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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)
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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)
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EK Nava Jul 2019 (Q13)
With reference to large bulk carriers: (a) Explain how the design and operation of this type of vessel has contributed to structural failure; (5) (b) Describe the designs that have evolved to minimize the possibility of failure. (5) Jul 2019 (Q13)
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EK Naval Jul 2019 (Q12)
With reference to large fixed bladed propellers: (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, EACH of the following: (i) The effect of hull fouling; (3) (ii) Operation in clean hull, ballast condition. (3) (b) Explain why fitting a light propeller may be beneficial. (4) Jul 2019 (Q12)
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EK Naval Mar 2019 (Q14)
As Chief Engineer Officer of an older vessel which has recently been purchased, state with reasons, the items that should be inspected to ensure that the conditions of assignment of Load Line are satisfactorily complied with. (10) Mar 2019 (Q14)
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EK Naval Mar 2019 (Q13)
(a) Explain the function and location of EACH of the following: (i) Watertight doors; (3) (ii) Weather tight doors. (3) (b) Explain why it is essential that scuppers and freeing ports are operational at all times. (4) Mar 2019 (Q13)
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EK Naval Dec 2023 (Q14)
With reference to the overhaul of ship side valves in dry dock: (a) Explain, as Chief Engineer Officer, what essential 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) Dec…
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EK Naval Dec 2023 (Q13)
(a) Explain the system of classification for access doors passing through watertight bulkheads of a vessel. (3) (b) State THREE circumstances under which all watertight doors must be closed when situations are defined as potentially hazardous. (3) (c) As a Senior Engineer Officer, explain to a new crew member how to pass safely through a…
