MA0568 Basic Tanker Training - Topic 1

What is the full form of VLCC?

• Volatile Liquid Chemical Container
• Very Large Crude Carrier
• Vast Large Cargo Carrier
• Very Little Crude Carrier

From the image, what is the likely reason for constructing a tanker vessel with double hull?

• Increased safety and protection against oil spills
• To reduce the weight of the vessel
• To increase speed and efficiency
• To improve passenger comfort

What is the full form of SBT onboard a tanker vessel?

• Safe Ballast Tank

• Secondary Ballast Tank

• Segregated Ballast Tank

• Submerged Ballast Tank

What is the full form of OPA in relation to Basic Tanker Training?

• Offshore Platform Authority
• Ocean Protection Act
• Oil Pollution Act
• Oil Pollution Association

What is the length of an Aframax tanker?

• 200-250 meters
• 400-450 meters
• 300-350 meters
• 100-150 meters

Which International Maritime Organization (IMO) convention aims to prevent and mitigate marine pollution caused by ships?

How many IMO types of chemical tanker categories were introduced?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the function of a Pressure Vacuum valve?

• To relieve excessive pressure or vacuum inside tanks or vessels.
• To prevent leaks in tanks or vessels
• To regulate temperature inside tanks or vessels
• To increase pressure inside tanks or vessels

What is the main purpose of using inert gas in cargo tanks?

• To prevent the risk of fire or explosion
• To provide additional fuel for the vessel
• To increase the cargo capacity of the tanks
• To improve the taste of the cargo

What is the main advantage of a centrifugal pump over a positive displacement pump?

• Higher pressure and lower efficiency
• Higher flow rates and continuous flow capability
• Lower flow rates and intermittent flow capability
• Smaller size and easier maintenance