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FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE - II)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER - II
TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

NOTES:
1. Question No. 1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any FOUR from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculator is permitted.
4. Wherever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
Q. 1 M.V.HINDSHIP (Advanced Problems on Ship Stability)
Q. 2 BILGING (Box shaped vessel)
Q. 3 CENTER OF PRESSURE/ THRUST DUE TO LIQUID PRESSURE/ SF AND BM
Q. 4 SKETCH AND LABEL MIDSHIP SECTIONS
Q. 5 THEORY ON STABILITY (Rolling of Ships/ Heel while turning/ Wind and Weather heeling criteria/ Torsional Stress)
Q. 6 PASSENGER SHIP SUBDIVISION/ FIRE INTEGRITY
Q. 7 TONNAGE/ LOADLINE CONVENTION
Q. 8 SHIP BUILDING MATERIALS/ SHIPYARD PRACTICES
Q. 9 INCLINING TEST/ STABILITY AT MODERATE AND LARGE ANGLES OF HEEL
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11 November 2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE II

Notes: “MMD Exams Study Material” app available on both PLAY STORE & APP STORE
1. Questions no. 1,2 & 3 are compulsory. Attempt any ‘Four’ from the remaining
questions.
4. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
Q.1 M.V. Hindship is floating in water of density 1.015 at drafts of:

F = 6.40 m
A = 7.20 m
Calculate the amount of cargo to discharge [457.05 t]
and position with respect to aft perpendicular [89.223 m]
from where it should be discharged to reduce her forward draught by
40 cms without change in draught aft.
Q.2 The slop tank of a tanker has vertical ordinates measured from the deck
downwards spaced equally at intervals of one metre as follows:
0, 3.25, 4.4, 5.15, 5.65, 5.9 and 6.0m.
Find KP (ht of CP above the bottom) and [2.502 m] [4.102 m]
thrust when the tank is full of slop of RD 0.98. [70.122 t] [95.241 t]
Q.3 (a) A coaster of length 80m, breadth 8m has a rolling period of 10 seconds.
If her rolling coefficient is 0.75, calculate her approximate GM. [0.36]
(b) M.V. Hindship is at a draught of

F = 7.4m,
A = 8.62m,
KG = 7.0m,
FSM = 1200 and
Speed of 13.0 knots.
She turns in a circle of radius of 400m.
Calculate her heel produced. [1.495°] [1.51°]
“MMD Exams Study Material” app available on both PLAY STORE (Android) & APP STORE (Apple)
Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of an LPG ship.
Q.5 With reference to Intact Stability Code (2008):

Explain with suitable diagrams, the severe wind and weather heeling
criteria to be satisfied by cargo vessels.
Q.6 Under subdivision of ships, describe any three:

(i) Permeability of compartments
(ii) Criterion of service numeral
(iii) Floodable length
(iv) Permisisble length
Q.7 Differentiate between enclosed spaces and excluded spaces as per

International Tonnage Convention.
Q.8 With help of a block diagram, explain the general layout of a ship yard and
their Inter relationship.
Q.9 Describe fully the procedure for doing the inclining experiment.
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06 October 2022

questions.
Q.1 M.V. Hindship is in dock water of RD 1.015 at drafts of

F: 8.68 m
A: 9.18 m
She has to load cargo such that when in salt water she is at her
summer loadline and trimmed 1 m by stern. Calculate:
(i) Quantity of cargo that can be loaded.
[905.9 t]
[905.866 t]
(ii) Where, with respect to AP, should it be loaded.
[58.02m from AP]
[69.288m from AP]
(iii) Drafts forward and aft in salt water.
[F: 8.719m / A: 9.719m]
[F: 8.718m / A: 9.718m]
Q.2 A box shaped vessel has length 80m and light displacement 800 tonnes.
The vessel loads 200 tonnes in a forward compartment of length 20m and
200 tonnes in an after compartment of length 20m.
Draw the SF and BM graphs for the vessel.
Q.3 A box shaped vessel 75m X 10m X 6m is floating in SW

on an even keel draft of 4.5m.
Find the new drafts fwd and aft if
forward compartment, 5m long, is bilged.
[F: 6.01m / A: 3.781m]
[F: 6.002m / A: 3.788m]
Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of a general cargo ship.
Q.5 (a) Describe the IMO weather criteria against wind and wave as
required by Code of Intact Stability.
(b) What do you understand by “Torsional Moment”?

How do you calculate the Torsional Moment in a container ship?
How significant is Torsional stress in a container ship.
Q.6 With the help of suitable sketches describe:

(a) The differences between ‘A-60’ and ‘A-0’ class fire division.
(b) The requirements for a ‘trunk way’ passing through an A-class division.
Q.7 (a) Differentiate between a “Type A” and “Type B” – “100” ships as per
International Load Line Convention 1966 as amended.
(b) With respect to International Tonnage Convention 1969 as amended,

give two examples of excluded space.
Q.8 (a) Describe the sequence of events which take place in a modern Shipyard
while building a ship?
(b) With the aid of sketch,

Describe the procedures of impact test conducted on a metal.
Q.9 When inclining tests are required on cargo and passenger ships?
Describe the procedure of such tests and state the precautions necessary.
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07 September 2022

1. Questions no. 1,2,3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any four from the remaining
questions.
Q.1 M.V. Hindship is floating at an even keel draught of 8.20m in water of

density 1.020.
She has to proceed to an upriver port where the density of water is 1.005
and where maximum allowable draught is 8.00 m.
Calculate the amount of cargo to discharge and position,
with respect to, aft perpendicular from where it should be discharged
so that she arrives at the upriver port with an even keel draught of 8.00 m.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 190m X 25m is floating at a even keel draft of 8m.
There is a watertight compartment 8m deep
with watertight flat at 2m.
The length of the compartment is 15m and
its aft bulkhead is 20m forward of midship.
Find the draft of the vessel if the watertight compartment gets bilged above
the flat.
The permeability of cargo in the watertight compartment is 70%.
Q.3 A box shaped vessel 50m X 12m is divided into four compartments of equal
length when loaded, with homogenous cargo level stowed as follows:
No.1 & No.4 = 125 t each
No.2 & No.3 = 180 t each,
The vessel floats in SW at EK draft of 3m.
Draw SF/BM diagram for the vessel.
Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of a Cellular Container ship.
Q.5 Describe the IMO weather criteria for severe wind and rolling as required by
Intact Stability.
Q.6 (a) What is meant by ‘Subdivsion Load Lines’?
(b) What are the requirements as per SOLAS for assigning, marking and
recording of subdivision loadlines for passenger ships.
Q.7 With reference to ‘International Convention on Tonnage of Ships’ write

short notes on the following:
(i) Gross Tonnage
(ii) Net Tonnage
(iii) Excuded Spaces
(iv) Enclosed Spaces
Q.8 (a) What are the special measures adopted to maintain fire growth
potential on ships?
(b) Write short notes on the following:

(i) Standard fire test.
(ii) Types of bulkhead.
(iii) Special Category Spaces.
Q.9 (a) What are the limitations of rolling period test.
(b) What is forced rolling and synchronised rolling.
(c) Explain the principle involved in inclining experiment to determine KG

of light ship.
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06 July 2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE - II)
FUNCTION: SHIP OPERATION

Notes:
1. Questions no. 1,2,3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any four from the remaining
questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1 A box shaped barge, 32 m long and 5 m broad, is empty and afloat on an
even keel. It has four identical holds and its light displacement is 120 t. Bulk
cargo is then loaded and trimmed level as follows: No. 1: 124 t No. 2: 216 t
No. 3: 134 t No. 4: 225 t
The final drafts are 4 m fwd and 6 m aft. Draw the SF and BM curves to scale.
Q.2 A deep tank bulkhead 10 m deep has following equally spaced horizontal ordinates
commencing from top: 8.0, 7.5, 6.8, 5.8, 4.5 m.
Tank contains SW to a sounding of 11 m.
Calculate the thrust and position of COP with respect to top of bulkhead.
Q.3 M.V. Hindship floating at a draft of

F: 5.73 m
A: 6.42 m
is at an angle of loll of 4°
FS moment 1563 tm
Assuming the ship to be wall sided. Calculate her KG.
Q.4 Sketch and label mid-ship section of double-hull oil tanker.

Q.5 Write notes on:
a) Parametric rolling
b) Free surface effect due to a slack tank
c) Effect of draft and displacement on rolling
Q.6 Write short notes on:
a) Type B-60 ship
b) Net Tonnage
c) Permissible Length
Q.7 Describe the importance of following for subdivision load lines as per SOLAS:
a) Uniform average permeability
b) Criterion of service-numeral
c) Factor of subdivison
Q.8 a) Explain significance of different grades of steel for shipbuilding.

b) Briefly describe methods of corrosion control at joint of steel hull with aluminium
super structure?
Q.9 In accordance with Intact Stability Code 2008, what are the requirements:
(i) regarding Righting lever and GM for Cargo ship
(ii) regarding heeling for a Passenger ship
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06 May 2022


Notes:
questions.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculators is permitted.
Q.1 A undivided DB tank of length 18m has following ½ ordinates of waterline

at equal intervals measured from forward bulkhead:
2.0, 2.8, 3.9, 5.2, 6.7, 8.0, 10.1m respectively,
F.O. of RD 0.9 is loaded to a sounding of 0.8m in the tank.
Assume the tank to be wall-sided.
Determine the KG fluid in the final condition if Initial Displacement was
20,000 Ts and
KG=10m.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 160m X 18m is floating in S.W.

at an even keel draft of 6.4m.
A forward hold of length 25m
whose aft bulkhead is 40m aft of FP is bilged.
If the permeability of the hold is 80% and
KG of vessel was 4.7m.
Determine F&A draft in final condition ?
Q.3 A box shaped vessel 30m X 8m floats in S.W.

with ore of S.F. 0.67m3/T stored to a
height of 4m at mid length and
sloping uniformly to nil at sides.
The vessel then floats in FW at an even keel draft of 4m.
Draw SF & BM diagram for the vessel.
Q.4 Draw the mid-ship section of a large double-hull crude oil tanker.
Q.5 Explain how the rolling test is taken.
What is the relationship between GMT and rolling period ?
What precautions must be observed when using the formula.
Q.6 Write short notes on the following:

a) Functional requirements of fire protection and detection.
b) “A” class division.
c) Sprinkler type fixed fire extinguishing system.

a) Multiple Loadline.
b) Enclosed space as per Tonnage Convention.
Q.8 a) Sketch and describe sheer plan and body plan.
b) What are the advantages of pre-fabrication.
Q.9 a) Which ships are required to undergo inclining experiment?
b) An inclining experiment was conducted on M.V. Hindship

with all the tanks and compartments empty except
30t of diesel oil in each of 7P & 7S tanks and also
10t of fresh water in each of the tween deck drinking water tanks P & S.
When a weight of 5.70t (KG 10.2m)
was shifted transversely through 17.1m,
a plumb line deflected 5 cms.
Plumbline length is 8m.
[Data not given in QP, but provided in MMD exam hall]
Calculate her light KG and GM.
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11 April 2022

Notes:
questions.
3. Non-programmable single memory scientific calculators is permitted.
Q.1 M.V. Hindship is floating at a draft of

F: 5.73 m
A: 6.042 m 6.42 m
Is at an angle of loll of 4°
FS moment 1563 t
Assuming the ship to be wall sided.
Calculate her KG.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 40 m long, 20 m broad and 5 m deep

is floating in DW of RD 1.005 with drafts
F: 3.0 m
A: 3.0 m
KG: 4.2 m
If an amidships compartment, 15 m long,
extending from side to side with permeability 80% is bilged.
Calculate GM after bilging.
Q.3 The breadths of water plane of a vessel 180 m in length,

displacing 20,000 tonnes
in water of density 1.005,
measured at equi-spaced intervals from forward are
0.5, 11, 18, 29, 29, 22, 18, 12 & 9 metres respectively.
Calculate BMT.
Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of a hatch coverless container ship.
Illustrate additional features for compensating loss in strength due to large
openings.
Q.5 With the help of a suitable sketch,
explain the Wind and Weather Criterion (Rolling Criterion)
as enumerated in the IMO Code of Intact Stability.
Q.6 Explain:
a) Type A-60 Fire division
b) Alternate load lines
c) Permissible length
Q.7 a) Explain the salient features of the load line convention.
b) State the difference between Type A and Type B-60 ships.
Q.8 a) Explain the testing of metals in ship building.
b) Sketch and describe sheer plan and body plan.
Q.9 State with suitable sketches the difference between

the Heeling arm curve and
the Righting arm curve
for a vessel authorized to carry again grain.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th-March-2022
PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – II
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any FOUR from the remaining questions.
Q.1 M.V. ‘Hindship’ was floating with all compartments empty except as follows:-
No. 2 (P & S) DB tanks full with water ballast.
No. 1 DB tank contained 100 tonnes of H.F.O.
An inclining experiment was conducted in this condition. A weight of 10 tonnes KG 10.2 m, shifted
transversely through a distance of 17.6m, caused a deflection of 8.3 cms in a plumb line 8.5 m in length.
Calculate the GM (solid) and the KG of the light ship.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 160m x 18m floats in SW at an even keel draft of 6.4m. A forward hold of length
25m whose aft bulkhead is 40m aft of the FP and is bilged. If the permeability of the hold is 80% and KG
of vessel was 4.7m. Determine Fwd & Aft draft in the final condition.
Q.3 A box shaped vessel 24m long and 6m wide has light displacement of 120 tonnes. Iron ore (SF 0.6) is
loaded, 3m high at the forward and after ends, sloping steadily to zero at the centre. Draw the SF and
BM diagrams to scale. Note: The cargo has no slope in the athwart ships direction.
Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of a LNG vessel and describe its salient features.
Q.5 Write short notes on:-

i) Racking Stresses induced by ships Rolling Motion.
ii) Reduction of Torsional Stresses in a vessel.
Q.6 a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Aluminum in ship building?
b) Explain how Aluminum is joint to steel as corrosion control methods.
Q.7 a) As a Chief Officer, give full details of the items that you will have checked and prepared to ensure
the weather tight integrity of the ship to present the ship for Load Line Survey.
b) What do you understand by subdivision load line and why is it necessary on passenger ships?
Q.8 As per the Tonnage Convention, draw neat diagrams for the following:
a) An excluded space with restricted end opening.
b) An enclosed space that is covered from above and below.
Q.9 a) With the help of suitable sketches, explain the principle of inclining experiment.
b) List the precautions which must be taken while conducting the experiment.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 13th-January-2022

Notes:
Q.1 M.V. ‘Hindship’ in Condition No. 7 while approaching a port, runs aground on an isolated rock, off
her center line, without rupturing her bottom. After fall of tide, she was bound to be listed 3 O to port
and her mean forward & aft draughts were found to be 9.0m and 8.0m respectively.
Calculate the followings:
a) Virtual GMF of the vessel then
b) Position with respect to aft perpendicular, where grounding occurred
c) Position with reference to the center line where grounding occurred.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 190m x 25m at even keel draft of 8m, KG 4.34m has a compartment at the fore
end 15 mts in length extending full width of vessel. Calculate draft F/A after that compartment is bilged.
Q.3 A uniform beam AB, 16 m long weighing 112 Kgs, is supported at a point 2 meters from end ‘A’ and
at a point 4 meters from end ‘B’. It carries a point load of 13 Kgs at its mid length. Draw the S.F. & B.M.
diagrams of the beam and state their valves at point 2.55 meters from end ‘B’.
Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of a Ro-Ro Passenger Ship.
Q.5 Elaborate the Alternative Stability Criteria for Ships with Timber Deck Cargo with suitable GZ Curve
diagram, as per the IMO Code of Intact Stability.
Q.6 Write short notes on the followings: a) Standard fire Test b) Types of Bulkhead
c) Identification of the sub-division load lines on Passenger Ship.
Q.7 Define as per International Load Line Convention 1966. (Any five)
a) Length b) Enclosed Superstructure
c) Effective Length of Superstructure d) Well
e) Side scuttle f) Sheer credit
Q.8 a) What is prefabrication and what are its advantage? To what extent has it replaced ‘erection
sequence’ in ship building?
b) Describe and sketch sheer plan.
Q.9 An inclining Experiment was conducted on M.V. HINDSHIP with all tanks and compartments empty
except 28 tonne each of diesel oil in No. 7 port & stbd, tanks and also 12 tonnes each of fresh water in
the tween deck drinking water tanks port & stbd.
When an inclining weight of 5.75 tonnes (Kg 10.2m) is shifted transversely through a distance of 16.95m,
a plumb line 8m in length is deflected 5 cm. calculate her light KG & GM.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd-November-2021

Notes:
Q.1 M.V. ‘Hindship’ in Condition No. 7 is listed 2.5O to port, No. 7 DB tank (Stbd) is then filled with Diesel
Oil, C.O.G. 3.8m starboard of center line.
Calculate her list in:
i) Salt water ii) Water of R.D. 1.004.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 180 x 20 m is floating in water of R.D. 1.015. The vessel has a mid-ship tank of
30m length extending for the full width and height of the vessel.
The tank, which is slack, contains seawater to a sounding of 8.0m.
The draught KMT GMF and the FSM of the vessel then are 6.0m even keel, 7m, 0.75m and 1000 tm
respectively. Calculate her draughts F/A and GMT after this tank is bilged by a damage below the
waterline.
Q.3 The half ordinates of vessels W/P Area spaced 20m apart area:
1.0, 13.0, 24.5, 33.0, 35.0, 35.3, 34.8, 31.0, 25.0 and 5.0 m respectively, commencing from forward end.
If the saltwater displacement of the vessel up that W/P is 11, 5,000 tonnes, calculate her:
i) Transverse BM
ii) Longitudinal BM.
Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of an LPG Tanker.
Q.5 Discuss the effect of GMT, Draft & Displacement, Beam & distribution of weights on board, on the
rolling of ships in a seaway.
Q.6 Write short notes on the followings: a) Noncombustible material

b) Standard fire test c) Types of bulkheads.
Q.7 a) What do you understand by Gross Tonnage (GT) and Net Tonnage (NT) and how are they
calculated?
b) As per International Tonnage Convention, what is an Enclosed Space? By drawing a suitable diagram,
explain an enclosed space covered from above and below.
Q.8 a) What is prefabrication and what are its advantage? To what extent has it replaced ‘erection
sequence’ in ship building?
b) What is a ‘wire frame model’? What are its benefits when used with hidden line removal and
‘tendering’ applications?
Q.9 Explain the purpose of inclining test and state the procedures to be followed and precautions that
should be taken during this test.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 14th-September-2021

Notes:
Q.1 M.V. ‘Hindship’ in Condition No. 8 has to discharge 300 tonnes, prior to sailing. Calculate the
position with respect to AP, from where this weight is to be discharged to enable her so sail
trimmed 1.5 meters by the stern. Also find the sailing drafts F & A.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 120 m long, 22m broad floating at even keel draft 6.2m, KG 5.6m, has
an end 15 meter long compartment extends full width of the ship and has watertight flat at
height of 1.2 m from Keel. Calculate the drafts at which the vessel will settle if the compartment
having cargo of permeability 60% is bilged above the watertight flat.
Q.3 A box shaped barge 100 m long 12m broad is loaded with bulk cargo level stowed in the 5
equal length holds as follows: Nos. 1 and 5 1400t each, Nos. 2 and 4 1100t and No.3 1500t. After
loading her draft is 6m even keel in FW. Determine the values of SF and BM curves at a distance
of every 20m.
Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of a Ro-Ro vessel and enumerate the special features
of these types of ships.
Q.5 Parametric rolling is not experienced on small coastal vessels. Justify the above statement
giving reasons.
Q.6 Write short notes on: a) Sub division load lines b) Multiple load lines
c) Floodable length d) Permissible length
Q.7 a) What type ‘A’ vessels assigned lesser freeboard then Type ‘B’ vessels.
b) Explain with sketches excluded spaces and enclosed spaces as per international tonnage
Convention 69 as amended.
Q.8 a) Describe prefabrication shipbuilding techniques and it’s advantages.

b) Describe various tests for ship building steel.
Q.9 a) Explain the principle of inclining experiment.

b) State the precautions that must be taken while performing the experiment.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th-August-2021

Notes:
Q.1 M.V. ‘Hindship’ in Condition No. 3 sustained damage aft. To effect repairs, it is required to
reduce the after draft to 4.55 meters by loading 520 tonnes in the fore part of the vessel. Find
how far abaft the fore perpendicular, this weight should be loaded.
Q.2 A vessel 150m long and 14m wide is box shaped and afloat in SW at an even keel draft of
8m. The after-most compartment, 18m long & 14m wide, is full of cargo. Find the new drafts
fwd & aft if this compartment, having permeability = 30%, gets bilged.
Q.3 A beam of mass 61.162 kg and length 10 m rests completely on a flat support. A
concentrated mass of 30.581 kg is placed on the centre of the beam. Draw the SF and BM
diagrams to scale.
Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of a Ro-Ro vessel and describe its salient features.
Q.5 Explain following: a) Unresisted Rolling of a large vessel b) Parametric Rolling
Q.6 Explain following: a) Standard fire test b) Class A div c) Class B div
d) Class C div
Q.7 a) What are the requirements and special conditions needed for a ship to be categorized as
a Type – A ship as per load line regulations? Under what circumstances is a Load Line Exemption
Certificate issued?
b) Briefly explain the corrections to be made to Basic Freeboard to find the Summer Freeboard
of a vessel.
Q.8 a) Define and describe: 1) Normalizing 2) Brittle Fracture 3) Yield point.

b) With the help of neat diagrams describe two destructive tests for steel.
Q.9 When and how is an inclining Test conducted on a ship? What are the precautions to be
undertaken prior doing the Test.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th-April-2021
Notes:
Q.1 M.V. Hindship in DW of R.D. = 1.012 is at a draft of F = 7.5m, A = 8.5m. Calculate the total
quantity of cargo to be loaded & its location with respect to A.P. so that when in S.W. she is at
her winter loadline & also trimmed by 0.6m by stern.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 190m long & 25m wide at even keel draft of 8m, kg = 5.5m has a fwd
compartments 15m in length with a permeability of 65%. Calculate draft F & A if that
compartment is bilged.
Q.3 A uniform log AB is 10m long weighs 100 KN, it is supported at a point 2m from end A. It
also carries a point load of 30 KN at end B. Draw the SF & BM diagrams of the beam stating their
values at intervals of 2 meters.
Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of a Double Hull Crude oil tanker.

a) Rolling motion of a vessel in still water
b) Synchronous rolling
Q.6 Explain the requirements of SOLAS convention for sub-division of a passenger ship.
Q.7 Write short notes on any three:

a) Sub divisional load line b) Excluded spaces
c) Permissible Length d) Standard Fire test
e) Floodable Length
Q.8 a) Describe in brief the sequence of events that take place in a modern shipyard.
b) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using high tensile steel in ship building.
Q.9 a) Which ships are required to undergo inclining experiment?

b) An inclining experiment was conducted on M.V. Hindship with all the tanks and
compartments empty except 30t of diesel oil in each of 7P and 7S tanks and also 10t of fresh
water in each of the tween deck drinking water tanks P and S. When a weight of 5.70t (Kg 10.2
m) was shifted transversely through 17.1m, a plum line deflected 5 cms. Calculate her light KG
and GM.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-Jan-2021
Notes:
Q.1 M.V. Hindship was floating with all compartments empty except as follows:
No. 2 (P & S) DB tanks full with water ballast.
No. 1 DB tank contained 100 tonnes of H. F. O. (FSM at SG 1.0 (t/m) = 419).
An inclining experiment was conducted in this condition. A weight of 10 tonnes Kg. 10.2 m
shifted transversely through a distance of 17.6m, caused a deflection of 8.3 cms in a plumb line
8.5m in length. Calculate the GM (solid) and the KG of the light ship.
Q.2 A vessel of L: 80m, B: 18m is floating at draft 4.6m in water of relative density 1.020. A
compartment 10m long 18m broad with its forward bulkhead 30m forward of mid-ship contains
homogenous cargo of permeability 60%. It has water tight flat 1.2m above keel. Calculate the
drafts forward and aft if this compartment is bilged above the water tight flat.
Q.3 A box shaped barge 100m long 15m broad floating in FW at even keel draft of 5m is loaded
with bulk cargo level stowed in the five equal length holds as follows: Nos. 1 and 5, 1400t each,
Nos. 2 & 4, 1200t each & No.3, 1500t. Draw the SF and BM curves for the barge.
Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of Ro-Ro Vessel.
Q.5 What was the traditional method of building a ship? In what ways is prefabrication different
from earlier method? What are the advantages of prefabrication?
Q.6 Describe step by step the procedures for computing the summer free board of ‘Type B’ ship.

a) Floodable Length b) Margin Line c) Permissible Length
d) Multiple Load Line e) Super Structure
Q.8 a) Describe the sequence of events which take place in a modern Shipyard while building a
ship.
b) With the aid of sketch, describe the procedure of impact test conducted on a metal.

a) Gross Tonnage b) Net Tonnage
c) Effect of increasing beam on GZ curve d) Sub-division Loadline.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th-Nov-2020

Notes:
Q.1 M.V. Hindship is at an even draught of 7.50 in water of R.D. 1.010, KG 7.35m, FSM 1700tm. She
proceeds to sea in water of R.D. 1.025 and turns on a circle of radius 365m, at a speed of 13.5 kts.
Calculate the heel produced due to turning.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 190 x 25 m at an even keel draft of 8m in SW, has KG 5.5m, has a fwd
compartment of length 15m with cargo of permeability 70%. Calculate the drafts when this
compartment is bilged.
Q.3 A deep tank bulkhead 10m deep has the following equally spaced horizontal ordinates commencing
from the top 8.0, 7.5, 6.8, 5.8 & 4.5. Tank contains SW to a sounding of 12m. Calculate the thrust and
position of centre of pressure w.r.t. top of bulkhead.
Q.4 Describe with the help of a neat diagram, the cross section of a L.N.G. ship.
Q.5 i) Write short notes on Parametric and Synchronous rolling.

ii) What action is taken to avoid Synchronous rolling?
Q.6 Write short notes on the followings:

i) Noncombustible material.
ii) Limitations in the use of oil as fuel.
Q.7 Differentiate between enclosed spaces and excluded spaces as per the International Tonnage
Convention.
Q.8 Describe the sequence of events that take place in a shipyard during construction of a new ship.
How the co-ordination is maintained?
Q.9 i) With the aid of suitable sketches, explain the damage stability criteria of passenger ship.
ii) Describe the purpose of inclining test carried out on a ship.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-Feb-2020

Notes:
Q.1 M.V. Hindship is in condition No. 5 at discharge port. After discharging 400 tonnes. Cargo from No.1
tween deck, 500t from No.3 tween deck & entire cargo from No.5 poop deck has to be proceed to a nearby
port to balance discharge. Calculate a) GM (F) b) Dynamical Stability till 30O
c) Dynamical stability till 40O.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel length 120m breadth 20m drafts 6m GM 1.3m has a centre line mid ship
compartment 14m long full of homogeneous cargo (permeability 70%). Find new GM after the compartment
is bilged and equilibrium is attained.
Q.3 A undivided DB tank of length 18m has following half ordinates of waterline at equal intervals measured
from fwd bulkhead 2.0, 2.5, 3.9, 5.2, 6.7, 8.0, 10.1m respectively. F.O. of R.D. = 0.9 is loaded to a sounding of
0.8m in the tank. Assume tank to be a wall sided. Determine the kg fluid in the final condition of initial
displacement was 20,000t. Kg=10m.
Q.4 a) Sketch and label the mid-ship section of a Modern Chemical Tanker.
b) In the above sketch indicate the spacing required for these tank sides from the ship’s side and the bottom
for different types of chemical tankers are required by the IBC Code.
Q.5 Write short notes on the following:-

a) Calculation of approximate GM by rolling period of the ship.
b) Parametric rolling and how to avoid it.
c) Surf riding and broaching.
Q.6 a) Describe the process of computation of freeboard on type B ships?

b) Describe additional requirement for B-60 ships.

a) Floodable Length b) Margin Line c) Net Tonnage d) Multiple Load Line
e) Super Structure
Q.8 Describe following with respect to Chapter II – 2 of SOLAS 74/78:

a) A standard fire test
b) “A” Class Divisions
c) Service Spaces
Q.9 Describe fully the procedure for doing the inclining experiment.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Notes:
Q.1 M.V. Hindship condition No.3 is listed 3O to Stbd. It desired to increase her trim upto 3m by stern and to
bring her upright by transferring ballast from No. 2 DB to No. 4 DB’s only. Calculate final distribution of water
ballast in No.2 & No.4 DB’s. To achieve this with No.4 port is filled to capacity. (cgs of No.2 & 4 (P & S) tanks
are 6.7m from the c/l.)
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 150m long and 20m wide is in SW with a draft of 7m fwd and 7.6m aft. A
compartment on ships centerline is 20m long whose forward bulkhead is 35m from the forward
perpendicular is bilged. Find the new drafts.
Q.3 The horizontal ordinates, equally spaced, of a deep tank bulkhead from the deck downwards 8, 7.5, 6.8,
5.8 and 4.5. Find the KP (ht of COP above the bottom) and thrust when the tank contains SW to a sounding
of 12m.
Q.4 Sketch and Label mid-ship section of a bulk carrier. What will the provisions for panting and pounding in
the fore peak tank of this ship?
Q.5 Describe the IMO severe wind and weather heeling criteria to be satisfied on Merchant vessels with
suitable sketches.
Q.6 Explain: a) Floodable length b) Subdivision Load lines c) Type B-60 ship.
Q.7 a) Explain annealing, fatigue and ductility for ship building materials.
b) Describe the procedure of Impact Test during ship building.
Q.8 a) How is the fire integrity maintained in the construction of a ship?

b) State the difference between A-60 and A-0 Class of fire divisions.
Q.9 a) Describe parametric and synchronous rolling and state what actions should be taken when these
occur.
b) Describe ‘Inclining Test’ and its purpose.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-Aug-2019

Notes:
Q.1 a) M. V. Hindship at a draft of F/7.23m, A/8.79m, KG 7.42m, FSM 1732 tm turns in a circle of radius 380m
at a speed of 13.2kts. Calculate the angle of heel produced. (10)
b) M.V. Hindship floating at a draft of F/5.73m, A/6.42m, is at angle of loll of 4O.

F.S. Moment 1563 tm.
Assuming she is wall sided, calculate her KG. (15)
Q.2 A box vessel is 120m long and 20m broad. It has a double bottom tank 2m high running for the full
length and breadth of the vessel.
There is a forward compartment 30m long above the D.B. tank extending for the full width of the vessel. This
compartment contains cargo of R.D. 1.80 and of S.F. 1.20 for the full height of the compartment. Vessel’s KG
is 5.30m.
Vessel is floating at an even keel draft 6.0m.
Find vessel’s GMT after the D.B. tank as well as the forward compartment is bilged.
Q.3 A vertical bulkhead is in the form of a triangle, apex downwards.

The bulk head is 9m broad at the top & 12m deep.
The tank contains sea water to a sounding of 8m.
Find the thrust on the bulkhead and the position of Centre of Pressure with reference to the bottom of the
tank.
Q.4 Sketch and Label mid-ship section of a double hull oil tanker?
Q.5 a) What are the Intact Stability requirements of Oil Tanker Ships?
b) Write short notes on Torsional Stress on ships.

a) Limitations in the use of oils as fuel.
b) Standard Fire Test
c) Non Combustible material
d) Types of bulkheads
e) Special category Spaces
Q.7 Differentiate between Enclosed spaces and Excluded Spaces as per International Tonnage Convention
1969 with appropriate sketches.
Q.8 a) What are the differences between GRT, NRT and GT, NT?
b) What are the various criteria for excluding a space while calculating the volume as per Tonnage
Convention?
Q.9 a) Differentiate between the Synchronous Rolling and Parametric Rolling of ships.
b) Describe the precautions to be taken while carrying out inclining test.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th-May-2019

Notes:
Q.1 M. V. Hindship in SW at draft of 7.25m ford and 8.10m aft, has to load 170t of cargo. Where with respect
to AP should this cargo be loaded so that her ford draft would remain the same in water of RD 1.015?
Q.2 A box shaped V/L 190 x 25 at E.K. draft of 8m KG 5.5m has a fwd compartment 15m in length with a
permeability 70%. Calculate draft F & A if that compartment is bilged.
Q.3 A uniform beam AB 16m long weights 160kg. It is supported at points two meters from each end. A load
of 15 kg is appoint 6m from end A. Draw the SF and BM diagrams for the beam. What is the maximum value
of BM and the position on the beam where it occurs? Calculate the point on the beam between the load and
end B, where the BM is nil.
Q.4 Sketch & Label the mid-ship section of an LNG tanker.
Q.5 Write note on:

a) Free surface effect due to slack tank.
b) Multiple loadline.
c) Effect of draft and displacement on rolling.
Q.6 a) At present a large number of ocean going ships are built with high tensile steel, in this regard explain
the advantage and disadvantages of using high tensile steel with respect to:
i) Initial Cost ii) Structural maintenance iii) Earning capacity
b) What are the advantages and limitations of Aluminum used as the construction material for ship building?
Q.7 With reference to ‘International Convention on Load Lines 1966’. Write short notes on the following:
i) Length ii) Block Co-efficient iii) Watertight and Weather tight iv) How the minimum bowl
height is assigned and importance of the bow height.
Q.8 a) What are the special measures adopted when aluminium structures are to be connected to the steel
structure?
b) Describe with sketches: i) Body plan ii) Half Breadth plan iii) Sheer Plan
Q.9 Enumerate the precautions to be taken against capsizing and intact and damage stability criteria for
passenger and cargo ships as per IMO intact stability code.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th-Feb-2019
Notes:
Q.1 M. V. ‘Hindship’ is floating in water of density 1.015 at draughts of F/6.40m, A/7.20m. Calculate the
amount of cargo to discharge and position with respect to aft perpendicular from where it should be
discharged to reduce her forward draught by 40 cms without change in draught aft.
Q.2 The slop tank of a tanker has vertical ordinates measured from the deck downwards spaced equally at
intervals of one metre as follows: 0, 3.25, 4.4, 5.15, 5.65, 5.9 and 6.0m. Find KP (ht of COP above the bottom)
and thrust when the tank is full of slop of RD 0.98.
Q.3 a) A coaster of length 80n breadth 8m, has a rolling period of 10 seconds. If her rolling coefficient is 0.75,
calculate her approximate GM.
b) M. V. Hindship is at a draught of F/7.4, A/8.62m, KG 7.0m, FSM 1200 and speed of 13.0 kts. She turns in a
circle of radius of 400m. Calculate the heel produced.
Q.4 Sketch & Label the mid-ship section of an LPG ship.
Q.5 With the help of a suitable sketch, explain the Wind and Weather Criterion (Rolling Criterian) as
enumerated in the IMO Code of Intact Stability.
Q.6 Explain: a) Type A-60 Fire division b) Alternate Load Lines c) Permissible length.
Q.7 a) Explain the salient features of the Load line convention.

b) State the difference between Type A and Type B-60 ships.
Q.8 a) Explain the testing of metals in ship building.

b) Sketch and describe sheer plan and body plan.
Q.9 State with suitable sketches the difference between the Heeling arm curve and the Righting arm curve
for a vessel authorized to carry grain.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any Four from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks
Q.1 M. V. ‘Hindship’ is floating at a draft if F 5.73 m, A 6.42m, is at an angle of loll of 4 O, FS moment 1563 mt.
Assuming the ship to be wall sided, calculate her KG.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 40m long, 20m broad and 5m deep is floating in DW of RD 1.005 with drafts F=3.0m and
A=3.0m, KG 4.2m, If an amidships compartment, 15m long, extending from side to side with permeability 80% is
bilged, Calculate GM after bilging.
Q.3 The breadths of water-plane of a vessel 180m in length, displacing 20,000 tonnes in water of density 1.005,
measured at equi-spaced intervals from forward are 0, 5, 11, 18, 29, 29, 22, 18, 12 and 9 meters respectively.
Calculate BMT.
Q.4 Sketch & Label the mid-ship section of a hatch coverless container ship. Illustrate additional features for
compensating loss in strength due to large openings.
Q.5 Master of very large container vessel, such as Post Panamax Vessels, have complained that have encountered
very severe rolling with heavy seas from the bows or quarters, at times losing large numbers of containers
overboard. Discuss the factors responsible for such large rolling & remedial action required to prevent it.
Q.6 With respect to subdivision requirements of passenger ships as per SOLAS 1974 as amended explain:
a) Flooded length b) Permissible length c) Subdivisions Loadlines.
Q.7 Discuss the “Conditions of Assignment” as per the International convention on Loadlines as amended.

a) Torsional stresses induced by a ships Rolling motion.
b) Racking Stresses due to Heavy Rolling.
Q.9 Why & when the inclining test is conducted on ships? Describe the procedure of such test and state the
precautions necessary?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-Aug-2018
Notes:
1. Question No.1, 2, 3 & 4 are compulsory. Attempt any four from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks
Q.1 A undivided DB tank of length 18m has following ½ ordinates of waterline at equal intervals measured from forward
bulkhead:
2.0, 2.8, 3.9, 5.2, 6.7, 8.0, 10.1m respectively, F.O. of RD 0.9 is loaded to a sounding of 0.8m in the tank. Assume the tank to
be wall-sided. Determine the KG fluid in the final condition if initial displacement was 20,000Ts and KG=10m.
Q.2 A box shaped vessel 160m x 18m is floating in S.W. at an even keel draft of 6.4m. A forward hold of length 25m whose
aft bulkhead is 40m aft of FP is bilged. If the permeability of the hold is 80% and KG of vessel was 4.7m determine F & A
draft in final condition?
Q.3 A box shaped vessel 30m x 8m floats in SW with ore of S.F.: 0.67m 3/T stored to a height of 4m at the mid length and
sloping uniformly to nil at sides. The vessel then floats in FW at an even keel draft of 4m. Draw SF & BM diagram for the
vessel.
Q.4 Draw the mid-ship section of large double-hull crude oil tanker.
Q.5 a) Explain how a rolling period test is taken. What is the relationship between GMT and rolling period? What
precautions must be observed when using this formula?
b) Find the still water period of roll for a ship when the radius of gyration is 8m and metacentric height is 0.8m.

a) Functional requirements of fire protection and detection.
b) “A” class division
c) Sprinkler type fixed fire extinguishing system.
Q.7 a) Why large ships tend to roll heavier in following seas.

b) Explain parametric rolling.
Q.8 a) Sketch and describe sheer plan and body plan.

b) Describe with the help of neat diagrams three examples of excluded spaces as per International Tonnage Convention
1969 as amended.
Q.9 Define the following with respect to chapter II/ 2 of SOLAS 74 as amended:
a) Central Control Station b) ‘C’ class divisions
c) Services spaces d) Main vertical zones
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th-May-2018
Notes:
Q.1 A Cantilever 6 meters long carries a concentrated load of 45 KN at its free end and also uniformly distributed load of 20
KN/meter over its entire length. Find the SF and BM at the wall and draw the SF / BM diagram?
Q.2 A box shaped vessel of length 120m, breadth 25m is floating at an even keel draft of 6m. KG of the vessel is 7m. It has a
mid-ship compartment of 20m in length extending from side to side with its forward bulkhead amidships. The permeability
is 70%. The compartment contains a watertight flat at height of 6.3m above the keel. Calculate the drafts forward and Aft
and GMT if that compartment is bilged below the watertight flat.
Q.3 M. V. Hindship was floating with all compartments empty expect as follows:
No.2 (P & S) DB tanks full water ballast. No.1 DB tank contained 100 tonnes of H.F.O (FSM at SG 1.0 (T/M) = 419 tm). An
inclining experiment was conducted in this condition. A weight of 10 tonnes Kg. 10.2m shifted transversely through a
distance of 17.6m caused a deflection of 8.3cms in a plumb line 8.5 in length. Calculate the GM (solid) and the KG of the
light ship.
Q.4 a) Sketch and label Mid-ship section of a hatch coverless cellular container ship.
b) Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of such ship over a normal container ship.
Q.5 a) Describe the IMO weather criteria against wind and wave as required by code of intact stability.
b) What do you understand by “Torsional Moment”? How do you calculate the Torsional Moment in a container ship? How
significant is Torsional Stress in a Container ship.
Q.6 With the help of suitable sketches describe:

a) The Differences between ‘A-60’ and ‘A-0’ class fire division
b) The requirements for a ‘trunk way’ passing through an A-class division
Q.7 a) Differentiate between Type “A” and Type “B” – “100” ships as per International Load line Convention 1966 as
amended.
b) With respect to International Tonnage convention 1969 as amended, give two examples of excluded space.
Q.8 a) Describe the sequences of events which take place in modern Shipyard while building a ship.
b) With the aid of sketch, describe the procedure of impact test conducted on a metal.
Q.9 When inclining tests are required on cargo and passenger ships? Describe the procedure of such tests and state the
precautions necessary?
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FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE - II)

PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER - II

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q. 1 M.V.HINDSHIP (Advanced Problems on Ship Stability)

Q. 2 BILGING (Box shaped vessel)

Q. 3 CENTER OF PRESSURE/ THRUST DUE TO LIQUID PRESSURE/ SF AND BM

Q. 4 SKETCH AND LABEL MIDSHIP SECTIONS

Q. 6 PASSENGER SHIP SUBDIVISION/ FIRE INTEGRITY

Q. 7 TONNAGE/ LOADLINE CONVENTION

Q. 8 SHIP BUILDING MATERIALS/ SHIPYARD PRACTICES

Q. 9 INCLINING TEST/ STABILITY AT MODERATE AND LARGE ANGLES OF HEEL

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TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q.1 M.V. Hindship is floating in water of density 1.015 at drafts of:

(b) M.V. Hindship is at a draught of

Q.5 With reference to Intact Stability Code (2008):

Q.6 Under subdivision of ships, describe any three:

Q.7 Differentiate between enclosed spaces and excluded spaces as per

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q.1 M.V. Hindship is in dock water of RD 1.015 at drafts of

Q.3 A box shaped vessel 75m X 10m X 6m is floating in SW

(b) What do you understand by “Torsional Moment”?

Q.6 With the help of suitable sketches describe:

(b) With respect to International Tonnage Convention 1969 as amended,

(b) With the aid of sketch,

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q.1 M.V. Hindship is floating at an even keel draught of 8.20m in water of

Q.6 (a) What is meant by ‘Subdivsion Load Lines’?

Q.7 With reference to ‘International Convention on Tonnage of Ships’ write

(b) Write short notes on the following:

Q.9 (a) What are the limitations of rolling period test.

(b) What is forced rolling and synchronised rolling.

(c) Explain the principle involved in inclining experiment to determine KG

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q.3 M.V. Hindship floating at a draft of

Q.4 Sketch and label mid-ship section of double-hull oil tanker.

Q.8 a) Explain significance of different grades of steel for shipbuilding.

FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q.1 A undivided DB tank of length 18m has following ½ ordinates of waterline

Q.2 A box shaped vessel 160m X 18m is floating in S.W.

Q.3 A box shaped vessel 30m X 8m floats in S.W.

Q.6 Write short notes on the following:

b) “A” class division.

c) Sprinkler type fixed fire extinguishing system.

Q.7 Write short notes on:

b) Enclosed space as per Tonnage Convention.

Q.8 a) Sketch and describe sheer plan and body plan.

b) What are the advantages of pre-fabrication.

Q.9 a) Which ships are required to undergo inclining experiment?

b) An inclining experiment was conducted on M.V. Hindship

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Q.1 M.V. Hindship is floating at a draft of

Q.2 A box shaped vessel 40 m long, 20 m broad and 5 m deep

Q.3 The breadths of water plane of a vessel 180 m in length,

b) Alternate load lines

Q.7 a) Explain the salient features of the load line convention.