Tag: #ekmanagement

  • EK Motor Dec 2023 (Q1)

    EK Motor Dec 2023 (Q1)

    The Chief Engineer Officer wrote a report to the company superintendent engineer concerning a bacterial attack of lubricating oil in the sumps of the main engine and one of the generator engines. The report should explain how the attack was detected, damage found in the engines, investigations into the possible cause of the attack, how…

  • EK Naval Dec 2022 (Q13)

    EK Naval Dec 2022 (Q13)

    With reference to structural Fire protection in passenger ship accommodation spaces: (a) Define the meaning of Class A bulkheads, stating the requirements (4) (b) Discuss the design of ventilation systems to prevent the spread of smoke and fire (4) (c) Explain how the integrity of the bulkhead is retained, with respect to ventilation trunkings, where…

  • EK Naval Dec 2021 (Q13)

    EK Naval Dec 2021 (Q13)

    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 Jul 2020 (Q12)

    EK Naval Jul 2020 (Q12)

    (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, how a hydraulically operated folding hatch cover opens and closes. (7) (b) Explain how the water tightness and security of the hatch cover sketched in part (a) can be ascertained before proceeding to sea. (3) Jul 2020 (Q12)

  • EK Naval Dec 2019 (Q14)

    EK Naval Dec 2019 (Q14)

    With reference to structural fire protection in passenger ship accommodation spaces: (a) Define the meaning of Class A bulkheads, stating the requirements (4) (b) Discuss the design of ventilation system to prevent the spread of smoke and fire (4) (c) Explain how the integrity of the bulkhead is retained with respect to ventilation trunking where…

  • EK Naval Dec 2019 (Q13)

    EK Naval Dec 2019 (Q13)

    (a) Explain why fatigue cracks occur in a ship’s hull, stating the locations where they may be found. (3) (b) Describe the hull inspection that should be carried out in dry-dock to ascertain the maintenance and repairs that may need to be carried out. (7) Dec 2019 (Q13)

  • EK Naval Dec 2019 (Q12)

    EK Naval Dec 2019 (Q12)

    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) Dec 2019 (Q12)

  • EK Naval Oct 2019 (Q14)

    EK Naval Oct 2019 (Q14)

    As Chief Engineer officer, write a dry dock specification for the repair of the following damage that has occurred, stating what factors have to be considered when costing the repairs. Damage to water ballast tank number 1 port wing. The shell plating 15 mm thick for approx. 2 meters square has to be removed and…

  • EK Naval Oct 2019 (Q13)

    EK Naval Oct 2019 (Q13)

    (a) State FOUR reasons for transverse watertight bulkheads in ship construction. (4) (b) State the minimum number of transverse watertight bulkheads and their location. (4) (c) Describe how watertight bulkheads are tested. (2) Oct 2019 (Q13)

  • EK Naval Oct 2019 (Q12)

    EK Naval Oct 2019 (Q12)

    As Chief Engineer Officer on a new vessel, which is experiencing severe aft end vibration at full service speed, explain the possible reasons for the vibration, and make recommendations for further sister vessels presently under construction. (10) Oct 2019 (Q12)