FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE AT OPERATIONAL LEVEL

ON BOARD AT THE OPERATIONAL LEVEL - 1

PAPER: CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Time: 3 hrs Pass Marks: 120 Max. Marks: 200

NOTES:
1. Question No. 1 & 2 are compulsory. Attempt 6 questions from the remaining.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use ASTM table 54.

Q1. A simple derrick is fitted with a 6 x 24 wire rope of 28 mm diameter. The chain
register specifies a safety factor of 7. Calculate:
a) The maximum load that can be safely lifted by this derrick.
b) In case two of these derricks used as union purchase, then what will be the
safe working load of the system and what are the precautions to be observed?

Q2. A rectangular tank has dimensions of L – 38 m, B = 15 m, D = 16 m, oil of S.G.

0.915 at 20°C is to be loaded at 33°C. A minimum ullage of 0.2 m is required at
all times. If the maximum temperature expected during the voyage is 42°C, with
what ullage should the tanker sail from port of loading? What is the quantity of oil
in the tank? (S.G. factor = 0.0005/°C.

Q3. List the advantages and disadvantages of a centrifugal cargo pump, State the
precautions to be observed when using this type of cargo pumps.

Q4. State the functions of dunnaging. List the various materials utilized for dunnaging
cargoes and with a sketch show a typical layout of dunnaging for a cargo of steel
coils.

Q5. Explain the hazards associated with bulk cargoes. What precautions and
guidelines are given in the BC code for the safe carriage of high-density bulk
cargoes?

Q6. With respect to the inert gas system on an oil tanker, write short notes on:
a) Purging
b) Gas-freeing
c) Topping up

Q7. List the contents of a ‘Chain Register’.

Q8. With reference to the IMDG Code, how will you find the hazards associated with
packaged goods and the precautions you will take while on cargo watch during
loading of that cargo?
Q9. List the special problems associated with the carriage of marine refrigerated
containers. State the procedures and precautions to be take when an ‘out of gauge
(OOG)’ unit is offered for shipment.
 FUNCTION: CARGO WORK - 2

PAPER: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE

Time: 3 hrs Pass Marks: 120 Max.Marks: 200

NOTES:
1. Q. 1 & 2 are compulsory. Attempt any 6 out of the remainder.
2. All Question carry equal marks.

Q1. a) State if ventilation can be carried out in the following case. Dew point of
outside air = 15°C, inside hold (dry) temp = 19°C.
b)A three-fold purchase is used to advantage to lift a weight of 2t. If 6 x 37 size
rope is used, find the stress on the hauling part and also minimum size of the rope.
[Assume friction to be 10% per sheave, factor of safety as 5].

Q2. A square shaped tank of sides 8 metres is 18m high. Oil of S.G. 0.88 at 20°C is to
be loaded at 16°C. The minimum ullage of 0.25m is required at all times. If
maximum temperature expected during the voyage is 40°C. what should be ullage
at the loading port? Factor of expansion = 0.0006 per °C.

Q3. Describe flammable range diagram. Why and how do we inert a tank.

Q4. Write short notes on following with respect to IMDG Cargo:

a) Compatibility b) MFAG c) EMS d) Manifest e) Segregation

Q5. As per IMO ‘Code of safe practices for ships carrying solid cargo in bulk’,
describe in detail the preparation of Cargo holds prior to loading bulk cargoes.

Q6. Write short notes on:

a) Reciprocating pump b) Centrifugal pump
c) Document of authorization as regards carriage of Grain in Bulk.

Q7. a) What is a container securing manual?

c) Explain how containers are secured six high on deck with twist lock system.

Q8. Describe the problems involved and precautions necessary when carring a full
cargo of coal in Bulk.

Q9. Answer any four briefly:

a) What are the contents of Chain register?
b) What is meant by annealing?
c) What precautions will you take to prevent the pilferage of cargo?
d) What are the main hazards in carrying cotton cargo in bulk?
e) What are the main hazards in carrying oil cargo?
 FUNCTION: NAVIGATION - 3

PAPER: BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING & EMERGENCY

Time: 3 hrs Pass Marks: 100 Max.Marks: 200

NOTES:
1. Only 8 questions out of 9 are to be attempted.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q1. a) Describe principle of working of GPS and its different segments.

b)What is datum shift? What precaution will you observe while transferring
positions from GPS to chart and from one chart to another chart?

Q2. a) Describe the principle of a Gyro compass.

b) Write short note on Drifting & Tilting?

Q3. What is the information available from AIS? Discuss in brief the working of AIS.

Q4. What are the two types of electronic chart formats used in ECDIS? Write down
the differences between the two.

Q5. Write short notes on any four of the following:

a) Janus configuration
b) Error in depth by echo sounder due to list and trim
c) Difference between GDOP and PDOP
d) Wheel over point
e) Pseudo range in GPS

Q6. With the help of sketch explain following SAR patterns

a) Sector search b) Co-ordinated vessel aircraft search pattern

Q7. How will you draw the swinging circle, within which vessel safety swings, on
anchoring? How will you judge whether vessel is dragging anchor? What actions
will you take if vessel is found to be dragging anchor in your watch?

Q8. Bridge Team Management is essential in keeping a safe and efficient watch today.
How would you interpret the above statement? Describe your role in the above
team as 2nd Officer.

Q9. Write short notes on:

a) Bank cushioning effect b) Squat
c) Heaving to d) Transverse Thrust
 FUNCTION: NAVIGATION - 4

PAPER: CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

Time: 3 hrs Pass Marks: 140 Max.Marks:200

NOTES:
1. Attempt any three questions out of 4 in section I
2. All questions are compulsory in section II.

SECTION I – PRINCIPLES OF NAVIGATION

Q1. a) Define
i) Equation of time ii) Ecliptic iii) Rational Horizon iv) Sidereal Hour
angle (12 Marks)
b) From a ship in lat 38°S, it is observed that a star has a maximum azimuth of
51°. Calculate the declination of star.

Q2. On April 30th, 1992 at GMT 03h 18m 00s, a vessel in DR position Latitude 30°N.
longitude 000°00 observes a star bearing 270°(T) at true altitude 40°. Identify the
star. (No star charts available) (13 Marks)

Q3. a) Explain why the ‘V’ correction of Venus changes sign at times where as for
moon and other planets it is always positive.
b) Find the latitude of the place if the shortest day is 4 hrs shorter than the longest
day at that place.

Q4. a) If ‘V’ correction of moon is constant and is 11. calculate the interval between
it’s two successive meridian passage over a stationery observer.
b) If the sun rose at 0605 hrs. LMT and set at 1743 hrs. LMT. Calculate the value
of equation of time. (25 marks)

SECTION II – PRACTICAL NAVIGATION

Q1. In dr 33°18S 000 12.6 W a stellar observation gave an intercept of 4.2’ away
azimuth 241°(T). After steaming 090°(T) for 123 Miles another astronomical
observation gave an observed longitude of 002°20.0’ E. The EP used for second
sight was obtained by allowing the run from the first ITP. Find the position of the
ship at the second observation. (35 Marks)

Q2. On 5th May 1992, in DR 50° 10°S, 064° 15’W, the observed meridian altitude of
Saturn was 56 00.3°, if HE was 10m, find the latitude of the observer and the
direction of the PL. Also find, to the nearest second, the GMT of the meridian
passage of Saturn. (30 Marks)
Q3. On 31st Aug. 1992, in DR lat. 11’ S, Long. 000.00’. the azimuth of the sun was
282 (C) when chronometer showed 05h 10m 25s. if chronometer error was 00m
05s fast and variation was 3°E. find the deviation for the ship’s head.
(30 marks)

Q4. On 17th January 1992, AM in DR 36°10’ S 152° 10’E, the sextant altitude of sun’s
LL east of the meridian was 52°27’, E 0.2 off the a c, HE 11m, chronometer
showed 11h 24m 00s (error 18s show). Find the PL and the observed longitude
where it cuts the DR latitude. (30 Marks)
 FUNCTION: NAVIGATION - 5

PAPER: TERRESTRIAL AND COASTAL NAVIGATION

Time: 3 hrs Pass Marks: 140 Max.Marks: 200

NOTES:
1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use chart no. 5109.
3. Use deviation card no. 2 Variation 6°W.
4. Ship speed 12 knots (where not given), HE: 12m.
5. Luminous range diagram may be provided if necessary.
6. Use admiralty tide tables for 1992.
7. Positions of landmarks are approximate and are to be used for identification
only.

Q1. From the following log abstract, calculate:

a) Course and distance made good Noon to Noon.
b) Position arrived at next day Noon
Noon: 20° 00’N 12° 12’E

Var. Dev. L’way Wind Log

Set/Co 040° (C) 4°E 3°E 2° N 0
2000 A/Co 110° (C) 5°E 2°W 3° NNE 100
0200 A/Co 220°(C) 5°E 5°W 4° E 180
0800 A/Co 150°(C) 6°E 4°E nil E 250
1200 300
Current was setting NW @ 2 knots throughout.

Q2. While steering a course of 142°T, pt. Danger light (34° 38’S, 019° 18’E) was
observed to raise at 2030 h and dipped at 2130 h. The current was estimated to set
232° T at 2.3 kn. Find the position at 2130h, the speed and course made good by
the vessel.

Q3. Slang Kop pt. Light (34° 09’S, 018° 19’E) bore 140° T at 1100h, 100° T at 1120h
and 022° T at 1150h. The vessel was steering 180°T and the current was
estimated to set 119° T. Find the vessel’s position at 2150h & rate of drift.

Q4. What is passage planning with various stages involved therein? Discuss
importance and use of sextant in present day scenario.

Q5. A vessel at anchor observes the following bearings:

Roman Rks. Lt. (34° 11’S 18° 20’E) 272° (C)
Seal Is Bn (34° 08’S 18° 35’E) 324°C
Cape Pt Lt (34° 21.5’S 18° 30’E) 214° (C)
Find (a) position of vessel (b) compass error
Q6. A fully laden container vessel of draft 10 mtrs. Takes shelter due to bad weather
by anchoring in position 34° 11S 18° 37.6E. After the weather abates the Master
decides to call at Cape Town for machinery repairs.
The vessel is equipped the following:
a) One working Radar b) Gyro/Standard Compass
c) Echo Sounder
Due to machinery problems the steering at slow speed is erratic. Plan your
passage keeping in mind that the weather conditions could become worse.

Q7. For 8 mtrs deepest draft, find earliest time when vessel can cross a 5 mtrs marked
shoal with 1 mtr under keel clearance on rising side of 27th April 1992 ( Port:
England East Coast – sheemess A.T.T. voc I)

Q8. Show standard symbols for following :

a) Mud patch, drying height 2 mtrs
b) Production platform
c) Isolated danger marking buoy (IALA system)
d) Round about at T.S.S.