SAMS Commercial Vessel Surveyors 3

Question 1

Which classification society rule governs the structural scantlings for a US-flagged commercial fishing vessel seeking class notation?

Accepted Answer

The applicable ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels or Fishing Vessels

Answer

ABS publishes specific rules for building and classing fishing vessels that govern structural scantlings, materials, and equipment for class notation.

Question 2

A surveyor is assessing a commercial charter vessel's EPIRB. The unit's hydrostatic release mechanism shows visible corrosion. What action is required?

Accepted Answer

Replace the hydrostatic release unit immediately as corrosion can prevent automatic deployment

Answer

A corroded hydrostatic release can fail to deploy the EPIRB automatically when submerged, making immediate replacement mandatory for safety compliance.

Question 3

Under 46 CFR Subchapter T, which vessel type is specifically regulated?

Accepted Answer

Small passenger vessels carrying 150 or fewer passengers

Answer

46 CFR Subchapter T governs small passenger vessels of less than 100 GT carrying 150 or fewer passengers on domestic routes.

Question 4

What is a 'deadweight certificate' and when would a commercial vessel surveyor be asked to provide one?

Accepted Answer

A document stating the vessel's maximum deadweight tonnage as calculated from survey measurements

Answer

A deadweight certificate documents the calculated maximum cargo-carrying capacity and is typically requested for vessel sale, financing, or chartering purposes.

Question 5

A commercial vessel's watertight subdivision bulkhead has a non-tight cable penetration. Under applicable regulations, what is the correct assessment?

Accepted Answer

A deficiency requiring fire-rated and watertight sealing to restore subdivision integrity

Answer

All penetrations through watertight bulkheads must be properly sealed with approved fittings to maintain the vessel's subdivision integrity.

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

(SAMS) Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Certified Practice Test

SAMS Commercial Vessel Surveyors 3