CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Q6

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What is the first step a Classification Society takes in ensuring a new vessel is built to class rules?

D) Issuing a crew training certificate

A) Surveying the vessel after construction

C) Conducting sea trials

B) Reviewing and approving the design plans

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What role does a Classification Society play in the selection of materials used for the vessel’s construction?

C) It chooses the least expensive materials

D) It supplies the materials to the shipyard

A) It specifies and approves materials to meet class standards

B) It selects materials based on aesthetic appeal

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Why is it necessary for a Classification Society to review the vessel’s design plans before construction?

D) To set the vessel’s crew requirements

C) To reduce construction costs

B) To estimate the vessel's fuel consumption

A) To ensure they meet class standards and specifications

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Why are sea trials essential before a Class Certificate can be issued?

D) To select the ship's home port

B) To confirm the vessel's stability, performance, and maneuverability

A) To test the crew’s response to emergencies

C) To determine the ideal cargo layout

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How often must a Class Certificate typically be renewed through periodic inspections?

C) Every 10 years

B) Every 5 years, with annual surveys

A) Every month

D) Never

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Which of the following is a condition for a new vessel to receive a Class Certificate?

B) It must pass all inspections and meet design criteria set by the Classification Society

D) It must be registered in a specific country

C) It must have a fully trained crew onboard

A) It must have completed three successful voyages

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Which of the following is typically the final step before a Classification Society issues a class certificate?

C) Sea trials and final inspection

A) Crew certification

B) Inspection of the vessel’s logbook

D) Planning the vessel’s first voyage

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What specific aspect of a new vessel’s construction would a Classification Society likely inspect?

D) The design of interior decorations

B) The welding of hull plates

A) The arrangement of kitchen appliances

C) The placement of recreational equipment

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Which of the following activities does a Classification Society typically perform during the construction phase of a new vessel?

B) Conducting regular inspections of construction progress

C) Operating the vessel during initial voyages

A) Training the crew

D) Setting cargo tariffs

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What does the issuance of a Class Certificate signify?

A) The vessel is exempt from future inspections

C) The vessel has been approved to sail without a crew

B) The vessel has met specific standards for structural integrity and safety

D) The vessel has been insured

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