CHEMCO Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 22 of 30
Working instructions specifying the manner in which the ship is to be loaded and ballasted to avoid unacceptable stresses in the vessel’s structure is required for tankers:
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Direct Answer
Option D: Greater than 150 meters in length
Loadicator systems or loading manuals detailing ballast and cargo arrangements to avoid structural overstress are mandatory for tankers over 150 meters in length, as per SOLAS and classification society rules.
All Options
A
Greater than 50 metres in length
B
Greater than 75 meters in length
C
Greater than 100 meters in length
D
Greater than 150 meters in length
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Loadicator systems or loading manuals detailing ballast and cargo arrangements to avoid structural overstress are mandatory for tankers over 150 meters in length, as per SOLAS and classification society rules.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).
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