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CD0349. Bulk Carriers, Unloading

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“Seagull CBT — CD0349. Bulk Carriers, Unloading” contains 43 questions across 1 collection.

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How is the heavy ballast condition normally achieved? Select the ONE correct answer.

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  • The floodable hold is ballasted✓ Correct answer
  • Number One hold is filled
  • Various holds are partially filled
  • Various holds are fully filled
Who is responsible for monitoring the Unloading Plan during unloading? Select the ONE correct answer.

One correct answer

  • The ship’s officers, under the guidance of the Master, monitor the Unloading Plan✓ Correct answer
  • An independent surveyor is employed to monitor the Unloading Plan
  • The cargo receiving representative is required to monitor the Unloading Plan
  • The terminal representative is responsible for monitoring against the Unloading Plan
Why should pendulum swinging of the grab be avoided? Select the TWO best answers.

Multiple correct answers

  • It can cause impact damage to the ship’s structures✓ Correct answer
  • It can cause puncturing damage to the ship’s plating✓ Correct answer
  • It slows down the discharge rate
  • It can lead to spillage of cargo from the grab
What is the best way for an OOW to monitor for stevedore damage? Select the ONE correct answer.

One correct answer

  • To be on deck as much as possible, observing the unloading operations✓ Correct answer
  • To ask the terminal representative to tell them if any damage occurs
  • To wait until the end of discharge and then look for damage
  • To sit in the ship’s office listening for the sound of any damage occurring
What actions should the OOW take if they suspect that the Unloading Plan is not being followed to any significant extent? Select the ONE correct answer

One correct answer

  • The OOW must inform the Chief Officer immediately and, if necessary, suspend all cargo and ballasting operations✓ Correct answer
  • The OOW must contact the terminal representative and plan a meeting as soon as possible to resolve the issues
  • The OOW should contact the ships agents to inform them of the problems
  • The OOW should stop all ballasting operations

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