Candidate’s Name:

Ports and Maritime Organization

Seaferar's Examination and Certification Directorate
Exams Code : SMNV-

Subject : Nav.aids and compasses Date:

Rank : Second officer (GT>500) Time allowed: 2.5 Hrs
Pass mark: 50

Q.1) a) With the aid of a simple block diagram, explain principle elements of a typical
marine echo sounder. (12 Marks)
b) Name the errors and faults of echo sounder. (8 Marks)

Q.2) Explain how you may generally test/check operation, and performance of
speed log equipment. (20 Marks)

Q.3) With the aid of a block diagram, describe the basic principal operation
of a steering control system. (20 Marks)

Q.4) With reference to Magnetic Compass, write short notes on:-

a)- Magnetic variation, (7 Marks)
b)- Magnetic deviation. (7 Marks)
c)- soft iron (6 Marks)

Q.5) With reference to Gyro compass describe followings:

a) Precession (12 Marks)
b) Procedure to align gyro repeater with master gyro. (8 Marks)
 Ports and Maritime Organization
Seaferar's Examination and Certification Directorate
Exams Code : SMNV

Subject : Nav.aids and compasses Date:

Rank : Second officer (GT>500) Time allowed: 2.5 Hrs
Pass mark: 50

Q.1) a)- With the aid of simple block diagram, describe principle elements of a typical
marine echo sounder . (10 Marks)

b)- describe the following false echoes :

I – Cross noise , II – Multiple echoes (10 Marks)

Q.2) Explain generally how you check & test the correct operation and performance
of GPS as a navigational equipment in bridge. (20 Marks)
.

Q.3) With the aid of a block diagram, describe the basic principal operation of a
steering control system (auto pilot). (20 Marks)

Q.4) With reference to Magnetic Compass, Describe the followings:-

a)- Magnetic variation, (10 Marks)
b)- Angle of dip. (10 Marks)

Q.5) With reference to Gyro compass describe followings:

a)- Drift (12 Marks)

b)- Procedure to align gyro repeater with master gyro. (8 Marks)