Tag: #ukmmarineengineering

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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…

EK Naval Mar 2023 (Q13)

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(a) With reference to bilge keels: (i) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, 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 bilge keels do not extend the full length of the vessel (3)…

EK Naval Jul 2018 (Q12)

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With reference to the structure of a large passenger ship, describe the requirement for preventing the spread of fire and smoke. (10) Jul 2018 (Q12)

EK Naval Mar 2023 (Q12)

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With reference to double bottom fuel tanks: (a) Explain why weighted cocks are fitted to the tank sounding pipes (2) (b) Explain the purpose of air pipes (2) (c) State the design feature incorporated on air pipe vents with respect to EACH of the following: (i) Heavy weather (2) (ii) Fire (2) (iii) Bunkering (2)…

EK Naval Mar 2018 (Q14)

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(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…

EK Naval Mar 2018 (Q13)

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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)

EK Naval Dec 2024 (Q14)

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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) 10 marks Dec 2024 (Q14)

EK Naval Mar 2018 (Q12)

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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)

EK Naval Dec 2024 (Q13)

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With reference to the classification of ships, explain EACH of the following: (a) Why ships are built to classification society rules; (5) (b) The meaning of the notation ✠100A1; (4) (c) How a ship remains in class throughout the life of the vessel. (1) 10 marks Dec 2024 (Q13)

EK Naval Dec 2017 (Q14)

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