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    2nd Mate Syllabus

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    The document provides sample question paper formats for the examination of Second Mate (FG). It includes sample questions covering topics like terrestrial and coastal navigation, bridge equipment and watchkeeping, cargo handling and stowage, celestial navigation, meteorology, and ship construction, stability, safety, and environment protection. The formats provide information on exam duration, total marks, pass marks, number and type of questions to be answered from each section.

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    2nd Mate Syllabus

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    The document provides sample question paper formats for the examination of Second Mate (FG). It includes sample questions covering topics like terrestrial and coastal navigation, bridge equipment and watchkeeping, cargo handling and stowage, celestial navigation, meteorology, and ship construction, stability, safety, and environment protection. The formats provide information on exam duration, total marks, pass marks, number and type of questions to be answered from each section.

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    The document provides sample question paper formats for the examination of Second Mate (FG). It includes sample questions covering topics like terrestrial and coastal navigation, bridge equipment and watchkeeping, cargo handling and stowage, celestial navigation, meteorology, and ship construction, stability, safety, and environment protection. The formats provide information on exam duration, total marks, pass marks, number and type of questions to be answered from each section.

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    2nd Mate Syllabus

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    The document provides sample question paper formats for the examination of Second Mate (FG). It includes sample questions covering topics like terrestrial and coastal navigation, bridge equipment and watchkeeping, cargo handling and stowage, celestial navigation, meteorology, and ship construction, stability, safety, and environment protection. The formats provide information on exam duration, total marks, pass marks, number and type of questions to be answered from each section.

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    The document outlines the format and structure of examination question papers for Second Mate, covering topics such as Navigation, Meteorology, Cargo Operations, and Ship Construction/Stability.

    The examinations assess knowledge and skills in areas like Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation, Bridge Equipment and Watchkeeping, Cargo Handling and Stowage, and Celestial Navigation.

    Celestial Navigation questions examine both principles of navigation and practical techniques, including simultaneous/staggered plots, longitude by chronometer, intercept method, and determining compass error.

    Duratio SECOND MATE (F.G.

    ) Maximum
    3 hrs. 200
    n: Marks:
    Pass Marks: 140
    Note: 1. Use chart - --------and Admiralty tide tables for 1992
    2. Ships speed -------, HE ----m, Var ----, Deviation card ---

    TERRESTRIAL AND COASTAL NAVIGATION

    PART A

    QUESTION NO.1 IS COMPULSORY. ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS FROM THE


    REMAINING THREE QUESTIONS: (30 MARKS EACH)

    1. PASSAGE PLANNING
    2. PLOTTING
    3. PLOTTING
    4. PLOTTING
    (Running fix with combination of terrestrial and celestial observations, fixing position using
    three bearings, three point bearings, horizontal sextant angle, raising and dipping of lights, first
    sighting and last sighting of lights, allowing and counteracting current, tidal streams, wind and
    leeway).

    4.

    PART B

    ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY:

    5. DAYS WORK (30 MARKS)

    6. GREAT CIRCLE/ PLANE/MERCATOR SAILING. (30 MARKS)

    7. TIDE CALCULATIONS (30 MARKS)

    8. CHART CORRECTION /CHART SYMBOLS/OTHERS(20 MARKS)

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    Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The
    candidates are advised to refer to detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.
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    SECOND MATE (F.G.) Maximum
    Duration: 3 hrs. 200
    Marks:

    BRIDGE EQUIPMENT AND


    Pass Marks: 100
    WATCH KEEPING

    Note: 1. ATTEMPT ANY 8 OUT OF 9 QUESTIONS.


    2. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS

    Q1. GYRO COMPASS, MAGNETIC COMPASS, AUTO PILOT, COURSE RECORDER,


    ROTI

    Q2. DOPPLER LOG, ELECTRO MAGNETIC LOG, ECHO SOUNDER, OTHERS

    Q3. ELECTRONIC POSITION FIXING SYSTEM

    Q4. AIS, LRIT, VOYAGE DATA RECORDER, SEXTANT

    Q5. BRIDGE PROCEDURES

    Q6. IAMSAR, VTS PROCEDURES, SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS

    Q7. WATCHKEEPING, BRM

    Q8. SAFETY, WATCH KEEPING, EMERGENCIES

    Q9. MANOEUVRING

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

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    Second Mates FG- Question Paper Format


    SECOND MATE (F.G.) Maximum
    200
    Marks:
    Duratio
    3 hours Pass Marks: 120
    n:
    Note: 1. Question 1 and 2 are compulsory.
    2. Answer any SIX out of remaining EIGHT questions.
    3. All questions carry equal marks

    CARGO HANDLING AND STOWAGE

    1. CARGO CALCULATIONS (STOWAGE FACTOR/ BROKEN STOWAGE/ LOAD


    DENSITY OR TANKER)

    2. TACKLE CALCULATIONS/ CALCULATE DISPLACEMENT OF THE SHIP GIVEN


    SIX SIDED DRAFTS AND DENSITY OF WATER USING HYDROSTATIC TABLES
    (USING QUARTER MEAN DRAFT).

    3. CRUDE / PETROLEUM PRODUCT (INCLUDING INERTING/ COW PROCEDURES-


    HAZARDS AND PRECAUTIONS)

    4. LIQUID CHEMICALS CARGO INCLUDING HAZARDS, PROPERTIES AND


    PRECAUTIONS WITH RESPECT TO IBC CODE, LIQUEFIED GAS CARGOES
    INCLUDING HAZARDS, PROPERTIES AND PRECAUTIONS WITH RESPECT TO IGC
    CODE

    5. IMDG CODE INCLUDING IMDG CONTAINERS, MFAG, EmS

    6. BULK CARGOES: GRAIN/ HIGH DENSITY/COAL CARGOES

    7. CODE FOR SAFE PRACTICES (TIMBER / IMSBC / BLU / SECURING)

    8. CONTAINER/ Ro-Ro CARGOES, PCC, PTC,

    9. REFRIGERATED / GENERAL CARGO / DECK CARGO / HEAVY LIFT

    10. DAMAGE TO CARGO SPACES INSPECTION & REPORTING / CARGO GEAR


    INSPECTION

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

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    Second Mates FG- Question Paper Format


    SECOND MATE (FG) MAX Marks: 200
    Duratio
    3 HOURS PASS Marks: 140
    n:

    Note: 1. Use nautical almanac 1992


    2. Use of non-programmable scientific calculator is permitted,
    however, each step should be clearly shown

    CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

    SECTION I PRINCIPLES OF NAVIGATION

    ATTEMPT ANY TWO QUESTIONS OUT OF THREE (30 MARKS EACH)

    1.

    2.

    3.

    Note: 1 At least one question will have a numerical component.

    SECTION II- PRACTICAL NAVIGATION

    QUESTION NO. 4 IS COMPULSORY. ATTEMPT ANY THREE QUESTIONS OUT OF


    REMAINING FOUR (35 MARKS EACH)

    4. STAGGERED / SIMULTANEOUS PLOTS

    5. LONG BY CHRON SUN/MOON

    6. INTERCEPT METHOD

    7. COMPASS ERROR BY ABC TABLES &/OR ERROR BY AMPLITUDE &/OR


    TIMES OF RISING/ SETTING/ MERIDIAN PASSAGE / MERIDIAN ALTITUDE
    OF SUN

    8. POLARIS / COMPUTATION OF ALTITUDE / EX-MERIDIAN

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

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    Duratio SECOND MATE (F.G.) Maximum
    2 hrs. 100
    n: Marks:
    Pass Marks: 50
    METEOROLOGY
    Note: 1. USE WEATHER CODE _____
    2. QUESTION 1 IS COMPULSORY. ATTEMPT ANY 4 OUT OF REMAINING 5
    QUESTIONS.
    3. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS

    Q1. CODING or DECODING (COMPULSORY QUESTION)

    Q2. A. CALCULATION OF TRUE AND APPARENT WIND


    B. THEORY ON WIND

    Q3. SHIP BORNE METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS

    Q4. ATMOSPHERE/ ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE/

    Q5. CLOUDS/ VISIBILITY/ CLIMATOLOGY

    Q6. WEATHER SYSTEMS/ SEA AND SWELL/ WEATHER FORECASTING

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

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    Second Mates FG- Question Paper Format


    Date: SECOND MATES Pass Marks: 120
    Duratio
    180 minutes Total Marks: 200
    n:
    Note: 1. Questions IN PART- A are compulsory and carry 25 marks each.
    2. Attempt 5 out of 6 questions from Part -B and carry 25 marks each.

    SHIP CONSTRUCTION, STABILITY, SHIP SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT


    PROTECTION

    PART A

    1. M.V. HINDSHIP QUESTION ( GZ, LIST) or CALCULATION OF CHANGE IN


    TRIM DUE TO LOADING, DISCHARGING OR SHIFTING OF A SINGLE
    WEIGHT/ CALCULATION OF FINAL TRIM, FORWARD AND AFT DRAFTS
    (USING TRIM TABLES ONLY)

    2. CONSTANT DATA QUESTION ON STABILITY.

    3. SHIP CONSTRUCTION ( SKETCH & LABEL)

    PART B

    4. MARPOL /BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

    5. SHIP SAFETY/ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

    6. SAFE WORKING PRACTICES/ CHECKLISTS.

    7. SHIP CONSTRUCTION THEORY

    8. MARITIME LEGISLATION (SOLAS/ ISPS / ISM )

    9. LEADERSHIP AND TEAM WORKING SKILLS

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

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    Second Mates FG- Question Paper Format

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