GOVTRNMENT OF INDiA

SECOND MATE OF
AFOREIGN
GOING SHIP
FUNCT1ON: NAVIGATIODN
P'APER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 HOURS
Notes: PASS MARKS: 50
1. Use
MAX MARKS: 10bo
ships wcather code 1982
uestio1n 1 is compulsory;
Al Questions carry Attempt any four out of
remaining five
equal marks Questions.
Q.1 Code the
following
Date and GMT
ship's full reports,
Using the ship's Weather Code 1982;
4 May, 1800 GMT
Ship's Call Sign
:ATVH
Ship's Position
52°42 N, 020°30'W
Ship's Course /speed :180°T/15knots.
Wind
Weather 080°T, speed 9 knots estimated
:Cloudless. No significant
Visibility 8.8 nautical miles phenomenon
Barometric pressure : 1020.3mb
Barometric tendency
Air temperature Increasing then increasing slowly.
+14.3°C Changed 0.4 mb in last 3hrs.
Dew point temp
Sea temperature
:+6.8°C
Sea waves :+13.0°C
:Period 4 seconds:
Swell Height 0.8meter.
Dir:130T: Period 6 sec: Height 1:5 meters.
9,2 a Course 295°spëëd 16knets
out in open sea. Wind
appearance of the sea surface. force 4 (18 knots) estimated by
NNE. What entry is to be Smoke
made in the
from the funnelwas
observed to be
speed? blowing to
weather report with respect wind direction and
b. What is Coriolis.force?
How does it affeot
the wind blowing over sea
Q.3 With the help and land?
of a neat sketch describe the
precautions to be takenfunctioning
errors possible? List of a
while using Aneroid barometer, what are the
the same?
Q.4 Describe in detail seven basic isobaric
patterns with the help of suitable
Q.5 Explain the "Formation of clouds" due sketches.
(a) Turbulenice (b)
to
following:
Convection
Q.6 Enumerate the weather
symbols uséd in weatherassociated with warm front, cold front
chartstadepict and occluded front.
Hese-ironts Draw the
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

FOREIGN GOING SHIP

OF A
SECOND MATE
NAVIGATIONAL
WATCH
CHARGE OF
A
OFFICER IN
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION

EMERGENCY
WATCHKEEPING &
BRIDGE MAX MARKS: 200
PAPER:
PASS MARKS:100

TIME: 3 HOURS

to be attempted.
.

NOTES: of NINE are

questions out
1. OnlyEIGHT
equalmarks.
2. All questions carry controls provided
for its optimum
Autopilot and the (15 Marks)
the advantage of an
a) Briefly explain (10 Marks)
performance error' and 'tangent error'
terms 'steaming
Compass the
bExplainw.r.t. Gyro (15 Marks)
Echo sounder and
a) Describe the e r r o r s
associated with an
how as EM Log displays speed
2 labeled sketch, describe (10 Marks))
With a simple, clearly
b)
distance.
(10 Marks)
to be experienced in GPS? (10 Marks)
errors which are likely
Q.3 What the GPS position cannot be directly plotted
are on a chart.
(05 Marks)
b) Explain why
message?
c) What is navigation
(10 Marks)
With respect to AIS explain: an AIS
Q4
the various modes
of operation of (10 Marks)
in brief
a)
various types of messages
transmitted & its contents (05 Marks)
b) the
c)the advantage over
RADAR.
following circumstances:
action as Bridge
Watch Keeping Officer under (12Marks)
5 Explain your dragging (13 Marks)
at anchor and
commences

(a) Vessel winds.

Vessel at sea starts
encountering gale force
(b)
perIAMSAR. (25 Marks)
the help of sketches, explain all the search patterns as
Q6 With How will you
with respect to the Bridge Team?
Situational Awareness (Marks 15)
7 a) What is thethe loss of situatlonal awareness.
recognize giving relevant examples
b) Describe the
closed loop and open look communications (Marks 10)
describe briefly:
Q8 With simple diagrams, (15 Marks)
on the Bridge.
a) Maneuvering data displayed (10 Marks)
b) Williamson turn.

.9 Write short notes on followings:(10 Marks) ii. Pivot Point, (05 Marks)
and Surge cable,vessel
Render cable Transfer while turning, (10 Marks)
ii. Advance and
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
32 2s2
GOING SHIP
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE AT OPERATIONAL LEVES
PAPER: CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
/
MAX. MARKS: 200
PASS MARKS: 120
TIME: 3 Hours

Notes:
Question No. 1 & 2 are compulsory
Attempt any 6 out of remaining 8 questions
Al questions carry equal marks (i.e. 25 marks each)
Um.
óm x 4m has a permissible load density of 3.10
A Tween deck of dimensions 9m x are to be loaded in
the twecn deck
Steel pipes (S.F. 1.05m'/t) and lub. Oil drum (S.F. 1.85mt) that can be loaded
to fill all available space. Find maximum quantity
of steel pipes and drums
without exceeding load density?
The cargo
is to lift a load of 26 T.
A derrick fitted with 2-fold purchase used to advantages
on derrick head and
heel on the way to the winch.
runner wire is rove through the lead blocks Friction is 8%.
What will be the size of wire (6X24) to be used
when Factor of Safety is 6 and
What will be the efficiency of the system?

used on a crude oil tanker.

Draw label and describe the Inert Gas system

transport of LPG/LNG cargoes

in fully refrigerated
What are the hazards associated with sca

gas tankers.

of its
IMDG cargo was found. to be dripping some
A Container loaded 'on deck' containing fumes and collapsed.What
toxic
who went to clean the same, inhaled
cargo. A deck hand,
with respect to safety, health and poliution
actions are required to be taken on board
prevention?

with carriage of concentrates and how these are overcome

a ) What are the hazards associated
on board a generaB cargo ship?
the IMSBC code regarding loading of high-density cargoes in
b) What precautions are stated in
bulk?

Write short notes on:

97 b) effect of heavy deck cargo on stability of a ship.
a) Cargo securing manual and
Describe the various types of containers based on size, material of construction and usage.

Q.9 Describe with the aid of neat labelled sketches, securing of a locomotive on a multipurpose

ship as per Code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing.
Q.19 Write notes on Chain Register.
Describing the following:
Competent person, Competent Authority, Responsible person, & entries are to be made
In Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 of the chain register.
 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
SFCONDMATEOFA FOREIGN GOLNt, SIP
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING TIE OPE RATIONOFSHIP&(ARE FO
ILEVEL
PERSONSON BOARD AT TIIE OPERATIONAL &
PAPER: SHIP CONSTRUCTION,STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

MAX. MARKS: 200

TIME: 3 ioURS PASS MARKS: 120

Notes:1. Part compulsory and carries 25 marks each.

A is
25 marks
B and each question carries
Altempl any S out of the 6 questions from Part
and
A ship of LBP 150m. MCTC 350 m, TPC 34, COF Im, Fwd of midship draws 8.0m ford
carried out:
i0.3m afi, Find the finai drafts when the following operations
were

a) 2000t loaded in No. 2LH 40m ford of HG

b) 4001 loaded in No. 4LH 2Sm aft of HG
c) 100T SW transferred from AP tank to
FP tank distance 125m.
d) 175t discharged from No.3 LH Im aft of HG.

the
14800T KM10.4, KG 9m was floating upright. Subsequently
Q.2 A ship of displacement
out:
following operations were carried
6m to stbd of cernterline
a) 210 tons loaded at KG 7.2m, 2 Sm
7 m to port ofcenterline, Kg
b) removed 280 tons from tank, being 14m.
from 3 port DB to 3 stsd DB through
c) 75 tons of ballast was shifted
Find the resultant list.
Bulk Carier. State the uses
framed double bottom of a Modern
Q.3 Draw and label a longitudinally
of a double bottom tanks.
PART-B
Water Convention in marine environmental protection?
a) What is the relevance of Ballast
knees b) Skew of propeller.
b) Sketch and describe: a) Bcam

to be taken for:
As per Code of Safe working Practices explains the precautions
b) Carrying out Hot work on board ship
a) Embarkation of pilot

Assessmerit checklist for rigging of MOT ladder

Q.6 a) Prepare a Risk
maintenance ofa Life Boat and davits
b) Explain the planned
Write short notes on:
Y
c) Floors
a) Bilge Keel p Flat plate Keel
Write short notes on:
Territorial Waters, (c) DPA as detined in ISM Code.
(a) Hours ofrest as per STCW 2010, (6)
lifeboat at mid
analysis chart for lowering of free fall
sea.
Make a risk assessment
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
SECOND MATE OF A FOREIGN
GOING SHIP
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & COASTAL
NAVIGATION
MAX. MARKS: 200
PASS MARKS: 140
TIME: 3 Hours
Deviation Card No. 2: Engine Speed
Notes: 1. Use Chart No. 5056 (Start point to the Needles),
12 knots if not mentioned in the question.
approximate and are for identification only
2. Positions of the landmarks are

3. Use luminous range diagram as necessary

4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables for l1992

PART-A
COMPULSORY. ATTEMPT ANY
TWO QUESTIONS FROM
QUESTION NO. 1 IS (30 MARKS EACH)
THE REMAINING:

draft is 14m and is bound for

Q Vessel dropped pilot at 51°45'N O07°15*W. Her max.

TSS. Max. engine speed 13kts. Visibility is

North East bound lane of St Georges Channel
with all latest navigational aids. Plan a safe
8 miles with light rains. Vessel is equipped
situation indicating courses. distances. waypoints.
other required
passage for above
sheet.
information etc. on the chart and in answer

Old Head of Kinsale Lt. (5+°363N-008°31.8 FI (2) 10s W:

Q.2 While steering 056°(G).
1030 hrs bore 313°(G). at 1 100 hrs bore 271°
72m 25m) at 1000 hrs bore 001°(G), at
error 1°(H): Engine Speed 10kts.
(G). Current setting W"ly: Gyro
Position 1000, 1030 & 1 100 hrs
Find the a) Course & Speed made good b)
at

c) Drift of current

bearings were observed by the vesel

Q.3 At 1400 hrs, following compass
Ballycotton Island 1.t. (51°49.5'N, 007°59W*) 291° (C)
3S° (C)
Capel Island (54 52.8"N, 007" 51.2*W)
Ram Ilead (512563*N,007*42.4*W) 008" (C)
Determine ships position and compass error
 251 (G),Loninbeg Racon "M' (52 02.4'N, 006
04. At 1800hrs, while steering
1900 hrs Hook Head Racon 'K' (5207.4'N,
39.4'W)was observed 10' off.At
was known to be setting S'ly @
006 55.8' W) bore 051° (G). Current
2kts.Determine ship's position at
1800 & 1900 hrs; Gyro error 1 (H

hrs.

PART-B
ALL QUETsSIONS ARE cOMPULSORY

Q.5 Following courses and distances were steamed by a vessel doing 15 knots, between noon
of 1 Feb till noon of 2nd Feb. The noon position on 1s Feb was observed tobe
10N30°E
Ships Time Compass course (deg) | 3E
Variation (deg) E/WDeviation (deg)E/W
1200-1800 150 2° E
1800-2400 135 3° E 6° W
0000-0600 090 E_
0600-1200 120 3 E |4°W

Clocks were advanced for I hr at between 0300 hrs. Current setting 240° x 2.5 kts was
experienced throughout. Calculate the noon position arrived at on 2nd Feb when above
courses were steered and distances steamed.

Q.6 Calculate the Great Circle distance, initial & final course between 10°N, 40°E and 30°N.
100°E.

Q.7 Calculate the height oftide at Richmond (ATT Vol. 2, # 2821) on 29th March 1992

0 w oel-fr tide
Q.8 Draw following symbols as used on BA charis
a) Fairway buoy b) East cardinal mark c) North Cardinal mark
d) Submarine Power Cable e) Isolated danger mark
(20 Marks)
 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
SECOND MATE OF A FOREGIN GOING SHIP Code: 208A
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 140 MARKS: 200 Marks
Noies:
1. Usenautical almanae 1992
2.se ol non-programmable scientific calculator is permitted; however, each step should be cariy
ShO
SCTIONI-PRINCIPLESOF NAVIGATION
ATTEMPT ANY TW0 QUESTIONS OUT OF THREE (30 MARKS EACIH)
Q n a cerain date, in longitude 030°W, LHA Sun was 250, when GHA 7 was 181
Find SHA Sun. 20
b) Why do Stars rise4 minutes earlier each day?, (10
.2a) How is the duration of daylight dependent upon
. Observers Latitude ii. Sun's Declination. (15
b) Define
i. Observer's Zenith ii. Prime Vertical ii. Azimuth. (15)
Q.3 a) Define i) Elongation i) Superior Conjunction ii) Quadraturc. (15)
b) State the Laws of Planetary motion (15)

SECTIONII-PRACTICAL NAYIGATION
QUESTION4. IS COMPULSORY. ATTEMPT ANY THREE QUESTION FRPM THE
REMAINING FOUR. (35 MARKS EACH)
Q.4 Vessel steering a course of 334°(T) at 15 knots. At 0300HRS, New Mangalore (12°48.N
074°54 E) bore 090°(T) 40 nm off. At 0600 hrs the following observations were made
TIME BODY AZIMUTH RESULT
0600 BETELGEUSE 080°(T) Intercept2nm (Towards)
0600 POLARIS 001°(T) OBSLAT 13°40
Find the observed position of the vessel at 0600 hrs.

Q.5 a) On 6" Mauch 1992 in EP 520 12N 17040" E, the sextant altitude of the Sun UlL near the
meridian was 31 59.8" when the GMT showed 06d 0ih 27m 30s. If the IE was 2.3' on the are
and the HE was 40m, calculate the direction of the PL and a position which it passes.
(32 marks)
b) Find the approximate ex-meridian limits for the observation of Sun. using the information
provided in question 8 (a). (03 marks)
Q6 On 29th Nov 1992, at ship in DR 25°30's 170 20*W, the sextant altitude of star RIGEL was 51
0.3 when the GMT showed 14 h 29 m 20 s. if H.E was 12 m and I.E. 2.8 off the arc, find the
direction of the PL and Intercept.

Q.7 a) On 0lst sept 1992, sextant meridian altiude of Suns Ul. was 70°29.2, North ofthe observer in
DR longitude I 16° 27"W, if 1.E was 3.2 off the drc and HE was 12m, find the observed latitude
stale the dircction of the Pl..
b) On Ist May 1992, in DR 30°06' N 179° 45°W, the setting Sun bore 285°( C). If variation was
3° W, find the deviation for the ship's head.
s On 02n May 1902, on the ship in DR 15°40'S 079 58 W. the sextant altitude of Sun
the meridian was 58°16.S at GiMT 17h 38m 05s. IfIE was I.0 on thc arc. HT. was 25m. caleulate the
direction of PL.
position and