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CD0301. Crane Operations

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“Seagull CBT — CD0301. Crane Operations” contains 67 questions across 1 collection.

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What does this approved signal mean?

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  • Stop (interruption or end of movement)✓ Correct answer
  • Hoist
  • Raise jib
  • Slew right
Which of the following factors contribute to the safe and efficient operation of a shipboard service crane?

Multiple correct answers

  • Competence✓ Correct answer
  • Awareness✓ Correct answer
  • Teamwork✓ Correct answer
  • Maintenance✓ Correct answer
The engine-room crane is to be used for the routine transfer of spare parts from the storeroom to the after end of the engine-room prior to use in the steering flat. The spares are all well within the safe working load of the crane and easily handled with slings and brackets. The operation is planned for late morning and the duty engine crew are available to assist. The weather is good and the crane is in full working order. How might the pre-operations briefing take place?

One correct answer

  • This is a routine matter. The use of the crane can be adequately covered in the daily work meeting at the start of the day, but may still need to be noted as discussed on a pre-operations checklist✓ Correct answer
  • The use of the engine-room crane is always considered an extra-ordinary operation and requires an extra risk assessment. A special briefing must take place, involving all the duty engine-room personnel
While performing a 6 monthly check on a bow hose-handling crane, you remove an inspection panel and discover the seal around it broken, the surrounding steel rusty, and 10 cm of salt-water pooled at the bottom. Select all of the corrective procedures you will follow from the list below. (Select all applicable answers)

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  • Remove the water and dry the chamber✓ Correct answer
  • Replace the seal on the panel✓ Correct answer
  • Treat and re-coat the area of rusty steel✓ Correct answer
  • Following repair, securely re-fit the panel✓ Correct answer
  • Report the details, so that the appropriate entries can be made in the maintenance records✓ Correct answer
  • Drill a hole in the bottom of the casing so that any more water drains away automatically
  • Leave the panel loose, so that it may be checked more frequently
  • Place absorbent cloth in the bottom of the chamber to catch any more water that leaks in
When should the emergency stop on a crane be tested? (Select all applicable answers)

Multiple correct answers

  • At periodic intervals, as required under the Planned Maintenance system✓ Correct answer
  • Prior to the commencement of lifting operations✓ Correct answer
  • At any other time felt necessary or prudent✓ Correct answer

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