Question 1 of 15

Which of the following is the most important reason why vehicles should never be parked on lashing equipment?

• It looks untidy.
• The lashings might get lost.
• The protective paint layer on deck might be damaged
• This increases the risk of cargo shifting, and the lashings may cause cargo damage.

Question 2 of 15

What type of movement are crossed lashings most efficient to prevent?

• Twisting
• Sliding
• Tipping
• Jumping

Question 3 of 15

When should the number of lashings be increased compared to the CSS Code "Rule of Thumb" for cargo securing?

• For cargoes with a high centre of gravity.
• For tall and narrow cargoes.
• For cargoes not rigid in form.
• All options are correct.

Question 4 of 15

Which of the following cargoes are least sensitive to tipping?

• Top heavy pieces of machinery, such as stone crushers.
• Stacks of unsecured containers.
• Steel plates stowed flat on the vessels deck.
• High and narrow wooden boxes.

Question 5 of 15

How is the CSS Code "Rule of Thumb" for cargo securing expressed?

• "The total of the MSL values in tonnes of the securing devices on each side of a unit of cargo (port as well as starboard) should equal the weight of the unit in tonnes."
• "The total of the MBL values in tonnes of the securing devices on each side of a unit of cargo (port as well as starboard) should equal the weight of the unit in tonnes."
• "The total of the MSL values in tonnes of all securing devices on one side of a unit of cargo should equal the weight of the unit in tonnes."
• "The total MBL values in tonnes of all securing devices on one side of a unit of cargo should equal the weight of the unit in tonnes."

Question 6 of 15

What does the abbreviation IMO stand for?

• Interposal Maritime Organization
• Independent Maritime Organization
• Interposal Maritime Organization
• International Maritime Organization

Question 7 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 8 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)?

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

Question 9 of 15

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

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

Question 10 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 the vessels International Safety Management Manual.
• In SOLAS.

Question 11 of 15

What is the purpose of a "Top-Over Lashing"?

• To increase the contact force between the cargo and the surface that the cargo is placed on.
• To produce a blocking between the cargo and the vessels deck.
• To secure tall cargo units.
• To decrease the contact force between the cargo and the surface that the cargo is placed on.

Question 12 of 15

What is the most favored method for producing proper tension in chain lashings?

• Fitting an additional vertical chain lashing between two other chain lashings.
• Using a shorter handle.
• Two persons pulling the lever.
• Using an extension handle.

Question 13 of 15

During an inspection of jacks, what should you particularly pay attention to?

• The paint layer is intact.
• The logotype is intact.
• The unit has no sharp corners.
• The supporting structure and the thread on the jack.

Question 14 of 15

What should be considered when securing cargo with straight lashings?

• Road vehicles may only be secured with chain lashings.
• All lashings should, as far as possible, be of similar length and material.
• The lashings should only be attached to the cargo transport unit and not the cargo it carries.
• Some of the lashings must be crossed so that also tipping is prevented.

Question 15 of 15

What is meant by the term "Blocking"?

• Cargo is square or rectangular in profile.
• Cargo is stowed against other cargo units, a bulkhead or other fixed structures.
• Cargo is taken ashore in order to be taken on board later.
• Cargo is secured by heavy duty chains.