CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 15 Q1

1 / 10

Why must there be arrangements for bilge and ballast water disposal during dry-docking?

C) To ensure compliance with engine maintenance schedules

B) To prevent environmental contamination and manage stability

A) To maintain fuel efficiency

D) To prepare for the next voyage

2 / 10

Which of the following is a critical service that must be available during dry-docking to ensure fire safety?

D) Communication with shore offices

B) Provision of fire hoses and extinguishers

C) Passenger safety drills

A) Mooring line checks

3 / 10

Which aspect of underwater equipment is typically detailed in a docking plan?

D) Fuel consumption rates

A) Maintenance dates for equipment

B) Locations of propellers, rudders, and thrusters

C) The operational range of the vessel

4 / 10

In preparation for docking, why is information about hull shape provided on the docking plan?

D) To arrange the onboard cargo safely

C) To estimate fuel requirements for the next voyage

B) To guide the placement of support blocks to match the hull profile

A) To determine the number of crew required onboard

5 / 10

What structural details of a vessel does a docking plan provide to ensure proper alignment on docking blocks?

B) Keel block and bilge block locations

C) Lifeboat arrangements

D) Maintenance schedule

A) Hull coating specifications

6 / 10

What type of lighting is necessary during dry-docking to ensure safe operations?

A) Only natural sunlight

B) Adequate and safe artificial lighting for all areas, especially confined spaces

C) Temporary navigation lights

D) Deck floodlights only

7 / 10

What service is essential to maintain environmental control and safety for crew members during dry-docking?

D) Water ballast operations

A) Provision of bunkering services

C) Scheduled cargo loading

B) Ventilation for confined spaces

8 / 10

Which service is necessary to address potential injuries or health emergencies during dry-docking?

B) Availability of first aid and emergency medical services

D) Cargo unloading procedures

A) Life raft deployment drills

C) Daily crew briefings

9 / 10

Why is the location of through-hull fittings noted on the docking plan?

B) To check for and access these fittings during inspection and maintenance

A) To schedule replacement parts for the fittings

D) To calculate cargo loading limits

C) To assess the number of crew members needed for the operation

10 / 10

Which of the following pieces of information is typically found on a vessel’s docking plan?

D) Upcoming voyage routes

C) Onboard crew schedule

A) Length and draft of the vessel

B) Location of sea chests and hull fittings

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