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Capt. Gupta Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Gupta Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
13-MAR-18GUPTAProcedure to take star sights.various cross questions on calculations. Action if radar fails. How will you ascertain ships position when gps and gyro fails. R.V. narrow channel heavy traffic and strong cross currents. How will you navigate. Vsl coming out of port and ypu see 2+1 red flasshing light..action..(i had to ask him which region after which he said region B) 4 -5 situations . Two white lights in a line..identify( i started with P/D vsl underway 50 mtrs or more.. fucked up on that part ..then he asked me can it be 40 mtrs..i said no..ans :can be less than 50mtrs as vsl less than 50 mtrs are not obliged but still can carry two masthead lights) Narrow channel you intend to overtake another vsl.. what signals you will use.( no signals as overtaking is possible without any action of the overtaken vessel ) RV you are making way and you  put your engines astern. How will you indicate that to the vessel astern of you. ( i said if making way than 1 prolonged blast..but i will increased the frequency n when m nt making way 2 prolonged blast with increased frequency) he said no . How will you ascertain that the chart is fully corrected.F1
16-MAR-18GUPTAVessel in mumbai a tanker having a voyage to taiwan vai singapore. How will u proceed and if ur charterer is forcing you to take max cargo how will u do it.? – Maximum angle of sextant –  situation of 2 PD Head on and 1 PD has a obstruction on stbd side what will be your action? – TRS avoiding action if you are on the path of the TRS – Few more situations and also situations regarding lateral buoy – No cards no rules – RV master trying out engines astern what fog signals – Sailing130 mtrs propelled by machinary day and night signals – F.V / Trawler / mine clearance operation vs lights and shape – Prepare a ht. of eye tableF1
9-OCT-18GUPTAActions upon encountering restricted visibility Precautions while navigating in narrow channel Course alteration in narrow channel with heavy current Define WIG craft and state her lights What sound signal will you give while overtaking other vessel in narrow channel when you have sufficient searoom to overtake What sound signal will you give while going astern on engines in rv 3/4 ROR situations. 3/4 buoys. Detailed procedure to take staggered sight Gyro failure at sea Master ashore in Dahej and vessel starts dragging anchor Vsl in dangerous quadrant of TRS in southern hemisphere, action?F1
5-FEB-19GUPTAPast failing Questions What is Range of tide how it effects u as C/o explain in detail. Secondary port tide calculations why and how? Anchoring procedure, brought up position holding position, holding ground..lots of cross questions by Capt.Muduli both of them were together RV ur in bridge what u will do all details Rule 6, 24,35 How will u determine safe speed , visibility Steering fail actions, Various charts when u will use n why, Star sight calculations n  procedures in details,Trs  300nm action how to avoid, Dangerous Quadrant Action, Sextant errors  and few more Questions by him.F1
7-JUNE-19GUPTAHow will you come to know the barometric pressure when you don’t have provided any meteorological aid to you when you at sea.Signs of TRSHow to secure anchor at sea ( too much cross questions on that ).Which wire will you use?calculate Breaking stress of that particular wire if I provided 20” dia.R.V. and two vessels are approaching in a narrow band of a restriceted waters,which rule will apply & why?does vsl has to give a long blast to show his presence?Vessel coming out of port in region “A”Assist master in anchoring? what all info. You will provide to master regarding anchoring prioir>Vessel transiting narrow channels in R.V. precautions?How to replace a cable of an anchor? Procedure & precautions.What is short stay? Which stay you will prefer ?Gave two P.D.V. and asked me to place them in a narrow channel? How they will head means what will be the positions of the vessel wrt the narrow channel?Sound signals for anchored vessel Very short tempered person. you tell all the things what you know exactly but still he will point out what you missed.F1
4-OCT-19GUPTA1. Dangerous quadrant in Northern hemisphere action. How to escape it. 2. Region A while departure from harbour u see a green conical buoy which side you will keep it. 3. Restricted visibility suddenly arises what is your action as mate. 4.Trs characteristics 5. Fog signal of towing vsl 6. Lights three white light in vertical direction 7. Fishing vsl lights. And also when fishing vsl is on anchor what light it will display. 8. What is tide . 9. When u r in port tide increases what is your action 10. Star sight. When n how to take. What you will Check?F1
11-OCT-19GUPTARv situations Anchor dragging action Rv ,heavy wx u r on watch, action? Narrow channel precaution? Squat,how to reduce? Towed vessel lights? How towing wire can b seen at night? Ex meridian n limit? Light of fishing vsl at anchor? Star sight? Vsl coming 1 pt abaft ur beam from stbd side, clear visibility, action? What are cross current?F1
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Capt. Devesh Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Devesh Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
3-JULY-18DEVESH-2 situations only in narrow channel – bulb gets fused and which bulb to be used for masthead light (didn’t know at all !!) Occlusion -2– 3 buoys he asked – gyro not working in higher latitudes? -Cadet has to take merpas at 40degress latitude. What altitude to set on sextant ? – synoptic charts – ice charts – warm front – frontal depressionF1
11-SEPT-18DEVESHPast failing questions which were as follows: Inspires and INDSAR co-ordinates (so i draw the diagram and explained) and use of both and who is in charge of them? ROR cards 1 white it. Then just asked lights for towing vl, which vsl do not show anchor lights, Rule 7,10,15,16,17 explanation, overtaking & crossing RV Situations, Safe water mark buoy specification, A radar target seen on radar by disappeared before acquiring it what will you do?, Eco sounder errors, what is Pythagoras error and why does it occur? Position fixing methods, star sight, ECDIS correction procedure, Nautical publication correction procedure, what are the advantages of ECDIS over paper charts?F1
11-SEPT-18DEVESHHow composite GC sailing is carried out? (I explained him all by gnomonic chart and transferring) Asked how u can save d distance- comparing and adjusting meridians on rl track not satisfied? How to check visibility without any target in open sea i said by table in Norris table? Various ROR situations confused me in give way and stand on vessel? This failed me in dis functionF1
11-SEPT-18DEVESHPast failing questions which were as follows: Inspires and Indsar co-ordinates (so i draw the diagram and explained) and use of both and who is incharge of them? ROR cards 1 white lt. Then just asked lights for towing vl, which vsl do not show anchor lights, Rule 7,10,15,16,17 explanation, overtaking & crossing RV Situations, Safe water mark buoy specification, A radar target seen on radar by disappeared before acquiring it what will you do? Eco sounder errors, what is Pythagoras error and why does it occur? Position fixing methods, star sight, ECDIS correction procedure, Nautical publication correction procedure, what are the advantages of ECDIS over paper charts?F1
4-NOV-18DEVESHHow composite GC sailing is carried Out? (I explained him all by gnomonic chart and transferring)? Asked how u can save d distance- comparing and adjusting meridians on RL track not satisfied? How to check visibility without any target in open sea i said by table in nooris table? Various ROR situations confused me in give way and stand on vessel?F1
6-MAR-19DEVESHLunar eclipse Synoptic charts Prognosis charts Rule 5 6 9 10 13 Grilled me on rule 19 Y pl is perpendicular to azimuth Restricted visibility situations At night in open sea how will u determine range of visibility? What is the vertical angle of navigation lights? How much overlap can be of navigation lights? GPS errors & limitations, Gyro errors and limitations. TRS, YYY is LHSC navigable in TRS. YYY is dangerous quadrant called dangerous In TSS steering fails & rough weather approaching, actionF1
6-MAR-19DEVESH– In case sailing on a full-fledged ECDIS ship, vessel intends to go to a port of Refuge and vessel does not have permit for those charts. Action? Chart Agent 24hrs service not responding? Contact Company and they are also not able to arrange charts? In those scenario what a ship can do , any backup available ? – Charts / ECDIS update procedure ? How is the ship getting update ? – IMO standards for 2 Bridge Equipments : Magnetic Compass & ALDIS Lamp. Also state the requirements as per SIRE as I am sailing on tankers. – Procedure of taking bearings / compass error directly from Magnetic Compass from monkey Island. – Details about Magnetic Compass & Aldis Lamp – POLAR CODE – Additional equipments required in higher latitudes – ROR situations specially regarding RV conditions – Use of Trial Manoeuvring for Anti Collision purpose – Synoptic Charts / Prognosis Charts – Signs of an approaching TRS – Stranding / Beaching – Currents and factors required for currents – How will you assist master in decision makingF1
9-JULY-19DEVESHAsked how is ROR – I said prepared well, you can ask Sir. Smiled and said offcourse I will and then didn’t asked any rule and cards 1. Normal situation – open sea head on and one vsl on port bow, action. Then same situation vsl on stbd bow 2. Magnetic and gyro higher lat 3. Equipments req at high lat 4. What is gnss compass 5. Both gps failed effect on Ecdis 6. Gyro fail effect on Ecdis 7. Polar Code requirement 8. Settling, steaming and damping errorF1
9-SEPT-19DEVESHSituations Wrt fishing traffic, Crossing, Action by stand on with fishing traffic, Polar code rqmts. for navigation, Ships routeing RV actions, Synoptic and prognostic charts, Rv radar not picking targets what will you do, TSS how do you navigate , As a mate what is required. From you for coastal navigation, Mate voyage planning.F1
4-MARCH-20DEVESH-various situation -aground lights -oceans currents all -how to determine visibility in dark night when there are no vessels around -various lights NucF1
6-NOV-20DEVESHGyro principal. Gyro error. How to correct gyro error. Gyro fail action. Which all equipment affect if gyro fail? What will happen in radar due to gyro fail? How u will get target info. In gyro fail how will u steer ur vsl? Why trs is not forming near  equator? Weather routing, 6,7simple situation of clr visibility. Open sea you nd lookout person on bridge ..suddenly lookout person  get unconscious action ? If u answer you will go and chk thn he asked … U will  chk thn who will keep watch…  Tss one vsl is coming behind u. Dist 1.5 miles  ..ur engine fail action labrador current and gulf stream  almost at similar latidue why one is cild where as other is warm current.? Est of africa  which all current …. Name Origin of labrador current, I must say he is good person  …no extra fingerings…F1
2-MAR-21DEVESHMoon augmentation Why -30 in moon corn Lunar eclipse explain Solar eclipse explain Equipments used in polar region don’t tell him equipments like radar echo, sounder etc. he wants to hear additional equipments carried onboard For polar region. ROR situations Crossing and overtaking combined and plenty cross questions on thatF1
5-MAR-21DEVESHHe was in a hurry and as he saw I had got 7 from the external he said he will ask 1 questions if I give answer I go through or come next time Requirements of ETA Nuc lights Distance between day signalsF1
5-MAR-21DEVESHRv u can see a blip on the radar which is coming and going action N than cross questions on that ( Trial manoeuvre he wanted to hear .. if we will use that before taking action) How will I assist master Action on gps failure What all equipment will be effected on gps failure Will I use ais for collision avoidance and why Types of reports and where to find of it’s mandatory or no How will u Determine semicircle of TRSF1
5-MAR-21DEVESH1. What is True, Mean, Dynamic Sun 2. You come on bridge as chief and second/ third off handsover the watch where one vessel is converging on stbd side and other on port side head on.OPEN SEA SITUATION what will u do as a mate 3.purpose of Harmonic constant in tide calculation 4.    2 Ecdis onboard and one ecdis fails what all actions you will take as a mate 5. In open sea no targets and no land how will you evaluate the visibility in Nm. 6. How will you determine you are in Danger semicircle in NH. What is veering , backing? How frequently you will take wind bearing to determine it? will face your ship to true wind direction to determine the storm centre in actual scenario.F1
5-APRIL-21DEVESHLunar eclipse RV Situation (His standard one) Vessel 2 points on STBD bow. You can see masthead lights and both sidelights. which situation is it? Quote Rule 14 Which all rules are related to Restricted visibility Lights and shapes of a towing vessel. How do you take Meridian Altitude. Why is SHM Required? Errors of magnetic compass (He doesn’t want to hear about the co-efficients, variation, deviation, magnetic anomalies etc).F1
8-APRIL-21DEVESHDescribe Polar Code Reasons Gyro Magnetic compass not working in high latitudes GNSS compass GLONASS/GALILEO description What is Datum of GLONASS? PZ90 How will it affect ECDIS? ECDIS limitations How can you use ECDIS for collision avoidance? ECDIS failure drills. RV you see one echo on Stbd bow? Appearing and disappearing. Action as OOW.F1
8-APRIL-21DEVESHU are in TSS of Singapore, Main Engine failed Action as Mate? RV situation: U are overtaking a Vessel which is doing 8 knots and U are doing 10 knots, Suddenly u saw one vessel in reciprocal course ahead of vessel to be overtaken, Action? How you take Merpass by sextant Altitude?F1
7-JULY-21DEVESHPast failing questions Company and type of ship sailed on Lunar eclipse Deviation card : procedure to make How do you take sight Which method is preferred for morning sight and why? How do you take merpass In TSS, engine failure action Precautions in rv navigation Rule 19 quote Which all rules applicable in rv Situations : nuc on port bow, both sidelights on 4 point stbd.. few more Overtaking in narrow channel (bank effect, interaction) Can u overtake in nc what sound signal Synoptic and prognosis chart Trs – how to determine u r in dangerous quadrant How will u know that ur gyro has failed Warm and cold current Vsl aground and fv sound signal Fv light and shapesF1
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Capt. Deshpande Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Deshpande Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
7-JUNE-18DESHPANDETRS in detail Why Dangerous quadrant is called dangerous? Why only advance quadrant in RHSC is dangerous? Gyro overhauling what they do? How gyro works? Why Gyro gives error in heading at higher latitude? One crossing situation at calm sea good weather radar not operational  very basic and ask me to explain to third mate who is on watch ? How third mate should approach this kind of situations at sea? (Explained him about checking bearing and aspect,determine ROC exist or not everything than I can but still he wanted something different) How does strong prevailing wind affect formation of TRS? How GPS calculate position in detail?F1
11-OCT-18DESHPANDE-What is safety contour -What will happen if you cross safety contour.(told him that we will get visual and audible alarm, not satisfied) – what is SCAMIN( answered him- if we zoom out or zoom in beyond SCAMIN some data dissapears- not satisfied) ROR- one vessel on port bow and one on STBD qtr (he didn’t gave any CPA, TCPA or range).F1
7-FEB-19DESHPANDECards, TRS in detail. Currents – warm and cold with examples. Fronts – warm and cold. Mer pass..how to calculate. Rule 9. You see a fishing vessel on your port bow in narrow channel.. what’s your action What all will you check in ecdis as a mate. What is ridge and trough? Isolated danger mark. Form R. Navtex. What are mandatory messages in the navtex ..wants to know what a, b,d, l stands for?F1
12-FEB-19DESHPANDEIt told him was not up 2 the mark in gyro and magnetic compass. He asked r u aware of all the concept. I said yes. -Rule 9 -Narrow channel SV overtaking u from stbd side dist 1 miles and it is in sails and on collision course ( I gave him all the funda for o’taking ) she is not taking action and VTS ask u 2 keep clear what will u do.( Tell him what action and as per what rule) – Lights of sailing vsl -lights of trawler -Diff btwn VTS and ship reporting. – BTM and BRM what is it. – Pilot ask something to capt and he gave wrong info what will u do ( Told him about challenge and response from BTRM ) -Rule 10 2~3 situations in TSS.( I forgot to mention call master he said always that should be the 1st thing u should do u have come for mates orals and not masters orals) -Fronts – Wx fax (Asked me draw the synoptic chart and it’s symbols) -What is different btwn contingency and emergency. – What will u do in case of grounding. ( Told him 1st stop engines and then follow the checklist as per SMS). – Lights of aground vsl and sound signal – 2nd mate new onboard how will u familiarize him on bridge (told him As per checklist in SMS) – how will u navigate with Ecdis in Polar region. – what charts will u use in Polar regions. -What all things will u check in ecdis as a mate. – Asked me r u confident of taking the ship alongside without master (I said yes) asked me how will u take a short round turn.F1
7-MAR-19DESHPANDEROR Rule 10, explain ? TRS action and dangerous quadrant & why? Buoyage system- danger mark specification? Auto- pilot fail, Action? Girding of tugs? Weather routeing ? Which Reg? TSS 2 situations Frontal depression? Passage plan as per mate? Gyro north seeking and errors?F1
9-APRIL-19DESHPANDEHe started with last attemt, Surveyor names and failing questions ,and what was wrong?    He asked which is ur fvrt function, i said fun-1.  He started with ROR situations. ROR Sit- u r on PD vsl , towing vsl crossing from port bow, range 2 miles, Action. ROR Sit – TSS u r on PD vsl following traffic lane, one PD vsl coming in opposite direction in same lane , nearly reciprocal course , Action. ; Diff in VTS and ship reporting system and as per which reg. of SOLAS? TRS Coming Action, Why RHSC in NH is dangerous? Diff between TRS & TLD? Gyro Function? Gyro in higher lat? Diff in Parallel indexing and position fixes?F1
8-MAY-19DESHPANDE1. Started wid introduction 2. Last ship route 3. Passage plan between any two ports as per chief mate point of view 4. Warm current and cold current 5. Trough and ridge 6. Fronts 7. TRS in full detail 8. Equation of time 9. Many ROR cards 10. 2 situation 11. Routening charts 12. Vessel grounded action as a chief officer 13. Manoeuvring characteristics of vessel 14. Errors of aneroid barometerF1
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Capt. Daniel Joseph Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Daniel Joseph Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
14-FEB-19DANIELBlind navigation technique? As per what regulation u carry equipment’s on board? He wanted to hear reg. no?? Requirement of LRIT? What is ROTI?  What is formula for that? How will you determine turn? Cross question on that What is parallel indexing?? Where u use??F1
12-DEC-20DANIELWhich type of vessel u hav sailed? Symbols for flood tide, EBB tide, PA, SD Few situations in R.V. Few situation in clear visibility Master is unconscious action for evacuation? Pan message how u transmit on VHF What is code for medical emergency From where u will get that? U r in Japan 2+1 red light flashing??F1
16-MAR-18DANIEL JOSEPHRule 2,9,19 No cards Situation third mate calls you and told mine clearance vessel just 1 .5 miles right ahead action and what might have gone wrong why mine clearance?? Loadline survey what all items you check Anchor dragging action  Currents TSS in detail  Voyage planning from Mumbai to Canada Beaching in detail with refloating .. sailient features of B/LF1
7-JUNE-19DANIEL JOSEPHAsked me to introduce my self in detail What equipment is there onboard ship to calculate the atm.pressure?working principle of aneroid barometer.What factor affects the atm.pressure?why do it changes?what causes it to change?ETA / Req. as per which convention with reg.numberName the SOLAS chapters.Which SOLAS ch.& reg. enlists the requirement to carry Nav.EquipmentWhat is the pressure in this place?F1
19-JUNE-19DANIEL JOSEPHResponsibility of IHO, IALA purpose, ICAO and  Iamsar relation. what is derelict.. Chapter 5 carriage requirements, Chapter 5 Master discretion, Reg 24 chapter 5 , requirements for autopilot heading and track control req., steering gear test, mandatory publications , what is LNSS plan? certificate as per chapter 5 solasF1
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Capt. Chand Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Chand Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
6-JULY-18CHANDFirst he asked me fn 1 kyon nahin mila terko last attempt mein…jahaz chalana bhul gaya kya… Then he told me be honest with me and if you dont know any answer please tell you dont know.. Then he started 1. 2 situations one head on and vsl is in 3 miles while from stbd odr vsl is overtaking and TSS situation fishing vsl crossing..wt action?? 2. Buoys, Flags(past failing questions?) 3. 4 stages of collision avoidance 4. seasonal corrections in tide..y u do…(past failing question) 5.Annex 1 -formula for intensity and high speed craft requirement. 4. what is LRIT and how it works,   ECDIS advantages & lim 5.Inertial navigation system 6.Fohn wind effect 7.How is monsoon formed 8. Turning circle details 9. Vsl collided. Ur on bridge.Master injured. All Actions 10. Ground tackleF1
17-JULY-18CHAND1) Passage plan ( Ras Tanurah to Singapore) how will you assist 2nd officer. 2) Rule 13,16,19 understandings 3) TRS ( why dangerous semicircle called dangerous) 4) Situation Restricted visibility base on 19 (e) 6) Stages of collision. And situation based upon them. 7) Noon sight calculation. 8) Polar code and type of certification. 9) Current in Indian Ocean during northeast and southwest monsoon. 10) Solar eclipse criteria.F1
11-SEPT-18CHANDAground vsl lts Aground vsl defn Vdr information Who is authorised to take vdr info 4Stages before collision what are they?F1
7-NOV-18CHANDQuote rule 19 & 17 Various situation Fog signal As chief officer role in passage planning How will you reach your cadet about annex 4 distress signal Grounding stranding beachingF1
13-DEC-19CHANDHow will you do safe Navigating TRS. Beaching in details. ROR card No. 235 and Action. Why are you not getting married? Stages of collision with distance. Rule 9 10 18 19. Errors of GPS. Explain all equipment on bridge Gyro fails LRITF1
18-DEC-19CHANDVoyage planning as per mate Your vsl will transit in high lat in the next voyage…action as mate? Your vsl aground… action? Information given in polar code wrt navigation and pollution prevention aspect INSPIRES Characteristics of radar Arpa alarms Heavy wx precautions as mate Meteorological equipments available onboard What all equipments will work on bridge in case of blackout?F1

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Capt. C.L.Dubey Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. C.L.Dubey Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
15-MAR-18C.L. DUBEY Rule 6, 9, 10, 19 1 situation RV Polar Code What equipment for Polar What is GNSS Compass Why Polar code What all equipment get effected. Any effect on AIS (unable to answer) What is ship Routing Passage planning How will you calculate compass error How to calculate using amplitude Can you calculate amplitude of moon & stars, if yes how if no why no 2nd off did departure checks calls you and says no compass error bcoz cloudy sky how will you find error Stars sight Complete details Polaris sight Complete details What is totally correction for stars Why apply a0, a1, a2 correction, what are these correction What is inhore traffic zone, who uses What is weather Routing Wer you will get Router info, which all publications to refer What all info in ocean passage, Routing chart Info in ships RoutingF1
10-SEPT-18C.L. DUBEYRule-2,5,6 What is general practice of seamen, what do u mean by ‘any constraints imposed by the radar range scale in use’ Couple of ROR situation How will you take over watch in rough weather at coastal passage at 4am in morning? How many people will are available on bridge for look out ( wanted to know diff watch level)? How will engage Em. Steering. How to calculate Gyro error at sea , Formula to calculate  Amplitude.F1
12-JUNE-18C.L.DUBEYRule 5,6,10 Situations Methods of gyro error Amplitude draw diagram – when taking amplitude Weather routeing Polaris use Radar limitations Take over watch in R.V Collision actionF1
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Capt. Behl Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Behl Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
11-MARCH-20BEHLWhat checks will do on gyro for long sailing? You changed steel in dry dock what will u chk as soon as sail out. What checks on magnetic compass before compass adjuster boards, Polar code (full in-depth), Draw synoptic chart and explain details In it. Which ROR rules will u expect yr 2ndmate n 3rd off to know by heart? Deep water anchoringF1
16-DEC-19BEHLAurora phenomenon and where to find this info for what purpose did you open mariners hand book for…  i said fir seeing bio sulfonication information. Information of ice where will you get that from (he wants to hear np 100 publication). How will you come to know if you vdr fails or not functioning that what all equipments it was recording (I said vdr manual, he said where else i said imo permormance standards, he furthur asked wher on board you will find performance standards couldnt answer “i guess it would be given in manula only lol”). What is bore tide ( i answered as per pawan kumar but bhel said wrong ans plz check internet for correct answer, i checked it something else dosent match with pawan notes) – submarine identification buoy ( i said special mark he said incorrect – i checked with a master and he said the info is given in annual notice to mariners at some pages , honestly never knew about this if any one on board can check and fwd the ans in the group will be great for the candidates) – west cardinal mark without top mark identify and all characters – iala b preferred channel to stbd buoy ( identify and all character i took time in this and he said bhai itna time lega toh jahaj thuk jayega, but i answered correctly in the end, he wants to be quick in identification) – vdr requirements – master ice reporting regulation as per solas (i answered solas ch5 reg 32) – he drew a light house and is character and asked me to explain each and every part of it “oc. w.r 12 m 70 sec 12M/18M” (this was a sector light and drew the same as it will be on th ba chart) – give 20 points when taking over anchor watch – tell me 7 important markings on chart when passage planning ( i told draw course, mark course and dist, nga, any caution mark like fishing heavens or military exercise zone mark or highlight it, i said tidal diamond he said its already marked couldn’t think of more please find out on your own- i was basically panicking – lat 40 deg n and sun at winter solstice what alt will you ask all your cadet to set on sextant for meet pass (couldn’t ans, the correct answer is you do the latitude by meridian altitude calculation in reverse and get the ans it is approx 27d,.  lat dec given find mzd and then find talt by subtracting 90d) – ocean currents and typesF1
9-DEC-18BEHLESP…. i told him about survey and use of esp….but he wants to hear in detail requirements for bulk carrier, containers, oil tankers and certificate in it. Type of anchors. Ac14 in detail and draw it. Grain code contain. He needs all content. Draw damage stability table how u c on ship.. of type 2, type 3 lodicator.(1st he will ask which loadicator u have on your ship). Grounding action as mate. Sound and some lights. Some ROR situations. He will give u IMDG code, supplement and tell u to find details of some cargo by giving u un number. Using above tables take action…. fire on container, spill …he says AB reports u UN number take actions. Then show proper segregation and separation from code in detail how you will go about loading rocket propelled granate. Shipper has given you wrong declaration of cargo how you will go about loading and stowage. You have to load that cargo. D1 and D2 ballast water treatment with values as per requirement. Load line survey told him. But he wants measurements of hatch coaming, air pipes, air vents, seals on deck and under deck. Holding power of anchor. I told him as per sea bed 2 to 4 times weight of anchor.. Name types of ice. Where will u get information about same…..Mariners handbook. Breaking yaw. I told him what it means. He also wants drawing for same. Passage plan from MUMBAI to UK. What is occultation draw and show. Gyro erratic in high lat. Formula for CSE and Damping error. Y r they high at pole explain me. I told about horizontal and vertical component also he wants something diff. Why you use soft iron. He needs to hear coefficient D correction. Limitations of radar. I told him all. But he is interested in all values for same. Do all solas regulation of solas ch5 …he asks any questions and tells u to relate with it. VGA. I told him all about VGA ( even there is vdo of mersk line about the same where they explain it) …he doesn’t want just in lay man terms like methode 1 and 2. he needs more information check IMO reg and ms act for same. fcking for all questions he needs presiz values. He also says which MS act states it. Say act no. Lazer gyro. Damage stability calculations no 2 db and no 2 hold flooded. he need calculations. not actions what u will take …he tell sub he hi action lenge gv me calculation and if u tell him about lodicator then woow he will ask where will u find how it looks like what all values u get…..have u operated it any time. Type of winds. All that gradient, geostropic winds and all …… ERS how do they calc…c vdo on YouTube He has all wooden buoy without top Mark he makes channel and then gives u situations….F1
13-AUG-18BEHL1. Voyage planning 2. Input to second officer 3. What you will check in passage plan 4. Types of ice 5. Gloccary about ice in which publication 6. Pwom 7. Wind chill factor 8. Cold weather precautions 9. Effect on gyro 10. CSE depend on which coefficient of latitude 11. Correction to gyro 12. Navigation through buoyed channel without topmark 13. Cards 14. Types of anchor 15. AC 14 16. Holding power of anchor 17. Immediate danger how much cable u will decide for anchoring 18. Submarine buoy ( Given in annual summary notice to mariner) 19. Emergency wreck marking buoy 20. Describe preferred channel to port for region BF1
12-JULY-18BEHLBore tide. Polar code. PWOM. Types of anchor. Holding power of anchor. What is AC 14 anchor. What is breaking yaw. Anchor dragging action. Doldrums. Air chill effect. Types of ice.F1
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Capt. Baweja Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Baweja Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
5-JULY-21BAWEJA1. GPS errors, gyro errors(i said lat & damp, lat-co-spd, ballistic deflection he wanted to hear one imp one) 2. Quote rule 39,40,41 & screening of lights 3. Difference between standard compass & standard magnetic compass( both are same he wanted to hear placed fore & aft line and safe distance from other eqts) 4. How will u assist master in command making decision(I said ans according to pawan notes but he wanted pointwise like management of traffic & weather managemnf he said these two to me ) 5. Mumbai to Rotterdam passage plan as per chief mate(answered all frm pawan notes but I don’t know what one most Imp point he wanted to hear) 6. Cardinal mark( He wants to hear it is same both in region a & b) 7. Indian ship reporting an who operates 8. Taking over navigational watch(He wants pointwise, 1st come 15min before & 2nd.master night order etc). 9. One vsl port qrts in rv action, same vsl now on stbd bow action 10. One vsl crossing from Port bow roc exist action, target vsl not taking any action what next ( I told as per rule 17 I will take action by stbd alteration but forgot to tell 5rapid blast so wrong) 11. What is synoptic chart and info from it 13. TRS define and signs 14. Examples of cold and warm currents in Atlantic Ocean 15. Difference btwn beaching and groundingF1
17-JUNE-21BAWEJAAll 3 rules of part F, quote Rule 19, one vsl in stbd qrtr In rv action, gyro principle and errors, HBW & VBW, difference btw magnetic and gyro, How to keep effective watch, how ull assist master in command making decision, mumbai to newyork plan as per chief mate, weather routing, synoptic charts, TRS signs and actions, fog signal of aground, screening of lights cutoff, buys ballots law.F1
17-MARCH-20BAWEJAAs I entered he asked me written status i said clear in 1st attempt both phase 1 and 2 Then asked which attempt of orals i said 2nd Who took ur orals last time I said Capt. Panigrahi n Sundaram Write your last failing questions and he asked that 1.Rule 8 2.Performance Standard RADAR, GYRO, DOPPLER 3.Ship Routeing System Present Question 1.Echo Sounder error 2.Doppler Log error 3.What is aeration 4.Steering Requirement 5.Rule 5,6. 6.RV signal of Trawler,Pilot Vsl(here he want to hear in additional 4short blast) 7.Day signal of towed vsl ( here he want to hear if length exceeds 200m) 8.Which all vsl shows yellow light(I said him towing vsl, air cushion vsl, he said me one more n said go out n find) 9.Cards only two FV seen from port and other card only 1 red light( before starting card he said me I want to hear word to word) 10.ARPA Alarms ( here with CPA,TCPA,Guard Zone,Target Lost he wants to hear equipment failure or any sensor failure) 11.What is synoptic Chart 12.What is weather facsimile 13.Signs of TRS( here he wants to hear Cirrus clouds from direction of swell with other points) 14. Avoiding Action in dangerous quadrantF1
2-DEC-19BAWEJA-Started with previous attmpt qstn. -SHA def with diagram -Meridian def -Tide calculation – Errors of Echosounder -Alarms of ARPA -2 ROR CARDS( Fishing vessel / Trawler ,one day card cones with apex together) – Passage plan from mumbai to rotterdam , as chief mate points to consider – vdr/svdr 10 recording difference – signs of approaching TRS – Weather associated with TRS – name all clouds in TRS – TRS avoiding actionF1
18-NOV-19BAWEJAStarted with which type of ship ROR card. For situation. TRS developing action Polar code How will u assist 2off for passage plan in polar area Weather report details Weather fax. Front.. Cold  and warm front. Limitation of ECDIS.F1
18-OCT-19BAWEJA*Errors of echo sounder *Working principle of gyro *Alarms of arpa passage planning *from Mumbai to Kobe (I missed out saying about special areas) *TRS signs and actions * Cards- air cushion vessel * Sound signals of pilot vessel * ROR situations with models * Horizontal and vertical sectors of lightsF1
10-OCT-19BAWEJADifference between VDR & SVDR in terms of Data recorded Errors of Echo Sounder Ror Cards 1. Fishing Vsl 2. Trawler 3. Trawler shooting nets Day Card no 28 4. Trawler Day card No 26 Alarms of ARPA total 4 alarms (CPA & TCPA, TGT LOST, GUARD ZONE etc) What is Trial Manoeuvre, what all info does it give (He wanted to hear CPA & TCPA)F1
11-SEPT-19BAWEJA1. Write all questions on which u failed last time. 2. ROR cards Towing vessel from astern, traweler from astern, meaning of underway and making wasy through the water wrt to traweler and power driven vessel 3. Errors of GPS and explain all and max error in each. ( to be written on a piece of paper ) 4. Rule 19 D and e. Told me to write both the rules on paper and wanted me to include the key words also. 5. ROR situation , vessel right astern of u faster than u ,who’s responsibility to keep clear.what action will you take. ( Got grilled quite a lot on this ) 6. How will you conduct passage planning in northern latitude. 7. Equipments used at higher latitude. 8. Principle of working of gyro compass and difference between gyro compass and gyroscope. 9. Principle of speed log and and what is Janus config? errors of the same. 10. Difference between VDR and SVDR. (He wanted all 10 diference) (to be written on a piece of paper).F1
6-AUG-19BAWEJAPassage planning, one situation normal, one day card, aground vsl fog signals rule 19 and rule 13, TRS, & many more I can’t rememberF1
5-JULY-19BAWEJAWhat is TRS? What are types of currents? Arpa alarms -(gave him 4 alarms stated in pawans notes but he wanted one more ) Cards – ram card with 2 mast lights end on – i said it was “ram “ but he wanted the whole thing -“ram or dredger in underwater operation” and wasn’t happy that I didn’t identify dregder….. echo sounder errorsF1
7-JAN-19BAWEJAAnchor watch in Mumbai.. Master ashore..?? .. He wanted to. Listen that we should also call/inform Master. Alarms of ARPA Trial Manouvre Vessel grounded.. State actions Errors of Echo Sounder Ship routeing system ROR cards..and i fumbled….. After that no more questions for function 1F1
3-JAN-19BAWEJAPast failing Questions Cards X band and S band radar difference Errors of Echo sounder ARPA alarms NOP Trial manoeuvre? Why to use? Indication? T Y we do PM of Radar? Efficiency Formation of TRS Ocean currents How will you find ex meridian limits?F1
4-DEC-18BAWEJAPast failing Questions. Cards. X band and S band radar difference. Errors of Echo sounder. ARPA alarms. NOP. Trial manoeuvre? Why to use? Indication? T Y we do PM of Radar? Efficiency Formation of TRS. Ocean currents. How will you find ex meridian limits?F1
14-JUNE-18BAWEJA1) ROR situations – very basic ones. 2) 4-5 cards (Fishing vessel, Aground vessel, Day cards of Trawler). He is interested only in identification and action. 3) Why do we need SHM to calculate tide? 4) How will u calculate ex meridian limits. 5) TRS avoiding action(wants to hear 1-2-3 rule and asked me to draw the same and also the stuff given in subra). 6) Symbols of Cold front, warm front and Occluded front 7) Errors in gyro (I explained course speed error and started with damping error, then he changed the question. He wants to hear the formula and how the course speed error and damping error is corrected) 8) Action if vessel aground (  the first step he wants to hear is stop engine and apart from tht steps such as  u vl ask engine room to change to upper sea suction, lights and shapes and damage stability). 9) Errors of Doppler log 10) Horizontal spacing of lights 11) Cut off limits of side lightsF1
12-JUNE-18BAWEJA– planning in transiting Suez as a Chief Officer – ARPA Alarms – Synoptic charts – TRS – Dangerous quadrant and in which lat TRS occurs –  North Atlantic currents – Only two ROR Cards – sailing vessel of less than 20 m or less with side lights in a lantern and the other one Two white lights one above the other and side lights (towing or power driven vessel) – Only one situation – Crossing in clear visibility and you are the stand on vessel what actions to take and if she doesn’t alter then what actions to take – Collision – your actions – What is Trial Manoeuvre and whats the sign displayed for it on radar and how does it work and its regulations – Gyro principles, Errors and how to correct it – Ship routing system – INDSAR  and INSPIRES – Difference in VDR AND S VDR. What all data is stored in VDR extra than SVDR – Gyro fails – Actions – Principles of watchkeepingF1
15-MAY-18BAWEJA1) Radar to be started at open sea, procedure? Went deep with radar questions like performance monitor, efficiency, etc… 2) Performance standards of ARPA? 3) 2 cards, 2 situations (RV and clear visibility) 4) 1 card of buoy (Isolated Danger) 5) Passage from Mumbai to Kobe (Japan) in December, plan as a chief mate? 6) Last ship make of Gyro? 7) Vessel aground in open sea, Action?F1
1-MAY-18BAWEJAAnchoring in ice Damping in tilt Principles of watchkeeping Alarms of ARPA Some 9-10 cards, No situation TRS – approaching signs Grounding action Why u stop engines in grounding? Collision and how to do damage control? Radar starting procedure Why radar goes in standby mode? What does it do?F1
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Capt. Awasthi Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

  • Capt. Awasthi Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
8-JULY-21AWASTHIQuote Rule safe speed Approaching sign of TRS Which is dangerous Quadrant Voyage from mundra to cochin as a mates From where you will get the info about ocean currents, what all publication? What are the advantages of getting info about the currents? How will you assist Master in navigation? How will you use TSS?F1
6-JULY-21AWASTHIYou are 4-8 morning watch, gps fails, action? How to take star sight what is CZD , TZD, LHA arise how to take over watch what all to check on bridge before taking over watch why to come 15 min before watch lights and shapes positioning and technical details (all) you see single red light on port bow , action ?? how will u make sure that you dont reach late on watch SART, EPIRB Lifebuoy on wings with buoyant smoke details Williamson turn Master standing orders Lat and long of India Why we have time zone +0530 How zones are divided Distress signals How many rules and annexes? RV situationsF1
14-FEB-20AWASTHIROR situations, Star sight calculation, Names of some bright stars, how will you determine with stars to consider for sight, Methods to determine position at sea, Sextant errors, TRS warnings and action, Passage planning as a chief mate.F1
9-SEPT-19AWASTHIMeaning of my name and place of origin And personal talk to start with Then he asked about plan from dahej to amsterdam Then kept asking q to evrything i said Like loadlines, Weather, Watchkeeping, Compass to box from south to west Number of cardinal points in compass rose Sub cardinal points in compass rose Value of Angle for one point Then about gps Gyro compass principal Magnetic compass principlesF1
11-JULY-19AWASTHISituations between power driven and sailing vessels(cross questioning),ship reporting systems in India, methods of position fixing, noon sight calculation, errors of gyro, what is bridge procedures guide, gyro failure action. How as a mate you will ensure management of crew on board, types of facsimile charts, requirements for eta and detail explanation, damage control plan, difference between piracy and armed robbery, docs as per isps code and ism code, Causes of ocean currents, When we use shm for tide calculation, Countries in region a and b IALA buoyage system, difference between climatic and weather routeing, How will u rig ground tackle and it’s use, what is one fathom bank.F1
14-MAY-19AWASTHI• Tie was sort ofloose, fired for that at first succeeded by lecture on first impression and presentation etc. • Introduction, type of v/l, native details , Family details, local political leaders, who vs who in this election, Home minister , Company name meaning & why, where u  did GMDSS, What is meaning of college name ‘AMET’ who is owner, Hw did u get in merchant navy and 50% of oral time was used up by these questions in detail, discussion. How did u get to DG, where staying her, how much distance from thane to here , came how, how much fare etc.  • Never use any short forms like PD Vessel etc or any such • He is lie detection machine, so tell truth, don’t lie, he will catch and find u lying or outsmarting him, all such general stuff of truthfulness becos he is not merely sitting to take Q&A Orals but to find weather how confident, competent, and situational awareness you are in life too , oral questions se jyada mujhe yehi yaad hai waha ka. (No past Questions, who took last orals only these details etc etc) 1. Passage Plan from Colombo to Jakarta, How will you plan ur passage and also with respect to bridge team, TSS. I was explaining him and with the word ballasting and loading, stress came into play, SF  &BM, I told loadicator , he asked if loadicator not working I wanted to say please stick to the subject but … I tried and he assumed based on  the method I told that i was not conversant. Lengthwise load curve buoyancy curve etc etc…. What is ullage, what is sounding, Spelling of ULLAGE 2. 1 situation  normal crossing- You have to be specific that determining ROC as per 7, bearing wala funda, found ROC exist or not and then as per 8 and  action as per which rule, defining crossing as per so and so rule  etc. 3. Quote rule 17 4. How do u do a navigation watch – do start with 15 -20 mins join watch? 5. How many rules, I  said 41, what are the latest, I said 39-41, he asked what is meaning of them-  I was explaining and then with my using the word IMO, he asked where is IMO I said Geneva, He asked r u sure its geneva, said yes, Asked to go out and find – Answer is London. (so whats in geneva – where is it is located etc/answer is Switzerland)F1
15-FEB-19AWASTHIHe started with introduction, which company, types of ships you have done GK questions. Asked me how many islands are there in japan? Name 3 biggest islands in japan? What was your last port of discharge? I said Vancouver so what is full form of BC (Vancouver BC) and in Washington DC full form of DC? Vancouver is famous for? Capital of Colombia? What all types of vegetables are there since my father is farmer. – Voyage plan from Sikka to Japan as a mate – Weather hazards in the voyage. I said TRS. How do you know trs will be there??. What is cirrus cloud?? Cross question – Effective BTM? – Cross questions in BTM. – What is magnetic compass, where it is located, components. – Navigation in river as a mate? -what is safe speed?? Head on situation??F1
13-DEC-18AWASTHIStarted with GK lots of GK…. I felt like I am giving GK exams rather than Chief mates oral exams ….. but he slips in questions of different function in between your GK exams …. Ship Routeing. Difference between Gyro compass. And Magnetic Compass. What is the difference between True North and Magnetic Called … When is Variation East and West How to remove bubble from a Magnetic Compass Fluid in Magnetic Compass Molecular formula for ethyl Alcohol Why Distilled water and Ethyl Alcohol used in the Magnetic Compass . Magnetic Elements Parts of Magnetic Compass What are Flinder bars and Soft Iron Spheres used for . Warning sign of TRS Quote Rule 6 Only one situation that to normal Crossing situation no other targets open sea condition…. I am the give way vessel …. why such action and as per what rules… No cards no annexes nothing then related to rules and situations From where you will ocean currents What is Roeuting charts and contents . What is fathom …. conversation of fathom into feet… Where is one fathom bank …. have you transit Singapore StraitsF1
14-NOV-18AWASTHIStarted with passage plan for a log Carrier from Malaysia to Japan….told him marpol loadline cargo.. lashing check…n boom question change Position plotting.. told him terrestrial n celestial.. have examples till I reached ex meridian.. Y ex meridian… how to calculate.. plz study this in detail.. he asks d formula too Ecdis correction…how to do it One situation… vessel dead ahead in the same direction… started with master’s standing orders as CPA 2 mile stuff so would never get her any close like that situation cause incase our steering fails n our speed is more then we will collide.. one short blast alter to stbd….here he asked “did you ask me if there is sufficient sea room?” I just said sorry sir n is there any…he smiled and said yes..open sea.. so I stood with my earlier action Then he asked “have you ever done anchoring..I said I hd been for anchor stations as a cadet n now mostly assisting master on the bridge..he asked d same thing again n said d same thing again….he asked what do you you mean by 4 in water…told him 4th lugless joining shackle at waterline.. Trs warning signs…told him stuff from Subramanian. Echo sounder errors. What arrangements did you have on your last ship for ETA..I said I had EMERGENCY TOWING BOOKLET…LOG carrier.. ETA is for tankers..in ETB they had listed the possible ship equipment that could be used for towing. Rule 6..quote Ships routeing Magnetic compass..what checks to do When to use long n short pulse for radarsF1
14-NOV-18AWASTHIHow will you plan a passage from Mumbai to Cape Town? OPW. How will you what publication you have on-board? ECDIS AIO update. Magnetic compass. Boxing of compass from S to W. Sextant errors. Weather routing. TRS approaching signs. One ROR situation. What is ground tackle? Dragging anchor action when master is not onboard .. Action as a mate?F1
13-NOV-18AWASTHIStarted with GK lot. Where r u from? How many Chakra in Konark temple? How many Temple in Puri? How to protect your house from lightening? What u should check when u go to see girl for marriage. Why girl where glass chudi. Material of break band. Your shirt material. Port Dahej when established. Meaning of Dahej & lots. hat is management. How u do bridge management. Ship Roueting. Magnetic compass component. What is GPS? Warning sign of TRS. Which is dangerous quadrant. How to avoid. Formation of TRS. What is latent heat. What is barograph? Merquiry barometer. How would u know pressure dropping for TRS.  Preparation before Anchoring. How to make fast tug. Android barometer principle. Quote Rule 17. Only one situation that to normal Crossing situation and head on, open sea as per what rules. No cards no annexes nothing then related to rules and situations From where you will ocean currents.  And ship routening. What is Roeuting charts and contents. Something about Japan.F1
12-SEPT-18AWASTHIIntroduce yourself Why did you fail? Preferred channel to starboard region A describe. ROR situations involving towing and PD, PD and CBD, rv situations. Errors of gyro. Why gyro doesn’t work in higher latitudes? Wants to know the principle and not just the mathematical reason. What is skip distance? Planning a passage through ice. From where will you get real time ice information? How do you ensure you receive nav warnings for a particular nav area? EGC (as it was my failing question) Navtex. Range of operation. Uses. TRS. How does it form and why only in tropical latitudes? How to correct magnetic compass. What are the uses of those spheres? Very practical guy and wants only straightforward answers.F1
9-JULY-18AWASTHIHe was sitting all this while along with Capt. Awasthi so it seems he was quite satisfied hearing the answers. So did’nt ask too many questions. It was a shocker to me frankly cuz I’ve heard stories about him but then who cares if all goes well. As far as Capt. Awasthi is concerned he is Old School and pretty much sticks to his set of questions and seems like a decent guy. But he would ask you a lot of general knowledge questions in between and would try to confuse you for other questions. He is old school so be really thorough with:. 1. Sextant 2. Sights 3. Celestial and terrestrial position fixing 4. Magnetic compass 5. Celestial definitions One tip: If internal is sitting along with the external speak your answers crystal clear and loud with confidence. I screwed up few times here and there but then admit if you are not aware of something. 1. Turning circle and importance. 2. Emergency steering gear test requirements and procedure. Which steering motor is dedicated for it? 3. Inputs to 2nd mate for passage plan. He signed the exn45 and said okay you are passed. Yeah have got to say “What a relief it was today”.F1
9-JULY-18AWASTHI1. 6-7 ROR situations 2. Star sight procedure in detail. 3. Cocked hat and how would you resolve. 4 Lots of general knowledge questions in between. 5.1st and 2nd acrew adjustments in a sextant 6. GPS and radar failed,how would you find latitude,how would you go about collision avoidance in such a case. 7. Factors to consider for selecting stars for sights. 8. How is magnitude of stars calculated. 9. Quote rule no.17. 10. Emergency steering gear test and procedure. 11. Approaching signs of a trs.Avoiding action. 12. FWD and aft ETA arrangements,requirements and procedures with power and without power. 13. What is UNCLOS, UNICEF. 14. Full form of NOIDA and Governor of Delhi. 15. Magnetic compass diagram and all parts with purposes. Define magnetic compass. 16.Liquid inside compass bowl and chemical formula for ethylene glycol. 17.Errors of a sextant and asked if you have actually done corrections? 18.BNWAS working and if you can change the settings or not? 19. Characteristics of navigation lights. 20. CZD and TZD definitions 21.Barograph and procedure to change paper. 22.Signs of an approaching TRS 23.Master’s standing orders and night order. 24.Asked about how to use star finder in detail.F1
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Capt. Anish Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set

Capt. Anish Function 1 Chief Mate Orals F.G. Exams Question Set Mumbai.


DATE		SURVEYORSQUESTIONSFUNCTION
5-JULY-21ANISHExplain rule 10(a) – give example Where in rules it says not to alter to port When can you alter to port give example If SV on port bow and ROC exists – action and as per which rule Disadvantages of ECDIS How will you correct paper charts How will you correct ENC Which publication to log correction of ENC and paper charts (No cards).F1
8-MAR-21ANISHTRS signs and action to avoid it ( he asked me if you are in an area of a developing trs what actions will you take ? tell about egc/fax/plotting/heavy weather precautions/altering course and avoiding it) passage plan C/O ? meteorological equip on board? magnetic compass parts ? error of magnetic compass? which compass u use in high latitude navigation ? rule 19 explain? risk of collision meaning ? anchoring in deep waters? collision in you watch ?F1
8-MAR-21ANISHStarted wid why I took so long time to clear the orals? Why last time failed? Errors of magnetic compass? How to compansate that? Why gyro compass does nt work in higher latitude? Den which type of compass work and it’s principal? Does Gps so any course in higher latitude? Passage plan as mate level wt u consider the factors? Which area comes in HRA? From where u will get the information? Does weather routing mandatory? What is the advantage of it? Den started with ROR situation he doesn’t want to quote he is more focus in practical… Not to impede passage give me the example? If one vessel overtaking from STBD quarter not taking action? NUC crossing from port side action? Does crossing situation apply in TSS?F1
8-MAR-21ANISHStarted wid why I took so long time to clear the orals? Why last time failed? Errors of magnetic compass? How to compansate that? Why gyro compass does nt work in higher latitude? Den which type of compass work and it’s principal? Does Gps so any course in higher latitude? Passage plan as mate level wt u consider the factors? Which area comes in HRA? From where u will get the information? Does weather routing mandatory? What is the advantage of it? Den started with ROR situation he doesn’t want to quote he is more focus in practical… Not to impede passage give me the example? If one vessel overtaking from STBD quarter not taking action? NUC crossing from port side action? Does crossing situation apply in TSS?F1
10-APRIL-19ANISHCharacteristics of stern light. Vessel pushing ahead not rigidly connected, whether they will show stern light or not. NUC @ anchor light. As a chief set how u will access master in management level. How u will arrange or set watch keeping of crew? Light of grounded vessel. Why nav. shapes are black? Did u see any other colour ever? Passage planning in management level.F1
9-APRIL-19ANISHROR Rule 10, expalin ? TRS action and dangerous quadrant and why? Buoyage system- danger mark specification ? Auto- pilot fail, Action ? Girding of tugs ? weather roueting ? Which Reg? TSS 2 situations Frontal depression ? Passage plan as per mate ? Gyro north seeking and errors ?F1
13-OCT-18ANISH-Passage planning as a mate -name of ocean current which is to be encountered during the above voyage. -best method to get the gyro error. amplitude of sun. -ror situations. Cards. -iala buoyage system (cards) -at night how u will identify the cardinal mark without light signal.and top mark -rule 19 to quote. TRS. -grounding action (he wanted to hear-damage stability). -after i said that i ll see the damage stability then he asked how u ll asses the damage stability n what r the info and where to find damage stability booklet. -auto pilot fail action. -principle of gyro. -wt r the forces affecting on gyro on higher latitude. -gyro north seeking -u r at south china sea n u find wind is veering . -explain rule no 8f(ii) ( its v.imp n its a failing ques of capt.anish ) -weather symb. -frontal dep. -wx routing. Catzoc.F1
6-JUNE-18ANISHWhat aspects of passage planning will you look into as a mate? You are approaching pilot station as a mate and the master becomes unconscious what will be your action? What authorises you to take command if the master is incapacitated? Which rules do not apply in Restricted visibility situation? What precautions and measures will yu take when navigating on high latitudes? What does the GNSS compass indicate? Quote rule 19…Both internal and external asked me various situations.. What are the sound and light signals for an aground vessel? In restricted visibility which is a give way and a stand on vessel? What do u mean by not impeding the safe passage of a. Vessel?F1
11-MAY-18ANISHStarted with gyro principle and problem faced in higher lat n reason for that.Auto pilot fail during ur watch ( ALL NORMAL STEPS AS WE TAKE ONBOARD …BUT HE   SPECIALLY WANTS TO HEAR I WILL START 2ND TELEMOTOR)Girding of tugsWx routine Routine guide and relationship with any ror rule ? Not to impede explain and while explaining told me to quote rule 8 f and explain me (TAKE FISHING VSL /VSL LESS THAN 20 MTR OR SAILING VSL AND TSS/NARROW CHANNEL SITUATION CROSSING ,,,NO NEED TO EXPLAIN HIM IN WORDS)Then 2-3 situations in TSS ( ALL CROSSING SITUATIONS BETWEEN DIFF TYPES OF VSL AND ACTION AS PER WHICH RULE )Passage plan from mumbai to dubai as managment point of view Frontal depression.Ur alone on bridge master not well    Ur proceeding for anchorage engines on dead slow … sudden eng break down 4  Miles shalow patch … ur action / how  u will stop / Now ur speed 2 knowts will u able to steer ?? If no then what u will do ?  ( I JUST TOLD HIM RUDDER CYCLING AND HE ASKED ME TO EXPLAIN HIM AND ALSO HAVE YOU DONE IT ACTUALLY ONBOARD …SO JUST SAY YES N MAKE ANY STORY HE LIKES TO HEAR I HAVE DONE IT PRACTICALLY …..)F1