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Capt. Jairam Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Jairam Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
7-SEPT-18JAIRAMAngle of Repose TML, Concentrates High density Cargo Grain loading Full Chemical tanker loading full Heavy lift loading Shipper’s declaration Breaking Stress of Wire Rigging PlanF2
6-DEC-18JAIRAMGrain loading. Concentrates. How will you go about loading heavy lift with ships crane? What will happen to metacentric height when you just pick up cargo? Coal cargo loading. Angle of repose, TML. Loading of sulphur in full detail.. including chemical formulas when mixed with water. How will you prevent dust for sulphur cargo? Why would you use a spray of fw and not SW? What would contaminate the cargo? What’s the chemical formula for by product if you use SW and not fw..a lot more questions on the same topic? How will you determine TML? If shipper has declared a certain TML, and if you feel tml of cargo you’re loading is right on the borderline, what would your actions be as a mate. NOP. Who nortarizes it? Bl types. What’s a received for shipment bl, who signs it. Rigging plan. How will you go about loading steel coils, plates and what lashings you’ll use? You’ve to load 3 types of cargo on a chemical carrier, what instructions you’ll give your duty officers. IMDG code and it’s supplements..F2
6-DEC-18JAIRAMGrain loading (each and everything) Precautions on loaded passage with Coal cargo Ship grounded, actions and if there is a hole on ships side and water coming inside tank, what is your actions as chief officer Oil spill during discharging in US port , actions Who appoints QI IMDG code contents and how many classes of IMDG cargo Formula for volumetric heeling momentF2
12-DEC-18JAIRAMGrain loading. Concentrates. How will you go about loading heavy lift with ships crane What will happen to metacentric height when you just pick up cargo Coal cargo loading. Angle of repose, tml. Loading of sulphur in full detail.. including chemical formulas when mixed with water. How will you prevent dust for sulphur cargo..why would you use a spray of fw and not SW. What would contaminate the cargo..what’s the chemical formula for byproduct if you use SW and not fw..a lot more questions on the same topic. How will you determine tml. If shipper has declared a certain tml, and if you feel tml of cargo you’re loading is right on the borderline, what would your actions be as a mate Nop. Who nortarizes it. Bl types. What’s a received for shipment bl, who signs it. Rigging plan. How will you go about loading steel coils, plates and what lashings you’ll use. You’ve to load 3 types of cargo on a chemical carrier, what instructions you’ll give your duty officers. Imdg code and it’s supplements..F2
9-JAN-19JAIRAMGrain loading in detail Chemical tanker loading procedure Ms Reference for loading iron ore in India (MS notice 09/2010) Heavy lift precautions Gases carried in gas tankers Hazards of gas cargo Container loading and lashing in detail CSS code and csm manual Draught survey all calculations ISGOTT contents COW procedure Wall wash test dry docking with damage forwardF2
9-JAN-19JAIRAMLashing code and contents IMSBC code Loading sulphur what instructions to 2nd and 3rd officer. Sulphur dust explosion actions Why use fw and not sea water (He was not satisfied with corrosion or formation of h2so4 answer). He said as choff you should know(failing quest) IMDG classification What is COW? Types of gas carriers as per IMO What is 1G as in what is 1 and what is G? Why use IG? What is pv valve, location requirement? What is heavy lift, precautions, why vessel heels on side load is lifted (failing question)?F2
12-MAR-19JAIRAMGrain loading. Concentrates. How will you go about loading heavy lift with ships crane? What will happen to metacentric height when you just pick up cargo? Coal cargo loading. Angle of repose, tml. Loading of sulphur in full detail.. including chemical formulas when mixed with water. How will you prevent dust for sulphur cargo..why would you use a spray of fw and not SW? What would contaminate the cargo..what’s the chemical formula for byproduct if you use SW and not fw..a lot more questions on the same topic How will you determine tml If shipper has declared a certain tml, and if you feel tml of cargo you’re loading is right on the borderline, what would your actions be as a mate Nop. Who nortarizes it? Bl types? What’s a received for shipment bl, who signs it Rigging plan How will you go about loading steel coils, plates and what lashings you’ll use You’ve to load 3 types of cargo on a chemical carrier, what instructions you’ll give your duty officers IMDG code and it’s supplements..F2
13-MAR-19JAIRAM1. Angle of repose 2. Loading of sulphur,  why sea water is not sprayed 3. Breaking stress of wire rope 4. Cow operation 5. Content of IG 6. Precaution to be taken while Loading 2 different grade of cargo in tanker 7. Timber cargo loading precaution 8. Heavy lift cargo loading precautions 9. Type of refer cargo 10. IMSBC content 11.  Grain loading without DOA 12. Car loadingF2
8-APRIL-19JAIRAMHazards of Sulphur. Hazards of grain. Loading criteria for grain with DOA and without DOA. Grain loading calculation.   Definition of AOR, load density. CSM manual.      F2
8-APRIL-19JAIRAM-IBC code contents, IGC code.              -IMSC code, Shippers declaration -Sulphur Hazards.                -Coal precautions. While long voyage for at least 25 days -Loading three different grade chemical, how will u load. IMDG code contents.       Heavy lift precautions,      F2
14-MAY-19JAIRAMSulphur loading and precautions. Why only FW for dust why not salt water? IMDG code in detail. Heavy lift precautions, then he went in deep about stability during lift. ISGOTT. IG system. Grain stability criteriaF2
13-AUG-19JAIRAM1. IMDG contents, classification 2. IMSBC contents, stability booklet contents 3. How will you load graIn a as Choff in America 4. How will you load coal, what precautions, what type of ventilation 5. How will you load 3 chemical cargo At one tIme such that you are arriving port, action as per choff 6. Heavy lift cargo by using Own ship gears ,precaution  as Mate, what will happen to stability At each stage 7. What is lashing code (CsS) 8. What is Receipt for shipment AnD who issue it. Others don’t rememberF2
19-NOV-19JAIRAM1. Hold preparation for concentrate 2. U are carrying coal, 25 days voyage,  as a Chief mate what u will do 3. P. V. Valve setting 4. U r in U. S.  Waters loading oil,  pollution takes place what action 5. Precautions while loading n discharging oil cargo. 6. What is load density 7. Precautions to be taken while loading heavy lift cargo. 8. Is the pressure setting and vacuum setting in P. V. Valve is same or different.F2
13-FEB-20JAIRAMLoad density, angle of repose. Bulk carrier loading procedure Loading in US what extra thing . Oil spill in US waters whom to inform. Types of bill of lading. NOP. Content of IMDG ISGOTT. How will you load heavy lift. Wire breaking stress formula Loading of steel coil. How will you secure what you will check as mate. Breaking stress of that chain. Coal hazards Grain stability criteria On tanker how will load 2 grades of cargoF2
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Capt. Iyyer Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Iyyer Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
13-FEB-17IYYER1) What is flow moisture point , wer it is given, how to tackcle it 2) Why we can’t do saucering in bulk carrier – guessed but not correct 3) Grain loading procedures, vertical shift of g ….wasn’t happy don know wat he wants to hear. 4) imdg code 5) loading containers as per imdg 6) asked me to draw timber loadline 7) isgott contents 8) 2×2×2 parcel weight 2T aksed to find load density and stowage factor 9) wat is d angle to prevent tipping nd sliding 10) one cylindrical heavy weight showed me the picture asked how to load stowage and securingF2
3-AUG-17IYYERDraw timber load line. Than gave a photo of a big machine. Which had its weight..lenght..height mentioned. Asked can we load this on a bulk carrier. Asked me.how to calc the load densitt. Wht al lashings..and how to take it. Imdg code. Its contents Etc. Classes of imdg. Markings on a dg container. Wall wash methods on Chemical tanker. How to to open a framo pump. What are the key points? What is explosivemeter? What is tankscope. What is the diff..and which to be used when. What all cargo docs u will be dealing with as a mate.F2
12-NOV-18IYYERGas meters! Tankscope and explosimeter and their calibration What is surge pressure and how will you control it Types of gas carriers based on construction Types of tanks of gas carriers Load density calculation Stowage factor calculation Showed me a picture of a cylindrical tank with dimensions and said it’s a heavy lift and asked how will you go about loading the cargo and proper securing of it. What all will you do prior loading during landing and after the loading of such cargo with cross question in whatever you tell him?F2
9-JAN-19IYYERLashing of timber i said hog lashing n he went into detail evn i draw it he said what else While loading container found container giving smoke, Imdg content n more details in supplement What is liquefaction n what all precaution u ll take for the same How to load grain without loadicator n asked me wat all details u get it from loading manual Contents of Grain, IMSBC n CSS Code draft survey on bulk carrier, Load a cylinder on bulk carrier how I’ll u proceedF2
16-SEPT-19IYYERStarted with previous attempt questions first…. Contents of IMSBC code, contents of IMDG code, contents of ISGOTT, stiff-tender ship, precautions for heavy lift, loading-carriage-discharging-tank cleaning for Palm oil, documents with respect to cargo claims, cargo gear breakdown actions, Hazards of concentrates, method for determining angle of repose, types of RORO shipsF2
9-DEC-19IYYER1. Securing of Oversize cargo 2. Types of timber lashing 3. Grain lashing and VHM 4. Container lashings, reefer boxes checks, racking stresses and where they will be maximum 5. Difference between IMDG and Bulk cargo Segregation table 6. Bilges leaking in cargo hold. State your actions 7. What all documents are signed by chief officer ( ship type specifically) 8. Loading plan ( ship type specific) 9. Stowage factor and load density 10. Calculate SF and LD for 2*2*2 mtr and weight 2 tons 11. Where do we load IMDG cargo and from where to findF2
9-DEC-19IYYER•what is liquefaction and actions u will take for the same While loading how will you knw MC of the cargo is above TML •imsbc contents •calculate lD and SF of cargo which is 2x2x2 and of 2t •calculation of grain – cross questions in that how will u get VHM and WHM •what all securing methods of grain •why we can’t use saucering on bulk carriers and only for grain- I said grain has more shifting hazard compare to all other cargoes I don’t know whether it was correct or not •Does segregation for imdg and imdg containers are same or different and why – it is different but why didn’t knw •THIS IS HIS PET QUESTION- he will show u picture of a cylindrical tank and say it’s a heavy lift how will u go about loading and securing it • what is sliding and tipping •pv valve and pv breaker difference  •what is surge pressure •what arrangements are given on tankers to avoid mixing of vapoursF2
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Capt. Devesh Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Devesh Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
19-JUNE-18DEVESH1. Contents of ISGOTT 2. Procedure to prepare tanks for man entry after discharging 3. Working principle of tankscope 4. Which gas will you use to calibrate O2 sensor. 5. How often will you calibrate gas meters? 6. Requirement of gas meters on non-tankers 7. Hazards of coal 8. How will you use trimming tables. 9. How will you come to know the contents inside a refeer container just loaded on your ship are in good condition. 10. Why no draft survey required on tankers?F2
3-JULY-18DEVESH– Cargo record book. Annex 2 discharge criteria. – What are groups for IMSBC.. – If cargo liquifies what action. – What is saucering – bundling. – Pyrophoric oxidation ? – IMDG applicable to chemicals ? – asked me to load plan with 4 grades of cargo – clean BL ? – Pump room ventilation requirements – Timber lashing – loading grain without DOA – PA manual – Angle of repose ,, when is it dangerous ? – Ship shore safety checklistF2
11-SEPT-18DEVESHWhich ships cannot load grain i said all without doa? Not satisfied with DOA answer Union purchase system? Why draft survey calculation is not done on tankers but carried out in bulk carrier.? Various question on timber ships? Which ship can carry timber cargo? cross questions Cargo dispute after discharging what action as mate? Coal ventilation requirement?F2
4-NOV-18DEVESHWhich ships cannot load grain i said all without DOA? Not satisfied with DOA answer. Union purchase system. Why draft survey calculation is not done on tankers but carried out in bulk carrier? Various question on timber ships? Which ship can carry timber cargo? Cross questions. Cargo dispute after discharging what action as mate? Coal ventilation requirement?F2
11-DEC-18DEVESHHow do you load water in slop tanks? How much water you will load for cleaning of tanks? How will you do pressure testing of cargo chest valve loadicator failure? Significance of CSC plate as mate. What information will you take from CSC plate as a mate was what he asked? Broken stowage it’s unit!!! Load density and from where will you find broken stowage and load density on ship.F2
12-DEC-18DEVESH1. Asked which vessel. I said Gas Carriers. 2. Types of Gas carriers. Including cargo wat dey carry n temp. Containment system etc. 3. Use of anti-rolling tanks on containers. 4. CSC n its significance. 5. How will u know that u can carry IMDG in container on ur ship. 6. Prep your hold for carrying Coal. 7. Fire in hold with coal. Action. (FFS not working)- too many cross question. 8. What ventilation on coal cargo n why. 9. All about COW n its requirement. 10. Why IG necessary for COW. 11. General cargo ship carrying timber in hold n other it is loaded Container. Which loadline to use. I said the normal assigned loadline 12. Now if she loaded that cargo ok deck. 13. Checks in Load line survey. 14. What is straight BL. 15. Can non-negotiable BL be negotiated? I said no. He said den it does not serve the purpose of BL if it is non-negotiable.F2
6-MAR-19DEVESH– Define Load Density. Explain – Explain working of Centrifugal Pumps. – During a cargo discharging tank comes to 3 m sounding and you hear abnormal noise / hunting, first Reactions. – If vessel does not have DOA can she still load grain ? Criteria / how can a ship load grain without DOA ? – Requirement to carry loadicator on-board, is it mandatory? Mandatory as per what regulation. – Procedure for monthly testing of loadicator. – COW washing procedure & requirements. Role of IG during COW. – Coal Hazard – Concentrate Hazard – Contents of ISGOTT – Contents of IMDF2
9-JULY-19DEVESHWhat all ship did, said tankers then he said why no one asked single qstn from tanker in last 3 attempts- my bad 1. Pressure testing of line requirement and procedure. Will you use stripper pump for line testing 2. Tell something about surging 3. Asked pressure gauge is fwd or aft of manifold valve 4. Loading 3 grades of cargo 5. Has freeing of tanks 6. Loadicator rest requirement and how these test are donF2
9-SEPT-19DEVESHDocumentary credit system. Coal loading. BL types, Explain straight BL. LPG calculation. Tanker types for gas ships, Difference in LNG types (I’m a gas hand), Gas propulsion, Container types, Reefer precautions, Coal why does it spontaneously combust (dont answer as per notes) he wants details, Chemical tanker passivation, Which is better active or passive tank, Some other stuff, CSS code and CSC plateF2
16-SEPT-19DEVESHPrevious oral questions How will you carry out the cargo seachest test? One of the PV valve is leaking heavily and need to do maintenance. Action? ODME test procedure. When it is to be carried out? How does the sensor detects the instantaneous rate of discharge 30 litres/NM? What would happen if its more? Alarms related to ODME? What is the source of water to flush the sample line? Why do we need to keep the bilges dry in cargo hold? How will you try out the bilges? What are the precautions for carrying coal? If coal is on deck and deck is to be washed, will u flush it in overboard? What is draft survey? What is 2nd trim correction? Why do we add the 2nd trim correction?F2
4-MARCH-20DEVESHDevesh asked me what all ships you have done. I said LPG. He started with Loading from start to end , cross question and went in deep Documents on gas carrier Cargo at disch port arrival is less than BL  action Compressor fails action Crane test- Proof load Cert of fitness Gas monitoring equip. OnboardF2
4-MARCH-20DEVESH– what is Q-H curve – all topics on coal ( hazards , loading ) – all topics on grain – ig system failed on ship , ur actions – pyrophoric iron sulphide – P/v valve leaking during loaded voyage at sea , ur actions – Stcw amendments – anchor cable maintenanceF2
12-MAR-21DEVESHPassage plan from argentina to rotterdam, ITCZ, ROR situation, crossing and rv, cross qts, how loadline zones are decided, argentina to rotterdam gc or rumb line, skiffs approaching action, diff between psc and flag state, AOA and CBA, crew did not get salary for last 2 mnths action as a mate, coal precaution, loading high density cargo so calculate max cargo for that hold, type of gas meters carried onboard, before container loaded on ship where all does it go through, spontaneous combustion (cross qtns…why temp increases, how co2 is formed, how it ignites), purpose of ig system, on ships where ig system is not mandatory what do they use? VGM, what is use of soft iron spheres, ballast water regulation D1 and D2, requirements for ballast water exchange, certificates as per ISMF2
5-APRIL-21DEVESHCan you calculate SF & BM Manually onboard ships. Loadicator Requirement on ships. Testing of Loadicator, who approves it. Can you load all types of IMDG containers on a container vessel. What factors does an administration consider when issuing Document Of Compliance to ships. Wash water requirement on tankers & calculation. Cargo sea chest testing requirement. RA for fitting of a spool piece. When do you carryout RA. Mooring tail replacement and as per which publication? Can a mate write anything in chain register, if yes then in which section and what entries? Hazards of coal. Why spontaneous combustion occurs? Can spontaneous combustion in a coal occur if I keep a bag of coal here ? Why ? Where will you find load density?F2
8-APRIL-21DEVESHWhat is Reefer Monitoring System on container ships? What procedure you will follow in case of a reefer malfunction? If you receive claim for that cargo, what will you do? What all documents Shipper gives for carriage of general containers, reefer containers, DG cargo? Is there any Bill of lading signed on container ships? No Then how does Master acknowledges receipt of container cargo onboard? What document he signs? Cargo crane breakdown? Action.F2
8-APRIL-21DEVESHGrain loading how will u do? Can u load all IMDG cargoes in container ships? Tankers how PV valve n PV breaker works How to load grain cargoes without loadicator? Last cargo coal n next cargo grain, how will u prepare holds? Will u discharge the chemicals used for cleaning with bilges?F2
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Capt. Deshpande Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Deshpande Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
7-JUNE-18DESHPANDEStarted with basics load density stowage factor permissible load density Loading heavy lifts in detail everything Loading high density cargo by checking it from IMSBC Loading Grain and how u will use grain code How to use IMSBC code Documents required to load IMDG Change of grade in tanker what action u will take as mate and vessel at berth Hazards of heavy density cargo Ship listed 5* stbd side due to cargo become fluid action as a mate? ( Both were taking orals at same time and they were quite satisfied with Function 2 but finally internal did not give though I got 6/10. Internal said study Kore about tankers as I am bulky guy and for exam purpose should know about tankers…as can’t put limitations on COC)F2
15-JUNE-18DESHPANDEWhat ships have you done? Why do you not have DC. I said that I don’t sail on tankers. He said you should still have. I said okay Started with basics 1. Angle of repose and what you understand from it 2. Stowage factor. Load Density 3. Received instructions to load Iron ore. How will you go about doing it? 4. Precautions while loading. 5. Care for cargo during voyage. Here I accidentally said ventilation for Iron ore so he asked again. Then I said no you won’t. 6. Ventilation criteria ( Dew point ) 7. Ship sweat. Cargo sweat. 8. CSM contents 9. How will you secure Iron Ingots. Draw and show. Here I just made a box shape vessel so he asked me to draw a transverse section of bulk carrier. 10. Alternate hold loading 11. Types of dunnage 12. How will you secure a container on general cargo vessel. 13. Flammable limits. Flammable range 14. How to measure CH in tank. 15. Explosimeter explain 16. Purpose of BL. How many original copies 17. Negotiable and non negotiable BL. Why to have non negotiable BL 18. Stability criteria for general cargo ship. 19. What is angle of loll 20. Vessel at angle of loll. ActionF2
3-OCT-18DESHPANDE1. Loading of concentrated with hazards, MC, TML, FMP. 2. Contents of Grain Booklet. Loading of grain with DOA. What is DOA. How will you compare heeling moments of grain obtained? Angle of repose. 3. Hazards of Coal, precautions. 4. Test for loadicator. 5. IG system on tankers, alarms, flammability diagram and hazards. 6. Draft survey. What is the importance of initial draft survey. 7. Letter of protest and why do you issue. Have you issued any LOP and why??? 8. Functions of Bill of Ladding. Why so important? 9. CSS Code and contents of CSM Code. 10. Loading on Bulk carriers and types of loading. 11. Stability criteria of Car Carrier.F2
11-OCT-18DESHPANDEIMDG content IMSBC- he said tell me everything u know abt imsbc. Annex 2 Marpol – he said tell me everything u know abt Annex 2 What is DPP How you will change from dpp to cpp. What is rocking test What  is padding? Crew burn his hand with Sulphuric acid- ur actionsF2
3-OCT-18DESPHANDEWhat is polymerization? How will you carry out a cargo tank cleaning. Cow procedure? 4 Advantages and 4 Disadvantages of COW? What is VGM? Cargo gear breakdown. What action as per Mate? What is critical Temperature? Procedure for Purging and inerting. Can Purging be done in inerted condition? What is multistage centrifugal pump? Primary and secondary venting arrangements and the pressure settings CCR. Container lashings.F2
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Capt. Daniel Joseph Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Daniel Joseph Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
16-FEB-17DANIELWhich ships have u sailed on. VLCC. can u load chemical on VLCC? Loadicator tests carried out and how u do it Tolerance limit for lodicator values. How is permissible What is SMPEP? Types of chemical tankers with definitions of eachF2
16-MAR-18DANIELWhat is ISGOTT ?? Next ques he asked what types of ships u r sailing on : I said Gas carrier He told me that is bad for you i am LNG guy. Different types of gas carrier as per cargo ?? Different types of gas carrier as per igc code How will you go about loading ?? What are limits sets for loading in Gas carrier or how much you can load your charterer is asking??  What is boil off?? What are hydrates?? Explain liquefaction cycle with diagram various cross questioning. What is knock out drum he asked me that as i had drawn in liquefaction diagram?F2
12-SEPT-18DANIEL– Gas tankers. -Each and every thing u can think of Gas tankers – Draw reliq plant . Cross question on this – write down safety features in compressor room . – Cross questions on knock out drumin compressor room.  – Tanker calculation – How do u test low level and high level alarms in gas tankers . – IMDG Amendments Many more but grilled nicely on gas tankers only.F2
14-FEB-19DANIELHow will you load sulphur in India? As per what Indian Reg? As per what MS Notice?? What u will do if PV breaker leaks? MLC requirement for Indian ship? MS act? Regulations in MS act? What is your role as per MS act? What is IOPC? Fund? Maximum liability? Supplementary fund? What is SDR? Calculation for SDR? What is certificate A and certificate B?? Many more questions for Indian ships as per rules and regulation.  He said u should know regulations for Indian ships also??F2
12-JAN-21DANIELProcedure fr tank cleaning. What all precautions? One crew feell down in tank action? What is static accumulator oil? What all precautions fr electro static hazards? How will u test heating coil at what pressure? What is test presure fr fire line? Where pressure gauge is situated fr fire line? What is usually working pressure of fire line? U hav to carry 9 parcel of chemical how will u go about that? If one of the parcel is not in COF what will u do?? Stability critaria fr the vessel? What is AOR ? which is more dangerous low or high AOR? what is bay ? How it is numbered? If one container seal is broken what will u do? Example of cargo claim? Load density?F2
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Capt. Coutino Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Coutino Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
17-MAR-18COUTINO– Draft survey. – IMSBC – Concenterates. – If you found cargo damaged in cargo hold #3, as a mate what actions you will take and what advice will you give to master regarding singing of bill of lading? – Stability requiremnts for general cargo. – What kind of cargo you can take on your last vessel. I said last vessel being a semisub DP vessel, we were limited  to heavy lifts. – How will you load heavylift? (Many cross questions)F2
17-MAR-18COUTINO– Mates receipt. – Bill of Lading & types. – Cargo Manifest. – Boat note. – Stowage factor & where you find it. – Load density & where you find it. – Trimming tables & it’s use. – Grain Code. Stability criteria. Loading with DOA & without DOA. (Asked me again which vessel other then DP have you done?) – Test on containers. – CSC – CSS – CSM – How will you load DG cargo. (Lots of cross question.) – What is check digit? – Container not on loading plan but about to be loaded. Action? – You are loading two different chemicals. Procedure? – Shore stops one chemical. Action? – IG fails. Action? – Publications to refer for loading and tank cleaning on chemical tanker?F2
18-JUNE-19COUTINOHow will you load steel coils? how will you load Reefer ? wt all documents? There is a problem with the refer your action? How will you load IMDG? What are the information in schedule 1 of DOC? How will u go about loading grain? Publication you will refer? Hazards of grain? CSM applies to which all ships? a bit of cross questions on this topic . Stowage Factor? Load density? Broken stowage? B/L not ready at departure what will u do? Procedure if master does nt sign the B/L? (then he asked me Ship specific questions like)  what is the regulation for  how much fuel is carried in the cars fuel tank ? the air pressure on the tyre of a car ? how will u discharge a car with a flat tyre?F2
11-SEPT-19COUTINOBale capacity, load density, stowage factor. CSS code. CSM.  How will you load different grades of cargo on oil tanker? Different types of oil tanker. Venting arrangements. Grain loading. DOA. Intact stability criteria. VHM. Critical period & critical instant. Mates receipt? BL. Can you write remarks on BL?F2
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Capt. Chand Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Chand Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
17-JULY-18CHAND1) IMSBC code. Content n importance. 2) IMDG code. 3) CSS code. 4) Cargo securing manual. 5) Chain register. 6) ISGOTT content . 7) COW requirement. 8) Tare weight , Stack weight , CSC plate , Bay plan 9)Proof Load. ( carne SWL 20T) 10. Concentrate hazard n precaution. 11. Heavy lift lading preparation , precaution. 12. Oil spill action . Entry in which log book. Under which point you will mention oil spill.F2
11-SEPT-18CHANDIBC Code Flammability wants in detail IMDG oiltankers don’t carry…but why do u have that code as per which regulation Crane markings (swl and what else) where can we find what markings to b there Proofload of crane Purging and gasfreeing what is more dangerous BL (ans as per actual BL as seen on ships not notes answer) LOADICATOR not working how will u calculate cargo + stresses In detail ( college u did box shape ship what is in actual ship)F2
7-NOV-18CHANDHow will you prepare hold for grain loading after coal discharging CSC plate. Proof load of 30Mt crane. How will you prepare your vessel for crane testing various method of crane testing? Grain code content. Grain loading condition. Will vessel load grain without DID. CSS code content and how it will help chief officer IMSBC code content. Group of cargo under IMSBC code. Which chapter is more important for chief officer from IMSBC code? Container segregation table. What is x in segregation table? ISGOTT content.F2
7-NOV-18CHANDWhat is difference between survey and audit? What audit you did? How take external audit? Various case of for Dredge vessel right ahead action. Light fishing vessel shooting net and hauling net. Can you load grain whose angle of repose more than 60. What is maximum angle of repose till you load grain cargo?F2
15-NOV-19CHANDStarted with what is the proof load 10t crane and how much proof load Prepare for crane survey you have 24 hours Lpg grade change, loading of butane and propane What docs you need for lpg Can you burn lpg as fuel As a mate what all you need to check for lpg loading Docs for lpg Can you jettison cargo Oil spill during bunkering actions as mate (fn3) Offical log book and sopep in relation to oil spill How will you assist master in oil spill events Grain stabilityF2
16-NOV-19CHANDSWL of crane on last vessel? Proof load of crane? Crane test to be carried out, preparations for the surveyor? During cargo operations ship listed 7 degree, Action? During Cargo operations shore gantry broke and fell on vessel, Action? Contents of DG manifestF2
13-DEC-19CHANDGrain Loding manual, ISGOTT content, IMDG content and Class, MFAG, EMS, What if DG container on fine? Type of LPG. Draft survey formulas. Caine Test. SWL proof load. CSS content. CSM. Precautions for iron Ore , DRI , Sulphur.F2
18-DEC-19CHANDInformation available on gen argmnt plan Info given in IMDG pertaining to mate Tanker loading… topping up in progress..chickson burst..action? Types of heavy oil and light oil P & A manual What is FCL and LCL wrt container Types of containers and explain them What is electronic B/LF2
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Capt. Behl Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Behl Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
19-JUNE-18BEHL1. Tell me about the different pumps you know of. 2. What is NPSH? 3. What is cavitation? 4. What information will you get in the stability booklet? 5. You as a chief officer on chemical tanker have received a query from charterers to load 4 different cargoes. Prepare a stowage plan for the same. He wanted a detailed answer. 6. What is polymerisation? 7. What is putrefaction? 8. What is rollover? 9. Hazards of gas tankers 10. What all information provided in shippers declaration for solid bulk cargoes 11. What all information provided in individual schedules for solid bulk cargoes in IMSBC. 12. You see smoke coming out of an IMDG container on your watch. What action?  I said will first immi refer to the DG Manifest, he cut me short and said your cadet lost it, what now? I said will identify the class of the container from the placard. (Had read this from one of his previous sets). He just laughed. 13. What is COGSA? 14. Which are the rules which govern COGSA and multi modal transport Act? Had no idea about this. 15. What is FOB, FAS? No idea again. He told me these are INCO terms but said at ur level i can understand but not for a masters candidate. 16. On arrival discharge port, receiver asks you to discharge his 1200 m3 parcel, will you? I said will ask for the B/L stating its his parcel. He asked no B/L, what now? I said wont discharge. Will contact charterers and owners. 17. What is a LOI? Does it hold any value? I said from a shipper it doesnt. He asked and from a receiver? I hesitantly said yes. Guys does it? Just want to confirmF2
2-AUG-18BEHL1. Dry dock.. Documents required. 2. Anchoring procedure when tight space. Explain in detail. Draw. 3. MARPOL annex 1 – oil record book for cargo entries 4. Drills frequency. 5. Ship shore checklist 6. Duties of mate as per ISM 7. Load line survey, what will you check as mate?F2
9-DEC-18BEHLLashing of timber carrier I told all lashings but he wants how much u will tight hog lashing. I told I will keep it a bit loose later I will tighten it…but he says I also know that….tell me how much will you tighten it? Dimension of hog lashing wire and wiggle wire…. When is DOA supplied to a ship …he don’t want basic answer….he wants answers as per chief mate. Who supplies DOA. How will you order nav bulb? I told about impa and all..also about filament and all….he wants volt…I told I will ask E/O… He made pig face…. 3rd mate calls u on watch …..and he will give u situation and some buoy around and 2 mile CPA… Take action take action take action fast he keeps on moving the target towards u he is telling u have no time to think…..F2
14-MAY-19BEHLIMSBC n categories under it ISGOTT. Draft survey Coal loading Many other ship specific questions MLC. Doc validity Noise pollution: MLC amendmentsF2
18-JUNE-19BEHLhow to prepare load plan for car carrier how to lash a car (standard car ) how to load a car (  not standard dimensions ) draft survey in details. then  he asked  which ship u have prepared well expect car carrier. I said ask me anything. he said if I ask from tankers about  spiked crude cavitation npsh curves and phrophoric oxidation u want be able to answer.F2
16-NOV-19BEHLBlue card, Certificate of entry Types of welding What is TIG? What is the use of tungsten? What is the use of slag? Defects in welding caused by slag? Marlpol regs effective from 2020 MGO reg. from 2020 D2 reg, ballast performance standard? Tell me the contents Marpol Annex 1 apart from discharge criteria? Tell me the contents of Marpol Annex 4 apart from discharge criteria? Tell me the contents of Marpol Annex 6. Details of Nox/Sox technical manual, VOC, ODS? Tell me everything that is covered by ISM? SMS onboard as per what reg? What certificate issued as per ISM? Audit criteria for SMC? Fund convention? What liabilities does fund cover? Sound pollution convention? Where will you find duties of crew Anti fouling convention? What is banned and permitted as per Anti fouling convention?F2
18-NOV-19BEHLLoad density If carhi hold load density 10t and coil density load density 15t ..can u load?? Imsbc content Heavy lift def and precautions Cargo damage which docs required Loadicator test DOA Can we load without DOAF2
11-MARCH-20BEHLIMDG detailed Timber stability Heel due to wind How will u load class 1.1( wants to hear inform mmd prior) Care on reefer cargo Loadicator fails, how will load on bulk carrier in final stages to achieve 12.5 even keel. ( Use trimming tables.. explain how to use it)F2
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Capt. Baweja Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Baweja Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
12-FEB-18BAWEJAAngle of repose Load density Use of both Bilges overflowing into the hold of iron ore, action – pump bilges out, inform shipper and actions suggested, make for port of refuge since MC could be more than TML ISGOTT Contents and amendments VGM and where can u find this- DG website Convention of IGC code – SOLAS CH 7 What all consideration when loading a gas tanker to Max capacity- I said density of cargo, loadlines, and drafts.. they seemed content Coal loading and hazards Sulphur loading and hazards.F2
15-MAY-18BAWEJA1) What is Heavy Lift and Precautions during loading? 2) Difference between LPG and LNG? 3) ISGOTT changes? Changes to SSSCL? 4) VGM?? (He told to go to DG site for this) 5) ORB requirements? 6) Difference between RORO and Pure car carriers? 7) Chemical tankers’ types? Explain the types? 8) Chain register and it’s parts?F2
14-JUNE-18BAWEJAWhich types of ships hav you done. I said crude oil tankers. 1) Types of BL 2) Reason for spontaneous combustion in coal ( Told him as per errol fernandes book) 3) What is NOP. If your ship is in Mumbai where you vl go to make a note of protest (Initially I said high court, he started smiling. Then I changed my ans and said I will ask the local agent to take me to the notary public. Looked satisfied.) 4)Heavy weather ballast requirement 5) Seachest pressure testing (3.5kg/cm2 for 15 min) 6) Paramount clause 7) Union purchase ( he wants to hear swl of the union purchase will be 1/3rd of smaller derrick). 8) meaning of purging and inerting 9)Why do u carry out purging ( I told him purging is done to to reduce hydrocarbon concentration in tank, then he asked what else. I was silent. Gave me time to find out answer but finally he said bcoz shipper will tell u to do so) 10)Oil spill from slop tank. Action? 11) what is the purpose of equalizing valves in slop tank and how they are situated in each tank?( to separate clean slop from dirty slop. One vl b at a lower level than other one. Can also be used if one tank is overflowing.) 12. Three most important points in ship shore safety check list ( communications, loading and discharge procedures hav been agreed and ESD arrangement) 13) overhauling of Pv valve 14) Amendments to Isgott.F2
4-DEC-18BAWEJAGrain stability, Time requirement for not of protest. Steel coil precautions.. Heavy lift cargoes prec.. IMDG code and supplement.. LPG and LNG carriage temperature Cargo securing manual… VOC, VGM, Factor for loading IMDG container. Container markings. Load density/stowage factor.F2
4-DEC-18BAWEJAAmendment to ISGOTT CSM IMDG Segregation And all his set questions Secondary venting arrangements if oil tankerF2
3-JAN-19BAWEJALoad density. Stowage Factor. Markings on container and CSC plate. What is tare weight of container. What to check in reefer container? What are Heavy lift precautions while loading? DG Manifest. IMDG Code. Segregation of IMDG. DOC – imdg. IG contents. Lastest amendments to ISGOTT. Boat Note. Types of dunnages. Types of BL. What is Note of Protest and who and where it is lodged? Lashing for timber cargo?F2
3-JAN-19BAWEJAAmendment to ISGOTT CSM IMDG Segregation And all his set questions Secondary venting arrangements if oil tanker.F2
5-JULY-19BAWEJAChemical tanker (type of ship I have sailed on). Types of chem tankers. X-y-z categories. Loading of palm oil. Caustic soda soln. Sulphuric acid. Drying / inerting / padding. How to gas free tanks? How to clean tanks for palm oil? Segregation tables. Venting system on tanker. Hazards of palm oil.F2
6-AUG-19BAWEJAStatutory and mandatory certificates, Form a and form b, Oil record book, Dry docking plan, Drydocking is it mandatory as per which convention, Chain register, How will you slip cable, PM’s on anchorF2
7-OCT-19BAWEJA1. VECS requirement. 2. ERS according to which regulation, which type of ship and size of ship, 3. IMDG code applicable for which ship. 4. Primary and Secondary means of venting settings. 5. Loading of 2 grades of oil, which all documents, publications, codes, plans and manuals to refer for loading. 6. Winch PMS and setting of brakes.F2
7-OCT-19BAWEJA1. Last failing questions. 2. FMP, TML. 3. Documents for heavy life. 4. IMDG and supplement content. 5. Cow procedure. 6. Inerting and purging and reason for carrying out.F2
10-OCT-19BAWEJAIMDG applicable for what kind of cargo Precautions when loading chemicals drums on ur Deck Precautions for loading Heavy Lift What all will you check on the heavy lift Contingency.. Cargo Gear broken down (Mention will inform Master and Ch Engineer). Difference between LNG & LPG (Wants temp). Load density. Stowage Factor. What is the density of Heavy Density Cargoes? What is ISGOTT and whom does it apply to?F2
17-OCT-19BAWEJA* Define load density and stowage factor snd it’s unit and how it is in interrelated * Hazards snd precaution s associated vth carriage of Coal * Hazards and precautions associated vth carriage of iron ore and sulphur * Define TML ; MC * Hazard and precautions while loafing heavy weight * Hazards and precautions of Logg loading Asked me in details about log loafing lashing materials and their breaking strength and holding capacity * Contebts of Imsbc *Contents of ImDG * Contebts of Isgot * Diffrebt type of cointainners and lashing used * if loadicator fails.. Action (He needs to hear dat v hav a bckup Loadicator CD on board dat to to be installed on other bridge pc as a backup) * Latest amendments in ISGOTT * Difference between LPG n LNGF2
18-OCT-19BAWEJA*Cow advantages and disadvantages * PV valve PV breaker * IG system *TML, FMP, MC * How will you load coal? * Loading of crude with high H2s * Load density stowage factor * Heavy lift and precautions and what info will you ask from shipper and what declaration will it give. * Documents that will be required for cargo claimF2
4-NOV-19BAWEJAAsked me to write all previous questions Loading coal Sulphur Contents of CSM Explain polymerisation Loading plan of chemical tanker as i was from chemical As per Regulation which reg MSDS. Explosives stowage n types of magazines. Now he asked his questions- composition of IG. What do u mean by Contingency?F2
2-DEC-19BAWEJA– ISGOTT contents and most imp chapter – SSSCL – VOC/ VECS – types of chemical tanker – COW adv disadvantage – heavy lift precautions before and after lifting – concentrate def – TML / FML def – IG composition with percentage constitute – types of BL and function of BL – Diff between boat note and mate reciept – Iron ore precautions – Nop/ Lop/Loi def diffF2
5-FEB-20BAWEJATold to write down previously asked questions. Flammability diagram Mates Receipt, Boat note NOP and documents to be produced before notary. Load density, TML Action if cargo liquefied during sailing COW advantages n disadvantage Concentrates loading IG relatedF2
17-JUNE-21BAWEJAIOPP cert foram A n B, coal hazards, grain criteria, Sampling points, how u wl load IMDG cargo, Segregation content of CSM, Inert gas alarm, CSS content, subsidary risk, bilge cover disch along at cargo-tell issue note of protest, boat note, clean mate receipt issue and cargo found damage wl u wl suggest master, prep loadline survey, damage stability booklet content, how u wl calc trimming of cargo to achv desire trim, grain st.criteria, loadicator test procedure and accept error, bracket damage action-issue LOP, operator load damage cargo-action.F2
17-JUNE-21BAWEJAGrain code contents, imsbc contents, css contents, how will u load reefer container, bagged cargo, power supply off during loading action, hazards of chemical tanker, loading on chemical tanker, diff btw harmful & dangerous substance, dg manifest, mates receipt, effect of trim on cargo, loadicator fail action, sf bm calculation, damage stability booklet how to use, angle of repose of grain, bulk code for which cargo, IMSBC groups, load density.F2
5-JULY-21BAWEJA1. Load density 2. Stowage Factor and Broken stowage. what is the relation between them. 3. Static accumulator oil. 4. Dilution and Displacement method. when to use dilution and when displacement explain. 5. Coal loading before, during and after precaution. 6. TML and hazards of coal. methane emission is imp for him. 7. What is the stress measuring device and what are the main document required for it. 8. IMDG is for which cargo. 9. Name the Supplement of IMDG all 6. 10. Trim and Stability booklet content. he want in sequence. 11. Define Heavy lift. 12. What precaution to be taken when lifting heavy lift. 13. Types of Chemical tankers as per IBC code. be specific on terminology. 14. Difference between PV valve and PV breaker. and its working. main diff is pv vlv for each tank and pv breaker is connected to common ig line he wants here this. 15. Advantages and Disadvantages of Cow. 16. What all checks you will carried out on loaded oil tanker while sailing. 17. Contingency plan for oil spill while loading. 18. What is the difference between hazardous cargo, dangerous and harmful cargo. 19. Full form of RORO vessel. Hazards of RORO vessel 20. Is RORO vessel safe?F2
8-JULY-21BAWEJA1. Documents for cargo claim again. 2. Undocking precautions. Most important point for him – Stability condition to be same as wen we entered 3. Navigation light maintenance 4. Navigation lt. Arc of visibility 5. Document and plans for dry dock 6. Anchor PMS (wanted some specific point was very angry cuz I didn’t say his points) 7. CO STCW duties (told him all points as Pawan but was not satisfied) he wanted 2nd in command after Master, head of deck department. 8. Oil spill during loading 9. Anchor dragging action (wanted some specific points .he didn’t tell me) 10. Vessel grounded action 11. Intact stab requirement 12. How will u motivate the crew? 13. What training u will give the crew on tankers. 14. Explain PMS on board ur last ship 15. SF and BM explainF2
8-JULY-21BAWEJA1. Load density 2. Stowage Factor and Broken stowage. What is the relation between them. 3. Can u load a cargo with higher load density if ur ship is less (Yes if I divide the load by keeping dunnage). 4. Dilution and Displacement method. When to use dilution and when displacement explain? 5. Iron ore loading before, during and after precaution. 6. Cargo inhibitors explain 7. What is the stress measuring device and what are the main documents required for it. 8. Polymerization explain 9. Cargo claim documents 10. Trim and Stability booklet content. he want in sequence. 11. Define Heavy lift. 12. What precaution to be taken when lifting heavy lift. 13. Loadicator testing procedure and frequency 14.  Segregated and clean ballast tank difference 15. Advantages and Disadvantages of COW. 16. What all checks you will carried out on loaded oil tanker while sailing. 17. Contingency plan for oil spill while loading. 18. What is the difference between hazardous cargo, dangerous and harmful cargo. 19. Deck seal use 20. Is RORO vessel safe? Explain.F2
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Capt. Azad Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Azad Function 2 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
6-JAN-17AZAD-Why u faild last tym? – written status – which ships hav u done – i said tankers n then this guy jst dig into tankers.in all possible ways… all practicle… he said whatever u’llsay jst giv me what u’ll actually do… Procedure as.mate… 1. Loading i started everything from.prior arr checks till completn 2. Discharging gaseous cargo 3. Cow… i started with req n then my answer 4. Tank cleaning 5. Tank entry procedure… started with inerting n so on… 6. Flam diag(complete explanation) 7. Equipments 8. Odmcs operatn, test 9.chemtanker loading 10. Chris code, 11. Pn A manual 12. DOC 13. Bl n functions of BL, LOP n tell me which all have j seen. 14. As a mate on tanoer which all papers u’ll signF2
13-MAR-18AZADVGM regulation Maximum loadable quantity hw will u decide Tanker line up Tanker topping up Tanker loading rate determination Tanker topping up rate determination Vef wat is the factor Ullage calculationsF2
3-APRIL-18AZAD1)  What is a DOA and the regulation regarding the same. 2) Can u carry a cargo if a ship does not have a DOA? 3) How will you carry out load testing of cargo lifting gear and at what intervals? 4) How will you perform dynamic testing of Lifeboats?F2
12-SEPT-18AZADLast times failing questions. What is critical Temperature? Why is is important for us? What is Coke? What are the hazards of coal? While carriage of coal during voyage, fire in hold, action? Then he asked lot of vessels do not have hold fire fighting system even when they are carrying coal, how and why?F2