SCI MARITIME TRAINING INSTITUTE
DIPLOMA IN NAUTICAL SCIENCE-SEMESTER-I
Internal Assessment of
CARGO HANDLING, STOWAGE & SEAMANSHIP I
(UD11T4106)
Time: Two hours Max Marks: 70 Pass Marks: 35
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Part A: CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE
(Q. No. 1 is compulsory and any 3 other Questions from Remaining)
1. A ship’s hold has a bale capacity of 580 m3 and a grain capacity of
635 m3 and is filled with maize stowing at 1.37 m3/t. it is now
intended to discharge 125 t of maize and load bagged maize in the
same hold. The bags are 0.5m x 0.4m x 0.3m and weigh 50 kgs. The
space lost between the bags is 11%. How many tonnes of bagged
maize can be loaded? ( assume the ratio of bale capacity and grain
capacity is same throughout the depth of the hold) (10 Marks)
2. Write Short Notes (2 x 5 = 10 Marks)
a. Types of tankers and cargo carried by them
b. Types of gas carriers
c. Broken Stowage
d. Bale capacity with sketch
e. Permissible load density
3. (a) How will a shipowner know when to charge freight on weight and
When to charge on volume? (5 marks) Under the Dock Labour
(b) Act define Inspector and what are the Powers given to the
Inspectors ? (5 Marks)
4. (a) Explain in brief the needs of securing and monitoring of cargo
(5 Marks)
(b) How will you prepare the hold for loading of cargo? (5 Marks)
5. (a) in connection with cargo precautions, what is fire triangle and what
methods are used for controlling the fire on board (5 marks)
(b) Define cargo and ship sweat and methods of controlling the sweat
Formation (5 marks)
Part B:
SEAMANSHIP THEORY & SAFE WORKING PRACTICES
(Answer any 3 Questions)
6. Using a three-fold purchase rigged to disadvantage, to lift a weight of
9.6 tonnes, find; (10 marks)
a. The tension in the hauling part
b. The efficiency of the system
c. The minimum size of manila rope that can safely be used
in purchase
7. (a) What are the different types of ropes used on board ship?
(5 marks)
(b) Explain the with sketch use of mooring shackles such as
Tonsberg and Mandel shackle. (5 marks)
8. (a) List and explain different types of materials used on board ship. (5
marks)
(b) Define Hazard & Risk. What are the controlling methods used to
Reduce the risk (5 marks)
9. (a) State and explain the components of the paint with examples
(5 marks)
(b) What is ‘Permit to Work’ (PTW) System and what are the
Essential conditions to include in PTW (5 marks)
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