Tag: #ballasttank

  • EK Naval Jul 2018 (Q13)

    EK Naval Jul 2018 (Q13)

    With reference to defects found in the steelwork of ballast tanks: (a) Explain the factors that may cause defects in ballast tanks; (4) (b) State, with reasons, areas most likely to be affected and how they may be indicated; (4) (c) State methods employed to minimize damage, caused by the factors in (a). (2) Jul…

  • EK Naval Jul 2017 (Q12)

    EK Naval Jul 2017 (Q12)

    (a) State, with reasons, the potential hazards that may be present in EACH of the following spaces (i) An oily bilge tank (2) (ii) A ballast tank (2) (b) State the procedure to be undertaken prior to entering enclosed spaces (6) Jul 2017 (Q12)