School of Nautical Studies

STABILITY AND OPERATIONS No 02

(Jun 2005)

Attempt ALL questions

Marks for each question are shown in brackets

Section A

1. (a) Define EACH of the following terms:

(i) centre of gravity; (1)

(ii) centre of buoyancy; (1)

(iii) metacentric height. (1)

(b) Sketch a transverse labelled diagram illustrating a heeled vessel in stable

equilibrium. (2)

(c) A vessel is initially displacing 8 300t.

KG 7.64m; KM 8.92m (constant)

A 110t weight is to be shifted from a position on the centreline Kg 2.4m to

a position Kg 11 .2m on the centreline using the vessel’s own derrick.
The derrick head is 37m above the keel.

Calculate the vessel’s GM for EACH of the following:

(i) when the weight is lifted clear of its initial position; (5)

(ii) when the weight has been shifted; (5)

(iii) when the weight has been discharged ashore. (5)

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2. (a) (i) State Archimedes principle. (3)

(ii) Define TPC. (2)

(b) A vessel is loading in SW of RD 1.025.

Waterline Length 89m; Breadth 22m; Cw 0.83.

Calculate the TPC. (4)

(c) Datasheet Q2 refers to a vessel with initial draughts of forward 4.6m,

aft 4.8m in FW. The vessel then loads 3 830t of cargo.

Find EACH of the following:

(i) the initial displacement; (3)

(ii) the final displacement; (1)

(iii) the final mean draught in FW. (7)

Section B

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

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

4. (a) Describe the preparations required when using a pilot ladder/hoist as a

means of access to a vessel. (7)

(b) A general cargo vessel is at anchor discharging into barges.

Explain the duties of the Officer of the Watch (00W) during the operation. (13)

5. (a) Describe the precautions and preparations to be taken by the Officer of

the Watch (OOW) before, during and after bunkering operations. (17)

(b) Define a special area under the IMO MARPOL 73/78 Convention. (3)

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