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What do you mean by SF & BM?
Shearing Force (SF) When a section such as a beam is carrying a load there is a tendency for some parts to be pushed upwards and for other parts to…
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What is Breaking Strength and its relation with SWL?
Breaking strength is more commonly known as tensile strength. It is defined as the point at which certain materials will become deformed or break under a given load. The point…
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What are the hazards of carrying bulk cargo?
Hazards of dry bulk cargo 1. Liquefaction Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which solid bulk cargoes are abruptly transformed from a solid dry state to an almost fluid state. Liquefaction…
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What are the hazards of carrying coal as a cargo?
Hazards of Coal Coal may create flammable atmospheres, may heat spontaneously, may deplete the oxygen concentration, may corode metal structures. Can liquefy if predominantly fine 75% less than 5 mm…
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How are Chemical Tankers classified?
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What are the types of Chemical Tankers?
The IBC Code divides chemical tankers into three types:The ship type required for individual products is indicated in column E in the table of chapter 17. Type I: It is…
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What are Hogging & Sagging and how do they occur?
Hogging and Sagging Hogging When the beam of a vessel is loaded or otherwise is subjected to external forces such that the beam bends with the ends curving downwards it…
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What is a Striker Plate?
As can be seen from the image below, a Striker Plate is fitted at the bottom of ballast tank sounding pipes. The purpose of this plate is to prevent the…
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Give definitions for the below mentioned terms.
Give definitions for the below mentioned terms. Camber The purpose of rounding the beam is to ensure a good drainage of the water and also to strengthen the upper deck…
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What is Tare weight and Laden weight?
The weights marked on the containers are TARE weight and LADEN weight. Tare Weight TARE weight is the weight of the empty container and is usually 2200KGS for a TEU…
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What are the types of cargo Segregations under IMDG Code?
Cargo Segregation under IMDG Away from May be carried in the same compartment or on deck provided a minimum horizontal separation of 3m projected vertically is maintained. Separated from Can…