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What is the term for a piece of securing dunnage that runs from a low supporting level up to the cargo?
What is the term for a piece of securing dunnage that runs from a low supporting level up to the cargo?
Who carries out the test of cranes or hoist and accessory gears?
Who carries out the test of cranes or hoist and accessory gears?
What standard mathematical formula is commonly used to calculate a vessel's water plane area for stability purposes?
What standard mathematical formula is commonly used to calculate a vessel's water plane area for stability purposes?
What should be done when water accumulates in holds when loading wood chips cargo?
What should be done when water accumulates in holds when loading wood chips cargo?
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What is the term used for ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction?
What is the term used for ships the keels of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of construction?
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Which part of the ship gives her watertight integrity, covers hull, and binds the whole structure together?
Which part of the ship gives her watertight integrity, covers hull, and binds the whole structure together?
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What is the minimum breaking strength required for all lashings and components used for securing?
What is the minimum breaking strength required for all lashings and components used for securing?
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In coils of up to 15 tons, how should the tank top be dunnaged?
In coils of up to 15 tons, how should the tank top be dunnaged?
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What percentage is the permissible weardown of a sheave during its use of the diameter of the rope in the groove that comes in contact with the wire rope?
What percentage is the permissible weardown of a sheave during its use of the diameter of the rope in the groove that comes in contact with the wire rope?
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When a load is lowering at a speed of 1m/sec, the maximum tension exerted on the cargo wire is sought when the cargo wire is abruptly stopped at which distance?
When a load is lowering at a speed of 1m/sec, the maximum tension exerted on the cargo wire is sought when the cargo wire is abruptly stopped at which distance?
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What is the modulus of elasticity specified for the cargo wire in the given context?
What is the modulus of elasticity specified for the cargo wire in the given context?
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What should be the approximate length of shoring when cutting it?
What should be the approximate length of shoring when cutting it?
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According to Archimedes' principle, what is the buoyant force on an object equal to?
According to Archimedes' principle, what is the buoyant force on an object equal to?
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What is the purpose of an arrival notice sent by a carrier?
What is the purpose of an arrival notice sent by a carrier?
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Where should one find information about the permissible loads on a vessel's tank top and tween-decks?
Where should one find information about the permissible loads on a vessel's tank top and tween-decks?
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What should be the minimum factor of safety used to prevent the pressure in a tank from exceeding the design pressure?
What should be the minimum factor of safety used to prevent the pressure in a tank from exceeding the design pressure?
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How many lashings should be secured for a heavy lift (Jumbo) derrick operation?
How many lashings should be secured for a heavy lift (Jumbo) derrick operation?
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