Doc No- ACD/ F-94

Issue no: 01
Issue date: 11/12/2018
Revision No: 00
Date of Rev.: N/A

OFFICER IN CHARGE OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH

(750KW OR MORE)
PHASE I - FINAL EXAMINATION - BATCH 05
(SHIP CONSTRUCTION / NAVAL
ARCHITECTURE)
(TOTAL MARKS 100% - PASS MARK 50%)

 Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression, Illustration of an answer with

clear sketches/diagrams carries full marks.
 Electronic devices capable of storing and retrieving data are not allowed

PART A – ANSWER ANY 4 QUESTIONS Duration: 3.0 Hours Date: SEPT - 2020
PART B – ANSWER ANY 2 QUESTIONS

PART A

1) With respect to Ship Construction

I. What are the materials that are used for construction of a ship (5 Marks )
II. State the types plates used for joint sections (7 Marks )
III. Express the types of framing systems used in ship building (8 Marks )

( total 20 marks )

2) With reference to Ship Construction

I. Write short notes on (each 3 Marks )
a) Bulkheads
b) Bulbous Bow
c) Shear force
d) Hogging and Sagging
e) Racking stress
II. Sketch transversely framed double bottom arrangement (5 Marks )

( total 20 marks )
3)
I. Sketch a cross section and describe DUCT KEEL arrangement (10 Marks)
II. Describe the function of the Hatch Cover ( 5 Marks )
III. Write a description about mooring bitts ( 5 Marks )

( total 20 marks )

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4) With regards to Anchor Handling Arrangements
Write short notes with sketches as required on
I. Hawse pipes
II. chain locker
III. bitter end
IV. forward windlass arrangement

( Each 4 Marks )
( total 20 marks )

5) With reference to Rudders,

i) Name the three types of rudders (5 Marks )
ii) Sketch a semi balanced rudder (10 Marks )
iii) Write a short description on rudder bearings ( 5 Marks )

( total 20 marks )

PART B

6) With regard to ship stability

I. State the Archimedes principal.

(05 Marks)
II. Define the following terms.
(03 Marks Each)
a. Light displacement
b. Load displacement
c. Displacement
d. Draught
e. Deadweight
( total 20 marks )

7)

I. With an aid of a diagram explain what is meant by buoyancy.

(10 Marks)
II. Draw and state the purpose of a Load line mark with dimensions.
(10 Marks)

( total 20 marks )

8)

I. Explain why the draught of a ship decreases when it passes from fresh
water to seawater and vice versa.
(10 Marks)
II. Define the term centre of buoyancy and explain with an diagram how does
it change?
(10 Marks)

( total 20 marks )
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