BSC Nautical Science Syllabus

BSC NAUTICAL SCIENCE
SEMESTER-I
SUBJECT CODE AND SUBJECT 1.1-TOTAL – 80 Hrs
I YEAR – I SEMESTER-முதலாமாண்டு- முதற்பருவம்

தாள் 1 - தமிழ்ச் செம்சமாழியும் தமிழர்களின் பன்முகத்திறனும்
அலகு 1
ம ொழி விளக்கம்- ம ொழிக்குடும்பங்கள் - உலகச் மெம்ம ொழிகள், இந்தியச்

மெம்ம ொழிகள் அறிமுகம் - மெம்ம ொழித் தகுதிகள் - வரையரறகள் - த ிழின் மதொன்ர
- த ிழின் ெிறப்புகள் - த ிழ்ச் மெம்ம ொழி நூல்களும் தனித்தன்ர யும்- மெம்ம ொழி
முயற்ெியும் வளர்ச்ெியும்
அலகு 2- இலக்கியங்களில் ஆரைகள்

ஆரை குறிக்கும் மபயர்கள் - ஒற்ரற ஆரை - இைட்ரை ஆரை - ஆரை வரககள்
(வண்ண ஆரை, தரழ ஆரை), மபண்கள், ஆண்களுக்குரிய உரைகள் - நூலொரையும்
பட்ைொரையும்- கொலத்துக்கு ஏற்ற உரை - ஆரை மவளுத்தல் - ஆரையில் வவரலப்பொடு -
வபொர்ரவ - வ லொரை அணியும் வழக்கம் (ெட்ரை) வபொன்ற பண்பொட்டுச்மெய்திகள்
அலகு 3- இலக்கியங்களில் அணிகலன்கள்

அணிவரககள், கிண்கிணி- கழல்- வரளயல்- ஆண்கள் அணிவது - மபண்கள்
அணிவது - குழந்ரதகள் அணிவது – நவ ணிகள் வபொன்ற அணிகலன்கள் பற்றிய
பதிவுகள்
அலகு 4 - இலக்கியங்களில் கரலகள்

இரெக்கரல - ஓவியக்கரல - நைனக்கரல - ெிற்பக்கரல – கட்ைைக்கரல
வபொன்றரவ
அலகு 5- இலக்கியங்களில் பல்துரறச் ெிந்தரனகள்

அறிவியல் - வொனியல் - மபொருளொதொைம் - வொணிபம் - ருத்துவம்- வ லொண்ர -
வெொதிைம் - கல்வி – விருந்வதொம்பல் வபொன்று இலக்கியங்களில் கொணலொகும்
பல்துரறப் பதிவுகள்
பார்வவ நூல்கள் (பொர்ரவ நூல்களில் வினொக்கள் அர தல் கூைொது)
1. ெங்கத் த ிழர் வொழ்வியல், மு.ெண்முகம்பிள்ரள, உலகத் த ிழொைொய்ெி நிறுவனம்,
மென்ரன- 2004
2. த ிழர் பண்பொடு, முரனவர் மு.ெந்தொனம், அருளொனந்தர் கல்லூரி, துரை - 1998
3. கொலந்வதொறும் த ிழர் கரலகள் - முரனவர் பொக்கியவ ரி
4. த ிழர் வளர்த்த அழகு கரலகள் - யிரல ெீ னி வவங்கைெொ ி
HINDI
Paper I
STORY, NOVEL, GRAMMAR AND TRANSLATION – I
1. Story : Khahani Manjari

Published by DBHP Sabha
Chennai – 17
Prescribed Portions : (a) Bada Ghar ki Beddi

(b) Prayachith
(c) Ushne Kahaa Thaa
(d) Paanch Minat
2. Novel : Nirmala (Brief) by Premchand

3. Grammar Vyakaran Pradeep
By Ram Dev
Published by Saraswathi Press
63, Tagore Nagar,
Allahabad-2.
Prescribed Portions : Noun, Pronoun, Adjective,

Number, Gender
4. Translation : Anuvad Abyas PART III

DBHP Sabha, Chennai – 17.
Prescribed Portions : Lesson 1 – 10 (Hindi to English)
UNITISED SYLLABUS I SEMESTER

Unit I a) Bada Ghar Ki Bati
b) Prayachith
c) Nirmala
d) Noun
Unit II a) Ushne Kahaa Thaa
b) Paanch minat
c) Nirmala
d) Gender
Unit III a) Number
b) Nirmala
c) Translation (1 – 4)
Unit IV a) Adjective
b) Nirmala
c) Translation (5-7)
Unit V a) Pronoun
b) Nirmala
c) Translation (8-10)
Part II – ENGLISH
SUBJECT CODE AND SUBJECT 1.2 – TOTAL 80 Hrs
Paper I
PROSE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Unit – I
Essential of Education - Sir Richard Livingstone
On the Power of Youth - Indira Gandhi
Unit – II
On Habits - A.G.Gardiner
Crime and Punishment - R.K.Narayan
Unit – III
Survival - Margret Atwood
The Vision of Patriotism - Sarojini Naidu
Unit - IV
Tenses – Nouns – Verbs – Adjectives – Adverbs - Types of Sentences – Recognition and
Usage.
Unit - V
Sentence Patterns - Using Articles: Definite and Indefinite - Using Prepositions - Modals
and their Usage
Prescribed Texts:
1. Effective Communication to English Prose: An Anthology of Prose. Eds.S.Yusuf and
P.C.James Daniel. Bangalore: Harrow Publications.
2. Active English Grammar and Composition. Ed. Board of Editors, Macmillan.
SUBJECT CODE AND SUBJECT 1.3
NAUTICAL MATHEMATICS-I
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
Explain and solve addition and subtraction of vectors, multiplication of vectors by

scalars
Explain and solve Position vector, resolution of vectors
Explain Scalar and vector triple products, applications
Definition of random experiments, Explain sample space, events, Axioms of

probability, theorems of probability and Baye's theorem and their applications
Explain and solve Measure of central tendency, measures of dispersion,
Explain concept of R.V. Discrete and continuous distributions.
Explain and solve Correlations and Regression
Explain linear regression, method of least squares, multiple linear regression and
standard error of regression estimate, Probabilistic interpretation of regression and
correlations and applications
UNIT-2
Explain standard and general equations of circles, tangent to a circle and

applications
Explain standard forms of equations of parabola, ellipse, Hyperbola and

applications
Explain and find Conic's focus and directory property

Explain Symmetry of these curves about their axis and centre, Properties of conics
for application to navigation
Find Area and volume of simple shapes (Plane, Sphere, Cone and Cylinder)
Explain and apply Simpson's rules- first, second, and five-eighth rule for use in the
computation of areas, volumes and centroids.
UNIT-3
Define properties of spherical triangle
Define and explain great circle, small circle, pole, spherical angle and spherical
triangle
Explain sine and cosine formulae and the possible ambiguities due to their use
Explain and use the Haversine formulae and its advantage over sine and cosine
formulae. Solution of Spherical triangles by Haversine formula and sine formula
Explain right angled spherical triangles and their properties
Explain quadrantal spherical triangles and their properties
Explain Napier’s rule for right angled spherical triangle and quadrantal spherical
triangles.
Explain polar triangles and their applications in the solution of spherical triangles.
UNIT-4
Formulae for the derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, inverse, exponential and

logarithmic functions
Derivative of a product, derivative of a quotient

Differentiation of implicit functions, trigonometric, inverse and logarithmic
differentiation
Explain and apply Algebraic/ trigonometric transformations
Differentiation of parametric equations
Derivative of second and higher order
Applications of derivatives
Explain Standard integrals
Solve Integration by substitution, by parts, partial fraction
Explain Define integral and their properties
Application of integrals
Explain and apply Hyperbolic function-derivatives and integral of hyperbolic

function
UNIT-5
MATRICES:
Definition- Types of matrices-equality, additions, subtraction, multiplication of

matrices-rank of matrix- Elementary transformations of a matrix- Elementary
Matrix- Normal form of a matrix- Linear dependence of vectors- consistency of a
system of linear equations- Linear transformations : Orthogonal transformations-
characteristic equations- Eigen values and Eigen vectors- Reduction to diagonal
form- Cayley Hamilton theorem (verifications).
SEMESTER-I
NAUTICAL PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS-I
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
MECHANICS
Planetary motion and Kepler's laws, centre of gravity, Vectors- Resultant of a

system of Coplanar Forces acting at a point, Three force problems, Lami's theorem,
Reduction of a system of a coplanar forces acting on a Rigid body, Impulse,
Impact- Direct and oblique impact, Newton's experimental law
Machines- Weston Differential Pulley, Hydrograph, Projectile, Surface tension,

Capillary
UNIT-2
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
Batteries in common use, their characteristics, care and precautions to be followed,

simple electric lighting circuits, fuses
Introduction of AC Theory, R.M.S and Peak values, Phase, Transformers, Toroid,

Solenoid, Insulation Tester and its use
Hysteresis, Magnetic elements of the earth, Determinations of Variations, Dip and

H, Isogonic and Isoclinic lines
UNIT-3
VISCOSITY AND HYDROSTATICS
Streamline and Turbulent Flow, Bernoulli's Equation and its applications, Flow of
viscous fluid through pipes, Stokes’s law and Poiseullie's method.
Bourdon Pressure Gauge, Plimsoll mark, Marine Hydrometer.

UNIT-4
LIGHTS
Luminous Intensity, Photometers, Photovoltaic cell, Photo Electric Effect,

Einstein's equations, Applications of a Photo-Diode, LDR and LED. Diffraction by
single silt, Descriptive treatment of Diffraction by Circular Aperture and Resolving
Power of a Telescope. Applications -Optical Pyrometer, Sextant, Azimuth Mirror,
Astronomical Telescope.
UNIT-5
ELECTRONICS
Semiconductors-their characteristics and uses, N-type and P-type semi conductors,

PN Junction diodes, Diodes as Half- Wave, Full Wave, Bridge Rectifier, Zener
Diode as a Voltage regulators, Thermistor- characteristics and application, Junction
Transistors- Construction and Characteristics.
UNIT-6
RADAR COMMUNICATION
Elements of Radar system, Radar Range, Limitation of Radar , Radar altimeters

and beacons, Interrogating Radar, Instrument Landing System, Visual VHF Omni
Range(VOR), Tactical Air Navigation(TACAN), Radio Detection Finding(RDF).
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Viscosity experiment- capillary flow
2. Use of dip circle and mariners compass
3. Demonstration and use of an Insulation tester
4. Study and use of Analog and Digital Types of Millimeters
5. Study of Colour Codes in Resistors and veri8fication using Multimeters
6. Electric Lamps connected in series and parallel

7. Diffraction of light through glass plate- Spectrometer
8. Half Wave rectifier
9. Full Wave Rectifier
10. Zener Diode as a voltage regulator
NOTE
1. One Practical per week of 3 periods duration is assigned
2. 25% marks are reserved for the practical examination
3. A journal of practical work performed during the year is required to be

maintained.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE
1. Applied Physics- Clough and Smith
2. Principles of Physics- Brij, Lal and Subramaniam
3. Modern Physics- Murugesan
4. The Elements of Statics and Dynamics Part I and II- S.L. Loney
5. Principles of Electronics- V.K. Mehta and Rohit Mehta
6. Fundamentals of Electrical Technology- V.K. Mehta
7. Theory and Problems- Schaum Series- Daniel Schaum

SEMESTER-I
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE-I
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
SHIP CONSTRUCTION
UNIT-1
INTRODUCTION
Development of ocean going Merchant Ships, Modern Merchant Ships, Layout of

Engine Room, Engine casing, subdivision of engine room, Steering Gear, Pump
rooms, Workshops etc, Wheel House, accommodation spaces, cabins, galley,
pantry, dining saloons, recreation rooms, various stores and lockers, cold storage
spaces etc.
UNIT-2
TYPES OF SHIPS AND THEIR GENERAL LAYOUT AND ARRANGEMENT
Types Of ships based on nature of the cargo, Passenger lines, Ferries, Specialized
carriers, General Cargo, Bulk carrier, Container, Car Carrier, RO-RO, Oil tanker
(Crude oil and products), LPG, LNG, Lash, Passenger Ships, Cattle Carrier,
Combination Carrier
UNIT-3
DEFINITIONS AND MEANINGS
Length over all, Length between perpendiculars, Breadth extreme, breadth

moulded, Depth of the vessel, Draft, Freeboard, Camber of Deck, Sheer of Deck,
Rake of Stem, Rise of floor, Air Draft, Flare of Bows.
UNIT-4
PRINCIPLE PARTS OF THE SHIP AND PRINCIPLES OF DDESIGN
Bow, stern, Shell Plating, Double Bottom tanks, Cargo Holds, Tween Decks, Deep
Tanks, Fore Peak Tanks, After Peak tanks, Store rooms, Plate keels and duct keels,
forecastle deck, Quarter deck, main/Weather deck, hatch covers, cargo gear,
anchoring and mooring equipment, Mast house, Common Principles governing
design and construction of various types of steel ships with respect to :
Longitudinal, Transverse and vertical strength, Continuity of strength, Strength
under static and dynamic conditions, Stability, Water tightness, Conformity with
statutory requirements.
UNIT-5
LOADLINE AND DRAUGHT MARKS
Deck line, Plimsoll line and various other loadline markings- T,S,W,TF,F and
WNA.
UNIT-6
RIVETING AND WELDING
Riveting as a joining process. Welding- its predominant use in ship construction,

advantages of welding over riveting in ship construction, General ideas of Electric
arc welding equipment, coated electrodes, methods used, Gas welding, Gas cutting,
Precaution while welding.
SHIP STABILITY
UNIT-1
STABILITY TERMINOLOGIES
Buoyancy, Reserve buoyancy, Displacement, Deadweight, Change of draft due to

change of density, Tonnes per Cm, Fresh Water Allowance, Dock Water
Allowance, Calculations of TPC, FWA and DWA in various densities, the
meaning of the terms Block Coefficient, Water Plane Coefficient, Midship
Coefficient, Prismatic Coefficient and relationship between them.
UNIT-2
CENTRE OF GRAVITY AND CENTRE OF BUOYANCY
The centre of gravity of the ship and factors affecting the same, Calculations
involving KG of the ship, the centre of buoyancy and the factors affecting the
same, Calculation involving the KB of the ship.
UNIT-3
DENSITY, DRAFT, DISPLACEMENT, FREE SURFACE EFFECT AND LIST
Use of displacement and TPC curves and scales to determine weights of cargo or
ballast from draughts or freeboards, Free surface effect of slack tanks and its
calculations, Calculation of GM (Fluid), Stiff and tender ships, Difference between
list and heel, List and its corrections, calculation of list while loading, Discharging
and/or shifting weights, Correction of list, Numerical involving above.
UNIT-4
EQUILIBRIUM OF SHIPS AND TRANSVERSE STATICAL STABILITY
Stable, unstable and Neutral Equilibrium, Metacentric height, Righting lever,

Righting Moment, Calculations of moment of Statical Stability
NOTE: Use of hydrostatic tables and curves as supplied to the ships, Calculations
based on foregoing topics from M.V. Hindship
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. Ship construction notes- Kemp and Young
2. Ship Construction for engineers- Reid
3. Ship Construction- Pursey
4. Ship Stability for Masters and Mates- C.B. Barass and D.R. Derrett
5. Ship Stability 1- Capt. Subramaniam H.
6. Problems on M.V. Hindship- Capt. Joseph and Capt. Rewari

SEMESTER-I
SHIP OPERATION TECHNOLOGY – I
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1 GENERAL
Names of various parts of ship, names and timing of watches, types of merchant
navy vessels sea terms, lookout. Compass points, safety wearing apparel-safety
goggle, helmet, safety shoes. Removing rust by chipping hammers. Preparing a
surface for painting. Paint brushes. painting defects and their prevention, cleaning
of wooden decks, cleaning and polishing of brass and copper.
UNIT-2 Life saving appliances:
Classification of ships for v-life saving appliances. LSA requirement for cargo
ships, life boat: description of life boat. Construction and parts of life boat.
Buoyancy tanks. Means of propulsion. Different classes of lifeboats used. Motor
life boats, totally enclosed life boats, partially enclosed lifeboats, partially enclosed
lifeboats. Determining the carrying capacity of a lifeboat. Equipment’s, rations
and distress signals. Types of boat davits and their method of operation. Life boat
on load release, life boat full assistor, life raft: inflatable and rigid construction and
parts of liferaft. Liferaft equipment, ration and distress signals. Repairing leaks and
punctures. Getting into a liferaft inflatable chute, life buoy, life jacket: description
of a life jacket. Buoyant material used. The current method of putting on a life
jacket and jumping into water, immersion suits and TPAs line throwing appliances:
description and use of line throwing appliance, care and maintenance of life saving
appliances.
UNIT-3
FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES:
Fire hydrants and hoses. Types of connections. International shore connection.

Types of nozzles, description of portable fire extinguishers, various types of fire.
Operation and refilling of fire extinguishers. Principle of fore extinguishing used in
each type. Safety devices: i) fireman’s outfit, smoke helmet and self-contained
breating apparatus (SCBA). Safety l; amps and their arrangement fpr prevention of
sparks. Fire axe. Asbestos suit, fixed smothering system: brief description of
stream smothering system, inert gas system, flue gas system, halon system, foam
smothering system for liquid fires, high expansion foam system, care and
maintenance of all fire fighting appliances.
UNIT-4
ROPES AND WIRES:
Types of material and used in construction in ropes natural fibers, synthetic fibres,
types of lay of rope and their advantages, plaited ropes, characteristics of different
types of fibre ropes, comparison of strength and elasticity of different ropes. Care
and maintenance of fiber ropes. Damage caused by surging, meaning of marlin,
spun yarn, oakum, tarred hmp,3ply and 5ply twines, halyards, loglines, lead lines.
Grades of steel used for making wire ropes. Construction of wire ropes.
Advantages of fibre heart. Factors determining flexibility, meaning of
6/12,6/24,6/37 types of wires, care and maintenance of wire rope. Plastic covered
wire rope. Non-rotating wire rope, measuring sizes of ropes, wires and chains.
PRACTICALS
Removing Rust by chipping hammers, preparing surface for painting, Brush

painting and spray painting, Cleaning and polishing of brass and copper.
Coiling ropes, Cutting wire ropes, Opening a new coil, Oiling wire rope by using
bosun’s chair.
To make and understand the various knots, bends and hitches, Mousing a hook and
shackle.
Different type of splices on natural, synthetic and wire ropes, Worming, serving
and parceling.
Throwing heaving line.
Flat, round, racking. Seizing, Securing by bulldog grips and bottle screws.
Steering practice, Helm orders, changing over manual steering to emergency

steering.
SEMESTER-II
SUBJECT CODE AND SUBJECT 2.1-TOTAL : 80 HOURS
I YEAR – II SEMESTER-முதலாமாண்டு - இரண்டாம்பருவம்
தாள் 2- இலக்கணமும் படடப்பிலக்கியமும்
அலகு 1 - அடிப்படை இலக்கணம்

எழுத்துக்கள் - முதலலழுத்துக்கள்- சார்லபழுத்துக்கள் - ல ாழி முதலலழுத்து - ல ாழி
இறுதிலெழுத்து - வல்லினம் ிகு ிைம் - வல்லினம் ிகா இைம் - ல ய்ம் ெக்கம் -
உைம்படு ல ய்.
அலகு 2 – கவிடத இலக்கணம் - ததாற்றமும் வளர்ச்சியும்

பாரதி - காணி நிலம் தவண்டும்
பாரதிதாசன் - புத்தகசாடல
கண்ணதாசன் - தாயும் தசயும்
மு.த த்தா - டவகடற வரும்
ஈதராடு த ிழன்பன் - ஒரு கூடை லசன்ரியூ
டவரமுத்து -விடதச் தசாளம்
ீ ரா - சாகாதவானம்
அலகு 3 - சிறுகடத இலக்கணம் - ததாற்றமும் வளர்ச்சியும்
அகிலன் - தாய்ப்பசு
புதுட ப்பித்தன் - சாபவித ாசனம்
அதசாக ித்ரன் - பள்ளிெில் ஒரு நாய்க்குட்டி
குபா.ரா - அர்ச்சடன ரூபாய்
அய்க்கண் - தந்டத கனுக்கு ஆற்றும் நன்றி
முடனவர் அ.விநாெகமூர்த்தி- பரிசு
அலகு 4 - இடணெத்தில் த ிழும் படைப்பிலக்கிெமும்
இடணெம் அறிமுகம் - இடணெமும் த ிழும் - ின்னஞ்சலும் ின் நூலகமும்-
இடணெ இதழ்கள் – படைப்பிலக்கிெ வளர்ச்சி - வடலப்பூ- த ிழ் வளர்ச்சித் துடற -
இடணெ தவடலவாய்ப்பு ட ெங்கள் - தவடலவாய்ப்பு தகவல்கள்
அலகு 5 - படைப்பாற்றல்
கவிடத படைத்தல் - சிறுகடத படைத்தல்
பார்டவ நூல்கள் (பார்டவ நூல்களில் வினாக்கள் அட தல் கூைாது)

1.த ிழ் இலக்கிெ வரலாறு - முடனவர் பாக்கிெத ரி
2. இன்ைர்லநட், தக.சுந்தர்ராஜன், கண்ணதாசன் பதிப்பகம்,லசன்டன - 17
3.கணினியும் இடணெமும், மு.பழனிெப்பன், ீ னாட்சி நூலக லவளிெீடு, புதுக்தகாட்டை - 3
HINDI
Paper II
PROSE, GRAMMAR AND TRANSLATION – II
1. Prose : Noothan Gadya Sangrah

By Sumithra Prakasan
Sumithravas, 16/4, Hastings Road,
Allahabad – 1
Prescribed Portions : 1 to 6 lessons
2. Grammar : Vyakaran Pradeep

by Ram Dev
Published by Saraswathi Press
63, Tagore Nagar
Allahabad – 2
Prescribed Portions : Verb, Adverb, Case, Tense, ‘Ney’ Rule
3. Translation : Anuvad Abyas PART – III

by DBHP Sabha, Chennai – 17.
Prescribed Portions : Lesson 1 – 10 (English to Hindi)
UNITISED SYLLABUS – II SEMESTER

Unit I a) Bharathiya Sanskrithi
b) Jeevan Mai Ghrna Ka Isthana
c) Verb
d) Translation (1 – 3)
Unit II a) Rajiya
b) Makrel
c) Case
Unit III a) Bahatha Pani Nirmal
b) Adverb
c) Translation (4 – 6)
d) ‘Ney’ Rule
Unit IV a) Rastrapitha Mahatma Gandhi
b) Bahtha Pani Nirmal
c) Tense
d) Translation (7 – 10)
Unit V a) Jeevan Mai Ghrna Ka Isthan
b) Makred
c) Tense
SEMESTER-II
SUBJECT CODE AND SUBJECT 2.2- TOTAL 80 HOURS
I YEAR – II SEMESTER PART –II ENGLISH
Paper II
PROSE, EXTENSIVE READING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Unit - I
My Vision for India - A.P.AbdulKalam
The Duty of Society to the Artist - E.M.Forster
The Scientific Point of View - J.B.S.Haldone
Unit – II
A Glory has Departed - Jawaharlal Nehru
Arguing - Robert Lynd
Discipline is a Great Teacher - John Holt
Unit – III
After Twenty Years - O’Henry
The Conjurer’s Revenge - Stephen Leacock
An Astrologer’s Day - R.K.Narayan
The Four Brothers - Walter de la Mare
Unit – IV
Clause: Adverbial and Adjective Clause – Main and SubordinateClause – Conjunction:
Subordinate and Co-ordinate Conjunctions – Pronoun: its Kinds.
Unit – V
Transformation of Direct to Indirect Speech and Indirect to Direct Speech – Degrees of
Comparison.
Prescribed Texts:
1. Effective Communication to English Prose: An Anthology of Prose. Eds.S.Yusuf and
P.C.James Daniel. Bangalore: Harrow Publications.
3. Twelve Tales – T.G.Seshadiri, Anuradha Publications.
SEMESTER-II
NAUTICAL MATHEMATICS-II
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
COMPLEX NUMBERS
Definition, Argand diagram, Geometric representation of z # z2, z1 / z2,z/ z-

Deoivre's Theorem, Roots of a complex numbers, expansion of sin n0, cos n0 and
tan n0, in powers of sin n0, cos n0 and tan n0, Addition formula for any number of
angles, Expansion of sin n0, cos n0 and tan n0 in a series and cosines of multiples
of 0, Exponential and circular functions of a complex variables, Hyperbolic
functions, Real and imaginary parts of a circular and hyperbolic functions,
Logarithmic functions of a complex variable, Summation of series using c+
method.
UNIT-2
NUMERICAL DIFFERENTIATION
Numerical differentiation, numerical integration, Trapezoidal, Simpson's 1/3rd rule

and Richardson instead of that waddle's rule
UNIT-3
INTEGRATION OF VECTORS
Line integrals, work, surface integral, Flux, Green's theorem in the plane, Stoke’s
theorem, volume integral, Divergence theorem of Gauses, Irrational and solenoidal
fields, Green's theorem in space
UNIT-4
DIFFERNTIAL EQUATIONS
Formation of Differential Equations, Standard methods of solving, equations of the

first order and the first degree:
1. Equations where variable are separable
2. Homogenous equations and equations reducible to homogenous form
3. Linear Equations (Leibnitz, Bernoulli)
4. Exact equations and equations reducible to exact form.
Applications-Orthogonal trajectories, Navigational problems (motion of a boat,

atmospheric pressure etc), simple electric circuits and heat flow.
UNIT-5
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Linear equations of the order with constant coefficients, complementary functions

and the particular integral when the function of the independent variable on the
RHS is e, ax, xn, sin(x), cos(x) e ax cos (bx) m n ax sin(bx), e ax V(x) and x V(x)
Application- Simple harmonic motion, Oscillations of a spring, Oscillatory

electric circuits, Definition of beams and whirling of shafts
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Grewal B.S.- Higher Engineering Mathematics
2. Shanti Narayan- Vector Algebra (Unit IV and V)
3. B.D. Gupta- Numerical Analysis
4. Caulgh Smith J.H.- An introduction of Spherical Trigonometry

SEMESTER-II
NAUTICAL PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS-II
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
NUCLEAR ENERGY AND ELECTROSTATICS
Use of Nuclear energy as a power for the ships and submarines, Nuclear Reactor,
Waste Hazards, Detection and Safety Precautions, Satellite for the weather forecast
identification.
Electrostatic charging of oil in pipeline flow, Oil mixing with water, Oil Splashing,
Various causes of formation of charges in an oil tanker, Remedial Measures.
UNIT-2
EM RESONANCE AND EM WAVES
Impedance- Its concepts and effects in electrical circuits, Electrical resonance in

LCR circuits in series and parallel, Numerical problems, use of electrical resonance
in radio communication.
Electro Magnetic Spectrum, Ground waves and sky waves, effect of ionosphere on
radio waves, Skip distance, Skip zone, fading, MUF and critical frequency,
Radiation pattern of Hertz Antenna and Marconi Antenna
UNIT-3
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
Different number systems, Binary to Decimal and Decimal to Binary conversion,

Binary addition and Binary subtraction.
Logic Gates- Definition of the OR Gate, the AND gate, the NOT gate, the NOR
gate and the NAND gate- their symbols, circuit diagrams and the truth table,
NAND and NOR universal gates, Boolean Algebra, De Morgan's theorem, Half
Adder, Full Adder
Working of RS Flip Flop and JK Flip Flop, Working of Astable, Monostable and
Bistable Multivibrators.
UNIT-4
TRANSISTORS
Basic modes of using transistors in common base, common emitter, common

collector configuration with its input and output characteristics, definition of
current gain, voltage gain, power gain, Transistor as amplifier in CE mode,
Difference between voltage and power amplifier
Switching Circuits- Introduction, Important Terms, Switching Transistors and its

characteristics and operation, various circuits in which transistor is used as a
switching device.
UNIT-5
COMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS
Descriptive treatment of the transmission of information of the modulated carrier

wave, Modulation- Basic concepts of CW, MCW, AM and FM, Modulation
techniques, their advantages and disadvantages, comparison between AM and FM.
UNIT-6
TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER
Basic transmitter and its functions, Receiving Antenna and its functions , Ship
borne VHF, Principle and working of Super heterodyne Receiver with functional
organization, its advantages and disadvantages, Use of superheterodye receivers in
Ship borne Electronic Navigational Aids.
Characteristics of radio receivers such as Selectivity, Sensitivity, Fidelity.
PRACTICALS:
1. LCR Circuit in series and parallel
2. Study of Transistors Amplifiers- voltage and power
3. NAND and NOR as universal gates
4. Study and use of Oscilloscopes
5. Study of Super heterodyne Receiver
6. Study of Monostable and Bistable Multivibrators using IC 555 Timer
7. Construction of Half Adder and Full Adder
8. Construction of Half Sub tractor and Full Sub tractor
9. Verification of RS and JK Flip Flops
10. Transistors in switching circuits
NOTE:
1. One Practical per week of 3 period’s duration is assigned
2. 25% marks are reserved for the practical examination.
3. A journal of practical work performed during the year is required to be

maintained.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE
1. V.K. Mehta, Rohit Mehta- Principles of Electronics
2. Leach, Malvino- Digital Principles and Applications
3. George Kennedy- Electronic Communication Systems
4. Grob- McGraw Hill- Basic electronics
5. Allen Mottershed- Electronic devices and circuits
6. Joseph A. Edminster- PHI- Electronic Communications
7. Roddy and Cooler- PHI- Elecctronic Communications
8. Christopher PHI- Digital electronics
9. Jain- TMH- Modern Digital Electronics

SEMESTER-II
SUBJECT CODE AND SUBJECT-2.5
SHIP OPERATION TECHNOLOGY-II
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
Unit 1 ANCHORS AND ANCHOR WORK:
Windlass; terminology such as cable, link, swivel, joining shackle, shackle as

terms of length bitter end, cock-bill (anchor ready for letting go), anchor aweigh,
clear hawse, foul hawse, clear or foul anchor, dragging, long stay, short stay, up
and down, to veer cable, weighing anchor, yawing, brought up to three in water/
four on deck, devil’s claw. Different types of anchors, stock less anchors ,
anchoring procedure ,securing anchor for sea , covering spurling pipe , marking on
anchor cable , chain hook , emergency use , use of bow stopper , foul anchor or
hawse , sledge hammer , hanging off an anchor , breaking cables , connecting a lug
less shackle , standing moor , running moor ..
Unit 2 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES:
LSA requirements for cargo ships; abandon ship drills; drills planner; muster lists
and duties connected with the same; emergency signals; operation of survival craft
and rescue boats; construction, types and parts of lifeboats and launching liferafts;
recommended procedures for launching and retrieving open and enclosed lifeboats
and free fallife-boats; simulated launching of free-fall lifeboats; use of fall
preventer device (FPD); launching appliances and arrangements of survival craft:
types of davits and their methods of operation; importance of cut-off switches.
procedure to start life boat and rescue boat engines, procedure to inflate life rafts
,method of righting liferaft ,survival craft equipment, including radio life saving
appliances ,satellite epirbs ,sarts ,immersion suits ,and thermal protective aids ,life
boat and life raft repairs , life buoys mob marker life jackets , pyrotechnics on
board and in survival craft , line throwing apparatus , use of hydrostatic release
unit [ hru] , operation care and maintenance of lsa equipment , rigging and
maintenance of pilot ladders , action prior to and after abandoning ship , man
overboard drills , methods of taking on board survivors from lifeboats and life rafts
, survival at sea techniques
Unit 3 SAFE WORKING PRACTICES:
Contents of code of safe working practices for merchant seamen; personal

protective equipment (PPE); precautions while entering confined/ enclosed space;
rescue from enclosed spaces; procedures for manual lifting and carrying of
weights; precautions working aloft, over side; safety precautions while painting;
safety precaution during the use of personnel basket; safety precautions while on
mooring stations; safety precautions while painting funnel, radar mast; safety
precautions while operating hatch covers; precautions while using portable ladder;
Method of guarding openings , precautions while using hand tools , marking
obstructions on passage way on deck ¸safety precautions whilst/working on deck ,
standard crane signals , safety precautions while anchoring , safety precautions
while repairing radar , safety precautions while entering battery room , safety
precautions while using bosuns chair and stages , safety precautions while rigging
gangway and pilot ladder , precautions while using electric , pneumatic , and
hydraulic [power] tools and appliances , precautions while working with
compressed air , precautions while working with chipping machines , precautions
while working with lathe machines .
Unit 4 FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES:
Classes and chemistry of fire; fire triangle; cause of fire; principles of fire
extinguishing; spontaneous combustion; portable fire extinguishers- various types
and suitability for different classes of fire; operation and refilling of fire
extinguishers; fire hydrants; fire hoses and hose boxes; fire nozzles; fire pump;
emergency fire pump; starting procedures for fire pumps and emergency fire
pump; verification of satisfactory working of fire pumps; fire blankets;
international shore connection; fireman’s outfit including fire axe and safety lamp;
self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), Portable foam making equipment ,
fire detection systems , fixed fire fighting systems like carbon dioxide systems ,
foam smothering systems , high expansion foam systems, dry powder system and
halon system , fixed water spray system , fire prevention system including flue gas
system and inerty gas system , fire wallet and fire dampers ,fire flaps and
ventilators use of eebd , action to be taken in the event of fire , including fires
involving oil systems , operation care maintenance of ffa equipment , fire drills
and statutory requirement of fire drills , ffa requirements for cargo ships , fire
prevention and fire fighting appliances , knowledge of fire prevention , ability to
organize fire drills , knowledge of classes and chemistry of fires , knowledge of
fire fighting systems , knowledge of action to be taken in the event of fire ,
including fires involving oil systems.
Unit 5 SHIP MANEUVERING
The effects of various dead weight, draughts, trim, speed and under-keel clearance
on turning circles and stopping distances - Maneuvering data of ship: advance,
transfer, drift angle, tactical diameter, track reach, head reach, side reach, touring
circles of a ship, directional stability Effect of wind and current on ship handling:
effect of wind on given ship while moving and when making large term’s, effect of
current on the motion of the ship, maneuvers for the rescue of a man overboard:
immediate action’ delayed action, single turn, Williamson turn and schanrow turn,
sequence of actions when a person is seen to fall overboard. Squat and shallow
water and similar effects , shallow water , squat and bank effect , proper
procedures for anchoring and mooring , and precautions to be taken , use of the
correct terminology for communication between bridge and anchor station crew ,
use of anchor buoys , marking of the cable sealing of spurling pipes , joining of
two mooring ropes , slip wire , mooring plan of a ship , optimum mooring pattern
and rope leads , dangers of using different rope types in one mooring system ,
rigging pilot/combination ladder , making fast tugs , using fenders during berthing
PRACTICALS
Preparation of arrival and departure check list.
Prepare a check list for safety equipment surveys.
Prepare a check list for safety construction and load line certificate.
Handling of Life boat under oars. Coming along side and getting away.
Picking up a man over board-Port visit.

SEMESTER - II
NAVIGATION -I
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
The Shape of the Earth, Poles, Equator, parallel of latitude, Meridians, latitudes
and longitude, D'Lat and D'Long Distance, Units of measurements, Geographical
Mile, Nautical Mile.
UNIT-2
Parallel Sailing, To convert distance sailed to Difference of longitude, Rhumb line

sailing, Plane sailing and Middle lat sailing, Relationship Meridonial parts, DMP,
D'Long and Course, Mercator sailing, Boxing the Compass, Days work problems.
UNIT-3
Lay out Transverse Table, Obtain the position of the ship at any time given the
compass course, variation and deviation and the run recorded by log, Time and
Estimated Speed, Allowing for the effect of wind and current, if any DR position,
EP and Observed Position
Navigational Charts, Mercator and Gnomonic Projections, Natural Scale,

Advantage and Disadvantage of Mercator and Gnomonic Charts, Cardinal points,
true and magnetic north, magnetic variation and Change in Annual Value, Isogonal
, Deviation of Magnetic Compass, Compass Error.
UNIT-4
DAY WORK PROBLEMS
The use of traverse table to obtain the position of the ship at any time , given
compass course ,variation , deviation , and the run recorded by the log or estimated
speed or engine allowing for the effect of the effect of wind and current ; day’s
work ; calculation of ship
UNIT-5
BRIDGE EQUIPMENT
Principle of sextant ; dip , reflection , semi – diameter and parallax ; index error ;
Errors of sextant ; reading a sextant ( vertical and horizontal angles ) ; principle
and use of azimuth mirrors ; procedure for checking accuracy of azimuth mirrors ;
finding errors by radio signals ; correct UTC .
SEMESTER - II
SUBJECT CODE AND SUBJECT 2.7 – TOTAL : 80 HOURS

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Unit I The Multidisciplinary Nature of Environmental Studies

Definition, Scope and importance
Need for public awareness
Unit II Natural Resources

Renewable and non-renewable resources
a) Forest Resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies, Timber
extraction, mining, dams and their effect on forests and tribal people
b) Water Resources: Use and over-Utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought,
conflicts over water, dams- benefits and problems.
c) Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, experimental effects of extracting and using
mineral resources, case studies.
d) Food resources: world food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing,
effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case
studies.
e) Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources,
use of alternate energy resources, Case studies.
f) Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, main induced landsides, soil-erosion
and desertification
 Role of individual in conservation of natural resources
 Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyle
Unit III Ecosystems, Bio-diversity and its conservation
Ecosystems
 Concept of an Ecosystem
 Structure and function of an Ecosystem
 Energy Flow in the Ecosystem
 Food Chains, Food Webs and Ecological Pyramids
Biodiversity and its conservation
 Introduction- Definition: Genetic, Species and Ecosystem Diversity
 Bio-Geographical Classification of India
 Value of Biodiversity: Consumptive Use, Productive Use, Social Ethical, Aesthetic and
Option Values.
 Biodiversity at Global, National and Local Levels
 India as a Mega-Diversity Nation
 Hot Spots of Biodiversity
 Threats to Biodiversity: Habitat Loss, Poaching of Wildlife, Man-Wildlife Conflicts
 Endangered and Endemic Species of India
 Conservation of Biodiversity in-Situ and Ex-Situ Conservation of Biodiversity
Unit IV Environmental Pollution
 Causes, Effects and Control measures of:-
a. Air Pollution
b. Water pollution
c. Soil pollution
d. Marine pollution
e. Noise pollution
f. Thermal pollution
g. Nuclear hazards
Unit V Field Work
 Visit to a local area to document environmental assets–river/ forest/ grassland/ hill/
mountain
 Visit to a local polluted site- Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural
 Study of common Plants, insects, birds
 Study of simple ecosystem-pond, River, Hill slopes, etc
References
 Agarwal, K.C.2001 Environmental Biology, Nidi Publ.Ltd., Bikaner
 Bharucha Erach The Biodiversity of India, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd, Ahamedabad-
380013,India, Email: mapin@cent.net®
 Burner R.C. 1989, Hazardous Waste Inclineration McGraw Hill Inc.480p
 Clark R.S. Marine Pollution, Clanderson Press Oxford(TB)
 Cunnigham, W.P.Cooper, T.H.Gorhani, E& Hepworth, M.T 2001 Environmental
Encylopedia, Jaico Publ. House, Mumbai, 1196p.
 De.A.K.Environmental Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
 Down to Earth, Centre for Science and Environment®
 Gleick H.P. 1993, Water in crisis, Pacific Instutue for studies in Dev, Environment &
Security, Stockholm Env. Institute,Oxford Univ.Press,473p
 Hawlinks R.E., Encyclopedia of Indian Natural History, Bombay Natural History Society,
Bombay (R)
 Heywood, V.H & Watson, R.T.1995, global biodiversity Assesment, Cambridge Univ.Press,
114op
 Jadhav, H&Bhosale V.M.1995, Environmental Protection and Laws, Himalaya Pub; House,
Delhi 284p
 Mckinney, M.L & Schoch, RM.1996 Environmental Science systems& Solutions, web
enhanced edition 639p
 Mhaskar A.K.Matter Hazardous, techno-Science Publications(TB)
 Miller T.G. Jr.Environmental Science wadsworth Publicing Co(TB)
 Odurm, E.P.1971 fudamentalof Ecology, W.B.Saunders Co. USA 584p
 Rao M.N & Datta, A.K., 1987, Tehchno-Science, Waste water Treatment. Oxford& IBH
publ, Co.Pvt. Ltd.,345p
 Sharma B.K. 2001, environemtal chemistry Goel publ,House,Meerut
 Survey of the Environmental the Hindu(M)
 Townsend C., harper J, and Michael Degon,Essential of ecology,Blakewell Science (TB)
 Trivedi R.K., Hand book of Environmental laws, Rules, Guidelines, compliances and
Standards, Vol I and II, Enviro Meida ®
 Trivedi R.K. & P.K.Goel Introduction to Air pollution,Techno-Science Publications (TB)
SEMESTER – III
Part II – Paper III - ENGLISH TOTAL : 60 HOURS

COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS - I
Unit – ICommunication:
Communication – Definition - Types of Communication – Kinds of Verbal and Non-
Verbal Communication – Barriers to Communication – Ways of Challenging the Barriers
of Communication
Unit – II-Recap of Grammar:

Phrasal Verbs and Prepositional Phrases - Relative Clauses - Conditional Clauses -
Infinitives and Gerunds - Framing Questions - Question Tags – Homonyms and
Homophones - Active and Passive Voice - Transformation: Simple - Compound -
Complex.
Unit - III
Most Common Mistakes in English Usage:
Unnecessary Words: Unnecessary Prepositions - Unnecessary Articles - Use of the
Infinitive - Misplaced Words: Wrong Position of Adverbs - Miscellaneous Examples -
Confused Words: Prepositions Often Confused - Verbs Often Confused - Adverbs Often
Confused - Adjectives Often Confused - Nouns Often Confused - Confusion of Number -
Confusion of Parts of Speech.
Unit – IV
Listening and Speaking Skills:
Sounds: Vowels and Consonants – Stress: Primary and Secondary – Intonation: Falling
and Rising.
Unit – V
Reading and Writing:
Importance of Reading – Loud Reading – Silent Reading – Skimming – Scanning –
SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite and Recall) – Mechanics of Handwriting –
Characteristics of Good Handwriting.
Prescribed Texts:
1. Fitikides.T.J. Common Mistakes in English. Edinburg Gate, England: Pearson Education
Limited, 1936.Print.
3. Kelly, Gerald. Teach Pronunciation. Ed. Jermy Harmer. Edinburg Gate, England: Pearson
Education Limited, 2000.Print.
4. Watkins, Peter. Learning to Teach English. New Delhi. Viva Books Pvt.Ltd., 2007. Print.
SEMESTER – III
CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE-I
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
INTRODUCTION
General Cargo Ship’s cargo gear- derricks and cranes, types of general cargo eg.
bales, boxes, bags, crates, cases, pallets, Bulk Carrier, examples of bulk cargoes
and methods of loading by conveyor and discharging by grab, Container Ships
with cell guides, diagram of container and container operation by gantry, Tankers
for liquid cargoes using pumps and piping, Examples of oil, products, chemicals
and gas cargoes, Heavy lift ships and heavy lift cargoes, refrigerated ships and
reefer cargoes, dangerous goods, multipurpose ships, ro-ro ships and their cargoes,
offshore supply vessels and their functions.
UNIT-2
BASIC ASPECTS OF CARGO WORK
Importance of cargo care to economical operation of the ship, Care of cargo on

board, Bale and Grain Capacity, Stowage Factor, Broken Stowage, Load density,
Cargo Density, Ullage and soundings, Deadweight and displacement,
Measurement Cargo, Safe Working Load (SWL), Breaking Strength, Proof Load,
Factor of safety, Loadline, Ballasting and deballasting operations, Duties of the
Officer on Cargo Watch, Log Book Entries, monitoring of dew point temperature
and ventilation to prevent sweat.
UNIT-3
VENTILATION AND CONTROL OF SWEAT, SECURING CARGOES
AND DECK CARGOES
Need for ventilation of cargo spaces, Ship sweat and cargo sweat and differentiate
between them, Factors affecting sweat, Control of sweat by ventilation, Operation
of ventilation system, cargoes requiring special ventilation due to emission of
gases, absorption of oxygen, dust, release of moisture, Contents of Lashing Code
and Cargo Securing manual, Various types of deck cargoes, Efficient means of
securing of deck cargoes, Need of battening the cargo before loading deck cargo,
safe access to equipment and spaces, maximum permissible load, on obstructed
view from the navigating bridge.
UNIT-4
DERRICK RIGS
Parts of a simple derrick, importance of preventer guys, union purchase system,

Rigging of derricks for loading and discharging of cargoes, Maximum load to be
used for angle between runners, swinging derricks with powered guys, Putting
winches in double gear, The working of the Ship's cranes, Hoisting, lowering and
securing a derrick and crane, Operational checks to be done on ship's cargo gear
before handling over to stevedores including checks on limit cut outs, Contents and
use of rigging plan
UNIT-5
CONTAINERS
Parts of a container
Features of a container
Types of container
Segregation and care of container carrying dangerous goods, reefer containers and
out-of-gauge(OOG) cargoes.
Stowage and securing gear of containers viz. container shoes, stacking cones,
interlayer stackers, twist locks, bottle screws and turnbuckles.
REFRIGERATED CARGO
Cooled, chilled and froen cargoes with examples.
Preparation of holds
Dunnaging requirements
Inspections of the cargo
Use of brine traps
Purpose of temperature recording
1. Cargo Work for Ship Officer- Capt Errol Fernandes
2. Cargo Work- Kemp and Young
3. Cargo Work- Taylor
4. Cargo Work- D.J. House
5. Cargo Notes- Dhananjay Swadi

SEMESTER-III
MARINE ENGINEERING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS-I
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Common engineering materials, various metals and alloys; their properties and
uses. Ceramics and their uses.
Steel-Elementary metallurgy of steel production, smelting and refining. Role of
carbon in steel. Various types of steels and their uses.
Simple heat treatments of steels, obtaining desired properties for various
applications.
UNIT-2
MARINE ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
Auxiliary Machinery Systems:
1) Compressed Air system – Requirement and uses on ships, storage and
distribution of compressed air.
2) Fresh water generation on ships – Effect of vacuum on flash point of water
fresh water generators – its principle, construction and operation; Treatment for
obtaining potable water.
Fresh water supply – Hydrophone system, arrangement and operation; its
advantages. Hydrophone system for sanitary water.
Steam Boilers – different types, marine boilers, construction and operation, boiler
mounting and accessories, safely arrangements, waste heat recovery boilers.
Efficiency, Importance of proper fed water, water treatment.
UNIT-3
Refrigeration cycle, principles, main components of system and operation.

Arrangements of cold storage on board. Pre cooling of reefer compartment modern
system of refrigeration.
Air-conditioning. Details of plant, arrangements on board ship, central plant and
ducting (distribution)
Ventilation – its importance, natural and forced ventilation arrangements for
accommodation and cargo spaces of ships. Dehumidifier dew point controller.
Pumps – Importance on board ships. Types of pumps; their construction and
working. Selection of pumps for different duties.
Steering Gears: Purpose and simple description – common types, Electric &
electro-hydraulic steering gears-2-Ram & 4-Ram systems, control systems, safely
and emergency arrangements, operation and maintenance.
UNIT-4
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES:
a) Classification of various engine types, basic principles, Gas laws, expansion
and compression of gases, P.V. Diagrams, work done and work obtained.
b) Development of practical cycle and engine; Four-stroke and two-stroke engines;
Basic principle, construction, working and main components.
UNIT-5
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS:

Power generation: Prime mover – Diesel Engines . A.C. and D.C. Machines.
Meaning of frequency, phase and P.F. Parallel running and load sharing. A.C.
(Alternators) and D.C
.Generator.
Power distribution – Main switch board; distribution boards, panels and
instruments;
effects of overload/ short circuit; breakers and protectors, their importance.
High / low voltage transformation; the Transformer, step-up and step- down
transformers; efficiency.
PRACTICALS
WORKSHOP PRACTICE
Elementary exposure to general workshop practices. Fitting, carpentry, Lathe and

Drilling M/C, Welding M/C etc.
1) Cutting, filing and preparation of level surface on metals
2) Drilling a hold and tapping on metal
3) Fitting and removal of a ball-bearing
4) Shaping/grinding/drilling M/C practice
5) Overhauling and fitting of a value on pipe line
6) Edge preparation on steel objects for welding
7) Welding practice on simple objects.
8) Cutting planning practice on wooden objects
9) Making of dovetail joints and simple objects/shapes
10) Practical electrical job practice-changing of a fuse, bulb, tube light and
fitting
11) Study of simple electrical circuit-wiring of a switch, tube light.
SEMESTER-III
VOYAGE PLANNING, COLLISION PREVENTION AND MARINE

COMMUNICATION-I
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
A nautical chart. Natural scale, type of projection, Title of chart, Number of

chart, Date of publication. Deciphering the symbols and Abbreviations used
on nautical chart, Units of sounding used, How to Read LATITUDE and
LONGITUDE. The use of parallel rulers to lay down or read courses and bearing.
The compass rose. BA chart 5011.The distance scale. Use of dividers to measure
distances. Reason for using nearest lat scale for measuring distance.
UNIT-2
Corrections from Notices to Mariners. To find the Date the chart was last brought
up to date. Small and Large correction. Degree of reliability of information’s
shown on the chart. The use of admiralty chart catalogue to find the numbers of
chart required for any ocean passage.Types of Charts, Ocean charts, Coastal
charts, Harbour plans, Routeing charts, Meaning of chart datum, Reference point
use for Heights and Depths, Nature of bottom, Depth contours, Information
regarding Lights, Height, Colour, Characteristics. Use of leading lights for safe
navigation in harbour.Horizontal sector of lights. Its use by navigators in keeping
clear of submerged dangers to navigation. Use of sector lights in laying the
courses. Use of Clearing Marks and Horizontal and Vertical Danger Angles.
Sailing around an arc.
UNIT-3
True and Magnetic Compass North. Variation. How to calculate variation from
the date given on the compass rose, Annual rate of change. Deviation of the
Compass. The deviation card. True Magnetic and Compass Course. Conversion
to another. The Compass Error for the ships head. True, Magnetic and Compass
Bearings, Conversion to another. Gyro error, High and Low, Conversion of
Gyro Course to True Course and vice versa.
UNIT-4
The effect of Current on Course Made Good. Set and Drift. The effect of wind on
Course Made Good. Set and Drift. The effect of wind on Course Made Good.
Leeway. The DR position, EP and Observed position. Ground Track and water
tracks
UNIT-5
COLREG rules from No 1- 19

PRACTICALS
To find compass error by transit bearings.
To find the position of a point on the chart by its latitude and Longitude.
To find the position of a point on the chart by its bearing and distance from a
navigational mark.
To plot the ships position, given the compass bearing of two or more shore objects.
The ‘Cocked hat’. Reasons for large Cocked hat.
To plot the ships position, given the compass bearing of a raising or dipping light.
Caution for abnormal refraction.
To plot the ships position, given the Horizontal sextant angles between three shore
objects.
To plot the ships position, given the Vertical extant angle and bearing of a light
house.
To plot the position line obtained by an astronomical observations.
To find the compass course between two points on the chart.
To find the compass course to steer between two points on the chart so as to
counteract the given set and drift of current and given lee way.
To find the course and speed made well and the set and drift, given the course
steered speed duration and initial and final observed position.
To find the course from given position so as to pass light house at a given distance
when abeam.
SEMESTER-III
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE-II
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
SHIP CONSTRUCTION
UNIT-1
STEELS FOR SHIP CONSTRUCTION
Types of steel used in the ship construction, steel plates and their treatment, Rolled
sections- various shapes and standard sizes. Casting and forging and their use in
construction. Testing of materials- various tests at the production and the building
stages.
UNIT-2
FRAMES, BEAMS, BEAM KNEES,BILGE KEELS, WATERTIGHT

BULKHEADS, SHELL AND DECK PLATING
Longitudinal and transverse framing, beams and beam knees. Functions,

construction and stiffening of the water tight bulkheads including collision
bulkheads. To understand shell plating, Numbering system of hull and deck
plating, Shell expansion plan, Purpose and construction of the Bilge Keel.
UNIT-3
DOUBLE BOTTOM TANKS, PEAK TANKS, SIDE, WING TANKS AND

BILGES AND DECK OPENINGS
Purpose of the Double Bottom Tanks, Sketch and construction of the Double
Bottom tank, Purpose of Peak tank, sketch and construction of the Forepeak and
Aft peak tanks, Purpose and construction of the Wing tanks Bilges, Construction,
stiffening and closing arrangement of the openings on the deck and
superstructures, Water tightness of the hatches, Openings in oil, chemical and Gas
tankers.
UNIT-4
ANCHOR CHAIN ARRANGEMENTS, SOUNDING PIPES, AIR PIPES AND

VENTILATORS, PUMPING AND PIPING ARRANGEMENT
Chain lockers and attachment of cables, Hawse pipes, Spurling Pipes and their
securing arrangements, Purpose and construction of sounding pipes, air pipes and
ventilators, General Pumping Arrangement, Bilge and Ballast line system,
pumping arrangement on tankers.
UNIT-5
SPECIAL DOORS ON CARGO VESSELS, RUDDER ARRANGEMENT,

STERN FRAME, PROPELLERS AND PROPELLER SHAFT
Methods adopted to maintain the integrity of divisions and openings in the hull
including stern door, side door and bow door, Rudders- Sketch of balanced and
semi balanced rudders, Construction and Support arrangement, Simple sketch of
the stern frame, Simple sketch of the Propeller and Propeller shaft, Stern tube and
adjacent structure.
UNIT-6
SHIPYARD PLANS, MIDSHIP SECTION, STRESSES AND STRAINS
General ideas on various plans supplied by the shipyard, Sketch Midship section of
General Cargo ship, oil tanker, bulk carrier, container, OBO. Stresses and strains in
still water and in seaway, Hogging, Sagging, Racking, Torsional Stresses, and
Parts of the ship specially strengthened and stiffened to resist such stresses
including Panting and pounding (Slamming).
UNIT-7
SHIPS CORROSION AND CONTROL, CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES
Causes of corrosion in steel and also between dissimilar metals, ,methods of

corrosion control in steel work and also between dissimilar metals including
cathodic protection, impressed current system, An outline knowledge of the
functions of the classification societies, surveys for assignment and retention of
class.
SHIP STABILITY
UNIT-1
SIMPSON’S RULE
Simpson’s rule- First Rule, Second Rule and third rule. Use of Simpson’s rule in
the computation of areas. Use of Simpson’s rule in the computation of volumes
and the use of Simpson’s rule in the computation of centroids for area and volume.
Numericals involving above.
UNIT-2
CENTRE OF GRAVITY, CENTRE OF BUOYANCY AND CENTRE OF

FLOATATION
Determination of position of the longitudinal centre of gravity of a ship for

different conditions of load and ballast. The effect on the position of the centre of
gravity of a ship by adding, removing and/or shifting weights. Numericals
involving above. Longitudinal centre of buoyancy and the factors affecting their
positions. Longitudinal Metacentre (KML). Centre of floatation and the factors
affecting their positions.
UNIT-3
TRIM AND EFFECT OF CHANGE OF DENSITY ON TRIM
Theory of Trim- Changes in the position of COG and COB. Role of COF in the
change of trim. Trimming Moment, MCTC, Changes of drafts and trim due to
loading, discharging and shifting weights. Calculation of forward and aft drafts
using trim tables, Change of density- Change of underwater volume, Bodily
sinkage of or rise, Location of COG, COB and COF, change of trimming moment,
change of trim due to change of density.
UNIT-4
STABILITY BOOKLET
Use of stability, Hydrostatic and Stress data supplied to ships, Initial stability, and
Stability upto 10⁰ angles of heel, Transverse Metacentre and hydrostatic curves.
UNIT-5
M.V HINDSHIP AND PARTICULARS
Calculations based on the above topics.

SEMESTER-III
SHIP OPERATION TECHNOLOGY-III
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
Unit 1 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT :
Items to be cover include hull, bulkheads, DBs, deep and peek tanks, bilges,
pipelines, rudder, anchors, cables. Davits, safety equipment, derricks and other
cargo gear, navigation lights. A practical knowledge of sitting and screening of
ships navigational lights.
Unit 2 PLANNED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM:
Inspection and maintenance of the ship and equipment; purpose of pms; types of
pms, hatch-covers types of hatch covers; operation and maintenance of hatch
covers; side cleats and cross-joint wedge mechanism, weather tightness and hose
testing before loading.
Unit 3 TREATMENT OF STEEL SURFACES:
Removal of rust and scale – primers-modern paints.
Unit 4 CONTINGENCY PLANS FOR RESPONSE TO EMERGENCIES:
List the contents of muster list, state that the duties are assigned to remote control
operations, describe the divisions of the crew into a command team, emergency
team, back-up team and engine room team. State the good communication between
command team and emergency teams are essential, describe the actions taken in
various emergencies measures which should be taken in emergencies for the
protection and safety of the ship passengers and crew actions to be taken on
stranding. Initial damage, assessment and control, sounding of compartments,
sounding depths all round the ship using hand-lead. Sate the actions to be taken
following qa collision considering initial damage, assessment and control, stoppage
of engine, preparing life boat. Sending distress or urgency signal precautions for
the protection and safety of passengers in emergency situations: passangers taking
a roll call instructing passangers during drills and supply of blankets means of
limiting damage and the ships following a fire or explosion: cooling of
compartment boundaries, inspection for damage. Procedure for abandoning ship
transmission of distress call until acknowledged extra foog and blanket, EPIRB,
SART’s and hand held vhfsets, warm clothing and life jackets, TPA’s and
immersion suits launching in heavy weather use of rocket line throwing appliances
and breeches buoy. Use of emergency steering. Arrangements for towing and being
taken in tow: towing equipment and tools on board the ship. Methods of towing
disable ship and communication between two ships. Rescue of persons from sea or
from a vessel in distress use of oil in rough weather waiting for day light providing
a lee method of rescue when sea conditions are too dangerous to use boat.
Unit 5 SMCP
Standard marine communication phrases , use and understand the IMO
Standard marine communication phrases (SMCP)
Unit 6 GMDSS
Basic knowledge of the various components of a shipboard GMDSS station.

Communication procedure under GMDSS in distress and safety situations in
accordance with regulations contained in SOLAS, ITU and other publications.
Unit 7 DRY DOCKING OPERATIONS:
Dry docking- general procedures precautions to be observed- distribution of weight
Unit 8 MAINTENANCE OF CREW ACCOMMODATION:
Methods of post control fumigation of holds and living space guards in applying
various methods
Unit 9 SURVEY AND CLASSIFICATION OF SHIPS:
With reference to safety equipment and safety construction certificates with

particular attention to maintenance aspect 1.5.2 statutory surveys and certificates
and preparations for the same classification society surveys and certification-
preparations for the same.
Unit 10 RESPOND TO DISTRESS SIGNALS AT SEA
Measure for assisting a vessel in distress knowledge of the contents af the

LAMSAR various search pattern and signals to be made by ships and aircraft man
over board function in GPS for homing in to the man in the water preparations for
rescuing man picking up man and picking up boat.
Unit 11 COURSE MODULE ON RPSL VIDE DGS ORDER NO 6 OF 2006:
Ms act 1958 overview section 95( registration of recruitment and placement

agencies) recruitment and placement rules 2005 introduction and definitions,
significance of the rpsl rules 2005 purpose of the rule benefit to seafarers under
act the rule responsibilities benefit of employer rights and responsibilities of the
seafarer how to access information regarding registered recruitment and placement
agencies article of agreement (Indian ships) lecture on general content of
agreement responsibility of employer and seafarer discussion on the content
article of agreement foreign flag ship lecture of RSP rule 2005 on foreign ships
responsibilities of content objective type test.
Unit 12 SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING:
Importance of personnel health and hygiene on board ship; permit system hot
work permit, cold work permit. Entry in enclosed space permit working aloft
permit working over side permit, electrical isolation permit, lookout and tag out
procedures; risk assessment; safe bunking practices.
PRACTICAL
To find quantity of liquid in tank using Calibration tables.
To take draft F & A. measuring free board Hog and sag.
To open and close hatch covers methodically- Precautions of the same.
Ship visit.
SEMESTER III
NAVIGATION-II
UNIT- 1
Celestial Sphere, Celestial Poles, Equinoctial, Hour Circle, Zenith & Nadir.
Vertical Circle, Prime Vertical, Observes Meridian, Prime Meridian, Rational

Horizon, Visible & Sensible Horizon, Declination of Heavenly bodies, Local Hour
angles, Greenwich hour angle and Zenith distance.
UNIT-2
Geographical Position, The Ecliptic, Right ascension, First point of Aries and
Libra, Celestial LATITUDE and LONGITUDE, Solstices and Equinoctial. Sign of
Zodiac, Sidereal hour angle, Greenwich Hour angle of Aries, GHA of Sun, Moon,
Planets and Stars and Declination.
‘v’ or ‘d’ Correction. Real and apparent motion of sun, apparent solar day, Mean
sun, Mean solar day, lunar day.
UNIT-3
Measuring time, Time and hour angle, Apparent and mean time, Local time, Zone
time, GMT, Equation of time, Sidereal time, Conversion of solar period into
Sidereal Period, Longitude and time. Time keeping at sea,
Advancing and retarding of ship’s clock.
Clock to conform to LONGITUDE. International Date Line.
UNIT-4
Position of body celestial sphere, Azimuth with Altitude, or Declination with LHA.
Marine sextant, the principle sextant, Correction to the observed Alt. Nautical
Almanac, Its content and usage.
Chronometer- Errors and calculation to determine Correct GMT.

UNIT -5
Solution of Haversine Formula, Calculation of Astronomical position lines- Marq

St Hilarie’s Method, Concept of position fixing by Intercept Method, and Long. By
Chron Method
To find latitude by Mer. Altitude of Heavenly body
PRACTICALS
Taking sextant alt of Heavenly body. Conversion to true Altitude.
Identify the errors of sextant and correction.
Chronometer, checking by radio signal, Finding UT and Date.
Sextant, graduation-arc of excess- Vernier and Micro meter- errors.
Taking Vertical and Horizontal angles.

SEMESTER – IV
II YEAR – IV SEMESTER
Part II – Paper IV -ENGLISH - EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS –II
TOTAL: 80 HOURS
Unit – I - Skills for Employability:
Telephone Etiquettes – Describing People and Place – Expressing our Opinions – Time
Management –Interview Skills: Kinds of Interview and its Techniques – Head to Foot
Appearance: Preparation, Punctuality, Sincerity, Honesty, Boldness and Confidence –
Common Interview Questions.
Unit – II - Business Correspondence:
Letter Writing: Formal and Informal – Resume Writing – Filling Applications: Bank
Challan and Job Application.
Unit – III
Report Writing:
Different Types of Greetings - Drafting Telegrams / e-mails – Preparing Portfolios and its
Various Types -Developing Topic Sentences into Paragraphs - Expansion of an Outline - Note-
making & Note-taking - Report Writing - Reading Comprehension – Summarising – Writing
Review for Two Books.
Unit – IV
Composition:
Composition: Oral and Written – Kinds of Composition: Controlled, Guided and Free
Composition – Developing Creative Competency.
Unit – V
Non-Verbal Communication:
Non-Verbal Communication – Personal Appearance – Gesture – Posture – Body Language –
Visual Aids: Charts, Diagrams & Tables – Audio & Video Aids for Communication.
Prescribed Texts:
1. Raisher. Business Communication.
2. Krishnamohan&Meera Banerjee. Developing Communication Skills.
3. Anderson & Others. Assignment and Thesis Writing.
4. Employability Skills. Chennai: National Media Institute.
SEMESTER – IV
CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE-II
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
CONTAINERS, REFRIGERATED CARGO AND OIL CARGOES
Parts of a container, Features of a container, types of container, Segregation and

care of containers carrying dangerous goods, reefer containers and out of gauge
cargoes, Stowage and securing gear of containers viz. container shoes, stacking
cones, interlayer stackers, bottlescrews and turnbuckles, Cooled, chilled and frozen
cargoes with examples, Preparation of holds, Dunn aging requirements, Inspection
of the cargo, Use of brine traps, Purpose of temperature recording, Crude oil,
Refined products, Spiked crude, Sour Crude, Reid vapour pressure, Upper and
Lower Flammable limits, Pour Point, Flammability diagram, Flammability Range,
Lower and Upper flammable limits, Threshold Limit value, Tanker arrangement
(tanks, pump room, slop tanks, cofferdams, deep tanks)
UNIT-2
STUDY OF BULK CARGOES (OTHER THAN GRAIN AND TIMBER) AND
CONCENTRATES
Aim and objective, contents and information available in the IMSBC Code, Angle
of repose, moisture migration, flow moisture point, flow state, transportable
moisture limit, dry and wet shift, spontaneous combustion, Preparation of holds
prior to loading bulk cargoes, hazards associated with the bulk cargoes and
precautions prior, during and after loading of: Coal, Sulphur, iron ore, urea,
Precaution of deck machinery from dust.
UNIT-3
DETAILED STUDY OF BULK CARRIERS INCLUDING GRAIN AND
TIMBER
Preparations of holds prior to loading bulk cargoes, use of various equipment for
hold cleaning, Testing for weather tightness of hatch covers, Log book entries,
Classification of cargoes as per the IMSBC Code, Mai hazards and precautions
with the shipment of bulk solids (Ores, Concentrates, DRI), Documentation
required prior loading, hazards associated with and precautions to be taken whilst
loading/carrying high density cargoes, Maximum allowable weight for single and
adjacent holds, Block loading, BLU Code, Ship/Shore Safety Checklist
UNIT-4
GRAIN CARGOES
Definition of Grain, Filled and Partly filled compartments, trimmed and untrimmed
cargoes, specially suitable compartment, Preparation of holds for the carriage of
grain cargo especially for insect or rodent infestations, Pre loading
inspections/surveys, Securing free grain in filled and partly filled compartments,
Separation of different grain cargoes loaded in the same compartment, Use of
shifting boards and building arrangements, DOA, Grain loading stability criteria
for ships with and without DOA, Contents of Grain loading booklet, Methods to
reduce grain heeling moments in order to meet Grain stability criteria.
UNIT-5
OIL CARGOES
Crude oil, Refined products, Spiked crude, Sour crude, Reid vapour pressure,
Upper and lower flammable limits, Pour point.
Flammability diagram, Flammable Range, Lower and Upper flammable limits.
Threshold Limit Value.
Tanker arrangement(Tanks, pump rooms, slop tanks,cofferdams,deep tanks)
Cargo piping system(Free flow, Ring main, Direct)

IG System, (PV valve, PV breaker, blower, mast riser, etc) , ODME, Cargo Oil
Pump (COP) and Framo pump working , Flame Screen and Arrestor , SOPEP and
SMPEP equipment , Flash point static electricity , Vapour line ( on tankers ),
Nitrogen padding , COW ( Methods to carryout , Criteria, dangerous involved),
H2S Hazards, Heating Cargo, Topping up & Topping Off UTI( Ullage Temp.
Interface), Pump room Entry Precautions Ship/shore Safety Checklist, fixed gas
monitoring System, Dump valve, Wilden pump, stripping pump, boiler (Types &
uses), IMOG code(content & usage for emergency)
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE
1. CARGO WORK FOR SHIP’S OFFICERS- CAPT. ERROL

FERNENDES
2. CARGO WORK- KEMP AND YOUNG
3. CARGO WORK- TAYLOR
4. CARGO WORK- D.J. HOUSE
5. CARGO NOTES- DHANAJAY SWADI
SEMESTER - IV
MARINE ENGINEERING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS-II
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
MARINE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
UNIT-1
AUXILIARY MACHINERY SYSTEM:
i) Fuels-different types and properties - Fuel storage & supply arrangements on

board - Treatment of fuels.
ii) Pumping Systems requirement: Arrangements for S.W. /F.W. Fuel Oil / Lub
Oil, Bilge/Ballast duties, Fire Main etc. Layout of simple lines and
associated equipments.
iii) Deck Machinery-Description of Mooring Winches, Windlass Derricks &

Cranes on board, Safety and planned maintenance.
UNIT-2
M.C.ENGINERS (CONTD.,)
i) Diesel and Petrol Engines, Large Marine Engines, Main Features, High
Speed Medium Engines.
ii) Scavenging and scavenging fires, precautions; Supercharging, its meaning,
advantages, the turbocharger.
iii) Lub-Oil & C.W.System-Importance of Lubrication of machinery parts,

types of lubricating oils for different duties.
iv) Simple C.W. circuits for large Diesel Engines Preheating (Warming up),
chemical treatment of C.W. system, testing, routine maintenance.
MAIN PROPULSION UNITS (MAIN ENGINE PLANTS):
Diesel Power Plants-Selection criterion, power weighs Ratio, Specific fuel

consumption, Break and shaft Horse Power, Various Efficiencies. M.C.R.
(Maximum Continuous Rating), Calculation of Fuel Consumption, Economic
speed and Efficiency - Calculations
UNIT-3
TRANSMISSION OF ENGINE POWER:
Shafting, Bearings, Thrust Block (Elementary Treatment), Alignment. Propeller:

Brief description, pitch, angle, slip and efficiency. Calculations.
A general knowledge of steam turbines (impulse & Reaction turbines), Gas-

turbines, Diesel-Electric and Tube Electric drives for Main Propulsion system.
Heat Balance of diesel Plants-Approximation of losses. Calculation of Horse

Power, Engine Indicator, Theoretical & Actual Indicator Diagrams, Efficiency of
Engine.
POLLUTION CONTROL:
Sewage disposal, limits, governing regulations. Oily bilge-water discharge control,

Bilge-water separator sewage treatment plants-biological chemical treatment
system control of pollution of sea from ship’s sewage & oil
UNIT-4
CAUTION & CONTROL ENGG:
Introduction –Growth in shipboard automation, Autohelm.etc.

Various sensors, transmitters and control instruments.
Bridge control of Main Engines, Aux-Engines and other E.R. Machinery (UMS
operation).Maneuvering Aids-C.P. propeller, Bow Thrusters, Rudders and their
remote control, precautions while maneuvering.
Monitoring devices-heel & trim Indicators, Draft gauges, Load and stress
indicators. Controllers & Actuators.
Liquid Cargo remote handling-reading of sounding, ullages, Remote control of

cargo line valves covers, loading, discharging, ballasting etc.
Information Display, Data logging and Alarm system (incl. alarm recording).
UNIT-5
SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS:
General arrangement on various ships for safety of man,

machinery & cargo. Smoke/fire detection and alarm systems.
Fire fighting systems-Fire Main, Sprinkler system, etc. CO2 smothering system for
E.R, /cargo holds. Foam generation & distribution.
Auto ventilation control, remote stopping of fuel system A.C. plants etc.
Inter gas systems (IGS) for petroleum carriers, various precautions to be taken; use
of explosive meters.
PRACTICAL
Familiarity with internal running parts of Diesel Engine.
Practice on assembling of Engine Components.

Starting and operation of Motor Boat Engine.
Starting and operation of a Centrifugal pump (precaution incl)
Starting and operation of an air compressor (incl. Precautions).
Surface preparation & spray painting on plating & ship’s structure.
Turning, cutting and other simple operations on a lathe machine.
Welding practice on simple objects.

Measuring Instruments-reading & operation.
SEMESTER – IV

COMMUNICATION-II
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
COLREGS Rule 20 to Rule 38
UNIT-2
Publications
Sailing directions
List of light and fog signal
List of radio Signals
Ocean passages of the World
Notices to mariners
M and MS Notices.
Guide to Port entry
Mariners hand Book
Ships routing, Chart Catalogue, Symbols & Abbreviations.

MARINE COMMUNICATION
UNIT -3
Meanings of Bunting, Halyard, at the dip, close up, Half mast, Hoist,
Fly, tack line. Courtesy flag, Ships official numbers, Jack flag,
Quarantine flag, Pilot flag, Blue peter.
Location on a ship of Jack staff, Ensign staff, Gaff, Triadic stay, Foremast yard
arm, Main mast head, What flags are hoisted from these part of ship and when.
Types of Ensigns and Types of ships entitled to use a particular ensign,
Penalty for not using or wrongly using an ensign.
CHART WORK
UNIT-4
Elementary knowledge of Passage Planning and execution, Land falls, in
Thick and clear weather. The selection of Suitable anchorage. To find
The time and height of High and Low water at Standard Ports and
Secondary Ports.
UNIT-5
The interpretation of a chart or plan, particularly the information given
About Lights, Buoys, Radio Beacons and Other navigational aids.
Depth and Height Contours. Tidal streams, Traffic Lanes and
Separation Zones.
Recognition of the coast and RADAR responsive targets. Chart
Correction, development of Electronic Chart Display Information System
(ECDIS).
PRACTICALS
B.A CHART 5011
To send and receive signals by Morse code visually.
Recognition of National flags of all countries.
Recognition of House flags and Funnels of Indian Shipping companies.
Recognition of flags denoting numbers and flags used as a substitute.
How to bend or unbend a flag from halyard. Breaking a flag at close up.
Flag hoisting practice at colours and sunset.
Procedure for saluting naval ships
Morse signaling with Aldis Lamp: - on mains and Battery.

SEMESTER-IV
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE-III
TOTAL: 80 HOURS
SHIP CONSTRUCTION
UNIT-1
SHIPYARD PRACTICES
Outline knowledge of shipyard practices and procedure, preparing drawing, plans,

Lines prior construction of a vessel, process control and Prefabrication, Launching
and Sea trials.
UNIT-2
WELDING
Methods used in welding of steel ships, Welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
as practiced in shipyards, testing and inspection of welds, types of joints and edge
preparation, Stresses set up due to welding, Defects in welding.
UNIT-3
SURVEYS AND CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES
Classification Societies and their functions, Cargo ship construction rules, outline
knowledge of Tonnage Regulations.
UNIT-4
LOAD LINE REGULATIONS
Load line regulations, Assignment of freeboard, Sub divisional Load Lines on

passenger ships.
UNIT-5
FIRE DIVISIONS
Structural fire protection on passenger ships, Structural fire protection cargo ships,
Classes of fire divisions.
SHIP STABILITY
UNIT-1
CENTRE OF PRESSURE AND RIGHTING MOMENT CALCULATIONS
Centre of pressure for regular shapes, Centre of pressure for the combination of
regular shapes, Centre of pressure for parabolic shapes when horizontal and
vertical ordinates are given.
UNIT-2
BILGING
Effects of Bilging of a compartment, Permeability of a compartment, Calculation

on bilging and flooding of a compartment, symmetrical about the centre line
anywhere along the ship’s line for a box shaped vessel, action to be taken in the
event of partial loss of intact buoyancy, closing of water tight doors
UNIT-3
DRY DOCKING AND GROUNDING
Stability and trim during dry docking and grounding.
UNIT-4
ANGLE OF LOLL:
Definition of Angle of loll, danger to a ship at the angle of loll, Formulae for angle
of loll, causes & Remedial Actions for Angle of loll ( Ballasting sequence to
Rectify same), Simple calculations on above.
NUMERICALS ON MV HINDSHIP:
Calculation based on the foregoing and on the syllabi of the first and second years
from MV Hindship.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. Merchant ship construction- T.A. Taylor

2. Ship construction – D.J. Eyres
3. Ship construction – Kemp & Young
4. i) Load line ii) Tonnage iii) cargo ship statutory Regulations
Construction iv) Passenger ship construction (selected parts
referring to sub-division & fire protection)
5. Problems on M.V. Hindship – Capt. Joseph & Capt. Rewari
6. Ship stability for Masters and Mates – D.R. Derret
Reed’s ship Construction for Marine Students E.A Stokoe

SEMESTER-IV
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
NAVIGATION-III
UNIT-1
Great circle Sailing. To find the Course and Distances between two points on
earth’s surface by shortest route.
UNIT-2
Earth: Moon system, Moons orbit and axial rotation, lunar day and Lunar month.
Eclipses: - Solar and Lunar and for their occurrence conditions. Umbra and
Penumbra, Phases of the Moon, Occultation of Planets, Stars, Libration of Moon,
Regression of the Moon - Nodes, Lunation and cycle of Lunation. Circumpolar
bodies.
UNIT-3
\Gps ,Dgps ,navtex ,Radar and Arpa .
UNIT-4
Ex meridian , latitude by meridian altitude ,Polaris (for all heavenly bodies )
UNIT-5
Echo sounder: Principle, How it works, Controls, Errors, Phased Ranges or

Phasing.
Gyro Compass: Free Gyroscope, Properties, Operation, Correction, Errors &
Maintenance.
Course Recorder: - How it works, Inputs to the recorder, the stylus and
recording paper. Care and Checks in Course Recorder. Knowledge in uses and
application of information’s from AIS, VDR.
PRACTICAL
1. Use of echo sounder and changing of paper rolls.

2. Switching on and stopping of Gyro compass.
3. Comparing the Gyro repeaters and aligning them.
4. Obtain Gyro error using Azimuth and amplitude.
SEMESTER-IV
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
VALUE EDUCATION
Definition
The learning and practice of facts which have eternal value is what is contemplated
by value education. It can also be the process by which a good citizen is moulded
out of a human being. The evolution of a good human being is when he realises
that his conscience shows to him the rightness of his action.
Objective
To create an awareness to values among learners and help them adopt them in their
lives.
Unit I - Definition – Need for value Education – How important human values are
– humanism and humanistic movement in the world and in India – Literature on
the teaching of values under various religions like Hinduism, Buddhism,
Christianity, Jainism, Islam, etc. Agencies for teaching value education in India –
National Resource Centre for Value Education – NCERT– IITs and IGNOU.
Unit II -Vedic Period – Influence of Buddhism and Jainism – Hindu Dynasties –
Islam Invasion – Moghul invasion – British Rule – culture clash – Bhakti cult –
social Reformers – Gandhi – Swami Vivekananda – Tagore – their role in value
education.
Unit III - Value Crisis – After Independence
Independence – democracy – Equality – fundamental duties – Fall of standards in
all fields – Social, Economic, Political, Religious and Environmental – corruption
in society.
Politics without principle – Commerce without ethics – Education without
Character – Science without humanism – Wealth without work – Pleasure without
conscience – Prayer without sacrifice – steps taken by the Governments – Central
and State – to remove disparities on the basis of class, creed, gender.
Unit IV - Value Education on College Campus
Transition from school to college – problems – Control – free atmosphere –
freedom mistaken for license – need for value education – ways of inculcating it –
Teaching of etiquettes – Extra-Curricular activities – N.S.S., N.C.C., Club
activities – Relevance of Dr.A.P.J. Abdual Kalam’s efforts to teach values –
Mother Teresa.
Unit V - Project Work
1. Collecting details about value education from newspapers, journals and
magazines.
2. Writing poems, skits, stories centering around value-erosion in society.
3. Presenting personal experience in teaching values.
4. Suggesting solutions to value – based problems on the campus.
Recommended Books
1. Satchidananda. M.K. (1991), “Ethics, Education, Indian unity and culture” –
Delhi, Ajantha publications.
2. Saraswathi. T.S. (ed) 1999. Culture”, Socialisation and Human
Development: Theory, Research and Application in India” – New Delhi
Sage publications.
3. Venkataiah. N (ed) 1998, “Value Education” New Delhi Ph. Publishing
Corporation.
4. Chakraborti, Mohit (1997) “Value Education: Changing Perspectives” New
Delhi: Kanishka Publications.
5. “Value Education – Need of the hour” Talk delivered in the HTED Seminar
– Govt. of Maharashtra, Mumbai on 1-11-2001 by N.Vittal, Central
Vigilance Commissioner.
6. “Swami Vivekananda’s Rousing call to Hindu Nation”: EKnath Ranade
(1991) Centenary Publication
7. Radhakrishnan, S. “Religion and culture” (1968), Orient Paperbacks, New
Delhi.
SEMESTER - V
CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE-III
UNIT-1
TIMBER
Contents of Code of safe practice for ships carrying timber deck cargoes,
Stowage and securing of deck timber cargoes, hazards involved with the
carriage of deck timber cargo, effect on stability due to absorption of water or
ice accretion, lashing arrangement of timber cargo, need for regular inspection
of lashing arrangement, need for controlling height of the deck cargo, need for
the provision of walkways and access to the top of the cargo, Describe- Action if
the cargo is lost overboard, stability criteria to be fulfilled, rolling period test for
determining ship’s stability and limitations of the method.
UNIT-2
PROCEDURES FOR RECEIVING, TALLYING AND DELIVERING CARGO
Mate’s receipt, Bill of lading, charter parties, note of protest, cargo claims, third
party damage.
UNIT-3
HEAVY LIFTS
Effect of heavy lifts on the seaworthiness and the stability of the ship,
precautions to be taken whilst loading/discharging heavy lifts.
UNIT-4
DANGEROUS GOODS IN PACKAGED FORM
Classification of IMDG cargo with distinctive labels and examples, use of IMDG
code, UN no. , general index, MFAG, EMS, Dangerous cargo manifest,
inspections before loading dangerous goods, limitations on the carriage of
explosives, precautions during stowage, handling, loading and carriage of
explosives.
UNIT-5
CHEMICAL TANKERS AND GAS TANKERS
CHEMICAL TANKERS
Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 chemical tankers, various categories (X, Y, Z and OS) of
cargoes, hazards associated with chemical cargoes and the control measures,
Purpose and use of the IBC Code, P & A manual, Entries made in the cargo
record book, with the aid of a simple diagram a closed circuit loading operation
using a vapour return line, Independent, integral, gravity and pressure cargo
tanks, Threshold limit value (TLV).
GAS TANKERS
Type A, Type B and Type C tanks, each cargo tank is fitted with high level
alarm and auto shut off, purpose and objectives of the IGC Code, hazards of
gas cargoes and the control measures adopted, Terms- Boiling Point, Cargo
area, cargo containment system, gas/dangerous zone, hold space, inter barrier
space, MARVS, primary and secondary barrier, various types of ships- Fully
Pressurized, Semi pressurized, fully refrigerated and semi refrigerated,
Certificate of fitness, Re-liquifiication plant, Deep well pump.
REFERENCE BOOKS
Cargo work for ship’s officers- capt. errol fernandes

Cargo work- kemp and young
Cargo work- taylor
Cargo work- d.j. house
Cargo notes- dhanajay swadi
SEMESTER-V

COMMUNICATION-III
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
Introduction in use of radio communication equipment on board ship for
Distress and Safety – Selection of suitable frequencies.
Radio regulations relating to Maritime services including maritime frequency

allocation. Satellite communication and alerting systems- Equipment on board and
ashore. Methods adopted.
UNIT-2
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) – Principals and
Applications.
World Wide Navigational Warning System (WWNS) - India’s role as a

coordinator for area 8.
Meteorological Broad cast and Routine Weather messages and storm warnings.
Search and Rescue communications.

UNIT-3
Detailed knowledge of ALRS Volumes and the use of ITU publications.
VHF communications and reporting to VTIS.
Introduction to various log books used on board the ships and its
Relevance and importance of same.
UNIT-4
Colregs rules from rule 1 till 38 and Annexes.
Detailed Knowledge of International Regulations for preventing Collision
At sea with case studies.
UNIT-5
The IALA system of Buoyage.
Precautions while using Floating Navigational aids e.g. Buoys, Light vessel etc.
Geographic range, Nominal range and Luminous range.
Vessels reporting systems like AMVER, INSPIRES and various reporting
Around the world.
PRACTICALS
VOYAGE PLANNING
1. To determine ships position by the running fix method. With and
without current.
2 To find ships position by doubling the angle on the bow method (no
current)
3 Passage Planning
4 Use of single position line obtained from celestial observation when
near a coast. To keep the safe distance off the coast.
5 Finding ships position uses 3 point bearing method, H.S.A, V.S.A raising
and dipping distances and Position circle.
1 Practical use of INTERCO
2 Walkie -Talkie Exercise between ship & -Ship and Wharf or two
land stations.
3 How to bend and unbend a flag from halyard
COLREGS
1 The student will be required to identify the various collisions situations

both by day and by night. Practical to be held on Magnetic Board,
Wooden Models, OHP, Video tapes or any other laid simulate such
conditions.
2 The student will be required to deal with each collision situation

broadly under Headings- ‘Recognition’, ‘Responsibility’, ‘Action’,
‘Appropriate sound Signal’, and ‘any ordinary Practices of seamen’.
3. Collision situations in Restricted Visibility with our without RADAR

Statutory Situations under both cases.
4. Radar plotting exercise, Relatives plots, Simple Plotting, Action by Own

Ship, Action by Target ship, Set & Drift and parallel indexing techniques.
5. Recognition of various Buoys and marks under IALA system and

Appropriate. Action required under the rules.
SEMESTER-V
SUBJECT CODE AND SUBJECT-5.3
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND UTILITIES
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Computer- Characteristics of Computer- generation of Computer- Block diagram

of a digital computer- I/O devices- ALU- Control Unit- Memory- Types Of
Memory- Classification of Computers- Types of Computer languages.
UNIT-2
DATABASE
Database- Components of Database- Characteristics of Database- Need for

database- Database Functions- Data Type- Data Dictionary- Database Correction
Relational Database- RDMBS Concepts- Database Models- Elements of Relational

Model- Role of Database Administrator- SQL- SQL Commands.
UNIT-3
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
Introduction - "C" Character Set- First Program of "C"- Identifiers and Keyword-
Data types- Constant- Variables- Operators- control Statements- Function-Arrays-
Program Structure- Preparing and Running a Complete "C" Program
UNIT-4
INTERNET CONCEPTS
Network- Types of Networks- Network Topologies- OSI Reference Model-

Internet- internet address- Internet Protocols- Internet Service Provider- Internet
Connections- Internet Mail- Concerns of Internet- Internet Search- Intranet-
Extranet- Internet Security- Cryptography- Internet Applications
UNIT-5
SPREADSHEET PROCESSING
Introduction- Cell Entries- Formula and Functions- Spreadsheet Commands-

Graph Creation- Program Development Life Cycle.
PRACTICALS
1. Advanced Features of MS Word
2. Microsoft Excel
3. Microsoft Power Point
4. MS Access Database Applications
5. Simple "C" Programs
1. Introduction to Computer Science- Pearson Education, ITL Education

Solutions Ltd.
2. Introduction to Information Technology- Pearson Education, ITL

Education Solutions Ltd.
3. Programming with "C"- Schaums Outlines, Byron S Gottfried, Second

Edition
4. "The Complete Reference" INTERNET, Young, Second Edition, Tata

Mc Gra Hill
5. "The Complete Reference" Microsoft Office 2003, Kettell- Davis, Tata

Mc Gra Hill.
SEMESTER - V
SUBJECT CODE & SUBJECT 5.4
SHIPPING MANAGEMENT
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
Organizational Behavior, Managerial Economics, Probability and Statistics,
Decision Making- Formal Safety Management. Written and Oral Executive
Communications. Human Resource Management and HR Planning, operations
Management, Management Information system(MIS) and Computers,
management Policy.
UNIT-2
Organization of a shipping Company, Manpower Planning, Cargo Management,
Evolution of World Merchant Fleet, With special reference to The Indian Fleet.
Types of Shipping Services.
UNIT-3
Role of Port, Port Location, Function and Range of service, Indian Ports, Their
organization and Administration, Maritime Fraud, Basic Custom house
Procedure.
UNIT-4
Basic structure of shipping industry, Types of shipping services, Liner and
tramp, Role of Intermediaries in shipping business. Freight Broker, Clearing
and forwarding Agent, Liner trades, how freight rates are fixed. World scale and
its advantage.
UNIT-5
Procedure of shipping cargoes and related document, Mates Receipt and Bills
of lading. Multimodal transport. Tramp trades, Chartering, Different Types of
Chartering, Calculations on Lay time and Load Line (Zone problems)
REFERENCE BOOKS :
1. G RAGHURAM
SEMESTER - V
METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY-I

TOTAL : 80 HOURS
METEOROLOGY-I
UNIT-I
a) I) EARTHS ATMOSPHERE
Characteristics of earths atmosphere ; Composition and physical
properties ; Vertical layer of the atmosphere: Troposphere ,
tropopause , stratosphere, stratopause, mesosphere, mesopause and
thermosphere; Insolation ; Saturation; Evaporation, Condensation,
Latent Heat, and Vapour Pressure; Ozone \depletion , air pollution;
Radiation laws; emission, reflection , absorption and scattering; solar
and terrestrial radiation, Green house and global warming ; Heat
exchange process (conduction and radiation ); Radiation budget of the
earth/atmosphere system; Environmental lapse rate and inversion;
Diurnal, seasonal and geographical variation of temperature ; Dry and
saturation adiabatic lapse rates.
II) Understanding of weather , climate, Met.
b) ATMOSPHERE PRESSURE
Definition of pressure ; Unit used for recording pressure ; Pressure gradient,
barometric tendency, isobar, isallobars and the relationship between
atmospheric pressure and height above sea level; Horizontal and vertical
distribution of atmospheric pressure and the resulting circulation; Diurnal
variation of pressure.
UNIT-II
a) WIND
Factors affecting atmospheric motion and the resulting winds;
Newtons law and equation of motion ; Beaufort scale of wind force;
Geostrophic wind; Gradients and cyclostrophic winds; pressure
gradient force, coriolis force, Buys Ballot’s law, True and apparent
wind and its vector calculation; Interpreting Wind Rose.
b) IMPACT ON WEATHER ON MARITIME INDUSTRIES
Navigation, safety, cargo work, Maintenance, Human factor.
UNIT-III
a) CLOUD AND PRECEPITATION

Formation of clouds , the Different types of clouds , Classification of clouds
as per height, Cloud atlas; Precipitation, drizzle, Hail, Snow, Sleet; Dew.
b) VISIBILITY
Formation of fog, mist, haze, frost; Different types of fog; Effects of fog,
mist, haze and others meteorological conditions on visibility.
UNIT-IV
a) WATER VAPOUR
Changes of state, Specific absolute and relatives humidity, dew point
temperature, unsaturated and saturated states, super cooling, and frost point;
diurnal and seasonal variation of water vapour.
b) PREDICTING WEATHER
What is weather, Tools used for Weather Prediction.
UNIT-V
a) OCEAN CIRCULATION SYSTEM AND SUB-SURFACE

CIRCULATION:
Identification of main ocean currents on the world map; causes of
ocean currents; Characteristics of ocean currents; General circulation of
currents; Effect of ocean currents on climate; Seasonal changes; Formation,
source region and movement of water masses.
b) OCEANIC WAVES AND TIDES:
Speed, length, period, height and significance of waves; difference
between waves and swell; types of waves, wave energy, behavior of
wave in deep and shallow waters; sea waves, swell, storm surge,
tsunami, bore tides; tide producing forces, types of tides, tide
prediction and analysis; tidal streams; co-tidal charts; interpretation of
tidal charts; relationship between tides and phases of moon.
UNIT-VI
PRACTICALS
Familiarization and working of various Met instruments
1. Aneroid Barometers
2. Stevenson screen Hydrometer
3. Whirling Psychrometer
4. Barograph
5. Anemometer
SEMESTER - V
NAVIGATION-IV
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
STAR IDENTIFICATION and STAR SUITABLE
Recognition of important stars with reference to stellar constellations ; stellar

magnitudes
UNIT-2
Alarm systems on Bridge: - OFF course Alarm, Navigation Light Alarm, Smoke
detector Alarms (Cargo Ships), Steering Motor Alarm, Telegraph Alarm and
Gyro alarm, Tank Pressure Alarm (Tankers).
UNIT-3
Automatic Pilot:- Principle, As an aid to navigation, Auto Pilot & Compass,
The OFF course Alarm and its limitation, Controls, To Switch from Manual
to Auto and Vice versa, Control setting in Auto Pilot, Manual Follow up /Non
Follow up.
UNIT-4
Tides: - Tidal Stream, Currents, Tide creating and attracting forces due to Sun &
Moon. Equilibrium theory of Tides. Harmonic constants, Semi Diurnal and
Diurnal tides, Tidal Predictions, Tidal level and Datum, Charted Depth,
Height etc..Special tidal Phenomena.
UNIT-5
Logs/ Doppler Log: Principle and Operation.

Ais , Vdr , navstar ,
PRACTICALS
Gyro Compass: Care and maintenance, Routine maintenance,
Use of azimuth rings to take the bearings of objects,
Setting of Gyro Error Correctors- LATITUDE/ SPEED/COURSE.
Echo sounder: To take soundings using both visual and graphic types. To change
paper roll.
SEMESTER-VI
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
CONVENTIONS
The international conventions for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as
modified by the protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78) - Brief History
of convention, Technical annexes, Annex I to VI and other countries legislation
like OPA 90 and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) of
the U.S., Clean Water Act, Liability against marine pollution and related
conventions.
UNIT-2
MARPOL ANNEX-I (REGULATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF

POLLUTION BY OIL)
Definitions- applications- surveys- issue of endorsement of certificate- Duration

and validity of certificate- Port State Control on operational requirements
Requirements for machinery spaces of all ships- Tanks for oil residues (Sludge),
Standard Discharge Connections, Oil Filtering equipment, Discharge outside
special areas, Discharge in special areas, Segregated Ballast tanks, Accidental oil
outflow performance, Slop Tanks, Pumping, piping and discharge arrangement, Oil
discharge monitoring and control system- Oil/Water interface detector, Crude Oil
Washing Requirements, control of discharge of oil, Oil Record Book, Part-Ii-
Cargo/ Ballast operations, Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan and equipments,
Reception Facilities- Outside Special areas and within special areas.
UNIT-3
MARPOL ANNEX-II (REGULATIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION

BY NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES IN BULK)
GENERAL - Definitions- Application - Exception Survey and certification of the

chemical tankers - issue or Endorsement of certificate - Duration and validity of
the certificate.
Operational discharge of residues of noxious liquid substances- Control of

discharges of residues of noxious liquid substances, Procedures and arrangement
manual, Cargo Record Book
Shipboard marine pollution emergency plan for noxious liquid substances and
equipments.
Reception facilities and cargo unloading terminal arrangements.
UNIT-4
MARPOL ANNEX-III (REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTION OF POLLUTION

BY HARMFUL SUBSTANCES CARRIED BY SEA IN PACKAGED FORM)
GENERAL- Application, Packing, Marking and labeling, Documentation,

Stowage, Quantity Limitations, Exceptions, Port State Control on operational
requirements.
Guidelines for the identification of harmful substances in packaged form.
UNIT-5
MARPOL ANNEX-IV (REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTION OF POLLUTION

BY SEWAGE FROM SHIPS)
GENERAL- Definition, Application, Exceptions, Surveys, Issue or endorsement

of a certificate, Issue or endorsement of a certificate by another government, form
of certificate, duration and validity of the certificate
EQUIPMENT AND CONTROL OF DISCHARGE-Sewage systems, standard

discharge connections, discharge of sewage
Reception facilities
Form of International Sewage Pollution Sewage Certificate
UNIT-6
MARPOL ANNEX-V (REGULATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF

POLLUTION BY GARBAGE FROM SHIPS)
GENERAL-Definitions, Application, Disposal of garbage outside special areas,

special requirements for the disposal of garbage, disposal of garbage within special
areas, exceptions, Reception Facilities, Port State control on operational
requirements, Placards, garbage management plans and garbage record keeping
Form of Garbage Record Book
UNIT-7
MARPOL ANNEX-VI (REGULATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF AIR

POLLUTION FROM SHIP)
GENERAL-Applications, Definitions, General Exceptions, Surveys, Issue or

endorsement of certificate, Issue or endorsement of a certificate b y another
government, Form of the Certificate, Duration and validity of the certificate, Port
State Control on operational requirements, Detection of violations and enforcement
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTROL OF EMISSION FROM SHIP- Ozone

depleting substances, Nitrogen oxides(Knox), Sulphur oxides(Sox), Volatile
organic compounds, Shipboard incineration, Reception facilities, Fuel oil quality
Form of IAPP Certificate, Test Cycle and weighing factors, Criteria and procedure
for the designation of Sox emission control areas, Type approval and operating
limits for the shipboard incinerators, Information to be included in the bunker
delivery note.
UNIT-8
BWM(Ballast water Management)
Global Warming & Ozone Depletion

Anti Fouling Paint Pollution
Anti Pollution Equipment On-board.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. MARPOL 73/78
SEMESTER – VI
SUBJECT CODE – 6.2
SUBJECT - SEAMANSHIP PRACTICES
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT –I
ROPE WORK
 Types Of Ropes- Characteristics

 Usage of Ropes On-board Ships
 Care and maintenance
 Bend and Hitches
Corrosion
Types and causes
Prevention, paint work, surface preparation, cathodic protection.
UNIT-II
Berthing and Unberthing – Use of Heaving lines, Passing Moring Lines to Shore,
Securing on-board, Use of stopper, Securing ropes to the tug.
Mooring to buoy/buoys
Anchoring- Terms, Approaching to Anchorage, Anchor watch, marking of Anchor

chain, Preparing and securing anchor, ranging of cable, special care in tidal ports.
UNIT-III
Dry Docking – docking plans, Jobs carried out in dry dock, co-ordination with
coating advisor, special safe working practice, steel renewal
UNIT-IV
LSA & FFA – Launching and recovery of life boats and life rafts, use of fire
extinguishers, Refilling of fire extinguisher, maintenance of portable fire
extinguishers- special care in using CO2.
UNIT-V
Ship Handling- factors contributing to ship handling skills, navigation watch.
UNIT-VI
Work with boson chair, ladders, stages and gangway, rigging of boson chair,
sounding, reading of draft.
SEMESTER - VI

CONVENTIONS AND REGULATIONS
TOTAL : 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
International Organisations :
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) / United Nations / International Labor
Organisation (ILO) / International Transport Federation (ITF) /World Health
Organisation (WHO) – its structure, objectives and functions.
Introduction To Maritime Convention

Classification To Maritime Convention
UNIT-2
Details Of Maritime Convention And Their Grouping

Introduction To Codes
UNIT-3
MARINE POLLUTION
MARPOL 73/78 International Convention for the prevention of pollution from
ships(MARPOL). Introduction,definition,history,structure.
UNIT-4
SOLAS AND STCW
Detailed study of SOLAS and STCW Conventions.

UNIT-5
UNCLOS :
Historical Background ;United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982;
Definitions – Baselines, Internal waters and Territorial Sea; International Straits;
Archipelagoes; Contiguous zone; Continental Shelf; Exclusive Economic Zone;
Fisheries; Land-Locked States and Geographically Disadvantaged States; The
High Seas Legal Status and Freedoms; Nationality of ships; Hot Pursuit; Regime
of Islands; Enclosed and semi-enclosed Seas;Marine Scientific Research;
Settlement of disputes ; Law of the sea Tribunal.
UNIT-6
Application for other Conventions
Loadline,tonnage measurement, special trade passenger ships.

COLREG, INMARSAT, IAMSAR, Maritime Labor Convention(MLC).
PA MANUAL, Code of SWP for Merchant seaman passenger ship, structural fine
protection.
SEMESTER - VI
MARITIME LAW
SUBJECT CODE – 6.4 TOTAL: 80 HOURS
UNIT -1
CONCEPT OF LAW
Introduction to civil and criminal law, public law, private law , public and private
international law. Sources of maritime law- international organizations
UNIT -2
INDIAN MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT-1958
Sections Reviewed:
A) Definitions.
B) Registration Of Indian Ships; Section 20 To 74
C) Seana And Apprentices. Section 88 To 218
D) Limitation And Liability. Section 352 To 352f
E) Investigation And Inquries. Section 357 To 389
UNIT -3
CONTRACT OF AFFRIGHTMENT
Section Reviewed
A) General aspects of carriage of goods by sea act, 1925

B) The indian multimodal transport of goods act ,1993
C) Hague visby rules; hamburg rules
D) Charter party- various clauses and their interpretation
UNIT - 4
INDIAN CONTRACT ACT
Definition- agreements, ofer & acceptance, consideration, constant, capacity to

contract, valid void and void able contracts, quasi contract, breach of contract,
remedies for breach, discharge of contract, agency bailment.
UNIT -5
MARINE INSURANCE ACT
Insurable Interest In A Policy, Difference Between Insurance Policies And Other

Policies Different Types Of Marine Insurance Policies, Perils Of Sea, Claim.
Settlement Of Claims, Maritime Fraud, P And I Clubs
UNIT - 6
LAW OF SALVAGE AND WRECK AND WRECK; LAW OF GENERAL

AVERAGE
Introduction, Definitions And Applicability Of The Law
UNIT -7
LEGAL REMEDIES
Marine liens, at common law, general legal remedies as given in specific relif act.
Writs injunction Indian arbitration and conciliation act, 1996
UNIT -8
LAW OF TOWAGE AND LAW OF MARINE PILOTAGE, LAW OF

REFUGE
Historical background, definition and applicability of the laws.

UNIT -9
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SECURITY LAW
Piracy; isps code; maritime and port safety regimes; human dimensions:
stowaways; human trafficking;stsdsd.
UNIT -10
MARITIME LABOUR LAW AND LAW OF MARITIME SAFETY
Manning and certification; international convention on standards of training,

certification and watch-keeping for seafarers; international labour organization(ilo)
conventions- maritime labour convention 2006- engagement, discharge welfare of
seamen and repatriation; discipline; abandonment of seafarers; ship owner
responsibility for injury and death claims; ship safety.
SEMESTER-VI
METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY- II
TOTAL: 80 HOURS
.UNIT-I
a) PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SEA WATER:
Temperature salinity, density and Pressure- Their relationship and measurement.

The vertical and horizontal Distribution of temperature.
b) SHIP BORNE METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Principle, construction, use and operation of Aneroid barometer, Barograph,

Hygrometer, Hydrometer, Stevenson’s screen, Whirling Psychrometer,
Anemometer.
UNIT-II
a) WEATHER REPORTS
Types of weather services for shipping; Meteorological Offices; Weather
Facsimile Receiver; Digital weather receivers; Ship’s weather code for
sending reports; Coding and Decoding of weather messages; Weather
reporting and recording procedures; weather observation reports.
b) ENERGY BUDGET OF OCEAN
Radiation laws, Emission, Reflection, Absorption and scattering, solar and
terrestrial Radiation, Green house effects and global warming.
UNIT-III
a) CLIMATOLOGY
Wind and Pressure system over the oceans; Mean Surface Pressure and
Wind distribution; Anabatic and Katabatic winds; Land and sea breezes;
Local winds; Westerlies, Polar Easterlies, Monsoon, Doldrums and Inter-
tropical Covergence Zones.
b) WEATHER SYSTEM
Air masses; Factors governing development ; Classification and properties
of air masses; Types of fronts and associated weather; Warm Front, cold
Front.
c) WEATHER REPORTING SYSTEM
Methods and techniques; Sources of meteorological data; Symbols on
weather charts and associated weather; cold and Warm front, Occlusion on
a synoptic chart; Ciodes on a Synoptic chart and analysis of synoptic charts;
Interpretation of symbols and isobaric patterns on weather charts and
facsimile charts; Structure of weather bulletin; voluntary observing fleet
underI.M.D; type and nature of information collected: ships weather code;
weather reporting from ships and its significance in weather forecasting.
International system of weather reporting.
UNIT-IV
WEATHER ROUTEING IN VOYAGE PLANNING
IMO reference; definition ; advantages; influencing factors- distance, ocean

currents, wind and waves, ice fog, very low temperature . Climatological
routeing and weather routeing; How weather routeing become impossible;
areas where weather routeing is nopt yet possible; ship’s performance
curves; weather routeing by ship master ; sample calculation; shore based
routeing; limitations of weather routeing; advisability of weather routeing;
Master’s choice to deviate; choice of weather routeing from ship or shore.
UNIT-V
a) TROPICAL REVOLVING STROM

Definition; danger to shipping; local names and seasons; origin, movement
and lifespan; structure; definitions; associated weather; storm surge; warning
signs of an approaching TRS; action should be taken when the presence of a
TRS is confirmed; ideal conditions for the formation of a TRS.
b) CONCEPT OF AIR MASSES AND FRONTS
Definition of Air mass; factors affecting it properties; classification of air –
masses; definition of a front; how a front is detected by a meteorologist;
warm and cold fronts.
UNIT-VI
PRACTICALS
1. Sea bucket and Sea thermometer

2. Interpretation of Facsimile weather chart.
3. Cloud-Atlas - Identification of various clouds.
4. Beufort scale of wind and state of sea card ” Identification of various sea
conditions”
5. Weather coading and decoding.
.
SEMESTER-VI

NAVIGATION-VI
TOTAL: 80 HOURS
UNIT-1
Compass - Magnetic: Coefficients and Calculations
UNIT-2
RADAR: - Plotting, Displays and Collision Avoidance and Radar are plotting.
Switching on and Switching of Procedure.
UNIT-3
GPS (Structure, Satellite message, Obtaining a Fix, Ranges, GDOP, Accuracy,

Errors) NAVSTAR, Differential GPS.
UNIT-4
Principle, Operation, Maintenance of the following SART, EPIRB, AIS, S-VDR,

RACON – RAMARK.
UNIT-5
Echo Sounder: - Choice of sight for echo sounder Transducers- Pierced Hull and
Internal Transducers. Accuracy of Sounding Recorded Maximum and minimum
depths, Errors, Causing Displays of faculty or Unreliable soundings. Introduction
to SONAR system.
PRACTICALS
1. Operation of GPs.
2. Operation of AIS, SART.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use racon and remark for safe navigation.
4. Demonstrate the right switching on and setting procedure for Radar.

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SUBJECT CODE AND SUBJECT 1.1-TOTAL – 80 Hrs

I YEAR – I SEMESTER-முதலாமாண்டு- முதற்பருவம்

ம ொழி விளக்கம்- ம ொழிக்குடும்பங்கள் - உலகச் மெம்ம ொழிகள், இந்தியச்

அலகு 2- இலக்கியங்களில் ஆரைகள்

அலகு 3- இலக்கியங்களில் அணிகலன்கள்

அலகு 4 - இலக்கியங்களில் கரலகள்

அலகு 5- இலக்கியங்களில் பல்துரறச் ெிந்தரனகள்

1. Story : Khahani Manjari

Prescribed Portions : (a) Bada Ghar ki Beddi

2. Novel : Nirmala (Brief) by Premchand

Prescribed Portions : Noun, Pronoun, Adjective,

4. Translation : Anuvad Abyas PART III

UNITISED SYLLABUS I SEMESTER

Explain and solve addition and subtraction of vectors, multiplication of vectors by

Explain and solve Position vector, resolution of vectors

Explain Scalar and vector triple products, applications

Definition of random experiments, Explain sample space, events, Axioms of

Explain and solve Measure of central tendency, measures of dispersion,

Explain concept of R.V. Discrete and continuous distributions.

Explain and solve Correlations and Regression

Explain standard and general equations of circles, tangent to a circle and

Explain standard forms of equations of parabola, ellipse, Hyperbola and

Explain and find Conic's focus and directory property

Define properties of spherical triangle

Explain right angled spherical triangles and their properties

Explain quadrantal spherical triangles and their properties

Formulae for the derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, inverse, exponential and

Derivative of a product, derivative of a quotient

Explain and apply Algebraic/ trigonometric transformations

Differentiation of parametric equations

Derivative of second and higher order

Explain Standard integrals

Solve Integration by substitution, by parts, partial fraction

Explain Define integral and their properties

Explain and apply Hyperbolic function-derivatives and integral of hyperbolic

Definition- Types of matrices-equality, additions, subtraction, multiplication of

SUBJECT CODE AND SUBJECT 1.4

NAUTICAL PHYSICS AND ELECTRONICS-I

Planetary motion and Kepler's laws, centre of gravity, Vectors- Resultant of a

Machines- Weston Differential Pulley, Hydrograph, Projectile, Surface tension,

ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

Batteries in common use, their characteristics, care and precautions to be followed,

Introduction of AC Theory, R.M.S and Peak values, Phase, Transformers, Toroid,

Hysteresis, Magnetic elements of the earth, Determinations of Variations, Dip and

VISCOSITY AND HYDROSTATICS

Bourdon Pressure Gauge, Plimsoll mark, Marine Hydrometer.

Luminous Intensity, Photometers, Photovoltaic cell, Photo Electric Effect,

Semiconductors-their characteristics and uses, N-type and P-type semi conductors,

Elements of Radar system, Radar Range, Limitation of Radar , Radar altimeters

1. Viscosity experiment- capillary flow

2. Use of dip circle and mariners compass

3. Demonstration and use of an Insulation tester

4. Study and use of Analog and Digital Types of Millimeters

5. Study of Colour Codes in Resistors and veri8fication using Multimeters

6. Electric Lamps connected in series and parallel

8. Half Wave rectifier

9. Full Wave Rectifier

10. Zener Diode as a voltage regulator

1. One Practical per week of 3 periods duration is assigned

2. 25% marks are reserved for the practical examination

3. A journal of practical work performed during the year is required to be

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE