Candidate’s Name:

Ports and Maritime Organization

Seafarers' Examination and Documents Directorate
Exams Code : SMCH - 944

Subject : Cargo Handling and Stowage Date: 1394 .06.11

Rank : Second Officer (GT≥500 ) Time allowed: 2.5 Hrs
(Pass mark : 55)

Q.1) - Explain preparation and safety precaution necessary before and during loading of
Coal on a bulk carrier. (20 M)

Q.2) - Explain procedure where you are planning to load a heavy lift of 150 MT from the
jetty on the shore side of a large cargo ship by ship's gear (20 M)

Q.3) - Explain the following terms and describe how to control them.
a) - Ship's sweat (10M)
b) - Cargo sweat (10M)

Q.4) -
a) - Draw a direct pipeline in a crude oil carrier and name all parts (15 M)
b) - What are the advantages of using this type of pipeline. (5M)

Q.5) - Define the following terms:

a) - Ullage
b) - Broken stowage
c) - Grain capacity
d) - Bale capacity (5 marks
each)