Tag: #ukmmarineengineering

  • EK Naval Oct 2023 (Q12)

    EK Naval Oct 2023 (Q12)

    (a) Explain the function and location of EACH of the following (i) Watertight doors (3) (ii) Weathertight doors (3) (b) Explain why a bilge injection valve is incorporated into the main sea water system, describing how it is tested (4) Oct 2023 (Q12)

  • EK Naval Dec 2018 (Q12)

    EK Naval Dec 2018 (Q12)

    When a vessel is in dry dock, the possible risk of fire in the machinery spaces are heightened due to the nature of the work being carried out As Chief Engineer Officer, compile a set of standing orders instructing ships staff on the action to be taken should a serious fire occur (10) Dec 2018…

  • EK Naval Jul 2023 (Q14)

    EK Naval Jul 2023 (Q14)

    Describe how EACH of the following defects on a solid propeller may be repaired whilst a ship is in drydock: (a) Bent blades (2) (b) Damaged blade tips (4) (c) Pieces of blade missing (4) Jul 2023 (Q14)

  • EK Naval Oct 2018 (Q14)

    EK Naval Oct 2018 (Q14)

    With reference to tank inspections: (a) List SIX items that should be looked for in a tank inspection; (3) (b) State where erosion would be found in ballast tanks; (2) (c) Write a procedure for enclosed space entry. (5) Oct 2018 (Q14)

  • EK Naval Oct 2018 (Q13)

    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)

  • EK Naval Jul 2023 (Q13)

    EK Naval Jul 2023 (Q13)

    With reference to tank inspections: (a) List SIX items that should be looked for in a tank inspection (3) (b) State where erosion would be found in ballast tanks (2) (c) Write a procedure for enclosed space entry to a fuel oil or ballast tank, making reference to where guidance may be found. (5) Jul…

  • EK Naval Oct 2018 (Q12)

    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)

  • EK Naval Jul 2023 (Q12)

    EK Naval Jul 2023 (Q12)

    (a) Explain the cause and effects of panting and pounding at the forward end of a ship. (5) (b) Sketch the constructional details designed to resist panting and pounding. (5) Jul 2023 (Q12)

  • EK Naval Jul 2018 (Q14)

    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)

  • EK Naval Mar 2023 (Q14)

    EK Naval Mar 2023 (Q14)

    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) Mar 2023 (Q14)