CD0286. Crane operations, Heavy lift

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CD0286. Crane operations, Heavy lift
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Select the one option which correctly completes the following statement. ‘It is important to know the location of the centre of gravity of the load because...

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...the crane head has to be positioned above it’.✓ Correct answer
...it will affect the stowage position on a vessel’.
...the type of cargo bearers used are influenced by it’.
...this is where the lashing should be attached’.

Select the one option which best describes how health and safety issues on a heavy lift vessel are addressed DURING a heavy lifting operation.

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Keep non essential personnel clear of the lifting operation.✓ Correct answer
Complete a full and detailed risk assessment.
Leave the operation to dock workers and cargo officers.
Inform all personnel that the lift is taking place.

Select the one option which correctly identifies the devices on a heavy lift crane that are typically required to be tested every 12 months by a classification society.

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Emergency stops and load limit devices.✓ Correct answer
Shut down for fire.
Shut down for detected gas.
Boom up protection system.

Select the one option which is correct for the following statement. ‘The supervisor of a lifting operation should not appoint themselves as the crane signaler’.

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The statement is correct, as the supervisor needs to keep an overview of an operation.✓ Correct answer
The statement is correct, as the supervisor will be on the vessel’s bridge not close to the crane.
The statement is incorrect, as the supervisor knows best what to do.
The statement is incorrect, as the supervisor is most experienced and should direct the crane.

Which one of the given options correctly describes why slack tanks should be avoided on a vessel when taking a heavy lift?

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To stop the vessel’s effective GM being reduced.✓ Correct answer
To stop water or oil overflowing through air vents.
Because a liquid moving in a tank increases a vessel’s GM.
Because a liquid moving across a tank can damage it.

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