CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 Q4

1 / 10

What is the primary purpose of measuring freeboard on a vessel?

D) To evaluate the speed of the vessel

B) To determine fuel efficiency

A) To calculate cargo volume

C) To ensure the vessel has adequate reserve buoyancy and stability

2 / 10

Why would a surveyor inspect side scuttles before endorsing a load line certificate?

B) To confirm they are securely closed and watertight

C) To verify their placement in the engine room

A) To ensure they are painted in a visible color

D) To assess the quality of ventilation

3 / 10

Which of the following items is most likely to be inspected to confirm that the load line markings are accurate?

B) Fuel efficiency of the engines

A) Load line markings

C) Navigation systems

D) Lighting systems on deck

4 / 10

Which of the following best describes the term "freeboard deck"?

C) The uppermost continuous deck, to which the freeboard is measured

B) The deck above the waterline in all loading conditions

A) The deck that supports cargo during loading

D) The deck at the highest point of the ship

5 / 10

Before issuing or endorsing a load line certificate, which of the following would a surveyor inspect on a vessel?

D) The age of the vessel

A) The speed of the vessel

B) The integrity of weathertight and watertight doors

C) The paint color of the hull

6 / 10

What is one of the purposes of inspecting hatch covers before issuing a load line certificate?

B) To ensure hatch covers are weathertight and prevent water ingress

C) To test their ability to support weight

A) To confirm the cargo capacity

D) To check for electrical wiring

7 / 10

Which of the following items would be inspected by a surveyor in connection with load line certification?

B) The condition of freeing ports

A) Radio communication systems

C) Crew accommodation

D) Deck furniture

8 / 10

Which part of the vessel does the freeboard measurement NOT take into account?

C) The draft marks

D) The engine room

B) The freeboard deck

A) The waterline

9 / 10

Which of the following items is NOT typically part of a load line inspection by a surveyor?

D) Fuel type used by the vessel

C) Load line markings

B) Freeing ports

A) Weathertight doors

10 / 10

What does the term "freeboard" mean under the International Convention on Load Lines?

B) The distance between the waterline and the deck edge at the lowest point of the freeboard deck

C) The distance between the keel and the bridge

A) The distance between the waterline and the top of the mast

D) The height of the cargo space from the bottom of the hull

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