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FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)

FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER - II

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

NOTES:

1. Question No. 1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any FOUR from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Wherever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q. 1 M.V.HINDSHIP (Advanced Problems on Ship Stability)

Q. 2 BILGING (Box shaped vessel)

Q. 3 CENTER OF PRESSURE/ THRUST DUE TO LIQUID PRESSURE/ SF AND BM

Q. 4 SKETCH AND LABEL MIDSHIP SECTIONS

Q. 5 THEORY ON STABILITY (Rolling of Ships/ Heel while turning/ Wind and Weather heeling criteria/ Torsional
Stress)

Q. 6 PASSENGER SHIP SUBDIVISION/ FIRE INTEGRITY

Q. 7 TONNAGE/ LOADLINE CONVENTION

Q. 8 SHIP BUILDING MATERIALS/ SHIPYARD PRACTICES

Q. 9 INCLINING TEST/ STABILITY AT MODERATE AND LARGE ANGLES OF HEEL

Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The candidates are advised
to refer to detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-Jan-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER II
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any FOUR from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Wherever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship was floating with all compartments empty except as follows:
No. 2 (P & S) DB tanks full with water ballast.
No. 1 DB tank contained 100 tonnes of H. F. O. (FSM at SG 1.0 (t/m) = 419).
An inclining experiment was conducted in this condition. A weight of 10 tonnes Kg. 10.2 m
shifted transversely through a distance of 17.6m, caused a deflection of 8.3 cms in a plumb line
8.5m in length. Calculate the GM (solid) and the KG of the light ship.

Q.2 A vessel of L: 80m, B: 18m is floating at draft 4.6m in water of relative density 1.020. A
compartment 10m long 18m broad with its forward bulkhead 30m forward of mid-ship contains
homogenous cargo of permeability 60%. It has water tight flat 1.2m above keel. Calculate the
drafts forward and aft if this compartment is bilged above the water tight flat.

Q.3 A box shaped barge 100m long 15m broad floating in FW at even keel draft of 5m is loaded
with bulk cargo level stowed in the five equal length holds as follows: Nos. 1 and 5, 1400t each,
Nos. 2 & 4, 1200t each & No.3, 1500t. Draw the SF and BM curves for the barge.

Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of Ro-Ro Vessel.

Q.5 What was the traditional method of building a ship? In what ways is prefabrication different
from earlier method? What are the advantages of prefabrication?

Q.6

Q.7 Write short notes on any three:

a) Floodable Length b) Margin Line c) Permissible Length
d) Multiple Load Line e) Super Structure

Q.8 a) Describe the sequence of events which take place in a modern Shipyard while building a
ship.
b) With the aid of sketch, describe the procedure of impact test conducted on a metal.

Q.9 Write short notes on the following:

a) Gross Tonnage b) Net Tonnage
c) Effect of increasing beam on GZ curve d) Sub-division Loadline.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th-Nov-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER II

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any FOUR from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Wherever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship is at an even draught of 7.50 in water of R.D. 1.010, KG 7.35m, FSM 1700tm. She
proceeds to sea in water of R.D. 1.025 and turns on a circle of radius 365m, at a speed of 13.5 kts.
Calculate the heel produced due to turning.

Q.2 A box shaped vessel 190 x 25 m at an even keel draft of 8m in SW, has KG 5.5m, has a fwd
compartment of length 15m with cargo of permeability 70%. Calculate the drafts when this
compartment is bilged.

Q.3 A deep tank bulkhead 10m deep has the following equally spaced horizontal ordinates commencing
from the top 8.0, 7.5, 6.8, 5.8 & 4.5. Tank contains SW to a sounding of 12m. Calculate the thrust and
position of centre of pressure w.r.t. top of bulkhead.

Q.4 Describe with the help of a neat diagram, the cross section of a L.N.G. ship.

Q.5 i) Write short notes on Parametric and Synchronous rolling.

ii) What action is taken to avoid Synchronous rolling?

Q.6 Write short notes on the followings:

i) Noncombustible material.
ii) Limitations in the use of oil as fuel.

Q.7 Differentiate between enclosed spaces and excluded spaces as per the International Tonnage
Convention.

Q.8 Describe the sequence of events that take place in a shipyard during construction of a new ship.
How the co-ordination is maintained?

Q.9 i) With the aid of suitable sketches, explain the damage stability criteria of passenger ship.
ii) Describe the purpose of inclining test carried out on a ship.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-Feb-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER II

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any FOUR from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Wherever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship is in condition No. 5 at discharge port. After discharging 400 tonnes. Cargo from No.1
tween deck, 500t from No.3 tween deck & entire cargo from No.5 poop deck has to be proceed to a nearby
port to balance discharge. Calculate a) GM (F) b) Dynamical Stability till 30O
c) Dynamical stability till 40O.

Q.2 A box shaped vessel length 120m breadth 20m drafts 6m GM 1.3m has a centre line mid ship
compartment 14m long full of homogeneous cargo (permeability 70%). Find new GM after the compartment
is bilged and equilibrium is attained.

Q.3 A undivided DB tank of length 18m has following half ordinates of waterline at equal intervals measured
from fwd bulkhead 2.0, 2.5, 3.9, 5.2, 6.7, 8.0, 10.1m respectively. F.O. of R.D. = 0.9 is loaded to a sounding of
0.8m in the tank. Assume tank to be a wall sided. Determine the kg fluid in the final condition of initial
displacement was 20,000t. Kg=10m.

Q.4 a) Sketch and label the mid-ship section of a Modern Chemical Tanker.

for different types of chemical tankers are required by the IBC Code.

Q.5 Write short notes on the following:-

a) Calculation of approximate GM by rolling period of the ship.
b) Parametric rolling and how to avoid it.
c) Surf riding and broaching.

Q.6 a) Describe the process of computation of freeboard on type B ships?

b) Describe additional requirement for B-60 ships.

Q.7 Write short notes on any three:

a) Floodable Length b) Margin Line c) Net Tonnage d) Multiple Load Line
e) Super Structure

Q.8 Describe following with respect to Chapter II 2 of SOLAS 74/78:

a) A standard fire test

c) Service Spaces

Q.9 Describe fully the procedure for doing the inclining experiment.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th-Nov-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER II

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any FOUR from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Wherever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship condition No.3 is listed 3O to Stbd. It desired to increase her trim upto 3m by stern and to

are 6.7m from the c/l.)

Q.2 A box shaped vessel 150m long and 20m wide is in SW with a draft of 7m fwd and 7.6m aft. A
compartment on ships centerline is 20m long whose forward bulkhead is 35m from the forward
perpendicular is bilged. Find the new drafts.

Q.3 The horizontal ordinates, equally spaced, of a deep tank bulkhead from the deck downwards 8, 7.5, 6.8,
5.8 and 4.5. Find the KP (ht of COP above the bottom) and thrust when the tank contains SW to a sounding
of 12m.

Q.4 Sketch and Label mid-ship section of a bulk carrier. What will the provisions for panting and pounding in
the fore peak tank of this ship?

Q.5 Describe the IMO severe wind and weather heeling criteria to be satisfied on Merchant vessels with
suitable sketches.

Q.6 Explain: a) Floodable length b) Subdivision Load lines c) Type B-60 ship.

Q.7 a) Explain annealing, fatigue and ductility for ship building materials.
b) Describe the procedure of Impact Test during ship building.

Q.8 a) How is the fire integrity maintained in the construction of a ship?

b) State the difference between A-60 and A-0 Class of fire divisions.

Q.9 a) Describe parametric and synchronous rolling and state what actions should be taken when these
occur.
b)

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-Aug-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER II

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any FOUR from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Wherever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
Q.1 a) M. V. Hindship at a draft of F/7.23m, A/8.79m, KG 7.42m, FSM 1732 tm turns in a circle of radius 380m
at a speed of 13.2kts. Calculate the angle of heel produced. (10)

b) M.V. Hindship floating at a draft of F/5.73m, A/6.42m, is at angle of loll of 4O.

F.S. Moment 1563 tm.
Assuming she is wall sided, calculate her KG. (15)

Q.2 A box vessel is 120m long and 20m broad. It has a double bottom tank 2m high running for the full
length and breadth of the vessel.
There is a forward compartment 30m long above the D.B. tank extending for the full width of the vessel. This

is 5.30m.
Vessel is floating at an even keel draft 6.0m.
T after the D.B. tank as well as the forward compartment is bilged.

Q.3 A vertical bulkhead is in the form of a triangle, apex downwards.

The bulk head is 9m broad at the top & 12m deep.
The tank contains sea water to a sounding of 8m.
Find the thrust on the bulkhead and the position of Centre of Pressure with reference to the bottom of the
tank.

Q.4 Sketch and Label mid-ship section of a double hull oil tanker?

Q.5 a) What are the Intact Stability requirements of Oil Tanker Ships?
b) Write short notes on Torsional Stress on ships.

Q.6 Write short notes on the following:

a) Limitations in the use of oils as fuel.
b) Standard Fire Test
c) Non Combustible material
d) Types of bulkheads
e) Special category Spaces

Q.7 Differentiate between Enclosed spaces and Excluded Spaces as per International Tonnage Convention
1969 with appropriate sketches.

Q.8 a) What are the differences between GRT, NRT and GT, NT?
b) What are the various criteria for excluding a space while calculating the volume as per Tonnage
Convention?

Q.9 a) Differentiate between the Synchronous Rolling and Parametric Rolling of ships.
b) Describe the precautions to be taken while carrying out inclining test.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th-May-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER II

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any FOUR from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 M. V. Hindship in SW at draft of 7.25m ford and 8.10m aft, has to load 170t of cargo. Where with respect
to AP should this cargo be loaded so that her ford draft would remain the same in water of RD 1.015?

Q.2 A box shaped V/L 190 x 25 at E.K. draft of 8m KG 5.5m has a fwd compartment 15m in length with a
permeability 70%. Calculate draft F & A if that compartment is bilged.

Q.3 A uniform beam AB 16m long weights 160kg. It is supported at points two meters from each end. A load
of 15 kg is appoint 6m from end A. Draw the SF and BM diagrams for the beam. What is the maximum value
of BM and the position on the beam where it occurs? Calculate the point on the beam between the load and
end B, where the BM is nil.

Q.4 Sketch & Label the mid-ship section of an LNG tanker.

Q.5 Write note on:

a) Free surface effect due to slack tank.
b) Multiple loadline.
c) Effect of draft and displacement on rolling.

Q.6 a) At present a large number of ocean going ships are built with high tensile steel, in this regard explain
the advantage and disadvantages of using high tensile steel with respect to:
i) Initial Cost ii) Structural maintenance iii) Earning capacity
b) What are the advantages and limitations of Aluminum used as the construction material for ship building?

Q.7
i) Length ii) Block Co-efficient iii) Watertight and Weather tight iv) How the minimum bowl
height is assigned and importance of the bow height.

Q.8 a) What are the special measures adopted when aluminium structures are to be connected to the steel
structure?
b) Describe with sketches: i) Body plan ii) Half Breadth plan iii) Sheer Plan

Q.9 Enumerate the precautions to be taken against capsizing and intact and damage stability criteria for
passenger and cargo ships as per IMO intact stability code.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th-Feb-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER - II
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any FOUR from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 in water of density 1.015 at draughts of F/6.40m, A/7.20m. Calculate the

amount of cargo to discharge and position with respect to aft perpendicular from where it should be
discharged to reduce her forward draught by 40 cms without change in draught aft.

Q.2 The slop tank of a tanker has vertical ordinates measured from the deck downwards spaced equally at
intervals of one metre as follows: 0, 3.25, 4.4, 5.15, 5.65, 5.9 and 6.0m. Find KP (ht of COP above the bottom)
and thrust when the tank is full of slop of RD 0.98.

Q.3 a) A coaster of length 80n breadth 8m, has a rolling period of 10 seconds. If her rolling coefficient is 0.75,
calculate her approximate GM.
b) M. V. Hindship is at a draught of F/7.4, A/8.62m, KG 7.0m, FSM 1200 and speed of 13.0 kts. She turns in a
circle of radius of 400m. Calculate the heel produced.

Q.4 Sketch & Label the mid-ship section of an LPG ship.

Q.5 With the help of a suitable sketch, explain the Wind and Weather Criterion (Rolling Criterian) as
enumerated in the IMO Code of Intact Stability.

Q.6 Explain: a) Type A-60 Fire division b) Alternate Load Lines c) Permissible length.

Q.7 a) Explain the salient features of the Load line convention.

b) State the difference between Type A and Type B-60 ships.

Q.8 a) Explain the testing of metals in ship building.

b) Sketch and describe sheer plan and body plan.

Q.9 State with suitable sketches the difference between the Heeling arm curve and the Righting arm curve
for a vessel authorized to carry grain.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th-Nov-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER - II
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any Four from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

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Q.1 , FS moment 1563 mt.
Assuming the ship to be wall sided, calculate her KG.

Q.2 A box shaped vessel 40m long, 20m broad and 5m deep is floating in DW of RD 1.005 with drafts F=3.0m and
A=3.0m, KG 4.2m, If an amidships compartment, 15m long, extending from side to side with permeability 80% is
bilged, Calculate GM after bilging.

Q.3 The breadths of water-plane of a vessel 180m in length, displacing 20,000 tonnes in water of density 1.005,
measured at equi-spaced intervals from forward are 0, 5, 11, 18, 29, 29, 22, 18, 12 and 9 meters respectively.
Calculate BMT.

Q.4 Sketch & Label the mid-ship section of a hatch coverless container ship. Illustrate additional features for
compensating loss in strength due to large openings.

Q.5 Master of very large container vessel, such as Post Panamax Vessels, have complained that have encountered
very severe rolling with heavy seas from the bows or quarters, at times losing large numbers of containers
overboard. Discuss the factors responsible for such large rolling & remedial action required to prevent it.

Q.6 With respect to subdivision requirements of passenger ships as per SOLAS 1974 as amended explain:
a) Flooded length b) Permissible length c) Subdivisions Loadlines.

Q.7

Q.8 Write short notes on:

a) Torsional stresses induced by a ships Rolling motion.
b) Racking Stresses due to Heavy Rolling.

Q.9 Why & when the inclining test is conducted on ships? Describe the procedure of such test and state the
precautions necessary?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-Aug-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER - II
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any four from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Wherever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 A undivided DB tank of length 18m has following ½ ordinates of waterline at equal intervals measured from forward
bulkhead:
2.0, 2.8, 3.9, 5.2, 6.7, 8.0, 10.1m respectively, F.O. of RD 0.9 is loaded to a sounding of 0.8m in the tank. Assume the tank to
be wall-sided. Determine the KG fluid in the final condition if initial displacement was 20,000Ts and KG=10m.

Q.2 A box shaped vessel 160m x 18m is floating in S.W. at an even keel draft of 6.4m. A forward hold of length 25m whose
aft bulkhead is 40m aft of FP is bilged. If the permeability of the hold is 80% and KG of vessel was 4.7m determine F & A
draft in final condition?

Q.3 A box shaped vessel 30m x 8m floats in SW with ore of S.F.: 0.67m 3/T stored to a height of 4m at the mid length and
sloping uniformly to nil at sides. The vessel then floats in FW at an even keel draft of 4m. Draw SF & BM diagram for the
vessel.

Q.4 Draw the mid-ship section of large double-hull crude oil tanker.

Q.5 a) Explain how a rolling period test is taken. What is the relationship between GMT and rolling period? What
precautions must be observed when using this formula?
b) Find the still water period of roll for a ship when the radius of gyration is 8m and metacentric height is 0.8m.

Q.6 Write short notes on the following:

a) Functional requirements of fire protection and detection.
b)
c) Sprinkler type fixed fire extinguishing system.

Q.7 a) Why large ships tend to roll heavier in following seas.

b) Explain parametric rolling.

Q.8 a) Sketch and describe sheer plan and body plan.

b) Describe with the help of neat diagrams three examples of excluded spaces as per International Tonnage Convention
1969 as amended.

Q.9 Define the following with respect to chapter II/ 2 of SOLAS 74 as amended:
a) Central Control Station
c) Services spaces d) Main vertical zones

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th-May-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER - II
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any FOUR from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Wherever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 A Cantilever 6 meters long carries a concentrated load of 45 KN at its free end and also uniformly distributed load of 20
KN/meter over its entire length. Find the SF and BM at the wall and draw the SF / BM diagram?

Q.2 A box shaped vessel of length 120m, breadth 25m is floating at an even keel draft of 6m. KG of the vessel is 7m. It has a
mid-ship compartment of 20m in length extending from side to side with its forward bulkhead amidships. The permeability
is 70%. The compartment contains a watertight flat at height of 6.3m above the keel. Calculate the drafts forward and Aft
and GMT if that compartment is bilged below the watertight flat.

Q.3 M. V. Hindship was floating with all compartments empty expect as follows:
No.2 (P & S) DB tanks full water ballast. No.1 DB tank contained 100 tonnes of H.F.O (FSM at SG 1.0 (T/M) = 419 tm). An
inclining experiment was conducted in this condition. A weight of 10 tonnes Kg. 10.2m shifted transversely through a
distance of 17.6m caused a deflection of 8.3cms in a plumb line 8.5 in length. Calculate the GM (solid) and the KG of the
light ship.

Q.4 a) Sketch and label Mid-ship section of a hatch coverless cellular container ship.
b) Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of such ship over a normal container ship.

Q.5 a) Describe the IMO weather criteria against wind and wave as required by code of intact stability.
b) What do you understand by Torsional Moment ? How do you calculate the Torsional Moment in a container ship? How
significant is Torsional Stress in a Container ship.

Q.6 With the help of suitable sketches describe:

a) The Differences between A-60 and A-0 class fire division
b) The requirements for a trunk way passing through an A-class division

Q.7 a) Differentiate between Type A and Type B 100 ships as per International Load line Convention 1966 as
amended.
b) With respect to International Tonnage convention 1969 as amended, give two examples of excluded space.

Q.8 a) Describe the sequences of events which take place in modern Shipyard while building a ship.
b) With the aid of sketch, describe the procedure of impact test conducted on a metal.

Q.9 When inclining tests are required on cargo and passenger ships? Describe the procedure of such tests and state the
precautions necessary?
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FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)

FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)

PAPER: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS INCLUDING COMPASS

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

NOTES:

1. Question no. 1, 2, and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any FIVE questions out of SIX.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Draw suitable sketches / diagram wherever considered necessary.

Q1. RADAR PLOTTING (NOT MORE THAN 3 TARGETS)

Q2. GYRO COMPASS (THEORY AND NUMERICAL)

Q3. MAGNETIC COMPASS (THEORY)

Q4. AUTO PILOT, COURSE RECORDER, ROTI

Q5. DOPPLER LOG, ELECTRO MAGNETIC LOG, ECHO SOUNDER

Q6. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OF NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT (ONLY FOR GPS, AIS, VDR, SVDR, ECHO
SOUNDER, ROTI, SPEED AND DISTANCE INDICATOR, BNWAS)

Q7. ELECTRONIC POSITION FIXING SYSTEM

Q8. AIS, LRIT

Q9. VOYAGE DATA RECORDER, BNWAS

Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The candidates are advised
to refer to detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th-Jan-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS INCLUDING COMPASS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All Question in Section A are compulsory.
2. Attempt any FIVE questions from Section B.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
SECTION A
Q1. Own vessel course 050O(T) & speed 12 knots. Following observations made on the radar screen.
Time Target
0800 050O (T) x 9M 080O (T) X 6 M
0806 050O (T) x 7M 087O (T) X 5 M
0812 050O (T) x 5M 097O (T) X 4.1 M
i) Report both the targets at 0812.
ii)
course by 10O (stbd). Calculate the alteration required by own vessel in order to comply with the
masters standing order of two mile CPA with all passing traffic (all actions effective immediately).
iii) What will be the CP

Q.2 a) Explain the operating principle and care of gyro compass of any make fitted on board any one of
the vessels you have sailed.
b) A Gyrocompass damped in tilt has a damping error of 1.2 O in latitude 46O
damping error in 42OS latitude.

Q.3 a) Explain the method of placement of permanent correctors in magnetic compass for compensating
the effect of P, Q and R.
b) Explain why a deviation curve made in one hemisphere and position cannot be used in the other
hemisphere.

SECTION - B
Q.4 Describe the use of Rate of Turn Indicator. Explain with the aid of a sketch how you would plan and
execute a course alteration of 75O
Speed log.

Q.5 a) What are the advantages of Doppler Log over Electro Magnetic Log?
b) Explain the performance standards of an Echo Sounder?

Q.6 a) Explain the performance standard of S-VDR.

b) Explain the performance standards of BNWAS.

Q.7 What are the working principle of GNSS? Explain errors and alarms of GPS. Compare GPS, GALILEO
and GLONASS.

Q.8 a) Explain how Doppler Log determines the speed of the vessel?
b) Differentiate between LRIT and AIS.

Q.9 a) State the purpose and functional requirements of VDR.

b) Explain the purpose and functional requirements of BNWAS.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-Nov-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS INCLUDING COMPASS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question no. 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions out of six.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Draw suitable sketches / diagram wherever considered necessary.
Q1. Following targets are observed on radar screenby own vessel while steering 050 (T) x 12 kts O

observes following targets on her radar screen.

Sr. No. Time Target 1 (Brg. & Dist.) Target 2 (Brg. & Dist.)
1 1000 075 O
085 O

2 1012 073 099

O O

If target 2 is observed to be a light vessel

a) Report the targets at 1012 hrs. Also, find set and drift.
b) Analyze the above plot and basis that identify the appropriate action to take, in order to maintain
a min CPA of 2 miles from all passing traffic. Any action taken will be effective from 1016.

Q.2 The auxiliary corrector of a gyro compass damped in tilt

by gyro at 18 knots in 48 N Latitude and also made a
O O

good course of 030 (T). Find the gyro course steered by the vessel if she is making good a course of
O

060 (T) at a speed of 15 knots in 59

O O

latitude setting. (Assume there is no current throughout and also the gyro compass is not having any
other errors).

Q.3 Describe the deviation of standard magnetic compass on an upright vessel which varies directly

i) Cause and sign

ii) Change in deviation due to change in magnetic latitude of the ship, and
iii) Means and method used to correct such a deviation.

Q.4 With the help of a simple block diagram explain the working of an Adaptive Auto-Pilot.

Q.5 a) With the aid of simple sketch & describe ranging and phasing in an Echo- Sounder (15 Marks)
b) Describe the errors associated with a Doppler Speed Log? (10 Marks)

Q.6 What is the purpose of the BNWAS? What are the IMO Performance Standards in BNWAS.

Q.7 a) Explain and why GPS position cannot be used directly on certain navigational charts.
(15 Marks)
b) Describe how DGPS improves the operational accuracy of GPS. (10 Marks)

Q.8 a) What are the differences between AIS and LRIT? (15 Marks)
b) Discuss why information derived solely from AIS should not be used for collision avoidance.
(10 Marks)

Q.9 a) What is the purpose of the VDR? List the data saved by SVDR and VDR. (15 Marks)
b) What are the requirements for recording & storage of data for VDR installed after 01 July 14?
(10 Marks)
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd-Feb-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS INCLUDING COMPASS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question no. 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions out of six.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Draw suitable sketches / diagram wherever considered necessary.

Q1. In thick fog, while on a course of 040O(T) at 6 knots, a target was observed on the radar screen as
follows:
Ships Bearing Range
Time (T) (M)
O
1600 060 7.0
O
1612 059½ 5.0
Find: (a) CPA range and time. (b) Course and speed of target.
head reach of 0.6M is expected in 15 minutes, predict
the new CPA range and time.

Q.2 A vessel sails along the meridian from 44OS to 75O

Compass (eccentricity being 1/36) & FIVE days later returned back to her original location in 77.97
Find the Gyro course steered on Each leg.

Q.3 a) List the preparations and precautions necessary for swinging the ship for compass
adjustments.
b) With the help of a neat sketch explain how soft iron spheres increase mean directive force at
compass position.

Q.4 Discuss the significance of the wheel over point (WOP). Explain the procedure to determine the
WOP for a mid-size vessel, executing a course alteration of 60O, keeping a radius of 1.5 miles from a
visually available island/ target.

Q.5 Explain how Janus configuration of Doppler Log achieves accepted level of accuracy of calculated
speed of the vessel (without derivation of formulae). What other errors, if any are minimized by using
Janus configuration?

Q.6 State the IMO Performance Standards for the Echo Sounder.

Q.7 Discuss the purpose off all the Data, Codes and Messages that are transmitted by GPS satellites.

Q.8 a) Discuss the limitations of AIS. What precautions must be borne in mind before using AIS data?
b) With respect to LRIT, discuss the function of the Application Service Provider.

Q.9 a) What are the performance standards of a BNWAS with regard to the Reset Function and
Modes of Operation?
b) While differentiating between VDR and S-VDR enumerate the data recorded by both.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th-Nov-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS INCLUDING COMPASS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question no. 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions out of six.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Draw suitable sketches / diagram wherever considered necessary.

Q1. Own course 070O(T) at 12 knots in reduced visibility.

Target E Target F
Time Bearing Range Bearing Range
O O
1630 063 (T) 12.0 M 128½ (T) 11.4 M
O O
1642 063 08.4 137 08.5
Analyze the plot and state what alteration of course is to be made at 1648 to ensure that the CPA
range of E is 2M. Having taken this action, what would be the bearing and range of F (from own ship)
when E is at its CPA?

Q.2 a) Explain the steaming error of a gyro compass & how it affects the settling position of the
compass?
b) Steaming error is 2O on the equator. Allowing for the same speed & course what will the steaming
error in latitude 36O

Q.3 Explain the causes of deviations appearing on E & W during the voyage & how they are
compensated.

Q.4 a) List out the entries you will make on course recorder during the course of entire voyage.
b) Show how will you plan a constant radius turn 70O. Indicate turn line & wheel over.

Q.5 Describe the Doppler log W.R.T. i) Principle of working ii) Errors.

Q.6 State the IMO Performance Standards for the Automatic Identification System.

Q.7 Write notes on:

i) Space segment of GPS ii) Navigational message and iii) Orbital error.

Q.8 a) Write short notes on LRIT? State the authorized receivers of LRIT data.
b) Explain the following modes of operation of the AIS:-
i) Assigned mode and ii) Polled Mode.

Q.9 a) Write short notes on BNWAS.

b) Explain the performance standards of S-VDR.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st-Aug-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS INCLUDING COMPASS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All question in Section A are compulsory.
2. Attempt any FIVE questions from Section B.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.

SECTION A
Q1. In restricted visibility, own vessel on a course of 000O (T) x 10 kts observes following targets on
her radar screen.
S. No. Time Target 1 (Brg. & Dist.) Target 2 (Brg. & Dist.)
O
1 1000 315 x 8 000O x 11
2 1006 315O x 7 000O x 9.5
3 1012 315O 000O

a) Report the targets at 1012 hrs.

b) Analyze the above plot and basis that identify, in order to maintain a min. CPA of 2 miles, which
vessel is required to take action and what is that action. Any action taken will be effective from
1016.

Q.2 a) Explain with suitable sketches basic properties of a free gyroscope. (10)
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b) A vessel fitted with gyro damped in tilt steers 240 (G) at a speed of 15 knots in 30 S latitude.
What will be the total gyro error? Given that damping ratio = 1/40 (15)

Q.3 On board a vessel with constant 1OW deviation on all headings, following permanent corrector
magnets were observed as placed in compass binnacle.
i) Corrector magnet in F & A direction with Red fwd and Blue aft.
ii) Corrector magnet in athwartship direction with Blue on Starboard and Red on port.

Explain with suitable sketches,

a) What could be the reason for placement of correctors in above manner? (20)
b) What could be the reason for constant deviation on all headings? (05)

Q.4 a) Derive a relation between speed of vessel and radius of turn.

b) Explain the function of each control provided on the auto-pilot panel.

Q.5 a) What are the various types of transducers used in echo sounder? Discuss their advantages &
disadvantages?
b) Differentiate between the speeds indicated by the Doppler and EM logs.
Q.6 State the IMO Performance Standards for the Automatic Identification System.

Q.7 Write notes on:

i) Space segment of GPS ii) Navigational message and iii) Orbital error.

Q.8 Explain the following modes of operation of the AIS:-

i) Autonomous and Continuous mode ii) Assigned mode and iii) Polled mode.

Q.9 What are the carriage requirements for VDR & S-VDR? What are the procedures / requirements
for annual testing of the VDR equipment?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-May-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS INCLUDING COMPASS
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Question no. 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions out of six.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Draw suitable sketches / diagram wherever considered necessary.

Q1. Following targets are observed on radar screenby own vessel while steering 050 O (T) x 12kts observes
following targets on her radar screen.
S. No. Time Target 1 (Brg. & Dist.) Target 2 (Brg. & Dist.)
O
1 1000 075 085O
2 1012 073O 099O
If target 2 is observed to be a light vessel.
a) Report the targets at 1012 hrs. Also find set and drift.
b) Analyze the above plot and basis that identify the appropriate action to take, in order to maintain a min.
CPA of 2 miles from all passing traffic. Any action taken will be effective from 1016.

Q.2 a) Explain with suitable sketches any one arrangement for making a free gyroscope to a North seeking
gyro. (15 Marks)
b) Damping error in lat. 40OS was observed to be 1.2OW. Calculate the damping error in latitude 25ON.
(10 Marks)

Q.3 On board a vessel flinders bar was observed to be placed at an angle of 15 O towards port side from fore
and aft line; soft iron spheres were placed athwartship. Explain with suitable sketches the reason (s) for such
an arrangement. (25 Marks)

Q.4 a) Explain entries required to be made on the course recorder paper. (15 Marks)
b) How will you adjust the settling of a auto pilot for optimum performance in moderate sea condition.
(10 Marks)

Q.5 Discuss the various errors which the soundings showing by an Echo Sounder may be subject to including
the reasons for the errors, methods of identification, and correction or elimination of the error.

Q.6 Enumerate the Performance standards of BNWAS.

Q.7 Sketch a block diagram describe and the function of the controls Weather adjustment, counter rudder,
rudder limit, and rudder, off course alarm.

Q.8 Explain how the GPS determine position of the observer and various errors of GPS.

Q.9 a) Difference between VDR & SVDR. (15 Marks)

b) State the carriage requirements of BNWAS (10 Marks)

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th-Feb-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS INCLUDING COMPASS
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX.
MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All question in Section A are compulsory.
2. Attempt any FIVE questions from Section B.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
SECTION A
O
Q1. While on a course of 133 (T) at 12 knots in restricted visibility, a target was observed on the radar screen
as follows:
Time Bearing Range
O
1400 149 (T) 6.0 M
1412 155O(T) 3.2 M
a) Find the CPA range, time and bearing. If at 1412, the target was identified visually as lighthouse, state
b) The course and speed of own ship through the water
c) The course and speed of own sip over ground
d) The set and rate of current
e) The alteration of course to be made, at 1414, to pass the lighthouse to port with a CPA of 2M.
f) Having made the alternation as required in (e), when should the own ship resume her original course to
obtain CPA range of 1.5M?
g) When would the desired CPA of 1.5 M occur?

Q.2 Ship sails at 1400 hrs from position 43ON, 058O O

N, 060OW.
O
The current has been setting 180 (T) at 1.5 knot, throughout. The ship is fitted with Sperry gyro, which is
uncorrected for damping and N-S speed error. If the damping ratio is 1/40, calculate the gyro course and the

Q.3 a) What type of magnetic compass would you chose for a new ship where should it be placed?
b) What is the function of Finders bar and how does it act?
c) Why is the ship swung and compass compensated instead of being swung and deviation noted on each
heading?

SECTION B
Q.4 Show with a neat sketch how you will execute a Controlled Radial Turn? Discuss navigational situations
where control radial steering is to be used. What are the factors need to be considered when planning a
controlled radial turn? How will you monitor a controlled radial turn?

Q.5 a) What are the various types of transducers used in Echo-sounders? Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of each.
b) Describe the various alarms and settings in Echo-sounders?

Q.6 a) Enumerate the IMO performance standards required for speed and distance indicator.
b) Explain the purpose of Transmitting Heeding Device (THD)?

Q.7 a) Explain the various errors that might affect the accuracy of GPS fix and state the maximum error in
position due to these.
b) Describe how DGPS enhances the accuracy of GPS position?
Q.8 a) Explain how the AIS work?
b) Explain the functions of LRIT?

Q.9 a) Detail the SOLAS regulation requirements for VDR.

b) Detail the SOLAS requirements for BNWAS.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd-Nov-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS INCLUDING COMPASS
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All question in Section A are compulsory.
2. Attempt any FIVE questions from Section B.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
SECTION A
Q1. Following targets were observed while own vessel was on a course of 045 O(T) doing 15 kts.

S. No. Time Target 1 (Brg. & Dist.) Target 2 (Brg. & Dist.)
1 0800 045O 090O
2 0806 045O 090O
3 0812 045O 090O
a) Report the targets at 0812 hrs.
b) At 0812 own vessel alters course to maintain a minimum CPA of 2 miles from both targets. What is the
new course assuming any action take is effective instantly and is taken at 0812.

Q.2 a) Explain with suitable sketches how a free gyroscope is converted into a north seeking device (10)
b) For a gyro damped in tilt find the total gyro error while steering 060 O(G) in latitude 40O S at a speed of 15 knots.
Given that Pd : PC = 1/40 (15)

Q.3 On board a vessel flinders bar was observed to be placed at an angle of 15 O towards port side from fore and aft
line; soft iron spheres were placed athwartship. Explain with suitable sketches the reason(s) for such an arrangement.
(25)
SECTION B
Q.4 What are the advantages and disadvantages of constant rudder angle turn and constant radius turn. Discuss
navigational situations where constant radius turn is to be used and show with a neat sketch how wheel over point is
to be plotted on the chart. How will you monitor such a turn. (25)

Q.5 a) Explain phasing with reference to an Echo Sounder. (13)

b) Explain how Doppler Log determines speed of vessel. (12)

Q.6 a) Differentiate between VDR & SVDR (13)

b) What are different categories of AIS message? (12)

Q.7 a) Explain the different segments of GPS system and their salient features. (13)
b) What is differential GPS? How it improves the position fixing accuracy of GPS (12)

Q.8 a) Explain the precautions to be taken into account w.r.t. AIS (13)
b) State the entries to be made on course recorder for a voyage. (12)

Q.9 a) Enumerate the performance standard for BNWAS (13)

b) Differentiate between AIS and LRIT (12)
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th-AUG-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS INCLUDING COMPASS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All question in Section A are compulsory.
2. Attempt any FIVE questions from Section B.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
SECTION A
O
Q1. Own course 070 (T) at 12 knots in reduced visibility.

Target E Target F
Time Bearing Range Bearing Range
1630 063O(T) 12.0 M 128½O(T) 11.4 M
1642 063O 08.4 137O 08.5

Analyze the plot and state what alteration of course is to be made at 1648 to ensure that CPA range of E is 2 M.
Having taken this action, what would be the bearing and range of F (from own ship) when E is at its CPA?

Q.2 A ship is making good 270O (T) while her gyro compass shows 265O (G), in 54O
make good 170O (T) at 19 knots. What gyro course would you set on her auto pilot?
(There is NO CURRENT & this gyro compass has NO OTHER ERRORS).

Q.3 a) If a ship has a PB and +PC, in which quadrant was she heading when built?
b) If DF on N > DF on S what coef. is present and what is its sign?
c) If DF on E > DF on W, what coef. and its sign is indicated?

SECTION B
Q.4 a) List IMO performance standard for ROTI (10)
b) Describe the procedure to execute a constant radius turn with / without current. (15)

Q.5 a) What are the various alarms and setting on an Echo sounder. (13)
b) Explain how Doppler Log determines speed of vessel. (12)

Q.6 a) Differentiate between VDR & SVDR (13)

b) What are different categories of AIS message. (12)

Q.7 a) Explain the different segments of GPS system and their salient features. (13)
b) What is differential GPS? How it improves the position fixing accuracy of GPS. (12)

Q.8 a) Explain the various setting of auto pilot for optimal performance (13)
b) State the entries to be made on course recorded for a voyage. (12)

Q.9 a) Enumerate the performance standard for BNWAS (13)

b) Differentiate between AIS and LRIT (12)

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd-May-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS INCLUDING COMPASS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All question in Section A are compulsory.
2. Attempt any FIVE questions from Section B.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
SECTION A
Q1. While on a course of 122 deg (T) at 15 kts in restricted visibility following observations were made
Buoy X Target Y Target Z
Time Bearing Range Time Bearing Range Time Bearing Range
1300 113 (T) 8.2 M 1300 162 (T) 10.2 M 1300 201 (T) 10.3 M
1318 102 (T) 3.8 M 1318 156 (T) 06.0 M 1318 201 (T) 07.0 M
Using a radar plot, find
a) CPA range and time of all three targets b) Course and speed of targets Y and Z
c) When buoy X is abeam own vessel and it is decided to have a CPA of 2.0M from targets Y and Z what alteration of
course is to be made under applicable COLREGS? All actions are assumed to be instantly effective and sufficient depth
of water is available all around.

Q.2 A vessel steers 168O(T) at 15.5 knots in 55O

cases:
a) Gy

Q.3 a) State the sequence of placing the correctors and the reason for the same.
b) Explain how spheres increase Mean Directive force at compass position. Justify your answer with diagrams.

SECTION B
Q.4 a) Explain what determines the minimum and maximum depth that can be recorded by an echo sounder. Give
examples.
b)

Q.5 a)
sounder.
b) List the errors of a Doppler log. Explain any two of them.

Q.6 List the performance standards of (a) Rate of turn indicator (b) Speed & distance indicator.

Q.7 a) What errors reduce the accuracy of the GPS fixes. How are these errors accounted for or compensated.
b) What is Differential GPS?

Q.8 Explain the principle, operation & data transmitted by the Automatic Identification System. What is its purpose &
usefulness?

Q.9 What is a Voyage Data Recorder? How does it work & what information does it record?
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