Candidate No.

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LIFTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION

EXAMINATION FOR DIPLOMA

Subject: OFFSHORE CONTAINERS

Time allowed: Two hours
Answer all questions

Questions 1-10 carry 1 mark each, place X in the box alongside the answer of your choice.

The marks for all other questions are shown in the box at the end of each question. Answer in
the space provided. Keep your answers brief. The space allocated should be sufficient.

1. Which of the following is not an example of permanent equipment fitted to an offshore

container?
Container security locks
Refrigeration units
Shelving
Securing points

2. Which of the following components of an offshore container is considered to be a primary

structural part:
Floor plates
Bottom end rails
Roof panels
Panel stiffeners

3. Regulation 6 of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER ’98) refers
to:
Lifting persons
Keeping records
Reporting defects
Positioning & installation

4. What is the meaning of the term, “tare mass”?

Maximum permitted mass of cargo that can be transported by the container
Maximum gross mass of container including permanent equipment and cargo
Mass of empty container including permanent equipment
Mass of empty container excluding permanent equipment

5. What is the meaning of the IMDG document issued by the International Maritime
Organisation?
International Maritime Dangerous Goods code
International Maritime Dangerous Goods and Cargo regulations
International Marine and Docks guidance code
International Marine Dangerous Goods code

6. What is the purpose of document MSC/Circ.860?

Guidelines for marine shipping controls
Guidelines for merchant shipping and containers in international waters
Guidelines for approval of merchant shipping and containers in open seas
Guidelines for approval of offshore containers handled in open seas

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7. To what vertical angle of tilt must an offshore container be able to sustain without turning
over (in accordance with DNV 2.7.1 and EN 12079?
35°
20°
30°
25°

8. What is the maximum distance allowable between forklift pockets (centre to centre) that
are built into an offshore container?
2000mm
2050mm
2150mm
2250mm

9. For lifting sets, what is the correct method of rating a 4-leg wire rope sling that is to be
attached to an offshore container
2.1 x WLL for a single leg x cos ß – 1 x WLL
2.1 x WLL for a single leg x cos ß
3 x WLL for a single leg x cos ß – 1 x WLL
3 x WLL for a single leg x cos ß

10. What is the recommended minimum size of a sling set master link that shall be attached to
a crane hook?
270mm x 140mm
280mm x 140mm
300mm x 160mm
310mm x 160mm

Maximum mark = 10 Candidate mark

11. The following abbreviation, TEU, is commonly associated with offshore containers. What
does this abbreviation represent?

Maximum mark = 2 Candidate mark

12. Conventional ISO containers with ISO corners cannot be used offshore. One reason is
they do not have pad eyes, what is the other reason?

Maximum mark = 2 Candidate mark

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13. Referring to the illustration below of a typical offshore container, secondary structure
components, name the following parts:
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part D
Part E

D
C

Maximum mark = 5 Candidate mark

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14. Referring to the illustration below of a typical offshore container, primary structure
components, name the following parts:
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part D
Part E
Part F
Part G
Part H
Part I
Part J

B
A

C
J

D
H
I

Maximum mark = 10 Candidate mark

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15. In order to prevent lateral bending moments on pad eyes, they shall be aligned with the
sling to the centre of lift, with a maximum manufacturing tolerance of <________>
degrees?

<Place your answer in the underlined position above>

Maximum mark = 2 Candidate mark

16. Referring to pad eyes, what is the maximum tolerance between the diameter of the
shackle pin and the diameter of the pad eye hole?

_____________________________________________________________________________

17. When designing pad eyes, what other three dimensional factors must be taken into
account?

(i)___________________________________________________________________________

(ii)___________________________________________________________________________

(iii)__________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 8 Candidate mark

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18. The tolerances between pad eye thickness and the inside width of the shackle is clearly
stated in both EN12079-1 and DNV 2.7.1. State these tolerances in the space provided
below against the appropriate standard:

(i) EN12079-1

(ii) DNV 2.7.1.

Maximum mark = 5 Candidate mark

19. What information is required to be marked on an offshore container data plate?

(i)___________________________________________________________________________

(ii)___________________________________________________________________________

(iii)__________________________________________________________________________

(iv)__________________________________________________________________________

(v)___________________________________________________________________________

(vi)__________________________________________________________________________

(vii)__________________________________________________________________________

(viii)__________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 8 Candidate mark

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20. What information is required to be marked on an offshore container lifting set?

(i)___________________________________________________________________________

(ii)___________________________________________________________________________

(iii)__________________________________________________________________________

(iv)__________________________________________________________________________

(v)___________________________________________________________________________

(vi)__________________________________________________________________________

(vii)__________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 7 Candidate mark

21. Container lifting sets must be certified. List the 6 minimum items that must be present on
the certificate:

(i)___________________________________________________________________________

(ii)___________________________________________________________________________

(iii)__________________________________________________________________________

(iv)__________________________________________________________________________

(v)___________________________________________________________________________

(vi)__________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 6 Candidate mark

22. Following a container load test, name two further verification procedures that must be
carried out before the container can be passed as fit for a further period of service:

(i)___________________________________________________________________________

(ii)___________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 2 Candidate mark

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23. When carrying out the proof load testing of an offshore container, what are the four most
important considerations that the competent person should take into account regarding
the distribution of the test load?

(i)___________________________________________________________________________

(ii)___________________________________________________________________________

(iii)__________________________________________________________________________

(iv)__________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark- 4 Candidate mark

24. (a) How long would you suspend an offshore container with the full test load when
applying a proof load test?

(b) At what height from the ground must the container be held at?

(a)

(b)

Maximum mark = 2 Candidate mark

25. Detail the acceptance/rejection criteria that you would apply to a wire rope sling fitted to
an offshore container to EN 12079 when carrying out a thorough examination. All
acceptance and rejection criteria must be stated.

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 10 Candidate mark

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26. List 10 items that should be included in an offshore container inspection report:

(i)___________________________________________________________________________

(ii)___________________________________________________________________________

(iii)__________________________________________________________________________

(iv)__________________________________________________________________________

(v)___________________________________________________________________________

(vi)__________________________________________________________________________

(vii)__________________________________________________________________________

(viii)__________________________________________________________________________

(ix)__________________________________________________________________________

(x)___________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 10 Candidate mark

27. Detail the acceptance/rejection criteria that you would apply to an EN13889 alloy steel
shackle fitted to an offshore container lifting set to EN 12079 when carrying out a
thorough examination. All acceptance and rejection criteria must be stated.

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 7 Candidate mark

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28. The IMDG states that offshore tank containers that are certified for dangerous good are to
be subjected to what two types of verification?

(i)___________________________________________________________________________

(ii)___________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 2 Candidate mark

29. Identify the wire ropes shown.

(a)

(b)

(c)

Maximum mark = 3 Candidate mark

30. Offshore container roof markings are required by both DNV and EN standards.

(i) What is the minimum acceptable size of the container ID characters?

_______________________________________________________

(ii) Where should the lower edge of the markings be situated?

_______________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 2 Candidate mark

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31. If an offshore container has a tare weight of 1850Kg and the maximum gross weight of
the container is 9500Kg, what is the maximum payload?

_____________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 1 Candidate mark

32. If an offshore container is rated at maximum gross weight of 12000Kg and the payload
required is 11100Kg, what is the maximum design tare weight allowable for the
container?

_____________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 1 Candidate mark

33. With regard to offshore containers, what is the definition of the term CSC?

_____________________________________________________________________________

Maximum mark = 1 Candidate mark

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