Question 1

What does 'shallow draught' mean?

Accepted Answer

The ship floats higher with less of its hull submerged

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The ship is heavily loaded with dense cargo

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The ship is completely empty and docked

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The ship has a deeper draught due to heavy ballast

Question 2

Why is proper monitoring important during shallow draught conditions?

Accepted Answer

To maintain ship stability and prevent hull stress

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To increase the ship’s loading speed

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To reduce fuel consumption during operations

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To keep ballast tanks empty for faster cargo loading

Question 3

What can happen if cargo is loaded unevenly during shallow draught?

Accepted Answer

The hull may bend or experience structural damage

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The draught will remain the same across all points

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The ship will float more evenly and gain speed

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The ballast system automatically corrects the imbalance

Question 4

Which part of the ship experiences the most stress in shallow draught conditions?

Accepted Answer

The double bottom and bulkhead areas

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The navigation bridge and radar tower

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The funnel and exhaust system

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The steering gear and engine casing

Question 5

What is the main function of ballast water during cargo loading?

Accepted Answer

To balance the ship’s trim, draught, and list

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To make room for additional cargo

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To increase the ship’s center of gravity

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To lighten the ship before departure

Question 6

What must the officer do if there’s a major deviation from the loading plan?

Accepted Answer

Stop cargo operations and reassess with the terminal

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Notify the Master after operations are completed

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Continue loading while monitoring changes

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Adjust ballast tanks without halting loading

Question 7

Which statement best describes the officer’s key responsibility during cargo loading?

Accepted Answer

Monitor ship’s condition and ensure cargo is safely distributed

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Handle customs paperwork and crew schedules

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Adjust navigation settings for departure

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Supervise cleaning of ballast tanks after loading

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