a) Describe with the aid of a diagram what positive stability is.
b) What is meant when a ship is said to have a ‘list’ and what causes it?
c) What is meant when a ship is said to roll or is rolling?
problem 2: State what a letter of credit is and how it is used or the exchange process included (use diagrams if essential).
problem 3: Describe what is meant by the given terms:
problem 4: Describe who a ship’s agent is and what they do.
a) Select a cargo of your choice and describe its characteristics and the market conditions which are being experienced.
b) Describe about the cargo’s main trade routes and the considerations which need to be taken into account throughout its carriage.
problem 6: List all the documents which are prepared and required for a ship to enter port. Describe the use or purpose of the illustrations you give.
a) Describe who the Ship’s Master is and what responsibilities they might have.
b) Describe what the Chief Officer is responsible for.
c) Describe what the Chief Engineer is responsible for.
a) Describe what a stowage plan is and how it is used.
b) List what has to be declared to a shipper when transporting perilous goods.