General Cargo Ships and Bulk Carriers Quiz
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What is a feature of general cargo ships?

  • Large hatches opening for cargo handling
  • Double Wall sided ship used as a side wing tanks
  • Single deck ship
  • Combined or transverse framing system (correct)
  • What is a feature of container ships?

  • Divided to cargo holds (lower hold, tween deck)
  • The ship has a bulwark
  • Double bottom
  • Single deck ship (correct)
  • What is a feature of bulk carriers?

  • Single deck ship with high strengthen deck
  • Large hatches opening are a feature of all bulk carriers (correct)
  • Single deck ship
  • Double bottom
  • What is a feature of newly constructed bulk ships?

    <p>Double skin structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of gearless bulk carriers?

    <p>They do not carry cargo-handling equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ship features a combined or transverse framing system?

    <p>General cargo ship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ship is likely to have upper and lower hopper tanks to control the ship's center of gravity?

    <p>Bulk carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ship is known for having a double wall-sided structure used as side wing tanks?

    <p>Container ship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is unique to gearless bulk carriers?

    <p>They do not carry cargo-handling equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is common to all bulk carriers in terms of cargo handling?

    <p>Large hatches opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Ships and Their Features

    • General cargo ships have a large variety of cargo compartments and are designed to carry a wide range of goods.

    Container Ships

    • Container ships are designed to carry cargo in standardized containers.

    Bulk Carriers

    • Bulk carriers are designed to carry dry bulk cargoes such as coal, iron ore, and grain.
    • They often have upper and lower hopper tanks to control the ship's center of gravity.

    Newly Constructed Bulk Ships

    • Newly constructed bulk ships often feature a combined or transverse framing system.

    Gearless Bulk Carriers

    • Gearless bulk carriers do not have onboard cranes, and cargo handling is carried out using shore-based cranes.
    • This type of ship is unique in that it relies on shore-based cargo handling equipment.

    Cargo Handling in Bulk Carriers

    • All bulk carriers have a common feature in that they use shore-based or ship-based cargo handling equipment to load and unload cargo.

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    Test your knowledge of general cargo ships and bulk carriers with this quiz. Explore the features and characteristics of these vessel types, including framing systems, cargo holds, equipment, and more. See how well you know the unique features of each type of ship!

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