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FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE - I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 120 MAX.MARKS: 200

NOTES:

1. Question 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1. Cargo Calculations- Draft Survey/ Making Cargo Plan given hatch dimensions, stowage factor, load density,
broken stowage (maximum 4 cargoes)

Q.2. Cargo Calculations- Oil Cargo calculations (including wedge)

Q.3. Damage to cargo spaces, ballast tanks and hatch covers- Inspection and Reporting/ Inspection of Cargo gear/
Cargo documents/ Deck Watch

Q.4. Crude/ Petroleum product

Q.5. Liquid chemicals cargo, Liquefied Gas Cargoes

Q.6 IMDG Cargoes

Q.7 Bulk Cargoes (Ores, Concentrates, Sulphur, Coal, HBI/DRI) including IMSBC Code

Q.8 Grain Regulations/ Calculations on Grain Stability Compliance

Q.9. Containers, Car Carrier, Ro-Ro

Q.10 General Cargo/ Heavy Lift Cargo/ Refrigerated Cargo

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: - 11th November-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions from Part B of the remaining seven
questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART – A

Q.1 M. V. Hindship arrived port with drafts F 5.60 m, A 6.60 m, Midship 6.20 m in water of density
1.012 t/m3. Calculate the quantity of cargo she can load if she is to sail into Tropical zone on an
even keel in SW with expected sag of 5 cms. 60 T of fuel and FW is expected to be consumed in
port and she is to receive 300 T of FW. The Ford draft marks are 2 m ford of FP, 2 m aft of midships
and 1 m ford of AP.

Q.2 A crude oil tanker of LBP 228 m has a box shaped tank of Dimensions 32 x 20 x 20 m and
trimmed 1 m by stern. Initial ullage of 0.60m is measured by Radar beam level gauge fitted 3 m
ford of aft bhd on centerline of the tank. Given the density of oil at 15OC = 0.810t/m3 and observed
temp is 24OC. On completion of unloading v/l trimmed 3.8 m by stern & ullage of tank was 19.88m.
Calculate the quantity of oil discharged.

Q.3 a) With reference to Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) act 1990 define “Authorized
person”, “Competent person” and “Responsible person”.
b) Describe the methods available to check the weather tightness of hatch covers and state how
effective and reliable are these methods.

PART – B

Q.4 a) Sketch a general layout of an Inert Gas System of an Oil Tanker and describe its operation
step by step.
b) Differentiate between a P.V. Valve and P.V. breaker in a tanker.

Q.5 a) What are the various types of gas carriers considering survival capability as defined in IGC
code?
b) A Chemical tanker discharges phosphoric acid at a port in Sikka and is bound for Morocco for
loading. Describe the operations she will perform with reference to cleaning of tanks so as to be
ready on arrival to load next cargo?
Q.6 With reference to IMDG code, write short notes on following:
i) Shipper’s declaration of dangerous goods ii) Segregation of dangerous goods.
iii) Dangerous goods Manifest iv) Emergency procedures

Q.7 a) Enumerate the main hazards associated with the carriage of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and
precautions to be taken prior loading, during loading and during the passage?
b) State documents as a Mate you would sign after loading of this Cargo.

Q.8 With reference to ‘Code of safe practice for carriage of Grain’.

a) What are the recommendations for safe carriage of grain with respect to intact stability.
b) Securing of grain surfaces?

Q.9 a) In respect of cellular container ships, briefly describe the following:

i) Anti heeling tanks ii) Torsional Stresses iii) Stack weight
b) Briefly explain the need to monitor atmosphere in Ro-Ro spaces.

Q.10 a) Describe various precautions you will take as a chief officer before and during loading of a
boiler weighing 200 tonnes. Draw a neat sketch showing securing arrangements for this cargo.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th Sept-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrived port with drafts F: 7.23 m, M: 8.33m & A: 9.23 m in RD of 1.014. After
discharging partly she sailed drawing 6.2 m on even keel with 8 cms sag in water of R.D. 1.022. Calculate
how much cargo she discharged if she had replenished in this port DO / 116 MT & FW / 245 MT &
Consumed 8 MT of DO and FW during her port stay.

Q.2 Using a UTI gauge from the ullage port, a box shaped cargo oil tank 20m x 15m x 11.5m registered an
oil dip of 27 cm with water cut of 10 cms on arrival at as loading terminal. Calculate the OBQ? (Trim: 3m by
stern, LBP: 171.87m and ullage port is located 6m forward of the after bulkhead).

Q.3 Explain the sequence of closing the hatch covers and how will you carry out the maintenance and
inspection of the cargo gears? What is plan maintenance system and how is it used on board?

Q.4 Explain the procedure of cargo heating on oil tankers, also explain what is hammering and why does it
take place.

Q.5 Describe different methods of carriage of liquefied gases. What is re-liquefaction of gas? How is it done
on gas tankers?

Q.6 With reference to IMDG code explain segregation criteria for carriage of dangerous goods. Justify your
answers with proper sketches.

Q.7 a) Briefly state the classification of solid bulk cargoes as prescribed in the IMSBC code.
b) Enumerate hazards associated with Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and precautions to be taken while making
stowage plan for loading on board bulk carrier.
c) State documents as a Mate you would sign after loading of this cargo.

Q.8 a) How will you secure grain cargo in a partially filled compartment as a chief officer and why? Explain
with diagram.
b) Describe various types of containers with diagram.

Q.9 a) What is the procedure of loading cargo on RO-RO ships? What are the safety features for the water-
tight doors on these ships?
b) Describe various types of containers with diagram.

Q.10 Describe the general principles and practice to be followed in the stowage & securing non-
standardized cargoes as given in the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th July-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrived port with the following drafts: F 8.65m, A 8.89m, Mid 8.81m. Density of
Dockwater 1.018. Weights on board: H.O. 250T, D.O. 85t, FW 112t, L.O. 18t, and unpumpable ballast 45t. If
the constant and stores as determined on completion of discharge was 150t, calculate the quantity of
cargo discharged. Draft marks located 2m aft of FP. 4m ford of AP and 1m ford of midship.

Q.2 A vessel of 108m LBP arrives discharge port with 2m stern trim and 2 O list to port. A box shaped cargo
tank, measures 26 x 16 x 9.3 (L x B x D) has ullage of 3.52m by sonic tape, temp. 42.3 OC, noted from ullage
port located 4.5m forward of the after bulkhead, 3.8m to stbd. of the centerline and 114 cms above the
top of the tank. On completion of cargo operations 26 cms of dip was noted from the same ullage port
when the trim was 4m by stern with no list. Find the quantity of oil discharged & ROB if oil density is 826.3
kgs/cu m in vacuum at 15O.

Q.3 a) Describe the criteria for discarding wire ropes.

b) With reference to Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1990 describe the
requirement for testing and periodical examination of lifting appliances.

Q.4 Define the following:

a) Clean Ballast b) TLV – TWA c) Reid Vapour Pressure
d) Sour Crude e) Cargo Educator

Q.5 a) Describe with neat sketches how a gas tanker is classified by the IGC code as per its survival
capability.
b) Define solidifying & high viscous Category “Y” cargoes as per MARPOL Annex II.

Q.6 With reference to IMDG code, write short notes on following:-

i) MFAG ii) Segregation of Dangerous Cargoes iii) Causes of cargo shift

Q.7 a) Explain the main hazards and precautions to be taken with the shipment of DRI in bulk form.
b) Describe the recommended contents of Port and Terminal information book as per code of Practice for
Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers.

Q.8 a) Describe the preparation of cargo hold for carriage of Refrigerated Cargoes.
b) Describe the various methods to check weather tightness of hatch covers with their advantages and
disadvantages.

Q.9 a) Describe the stability criteria for ships to carry bulk grain cargo not having DOA.
b) Describe the contents of Grain Loading Stability Booklet.

Q.10 You have been informed to load a mining equipment of 115 Tonnes by ship’s gear. Describe
preparations to be made and precautions to be taken to load this cargo safely.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd March-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.
Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrives in D.W. of density 1.005 & the drafts were observed as,
Port Stbd
F 9.090 9.110 Draft Marks located 4m aft of FP
M 9.280 9.420 Draft Marks located 3m aft of mid length
A 9.380 9.480 Draft Marks located 5m forward of AP
After discharge vessel is expected to enter winter zone after 3 days of passage. Consumption is estimated to
be 40 T per day during passage. Determine minimum quantity of cargo to discharge if after 3 days passage
trim is expected to be 10 cms by stern & a hog of 8 cms.

Q.2 Using ASTM tables calculate the quantity of while oil in a rectangular tanks of ship of LBP 130m, trimmed
1.5m by the Stern. The dimensions of the tanks are 40m x 15m x 10m. The ullage port is located 1m above the
deck, 2.5m from the tank’s aft bulkhead and 2m to the port of the centerline. The ullage was taken by the
sonic tape and was measured as 5.9m and a water cut of 10 cms was obtained. The temperature of the oil
26OC and the density of oil at 15OC is 820 kg/m3.

Q.3 As a chief officer, explain the precautions you will take for loading a railway locomotive weighing 60 tons
on the deck of a general cargo ship.

Q.4 Write notes on following connected with Chemical / Product Tanker:

A) TLV b) Oxygen Analyser c) Tank Coatings d) Categorization of substances

Q.5 Briefly describe about Liquefied Gas Carriers and the precautions required during loading carriage and
discharge of liquefied gases.

Q.6 a) With respect to IMDG code explains segregation criteria for carriage of dangerous goods. Justify your
answer with proper sketches.
b) Explain with respect to IMDG Code: i) MFAG ii) EmS.

Q.7 a) State the “recommended contents of port and terminals information books” as given in Appendix – I of
the BLU code.
b) Give details of the characteristics, hazards, precautions while loading, carrying, discharging and cleaning of
holds for covering coal cargoes.

Q.8 As per IMO grain code, write short notes on:

a) Bundling b) Grain manual and document of authorization c) Stability requirements for
vessel loading without DOA.

Q.9 Discuss the planning and precautions required to be taken before loading / unloading / shifting in a
cellular Container ship, as chief officer of the vessel.

Q.10 a) With neat diagrams, draw securing of logs on deck of a timber carrier.
b) What are the recommendation as per timber code, for voyage planning and heavy weather?
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th December-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrived port is a loaded condition with drafts Fwd = 9.20m, Aft = 9.30m and Mid-Ship =
9.30m in water of density 1.005t/m3. Calculate quantity of cargo discharged if the ship is to sail out with draft
of 6.50m, with an expected hog of 12 cm. The draft marks are 1m aft of forward perpendicular (FP). 1.5m
abaft midships & 5m forward of after perpendicular (AP).

Q.2 A box shaped cargo oil tank 30m x 20m x 15m is loaded with crude oil. On completion, ullage found by UTI
tape was 2.10 mtrs at 35OC, water cut 20 cm. Calculate the weight of cargo in air density at 15OC in vaccum is
0.8800 kg / ltr, LBP = 210 mtrs, trim 2.0 mtrs by stern ullage port located 3m fwd of aft bulkhead. Assume the
reference point for ullage is main deck.

Q.3 How will you carry out the maintenance and inspection of cargo gears? What is the planned maintenance
system and how it is used on board?

Q.4 a) Sketch a general layout of IG system an oil tanker and describe its functioning step by step.
b) Discuss the following:-
(i) Hazards associated with COW.
(ii) Checks prior, during after COW.

Q.5 a) Write contents of SMPEP manual? Is it ship specific and who approves it?
b) Under IGC code describe how ships are classified as per the survival capability. Draw sketches to support
your answer.

Q.6 Explain the following with respect to the IMDG code:-

a) Dangerous cargo manifest
b) Precautions when working with dangerous goods.
c) Inspections by port authority before loading dangerous goods.

Q.7 a) Enumerate the hazards associated with carriage of DRI and precautions to be taken while making
stowage plan for loading.
b) What are the precautions to be taken by ship staff during loading and handling of ballast as per BLU Code?

Q.8 Write short notes on:

a) Document of authorization
b) Grain loading stability booklet

Q.9 a) Discuss the planning and preparations to be done before loading and unloading of vehicles on car
carrier.
b) Describe procedures for opening closing and securing of hull opening on a RO-RO ships.

Q.10 What are the factors taken into planning and stowage of containers?
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 14th Oct-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. ‘Hindship’ is at a draft of F 9.20 m, A 9.30 m, mid 9.30 m, in water of RD 1.005. The draft marks are
3m aft of FP. 1.5m aft of midships and 5m of midships and 5m ford of AP. She is to shift to a berth where the
maximum permissible draft is 6.00 m. Calculate the amount of cargo to discharge if after discharging that
cargo she is expected to hog by 10 cms.

Q.2 On completion of cargo, at the time of sounding the tanks, dip was observed to be 8 cm. The vessel was
upright and trimmed 2.5 m by stern. Dimensions of the tanks were 36m x 27m x 18m. LBP of the vessel was
270 m. Calculate the onboard quantity (OBQ), given that sounding pipe was located 5m from the aft bulkhead
and 0.9m above deck.

Q.3 a) What is the difference between the sweat and leak: also explain how will you carry out hatch cover
inspection w.r.t. Load Line Survey?
b) How will you carry out maintenance of Hatch covers also explain various types of Hatch cover with
diagram?

Q.4 Explain various advantages and disadvantages of C.O.W. and how often is it carried out? On product
carriers how do we carry out tank cleaning?

Q.5 When do we need to carry certificate of fitness and NLS certificate? Why do you need Nitrogen gas on
Liquefied Natural Gas, Explain in detail?

Q.6 Write short note on the following terms under IMDG code:
a) Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG) b) Subsidiary Risk Label
c) Types of packaging group d) Segregation and
e) Classification of IMDG Cargo

Q.7 What checks will be carried out for loading solid bulk cargoes also write the hazards associated with
carrying the same?

Q.8 Describe briefly various methods of reducing grain heeling moments on a ship loaded with bulk grain?
Explain the loading process for the vessels without document of authorization?

Q.9 a) Describe in detail the principle & working of different types of refrigerated containers.
b) What is CSC plate on a container vessel and what all details does it carry? Is custom plate a part of CSC
plate? Explain.

Q.10 a) Write the precautions to be taken for loading heavy lifts as a chief officer?
b) Explain various types of cargoes carried at different temperatures and also explain brine what is a brine
trap?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th January-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrived port with drafts: F: 5.80m, Mid: 6.38m & A: 6.80m, in RD of 1.025. After loading
1250mt of cargo she sailed on an even keel draft but with 5cms of hog in seawater of RD 1.025. Calculate her
departure drafts F, A & Midship if she sailed in an upright condition after consumption of 9.25 mt/ DO, 43
mt/FW in port & also replenished 200 mt/FW & 333 mt/HO during her stay at this port.

Q.2 A box shaped cargo oil tank of dimensions 30m x 20m x 18m is to be loaded with crude oil at a
temperature of 25OC. Density of oil at 15OC in vacuum is 0.8240. If 2% of the volume of the tank is to be left for
expansion, calculate: a) The final observed ullage by the measuring tape at the ullage port located 3m forward
of aft bulkhead, 1m above the tank and 2m port of centerline. b) Quantity of oil loaded on board (LBP = 220m,
Trim 3m by stern and list 1O to starboard).

Q.3 a) Explain the procedure for maintenance of hatch covers.

b) Describe the methods used for testing the weather tightness of hatch covers.

Q.4 Describe the precautions for COW and the checklist to be followed.

Q.5 What are the various types of Liquefied Gas Carriers considering survival capacity as per IGC code?

Q.6 Write a short note on the purpose of the IMDG code and list out its content. Explain the procedure to
obtain the correct EmS and MFAG table for a given dangerous cargo.

Q.7 With reference to IMSBC Code, describe the detailed procedure for sampling of Iron ore fines. Explain
elaborately the process of liquefaction of Iron ore fines.

Q.8 With reference to the Code of safe practices for carriage of grain:
a) Define: i) Angle of flooding ii) Specially suitable compartment
b) Demonstrate how to use the permissible heeling moment of grain in the grain loading booklet.

Q.9 a) Discuss the planning and preparations required before loading and unloading of vehicles on a car
carrier.
b) Describe the procedures for opening, closing and securing of hull openings on Ro-Ro ship.

Q.10 a) Define: i) Competent person ii) Authorized person iii) Lifting appliances iv) Loose Gear
b) Describe care and maintenance of a crane wire.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th October-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrived port with the following drafts: F – 8.65m, A – 8.89m, mid – 8.81m. Density of dock
water 1.018 weights on board Ho – 250T, Do – 85T, FW – 112T, LO – 18T & un-pump able ballast is 45T. If the
constant and stores as determined on completion of discharge was 150T. Calculate the quantity of cargo
discharged. Draft marks are located 2m aft of FP, 4m fwd of AP and 1m fwd of midship?

Q.2 An oil tank measures 32m x 20m x 10m. On arrival port 3.22m ullage was measured by sonic tape from
ullage port located 4m forward of the after bulkhead, 3m to port side of centerline & 1.82 meters above the
top of the tank. LBP = 288m, trim – 3.5m by head & list 4O to port. Cargo temp was 31.5OC. After the
lighterage, cargo temp was 27OC & ullage was 8m by tank radar which was located 4m to port of centerline,
9m forward of the after bulkhead & 92 cms above the top of the tank. Trim 2m by stern & list 3 O to stbd. If oil
density in vacuum at 15OC is 0.8311 t/m3. Find the quantity of cargo discharged.

Q.3 Explain the various methods for conducting leak detection tests of hatch covers & drawbacks of each
method?

Q.4 a) Describe how to empty cargo tanks which are in inert condition are cleaned and made gas free on a
very large crude carrier prior to proceeding to dry-docking repairs under statutory / class requirements.
b) With the help of suitable diagrams explain the working principle of educators?

Q.5 a) Describe loading procedures of semi refrigerated LPG tankers in accordance with IGC code and ISM
code.
b) State the cargo related documents required on board chemical tankers.

Q.6 Explain the duties of carrier and shipper with respect to the carriage of dangerous goods as per IMDG
code.

Q.7 a) With neat diagram explain securing logs on deck ahead of timber carriage. What are the
recommendations as per Timber Code for Voyage planning & heavy weather?
b) Describe the maintenance to be carried out on hatch covers.

Q.8 Write short notes on following with respect to the GRAIN code:
a) Bundling and saucering. b) Lashing and Strapping.
c) Strength of grain fittings.

Q.9 Describe the precautions to be taken before/ during loading and unloading of vehicles on a car carrier?

Q.10 Briefly explains the following:

a) Periodic testing of lifting appliances and loose gear.
b) Duties of Dock Safety Inspector
c) Responsible person as per ILO 152.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st July-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship floating in dock water of RD 1.016 at the following drafts:
Port Stbd
F- 7.21m 7.23m
M- 8.13M 8.28M
A- 9.10M 9.22M
She has on board the followings: 200t FW, 180t ballast, 220t fuel and 110t of stores and constant. If her
forward draft marks are 1.2m aft of the forward perpendicular and her aft drafts marks are 2.0m forward of
the aft perpendicular, and her midship draft marks are at midship, calculate the amount of cargo on board.

Q.2 A box shaped tank measuring 20 x 11 x 13 (L x B x D) had 193m 3 OBQ (water) on arrival at the loading
port. This tank was loaded with 2,135 mt of oil (density 0.8957 kgs/ltr in vacuum at 15 OC) loading temperature
11OC. Find the measured ullage using UTI tape from the ullage port located 3m forward of the after bulkhead
and 1.14m above the top of the tank. LBP is 181m trim 2.5m by stern.

Q.3 a. Describe the actions to be taken to avoid the detrimental effects on bulk carriers for corrosion, fatigue
and improper cargo handling.
b. Describe powers of Dock Inspector as per Dock Worker’s (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1990.

Q.4 Discuss the Hazards of Petroleum with Reference to:-

a) Flammability b) Gas Density c) Toxicity

Q.5 a. What is “BOIL OFF” on an LNG? Explain the role of Nitrogen / Inert gas in case of LNG.
b. What is the purpose of IBC Code and P & A manual carried on chemical tankers?

Q.6 Briefly explain Document of Compliance and manifest as per IMDG code. What are the different classes as
per IMDG code?

Q.7 a. Describe the hazards associated with solid bulk cargoes.

b. Describe the precautions to be taken when carrying coal cargo.

Q.8 a. Describe the stability criteria for ships to carry bulk grain cargo having DOA.
b. Explain the points to be taken into consideration for preparing cargo plan of a container ship.

Q.9 a. With respect to stresses and corrosion, discuss the problem areas in RO-RO ships.
b. What is CSC and Custom plate on a container and what all details does it carry?

Q.10 With the help of neat sketches describe the securing of containers on a ship not designed to carry
containers as per cargo securing manual.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 04th April-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M. V. Hindship arrived Vizag port with drafts F: 7.23m, Mid: 8.3m & A: 9.23m in RD of 1.010. After
discharging partly she sailed drawing 6.20m on even keel with 8cms sag in water of RD 1.020. Calculate how
much cargo she discharged if she has replenished in this port DO/110 mt & FW/240 mt & consumed 12 mt of
DO and 65 mt of FW during her port stay.

Q.2 a) An oil tanker has a tank of dimensions 30m x 20m x 20m deep and is loading oil at 38 OC. It is desired to
leave 2% of the volume of tank for expansions. Calculate the quantity of oil and final ullage assuming that the
vessel is at an even keel on completion. Given that R.D. of oil at 25OC = 0.8540. Co-efficient of volume
expansion = 0.0006/OC.

b) A tank of dimensions 20mx15mx10m is being loaded with an oil at 30 OC (relative density at 20OC = 0.8681).
It is desired to leave 3% of the vol. of oil for expansion. Calculate the ullage of the oil and quantity of oil
loaded. Given that Co-efficient of vol. expansion = 0.0005/OC.

Q.3 Describe how you will secure hatch covers and explain various methods you will use for testing the
weather tightness of hatch covers.

Q.4 Write notes on following w.r.t. to tankers:

i) ISGOTT ii) Slop Tanks iii) Tank cleaning & Gas freeing iv) Deck Seal v) P/V Valve

Q.5 Describe the different methods of carriage off liquefied gases. What is re—liquefaction of gas? How is it
done on gas tankers?

Q.6 a) Write notes on IMDG code.

b) Write notes on dangerous goods manifest.

Q.7 Enumerate the main hazards associated with the carriage of Coal in bulk. Also, explain the precautions to
be taken during its loading & carriage as per IMSBC Code.

Q.8 With reference to ‘Code of safe practice for carriage of Grain’.

a) Define i) DOA ii) Stability criteria for ships with DOA & without DOA
b) What are the various methods of reducing grain heeling moments on a ship loaded with grain in bulk,
describe any one of them.

Q.9 a) Describe the procedures for loading and carriage of refrigerated containers.
b) Briefly explain the need to monitor atmosphere in Ro-Ro spaces.

Q.10 a) Explain stowage and securing of deck timber cargo.

b) Describe general outline of refrigeration systems onboard Reefer ships.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 08th Jan-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART -A
Q.1 M. V. ‘Hindship’ arrived port in a partly loaded condition with drafts F 6.60 m, A 6.90 m and mid 6.80 m in
water of density 1.012 t/m3. Calculate the quantity of cargo she can load if she is to sail into a Tropical zone on
an even keel in SW, with an expected sag of 5 cms. 50 t of fuel and fresh water is expected to be consumed in
port and 25 t during the down river passage. The draft marks are 2 m aft of FP, 3m forward of AP and 2 m aft
of midship.
Q.2 A box shaped cargo tank (L: 26.4m, B: 11.4m & D: 12.1m) had 6.54 m ullage (temperature 44.3OC) from its
ullage pipe that rises 107 cms above the top of the tank & is located 3.4m to port of the centerline & 6.3m
forward of the after bulkhead. Trim 3.2m by stern, list 2.5 O to port. LBP is 235.6 m. She transferred 1080 cubic
meters of the same oil at 26OC from her storage tank into the tank. Find the ullage if she is upright but
trimmed 2.0 m by head. The temperature on completion of transfer was 26 OC. Oil density is 0.8313 ts/cu m at
15OC in vacuum. ASTM tables can be made use of.
Q.3 a. Describe the duties of dock inspector.
b. Describe the common damage / defects that may occur on watertight transverse bulkheads situated at the
ends of dry cargo hold of a bulk carrier.

PART B
Q.4 a) Describe how to empty cargo tanks which are in inert condition are cleaned and made gas free on a
very large crude carrier prior to proceeding to dry-docking repairs under statutory / class requirements.
b) With the help of suitable diagrams explain the working principle of educators?
Q.5 a) Write contents of SMPEP manual? Is it ship specific and who approves it?
b) Under IGC code describe how ships are classified as per the survival capability. Draw sketches to support
your answer.
Q.6 Explain the following with respect to the IMDG code
1. Dangerous cargo manifest.
2. Precautions when working with dangerous goods.
3. Inspection by port authority before loading dangerous goods.
Q.7 a) Describe lashing / strapping for securing grain surface in partly filled compartment as per grain code?
b) Describe the maintenance to be carried out on hatch covers.
Q.8 a) Write short notes on:
1. Document of authorization
2. Grain loading stability booklet
b) Explain the procedures for operation of cargo hold for carriage of grain.
Q.9 a) Discuss the planning and preparations to be done before loading and unloading of vehicles on car
carrier.
b) Describe procedures for opening closing and securing of hull opening on a RO-RO ships.
Q.10 What are the factors taken into planning and stowage of containers.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 05th Oct-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in PART – A are compulsory, Attempt any five questions from PART – B.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART -A
Q.1 M. V. ‘Hindship’ arrived port with the following drafts F 8.65 m, A 8.89 m, Mid 8.81 m. Density of
dockwater 1.016 weights on board: H.O. 350 t, D.O. 135 t, FW 162 t, L.O. 22t, and unpumpable ballast 54 t. If
the constant and stores as determined on completion of discharge was 160 t. Calculate the quantity of cargo
discharged. Draft marks are located 2m aft of FP, 4m ford of AP and 1m ford of midship.

Q.2 A box shaped tank L 30 m x B 18m x 20 m containing crude oil of density at 15 OC = 0.8275 t/m3 had an
ullage of 1.80 m as measured by a sonic Tape. The ullage port was located 3 m fwd of the aft bulkhead. 1 m
above the tank top and 2 m to port of centerline of tank. Trim observed was 3 m and the vessel listed 1 O to
starboard. Observed temp 32.5OC. Calculate the quantity of oil in tank if the LBP of vessel was 215m.

Q.3 Explain how weather-tightness is maintained in the Hatch covers and what precautions will you take for
securing the hatch covers before proceeding to sea?

PART B

Q.4 Write short notes on:

i) Stowage Category
ii) Compatibility group code
iii) Dangerous cargo Manifest.
iv) EmS.

Q.5 a) Why is the Heel maintained on LPG, explain in detail? What are coolants and the use these coolants on
LPG? What do you understand by the term hot gassing – up?
b) State the contents of Procedure and Arrangements (P & A) manual as required under Annex II of Marpol
73/78.

Q.6 With reference to IMDG CODE explain segregation criteria for carriage of dangerous goods. Justify your
answers with proper sketches.

Q.7 What are the hazards and procedures for loading coal in a Bulk carrier?

Q.8 As per IMO Grain code, describe briefly with sketches various methods of reducing grain heeling moments
on a ship loaded with grain.

Q.9 a) Prepare a Planned Maintenance System for hatch-covers.

b) What are the lashing requirements for Timber deck cargo as per “code of Safe Practice for Timber Deck
Cargo”?

Q.10 What all factors required to be considered into planning and stowage of containers?
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th July-2018 of 2nd Seating Noida & Chennai
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in PART – A are compulsory, Attempt any five questions from PART – B.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART -A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship arrived Paradip roads (RD 1.025), loaded with grain in bulk with the following drafts – For’d (P)
8.69m, For’d (S) 8.73, Aft (P) 9.95m, Aft (S) 10.11m, Mid-ship (P) 9.26m and Mid-ship (S) 9.53m.
Five days later she is to be berthed in port with an even keel draft of 6.83m.
Calculate the minimum quantity of cargo to lighten at anchorage if the dock water RD is 1.023. She is expected to
consume 3.5t of DO and 22t of FW daily while at anchorage. Her FP is 3.5m forward of the for’d draft marks, her
after draft marks are painted 5.8m for for’d of the AP and the mid-ship marks are located 2.2m for’d of LBP/2.

Q.2 A box shaped cargo tank 40m x 22m x 18m was observed to have a sounding of 15cm by sounding rod. Ullage
reference point was located at the tank top, 3m forward of aft bulkhead. Vessel was trimmed 1m by stern and LBP
of vessel was 255m. Upon completion of loading in the tank, vessel was even keel and ullage of tank by sonic gauge
was 1.10m. Calculate the Quantity of oil loaded in the tank, if the observed temperature was 30 OC and API gravity
was 30.5 in both cases.

Q.3 a) With reference to Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act 1990, define “authorized person” and
“completion person”.
b) Describe the factors to be taken in to account during cargo planning stage in order to minimize the damage to
watertight transverse bulkheads and tank tops in bulk carriers having combination cargo / ballast holds.

PART B

Q.4 a) What is a PV breaker? How will you ensure that it is protecting the cargo tanks effectively?
b) You are the C/off of Crude oil tanker. Explain in proper sequence the procedures to be followed for unloading of
cargo and COW in an oil tanker.

Q.5 a) What are the features of “certificate of fitness” on a Gas/chemical carrier? What is the use of P & A manual
on a chemical tanker?
b) Explain in proper sequence the procedures of preparation and then loading operations of full cargo of LNG.

Q.6 What information is required to be provided by shipper when loading packaged dangerous cargoes? What
measures will you take to ensure a safe stowage and carriage of explosives?

Q.7 a) Briefly state the classification of solid bulk cargoes as prescribed in the IMSBC code.
b) Enumerate hazards associated with Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and precautions to be taken while making stowage
plan loading on board bulk carrier.
c) State documents as a Mate you would sign after loading of this cargo.

Q.8 With reference to ‘Code of Safe Practice for Carriage of Grain’

a) Define: i. filled compartment ii. Angle suitable compartment
b) Describe briefly various methods of reducing grain heeling on a ship loaded cargo of grain in bulk.
Q.9 a) Describe the general principles & practices fo be followed in the stowage & securing non-standardized
cargoes as given in the code of safe practice for cargo stowage & securing.
b) With sketch of a bay plan on container ships, describe information’s reflected in the plan.
c) Briefly state the requirements of construction of standard containers.

Q.10 a) Describe the design, construction and stability requirements of Timber ship.
b) Describe the under deck stowage of logs and its securing arrangements.
c) Significance of voyage planning and ship handling on container ships.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th July-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M. V. Hindship arrives in port in SW R.D. 1.018 drawing drafts Fwd = 6.60m, Mid (p) = 7.70m, Mid(S) = 7.62m.
She loaded 280t of rubber bales and some bulk grain. If during the port stay she had consumed 8.6 tonnes of F.O.
and 46 tonnes of F.W. and her departure drafts were F = 8.2m, Mid (S) = 8.1m, Mid (P) = 8.1m in water of R.D. =
1.025. How much bulk grain was loaded by her at this port?

Q.2 A tanker of length 210m at a trim of 3.6m has a centerline tank of width 24m, length 38m and a height equal to
16m. An ullage port located at 3m to port of centerline, 4m forward of aft bulkhead and 1m above the deck of radar
beam gauge type, measures ullage of 1.95m. At this moment the list was 1.5 O to starboard. If the density in vacuum
at 15OC was 0.846, and loading temp was 26OC, calculate the quantity of oil.

Q.3 a. Enumerate responsibility of chief officer with respect to signing of mate receipt and issuance of letter of
protest to shippers and cargo receivers.
b. Describe the procedures to check weather tightness of hatch covers and action to take in case of deformity in
hatch cover.

Q.4 a) Describe the precautions to be taken on an oil tanker during loading discharging and tank cleaning against
static electricity?
b) Explain the use and limitations of oxygen analyser, Explosive meter, and Tank Scope and Dragger Tubes?

Q.5 a) Give reasons why vapor of LNG (methane) only is used as ships fuel. Also explain why methane can be
liquefied only by chilling but not by any amount of pressure.
b) Describe briefly integral tank, gravity tank & pressure tank as per IBC code.

Q.6 Explain the following terms with reference to IMDG code:-

a) Limited Quantities b) Excepted Quantities c) Compatibility Group

Q.7 a) Briefly describes three major hazards appropriate to the solid bulk cargoes.
b) What precautions should be observed in order to minimize the risk of fire in coal cargoes? State the requirement
with regard to ventilation of coal cargo for a long voyage.

Q.8 a. Describe the stability criteria for ships carrying grain in bulk having Document of Authorization.
b. Describe rolling period for ships carrying timber deck cargoes with its limitations.

Q.9 a) State salient features for car carriers and RO-RO ships with regard to cargo handling and securing
equipments.
b) State the cargo related documents carried on board car carrier and RO-RO ships.

Q.10 a) Describe the securing arrangements of rolled steel, steel coils and containers on a general cargo ships.
b) Describe precautions required to be taken while loading a heavy lift using the ship’s gear.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th April-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.
Part - A
Q.1 A vessel is loaded with grain in bulk of S.F. 1.80 m3/T. Her displacement in final condition is 68000 t, KM of
11.40 m and FSM is 4400 tm. Two the holds are partly filled and the VHM of the holds put together is 3000. All
other holds are full and the total VHM of the filled compartments is 18800 m4. KG of the holds was used to
determine the KG of the ship and is known to be 10.48 m.
The KN values of the ship in this condition are:-
HEEL 12O 15O 30O 40O 45O 60O
KN 2.78 3.51 7.033 9.36 10.21 11.28
Determine if she complies with Intact Stability Criteria for vessels laden with Grain in bulk.

Q.2 A vessel with a trim of 3.3 mtrs by stern arrived at load port with 8 cms of water in the cargo tank.
Dimensions of the tank are 35 m x 28 m x 20 m and LBP of the vessel is 160 m. Location of ullage port is 0.8m
above deck and 4 mtrs from aft bulkhead. The tank was loaded with oil cargo and ullage taken by radar gaurge
upon completion of loading was 3:27 m at temperature of 27 deg C. the vessel had a trim of 1.8 m by stern
after completion of loading. Location of Radar gauge is 0.5 mtrs above deck and 5 m from aft bulkhead.
Density of cargo at 15 deg C is 0.8450 t/cbm. Calculate the quantity of cargo loaded in this tank.

Q.3 (a) Describe the procedure to check the weather tightness of hatch covers. What is the action to be taken
in case of noticing a deformity in the hatch covers.
(b) Describe about the register for ships lifting appliances 1990.

PART - B
Q.4 Define / describe following:-
a. Dirty Ballast b. Cloud Point c. Cargo Eductor
d. Reid vapour pressure e. TLV-TWA.

Q.5 Write short notes on following:-

a. Bill of lading. b. Responsible person
c. Tallying of cargo d. Criteria of discarding wire rope.

Q.6 a. Write in brief how a tank of a fully refrigerated gas tanker will be prepared for loading assuming a ship
out of yard.
b. Make a table showing control of discharge of category X, Y & Z NLS as per Marpol annex II.

Q.7 a. Describe the stability criteria for ships, carrying grain in bulk without having Document of authorization.
b. Define “Separated from” and “Separated by a complete compartment of hold from” as per IMDG Code.
Q.8 a. With the help of neat sketches describe securing arrangements of steel coils.
b. With the help of a neat block diagram explain the refrigeration system (Brine Cooling) on reefer ships.

Q.9 a. Explain the precautions to be taken when handling dangerous cargoes.

b. Describe the vulnerable areas on ships requiring particular attention against infestation.

Q.10 Describe the general principles and practice to be followed in the stowage & securing non standardized
cargoes as given in the code of safe practice for cargo stowage ad securing.

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