General Ship Knowledge (GSK) (Set 3)

Question 1 of 30

A ballast tank must not be pressurized as it will

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Questions in this Practice Set

Q1

A ballast tank must not be pressurized as it will

Q2

All cargo gear should have

Q3

Discharge of chemical cargo tank washing should comply with

Q4

Gooseneck of a derrick is an arrangement

Q5

Prior to loading bulk cargo the holds should be

Q6

Containers are interlocked together with

Q7

Wire rope should be condemned if more than

Q8

The knot used for making a back splice is a

Q9

Block which has a hinged side is known as

Q10

The advantage of using a purchase is that for a given size of wire rope

Q11

The SWL of each block is punched on the

Q12

A lead block is used in a derrick when rigging the

Q13

To make temporary eye at one end the most useful knot is

Q14

To increase the life of a steel wire rope in a crane it should be

Q15

Proof Load of derrick / crane is

Q16

A single sheave block is used to

Q17

A shackle is moused to:

Q18

A purchase is roveto advantage when

Q19

Blocks are greased to

Q20

The size of a manila rope is usually indicated by its

Q21

When rigging the bosun chair the gantline is secured to the chair with

Q22

To rig a threefold purchase what blocks are required

Q23

Rope should be stored

Q24

A gun tackle can be used

Q25

The stage can be lowered over side for shipside painting when the vessel is

Q26

Greasing is carried out on equipment to

Q27

The purpose of mousing a hook is to

Q28

When a purchase is rigged to disadvantage the pull is from the

Q29

The lay of a right hand lay rope is

Q30

If the sheave is cracked the sheave has to be