SEAM 3
SEAM 3 Cargo Handling Quiz
Test your knowledge on cargo handling and management with our SEAM 3 quiz. This quiz covers a range of topics related to deck cranes, hatch covers, cargo types, and best practices for ensuring cargo safety.
Prepare for real-world challenges in maritime operations with questions designed for:
- Deck crane operations
- Types of lifting equipment
- Preventing cargo damage
When operating a deck crane loading and discharging cargo, which of the following statements is True?
I. Only trained and a qualified operator can operate the deck crane
II. Only an experienced operator can operate the deck crane.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE in cargo handling?
A. A crane operator may swing faster from side to side
B. A crane operator may drag the cargo as quickly as possible
C. A crane operator may release the cargo quickly from the hanging position
D. A crane operator may lift the cargo according to the cargo handling procedure
3. You are assigned to communicate with the crane operator without using any equipment. Which signals should be used to communicate to the crane operator?
A. Hand
B. Alarm
C. Shouted
D. Flashing light
4. Compared to deck crane from ship derrick, which of the following statements are CORRECT for the advantages of deck crane from ship derrick? I. It can rotate 360❰ II. Less maintenance
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
5. The ship is ready to discharge cargo in bags. What BEST cargo gear is suitable to use for lifting this cargo?
A. Cargo net
B. Cargo sling
C. Briddle
D. Crates
6. Which of the following Lifting equipment onboard is MOST suitable to use when loading heavy equipment?
A. Union Purchase or Married gear
B. Ship Derrick or Stulken derrick
C. Deck crane or Robo-type crane
D. Shore crane
7. The cargo vessel has different types of lifting equipment used in cargo handling. One of these lifting equipment has a minimum of one guy mast, as in a gin pole which may be articulated over a load by adjusting its guys. Which of the following lifting equipment is appropriate in that description?
A. Conveyor
B. Crane
C. Derrick
D. Grab
8. Which of the choices below describes a large steel structure fitted over a hatch opening to prevent water ingress into the cargo hold?
A. Hatch cover
B. Manhole lid
C. Ballast tank lid
D. Bearing pad
9. Within the type of hatch covers in the choices below, which is designed and constructed wherein water will not penetrate the ship through the covers in any transient condition?
A. Folding
B. Lift- away
C. Watertight
D. Weathertight
10. Which of the following hatch covers is designed to prevent the passage of water in either direction?
A. Folding
B. Lift- away
C. Watertight
D. Weathertight
11. During the opening and securing operation at the port, which hatch covers on weather decks can be operated either in low or high stowing?
A. Folding
B. Lift- away
C. Watertight
D. Weathertight
12. During cargo operation, which hatch covers are being opened using the vessel or container cranes on shore?
A. Folding
B. Lift- away
C. Sliding
D. Watertight
13. You are required to test the watertight integrity of the hatch cover. Which of the following test should be used?
A. Hose test
B. Spray test
C. Weather test
D. Watertight test
14. A vessel loads at a port using a conveyor and spouts or by crane and grab. In the choices below, what type of vessel is loading at the port?
A. Bulk carriers
B. General cargo ships
C. Dry cargo ships
D. Product carriers
15. These vessels have become the primary way of transporting manufactured goods worldwide for global containerization. In the choices below, what type of vessel is appropriate for that description?
A. Bulk carriers
B. Container ships
C. Product carriers
D. Pure Car and Truck Carriers
16. The best description for this is vessel has a combination of passenger and rolling cargo. Which type of ship is this based on the description?
A. Project cargo vessels
B. Lift on/ Lift off
C. Pure Car and Truck Carriers
D. Ro-Ro vessels
17. What vessel carries a live animal in a pen or a cargo hold?
A. General cargo ships
B. Livestock carriers
C. Dry cargo ships
D. Product carries
18. This type of vessel carries a vehicle that can maneuver inside and drive through the ramp when loading and unloading______.
A. Lift on, Lift off
B. Ro-Ro Vessels
C. Car Carriers
D. Ferries
19. Which vessels specialize in transporting extremely heavy or bulky objects, such as other ships and large industrial components?
A. Open Top
B. Project cargo
C. Heavy-Lift
D. Special
20. Which type of vessel below in the choice has a sealed controlled temperature in its cargo hold during the stowing of cargo?
A. Product carriers
B. Bulk carriers
C. Project cargo vessels
D. Reefer vessels
21. You are planning to load cargo such as heavy-lift items, and project cargo is often of high value and great weight. Which type of vessel is MOST suitable to carry on this kind of cargo?
A. Open Top
B. Project cargo
C. Heavy-Lift
D. Special
22. In loading bulk grain cargo and trimming is required, which of the following is TRUE when cargo space is at its highest possible level?
A. Partly filled compartment, trimmed
B. Partly filled compartment, untrimmed
C. Filled compartment, trimmed
D. Filled compartment, untrimmed
23. In loading bulk grain cargo that has not been trimmed outside the periphery of the hatch opening, which of the following is TRUE? When is the space filled to the maximum extent of the hatch opening?
A. Partly filled compartment, trimmed
B. Partly filled compartment, untrimmed
C. Filled compartment, trimmed
D. Filled compartment, untrimmed
24. When loading bulk granular cargo, which statements is CORRECT about the angle of repose? I. Maximum permissible heel during loading of bulk cargo II. Angle between a horizontal plane and the cone slope of a bulk cargo
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
25. To prevent the cargo from moisture, which of the following action is necessary to prevent damage?
A. Purging
B. Ventilation
C. Heating of cargo
D. Closing the hatch
26. If the air is cooled to the point where saturation (100% relative humidity) is reached, what will next happen in the cargo hold?
A. Ship's Sweat
B. Condensation
C. Supersaturation
D. Saturation vapor pressure
27. If warm air in the ship's hold comes in contact with the deck– head and becomes cooled by the outside atmosphere, what will happen inside the cargo hold?
A. Cargo sweat
B. Ship's sweat
C. Vapor pressure
D. Moisture migration
28. What results from a temperature differential between the stow's outside and inside?
A. Cargo Sweat
B. Ship's Sweat
C. Moisture Content
D. Moisture Migration
29. Which of the following is observed in the cargoes if there is a moisture migration?
A. Cargo sweat
B. Ship's sweat
C. Insect infestation
D. Moisture content
30. Which of the following is useful in minimizing the temperature increase due to cargo heating?
A. Proper stowage
B. Surface ventilation
C. Sufficient dunnaging
D. Employing boarded wood or strong separation cloths
31. The following cargo are examples of hygroscopic cargo EXCEPT for ___.
A. Coal
B. Rice
C. Cacao
D. Wheat
32. Which of the condition of hygroscopic cargo when microbiological deterioration occurs?
A. Super dry
B. Dried out
C. Excessively wet
D. Less moisture content
33. Which of the following is the purpose of ventilation in hygroscopic cargo?
A. To remove moisture content
B. To prevent moisture migration
C. To add more inside temperature
D. To minimize damage to the cargo
34. Coal cargoes evolve methane gas. Which procedure should be used to reduce the risk of spontaneous heating?
A. Cargo cooling
B. Hold blanketing
C. Seal off ventilation
D. Thorough ventilation
35. If the cargo inside hold is warm and the outside temperature is cold, which of the following will occur inside the cargo hold
A. Moisture
B. Ship sweat
C. Cargo sweat
D. Moisture migration
36. If the condensation is directly seen from the cargo, which of the following choices below is CORRECT?
A. Moisture
B. Ship sweat
C. Cargo sweat
D. Moisture migration
37. This is a type of damage in the cargo due to fumes or vapor from liquid, gases, or solid. Which of the following choices below is CORRECT?
A. Contamination
B. Oxidation
C. Tainting
D. Vaporization
38. All of the following are necessary conditions that must be maintained in a refrigerated compartment to have a good cargo turnout EXCEPT ___________.
A. Low relative humidity
B. Cleanliness of cargo space
C. proper Stowage
D. constant Refrigeration
39. What is the main advantage of using a unitized cargo system, such as palletization and containerization?
A. Cleaner operation
B. Avoid shifting cargo at sea
C. Minimal cost of freight for the shipowner
D. Cost reduction in terms of cargo operation
40. There are different cargo claims for containerized cargo as per UK P&I Club. Which of the following is NOT classified as cargo damage?
A. Container lost overboard
B. Infestation
C. Contamination
D. Reefer-related
41. To ensure cargo arrives at its destination in good condition, you must do your ________.
A. Due diligence
B. Honor
C. Presence
D. Intelligence
42. Cargo damage may happen at any stage in a shipment cycle. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. When the cargo is in possession of the buyer/owner
B. When the cargo is in transit
C. When the cargo is the possession of the terminal
D. When the cargo being loaded onto the ship
43. In reporting cargo damage that occurs onboard, which of the following is NOT included?
A. Name of the stevedore
B. Name of the master
C. Name of Chief Officer
D. Name of the Responsible Officer
44. The buyer received the cargo in a condition worse than the seller dispatched it. Which of the following happened to the cargo?
A. The cargo was damaged during transport
B. The seller damaged the cargo
C. The terminal damaged the cargo
D. The shipper damaged the cargo
45. You are the Captain, and you received the proof of the damage that the Chief Officer secured. Who will you send the notification of damage to?
A. Your cargo insurance company
B. Your family member
C. Your Agency
D. Your Provision chandler
46. You were making a safety round on deck when you caught one of the stevedores stealing some parts of the cargo. Which of the following will you report the incident?
A. To the chief officer
B. To the terminal
C. To the crew on deck
D. To the loading master
47. How do you test the hold bilges of a cargo hold?
A. By filling the bilge well with water and pumping it out
B. By filling the cargo hold partially and pumping it out
C. Get a pail of water and put it on the bell mouth, then pump it out
D. Ask the inspector how he wants to test it
48. Your vessel is discharging at the port. The A/B on duty reported that the ship's propeller was almost out of the water. As the OOW, what will you do to submerge the propeller in the water?
A. Start ballasting your aft tank
B. Ask the engine to do an air blow through the engine for unberthing
C. Stop the discharging operation
D. Start de-ballasting the aft tank
49. The vessel is on a long voyage, and some fuel tanks are already empty. What will you do to compensate for the weight loss from the empty fuel tank?
A. Ballast more water from the side where the empty fuel tank located
B. De-ballast more water from the side where the empty fuel tank located
C. Ballast more water from the opposite side of the empty fuel tank
D. Start de-ballasting the aft tank
50. If the carrier reserves space for a specified volume and kind of cargo in a named vessel between named ports, which of the following document is needed?
A. Bill of lading
B. Booking notes
C. Mate Receipt
D. Shipping note
51. Which of the ship's documents are presented by the consignee at the discharge port?
A. Bill of lading
B. Booking notes
C. Mate Receipt
D. Shipping note
52. What document was issued by Port Authorities based on the Export Application after ascertaining that Customs duties are paid under the Shipping Bill and after payment of Port dues?
A. Bill of Lading
B. Boat Note
C. Cargo Plan
D. Mate's Receipt
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