2ND MATE EXAM ORAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BY CAPT-DANIEL - LATEST QUESTIONS

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Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, 1988
 
Adoption: 10 March 1988
Entry into force: 1 March 1992

The main purpose of the convention is to ensure that appropriate action is taken against persons committing unlawful acts against ships. These include
• the seizure of ships by force;
• acts of violence against persons on board ships; and
• the placing of devices on board a ship which are likely to destroy or damage it.

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yes,
1. the weight of the grain cargo should not exceed 1/3rd of the dwt.
2. all grain surfaces in filled compartments must be restrained by a centreline division extending for the full length of the compartment from the underside of the deck or hatch covers to a depth below the deck line equal to b/8 or 2.4m whichever is greater. alternatively sacering or bundling may be used except for linseed
3. all free grain surfaces in partly filled compartments must be trimmed level and securing by overstowing, strapping or lashing or by wire mesh
4. all hatch covers to tween decks must be in place and battened
5. gm(F) should not be less than 0.3
6. Master should demonstrate that ship complies with this

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The stability booklets contents will vary between states, and may be more inclusive than described here. Individual stability booklets may not contain all parts, particularly if hand generated. Static characteristics (cross-curves, hydrostatics) may be required for a number of conditions of trim.


# 1.3 Contents

    * 1.3.1 Introductory Notes
    * 1.3.2 Vessel Verification
    * 1.3.3 Conditions of Load
    * 1.3.4 Vessel Information
    * 1.3.5 Instructional Information