Контрольная работа на тему Tankers and Barges

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Variant 1.

1. How can you “decode” these abbreviations: VLCC and ULCC? How much cargo is each type of these vessels capable to take onboard?

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2. Choose the correct answer. Explain you choice.

Only 60 world ports can accommodate tankers of VLCC and ULCC type because:

a) other ports lack super-powerful pumping system to provide efficient bunkering operations;

b) they have sufficient depth of the port area and approaching channel;

c) there are huge tanks depots where long-lasting storage of liquids is possible.

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3. Some of the statements below are wrong. Correct them appropriately.

1. SPM system permits to create improvised port and berthing places for tankers in the immediate (непосредственный) vicinity to the coastline.

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2. Liquid cargo can be loaded/unloaded faster by lighterage operation as compared to SPM system.

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3. Overhaul and repair works on tankers can be easily performed even by relatively inexperienced engineers.

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4. Tankers are usually equipped with pipes, valves and pumps to transfer liquid cargo from/to the shore.

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5. Tankers are divided longitudinally and transversely into compartments by watertight bulkheads based on a cellular structure.

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4. Write down translation of the words in bold from the task 3.

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5. Rephrase the sentences in italics from the task 3 into the Active voice.

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6. Which word is missing? Choose from the word bank: allows, vary, unlike, designed, diminishes.

1. Tankers are especially__________to carry liquid cargo.

2. The constructive elements of tankers are absolutely__________those of general cargo ships.

3. Tankers can significantly__________in size.

4. Lighterage greatly__________the economic advantage of using VLCCs.

5. The SPM system __________great flexibility in port location.

7.Write down the synonyms for the words from the word bank from the task 6.

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Variant 2.

1. What is the main difference between the LASH and Sea Bee system? What basic elements does each one have?

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2. Choose the correct answer. Explain your choice.

The advantage of barge carrying system is:

a) its relatively slow depreciation as compared to container ships;

b) easy navigation in shallow water and/or in winter conditions;

c) good suitability for transportation of perishable cargoes.

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3. Some of the sentences below are wrong. Correct them appropriately.

1. With barges one can avoid reloading of cargo into other packages during the transportation.

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2. Barges that are operated through the LASH system usually have a broad U-shaped bow as one of its elements.

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3. The submersible platform is arranged on the stern of barges that are operated through the Sea Bee system.

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4. Cargo-handling facilities can load only very limited range of cargo on barges.

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5. Due to the absence of port necessity barges may improve the situation with port congestion.

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4. Write translation of the words in bold from the exercise above.

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5. Rephrase the sentences in italics from the task 3 into the Passive voice.

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6. Which word is missing? Choose from the word bank: actual, benefits, fitted, loaded, sustain.

1. Barges can be__________with principal different cargo.

2. Several barge designs are__________.

3. All barge designs provide similar__________in that ship may load barges far away from docks and quays.

4. 500 ton gantry crane can drive along rails__________to the upper deck.

5. Pontoon covers are capable to_________two tiers of barges on deck.

7.Write down the synonyms for the words from the word bank from the task 6.

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KEYS:

Variant 1.

1. Very large crude carriers, ultra large crude carriers; 150000 to 300000 dwt, 300000 to 800000 dwt.

2. b; (suggested answer): An average port isn`t able to accommodate a vessel of such a big size.

3. 1. Correct; 2. (suggested answer): Lihterage operation doesn`t permit fast loading/unloading; 3. (suggested answer): It is difficult to carry out repair and maintenance work on tankers; 4. Correct; 5. Correct.

4. Вблизи, лихтерные операции, капитальный ремонт, клапаны, поперечно.

5. (suggested answer): 1. Lihterage operation permits faster loading/unloading of liquid cargo as compared to SPM system. 2. Even relatively inexperienced engineers can easily perform overhaul and repair work on tankers. 3. Watertight bulkheads divide tankers longitudinally and transversely into compartments based on a cellular system.

6. Designed, unlike, vary, diminishes, allows.

7. (suggested answer:) Constructed, different, differ, reduces, permits.

Variant 2.

1. (suggested answer): The LASH system is provided with a gantry crane, while Sea Bee ships use an elevator; U-shape stern, barge, gantry crane; continuous cargo decks, elevator, roller.

2. a; (suggested answer): The life of a barge is as twice as long than that of a container.

3. 1. Correct; 2. (suggested answer): LASH system barges usually have a broad U-shaped stern; 3. Correct; 4.Barges can carry different types of cargo; 5. Correct

4. Упаковки, широкий, погружаемая под воду, разнообразие, загруженность.

5. (suggested answer): 1. Reloading of cargo into other packages during transportation can be avoided with barges. 2. Very limited range of cargo can be be loaded with cargo-handling facilities. 3. The situation with port congestion may be improved by barges due to the absence of port necessity.

6. Loaded, actual, benefits, fitted, sustain.

7. (suggested answer): Charged, available, advantages, equipped, withstand.

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