Question 1 of 15

Which of the following is an example of a material combination with a low friction?

• Sawn wood on wood.
• Steel plates on a painted steel deck.
• Sawn wood on rubber mats.
• Steel plates on rubber mats.

Question 2 of 15

What does the "IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code)" contain?

• The history of packing of cargo transport units.
• General information on safe stowage and securing of cargo in cargo transport units.
• Standard dimensions for containers.
• Information about how trafficking in CTU's is avoided.

Question 3 of 15

SOLAS came as a result of which disaster?

• As a result of the loss of M/V Estonia.
• As a result of the loss of M/V Tricolor.
• As a result of the loss of RMS Titanic.
• As a result of the loss of RMS Lusitania.

Question 4 of 15

Which of the following may damage or degrade web lashings?

• Sharp edges
• Fresh water
• Bacteria
• Artificial fluorescent light

Question 5 of 15

What kind of information may be found in the quick lashing guide included in the Informative Material of IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice on Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code)?

• Contact information for lashing equipment suppliers.
• Correct marking of dangerous goods.
• How transport packages shall be designed.
• The required number of lashings for different sea areas.

Question 6 of 15

Crates and boxes might be weak in their structure. How is a proper securing of the cargo achieved if this is the case?

• Do not secure the cargo to prevent damage to the box or crate.
• Ask the engine department to have a look and reinforce the box/crate.
• Perform the securing as usual; it is the customer's problem if the box or cargo inside is damaged.
• Attach lashings directly to the cargo unit inside boxes or crates.

Question 7 of 15

Which is a possible consequence of cargo shifting resulting from improper cargo securing?

• Favourable environmental impact
• Economic benefits
• Loss of the vessel and/or lives
• Good will

Question 8 of 15

In which section of the CSM can I find instructions of how a Semi-trailer or a roll trailer shall be secured?

• Portable equipment
• Accelerations
• Fixed equipment
• Cargo specific instructions.

Question 9 of 15

How should painted surfaces on the cargo be protected from different types of lashings?

• By not tightening the lashings.
• There is no need to protect such surfaces; any damage will be repaired prior to delivery to the consignee.
• By using painted or rubber coated steel chains.
• By using rubber mats or corner protectors.

Question 10 of 15

What material contact should be avoided when applying the CSS Code "Rule of Thumb" for cargo securing?

• Rubber against wood.
• Steel against steel.
• Rubber against steel.
• Wood against steel.

Question 11 of 15

Where can you find information on how to perform and record inspections and maintenance of cargo securing equipment?

• In the vessel's Cargo Securing Manual.
• In the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing (CSS Code).
• In SOLAS.
• In the vessels International Safety Management Manual.

Question 12 of 15

When inspecting a chain lashing, you are mostly inspecting the links for bending or damage. Is this statement true or false?

• False
• True

Question 13 of 15

How many web lashings with MBL 10 tonnes are needed on each side to secure a vehicle weighing 30 tonnes according to the CSS Code "Rule of Thumb" for cargo securing?

• 3 lashings on each side.
• 6 lashings on each side.
• 4 lashings on each side.
• 8 lashings on each side.

Question 14 of 15

Which of the following is a possible consequence of cargo lost overboard?

• There are no consequences for lost cargo.
• A search and rescue operation.
• An environmental impact such as pollution.
• A delay in sailing.

Question 15 of 15

IMO was established in 1948 as a specialised agency of which international body?

• The United States Coast Guard
• The Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• The International Labour Organization
• The United Nations