CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 ILLC

  1. With reference to the International Load Line Convention (ILLC):
    (a) define weathertight;(2)
    (b) define watertight;(2)
    (c) state what a surveyor would check when inspecting a weathertight door;(2)
    (d) describe what Freeing Ports are, explaining why they are important.(4)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 ILLC Q1

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 Q1

  1. With reference to the International Load Line Convention:
    (a) sketch and label a typical load line marking for a vessel certificated to operate in all zones;(5)
    (b) define statutory minimum freeboard.(2)
    (c) explain why there are different load lines for fresh water and sea water.(3)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 ILLC Q2

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 Q2

  1. With reference to the International Convention on Load Lines:
    (a) list SIX different trading areas that are applied to the measurement of the freeboard of a vessel;(2)
    (b) outline FOUR circumstances that would cause a vessel to infringe the Load Line regulations if it attempted to proceed to sea.(8)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 ILLC Q3

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 Q3

  1. With reference to the International Convention on Load Lines:
    (a) define the terms freeboard and freeboard deck;(5)
    (b) list FIVE items that would be inspected by a surveyor before issuing or endorsing a load line certificate.(5)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 ILLC Q4

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 Q4