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MODULE 2K: Carriage of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk

SCOPE

The participant who has completed the module will be able to understand:

  • ship arrangement and ship survival capacity;
  • cargo containment and material of construction;
  • cargo temperature control and cargo transfer;
  • cargo tank vent systems and environmental control;
  • personnel protection; operational requirements; and
  • list of chemicals the ship may carry.

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND PASS REQUIREMENTS

The assessment methods will be to choose the best answer from a selection of alternatives.

In the method of objective evaluation, only be accepted one correct answer is valid, and never more than one selection within the same question since they will be automatically considered incorrect.  The participants approve the course with a score equal to or greater than 70% of the total value of the assessment. All evaluations will be based on a Total Score of 100.

PO02-TI25 IMDG Code certification (Ver. 01, 07-2021)

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Exam Questions

1. The purpose of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code), amended by Resolution MEPC.225(64), is to provide an international standard for the safe carriage, in bulk by sea, of dangerous chemicals and noxious liquid substances. The Code prescribes the design and construction standards of ships, regardless of tonnage, involved in such carriage and the equipment they shall carry to minimize the risk to the ship, its crew and the environment, having regard to the nature of the products involved.

2. The IBC Code applies to ships regardless of size, including those of less than 500 gross tonnage, engaged in the carriage of bulk cargoes of dangerous chemicals or noxious liquid substances (NLS), other than petroleum or similar flammable products as follows:

3. The structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements and material (other than items in respect of which a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate and Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate are issued) of a chemical tanker shall be subjected to the following surveys:

4. Ships subject to the IBC Code shall be designed to one of the following standards:

5. All ships, subject to the IBC Code, shall be fitted with a stability instrument, capable of verifying compliance with intact and damage stability requirements, approved by the Administration having regard to the performance standards recommended by the IMO (MSC.1/Circ.1229) and (MSC.1/Circ.1461), according to the following schedule:

6. Shipside discharges below the freeboard deck shall comply with the requirements of the relevant regulation of the International Convention on Load Lines in force, except that the choice of valves shall be limited to:

7. Ships subject to the IBC Code shall be capable of surviving in a condition of stable equilibrium and should satisfy the following criteria for any stage of flooding:

8. Cargoes, residues of cargoes or mixtures containing cargoes, which react in a hazardous manner with other cargoes, residues or mixtures, shall:

9. In any heating or cooling system, means shall be provided to ensure that, when in any condition other than empty, a higher pressure can be maintained within the system than the maximum pressure head that could be exerted by the cargo tank contents on the system. Means shall be provided for measuring the cargo temperatura as detailed as follow:

10. The position of vent outlets of a controlled tank venting system shall be arranged:

11. There are four different types of control for cargo tanks, as follows:

12. The environmental control requirements for individual products: The required types of environmental control for certain products are shown in column h in the table of chapter 17 of the IBC Code

13. Protective equipment: For the protection of crew members who are engaged in loading and discharging operations, the ship shall have on board suitable protective equipment consisting of large aprons, special gloves with long sleeves, suitable footwear, coveralls of chemical-resistant material, and tight-fitting goggles or face shields or both. The protective clothing and equipment shall cover all skin so that no part of the body is unprotected

14. A copy of the IBC Code, or national regulations incorporating the provisions of the IBC Code, shall be on board every ship:

15. Personnel training shall include:

16. During handling and carriage of cargoes producing flammable and/or toxic vapours or when ballasting after the discharge of such cargo, or when loading or unloading cargo, cargo tank lids shall always be kept closed. With any hazardous cargo, cargo tank lids, ullage and sighting ports and tank washing access covers shall be open only when necessary. Personnel shall not enter cargo tanks, void spaces around such tanks, cargo-handling spaces or other enclosed spaces unless:

17. Chapter 19 of the IBC Code is the necessary reference to know the index (list) of products carried in bulk. The index has been developed for information purposes only.