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(Paper Format)
Duration: 3 hrs. SECOND MATE (F.G.) Maximum Marks: 200

Pass Marks: 120

SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION


Note: 1. Questions IN PART- A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.

2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part -B and carry 25 marks each.

PART A

1. M.V. HINDSHIP QUESTION ( GZ, LIST) or CALCULATION OF CHANGE IN TRIM DUE TO LOADING,
DISCHARGING OR SHIFTING OF A SINGLE WEIGHT/ CALCULATION OF FINAL TRIM, FORWARD AND
AFT DRAFTS (USING TRIM TABLES ONLY)

2. CONSTANT DATA QUESTION ON STABILITY.

3. SHIP CONSTRUCTION (SKETCH & LABEL)

PART B

4. MARPOL /BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

5. SHIP SAFETY/ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

6. SAFE WORKING PRACTICES/ CHECKLISTS.

7. SHIP CONSTRUCTION THEORY

8. MARITIME LEGISLATION (SOLAS/ ISPS / ISM )

9. LEADERSHIP AND TEAM WORKING SKILLS

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
Paper 1 Date: - 1st May-2023
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Question in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of the 6 questions from PART – B and each question carry 25 marks each.
PART – A
Q.1 M.V. Hindship in Water of R.D. 1.012 is at a draft of For’d 5.16m, Aft 6.02m. She DEBALLASTS The Entire
SW BALLAT From No. 1 and No. 4 (P, C & S). D.B. Tanks, No. 3.
a) Maximum quantity of cargo that can be loaded so that the vessel will be at summer draft on reaching sea.
Fuel and water consumption for river passage is 70 tonnes.
b) GM fluid if in departure condition KG 8.75M, FSM 1450.

Q.2 A vessel is floating at drafts F: 11.48m, A: 12.26m. She is to complete loading at drafts F: 11.90m, A:12.10m.
Space is available in No. 5 hold 30m fwd of AP and No. 2 hold 100m fwd of AP. If the MCTC:120, TPC 32; LCF
64m, LBP 140m. Determine:
a) Quantity of cargo still to load.
b) Distribution of cargo to be loaded.

Q.3 Sketch and label transverse midships cross-section of a compositely framed bulk carrier?

PART – B
Q.4 a) What is a Special area as defined by MARPOL 73/78? List the special areas for Annex I and Annex IV.
b) What is the discharge criteria for the disposal of garbage at sea?

Q.5 Write short notes and give on board examples for:


a) Situational Awareness
b) Decision making

Q.6 a) Define / explain with suitable sketches LBP, Flare, Sheer and Rise of Floor.
b) Sketch, label and explain the Bilge Keel

Q.7 Describe following terms with neat diagram where appropriate:


a) Load displacement b) TPC c) FWA d) Camber e) Angle of loll

Q.8 Write short notes on:


a) Exclusive Economic Zone b) Territorial waters c) Hours of work and rest as per STCW 2010

Q.9 a) Describe the objectives and functional requirements of ISPS code.


b) Describe the precautions to be taken during mooring / unmooring and when alongside.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Paper 2 Date: - 1st May-2023
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Part A – All questions are compulsory.
2. Part B – Attempt any five out of six.
3. All questions carry equal marks.
PART – A
Q.1 A ship arrives port drawing 8.5 m fwd and 9.7m aft. She has to load 600 t of cargo. The space is available
60 m fwd and 40 m aft of COF, which is mid-ship. MCTC = 250 tm and TPC = 20. Find how to distribute this
600 t of cargo if the ship is to finish loading 0.5m by the stern. State also the final drafts fwd and aft.

Q.2 A ship displacing 9000 Ts has KM 8.7m, KG 7.2m. She is now listed 8 deg to port. She has port and
starboard deep tanks, each 10 m long, 10m wide and 8m deep. The port side deep tank, which was full of
SW, is pumped out until its sounding is 2m, assuming that no other tanks on the ship are slack. Find the final
list.

Q.3 Sketch and label a hatch corner, showing the various strengthening arrangements. Also, explain how the
strength is compensated for the openings on the main deck in way of hold.

PART – B
Q.4 Explain / Enlist, with respect to MARPOL 73/78.
a) Discharge criteria for discharging oily water mixtures from machinery spaces inside special areas.
b) Cargo Record Book for chemical tankers
c) Garbage Management Plan
d) Emission Control Areas

Q.5 Describe the duties and responsibilities of a health and Safety officer as per Code of safe working
practices. Explain the steps that should be taken to ensure safe working practices while working at:-
a) Anchor stations b) Galley

Q.6 With suitable sketches, describe panting and pounding stresses and their nature in a seaway and also the
measures to be taken to counteract these stresses.

Q.7 Write short notes on followings: -


a) DOC and SMC as per ISM code b) DOS and CSR as per ISPS code

Q.8 With respect to UNCLOS, write short notes on followings:


a) Territorial waters b) Exclusive economic zones (EEZ) c) Base Line d) Contiguous zone

Q.9 Is it good to be a Passive communicator rather than being Aggressive or Assertive communicator?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Paper 2 Date: - 1st Mar-2023
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Part A – All questions are compulsory.
2. Part B – Attempt any five out of six.
3. All questions carry equal marks.
PART – A
Q.1 M.V. Hindship in D.W. density 1.007 T/m3 is at draft of F 7.62m, A 7.94m. She has to load 440 T of cargo.
Calculate the position with respect to AP, where this weight should be loaded so that she would be trimmed
1m by the stern on completion. Also state final F and A drafts in D.W.

Q.2 A ship of 7500 tonnes displacement has KM 8.6 m, KG 7.8 m and 20 m beam, FSM 1075 Tm. Due rough
weather a parcel of deck cargo is lost from the starboard side (KG 12.8 m, and centre of gravity 8m from
centre line). The resulting list is 3 degrees 20 minutes to port, find the weight of cargo lost.

Q.3 Sketch and label midship section of a cellular Container vessel.

PART – B
Q.4 a) As per the Ballast Water convention describe the discharge criteria for ballast water. (10 marks)
b) Explain any two methods used for Ballast Water exchange and precautions during such operations.
(15 marks)

Q.5 State the functions and contents of any two of the following Statutory documents as per Marpol 73/78
a) Oil Record Book b) SOPEP manual c) Garbage Management Plan

Q.6 a) What safety precautions will you take to go to forward mast for changing a navigational light bulb in
restricted visibility? (10 marks)
b) As per Code of Safe Working practice, describe how safety of ship’s personnel is enhanced by
i) Safety Committee ii) Permit to work system. (15 marks)

Q.7 Describe the following ship’s stresses with diagrams:


a) Torsional b) Racking c) Panting d) Drydocking

Q.8 Write short notes on: i) ISM Code ii) ISPS code

Q.9 a) What should be the qualities of an Effective Team Leader? (10 marks)
b) Explain Situational awareness while i) tank cleaning operations
ii) Navigation in Restricted Visibility. (15 marks)

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Paper 1 Date: - 1st Mar-2023
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Question in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of the 6 questions from PART – B and each question carry 25 marks each.
PART – A
Q.1 M.V. Hindship is floating at a draft of Fwd 5.70 m, Aft 7.60m, discharges the entire cargo from No.4 TDk
which is full. The stowage factor of the cargo is 2/3 m3/t. Calculate the drafts after discharging.

Q.2 A bulk carrier is at displacement presently 12250 t, KM 9.8m, KG 9.0, has a list 6.5 O to stbd. She then
loads 1250 t ore (KG 8m, 2m to stbd of centreline) and discharges 250 t of ore (KG 2m, 5m from stbd of
centreline). 160 t of SW ballast is transferred vertically downward 9m and transversely 10m to port. Find the
list assuming that there are no slack tanks, given final KM 9.6m.

Q.3 Sketch and label Construction of Fore peak tank. How does its construction differ from other double
bottom tanks in a ship?

PART – B
Q.4 With reference to MARPOL 73/78 describe:
a) SOPEP b) Categories of Noxious Liquid Substances c) Garbage management plan and
Garbage Record Book.

Q.5 a) Explain the various proactive measures to be taken to protect the marine environment.
b) Describe the procedure to be followed to ensure safe boarding arrangement for pilots?

Q.6 a) Explain the duties of Safety Officers.


b) Describe the precautions to be taken while handling ropes and wires?

Q.7 Describe with Sketch following:


a) Panting and Pounding b) Transverse Stresses
c) Advance and Run d) Stealer Plate

Q.8 Explain with the help of suitable diagram the following zones of India:
a) Territorial zone b) Contiguous Zone c) Exclusive Economic Zone

Q.9 a) Write short notes on Maritime Labour Convention 2006.


b) Explain the need for effective communication on board and familiarization with work environment and
procedures?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd Jan-2023
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Part – A – All questions are compulsory.
2. Part – B – Attempt any five out of six.
3. All questions carry equal marks.

PART – A
Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrives in condition No. 8 has to discharge 300t prior to sailing. Calculate the position
w.r.t. AP from where the weight is to be discharged to enable her to sail trimmed 1.5m by stern. Also find the
drafts Fwd and aft.

Q.2 A ship of 10,000t displacement has an initial GM of 0.5m, FSM 120 tm is listed 2O to stbd. A shift of grain
cargo of 100t took place by 6m horizontally to stbd 2m vertically upwards. Find the resultant list.

Q.3 Sketch and label:


a) Chain Locker and Hawse Pipe arrangement of a ship.
b) Solid Floor of longitudinally framed double bottom tank and bracket floor of a transversely framed double
bottom tank.

PART – B
Q.4 State the purpose and contents of the following documents as per MARPOL 73/78.
a) Oil Record Book b) SOPEP Manual c) Cargo Record Book d) Garbage Record
Book

Q.5 Your vessel is due for Annual Loadline Survey in the coming Dry Docking. Describe in detail, what
preparations would you make.

Q.6 a) Explain with suitable sketch stealer plate?


b) Sketch and label balanced rudder stern frame?
c) What do you understand by panting and pounding? How are the stresses from forces taken care of in the
build of a ship?

Q.7 a) Prepare a Risk Assessment checklist for rigging of MOT ladder.


b) Explain the planned maintenance of Life Boat and Davits.

Q.8 a) Write short notes on Doc & SMC as per ISM Code.
b) Explain the information available on SOPEP.

Q.9 a) Define “Situational Awareness”.


b) What are the six barriers of situational awareness. Explain the need for familiarization with work
environment and procedures on board ship for new joiners.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st Nov-2022
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Part – A – All questions are compulsory.
2. Part – B – Attempt any five out of six.
3. All questions carry equal marks.

PART – A
Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrives in condition No. 7 and discharges the entire cargo from No. 4 TD. Find the amount
of ballast to be run into the Aft peak tank to bring her on even keel. Assume NO changes in LCB due to
ballasting of the tank.

Q.2 A vessel of displacement 8,000 T, KM 6.40m, KG 5.80m, FSM 800 Tm, has to discharge cargo using ships
crane. During the operation the parcel of cargo Kg 2.5m will be picked up by ships crane whose head is
expected to be 12.5m above the keel and swung transversely through a distance of 15m. If during the
operation the angle of list is not to exceed 5 degrees, determine maximum weight of cargo that can be
picked up at one time.

Q.3 Draw and label a midship section of double hull Oil tanker.

PART – B
Q.4 a) Explain the different categories of the noxious liquid substances as per Annex II of MARPOL.
b) Explain the discharge criteria of NLS in special areas and other areas as per MARPOL Annex II.

Q.5 a) Prepare an agenda for Safety Committee meeting after more than 25% of the ship’s complement has
joined the ship.
b) As per the Code of safe working practices explain the precautions to be taken when:
i) Painting a Funnel ii) Handling Batteries

Q.6 What are Loadline survey requirements? As a Third Officer what items will you check when assisting
Chief officer in preparing for an Annual Loadline survey.

Q.7 Explain the various stresses experienced by a ship and the structural members which compensate for
same.

Q.8 a) What are the Aims and Objectives of ISM? (10 Marks)
b) Define the security levels in ISPS and what action needs to be taken if a vessel is Entering the port where it
is security level 2? (15 Marks)

Q.9 a) Explain the ideal qualities of a team leader. (10 Marks)


b) Explain the need for i) Effective Communication onboard the ship ii) Familiarization with the work
environment and procedures. (15 Marks)

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th Oct-2022
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carries 25 marks each.

PART – A

Q.1 M.V. Hindship floating at a displacement of 19150 tonnes, KG 6.65M, FSC 0.042m, has yet to load 2
Locomotive weighing 76 tonnes each, with her own gear. The first locomotive is placed on deck (Quay side).
CG 13.83m above the base and 6 meters from C/L. The derrick the plumbs the quay with its head 21.5m
above the base and 13m from C/L and lifts the second locomotive to be placed on deck on the other side.
Calculate the maximum list during the operation.

Q.2 M.V. ‘Hindship’ is floating at a draft of F 5.65m and A 7.45m, LCG 70.47m forward of A.P. She loads 700t
of cargo 90m for’d of A.P. and discharges 200t of cargo from No.5 LTD. Calculate final drafts F & A.

Q.3 Draw and label a longitudinally framed double bottom of a Modern Bulk Carrier. State the uses of a
double bottom tanks.

PART – B

Q.4 a) Why and where do you change water ballast as per Ballast water management?
b) What are the different methods of changing water ballast?

Q.5 You are the OOW on a tanker in port and while bunkering there is a hose burst leading to oil spill. State
what action will you take?

Q.6 As per ‘Code of safe working practices’ explain the precautions to be taken for
a) Painting of Funnel b) Handling of batteries

Q.7 Briefly explain following terms with sketches where appropriate:


a) Camber b) Shear c) Racking Stress
d) Bilge keel e) Rise of floor

Q.8 a) Describe the functional requirements of ISM Code?


b) Describe the contents of ship security plan?

Q.9 a) Define ‘Situational Awareness’.


b) What are the six barriers to situational awareness?
c) Explain the Salient features of MLC 2006. List the Titles of MLC 2006.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th Sept-2022
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carries 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 A ship of 10000 tonne displacement is floating in Sea water and has KM = 10.8m, KG = 9.0m. She is listing
10O to starboard. She has two rectangular deep tanks. One on either side each 12m long, 12m wide and 9m
deep. The stbd. tank is full of FW while the port one is empty. If FW is to be transferred from the starboard
tank to the port tank, find the list if one third of the original FW in the starboard tank is transferred to the
port tank (USE Fluid GM).

Q.2 A ship floats in dock water of RD 1.008 with her winter loadline 80 mm above waterline on the portside
and 120 mmm below the waterline on the starboard side. If FWA = 220 mm, TPCSW = 28 and summer load
draft = 9.6m. She shall consume 25t of bunkers and fresh water per day. After 2 days, vessel is expected to
sail from port. Determine maximum quality of cargo to load basis voyage in summer zone. Also state her
departure draft in port.

Q.3 Briefly describe various types of framing system on merchant ships and draw a Mid-ship section of a
compositely framed ship.

PART – B
Q.4 a) What is a special area as defined by the MARPOL 73/78?
List the special areas for Annex I and Annex V.
b) What are the discharge criteria for disposal of garbage at sea?

Q.5 a) Prepare a checklist for carrying out a painting inside enclosed spaces.
b) New Ch Off and 3/Eng has joined the vessel. You are serving as 3/Off onboard. How will you conduct their
safety familiarization?

Q.6 a) Describe the salient features of an ISM code.


b) Explain in brief DOS, Security Levels and SSO with respect to ISPS.

Q.7 Illustrate following stresses on a vessel and describe how they are counteracted. Use sketches where
appropriate:
a) Hogging / Sagging b) Panting / Pounding c) Localized loading

Q.8 a) List the elements of the ISM code


b) Write short notes on ship security plan and various security levels.

Q.9 What are the attributes of successful team leader? Explain how you would motivate and educate the
crew onboard, in order to instill safety consciousness and awareness, into their day to day lives?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd Aug-2022
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carries 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship is floating in sea water, at drafts F: 8.04m, A: 8.64m. She is yet to load 500T of cargo in
port. Space is available in No. 1 TDk, and No. 4 TDk. Determine:
a) Distribution of the cargo so that in departure condition she is trimmed 35 cms by the stern.
b) Fore and Aft sailing drafts.

Q.2 A vessel of displacement 12500 T, KM 7m, KG 6.4m has a 3O list to stbd and has yet to load 500 tons of
cargo. The space is available in the tween deck at a KG of 10m & 6m, each side of the centre line. Calculate
the amount to be loaded on each side to complete the ship upright.

Q.3 Draw a labelled diagram of the transom floor showing connections to the stern frame.

PART – B
Q.4 What are the objectives of MARPOL Annex II? What are the various cargo categories under it and their
discharge criteria?

Q.5 Write in detail, the precautions to be taken and procedures to be followed for gas freeing tanks on a
crude oil tanker.

Q.6 a) Describe the precautions you would take when painting draft marks.
b) Draw up safety checklist for ‘working overside’ as per code of safe working practices.

Q.7 Explain the various stresses experienced by a ship and the structural members which compensate for the
same.

Q.8 Write short notes on:


a) Hours of rest as per STCW 1995 b) Territorial Waters c) DPA as defined on in ISM code.

Q.9 a) Do you agree that it is beneficial to be passive rather than aggressive or assertive? Justify your
statement.
b) Describe the essential quantities of Team Leader?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th July-2022
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carries 25 marks each.
PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship is at a draft of F: 8.77m, Aft: 8.792m, LCG: 72.34m fwd of AP. She discharges 196t of cargo
from No. 5 lower tween deck, calculate the draft fwd and aft.

Q.2 A vessel of W = 6550t, KG = 6.0 m has to load further 1500t of cargo. At what KG should it be loaded if
the ship has to ensure Righting Moment of 350 mt at heel of 3 O, KM in final condition is 7.0m.

Q.3 Sketch and label mid ship section of compositely framed cargo ship.

PART – B
Q.4 Explain contents of garbage management plan and entries to be made in garbage record book.

Q.5 What safety precautions you would observe during following operations?
a) Sand blasting on deck. b) Painting of draft marks

Q.6 a) Prepare a Risk Assessment Checklist for rigging of MOT ladder.


b) Describe code of safe working practices on board the ship while working on radar scanner.

Q.7 Explain the following features in ship construction and their purpose:
a) Bilge keel b) Transom floor c) Keel d) Garboard strake

Q.8 Prepare a checklist for preparation of SEQ survey.

Q.9 a) What do you mean by ‘rest period’? What is meant by ‘overriding operational conditions’?
b) Explain situational awareness. How situational awareness reduces the possibility of human errors?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st June-2022
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carries 25 marks each.
PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship sails in condition no. 6. On the voyage, she is expected to consume 230 tonnes of fuel oil
from no. 3 DB tanks. Find the amount to be consumed from each tank to arrive on an even keel.

Q.2 M. V. Hindship at a displacement of 13750 t, KG 7.28m, and FSM 1095 tm is listed 2 deg to stbd and has
yet to load 365 tonnes of cargo. Space is available in No. 3 TD 1.8m to stbd of centre line and in No. 5 UTD,
5.5m to port of centre line. Find the amount of cargo to be loaded in each space so that the ship will be
upright on completion.

Q.3 Sketch and label a neat diagram of fore peak tank. Explain how the panting and pounding stresses are
counteracted.

PART – B
Q.4 State the requirement of MARPOL 73/78 convention for the discharge of oil & oily mixture from
machinery spaces. List the entries to be made in the ORB under the section.

Q.5 a) Explain the precautions to be taken whilst bunkering.


b) Describe the working of sewage plant with a block diagram.

Q.6 a) Describe the safety precautions that need to be taken while working aloft.
b) What precautions are required prior entering and enclosed space?

Q.7 Explain the following ship stresses and describe various structural members available to compensate
these stresses:
a) Racking b) Torsional c) Panting d) Pounding

Q.8 With respect to UNCLOS, write short notes on followings:


a) Territorial waters b) Exclusive economic zones (EEZ)
c) Base Line d) Contiguous zone

Q.9 Define Situation Awareness. What are the six barriers to Situation Awareness? How Situation Awareness
reduces the possibility of human errors.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th May-2022
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.
PART – A
Q.1 A ship of 10000 tonne displacement is floating in Sea water and has KM = 10.8 m, KG = 9.0 m. She is
listing 10O to starboard. She has two rectangular deep tanks. One on either side each 12 m long, 12 wide and
9m deep. The stbd. tank is full of FW while the port one is empty. If FW is to be transferred from the
starboard tank to the port tank, find the list if one third of the original FW in the starboard tank is transferred
to the port tank. (USE Fluid GM).

Q.2 M. V. Hindship is floating at a mean draft of 6.20m, Aft draft- 6.78. Trim – 1.16m. Forward Draft = 5.62m.
A weight of 300 tonne is then shifted from No. 2 Tween deck to No. 1 Tween deck. Calculate her final draft F
& A.

Q.3 What is panting stress? Sketch and Label panting arrangements in the forward part of the ship.

PART – B
Q.4 a) What is the special area as defined by the MARPOL 73/78? List the special areas for Annex I and Annex
V.
b) What are the discharge criteria for disposal of garbage at sea?

Q.5 Write short notes & give on board examples for:


a) Situational Awareness and
b) Decision Making

Q.6 As per ‘Code of safe working practices’, explain the precautions to be taken for:
a) Painting of Funnel b) Handling of Batteries

Q.7 Briefly explain the following terms with sketches where appropriate:
a) Camber b) Sheer c) Racking Stress d) Bilge Keel e) Rise of floor

Q.8 a) Describe the functional requirements of ISM Code.


b) Describe the contents of ship security plan.

Q.9 a) What should be the qualities of Team Leader?


b) Explain the need for a Situation and risk assessment on board the ship.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st April-2022
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hind-ship in dock water R.D. 1.010 is at a draft of F: 7.50m, A: 7.90m. She has to load 400t of cargo.
Calculate the position with respect of AP, where this weight should be loaded so that she would be trimmed
1.2m by the stern on completion.

Q.2 M. V. Hindship is floating at a mean draft of 6.20m, Aft draft- 6.78. Trim – 1.16m. Forward Draft = 5.62m.
A weight of 300 tonne is then shifted from No. 2 Tween deck to No. 1 Tween deck. Calculate her final draft F
& A.

Q.3 Sketch and describe various types of rudders and illustrate their salient features.

PART – B
Q.4 With reference to MARPOL 73/78 describe –
a) SOPEP b) Categories of Noxious Liquid Substances c) Garbage categories.

Q.5 Describe the duties and responsibilities of a health and Safety officer as per Code of safe working
practices. Explain the steps that should be taken to ensure safe working practices while working at: -
a) Anchor stations b) Galley.

Q.6 Briefly explain following terms with sketches where appropriate:


a) Camber b) Shear c) Racking Stress d) Bilge keel e) Rise of floor

Q.7 Write short notes on followings:


a) DOC and SMC as per ISM code b) DOS and CSR as per ISPS code.

Q.8 a) State the onboard preparations for SEQ surveys.


b) Describe with respect to UNCLOS
i) Baseline ii) EEZ iii) Innocent Passage

Q.9 “Feedback and acknowledgement are considered important component of communication process”.
Justify the statement with an onboard situation.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd March-2022
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

Q.1 A ship of LBP 150m, MCTC 350 m, TPC 34, COF 1m, Fwd of midship draws 8.0m ford and 10.3m aft. Find
the final drafts when the following operations were carried out:
a) 2000t loaded in No. 2, LH 40m ford of HG
b) 400t loaded in No. 4, LH 25m aft of HG
c) 100T SW transferred from AP tank to FP tank distance 125m.
d) 175t discharged from No. 3 LH 1m aft of HG.

Q.2 A ship of displacement 14800 T, KM 10.4, KG 9m was floating upright. Subsequently, the following
operations were carried out:-
a) 210 tons loaded at KG 7.2m, 6m to stbd of centerline.
b) removed 280 tons from tank, being 7 m to port of centerline.
c) 75 tons of ballast was shifted from 3 port DB to 3 stbd DB through 14m,
Find the resultant list.

Q.3 Draw and label a longitudinally framed double bottom of a Modern Bulk Carrier. State the uses of a
double bottom tanks.

PART – B
Q.4 a) What is the relevance of Ballast Water Convention in marine environmental protection?
b) Sketch and describe: a) Beam knees b) Skew of propeller.

Q.5 As per ‘Code of Safe working Practices’ explains the precautions to be taken for:
a) Embarkation of pilot b) Carrying out Hot work on board ship

Q.6 a) Prepare a Risk Assessment checklist for rigging of MOT ladder.


b) Explain the planned maintenance of a Life Boat and davits.

Q.7 Write short notes on:


a) Bilge Keel b) Flat plate Keel c) Floors

Q.8 Write short notes on:


a) Hours of rest as per STCW 2010 b) Territorial Waters c) DPA as defined in ISM Code.

Q.9 Make a risk assessment analysis chart for lowering of free fall lifeboat at mid sea.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th January-2022
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship floating in water of R.D. 1.012 at drafts F: 5.16m, A: 6.02m. She pumps out entire SW
ballast from No.1 and No.4 (P, C and S), D.B. tanks. No.3 (P and S) and No. 5, D.B. tanks which were empty
are filed with H. FO. Calculate:
a) Maximum quantity of cargo that can be loaded so that the vessel will be at summer draft on reaching the
open sea. Fuel and water consumption for river passage is 70 Tons.
b) GM (F) in docks if in departure condition KG = 8.75m, FSM = 1450.

Q.2 A vessel is floating at drafts, F: 11.48m, A: 12.26m. She is complete loading at draft F:11.9m, A: 12.10m.
Space is available in No.5 hold 30m forward of AP and No. 2 hold 100m, forward of AP. If the MCTC: 120,
TPC:32, LCF:64m, LBP:140m, determine:
a) Quantity of cargo still to load
b) Distribution of cargo to be loaded.

Q.3 Draw and label a neat sketch of bilge piping system of a ship.

PART – B
Q.4 a) What are different methods of control of organisms in ballast water and describe any one method of
ballast water exchange in detail.
b) What are the contents of SOPEP & SMPEP.

Q.5 Make a Garbage management plan for your vessel. What locations onboard should such a plan is
posted? What are special areas with respect to MARPOL Annex V?

Q.6 The Electrician needs to up the radar mast for essential repairs. Carry out risk assessment of this task and
make a checklist incorporating all associated safety precautions.

Q.7 a) How will you determine that the vessel is at Angle of Loll & how do you go about correcting angle of
Loll?
b) Draw load lines of a cargo ship.

Q.8 a) What are the Aims and objectives of ISM code and SMS?
b) How will you prepare your vessel for load line survey.

Q.9 a) Enumerate the key requirements of MLC – 2006.


b) What are the 4 – fundamental factors that contribute towards “HRM” on board Ship?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th January-2022
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship, displacement 19050 Tons is floating on even keel draft in D.W.  = 1.015 T/m3. She has to
load 487 Tons of cargo. Determine the location of cargo with respect to AP, so that in final condition she will
trimmed 20 cms by stern. Also determine the aft draft in D.W. after completion of loading.

Q.2 A ship of displacement 5000 tonnes has a tank 16m long, 10m wide and 4m deep which is empty.
KM=7.2m, KG=7.0m. Find the GM fluid if 400t of oil of R.D. 0.95 is received in it.

Q.3 Sketch and label the attachment of the panting stringers and panting beams of a forepeak tank with its
frames.

PART – B
Q.4 Explain the various stresses experienced by a ship and the structural members which compensate for the
same?

Q.5 Write short notes & illustrate with an onboard situation:


a) Effective Communication and
b) Motivation.

Q.6 Write short notes on ISM Code and ISPS Code. How will you assist the chief Officer while preparing the
vessel for ISM and ISPS Renewal Audits respectively?

Q.7 What safety precautions will you take to go to the forward mast for changing navigational light bulbs in
restricted visibility?

Q.8 Prepare a checklist of item to be checked for entering an enclosed space, which a ballast tank.

Q.9 As per Ballast Water Management Convention describe the discharge criteria for ballast water. Explain
any two methods predominantly used presently for ballast water exchange and precautions during such
operations.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st December-2021
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M.V. Hindship in condition No. 8 has to discharge 300 tonnes prior to sailing. Calculate the position with
respect to A.P, from where this weight is to be discharged to enable her to sail trimmed 1.5 m by stern. Also
find the sailing drafts F and A. (25 marks)

Q.2 A ship of 10,000 t displacement has an initial GM of a 0.5m, FSM 120 TM is listed 2 O to starboard. A shift
in grain cargo of 100 t took place by 6m horizontally to starboard 2m vertically upward. Find the resultant
list. (25 marks)

Q.3 Sketch and Label construction of Fore Peak tank. Explain why its construction is different from other
tanks on the ship and what additional measures are taken to strengthen it further. (25 marks)

PART – B
Q.4 a) Explain D1 and D2 standards of Ballast Water Management (15 marks)
b) Explain with a diagram the Sewage Treatment Plant on board your ship. (10 marks)

Q.5 Your crew is required to paint the funnel of your ship. Prepare a Risk Assessment and the Checklist
required prior the operation. (25 marks)

Q.6 Write in detail the procedure to be taken prior doing hot work on main deck of a cargo ship.
(25 marks)

Q.7 Describe the following terms with suitable sketches are appropriate: (25 marks)
a) Camber b) Load Displacement c) Angle of Loll d) FWA e) TPC

Q.8 Write short notes on:


a) Brief on DOC & SMC as per ISM code. (10 Marks)
b) Explain the information available on Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) (15 Marks)

Q.9 a) Define “Situational Awareness”. (5 Marks)


b) What are the six barriers to situational awareness. (10 Marks)
c) Explain the need for familiarization with work environment and procedures on board ship for new joiners.
(10 Marks)
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st November-2021
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M.V. Hindship in condition No. 8 has to discharge 300 tonnes prior to be sailing. Calculate the position
with respect to A.P., from where this weight is to be discharged to enable her to sail trimmed 1.5 m by stern.
Also find the sailing drafts F and A. (25 marks)

Q.2 A ship arrives port drawing 8.5 m fwd and 9.7 m aft. She has to load 600 t of cargo. The space is available
60 m fwd and 40 m aft of COF, which is mid-ship.
McTc = 250 tm and TPC = 20. Find how to distribute this 600 t of cargo if the ship is to finish loading 0.5 m by
the stern. State also the final drafts fwd and aft. (25 marks)

Q.3 Sketch and Label Water cooled stern tube. (25 marks)

PART – B
Q.4 a) Explain what all information are available in Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP). (15 marks)
b) Describe Oil Record Book. (10 marks)

Q.5 a) Prepare a checklist for carrying out painting inside enclosed spaces. (10 marks)
b) Identify various hazards when working aloft towards risk assessment. (15 marks)

Q.6 A seaman is to enter the duct keel on your vessel with yourself for inspection. Write down the Risk
Assessment to be complied with along with the checklist needed for man entry. (25 marks)

Q.7 Describe the following terms with suitable sketches are applicable:
a) Panting b) Rake c) Propeller Skew d) Pitch e) Boss

Q.8 a) Explain the role of Classification Societies in the marine industry. (15 Marks)
b) With Respect to UNCLOS, explain base line, continental shelf and EEZ. (10 Marks)

Q.9 a) Explain Situational awareness while keeping bridge watch. (10 Marks)
b) Importance of Management of i) Fatigue ii) Motivation (15 Marks)

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st October-2021
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A

Q.1 A vessel of displacement 18,000 Tons is upright and has KM: 9.70m, FSM: 2971. A heavy lift of 90 Tons is
on board at Kg: 10.90m, 7m to port of the centerline, is to be discharge into a barge, when the derrick will be
plumbed 12m to starboard of the centerline and the head of the derrick will be 29m above the keel.
Determine the maximum permissible KG of the vessel if the list is not to exceed 5 O during the discharge
operations.

Q.2 M. V. Hindship, displacement 19050 Tons is floating on even keel draft in D.W.  = 1.015 T/m3. She has to
load 487 Tons of cargo. Determine the location of cargo with respect to AP, so that in final condition she will
trimmed 20 cms by stern. Also determine the aft draft in D.W. after completion of loading.

Q.3 Draw a sketch of aft peak tank showing the various panting and pounding arrangements. Label all parts.

PART – B

Q.4 a) Explain situational awareness. How situational awareness reduces the possibility of human errors?
b) Explain the key elements of effective resources management?

Q.5 With respect to UNCLOS write short notes on:


a) Territorial Water b) Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

Q.6 a) What are special areas as per Annex I & II of the MARPOL 73/78?
b) What are the discharge criteria from cargo spaces of an oil tanker as per MARPOL 73/78?
c) What is the information available in the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)?

Q.7 Explain the following features in ships construction and their purpose:
a) Camber b) Rise of floor c) Rake of stem d) Sheer

Q.8 a) With respect to risk assessment explain i) Hazard ii) Risk and iii) Competent person
b) Explain the various proactive measures to be taken to protect the marine environment.

Q.9 a) Enumerate the function of the safety committee on board the ship.
b) What safety precautions need to be taken for doing hot work in ballast tanks?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st Sept-2021
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship at a draft of F: 6.92 m, A: 8.15m, loads 215 Tonnes in No: 2 hold and consumes
50T of FW from No: 8 Tank (Stbd), calculate final draft Forward and Aft.

Q.2 A ship arrives port drawing 8.5m fwd and 9.7m aft. She has to load 600t of cargo. The space is
available 60m fwd and 40m aft of COF, which is mid-ship. McTc = 250 tm and TPC = 20. Find how to
distribute this 600t of cargo if the ship is to finish loading 0.5m by the stern. State also the final
drafts fwd and aft.

Q.3 Sketch and Label a water cooled Stern tube.

PART – B
Q.4 State the rules as per MARPOL for disposal of following from a chemical tanker carrying Annex II
cargo in both special and outside special areas.
a) Cargo resides of Category X, Y and Z from cargo Tanks
b) E/ R Bilge water.

Q.5 Write short notes on:


a) Garbage Management Plan (8 Marks)
b) Oil Record Book (8 Marks)
c) SMPEP (9 Marks)

Q.6 a) Define Particularly Sensitive Areas (PSSA). State the names of PSSA (12 Marks)
b) Explain the precautions to be taken while bunkering alongside a berth and immediate action to be
taken in case of oil spill on deck. (13 Marks)

Q.7 With respect to risk assessment, explain following:


a) Hazard b) Risk c) Competent Person

Q.8 Describe the differences between panting and pounding stresses. What structural arrangements
are provided to withstand these stresses.

Q.9 a) How will you conduct a safety committee meeting on board and what are the responsibilities
of a safety officer. (12 Marks)
b) What are the advantages of team work. (13 Marks)
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd Aug-2021
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.
PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship floating at a mean draft of 7.12 m in water of RD = 1.008, KG 6.12 m, loads 900 t
of cargo in 3 TD, 2m off CL to port and 200 t in no. 4 td 2.5 m to stbd of CL. An 80 t lift is discharged
from deck kg 14.1 m cg 4 m to port of CL. Calculate her final mean draft and angle of list if the FSC in
final condition was 0.12m.

Q.2 A vessel with displacement 10000 T length – 100 mtr, drafts F – 6.00 mtr, A – 7.00 mtr, KM – 10
mtr, KG – 7.8 mtr, TPC – 25. Vessel is still to load more by 0.2 mtr, MCTC – 150 tm, HF is at 2 mtr aft
of midship, FSM – 370 tm. Find the cargo to load.

Q.3 Sketch and Label construction of Fore Peak tank. Explain why its construction is different from
other tanks on the ship and what additional measures are taken to strengthen it further.

PART – B
Q.4 a) Explain what all information are available in Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP).
(Marks 15)
b) Describe Oil Record Book (Marks 10)

Q.5 a) There is fire in Engine Room. Describe the procedure to fight it. (Marks 15)
b) As per Code of Safe working practices explain the precautions to be taken for painting ship side in
the port. (Marks 10)

Q.6 Recently in Mumbai Harbor, a pilot lost his life while boarding the ship in rough weather. Make a
root cause analysis & describe the action you would take to minimize this risk in future.

Q.7 Differentiate between following with suitable sketches.


a) Panting and Pounding b) Sheer and Flare c) Camber and Rise of Floor
d) Stress and Strain e) Hog and Sag

Q.8 Write short notes on:


a) Exclusive Economic Zone
b) Certificates issued under ISM Code.
c) Hours of rest as per STCW 2010.

Q.9 a) Do you agree it is beneficial to be passive rather than aggressive or assertive? Justify
(Marks 10)
b) Describe the essential qualities of Team Leader. (Marks 15)
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 12th July-2021
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship displacing 16398T, KG 7.15m, FSC 0.08m, discharged 280T, kg 6.20 CG 1.4 off CL
stbd and loaded 280T Kg 6.20m, CG 3.5m to stbd of CL. A 70T of parcel of cargo was shifted
horizontally from 3.6m port of CL to 1.2m port of CL. Calculate the resultant list.

Q.2 A ship loaded to her summer draft and floating in SW, KG 7.85m, KM 8.05m, FSM 1500 tm,
discharges 300 ts of cargo from KG 14m. After discharge she enters in docks and found floating to
her summer draft in water of R.D. 1.010. Determine the GM (F) in the final condition.

Q.3 Draw a neat sketch of midship section of longitudinally framed self trimming bulk carrier and
label its parts.

PART – B
Q.4 Explain with respect to Marpol 73/78.
a) Emission Control Areas. (Marks 5)
b) Ship Board Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) (Marks 5)
c) Garbage record book (Marks 5)
d) With help of suitable diagram, explain the working of Sewage treatment plant fitted on board.
(Marks 10)

Q.5 Explain the precautions to be taken while bunkering alongside a berth and immediate actions to
be taken in case of oil spill on deck.

Q.6 As per Code of Safe Working Practices, explain the precautions to be taken for:
a) Painting Funnel b) Entry into enclosed space.

Q.7 Describe following terms with neat diagram where appropriate:


a) Camber b) Load Displacement c) Angle of Loll
d) FWA e) TPC

Q.8 What do you understand by UNCLOS, with respect to UNCLOS write short notes on:
a) Territorial Waters b) Exclusive Economic Zone

Q.9 What are the attributes of successful team leader? Explain how would you motivate and
educate the crew on board in order to imbibe safety consciousness awareness into their day to day
lives.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th April-2021
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt any 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hind-ship floating at a displacement of 19150 tonnes, KG – 6.65, FSC - 0.042 m, has yet to
loads Locomotives weighing 76 tonnes each with her own gear. The first locomotive is placed on
deck (Quay side), cg 13.83 m above the base and 6 meters from C/L. The derrick then plumbs the
quay with its head 21.5 m above the base and 13m from C/L and lifts the second locomotive to be
placed on deck on the other side. Calculate the maximum list during the operation.

Q.2 An oil tanker 150m long, displacement 12500 tons, MCTC 200 leaves port with drafts 7.2 m
forward and 7.4 m Aft. There is 550 tons of fuel in the forward deep tank (Centre of gravity 70m
forward of the centre of floatation) and 600 tons in the after deep tank (Centre of gravity 60m aft of
centre of floatation). The centre of floatation is 1m aft of amid ship. During the sea passage 450 tons
of oil is consumed from aft. Find how much oil must be transferred from the forward tank to the aft
tank if the ship is to arrive on an even keel.

Q.3 Draw and label the Longitudinally framed double bottom tank. Enlist the benefits of a double
bottom tank.
PART – B
Q.4 Under Annex – I of Marpol 73/78, explain the discharge criteria for oily mixtures from cargo
areas and Machinery spaces.

Q.5 Write in detail, the precautions to be taken and procedure to be followed for receiving HFO
bunkers. Draw up a check list listing out the precautionary checks being carried out.

Q.6 Identify various possible hazards as to why an enclosed space should be considered “Potentially
Dangerous”.

Q.7 Describe the following terms with suitable sketches as applicable:


a) Panting b) Rake c) Propeller Skew d) Pitch e) Boss

Q.8 a) Explain the role of Classification Societies in the marine industry. (15 Marks)
b) With respect to UNCLOS, explain base line, continental shelf and EEZ. (10 Marks)

Q.9 a) Define “Situational Awareness” (5 Marks)


b) What are the six barriers to situational awareness (10 Marks)
c) Explain the need for familiarization with work environment and procedures on board ship for new
joiners. (10 Marks)
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st March-2021
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part – A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A

Q.1 M. V. Hind-ship in condition No. 3, sustained damage aft. To affect repairs, it is required to
reduce the aft draft to 4.5m by loading 518 tons in the fore part of the vessel. Find how far abaft the
fore perpendicular, this weight should be loaded?

Q.2 A ship arrives port drawing 8.5m fwd and 9.7 m aft. She has to load 600t of cargo. The space is
available 60m fwd and 40m aft of COF, which is mid-ship. McTc = 250 tm and TPC = 20. Find how to
distribute this 600 t of cargo if the ship is to finish loading 0.5m by the stern. State also the final
drafts fwd and aft.

Q.3 Neatly sketch and label access openings for cargo tanks on an oil tanker. Illustrate their purpose
and salient features.

PART – B

Q.4 State the purpose and contents of the following documents as per MARPOL 73/78:
a) Oil Record Book b) SOPEP Manual c) Garbage Record book
d) VRP e) Cargo Record Book

Q.5 a) Define Special area as per Marpol and list out special areas for Annex IV & V.
b) Explain the precautions to be taken while bunkering alongside a berth and immediate actions to
be taken in case of oil spill on deck.

Q.6 a) What is a Safety Committee and what are its functions.


b) With respect to the code of safe working practices describe the precautions to be taken when
welding repair to be carried on deck fire line.

Q.7 a) Describe various types of framing in use on ships and illustrate their uses and features.
b) Describe Floors, beams, brackets, pillows and Girders.

Q.8 a) Describe objectives and the functional requirements of ISPS code.


b) Describe the precautions to be taken during mooring / unmooring and when alongside?

Q.9 a) Explain why situational awareness is important for the safe running of the ship?
b) How to plan, coordinate and assign work to personnel.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th December-2021
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS:
200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part – B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hind-ship in condition No. 3, sustained damage aft. To affect repairs, it is required to
reduce the aft draft to 4.5m by loading 518 tons in the fore part of the vessel.
Find how far abaft the fore perpendicular, this weight should be loaded?

Q.2 A ship of 10,000 t displacement has an initial GM of a 0.5 m, FSM 120 TM is listed 2 O to
starboard. A shift in grain cargo of 100 t took place by 6 m horizontally to starboard 2m vertically
upward. Find the resultant list.

Q.3 Draw a neat sketch and label Bilge and Ballast Piping on board a ship.

PART – B
Q.4 a) Explain D1 and D2 standards of Ballast Water Management. (15 Marks)
b) Explain with a diagram the Sewage Treatment Plant on board your ship. (10 Marks)

Q.5 Your crew is required to pain the funnel of your ship. Prepare a Risk Assessment and the
Checklist required prior the operation.

Q.6 Write in detail the procedure to be taken prior doing hot work on main deck of a cargo ship.

Q.7 Write short notes on:


a. Sheer b. Stringer Plate c. Stealer Plate
d. Garboard Strake e. Hogging & Sagging

Q.8 Write short notes on:


a) Brief on DOC & SMC as per ISM Code. (10 marks)
b) Explain the information available on Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.
(SOPEP) (15 marks)

Q.9 Effective communication & situational awareness helps in smooth running of ships. Explain with
as on board situation.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st December-2020
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship in condition No. 8 has to discharge 300 tonnes prior to sailing. Calculate the position
with respect to A.P., from where this weight is to be discharged to enable her to sail trimmed 1.5m by
stern. Also find the sailing drafts F and A. (25 marks)

Q.2 A ship loaded to her summer draft and floating in SW, KG 7.85m, KM 8.05m, FSM 1500 tm,
discharges 300 Ts of cargo from KG 14m. After discharge she enters in docks and found floating to her
summer draft in water of R.D. 1.010. Determine the GM (F) in the final condition. (25 marks)

Q.3 Sketch and label Water cooled stern tube. (25 marks)

PART – B
Q.4 a) Explain any two methods predominantly used for Ballast Water Exchange and precautions during
such operations. (15 marks)
b) W.r.t. Annex V list out for food waste discharge criteria. (10 marks)

Q.5 a) Prepare a checklist for carrying out painting inside enclosed spaces. (10 marks)
b) Identify various hazards when working aloft towards risk assessment. (15 marks)

Q.6 a) Explain the duties of a safety officer and safety representative on board a vessel. (10 marks)
b) State the objective of ISM Code. (15 marks)

Q.7 Describe the following terms with suitable sketches as applicable:


a) Panting b) Rake c) Propeller Skew d) Pitch e) Boss

Q.8 a) Explain the role of Classification Societies in the marine industry. (10 marks)
b) In the context of ISM code explain:
i) Objective of SMS ii) Near Miss iii) Non-Conformity (15 marks)

Q.9 a) Explain Situational awareness while keeping bridge watch. (10 marks)
b) Importance of Management of: i) Fatigue ii) Motivation (15 marks)

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th November-2020
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.
PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship floating at a hydrostatic draft of 5.5m, KG 7.53m, FSC in the final condition 0.104m,
has to load 1200 tonnes of cargo in no. 2 hold and no. 2 TD. Find the amount of cargo to be loaded in
each space to complete the ship with a GM (fluid) of 1.0m.

Q.2 A ship of displacement 7000t, KG 7.0m, has to load a parcel of cargo of 1600 t at the centerline and
thereafter a heavy lift of 95 t using her own derrick, the head of which is 25 m above the keel with an
outreach of 15 m from the centerline. If her KM in final condition is 8.0 m, at what maximum Kg should
1600 t be loaded so that when the heavy lift is being loaded, list will not exceed 9 O?

Q.3 Sketch and label a neat diagram of forepeak tank.

PART – B
Q.4 a) What is a special area as defined by MARPOL 73/78? List the special area for Annex I and Annex
V.
b) What are the discharge criteria for disposal of garbage at sea?

Q.5 a) Describe the composition of safety committee and the agenda for monthly Safety Committee
meeting.
b) Explain the precautions to be taken during the ballast water exchange at sea.

Q.6 As per Code of safe working practices, explain the precautions to be taken for:
i) Embarkation of Pilot.
ii) Carrying out hot work onboard ship.

Q.7 Define the following with sketches where appropriate:


a) Camber b) Rise of floor c) Flare d) Shear e) Rake

Q.8 Explain the contents of “Five Titles” of MLC, 2006.

Q.9 a) What is motivation? Explain any one theory to use for motivation.
b) Describe the essential attributes of effective team leader.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st October-2020
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship in a river Port of Density 1.014 is at drafts F: 4.5m, A: 6.0m, LCG= 71.62m. She loads 470t, Leg
= 60.20m. Find her final drafts.

Q.2 A vessel with displacement 25500 T, KM 10.5m, KG 10.0 m, has a pair of rectangular double bottom wing
(port & stbd) tanks on either side of the centerline 15m long x 10m wide x 5m deep. Calculate the list produced
if one of the double bottom wing tanks is filled to 50% with SW ballast.

Q.3 Sketch and label a side profile view of a transom stern showing the propeller and a semi-balanced rudder.

PART – B
Q.4 a) List the different categories of garbage as per MARPOL, Annex V.
b) List the discharge criteria of garbage as per MARPOL, Annex V.
c) List the records to be maintained as per MARPOL, Annex V. (5+10+10 marks)

Q.5 As the officer in charge of maintenance of safety equipment, enumerate the weekly and monthly
maintenance checks to be carried out on safety equipment.

Q.6 Prepare detailed Risk Assessment for “WORKING ALOFT” as per COSWP for the maintenance of ship’s mast
including hazard identification and control measures.

Q.7 Sketch and describe:


i) Corrugated Bulkhead ii) Chain Locker iii) Beam Knees

Q.8 a) List any 10 statutory certificates to be carried on a general cargo ship as mentioned in SOLAS.
b) Briefly state the salient points of guidance and requirements for rest hours for watch keepers as per STCW
2010.

Q.9 Describe a role of a team leader incharge of mooring stations. Enumerate the team building initiatives that
you should apply to ensure safe and efficient operations.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 09th March-2020
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A

Q.1 M. V. Hindship floating at a draft of F 5.20m & A 7.40m, LCG 70.47m, fwd of AP, loads 1000t of cargo,
100.5m fwd of AP. Calculate her (i) Final Displacement (ii) Final Hydrostatic Draft
(iii) Final Draft F & A.

Q.2 From a ship of 8000t, KM 8.6M, KG 8.0m, some deck cargo was washed overboard (KG 10.0, 8.0m from
centre line). If the resultant list is 3O then find the quantity lost if the FSM was 800TM.

Q.3 Sketch and label transform stern of a large ocean-going ship showing connections to the ship’s frame.

PART – B

Q.4 Explain / Enlist, with respect to MARPOL 73/78;


a) Discharge criteria for discharging oily water mixtures from machinery spaces inside special areas.
b) Cargo Record Book for chemical tankers
c) Garbage Management Plan
d) Emission Control Areas

Q.5 Draw the starboard side load lines of cargo vessel with following particulars: summer draft: 7.200m,
summer displacement: 18000Ts, TPC at 7.2m, draft: 20. Describe the dimensions and distances between various
load lines.

Q.6 Write in detail the precautions to be taken prior doing hot work inside the ballast tank adjacent to cargo oil
tank.

Q.7 Describe with neat sketches the construction features in a ship to compensate for panting and pounding.

Q.8 Write short notes on the following:


a) OPA-90
b) Civil Liability Convention
c) London Dumping Convention

Q.9 a) Explain situational awareness while keeping Bridge watch.


b) What are the tools for effective communication and how does it help improve team work on board ships.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 08th Jan-2020
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship floating at a mean draft of 5.5 mt, KG 7.53 m, FSC in the final condition 0.104m, has
to load 1200 tonnes of cargo in No.2 hold and No. 2 TD. Find the amount of cargo to be loaded in each
space to complete the ship with a GM (Fluid) of 1m.

Q.2 A ship displacing 18000 tonnes, KG 7.0 m, KM 7.9 m is to load 70 tonnes. The crane’s head is 40m
above the keel and 16m to stbd of Ship’s centerline. Find the maximum list and the final list when the
weight is loaded 5 m to stbd of centerline at a height 12m above the keel.

Q.3 Sketch and label Mid-Ship section of compositely framed bulk carrier with hopper tanks. What is
self trimming hold?

PART – B
Q.4 State the function of following documents as per MARPOL 73/78:
a) Oil Record Book b) SOPEP Manual c) Garbage Management Plan
List out the information available in each.

Q.5 List the precautions for purging and gas freeing on an oil tanker.

Q.6 With reference to ‘Code of Safe working practices for Merchant Seaman’, explain the precautions
to be taken for hot work on main deck of a Bulk carrier.

Q.7 a) Explain panting and pounding stresses.


b) How is the ship strengthened against panting and pounding stresses?

Q.8 a) What are functions and objectives of ISM Code?


b) What are the duties of ship security officer?

Q.9 a) Explain the duties and responsibilities of seafarers under MLC 2006.
b) What are the factors which can contribute to fatigue?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th November-2019
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. Hiondship floating in sea water at a draft of F 8.40M & A 8.80M, LCG 72.34M fwd of AP,
discharges 300t of Cargo, from no. 5 LTD. Calculate her
i) Final displacement
ii) Final Hydrostatic draft
iii) Final Draft F & A

Q.2 A box shaped vessel 65m x 12m x 8m has KG = 4m and is floating in salt water upright on an even
keel at 4m draft F & A. Calculate the GZ at 5 degrees heel.

Q.3 Sketch and label the Mid-Ship section of a large crude carrier.

PART – B
Q.4 State the rules as per MARPOL 73/78 for disposal of following from a chemical tanker carrying
Annex II cargo in both special and outside special areas – Cargo residue of Category X, Y and Z from
cargo tanks.

Q.5 Gas cutting and welding of a pipeline has to be carried out on main deck. How will you conduct a
risk assessment for this work and state the precautions to be taken before and during the operation.

Q.6 a) Describe the duties and responsibilities of a safety officer as contained in the Code of Safe
Working Practices (COSWP).
b) Make a checklist for permit to work in an enclosed space.

Q.7 Write short Notes along with uses and sketches on:
a) Tumblehome b) Keel Rake c) Gussett Plate d) Torsion Stress

Q.8 a) Write briefly about: DOC and SMC as per ISM code and DOS and CSR as per ISPS code.
b) Explain the information available in Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP).

Q.9 List out some traits of a good leader? How effective communication does helps in smooth running
of ships. Explain with on board situations.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th Sept-2019
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.
PART – A

Q.1 It is required to lead 220 tonnes of cargo on M. V. Hindship in condition No. 2. Find where this weight should
be loaded to keep after draft uncharged.

Q.2 A ship of displacement 10000t has No. 3 & 4 DB tanks full of oil of RD 0.95. The tanks are 15m long, 12m
wide and 2m depth. HFO is consumed from No. 3 port till a sounding of 1.2m is obtained. If KM is 7.8m, KG is
7.075m, calculate the list.

Q.3 Sketch and label the Mid-Ship section of a container vessel.

PART – B

Q.4 State the discharge criteria as per MARPOL Annex I and Annex IV?

Q.5 a) Explain the procedure for Entry into Enclosed space.


b) Prepare a risk assessment matrix for painting of the funnel of your ship.

Q.6 a) How would you motivate your crew for safe operations during mooring situations?
b) What is meant by Resource Management?

Q.7 Define the following with suitable sketches:


a) Rake b) Deck line c) Margin Line d) Shear Strake

Q.8 a) Write short notes w.r.t. the ISM Code: i) Audit ii) DOC iii) SMC
b) State the different security levels as per the ISPS Code and your actions as duty officer in port at each level.

Q.9 With respect to ship board personnel management explain in brief the followings:
a) Importance of management of fatigue.
b) Importance of assertiveness.
c) Importance of motivation.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th July-2019
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.
PART – A

Q.1 M.V. Hindship at a displacement of 13750 t, KG 7.28 m, and FSM 1095 tm is listed 2 O to stbd and has yet to
load 365 tonnes of cargo. Space is available in No. 3 TD, 1.8 m to stbd of centre line and in No.5 UTD, 5.5 m to
port of centre line. Find the amount of cargo to be loaded in each space so that the ship will be upright on
completion.

Q.2 A ship arrives port drawing 9.0 m even keel draft. She has to load 600 t of cargo. The space is available 60 m
fwd and 40 m aft of COF, which is mid-ship.
McTc = 250 tm and TPC = 20. Find How to distribute this 600 t of cargo if the ship is to finish loading 0.5 m by the
stern. State also the final drafts fwd and aft.

Q.3 Sketch and label a neat diagram off fore peak tank. Explain how the panting and pounding stresses are
counteracted.

PART – B

Q.4 State the requirement of MARPOL 73/78 convention for the discharge of oily mixture from machinery
spaces. List the entries to be made in the ORB under this section.

Q.5 What precautions you will take before carrying out painting in topside ballast tank of a bulk carrier.

Q.6 Write short notes on following with suitable sketches as required:


a) Stealer plate
b) Flare
c) Localized stresses
d) Transverse stresses

Q.7 Carry out a risk assessment as per Code of safe working practices for pilot boarding arrangements at night
using a combination ladder. Make appropriate assumptions as applicable.

Q.8 Write short notes on followings:


a) Document of Compliance and Safety Management Certificate as per ISM Code.
b) Declaration of Security and Continuous Synopsis Record as per ISPS Code.

Q.9 Define Team work. What are the factors affecting performance of an individual while working in a Team?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd May-2019
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.
PART – A

Q.1 M.V. Hindship at a draft of F 5.38m, A 6.17m, GM (F) 0.73m, FSC 0.085m, discharges 370 t, from no.3 TD,
Veg 10.2 m and Loads 260 t in No. 5 LTD, 250 t of fuel oil was received equally distributed in no.2 DB tanks (P &
S). Calculate her GM (F).

Q.2 A ship of 10000 t displacement is floating in SW and has KM of 10.8m and KG of 9.0m. She is listed 10 O to
stbd. She has two rectangular deep tanks, one on either side each 12m long, 12m wide and 9m deep. The stbd
tank is full of FW and port tank is empty. If FW is to be transferred from the starboard tank to the port tank find:
i. The quantity of FW to be transferred to bring the ship upright.
ii. The list of two thirds off the original FW is transferred to the port tank.

Q.3 Sketch and label a hatch corner, showing the various strengthening arrangements. Also explain how the
strength is compensated for the openings on the main deck in way of hold.

PART – B

Q.4 a) With reference to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78, list out the entries to be made in the oil record book Part-I
and Part-II.
b) What are the various cargo categories under annex 2 of MARPOL and their discharge criteria?

Q.5 a) What precautions and procedures are to be followed in rigging boarding arrangements for a Pilot?
b) Explains the precautions to be taken during ballast exchange?

Q.6 Describe the duties and responsibilities of a health and Safety officer as per Code of safe working practices.
Explain the steps that should be taken to ensure safe working practices while working at:-
a) Anchor stations b) Galley

Q.7 With suitable sketches, describe panting and pounding stresses and their nature in a seaway and also the
measures to be taken to counteract these stresses.

Q.8 With respect to UNCLOS, write short notes on followings:


a) Territorial waters, b) Exclusive economic zones (EEZ) c) Base Line d) Contiguous Zone.

Q.9 Define Situation Awareness. What are the six barriers to Situation Awareness? How Situation Awareness
reduces the possibility of human errors.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th March-2019
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.
PART – A

Q.1 M.V. Hindship sails in condition no.6. On the voyage, she is expected to consume 230 tonnes of fuel oil from
no.3 DB tank and no.7 DB tanks. Find the amount to be consumed from each tank to arrive on an even keel.

Q.2 A vessel of W = 6550 t, KG = 6.0 m has to load further 1500t of cargo. At what KG should it be loaded if the
ship has to ensure Righting Moment of 350 mt at heel of 3O. KM in final condition is 7.0m.

Q.3 Sketch and label mid ship section of compositely framed cargo ship.

PART – B

Q.4 Explain contents of garbage management plan and entries to be made in garbage record book.

Q.5 a) Explain the precautions to be taken whilst bunkering.


b) Describe the working off sewage treatment plant with a block diagram.

Q.6 a) Describe the safety precautions that need to be taken while working aloft.
b) What precautions are required prior entering an enclosed space?

Q.7 Explain the following ship stresses and describe various structural members available to compensate these
stresses:
a) Racking, b) Torsional c) Panting d) Pounding

Q.8 Prepare a checklist for preparation of SEQ survey.

Q.9 a) What do you mean by “rest period”? What is meant by “overriding operational conditions”?
b) Explain situational awareness. How situational awareness reduces the possibility of human errors?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd Jan-2019
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.
PART - A
Q.1 M.V. Hind-ship in dock water of R.D. 1.010 is at a draft of F: 7.50 m, A: 7.90 m. She has to load 400t of cargo.
Calculate the position with respect of AP, where this weight should be loaded so that she would be trimmed
1.2m by the stern on completion.

Q.2 M. V. Hind-ship at a displacement of 13750 t, KG 7.28m, and FSM 1095 tm is listed 2 deg to stbd and has yet
to load 365 tonnes of cargo. Space is available in No.3 TD, 1.8m to stbd of centre line and in No.5 UTD, 5.5m to
port of centre line. Find the amount of cargo to be loaded in each space so that the ship will be upright on
completion.

Q.3 Sketch and label a neat diagram of fore peak tank. Explain how the panting and pounding stresses are
counteracted.

PART - B
Q.4 State the requirement of MARPOL 73/78 convention for the discharge of oil & oily mixture from machinery
spaces. List the entries to be made in the ORB under this section.

Q.5 Describe the duties and responsibilities of a health and Safety officer as per Code of safe working practices.
Explain the steps that should be taken to ensure safe working practices while working at:-
(a) Anchor stations (b) Galley

Q.6 Briefly explain following Terms with sketches where appropriate:


(a) Camber (b) Shear (c) Racking Stress
(d) Bilge Keel (e) Rise of Floor

Q.7 Write short notes on the following:


a) DOC and SMC as per ISM code b) DOS and CSR as per ISPS code.

Q.8 With respect to UNCLOS, write short notes on followings:


a) Territorial waters b) Exclusive economic zones (EEZ)
c) Base Line d) Contiguous Zone

Q.9 Define Situation Awareness. What are the six barriers to Situation Awareness? How Situation Awareness
reduces the possibility of human errors.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st Nov-2018
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.

PART - A

Q.1 M. V. Hind ship is at a draft of F: 8.778m, Aft: 8.792m, LCG: 72.34m fwd of AP. She discharges 196t of cargo
from No. 5 lower tween deck, calculate the draft fwd and aft.

Q.2 A ship of displacement 14800T KM 10.4, KG 9m was floating upright. Subsequently the following operations
were carried out:-
a) 210 tons loaded at KG 7.2 m, 6m to stbd of centerline.
b) Removed 280 tons from tank, being 7m to port of centerline.
c) 75 tons of ballast was shifted from 3 port DB to 3 stbd DB through 14m.
Find the resultant list.

Q.3 Draw and label a longitudinally framed double bottom of a Modern Bulk Carrier. State the use of a double
bottom tanks.

PART - B

Q.4. a) What is the relevance of Ballast Water Convention in marine environmental protection?
b) Sketch and describe: a) Beam Knees b) Skew of propeller.

Q.5 As per ‘Code of Safe Working Practices’ explain the precautions to be taken for:
(a) Embarkation of Pilot (b) Carrying out Hot work on board ship.

Q.6 (a) Prepare a Risk Assessment checklist for rigging of MOT ladder.
(b) Describe code of safe working practices on board the ship while working on radar scanner.

Q.7 Define: (a) Camber (b) Rise of Floor (c) LBP (d) Deck Line (e) Free Board

Q.8 Write short notes on:


(a) Hours of rest as per STCW 2010 (b) Territorial Waters (c) DPA as defined in ISM Code.

Q.9 (a) Do you agree it is beneficial to be passive rather aggressive or assertive? Justify.
(b) Describe the essential qualities of Team Leader?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th Sept-2018
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.
PART - A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship, Displacement 19050 Ts is floating on even keel draft in D. W. δ = 1.015 T/m 3. She has to load
487 Ts of cargo. Determine the location of cargo with respect to AP, so that in final condition she will trimmed
20 cms by stern. Also determine the aft draft in D.W. after completion of loading.

Q.2 A vessel of displacement 18,000 Ts is upright and has KM: 9.70m, FSM: 2971. A heavy lift of 90 Ts is on
board at Kg: 10.90m, 7m to port of the centerline, is to be discharged into a barge, when the derrick will be
plumbed 12m to starboard of the centerline and the head of the derrick will be 29m above the keel. Determine
the maximum permissible KG of the vessel if the list is not to exceed 5 O during the discharge operations.

Q.3 Draw a sketch of aft peak tank showing the various panting and pounding arrangements. Label all parts.

PART - B
Q.4. a) What are special area as per Annex I & II of the MARPOL 73/78?
b) What are the discharge criteria from cargo spaces of an oil tanker as per MARPOL 73/78?
c) What is the information available in the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)?

Q.5 a) With respect to risk assessment explain (i) Hazard (ii) Risk and (iii) Competent person
b) Explain the various proactive measures to be taken to protect the marine environment.

Q.6 a) Enumerate the function of the Safety Committee on board the ship.
b) What safety precautions need to be taken for doing hot work in ballast tank?

Q.7 Explain the following features in ship construction and their purpose:
a) Camber b) Rise of floor c) Rake of stem d) Sheer

Q.8 With respect to UNCLOS write short notes on:


a) Territorial Waters b) Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

Q.9 a) Explain situational awareness. How situational awareness reduces the possibility of human errors?
b) Explain the key elements of effective resources management?

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd July -2018
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

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


Notes:
1. Questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.
PART - A
Q.1 A ship of displacement 5000 tonnes has a tank 16m long, 10m, wide and 4m deep which is empty.
KM=7.2m, KG=7.0m.
Find the GM fluid if 400t of oil of R.D. 0.95 is received in it?

Q.2 A vessel of displacement 16000t, KG 9.0m loaded cargo as follows: 1000t Kg 8.0m; 2000t Kg 6.0m and
1500t Kg 10.0m. Further 2000t of cargo is to be loaded for which space is available in the lower hold Kg 5.0m
and in the tween deck Kg 11.0m. Calculate the weight to be loaded in each space so that the final KGsolid would
be 8.75m. The FSM is 2250tm.

Q.3 Sketch and label the attachment of the panting stringers and panting beams of a forepeak tank with its
frames.

PART - B
Q.4. Explain the various stresses experienced by a ship and the structural members which compensate for the
same?

Q.5 Write short notes & illustrate with an onboard situation:


a. Effective Communication, and
b. Motivation

Q.6 As per Ballast Water Management Convention describe the discharge criteria for ballast water. Explain any
two methods predominantly used presently for ballast water exchange and precautions during such
operations.

Q.7 Write Short notes on ISM Code and ISPS Code. How will you assist the Chief Officer while preparing the
vessel for ISM and ISPS Renewal Audits respectively?

Q.8 What safety precautions will you take to go to the forward mast for changing a navigational light bulls in
restricted visibility.

Q.9 Prepare a checklist of item to be checked for entering an enclosed space, which a ballast tank.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd May -2018
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP & CARE
FOR PERSONS ON BOARD AT THE OPERATION LEVEL
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Part A is compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part B and carry 25 marks each.
PART - A
Q.1 M.V. Hindship floating in water of R.D. 1.012 at drafts F: 5.16m, A: 6.02m. She pumps out entire SW ballast
from No. 1 and No. 4 (P, C and S), D.B. tanks. No.3 (P and S) and No. 5 D.B. tanks which were empty are filled
with H.F.O. Calculate:
a) Maximum quantity of cargo that can be loaded as that the vessel will be at summer draft on reaching the
open sea. Fuel and water consumption for river passage is 70 Ts.
b) GM (F) in docks if in departure condition KG = 8.75m, FSM = 1450.

Q.2 A vessel is floating at drafts F: 11.48m, A: 12.26m. She is to complete loading at drafts F:11.9m, A:12.10m.
Space is available in No. 5 hold 30m forward of AP and No. 2 hold 100m forward of AP. If the MCTC:120,
TPC:32, LCF:64m, LBP:140m determine:
(a) Quantity of Cargo still to load (b) Distribution of cargo to be loaded.

Q.3 Draw and label a neat sketch of bilge piping system of a ship.

PART - B
Q.4.a) What are different methods of control of organisms in ballast water and describe any one method of
ballast water exchange in detail.
b) What are the contents of SOPEP & SMPEP.

Q.5 Make a Garbage management plan for your vessel. What locations onboard should such a plan be posted?
What are special areas with respect to MARPOL Annex V?

Q.6 The Electrician needs to up the radar mast for essential repairs. Carry out risk assessment of this task and
make a checklist incorporating all associated safety precautions.

Q.7 a) How will you determine that the vessel is at Angle of Loll & how do you go about correcting angle of
Loll?
b) Draw load lines of a cargo ship.

Q.8 a) What are the Aims and objectives of ISM code and SMS?
b) How will you prepare your vessel for load line survey.

Q.9 a) Enumerate the key requirements of MLC-2006.


b) What are the 4-fundamental factors that contribute towards “HRM” on board ship?

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