Midterm Quiz #2

Question 1

These are necessary to confirm hatch covers are weathertight and will remain weathertight throughout the voyage.

Answer 1

Test & a Visual Inspection

Question 2

It provide evidence that the condition of the hatch covers does not pose a threat to the cargo

Answer 2

SGS Hatch Inspections

Question 3

This is a Non-Destructive Testing (N.D.T.) whereby, with the use of the appropriate equipment, tightness of Hatch Covers can be tested against leakages which can cause charterers claims and affect seaworthiness of vessels.

Answer 3

Ultrasonic Hatch Leak Inspection

Question 4

It is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the ship

Answer 4

Port State Control

Question 5

In relation to a ship, the country in which the ship is registered.

Answer 5

Flag State

Question 6

What annex of Port State Control in accordance with Paris memorandum?

Answer 6

Annex 10

Question 7

In case deficiencies have been identified during inspections, what PSC forms used to fill up in order to indicate the deficiencies?

Answer 7

Form B

Question 8

In Port State Control inspection, what forms to used to indicate the ship’s particulars?

Answer 8

Form A

Question 9

A type of of a risk ship that include chemical tanker, gas carrier, oil tanker, NLS tanker, bulk carrier and passenger ship and ships of 12 years or more that are eligible for expanded inspection.

Answer 9

High Risk Ships

Question 10

What kind of inspection that includes a check of the overall condition, including the human element where relevant.

Answer 10

Expanded Inspection

Question 11

This kind of vessel is designed and built to meet the requirements of a specific classification society, such as the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Lloyd’s Register (LR), or Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

Answer 11

Standard Risk Ships

Question 12

These ships are designed with multiple layers of safety features and redundancies to minimize the risk of accidents or incidents.

Answer 12

Low Risk Ships

Question 13

What kind of resolution the IMO adopted on Regional co-operation in the control of ships and discharges promoting the conclusion of regional agreements.

Answer 13

A.682(17)

Question 14

How often are low risks be inspected by Port State Control?

Answer 14

every third year

Question 15

How often are the high risk ships be inspected

Answer 15

every six months

Question 16

How often are standard risk ships be inspected?

Answer 16

every year

Question 17

It is a general inspection conducted by PSC.

Answer 17

Initial Inspection

Question 18

What type of ship inspection conducted by PSC, if the ship is 12 years or more?

Answer 18

Expanded Inspection

Question 19

This type of inspection mainly focus on specific areas where high levels of deficiencies encountered by PSC.

Answer 19

Concentrated Inspection Campaign