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1. (a) With reference to hull wetted surface area protection against corrosion:
(i) by means of a sketch show how a sacrificial anode is attached to the ship’s hull. (1)
(ii) describe how sacrificial anodes operate. (3)

(b) (i) Sketch a block diagram of an impressed current system. (3)

(ii) Describe how the impressed current system operates. (3)

2. With respect to ship’s propeller:

(a) Briefly define the term “cavitation”. (4)

(b) state with reason the possible consequences of followings;
i) bent propeller blade (2)
ii) abnormal propeller blade roughness (2)
iii) heavily fouled hull (2)

3 . (a) What is ‘Classification Society’? (2)

(b) Define the following:
(i)Annual survey. (2)
(ii)Docking survey. (2)
(iii)Special survey. (2)
(iv)HSSC . (2)

4 . (a) sketch a mid-ship section of a typical bulk-carrier, through the cargo hold. (5)
(b) suggest the critical areas of bulk-carrier more prone to crack, damage and
corrosion. (5)

5. With reference to power operated watertight doors, discuss:

(a) their location (3)
(b) the means of operation (2)
(c) testing (2)
(d) training of crew (3)

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6. (a) sketch a mid-ship section of a typical container carrier , through the cargo
hold. (5)
(b) Referring to the sketch in (a) describe how adequate structural strength is built
into the hull.. (5)

7. With regard to the SOLAS 74 Convention:

(i) What are the main objectives of the adoption of the convention (3)
(ii) What main principles have been utilized to achieve the above
objectives of the convention (4)
. (iii) What are the main responsibilities of a Marine Administration with
regard to surveys and the issue of certificates. (3)

8. a) Reference to MARPOL 73/78, what aspects of pollution controlled

by “annex VI” (4)
b)Reference to MARPOL Annex VI, write short note on requirements
of:
i) sampling method (2)
ii) sampling location (2)
iii) retention of sample (2)

9. The dry dock work list requires work to be carried out on a large sea water
inlet chest and the valves. Describe the external and internal examinations
that you as the Second Engineer officer would make. (10)

10. (a)Sketch the forward section of a ship to show the position of the following
component parts of a ships anchorage system : Hawse pipe, Cable stopper,
windlass, spurling pipe, and chain locker. (3)
(b) Describe a chain stopper and state its purpose . (2)
(C) Show by means of a sketch how an anchor cable is attached to a ship . (3)
(d)Describe how chain locker is drained of water , sand and mud . (2)

11.(a) Explain the purpose of transverse watertight bulkheads (2)

(b) Describe , using sketches as necessary ,how each of the following are passed
through a watertight bulkhead.
(i) Electric cable (3)
(ii) Main transmission shaft. (3)
(c) Describe the strength compensation required for a watertight door (2)

12. (a) Discuss Each of the following terms in connection with steel.
(i) Brittle fracture. (2)
(ii) creep (2)
(iii)fatigue (2)

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(b) State, with reasons , where each of the mechanisms in (a) may occur in ship’s
hull. (4)
13. The vessel upon which you are serving as Second Engineer is shortly to be
dry-docked
(a) describe the areas on the external hull that should be examined for cracking (7)
(b) the nature of repairs to be carried out . (3)

14. (a)Sketch the strengthening necessary for bulbous bow (7)

(b)State the advantages that justifies the extra cost of bulbous bow (3)

15. (a)Sketch a cross section of the machinery space bilge injection valve and
the main sea injection valve showing their suction and delivery
arrangements. (5)
(b)Explain why a bilge injection valve is fitted and how it is tested and
maintained in good working order. ( 4)
(c) Compare the diameter of main injection valve with that of a main sea
injection valve. (1)
16. outline the concerns regarding the discharge of ballast water taken in distant
areas . (10)

17. (a) State the type of steel appropriate for hull of a modern vessel . (2)
(b)Describe the tests that are carried out on steel plate for the hull. (4)
(c) Explain in each case the relevance of the tests. (4)

18. (a) State the purpose of fitting anodes to hull structure (2)
(b)Describe , with the aid of a sketch , how anodes may be attached to the hull (3)
(c)Upon inspection in drydock it is found that the anodes have not wasted and
areas of the hull structure have experienced severe corrosion. Explain possible
reason for this situation. (5)

19. (a) Describe the method of attachment of bilge keels (3)

(b) State Three reasons for not extending bilge keels the entire length of the
vessel. (3)
(c ) Describe the contribution made by bilge keels to inhibiting rolling when
vessel has no headway. (2)
(d) Evaluate the effectiveness of bilge keels for large wall sided vessels (2)

20. With reference to lifeboats , describe with aid of sketches:

(a) the handbrake used for lowering and state how it may be tested. (3)
(b) the centrifugal brake and state the method of testing. (3)
(c) (i) a roller ratchet and state the method of testing (3)
(ii) explain why the ratchet is incorporated into the system (1)

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21. With reference to engine room gantry crane

(a) Sketch sections through the engine room casing showing how the
crane is supported by ship structure. (5)
(b) State what restricts the forward and aft limits of the crane and what is
Fitted to prevent the crane damaging the forward and aft bulkheads of
the casing. (5)

22. (a) State the system of classification for access doors passing through the
watertight bulkheads of a vessel. (1)
(b) State three circumstances under which all watertight doors must be
closed when situations are defined as potentially hazardous (3)
(c ) Sketch a simplified hydraulic circuit for the operation of watertight door (4)
(d)Explain the system sketched in (c) (2)

23. With reference to a wire single pull folding hatch cover arrangement
(a ) Sketch the arrangement. (4)
(b) describe the operation of arrangement in (a) (3)
(c) state how these hatches are made secure and watertight (2)
(d) state how loss of hatch seal water tightness can occur in correctly secured covers
(1)

24. Describe how a ship structure withstands the forces acting on it

( a) when floating (5)
(b)when in dry dock (5)

25. (a)With reference to rudder define the following

(i) Un balanced rudder. (2)
(ii) Semi balanced rudder. (2)
(iii) Balanced rudder. (2)
(b)Outline the procedure for the inspection of rudder in dry dock (4)

26. To ensure that a ship remains worthy of its classification society, Annual and special surveys are
carried out by classification surveyors. Detail the parts of the ship that should be examined during each o
the following.
a) Annual survey. (5)
b) Special Survey (5).

27. Foreign going vessels are required to process a valid safety equipment certificate renewed at
intervals after survey of the safety equipment.
a) Comply a list of items that are contained in the safety equipment survey. (4)

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b) From the list complied in i) Above select two ship systems, explain how they would be examined and
identify possible defects. (6)

28. With reference to dry docking define the responsibilities of the Chief Engineer,
i) Prior to docking. (4)
ii) Whilst the vessel is in dry dock. (3)
iii) Prior to flooding and leaving the dock. (3)

29. a) Define the meaning of the term “Conditions of assignment” as applied to ship. (3)
b) State how conditions of agreement contribute towards the water tight integrity of ships. (3)
c) Give reasons why conditions of agreement made periodic inspection, giving specific intense where
they can be found to be less then fully effective. (4)

30. With reference to the dry docking of a vessel,

a) Describe how the vessel is prepared for dry docking. (2)
b) State the pre docking information that should be given to the dry dock authority.(2)
c) Describe the hull inspection and the normal maintenance that should be carried out in dry dock. (6)

31. With reference to the underwater survey of the hull,

i) Describe the hull plate roughness analyser system. (6)
ii) State the significance of the roughness profile and compare the typical roughness values for a new
ship and a ship 8 years old. (4)

32. As a chief Engineer of a Ro Ro passenger ferry, detail the operational procedures you could expect
both Engine room and deck departments to adopt to prevent flooding, loss of bouncy, loss of stability and
loss of power under the following circumstances,
i) Before departure. (3)
ii) During the voyage in good weather. (3)
iii) During the voyage when heavy weather is expected.(2)
iv) During the voyage in heavy weather. (2)

33. Detail the inspection that you, as the Chief Engineer of a passenger ferry, would make on the vehicle
decks. Following headings are suggested.
a) Stability, b) Damage control, c) Fixtures, d) Fire Fighting, e) Machineries. (10)

34. Suggest with reasons whether “ Build up” by welding, patching, Cropping or plate replacement is best
suited to the following structural defects,

a) Severe pitting at one spot on deck stringer. (3)

b) External Wastage of a side plating below scuppers. (3)
c) Extensive wastage of the side plating along waterline. (4)

35. Explain how temporary repairs can be made to the following with the equipment normally available at
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a) Badly corroded hatch coaming. (2,5)

b) Fuel oil DB tank air pipe broken off at weather deck level.(2.5)
c) Buckled water tight door frame. (2.5)
d) Crack in bulwark plating adjacent to accommodation. (2.5)

36. a) With reference to the membrane tanks for the carriage of liquefied gas at very low temperature,
i) Describe with aid of sketch one method of building up the insulation. (4)
ii) State with reason the alloy which is used for the membrane. (2)
b) With the aid of a sketch, describe free standing tanks for the carriage of liquefied gas are located
and supported. (4)

37. a) List the materials which are used for the insulation of refrigerated cargo spaces.(3)
b) Describe a typical insulation structure of a Bulkhead. (7).

38. a) Sketch the following types of Rolled steel section in a representative role to stiffened plating, Bulb
angle, angle bar, offset bulk plate, flat bar. (4)
b) State where in ship’s structure these rolled sections are commonly used. (3)
c) Define with sketches other means used to stiffen large areas of plating. (3)

39. Describe, with the aid of sketches, how each of the following contribute towards improving the
propulsive efficiency of a ship,
a) Ducted propeller. (3)
b) Costa bulb as fitted to a rudder.(3)
c) Grim wheel vane as fitted aft of the propeller.(4).

40. Explain how external hull corrosion is inherited by each of the following,
a) Cathodic Protection. (3)
b) Impressed current system. (4)
c) Design and maintenance. (3)

41. a) Describe the breaking arrangements fitted for the controlled lowering of lifeboats. (8)
b) State the periodic attention required by the wire rope falls. (2)

42. a) Define the purpose of cofferdams (2)

b) State the why are cofferdams are most likely to be found in,
i) Dry Cargo vessels. (1)
ii) Oil Tankers. (1)
c) state where information can be obtained about the danger of entering void space. (3)
d) Identify with reasons the precautions to be observed before and during entry to cofferdams.(3)

43. a) Describe how propeller wake occurs. (4)

b) Explain the influence of wake on,
i) Propeller efficiency. (3)

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ii) Hull induced vibration (3)

44. A new vessel exhibits severe after end vibration,

a) As Chief Engineer, outline a procedure to investigate and identify the source of vibration. (5)
b) Suggest possible remedies to reduce aft end vibration. (5)

45. With reference to rotary vane steering gear,

a) Describe with the aid of a sketch, how such a unit incorporates and integral rudder carrier, (8)
b) Explain How vertical rudder movement is accommodated, (2)

46. Suggest with reasons why each of the following causes of action are appropriate if a ship begins to
allow in heavy seas,
a) Frequently sound all hold bilges. (2)
b) Frequently sound bilge in chain locker, peak tanks, cofferdams and other void spaces. (2)
c) Sound all Fuel, Fresh water and Ballast tanks, (2)
d) With satisfied with (a) & (c) trim ship by stern and correct any list. (2)
e) Reduce speed of Main Engine. (2)

47. With reference to structural fire protection in accommodation spaces

, a) Define the meaning of i) Class-A bulkheads ii) Class-B Bulkheads. (5)
b) Explain of the significance of the figure 60 used where bulkheads are refer as A-60. (2)
c) State where Class-A & Class-B Bulkheads would be used. (3)

48. a) State the type of Steel appropriate for the hull of a modern vessel (2)
b) Describe the test that are carried out on steel plate for the hull. (4)
c) Explain in each case the relevance of the test. (4)

49. A rudder of a vessel requires extensive welding repairs and as a chief Engineer, you are requested to
survey,
a) Suggest a suitable type of welding process.(4)
b) State with reasons, four types of welding defects. (4)
c) State what test may be carried out before returning the rudder into service. (2)

50. a) Sketch a transverse section through the hold space of a container ship. (5)
b) Referring to the sketch in (a) describe how adequate structural strength is build into the hull. (5)

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