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“ANR — EN-BC” contains 28 questions across 1 collection.

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For the ships carrying timber deck cargoes, the minimum value of metacentric height should be

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  • at the beginning of the voyage
  • on completion of loading and debalasting
  • at all the times during the voyage✓ Correct answer
  • at the arrival at discharging port
  • 1
Access doors on deck cranes have to be ....

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  • made of a special light alloy.
  • fitted with a quick opening mechanism.
  • fitted with special security locks.
  • weathertight.✓ Correct answer
  • 1
In the situation of loading heavy cargo items, the Master should be provided with sufficient information on cargo offered for shipment that should include at least the following

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  • location of the centre of gravity
  • securing points, including details of their strength
  • bedding areas and particular bedding precautions if applicable
  • all of the above✓ Correct answer
  • 1
For a vessel that loading bulk grain, Master shall demonstrate the ability of the ship to comply with stability criteria

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  • prior commencement of loading
  • on completion of loading
  • at all stages of the voyage✓ Correct answer
  • on arrival at the discharging ports
  • 1
The "rule-of-thumb" method used for securing cargo is defined as

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  • the total capacity of MSL values securing devices on each side of a cargo unit (port as well as starboard) should equal to the weight of the unit✓ Correct answer
  • the total capacity of MSL values securing devices on each side of a cargo unit (port as well as starboard) should equal to double of the weight of the unit
  • the total capacity of MSL values securing devices on each side of a cargo unit (port as well as starboard) should equal to half of the weight of the unit
  • the total capacity of MSL values securing devices on each side of a cargo unit (port as well as starboard) should equal to 1/3 of the weight of the unit
  • 1

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