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How is the risk associated with adverse weather conditions controlled during a heavy lifting operation? Pick the one option you think is best.

Risk is controlled by completing an operation quickly.

Risk is controlled by obtaining forecasts and observing the weather.

Risk is controlled by setting a 5 knot wind limit.

Risk is controlled by only using the crane during the hours of daylight.

Select the one option which best completes the following statement. Briefing the team before a heavy lifting operation …

… takes too much time.

… makes for a cohesive team.

… is always undertaken by the vessels master.

… is often a waste of time, as they forget everything.

Select the one option which best completes the following statement. Cargo lashings are essential to …

… assist with load stability when the heavy lift is airborne.

… resist gravity loading only on a heavy lift cargo.

… resist inertial and gravity loads on stowed cargo.

… keep various components of the cargo together whilst in transit.

Select the one option which best completes the following statement. Risk assessment for a heavy lifting operation …

… covers risks to the vessel only.

… covers risks to the personnel involved only.

… covers the vessel, cargo and personnel involved.

… covers risks to the cargo only.

Select the one option which best completes the following statement. To prepare the crane for a heavy lifting operation first …

… remove all sea fastenings.

… test the slewing action.

… make sure there is power to the crane.

… ensure there is a permit to work.

Select the one option which best completes the following statement. When proposing to work a heavy lift on a vessel in extremely low air temperatures …

… the operation should be stopped because of the dangers of slipping on ice.

… it is necessary to start up the crane much earlier.

… consideration has to be given to slings reducing in length due to the cold.

… consideration has to be given to the possibility of brittle fracture.

Select the one option which best completes the following statement. When taking a heavy lift a vessel has to be securely moored …

… to reduce wear in the crane slewing bearing .

… to stop the suspended load moving relative to the quay.

… to make it easier to take the lift.

… to stop fender damage.

Select the one option which best completes the following statement. When taking a heavy lift on a vessel, company procedures …

… should be followed at all times.

… do not cover the lifting operation.

… are a not always relevant as they cannot be referenced on the deck of a vessel.

… are unnecessary as personnel all know what to do.

Select the one option which best describes how health and safety issues on a heavy lift vessel are addressed DURING a heavy lifting operation.

Inform all personnel that the lift is taking place.

Complete a full and detailed risk assessment.

Keep non essential personnel clear of the lifting operation.

Leave the operation to dock workers and cargo officers.

Select the one option which best describes how the risk of crane malfunction is controlled on a heavy lift vessel.

Risk is controlled by correctly maintaining the crane.

It is controlled by using the crane well within its SWL rating.

Risk is controlled by only using the crane in daylight hours.

It is controlled by having the technical superintendent organise crane maintenance schedules.

Select the one option which best describes the meaning of the management of change principle.

As changes are made, shore managers will supervise them.

Personnel at sea will be changed by management.

Changes to a plan are effectively managed on a ship.

Peoples attitudes at sea to safety have to change.

Select the one option which best describes the use of a toolbox talk before or during an operation on a heavy lift vessel.

It is a social get together in the deck workshop.

The team involved are briefed with the latest information.

It is the management telling the team the lifting plan.

It is a discussion concerning tools to be used.

Select the one option which best describes those personnel required to maintain a specialised heavy lift crane.

Any of the deck crew on a heavy lift vessel.

Crane manufacturers maintenance personnel only.

Personnel who have undertaken crane maintenance training.

Deck crew on a heavy lift vessel who have shadowed a senior person undertaking maintenance.

Select the one option which best describes when a stop the job call can be made on board a heavy lift vessel.

The operation is running beyond its allotted time.

A team member notices a safety issue.

When an alarm bell is heard from a quayside warehouse.

It is lunch time on board the vessel.

Select the one option which best describes why a contingency plan is necessary on board a heavy lift vessel when working a heavy lift.

The plan copes with unwanted events.

In case the original plan is flawed in some way.

Because the vessels SMS requires it to be there.

In case the warranty surveyor asks to see it.

Select the one option which best describes why wind effect is important to a heavy lift vessel when taking a heavy lift.

Because wind force on the load acts at the crane head.

Because the load will swing around a lot.

Because wind noise makes communications more difficult.

Because wind will cause a vessel to move away from the quay side.

Select the one option which best identifies items on a vessel requiring appraisal when planning for a heavy lift operation.

Items include crane capacity, stowage position and type of lashings held on board.

Items include crane capacity, main engine power and lifting equipment.

Items include crane capacity, stowage position and communications equipment.

Items include crane capacity, stowage position and lifting equipment.

Select the one option which best identifies why a heavy lifting operation on a vessel should be individually risk assessed.

Because the heavy lift or vessel might be damaged.

Because generic crane risk assessments are poorly completed.

Because the warranty surveyor demands this action.

Because a heavy lift is a unique event, unlike everyday crane operations.

Select the one option which best identifies why having adequate reserve stability is important on a heavy lift cargo vessel.

To increase the vessels roll period at sea.

To decrease the vessels roll period at sea.

To reduce heel angles with a load on the hook.

To minimise pitching affects with a vessel at sea.

Select the one option which best identifies why other non essential work should be stopped when a heavy lift cargo is being worked.

In case it is dropped which causes a vessel to incline to a large angle.

Because the whole vessels crew are needed on deck.

To allow ships personnel to watch the operation.

So that all personnel give priority to safety.

Select the one option which correctly completes the following statement. Any non tested loose gear on a heavy lift cargo vessel should …

… be sent ashore permanently.

… be sent ashore for testing and certification.

… be isolated and not used for lifting operations.

… be kept with the other loose cargo gear.

Select the one option which correctly completes the following statement. Heavy lift crane maintenance should…

… be completed every twelve months.

… be undertaken only by shore personnel following company guidelines.

… be undertaken only when the crane stops working.

… follow guidelines recommended by the manufacturer.

Select the one option which correctly completes the following statement. It is important to know the location of the centre of gravity of the load because …

… the type of cargo bearers used are influenced by it.

… it will affect the stowage position on a vessel.

… this is where the lashing should be attached.

… the crane head has to be positioned above it.

Select the one option which correctly completes the following statement. Loose gear on a heavy lift vessel is an expression given to …

… spare luffing and lifting wires.

… cargo bearers surplus to requirements.

… wires and blocks hanging from a crane structure.

… equipment connecting the load to the crane hook.

Select the one option which correctly completes the following statement. Loose gear on a heavy lift vessel should be tested …

… every month when the crane is tested.

… as thoroughly as the crane itself.

… only by the supplier when new.

… to destruction to check the breaking load.

Select the one option which correctly describes a particular hazard associated with a tandem crane operation.

The load may become distorted.

The crane heads can clash.

There may not be enough generating capacity on a vessel.

There could be a shortage of qualified crane drivers.

Select the one option which correctly describes how the risks to a heavy lift crane are controlled when it is operating offshore.

It is controlled offshore by limiting the use of the crane.

Risk is controlled by using the crane at some distance from an oil installation.

It is controlled by only using the crane when the wave height is less than 1 metre.

Risk is controlled by using offshore crane curves.

Select the one option which correctly describes the contents of a briefing on a heavy lift crane vessel before taking a heavy lift.

The lifting plan, duties of personnel and the anticipated time.

The lifting plan, weather forecast and vessels draught.

The lifting plan, any changes to the plan and the cargo shippers details.

The lifting plan, GM of the vessel and weather forecast.

Select the one option which correctly describes the main tests a new built heavy lift crane will be put through before use.

Factory acceptance then docks regulation tests.

Rate of slewing and luffing.

Factory acceptance then ship installation tests.

Twelve monthly tests for overload and limit switches.

Select the one option which correctly identifies a typical proof load applied to a heavy lift crane when it is load tested.

2 times the cranes SWL.

The cranes SWL.

6 times the cranes SWL.

1,1 times the cranes SWL.

Select the one option which correctly identifies how the chain register requires lifting equipment to be marked.

Lifting equipment is to have the SWL, vessels name and testing authority.

Lifting equipment is to have the SWL and identifying number.

Lifting equipment is to have the SWL, maker and testing authority.

Lifting equipment is to have the SWL, an identifying number and testing authority.

Select the one option which correctly identifies the devices on a heavy lift crane that are required by a classification society to be tested daily when the crane is in use.

Control system failure.

Audible alarms and holding capacity.

Vessel blackout.

Fire and gas alarm response.

Select the one option which correctly identifies the devices on a heavy lift crane that are typically required to be tested every 12 months by a classification society.

Emergency stops and load limit devices.

Boom up protection system.

Shut down for fire.

Shut down for detected gas.

Select the one option which correctly identifies the function of a crane signaler.

A signaller only directs the crane when the crane driver cannot see the load.

A signaller is always positioned at the hatch coaming to observe the operation.

A signaller is positioned close to the stowage position to give directions

A signaller directs the crane using a radio or hand signals.

Select the one option which correctly identifies the markings seen on a crane, as required by a classification society.

The SWL and any limiting outreach values.

The name of the crane manufacturer.

The name of the classification society that issues the crane certificate.

The item number and the testing authority.

Select the one option which correctly identifies the use of a chain register on a heavy lift cargo vessel.

The chain register is a certificate certifying the strength of the anchor chain.

The chain register is a list of cranes and lifting equipment.

The chain register is only a list of lifting slings used on a vessel.

The chain register is a list of chains used for lashing cargo.

Select the one option which correctly identifies which persons are qualified to drive a heavy lift crane on board a vessel.

Any of the crewmen with a bit of training are able to drive the crane.

Crane drivers employed by stevedores.

Persons that have been trained and properly assessed as competent.

Only the chief officer is allowed to drive the crane.

Select the one option which correctly identifies why all personnel involved in a heavy lift operation should be aware of the content of the lifting plan.

So the lift supervisor has less to do when the lift is taking place.

So that a cohesive team is formed to support each other.

So that team members can relieve each other to do other work.

To cover the insurance requirements for the lift.

Select the one option which correctly identifies why some space is needed around a heavy load when it is stowed on a vessel.

So that it does not touch the side of the vessel.

To allow other cargo to be packed around it.

To be able to work the lift safely.

So there is a fire break in case of fire in the hold.

Select the one option which correctly identifies why there is a limit on how short the legs in a multi leg lifting sling can be.

To minimise the horizontal force component in each leg when on a wide load.

To minimise the vertical force component on each leg when on a wide load.

So that the crane head does not have to be raised so far.

Because the longer the sling the weaker it will be.

Select the one option which is correct for the following statement. The supervisor of a lifting operation should not appoint themselves as the crane signaler.

The statement is incorrect, as the supervisor is most experienced and should direct the crane.

The statement is incorrect, as the supervisor knows best what to do.

The statement is correct, as the supervisor needs to keep an overview of an operation.

The statement is correct, as the supervisor will be on the vessels bridge not close to the crane.

Select two of the given options to best identify why effective communications are important during a team activity on a vessel.

Effective communications have to be practised because of the ISM code.

Effective communications satisfy the warranty surveyor.

Effective communications keep the team together.

Effective communications produce better management.

Which one of the following options correctly explains why a vessel has a very small roll period when rolling to large angles?

The vessels GM is very small.

The vessels GM is very large.

The wind force is very strong.

The vessel has waves on the beam.

Which one of the following options is correct for this statement? Unforeseen events are taken care of in a contingency plan.

The statement is incorrect as contingency planning covers expected events.

The statement is correct as contingency planning looks at all possibilities.

The statement is correct as this is what contingency planning is designed for.

This statement is incorrect as contingency planning covers unwanted events.

Which one of the given options best completes the following statement? If a heavy lift breaks its lashings in bad weather …

… the vessel should return to port to get them re-attached.

… the company will not be very happy about it.

… just leave it till the weather dies down.

… it is an extremely dangerous operation trying to re-fasten them.

Which one of the given options best completes the following statement? Lashings applied to a heavy load should …

… be always more than necessary for safety.

… be what seems necessary to secure the cargo.

… be those decided by the warranty surveyor.

… follow the arrangements seen in the heavy lift plan.

Which one of the given options best completes the following statement? The best scenario with lashings on a heavy lift is that …

… they are always tight.

… they totally fail in a rough sea.

… they need tightening every day.

… they make work for the deck crew.

Which one of the given options best completes the following statement? The worst scenario with lashings on a heavy lift is that …

… they totally fail in a rough sea.

… they are always tight.

… they need tightening every day.

… they have to be applied at all.

Which one of the given options correctly describes why slack tanks should be avoided on a vessel when taking a heavy lift?

To stop water or oil overflowing through air vents.

Because a liquid moving across a tank can damage it.

To stop the vessels effective GM being reduced.

Because a liquid moving in a tank increases a vessels GM.

Which person ashore first signs off the heavy lift plan when it is completed? Pick the one option you think is best.

The P&I Club representative.

The warranty surveyor.

The vessel master.

The competent person ashore.

Этот тест предназначен для оценки знаний и навыков, связанных с операциями по подъему тяжелых грузов, что важно для безопасности и эффективности.

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