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CD0347. Bulk carriers, Trim and stability

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“Seagull CBT — CD0347. Bulk carriers, Trim and stability” contains 41 questions across 1 collection.

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How can the KG be determined for any loading condition of a bulk carrier? Select the ONE correct answer.

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  • Using a table of moments✓ Correct answer
  • It is given in the ship’s loading manual
  • It can be found from the Maximum KG diagram
  • It is calculated as part of the displacement calculations
What is the First Trim Correction also known as? Select the ONE correct answer.

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  • The Layer Correction✓ Correct answer
  • The Free Surface Correction
  • The Fresh Water Correction
  • The Second Moment of Waterplane Area
What is the maximum permissible angle of heel after grain shifting has been calculated? Select the ONE correct answer.

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  • 12°✓ Correct answer
  • 10°
  • 15°
  • 5°
What is the minimum GM (fluid) permitted by the Load Line Convention? Select the ONE correct answer.

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  • 0.15 metres✓ Correct answer
  • 0.015 metres
  • 0.3 metres
  • 0.51 metres
What will the Master particularly have to demonstrate to the national authorities prior to loading grain? Select the ONE best answer.

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  • That on departure, and at all times during the proposed voyage, the ship will comply with the stability criteria in the International Grain Code✓ Correct answer
  • That the ship has enough fuel for the proposed voyage
  • That the amount of cargo proposed to be loaded will not submerge the ship’s load line
  • That all of the ship’s certificates are up to date

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