9. The period of incomplete darkness when the upper limb of the sun is below the visible horizon, and the center of the sun is not more than 6° below the celestial horizon. It is: (A) Civil twilight (B) Nautical twilight (C) Astronomical twilight (D) Global Horizon twilight
12. Which of the followings is not the cargo distribution principle for bulk carrier?
(A) To aid stability.
(B) To increase loading rate.
(C) To keep upright.
(D) To prevent the structure being overstressed.
17. By SMCP, choose one of the following sentences for expressing “Vessels are warned not
to anchor in the area enclosed by pecked lines owing to the existence of ________”.
(A) inshore traffic zone
(B) shelter anchorage
(C) numerous telegraph cables
(D) pilot station
19. A: Will you please recommend us a good ship chandler? B: I am glad to be of service to you. Question: What is the ship going to do?
(A) To buy provisions
(B) To call in a repairman
(C) To call in a cargo surveyor
(D) To call in a ship surveyor
40. When a ship has a comparatively large GM, for example 2m to 3m, the righting moments at small angles of heel will also be comparatively large. A ship in this condition is said to be _______.
(A) hard
(B) soft
(C) stiff
(D) tender