Question 1 of 15

Which type of lashing equipment found on board vessels is generally the weakest?

• Roll lash.
• Chain lashings.
• Car lashings.
• Web lashings.

Question 2 of 15

What is meant by the term "Blocking"?

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

Question 3 of 15

What type of motions shall a securing arrangement be able to prevent in all directions?

• Running and tripping.
• Jumping and sliding.
• Jumping and twisting.
• Tipping and sliding.

Question 4 of 15

How many chain lashings with MSL 10 ton are needed in total to secure a vehicle weighing 40 ton according to the CSS Code rule of thumb for cargo securing?

• 8 lashings
• 10 lashings
• 6 lashings
• 4 lashings

Question 5 of 15

In which section of the CSM can I find information about MSL of for example clover leafs or D-rings that is installed onboard?

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

Question 6 of 15

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

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

Question 7 of 15

Which of the following cargoes are least sensitive to tipping?

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

Question 8 of 15

Why should great care be taken when combining lashing equipment of different length, materials and strength?

• It may damage the fixed lashing points in deck.
• It looks untidy.
• It leads to an uneven distribution of forces among the lashings.
• There is a great risk of personal injuries when stripping the lashings before unloading.

Question 9 of 15

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

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

Question 10 of 15

According to SOLAS, from whom shall the Master receive cargo information necessary for the proper stowage and safe carriage of the cargo prior loading?

• The port facility security officer (PFSO).
• The shipper.
• The port captain.
• The ship security officer (SSO).

Question 11 of 15

Which of the following kinds of damages should web lashing equipment be checked for during an inspection?

• All answers are correct.
• Edge damages, such as cuts exceeding 10% of the width.
• Dirt level to the degree that the original colour is masked.
• Brake or cut damages across the lashing.

Question 12 of 15

Classification society regulations for securing cargoes generally cover cargo securing on what type of vessel?

• Livestock carriers
• Car carriers
• Container vessels
• Ro-Ro vessels and ferries

Question 13 of 15

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

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

Question 14 of 15

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

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

Question 15 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
• Cargo specific instructions.
• Fixed equipment