School of Nautical Studies

STABILITY AND OPERATIONS No 10

(Jul 2007)

Attempt ALL questions

Marks for each question are shown in brackets

Section A

1. (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, EACH of the following:

(i) centre of gravity; (2)

(ii) centre of buoyancy. (2)

(b) Sketch an inclined vessel in neutral equilibrium, indicating the position

of G, M, K, B and B1. (3)

(c) A vessel has a displacement of 40050t. KG= 8.9Dm; KM 10.48m.

Calculate the quantity of deck cargo which must be loaded at Kg 1 6.4m

so that the vessel can sail with a GM of 0.90m. (13)

2. (a) Describe what is meant by the term Free Surface Effect (FSE). (4)

(b) A vessel is initially upright and displacing 1641.5t.

KG=8.72m; KM= 9.9Dm.

Both Port and Starboard Double Bottom Tanks have the following
dimensions:

L= 31m; B= 8.4m; D 2.7rn.

The tanks are then partially filled with water RD 1019 to an ullage of 0.4rn.

Calculate the vessel’s final GM allowing for a total Free Surface Effect
of 0.31m. (16)

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Section B

3. (a) A general cargo vessel is preparing for sea. Describe the preparations and
precautions that should be taken to ensure both the vessel’s watertight
integrity and security of the cargo. (13)

(b) Outline the methods contained within the Code of Safe Working Practices for
Merchant Sea,nen(COSWP) to ensure safe movement aboard a vessel. (7)

4. (a) Describe the precautions that should be taken and the preparations required
for EACH of the following means of access:

(i) a vessel’s gangway; (7)

(ii) a pilot ladder. (7)

(b) List SIX items of safely equipment required for enclosed space entry. (6)

5. (a) Describe the purpose of EACH of the following MCA publications:

(i) MGN; (3)

(ii) MIN; (3)

(iii) MSN. (3)

(b) State the conditions that must be applied under Annex I, MARPOL 73/78
With respect to the discharge of oil, oily mixture residue from cargo tanks
or pumproom into any part of the sea from an oil tanker. (11)

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