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Q1. Vessel has gone through very heavy weather. On arrival at safe anchorage, you are conducting your inspection to determine damages to hull.

A. List the areas you will inspect. (3)

B. List your findings of any significance. (6)

C. Write a report to company suggesting repairs if any. (7)

Q2. Explain how the period of roll varies with:

A. The amplitude of roll. (4)

B. The radius of gyration. (4)

C. The initial metacentric height. (4)

D. The location of masses in the ship. (4)

Q3. With reference to Underwater Inspection in lieu of Dry docking (UWILD)

A. Explain in detail, how an underwater survey is carried out. (6)

B. State the requirements to be fulfilled before an underwater survey is acceptable to the survey authority. (5)

C. Construct a list of the items in order of importance that the underwater survey authority should include. (5)

Q4. a) Describe a method of the attachment of bilge keels. (5)

b) State THREE reasons for not extending bilge keels the entire length of the vessel. (6)

c) Explain TWO principles of roll damping that bilge keels exploit. (5)