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Describe the in-water survey to classification society requirements, of the underwater structure of a very large carrier. (10) Aug 2020 (Q14)

Explain the methods adopted in modern shipbuilding practice to prevent hull fractures due to corrosion fatigue, making reference to the sequence of assembly of the plating and welding and the subsequent protection on completion of construction. (10) Aug 2020 (Q13)

EK Naval Aug 2020 (Q12)

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With reference to ship construction: (a) Explain why conventional liquid carriers are divided by longitudinal bullheads; (2) (b) Explain why ore carriers may be fitted with wing tanks; (2) (c) State, other than the carriage of liquids, the purposes of double bottom tanks in dry-cargo ships; (2) (d) State FOUR reasons for transverse watertight bulkheads…

EK Naval Jul 2020 (Q14)

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With reference to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments: (a) State the aims of the Ballast Water Management Convention; (2) (b) Explain the difference between ballast water standards D-1 and D-2 (2) (c) State, with reasons, the documentation required by ships in international traffic to manage their…

EK Naval Jul 2020 (Q13)

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(a) State the advantages and disadvantages of aluminum alloy in ship building. (4) (b) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a method of welding aluminum panels. (6) Jul 2020 (Q13)

EK Naval Jul 2020 (Q12)

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(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)

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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)

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(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)

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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) Dec 2019 (Q12)

EK Naval Oct 2019 (Q14)

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