BSc NS Semester VI Assignment 1

1. How will you take altitude of celestial bodies using a sextant.

2. Carry out Boxing of Compass. Draw a neat diagram.
3. How will you use an azimuth mirror in a binnacle/ repeater for taking
compass bearings. Draw a neat diagram.
4. What are the rule concerning Avoiding action for collision, risk of
Collision stand on vessel and give way vessel. Do they apply during
restricted visibility? Explain with a neat diagram.
5. How will you read the aneroid barometer and calculate atmospheric
pressure at sea level, by applying the corrections.
6. Calculate the dew point using a hygrometer. Draw a neat diagram.
7. How will you use and read a Barograph? Draw a neat diagram.
8. How will you identify stars? Draw major stellar constellations and
How will use a star finder?
9. Draw IALA buoyage system. Also draw their light characteristics.
10. Write down rule 19.
11. Write the starting and stopping procedure of a gyro also care and
maintenance of gyro.
12. List the various GMDSS equipment in different sea areas.