Category: EK NAVAL

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With reference to roll reduction systems: (a) Explain the principle of operation of bilge keels, stating their advantages (4) (b) Describe TWO other methods of roll reduction, stating the advantages and disadvantages of EACH system (6) Mar 2022 (Q13)

EK Naval Mar 2022 (Q12)

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With reference to the construction of refrigerated spaces: (a) State suitable materials that can be used for insulating refrigerated spaces (2) (b) State the properties that an insulating material should possess (3) (c) Sketch a section through a wall of a cold storage space detailing how the insulation is attached to the ship’s structure (5)…

EK Naval Dec 2021 (Q14)

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(a) List FIVE of the nine hazard classes of Dangerous Goods as stated in the international Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code (5) (b) State the documentation that must accompany any hazardous shipment, explaining the purpose of this documentation (5) Dec 2021 (Q14)

EK Naval Dec 2021 (Q13)

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With reference to a bulk carrier, describe as Chief Engineer Officer, the inspection that should be carried out on the upper topside areas (10) Dec 2021 (Q13)

EK Naval Dec 2021 (Q12)

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With reference to cargo hatch covers on large container ships: (a) Describe how they are tested for watertight (2) (b) Explain how the weight of the hatch and containers is transferred to the ships structure whilst allowing for deflections of the hull in a seaway (3) (c) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the…

EK Naval Oct 2021 (Q14)

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During sea trials, extensive nose measurements are taken in accordance with the Code of Practice for Noise Levels in ships. (a) State and explain the unit of sound measurement (2) (b) State the noise level above which personnel are required to wear protection (1) (c) Explain how a ship’s crew may be made aware of…

EK Naval Oct 2021 (Q13)

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With reference to cargo hatch covers on large container ships: (a) Describe how they are tested for watertight (2) (b) Explain how the weight of the hatch and containers is transferred to the ships structure whilst allowing for deflections of the hull in a seaway (3) (c) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the…

EK Naval Oct 2021 (Q12)

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With reference to drainage from ship’s external structure, explain EACH of the following: (a) Why scuppers are located in close proximity to the superstructure, whereas freeing ports are generally located at open areas of the weather deck (3) (b) Why it is essential that scuppers and freeing ports are operational at all times (4) (c)…

EK Naval Jul 2021 (Q14)

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(a) Describe the survey of a hollow rudder (7) (b) State what repairs may need to be carried out on the rudder (3) Jul 2021 (Q14)

EK Naval Jul 2021 (Q13)

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