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FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE - I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 120 [Link]: 200

NOTES:

1. Question 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1. Cargo Calculations- Draft Survey/ Making Cargo Plan given hatch dimensions, stowage factor, load density,
broken stowage (maximum 4 cargoes)

Q.2. Cargo Calculations- Oil Cargo calculations (including wedge)

Q.3. Damage to cargo spaces, ballast tanks and hatch covers- Inspection and Reporting/ Inspection of Cargo gear/
Cargo documents/ Deck Watch

Q.4. Crude/ Petroleum product

Q.5. Liquid chemicals cargo, Liquefied Gas Cargoes

Q.6 IMDG Cargoes

Q.7 Bulk Cargoes (Ores, Concentrates, Sulphur, Coal, HBI/DRI) including IMSBC Code

Q.8 Grain Regulations/ Calculations on Grain Stability Compliance

Q.9. Containers, Car Carrier, Ro-Ro

Q.10 General Cargo/ Heavy Lift Cargo/ Refrigerated Cargo

Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The candidates are advised
to refer to detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th Nov-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 in part A are compulsory. Attempt any five questions from Part B of the
remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 A vessel is loaded with grain in bulk of S.F. 1.80 m3/T. Her displacement in final condition is 68000 t.
KM of 11.40m and FSM is 4400 tm. Two the holds are partly filled and the VHM of the holds put together is
3000. All other holds are full and the total VHM of the filled compartments is 18800 m4. KG of the holds
was used to determine the KG of the ship and is known to be 10.48m.
The KN values of the ship in this condition are:
HEEL 12O 15O 30O 40O 45O 60O
KN 2.78 3.51 7.033 9.36 10.21 11.28
Determine if she complies with Intact Stability Criteria for vessels laden with Grain in bulk.

Q.2 M.V. Hindship arrived in roads (RD 1.025), loaded with cargo of grain in bulk with the following drafts:
Fwd(P) 8.69 m, (S) 8.73 m, Aft (P) 9.95 m, (S) 10.11 m, Mid-ship (P) 9.26 m & (S) 9.53 m. 5 days later the
ship is to be berthed in port with an even keel draft of 6.75m.
Calculate the minimum quantity of cargo to lighter at anchorage if the dock water RD is 1.023. She is
expected to consume 3.5t of DO and 22t of FW daily while at anchorage. Her forward perpendicular (FP) is
3.5 m forward to the forward draft marks, her after draft marked are painted 5.8 m forward of the after
perpendicular (AP) and the mid-ship marks are located 2.2 m forward of Mid length.

Q.3 a) Describe the procedure to check the weather tightness of hatch covers. What is the action to be
taken in case of noticing a deformity in the hatch covers.
b) Describe about the register for ships lifting appliance 1990.

PART – B
Q.4 Define describe the following:-
a) Dirty Ballast b) Cloud Point c) Cargo Eductor
d) Reid vapour pressure e) TLV - TWA
Q.5 Write short notes on following:
a) Bill of lading b) Responsible c) Tallying of cargo
d) Criteria for discarding wire rope.

Q.6) a) Write in brief how a tank of a fully refrigerated gas tanker will be prepared for loading assuming a
ship out of yard.
b) Make a table showing control of discharge of category X, Y & Z NLS as per Marpol Annex II.

Q.7 Enumerate the main hazards associated with carriage of Concentrates in bulk as per IMSBC Code. Also,
explain the precautions to be taken during loading of heavy density cargoes.

Q.8 a) Explain in detail the stability criteria to be complied with for grain loading.
b) Explain any one method for securing path surface in filled trimmed compartment as per grain code.

Q.9 a) Write short notes on Container Code.

b) With respect to stresses and corrosion, discuss the problem areas in Ro-Ro ships.

Q.10 a) Describe precautions required to be taken while loading heavy lifts by using ship’s gear.
b) Describe with sketch the securing arrangements of heavy lift project cargo of boiler weighing 300 tons
on deck.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 14th Sept-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 in part A are compulsory. Attempt any five questions from Part B of the
remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART – A

Q.1 M. V. Hindship arrived port with drafts F: 5.80 m, Mid: 6.38 m & A: 6.80 m in RD of 1.025. After loading
1250 mt of cargo she sailed on an even keel draft but with 5 cms of hog in seawater of RD 1.025. Calculate
her departure drafts F, A & Midships if she sailed in an upright condition after consumption of 9.25 mt/ DO,
43 mt/FW in port & also replenished 200 mt/FW & 333 mt/HO during her stay at this port.

Q.2 On completion of cargo, at the time of sounding the tanks, dip was observed to be 9 cm. The vessel
was upright and trimmed 3 m by stern. Dimension of the tank were 36 m x 27 m x 18 m. LBP of the vessel
was 270 m. Calculate the On Board Quantity (OBQ), given in the sounding pipe was located 5 m from the
aft bulkhead and 0.9 m above deck.

Q.3 a) Enumerate the duties of Dock Safety Inspector.

b) Describe the testing requirements for lifting appliances & loose gears.

PART – B

Q.4 a) What is the purpose of Crude Oil Washing (COW), explain the hazards associated with it.
b) What is the purpose of Pressure Vacuum (P.V.) breaker and how does it work?

Q.5 With reference to Liquified gas carriers, write short notes on:
a) IGC code b) Semi refrigerated ships c) Deep well pumps

Q.6) Write short notes on the following terms under IMDG code:
a) EmS b) Dangerous goods manifest c) Types of segregation
d) Labels & Placards.

Q.7 a) Describe the categories of solid bulk cargoes and documentation required accordingly as prescribed
in IMSBC Code.
b) Enumerate the hazards associated with carriage of Coal and the procedure of ventilation of cargo holds
during voyage.

Q.8 Explain the methods to reduce Grain heeling moments in order to meet Grain stability criteria.

Q.9 a) Extra precautions will you carry out while loading reefer containers?
b) Briefly explain precautions during loading of vehicles in Ro-Ro spaces.

Q.10 a) What are the hazards associated with Timber Deck Cargo in rough weather?
b) Explain the precautions prior and during loading of heavy lifts?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th Aug-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 in part A are compulsory. Attempt any five questions from Part B of the
remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. “Hindship” arrived port with following drafts F(P) 8.88 m, (S) 8.92 m, Mid (P) 8.96 m, (S) 9.16 m, A
(P) 9.24 m, (S) 9.36 m respectively. Density of DW = 1.016 t/m3. During her port stay she consumed 25t of
FW and 5 t of D.O. She received 600 t of H.O. She sailed from the port with drafts 6.00 m, F and A and
6.04m mid draft. Calculate the quantity of cargo discharged at the port, if the for’d draft marks are 2 m
for’d of FP, after marks 3 m for’d of AP and mid marks are 1 m for’d of midships.

Q.2 On an oil tanker, a box shaped cargo oil tank measuring 32 x 17 x 18 m (L X B X H) had sounding of 12
cm by UTI tape from an ullage port. Find volume of oil in this tank if ullage port is 0.8m above top of tank, 6
m forward of aft bulkhead of tank and 4 m starboard of tank centerline. LBP 302 m, trim 5.5 m by stern and
list zero.

Q.3 a) Prepare a planned maintenance of hatch covers.

b) Describe the duties of dock inspector.

PART – B
Q.4 a) Write any ten items of COW checklist which a chief officer needs to follow before arrival discharge
port / prior start of COW.
b) Differentiate between explosimeter and tankscope.

Q.5 a) Explain briefly: i) IMO Type 2 chemical tanker

ii) Integral Gravity Tank on chemical tanker
b) Draw and describe a membrane tank of a gas tanker. Which liquefied gas would be carried in this type of
tank?

Q.6) Write short notes on following:

a) Causes of cargo shift on a general cargo ship. b) MFAG
c) Responsible Person d) Competent Person

Q.7 a) Describe the limitations of draft survey.

b) Describe the preparations to prepare a cargo hold for loading reefer cargo.

Q.8 a) Discuss the condition under which a ship without a DOA carry grain in bulk.
b) Explain the precautions to be taken when handling dangerous cargoes.

Q.9 a) List items to be checked regarding the safety of life, cargo, property, environment and security
during a deck watch.
b) Explain the method of identifying stowage location of a container on cellular container vessel.

Q.10 Explain the preparation to be made and precautions to be taken when loading heavy lift with ship’s
gear.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th July-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 in part A are compulsory. Attempt any five questions from Part B of the
remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. “Hindship” arrived port with following drafts F(P) 8.60 m, F(S) 8.70 m, A(P) 8.85 m, A (S) 8.93 m,
Mid (P) 8.75 m and Mid (S) 8.87 m in dock water RD 1.018. After discharging part cargo she has to shift to
another berth with a hog of 5 cm. Where maximum draft allowed is 5.90m. Calculate the minimum
quantity of cargo to discharge. During the stay at first berth she consumed 10t of DO and 14t of fresh
water. Draft marks are located 2m aft of FP, 4m forward of AP and 1m forward of midship.

Q.2 On an oil tanker, a box shaped cargo oil tank measuring 26 x 15 x 17m (L x B x H) is loaded with Diesel
Oil whose density at 15OC is 0.8424 g/cc. The final ullage by UTI tape is observed to be 1.86m and
temperature of cargo is 34.7OC. Find the quantity of cargo loaded if ullage port is 80 cm above the top of
tanks, 5 m forward of aft bulkhead of tank and 4 m starboard of tank centerline. LBP 255 m, trim 5 m by
stern and 2.5O stbd list.

Q.3 Describe the common damage / defects that may occur in cargo holds of a bulk carrier and the actions
to be taken to avoid such damages.

PART – B
Q.4 Write short notes on:
a) Dirty Ballast b) PV Valve c) Wet Type Deck Seal

Q.5 a) Write the general reactivity hazards of Noxious Liquid Substances carried on chemical tankers and
what control measures are taken to reduce risk due to these hazards?
b) With reference to ‘Code of safe practice for carriage of Grain’
i) Define i) DOA ii) Stability criteria for ships with DOA & without DOA.

Q.6) Write short notes on following:

a) MFAG b) Stowage Category c) Compatibility Group Coded d) EmS

Q.7 a) Describe the hazards associated with concentrates.

b) Describe loading / unloading plan as per BLU Code.

Q.8 a) Explain in detail any two methods for securing of free grain surface in a partly filled compartment.
b) Describe the stability criteria for ships carrying grain in bulk.

Q.9 a) Describe Rolling Period Test for ships carrying timber deck cargoes and limitations of the test.
b) Information & its purpose on a CSC plate of a cargo container.

Q.10 a) List the preparations and precautions to be undertaken for loading refrigerated cargo.
b) Explain Ship Sweat and cargo sweat and the criteria whether to ventilate the cargo hold or not.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th June-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 in part are compulsory. Attempt any five questions from Part B of the remaining
seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. “Hindship” is at draft of F = 9.5, A = 9.6, N = 9.6 m in 1.015. The draft marks are 3m aft of FP, 1.5
m aft of midship & 5 m forward of AP. She is to shift to a berth where the max Permissible draft is 7.0
meters. Calculate the amount of cargo to discharge if after discharging that cargo she is expected to hog by
10 cms.

Q.2 A box shaped tank L 30 m x B 18 m x 20 m containing crude oil of density at 15 OC = 0.8275 t/m3 had an
ullage of 1.60 m as measured by sonic tape. The ullage port was located 2.5m fwd of the aft bulkhead. 1 m
above the tank top & 3 m to port of Centre line of tank. Trim observed was 3m & the vessel listed 1O to
stbd. Observe temp 32.5OC, Calculate the quantity of oil in tank if the LBP of vessel was 220 m.

Q.3 a) Enumerate various test procedures available for checking weather tightness of hatch covers and
discuss their effectiveness.
b) Describe with the help of diagram, the maintenance of MacGregor type steel hatch covers on board bulk
carrier.

PART – B
Q.4 a) Draw a block diagram of IG system used on a VLCC showing various components in E/R and deck
area.
b) Define following with respect to Oil Tankers:
i) Reid Vapour Pressure ii) Pour Point iii) TLV iv) Sour Crude

Q.5 a) What is the regulatory requirement of doing a “Prewash” in relation to NLS? What are the
conditions under which Prewash can be exempted?
b) How IGC classifies gas tankers as per their survival capability? Define & describe with labelled diagrams.

Q.6) What information is required to be provided by shipper when loading packaged dangerous cargoes?
What measures will you take to ensure safe stowage and carriage of explosives?

Q.7 Briefly explain the classification of bulk cargoes as per IMSBC code. Describe the test procedures for
determining angle of repose and Flow Moisture Point (FMP) on board?

Q.8 Explain with aid of sketches for a cargo of grain in bulk.

a) Bundling b) Strapping c) Volumetric heeling moments.

Q.9 State your action as a Mate in the event of observing damaged cargo during discharging operation on
board container ships.

Q.10 Describe with suitable sketches “Hog wire” and “Wiggle wire” arrangement of lashings of Timber deck
cargo as per the requirement of Timber Code.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th May-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 in part are compulsory. Attempt any five questions from Part B of the remaining
seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. “Hindship” arrived port with following drafts F (P) 8.60 m, F (S) 8.70 m, A (P) 8.85 m, A (S) 8.93 m,
Mid (P) 8.75 m and Mid (S) 8.87m in dock water RD 1.018. After discharging part cargo, she has to shift to
another berth with a hog of 5 cm, where maximum draft allowed is 5.90m. Calculate the minimum quantity
of cargo to discharge. During the stay at first berth, she consumed 10 t of DO and 14 t of fresh water. Draft
marks are located 2m aft of FP, 4 m forward of AP and 1 m forward of midship.

Q.2 An oil tanker, a box shaped cargo oil tank measuring 32 x 17 x 18 m (L X B X H) had sounding of 12 cm
by UTI tape from an ullage port. Find volume of oil in this tank if ullage port is 0.8m above top of tank, 6m
forward of aft bulkhead of tank and 4m starboard of tank centerline. LBP 302 m, trim 5.5m by stern and list
zero.

Q.3 Describe the common damage / defects that may occur in cargo holds of a bulk carrier and the actions
to be taken to avoid such damages.

PART – B
Q.4 a) Sketch a general layout of an Inert Gas System of an Oil Tanker and describe its operation step by
step.
b) Differentiate between a P. V. Valve and P. V. breaker in a tanker.

Q.5 a) Write the general reactivity hazards of Noxious liquid substances carried on chemical tankers and
what control measures are taken to reduce risk due to these hazards?
b) With reference to ‘Code of safe practice for carriage of Grain’.
i) Define i) DOA ii) stability criteria for ships with DOA & without DOA

Q.6) What information is required to be provided by shipper when loading packaged dangerous cargoes?
What measures will you take to ensure safe stowage and carriage of explosives?

Q.7 a) Describe the hazards associated with concentrates.

b) Describe loading / unloading plan as per BLU Code.

Q.8 With respect to grain explain the following:

a) Intact stability requirement for ship carrying grain
b) DOA
c) Grain loading stability booklet.

Q.9 a) Describe Rolling Period Test for ships carrying timber deck cargoes and limitations of the test.
b) Information & its purpose on a CSC plate of a cargo container.

Q.10 a) What preparations will you carry out prior loading refrigerated cargoes?
b) What all factors are required to be considered into planning and stowage of containers?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th March-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions from Part B of the remaining seven
questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART – A
Q.1 M. V. ‘Hindship’ is at a draft of F 08.10m, A 08.20m, Mid 8.20m, in water of RD – 1.015. The draft marks
are 3m aft of F.P. 1.5m aft of midship & 5 m ford of A.P. She is to be berth where the maximum permissible
draft is 6.00m. Calculate the amount of cargo to discharge if after discharging that cargo she is expected to
hog by 15 cm.

Q.2 An oil tanker of LBP --> 220 m, has a box shaped tank of dimensions 36m x 18m x 18m is loaded with
oil on completion of ullage as measured from a sonic tape was observed to be 1.20m @ temp 37 OC a water
dip ullage of 18.96m was also found. The ullage port was located 1.1m above tank top & 2.0 fwd of aft
bulkhead. Vessel was trimmed 3 m by stern. Terminal gave the density 15OC = 0.8145 t/m3. Determine the
quantity of oil in the tank.

Q.3 Explain the importance of assessing defects and damage to cargo spaces after each cargo operation.
Briefly describe the procedure for same.

PART – B
Q.4 Differentiate between a PV valve and PV Breaker. Draw the sketches of both.

Q.5 a) Describe purpose and objective of Procedure and Arrangements (P & A) manual as required under
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78. List its contents.
b) Describe the types of gas carriers with reference to nature of cargo and its protection in case of accident
as categorized in the IGS code.

Q.6 With reference to IMDG code, write short notes on following:

a) How are different types of class I goods identified and segregated?
b) List explosives which may be carried on passenger ships.

Q.7 Enumerate the hazards associated with coal and precautions to be taken while loading & during
carriage.

Q.8 With respect to grain explain the following:

a) Intact stability requirement for ship carrying grain.
b) DOA
c) Grain loading stability booklet.

Q.9 a) Write short notes on Container code – Convention on Safe Containers (CSC).
b) Explain the need to monitor atmosphere in Ro-Ro spaces.

Q.10 Describe the conditions for carrying Timber Cargo on Deck as stipulated in the Timber Code?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th January-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions from Part B of the remaining seven
questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.
PART – A
Q.1 M. V. ‘Hindship’ arrived Aden (RD 1.027) in partly loaded condition with the following drafts: Ford
7.25mt, Aft: 7.95m and Mid ship: 7.55m. What maximum cargo quantity will you order to load if she has to
sail to even keel from this port (Tropical zone) but is expected to be sagging by 4cm on completion of
loading? Estimated port consumption of DO and FW at ADEN is 84 mt. Also, 100 mt each of DO and FW are
to be received prior to sailing?

Q.2 An oil tanker of LBP 200 m has a box shaped tank of dimensions L 40 m x B 20 m x D 20 m and is loaded
with oil. On completion, ullage as measured from a sonic tape was observed to be 1.24m and temp was
37OC. A water dip ullage of 20.94 m was also found. The ullage port was located 1.1 above the tank top and
1.6 m fwd of aft bulkhead. Vessel was trimmed 3 m stern. Terminal gave the density of oil @ 15OC as
0.8145 t/m3. Determine the quantity of oil in the tank.

Q.3 a) Enumerate various test procedure available for checking weather tightness of hatch covers and their
effectiveness.
b) Define authorized person, responsible person and loose gears as per Dock workers Safety, Health and
Welfare regulation 1990.

PART – B
Q.4 a) Describe the precautions to be taken on an oil tanker during loading, discharging and tank cleaning
against static electricity.
b) Differentiate between a Pressure Vacuum Valve and Pressure Vacuum breaker in a tanker.

Q.5 a) What are various types of gas carriers defined in IGC Code.
b) Write notes on following w.r.t. to chemical tankers:
i) Types of Chemical Tankers ii) Procedure & arrangement Manual (P & A)

Q.6 Write short notes on the following terms under IMDG code:
a) Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG) b) Subsidiary Risk Label
c) Types of packaging group d) Documents required.

Q.7 a) Briefly state the classification of solid bulk cargoes as prescribed in IMSBC code.
b) Enumerate the hazards associated with Direct Reduced Iron and precautions to be taken during loading.

Q.8 With reference to ‘code of safe practice for carriage of grain’. What are the recommendations for safe
carriage of grain with respect to intact stability and securing of grain surfaces?

Q.9 a) What all factors are required to be considered into planning and stowage of containers?
b) Briefly explain the need to monitor atmosphere in Ro-Ro spaces.

Q.10 a) What preparations will you carry out prior loading refrigerated cargoes?
b) State the lashing requirements for Timber Deck cargo as per code of safe practice for ship’s carrying
Timber Deck Cargo.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th November-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions from Part B of the remaining seven
questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART – A

Q.1 M. V. Hindship arrived port with drafts F 5.60 m, A 6.60 m, Midship 6.20 m in water of density
1.012 t/m3. Calculate the quantity of cargo she can load if she is to sail into Tropical zone on an
even keel in SW with expected sag of 5 cms. 60 T of fuel and FW is expected to be consumed in
port and she is to receive 300 T of FW. The Ford draft marks are 2 m ford of FP, 2 m aft of midships
and 1 m ford of AP.

Q.2 A crude oil tanker of LBP 228 m has a box shaped tank of Dimensions 32 x 20 x 20 m and
trimmed 1 m by stern. Initial ullage of 0.60m is measured by Radar beam level gauge fitted 3 m
ford of aft bhd on centerline of the tank. Given the density of oil at 15OC = 0.810t/m3 and observed
temp is 24OC. On completion of unloading v/l trimmed 3.8 m by stern & ullage of tank was 19.88m.
Calculate the quantity of oil discharged.

Q.3 a) With reference to Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) act 1990 define “Authorized
person”, “Competent person” and “Responsible person”.
b) Describe the methods available to check the weather tightness of hatch covers and state how
effective and reliable are these methods.

PART – B

Q.4 a) Sketch a general layout of an Inert Gas System of an Oil Tanker and describe its operation
step by step.
b) Differentiate between a P.V. Valve and P.V. breaker in a tanker.

Q.5 a) What are the various types of gas carriers considering survival capability as defined in IGC
code?
b) A Chemical tanker discharges phosphoric acid at a port in Sikka and is bound for Morocco for
loading. Describe the operations she will perform with reference to cleaning of tanks so as to be
ready on arrival to load next cargo?
Q.6 With reference to IMDG code, write short notes on following:
i) Shipper’s declaration of dangerous goods ii) Segregation of dangerous goods.
iii) Dangerous goods Manifest iv) Emergency procedures

Q.7 a) Enumerate the main hazards associated with the carriage of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and
precautions to be taken prior loading, during loading and during the passage?
b) State documents as a Mate you would sign after loading of this Cargo.

Q.8 With reference to ‘Code of safe practice for carriage of Grain’.

a) What are the recommendations for safe carriage of grain with respect to intact stability.
b) Securing of grain surfaces?

Q.9 a) In respect of cellular container ships, briefly describe the following:

i) Anti heeling tanks ii) Torsional Stresses iii) Stack weight
b) Briefly explain the need to monitor atmosphere in Ro-Ro spaces.

Q.10 a) Describe various precautions you will take as a chief officer before and during loading of a
boiler weighing 200 tonnes. Draw a neat sketch showing securing arrangements for this cargo.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th Sept-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrived port with drafts F: 7.23 m, M: 8.33m & A: 9.23 m in RD of 1.014. After
discharging partly she sailed drawing 6.2 m on even keel with 8 cms sag in water of R.D. 1.022. Calculate
how much cargo she discharged if she had replenished in this port DO / 116 MT & FW / 245 MT &
Consumed 8 MT of DO and FW during her port stay.

Q.2 Using a UTI gauge from the ullage port, a box shaped cargo oil tank 20m x 15m x 11.5m registered an
oil dip of 27 cm with water cut of 10 cms on arrival at as loading terminal. Calculate the OBQ? (Trim: 3m by
stern, LBP: 171.87m and ullage port is located 6m forward of the after bulkhead).

Q.3 Explain the sequence of closing the hatch covers and how will you carry out the maintenance and
inspection of the cargo gears? What is plan maintenance system and how is it used on board?

Q.4 Explain the procedure of cargo heating on oil tankers, also explain what is hammering and why does it
take place.

Q.5 Describe different methods of carriage of liquefied gases. What is re-liquefaction of gas? How is it done
on gas tankers?

Q.6 With reference to IMDG code explain segregation criteria for carriage of dangerous goods. Justify your
answers with proper sketches.

Q.7 a) Briefly state the classification of solid bulk cargoes as prescribed in the IMSBC code.
b) Enumerate hazards associated with Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and precautions to be taken while making
stowage plan for loading on board bulk carrier.
c) State documents as a Mate you would sign after loading of this cargo.

Q.8 a) How will you secure grain cargo in a partially filled compartment as a chief officer and why? Explain
with diagram.
b) Describe various types of containers with diagram.

Q.9 a) What is the procedure of loading cargo on RO-RO ships? What are the safety features for the water-
tight doors on these ships?
b) Describe various types of containers with diagram.

Q.10 Describe the general principles and practice to be followed in the stowage & securing non-
standardized cargoes as given in the code of safe practice for cargo stowage and securing.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th July-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrived port with the following drafts: F 8.65m, A 8.89m, Mid 8.81m. Density of
Dockwater 1.018. Weights on board: H.O. 250T, D.O. 85t, FW 112t, L.O. 18t, and unpumpable ballast 45t. If
the constant and stores as determined on completion of discharge was 150t, calculate the quantity of
cargo discharged. Draft marks located 2m aft of FP. 4m ford of AP and 1m ford of midship.

Q.2 A vessel of 108m LBP arrives discharge port with 2m stern trim and 2 O list to port. A box shaped cargo
tank, measures 26 x 16 x 9.3 (L x B x D) has ullage of 3.52m by sonic tape, temp. 42.3 OC, noted from ullage
port located 4.5m forward of the after bulkhead, 3.8m to stbd. of the centerline and 114 cms above the
top of the tank. On completion of cargo operations 26 cms of dip was noted from the same ullage port
when the trim was 4m by stern with no list. Find the quantity of oil discharged & ROB if oil density is 826.3
kgs/cu m in vacuum at 15O.

Q.3 a) Describe the criteria for discarding wire ropes.

b) With reference to Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1990 describe the
requirement for testing and periodical examination of lifting appliances.

Q.4 Define the following:

a) Clean Ballast b) TLV – TWA c) Reid Vapour Pressure
d) Sour Crude e) Cargo Educator

Q.5 a) Describe with neat sketches how a gas tanker is classified by the IGC code as per its survival
capability.
b) Define solidifying & high viscous Category “Y” cargoes as per MARPOL Annex II.

Q.6 With reference to IMDG code, write short notes on following:-

i) MFAG ii) Segregation of Dangerous Cargoes iii) Causes of cargo shift

Q.7 a) Explain the main hazards and precautions to be taken with the shipment of DRI in bulk form.
b) Describe the recommended contents of Port and Terminal information book as per code of Practice for
Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers.

Q.8 a) Describe the preparation of cargo hold for carriage of Refrigerated Cargoes.
b) Describe the various methods to check weather tightness of hatch covers with their advantages and
disadvantages.

Q.9 a) Describe the stability criteria for ships to carry bulk grain cargo not having DOA.
b) Describe the contents of Grain Loading Stability Booklet.

Q.10 You have been informed to load a mining equipment of 115 Tonnes by ship’s gear. Describe
preparations to be made and precautions to be taken to load this cargo safely.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd March-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.
Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrives in D.W. of density 1.005 & the drafts were observed as,
Port Stbd
F 9.090 9.110 Draft Marks located 4m aft of FP
M 9.280 9.420 Draft Marks located 3m aft of mid length
A 9.380 9.480 Draft Marks located 5m forward of AP
After discharge vessel is expected to enter winter zone after 3 days of passage. Consumption is estimated to
be 40 T per day during passage. Determine minimum quantity of cargo to discharge if after 3 days passage
trim is expected to be 10 cms by stern & a hog of 8 cms.

Q.2 Using ASTM tables calculate the quantity of while oil in a rectangular tanks of ship of LBP 130m, trimmed
1.5m by the Stern. The dimensions of the tanks are 40m x 15m x 10m. The ullage port is located 1m above the
deck, 2.5m from the tank’s aft bulkhead and 2m to the port of the centerline. The ullage was taken by the
sonic tape and was measured as 5.9m and a water cut of 10 cms was obtained. The temperature of the oil
26OC and the density of oil at 15OC is 820 kg/m3.

Q.3 As a chief officer, explain the precautions you will take for loading a railway locomotive weighing 60 tons
on the deck of a general cargo ship.

Q.4 Write notes on following connected with Chemical / Product Tanker:

A) TLV b) Oxygen Analyser c) Tank Coatings d) Categorization of substances

Q.5 Briefly describe about Liquefied Gas Carriers and the precautions required during loading carriage and
discharge of liquefied gases.

Q.6 a) With respect to IMDG code explains segregation criteria for carriage of dangerous goods. Justify your
answer with proper sketches.
b) Explain with respect to IMDG Code: i) MFAG ii) EmS.

Q.7 a) State the “recommended contents of port and terminals information books” as given in Appendix – I of
the BLU code.
b) Give details of the characteristics, hazards, precautions while loading, carrying, discharging and cleaning of
holds for covering coal cargoes.

Q.8 As per IMO grain code, write short notes on:

a) Bundling b) Grain manual and document of authorization c) Stability requirements for
vessel loading without DOA.

Q.9 Discuss the planning and precautions required to be taken before loading / unloading / shifting in a
cellular Container ship, as chief officer of the vessel.

Q.10 a) With neat diagrams, draw securing of logs on deck of a timber carrier.
b) What are the recommendation as per timber code, for voyage planning and heavy weather?
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th December-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrived port is a loaded condition with drafts Fwd = 9.20m, Aft = 9.30m and Mid-Ship =
9.30m in water of density 1.005t/m3. Calculate quantity of cargo discharged if the ship is to sail out with draft
of 6.50m, with an expected hog of 12 cm. The draft marks are 1m aft of forward perpendicular (FP). 1.5m
abaft midships & 5m forward of after perpendicular (AP).

Q.2 A box shaped cargo oil tank 30m x 20m x 15m is loaded with crude oil. On completion, ullage found by UTI
tape was 2.10 mtrs at 35OC, water cut 20 cm. Calculate the weight of cargo in air density at 15OC in vaccum is
0.8800 kg / ltr, LBP = 210 mtrs, trim 2.0 mtrs by stern ullage port located 3m fwd of aft bulkhead. Assume the
reference point for ullage is main deck.

Q.3 How will you carry out the maintenance and inspection of cargo gears? What is the planned maintenance
system and how it is used on board?

Q.4 a) Sketch a general layout of IG system an oil tanker and describe its functioning step by step.
b) Discuss the following:-
(i) Hazards associated with COW.
(ii) Checks prior, during after COW.

Q.5 a) Write contents of SMPEP manual? Is it ship specific and who approves it?
b) Under IGC code describe how ships are classified as per the survival capability. Draw sketches to support
your answer.

Q.6 Explain the following with respect to the IMDG code:-

a) Dangerous cargo manifest
b) Precautions when working with dangerous goods.
c) Inspections by port authority before loading dangerous goods.

Q.7 a) Enumerate the hazards associated with carriage of DRI and precautions to be taken while making
stowage plan for loading.
b) What are the precautions to be taken by ship staff during loading and handling of ballast as per BLU Code?

Q.8 Write short notes on:

a) Document of authorization
b) Grain loading stability booklet

Q.9 a) Discuss the planning and preparations to be done before loading and unloading of vehicles on car
carrier.
b) Describe procedures for opening closing and securing of hull opening on a RO-RO ships.

Q.10 What are the factors taken into planning and stowage of containers?
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 14th Oct-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. ‘Hindship’ is at a draft of F 9.20 m, A 9.30 m, mid 9.30 m, in water of RD 1.005. The draft marks are
3m aft of FP. 1.5m aft of midships and 5m of midships and 5m ford of AP. She is to shift to a berth where the
maximum permissible draft is 6.00 m. Calculate the amount of cargo to discharge if after discharging that
cargo she is expected to hog by 10 cms.

Q.2 On completion of cargo, at the time of sounding the tanks, dip was observed to be 8 cm. The vessel was
upright and trimmed 2.5 m by stern. Dimensions of the tanks were 36m x 27m x 18m. LBP of the vessel was
270 m. Calculate the onboard quantity (OBQ), given that sounding pipe was located 5m from the aft bulkhead
and 0.9m above deck.

Q.3 a) What is the difference between the sweat and leak: also explain how will you carry out hatch cover
inspection w.r.t. Load Line Survey?
b) How will you carry out maintenance of Hatch covers also explain various types of Hatch cover with
diagram?

Q.4 Explain various advantages and disadvantages of C.O.W. and how often is it carried out? On product
carriers how do we carry out tank cleaning?

Q.5 When do we need to carry certificate of fitness and NLS certificate? Why do you need Nitrogen gas on
Liquefied Natural Gas, Explain in detail?

Q.6 Write short note on the following terms under IMDG code:
a) Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG) b) Subsidiary Risk Label
c) Types of packaging group d) Segregation and
e) Classification of IMDG Cargo

Q.7 What checks will be carried out for loading solid bulk cargoes also write the hazards associated with
carrying the same?

Q.8 Describe briefly various methods of reducing grain heeling moments on a ship loaded with bulk grain?
Explain the loading process for the vessels without document of authorization?

Q.9 a) Describe in detail the principle & working of different types of refrigerated containers.
b) What is CSC plate on a container vessel and what all details does it carry? Is custom plate a part of CSC
plate? Explain.

Q.10 a) Write the precautions to be taken for loading heavy lifts as a chief officer?
b) Explain various types of cargoes carried at different temperatures and also explain brine what is a brine
trap?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th January-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrived port with drafts: F: 5.80m, Mid: 6.38m & A: 6.80m, in RD of 1.025. After loading
1250mt of cargo she sailed on an even keel draft but with 5cms of hog in seawater of RD 1.025. Calculate her
departure drafts F, A & Midship if she sailed in an upright condition after consumption of 9.25 mt/ DO, 43
mt/FW in port & also replenished 200 mt/FW & 333 mt/HO during her stay at this port.

Q.2 A box shaped cargo oil tank of dimensions 30m x 20m x 18m is to be loaded with crude oil at a
temperature of 25OC. Density of oil at 15OC in vacuum is 0.8240. If 2% of the volume of the tank is to be left for
expansion, calculate: a) The final observed ullage by the measuring tape at the ullage port located 3m forward
of aft bulkhead, 1m above the tank and 2m port of centerline. b) Quantity of oil loaded on board (LBP = 220m,
Trim 3m by stern and list 1O to starboard).

Q.3 a) Explain the procedure for maintenance of hatch covers.

b) Describe the methods used for testing the weather tightness of hatch covers.

Q.4 Describe the precautions for COW and the checklist to be followed.

Q.5 What are the various types of Liquefied Gas Carriers considering survival capacity as per IGC code?

Q.6 Write a short note on the purpose of the IMDG code and list out its content. Explain the procedure to
obtain the correct EmS and MFAG table for a given dangerous cargo.

Q.7 With reference to IMSBC Code, describe the detailed procedure for sampling of Iron ore fines. Explain
elaborately the process of liquefaction of Iron ore fines.

Q.8 With reference to the Code of safe practices for carriage of grain:
a) Define: i) Angle of flooding ii) Specially suitable compartment
b) Demonstrate how to use the permissible heeling moment of grain in the grain loading booklet.

Q.9 a) Discuss the planning and preparations required before loading and unloading of vehicles on a car
carrier.
b) Describe the procedures for opening, closing and securing of hull openings on Ro-Ro ship.

Q.10 a) Define: i) Competent person ii) Authorized person iii) Lifting appliances iv) Loose Gear
b) Describe care and maintenance of a crane wire.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th October-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship arrived port with the following drafts: F – 8.65m, A – 8.89m, mid – 8.81m. Density of dock
water 1.018 weights on board Ho – 250T, Do – 85T, FW – 112T, LO – 18T & un-pump able ballast is 45T. If the
constant and stores as determined on completion of discharge was 150T. Calculate the quantity of cargo
discharged. Draft marks are located 2m aft of FP, 4m fwd of AP and 1m fwd of midship?

Q.2 An oil tank measures 32m x 20m x 10m. On arrival port 3.22m ullage was measured by sonic tape from
ullage port located 4m forward of the after bulkhead, 3m to port side of centerline & 1.82 meters above the
top of the tank. LBP = 288m, trim – 3.5m by head & list 4O to port. Cargo temp was 31.5OC. After the
lighterage, cargo temp was 27OC & ullage was 8m by tank radar which was located 4m to port of centerline,
9m forward of the after bulkhead & 92 cms above the top of the tank. Trim 2m by stern & list 3 O to stbd. If oil
density in vacuum at 15OC is 0.8311 t/m3. Find the quantity of cargo discharged.

Q.3 Explain the various methods for conducting leak detection tests of hatch covers & drawbacks of each
method?

Q.4 a) Describe how to empty cargo tanks which are in inert condition are cleaned and made gas free on a
very large crude carrier prior to proceeding to dry-docking repairs under statutory / class requirements.
b) With the help of suitable diagrams explain the working principle of educators?

Q.5 a) Describe loading procedures of semi refrigerated LPG tankers in accordance with IGC code and ISM
code.
b) State the cargo related documents required on board chemical tankers.

Q.6 Explain the duties of carrier and shipper with respect to the carriage of dangerous goods as per IMDG
code.

Q.7 a) With neat diagram explain securing logs on deck ahead of timber carriage. What are the
recommendations as per Timber Code for Voyage planning & heavy weather?
b) Describe the maintenance to be carried out on hatch covers.

Q.8 Write short notes on following with respect to the GRAIN code:
a) Bundling and saucering. b) Lashing and Strapping.
c) Strength of grain fittings.

Q.9 Describe the precautions to be taken before/ during loading and unloading of vehicles on a car carrier?

Q.10 Briefly explains the following:

a) Periodic testing of lifting appliances and loose gear.
b) Duties of Dock Safety Inspector
c) Responsible person as per ILO 152.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st July-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M.V. Hindship floating in dock water of RD 1.016 at the following drafts:
Port Stbd
F- 7.21m 7.23m
M- 8.13M 8.28M
A- 9.10M 9.22M
She has on board the followings: 200t FW, 180t ballast, 220t fuel and 110t of stores and constant. If her
forward draft marks are 1.2m aft of the forward perpendicular and her aft drafts marks are 2.0m forward of
the aft perpendicular, and her midship draft marks are at midship, calculate the amount of cargo on board.

Q.2 A box shaped tank measuring 20 x 11 x 13 (L x B x D) had 193m 3 OBQ (water) on arrival at the loading
port. This tank was loaded with 2,135 mt of oil (density 0.8957 kgs/ltr in vacuum at 15 OC) loading temperature
11OC. Find the measured ullage using UTI tape from the ullage port located 3m forward of the after bulkhead
and 1.14m above the top of the tank. LBP is 181m trim 2.5m by stern.

Q.3 a. Describe the actions to be taken to avoid the detrimental effects on bulk carriers for corrosion, fatigue
and improper cargo handling.
b. Describe powers of Dock Inspector as per Dock Worker’s (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1990.

Q.4 Discuss the Hazards of Petroleum with Reference to:-

a) Flammability b) Gas Density c) Toxicity

Q.5 a. What is “BOIL OFF” on an LNG? Explain the role of Nitrogen / Inert gas in case of LNG.
b. What is the purpose of IBC Code and P & A manual carried on chemical tankers?

Q.6 Briefly explain Document of Compliance and manifest as per IMDG code. What are the different classes as
per IMDG code?

Q.7 a. Describe the hazards associated with solid bulk cargoes.

b. Describe the precautions to be taken when carrying coal cargo.

Q.8 a. Describe the stability criteria for ships to carry bulk grain cargo having DOA.
b. Explain the points to be taken into consideration for preparing cargo plan of a container ship.

Q.9 a. With respect to stresses and corrosion, discuss the problem areas in RO-RO ships.
b. What is CSC and Custom plate on a container and what all details does it carry?

Q.10 With the help of neat sketches describe the securing of containers on a ship not designed to carry
containers as per cargo securing manual.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 04th April-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M. V. Hindship arrived Vizag port with drafts F: 7.23m, Mid: 8.3m & A: 9.23m in RD of 1.010. After
discharging partly she sailed drawing 6.20m on even keel with 8cms sag in water of RD 1.020. Calculate how
much cargo she discharged if she has replenished in this port DO/110 mt & FW/240 mt & consumed 12 mt of
DO and 65 mt of FW during her port stay.

Q.2 a) An oil tanker has a tank of dimensions 30m x 20m x 20m deep and is loading oil at 38 OC. It is desired to
leave 2% of the volume of tank for expansions. Calculate the quantity of oil and final ullage assuming that the
vessel is at an even keel on completion. Given that R.D. of oil at 25OC = 0.8540. Co-efficient of volume
expansion = 0.0006/OC.

b) A tank of dimensions 20mx15mx10m is being loaded with an oil at 30 OC (relative density at 20OC = 0.8681).
It is desired to leave 3% of the vol. of oil for expansion. Calculate the ullage of the oil and quantity of oil
loaded. Given that Co-efficient of vol. expansion = 0.0005/OC.

Q.3 Describe how you will secure hatch covers and explain various methods you will use for testing the
weather tightness of hatch covers.

Q.4 Write notes on following w.r.t. to tankers:

i) ISGOTT ii) Slop Tanks iii) Tank cleaning & Gas freeing iv) Deck Seal v) P/V Valve

Q.5 Describe the different methods of carriage off liquefied gases. What is re—liquefaction of gas? How is it
done on gas tankers?

Q.6 a) Write notes on IMDG code.

b) Write notes on dangerous goods manifest.

Q.7 Enumerate the main hazards associated with the carriage of Coal in bulk. Also, explain the precautions to
be taken during its loading & carriage as per IMSBC Code.

Q.8 With reference to ‘Code of safe practice for carriage of Grain’.

a) Define i) DOA ii) Stability criteria for ships with DOA & without DOA
b) What are the various methods of reducing grain heeling moments on a ship loaded with grain in bulk,
describe any one of them.

Q.9 a) Describe the procedures for loading and carriage of refrigerated containers.
b) Briefly explain the need to monitor atmosphere in Ro-Ro spaces.

Q.10 a) Explain stowage and securing of deck timber cargo.

b) Describe general outline of refrigeration systems onboard Reefer ships.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 08th Jan-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART -A
Q.1 M. V. ‘Hindship’ arrived port in a partly loaded condition with drafts F 6.60 m, A 6.90 m and mid 6.80 m in
water of density 1.012 t/m3. Calculate the quantity of cargo she can load if she is to sail into a Tropical zone on
an even keel in SW, with an expected sag of 5 cms. 50 t of fuel and fresh water is expected to be consumed in
port and 25 t during the down river passage. The draft marks are 2 m aft of FP, 3m forward of AP and 2 m aft
of midship.
Q.2 A box shaped cargo tank (L: 26.4m, B: 11.4m & D: 12.1m) had 6.54 m ullage (temperature 44.3OC) from its
ullage pipe that rises 107 cms above the top of the tank & is located 3.4m to port of the centerline & 6.3m
forward of the after bulkhead. Trim 3.2m by stern, list 2.5 O to port. LBP is 235.6 m. She transferred 1080 cubic
meters of the same oil at 26OC from her storage tank into the tank. Find the ullage if she is upright but
trimmed 2.0 m by head. The temperature on completion of transfer was 26 OC. Oil density is 0.8313 ts/cu m at
15OC in vacuum. ASTM tables can be made use of.
Q.3 a. Describe the duties of dock inspector.
b. Describe the common damage / defects that may occur on watertight transverse bulkheads situated at the
ends of dry cargo hold of a bulk carrier.

PART B
Q.4 a) Describe how to empty cargo tanks which are in inert condition are cleaned and made gas free on a
very large crude carrier prior to proceeding to dry-docking repairs under statutory / class requirements.
b) With the help of suitable diagrams explain the working principle of educators?
Q.5 a) Write contents of SMPEP manual? Is it ship specific and who approves it?
b) Under IGC code describe how ships are classified as per the survival capability. Draw sketches to support
your answer.
Q.6 Explain the following with respect to the IMDG code
1. Dangerous cargo manifest.
2. Precautions when working with dangerous goods.
3. Inspection by port authority before loading dangerous goods.
Q.7 a) Describe lashing / strapping for securing grain surface in partly filled compartment as per grain code?
b) Describe the maintenance to be carried out on hatch covers.
Q.8 a) Write short notes on:
1. Document of authorization
2. Grain loading stability booklet
b) Explain the procedures for operation of cargo hold for carriage of grain.
Q.9 a) Discuss the planning and preparations to be done before loading and unloading of vehicles on car
carrier.
b) Describe procedures for opening closing and securing of hull opening on a RO-RO ships.
Q.10 What are the factors taken into planning and stowage of containers.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 05th Oct-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in PART – A are compulsory, Attempt any five questions from PART – B.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART -A
Q.1 M. V. ‘Hindship’ arrived port with the following drafts F 8.65 m, A 8.89 m, Mid 8.81 m. Density of
dockwater 1.016 weights on board: H.O. 350 t, D.O. 135 t, FW 162 t, L.O. 22t, and unpumpable ballast 54 t. If
the constant and stores as determined on completion of discharge was 160 t. Calculate the quantity of cargo
discharged. Draft marks are located 2m aft of FP, 4m ford of AP and 1m ford of midship.

Q.2 A box shaped tank L 30 m x B 18m x 20 m containing crude oil of density at 15 OC = 0.8275 t/m3 had an
ullage of 1.80 m as measured by a sonic Tape. The ullage port was located 3 m fwd of the aft bulkhead. 1 m
above the tank top and 2 m to port of centerline of tank. Trim observed was 3 m and the vessel listed 1 O to
starboard. Observed temp 32.5OC. Calculate the quantity of oil in tank if the LBP of vessel was 215m.

Q.3 Explain how weather-tightness is maintained in the Hatch covers and what precautions will you take for
securing the hatch covers before proceeding to sea?

PART B

Q.4 Write short notes on:

i) Stowage Category
ii) Compatibility group code
iii) Dangerous cargo Manifest.
iv) EmS.

Q.5 a) Why is the Heel maintained on LPG, explain in detail? What are coolants and the use these coolants on
LPG? What do you understand by the term hot gassing – up?
b) State the contents of Procedure and Arrangements (P & A) manual as required under Annex II of Marpol
73/78.

Q.6 With reference to IMDG CODE explain segregation criteria for carriage of dangerous goods. Justify your
answers with proper sketches.

Q.7 What are the hazards and procedures for loading coal in a Bulk carrier?

Q.8 As per IMO Grain code, describe briefly with sketches various methods of reducing grain heeling moments
on a ship loaded with grain.

Q.9 a) Prepare a Planned Maintenance System for hatch-covers.

b) What are the lashing requirements for Timber deck cargo as per “code of Safe Practice for Timber Deck
Cargo”?

Q.10 What all factors required to be considered into planning and stowage of containers?
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th July-2018 of 2nd Seating Noida & Chennai
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in PART – A are compulsory, Attempt any five questions from PART – B.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

PART -A
Q.1 M. V. Hindship arrived Paradip roads (RD 1.025), loaded with grain in bulk with the following drafts – For’d (P)
8.69m, For’d (S) 8.73, Aft (P) 9.95m, Aft (S) 10.11m, Mid-ship (P) 9.26m and Mid-ship (S) 9.53m.
Five days later she is to be berthed in port with an even keel draft of 6.83m.
Calculate the minimum quantity of cargo to lighten at anchorage if the dock water RD is 1.023. She is expected to
consume 3.5t of DO and 22t of FW daily while at anchorage. Her FP is 3.5m forward of the for’d draft marks, her
after draft marks are painted 5.8m for for’d of the AP and the mid-ship marks are located 2.2m for’d of LBP/2.

Q.2 A box shaped cargo tank 40m x 22m x 18m was observed to have a sounding of 15cm by sounding rod. Ullage
reference point was located at the tank top, 3m forward of aft bulkhead. Vessel was trimmed 1m by stern and LBP
of vessel was 255m. Upon completion of loading in the tank, vessel was even keel and ullage of tank by sonic gauge
was 1.10m. Calculate the Quantity of oil loaded in the tank, if the observed temperature was 30 OC and API gravity
was 30.5 in both cases.

Q.3 a) With reference to Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act 1990, define “authorized person” and
“completion person”.
b) Describe the factors to be taken in to account during cargo planning stage in order to minimize the damage to
watertight transverse bulkheads and tank tops in bulk carriers having combination cargo / ballast holds.

PART B

Q.4 a) What is a PV breaker? How will you ensure that it is protecting the cargo tanks effectively?
b) You are the C/off of Crude oil tanker. Explain in proper sequence the procedures to be followed for unloading of
cargo and COW in an oil tanker.

Q.5 a) What are the features of “certificate of fitness” on a Gas/chemical carrier? What is the use of P & A manual
on a chemical tanker?
b) Explain in proper sequence the procedures of preparation and then loading operations of full cargo of LNG.

Q.6 What information is required to be provided by shipper when loading packaged dangerous cargoes? What
measures will you take to ensure a safe stowage and carriage of explosives?

Q.7 a) Briefly state the classification of solid bulk cargoes as prescribed in the IMSBC code.
b) Enumerate hazards associated with Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and precautions to be taken while making stowage
plan loading on board bulk carrier.
c) State documents as a Mate you would sign after loading of this cargo.

Q.8 With reference to ‘Code of Safe Practice for Carriage of Grain’

a) Define: i. filled compartment ii. Angle suitable compartment
b) Describe briefly various methods of reducing grain heeling on a ship loaded cargo of grain in bulk.
Q.9 a) Describe the general principles & practices fo be followed in the stowage & securing non-standardized
cargoes as given in the code of safe practice for cargo stowage & securing.
b) With sketch of a bay plan on container ships, describe information’s reflected in the plan.
c) Briefly state the requirements of construction of standard containers.

Q.10 a) Describe the design, construction and stability requirements of Timber ship.
b) Describe the under deck stowage of logs and its securing arrangements.
c) Significance of voyage planning and ship handling on container ships.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th July-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.

Q.1 M. V. Hindship arrives in port in SW R.D. 1.018 drawing drafts Fwd = 6.60m, Mid (p) = 7.70m, Mid(S) = 7.62m.
She loaded 280t of rubber bales and some bulk grain. If during the port stay she had consumed 8.6 tonnes of F.O.
and 46 tonnes of F.W. and her departure drafts were F = 8.2m, Mid (S) = 8.1m, Mid (P) = 8.1m in water of R.D. =
1.025. How much bulk grain was loaded by her at this port?

Q.2 A tanker of length 210m at a trim of 3.6m has a centerline tank of width 24m, length 38m and a height equal to
16m. An ullage port located at 3m to port of centerline, 4m forward of aft bulkhead and 1m above the deck of radar
beam gauge type, measures ullage of 1.95m. At this moment the list was 1.5 O to starboard. If the density in vacuum
at 15OC was 0.846, and loading temp was 26OC, calculate the quantity of oil.

Q.3 a. Enumerate responsibility of chief officer with respect to signing of mate receipt and issuance of letter of
protest to shippers and cargo receivers.
b. Describe the procedures to check weather tightness of hatch covers and action to take in case of deformity in
hatch cover.

Q.4 a) Describe the precautions to be taken on an oil tanker during loading discharging and tank cleaning against
static electricity?
b) Explain the use and limitations of oxygen analyser, Explosive meter, and Tank Scope and Dragger Tubes?

Q.5 a) Give reasons why vapor of LNG (methane) only is used as ships fuel. Also explain why methane can be
liquefied only by chilling but not by any amount of pressure.
b) Describe briefly integral tank, gravity tank & pressure tank as per IBC code.

Q.6 Explain the following terms with reference to IMDG code:-

a) Limited Quantities b) Excepted Quantities c) Compatibility Group

Q.7 a) Briefly describes three major hazards appropriate to the solid bulk cargoes.
b) What precautions should be observed in order to minimize the risk of fire in coal cargoes? State the requirement
with regard to ventilation of coal cargo for a long voyage.

Q.8 a. Describe the stability criteria for ships carrying grain in bulk having Document of Authorization.
b. Describe rolling period for ships carrying timber deck cargoes with its limitations.

Q.9 a) State salient features for car carriers and RO-RO ships with regard to cargo handling and securing
equipments.
b) State the cargo related documents carried on board car carrier and RO-RO ships.

Q.10 a) Describe the securing arrangements of rolled steel, steel coils and containers on a general cargo ships.
b) Describe precautions required to be taken while loading a heavy lift using the ship’s gear.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th April-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE (Management Level)

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Questions 1, 2 and 3 are compulsory. Attempt any five questions of the remaining seven questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 Marks each.
Part - A
Q.1 A vessel is loaded with grain in bulk of S.F. 1.80 m3/T. Her displacement in final condition is 68000 t, KM of
11.40 m and FSM is 4400 tm. Two the holds are partly filled and the VHM of the holds put together is 3000. All
other holds are full and the total VHM of the filled compartments is 18800 m4. KG of the holds was used to
determine the KG of the ship and is known to be 10.48 m.
The KN values of the ship in this condition are:-
HEEL 12O 15O 30O 40O 45O 60O
KN 2.78 3.51 7.033 9.36 10.21 11.28
Determine if she complies with Intact Stability Criteria for vessels laden with Grain in bulk.

Q.2 A vessel with a trim of 3.3 mtrs by stern arrived at load port with 8 cms of water in the cargo tank.
Dimensions of the tank are 35 m x 28 m x 20 m and LBP of the vessel is 160 m. Location of ullage port is 0.8m
above deck and 4 mtrs from aft bulkhead. The tank was loaded with oil cargo and ullage taken by radar gaurge
upon completion of loading was 3:27 m at temperature of 27 deg C. the vessel had a trim of 1.8 m by stern
after completion of loading. Location of Radar gauge is 0.5 mtrs above deck and 5 m from aft bulkhead.
Density of cargo at 15 deg C is 0.8450 t/cbm. Calculate the quantity of cargo loaded in this tank.

Q.3 (a) Describe the procedure to check the weather tightness of hatch covers. What is the action to be taken
in case of noticing a deformity in the hatch covers.
(b) Describe about the register for ships lifting appliances 1990.

PART - B
Q.4 Define / describe following:-
a. Dirty Ballast b. Cloud Point c. Cargo Eductor
d. Reid vapour pressure e. TLV-TWA.

Q.5 Write short notes on following:-

a. Bill of lading. b. Responsible person
c. Tallying of cargo d. Criteria of discarding wire rope.

Q.6 a. Write in brief how a tank of a fully refrigerated gas tanker will be prepared for loading assuming a ship
out of yard.
b. Make a table showing control of discharge of category X, Y & Z NLS as per Marpol annex II.

Q.7 a. Describe the stability criteria for ships, carrying grain in bulk without having Document of authorization.
b. Define “Separated from” and “Separated by a complete compartment of hold from” as per IMDG Code.
Q.8 a. With the help of neat sketches describe securing arrangements of steel coils.
b. With the help of a neat block diagram explain the refrigeration system (Brine Cooling) on reefer ships.

Q.9 a. Explain the precautions to be taken when handling dangerous cargoes.

b. Describe the vulnerable areas on ships requiring particular attention against infestation.

Q.10 Describe the general principles and practice to be followed in the stowage & securing non standardized
cargoes as given in the code of safe practice for cargo stowage ad securing.

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(Paper Format)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)

FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)

PAPER: METEOROLOGY
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No.1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992).

Q.1 Tide calculations for Standard Port and Secondary Port (including shorter method of harmonic method)

Q.2 Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS)

Q.3 Climatology/ Frontal / Non Frontal depressions

Q.4 Ice/ Atmosphere

Q.5 Ocean Currents/ Waves

Q.6 Weather Forecasting/ Weather Routeing

Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The candidates are advised
to refer to detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th Nov-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Using Simplified Harmonic Constant Method find height of tide at Hoek Van Holand (No. 1505,
ATT Vol. 1) at 0800 hours on 13th March 1992.

Q.2) a) How is an Aneroid Barometer useful in detecting a T.R.S.?

b) Describe the practical rules for avoiding eye of a TRS in the southern hemisphere. Support your
answer with neat sketches.

Q.3) a) Discuss about the various types of ocean currents?

b) ‘Frontal Depressions are encountered in a row’. Justify your answer with the help of suitable
sketches.

Q.4) a) Briefly explain the formation of sea ice, icebergs in higher latitudes in Northern Waters?
b) Explain the purpose, duties and responsibilities of International Ice Patrol?

Q.5) a) Explain with sketches, the formation of Benguela current on the West coast of Africa.
b) Explain with reason the flow of surface & under current in strait of Gibraltar.

Q.6) a) Describe various types of weather facsimile charts / weather related information available to
the mariner. How are these charts used for weather routeing purpose?
b) What do you understand by vessel’s performance curves and their use?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 15th Sept-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the Height of tide @ BHAVNAGAR (# 4346) on 05th February 1992 and 1200 hours SHM.

Q.2) a) Explain condition associated with formation of a Tropical Revolving Storm.

b) Sketch and describe isobars and wind circulation in a depression.

Q.3) a) Describe the characteristics and location of Trade Winds.

b) Describe the causes of Global Warming and its effect on changes in weather pattern.

Q.4) a) Explain the formation of sea ice.

b) State the limitation of radar as a means of detecting ice.

Q.5) a) List the information given in Shipping Forecast issued for coastal areas.
b) Explain the cause of Gradient Current.

Q.6) a) Define:
i) Significant Wave height and
ii) Fetch.
b) Explain the factors to be taken into consideration in ship’s weather routeing.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd Aug-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the height of tide at 1930 hrs for Boom (ATT vol. I # 1539 c) on 5th Feb 1992.

Q.2) Describe in detail (with the help of a neat sketch) the conditions and values of lapse rates, which
lead to stability / instability of atmosphere.

Q.3) a) List the area and seasons in which sea fog is to be expected. Explain how the occurrence of sea
for can be predicted on board ship.
b) Describe the effect of wind blowing over a long coastline and how this influences the currents in the
South Pacific Ocean.

Q.4) Write short notes on following:

a) Depletion of ozone layer and its impact on environment.
b) Frontolysis and its significance to the mariner.

Q.5) i) Explain a) Trough b) Crest c) Wave Length d) Wave Height

ii) Explain briefly a) Drift Current b) Upwelling Current c) Gradient Current

Q.6) Describe various types of Weather Facsimile Charts / Weather related information available to the
mariner. How are these charts used for Weather Routeing purpose? What do you understand by
Vessel’s performance curves and their use.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 13th July-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find out the earliest time on AM 25th March 1992, so that a ship of maximum draft 6.5 mtr can
sail out, keeping an UKC of 1.5 mtr, while passing over shoal (depth marked 4.2 mtr on chart) at West
Port (# 2905).

Q.2) Describe the following in respect to Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS):

a) Why ITCZ cannot be termed as an Equatorial Front or Inter-tropical front.
b) What is the reason for fewer occurrences of T.R.S. formation in South Atlantic and eastern part of
South Pacific?
c) What are the condition necessary for formation of TRS.
If the position of your ship is in the dangerous semicircle of a TRS what action you would take to keep
your vessel safe.

Q.3) Write short notes (Any Five)

(i) Col. (ii) Semi-diurnal Variation of Atmospheric Pressure
(iii) Advection Fog (iv) Thunderstorm (v) Fohn Wind Effect
(vi) Families of Depression

Q.4) a) Types and formation of floating ice encountered in sea.

b) Write a short note on International Ice Patrol
c) Discuss with suitable sketches the normal seasons and probable tracks of North Atlantic Ice Bergs.

Q.5) a) What are the causes of Ocean Currents?

b) Describe the current circulation through the strait of Gibraltar.
c) Describe the current circulation in Bay of Bengal during SW Monsoon and NE Monsoon.
d) Eastern shore of large Ocean are prone to which currents? Give some examples.

Q.6) a) Describe briefly the importance of weather routing discussing the factors that are taken into
consideration for weather routing.
b) What are the limitations of weather routing?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th June-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the height of tide at 0000 hrs. GMT on 20th Feb 1992 at Port Adelaide (ATT Vol. III, #
6160) by Simple Harmonic Constant Method.

Q.2) Explain the following terms:-

a) Explain the formation of sea ice, icebergs in higher latitudes in Northern waters?
b) Write notes on “Pack Ice” and “Fast Ice”.

Q.3) a) Explain reasons of current.

b) Identify any two major ocean currents and write short notes on them.

Q.4) a) Explain the conditions associated with the formation of TRS and factors affecting
movement of TRS?
b) What are the warning signs of an approaching TRS?

Q.5) Write notes on following:

a) Coriolis Force
b) ITCZ
c) Pressure Gradient

Q.6) Write notes on:

a) List different types of FOG.
b) Explain why there is persistent fog off the Grand banks of Newfoundland.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th May-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the height of tide at Bhavnagar, at 1200 hour on 11th January by simple harmonic
method.

Q.2) What factors contribute in formation of a TRS? Describe the avoiding action in northern
hemisphere for a ship in (i) in dangerous semicircle (ii) Navigable semicircle

Q.3) Explain the term “air mass” and “front”. With suitable sketches, explain the life cycle of a
frontal depression.

Q.4) a) Explain sequence of formation of sea ice.

b) State preparations to be done prior to vessel undertaking navigation through ice.

Q.5) a) Describe how currents are caused.

b) Describe the currents of South Atlantic Ocean.

Q.6) Write notes on:

i) Geostrophic wind ii) Gradient wind iii) Katabatic wind iv) Sea breeze

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th March-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the height of tide for Coconut Island (# 5807) at 2030 Hours on 26th February, using
shorter method of S.H.

Q.2) Describe the following in respect of Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS):

a) List the areas of the world where TRS occurs frequently, together with local names of the
storms. Mention against each areas the period of the year when TRS generally develop.
b) Structure of a Tropical Revolving Storm with appropriate diagram.
c) Which is dangerous semicircle for navigation with reference to a Tropical Revolving Storm?
Explain your answer with sketches for both the hemisphere.
d) If the position of your ship is in the dangerous semicircle of a TRS what action you would
take to keep your vessel safe.

Q.3) Write short notes on: (Any Four)

(a) Cyclostropic Wind (b) International Ice Patrol (c) Occlusion
(d) Frontal Fog and Steam Fog (e) Frontolysis (f) Weather Routing

Q.4) a) What is an iceberg and how it forms?

b) What report you will file on encountering ice at Sea.

Q.5) a) Briefly explain Gradient Current and Up-welling current. Give suitable examples.
b) What are the current a ship will face in its journey from Liverpool to Cape Town?
c) Describe the current prevailing in Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. Give necessary
sketches.

Q.6) a) What is an adiabetic process? Discuss Stability of atmosphere in detail giving suitable
sketch.
b) Explain the following:
i) Refraction of Sea Waves.
ii) The method of Shipboard weather routing with suitable diagram.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th January-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the height of tide for MASQAT (ATT-2) at 0600 hrs on 10th April 1992 using Simplified
harmonic constant method.

Q.2) What is TRS? With suitable sketch describe its structure, formation, development and
decay. Explain the actions to be taken to avoid the storm center and its vicinity in NH.

Q.3) a) What is an air mass? How are air masses classified?

b) What will be the effect on weather when an air mass situation over North America moves
towards the Atlantic Ocean in summer and winter.

Q.4) Explain the formation of sea ice. Also describe the factors on which the movement of sea
ice is dependent upon.

Q.5) Explain main causes of ocean currents. Give example of two warm ocean currents and two
cold currents and causes of these currents.

Q.6) Describe optimum routeing. How would you achieve the objective of weather routeing in
optimum routeing?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 12th November-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Calculate by Simple Harmonic short method, the height of tide at port Adeliade (Outer
Harbour) on 20th February 1992 at 0930 hrs. LT.

Q.2) a) State the various factors favorable for the formation of TRS.
b) Draw the isobaric pattern of a well-developed TRS.
c) Define Dangerous Semi-circle and Navigable Semi-circle in the Northern and Southern
Hemisphere. Why are they so called?

Q.3) Write short notes on:

a) Synoptic Charts
b) Prognosis Charts
c) Wave Charts

Q.4) a) Give a graphical representation of how atmospheric temperature varies with height in
different layers of atmosphere.
b) With the help of a sketch, explain “General distribution of surface temperature and
atmospheric pressure” on Earth’s surface.

Q.5) Write short notes on:

a) Geostrophic Wind b) Coriolis Force
c) Ocean current due to upwelling d) Significant wave height

Q.6) What is Ship Weather Routeing? Write its objectives. Also write the process of carrying
out Weather Routeing.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th Sept-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the height of tide at sultanpur (No. 4344 ATT-2) at 0900 hours local time on 19th
April 1992 by simple harmonic constant method.

Q.2) With respect to Tropical Resolving Storm (TRS) explain the following:
a) Why do TRS usually form on the Western extremities of the ocean?
b) What are the reasons for naming of dangerous quadrant?

Q.3) a) Define family of depressions.

b) Describe characteristics and weather associated with Cumulonimbus clouds.

Q.4) a) Describe the factors which may give rise to ice accretion on ships.
b) Explain adiabatic processes in atmosphere.

Q.5) a) Explain with a suitable example upwelling current and its effect on weather.
b) List the information given in Wave Charts.

Q.6) a) Describe Ship’s Performance Curves and their use in ship’s weather routeing.
b) List the information given in Synoptic Weather Chart.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th July-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Determine the height of tide at Bombay (ATT II - 4359) at 1200 hrs. IST on 15th January
1992 using shorter method of SHM of tidal prediction.

Q.2) a) With respect to as TRS explain:

i) Track ii) Path iii) Trough iv) Vertex
v) Dangerous Semi Circle vi) Dangerous Quadrant

b) Action to be taken when the approach of TRS is confirmed.

Q.3) a) List the area and seasons in which sea fog is to be expected. Explain how the
occurrence of sea fog can be predicted on board ship.

b) Describe the effect of wind blowing over a long coastline and how this influences the
currents in the South Pacific Ocean.

Q.4) Describe in detail (with the help of a neat sketch) the conditions and values of lapse rates,
which lead to stability / instability of atmosphere.

Q.5) Explain methods of estimating wave heights and wave periods. What is significant height
and maximum Height? Explain the shallow water effects on a wave when it is approaching a
coast line.

Q.6) Describe optimum routing and explain the methods used on board ship for weather
routing.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th March-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the height of tide at Cape town harbor on 6th March 1992 at 0830 Lt by Harmonic
constant method?

Q.2) a) State the names of TRS in various oceans.

b) What are the conditions favorable for formation of TRS?
c) Why does the speed of TRS increase after recurving?
d) Describe EYE avoiding action with sketches in a TRS in NH.

Q.3) a) State the causes of Southwest Monsoon in the Arabian Sea. What effect does it have
on the general surface current circulation in the Arabian Sea?

b) Describe the effect that the rotation of earth has on ocean currents. Why is the direction of
the surface current in any particular area parallel to the isobars there?

Q.4) What is Ship Weather Routeing? Write its objectives. Also write the process of carrying
out this Weather Routeing.

Q.5) What is atmosphere? Write its constituents and structure.

Atmosphere remains in contact with the earth’s surface – explain how.

Q.6) a) What is ice accretion? What are the conditions when this can occur on board?
b) What are the duties of Master when such conditions are encountered at sea?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 15th December-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) A vessel is scheduled to pass under high tension cables in OOSTENDE (ATT 1No. 1564) at
1230 hrs and on 20th Feb 1992. The charted depth under the cables is 6.20m and their height
above MHWS is shown as 20.40m.
The vessel’s draft is expected to be 8.5m even keel and the highest point of the ship is 28.5 cm
above the keel. Determine her UKC and overhead clearance.

Q.2) a) Explain the conditions associated with formation of TRS and factors affecting
movement of TRS?
b) You are bound from Amsterdam to the West Indies and you receive weather bulletin and
visual warning of hurricane moving N.E., and that its center will pass over or near your
position. State what action you would take, giving your reasons.

Q.3) a) Explain why ITCZ cannot be termed as an Equatorial front or an Inter-tropical front.
b) “Frontal Depressions are encountered in a row”. Justify your answer with the help of
suitable sketches.

Q.4) a) Explain the three mechanisms of ice accretion on board a ship.

b) How do icebergs of the northern hemisphere form and decay?

Q.5) a) Briefly explain ‘gradient current’ and ‘up-welling current’?

b) Give a brief description of the currents in the Arabian Sea for January and July. Explain the
reasons for the difference during these months?

Q.6) a) Describe the weather routeing services available to shipping?

b) List out various information given in weather fax charts and wave charts?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 16th October-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the Height of Tide at 1330 hrs. on 4th Feb 1992 at DERBY (No. 6278, ATT - III) by
Simple Harmonic Method.

Q.2) a) With respect to a TRS explain:

i) Track
ii) Path
iii) Trough
iv) Vertex
v) Dangerous semi-circle
vi) Dangerous quadrant
b) Action to be taken when the approach of TRS is confirmed.

Q.3) Write short notes on:

i) Synoptic Charts
ii) Prognosis Charts
iii) Wave Charts

Q.4) a) Explain: i) Save Chart ii) MAFOR Chart iii) Significant wave height
b) Explain wind rose chart.

Q.5) Write short notes on the following:

i) Isobars
ii) Vector mean current
iii) Global warming
iv) Corona

Q.6) Describe optimum routing and explain the methods used on board ship for weather
routing.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th January-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the Height of Tide and Cape Town Harbour on 06th March 1992 on 083 hrs. LT by
SHM.

Q.2) Describe with neat sketch typical path of a tropical revolving storm. Explain the action to
be taken if vessel is in dangerous semi-circle in Northern Hemisphere.

Q.3) a) Describe the formation of ‘non-frontal’ depression.

b) Write notes on: i) Geotropic Wind and ii) Cyclostrophic wind.

Q.4) Explain how sea ice is formed. How is sea ice different from icebergs?

Q.5) What are the various type of ocean currents and how they are found?

Q.6) a) Discuss the process of weather routing of ships.

b) Describe in stages formation of a frontal depression.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd Oct-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the times and heights of high and low waters at Boom (#1539c) on 24th February
1992. From the above data, find the height of tide at 1800 hour local time.

Q.2) a) Describe with a neat sketch typical path of a T.R.S. in southern hemisphere. Why does
a TRS not always follow such a track?
b) State the regulation given in SOLAS regarding reporting a TRS & list the information which
must be included in such a report.

Q.3) a) Describe the characteristics and weather associated with various types of clouds?
b) Briefly describe the cause and effects of Global warming?

Q.4) a) Write short notes on Diurnal variation of temperature and atmospheric pressure.
b) Describe the factors which may give rise to ice accretion and methods of reducing ice
accretion.

Q.5) a) Explain with help of a suitable diagram the sequential formation of sea ice.
b) Describe the cause of formation of Kuroshio Current in North Pacific Ocean.

Q.6) a) What are the advantages of ship’s weather routeing?

b) Enumerate the factors to be taken into consideration for ships weather routing.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th July-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Using the harmonic constant method find the height of tide at 0430 hrs on 2 nd Jan 1992 at VLISSINGEN
(FLUSHING)?

Q.2) What are the objectives of Ship Weather Routeing? Describe the method of the shipboard weather
routeing taking an appropriate example.

Q.3) Write short notes on:

(a) Buys Ballot’s Law (b) Absolute instability of Air (c) International Ice Petrol

Q.4) What are surface analysis and prognosis charts? By using these charts how will you carry out the
following: (a) Determination of Surface Winds, (b) Forecasting of Sea Fog

Q.5) (a) Describe the structure of a TRS with a neat sketch. What type of weather in associated with ‘EYE’ and
‘EYE WALL’ of a TRS.
(b) Describe the practical rules for avoiding eye of a TRS in the southern Hemisphere. Support your answer
with neat sketches.

Q.6) Describe the surface current circulation in the North Atlantic Ocean along with the causes of formation
for these currents.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd April-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the height of tide at 1330h on 14/2/92 at Sunday ls.

Q.2) a) What is Tropical Revolving Storm? Ideal conditions for the formation of TRS.
b) Explain well developed TRS structure with diagrams.

Q.3) Write short notes on:

a) Geostrophic Winds
b) Absolute Instability of Air
c) Refraction of Sea Waves
d) Warm & Cold Front

Q.4) Describe the life span of Active region Icebergs. Describe the function of international Ice Patrol.

Q.5) (i) Explain (a) Trough (b) Crest (c) Wave Length (d) Wave Height
(ii) Explain briefly (a) Drift Current (b) Upwelling Current (c) Gradient Current

Q.6) Describe various types of Weather Facsimile Charts / Weather related information available to the
mariner. How are these charts used for Weather Routeing purpose? What do you understand by Vessels
performance curves and their use?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th Jan-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)

Q.1) Find the height of tide at Bhavnagar (#4346) on 9th Feb 1992 at 1200 hrs by Simplified Harmonic Constant
Method.

Q.2) a) Explain warning signs of an approaching TRS.

b) Avoiding action for TRS in Northern Hemisphere with diagram.

Q.3) a) Write suitable sketch, describe the formation of frontal depression.

b) Explain:
i) Frontogenesis
ii) Frontolysis
iii) Occlusion

Q.4) a) Explain with block diagram the various stages in the development of sea ice.
b) Describe the movement and decay of icebergs in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Q.5) Write short notes on any three of the following:

a) Significant wave light
b) Anticyclone
c) Eckman spiral
d) Cold front

Q.6) a) List various weather routing services available to shipping.

b) Construct a ship’s performance curve and how it is used in weather routing.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th Oct-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992) .

Q.1) Find the height of tide at 1000 hrs for at Capetown (ATT Vol.2 # 3782) on 12th Jan 1992 at 0600 hrs L.T.

Q.2) a) List the areas where tropical storms frequently occur and their approximate yearly frequency together with
local names. Which are the regions in the world free of tropical storms and why?
b) Explain your actions in avoiding a TRS in Northern Hemisphere when it is near the point of re-curvature with the
help of safety sector method.

Q.3) a) Make plan and cross sectional sketches of a typical frontal depression in the Southern hemisphere, showing
the probable path, fronts, isobars with pressures, wind directions & forces and clouds.
b) Describe in detail the probable sequence of weather that would be experienced during the passage of the warm
front by an observer to the north of this depression.

Q.4) a) How does ice accretion occur on board a ship?

b) What is an International Ice Patrol (IIP)? What all details are promulgated in the ice report?

Q.5) In respect of prevailing weather explain ship performance curves? What is an air mass? Give the nomenclature
of air masses? How are these modified?

Q.6) Write short notes on any three from the following:

i. Sketch and explain atmospheric pressure distribution of the globe?
ii. Gradient wind.
iii. Ridge and trough isobaric pattern
iv. What all aspects will you consider for ventilating a cargo hold carrying dry hygroscopic cargo while proceeding
from area of low temperature to areas of high temperatures?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th July-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992) .

Q.1) Find the height of tide at Sultanpur (No. 4344 ATT-2) at 0800 hrs LT on 19th April 1992?

Q.2) a) Explain the factors associated with decay of TRS?

b) While heading N.E. in the North Atlantic (Latitude 10O N) at 10 knots, you receive information that a tropical
storms in the vicinity is travelling at 15 knots, wind variable moderate SW’ly swell. What action would you take?

Q.3) Write short notes on following:

a) Sea surface temperature in South Atlantic.
b) Occluded front and its significance to the mariner.

Q.4) Explain the occurrence of warm anticyclones. State the season and locations in which they usually exist and
describe the weather associated with them.

Q.5) a) What are the primary causes of ocean surface currents?

b) Explain up-welling current with two examples

Q.6) a) Describe the optimum routeing. How would you achieve the objectives of weather routeing in optimum
routeing?
b) What is the different weather information available from the charts received by a facsimile receiver?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th April-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)

FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)

PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992) .

Q.1) Calculate the height of tide at 1400 hrs LT on 5th Jan 1992 at port of Deal (#98).

Q.2) a) State the conditions favourable for the formation of a Tropical Revolving Storm.
b) Explain with a suitable sketch the movement of a tropical revolving storm in the Northern Hemisphere.

Q.3) a) Make plan and cross sectional sketches of a typical frontal depression in the Northern hemisphere,
showing the probable path, fronts, isobars with pressures, wind directions & forces and clouds.
b) Describe in detail the probable sequence of weather that would be experienced during the passage of the
cold front by an observer to the south of this depression.

Q.4) a) Explain stability of the atmosphere.

b) Write short note on International Ice Patrol.

Q.5) Define adiabatic changes & environmental lapse rate. Describe how lapse rate and condensation level
determine the formation of different types of clouds.

Q.6) a) Explain the sequence of weather when a cold front passes over an observer in the Northern
Hemisphere.
b) Explain the information contained on a Surface Analysis Chart.

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Date: - 7th April-2017
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Question No.1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (Att 1992)

Q.1 Find the height of tide for MASQAT (ATT-2) at 0600 hrs on 10th April 1992 using Simple
Harmonic Method (Shorter Method).

Q.2 With respect to Tropical Revolving Storm describes the following:-

a) Condition necessary for the formation of a TRS.
b) Warning signs of an approaching TRS.
c) Avoiding action to be taken if you are in the vicinity of a TRS.

Q.3 What are Frontogenesis and Frontolysis?

Illustrate with sketch the life cycle of a frontal Depression.

Q.4 (a) Describe various methods/ sources of information inputs for making of analytical
weather for synoptic hour.
(b) Describe conditions that may give rise to instability of atmosphere.

Q.5 Describe the Ice bergs of Arctic region and usual path they take. Explain signs of
approaching Ice bergs and actions will you take on seeing these signs.

Q.6 State the objectives of weather routeing. Explain how you will carry out weather roueting
onboard your vessel.

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(Paper Format)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)

FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIPS & CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD
(Management Level)

PAPER: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER - I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory. and carry 30 marks each
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B. (Each question carry 20 marks)
3. Wherever applicable, sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Questions based on

15.1.1 Ship Construction

- Welding: Down hand vertical and overhead welding, butt, lap and fillet welds, chain and intermittent
welding, weld faults, tests of welds, electric arc welding, TIG and MIG.
- Bulkheads: Transverse bulkheads and racking stresses, margin line, weather tight, rule regarding
penetration of collision bulkhead, testing of bulkheads for tightness.
- Watertight and weather-tight doors: Water tight and weather tight doors, categories of watertight doors,
rules regarding water-tight doors.
- Corrosion and its prevention: meaning of corrosion, types of corrosion, galvanic actions, cathodic
protection, structure of paints, preparing a surface for painting.
- Surveys, certification & dry-docking: Frequency of classification society surveys, items to
examine in dry dock, cleaning preparation and painting of the hull in dry dock. Surveys and
certification including Harmonised Ship Surveys and Enhanced Surveys, Condition Assessment
Scheme and Condition Assessment Programme.
15.2.1 Ship Stability

- Approximate calculation of areas and volumes: Simpson’s rule to calculate areas, volumes and centroids.
- Effects of density: TPC, FWA, DWA calculations
- Calculation of free Surface effect
- Simplified stability data: Stability information supplied in simplified form, use of diagrams of dead weight
moment.
- Trim and list: LCG, LCB and relationship with trim, trimming moment, loading a given mass to produce a
required trim, loading a mass to keep the aft draught constant, correction of draughts, forward aft and
mid-ship.
- Dynamical stability: Definition of dynamical stability and calculation of same.
- Intact stability requirements for carriage of the grain
- Dry-docking and grounding: Virtual loss of GM due to dry docking and grounding, calculation of
residual GM and draft.
PART A

Q. 1 Ship Stability- Numerical (Application of Simpson’s Rules, Grain Stability)

Q.2 Ship Stability- Numerical (Trim, Dry-docking, Grounding with fixed data)

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Q.3 Ship Stability- Numerical based on Ship Stability Booklet (List, Trim, Dry-docking, Grounding, Intact stability
requirements)

Q.4 Ship Construction- Sketch

(Construction of W/T bulkheads and its attachments to sides and tank top, How water tightness is maintained
when bulkheads are pierced by longitudinal, beams or pipes, Arrangement of power operated sliding W/T
door, Hinged W/T door and means of securing them, Ramp doors of Ro-Ro ships, Ship side doors)

PART B

Q.5 and Q.6 Ship Stability/ Ship Construction- Theory

(Ship Stability: Effect of density on trim, Effect of beam, freeboard and length on GZ curves, Effect of shift of
weight on GZ curves, Dry-docking

Ship Construction: Rules and Regulations for Bulkheads, Watertight doors, Condition Assessment Scheme and
Condition Assessment Programme)

Q. 7 Surveys and Certificates

Q. 8 Welding (Types, Faults, Tests)

Q. 9 Corrosion/ Painting

Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The candidates are advised
to refer to detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.

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Date: - 1st Nov-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
PAPER: - NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A

Q.1 M.V. Hindship displacing 9500t and trimmed 0.80m by stern is to be dry-docked for bottom inspection, KG
= 7.92m, FSM = 1600 tm. Calculate:
a) The GM (F) of the vessel before entering the dry-dock
b) The virtual GM of the vessel when her heel taken blocks all along the length of the vessel.

Q.2 M.V. Hindship in D.W. pf density 1.010 is at drafts F 7.600m and A 7.920m. She has to load 420T of cargo.
Calculate the position w.r.t. AP where to load the cargo so that she would be trimmed 0.80m by stern in D.W.
Also, state her drafts F and Aft in S.W. in final condition.

Q.3 Transverse cross sectional areas of the ship from keel to the waterline measured from AP at 12m equal
intervals are as follows:
600m2, 800m2, 1200m2, 1400m2, 1400m2, 1200m2, 600m2, 300m2 and 50m2. Forward of the forward most
bulkhead is appendage whose volume is 160m3 and its centroid is 4m forward of the bulkhead.

Q.4 a) Sketch a power operated watertight door.

b) Enlist the routing inspection requirements to ensure the trouble free operation of these doors.

PART – B

Q.5 With suitable sketches, explain how will trim of vessel changes when she goes from
a) Fresh water to salt water
b) Salt water to fresh water (Given her LCB> LCF in both cases).

Q.6 Describe Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) and explain its objectives and procedures.

Q.7 Enumerate various types of surveys and draw a diagrammatic arrangement of various surveys as required
by harmonized system of surveys and certification.

Q.8 Describe the process of gas wielding, with the help of neat diagrams.

Q.9 Describe the principle of cathodic protection system against corrosion. Explain various methods used on
board merchant vessels.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 14th Sept-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
PAPER: - NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A

Q.1 The length of a ship’s water-plane at 6m draft is 100 metres. The half-breadths of the water-plane at equi-
spaced intervals commencing from forward are: 0, 3.6, 6.0, 7.3, 7.7, 7.6, 4.8, 2.8 & 0.6 metres respectively.
The vessel is floating at 6m even keel draft. It loads 200 tonnes of cargo at a location 20 m from aft end. Find
the drafts forward & aft after loading assuming that water-plane remains unchanged for the range of change
in drafts. MCTC = 110.

Q.2 A vessel of L = 150 m arrives dry-dock drawing 5.0 m forwards and 7.0 m aft. Her W = 12019 t, KG = 7.0 m,
FSM = 800 tm, TPC = 22.47, MCTC = 174, LCB = 72.962 m, LCF = 72.476 m, KM = 8.438 m. If the declivity of the
dock 20 cm per 100m, find the following when water level drops to 5.5 m above the blocks at the after end.
a) GM
b) Drafts forward & Aft

Q.3 M. V. Hindship arrives SW anchorage drawing 8.0 m even keel. She then proceeds to berth in water of RD
1.005. Assuming that there is no change in vessel’s displacement in shifting from anchorage to berth, calculate
her drafts forward and aft on berthing.

Q.4 Draw and label the ramp of a Ro-Ro ship.

PART – B

Q.5 Describe the stability criteria to be satisfied by vessels carrying Grain Cargo in Bulk as required by the
International Code for Carriage of Gran in Bulk.

Q.6 Discuss as to how Condition Assessment Programme differs from Condition Assessment Scheme.

Q.7 State the objectives and features of ESP with reference to:
a) Age of the vessel b) Access to the Surveyor c) Coating Condition
d) Owner’s Responsibility.

Q.8 In context of welding, explain:

a) Purpose of flux b) Full penetration fillet weld c) Measures adopted in minimum
distortion.

Q.9 a) Explain the structure of paint and purpose of each of its constituent.
b) What is the importance of Material data Safety Sheets?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd Aug-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
PAPER:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A
Q.1 M.V. Hindship was in condition No. 5 due to shifting of certain weights upwards her KG has increased by
0.28 m. Draw her curve of tatical stability and from the curve find the following:
a) Her GMT.
b) Her maximum righting lever and the angle of heel at which it occurs.
c) Her range of positive stability.

Q.2 M.V. Hindship in Condition No. 3 sustained damage Aft. To carry out inspection the Aft draft has to be
reduced to 4.50 m. Determine where will you load the cargo of 420 T w.r.t. AP to achieve this. Also determine
the final Forward draft.

Q.3 Water plane Areas of a ship measured at 1 m equal intervals from 1 m draft till 5 m draft were as follows:
1900 m2, 2400 m2, 2800 m2, 3100 m2 and 3400 m2 respectively.
If from keel to 1 m draft is a Triangular appendage of volume 700 m3, determine
i) Displacement of ship at 5 m draft in S.W.
ii) KB of ship at 5 m draft.

Q.4 a) State the SOLAS requirements regarding:

i) number of bulkheads on a vessel and
ii) location of the collision bulkhead.
b) Sketch and label a stern ramp of a Ro-Ro vessel.

PART – B
Q.5 Discuss the effect of change in the Density of water in which a ship is floating on:
i) Trim ii) GZ values iii) LCG

Q.6 a) What are the regulations for the positioning of the collision bulkhead?
b) What are the special strengthening arrangements provided for the collision bulkhead compared to
bulkheads fitted elsewhere?

Q.7 a) Describe various surveys and their frequency with respect to “Harmonised system of survey” for a
general cargo ship.
b) Describe the procedure for preparing the vessel for safety construction (SAFCON) renewal survey.

Q.8 Write short notes on:

a) Thermit welding b) MIG Welding c) Importance of flux in welding

Q.9 What is galvanic cell in terms of corrosion? Describe SACP or ICCP methods of corrosion prevention.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 12th July-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
PAPER:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A

Q.1 A ship in upright condition, having displacement 15000t and KG 7.0m, FSM 400 tm, following GZ values
were obtained:
Heel (deg.) 0 15 30 45 60
GZ (m.) 0 38 1.0 1.41 1.2
Vessel now takes 200t of ballast in top side tank, kg 9.0 m and 5.0 m to port of centerline. FSM in final
condition is 900 tm. If the KN values remain unchanged after ballasting, calculate the resultant list with the
help of statical stability curve.

Q.2 A ship of L = 150m drawing 5.0m forward and 7.0m aft. Her W = 13,000 t, TPC = 23, LCF = 73.50 m runs
aground at a point 20m aft of forward perpendicular. After grounding the drafts are found to be 4.6m forward
and 7.0 aft. Find:
(a) Rise in tide required for the vessel to refloat.
(b) Upthrust experienced by the hull due to grounding.

Q.3 M.V. Hindship arrives in condition no. 7. Shore crane is used to discharge the deck cargo of locomotives
that was loaded 4.0m off the centerline to port side. By use of curve of statical stability, calculate the list
caused when the deck cargo of locomotives is lifted to the shore crane.

Q.4 Draw and label a plain water tight bulk head showing end – on view.

PART – B

Q.5 a) With the help of suitable diagram, explain how can initial GM be obtained from Curve of Statical
Stability.
b) How would the trim of a vessel whose LCB = 73m & LCF = 74m change when she goes from FW to SW.

Q.6 Discuss as to how the Condition Assessment Programme differs from Condition Assessment Scheme.

Q.7 Describe the following in context of welding:

a) Butt Weld b) Under Cut c) Flux d) Back-run

Q.8 Good understanding of the Galvanic series of metals is vital for protection against corrosion. Discuss its
application in context of shipboard measures employed in preventing corrosion of ship’s hull.

Q.9 a) Describe the rule applicable regarding location of collision bulkhead.

b) Why and how is collision bulkhead specially strengthened.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st June-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
PAPER:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A
Q.1 A port side wing tank forward bulkhead 15 meters wide at tank top flat deck is bounded by the ship side
outboard and a longitudinal bulkhead inboard. This transverse bulkhead has the following vertical ordinates
from tank top commencing from the inboard to the ship-side (both inclusive): 21.0, 20.8, 20.5, 20.1, 19.6, 19.0
and 18.0 meters. Calculate the Geometric centre of the bulkhead:
a) from the tank top and
b) from the inboard bulkhead.

Q.2 A ship of L = 200 m, W = 50000 T, MCTC = 250 T-m, KM 10 m, KG 5 m, TPC = 50 T, LCF 105 m, draft F 10,. A
11 m, grounds lightly on an isolated rock in falling tide. At low water, the drafts are found to be F 9.5 m, A
11m, Calculate the following:
a) Position of grounding from the forward perpendicular.
b) Rise in tide required to refloat the vessel.
c) Position of grounding from the centerline, if ship listed 5 O to port at low water.

Q.3 M.V. Hindship at a displacement 7000t in SW, KG 8.2 m, FSM = 1200 tm. Find the maximum trim with
which she may enter a dry-dock, if the GM at the critical instant is not to be less than 0.5m.

Q.4 Sketch and label the mid-ship section of a bulk carrier.

PART – B

Q.5 How do the following parameters change with change in vessels draft:-
a) MCTC b) TPC c) LCB d) KM

Q.6 a) State the intact stability requirements for cargo vessels.

b) Explain the rules regarding number of openings in passenger ships and W/T door.

Q.7 Explain how you would prepare a ship for a Safety Construction Survey.

Q.8 Describe the welding faults and how they can be detected.

Q.9 Describe the various methods of corrosion prevention.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th May-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
PAPER:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A
Q.1 A vessel laden with grain in bulk of SF 1.2m3/t has a W, 88000t, her KG, calculated assuming the CG’s of
the cargoes in the filled compartment to be at the volumetric centroid of those compartments = 10.30 mt.
FSM = 2650 mt, KM = 13.0, the VHM of the filled holds is 5800 m 4 and that of partly filled holds is 14500 m4,
the angle of flooding is 38O. The KN values for that W are as follows:
Heel 12O 15O 30O 40O 45O
KN 2.75 3.45 6.86 8.59 9.30
Ascertain whether she satisfies the stability criteria for vessel’s laden with grain in bulk.

Q.2 A vessel of L = 140 mt, W = 16000t, MCTC = 190, TPC = 24t, LCF = 72m, KM = 8.20m, KG = 7.20m, FSM =
1370mt, draft = Fwd = 6.68m, Aft = 8.84m grounds on an isolated rock, the draft then are fwd 5.88 and aft
9.28m. Calculate following:
i) The up thrust provided by the rock.
ii) The position with respect to after perpendicular, where the grounding occurred.
iii) The virtual GM (f) of the vessel then.

Q.3 M.V. Hindship at a displacement of 13750 t, KG 7.32m, FS Moment 1146 mt, is listed 2½ O to stbd and has
yet to load 380 tonnes of cargo. Space is available in No. 3 TD, 1.5 metre to stbd of centre line and in No. 5
UTD, 6.2 metres to port of CL. Find the amount of cargo to be loaded in each space, so that the ship will be
upright on condition.

Q.4 Sketch and describe the arrangement of ramp doors of Ro-Ro ships and its effect on ships stability.

PART – B
Q.5 Sketch and describe a collision bulkhead. State its principal function and location in the ship.

Q.6 Describe the effect of the following on GZ curve of a vessel:

a) Beam increase b) Freeboard increase c) Vertical upward shift of vessel centre of gravity

Q.7 a) What is enhanced of survey? To which ships does this system apply?
b) What documentation is done on board with respect to enhanced system of survey?

Q.8 a) Describe submerged arc welding?

b) Describe the various welding faults.

Q.9 a) Describe the methodology of selecting a suitable protective coating for different areas of ship in order
to minimize the effects of marine corrosion.
b) Describe the painting scheme for weather decks.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th March-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A
Q.1 A ship is floating upright in S.W. on an even keel at 7m draft F and A. The TPC’s are as follows:
TPC’s are as follows:
Draft (M) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TPC (tonnes) 60 60.3 60.5 60.5 60.5 60.5 60.5
2
The volume between the outer bottom and 1m draft is 3044m , and its centre of gravity is 0.5m above the
keel. Find the ship’s KB.

Q.2 A ship of L = 130 m, W = 5200 t, CF = 2m aft of midship MCTC = 140mt, KM = 6.5, K.G. = 6.0m, TPC = 20t,
draft Fwd = 4.35m, Aft = 5.41m dry docked. Calculate her residual GM and the drafts F and A.
i) When the trim reduced to 35 cms.
ii) When the water level has been lowered 1.2m after she has taken the blocks all over.

Q.3 ‘[Link]’ arrives in FW river port at a draft of F 7.5m and A 7.8m. She has to load 450t of cargo.
Calculate the position with respect to AP, where this weight should be loaded so that she would be trimmed
1.0m by the stern on reaching open sea in SW. Also, mention her final drafts in SW.

Q.4 Sketch and label the transverse corrugated watertight bulkhead on a cargo ship showing its connection to
the adjoining parts.

PART – B
Q.5 Draw and explain the Curve of Statical Stability for a listed ship and the ship at angle of loll.

Q.6 a) Draw the power operated watertight door fitted on a ship.

b) Enumerate the SOLAS requirements for a power operated watertight door on ships.

Q.7 a) Explain the Enhanced Survey Programme for ships?

b) Describe: i) Substantial corrosion ii) Close up inspection and iii) Frequency of bottom
survey / inspection as per Enhanced Survey Programme.

Q.8 Explain the destructive methods used for testing weld joints.

Q.9 a) How improved design of a ship and its various structures can help reducing corrosion? Describe with
suitable examples.
b) How does the cathodic protection help shipboard corrosion?
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th January-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A

Q.1 A vessel floating at drafts forward 8.0 m aft 9.0 m, grounds at a point 25 m aft of forward perpendicular.
Calculate the drafts and virtual GM of the ship when the tide has fallen by 75 cm. Given MCTC 300 tm, TPC 30
t, KG 7.5 m, KM 8.5 m, Length 165 m, LCF 80 m, forward of AP, FSC 0.151 m, Displacement 29500 t.

Q.2 M. V. Hindship arrives for part loading in DW of RD 1.010 at drafts F 8.8 m and A 9.2 m. Calculate the
amount of cargo and the location with respect to AP, where it can be loaded so as to achieve even keel
summer load draft in SW.

Q.3 A vessel laden with grain in bulk of SF 1.2 m3/t has a displacement, 88000t, her K.G., calculated assuming
the CG’s of the cargoes in the filled compartment to be at the volumetric centroid of those compartments =
10.30 m. FSM = 2650 m, KM = 13.0 m, the VHM of the filled holds is 5800 m4 and that of party filled holds is
14500 m4. The KN values for that displacement are as follows:
Heel 12O 15O 30O 40O 45O
KN 2.75m 3.45m 6.86m 8.59m 9.30m
Ascertain whether she satisfies the stability criteria for vessel’s laden with grain in bulk. Given: The angle of
flooding is 41O. Angle of heel having maximum difference between righting arm and heeling arm is 46O.

Q.4 a) Draw the horizontal sliding power operated watertight door fitted on a ship.
b) Enumerate the SOLAS requirements for a power operated watertight door on ships.

PART – B

Q.5 Explain how a vessel changes for draft when she goes from sea water to fresh water.

Q.6 Draw and explain the Curve of Statical-Stability for a listed ship and the ship at angle of loll.

Q.7 Explain how the “Enhanced Survey Programme” has been helpful in making the ships safer.

Q.8 Explain the various methods used for testing weld joints.

Q.9 a) Differentiate between corrosion and erosion. Enlist different types of corrosion on board ships.
b) How does the cathodic protection help reduce shipboard corrosion?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th November-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A
Q.1 The breadths of a transverse watertight bulkhead, at 2 m intervals from the bottom are 2, 5.8, 8.4, 10.2 &
11.4 m. Find (a) its area (b) the distance of its geometric centre from the top.

Q.2 A vessel of L = 150m arrives dry-dock drawing 5.0m forward and 7.0m aft. Her W = 12019 t, KG = 7.0m,
FSM = 800 tm, TPC = 22.47, MCTC = 174, LCB = 72.962m, LCF = 72.476m, KM = 8.438m. If the declivity of the
deck 20cm per 100m, find the following when water level drops to 5.5m above the blocks at the after end.
a) GM
b) Drafts forward & aft

Q.3 ‘[Link]’ displacement 8473 MT, KG: 8.84m, FSC: 0.146m, is to be Dry-docked. At the critical instant
the GM (f) of the vessel is to be not less than 0.20m. Determine the maximum trim by stern with which she
will enter Dry-dock if she is to take to the blocks first at the AP. Also state the arrival dry-dock drafts F and A.

Q.4 a) Sketch & label a collision bulkhead. (20 marks)

b) Describe the SOLAS regulations for placing & piercing of Collision bulkhead. (10 marks)

PART – B
Q.5 Discuss the effect of increasing a) Beam b) Freeboard on the stability of the ship.

Q.6 Discuss as to how the Condition Assessment Programme differs from Condition Assessment Scheme.

Q.7 a) Explain the importance of harmonization of surveys. (10 marks)

b) Explain the survey programme of an enhanced survey programme (ESP). (10 marks)

Q.8 Write brief notes on BUTT, LAP & FILLET welds. List & describe the main causes of faults in welding and
show how they may be overcome by good welding practices.

Q.9 Describe (SACP) Sacrificial anode cathodic protection & (ICPP) Impressed current cathodic protection,
methods of corrosion prevention.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st September-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A
Q.1 The breadths of a transverse watertight bulkhead, at 2 m intervals from the bottom are 2, 5, 8, 8.4, 10.2 &
11.4 m. Find (a) its area (b) the distance of its geometric centre from the top.

Q.2 A ship of L = 140m, COF = 2m, FWD of M/Ship, KM = 6.1 m, KG = 5.5 m, MCTC = 130 tm, TPC = 16, W =
5700T, at Drafts F/4.15 m, A/4.85 m, grounds on a rock. 10 abaft her stem. The tide then falls by 0.80 m.
Calculate her V GM then and her final Draft F & Aft?

Q.3 ‘[Link]’ is at a draft of F 6.38 m, A 7.24 m, KG 8.06 m, FSM 1172 mt, 100 t of ballast is run into No.
3 (P) DB tank, CG 8.0 m from CL. Draw the curve of statical stability and from it and determine the angle of list.

Q.4 Sketch and label a horizontal sliding watertight door and state the SOLAS requirements for the closure of
such doors.

PART – B
Q.5 Explain why the change of trim happens with change of density when:-
i) Vessel goes from SW to FW ii) FW to SW

Q.6 a) Describe with the aid of a simple sketch, securing and locking arrangements of bow doors on ships.
b) State the hazardous conditions for the ship when the watertight doors need to be closed.

Q.7 a) Under the Harmonized system of surveys & Certification explain how will you prepare you vessel for an
annual Load Line survey?
b) List the certificates required to be carried on board an oil tanker in addition to statutory & mandatory
certification carried by cargo ships.

Q.8 a) Describe the various defects in welding, their causes and remedies.
b) Write short notes on: i) Submerged Arc welding ii) T.I.G. welding.

Q.9 What are the various methods of controlling corrosion on board? Describe with a neat sketch, the
Impressed Current Cathodic Protection method of corrosion control with its advantages and disadvantages.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th July-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A
Q.1 A ship of displacement – 20,000t, KM – 7.6m, KG – 6.2m, FSM – 1200TM, TPC – 30t is listed 3O to stbd. Her
present mean draft is 8.4m and she is to finish loading at 8.6m mean draft. Space is available 6m on port side
and 5m on stbd side of the CL. State how much cargo to be stowed on either side to finish Upright.

Q.2 A vessel of displacement 24000, LBP = 180, LCF = 20, TPC = 20, MCTC = 200 arrives in D.D. with drafts f =
8.20m, A=9.00m. Determine the residual GM when water level falls by 40cms after the stern touches the
blocks. KG = 7.90m, KM = 8.30 m, FSM initial = 2000 Tm.

Q.3 ‘[Link]’ in dock water of RD 1.020 at drafts of 8.68 and 8.88. She has to load cargo such that in SW.
She will be at summer load line and trimmed 50cms by stern. Space is available in No. 2 TD. Calculate quantity
to load and final drafts F & A.

Q.4 a) State the SOLAS requirement for collision bulkhead.

b) With a sketch, show various views of corrugated bulkhead, showing its connection with the Shell plating
and deck.

PART – B

Q.5 Discuss the effects of shift of cargo and the GZ values & GZ curve of a vessel.

Q.6 a) Sketch and describe hydraulically closing Watertight door.

b) List an explain SOLAS requirements of W.T. door for cargo ships.

Q.7 a) What is the condition assessment scheme as applied for oil tankers?
b) What is the basic difference between condition assessment scheme and Condition assessment
programme?
c) How will you as Chief Officer, prepare the ship for special survey?

Q.8 Write brief note on butt, lap and filled weld. List and describe the main causes of faults in welding and
show how these defects can be improved by good welding practice?

Q.9 What is a galvanic cell in terms of corrosion? Describe SACP or ICCP method of corrosion prevention.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd March-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
PART – A
Q.1 A vessel of length 141 mtrs, CoF = 2.6 mtrs, forward of midship, MCTC = 144, TPC = 19, KM = 7.7m, KG =
6.9m, w = 11300 T, at a dft F = 3.80m, A = 5.68m is floating in a dry dock where depth of water is 6.5m above
the top of the blocks. Calculate vessels residual GM and drafts F & A.
When:- a) W/L is lowered by 1.75m, and b) V/L is unstable.

Q.2 A ship of length of 160m, disp W = 10500t, CF = 3m abaft the midship, in MCTC = 160mt, TPC = 18t, KM =
7.0m, Kg = 6.6m at draft of 6.9m forward, 7.3m aft, grounds lightly on a rock 14m abaft the fore end. The tide
then falls by 90cm. Calculate her virtual GM and drafts forward and aft then.

Q.3 ‘[Link]’ at a draft of 7.66m, A 7.82m, loads 220t in No.2 TD and consumes 30t of FW from the TD
drinking water tank (P). Calculate the final drafts F & A.

Q.4 Sketch and label a stern ramp of a Ro-Ro vessel.

PART – B
Q.5 What are KN curves? How do KN Curves assist a Chief Mate of a vessel in determining the Intact Stability
of a Ship?

Q.6 a) With the help of a suitable diagram, state the working of a power operated sliding watertight door.
b) State the SOLAS requirements regarding: i) number of bulkheads on a vessel and ii) Location of the
collision bulkhead.

Q.7 a) State the main features of the HSSC? State the circumstances when you will call the surveyor for
additional survey?
b) When does a certificate become invalid? How is the validity of such a certificate restored after it ceases to
be valid?

Q.8 Explain with sketches the various types of weld joints.

Q.9 Write notes on:

i) Power tool cleaning
ii) Sacrificial anode system of corrosion control
iii) Corrosion cell

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th December-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
PART – A
Q.1 A ship’s water plane is 180m in length. The half ordinates of the water plane. Commencing from forward
are as follows: 0.4, 4.4, 8.8, 11.0, 11.6, 11.8, 11.6, 9.6, 7.0, 0.4 meters respectively. The spacing between the 4
middle ordinates is twice that of the others. Calculate her water plane area, TPC and the position of the CF
with respect to the mid length.

Q.2 A Box shaped vessel 125m long, 20m broad at 3m draft even keel in SW, KG 3.0m. Cargo of 1500 ts is
loaded with LCG of 61m and kg 4.8m. Find the draft forward and aft after loading.

Q.3 M. V. ‘Hindship’ arrives at port with SW drafts 7.25m forward and 8.30 m aft, KG 7.5 m, FSM 1600 Tm. The
DB Tanks 2P, 2S, 4P and 4S were full of SW ballast at arrival. She then loads 400T in No.2 Tween Deck-2m to
the Port of centerline, discharges 300T from No. 5 hold 5m to the port of centerline. 2Ws DB were pumped
out and 4Ws DB were reduced to minimum to correct list. Calculate her final GM (fluid) and drafts, if the CG of
the 4P and 4S DB tanks is 7m from centerline to the respective sides.

Q.4 Sketch and label a diagram of watertight corrugated transverse bulkhead and discuss its construction and
functional aspects. State the advantages of corrugation.

PART – B
Q.5 M. V. Hindship is at even keel draft of 9.30m floating in fresh water. Calculate her drafts forward and aft
when she goes to SW, assuming negligible consumption of fuel and fresh water. Explain the change of trim
with a diagram.

Q.6 State the rules and regulations governing the requirement of minimum number of bulkhead on ships,
describe with the help of sketches the strengthening arrangement of the collision bulkhead.

Q.7 Briefly describe the scope of initial, annual, intermediate and renewal surveys for loadline certificate.

Q.8 a) Explain defects in welds using sketches.

b) Write about the tests to locate the defects in welding.
c) Briefly describe good welding practices to minimize these defects.

Q.9 Describe a typical paint scheme for:

a) Underwater areas and flat bottom b) boot-top area
c) top side area d) ballast tank interior
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 12th October-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A
Q.1 The fore deck of a vessel is 60m in length. The width off the deck at equal intervals commencing from its
fore end are 12.0, 13.5 and 15.8m. Calculate the area and the CG of the area from the fore end with respect
to: a) Fwd half of the deck b) After half of the deck.

Q.2 A vessel of length 84m, displacement 3000t, TPC = 12t, KM = 4.5M, K.G. = 4.05m, MCTC = 80 mtm, CF 2m
abaft of mid-ship at a draft of F 4m, A 4.5m is dry-docked. Calculate:
i) The residual GM on taking blocks all over.
ii) Her drafts F & A.

Q.3 M. V. ‘Hindship’ is floating in SW at an even keel draft of 9.158m. Find how much ballast should be run in
FPK or APK to maintain her even keel condition when she goes from SW to FW.

Q.4 a) Sketch and label horizontal sliding watertight door?

b) Discuss its salient constructional and operational features?

PART – B
Q.5 Draw a sketch of statical stability curve for a vessel which is at an angle of loll. Also suggest the remedial
action to be taken explaining the reasons for same.

Q.6 a) What are the various types of defects which are likely to occur in welding work? Sketch and explain
each?
b) How is distortion avoided during welding of a structure?

Q.7 a) How the flag states ensure that their rules and regulations are effectively enforced on the ships
registered with them?
b) What is Enhanced Special Survey?

Q.8 a) Describe and compare the TIG and MIG welding processes.
b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of manual and automatic welding processes used in ship
construction?

Q.9 a) What are the different types of corrosion experienced by the ships structure?
b) Compare different types of corrosion prevention adopted for ships and their merits and demerits.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7 Jan-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A
Q.1 A ship of length 77m is floating in water of RD 1.015. The areas of the transverse cross section of the
underwater part of the ship measured at equidistant interval from forward are as follows: 450, 510, 610, 730,
800, 820, 750, 600 m2. Calculate the displacement & L.C.B. of the ship.

Q.2 A vessel of following particulars enters a SW dry dock. LBP = 140m, DF= 3.4m, DA = 5.8m, KG = 8.0, KM =
9.02, displacement = 8930t, TPC = 21.9t, LCF = 72.2m from AP, MCTC 162.5 tm. Find the virtual GM and draft F
& A, when the level water has fallen one meter after stern has taken to the blocks. Given KM at this
displacement 9.18m.

Q.3 M. V. ‘Hindship’ in Fresh Water is at a draft of F 6.32 m, A 7.18 m. Calculate the position with respect to
AP, from where 140t should be discharged to reduce her ford draft by 32 cms.

Q.4 Sketch and describe the functioning of a power operated sliding type watertight door.

PART – B
Q.5 Explain how the values of following parameters change with change in vessel’s draughts:
i) KMT ii) LCB iii) MCTC iv) LCF

Q.6 a) State the intact stability requirement for carriage of grain.

b) What is cofferdam? Where it is fitted and what are its functions?

Q.7 a) Describe the frequency of class surveys? How would you prepare your ship for Load line survey?
b) Write short notes on Condition Assessment Scheme and Condition Assessment Programme?

Q.8 Describe electric arc welding? What are the faults associated with it and what is the purpose of flux
coating on electrodes?

Q.9 Distinguish between corrosion and erosion. Describe the various methods of preventing corrosion on
board ships.

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Date: - 10 Oct-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A
Q.1 M.V. HINDSHIP in Condition No.5 grounds at a single point, port off her centre line and 60m forward of
her aft perpendicular, without rupturing her bottom plating. The tide then falls by 20 cms, listing her 3O to
starboard. Calculate the following:
a) The up thrust provided at the point of grounding.
b) The virtual GMF then.
Q.2 A vessel length of 124m displacement 7100 mt, CF = 3m fwd of midship, MCTC = 120, TPC = 20, KM =
6.2m, KG = 5.8m at a draft of 4.0 m fwd and 4.9 m aft grounds lightly on a rock 12m abaft her fore end.
Calculate:
a) The fall of tide that will make the vessel unstable.
b) Drafts F & A then.
Q.3 M. V. Hindship in condition No.6 has 300 t of cargo to shift horizontally 7m and vertically downwards 4m.
Draw the GZ curve up to 40O after the shift has taken place and estimate the resulting list.
Q.4 a) Sketch a hinged type watertight door showing securing arrangements to ensure water tightness.
b) What are the different categories of watertight doors?

PART - B
Q.5 With the help of Righting Lever diagrams, enumerate the:
a) Intact Stability requirements for ships authorized to carry Grain in Bulk.
b) Required contents of Intact Stability Booklet, as per Intact Stability Code.
Q.6 State the SOLAS requirements for the following:
a. The minimum number of transverse watertight bulkheads on ships.
b. The location of the collision bulkhead and
c. The testing of water-tight bulkheads.
Q.7 a) What are the survey requirements for an oil tanker undergoing 3 rd special survey?
b) What are the preparations to be carried out for the above vessel prior to the commencement of the
survey?
Q.8 a) Compare the Submerged Arc Welding and Manual Metal Arc Welding processes.
b) How effective weld penetration is achieved while welding thick steel plates?
Q.9 a) Why corrosion prevention non ship’s structure is very important to ensure safety of life and marine
environment?
b) What are the different means of corrosion prevention adopted for the ship’s structure?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd July-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A

Q.1 The deck and keel of a flat bottomed barge are identical. Its sides are vertical. The deck consists of two
sections. The bow is a triangle 12m broad and measures 12m in the fore and aft direction, the mid body is
rectangle 50m long and 12m wide. If it is floating on an even keel in SW with displacement 3444t, find the
position of its COB with reference to the keel and with reference to its after end.

Q.2 M.V. Hindship drawing 4m fwd and 5.2m aft enters a SW dry-dock. KG 8.0m, FSM = 1000tm. Find the GM
(i) on taking the blocks overall.

Q.3 A ship displacing 8500t, GM-1.0m is listed to 2.5O on the port side. A weight of 60t on deck kg-11.5m and
3.5m to port of CL is to be discharged over the stbd side. Using her derrick, the head of which is 21m above
the keel, with an outreach of 10m from the CL. Calculate the list.
a) When the weight is picked up by the derrick plumped over the weight.
b) When the derrick is swung out.

Q.4 With respect to the transverse watertight bulkheads fitted on ships.

a) Sketch and label one such bulkhead showing its attachments to the sides, top and bottom.
b) Functions of transverse watertight bulkheads.
c) Regulations for the testing of such bulkheads.

PART - B

Q.5 How do the following parameters affect Stability (GZ Curve):-

a) Beam b) Freeboard

Q.6 a) Explain the intact stability requirements for carriage of grain.

b) Explain what is Angle of Loll and its corrective actions.

Q.7 Explain how you would prepare a ship for Load Line Survey.

Q.8 Describe the destructive and non-destructive methods of testing welds.

Q.9 Describe SACP and ICCP methods of corrosion prevention.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st April-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

PART – A

Q.1 A ship is floating upright in S.W. on an even keel at 7 m draft F & A.

The TPCs are as follows:
Draft (m) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TPC (Tonnes) 60 60.3 60.5 60.5 60.5 60.5 60.5
The volume between the outer bottom and 1m draft is 3044 cu.m and its centre of gravity is 0.5m above the
keel. Find the Ship’s KB.

Q.2 A vessel floating at drafts: forward 8.7m, Aft 9.4m, grounds at a point 30m aft of forward perpendicular.
Find the drafts of the vessel and the GM after tide has fallen by 70 cm, if MCTC is 340tm, TPC 28, KG 7.6m, KM
8.4 M, length 162m, LCF 78m forward of AP, Displacement 29000t.

Q.3 M.V. Hindship arrives port in water of RD 1.027 drawing F 7.00M/A 8.00M. Find her drafts F & A upon
berthing in FW.

Q.4 a) Sketch and label forward collision bulkhead?

b) Explain its constructional and location details? How does it differ from aft collision bulkhead?

PART - B

Q.5 Explain the effect of change in drafts of a ship shape vessel on:
a) KMT b) LCB c) MCTC d) LCF

Q.6 a) What are the regulations for the positioning of the collision bulkheads?
b) What are the special strengthening arrangements provided for the collision bulkhead compared to
bulkheads fitted elsewhere?

Q.7 Write short notes on the following:

a) Harmonized System of Survey and Certification.
b) Condition Assessment Scheme.

Q.8 a) Describe three types of automatic welding process used in shipyards.

b) Describe three types of welding defects and preventive measures.

Q.9 a) Sketch and describe Impressed Current Cathodic Protection system used on ships.
b) Compare the merits and demerits of Cathodic protection system by sacrificial anodes and ICCP system.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd Jan-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
Part – A
Q.1 M.V. HINDSHIP is at a displacement of 15000 tonnes, KG 7.32 m, FSM 786 tm, is listed 3.5 O to starboard and
has yet to load 380 tonnes of cargo. Space is available in No. 2 T Dk (2m starboard off centre line) and in No. 5
upper tween deck (5m to port off centre line). Find the amount of cargo to be loaded in each space so that the
ship will have list of 1O to starboard list with a final GM (solid) of +1.10m.

Q.2 The water plane areas of a ship at one meter draft intervals, commencing from the keel upwards are as
follows:
Draft (m) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
2
Areas (m ) 5850 5885 5900 5915 5943 5975 5995
Calculate her KB and FWA at a draft of 6 meters.

Q.3 A vessel of length 130 m, displacement 12420 tonnes. COF 3 m aft of mid length KG 5.25m, KM 5.90m, TPC
18, MCTC 140 tm, is at a draught of F/5.34m, A/6.62m, grounds on a rock 8 m aft of stern.
Calculate her residual GM and draughts Fore & aft if the tide falls by 80 cms after grounding. (Assume above is a
case of centre line grounding with no damage to the hull).

Q.4 Sketch, label and describe a corrugated watertight bulkhead. Explain the function of bulkheads, and their
number and location requirements.

PART - B
Q.5 a) What are the reasons for desirability of dry docking with the small stern trim.
b) What precautions will you take for dry docking a loaded ship.

Q.6 a) What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of corrugated bulkheads over plate type bulkheads?
b) What are the special strengthening arrangements provided for the bulkheads bounding the tanks for the
carriage of oil?

Q.7 a) What are the survey requirements for an oil tanker undergoing 3 rd special survey?
b) What are the preparations to be carried out for the above vessel prior to the commencement of the survey?

Q.8 a) Compare the Submerged Arc Welding and Manual Metal Arc Welding processes.
b) What are the functions of flux used in welding?
c) How effective weld penetration is achieved while welding thick steel plates?

Q.9 a) Why corrosion prevention on ship’s structure is very important to ensure safety of life and marine
environment?
b) What are the different means of corrosion prevention adopted for the ship’s structure?
c) Why only a single system of corrosion prevention is not employed on ships?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th Oct-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
Part – A
Q.1 The water plane of a ship is 72 m long. It’s half ordinates starting from forward and equally spaced are given
below. Calculate the TPC & the LCF of the vessel.
Ord No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
½ ord (m) 0.0 3.2 6.4 8.8 10.6 10.2 8 6.2 3.8 1.0

Q.2 M. V. Hindship displacing 9500 t and trimmed 0.80 m by stern is to be dry-docked for bottom inspection.
KG = 7.92m, FSM = 1600 tm. Calculate:
a) The GM (f) of the vessel before entering the dry-dock.
b) The virtual GM of the vessel when her heel takes blocks all along the length of the vessel.
c) F & A draft at which the virtual GM of the vessel becomes 0.

Q.3 A ship has displacement 15000 MT KG=7.0

HEEL 0 15 30 45 60
GZ 0 0.38 1.0 1.41 1.2
The vessel has loaded to this displacement but the KG is found to be 6.8m. Draw the amended GZ curve and
estimate the dynamical stability at 60O.

Q.4 a) Sketch a power operated watertight door.

b) Enlist the routine inspection requirements to ensure the trouble free operation of these doors.
PART - B
Q.5 a) Discuss the effect on stability of ship due to increased beam and freeboard.
b) Define critical instant, critical period and Declivity of docks.

Q.6 a) Explain the intact stability requirement for carriage of grain.

b) What is a cofferdam? Where is it fitted and what are its functions?

Q.7 Write short notes on the following:

a) Harmonized System of Survey and Certification.
b) Condition Assessment Scheme.
c) Enhanced Survey Programme.

Q.8 a) Describe three types of automatic welding process used in shipyards.

b) Describe three types of welding defects and preventive measures.

Q.9 a) Describe the methodology of selection a suitable protective coating for different areas of ship in order to
minimize the effects of marine corrosion.
b) Write down the components of marine paint and their importance.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th July-2018 (2nd Seating Noida & Chennai)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
Part – A
Q.1 A ship is floating upright in sea water of density 1.025t/m3 on an even keel draft of 7.0m. The TPC’s at 1.0
interval are as follows:
Draft (m) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TPC (t/cm) 60 60.3 60.5 60.4 60.4 60.2 60
3
The volume between the keel and 1m draft is 3022m and its centroid is 0.5m above the keel. Find the ship’s
KB and displacement at 7.0m draft?

Q.2 A vessel floating at draft Fwd: 8.7m, Aft: 9.4, grounds at a point 30m aft of forward perpendicular. Find the
drafts of the vessel and the GM after tide has fallen by 70cm, if MCTC is 340tm, TPC 28, KG 7.6m, KM 8.4m, Length
162m, LCF 78m forward of AP, displacement 29000t.

Q.3 M.V. Hindship is floating in SW with displacement 11000 tons, KG 7.5 and FSM 1000tm. A weight of 500 tons is
shifted from port to starboard through a distance of 10m. Draw the full GZ curve and from it calculate the list.

Q.4 Sketch a labeled diagram of watertight bulkhead and discuss its constructional and functional aspects. State the
advantages of corrugation.

PART - B
O
Q.5 A Fully loaded ship may roll 25 to either side without causes for alarm. However, the ship falling over to an
angle of loll of 15O to one side is cause for great concern. Justify above statement, supporting your answer with well
arguments.

Q.6 a) Describe how anti-fouling paint and anti-corrosive paint acts.

b) Explain the difference between water tight and weather tight doors.

Q.7 Enumerate the preparations you would make to prepare a bulk carrier for load line and safety construction
renewal survey.

Q.8 List and describe the destructive and non-destructive methods of testing welds.

Q.9 Write short notes on the following:

a) Sacrificial anode b) Cavitations
c) Corrosion d) Safety precautions when using paints
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd July-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CCARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER – I

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
Part – A
Q.1 The waterplane area of the ship commencing from the load waterline to keel spaced in 1m apart are as follows:
Area 800 760 700 600 450 10 m2
Midway between the lowest two water plane the area is 180m2
Find the displacement and KB in SW.

Q.2 A ship of length 100m and maximum breadth 18m, has following TPC values commencing at 8m draught and
downwards:
Draught (m) 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.5 0
TPC 25 24 22.5 20 18 15 12 9.0 6.5 4.2 3.0
Calculate the following, at ship’s 8m draught:
a) Displacement b) KB c) CB (Block Co-efficient).

Q.3 A vessel of length 200m floats in water of R.D. 1.002 with draught of Fwd-7.50m, Aft-8.20m. She goes to water
R.D. 1.020, without change in distribution of weighs of onboard. Find her new draughts Fwd & Aft in water of R.D.
1.020. Her hydrostatic particulars in salt water are as follows: MCTC = 140 tm; TPC = 25; LCF = 95 m; LCB = 105 m,
Displacement = 40000 Tonnes.

Q.4 a. Draw and label a neat diagram of a flat transverse watertight bulkhead?
b. What are the SOLAS requirements regarding piercing of the collision bulkhead to allow for dealing with liquid in
the fore peak tank?

PART - B
Q.5 a) What are the reasons for desirability of dry docking with the small stern trim?
b) What precautions will you take for dry docking a loaded ship?

Q.6 a) What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of corrugated bulkheads over plate type bulkheads?
b) What are the special strengthening arrangements provided for the bulkheads bounding the tanks for the carriage
of oil?

Q.7 With respect to Enhanced Survey, explain the following:

a. Critical Areas b. Suspect Areas c. Close-up inspection d. Substantial Corrosion.

Q.8 a. Describe with sketches, the various types of weld ‘Joints’

b. List the various defects in welding. Explain any one of them.

Q.9 Explain the various methods of surface preparation prior to the application of paints.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2ND April-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CCARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
Paper:- NAVAL ARCHITECTURE PAPER - I
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 120 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in Part A are compulsory and carry 30 marks each.
2. Attempt any four out of five from Part B (Each question carries 20 marks).
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
Part - A
Q.1 A ships water plane is 80m long the breadths commencing from fwd are as follows: 0, 3.05, 7.1, 9.4, 10.2,
10.36, 10.3, 10.0, 8.84, 5.75 and 0m respectively. The space between the first three and last three ordinates is
half of the other ordinates. Calculate the area of water plane and its position of the centre of floatation.

Q.2 A vessel of L 148 m, LCF 70 m, draft forward 8.00 m, draft aft 9.80 m, TPC 32, MCTC = 264 lightly grounds
on gently sloping seabed. Soundings taken at that instant showed forward depth as 8.00 m and aft depth as
10.9m. Find the draft after tide falls by a. 30cm b.2.00m.

Q.3 M.V. ‘Hindship’ berthed in a dock where RD of water is 1.007, at a draft of F: 7.87m, A: 8.32m, KG 7.45m,
FSM 970 mt. She discharged 410 t of cargo from 2 TD. A 60t case is shifted from deck, Kg 14.7m, LCg 58.6m to
No.2 Hold. 110 t water kg 2.77m, LCg 16.23 m was received in No.8 (P & S) tanks, filling them completely.
Calculate the draft F & A at which she would sail from the dock.

Q.4 (a) State the SOLAS requirements regarding: i) number of bulkheads on a vessel and
II) Location of the collision bulkhead.
(b) Sketch and label a stern ramp of a Ro-Ro vessel.

PART - B
Q.5 Discuss the effect of change in the Density of water in which a ship is floating on:
i) Trim ii) GZ values iii) LCG

Q.6 a) What are the regulations for the positioning of the collision bulkhead?
b) What are the special strengthening arrangements provided for the collision bulkhead compared to
bulkheads fitted elsewhere?

Q.7 a) Explain what is Close up inspection and ‘Critical areas’ with reference to Enhanced Survey program.
Describe the contents of “Documents File”.
b) Write short notes on Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS)?

Q.8 a) List various types of welding.

b) Write short notes on weld faults?

Q.9 a) Sketch and describe Impressed Current Cathodic Protection system used on ships.
b) Compare the merits and demerits of Cathodic protection system by sacrificial anods and ICCP system.
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FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)
PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150
Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Questions based on:

Competency No.17: Maintain safety and security of the ship's crew and passengers and the
operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems

17.1 A thorough knowledge of life-saving appliance regulations (International Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea) - LSA Code
17.2 Organisation of fire and abandon ship drills
17.3 Maintenance of operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems
17.4 Actions to be taken to protect and safeguard all persons on board in emergencies
17.5 Actions to limit damage and salve the ship following a fire, explosion, collision or grounding
17. 6 Safety and Security of the ship’s crew and passengers: Safety committee, maintenance of
safety equipment, care and maintenance of rope wires, code of safe working practices,
dock safety regulation. Reporting of accidents.
17.7 Ship maintenance and repairs: Corrosion prevention, structure of paints and painting areas,
Planned maintenance, maintenance of cargo handling equipment

Competency No.18: Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency
situations

18.1 Emergency situations

18.1.1 Demonstrates the knowledge of preparation of contingency plans for response to
emergencies: Drawing plans to deal with emergencies, legal aspects and seamanship
practices.
18.1.2 Understands ship construction with regards to damage control
18.1.3 Explains methods and aids for fire prevention, detection and extinction: Fire prevention
procedures, different types of fires and firefighting equipment to be used, fighting fire on
different types of ship.
18.1.4 Understands functions and use of life saving appliances: Different types of emergencies,
actions taken, life saving appliances and instructions to use it.

Competence No. 19: Use of leadership and managerial skills

19.1 Knowledge of shipboard personnel management and training

19.2 A knowledge of related international maritime conventions and recommendations, and
national legislation
19.3 Ability to apply task and workload management, including
19.3.1 planning and co-ordination
19.3.2 personnel assignment
19.3.4 time and resource constraints
19.3.5 prioritization

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19.4 Knowledge and ability to apply effective resource management
19.4.1 allocation, assignment, and prioritization of resources,
19.4.2 effective communication on board and ashore,
19.4.3 decisions reflect consideration of team experiences,
19.4.4 assertiveness and leadership, including motivation,
19.4.5 obtaining and maintaining situation awareness
19.5 Knowledge and ability to apply decision-making techniques
19.5.1 situation and risk assessment,
19.5.2 identify and generate options,
19.5.3 selecting course of action,
19.5.4 evaluation of outcome effectiveness
19.6 Development, implementation, and oversight of standard operating procedures

Q. 1. Competence no. 17.1- 17.5 (SOLAS- LSA)

Q. 2. Competence no. 17.6 (SHIP SAFETY AND SECURITY)

Q. 3 Competence no. 17.7 (SHIP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS)

Q. 4 Competence no. 18 (EMERGENCIES)

Q. 5 Competence no. 18 (SOLAS- FFA)

Q. 6 Competence no. 19 (LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS- Motivation, Team working skills, Resource
management, Effective Communication)

Q. 7 Competence no. 19 (LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS- Risk Assessment, Training of personnel, Standard
Operating Procedures)
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd Nov-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) How the operational readiness of the LSA equipment is ensured on board ships?

Q.2) What are the salient features of the ISPS code to ensure the security of the ship’s crew and
passengers?

Q.3) a) How corrosion prevention is important to ensure safety of life and marine environment?
b) How planned maintenance system helps in achieving the safety of the crew on board the ship.

Q.4) a) What is Risk Assessment?

b) Explain Risk assessment for entry into Double Bottom Ballast Tanks for purpose of inspection.

Q.5) Who is a Port State Control Officer (PSCO)? How are ships selected for inspection by PSC? What
are clear grounds for detailed inspection during PSC inspection?

Q.6) “Personal Power & Situational Awareness helps in maintaining cordial environment of board
for routine jobs”. Justify the statement with on board situations.

Q.7) a) What are the essential elements of a risk assessment and the relevance of every element?
b) Prepare a risk assessment as a chief officer, to carry out a hot work inside the cargo tank of a
chemical tanker.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 13th Sept-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) How abandon ship drill organized in a ship where free fall lifeboat in the provisions?
b) Give a detailed debriefing of the drill conducted with suggestions if any for improvement?

Q.2) a) Draw up a checklist for conducting routine safety inspection onboard an oil tanker by safety
officer?
b) Describe the Deck labour regulation operation, inspection & testing of lifting appliances onboard
a ship?

Q.3) a) What is the planned maintenance system? What are the advantages and disadvantages of
computer based PMS?
b) Prepare PMS scheduled for mooring winches on your ship?

Q.4) a) Describe the procedure for rigging and effective use to tackle refloat a grounded vessel.
b) Explain the procedure to try out all fire alarms as per routine checks.

Q.5) a) Describe the fixed fire fighting system protecting engine room of your ships.
b) Explain annual inspection carried out on the fixed fire fighting system.

Q.6) a) What you understand by Motivation and discuss regarding sources of motivation.
b) Explain Team work, Team building and interpersonal relationship with suitable examples in
achieving its goals.

Q.7) What is Risk assessment, why Risk assessment is important and how do you do the Risk
assessment, enumerate with an example.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th Aug-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) With reference to SOLAS, list the on-board training and instruction you should give to each
crew member with model training schedule.
b) Prepare an Emergency Muster List for a ship with a total complement of 21 (4 Deck Officers,
(including Master), 4 Engineer Officers, Electrician, 5 Deck ratings, 3 Engine Ratings, 2 Catering
Ratings, 1 Deck and a Engine cadet). Ensure all the information as required by SOLAS is shown.

Q.2) What are the salient features of the ISPS code to ensure the security of the ship’s crew and
passengers?

Q.3) a) How corrosion prevention is important to ensure safety of life and marine environment?
b) How planned maintenance system helps in achieving the safety of the crew on board the ship?

Q.4) Prepare the list of immediate action plant in the event of:
a) Fire in the engine room
b) Cargo oil spillage

Q.5) a) As a chief officer, how will you improve safety awareness of crew and officers on board?
What various methods will you use?
b} Describe structured shipboard training program as per STCW.

Q.6) “Using different Situational Leadership Styles contributes to effective bridge team work”.
Justify this statement with on board situations.

Q.7) a) What is Risk Assessment?

b) Prepare a risk assessment sheet for entering in a double bottom space of a ballast tank.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 13th July-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) Briefly describe the LSA Code requirements relating to life saving appliances, namely, marine
evacuation systems, Line Throwing Apparatus, Embarkation Ladders and Buoyant Smoke Signals.
b) Prepare an Emergency Muster List for ship with a total complement of 25 persons.

Q.2) a) Describe the functional requirements of ISM code.

b) As per the ISPS Code, what are the contents of the Ship Security Plan?

Q.3) a) Prepare a painting scheme for cargo and other pipelines on main deck.
b) Describe the maintenance work to be carried out in a dry dock for anchor and cables, sea chests,
storm valves and under water portion of ship’s hull.

Q.4) What are the contingency plans in respect to?

a) Grounding of a passenger ship on reef, and
b) Ice Navigation off Grand Banks of New found land.

Q.5) a) What is a Standard Fire Test? Describe the Class Divisions for Structural Fire Protection on
ships.
b} With the help of a diagram, briefly explain the working principle, maintenance requirements and
operating procedures of sprinkler and water spraying systems on board passenger ships.

Q.6) a) With a relevant motivational theory, justify “Motivation comes from within a person or is it a
result of situation”. Give appropriate ship board example.
b) List out some of the areas you, as a chief officer, will focus on to be an effective leader. Explain
with the help of onboard situation.

Q.7) a) State the purpose of a Port State Control Inspection?

b) How does PSC MOU select ships for inspection?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd June-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) Describe the operational readiness, maintenance & inspection requirement of L.S.A. as per
SOLAS Chapter III?

Q.2) a) As a safety officer on board. List out the various responsibilities & duties you are required to
fulfill.
b) List the various elements of the ISM Code.

Q.3) a) What are the advantages of computerized PMS over conventional maintenance Scheme?
b) Prepare a Planned maintenance schedule for cargo handling crane.

Q.4) a) When designing a ship, what are the basic principles to be followed to control the Damage
caused by fire?
b) Prepare an emergency checklist to deal with fire in accommodation area.

Q.5) Carry out a risk assessment for carrying out inspection of a cargo tank in an Oil Tanker.

Q.6) a) Define: i) Authority ii) Assertiveness iii) Delegation

b) “Team work helps in better productivity”, as a chief mate discuss this statement in context of
operations onboard your ship.

Q.7) a) Explain how to develop & methods to implement the standard operating procedure (SOP).
b) Explain the basic principles of effective resource management.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th May-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) Define following:-

(i) Anti-exposure suit
(ii) Float free launching
(iii) Marine Evacuation system
b) Describe how Abandon Ship drill is to be conducted on board as per SOLAS?

Q.2) a) What are the essential elements of a safety culture on board ship?
b) How each of these elements can be achieved on board the ship?

Q.3) a) Enumerate the benefits of a planned maintenance System (PMS). List out the documents
and data you will use in preparing PMS of a ship.
b) As a Chief Officer prepare a check list for:
i) Maintenance of Hatch Covers
ii) Maintenance of Mooring Equipments
iii) Maintenance of Accommodation Ladder

Q.4) a) Prepare a contingency plan to deal with leakages and spills of dangerous cargoes inside a
cargo hold.
b) You are at sea on your voyage & observe from Bridge that a seaman who was painting
combination ladder has fallen overboard. List out all actions in chronological order you will follow in
this emergency situation?

Q.5) a) What are the regulations for fixed fire extinguishing systems as per SOLAS?
b) Describe the duties of Chief Officer in relation to the operational Readiness and Maintenance of
fire fighting systems and appliances on board a ship as detailed in chapter II of SOLAS?

Q.6) Explain in detail Brain storming process for making innovative decision?

Q.7) Explain in detail some of Organizational Strategies in coping with stress. Elaborate the
importance of each of these strategies?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th March-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) How the operational readiness of the LSA equipment is ensured on board ships?

Q.2) With respect to “ISPS code” explains the following:

a) Security assessment b) Ship Security Plan.
c) Security Levels and Duties and responsibilities of every individual at various security levels.

Q.3) a) List out the maintenance requirements for Lifting Appliances over a period of 5 years.
b) Prepare maintenance schedule for Hydraulic Hatch Covers.

Q.4) a) Briefly describe the guidelines for development of harmonized contingency plans for ship
board emergencies as given in IMO Res. A. 852 (20)?
b) Prepare an Emergency Checklist to deal with fire in pump room.

Q.5) a) When designing a ship, what are the basic principles to be followed to control the damage
caused by fire?
b) With the help of a diagram briefly explain the working principle, maintenance requirements and
operating procedure of sprinkler and water spraying systems in passenger ships?

Q.6) a) As a chief officer you have to balance company and operational requirements with the
personal demand of junior officer and crew on board. In which way can you encourage and motivate
your subordinates onboard?
b) Prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for a critical ship board operation such as “Entry in
to a Cargo Oil tank for inspection” during ballast passage of an Oil Tanker.

Q.7 a) What is the purpose of a work permit? Using a shipboard example explain the importance of
a Hot Work Permit?
b) Describe the precautions to be taken before switching on the welding machine?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd Jan-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) Describe the operational readiness, maintenance & inspection requirement of L.S.A. as per
SOLAS Chapter – III.

Q.2) Enumerate the duties & responsibilities of Ship Security Officer SSO.

Q.3) a) With respect to Dock labour regulations, write a short note on: -
i) Responsible Person & Competent person ii) Test & Periodical examination of lifting
appliances.
b) Prepare the list of essential maintenance items to be covered under the Dry Dock defect list.

Q.4) Prepare an accident report involving a medical case for foot injury to a person whose leg was
caught in a bight of a mooring rope during unmooring stations. Include corrective and preventive
actions in detail.

Q.5) What should be the contents and use of the ship’s FFA training manual? Who is to provide this
manual, in how many copies and where should this manual be kept on board?

Q.6) Motivation is a key factor for performance enhancement. As a Mate how will you motivate
your subordinates in order to achieve optimum performance level.

Q.7) Prepare a risk assessment for rigging of combination ladder while enroute to the pilot station
from sea.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th November-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) Describe in detail, how effective training to the crew can be imparted with respect to LSA
and FFA equipment?
b) What is the methodology, you as a chief officer, will adopt to make a various drills more realistic?

Q.2) With respect to ISPS code:

a) What are the obligations of the ships, terminals and the shipping companies?
b) What are the different security levels and duties and responsibilities of the ship’s crew during
each of these levels?

Q.3) a) How the ISM code addresses the prevention of breakdown, reduction in performance and
safety of various equipment on board ships?
b) Describe the maintenance work to be carried out in a dry dock for anchor and cables, sea chests,
storm valves and under water portion of ship’s hull?

Q.4) Prepare the list of immediate action plan in the event of:
a) Man Overboard
b) Grounding

Q.5) a) With a neatly labeled sketch explain the fixed deck foam firefighting system fitted for cargo
deck protection of a chemical tanker.
b) Describe the maintenance required for the above system to ensure continuous availability.

Q.6) a) How as a chief officer on a chemical tanker with hectic work schedule, will you prevent
fatigue to the crew members?
b) What are the various signs will you notice as a sign of fatigue?

Q.7 a) What are the essential elements you will allocate while setting the priorities?
b) What are the factors will you, as a chief officer, consider while delegating various tasks to your
subordinates?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd September-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) Briefly describe the LSA code requirements relating to personnel life saving,
appliances such as life jackets, lifebuoys, immersion suits and anti-exposure suits.
b) Prepare an emergency muster list for a ship which has a total complement of 20 persons
taking into account all the requirements of muster list and emergency instructions specified
in Chapter III of SOLAS.

Q.2) What are the regulations for fixed gas extinguishing systems as per SOLAS? Sketch the
CO2 system and describe its release into the engine room.

Q.3) A large container vessel sustains a hole in way of a fuel on tank while berthing at an
inadequately tendered wharf. Some quantity of fuel oil has spilled overside. List all actions
you will take to minimize the pollution damage and to protect your interest. Give a list of
parties to be informed the documentation necessary under MARPOL Convention and all
other necessary actions for this contingency.

Q.4) a) Explain in detail the responsibilities and duties of a safety officer.

b) As per COSWP, what precautions will you take while working aloft?

Q.5) Write briefly on the composition and uses of:

a) Chlorinated Rubber Paints.
b) Epoxy paints, and
c) Polyurethane paints

Q.6) As a Chief Officer on board how will you motivate your team members using effective
communication skills to get work done on board? Illustrate with on board situations.

Q.7 a) Prepare a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for testing the integrity of cargo sea
chest valve in pump room?
b) Prepare a Risk Assessment sheet for navigating in restricted visibility.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th July-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) Briefly describe the LSA code requirements related to construction, markings, packing
and stowage of inflatable life raft including its weak – link arrangement, if fitted.
b) Prepare a Muster list on board a cargo ship with 20 persons capacity engaged on
international voyages.

Q.2) a) With respect to the ISPS Code, what are the roles and responsibilities of the CSO and
SSO?
b) Describe the objectives of ISM Code.

Q.3) a) List out the maintenance requirements for lifting appliances over a period of 5 years.
b) Prepare a maintenance schedule for Hydraulic Hatch Covers.

Q.4) a) Prepare a contingency plan on how to deal with paint room fire.
b) Prepare an Emergency checklist to deal with fire in pump room.

Q.5) Explain with a labeled diagram, the working of Fixed Foam System in Machinery Spaces
and what are its advantages over CO2 system.

Q.6) a) “Chief officer needs to have good leadership and managerial skills”. Justify this
statement with onboard situation.
b) As a chief officer how and when will you use “Situational Leadership” to get effective work
done from your team members?

Q.7 a) As a chief officer, how will you improve safety awareness of crew and officers on
board? What various methods will you use?
b) Describe structured ship board training program as per STCW 2010.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd March-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) How will you ensure operational readiness of the Survival Crafts on board your ship as per the
Regulation 20 of Chapter III of SOLAS?
b) Describe the maintenance and inspection procedure for Life Jackets, Immersion suits, Thermal
protective aids and Line throwing appliances?

Q.2) Under what authorized dock labour inspector is permitted to carry out inspection? Give the
details of the examinations and inspection carried out as per Dock Labour Act.
b) Describe the Best Management Practices (BMP) to be followed to deter Piracy.

Q.3) a) List out the maintenance requirements for lifting appliances over a period of 5 years.
b) Prepare a maintenance schedule for hydraulic hatch covers.

Q.4) a) Briefly describe the guidelines for development of harmonized contingency plans for ship
board emergencies as given in IMO res.A.852 (20).
b) Prepare an Emergency checklist to deal with fire in pump room.

Q.5) a) Briefly describe the SOLAS requirements relating to ‘operational readiness and maintenance’
of life saving and fire fighting appliances on board ships.
b) Describe the maintenance and inspection procedures for portable fire extinguishers, fire hydrants
and fire houses & nozzles.

Q.6) a) Describe the role of DPA as per ISM code within your organisation. Describe the responsibility
of company to provide necessary resources and support to DPA and Master for effective
implementation off safety management system as per ISM code.
b) Explain the basic principles of effective resource management.

Q.7 a) Explain the term ‘Overriding Operational Conditions’ in relation to rest hour requirements.
b) Prepare a maintenance and inspection schedule for ropes and wires in use on board.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th December-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) With reference to SOLAS, list the on-board training and instructions you should give to each
crew member with model training schedule.
b) Prepare an Emergency Muster List for a ship with a total complement of 21 (4 deck officers)
(including master), 4 engineer officers, Electrician, 5 deck ratings, 3 engine ratings, 2 catering ratings,
1 deck and 1 engine cadet. Ensure all the information as required by SOLAS is shown.

Q.2) With respect to “ISPS code” explain the following:

a) Ship security assessment b) Ship security plan
c) Security levels, duties and responsibilities of every individual at various security levels.

Q.3) a) Prepare a painting scheme for cargo and other pipe lines on the main deck.
b) Describe the maintenance work to be carried out in dry dock for anchors & cables, sea chests,
storm valves and under water portion of ship’s hull.

Q.4) a) Prepare a detailed emergency checklist for action to be taken in case of “collision” with the
pilotage waters.
b) Describe the modern tools and equipments available for damage control which can be used on
board in case of flooding or other structural damages.

Q.5) a) Describe the fixed and portable fire-extinguishing arrangements provided in machinery spaces
of Oil Tankers?
b) Describe the complete maintenance procedure i.e. weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly and five
yearly routines for fire hydrants, fire dampers EEBD and SCBA?

Q.6) a) Prepare a risk assessment for the task of over hauling of remotely operated hydraulic valve of
cargo pipeline inside the tank, keeping in mind all the mandatory requirements.
b) Explain the signs of fatigue and causes of fatigue.

Q.7 a) List out the essential Leadership and Managerial Skills required for a Chief Officer onboard the
ship.
b) How will you ensure that requirements regarding hours of work and rest periods as per ILO / MLC
2006 / STCW 2010 are being implemented effectively?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 13th October-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) Describe the operational readiness, maintenance and inspection requirement of live
saving appliances as per SOLAS Chapter – III.

Q.2) a) Explain the role of Safety Committee on-board the ship.

b) Explain the purpose and objectives of “Code of Safe Working Practices”.

Q.3) State the advantages of a Planned Maintenance System. Assuming you are taking over a
second-hand ship, explain how will you assist your superintendent in creating a computerized
PMS in the absence of any past data from previous owners/ operators?

Q.4) As a chief officer on a large container vessel, you sustain damage in way of a fuel oil tank
while berthing alongside. Some quantity of fuel oil has polluted in port. List your actions to
minimize the pollution. Give a list of various drills that are carried out on board ships.

Q.5) Sketch and describe a fixed CO2 Fire Fighting system. What safety precautions will you
take prior to inspection and maintenance of this system?

Q.6) a) List out some barriers to effective communication on board. Explain with onboard
situation.
b) What is personal power and position power? Explain how will you, as a chief officer,
motivate your crew keeping a balance between the two?

Q.7 a) Make standard operating procedure (SOP) for renewal of runner wire of a Life Boat.
b) Make a risk assessment for navigating in narrow channel.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th Jan-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) With reference to SOLAS, list the basic familiarization training you would give to a
Newly joined cadet.
b) Briefly describe the purpose & objectives of LSA code.

Q.2) a) Enumerate the duties & responsibilities of Ship Security Officer (SSO)?
b) What is Planned Maintenance System (PMS) & what are its advantages?

Q.3) a) With respect to DOCK LABOUR REGULATIONS, write a short notes on:-
i) Responsible Person & Competent Person ii) Test & Periodical examination of lifting
appliances.
b) Prepare the list of essential maintenance items to be covered under the Dry Dock defect
list.

Q.4) As a chief officer on a large container vessel, you sustain damage in way of a fuel oil tank
while berthing alongside. Some quantity of fuel oil has polluted in port. List your actions to
minimize the pollution & give a list of various drills that are carried out on board ship under
various conventions & codes.

Q.5) Carry out a Risk Assessment for carrying out Inspection of a cargo tank in an oil tanker.

Q.6) Motivation is a key factor for performance enhancement, as a mate how will you
motivate your subordinates in order to achieve optimum performance level.

Q.7 a) Explain with the help of block diagram method of effective communication on a ship.
b) List & explain various barriers in effective communication on a ship.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th Oct-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) As per chapter III of SOLAS, describe the requirements of ‘Training Manual’ and
Instructions for on board maintenance of life saving appliances.
b) As per SOLAS how will you ensure to conduct fire drills in a realistic manner?

Q.2) a) In Monthly Safety Committee meeting, describe the various agenda items to be
discussed.
b) Draw up a checklist for conducting routine safety inspections onboard by safety officer.

Q.3) a) How will you carry out maintenance of cargo handling equipments for a tanker ship?
b) Draw out a planned maintenance and inspection schedule for lifeboats, davits and Winches.

Q.4) a) Draw a plan for rescue of survivors from other abandon ship.
b) Explain the constructional features with regard to damage control of a bulk carrier.

Q.5) a) List out the additional firefighting equipments required for carriage of dangerous
cargoes.
b) Explain the functioning and purpose of CO2 fixed firefighting systems found onboard tanker
ships.

Q.6 a) Explain why effective communication is a vital clog for smooth running of ships?
b) How will you motivate your junior officers as part of bridge team management?

Q.7 a) Explain the principles underlying the ISM code.

b) Describe the hours of work and rest hours for watch keepers as per STCW and MLC.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th July-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) Describe the operational readiness, maintenance and inspection requirements of Life saving
appliances as per SOLAS chapter – III?
b) Prepare a list of life saving appliance required as per Chapter III of SOLAS for a Chemical Tanker built in
2012 engaged in International Voyages?

Q.2) a) Enumerate the duties & responsibilities of Ship Security Officer (SSO)?
b) Define different various security levels.

Q.3) a) What is planned maintenance System (PMS)? State the advantage of a planned maintenance system. Is
it mandatory to have PMS and under which regulation / convention? Can your ship be detained by PSC
inspector in absence of a PMS on board?
b) As a Chief Officer explain how would you assist in preparing and implementing a planned Maintenance
System for a new building ship, which is in her final stage of delivery?

Q.4) a) As Chief Officer on duty on Bridge while at sea in coastal area, observed heavy thick smoke in the sky
at a distance of about 5 miles from your vessel. While checking with Binocular you also see some flames and it
seems that a small craft like fishing boat is in heavy fire. Describe your immediate action and Contingency plan
for rescue of survivors from boat or sea?
b) Prepare an Annual Drill Planner for effective conduct of all the statutory drills and exercises.

Q.5) a) Describe fire Safety Objectives? In order to achieve the fire safety objective what functional
requirements are embodied in the regulations of SOLAS chapter II?
b) Define – (i) “A” Class division (ii) “B” Class divisions (iii) “C” Class divisions
(iv) Bulkhead Deck.

Q.6 a) Explain different types of communication.

b) What are the different techniques that can be adopted to motivate the crew members on board the ship to
obtain optimum results?

Q.7 Explain in detail situational theory of Leadership in detail with onboard example.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th April-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND
CARE FOR PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE

& MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) Explain what is the purpose of LSA code?

b) List requirements for rescue boats as per LSA code?

Q.2) a) As a chief officer how will you prepare your ship to comply with requirements of security when at
Anchor?
b) List various duties of OOW with regard to security during port watch at berth?

Q.3) Prepare a planned maintenance routine for the totally enclosed lifeboat and the associated gravity davit,
covering weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and 5 yearly maintenance, inspections and tests.

Q.4) Prepare a contingency plan for rescue of survivors from another ship at sea.

Q.5) Prepare a planned maintenance routine for the SCBA sets and the associated fireman’s outfit covering
weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and 5 yearly maintenance, inspections and tests.

Q.6 Discuss management of resources and personal with regards to prioritization, fatigue control,
communication and leadership.

Q.7 a) Make Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for renewal of runner wire of a Life boat.
b) Make a risk assessment for the same.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th Jan-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE & MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) Explain LSA Code.

b) List the requirements for lifeboat as per LSA Code.

Q.2) a) Prepare a contingency plan for piracy?

b) List the actions required in sequence during ship search drills?
c) What are the reporting requirements for transiting piracy areas?

Q.3) a) As a Ch/off, prepare a plan to implement PMS on board a newly built Delivery vessel.
b) Write short notes – i) preventive maintenance Ii) Incidental maintenance

Q.4) Prepare emergency contingency checklist for i) grounding, ii) collision.

Q.5) a) What are the fire safety objectives?

b) When designing a ship, what are the basic principles to be followed to control the damage caused by fire.

Q.6 a) As a Ch/off explain the areas you would concentrate to be an effective Leader & increase the efficiency of
crew.
b) Explain human error & how can it be minimized?

Q.7 a) What is risk assessment?

b) Prepare a risk assessment sheet for entering in a double bottom ballast tank.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th Oct-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE & MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) How will you organize and conduct the fire drill and abandon ship drill as per SOLAS.
b) Why do you train personnel on board. Explain the process you would follow to initiate the training of a new deck
officer joining an oil tanker in port before taking over his duties and why is it important to follow this process.

Q.2) a) State the criteria for appointing a safety officer and explain in detail his responsibilities in ensuring safety on
board.
b) Draw up a checklist for conducting routine safety inspection on board by safety officer.

Q.3) a) What precautions would you take before and while painting steel deck plates?
b) Fore peak water ballast tank is showing signs of corrosion. How would you treat it?

Q.4) a) A coaster has collided with your anchored ship, a loaded crude oil tanker, on which you serving as Chief
Officer. Cargo is escaping from above the warterline. List the initial and subsequent actions that you will take.
b) Describe the requirements of Chapter II-I of SOLAS relating to protective coating of dedicated sea water ballast
tanks and double-side skin space?

Q.5) a) With the help of a suitable sketch enumerate the operating principle and maintenance requirements of
smoke detections system fitted for cargo holds.
b) Describe the onboard test procedure and interval for automatic sprinkler system and hyper mist water spray
system.

Q.6 a) List out some barriers to effective communication on board. Explain with onboard situation.
b) What is personal power and position power? Explain how will you, as a Chief Officer, motivate your crew keeping
a balance between the two?

Q.7 a) What are the guidelines give in the STCW code regarding on board training for cadets?
b) How will you ensure that rest hour requirements for watch keepers and other crew members are being compiled
with as per STCW 2010 and MLC 2006?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th July-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE & MANAGERIAL SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) With reference to SOLAS, list the on-board training and instruction you should give to each crew member
with model training schedule.
b) Prepare an Emergency Muster List for a ship with a total complement of 21 (4 Deck Officers (including Master), 4
Engineer Officers, Electrician, 5 Deck ratings, 3 Engine Ratings, 2 Catering Ratings, 1 Deck and a Engine cadet).
Ensure all the information as required by SOLAS is shown.

Q.2) What are the salient features of the ISPS code to ensure the security of the ship’s crew and passengers?

Q.3) a) How Corrosion prevention is important to ensure safety of life and marine environment?
b) How planned maintenance system helps in achieving the safety of the crew on board the ship?

Q.4) Prepare the list of immediate action plan in the event of:
a) Fire in the engine room
b) Cargo oil spillage.

Q.5) With respect to an oil tanker how each of the following are achieved:
a) Prevention of Fire & Explosion in cargo tanks
b) Prevention of Fire & Explosion in Accommodation and Machinery spaces
c) Prevention of Fire & Explosion in the cargo pump room.

Q.6 a) Does motivation come from within a person or is it a result of situation? Explain with the help of relevant
theory and shipboard examples?
b) Briefly explain the salient features of the ISM Code.

Q.7 a) What are the essential elements of a risk assessment and the relevance of every element?
b) Prepare a risk assessment, as a chief officer; you will make to carry out a hot work inside the cargo tank of a
chemical tanker.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th April-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP AND CARE FOR
PERSONS ON BOARD (Management Level)

PAPER: SHIP SAFETY, EMERGENCIES, MAINTENANCE & MANAGERIAL

SKILLS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 75 MAX. MARKS: 150

Notes:
1. Attempt any 6 questions out of 7.
2. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 25 marks each.
3. Where applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1) a) With reference to LSA code, enumerate the requirements for construction, stability and markings of
inflatable liferafts?
b) For a bulk carrier built in 2012 and engaged on international voyages, prepare a list of LSA as per SOLAS
Chapter III.

Q.2) With reference to “ISPS Code”, describe

a) Ship Security Assessment b) Ship Security Plan
c) Procedure for amendment of Ship Security Plan

Q.3) a) As a chief officer, prepare a plan to implement PMS on board a newly built yard delivery vessel.
b) Write short notes on
i) Preventive Maintenance ii) Incidental Maintenance.

Q.4) As a Chief officer, prepare a contingency plan

a) Rescue of survivors from another ship.
b) Rescuing an unconscious person from pump room bottom platform.

Q.5) a) As a chief officer, how will you improve safety awareness of crew and officers on board? What various
methods will you use?
b) Describe structured shipboard training program as per STCW.

Q.6) “Using different Situational Leadership Styles contributes to effective bridge team work”. Justify this
statement with on board situations.

Q.7 a) What is Risk Assessment?

b) Prepare a Risk Assessment sheet for entering in a double bottom space of a ballast tank.

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(Paper Format)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)

FUNCTION: NAVIGATION

PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No. --------Nautical Almanac 1992, Deviation card no. ----, Variation -----, ship’s speed ----- knots and
Height of eye of the observer ---- if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part A
Q. 1 Chart Work problems

Q. 2 Chart Work problems

Q. 3 Execution of Passage Plan

Part B

Q. 4 Great Circle/ Composite Great Circle

Q.5 Simultaneous/ Staggered observations

Q.6 Determine position line by celestial observations

Or

Determine position line by celestial observations

Part C

Q. 7 Star suitable for observation (magnitude)/ Star identification

Q.8 Twilights/ Kepler’s Law/ Circumpolar bodies/ PZX Triangle.

Q.9 Projections (Gnomonic/ Mercator)

Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The candidates are advised
to refer to detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd Nov-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any 2 questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks (25).
3. Use Chart No.5072, Nautical Almanac 1992, Deviation card no. 2, Variation: As per chart, ship’s speed 12
knots Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Luminous Range Diagram as necessary.

PART – A

Q.1) A v/l steering a westerly course observes Utklippan Lt. (55O 57’ N, 15O 41’E) at a bearing of
057O(T) and 8’ off. After running 16 miles by engines on her course Hano Lt. Gp fl 3 (56O 01’N, 14O
51’E) bore 328O (T) and after running another 8 by engines, it bore true north. Find: a) Vessel’s
position at the time of final bearing? b) Course and Speed made good c) Set and Rate of
current.

Q.2) A vessel steering 130O(T) observes Kuala Grund Racon (55O 18’N, 13O 20’E) bearing 072O(T) at
2100 hrs. At 2120 hrs the same light bore 044O(T) and at 2150 hrs it bore 352O(T). Find the vessel’s
position at 2150 hrs, the course made good and the rate of current if current set 080O(T).

Q.3) List five reasons for planning a passage.

Discuss precautions during a) Landfall b) Waiting at an anchorage.

PART – B

Q.4) A vessel intending to sail on a Great Circle Track from position Lat 42O 24’ S, Long 147O 41’E to
position Lat 52O 25’S, Long: 072O 27’ W decides to make a composite sailing limiting the maximum
latitude to 52O 25’S. Calculate the difference in the distance that the vessel has to steam.

Q.5) At 1750 hrs a star sight gave an intercept of 5.1’ towards & azimuth 133O(T). At 1812 hrs another
sight gave azimuth 051(T) and intercept 1.9’ away. Both the intercepts were calculated using 1800 DR
position 21O 12’S, 31O 13’W. Find the position of the vessel at 1800 hrs if the vessel was steaming a
course of 298O(T) at 20 kts.
Q.6) On 28th April 1992, AM at ship in DR 10O 04’S, 128O 01’w, the sextant altitude of MOON’s UL was
47O 53’ at 14h 33m 32s GMT. If HE was 22m and IE was 4.8’ on the arc. Find the direction of PL and a
position through which it this P/L will pass.

Q.7) At the end of PM civil twilight on 16th June 1992, find out the stars and planets of First & Second
magnitude while will be within 15O of the observer’s meridian.
Also find which of them will be available for observation. The DR position of the observer is 20O 10’N,
075O 15’E.

Q.8) a) Explain Keplers law of planetary motion.

b) With suitable sketch explain various types of eclipses.

Q.9) a) Explain Gnomonic Chart with diagrams and its advantages & disadvantages.
b) Write a short note on Natural Scale.
c) Write a short note on Plan Charts.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 15th Sept-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any 2 questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks (25).
3. Use Chart No.5056, Nautical Almanac 1992.
4. Variation: As per chart, Deviation Card No. 2, Height of eye: 12m, ship’s speed 12 knots if not mentioned in
question.
5. Positions of landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
6. Luminous Range Diagram may be provided if required.

SECTION – A

Q.1) While steering a course of 275O (T) at 2000 hours Bill of Portland Light (50O 30.8’ N 02O 27’ W)
bore 000O (T), 5 miles off. At 2030 hrs it bore 045O (T), 7 miles off. Find the vessel’s EP at 2100 hrs. At
2100 hrs the vessel was stopped for 1.5 hrs for main engine repairs. From 2230 hrs position, find the
compass course to steer to reach Exmouth Pilot Station (50O 36’N 003O 22’W) assuming the wind and
current remain same throughout. Given: N’ly wind, Leeway 3O.

Q.2) a) At 0600 hrs, Start Point Lt. (50O 13.2’N 03O 38.7’W) was 5 miles off on the radar and at 0700
hrs. Berry Head Lt. (50O 23.9’N 03O 28.8’W) was 5 miles off on the radar. During this period if the
vessel made good a course of 025O(T) and the current was setting 336O(T) at 3 knots, find the true
course steered and the vessel’s position at 0600 hrs and 0700 hrs.
b) From 0700 hrs position find the compass course to steer and adjust the engine speed so as to
arrive Exmouth pilot station (50O 36’N 03O 22’ W) at 0800 hrs if the current set and rate remains the
same throughout.

Q.3) Plan passage from Needles Channel pilot station to 5NM east of Start Point, considering the
ship’s draft to be 15 m and using traffic separation scheme.

SECTION – B

Q.4) Find the Initial & Final course and distance along the composite track from 36O 50’S, 13O 40’W to
44O 40’S, 146O 12’E. The track is not to exceed latitude 51OS.

Q.5) Using DR of 40OS, 120OE, three stellar observations gave following results:
Star ‘A’: Azimuth 270O(T), Intercept 2’ Away,
Star ‘B’: Azimuth 060O(T), Intercept 2’ Towards,
Star ‘C’: Azimuth 350O(T), Intercept 3’ Away.
Find the position of vessel if it is assumed that same error is error is equally applicable to all three
observations / calculations.
Q.6) On 1st May’92, PM at Ship, in DR 19O 54’ S, 179O 58’W, the sextant altitude of Jupiter was 52O
38.5’ at GMT 02d 06h 20m 42s. If I.E. was 0.2’ off the Arc and HE 17m, find the Observed Longitude
and direction of PL.

SECTION – C

Q.7) On 1st March ’92 in Lat 30ON, 75O 30’E. Find the 2nd Magnitude stars which will cross 20O of
observer’s meridian and suitable for observation at the beginning of civil twilight.

Q.8) a) What are the most suitable times for making AM and PM Stellar Observations? Explain with
suitable sketches.
b) The rising sun had amplitude of E30ON, when on prime vertical its true altitude was 48O. Calculate
the observer’s latitude.

Q.9) With suitable diagram, explain in details the characteristics of UTM Coordinate System. Where is
this projection used?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th Aug-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any 2 questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5047, Nautical Almanac 1992. Deviation Card No. 3, Variation 6OW, ship’s speed 12 knots
and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part – A
Q.1) At 1600 hr, while steering 031OC, Lundy Island South lt. (51O 10’N 004O 39’W) bore 353OC. At 1620 hrs, it
bore 285OC and at 1720 hrs. Bull point lt. (51O 12’N 004O 12’W) bore 126OC. Current set 250OT. Calculate the
three positions. CMG, SMG and rate of current.

Q.2) At 0400 hrs, ship is 8.5 miles north of Lundy Island North lt. (51O 12’N 004O 40.5’W). Calculate compass
Course to steer and ETA Bristol pilot station (51O 21’N 003O 19’W). Use spring range tidal information given on
the chart for high water at Avonmouth at 1000 hrs.

Q.3) Foreland point lt. bore 157OG at 5 miles and Nash point lt. is 12 miles off. From this position calculate
Gyro CTS to first sight Helwick. lt. v/l 30O on starboard bow in visibility of 2 miles.

PART – B
Q.4) A vessel is to sail from position 41O 30’S 073O 00’W to 41O 20’S 174O 54’E. Find the difference in distance
if the vessel sails Rhumb line and if she sails along composite track with limiting latitude 50OS.

Q.5) On 29th November 1992 at GMT 06H 16M 00S. The true altitude of Sun was 89O 26’. The vessel was on a
course of 270O(T) at speed of 22.5 knots. Exactly four minutes later, the true altitude of the Sun was again 89O
26’. Find the position of vessel at the time of second observation if the Sun passed south of observer at the
time of meridian passage.

Q.6) On the morning of 1st Dec 1992 in long 065O 34’E, the sextant altitude of the polestar was 23O 01’, at 01h
00m 24s chronometer time. (Error 1m 10s slow). If IE was 1.2’ off the arc and HE 17m, find the direction of the
PL and the position through which it passes.

PART – C
Q.7) On 20 January 1992, at the end of PM Civil Twilight in DR 30O N, 75OE:
th

a) List Planets and stars of magnitude 1 & 2 which are within 30O of observer’s meridian.
b) Which of these are suitable for ex-meridian observation?

Q.8) a) What effect has the Equation of Time on the length of forenoon and afternoon?
b) Discuss the Calendar in use at present.

Q.9) a) Under what conditions would Venus be visible before sunrise? Explain why Venus cannot be seen at
midnight in navigable latitudes.
b) What do you understand by the terms Apogee and Perigee?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 12th July-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any 2 questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5056, Nautical Almanac 1992. Deviation Card No. 1, Variation 6OW, ship’s speed 12 knots
and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part – A
Q.1) The following bearings of Bill of Portland light (50O 30.8’ N, 002O 27.4’ W) were observed by a
ship. At 1000 hrs.: 325O(T) at 1030 hrs.: 355O (T) and at 1100 hrs.: 025O (T). If in above duration she
had steered a course of 258O(T) and current set N’ly. Find her course and speed made good and rate
of the current experienced.

Q.2) At 1030 hrs, a ship observes the horizontal sextant angle between Hope’s Nose (50 O 274.8’N,
003O 29’W) and Berry Head (50O 24’N, 003O 29’W) to be 30O. She then steers a course of 200O(T) at a
reduced speed of 10 Kts. At 1130 hrs, the range of Start Point (50O 13.5’N, 003O 38.8’W) was
observed to be 10’ on radar. Find the position of vessel at 1130 hrs and her course and speed made
good, if current set 020O (T) @ 3 Kts.

Q.3) Plan a safe passage from Needles pilot heading ground (50O 38’N, 001O 39’W) to Exmouth Pilots
(50O 36’N, 003O 21.5’W). Way points Courses distances are to be shown on the chart as well as on the
answer sheet.

PART – B
Q.4) Find the course and distance along a composite track from A in position 41O 00’S 168O 00’W to B
55O 00’S 68O 00’W. Limiting latitude being 55O 00’S.
Q.5) Using DR of 12O 20’ N, 180O simultaneous observation of two stars gave following results?
Star ‘X’: Azimuth 220O(T), Observed Longitude 179O 55’E.
Star ‘Y’: Azimuth 305O(T), Intercept 3 Miles Towards.
Find the position of vessel.

Q.6) i) On 4th May 1992, at ship in DR 35O 43.5’N, 144O 12.3’E, the sextant altitude of Suns LL was 46O
56.7’ when the GMT showed 03d 23h 27m 18s. If IE was 1.2’ off the arc and HE was 12.5m, find the
direction of the PL and a position through which it passes using Intercept method. Draw a diagram in
the plane of rational horizon.
ii) Without working out the sight, find what longitude will an observer get if the above sight was
calculated using Long by Chron method.

PART – C
Q.7) On 28th April 1992, in DR 30O 25’N, 000O 10’W, find the 1st and 2nd Magnitude Stars and Planets
which are suitable for Ex-Merdian observations at the beginning of Nautical Twilight in the evening.

Q.8) a) Write short notes on Transverse Mercator Projection.

b) For a stationery observer, the amplitude of the setting Sun was W 15OS when the observer’s
latitude was 26OS.
Find: i) Declination of Sun
ii) Altitude of the sun when it crosses the observers prime vertical.

Q.9) Construct a Mercator Chart covering an area between 02 ON & 02OS and between 003OE &
002OW, to an appropriate scale at the equator.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd June-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any 2 questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5047, Nautical Almanac 1992. Deviation Card No. 2, Variation as per chart, ship’s speed 16
knots and Height of eye of the observer 10 m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.
Part – A
Q.1) A navigator on the bridge (HE 17m) of a vessel steering a course of 055 O (T) at 14 knots by
engines observes Lundy Island South Lt. (51O 09’ N, 004O 39’ W) for the first time at 2130 hours,
meteorological visibility was 5 miles & was last seen at 2206 hours. If the current was setting 350O(T)
at 4 knots, find:
a) Both positions of the vessel. b) Course & speed made good.

Q.2) Steering 100O(T) at 14 knots, a vessel at 1416 hours, observes Bull Pt. Lt. Ho. (51O 12’N 004O
12’W) 30O on starboard bow. This angle had double in 27 minutes. At 1510 hours this light house was
abeam. Current is known to set 330O(T). Find the time, bearing & distance from Scarweather Lt. V/l.
(51O 26.8’N, 003O 56.2’W) when the Bull point light house would dip if HE is 6m.

Q.3) A vessel completes loading of iron ore from a VLOC in trans-shipment and is waiting for orders in
position 51O 36.6’ N, 004O 49.5’ W. She received orders at 1500 hours to immediately proceed to
Bristol pilot station. (51O 20.9’N, 003O 19.1’W).
What route would you recommend for this vessel with 12m draft and seagoing speed of 10 knots if
the visibility is poor due heavy rain & strong southerly gales are prevailing. This ship has all the
modern navigational equipment.
Plot your recommended courses & alteration points on the chart and record details in the answer
script, also include all plot your recommended courses & alteration points on the chart and record
details in the answer script, also include all details as you would do it for your own vessel.
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Q.4) A vessel sails along Great Circle Track from 20O 46’N, 037O 40’W to 36O 30’ N, 052O 50’E.
Calculate her course & her position when she had 1000 miles distance to go.

Q.5) On 1st May 1992, in DR latitude 15O 46’ S, 064O 12’E as simultaneously observation of three starts
at 0545 hrs gave the following results:
Capella Az 023O(T) intercept: 4.2M Towards
Canopus Az 147O(T) intercept: 5.2M Away.
Fomalhaut Az 244O(T) intercept: 0.8M away.
Find the position of the ship at 0545 Hrs.

Q.6) On 27th Feb. 1992, AM at ship in DR 38O 40’ S, 153O 21’ W, the sextant altitude of the MOON’s UL
was 66O 26’ at 16h 40m 32s GMT. If HE was 18m and IE was 1.9’ on the arc. Find the co-ordinates of
the ITP and the direction of the PL.

PART – C
Q.7) a) Star ‘X’ has magnitude of -1 & star ‘Y’ has magnitude of 0 (zero). Which of the two is brighter
and by how many times?
b) What do you understand by the magnitude of a heavenly body? How is the magnitude of a star
useful to a navigator?

Q.8) a) Explain Keplers law of planetary motion.

b) With suitable sketch explain various types of eclipses.

Q.9) a) Write short note on Gnomonic projection.

b) Find by Mercator principle, the position arrived if the starting position was 36O 48’N, 085O 53’W,
course 241O(T) and distance sailed is 1897 miles.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th May-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any 2 questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5048: (Ireland – South Coast – Old Head of Kinsale to Tuskar Rock), Nautical Almanac 1992,
Deviation card No. 4, Variation 7O Ship’s speed 10 knots and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not
mentioned in the questions.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part – A
Q.1) Hook Head Lt. (50O 7.3’N, 006O 55.8’W) and Coninbeg Lt. Vessel (52O 2.4’N, 006O 39.3’W) were
on reciprocal bearings. Vertical Sextant Angle of Hook Head Lt. was 16’. Tide was 1.5 meters below
MHWS and I.E. of sextant was 1.6’ off the arc. Find the vessel’s position. From this position find the
course to steer to arrive at a position 3 miles due south off Mine Head Lt. (51 O 59.6’N, 007O 35.2’W).
Current set in northerly direction @ 2 Knots and southerly wind was causing a leeway of 3 O.

Q.2) At 0812 hours, ‘Hook Head’ Lt. Ho. (52O 07.4’N, 006O 55.8’W) bore 292O(C) & ‘Coningbeg’ Lt. V/l.
(52O 02.4’N, 006O 39.4’W) bore 170O (C) when she was on 182O (T) at 9 knots in SE’ly gales through
current setting 250O(T) at 3 knots.
Later, maintaining same course & speed ‘Hook Head’ Lt. Ho. Dipped at 1014 hours. Find the compass
error & position of the ship at both times. (HE 12 m & Leeway is 8O).

Q.3) a) Passage planning uses ship’s resources by way of time, extra workload, efforts, checks record
keeping, compliance, monitoring etc. Why is it still worth it? Justify.
b) Your ship (A), maximum speed 16 knots, has to catch-up with another vessel (B) that is steering a
course of 216O(T) at 9 knots. Set your course to rendezvous ‘B’ if she lies 102 miles from ‘A’ in 334 O(T)
direction. How long will it take you to reach her?
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Q.4) A vessel at Tokyo (35O 39’N, 139O 47’E) intends to sail due east for one day (speed 16 knots,
clocks advanced by one hour), thence on a great circle track to San Francisco (37O 48’N, 122O 24’W).
Find the maximum latitude arrived during the Great Circle Passage.

Q.5) Vessel steering a course of 135OT at 24 knots in DR Lat 47O 38’N, Long 030O 17’W, obtain the
following observations worked using the above DR.
Time Body Azimuth Intercept
1848 Venus 257O(T) 6.6’ towards
1852 Sirius 140O(T) 2.5’ away
1906 Dubhe 028O(T) 4.8’ away.
Find position of the vessel at 1900.

Q.6) A morning sight of the Sun taken at 0832 (Zone-4) on 11th October 1992 gave a position, through
which the PL passed, of 39O 25’S, 62O 17’E. Using an estimated speed of 19 knots on a course of
261O(T), find the GMT and Zone Time of the Sun’s meridian passage and the DR at this time.

PART – C
Q.7) On 29th November 1992, at ship in DR 25O 30’S 107O 20’W, through a break in the cloud sextant
altitude of a star bearing 276O(G) error 2O(L) was found to be 35O 05’, at GMT 29d 11h 29m 20s. If IE
was 2.5’ off the arc and HE was 12m, identify the star.

Q.8) a) Explain why, a Sidereal Day is about 4 minutes shorter than a Solar Day?
b) Find the latitude in which the period of night is twice the period of daylight when the Sun’s
declination is 22O40’S.

Q.9) a) A Mercator chart is to be made to a scale of 1/1000,000 in lat 60 OS. Calculate the distance on
that chart between each meridian and each parallel of latitude for the area 29 OS to 31OS and 80OE to
82OE.
b) If the orbital period of planet Mercury is 88 days, calculate the distance between Mercury and
Earth when Mercury is in inferior conjunction with the Sun. The distance between Earth and Sun is 93
x 106 miles.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th March-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5056 (Ireland – South Coast – Old Head of Kinsale to Tuskar Rock), Nautical Almanac 1992,
Deviation Card No. 4, Variation 7O, ship’s speed 10 knots and height of eye of the observer 10m, if not
mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part – A
Q.1) Steering 170O(T) at 14 knots, a vessel drops her pilot while 6 miles away from ‘Berry Head’ Lt.
(50O 24.0’N 003O 28.9’ W) at 2151 hours. At 2230 hours, ‘Start Pt’ Lt. (50O 13.3’N 003O 38.5’ W) bore
240O (T). Find the position of the ship at 2230 hours, CMG & SMG. [4 Knots current sets in 060O (T)
direction in this area].

Q.2) At 1030 hours, while steering 075O(T) at 12 knots through current setting 255O (T) at 4 knots, a
vessel leaves ‘E Channel Racon’ (49O 59.0’N 002O 29.0’W) four points on port quarter at 4 miles.
At 1130 hours she increases her speed to 16 knots & sets course to have ‘Anvil Point’ Lt. Ho. (50O
35.5’N 001O 57.5’ W) right ahead when 12 miles away.
Find:
a) What course is she steering after 1130 hours?
b) Time & position when Anvil Point light house would be right ahead.

Q.3) a) List the sources/ publications to gather information prior to making an ‘across ocean’ passage
plan. Also list the contents of any ONE such publication.
b) What precautions are required to be observed while navigating in any TSS, especially for a large
ship such as a VLCC?

PART – B
Q.4) A vessel intending to sail on a great circle track from 39 O 20’S 110O 10’E to 44O 30’S 046O 20’W
decides to make a composite to sailing with a limiting latitude of 62OS. Find the extra distance sailed.
Q.5) In DR lat 17O41’S long 179O 50’E an intercept of 12.2’ (Towards) at an Azimuth of 081 O(T) was
obtained by stellar observation. Vessel then steered a course of 124 O(T) for a distance of 80 miles
through a current setting 221O(T) drift 12 miles, when the meridian altitude of Sun gave observed
latitude 018O40’S. Find the position of the vessel at the time of second observation.

Q.6) A morning sight of the Sun taken at 0901 (Zone - 7) on 11th October 1992 gave a position through
which the PL passed of 17O 15’ N, 109O 17’ E. Using an estimated speed of 13 knots on a course of
330O (T), find the altitude to be set on a sextant for a meridian altitude of Sun’s Lower Limb. Given
I.E.: 1’ (ON) the arc and H.E.: 41m.

PART – C
Q.7) On 14th October 1992, Star Vega Bore 270O(T) to an observer in latitude 46O 30’N. At that instant
another star bore 000O(T) with true altitude 30O12’. Find the SHA and Declination of that star.

Q.8) a) What conditions must be satisfied for twilight to last all night?
b) Calculate the limiting latitude within which an observer would have nautical twilight throughout
the night, when the Sun had a declination of 17ON.

Q.9) a) Find by Mercator principle, the position arrived if the starting position was 36 O48’N 085O53’W,
course 241O(T) and distance sailed is 1897 miles.
b) Describe Mercator Projection.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th January-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5048, Nautical Almanac 1992, Deviation card No. 2, Variation 4O E Ship’s speed 12 knots and
Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the questions.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.
Part – A
Q.1) Hook Head Lt. (50O 7.3’N, 006O 55.8’W) and Coninbeg Lt. Vessel (52O 2.4’N, 006O 39.3’W) were
on reciprocal bearings. Vertical Sextant Angle of Hook Head Lt. was 16’. Tide was 1.5 meters below
MHWS and I.E. of sextant was 1.6’ off the arc. Find the vessel’s position. From this position find the
course to steer to arrive at a position 3 miles due south off Mine Head Lt. (51O 59.6’N, 007O 35.2’W).
Current set in northerly direction @ 2 Knots and southerly wind was causing a leeway of 3O.

Q.2) On a course 056O(T) at 0750 hrs, Bally Cotton is Lt. (51O 49.5’N, 007O 59’W) bore 314O(T). At 0820
hrs the same light bore 268O(T) and at 0905 hrs Mine Head Lt. House (51O 59.6’N, 007O 35.2’W) bore
354O (T). If current set 100O(T), find CMG, SMG. Rate of current and the ship’s position at all the three
timings.

Q.3) Briefly comment on following in a Passage Plan:

a) What are Tidal streams, how & where would you find the details of these
b) Route to be followed in restricted visibility.
c) Navigation in heavy traffic / strong currents.
d) Process of ceiling additional assistance for watch keeping.

PART – B
Q.4) A vessel at Tokyo (35O 39’N, 139O 47’E) intends to sail due east for one day (speed 16 knots,
clocks advanced by one hour), thence on a great circle track to San Francisco (37O 48’N, 122O 24’W).
Find the maximum latitude arrived during the Great Circle Passage.
Q.5) Vessel steering a course of 135OT at 24 knots in DR Lat 47O 38’N, Long 030O 17’W, obtain the
following observations worked using the above DR.
Time Body Azimuth Intercept
1848 Venus 257O(T) 6.6’ towards
1852 Sirius 140O(T) 2.5’ away
1906 Dubhe 028O(T) 4.8’ away.
Find position of the vessel at 1900.

Q.6) A morning sight of the Sun taken at 0832 (Zone-4) on 11th October 1992 gave a position, through
which the PL passed, of 39O 25’S, 62O 17’E. Using an estimated speed of 19 knots on a course of
261O(T), find the GMT and Zone Time of the Sun’s meridian passage and the DR at this time.

PART – C
Q.7) On 14th October 1992, Star Vega Bore 270O(T) to an observer in latitude 46O 30’N. At that instant
another star bore 000O(T) with true altitude 30O12’. Find the SHA and Declination of that star.

Q.8) a) What conditions must be satisfied for twilight to last all night?
b) Calculate the limiting latitude within which an observer would have nautical twilight throughout
the night, when the Sun had a declination of 17ON.

Q.9) a) Find by Mercator principle, the position arrived if the starting position was 36O48’N 085O53’W,
course 241O(T) and distance sailed is 1897 miles.
b) Describe Mercator Projection.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 12th November-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5056 (Start point to the needles), Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card No. 3., Variation as
per chart, ship’s speed 12 knots and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part – A

Q.1) At 0900 hrs while steering 300O(T) at 12 kts East Channel Racon Buoy bore 180O(T) x 5 n.m. At
0930 hrs vessel A/Co to starboard and reduced speed to 10 kts and maintained same speed
throughout thereafter. At 1030 hrs vessel A/Co to 050O(T). At 1100 hrs Bill of Portland (50O 31’N, 002O
27’W) bore North. If current is expected to set Easterly at 2 kts, find vessel’s position at 1100 hrs and
course between 0930 hrs and 1030 hrs.

Q.2) A vessel is steering 000O(T) at 12 kts and experiencing current setting 270O(T) at 3 kts. At 0600
hrs using position Lat:- 50O 00’N, Long 001O 40’W observation of star ‘X’ gave intercept 2.0’ towards
with AZ 330O(T). At 0630 hrs observation of star ‘Y’ gave intercept 1.1’ away from AZ 040 O(T), position
used for calculation was 0600 hrs DR run up taking into account course, speed, current and drift.
Determine the ship’s position at 0630 hrs and her E.P. at 0700 hrs, assuming current to be the same.

Q.3) A vessel is sailed from ‘Tor Bay’ off Brixham (50O25.4’N, 003O 30.5’ W) at 1200 hrs. She is bound
for ‘Portland Harbour’ (50O 35’N, 002O 26.5’W). She has working radar, echo sounder, VHF and GPS.
Plan your passage if Northerly gales and moderate visibility. Write the synopsis in answer sheet in
details taking into account tidal stream data (spring tide) if HW at DEVEN PORT at 1000 hrs.

PART – B

Q.4) Find the initial course, final course and distance along the composite circle track from position
‘A’ Lat:- 45O54’S Long:- 170O45.0’E to position ‘B’ 49O06.0’S, Long 075O50’W, Limiting Latitude 55OS.

Q.5) At 1800 hrs in DR 34O 26’N 143O 38’W a sight gave PL 040O / 220O. After running for one hour
another DR was obtained by applying a course of 125OT at 12 Kts. This DR was used to calculate
another sight which gave T. Az 060O and intercept 5’ Towards. Calculate the position of the ship at
1900 Hrs.

Q.6) At 0803 hrs an observer on a vessel steering 336O(T) at 14 kts found the True Alt of the sun to be
89O 29.2’, bearing SE’ly. Decln of Sun 13O 26’S, GHA 304O 51.2’, GHA 304O 51.2’. At 1012 hrs, a Lt
house in position 12O 18’ S, 54O 45’ E was detected by radar at a range 23 n.m. Find the vessel’s
position at the time of second observation i.e. at 1012 hrs.
 PART – C

Q.7) On 1st of March 1992 AM in DR 30O 30’ S, 179O 58’ W, find the first and second magnitude stars
which will cross observer’s meridian above the pole and above the rational horizon, between 0518
hrs and 0600 hrs LMT.

Q.8) An observer in Northern Hemisphere in July observes Sun to bear 060 O(T) at Theoretical sun rise.
Decln of Sun 22O30’N. Vessel steered 210O(T) dist 100’ till sun set. Decln changed by 5’. Calculate
bearing of the bearing of the Sun at Theoretical Sun Set.

Q.9) a) Write short notes on Transverse Mercator Projection.

b) For a stationary observer, the amplitude of the setting sun was W 20 OS when the observer’s
latitude was 25ON.
Find: i) Declination of Sun
ii) Altitude of the sun when it crosses the observer’s prime vertical.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd September-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5072 Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card No. 3,, Variation 2 OW as per chart, ship’s speed
12 knots and Height of eye of the observer 15m if not mentioned in the questions.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part – A

Q.1) A vessel steering 255O(T) at 12 knots, observes Olands Sudra Grund Lt. (56O 04’N, 016O 41’E)
bearing 005O(T) at 2000 hrs and 040O(T) and 2100 hrs. At 2215 hrs Utklippan Lt. (55O 57’N, 015O 42’E)
bore 355O (T). If the current during the above period was setting 239 O(T). Find:
i) Position of ship at 2000 hrs, 2100 hrs and 2215 hrs
ii) CMG and SMG and
iii) Rate of current.

Q.2) At 1000 hrs while steering 300O(T), the vessel observed Sandhemaran Lt. Ho. (55O23.5’N,
014O11.5’E) bearing 30O on her starboard bow and at 1025 hrs abeam. From this position, find
compass course to steer to pass Kullagrund Lt. Ho. (55O 18’N, 013O 20’E) 5 miles off to starboard
counteracting a current estimated to set South at 3 knots and leeway of 3O caused by southerly wind.

Q.3) A 2200 hrs vessel dropped pilot at Simrishamn pilot station (55 O 34’ N, 014O 24’E). She intends to
join the West bound lane of TSS off falseterbore Racon (55O 18.5’N, 012O39.5’E). Plot safe course on
chart with draft 10 m and UKC of 2.0m throughout, GPS not working, gale force winds expected
during the passage. Plan your passage giving details of what equipment and landmarks you would
use.

PART – B

Q.4) Find the GC distance, from 06O15’N, 078O25’W to 48O56’S 178O35’E. Also find the course of the
vessel as it crosses the equator on the GC track.

Q.5) In DR position 39O39’N 130O47’E an observation of the Sun gave an intercept 4’ towards, bearing
160O(T). A second observation using latitude 39O09’N gave a longitude of 130O47’E, bearing 200O(T).
Find the ships position at the second observation, if during the interval the ship ran 196 O(T) x 20 miles
and 186O(T) X 18 miles.

Q.6) Using DR Latitude of 00O 02’N, an Observed Longitude of 000O 03’E was obtained. When the
same sight was worked using DR Latitude of 00O 03’ S, the observed Longitude of 000O 02’W was
obtained.
Find the Azimuth of the body, if it was East of the Observer’s Meridian.
 PART – C

Q.7) On 29th November 1992, AM at ship, in DR 25O 30’S, 107O 20’W, the sextant altitude of an
unidentified star bearing 278O (T) was 35O10.3’. GMT 29d 11h 29m 20s. I.E.2.8’. On the Arc, H.E. 12 m,
Identify the star.

Q.8) a) Why Stars rise, culminate and set earlier than seen each day.
b) The rising Sun had amplitude of E 30ON. When on the prime vertical its true altitude was 43O.
Calculate the observer’s latitude.

Q.9) a) What is Gnomonic Chart projection? What are its advantages and disadvantages?
b) Describe Transverse Mercator projection.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th July-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5072 (Falsterbo to Oland), Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card No.3, Variation 2OW, ship’s
speed 12 knots and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part – A
Q.1) At 1800 hrs from DR position lat 55 03’ N long 016O 28’E, a vessel obtains an intercept of 2’
O

towards on an Azimuth of 009O. She was steering a course of 330OT at 12 Kts. Thereafter the visibility
became poor. If the current in the area is 060O(T) at 2 Kts, when and what should be her next
alteration of course so as to pass 6 miles on the northern side of Christiano Island Main Light (Lat 55O
19.2’ N Long 015O 11.6’E).

Q.2) A vessel observes Christianso Light (55O 19.2’N, 015O 11.6’E) bear 270O(T) 5 miles off at 1900
hours. Find the course to steer to have Hano Light (56O 00.8 N, 014O 51’ E) 4 points on port bow when
it is 12 miles off. At 2100 hours while on this course at a speed of 11 knots the echo sounder recorded
a sounding of 10m below keel (ship’s draft even keel 9.0m, height of tide 2m). Find the ship’s position
at 2100 hours and set and rate of current.

Q.3) A vessel at anchor South of YASTAD observed the following compass bearings:
Sandhammaren (55O 24’ N, 14O 10’E) 067OC
Yastad (South) (55O 25’ N, 13O 49’E) 010OC
Abbekas (55O 23’ N, 13O 16’E) 320OC

Find the vessel’s position and compass error. From this position, plan a passage to reach the VTS off
OLAND’s SODRA GRUND (56O 04’N, 16O 41’E) via KARLSHAMM (56O 10’ N, 14O 52’ E) where she has to
go for discharging a small parcel of cargo.

PART – B

Q.4) A vessel has to sail along a Great Circle track from 23O 20’S, 042O 40’W to 33O 30’S, 017O50’E.
Determine Initial Course, Final Course & G.C. If you had adopted Rhumb Line sailing how much
additional distance you would have travelled.

Q.5) In DR position 20O 46’ N, 002O 55’W on a course of 318OT at 16 kts, following results was
obtained from stellar observation using the same DR for all observations:
i) Star A: 0820 hrs intercept 1.7’ away
ii) Star B: 0830 hrs intercept 1.9’ towards, AZ 350OT.
Find the ship’s position at 0830 hrs.
Q.6) a) In DR 20OS, 175OE on 19th January 1992 on a ship, the sextant altitude of Sun’s UL west of the
meridian was 57O 10’ when GMT was 19th Jan 02h 52m 24s. I.E. was 1.5’ off the arc & H.E. was 12m.
Calculate the intercept & direction of P/L.
b) Without working out the sight, find what longitude will an observer get if the above sight was
calculated using Long by Chron, Method.

PART – C

Q.7) To a stationary observer, if the amplitude of Sun was E 10 ON in the morning and at the time of
meridian passage its true altitude south of the observer was 80O. Calculate the observer’s latitude.

Q.8) Find the duration of PM Civil Twilight on the longest day (of Southern Hemisphere) in latitude
30O 40’N.

Q.9) a) Explain the following terms:

i) Natural Scale ii) DMP

b) The distance between 2 points on a Mercator charts in latitude 32 O 30’N was 22 miles. How many
minutes of longitude can be placed?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th March-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5118 (Singapore strait and eastern approaches), Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card
No.1, Variation 2O, ship’s speed 12 knots and Height of eye of the observer 12m if not mentioned in the
question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part – A

Q.1) Your vessel is South East of Merapas Island (00O55.7’ 104O55.7’E) and steering a course of
352O(G) when the following bearings were observed. Gyro error = 2O(H).
0930 hrs Merapas 1st South tip 292OG
0950 hrs Merapas 1st South tip 262OG
1010 hrs Merapas 1st South tip 227OG
1010 hrs Merapas is (01O 02.8’N 104O50.0’E) 284OG
Find i) Position at 1010hrs
ii) CMG
iii) Set and rate if current between 0930 hrs and 1010 hrs.

Q.2) During the evening twilight in DR position of 01O 50’ N, 104O 30’ E, star ‘Rigel’ (azimuth 080O T)
at 1800 hours, gave the ship’s longitude as 104O 23’E. Ship was steering 125O(T) at 10 knots.
At 2100 hours ‘Horsburgh’ Lt. was observed to bear 260O(T). If the current is known to set 210O(T) at
2 knots, find the ship’s position at 1800 & 2100 hours. What is the course & speed made good?

Q.3) A vessel completes loading in STS operations at 1830 hours to her summer draft of 19.5 meters
in 01O00’N, 104O 12.0’E. She is to discharge this cargo at Chennai, India. Plan a safe passage for her
through the TSS on chart 5118 keeping in mind full safety standards / requirements /
recommendations for a vessel of this type & size. Plot courses & alteration points on the chart and
record details in the answer script.

PART – B

Q.4) A vessel intending to sail on a great circle track from 39 O20’S 110O10’E to 44O30’S 046O20’W
decides to make a composite sailing with a limiting latitude of 62OS. Find the extra distance sailed.

Q.5) In DR Lat 17O41’S long 179O50’E an intercept of 12.2’ (Towards) at an Azimuth of 081O(T) was
obtained by stellar observation. Vessel then steered a course of 124 O(T) for a distance of 80 miles
through a current setting 221O(T) drift 12 miles, when the meridian altitude of Sun gave observed
latitude 018O40’S. Find the position of the vessel at the time of second observation.
Q.6) A morning sight of the Sun taken at 0901 (zone -7) on 11th October 1992 gave a position, through
which the PL passed, of 17O 15’N, 109O 17’E. Using an estimated speed of 13 knots on a course of
330O(T), find the altitude to be set on a sextant for a meridian altitude of Sun’s Lower Limb. Given
I.E.:1’ (ON) the arc and H.E.: 41m.

PART – C

Q.7) On 14th October 1992, Star Vega bore 270O(T) to an observer in latitude 46O30’N. At that instant
another star bore 000O(T) with true altitude 30O12’. Find the SHA and Declination of that star.

Q.8) a. What conditions must be satisfied for twilight to last all night?
b. Calculate the limiting latitudes within which an observer would have nautical twilight throughout
the night, when the Sun had a declination of 17ON.

Q.9) a. What is Mercator chart? What are its advantages and disadvantages to a mariner?
b. What is the Conformal property of a chart which is used for marine navigation?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 14th December-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5047 Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card No.3. Variation 2OW, ship’s speed 12 knots and
Height of eye of the observer 12m if not mentioned in the questions.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.
Part – A
Q.1) At 0530 hrs, a vessel was in position with Lundy Island South bearing 030 O(T) and 6’ off. She
steered a certain compass course and her engine speed was 9 Knots. After one hour she altered her
course to due north and increased her engine speed to 12 knots. At 0700 hrs, the bearing of Lundy
Island North was observed to 120O(T). The current in the area was setting 330O(T) at 3.5 kts. Find her
position at 0700 hrs and initial course steered by the vessel.

Q.2) At 1500 hrs on a vessel steering 080O(T), Porteymon Point (43) (51O 31.5’ N, 004O 13’ W) bore
030O(T). At 1530 hrs it was due north and at 1600 hrs it bore 330 O(T). Determine course and speed
made good and the rate of current if the current was setting south.

Q.3) A vessel observes the following compass bearings:

Scarweather Lt. v/l (51O 27’N, 003O 56’ W) - 296O(C)
Porthcawal point Lt. House (51O 28’N, 003O 42’W) - 006O(C)
Nash Point Lt. House (51O 24’N, 003O 33’W) - 092O(C)
Find the ship’s position. From this position lay courses to reach Swansea Pilot Point if the ship’s draft
is 12 meters.
PART – B
Q.4) A vessel intends to sail on a Composite track from position 35 O 40’N, 141O 00’E to a position in
37O 48’N, 122O 40’W, with a limiting latitude of 45ON.
Find:
a) The initial course. (7)
b) The final course. (8)
c) The longitudes of points where the track meets and leaves the Limiting – Latitude parallel. (10)

Q.5) Using DR of 00O04’N, 179O57’E, two simultaneous observations of stars gave following results:
Star ‘X’: Azimuth 120O(T), Observed Longitude 179O58’W,
Star ‘Y’: Azimuth 200O(T), Intercept 2’ Away.
Find the position of vessel.

Q.6) Compute the sextant altitude & find the LMT on 1st September 1992, of star ALDEBARAN, when
it is on the observer’s meridian, at DR 55O 18’N, 142O10’W.
Give: H.E. 13.3m, I.E.0.6’ off the arc.
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Q.7) With suitable sketches, where possible, write short notes on the following:
a) Synodic Period of Moon, (12)
b) Conditions necessary for an Annular Solar Eclipse to occur. (13)

Q.8) Find the duration of PM Civil Twilight on the longest day (of Southern Hemisphere) in Latitude
30O40’N.

Q.9) A Mercator Chart has a scale of 1:3000000 at latitude of 36OS.

Calculate the length of Rhumb Line, in millimeters, on this chart from position 32 OS, 179O 55’ E to
position 37OS, 175O 15’ W.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 15th October-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5047 (Bristol channel), Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card No.2. Variation 6OW, ship’s
speed 12 knots and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the questions.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part – A

Q.1) A vessel while steering a course 034O(T) observes Lundy Island South Lt. (51O 09’N 004O 39’W) for the
first time at 2000 hrs. The visibility at this time was 5 miles. The light was obscured at 2036 hrs. If the current
was setting 338O (T) at 3 knots, find:
a) Position of the vessel at 2036 hrs.
b) Course & speed made good.

Q.2) At 0600 hrs, UTC on 2nd Feb. 1972, a vessel anchored at Carmarthen Bay observes the following:
Watch Tower (51O 42’N 004O20’W) ………………………………….. 045O(C)
Rhossili Down Tr. (189) (51O 35’N 004O17’W) ………………………………….. 118O(C)
Helwick Lt. Vessel (51O 31’N 004O25’W) ………………………………….. 180O(C)
Find the (a) Compass error (b) Position of the vessel.

Q.3) A vessel having a draft of 11m drops pilot at Bristol Pilot Grounds (51 O21’N 003O 19’W) in gale force
winds and is bound for Swansea (51O 32’N 003O 57’W) while the vessel is equipped with ARPA, Echo Sounder,
Doppler Log. She is also experiencing steering problems. In view of the above, plan a safe passage for the
intended voyage.

PART – B

Q.4) Initial Position 47O 25’S 006O 10’E. Final Position 18O 30’S 063O 16’E. Find the midway position on the
Great Circle track.

Q.5) Following simultaneous stellar observations were calculated using the DR 25O 40’ N 140O 10’E
Star X Obs long 140O 15’E Az 115OT
Star Y Intercept 2’ Towards Az 240OT
Polaris Ob lat 25O 38’N Az 001OT
Find vessel’s position.

Q.6) On 6st March 1992, PM at a ship in D. R. Longitude 070O 45’W, the following simultaneous observation
were made:
First observation: Sextant Meridian altitude of star Vega North of observer was found to be 51 O 11.2’. Height
of Eye 15m, Index Error 0.4’ off the arc.
Second observation: Sextant altitude of the Moon’s LL using the same sextant was 17 O 48’ at GMT 06D 23H 10M
30S. Find the position of the vessel.

PART – C

Q.7) On 30th April, 1992. PM in DR 49O 15’ (N), 29O 15’ (W), what stars of 1st and 2nd magnitude or planets will
be within 30O of hour angle from the observers meridian?

Q.8) Calculate the period of nautical twilight for an observer in Latitude 30O N Decl. 20O N.

Q.9) i) Explain why duration of twilight varies with change of latitude.

ii) Write short note on UTM projection.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 10th Jan-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5072 (Falsterbo to the Needles) Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card No.3.
4. Variation 2OW, ship’s speed 12 knots and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the
questions.
5. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
6. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part – A

Q.1) A vessel anchored off Y Stad observes the following bearings:

Abbekas Lt. (55O 23’ N, 13O 37’ E) 298O(C)
Y stad South Lt. (55O 25’ N, 013O 49’ E) 009O(C)
Kasebarga Lt. (55O 23’ N, 14O 04’ E) 078O(C)
Find the position of the ship and compass error if it was the same for all three observations. From this
position, find the compass course to steer to pass Hammerodde light (55 O 18’N, 14O 47’ E) 2 miles off,
counteracting a current setting 060O(T) x 2 knots and a strong N’ly wind causing a leeway of 5O.

Q.2) A vessel observes Christianso Island Main Light (55O 19.2’ N, 015O 11.6’ E) bear 270O(T) x 5 miles off at
1930 hours. Find the course to steer to have Hano Light (56 O 00.8’ N, 014O 51’ E) 4 points on port bow when it
is 12 miles off. At 2130 hours while on this course at a speed of 14 knots the echo sounder recorded a
sounding of 10m below keel (ship’s draft even keel 8.5 m, height of tide 1.5 m). Find the ship’s position at
2130 hours and set and rate of current.

Q.3) A vessel steering 130O (T) observed Kuala Grund Racon (55O 18’ N, 013O 20’ E) at 1900 hrs bearing
072O(T). At 1920 hrs, the same light bore 044O(T) and at 1950 hrs, it bore 352O(T). If the current was setting
080O(T). Find:-
a) Course Made Good & Rate of Current.
b) Ship’s Position at the time of final bearing.
From this position plan a passage to reach the VTS off OLAND’s SODRA GRUND (56 O 04’ N, 016O 41’ E).

PART – B
Q.4) A ship is on Great Circle track from 47 24’ (S), 006O 12’ (E) to 18O 36’ (S), 063O 18’ (E). Find the Great
O

Circle distance, initial course, position of vertex and the latitude where. Great circle track cuts 10OE longitude.

Q.5) A morning sight of the Sun taken at 0850 hours ship’s time on 1 st September 1992 using a DR of 26O 20’S,
gave an observed longitude of 165O 06’E. Using an estimated speed of 18 knots on a course of 120 O(T),
Calculate:-
a) Ship’s time of Sun’s Meridian Passage,
b) Sextant altitude to set for LL of Sun for meridian passage time.
(Given: Ship’s Time = GMT + 11 hours, H.E. = 18m, I.E. = 2’’ off the arc)
Q.6) On 1st May 1992 D.R. 250 N, 1170 W, at 06h 15m 00s Local Mean Time, the sextant altitude of star
FOMALHAUT near the meridian was 35O22’.
Calculate the latitude through which the position line passes and the direction of P/L. (Given I.E. of sextant
1.5’ on the Arc, H.E. 15 m).

PART – C

Q.7) A ship in DR 52OS, 080O 45’ W, on 28th February 1992, find the first magnitude stars that will cross the
observer’s meridian above & below the pole & below the pole & which will be above the observer’s rational
horizon, during PM nautical twilight.

Q.8) To an observer in latitude 30ON, a star bore 135O(T) with true altitude of 65O. At the same instant another
star bore 135O(T) with true altitude of 15O. Calculate the difference in SHA of the two stars.

Q.9) Describe:
a) The Mercator projection, and
b) Gnomonic Projection

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 1st Oct-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use Chart No.5056 (Start point to needles) Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card No.3, Variation as per
chart, ship’s speed 12 knots & Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part – A

Q.1) At 0200 hrs straight Pt. Lt. (50O 36.6’N & 003O 21.7’W) bore 300O(T) when the vessel crossed 30m
contour. Find the ship’s position. From this position find the course to steer to pass Bill of Portland Lt.. (50 O
31’N, 002O 27’W) 9’ off port. Engine speed 12kts, vessel experiencing a NE’ly wind causing a leeway of 5O,
current setting 180O(T) x 2 kts. Also find the time & position, when the vessel will pass bill of Portland light 9’
off. Engine Speed 9kts.

Q.2) Vessel in position 50O 15’N 003’W at 2000 hrs, find the course to steer to first sight Bill of Portland Lt.
right ahead counteracting a tidal stream running at D. At What time & position the above Lt will be first
sighted. HW at Devenport at 2330 hrs at Spring tide. HE 9m. Met. Visibility 2M, Engine speed 12 kts.

Q.3) A vessel drawing a draft of 16m drops pilot at Needles Channel (50O 38’N 1O 39’W) in gale force winds
and is bound for Tor Bay (50O 25’N, 30O 28’W). The vessel is also experiencing steering problem on account of
a damage rudder stock. The vessel is equipped with the following:
1. Radar with ARPA 2. Echo Sounder
3. ROTI 4. Doppler Log
Plan a safe passage

PART – B

Q.4) A vessel in position 35O 18’N 110O 35’E has to reach pilot boarding station located 25 miles south of a
lighthouse in position 46O 40’N 175O 45’W so that at no time the latitude exceeds 46 O 15’N. Find the shortest
steaming time at a speed of 15 kts.

Q.5) On 15th June 1992 at GMT 12h 05m, the true altitude of Sun was found to be 89 O 55. At the same time, a
point of land in position 23O 26.5 N’, 001O 15’W bore 320O(T). Find position of vessel, sun pass north of
observer.

Q.6) On 22nd Sept ’92 AM at ship in DR 46O 17’S the sextant altitude of the Sun’s LL was 29 O 25’ at GMT 22d
19h 33m, IE 3.0’ off the arc, HE 11m. The ship then steamed 300 OT for 45’ when the meridian altitude of the
sun’s LL was 43O 57.9’ North of the observer. Find the ship’s position at the time of meridian altitude.
 PART – C

Q.7) On 21st July 1992 in DR 20ON 75OE, PM at ship, which stars and planets of 1st & 2nd Magnitude within 20O
of observers meridian will be suitable for observation at the end of civil twilight.

Q.8) An unknown star rose bearing 123OT and when bearing East had a true altitude 24 O30’. Find the Lat and
Decl.

Q.9) i) What is Gnomonic Projection? How do you transfer a Great Circle track from the Gnomonic Chart to a
Mercator Chart?
ii) What are the conditions necessary for the twilight to last the whole night?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th July-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use chart No.5048 (Old head of Kinsale to Tuskar rock) Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card No.1,
Variation 2O, ship’s speed 12 knots & Height of eye of the observer 12m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part - A

Q.1) The followings celestial observations are made using D.R. Position 51O30’N 007O30’W.
0600 hrs Star Spica Az 020O(T) intercept 1.5’ away.
0615 hrs Star Alioth Az 310O(T) intercept 2.0’ Towards.
The ship was steering 040O(T) at 12 kts. Determine the followings:
a) The position of the vessel at 0615 hrs.
b) The course that she should steer from her 0615 hrs position so that coningbeg light vessel (52 O02.3’N
006O39.4’W) will bear four points on her port bow when it is 10NM away.
c) The time when she will be a beam of the light vessel.

Q.2) Awaiting order while adrift, a vessel at 1700 hours observes ‘Ballycotton Island’ light (51O 49.5’ N, 007O
59.0’ W) to bear 051O (G), ‘Roche’s Point’ light (51O 47.6’ N, 008O 15.3’ W) 334O (G) and ‘Cork Racon’ buoy
(51O 42.9’ N, 008O 15.4’W) bears 231O (G).
At 2000 hours she receives instructions to proceed to position 4 miles NW of ‘Kinsale B’ platform (51O 21.6’ N,
008O 01.1’W) for loading next cargo. Find the gyro course to steer if the ship’s speed is 8 knots and the current
here sets SW at 2 knots. Give your ETA.

Q.3) A loaded VLCC has been ordered to anchor & await orders in position 52 O 09.9’ N, 006O 19.9’ W in 44
meters depth of water.
If she is presently located at 51O 32’ N, 006O 07’ W, plan in detail a passage appropriate to her loaded state,
hours of darkness, present state of moderate visibility & southerly gale winds.

PART - B

Q.4) Find the initial course, final course and distance along the composite circle track in the following case:
From To Max
Latitude Longitude Latitude Longitude Latitude
O O O O
45 54.0’ S 170 45.0’E 49 06.0’S 075 50.0’W 55OS

Q.5) At 1103 an observer on a vessel steering 336OT at 14 knots found the true altitude of the Sun to be 89 O
29.2’, bearing SE’ly. (Dec Sun 13O26’S, GHA Sun 304O 51.2’). Later at 1312 hrs a point of land in position 12O
18’S, 054O 45’E was detected by radar at a range of 23 miles. Find vessel’s position at time of 2 nd observation.

Q.6) On 21st September 1992, in EP 20O 50’s 062O 30’E, the observed altitude of Star Capella near the
meridian was 23O 07.1’ at GMT 21d 01h 15m 10s. If HE was 10m, find the direction of PL and the latitude
where it cuts the DR Longitude.
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Q.7) On 15th June 1992, in position 20ON 75OE, which stars and planets of 1st & 2nd Magnitude will be within
15O of observers meridian? Which of them can be used for ex-meridian observation? The observation is to be
made at the end of PM Civil Twilight.

Q.8) The rising Sun had an amplitude of E30ON. When on the prime vertical, its true altitude was 43O.
Calculate observer’s latitude.

Q.9) What is Gnomonic Projection? State the properties of gnomonic charts and their limitations.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 02nd April-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use chart No.5056 Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card no. 2, Variation as per chart, ship’s speed 12
knots and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.
Part - A
Q.1) To an observer on the bridge (HE 16m) ‘Straight Pt.’ (50O 36.5’N 003O 21.6’W) dipped right stern at 1400
hours. Find the Time, position & distance off when ‘Bill of Portland’ Lt. Ho. (50 O 30.8’N 002O 27.4’W) would be
closest.
[She is steering 120O (T) at 14 knots by engines & current sets 030O (T) at 3 knots].
Give her position of 1400 hours as well.

Q.2) A vessel passes ‘E Channel Racon (49O 59.0’ N 002O 29.0’ W) 7 miles to NW at 0900 hours, engine speed
is 15 knots. At this time (0900 hours) course was altered to let ‘Anvil Pt.’ Lt. Ho. (50 O 35.6’N 001O 57.5’W)
cross the bow when 10 miles away, allowing for current setting 300 O (T) at 4.5 knots.
Her noon position was 50O 30’ N, 002O 00’ W. What is the actual current prevailing in this area?
Where was she located at 0900 hours?

Q.3) A low powered vessel (maximum speed 7 knots, draft 11 m) enters your chart 5056 in location 49 O57.0’N,
003O 15’W at 1100 hours. Her echo sounder is working & she has only one working radar. Plan her passage to
‘Exmouth’ Pilot Station 50O 35.8’N 003O 21.6’W. List all the precautions for this stretch keeping her special
status in mind. Weather: E’ly gales, Light Drizzle, visibility poor to moderate.

PART - B
Q.4) Find the initial and final course and distance along composite circle track from 45 O54’S 170O 45’E to
49O06’S 075O50’W on a great circle track with limiting latitude of 55O.

Q.5) At 0830h in DR 48O30’N 024O20’W an observation of sun gave an intercept of 4’ towards an azimuth of
100OT. Ship’s course and Speed were 250OT 14kts respectively. Later at 1130h a second observation of the sun
on a bearing of 175OT gave an intercept of 3’ away having run up the DR position for calculation. Required
ship’s position at 1130 and also at noon.

Q.6) A morning site of the Sun taken at 09:01 hrs (Zone - 07) on 11 Oct 1992, gave a position through which
the PL passed of 17O 15’N & 109O 17’E. Using an estimated 13 knots on a course of 330 O(T). Find the altitude
to be set on a sextant for a meridian altitude of Sun’s Lower Limb. Given I.E.: 1’(ON) the arc and H.E.: 41m.

PART - C
Q.7) At the beginning of AM nautical twilight on 4th March 1992 in DR 20ON 065OE, find which Stars and
Planets of 1st magnitude will be within 30O of hour angle from the observer’s meridian.

Q.8) A circumpolar star with LHA 270O has an altitude of 45O 10’ and later on reaching maximum azimuth for
the same position of the observer, it had an altitude of 50O06’. Find the declination of the star.

Q.9) i) Explain why duration of twilight varies with change of latitude.

ii) Write a short note on Universal Transverse Mercator projection.
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 04th Jan-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use chart No.5047 Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card no. 3, Variation as per chart, ship’s speed 12 knots
and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.
Part - A
Q.1) While steering 300 (T) at 14 kts observed Caldey is Lt (51O 38’N, 004O 41’W) bore 340O(T) at 1200 hrs. At
O

1250 hrs Old castle hd(65) Pt (51O 38.2’N, 004O 47’W) bore 000O(T) and at 1310 hrs Stack Pole Hd Point (51O
37’N, 004O 53.6’ W) bore 000O(T) x 6.7’. Find the following:
i) Position of the vessel 1200 hrs ii) CMG, SMG iii) Set and Rate of current.

Q.2) A ship steered 020O(T) at 12kts. Following bearings were obtained on North Lundy Light (Lat 51 O 12.5’N,
Long 064O 40’W), 2100 hrs:- 083O(T), 2130hrs 121O(T), 2148 hrs 139O(T). At 2130 hrs same light house was
8.4n.m. off. If the current remained same throughout, find the Course to steer and engine speed to reach Port
Talbot Pilot station (51O 29’ N; 004O 00’W) at 0100 hrs next day.

Q.3) A vessel drawing 10m draft has to proceed from Port Talbot Pilot Station (51O 29’N, 004O ‘W) to Avon
mouth Pilot station (51O21’N, 003O 19’W). During this passage, visibility was restricted due to fog to 2n.m. Plan
your passage giving details of what and marks and bridge equipment you would use. Course, distances, way
points, no go areas to be marked clearly on chart and written on answer script.

PART - B
Q.4) Find the final course and distance along a composite track from A in position 41 O00’S 168O00’W to B
55O00’S 68O00’W. Limiting latitude being 55O00’S.

Q.5) On 10th Oct 1992 at ship in Dr 142O 10’ E sextant altitude of polaries was 41O 10’ at GMT 19h 41m 28s. At
the same time true altitude of star Denebola was 16 O25’. Find the position of the vessel at the time of second
observation.

Q.6) At about noon on 16th June 1992, a sight of Sun South of the Observer gave True Altitude 89 O48.8’, at GMT
16d13h14m48s. The vessel then steered 342O(T) for 34 miles when a point of land in position 24 O34’N,
018O27’W was sighted bearing 034O(T). Find the position of the vessel at the time of the second observation.

PART - C
Q.7) On 19th January 1992, in DR position 40O 28’S, 170O 34’W, find which stars of magnitude 2 and brighter will
be available for observation, below the pole, between 1800 LMT and 1900 Hrs LMT.

Q.8) To a stationary observer, the true altitudes of a star when on the meridian at the Upper transit was 80 O 09’
bearing south, and lower transit was 11O 45’, bearing north. Calculate its true altitude when on the Prime
vertical.

Q.9) a) On a Mercator chart, 1O of longitude is represented by 6cm. What is the natural scale in latitude 55 ON?
b) By how many times is Venus brighter than Star Sirius on 23rd August 1992?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 03rd Oct-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use chart No.5056 Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card no. 2, Variation 4OW, ship’s speed 10 knots and Height
of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part - A

Q.1) At 2100 hr., while steering 208OC with leeway of 4O due to Nly wind, Berry Head lt. (50O 24’N 003O 29’W) bore
237OC, at 2130 hrs. it bore 256OC and at 2212 hr it bore 340OC. At 2212 hr, Start Pt. lt. (50O 13’N 003O 38’W) bore
228OC. Calculate CMG, SMG and the three positions. From last Position calculate compass CTS to pass 5 miles off
Start Pt. lt. allowing for current experienced by no leeway. Also calculate time and bearing of light when it will be
abeam.

Q.2) While steering 007OC, following sights are taken using DR 50O 00’N 001O 40’W:
0600 hr. --- T. Az. 330O --- Intercept 2’ (T)
0630 hr. --- T. Az. 040O --- Intercept 1.4’ (A)
Current set 270O T at 3 knots. Calculate CMG & SMG and both positions. From position at 0700 hr. Calculate
compass CTS and CMG to sight Needles lt. (50O 39.7’N 001O 35’W) 12 miles right ahead, allowing for same current.

Q.3) At anchorage at 2000 hr., Anvil Pt. lt. (50O 35.5’ N 001O 57’W) bore 237OC, Handfast Pt. (50O 38.5’ 001O 55’W)
bore 264OC, and Occ. WRG lt. (50O 41.5’N 001O 56’ W) bore 302OC. Calculate Position and Deviation of
compass. From here plan a passage to reach Brixham deep-sea pilot station (50O 24’N 003’ 22.5OW). Spring
high water at Devonport at 2200 hr.

PART - B

Q.4) Find the initial course, GC distance and vertex of a Great Circle track from A: 15O00’N, 035O00’E to B: 40O00’N,
075O00’E.

Q.5) While steering a course of 090O(T) at 20 knots, the following celestial observations were obtained and worked
out using a DR of 19O56’N 045O41’E and following results were obtained.
Time Object Intercept Azimuth
1809 Venus 0.6’T 239O(T)
1818 Altair 5.4’T 270O(T)
1822 Deneb 4.4’T 315O(T)

Find the position of the vessel at 1815.

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Q.6) On 30th November 1992, a vessel in DR 24O55’N, 129O30’W, the True Altitude, Declination and GHA of the Sun
east of the meridian was 29O25’ ; 21O46.4’S ; 89O50’ respectively at 0730 ship’s time. Calculate the Intercept and PL.
From the ITP point the vessel sailed 030O(T) x 16 knots. Compute the altitude to be set on the sextant for a meridian
altitude observation of Sun’s UL, given IE 2.1’ ON the arc, HE 15m, Ship’s time GMT – 0830.

PART - C

Q.7) In latitude 50OS, when Declination of Sun is 10N. Calculate the followings:
a) L.A.T. of the Sunset,
b) Duration of civil Twilight.

Q.8) a) Explain with suitable sketches why sun is above the sensible Horizon and Moon is below the Sensible
Horizon at the time of Sun rise and Moon rise.
b) Star ‘A’ has a magnitude of -0.8 and it is 30 times brighter than Star ‘B’. Find the Magnitude of Star ‘B’.

Q.9) a) With the help of suitable sketch, explain what is Transverse Mercator Projection, its properties and its
properties and its usage.
b) What is the Conformal or Orthomorphic property of a chart which is used for marine navigation?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 05th July-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use chart No.5056 Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card no. 3 and variation as per chart Ship Speed 12 knots
Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use luminous range diagram as necessary.

Part - A

Q.1 In meteorological visibility of 5 NM, a vessel steering a course of 075 O(T) at 13 knots last sights start point light
house (50O13.4’N 003O 38.4’W) at 0245 hrs on her port quarter and at 0515 hrs first sights the Bill of Portland light
(50O30.8’N 002O 27.4’W) on her port bow. If the current is known to be setting 300O(T) at 2 knots and the strong
southerly gale is causing a leeway of 5O. Determine the following:
a) Ship’s position at 0245 hrs and 0515 hrs b) The course and speed made good

Q.2 At 0800 hours your vessel has just dropped pilot at Exmouth pilot station (50 O 35.8’ N 003O 21.6’ W) and has to
be rendezvous with another vessel which is in position East channel Racon Buoy bearing 140 O (T) x 5.4 NM and
steering 255O (T) at 6 knots. If the current is expected to set NW’ly at 2 knots throughout, determine the following:
a) Course to steer to make the earliest rendezvous b) Time and position of rendezvous

Q.3 a) Describe the factors to be considered while planning a passage from Kobe (Japan) to Los Angeles (USA)
b) List the publications to be referred for above passage planning.
c) Prepare a model passage plan projecting the important elements to be included in the plan.

PART - B

Q.4 A vessel is to sail along a Great Circle track from 23O 20’S, 042O 40’W to 33O 30’S, 017O 50’E. Divide the G.C.
track into 3 equal parts & find position of the points dividing the track.

Q.5 Following simultaneous stellar observation was calculated using DR 25O 40’ N 140O 10’E:
Star X Obs. Long. 140O 15’E Azimuth 115O (T)
Star Y Intercept 2’ (T) Azimuth 240O (T)
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Polaris Obs. Lat. 25 38’ N Azimuth 001O (T)
Find vessel’s position.

Q.6 a) In DR 20O S, 175O E, on 19th January 1992 on a ship, the sextant altitude of Sun’s UL west of the meridian was
57O 10’ when GMT was 19th Jan 02h 52m 24s. I.E. was 1.5’ off the arc & H.E. was 12m. Calculate the intercept &
direction of P/L.
b) Without working out the sight, find what longitude will an observer get if the above sight was calculated using
Long. By Chron method.
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Q.7 On 15th June 1992 during PM twilight on ship in position DR Lat 36O 10’N Long 047O 00’W the sextant altitude of
unknown star bearing 227¾ (T) was 61O02’, Index Error (IE) = 0.5’ on the arc, Height of Eye (HE) = 6.5m at GMT 22h
43m 45s. Identify the star.

Q.8 The change in azimuth of the sun between rising and crossing the prime vertical of a stationary observer is 38O.
If the declination of the sun is 23O27’S. Find the observer’s latitude and also the change of hour angle of the sun
during this period.

Q.9 a) Explain the change in the duration of twilight with the latitude of an observer.
b) What is the Julian calendar? Why was the Gregorian adjustment made to his calendar?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 04th Jan-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
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3. Use chart No.5047 Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card no. 3, variation 6 W, ship’s speed
12 knots and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use lumunious range diagram as necessary.

Part - A

Q.1 At 1600hr, while steering 031OC, Lundy Island South Lt. (51O10’N 004O39’W) bore 353OC.
At 1620 hr at bore 285OC and at 1720 hr. Bull point lt (51O12’N 004O 12’W) bore 126OC.
Current set 250OT. Calculate the three positions CMG, SMG and rate of current.

Q.2 At 0400 hr, ship is 8.5 miles north of Lundy Island North lt (51O 12’N 004O 5’W). Calculate
compass course to steer and ETA Bristol pilot station (51O 21’N 003O 19’W). Use spring
range tidal information given on the chart for high water at Avonmouth at 1000hr.

Q.3 Foreland point lt. bore 157OG at 5 miles and Nash Point. It is 12 miles off from this position
calculate Gyro CTS to first sight Helwick lt v/l 30O on starboard bow in visibility of 2 miles.

PART - B

Q.4 A vessel is to sail from position 41O30 S 073O00’W to 41O20’S 174O54’E. Find the difference
in distance if the vessel sails Rhumb line and if she sails along composite track with
limiting latitude 50OS.

Q.5 On 29th November 1992 at GMT 06H 16M 00S, the true altitude of Sun was 89O26. The
vessel was on a course of 270O(T) at a speed of 22.5 Knots. Exactly four minutes later, the
true altitude of the Sun was again 89O26. Find the position of vessel at the time of second
observation of the Sun passed would of observer at the time of meridian passage.

Q.6 On 10th October 1992 at ship in DR Longitude 142O10 E, sextant altitude of Polaris was
41O10 at GMI 19h 41m 28s. At the same time sextant altitude of Denchola was 16O36.
H.E. 20m, I.E. Nil. Find the position of vessel.
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Q.7 On 20th January 1992, at the end of PM Civil Twilight in DR 30ON, 75OE.
a) List Planets and Stars of magnitude 1 & 2 which are within 30 of observer’s meridian.
b) Which of these are suitable for Ex-meridian observation?

Q.8 a) What effect has the Equation of Time on the length of forenoon and afternoon?
b) Discuss the Calendar in use at present.

Q.9 a) On a Mercator chart, 1st of longitude is represented by 6cm. What is the natural scale in
latitude 55ON?
b) By how many times is Venus brighter than Star Sirius on 23rd August 1992?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th July-2017 (Batch 2)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
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3. Use chart No.5048 Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card no. 2, H-E 10 m and variation 7 W. Ship speed 10 knots Height
of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use lumunious range diagram as necessary.

Part - A
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Q.1 A Container ship with maximum draft of 9.0 m drops pilot at Waterford harbor pilot station (52 9.2’ N 006 58’ W) in
moderate winds and is bound for Liverpool through St. George’s channel TSS. Vessel is equipped with Radar, ARPA, AIS, GPS
and Echo Sounder & Doppler Log Plan a safe passage from pilot station for joining the NE bound lane of St. George’s channel
TSS. Plot your course on the chart, with clear marking of course and distance and course alteration point for each leg of
passage. Write the synopsis for passage planning in the answer sheet.
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Q.2 While steering 285 C Ballycotton Island light, (51 49.5’ N 007 59’ W) was last sighted in visibility of 5 miles. HE: 8m.
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After one hour, in clear visibility, Roche’s point it. (51 47’ N 008 15’ W) changed from white to red, current set 140 T at 3
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knots. Leeway due to Northerly wind was 4 . Calculate course and speed made good and both positions.
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Q.3 Own ship is in position 51 30’ N 007 00’ W, Another ship is stopped in position 52 00’ N 007 10’ W and drifting.
Current in the area is setting SE at 2 knots. Calculate compass course to steer, engine speed, and course and speed made
good of own ship to meet the other ship after 4 hours. Also calculate the meeting position.

PART - B
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Q.4 A vessel in position Lat 42 53’ S; Long 147 20’ E is bound for a port in posn. Lat 52 43’ S, Long 072 43’W. The Master
wishes tto follow a great circle track on this passage, however a weather report received before departure strongly advise all
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ships not to go south of latitude 52 43’ S. Calculate the difference in the distance that the vessel has to steam if the Master
follows the advise in weather report.
The master follows the weather advisory and the vessel departs at 1500hrs on the 10 June (Zone – 9 ½), Speed 14 knots.
Calculate the ETA at the arrival port assuming Zone time (+5).

Q.5 From the following information, Calculate the longitude in which is the position line cuts the DR Latitude:
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Dead reckoning (DR) : 00 22’N: 060 12’W on 30 April 1992
GMT : 13h 00m 50s
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Sext. alt of Sun’s upper limb (UL) : 44 13.0’
Index Error (I.E.) : 3.0’ OFF the arc
Height of Eye (H.E.) : 20 meters
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Q.6 An observer on a ship steering course of 205 (T) at speed of 16 knots obtained the following data from observations.
Find the position of vessel at 1830 hrs.

Time Stellar body Intercept Azimuth

1820 hrs Star X 2.2’ Towards 167 (T)
1824 hrs Star Y 4.5’ Towards 081 (T)
1833 hrs Star Z 0.8 Away 237 (T)
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(A Position in Lat 34 27’ N; Long 76 42’ E was used in all calculations)
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Q.7 On 10 Oct’92 AM, a ship is in DR 42 10’N 170 10’ E. Find 1 & 2 magnitude stars that will cross observers meridian
from beginning of Nautical twilight to the beginning of civil twilight.

Q.8 a) Explain Kepler’s laws of planetary motion?

b) With suitable sketch explain various types of eclipses.
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Q.9 a) What will be the distance between two points in Mercator chart in lat 46 30’ S. If the d’long between them is 01 45’.
The natural scale of chart is 1:500,000
b) Write short notes on Gnomonic projection.

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Date: - 10th Jan-2017 (Batch 2)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
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3. Use chart No.5048 Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card no. 3, variation 2 W, ship’s speed
12 knots and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use lumunious range diagram as necessary.

Part - A

Q.1 A vessel at anchor South of YSTAD observed the following compass bearings:-
Sandhammaren (55O 24’ N, 014O 40’ E) 067O C
Ystad (South) (55O 25’ N, 013O 49’ E) 010O C
Abbekas (55O 23’ N, 013O 36’ E) 320O C
Find the vessel’s position and compass error.
From this position, plan a safe passage to join the North east bound lane of TSS off
OLANDS SODRA GRUND (56O 04’N 016O 41’E). Course and distance for each leg of passage,
course alteration points, etc to be marked on the chart and to be written in the answer
sheet.

Q.2 A vessel steering a course of 260O T observed Olands Sodra Grund ltd. (Latitude 56O 04.3’
N, longitude 016O 41’E) bearing 010O T at 0400 hours. Again at 0500 hours, the same light
bore 040O T. At 0615 hours, Utklippan Lt. (latitude 55O 57’ N, longitude 015O 42’ E) bore
351O T. if the current was setting 300O T, find the following:
a) Position of the ship at 0400 hours and 0615 hours
b) Course and speed made good
c) Rate of the current

Q.3 A Vessel observes Christianso Island Main Light (55O 19.2’ N 015O 11.6’E) bearing 270O (T),
5 miles off at 2030 hours. Find the course to steer to have Hano Light (56O 00.8’ N 014O
51’E), 4 points on port bow when it is 12 miles off. At 2230 hours, while on this course at a
speed of 14 knots, the echo sounder recorded a sounding of 10m below keel (ship’s draft:
8.0m even keel, height of tide 1m). Find the ship’s position at 2230 hours and set and rate
of current.
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Q.4 Find the Initial course. Final course and the Great circle distance from Lizard point (49O
50’N 005O 12’W) to Barbados (1.3O 06’N 059O 20’W)

Q.5 At 1530h ship’s time on a vessel in DR position 15O20’S 179O50’W an observation of sun
bearing 260OT gave observed longitude 179O55’W. The vessel then sailed on a course of
265OT at 15 kn. At 1900h an observation of venus gave an intercept of 4’ away and
azimuth 165OT. If observation of Venus was calculated using DR obtained by allowing run
on DR latitude and observed longitude at 1530 h. Find ship’s position at 1900h.

Q.6 a) In DR position 30O 06’S, 038O 45’W, on 21st July1992, sextant altitude of Moon’s upper
Limb was found to be 39O 30’ when GMT was 09h 20m 49s. IE:3.5’ on the arc, HE:15m.
Using “longitude by chronometer” method, find the direction of position line and the
position through which it passes.
b) On 29th November 1992, at GMT 11h 29m 20s in DR 25O 36’S 107O 20’W, the sextant
altitude of star ‘Rigel’ was 35O 07.8’. If HE was 12m and IE: 0.8’ on the arc, find the
direction of the PL, and the intercept.

SECTION – C

Q.7 On 14th Oct.92 AM at ship in DR 42O 10’ N 170O 10’E, find 1st & 2nd magnitude stars that
will cross observes meridian from beginning of Nautical twilight to the beginning of civil.

Q.8 a) A star when on meridian above the pole bore North with a true altitude of 70O 04’ and
when on meridian below the pole it bore North with a true altitude of 22O 05’. Calculate
observer’s latitude and the star’s declination.
b) If the Sideral period of Venus is 224.7 days, find its maximum elongation.

Q.9 a) Briefly describe Universal Transverse Mercator chart projection and its uses.
b) What are the conditions necessary for the twilight to last whole night, continuous
darkness?

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Date: - 10th April-2017 (Batch 1)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
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3. Use chart No.5048 Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card no. 3, variation 2 W, ship’s speed
12 knots and Height of eye of the observer 10m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use lumunious range diagram as necessary.

Part - A

Q.1 A vessel in Dead Reckoning Position (DR) 51O 26.20N 35.7’W at 1830hrs, steering a course
of 100 (T) at speed of 18 knots observes the following:-
At 1821 hrs – Star A – Intercept 4.0’ Away Az 210O
At 1842 hrs – Star B – Intercept 2.0’ Towards with Az 120O
A Position in Lat 51O 30’ N; Long 007O 30’W was used in calculating at the Star sight. Find
the following:
a) The positing of the vessel at 1830 hrs
b) The course to steer from the position at 1830 to have Hood Head light; (52O 07.5’ N
006O 55.8’ W) right ahead at first sighting if the estimated visibility is 5 miles. HE = 28
meters
c) Time when the Hook Head light would be first sighted.
d) Time & distance off will Mine Head light will be abeam on this course.

Q.2 A vessel steering a course of 245 (T) at speed of 12kts observes Conningbeg light vessel Lat
52O 02.5’N; Long 006O 39.5’W) to bear 275 (T) of 2000 hrs, 299 (T) at 2020 hrs and 359 (T)
at 2050 hrs. The current in the area estimated to set in the direction of 205O. Find the
vessel at 2050hrs, the course made good, the speed made good and the rate of the
current experienced.

Q.3 Your vessel in ballast is at anchor in position Lat 52O 05’N; Long 007O 25.6’ W. Plan a safe
sea passage from this position to Cork harbor pilot station (51O 45’W 008O 15.2’W). Plot
course on the chart and mark the alteration points clearly. Way points, course and
distance on each leg of passage to be shown on the chart and in the answer sheet.
Maximum draft of 10m & speed of 12knots to be assumed, GPS is not working, Strong
easterly gale force wind reported in the approaches to Cork harbor. If ETD 2130hrs on 14
sept, what report would you send to Corks pilots.
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Q.4 Find the composite track distance from Hobart (42O 53’S, 147O 20’E) to Cape Pillar (52O 43’
S 072O 43’W) with a limiting latitude of 53O S. Also, find the initial course.

Q.5 In DR 17O 15’ N 087O 12’E, stellar observation of three stars at 0545hrs yielded the
following position lines:
Star X: Az 058O T Intercept 0.7’ Away
Star Y: Az 132O T Intercept 4.2’ Away
Star X: Az 206O T Intercept 1.7’ Away

Q.6 On 22nd of September 1992 AM in DR latitude 46O 17’S, the sextant altitude of the Sun’s
LL was 29O 25’ at 22d 19h 33m 51s GMT, IE 3.0’ off the arc, HE 11m. The ship then
steamed 300 T for 45 M when the sextant meridian altitude of the Sun’s LL was 43O 57.9’,
north of the observer. Find the ship’s position at the time of meridian altitude.

SECTION – C

Q.7 A ship in DR 52O S, 080O 45’ W, on 28th February 1992. Find the first magnitude star that
will cross the observer’s meridian above & below the pole & which will be above the
observer’s rational horizon, during PM nautical twilight.

Q.8 A star rose bearing S 80O E for an observer in latitude 20O S. What will be its true altitude
four hours after rising?

Q.9 Draw a Polar Gnomonic Chart to suitable scale for latitudes from pole downwards to 60O N
for a sphere of diameter 100cms, and on this chart show the following:-
a) Great Circle Track from position 60O N, 120O W to position 70ON, 130O E.
b) Composite Track between above two positions, with limiting latitude of 70O N

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Date: - 10th Jan-2017 (Batch 2)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
O
3. Use chart No.5056 Nautical almanac 1992, Deviation card no. 3, variation 2 W, ship’s speed
12 knots and Height of eye of the observer 25m if not mentioned in the question.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use lumunious range diagram as necessary.

Part - A

Q.1 A vessel steering 085O (T) at 12 knots last sights on her port quarter Start point light house
(50O 13.4’N 003O 38.4’W) at 0245hrs in met visibility of 5 nm, and at 0515hrs first sights
the Bill of Portland light (50O 30.8’N 002O 27.4’W) on her port bow. If the current is known
to be settings 310O (T) at 2 knots and the strong Southerly gale is causing 5O leeway.
Determine the ship’s position at 0245 hrs and 0515 hrs and the course and speed made
good.

Q.2 A vessel is SE of Berry Head light (50O 24’N 003O 29’W) while Steering a course of 017O (G)
at 12 knots when the following bearings were observed 0930 hrs Berry Head light 292O (G),
0950 hrs 262O (G) and 1010 hrs 227O (G) same time at 1010 hrs Straight point lt. bears 355O
(G). Find the position at 1010 hrs, Course made good and set and drift of the current
between 0930 hrs and 1010 hrs.

Q.3 A vessel while steering 355O (T) at 12 knots and using DR position of 50O 00’N 001O 40’W
makes the following stellar observations: 0600hrs – Intercept 2.0’ (T). Azimuth 330O (T)
Star Altair, 0630 hrs – Intercept 2.2’ (A) Azimuth 060O (T) Star Vega. Current setting 270O
(t) at 3 knots. Determine the position at 0630 hrs and E.P. at 0700 hrs. Find the course to
steer from 0700 hrs E.P. to see the Needles light house 50O 39.7’N 001O 35’W right ahead
when it is 12 nm off if the current is same.

PART - B

Q.4 A vessel intends to sail from 40O 30’S 179O 30’E to its destination in 55O 63’ W on the
shortest possible track but not exceeding 55’S parallel of latitude at any time. Calculate
the total distance vessel needs to steam and the initial & final courses.
Q.5 A vessel in DR 21O 54’ S 092O 29’ E took a star sight & obtained intercept of 9.4’ towards
bearing 121O. After this sight vessel steered 248O (T) for 35 miles and obtained another
intercept of 5.7’ away and azimuth 219O. Find vessel’s position at second observation if
the DR used for calculating second observation was obtained by applying the run on initial
DR position.

Q.6 At 0915 hours ship’s time on 01st Sep 1992 a morning sight of the sun gave an observed
longitude of 164O 46’ E. The sight was calculated using DR latitude 26O 16’ S. The vessel
then steamed on a course of 145O (T) with a speed of 22 kts. Calculate (a) Sun’s meridian
passage time as per ship’s clocks and (b) altitude to be set on the sextant (I.E 1.7’ on the
arc) for meridian passage observation of the Sun’s upper limb. The ship’s clocks are 11
hours ahead of GMT and the HE is 37 m.

SECTION – C

Q.7 The sextant altitude of an unidentified star was found to be 43O 11.1’ when it was bearing
080O (T). The observation was made at GMT 19th Jan 1992 at 07h 33m 44s. The vessel was
in DR 00O 03’ N 170O 51’ E. Find the star. (Given HE of observer is 18m & I.E. 1.3’ off the
arc).

Q.8 Jupiter has an orbit of 11.86 years; calculate the distance between Earth & Jupiter when
Jupiter is in conjunction with the Sun.

Q.9 (a) Find observer’s position if Altitude of sun is 44O 10’ when bearing 090O True and its
declination at that instant is 11O 13’ N and GHA Sun is 0O 06.3’
(b) What is the Julian calendar? Why was the Georgian adjustment made to this calendar?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th Oct-2016 (PM)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)
PAPER: TERRESTRIAL & CELESTIAL NAVIGATION
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 140 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. All questions in section A & B are compulsory. Answer any two questions from Section C.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Use chart No.5048 (Ireland-South Coast – Old Head of Kinsale to Tuskar Rock); Nautical
almanac 1992, Deviation card No.2, Variation as per chart, speed 12 knots and Height of
eye of the observer 10m.
4. Positions of the landmarks are approximate and are for identification only.
5. Use lumunious range diagram as necessary.

Q.1 While steering a course of 0730T, Mine head LT Ho (510 59’N 0070 36’W) was observed to
bear 0250T at 2000h at 2020h it bore 345OT and at 2040h it bore 2930T. The current was
estimated to set 0280T. Find the vessel’s position at 2020h and 2040h. What must be
steered to make good 0730T?

Q.2 At 2000h in DR position 51041’N 0070 15’W, a star sight gave an intercept of 1.3M towards
with an azimuth of 1420T on a course of 2880T. The visibility reduced to 5M thereafter,
Bally Cotton is Lt. (510 50’N 0070 59’W) was first sighted at 2130h. Find the vessel’s
position at 2130h (height of eye to be 15M in this question, set and rate being 000 02
Knots).

Q.3 At 1900h a vessel drawing 11m observes Conningbeg Lt. VI. (52 03’N 0060 39’W) bearing
due East at distance 3M. She is proceeding towards Tuskar Rock Lt. (520 12’N 006012’W).
(4M due SSW of it). The visibility being 3-4 miles. Taking into account the tides in the area,
plan a safe passage and state clearly the precautions to be taken when undertaking the
passage. High water springs at port to which tidal streams are referred to was 3 hours
ago. The radar, gyro compass and echo sounder are available and operational. (Safe
speed adopted by master is 8kn).

SECTION – B

Q.4 On a vessel, using DR 100 26’ (N) 0590 50’ (E), simultaneous celestial observations of
different stars gave following results:

STAR RESULT AZIMUTH

Polaris Obs. Lat 100 27’ N AZ 0010(T)
X Obs. Long 0590 46’ E AZ 0690(T)
Y INT 1.2’ AWAY AZ 1500(T)
 Find the position of Vessel at the time of observation and also calculate the Index error,
which was not applied in the original calculation (assume that there is no other error).

Q.5 On 22nd July 1992, the true altitude of the Sun East of meridian was 10 0 02.3’ at GMT 22d
16h 12m 13s, at the same time sextant meridian altitude of the Moon’s L.L., South of the
observer was 530 40.7’. Calculate the position of the vessel at that instant. Given 1.E. 2.5’
“off the Arc” – H.E.

Q.6 On 30th Nov’ 1992 DR Lat 150 S 0900 45’E the back angle. Observation of Sun’s LL east of
meridian gave Sextant altitude of 1170 11.6’ 1.E. 2.8’ on the arc, HE 12m, when chron
showed 03h 54m 32s (Error = 01m 31s fast). Find the PL and position through which it
passes. The vessel then sailed on a course of 1250(T) till meridian passage that day (run 30
miles). Compute the altitude to be set on the same sextant for a meridian altitude
observation.

SECTION – C

Q.7 On 29th Nov 1992, AM at ship in DR 25030’S, 107015’W’, in cloudy weather, the sextant
altitude of unknown star was 35010.3’, Azimuth 2780 when the GMT showed 29d 11h
29m 20s. If IE was 2.8’ on the arc and HE was 12m. Identify the star.

Q.8 Find the sidereal period of venus if the mean distance of Venus is 67.3 Million miles from
sun, using 3rd law of kepler.

Q.9 To a stationery observer, a star bore 0000T with a true altitude of 750 32’. After about 12
hrs, the same star bore 1800T with a true altitude 220 36’. Calculate the observer’s
latitude and declination of star.
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