What receptacles for gas transportation are in common use? - cylinders of carbon steel, receptacles of copper or aluminium alloys, thick walled glass or metal tubes suitably packed in strong wooden boxes, lined with metal.

What cargoes may be stored without roof protection? - equipment packed in boxes may be stored without roof protection.

What factors may cause damage to cargo? - a) Inefficient and improper slinging. b)use of cargo hooks. c)Crushing. d) Cargo gear.

What terms must Charter-Party include? - the rate of freight, the time of loading, the port of destination, the loading conditions...

What should the stevedore inspect on board? - the state of vessels bilge’s, compartments and deck in the hold and also check the statement of cargo gear.(грузовое устройство)

Who sings the Charter-Party? - Shipping agent signs the Charter-party in the name of Charterer.

What do you call deck cargo? - The cargo which is given deck stowage we are calling deck cargo.

How is the cargo received on board ship and given away in the port of destination? By using ship’s or shore cargo-handling facilities

What is Time Sheet? – It’s all loading or discharging time including break for lanch or due to bad weather and so on

1.According to what documents does the stevedore being discharging? - Cargo Plan and the Bill of Lading.

2.Haw can the loss of space be avoided? - a)Compactness of stowage b)Selecting packages by size and form

3.What kind of dunnage is used for bagged cargo? – Wooden platform. Dunnage must be dry, clean, sound.

4.What should you do if bulk grain in the hold doesn’t completely fill the compartment? - placing on its surface bags filled with grain or by lashing with boards? chains and slings.

5.What is the cargo officer responsible for? - for the safe and efficient handling and stowage of cargo

6.What should be done to avoid the interaction of dangerous cargoes with moisture? - packed in hermetically sealed receptacles

7.Where should tallying (счет груза)be made? - The tallying should be made on board the vessel.

8.What cargoes call for warehouses storing? - Any kind of cargoes which can be damage by sun rays, snow. rain and by some other factors.

9.Why is it necessary to ventilate holds and compartments? - to avoid cargoes deterioration(порча)

10.What cargoes are liable to spontaneous combustion? - which may readily ignite on contact with air or give off explosive gas.

11.What is stowage? - The stowage is the placing of cargoes either in ship’s holds or on her deck.

12.What appliances(приспособления) are used for leading bagged cargoes, heavy lifts, flowing cargoes?

require nets and canvas slings; heavy lifts are loaded either with heavy duty derricks; flowing cargoes elevators and grabs are used

13.How are case goods arranged while slinging(стропить)? - should be arranged more or less in like sizes and weight before slinging

14.Where is it prohibited to stow gas receptacles? - in coal bunkers, holds containing coal or on deck directly above such holds

15.What are the properties of oil products? - density, temperature of thickness, flash point, viscosity and water consistence

16.Why should holds be water tight when green sugar is transported? – Because the damp(сырость) will damage the cargo.

17.How do we divide gases? - according to their properties - The gases may be: inflammable, poisonous, supporters of combustion, corrosive

18.What does the term “broken stowage” mean? - space which is lost and unoccupied by cargo between and around the packages

19.What does the method of stowage depend on? - The method of stowage depends on the kind of the cargo.

20.What are the most important liquid cargoes? - oil products. It is comprise: fuel oil, petrol, kerosene and lubricants

21.What factors may cause damage to cargo? - 1.badly handling 2.infficient and improper slinging 3.use of cargo hooks 4.crushing 5.cargo gear 22.How should readily ignite cargoes be packed? - should be parked in hermetically sealed receptacles