Shipboard Operations

SET – 1
1. Sketch and name the three basic type of pipeline system normally used on Tanker.
Describe their advantages and disadvantages.

2. Prepare a checklist for cargo officers for loading of crude oil on VLCC.

3. State the factors that shall be taken into consideration for stowage and securing of
container on Deck.

4. You are the chief officer of a large OBO carrier. Describe following in short:
a. Requirement of loading calculators/instruments and information obtainable from
them.
b. maximum permissible value of stresses at sea and harbour and use of this information
during loading, discharging or ballasting operation to avoid creation of unacceptable
stresses.

5. Describe planning, preparation, loading, stowage, lashing and care during transit of
timber deck cargo for a long ocean voyage with possibility of bad weather and ice
accretion.

6. Describe the maintenance of cargo gear to ensure smooth operation and fulfillment of
legal requirement.

7. Describe the contents and application of ISGOTT.

8. Onboard training and drills are very essential for safe operation. Discuss how, when and
on which items on board training and drills should be carried out.

9. Write short note on following:

a. Intact stability requirements for ship carrying bulk grain; b. DOA for carriage of bulk
grain; c. SSAS; d. IMDG code

10. List the categories of coal cargo. Describe the general precaution for loading coal
cargo.

SET – 2
1. What are the safety precautions before and during helicopter operation for transferring
injured crew member to ashore? What are the publications you will consult with?
2. State the Intact stability requirement for a ship carrying bulk grain. What are the
optional requirements for ship without DOA carrying partial cargoes of bulk grain?

3. VLCC freeboard 15m. How will you prepare your vessel for embarking pilot? State the
requirement regarding pilot boarding arrangement.

4. What are the factors to consider when preparing stowage plan of a chemical tanker
loading chemical in bulk? State the publications to consult with.

5. What is called COW? State IMO requirement of COW on VLCC. What are the precautions
to be taken before and during the COW operation?

6. What is Risk assessment? Prepare a risk assessment for entering into enclosed space.

7. What are the contents of ‘‘the Code of safe working practices for Ships carrying “Timber
on deck”? State the requirements for loading Timber deck cargo.

8. How to deal with garbage on board? How will you to segregate the garbage on board?
What are the discharging criteria to sea? What are the special areas under MARPOL Annex
V regulation?

9. Describe the painting scheme of a modern bulk carrier. How to prepare surface for
painting? State the reasons for paint failure.

10. What are the contents of IMDG code? What is EMS and MFAG? How to separate IMDG
cargo?

SET – 3
1. What is the information to be entered in cargo record book? What are the
contents/parts of chain register?

2. Under which convention PSC can board the vessel? What are the certificates to be
checked for PSC?

3. How do you prepare your vessel for load line survey?

4. During discharging, found cargo damage. As a Chief Officer what is your action?

5. Describe Gas freeing and tank cleaning procedure of oil tanker before entering dry-
dock.

6. How will you ensure your vessel complies with IMSBC code? What are the certificates
under IMSBC code? Who will issue?
7. Give Layout MLC 2006 convention. What are the contents?

8. Write down the advantages and disadvantages of union purchase derrick.

9. State the category of chemical as per hazards.

10. How to write disputes on a Mate’s receipt when “Grade and packages dispute” and
“Quantity and quality unknown”?

SET – 4
1. Describe how you will ensure compliance with hours of work and hours of rest. Discuss
the requirements of the STCW convention. How will you employ a crew member to work
in case of emergency?

2. Make a list of repair and inspection which can only be carried out in dry dock. How
often should a vessel go for dry Dock? Is it dependent on the use of special antifouling
paint?

3. What are the functional requirements of the ISM Code? Under which convention this
code is mandatory and when is this applicable for all types of ships?

4. Write short note on international tonnage convention. Is Bangladesh a party to this

convention? Discuss why is it necessary for a vessel to have tonnage certificate?

5. Calculate the amount of antifouling paint to be ordered prior to dry docking of your
ship. Length 160 metre with a light displacement of 5000 tonnes. One gallon of paint can
cover an area of 20 square metres.

6. Explain how you will prepare your vessel for a load line survey. What documents will
you keep ready for inspection and reference of the surveyor?

7. i. Name the publication which are required on board when loading

a. Timber; b. grain; c. ammunition.
ii. State the requirement that with regard to stowage, packaging and documentation
when carrying dangerous goods.

8. Describe the routine care and maintenance for ships freshwater tank. State the action
to be taken if it is suspected that a freshwater tank is contaminated.

9. State the measure you will take for pest control in the galley, store and accommodation.

10. Sketch and describe deck water seal used in the inert gas system of a tanker. State the
main function of the seal.
SET – 5
1. Describe the meaning and information of stowage plan and pre-stowage plan. Describe
the factors to be borne in mind when drawing up a pre-stowage plan.

2. Discuss the nature and meaning of a DOA as applicable to the ship of a cargo of bulk
grain and DOC as applicable to the carriage of dangerous goods.

3. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of union purchase system. Discuss the
precautions necessary when handling the union purchase system.

4. Describe the general precaution to be observed when loading a consignment of high-

density solid bulk cargo on a general cargo vessel so as for
a. to prevent the structure being overstressed; b. to ensure adequate stability

5. State the meaning of Approved and designated approved port. State the validity of de-
ratting and de-ratting exemption certificate. How a shipmaster may obtain the certificate?

6. Write the role of a company security officer and port facility security officer.

7. Discuss the procedures for managing garbage on board ship.

8. Describe the procedures and precaution to be followed if the vessel is proceeding

towards a port known to be malaria prone.

9. What is cathodic protection? Describe two methods of cathodic protection used

onboard ship.

10. What is inert gas system? Describe with sketch an inert gas system in general terms
which loading to the cargo tank.

SET – 6
1. What is PMS? How to use PMS for passage from Mongla to Antwerp? How do you plan
a PMS?

2. While running water to forepeak tank you noticed increase of sounding in number
1, 2, 3 DB tank. What are the precautions and preparation you will take to detect the
leakage if ballast line run from E/R to forward?

3. What are the duties and responsibilities of SSO?

4. State reasons for cargo damage and claim during loading/discharging and in voyage.
5. Your vessel needs to be fumigated in Port and sea. What are the precaution and
preparation you will take?

6. What are the contents of chain register? How to check Derrick’s necessary gears?

7. What are the causes of paint failure? What are the paints used on board as per location?

8. Write short notes on HRU of L/R, MOB, PV valve, Explosimeter.

9. What is COW? Describe the precaution you will take during COW operation.

10. After discharging cargo, you are left with garbage of food grain, oily rags, and package
of DG cargo, plastic and chemical powder. How will you dispose this garbage and manage?
What regulation deals with garbage?

SET – 7
1. Describe inert gas system with sketch including Deck water seal and PV valve.

2. What is Chain register? How often entries are made in Chain register? Describe the
testing method of derrick.

3. Explain the danger of heavy sea breaking on board and how to minimize that risk.
Explain the action required by Master when ship is in angle of loll.

4. What is Ballast water management plan? How will you discharge ballast from cargo oil
tank?

5. State the contents of Cargo Securing Manual. What is the information provided in the
Cargo Securing Manual?

6. Discuss condition of Assignment.

SET – 8
1. Describe the maintenance of ships Derrick and crane. Describe the advantage and
disadvantage of ship’s crane over derrick.

2. Describe the use of Forklift during cargo loading and stowage on board.

3. Describe the precaution and procedures during loading/discharging heavy lifts.

4. Prepare a checklist for cargo officers prior to, during and on completion of cargo
operation for general cargo loading.

5. Describe the importance of cargo monitoring and tallying during loading. How the
management of this operation is carried out on board ship?

6. Describe the measure that can be taken on board to reduce the volumetric heeling
moment of “filled” and “partially filled” cargo compartment. How adequate stability is
ensured during all stage for the Voyage?

7. Describe for gas tanker drying cargo, cooling down, condition during passage, charging
cargo.

8. Make short notes on: a. Thorough examination; b. Competent Person;

c. authorized person; d. responsible person

9. Define as per ILO 152 occupational safety and health care 1979.

10. Describe safeguard necessary when fumigation is to be carried out onboard ship.

SET – 9
1. State the contents of Cargo Securing Manual Who approves Cargo Securing Manual?

2. What are the contents of “the Code of safe working practices for Ships carrying Timber
on deck”?

3. What are the items to be written in the Chemical tanker cargo log book?

4. Describe the maintenance of hatch cover.

5. What is the angle between Union purchase derrick and runner wire and why?

6. What should be endorsed in Mate’s Receipt for condition at grade, packages dispute
and for quality and quantity of cargo unknown?

7. Describe for gas tanker drying cargo, cooling down, condition during passage, charging
cargo.

8. Make short notes on: a. Thorough examination; b. Competent Person;

c. authorized person; d. responsible person

9. Define as per ILO 152 occupational safety and health care 1979.

10. Describe safeguard necessary when fumigation is to be carried out in cargo hold.
SET – 10
1. Describe the Drihold System for the prevention of sweat.

2. State the Intact stability requirement for a ship carrying bulk grain. What are the
optional requirements for ship without DOA carrying partial cargoes of bulk grain?

3. Describe in brief the assessment of acceptability of consignment for safe shipment as

per BC Code.

4. Explain how corrosion can be minimized during a ship's lifetime by good design
practice?

5. List the general precautions to be observed during loading and unloading of explosive
onboard a ship.

6. State the procedure that should be adopted in case of an outbreak of an infected

disease onboard ship.

7. During the course of a voyage from Suez to Singapore it is discovered that the water
ballast contained in the double bottom tank has been seriously contaminated with fuel oil
from adjacent tank. Describe the preparation you would make if the tanks are to be
repaired arrival at Singapore.

8. State the difference between annual survey and periodical survey. List the fittings and
appliances that are checked during a load line annual survey. Describe the contents of the
record of condition of assignment supplied to a ship.

9. What you know about Ballast Water Management? What are the consequences of
Ballast Water uptake and discharge by the ocean going ships? What are the possible
measures available to overcome Ballast Water generated problem?

10. The fumigation of your vessel will be carried out in port and will continue at sea.
Describe the necessary precautions to be observed. Also state the equipment and
publications to be carried on board.

SET – 11
1. What is Risk assessment? Prepare a risk assessment for entering into enclosed space.

2. What are the contents of IMDG code? What is EMS and MFAG? How to separate IMDG
cargo?

3. Describe the precaution and procedures during loading/discharging heavy lifts.

4. Prepare a checklist for cargo officers prior to, during and on completion of cargo
operation for general cargo loading.

5. Describe the importance of cargo monitoring and tallying during loading. How the
management of this operation is carried out on board ship?

6. Describe the measure that can be taken on board to reduce the volumetric heeling
moment of “filled” and “partially filled” cargo compartment. How adequate stability is
ensured during all stage for the Voyage?

7. List the categories of coal cargo. Describe the general precaution for loading coal cargo.

8. Sketch and name the three basic type of pipeline system normally used on Tanker.
Describe their advantages and disadvantages.

9. Prepare a ship shore check list for loading in chemical tanker.

10. State the factors that shall be taken into consideration for stowage and securing of
container on Deck.

SET – 12
1. Describe how will you prepare your vessel, a lighterage tanker, for drydocking? What is
docking condition and why it is important?

2. Describe in details a “fire drill” which is normally carried out onboard ship. At what
intervals fire drills are carried out on board a cargo ship. Sketch a ‘fire plan’ for general
cargo ship.

3. Your vessel is due for a loadline annual survey in her next port of call. Describe how you
would prepare the vessel for above survey.

4. Describe how often you will carry out the maintenance of chain locker. What are things
that you will check, what precautions you will observe and what kind of paints you will
use for maintenance?

5. You are on a general cargo ship which sailed from the home port for a long voyage.
Make a maintenance plan to be followed during the voyage.

6. a. Explain the operation of a pilot hoist.

b. State whether the provision of a hoist relieves the vessel of the statutory duty to
provide a pilot ladder. Describe the specifications of a pilot ladder.
7. a. Describe the precautions and preparations required for EACH of the following means
of access:
i. a vessel's gangway; ii. a pilot ladder.
b. List SIX items of safety equipment required for enclosed space entry.

8. How cargo separation and segregation of dangerous goods are maintained on board
ship? Describe the documentation, marking and labeling of dangerous goods according to
IMDG Code.

9. State the certificates of test and details of cargo that are required by the ship’s master
prior to loading a consignment or solid bulk cargo. What are the hazards associated with
carriage of solid bulk cargoes?

10. State the meaning of the terms “Approved Port” and “Designated Approved Port”.
State the validity of a Sanitary and a Sanitary Exemption certificate mentioning the
procedure for obtaining these certificates by the ship’s master. Under which international
treaty these certificates are required?