Candidates Name:

Ports and Maritime Organization

Seafarer's Examination and Certification Directorate
Exam Code: CMSC - 892
Subject: Ships Construction
Rank: Chief Mate (GT3000)

Date:
Time allowed: 2.5 Hrs

(Pass marks: 55)

Q.1) - Explain the requirements for the followings as per condition of
assignment of freeboard:
a) Ventilators.
b) Cargo ports and other side openings in the hull.
c) Air pipes.

(7 marks)
(7 marks)
(6 marks)

Q.2) - Describe four methods of heat treatment of steel in ship building. (Each 5 marks)

Q.3) - a) With aid of simple sketch explain electro chemical reaction in producing
corrosion.
(10 marks)
b) Describe the impressed current system used as a corrosion protection for
steel ships.
(10 marks)

Q.4) a) Describe briefly the non-destructive tests commonly used in assessing and
testing the quality of a weld.
(10 marks)
b) When carrying out welding in ship construction, distortion of the joint
is a common problem. Discuss this and show how it can be overcome in practice.
(10 marks)

Q.5) a) Explain with aid of diagrams that how the water-tightness and strength of a
watertight bulkhead are maintained where longitudinal passes through it.
.
(10 marks)
b) Describe the testing requirements of a watertight bulkhead for tightness.
(10 marks)