12 Questions
What is the effect on the draft of a tanker fully loaded with oil pumped out from the stern most tank across?
The forward draft will decrease
In tonnage tax, the tax is leveled according to the:
Net tonnage of vessel
What would be the quantity of oil with a specific gravity of 0.9200 that could be carried in tanks with a capacity of 1,000 tons of fresh water?
920 tons
When a vessel has a concentration of weight toward the top, it is said to be:
Tender
If a vessel goes from salt water to fresh water, what will happen to its draft?
Decrease her draft
How would a vessel be referred to as 'tender' based on its cargo weight and double bottoms status?
Concentrated high and the double bottoms are empty
What causes a vessel to behave as if all of its weight is acting downward through the center of gravity?
Center of buoyancy
What happens to a vessel when its center of gravity is lowered?
Trim is increased
Which term describes angular motion about the longitudinal axis of a vessel?
Roll
If a vessel rolls to the starboard side with no moving weights onboard, where will the center of gravity move?
Move to port
What is the effect of off-center ballast on a vessel's list or trim?
Increase list or trim
Which action will not provide extra buoyancy for a vessel with no sheer?
Lighter draft
Test your knowledge of marine engineering with questions about cargo capacity and terminology used on vessels. Questions include determining the quantity of oil a vessel can carry based on tank capacity and understanding when a vessel is referred to as 'tender'.
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