第五章简答题问题录音

第五章装卸作业
1.What is the loading capacity of your vessel?
My vessel’s loading capacity is 17,000 tons.
2.What cargo hand gear and equipment dose your vessel have?
My vessel have three deck cranes.
3.Please list some cargo papers.
The cargo papers as followings the stowage plan, shipping order, B/L, cargo manifest and so on.
4.Please describe the general nature of general cargo.
The general cargo is a verity of cargo and is packed separately.
5.Please describe the general nature of bulk cargo.
The bulk cargo is the single cargo without package when under transport.
6.What kind of cargo is canvas sling suitable for lifting?
The canvas sling is suitable for lifting bulk cargo, bagged cargo, and so on.
7.What kind of cargo is chain sling suitable for lifting?
The chain sling is suitable for lifting general cargo, such as steel sheets, timber and so on.
8.What kind of cargo is net sling suitable for lifting?
The net sling is suitable for lifting general cargo in pieces.
9.What does the abbreviation SWL stand for?
SWL stand for “Safe working load”.
10.What does “shifting cargo” mean?
“Shifting cargo” means “To move the cargo from one place to another”.
11.What does “Union purchase” mean?

“Union purchase” means “A method of cargo handing by combining two derricks, one of which is fixed over the hatch and the other over the ship’s

 side”.
12.What preparations shall be done before loading cargo?
Before loading cargo, the cargo holds should be cleaned and made ready 

for use and inspection.
13.What does the abbreviation COW stand for?
COW stand for “Crude Oil Washing”.

14.How many classes of dangerous goods are there according to the IMDG code? Can you list some?
There are 9 classes of dangerous goods, such as explosive, flammables, poisons, corrosives and so on.
15.What kind of cargo is classified as flammable cargo?
The flammable cargo is classified as the cargo is easy to burn, including gas, liquid and solid.
16.What does “compatibility of goods” mean?
“Compatibility of goods” means “The different goods can be stowed together in one hold”.
17.What can be used to removed spillage?
Such as the oil absorbent, chemical agent, rags and some other 

equipment can be used to removed spillage.
18.What shall be ensured before entering the enclosed space?
Before entering the enclosed space, the ventilate fully and oxygen 

detection should be ensured.
19.What must you wear when you enter an enclosed space?
Before entering an enclosed space, I must be worn the breathing 

apparatus, gloves, helmet, safety shoes, safety line and so on
20.What’s the first step in handling the cargo damage caused by the stevedores?
If the cargo damage caused by the stevedores, as a C/O, I should ask the

 foreman to confirm the cargo damage.
21.Can you list some ways of correcting listing?
Adjust ballast or deballast, shift or jettison some cargo.
22.What’s your maximum permitted draft?
My ship’s maximum draft is 8.54 meters.
23.Would a cargo with a high “flash point” be of more concern to you than one with a low “flash point”？
No, a cargo with a low flash point would be of more concern.
24 Before you enter into an “enclosed space”，what safety precautions should you take?
Before enter into an enclosed space, the ventilate fully and oxygen 

detection should be taken.
25.Could you please describe the nature of general cargo?
General cargo is a verity of cargo and is packed separately.
26.Could you please say something about bulk cargo?
Bulk cargo is the single cargo without package when under transport.
27.Can you list any dry bulk cargoes and tell how they are handled?
The dry bulk cargoes including the grain, coal, ore and so on, they are 

usually loaded and discharged by the grabs.
28.Where should heavier loads be placed?
They should be placed in the bottom hold or in the tween deck bottom 

hold.
29.What kind of cargo gears and equipment are there on board the ship you have served on?
There are three deck cranes on board the ship.
30.What does a confined space refer to?
It refers to small space which is lack of ventilation such as chain locker, fore peak tank.
31.What precautions should be taken before entering the enclosed space?
Before entering the enclosed space, the ventilate fully and oxygen 

detection should be taken.
32.Could you give any description on cargo papers?
The cargo papers as followings the stowage plan, shipping order, mate 

receipt, B/L, cargo manifest, and so on.