Tag: #ekmanagement
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EK Naval Oct 2018 (Q13)
(a) With reference to bilge keels: (i) Describe how the design and method of attachment reduces the possibility of damage to the shell plate; (5) (ii) State what testing must be carried out. (2) (b) Explain why the bilge keels do not extend the full length of the vessel. (3) Oct 2018 (Q13)
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EK Naval Oct 2018 (Q12)
(a) Describe the stresses that the hull of an ocean going vessel is subjected to when it encounters heavy weather. (5) (b) Explain the constructional details of ships which resist the stresses described in part (a) (5) Oct 2018 (Q12)
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EK Naval Jul 2018 (Q14)
(a) Explain the causes and effects of panting and pounding, indicating the affected areas. (5) (b) Describe the constructional details designed to resist panting and pounding. (5) Jul 2018 (Q14)
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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…
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EK Naval Mar 2018 (Q14)
(a) With reference to the overhaul of a ship side valve in dry dock, explain as Chief Engineer Officer, what information should be given to the docking company prior to work commencing (5) (b) Describe how the valves would be overhauled stating the precautions to be taken before returning the ship to service (5) Mar…
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EK Naval Mar 2018 (Q13)
Explain, with the aid of a mid-ship half section sketch of a container ship, how the strength is built into this type of vessel whilst still allowing access to the cargo holds (10) Mar 2018 (Q13)
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EK Naval Mar 2018 (Q12)
With reference to roll reduction systems, explain the principles of operation of EACH of the following, stating the advantages and disadvantages of EACH: (a) Bilge keels (5) (b) Passive uncontrolled tanks (5) Mar 2018 (Q12)
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EK Naval Dec 2017 (Q14)
(a) Describe the survey of a hollow rudder (7) (b) Explain the possible effects if the watertight integrity of the rudder was compromised (3) Dec 2017 (Q14)
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EK Naval Dec 2017 (Q13)
As Chief Engineer Officer of an older vessel which has recently been purchased, write a report to the superintendent engineer detailing the items that should be inspected to ensure that the conditions of assignment of Load Line are satisfactorily complied with (10) Dec 2017 (Q13)
