SEAM 2 Quiz Week 13 Compartmentation

A ship experiences repeated bulkhead cracking near machinery. What could be the root cause?

• Poor welding

• Vibration stress

• Rust

• Paint damage

A ship floods in the forward compartment, but remains stable. What principle is working?

• Buoyancy

• Reserve buoyancy

• Compartmentalization

• Freeboard allowance

After grounding, which bulkhead is most important to assess for maintaining watertight integrity?

• Wash bulkhead

• Fire-resisting

• Collision Bulkhead

• Transom

During a flooding scenario, which bulkhead type would best minimize progressive flooding?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Wash

• Fire-resistant

If a collision bulkhead is placed further aft than SOLAS regulations specify, what is the most significant consequence?

• Improved cargo handling

• Reduced risk of stern flooding

• Increased vulnerability to bow flooding

• Enhanced crew comfort

If tasked with improving a ship's emergency response, which compartmentation feature should be prioritized?

• Wider passageways

• Rapidly operable watertight doors

• Additional windows

• Open access between compartments

If the shaft tunnel is not watertight, what is the greatest risk during engine room flooding?

• Water can spread to aft compartments

• Improved shaft lubrication

• Reduced vibration

• Increased engine efficiency

When evaluating compliance with regulations, which document is most relevant for watertight integrity?

• Subdivision and stability plans

• Crew meal schedules

• Passenger lists

• Cargo manifests

Which aspect of compartmentation most directly enhances a ship's survivability after a breach?

• Increasing the number of crew

• Isolating flooding to a single compartment

• Installing more lifeboats

• Using lighter construction materials

Which compartment's failure would most threaten the ship's maneuverability?

• Forepeak

• Steering gear compartment

• Cargo hold

• Galley