SEAM 2

• What training is typically provided to crew members regarding the use of stress-calculating equipment and software?

  SYSTEM OPERATION AND SYSTEM
• how does stress calculating equipment contribute to compliance with environmental regulation?

  by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• what role does real time data play in stress calculations onboard ships?

  adjusting stability parameters
• in what ways can stress calculating software be integrated into the ships overall management system?

  analyzing engine performance
• how does stress-calculating equipment contribute to efficient cargo handling?

  by reducing loading times
• what factors are typically considered in stress calculations onboard ships?

  cargo types
• which regulatory guidelines emphasizes the importance of stress calculations for vessel stability?

  SOLAS (safety of life at sea)
• how does accurate sheet calculations benefit overall vessel performance?

  enhancing safety
• what is the role of the crew in using stress calculation equipment and software onboard ships?

  monitoring system alerts
• during which stage of operations are stress calculations most critical for vessel stability?

  berthing
• what type of equipment is commonly used for stress calculations on board ships?

  load sensors
• what is the primary purpose of using stress calculating equipment and software onboard ships?

  ensuring vessel stability
• what does a cross-curves of stability diagram illustrate?

  the righting arm (GZ) values for various angles of heel at different displacements
• what do stability diagrams primarily display?

  the ships righting arm (GZ) at different angles of heel
• shear force diagrams are used to evaluate which aspect of a ships structural integrity?

  longitudinal strength specifically the ships ability to withstand forces that could cause it to break
• what is the primary purpose of using stress tables on board ships?

  to calculate and monitor the ships stability and structural stresses during loading/unloading
• in stability diagrams, what does the area under the righting arm curve represents?

  dynamic stability
• when analyzing a bending moment diagram, a "hogging" condition implies what?

  the center of the ship is elevated compared to the bow and stern
• on stability diagram, what does the initial slope of the righting arm curve indicate?

  the ships initial stability
• a negative GM value on a stability diagram indicates what?

  the ship is at risk of capsizing due to poor initial stability
• shear force and bending moment diagrams help t prevent what king of structural failures?

  hull girder failure
• the MCTC (moment to change trim by one centimeter) is an indicator of what?


  The moment needed to change the vessels trim by one centimeter
• what does TPC stands for in hydrostatic tables?

  tons per centimeter immersion
• if a ship needs to achieve a specific trim to ensure proper propeller immersion, which hydrostatic parameter is most crucial?

  MCTC (moment to change trim by one centimeter)
• a vessel stability booklet includes curves of statical stability for various conditions. Which hydrostatic parameter directly influences these curves?

  GM (metacentric height)
• the hydrostatic table provides date for various drafts . what is the primary reason for this?

  to determine the ships stability under different loading conditions
• what is the primary purpose of using stress tables on board ships?

  to calculate and monitor the ships stability and structural stresses during loading/unloading
• a ship has a TPC of 20MT at a certain draft. if 400MT of cargo is loaded,, how much will the draft increase? 0.2 meters
• if a ships draft increases by 0.1 meters and the TPC is 30 MT, what is the change in displacements?

  30MT
• a ship displacement increases by 120MT, causing the draft to increase by 0.4 meters. what was the TPC at the initial draft?

  3 MT
• the initial draft of a vessel is 7 meters. after discharging 200MT of cargo, the draft decreases by 0.1 meters. what is the TPC at the original draft?


  20MT
• a ships displacement decreasing from 10,000MT to 9800MT. if the TPC is 20MT, what is the change in draft?

  10 cm
• a vessels draft increases from 6m to 6.5m, increasing its displacement by 800MT. what is the vessels TPC?

  16MT
• a vessel with a TPC of 25 tons/cm initially has a mean draft of 6 meters if the 100 tons of ballast water are added evenly distributed, what will be the new mean draft?

  6m
• if the LCB of fully loaded ship is located 2 meters forward of midship and after unloading 11000 tons of cargo from the aft part, the LCB move 0.5 meters aft, where is the new LCB located?


  1.5 meters forward of midship