2MFG - MMD Ques Set Till July 2018 PDF

Maximum Marks: 200
(Paper Format)
Pass Marks: 100
Duration: 3 hrs. SECOND MATE (F.G.)
BRIDGE EQUIPMENT AND WATCH KEEPING
Note: 1. ATTEMPT ANY 8 OUT OF 9 QUESTIONS.
2. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
Q1. GYRO COMPASS, MAGNETIC COMPASS, AUTO PILOT, COURSE RECORDER, ROTI
Q2. DOPPLER LOG, ELECTRO MAGNETIC LOG, ECHO SOUNDER, OTHERS
Q3. ELECTRONIC POSITION FIXING SYSTEM
Q4. AIS, LRIT, VOYAGE DATA RECORDER, SEXTANT
Q5. BRIDGE PROCEDURES
Q6. IAMSAR, VTS PROCEDURES, SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS
Q7. WATCHKEEPING, BRM
Q8. SAFETY, WATCH KEEPING, EMERGENCIES
Q9. MANOEUVRING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th July -2018
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE EQUIPMENT & WATCHKEEPING
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Attempt any Eight out of Nine Questions
2. All Questions carry equal marks each.
Q.1 a) What is Magnetic variation, why it varies and where you fill find its value?
b) Write short notes on Drifting and Tilting of a free Gyroscope?
Q.2 a) Explain the principle and the errors of EM log.

b) Describe Janus Configuration.
Q.3 With respect to GPS write short notes on:

a) Space segment & ground control segment.
b) What is a clock-bias error.
Q.4. a) Explain the difference between LRIT and AIS??

b) What is a clock-bias error?
Q.5 Describe in brief the contents of “Bridge Procedures Guide”.
Q.6 a) Describe the use of VTS in Navigation.

b) Describe the essential elements of Ship Reporting System and the types of reports to be sent by the vessel.
Q.7 With the respect to bridge resource management principles explain the following:
a) Effective communication
b) Assertiveness & Leadership
c) Situational Awareness
Q.8 a) How will you draw the swinging circle on anchoring? Describe the steps to be taken when you find the
vessel’s position is outside the swinging circle?
b) Draw out a Checklist for anchoring.
Q.9 Write short notes on the following with regards to maneuvering:-

a) Pivot point b) Transverse thrust
c) Drift angle d) Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th May -2018

Notes:
Q.1 a) Briefly explain the advantage of an Autopilot and the controls provided for its optimum performance.
b) Explain the use of rate of turn indicator.
Q.2 a) Explain the principle and working of Doppler Log for obtaining the speed of a vessel?
b) Briefly explain the various modules of a VDR.
Q.3 Explain followings with respect to GYRO.

i) Drift & Tilt ii) Settling error iii) Steaming error iv) Precession.
Q.4. Describe the working of an echo sounder with aid of a block diagram. Discuss the various errors
associated with echo sounders.
Q.5 Explain your action as Bridge Watch Keeping Officer under following circumstances.
a) Vessel at anchor and commences dragging.
b) Vessel at sea starts encountering gale force winds.
Q.6 With the help of sketch explain all the search patterns as per IAMSAR.
Q.7 Describe in detail the duties of an oow when your vessel an oil Tanker has run aground.
Q.8 With simple diagrams, describe briefly:

a) Maneuvering data displayed on the Bridge.
b) Williamson Turn.
Q.9 Write short notes on followings:-

a) Transverse Thrust b) Squat
c) Bow cushion and Bank Suction d) Interaction between Vessels.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th March -2018

Notes:
Q.1 a) Describe Auto Pilot as an aid to navigation.

b) Explain the purpose & function of following controls:
i) Permanent Helm ii) Counter Rudder iii) Rudder iv) Rudder Limit v) Weather
Q.2 Explain the working of an Electro-magnetic log with a suitable diagram and compare its advantages and
disadvantages with Doppler log.
Q.3 a) How will you initiate GPS on installation?

b) What factors affect the accuracy of GPS position?
c) What do you understand by ‘Pseudo range’ & ‘True range’.
Q.4. Differentiate between the following:

a) AIS and LRIT b) VDR and S-VDR
Q.5 Describe various duties, precautions and actions to be taken by the OOW when navigating the pilot on
board.
Q.6 a) What is VTS and what are the benefits of implementing VTS?
b) Describe with suitable sketch following search patterns as per IAMSAR.
i) Expanding square search ii) Sector-search
Q.7 a) Explain the factors to be taken into account when determining bridge manning levels.
b) Explain the reporting procedures for VTS and SRS.
Q.8 List out the Watch keepers Responsibility under the following circumstances:-
a) Storm warning while vessel at Anchor.
b) Fire on vessel at Berth.
Q.9 a) Discuss shallow water effects.

b) Draw the turning Circle Diagram of a Ship. Define the terms used in the turning Circle.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th January -2018

Notes:
Q.1 a) Explain the term Latitude, Course and Speed error with respect to Gyro compass?
b) Explain with block diagram the working of an Autopilot?
Q.2 a) Explain Janus Configuration w.r.t. Doppler log?

b) What are the various errors connected with the working of an echo sounder and what measures do you
take to eliminate the errors when using the equipment.
Q.3 a) With respect to GPS, explain space segment and ground segment.
b) How the position are obtained by GPS.
Q.4. Write short notes on: a) VDR b) AIS
Q.5 a) What is a safe speed?

b) Under what conditions, the master should be called on bridge?
Q.6 When and how the following search patterns are executed?
a) Sector search pattern
b) Expanding Square search Pattern
c) Parallel track search Pattern
Q.7 Prepare a checklist for taking over a navigational watch at sea during
a) Night time
b) Restricted Visibility
Q.8 List the duties and responsibilities of a navigation watch-keeper while vessel is navigation in:
a) Restricted waters
b) Coastal waters
c) Pilot on board
Q.9 Draw & label the turning circle diagram of a vessel with Right Handed Propulsion system. Explain, transfer,
tactical diameter and drift angle.
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Duration: 3 hrs. SECOND MATE (F.G.) Maximum Marks: 200
Pass Marks: 120
CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE
Note: 1. Question 1 and 2 are compulsory.

2. Answer any SIX out of remaining EIGHT questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks
1. CARGO CALCULATIONS (STOWAGE FACTOR/ BROKEN STOWAGE/ LOAD DENSITY OR TANKER)
2. TACKLE CALCULATIONS/ CALCULATE DISPLACEMENT OF THE SHIP GIVEN SIX SIDED DRAFTS
AND DENSITY OF WATER USING HYDROSTATIC TABLES (USING QUARTER MEAN DRAFT).
3. CRUDE / PETROLEUM PRODUCT (INCLUDING INERTING/ COW PROCEDURES- HAZARDS AND

PRECAUTIONS)
4. LIQUID CHEMICALS CARGO INCLUDING HAZARDS, PROPERTIES AND PRECAUTIONS WITH

RESPECT TO IBC CODE, LIQUEFIED GAS CARGOES INCLUDING HAZARDS, PROPERTIES AND
PRECAUTIONS WITH RESPECT TO IGC CODE
5. IMDG CODE INCLUDING IMDG CONTAINERS, MFAG, EmS
6. BULK CARGOES: GRAIN/ HIGH DENSITY/COAL CARGOES
7. CODE FOR SAFE PRACTICES (TIMBER / IMSBC / BLU / SECURING)
8. CONTAINER/ Ro-Ro CARGOES, PCC, PTC,
9. REFRIGERATED / GENERAL CARGO / DECK CARGO / HEAVY LIFT
10. DAMAGE TO CARGO SPACES – INSPECTION & REPORTING / CARGO GEAR INSPECTION
Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The candidates are advised to
refer to detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th July-2018
PAPER: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE

Notes:
1. Question 1 & 2 are compulsory
2. Attempt any six out of Eight Questions
3. All Questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.
Q.1 A tank measuring 20m X 12m X 15m contains un-pumpable oil of 10m3 on arrival. Crude oil density 0.85 @
15OC (in vacuum) is to be loaded. 2% of the tank volume is to be left for expansion. Loading temperature is
30OC & maximum temperature excepted during the voyage is 40OC, Find:
a) Ullage of tank on completion of loading.
b) Amount of cargo loaded.
Q.2 a) A gun tackle rigged to advantage is used to lift a load of 3 tonnes. Find out the effort and minimum size
of polypropylene rope required.
b) If the hauling part of this purchase was secured to the moving block of a watch tackle used to disadvantage,
find out the effort required, efficiency of the system and minimum size of nylon rope required for the watch
tackle. (Assume friction as 12% per sheave for both the purchases and use a factor of safety =6)
Q.3 Sketch and describe the general arrangement of oil tanker showing typical location of cargo tanks, slop
tanks, cofferdams and pump room.
Q.4 a) What are the hazards associated with carriage of liquefied gas cargoes?
b) Explain the precautions to be taken in gas tankers with respect to IGC Code?
Q.5 a) Describe IMDG Dangerous Cargo Manifest.

b) Explain Packing, Marking, Labelling and Placarding requirements of dangerous goods in packed form with
respect to IMDG Code.
Q.6 What are the hazards associated with loading and carriage of fertilizers? What are the associated
precautions?
Q.7 Enumerate the information exchange required as per BLU code between the ship and the terminal on a
handy sized bulk carrier upon arrival at load port.
Q.8 a) Describe with the help of diagram how containers are secured on deck.
b) Explain with neat diagram how the position of particular container is designed on a container ship.
Q.9 What precautions will you observe before and during the loading of a refrigerated cargo? State the
difference between ‘Frozen’ and ‘Chilled’ cargoes with examples.
Q.10 a) Before commencing general cargo loading what inspections are to be carried out by the Duty Officer?
b) What will you do when a heavy lift is lifted by the ship’s crane above the deck & there is black out?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th May-2018
Notes:
Q.1 You have No. 2 lower hold with bale capacity of 3000 CBM and no. 2 tween deck with bale capacity of
2000 CBM to load following cargoes for Singapore and Hong Kong in that order.
Cargoes for Singapore:
200 tonnes cloves in bags with SF 4 cubic meters per tonne
400 tonnes of machinery cases with SF 2 cubic per tonne
Cargoes for Hong Kong:
1000 tonnes of steel coils with SF 1.2 cubic meters per tonne
500 tonnes of tea in chests with SF 3 cubic meters per tonne
100 tonnes package of electronic goods, with SF 3.5 cubic meters per tonne
Make a stowage plan taking into consideration, the safety of the ship and cargo and smooth discharge at the
subsequent ports.
Q.2 A weight of 15t is being lifted by a three-fold purchase, rigged to advantage. What minimum size of 6 x 37
wire rope can be used for the purchase if friction per sheave is 8% of weight? Find the efficiency of the system.
Q.3 Describe briefly below:

a) Precautions during COW.
b) Zero calibration and span adjustment of explosimeter.
c) PV valve and PV breaker.
Q.4 Explain the hazards associated with the carriage of chemical and gas cargoes in tankers.
Q.5 In the IMDG code, what is the purpose of segregation table? List and describe the various segregation
terms used in the IMDG code.
Q.6 What are the hazards associated with coal? What are the precautions to be taken during its carriage?
Q.7 Discuss in details about how the IMSBC code and BLUE code assists the mariner.
Q.8 i) Draw five different types of slings used in cargo handling.

ii) Explain the Bay-Row Tier method of identifying containers on a container vessel.
Q.9 a) Differentiate between ship’s sweat and cargo sweat.

b) A ship is loading rice cargo in winter in U.K. & destination is Mombassa (Kenya). How the ventilation is to be
carried out for this cargo while on passage.
Q.10 Explain the purpose of ‘enhanced survey programme’, CAS and CAP. How it helps detecting and
rectifying damages within cargo holds?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th March-2018
Notes:
Q.1 A GYN tackle, the hauling part of which passes through a lead block, rigged to disadvantage is used to lift 8
MT, Find:-
a. Effort
b. Efficiency of system; and
c. Minimum size of wire rope to be used
Friction : 10%, safety factor 6
Q.2 On departure, the ullage of a box shaped bunker tank (L: 26.4m, B: 11.47m & D: 9.13m) was 2.544 m
(temperature 44.3OC), ullage pipe rises 107 cms above the top of the tank.
Enroute she transferred 108 cubic meters of the same oil at 26OC from her storage tank into this tank. Find her
daily consumption if she arrived with 108 mt of oil remaining after sailing for 949 hours. The density of oil is
0.8313 ts/ cu. M at 15OC in vacuum. ASTM tables can be made use of.
Q.3 Enumerate items which duty officers should attend to before during and after completion of loading
operation.
Q.4. a) Explain various methods to control vapor space pressure in gas tanker tanks.
b) Explain briefly NLS Category X and Category Y cargoes as per MARPOL Annex II.
Q.5 In IMDG Code explain briefly the following:

a) Marking, Labelling & Placards.
b) UN No.
c) MFAG
Q.6 Your v/l has just received orders to load a project cargo consisting of heavy duty vehicles on deck.
Describe the hazards associated while loading and the precautions you will observe as an officer of watch on
board the vessel during the loading operations.
Q.7 As per BLUE Code, explain the principle and procedures between the Ship & Terminal prior to cargo
handling.
Q.8 a) With the help of a sketch explain the principle of Bay Row Tier co-ordinates on board a container vessel
in helping to identify the location of containers.
b) Sketch and label the various lashing material used in securing containers.
Q.9 Describe the arrangements made to maintain the watertight integrity on board Ro-Ro vessels as regards
bow, stern and side doors. Also, explain briefly the care and maintenance required for the same.
Q.10 Explain the need for Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP) and also detail the procedure, planning,
documentation and report of ESP?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Notes:
Q.1 A triangular shaped tank has a base 8m x 8m x 10m and height of 12m. Oil of density 0.872 at 15OC (in
vacuum) is to be loaded at 20OC. A minimum ullage of 0.2m is required at all times. If the maximum
temperature expected during the voyage is 42OC, what should be the ullage at loading port? What is the ratio
of empty space to filled space in the tank at the loading port (Use ASTM Table)
Q.2 Using ‘6’ as the ‘factor of safety’ a gyn tackle can safely lift a maximum load of 7 tonnes. What would be
the maximum weight that can be lifted, if the same wire was used in gun tackle?
Q.3 Using a block diagram briefly describe the Inert Gas System (IGS) on board oil tankers.
Q.4. a) Explain the different types of Liquefied Gas Carriers.

b) What special type of cargo tanks are found most suitable for LNG carriage? List the reasons for the same.
Q.5 a) How is packing and labelling of dangerous goods to be carried out as per IMDG code?
b) List the classes of dangerous goods as per IMDG Code.
Q.6 With respect to the carriage of grain in bulk, explain

a) Document of Authorization b) Bundling
c) How heeling moments are reduced when loading grain in bulk.
Q.7 As per IMO code of Safe practices for ships carrying solid cargo in bulk:
Describe the precautions to be observed when loading:
a) High Density cargoes b) Concentrates
Q.8 a) How will you prepare the car decks for the loading of trailers and vehicles?
b) Describe the various lashing materials used in securing containers on a container vessel.
Q.9 State the provisions of the Dock Safety Regulation with respect to:
a) Access to the ship b) Initial testing of lifting gear
c) Chain Register d) Annual through Examination of lifting gear
Q.10 While making Stevedore’s damage report on a vessel after discharging heavy lift, which items in the hold
are to be checked?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th November-2017
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE FOR PERSONS ON
BOARD AT THE OPERATIONAL LEVEL
PAPER: CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 & 2 are compulsory.
2. Attempt any 6 out of remaining 8 questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks (i.e. 25 marks each)
Q.1 A box shaped cargo tank of length 25m x 20m x 15m (L x B x H) is to be loaded ensuring 2%, volume of
tank is always left for expansion. Load port temperature of the cargo is 25 OC and maximum temperature
expected during voyage is 35OC. Given the density of oil at 15OC (in vac.) is 0.8650 t/m3. Find
a) Ullage on departure load port
b) Weight of cargo in air (Assume vessel on even keel / Use ASTM Tables)
Q.2 A ship’s hold has a bale capacity of 500 m3 and a grain capacity of 570 m3 and is filled with maize stowing
at 1.25 m3/t. it is now intended to discharge 100 tonnes of maize and load bagged maize in the same hold.
(B.S. of bagged maize is 11%). The bags are 0.5m x 0.4m x 0.3m and weigh 50 kgs. What is the weight of
bagged maize that can be loaded? (Assume bale capacity to grain capacity ratio constant through the entire
hold)
Q.3 A crude oil tanker has completed discharge of cargo and is now procedure to a layup berth for some hot
work to be carried out in two of her cargo tanks. Describe all the procedures you will follow to prepare the
tanks for man entry. On completion of work how will you prepare the tanks again for loading?
Q.4 Write notes on Chain Register describing the following:- Competent person, Competent Authority,
Responsible person & entries are to be made in Part 1, Part2, Part 3 of the chain register.
Q.5 a. Explain the difference between a weathertight and watertight openings on ship.
b. What are the concents and endorsements of Chain register? What purpose annealing of loose gear
serve?
Q.6 a. Describe shipper’s responsibilities for shipping dangerous goods as per IMDG ccode.
b. Explain the shifting hazard of loading grain in bulk and a method to prevent same in a FULLY filled
hold.
Q.7 a. On a RO-RO vessel, what are all the precautions taken while operating BOW doors?
b. On a REEFER ship what is BRINE TRAP? Make a neat labelled sketch for same.
Q.8 a. What factors must be borne in mind for making a BAY PLAN of a container ship?
b. Write short notes on TARE weight & purpose of check digit of a container serial number.
Q. 9 Describe hazards of carriage of TIMBER deck cargoes. Why those hazards are not present if same cargo is
loaded inside the ship’s hold?
Q.10 Write short notes on EHNAHNCED SURVEY, its objective and brief description on how it is done.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th September-2017
PAPER: CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 & 2 are compulsory.
2. Attempt any 6 out of remaining 8 questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks (i.e. 25 marks each)
Q.1 A Tween deck of dimensions 9m x 6m x 4m has a permissible load density of 3.10 t/m 2. Steel pipes (S.F
1.05 m3/t) and lub Oil drums (S.F. 1.85 m3/t) are to be loaded in the tween deck to fill all available space. Find
maximum quantity of steel pipes and drums that can be loaded without exceeding load density?
Q.2 A cylindrical tank of diameter 8m is 10m high 400 tonnes of oil of density 0.900 @ 15 OC in vacuum is to be
loaded in the tank at 28OC. Find the ullage, assuming to be 3.1416. (Use ASTM Tables).
Q.3 Draw label and describe the Inert Gas system used on a crude oil tanker.
Q.4 What are the hazards associated with sea transport of LPG/LNG cargoes in fully refrigerated tankers.
Q.5 A Container loaded ‘on deck’ containing IMDG cargo was found to be dripping some of its cargo. A deck
hand, who went to clean the same, inhaled toxic fumes and collapsed. What actions are required to be taken
on board with respect to safety, health and pollution prevention?
Q.6 a) What are the hazards associated with carriage of concentrates and how these are overcome on board a
general cargo ship.
b) What precautions are stated in the IMSBC code regarding loading of high density cargoes in bulk?
Q.7 Write short notes on a) Cargo securing manual and b) effect of heavy deck cargo on stability of a ship.
Q.8 Describe with the aid of neat and labelled sketches, securing of a locomotive on a multipurpose ship as
per ‘Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing’.
Q.9 Describe the various types of containers based on size, material of construction and usage.
Q.10 a) Illustrate parts of a block. What maintenance and inspections should be carried out on a cargo block.
b) Describe the care and maintenance of standing rigging.
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Pass Marks: 140
CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
Note: 1. Use nautical almanac 1992

2. Use of non-programmable scientific calculator is permitted, however, each step should be clearly
shown
SECTION I – PRINCIPLES OF NAVIGATION
ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS OUT OF THREE (30 MARKS EACH)
1.
2.
3.
Note: 1 At least one question will have a numerical component.
SECTION II- PRACTICAL NAVIGATION
QUESTION NO. 4 IS COMPULSORY. ATTEMPT ANY THREE QUESTIONS OUT OF REMAINING

FOUR (35 MARKS EACH)
4. STAGGERED / SIMULTANEOUS PLOTS
5. LONG BY CHRON SUN/MOON
6. INTERCEPT METHOD
7. COMPASS ERROR BY ABC TABLES &/OR ERROR BY AMPLITUDE &/OR TIMES OF RISING/
SETTING/ MERIDIAN PASSAGE / MERIDIAN ALTITUDE OF SUN
8. POLARIS / COMPUTATION OF ALTITUDE / EX-MERIDIAN
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Date: - 9TH July-2018
PAPER: CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
Notes:
1. Use nautical almanac 1992.
2. Use of non-programmable scientific calculator is permitted, however, each step should clearly shown.
ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS OUT OF THREE: (30 MARKS EACH)
Q.1 (a) Define:
1. Equation of time 2. Ecliptic 3. Rational Horizon 4. Sidereal Hour Angle
(15 Marks)
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(b) Draw a figure reasonably to scale on the plane of rational horizon for an observer latitude 25 S and mark
the following on it:
A star having declination 20OS and azimuth 090O(T) (15 Marks)
Q.2 a) The amplitude of a rising star was E 25ON and its altitude when on the prime vertical was 42 O. Find the
best approximate true altitude of the pole star at its position. (15 Marks)
b) Explain why stars culminate about 4 minutes earlier each day? (15 Marks)
Q.3 (a) State the conditions required for solar eclipse and lunar eclipse. (15 Marks)
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(b) In latitude 65 N, an observer obtains a lower meridian altitude of a celestial body as 20 bearing North.
Calculate the altitude and bearing of the same celestial body at upper meridian passage. (15 Marks)
SECTION II – PRACTICAL NAVIGATION

QUESTION.4. IS COMPULSORY, ATTEMPT ANY THREE QUESTIONS FROM THE REMAINING FOUR.
(35 MARKS EACH)
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Q.4 In DR Position 20 30’N 179 50’E an intercept of 5’ away, AZ 000 (T) was obtained by a stellar
observation. The vessel then steered a course 180O(T) for 20’ and 090O(T) for 40’. At the end of this steaming a
star observation gave an AZ 045O(T) X 2’ Away. Position used for calculation was initial DR position carried
forward. Find the final position of them vessel.
Q.5 On 17th January 1992, AM in DR 36O10’S, 152O 10’E, the sextant altitude of Sun’s LL East of the meridian
was 52O27’ I.E. 0.2’ of the arc, H.E. 11m, GMT was 16th 23h 24m 18s. Find the P/L and observed Longitude
where it cuts the D.R. Latitude.
Q.6 On 2nd March 1992 in DR 32O 12’S 100O 24’E, the sextant altitude of Venus east of the meridian was 18O05’
when the GMT was 1st 22h 32m 58s. If the HE was 10m and IE 1.3’ off the arc, find the direction of the PL and
the position through which it passes using the Intercept Method?
Q.7 On 1st of May’92 in DR 32O 00’S 81O00’E the sextant altitude of Sun’s L.L. near the meridian was 42O30’ at
GMT 01d 06h 33m 40s. If IE was 1.6’ on the arc and the HE was 17m. Find the direction of the P/L and the
Latitude where it cuts the DR Longitude.
Q.8 a) On 23rd August 1992 in DR position 20O 00’S 090O 00’W, the sun rose bearing was 090O(C). If variation
was 3OW. Find the deviation of the compass?
b) What altitude should be set on the sextant for the observation of polaries on 10 th of October 1992 at the
beginning of PM nautical twilight in DR position 30ON 150OW. If I.E. is 2.0’ off the arc and H.E. 10m.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9TH May-2018
Notes:
Q.1 (a) What is International Date Line? Why is it necessary and how is the date on a ship crossing the
International Date Line on an Easterly course affected?
(b) Calculate the duration of astronomical twilight in lat 35deg N on the day of spring equinox?
Q.2 (a) How are Season’s caused?

(b) To an observer, star bore 065(T) when rising, its true altitude when on prime vertical east of the meridian
was 42deg, find observer’s latitude.
Q.3 (a) Parallax in Altitude = horizontal parallax X Cos app alt.

(b) To an observer, star with decl. 29deg 44.6’S bore south when on the meridian. If its true altitude when at
the maximum azimuth was 26 deg 03’, find observer’s latitude.

(35 MARKS EACH)
Q.4 In DR 09 20’ N 177 25’ E a celestial observation gve intercept 5 miles away Azimuth 300OT. Ship then
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steered 065O T. Ship then steered 065O T for 10 hrs at 15 Kts with current ENE @ 2 kts throughout when
second observation gave observed longitude 179O 58’ E, Azimuth 205O. DR used for second observation was
calculated from ITP of the first observation.
Find ship’s position at the time of second observation.
Q.5 On 22nd Sept 1992 in DR 24O 30’ N sextant altitude of Moon UL East of meridian at GMT 22D 06H 17M 18S
was 35O 45.4’. If IE was 2.2’ off the arc and HE was 15 mtrs, find the direction of position line and position to
draw it by intercept method.
Q.6 On 1st May 1992 PM at ship in DR 30O 10’ S 010O 30’ E sext alt of star Sirius at GMT 01d 19h 10m 45s was
36O 49.2’. If IE was 2.1’ on the arc and HE was 11 meters find the direction of position line and position to
draw it by intercept method.
Q.7 a) On 16th Jan 1992 in DR 011O20’W observed meridian altitude of Star Markab North of observer was 52O
46.9’> if HE was 12.7 meters find direction of position line and latitude to draw it. Calculate GMT
meridian passage of star to nearest second.
b) On 19th Jan 92 in DR 30O N 060O 35’E 0310 hrs LMT. Compass bearing of Moon at GMT 23H 10M 00S was
269OC. If variation was 2.7OW find deviation of the compass heading.
Q.8 On 24th Aug 92 at ship in DR 40O S, 175O 30’ W Sextant altitude of Sun UL near the meridian at GMT 23H
27M 12S was 39O 26’. If IE was 2.0’ on the arc and HE was 17.5 meters, find the direction of position line
and latitude to draw same.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 12TH March-2018

Notes:
Q.1 a) Define and explain:
i) Sidereal hour Angle ii) Sensible Horizon iii) Equinoctial
b) What do you understand by “Precession of Equinoxes”? How it caused and what are its effects?
Q.2 For an observer in position 00ON 022OW, the True altitude of a star is 59O 24’ and T’Az, is 210O, calculate
the Geographical position.
Q.3 Explain with suitable sketchers:

a) Why stars rise 4 minutes earlier each day?
b) Venue is a morning of evening star.

(35 MARKS EACH)
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Q.4 At 0440 hrs by ship’s clock on a vessel in DR position 52 21’N, 027 50’W, an observation of star ‘Deneb’
on the meridian gave latitude 52O26’N, A second sight, obtained at 0500 hrs of star ‘Capella’, when worked
using the original Dr, gave azimuth 300OT, intercept 3 M towards respectively. The ship was steering 000 O (T),
at 6 kts. Find by plotting the ship’s position at 0500 hrs.
Q.5 On 25th Feb 1992, in Dr 35O 18’S 088O 52.6’W, the sextant altitude of the moon’s UL was 47 O 12.4’ at GMT
25d 15h 11m 20s, HE 18m, IE 0.5’ off the arc. Find the observed longitude and direction of PL.
Q.6 On 19TH Jan 1992, in DR 00O 02’N 170O 50’E, the sextant altitude of the star BETELGUESE was 43 O 11.1’ at
19d 07h 35m 02s, GMT. If He was 18m, and I.E 1.3’ off the arc, find the intercept and the direction of the PL.
Q.7 a) On 14TH October 1992 in DR Long 105O 20’W, the sextant alt of Mars on the meridian was 62O 12.5’
North of the observer. If HE was 12m and IE 3.0’ on the arc. Find the observed latitude and position line.
b) On 14th June 1992, in D.R. lat 20O N long. 36OW, the Moon rose bearing, 116OC. If the variation was
3OW, find the deviation on the ship’s head.
Q.8 On 4th March 1992, in DR. 27O 28’N 168O 10’W, the sextant altitude of the Sun’s L.L. near the meridian was
56O 18.8’ when the GPS showed 04d 23h 13m 43s GMT. H.E. was 11m and I.E. 2.6’ on the arc, find the
direction of PL and position through which it passes.
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Date: - 9TH January-2018

Notes:
Q.1 a) With the help of suitable diagram define the following:
i) First point of Aries ii) LHA
b) If the Sun Rose at 0605 hrs LMT and set at 1743 hrs LMT, find the value of equation of time.
Q.2 a) What conditions are necessary for a heavenly body to

i) Be circumpolar ii) Cross Prime Vertical iii) Rise bearing True east
b) Explain the factors which govern period of daylight for any observer.
Q.3 A vessel in position 46O 05.0’N 022O 20’W observes the True Altitude of a body to be 34 O 31’ when it is on
the prime vertical west of the meridian. Calculate the G.P. of the body.

(35 MARKS EACH)
Q.4 In DR 33 18’S 000 12.6’W a stellar observation gave an intercept of 4.2’ away, bearing 241 O (T). After
O O
steaming 090O (T) for 123 miles another astronomical observation gave an observed longitude of 002 O 20’E
bearing 090O (T). The position used for the second sight was obtained by allowing run from the first ITP. Find
the position of the ship at the second observation.
Q.5 On 05th March 1992 AM, in DR 30O11’S 147O 10’E, a sextant altitude of the Sun’s LL at GMT 04th d 22h 56m
04s was 35O59.1’. If the IE 0.3’ off the arc and HE was 30m. Find the direction of PI and the longitude where it
crosses the DR Lat.
Q.6 On 01st May 1992, PM, in DR 27O54’S 179O18’W, an intercept was worked using Jupiter. The sextant
altitude of Jupiter was 46O25.5’ at GMT 06h20m42s. If IE was 1.3’ off the arc, HE was 19m. Find the direction
of the PI and the position through which it passes.
Q.7 a) On 21st Jan 1992, at 0320 ship’s time, in DR 44O12’N 122O 18’E, the star DENEB bore 031.5OC. If the
variation was 5OE and the difference between ship’s time and GMT is 7hrs, find the deviation.
b) On 22nd SEP 1992, in DR 30O06’N 179O 45’W the setting Sun bore 275O(C). If the variation was 2OW, find
the deviation of the compass.
Q.8 Find the position line and position through which it passes in the following case:
DR 28O25’N 027O25’W, the sextant altitude of the POLE STAR was 27 O45’, IE 1.0’ off the arc and HE 16m,
month March & GHA Aries 276O 14.4’.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th May-2017 (Batch-2)
Notes:
2. Use of non-programmable scientific calculator is permitted, however, each step should be clearly shown.
SECTION I – PRINCIPLES OF NAVITATION
ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS OUT OF THREE (30 MARKS EACH)
Q.1 Explain and show in case of Polaris
Latitude = True Altitude + - small correction.
b) Explain in details three main systems of defining a position on the celestial sphere.
Q.2 a) Find the latitude within which star Dubhe on 10th Oct. 1992
i. Will cross observer’s prime vertical
ii. Will be circumpolar
iii. Will Never Rise
b) Describe how the axial tilt of the earth, cause different seasons in North hemisphere.
Q.3 Find observer position if True Altitude of sun is 44 O 10’, when bearing 090O True and Declination at that
instant is 11O13’ N and GHA sun is 00O 08.3’

QUESTION 4. IS COMPULSORY, ATTEMPT ANY THREE OUT OF REMAINING FOUR. (30 MARKS EACH)
Q.4 In DR 49O30’ S 69O14’ E, an observation of a heavenly body gave an intercept of 9.5’ (T) on an azimuth of
056O (T). Vessel then steamed on a course of 144O(T) for 35 miles when the 2nd observation of a heavenly body
gave an intercept of 8.2’(T) on an azimuth of 324O(T). Find the position of the vessel at the time of 2nd
observation. The second sight was worked from I.T.P. run up.
Q.5 In DR 35O 03’S, 087O 11’E, on 25th Feb 1992, AM, the sextant altitude of Moon’s UL was found to be 46O
29.5’ at 03h 11m 20s GMT. If HE was 22m and IE was 1.5’ on the arc. Find the longitude where PL cuts the DR
latitude and the direction of position line.
Q.6 On 31st Aug 1992, on a ship in DR 60O 06’N 066O 18’W, the sextant altitude of Mars was 41O 32.4’ when
GMT was 08h 15m 02s. If IE was 2.1’ on the arc, HE was 10m, calculate the intercept and direction of PL.
Q.7 a) On 21st January 1992, a vessel in DR position 24O 36’S 110O 20’W observes the sextant altitude of Sun LL
on the meridian to be 85O05.5’. If IE is 1.6’ off the arc and HE 10M.
Calculate the latitude required for plotting the PL. Also, find the GMT of meridian passage to the exact second
using equation of time. (20 Marks)
b) For a vessel in DR position 27O40’N 003O26’E, compute the sextant altitude of pole star on 24th February
1992 at GMT 17h 34m 00s (IE is 2.6’ off the arc and HE 21m). (15 Marks)
Q.8 a) On 6th March 1992 in EP 52O 12’N 170O 40’E, the sextant altitude of the Sun UL near the meridian was
31O59.8’ when the GMT showed 06d 01h 27m 30s. If the IE was 2.3’ on the arc and the HE was 40m, calculate
the direction of the PL and a position through which it passes. (32 marks)
b) Find the approximate ex-meridian limits for the observation of Sun, using the information provided in
question 8(a). (03 marks)
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Pass Marks: 120
SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Note: 1. Questions IN PART- A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part -B and carry 25 marks each.
PART A
1. M.V. HINDSHIP QUESTION ( GZ, LIST) or CALCULATION OF CHANGE IN TRIM DUE TO LOADING,
DISCHARGING OR SHIFTING OF A SINGLE WEIGHT/ CALCULATION OF FINAL TRIM, FORWARD AND
AFT DRAFTS (USING TRIM TABLES ONLY)
2. CONSTANT DATA QUESTION ON STABILITY.
3. SHIP CONSTRUCTION (SKETCH & LABEL)
PART B
4. MARPOL /BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT
5. SHIP SAFETY/ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
6. SAFE WORKING PRACTICES/ CHECKLISTS.
7. SHIP CONSTRUCTION THEORY
8. MARITIME LEGISLATION (SOLAS/ ISPS / ISM )
9. LEADERSHIP AND TEAM WORKING SKILLS
Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The candidates are advised to refer to
detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd July -2018
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.
PART - A
Q.1 A ship of displacement 5000 tonnes has a tank 16m long, 10m, wide and 4m deep which is empty.
KM=7.2m, KG=7.0m.
Find the GM fluid if 400t of oil of R.D. 0.95 is received in it?
Q.2 A vessel of displacement 16000t, KG 9.0m loaded cargo as follows: 1000t Kg 8.0m; 2000t Kg 6.0m and
1500t Kg 10.0m. Further 2000t of cargo is to be loaded for which space is available in the lower hold Kg 5.0m
and in the tween deck Kg 11.0m. Calculate the weight to be loaded in each space so that the final KGsolid would
be 8.75m. The FSM is 2250tm.
Q.3 Sketch and label the attachment of the panting stringers and panting beams of a forepeak tank with its
frames.
PART - B
Q.4. Explain the various stresses experienced by a ship and the structural members which compensate for the
same?
Q.5 Write short notes & illustrate with an onboard situation:

a. Effective Communication, and
b. Motivation
Q.6 As per Ballast Water Management Convention describe the discharge criteria for ballast water. Explain any
two methods predominantly used presently for ballast water exchange and precautions during such
operations.
Q.7 Write Short notes on ISM Code and ISPS Code. How will you assist the Chief Officer while preparing the
vessel for ISM and ISPS Renewal Audits respectively?
Q.8 What safety precautions will you take to go to the forward mast for changing a navigational light bulls in
restricted visibility.
Q.9 Prepare a checklist of item to be checked for entering an enclosed space, which a ballast tank.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd May -2018
Notes:
1. Part A is compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
PART - A
Q.1 M.V. Hindship floating in water of R.D. 1.012 at drafts F: 5.16m, A: 6.02m. She pumps out entire SW ballast
from No. 1 and No. 4 (P, C and S), D.B. tanks. No.3 (P and S) and No. 5 D.B. tanks which were empty are filled
with H.F.O. Calculate:
a) Maximum quantity of cargo that can be loaded as that the vessel will be at summer draft on reaching the
open sea. Fuel and water consumption for river passage is 70 Ts.
b) GM (F) in docks if in departure condition KG = 8.75m, FSM = 1450.
Q.2 A vessel is floating at drafts F: 11.48m, A: 12.26m. She is to complete loading at drafts F:11.9m, A:12.10m.
Space is available in No. 5 hold 30m forward of AP and No. 2 hold 100m forward of AP. If the MCTC:120,
TPC:32, LCF:64m, LBP:140m determine:
(a) Quantity of Cargo still to load (b) Distribution of cargo to be loaded.
Q.3 Draw and label a neat sketch of bilge piping system of a ship.
PART - B
Q.4.a) What are different methods of control of organisms in ballast water and describe any one method of
ballast water exchange in detail.
b) What are the contents of SOPEP & SMPEP.
Q.5 Make a Garbage management plan for your vessel. What locations onboard should such a plan be posted?
What are special areas with respect to MARPOL Annex V?
Q.6 The Electrician needs to up the radar mast for essential repairs. Carry out risk assessment of this task and
make a checklist incorporating all associated safety precautions.
Q.7 a) How will you determine that the vessel is at Angle of Loll & how do you go about correcting angle of
Loll?
b) Draw load lines of a cargo ship.
Q.8 a) What are the Aims and objectives of ISM code and SMS?
b) How will you prepare your vessel for load line survey.
Q.9 a) Enumerate the key requirements of MLC-2006.

b) What are the 4-fundamental factors that contribute towards “HRM” on board ship?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th March -2018
Notes:
PART - A
Q.1 A ship of 10000 tonne displacement is floating in Sea Water and has KM = 10.8m, K.G. = 9.0m. She is listing
10th to starboard. She has two rectangular deep tanks. One on either side each 12m long, 12m wide and 9m
deep. The stbd. tank is full of FW while the port one is empty. If FW is to be transferred from the starboard
tank to the port tank, find the list if one third of the original FW in the starboard tank is transferred to the port
tank. (USE Fluid GM).
Q.2 M.V. ‘Hindship’ is floating at a mean draft of 6.20m, Aft draft – 6.78, Trim – 1.16m, Forward draft – 5.62m.
A weight of 300 tonne is then shifted from No.2. Tween deck to No.1 Tween deck. Calculate her final draft
F&A.
Q.3 What is panting stress? Sketch and Label panting arrangements in the forward part of the ship.
PART - B
Q.4.a) What is the special area as define by the MARPOL 73/ 78? List the special areas for Annex I and AnnexV.
b) What are the discharge criteria for disposal of garbage at sea?
Q.5 Write short notes & give on board examples for the same.
a. Situational Awareness, and
b. Decision Making.
Q.6 As per ‘Code of safe working practices’ explain the precautions to be taken from
a) Painting of Funnel b) Handling of batteries
Q.7 Briefly explain following terms with sketches where appropriate:

a) Camber b) Shear c) Racking Stress
d) Bilge keel e) Rise of floor
Q.8 a) Describe the functional requirements of ISM code.

b) Describe the contents of ship security plan?
Q.9 a) What should be the qualities of a Team Leader?

b) Explain the need for a situation and risk assessment on board the ship.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd January -2018
Notes:
PART - A
Q.1 M.V. Hind ship floating at a displacement of 19150 tonnes, KG 6.65m, FSC 0.042m, has yet to load 2
Locomotives weighing 76 tonnes each, with her own gear. The first locomotive is placed on deck (Quay side),
CG 13.83m above the base and 6 metres from C/L. The derrick then plumbs the quay with its head 21.5m
above the base and 13m from C/L and lifts the second locomotive to be placed on deck on the other side.
Calculate the maximum list during the operation.
Q.2 M.V. ‘Hindship’ is floating at a draft of F 5.65m, and A 7.45 m, and A 7.45m, LCG 70.47m forward of A.P.
She loads 700t of cargo 90m for’d of A.P. and discharges 200t of cargo from No.5 LTD. Calculate final drafts
F&A.
Q.3 Draw and label a longitudinally framed double bottom of a Modern Bulk Carrier. State the uses of a
double bottom tanks.
PART - B
Q.4. a) Why and where do you change water ballast as per Ballast water management?
b) What are the different methods of changing water ballast?
Q.5 You are the OOW on a tanker in port and while bunkering there is a house burst leading to oil spill. State
what actions will you take?
Q.6 As per ‘Code of safe working practices’ explain the precautions to be taken from
a) Painting of Funnel b) Handling of batteries
Q.7 Briefly explain following terms with sketches where appropriate:

a) Camber b) Shear c) Racking Stress
d) Bilge keel e) Rise of floor
Q.8 a) Describe the functional requirements of ISM code.

b) Describe the contents of ship security plan?
Q.9 a) Define ‘Situational Awareness’

b) What are the six barriers to situational awareness?
c) Explain the Salient features of MLC 2006. List the Titles of MLC 2006.
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Notes:
PART – A
Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrives in a port in condition no.8 discharged 300 t, Kg 6.40 m, Cg 1.6m off the CL to port of
CL and loaded 300t Kg 6.40m, Cg 3.7m to port of CL. A 75t parcel of cargo was shifted horizontally from 4.5 m
port of CL to 1.3m port of CL. Calculate the resultant list.
Q.2 A vessel arrives at port Haldia where DW density is RD1.016 with her winter loadline 100mm below water
on port side and 180 mm below water on stbd side. Her FW allowance is 200 mm. TPC is 24 and summer draft
is 9.6 m. Find DWT available?
Q.3 Sketch and label the Transom stern of a ship showing connections to the stern frame.
PART B
Q.4 a) Explain the ballast water management plan & Explain various method of ballast exchange?
b) Describe the controls on emissions of SOx & NOx in SECA areas as per Annex-VI of MARPOL 73/78?
Q.5 While bunkering at Mumbai, hose burst, and there was serious oil pollution. State the actions to be taken
as a duty officer.
Q.6 a) Describe the functions of safety committee on board a ship as per code of safe working practices.
Explain the duties of the Safety Officer.
b) List the precautions for changing a navigation bulb at foremast in wind force BF scale of 5.
Q.7 Describe various types of framing in use on ships and illustrate their uses and features.
Q.8 a) What is ISM code? Explain the elements of the ISM code.
b) Explain the precautions to be taken while transmitting piracy prone area.
Q.9 a) Describe the essential attributes of effective team leader?

b) Prepare a risk assessment table for renewing the lifeboat falls?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th May-2017 (Batch-2)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATIONAL LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Notes:
1. Part-A is compulsory and carries 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of the 6 questions from Part B and each question carriers 25 marks.
PART - A
Q.1 M.V. ‘Hindship’ at drafts F: 6.00 m & A: 6.40 m in FW is listed 1.5 deg to starboard, KG: 6.46 m and FSC:
0.08 m. A parcel of cargo weighing 200 t is shifted from No. 3 TDK, 1m to port of C/L to No 3 L.H. 5.0 m to port
of C.L. Determine the final list.
Q.2 A ship loaded to her summer draft and floating in S.W., KG 7.85m, KM 8.05m, FSM 1500 Tm, discharges
300 Ts of cargo Kg 14m. After discharge she enters in docks and found floating t her summer draft in water of
Density 1.010. Determine the GM (F) in the final condition.
Q.3 Draw a neat sketch of the mid-ship section of longitudinally framed, self trimming bulk carrier and label its
parts.
PART – B
Q.4 Write the information available in the following documents:-
a) Oil Record Book b) SOPEP manual c) Garbage Management Plan
Q.5 What safety precautions you would observe during following operations?
a) Sand blasting on deck b) Painting of draft marks
Q.6 a) What are the duties and responsibilities of a competent person and a responsible officer with respect to
entering enclosed & confined space?
b) How will you plan to go about emergency repairs in an enclosed tank space?
Q.7 Explain the following features in ship construction and their purpose:
a) Bilge keel b) Transom floor c) Keel d) Garboard strake
Q.8 Enumerate the latest amendments to SOLAS & MARPOL which came into force in recent past. (In last two
years)
Q.9 a) Do you agree it is beneficial to be passive rather than aggressive or assertive? Justify.
b) Describe the essential qualities of Team leader?
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Pass Marks: 50
METEOROLOGY
Note: 1. USE WEATHER CODE _____
2. QUESTION 1 IS COMPULSORY. ATTEMPT ANY 4 OUT OF REMAINING 5 QUESTIONS.
3. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
Q1. CODING or DECODING (COMPULSORY QUESTION)
Q2. A. CALCULATION OF TRUE AND APPARENT WIND
B. THEORY ON WIND
Q3. SHIP BORNE METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Q4. ATMOSPHERE/ ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE/
Q5. CLOUDS/ VISIBILITY/ CLIMATOLOGY
Q6. WEATHER SYSTEMS/ SEA AND SWELL/ WEATHER FORECASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th July-2018
PAPER: METEROLOGY

Notes:
1. Question 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any four out of the remaining.
3. All Questions carry equal marks.
4. Use ships weather code 1982.
Q.1 Decode the following weather report:

BBXX ATUX 14183 99234 70205 41498
63034 10186 20152 49998 52012 75085
86602 22264 00170 21206 330// 41208
Q.2 a) A Vessel was steering a westerly course at 15knots. The wind direction and speed displayed by
anemometer was 060O(R) on port bow at 10knots. What entry for true wind is to be made in ships logbook
and weather message respectively.
b) Write short notes on Trade winds.
Q.3 Draw a neat sketch and explain the functioning of barograph. What precautions are required to be taken
in its care, maintenances and its use?
Q.4 Explain the following:-

a) Buys Ballot’s law
b) Geostrophic wind scale.
Q.5 Explain as to how different type of fog can form
Q.6. Explain the following:-

a) Sea and swell
b) Tsunami
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th May-2018
PAPER: METEROLOGY
Notes:
Q.1 Encode the following meteorological observation made by ship:

Call Sign: WMKJ, position: 15O 46’ N, 085O 59’E
Date / time of observation: 10July / 0240 IST.
Course and speed made good in last three hours: 210O at 12 kts.
Wind estimated: SSW’ly / 28 knots, Visibility: 1500 mtrs.
Atmospheric pressure: at 0240 IST / 10 July – 998 hpa, at 2230 IST / 09 July – 1002.4 hpa
Barometric trace:
Temp: Dry bulb: 28.5O C, Wet bulb: 25O C, Sea: 23O C

The sky was almost overcast, Clouds: St at height of 600 m was covering half the sky, with dense Cu as above
obscuring the rest of the sky. The sequence of weather experienced: raining from 2200 IST / 09 July Thunder
heard between 0100 & 0200 IST / 10 July. Heavy rains from 0200 IST onwards. The sea was in a confused state.
Q.2 a) Vessel steering WSW at 14 Knots. Wind direction obtained from anemometer is 3 points on the port
bow. Wind speed at 17 knots estimated by sea appearance. State the log book entry to be made regarding
wind. In which direction will sea spray fly?
b) Describe characteristics and location of Trade winds.
Q.3 Sketch and describe the principle and working of Wind Vane and Anemometer.
Q.4 a) Define an air mass.

b) What are the factors affecting the properties of an air mass?
Name some typical air mass and briefly describe their characteristics.
Q.5 Write short notes on:

a) Adiabatic change of temperature, Saturated adiabatic lapse rate (SALR) and Environmental lapse rate (ELR).
b) Describe the classification of clouds as per height and types.
Q.6 a) Differentiate between the following:

i) Gust and Squall ii) Sea and Swell iii) Veering and Backing.
b) Describe the various types of information received by facsimile weather receiver.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th March-2018
PAPER: METEROLOGY
Notes:
Q.1 Code the following ship’s full reports, using the ship’s weather code 1982:
Date and GMT : 4 May, 1800 GMT
Ship’s call sign : ATVH
Ship’s position : 52O 42’N, 020O 30’W
Ship’s course / speed : 180OT / 15 knots
Wind : 080OT, speed 9 knots estimated
Weather : cloudless, no significant phenomenon
Visibility : 8.8 nautical miles
Barometric pressure : 1020.3 mb
Barometric tendency : Increasing then increasing slowly
Changed 0.4 mb in last 3 hrs
Air temperature : + 14.3OC
Dew point temp : + 6.8OC
Sea temperature : + 13.0OC
Sea waves : period 4 seconds: Height 0.8 meter
Swell : Dir. 130OT, period 6 seconds: height 1.5 meters
Q.2 a) Course 295O speed 16 knots out in open sea. Wind force 4 (18 knots), estimated by appearance of the
sea surface. Smoke from the funnel was observed to be blowing to NNE. What entry is to be made in the
weather report with respect to wind direction and speed?
b) What is coriolis force? How does it affect the wind blowing over sea and land?
Q.3 Compare mercury barometer with aneroid barometer. Discuss various errors, and their respective
features.
Q.4 List the seven isobaric patterns. Explain briefly each of them with appropriate sketches.
Q.5 Describe the weather associated with:

a) “Anticyclone” in Northern hemisphere.
b) ‘Col’ in southern hemisphere.
Q.6 a) Sketch and describe the symbols and isobaric patterns shown in weather charts and synoptic charts.
b) Explain why polar regions are colder than equatorial region.
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PAPER: METEROLOGY
Notes:
Q.1 Encode the following weather observation made on board the M.V. Hindship, call sign ‘ATTF’ in 13 O 15’S
087O 27’E 13 February. Wind: 120OT, speed 23 knots, sea waves 3m, period 3 sec. Swell: From 210O(T), height
2m, period 06 sec, No secondary swell. Barometer was read at 1730 IST and corrected pressure was 1002.4
MB, the pressure having fallen steadily by 2.7 MB and the ship having steered an effective course of 305 OT
during the past 3 hours. Weather at the time of observation: Moderate thunderstorm without hail. Past
weather: Cloud covering more than half of the sky throughout the period, showers. Visibility: 12 km. Air temp:
Dry bulb: +27.5OC, wet bulb: +26OC. Sea surface temp: +25OC cloud bases 250 metre, total cloud covers 6
oktas, and low clouds cumulonimbus with anvil, accompanied by cumulus; covering 4 oktas. Medium clouds:
Altocumulus with cumuliform tufts. High clouds: Cirrus originating from top of cumulonimbus.
Q.2 a) Describe Beaufort wind scale

b) On a course of North at 12 knots, find the apparent wind direction and speed if a true NW wind of 8 knots
speed was blowing.
Q.3 Sketch and describe an Aneroid barometer and various corrections to be applied for pressure reading?
Q.4 Describe with a sketch the features of a developed middle latitude depression. List the weather condition
on observer will encounter at the passage of the cold front.
Q.5 Explain the following:

a) Formation of clouds due to “Turbulence” and
b) Convection
Q.6 Enumerate the weather associated with warm front, cold front and occluded front. Draw the symbols
used in weather charts to depict these fronts.
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Pass Marks: 140
TERRESTRIAL AND COASTAL NAVIGATION
Note: 1. Use chart - --------and Admiralty tide tables for 1992
2. Ship’s speed -------, HE ----m, Var ----, Deviation card ---
PART A
QUESTION NO.1 IS COMPULSORY. ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THE REMAINING THREE
QUESTIONS: (30 MARKS EACH)
1. PASSAGE PLANNING
2. PLOTTING
3. PLOTTING
4. PLOTTING
(Running fix with combination of terrestrial and celestial observations, fixing position using three bearings,
three point bearings, horizontal sextant angle, raising and dipping of lights, first sighting and last sighting of lights,
allowing and counteracting current, tidal streams, wind and leeway).
PART B
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY:
5. DAYS WORK (30 MARKS)
6. GREAT CIRCLE/ PLANE/MERCATOR SAILING. (30 MARKS)
7. TIDE CALCULATIONS (30 MARKS)
8. CHART CORRECTION /CHART SYMBOLS/OTHERS (20 MARKS)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd July-2018
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & COASTAL NAVIGATION

Notes:
1. Use Chart 5048 (Old head of Kinsale to Tuskar Rock), Deviation Card No. 2; HE 12 m; Engine Speed 12 knots
if not mentioned in the question. Variation 1OW.
2. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
3. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables for 1992.
PART – A
QUESTION NO. 1 IS COMPULSORY, ATTEMPT ANY 2 QUESTIONS FROM THE REMAINING: (30 MARKS EACH)
Q.1 A Vessel dropped a pilot VLCC pilot station (51O45’N 008O15’W). You were experiencing bad weather. Plan
a passage to Tarmore Bay W off Browtone head to position 52 O07.6’N 007O08.6’W. The vessel is equipped
with all latest navigational aids. Ships speed 14 kts and maximum draft is of 10m. Demonstrate the art of
passage plan along the coast.
Q.2 A vessel coming out of St. George’s channel TSS, the following compass bearing were observed at 0800
hrs. TUSKAR ROCK LT HOUSE: 020O(C), KARNSORE PT TIP: 320O(C), LITTLE SALTEE ISLAND SOUTH TIP:275O(C).
Find the position of the vessel at 0800 hrs, and the deviation of the compass, if the variation was 2 OW.
Q.3 While steering a course of 073OT, Mine Head Light (51O59’N 007O36’W) was observed to bear 025OT at
2000h. At 2020h, it bore 345OT and at 2040h, it bore 293OT. The current was estimated to set 028OT. Find the
vessel’s position at 2020h and 2040h and rate of drift. What course must be steered to make good 073 OT?
Q.4 With vessel 5 miles due south of Tuskar Rock Bar at 1700h, Vessel alters course to pass Conningbeg light
vessel, 2 miles off when nearest, counteracting a current setting due north at 2 knots. Ship’s speed being 12
knots. Vessel however, was found 8 miles due south off Conningbeg light vessel at 1830h. Find the actual set
and drift. (HE 10m)
PART - B
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
Q.5 At Noon a vessel sailed with a buoy in position 42 O11’S 050O 15’W bearing 180OT distance 5 miles. The log
was set to zero and course was set to 050O(C), Var. 10OW and Dev 2OE. At the following Noon when log
registered 345’, the position was found to be in Lat.37O54’S Long. 045O 12’W. Find the course and speed made
good and set and drift for the day.
Q.6 Find the Great Circle distance and the initial course between 7O N 053O W and 15OS 012OE.
Q.7 A vessel having a draft of forward 6m and aft 7m has to cross a bar marked 3m on the chart with an
underkeel clearance of 1m. Find the earliest time she can do so during the rising tide of 7 th April 1992. (Port
Antwerp, ATT-VOL.1)
Q.8 (a) Explain how will you correct a chart not corrected for 2 years.
(b) Insert in pencil a wreck in position lat.: 55O 15’N long.: 016O 00’E of which the mast only are visible at chart
datum.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd May-2018

Notes:
1. Use Chart 5047 (Bristol Channel), Deviation card No. 3, HE-10 m and variation 4O E. Ship Speed 12 knots if
not mentioned in the question.
PART – A
Q.1 A Vessel having a draft of 11.5 mtrs drops pilot at Cardiff Pilot Grounds (51 O 21’N 003O 19’ W) in rough
weather and is bound for Swansea (51O 32’N 003O 57’W). Vessel is equipped with GPS, Radar, ARPA, Echo
sounder & Doppler Log. Plan a safe passage for the intended voyage. Plot courses and distance on the chart
along with way points. Vessel has to maintain safe distance of at least 2 nm away from all dangers during the
voyage.
Q.2 At 0600 hrs, UTC on 2nd Feb 1992, a vessel anchored at Carmarthen Bay observes the following:
WATCH tower (51O 42’ N 004O 20’W)…………. 045O (C)
Rhossili Down Tr. (181) (51O 5’ N 004O 17’W)…………. 118O (C)
Helwick Lt. Vessel ………………………… 180O (C)
Find the a) Compass error b) Position of the vessel.
Q.3 a) At 1800 hrs vessel in DR Position 51O 20’N 004O 20’W observed following star sights. STAR A: Azimuth
220O T x 2’ towards, STAR B: Azimuth 140O T x 1’ toward. Find the vessel’s position at 1800hrs.
b) From 1800 hr position vessel intends to reach 5’ north of Hartland point, current was setting south at 2
Knot. Find compass course to steer?
Q.4 At 1400 hour a vessel observe radar range of Caldey island (51 O 37.8’N, 004O 40.6’ W) is 4 miles. Again at
1500 hour it was found that radar range of St. Gowan light vessel (51O 30.5’N 004O 59.6’ W) was 5 miles.
During 1400 hour to 1500 hour interval, vessel’s course was 240O true and speed 8 knot, current was setting
150O true x 2 knot. Find out vessel’s position at 1400 hrs and 1500 hrs.
PART - B
Q.5 8th August at noon Cape Sorell (42O 11’S 145O 10’ E) bore 070O C dist 10 nm. Ships head 292O C. From
noon, courses steered by the vessel are given in the following table:
Compass Log Wind Deviation
SMT Leeway Remarks
Course direction
1200 292O 0 SW 3O 3OE
32 SW x S 3OE Variation 8OE, Current set direction 178O
1700 290O 2O
(T) throughout. Drift 10 nm.
2100 287O 62 SSW 2O 2OE
2100 –
Vessel Stopped for M/E Repair work. At 2400 hr resumed passage, course 287 O
2400
0100 285O 90 SSW 0O 1OE
0900 279O 138 SSW 3O 1OE
1200 279O 158 SSW 3O -
Find the EP next noon, CMG & SMG by the vessel from 8th noon to 9th noon?
Q.6 Vessel Sailed on initial G.C. Course 210O(T) from 38O 30’S 025O 30’W. Find the longitude arrived after
sailing 1000nm and the final course?
Q.7 A Vessel is to cross a bar marked 2m on chart at Elephant point in Rangoon River, ATT {II} ON 17th March
1992, at 1200 hrs. If minimum UKC of 1m is required, find the maximum draft to which vessel can load?
Q.8 Notices to mariners No: 2537 of 2012 were received for chart no. 5047 with following corrections. Do the
necessary correction in the chart using correct symbols. (use pencil only)
a) Insert ‘obstruction’ (depth unknown) in position 51O 38’N 004O 44’W.
b) Insert ‘Isolated danger mark’ (Lit) in position 51O 37.9’N 004O 44’W.
c) Insert ‘submarine gas pipeline’ from 51O26.3’N 003O 36.2’W to 51O 14.6’N 003O 47’W.
[20 Marks]
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6TH March-2018

Notes:
1. Use Chart 5048 (Ireland South Coast), Deviation card No. 2, HE 12m, Engine speed 12 knots if not
mentioned in the equation. Variation 0.5OE.
PART – A
Q.1 Vessel dropped pilot at 51O 45’N 007O 15’W. Her max. draft is 14m and is bound for North East bound lane
of St. Georges Channel TSS. Max. engine speed 13kts. Visibility is 8 miles with light rains. Vessel is equipped
with all latest navigational aids. Plan a safe passage for above situation indicating courses, distances,
waypoints, other required information etc. on the chart and in answer sheet.
Q.2 While steering 056O (G), Old Head of Kinsale Lt. (51O 36.3’N 008O 31.8’W, Fl (2) 10s 72m 25M) at 1000 hrs
bore 001O (G), at 1030 hrs bore 313O (G), at 1100 hrs bore 271O (G). Current setting Why, Gyro error 1O (H),
Engine Speed 10kts. Find the
a) Course & Speed made good b) Position at 1000, 1030 & 1100 hrs c) Drift of current
Q.3 At 1400 hrs, following compass bearings were observed by the vessel
 Ballycotton Island Lt. (51O 49.5’N, 007O 59’W) 294O (C)
 Capel Island (51O 52.8’N, 007O 51.2’W) 338O (C)
 Ram Head (51O 56.3’N, 007O 42.4’W) 008O (C)
Determine ship’s position and compass error.
Q.4 At 1800 hrs, while steering 251O (G), ConinbegRacon ‘M’ (52O 02.4’N, 006O 39.4’ W) was observed 10’ off.
At 1900 hrs Hook Head Racon ‘K’ (52O 07.4’N, 006O 55.8’W) bore 051O (G). Current was known to be setting
S’ly @ 2kts. Determine ship’s position at 1800 & 1900 hrs, Gyro error 1O (H).
PART - B
Q.5 Following courses and distances were steamed by a vessel doing 15 knots, between noon of 8th Jan till
noon of 9th Jan. The noon position on 8th Jan was observed to be 10O S 45OE.
Ship’s Time Compass course (deg) Variation (deg) E/W Deviation (deg) E/W
1200 – 1800 150 3OE 2OE
O
1800 – 2400 135 3 E 6OW
0000 – 0600 090 3OE 5OE
0600 – 1200 120 3OE 4OW
Calculate the expected noon position for 09th January.
Q.6 Calculate the Great Circle distance, initial & final course between 10O N, 40O E and 30O N, 100O E.
Q.7 Calculate the height of tide at Richmond (ATT Vol. 2, # 2821) on 29 th March 1992.
Q.8 Draw following symbols as used on BA charts.

a) Fairway buoy b) West cardinal mark c) South Cardinal mark
d) Ocean Current e) Wreck, depth unknown, dangerous to surface navigation.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6TH January-2018

Notes:
1. Use Chart 5056 (Start point to the Needles), Deviation card No.2; Engine speed 12 knots if not mentioned
in the question.
PART – A
Q.1 Your container ship is loaded having draft of 9.5 meters and fitted with latest bridge equipment. Plan a
safe passage from Straight Point (50O37’N, 003O22’W) Pilot stn to a position 50O36’N, 002O22’W.
Q.2 While steering a course of 280O(G), following bearings of Bill of Portland Lt. Ho. (50O31’N, 002O27’W) were
observed: 1300 hrs, 331O(G), 1330 hrs: 036O(G) and 1350 hrs 071O(G). If Gyro Error was 2O High, current was
estimated to set 025O(T) at 4 kts. Find the course made good, engine speed and position at 1300 and 1350 hrs.
Q.3 At 2000 hrs following bearings were observed:

Brownsea is Occ WRG Lt. Ho (50O41’N, 001O57’W) 281O(G)
Hengistbury head (50O42’N , 001O45’W ) 031O (G)
Needles Point Lt. Ho (50O40’N , 001O35’W) 081O (G)
Find ship’s position & gyro error. At 2000 hrs also find distance from nearest South Cardinal Mark buoy.
Q.4 While on a course of 021O(G) at speed of 14 kts, at 1600 hrs Start Pt. Ltd. ho (50 O13’N,003O30’W) was
bearing 270O(G) and after 45 minutes Berry Head Lt. Ho (50O24’N, 003O29’W) was 6 nm away, During this
period current estimated to set 045O(T) at 3 kts, wind S’ly with leeway 2O. If GE 2O (H), find CMG, SMG &
position at 1600 and 1645 hrs.
PART - B
Q.5 Following courses and distances were steamed by a vessel doing 15 knots, between noon of 1 st Feb till
noon of 2nd Feb. The noon position on 1st Feb was observed to be 10ON30OE.
Ship’s Time Compass course (deg) Variation (deg) E/W Deviation (deg) E/W
1200 – 1800 150 3OE 2OE
O
1800 – 2400 135 3 E 6OW
0000 – 0600 090 3OE 5OE
0600 – 1200 120 3OE 4OW
Clocks were advanced for 1 hr at between 0300 hrs. Current setting 240O x 2.5 kts was experienced
throughout. Calculate the noon position arrived at on 2 nd Feb when above courses were steered and distances
steamed.
Q.6 Calculate the Great Circle distance, initial & final course between 20O S 30OW and 40O S 80OW.
Q.7 Calculate the height of tide at St. Helena Bay (ATT Vol. 2, #3778) for 29 th March 1992.
Q.8 Draw following symbols as used on BA charts.
a) Fairway buoy b) East Cardinal mark c) North Cardinal Mark
d) Submarine Power Cable e) Isolated Danger Mark
(20 marks)
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th November-2017

Notes:
1. Use Chart 5072 (Falsterbo to Oland), Deviation Card No. 2; HE 12m; Engine Speed 12 knots if not
mentioned in the question; Variation 6OW.
PART – A
Q.1 Your vessel is a deep drafted tanker having maximum draft of 19m. She is bound from deep drafted pilot
station (55O 13.3 ‘N 013O23.5’ E) to OLANDS SODRA GRUND TSS. Vessel is fitted with all modern navigations
aids. Plan a safe passage with clear marking of courses and distances, alteration points for each leg of passage.
Q.2 At 1500 hrs a vessel observes bearing of Utklippan Light (55 O 57’N 015O 42.6’E) WAS 032O T, range 7 miles.
At 1530 hrs same light bearing was 010OT and again at 1615hrs it was 340OT. During above interval the vessel
steered 108OT at 8 knots. Find course made good and set and rate of current encountered by the vessel.
Q.3 At 2000 hrs a vessel in DR, position 55O 30’N, 014O 30’E, observed the following star sights.
 Star ‘A’: Azimuth 210O T, intercept 1 miles towards.
 Star ‘B’: Azimuth 090OT, intercept 2.5 miles away.
Find the position of vvessel at 2000hrs.
b) From 2000 hrs position, find out compass course to steer to reach pilot station off Hammerrode Light (55 O
18’N, 014O 48’E) if current was setting south at 2 knots. Leeway 3 O Wind SW. Ship’s speed is 12 knots.
Q.4. An anchored vessel in position South of Yastad observed following compass bearings:
 Sandhammaren (55O 24’N, 014O 10’E) 067O C
 Yastad (South) (55O 25’N, 013O 49’E) – 010O C
 Abbekas (55O 23’N, 013O 06’E) – 320O C
Find vessel’s position and compass error.
PART - B
Q.5 From the following log abstract find:-
i) Course and distance made good Noon to Noon.
ii) Position arrived at Noon next day.
Noon position lat 10O S, long 10O W.
Var Dev Log
O
Noon Set/ Co 320 (C) 3OE 4OW 00
O
1800 A/Co 015 (C) 3OE 2OW 75
2400 A/Co 060O (C) 4OE 4OW 153
0200 Engine Break Down 178
0400 Resume Course 00
1000 A/Co 102O (C) 4OE 4OE 68
Noon 93
Current was setting SW at 2kts throughout. (30 marks)
Q.6 Find the initial and the final course and distance along a Great Circle track from a position ‘A’ lat 56OS Long
67O W to a position ‘B’ Lat 37O S Long 19O E. (30 marks)
Q.7 A vessel runs lightly aground a Antwerp on 01.03.1992. Find the earliest time when she would refloat.
(30 marks)
Q.8 (a) What are the advantages of Passage Planning.
(b) Write a brief note on ‘Appraisal” stage on passage planning. (20 marks)
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Notes:
1. Use Chart 5047, Deviation Card No.2, Variation as per chart, ship’s speed 12 knots and Height of eye of the
observer 10m, if not mentioned in the question.
PART – A
QUESTION NO. 1 IS COMPULSORY, ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THE REMAINING:
(30 MARKS EACH)
Q.1 A general cargo vessel having draft of 10 mtrs drops pilot at Avonmouth pilot station (51O 21’N 003O
19’W) in rough weather and is bound for Swansea pilot station (51O 32’N 003O 57’W). Vessel is fitted with all
the necessary navigation equipments. Plan a safe passage, plot courses on chart and make brief summary of
passage plan in the answer sheet.
Q.2 A vessel observes the following compass bearings:

Scarweather Lt. v/l (51O 27’N 003O 56’W): 306O (C), Porthcawl point Lt. Ho.(51O 28’N 003O 42W): 006O (C),
Nash Point Lt. H. (51O 24’ N 003O 33’W): 076O (C)
Find the vessel’s position and calculate the deviation. Variation 8OW.
Q.3 At 1000hrs, on a vessel steering 080O(T), Caldey Island Light bore 030O(T). At 1030hrs the Caldey Island
Light bore 000O (T), and at 1100hrs same Light bore 330O (T) and at 1112hrs Hevick lt. v/l bore 094O(T).
Determine
(a) Course and speed made good (b) Course and Rate of current
Q.4. A Vessel while steering a course of 036O (T) observes Lundy is South light (51O 09’N 004O 39’W) for the
first time at 1800hrs. The visibility at this time was 5 miles. The light was obscured at 1836hrs. If the current
was setting 340O (T) at 3 knots, find:
(a) Position of vessel at 1836hrs (b) Course and speed made good
PART - B
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY (Question Nos: 5,6,7 carry 30 Marks each; Question No.8: 20 Marks)
Q.5 10th Noon position 15O 00’N 040O 00’E set course as follows:
Time Co (C) Dev Var L’way Wind Log
O O O O
1200 082 2 W 1 E 1 E 0
a/c 2000 100O 2O W 3O E 2O E 120
a/c 0200 166O 3O W 1O E 3O E 198
O O O
a/c 0800 245 3 W 2 E NIL NIL 272
a/c 1200 332
A current setting NW at 2 knots throughout. Clocks were retarded by 1 hr at midnight. The engines were
stopped for repair from 0400 to 0600 hrs. Find the EP next noon and the course and distance made good.
Q.6 Find the great circle distance, initial course and final course from A 30 O 00’N, 085O 00’E to B 42O 00’N,
110O 00’E.
Q.7. Vessel having draft F: 7m, A: 8m wants to clear a bar (charted depth 6m), at Mumbai (#4359) on
20.01.1992 with a UKC of 1m. Find the earliest time in evening to cross the Bar?
Q.8 Draw chart symbols for the following:

(a) Wreck dangerous to navigation (b) Temple (c) Eddies (d) Gas supply pipeline
(e) Mean Sea Level (f) Submarine cable (g) Unused pipeline (h) Wreck
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Maximum Marks: 200

BRIDGE EQUIPMENT AND WATCH KEEPING

Note: 1. ATTEMPT ANY 8 OUT OF 9 QUESTIONS.

2. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS

Q2. DOPPLER LOG, ELECTRO MAGNETIC LOG, ECHO SOUNDER, OTHERS

Q3. ELECTRONIC POSITION FIXING SYSTEM

Q4. AIS, LRIT, VOYAGE DATA RECORDER, SEXTANT

Q5. BRIDGE PROCEDURES

Q6. IAMSAR, VTS PROCEDURES, SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS

Q7. WATCHKEEPING, BRM

Q8. SAFETY, WATCH KEEPING, EMERGENCIES

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q.2 a) Explain the principle and the errors of EM log.

Q.3 With respect to GPS write short notes on:

Q.4. a) Explain the difference between LRIT and AIS??

Q.5 Describe in brief the contents of “Bridge Procedures Guide”.

Q.6 a) Describe the use of VTS in Navigation.

Q.9 Write short notes on the following with regards to maneuvering:-

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q.3 Explain followings with respect to GYRO.

Q.8 With simple diagrams, describe briefly:

Q.9 Write short notes on followings:-

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q.1 a) Describe Auto Pilot as an aid to navigation.

Q.3 a) How will you initiate GPS on installation?

Q.4. Differentiate between the following:

Q.9 a) Discuss shallow water effects.

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q.2 a) Explain Janus Configuration w.r.t. Doppler log?

Q.4. Write short notes on: a) VDR b) AIS

Q.5 a) What is a safe speed?

Pass Marks: 120

CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE

Note: 1. Question 1 and 2 are compulsory.

1. CARGO CALCULATIONS (STOWAGE FACTOR/ BROKEN STOWAGE/ LOAD DENSITY OR TANKER)

3. CRUDE / PETROLEUM PRODUCT (INCLUDING INERTING/ COW PROCEDURES- HAZARDS AND

4. LIQUID CHEMICALS CARGO INCLUDING HAZARDS, PROPERTIES AND PRECAUTIONS WITH

5. IMDG CODE INCLUDING IMDG CONTAINERS, MFAG, EmS

6. BULK CARGOES: GRAIN/ HIGH DENSITY/COAL CARGOES

7. CODE FOR SAFE PRACTICES (TIMBER / IMSBC / BLU / SECURING)

8. CONTAINER/ Ro-Ro CARGOES, PCC, PTC,

9. REFRIGERATED / GENERAL CARGO / DECK CARGO / HEAVY LIFT

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q.5 a) Describe IMDG Dangerous Cargo Manifest.

Q.3 Describe briefly below:

Q.8 i) Draw five different types of slings used in cargo handling.

Q.9 a) Differentiate between ship’s sweat and cargo sweat.

Q.5 In IMDG Code explain briefly the following:

Q.4. a) Explain the different types of Liquefied Gas Carriers.

Q.6 With respect to the carriage of grain in bulk, explain

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Pass Marks: 140

Note: 1. Use nautical almanac 1992

SECTION I – PRINCIPLES OF NAVIGATION

ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS OUT OF THREE (30 MARKS EACH)

Note: 1 At least one question will have a numerical component.

SECTION II- PRACTICAL NAVIGATION

QUESTION NO. 4 IS COMPULSORY. ATTEMPT ANY THREE QUESTIONS OUT OF REMAINING

4. STAGGERED / SIMULTANEOUS PLOTS

5. LONG BY CHRON SUN/MOON

8. POLARIS / COMPUTATION OF ALTITUDE / EX-MERIDIAN

SECTION II – PRACTICAL NAVIGATION