which statement about the stowage of hazardous materials in containers is TRUE? ______.
A. The containers provide automatic segregation of hazardous materials except for class A explosives.
B. All packages within a container must be marked This End Up to indicate the correct stowage.
C. A refrigerated container with a fuel tank containing a flammable liquid must be stowed on deck.
D. Packages of liquids within a container should be stowed on top of packages of solids to prevent crushing.
KEY: C
[2921]You are on a containership. The cargo includes a container of small arms ammunition，a container of lead-acid storage batteries and bottles of methyl acetylene. Which statement is TRUE? ______.
A. The storage batteries must be stowed on deck away from the ammunition.
B. The storage batteries must be at least ten horizontal feet away from the methyl acetylene if in the same space.
C. The ammunition must be separated from the methyl acetylene by at least one hold.
D. The methyl acetylene may be stowed on deck or under deck with under deck stowage to be used if available.
KEY: B
[2922]You are on a containership carrying a tank container that had been filled with sodium hydroxide solution. The container is empty but has not been cleaned. Which，if any，placard is required? ______.
A. No placard is required；the tank openings must be sealed
B. Empty placard with corrosive placard
C. Residue label with the UN number
D. Black and white corrosive placard
KEY: D
[2923]You are on a container vessel. What concerning the handling and stowage of containerized hazardous materials is TRUE? ______.
A. Open-bed containers may be used to transport hazardous materials if the cargo is properly secured.
B. A portable cargo tank of a flammable，cryogenic liquid may not be in transit for a period exceeding its marked rated holding time unless the liquid is inhibited.
C. A portable cargo tank containing a cryogenic liquid must be shipped on deck unless forced ventilation is provided to the tween-decks.
D. A container loaded with packages of tear gas would display a placard reading Irritant.
KEY: A
[2924]You are in a tropical port. The refrigeration machinery on a container loaded with air-cooled fruit fails. It cannot be repaired for 18 to 24 hours. Which step should you take to reduce the temperature rise and spoilage of the fruit? ______.
A. Discharge a cylinder of nitrogen into the container
B. Shade the container and periodically hose it down
C. Seal any ventilation openings and add dry ice
D. Spread ice over the top layer and in any voids within the container
KEY: B
[2925]Which will be a result of removing on-deck containers? ______.
A. KG will increase
B. Metacentric height will increase
C. KB will increase
D. Reserve buoyancy will decrease
KEY: B
[2926]Which statement concerning sweat damage in containers is TRUE? ______.
A. Sweat damage in containers is unusual due to the small enclosed volume of air.
B. In general，containerized hygroscopic cargoes are the only ones subject to sweat damage.
C. Containers should be ventilated，dehumidified，or the contents physically protected against sweat damage.
D. Sweat damage is not a problem except in insulated and refrigerated containers.
KEY: C
[2927]Where a container，pallet or similar article of transport is used to consolidate goods，the number of packages or units enumerated in the bill of lading as packed in such article of transport ______ to be the number of packages or units in calculating the amount beyond which the carrier or the ship is not reliable．
A. is deemed
B. are deemed
C. deems
D. deem
KEY: A
[2928]When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship，which statement is TRUE? ______.
A. No further securing is usually required.
B. Containers must have vertical lashings if they do not have twist lock securing.
C. All containers must have vertical and horizontal lashings.
D. The container must be locked into the cell guide.
KEY: A
[2929]When loading a container vessel，the operation is basically that of vertical loading. The important factors to be considered when loading containers are port of discharge，______.
A. available dunnage，and chocking
B. crushability，and inherent vice
C. sweat，and weight
D. weight，and refrigeration
KEY: D
[2930]What is the meaning of the term tare weight? ______.
A. Pounds of force necessary to damage a container
B. Total weight of a container and contents
C. Weight of a container
D. Weight of the contents of a container
KEY: C
[2931]What is NOT an advantage of containership operations over conventional break-bulk operations? ______.
A. Flexibility of operation
B. Greater operational safety
C. Lower stevedoring costs
D. Reduction of cargo damage
KEY: A
[2932]Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936，a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises out of ______.
A. poor stowage of cargo in a container
B. fire caused by lightning
C. overloading
D. inherent vice
KEY: C
[2933]Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers with non-locking fittings，lashings are required when the tier exceeds what height? ______.
A. Lashings are always required
B. One container
C. Two containers
D. Three containers
KEY: A
[2934]The weight of the container and its contents is supported on deck by what part(s)? ______.
A. Four lower corner castings
B. Bottom，side，and end rails
C. Bottom flooring，side，and end rails
D. Bottom flooring only
KEY: A
[2935]When arranging cargo for ______ in the holds，we should give first consideration to ship's seaworthiness and her being in a good sea-going trim after loading．
A. dunnage
B. separation
C. stowage
D. operation
KEY: C
[2936]The use of containers will make the cargo-handling safer if ______ that the man-hours of exposure to risk will decrease．
A. for the other reason
B. for the other reason than
C. not for the reason
D. only for the reason
KEY: C
[2937]The development of the container system ______.
A. makes a cargo reach the farthest destination
B. makes the ship go as far as she can
C. is the most significant change in shipping industry
D. is the most economical change in shipping industry
KEY: C
[2938]The Carrier's liability for the carriage of containers on or under deck shall like wise be governed by the terms of this Bill of Lading {irrespective of Clause 15}．
A. according to Clause 15
B. in every respect of Clause 15
C. without regard to Clause 15
D. as per Clause 15
KEY: C
[2939]In the case of the leading marks，the master may ______ to show these in the bill of lading if the goods or their containers are not clearly marked in such a manner as should ordinarily remain legible until the end of the voyage．
A. confuse
B. excuse
C. defuse
D. refuse
KEY: D
[2940]The certificate of loading required by each vessel carrying grain in bulk is issued by the ______.
A. owner or charterer of the vessel
B. American Bureau of Shipping
C. shipper of the cargo
D. National Cargo Bureau
KEY: D
[2941]_________means a unit in which goods are totally enclosed by sufficient strong boundaries such as a freight container，a tank or a vehicle unit with fabric sides or tops.
A. UNIT
B. CONTAINER
C. VEHICLE
D. CLOSED TYPE UNIT
KEY: D
[2942]All the following except ______are fittings for securing and lashing containers on board ships.
A. stackers
B. twistlock
C. bridge fittings
D. containment booms
KEY: D
[2943]If a container which has not been filled，packed，stuffed or loaded by the Carrier is delivered by the Carrier with the seal ______，such delivery shall be deemed as full and complete performance of the Carrier's obligation.
A. intact
B. properly used
C. perfect
D. fully sized
KEY: A
[2944]On board container carriers，below-deck containers are stowed __________
A. in fixed cell guides
B. under TFEU
C. secured by portable lashing system
D. in block
KEY: A
[2945]A Forty-Foot Auto Frame (FAF) is a __________.
A. cargo unit
B. dangerous cargo container
C. Doppler speed log
D. A
KEY: F
[2946]On board container carriers，below-deck containers are stowed __________
A. in fixed cell guides
B. under TFEU
C. secured by portable lashing system
D. in block
KEY: f
[2947]What is NOT an advantage of filler cargo?
A. Overcarriage is reduced or eliminated.
B. Dunnage costs are reduced.
C. Voids in the cargo stow are filled.
D. The hold space has maximum utilization.
KEY:
[2948]What is an example of a fundamental objective of cargo stowage?
A. Load so the trim does not exceed 3 feet by the stern.
B. Make maximum use of existing dunnage.
C. Separate wet and dry cargoes into separate holds.
D. Prevent overcarriage by block stowage.
KEY: D
[2949]Which factor does NOT affect the required freeboard of a cargo vessel?
A. Season of the year
B. Geographic zone of operation
C. Density of the water
D. Condition of trim in normal operation
KEY: D
[2950]______ cargo means to check all cargo loaded into or discharged from a vessel．
A. Tallying
B. Examining
C. Weighing
D. Handling
KEY: A
11.3 集装箱运输及有关规则
11.4 固体散货运输及有关规则
[2951]The disinfection of various compartments in a vessel by filling them with a gaseous agents to destroy rats etc．means ______.
A. fire drills
B. washing and cleaning
C. fumigation
D. quarantine
KEY: C
[2952]If a vessel takes a sudden severe list or trim from an unknown cause，you should FIRST ______.
A. determine the cause before taking countermeasures
B. assume the shift is due to off-center loading
C. counterflood on the side opposite the list or trim
D. assume the cause is environmental forces
KEY: A
[2953]Bulk cargo refers to ______.
A. cargo which occupies a large volume of space
B. cargo which requires refrigeration
C. cargo which is very dense
D. homogeneous cargo not enclosed in a container
KEY: D
[2954]Assuming an even transverse distribution of weight in a vessel，which condition could cause a list? ______.
A. Empty double-bottoms and lower holds，and a heavy deck cargo
B. Flooding the forepeak to correct the vessel's trim
C. Having KG smaller than KM
D. Having a small positive righting arm
KEY: A
[2955]Prior to being able to sail in a US port，each vessel that carries grain in bulk must have a certificate of loading issued by the ______.
A. American Bureau of Shipping
B. Lloyds of London
C. National Cargo Bureau
D. US Salvage
KEY: C
[2956]You are scheduled to load a bulk shipment of steel turnings. Which statement is TRUE?
__________.
A. The primary hazard of this cargo is that it is subject to spontaneous heating and ignition.
B. The shipping papers should describe this cargo as Waste，Steel Borings.
C. After loading，you may not sail if the temperature in each hold of steel turnings exceeds 54℃.
D. This cargo may not be transported in bulk unless a special permit is issued by the competent authorities.
KEY:
[2957]All fumigations required because of cargoes carried or ports visited are to be under __________ account.
A. Owners'
B. Consigners'
C. Consignees'
D. Charterers'
KEY: 。
[2958]The Owners to __________ valid fumigation and deratization or exemption certificates throughout the Charter period.
A. reply
B. provide
C. comply
D. supply
KEY: 。
[2959]When loading a cargo of taconite，proper sequencing of loading by hatch number is necessary to ______.
A. provide the proper trim
B. prevent negative stability from developing
C. prevent excessive longitudinal stresses
D. control list
KEY: C
[2960]______ are to be used for dunnage if you load rice．
A. wooden planks
B. rush mats
C. steel bars
D. wooden planks and rush mats
KEY: D
[2961]A deck beam does NOT ______.
A. act as a beam to support vertical deck loads
B. lessen the longitudinal stiffness of the vessel
C. act as a tie to keep the sides of the ship in place
D. act as a web to prevent plate wrinkling due to twisting action on the vessel
KEY: B
[2962]A grapnel is a ______.
A. device for securing a chain topping lift
B. hook to prevent the anchor cable from slipping
C. device used to drag for a submerged cable or line
D. type of clam bucket used for discharging bulk cargo
KEY: C
[2963]A venetian vent or rice ventilator is used in stowage of which cargo? ______.
A. Bagged cargo
B. Bulk grain
C. Bulk rice
D. Refrigerated goods
KEY: A
[2964]As the carrier has no reasonable means to check the weight of bulk cargo，any reference to such weight in this Bill of Lading shall be deemed for reference only，{but shall constitute in no way evidence against the carrier}．
A. but shall constitute evidence only against the carrier
B. but shall not be evidence against the carrier
C. but is difficult to constitute evidence against the carrier
D. but shall constitute in the way on evidence against the carrier
KEY: B
[2965]Atmospheres laden with coal dust or grain dust caused by loading these cargoes ______.
A. require loading operations to be shut down until the atmosphere clears
B. are toxic to human life
C. are subject to spontaneous combustion
D. may be explosive in some concentrations
KEY: D
[2966]Bags are usually stowed in between the bulk grain ______.
A. to ventilate the hold
B. to separate the cargo
C. to replace shifting boards
D. to facilitate stowage
KEY: C
[2967]Before loading bulk grain，bilge wells must be covered to ______.
A. add strength to the bilge well strainer
B. permit rapid flow of water to the bilge wells
C. prevent cargo sifting into the bilge wells
D. prevent oil，water，or other liquid from reaching the cargo
KEY: C
[2968]Bulk cargo refers to ______.
A. cargo which occupies a large volume of space
B. cargo which requires refrigeration
C. cargo which is very dense
D. homogeneous cargo not enclosed in a container
KEY: D
[2969]For cargoes ______ grain meals，coal，ventilation is needed to prevent them ______ spontaneous combustion．
A. i．e．／of
B. for instance／away
C. for example／off
D. such as／from
KEY: D
[2970]I ______ rather not shift the rice to Hatch No．2．
A. shall
B. should
C. would
D. had to
KEY: C
[2971]I hereby ______ you，on behalf of the Loocki Grain Co.，Lisbon，to pay to the Harbor Master of the Santa Marta，Columbia，the sum of 500，000 Peso which represents a fine levied on the above-named vessel for polluting the coastal waters with oily water.
A. permit
B. entitle
C. authorize
D. give the right to
KEY: C
[2972]In a longitudinally-framed ship，the longitudinal frames are held in place and supported by athwartship members called ______.
A. floors
B. margin plates
C. stringers
D. web frames
KEY: D
[2973]In a transversely framed ship，the transverse frames are supported by all of the following EXCEPT ______.
A. girders
B. longitudinals
C. side stringers
D. web plates
KEY: D
[2974]In any case the draught of the vessel at the ______ shall not be less than that which is necessary to obtain full immersion of the propeller.
A. forward perpendicular
B. amidships
C. longitudinal center of floatation
D. after perpendicular
KEY: D
[2975]In Hatch No．3 the cargo ______ bulk is peaked．
A. in
B. on
C. with
D. for
KEY: A
[2976]In vessel construction，beam brackets are triangular plates that join the deck beam to a ______.
A. bulkhead
B. frame
C. stanchion
D. deck longitudinal
KEY: B
[2977]In vessel construction，beams are transverse girders which provide support to ______.
A. bulkheads
B. deckhouse structures
C. decks
D. vertical frames
KEY: C
[2978]Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the vessel side plating are called ______.
A. stringers
B. side frames
C. side stiffeners
D. intercostals
KEY: A
[2979]Most very large ocean going vessels，such as bulk carriers and large tankers，tend to squat ______.
A. by the bow
B. by the stern
C. at the end nearest the bottom
D. evenly fore and aft
KEY: A
[2980]Oceangoing dry bulk cargo vessels over 1000 GT must have approved combination-type fire nozzles at all ______.
A. fire stations aboard the vessel，except for those in open deck areas weatherdeck and cargo hold fire stations
B. interior fire stations
C. engine room fire stations
D. all of the above
KEY: D
[2981]On a bulk chemical carrier，water should NOT be used as an extinguishing agent to fight a fire if the water may come into contact with the chemical called ______.
A. acrylic acid
B. benzene
C. oleum
D. vinyl toluene
KEY: C
[2982]On a vessel，the keel is the primary strength member of the lower hull form in which direction? ______.
A. transverse
B. diagonal