CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 Q2

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What is indicated by the “S” line in the load line markings?

D) Structural load limit

C) Special cargo load line

A) Summer load line

B) Starboard side load line

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Why is maintaining statutory minimum freeboard important for a vessel?

B) To allow for maximum cargo space

C) To prevent the deck from submerging under typical load conditions

A) To ensure faster speed

D) To increase fuel efficiency

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Which of the following components are included in a typical load line marking for a vessel certificated to operate in all zones?

B) Summer, winter, tropical, and fresh water load lines along with the Plimsoll mark

A) Summer load line only

D) Only the winter and summer load lines

C) Load lines for the tropical zone only

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If a vessel moves from sea water to fresh water with the same load, how does this affect its draft?

B) The vessel’s draft remains the same

C) The vessel sits lower in fresh water

A) The vessel sits higher in fresh water

D) The vessel moves faster in fresh water

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What is statutory minimum freeboard?

B) The minimum vertical distance between the waterline and the main deck

D) The distance from the ship's deck to its highest point

A) The maximum amount of cargo a ship can carry

C) The space between the hull and cargo hold

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What is the purpose of the Plimsoll mark on a vessel’s load line marking?

A) To indicate the cargo capacity

D) To specify the vessel’s year of manufacture

C) To mark the ideal sailing speed

B) To show the vessel's maximum load draft in various water conditions

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Which of the following explains why a vessel has a different load line for tropical waters?

A) Tropical waters are warmer, affecting water density

C) Tropical waters have fewer currents

D) Tropical waters are closer to the equator

B) Tropical waters are generally deeper

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Why are there different load lines for fresh water and sea water?

B) Water density differences affect buoyancy, requiring adjustments for safe draft

C) Fresh water is cleaner than sea water

D) Fresh water is colder than sea water

A) Fresh water vessels are generally smaller

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