Quiz (May 9)

What does damage stability refer to?

•      Hull reinforcement materials

•       Prevention of collision damage

•       The ship’s ability to stay afloat after flooding

•       The ship’s engine reliability

Which international regulation governs damage stability?

•       Load Line Convention

• A.      MARPOL Annex IV

•       SOLAS Chapter II-1

•       STCW Code

What does “watertight subdivision” mean?

•       A method to reduce fuel cost

•      Division of a ship into flood-resistant compartments

• Load distribution system

• A.      The ship's paint scheme

What is the role of the Damage Stability Booklet?

• A.      Monitor satellite signals

• A.      Provide flooding scenarios and stability information

• A.      Record engine temperatures

• A.      Store crew contact lists

Which onboard tool simulates flooding and calculates GM and trim?

• A.      ECDIS

• A.      Echo sounder

• A.      Loadicator

• A.      Radar system

After detecting a hull breach, the crew has closed all watertight doors. What should be done next to limit further damage?

• a.       Conduct an initial damage assessment

• a.       Continue with daily engine maintenance

• a.       Lower life rafts

• a.       Secure all navigation lights

You are the officer on watch and discover flooding in the engine room. Which permeability value would you use to estimate the water volume that may fill this space?

• A.      45%

• A.      60%

• A.      85%

• A.      95%

A cargo vessel trims by bow after a forward compartment is bilged. What should be your initial concern regarding the ship’s stability?

• A.      Changes in propeller thrust

• A.      Increase in speed

• A.      Reduced freeboard at the bow

• A.      Rust development in forward tanks

When applying the Added Weight Method to a bilged compartment, what is your main assumption?

• A.      The bilged water is treated as an added load

• A.      The compartment becomes sealed immediately

• A.      The water is lighter than cargo

• A.      The water replaces lost cargo

While assessing a flooded cargo hold using the Constant Displacement Method, what should you consider?

• A.      Loss in buoyancy equals the weight of the water entering

• A.      Permeability has no effect

• A.      The freeboard increases

• A.      The ship becomes lighter