CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY IN THE MERCHANT NAVY -

DECK OFFICER

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EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE
SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
ON BEHALF OF THE
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

STCW 78 as amended OFFICER IN CHARGE OF NAVIGATIONAL WATCH REG. 11/1

(UNLIMITED)

034-84 - STABILITY AND OPERATIONS

WEDNESDAY - 8 FEBRUARY 2017

0915 - 1145 hrs

Examination paper inserts:

Worksheet Q1 (a)
Datasheet Q2(a) -Hydrostatic Particulars
Worksheet Q2(b)

Notes for the guidance of candidates:

1. Candidates should note that 100 marks are allocated to this paper. To pass candidates
must achieve 50% of the total marks available. In addition , candidates must achieve a
minimum of 40% from Section A and a minimum of 40% from Section B.

2. Non -programmable calculators may be used.

3. All formulae used must be stated and the method of working and all int ermediate
steps must be made clear in the answer.

Materials to be supplied by examination centres:

Candidat e 's examination answer book

Stability Formulae Datasheet s
STABILITY AND OPERATIONS

Attempt ALL questions

Marks for each part question are shown in brackets

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SECTION A

1. (a) A vessel is initially upright KG 9.50 m, with a heavy lift stowed at

Kg 3.00 m, 10.00 m to port of the centreline.

The lift is to be transferred to starboard of the centre line to a position

Kg 2.00 m, 12.00 m to starboard of the centreline using the vessel 's crane.

There are four stages to the operation as follows :

Stage 1 when the weight is initially lifted;

Stage 2 when the crane is slewed to starboard and is over the centreline;

Stage 3 when the crane is slewed to 12.00 m to the starboard of the

centreline;

Stage 4 when the weight has been placed in the stowage position .

(i) Using Worksheet Q1 (a) show the position of the vessel 's Centre of
Gravity at EACH stage of the operation . (4)

(ii) For EACH stage describe the effect on the metacentric height and the
effect on any possible list. (12)

Note: the vessel is stable throughout the operation.

(b) Explain how an increase in a vessel 's displacement will effect an angle of
list due to an off centre weight . (4)

[OVER
2. A vessel is floating in fresh water , present draughts F 5. 700 m A 6. 700 m.

KG 7.00 m. LBP 137. 5 m.

(a) Using Datasheet Q2(a) -Hydrostatic Particulars , calculate the position of the
ship ' s LCG at these draughts. ( 11)

(b) Using Worksheet Q2(b) clearly indicate the position of EACH of the
following , giving reasons for EACH choice:

(i) Centre of Gravity as calculated in Q2(a) , showing the weight force; (3)

(ii) Centre of Buoyancy showing the buoyancy force ; (3)

(iii) Calculate the vessel ' s Longitudinal Centre of Flotation (LCF) for the
vessel's present condition and show this on the worksheet. (3)
 SECTION B

3. (a) (i) A container vessel is in port.

State the immediate actions to be taken by the Officer of the Watch on

discovering a container carryi ng dangerous goods on fire in a cargo
hold . (5)

(ii) With reference to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)

Code , outline the information provided on a Fire Schedule in the EmS
Guide (Emergency Schedule) . (5)

(b) List TEN duties of the Officer of the Watch with respect to safety during
cargo operations on a Ro -Ro passenger ferry. (10)

4. With reference to MARPOL 73/78 Annex Vas amended :

(a) explain what is meant by the term garbage; (4)

(b) state the conditions to be met before the following items can be discharged
into the sea for a vessel in a Special Area:

(i) food waste comminuted or ground ; (5)

(ii) cargo residues contained in wash-water. (5)

(c) list the entries to be made in the columns of the Garbage Record Book
following an accidental discharge of garbage. (6)

5. With reference to the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers ,
list EACH of the following :

(a) the duties of the Officer of the Watch when supervising mooring station
operations ; (10)

(b) the precautions and procedures to take when rigging a gangway that has
been provided by the shore. (10)
034-84 STABILITY AND OPERATIONS WORKSHEET Q1 (a) 8 FEBRUARY 2017
(This Worksheet must be returned with your answer book)

Port Stbd

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Kg 3.00 m
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0 :::1~g 2.00 m

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034-84 STABILITY AND OPERATIONS WORKSHEET Q2(b) 8 FEBRUARY 2017
(This Worksheet must be returned with your answer book)

Midships

6.700 \ .I 5.700

Fwd
Perp
Aft
Perp

tJ

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