CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 8 Q4

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

D) Lighting systems on deck

C) Navigation systems

A) Load line markings

B) Fuel efficiency of the engines

2 / 10

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

D) To assess the quality of ventilation

C) To verify their placement in the engine room

B) To confirm they are securely closed and watertight

A) To ensure they are painted in a visible color

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

D) To evaluate the speed of the vessel

B) To determine fuel efficiency

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

A) To calculate cargo volume

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

D) The deck at the highest point of the ship

A) The deck that supports cargo during loading

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

B) The deck above the waterline in all loading conditions

5 / 10

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

C) Crew accommodation

B) The condition of freeing ports

D) Deck furniture

A) Radio communication systems

6 / 10

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

C) The paint color of the hull

D) The age of the vessel

A) The speed of the vessel

B) The integrity of weathertight and watertight doors

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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

D) To check for electrical wiring

C) To test their ability to support weight

A) To confirm the cargo capacity

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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

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

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

9 / 10

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

C) The draft marks

D) The engine room

A) The waterline

B) The freeboard deck

10 / 10

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

C) Load line markings

A) Weathertight doors

D) Fuel type used by the vessel

B) Freeing ports

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