Tag: #ukmmarineengineering

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(a) Explain the system of classification for access doors passing through watertight bulkhead 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) Explain the safety features built into the watertight door operating system to enhance safety to personnel. (4)…

EK Naval Jul 2017 (Q13)

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(a) Explain why twin skeg rudders may be fitted on some vessels (3) (b) Explain the advantages of a twin skeg installations in modern vessels with a large cargo carrying capacity (7) Jul 2017 (Q13)

EK Naval Jul 2024 (Q13)

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(a) Explain why a single propeller and single rudder may not be suitable for large cargo vessels having a wide beam (3) (b) Explain the advantages of a twin propeller twin rudder installation in vessels with a large cargo carrying capacity (7)Jul 2024 (Q13)

EK Naval Jul 2017 (Q12)

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(a) State, with reasons, the potential hazards that may be present in EACH of the following spaces (i) An oily bilge tank (2) (ii) A ballast tank (2) (b) State the procedure to be undertaken prior to entering enclosed spaces (6) Jul 2017 (Q12)

EK Naval Jul 2024 (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 Mar 2017 (Q14)

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(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) Mar 2017 (Q14)

EK Naval Mar 2024 (Q14)

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During sea trials, extensive noise measurements are taken in accordance with the Code of Practice for Noise Levels in Ships. (a) State and explain the unit of sound measurement (2) (b) State the noise level above which personnel are required to wear ear protection (1) (c) Explain how a ship’s crew may be made aware…

EK Naval Mar 2024 (Q13)

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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) Explain how the integrity of the bulkhead is retained with respect to ventilation trunking where A Class bulkheads have to be penetrated (2) (c) Discuss the design of ventilation systems with…

EK Naval Mar 2017 (Q13)

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Describe, with the aid of sketches, how main propulsion efficiency can be improved by the addition of EACH of the following (a) Ducted propeller (Kort nozzle) (5) (b) Vane or Grim wheel aft of the propeller (5) Mar 2017 (Q13)

EK Naval Mar 2024 (Q12)

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