GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

PAPER 1 Date: - 13th-May-2024

FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Attempt any FIVE questions.
2. All question carries equal marks. i.e. 20 marks each.
3. Draw suitable sketches / diagrams wherever considered necessary.

Q.1 a) What are the objectives and the primary functions of a VTS?
b) State the circumstances when an OOW will need to call the Master on the bridge?

Q.2 a) Why are pilots engaged?

b) Who is a pilot and what exchange of information needs to be carried out between the
Master and Pilot?

Q.3 What are the Master’s responsibilities and duties in pilotage waters with pilot onboard?

Q.4 a) What are the purposes of IAMSAR? What are the three general levels of coordination
on the SAR system?
b) Describe the duties of On Scene Coordinator.

Q.5 What is the difference between beaching and stranding? What are the different modes
of beaching? Describe the procedures and precautions to be observed during and after
beaching.

Q.6 a) Briefly describe the Polar ship categories and the Ice class notations for ships as per
the Polar code.
b) What is Polar Service Temperature (PST)? Explain with examples, how PST is referenced
and used throughout the Code?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
PAPER2 Date: - 13th-May-2024
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Attempt any FIVE questions.
2. All question carries equal marks. i.e. 20 marks each.
3. Draw suitable sketches / diagrams wherever considered necessary.

Q.1 a) Explain the STCW requirements for Watchkeeping.

b) Explain the hazards of heavy weather and precautions required.

Q.2 Describe the procedures:

a) For using fixed fire extinguishing systems on ships.
b) Man entry and rescue of person’s from the enclosed space.

Q.3 Prepare a detailed contingency plan for respond to emergencies related to spillage of
noxious liquid substances.

Q.4 a) How will you execute the expanding search pattern for recovery of person?
b) Explain procedure for recovering a person from the sea in heavy weather.

Q.5 a) Explain with sketches: Head reach and Rudder cycling.

b) Explain squat of a ship. How the squat is determined and factors which will affect the value
of squat.

Q.6 Describe interaction between two ships in an over taking situation in narrow waters.

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 07 February 2023
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
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1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 What is the difference between Bridge Team Management and

Bridge Resource Management and how will you make use of above
in determining composition of various watch-keeping levels on the bridge.

Q.2 How will you deal with emergency (abandon ship situation) on board
a passenger vessel?

Q.3 Describe the latest SOLAS 1974 CHAPTER II requirements for

Emergency towing arrangements for cargo ship other than tanker.

Q.4 (a) What actions will you take before & after imminent collision?
(b) With reference to IAMSAR, describe the following search patterns:
(i) Parallel sweep pattern
(ii) Expanding square search pattern
(iii) Sector search pattern

Q.5 (a) Define shallow water influence and explain its effect in respect to:
(i) Ship’s turning circle.
(ii) Course keeping ability.
(b) Explain Interaction effects on both the vessels of similar size in an
overtaking situation

Q.6 (a) Describe the precautions to be taken during STS operation and
procedures for going alongside
(b) Describe the type of tugs and state their advantages and disadvantages.

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 15 November 2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING, SHIP HANDLING AND
EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

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1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.
3. Draw suitable sketches/diagrams wherever considered necessary.

Q.1 (a) Enumerate the principle needs, to be observed, in keeping navigational watch
with pilot on board and in coastal/congested waters as per relevant provisions
of STCW Code 2010 as amended.
(b) Explain the meaning of following in respect of COLREG 1972:
(i) Not to impede passage or safe passage of another vessel – Rule 8.
(ii) All dangers of navigation and collision – Rule 2.
(ii) Limitation of vessel – Rule 2.
(iv) Vessel constrained by her draft – Rule 3.

Q.2 Prepare a Contingency plan for responding to Fire incident in cargo spaces of
chemical tanker (IMO type 1&2) and spillage of Noxious Liquid Substances (NLS).
Describe the duties of all shipboard personnel in such an emergency.

Q.3 (a) List out the contents of Emergency Towing Procedures (ETP) booklet carried
on tanker ships. Briefly state its purpose.
(b) With a neat sketch, explain the purpose and method of deployment of
emergency towing arrangements (ETA) fitted on board tankers.

Q.4 (a) Explain in detail your vessel’s preparation when proceeding towards a SAR
operation in the role of a rescue/recovery unit.
(b) What are the roles and duties of Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCC) &
On-Scene Co-ordinator (OSC)? Answer with reference to the IAMSAR.

Q.5 (a) Describe the hazards associated with high latitude navigation and precautions
that will take, prior entering ice areas.
(b) State the actions to be taken on discovering that your vessel is dragging her
anchor in a congested anchorage.

Q.6 Your vessel is to be moored between two buoys with a moderate current from
astern. Explain with suitable sketches the procedure you will adopt for safe
mooring.

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 07 October 2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING, SEARCH AND RESCUE,
SHIP HANDLING AND NAVIGATIONAL EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

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1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.
3. Draw suitable sketches/diagrams wherever considered necessary.

Q.1 With suitable diagrams explain the effects of the following on ship handling:
(a) Wind for vessels with large freeboard.
(b) Current for vessels in restricted waters.
(c) Shallow water.

Q.2 (a) What factors would you bear in mind before choosing a particular anchorage
when approaching from sea.
(b) Heavy weather conditions are prevailing and your vessel is dragging anchor,
keeping the order of priority, what are the various actions you will take.

Q.3 (a) List the preparations and procedures for picking up pilot
when arriving port from sea.
What information will you exchange with the pilot.
(b) List the precautions and preparations required prior entering
a pirate infested area.

Q.4 Enumerate the best practices recommended for transiting piracy high risk area
as per BMP5.

Q.5 (a) Whar are freezing sprays? How will you avoid it?
(b) What precautions will you take while navigating in ice?

Q.6 (a) In a Search and Rescue operation,

How is the coordination carried out on the scene of the distress.
(b) In case you have been selected as the On-scene Commander,
What will be your specific duties?
Answer with reference to the IAMSAR.

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 09 September 2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING, SEARCH AND RESCUE,
SHIP HANDLING AND NAVIGATIONAL EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes: “MMD Exams Study Material” app available on both PLAY STORE & APP STORE
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.
3. Draw suitable sketches/diagrams wherever considered necessary.
Q.1 (a) What do you understand by VTMS.
Describe various types of VTS, its advantages and limitations.
(b) What is SOLE-LOOKOUT? And list down factors to determine this.

Q.2 (a) Discuss the meaning of safe speed as per COLREGS as to vessel capabilities,
limitations of equipment’s, weather conditions & watch-keeping requirements.
(b) Describe the method of assessment of damage to hull and machinery and the
survival capability of vessel after any accident / incident.

Q.3 Describe the procedures of operation for towing a vessel w.r.t the following:
(a) Connecting up the tow.
(b) Passage with tow.
(c) Cast-off the tow.

Q.4 With reference to IAMSAR manual:

(a) Enumerate the role and duties of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
(MRCC), Maritime Rescue Sun Centre (MRSC), Indian Search and Rescue
Regional Authority (INSRC) and On Scene Commander (OSC).
(b) Explain the procedure as prescribed in IAMSAR Vol. III for recovering a
person fallen overboard from a ship in heavy weather condition at sea.

Q.5 With suitable diagram explain the effect of the following on ships handling in
Indian Coastal waters.
(a) Wind for vessels with large freeboard.
(b) Current for vessels in restricted waters.
(c) Shallow waters.

Q.6 (a) What factors will you consider before selecting a place of STS operations.
(b) Prepare a check for the flooding in Dry Dock?
(c) Describe the methods of approaching and manoeuvres under taken by
“Service Ship” during STS operations with large laden tanker at anchor.
Explain with suitable sketch.

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 (08 JULY 2022)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE - II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING, SEARCH AND RESCUE,
SHIP HANDLING AND NAVIGATIONAL EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 Explain SOLE LOOKOUT with reference to the factors involved in the decision making
process in accordance with STCW 2010.

Q.2 a) List the response action in case of imminent stranding.

b) Explain your risk assessment of damage and control measures after stranding.

Q.3 Describe Emergency Towing Arrangement with sketches and enumerate the
contents of the Emergency Towing Booklet.^

Q.4 a) Explain any one man-overboard turn as per IAMSAR in a situation where the
person has not been seen falling overboard.

b) Explain any one IAMSAR search pattern at sea in a scenario where a fairly recent
location of the casualty was known.

Q.5 Explain:
a) Effects of shallow water in ship handling and on turning circle.

b) With aid of sketch:

(i) Drift angle,
(ii) Lateral thrust, and
(iii) Pivot point during turning.

c) In heavy weather in following seas, the various factors contributing to danger of

vessel capsizing and the measures to avoid.

Q.6 Explain the wheel house manoeuvring diagram with sketches and definitions of the
terms used. Mention the limitations that apply.
 (10 MAY 2022)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE - II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING, SHIP HANDLING
AND EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Attempt any 5 questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 List the factors to be considered when:

a) Choosing an particular safe anchorage.
b) The amount of chain (Length of the cable) explaining the forces that would
be acting on the anchor and the chain.

Q.2 In what circumstances is a vessel beached ?

Discuss the procedure required before beaching ?
What factors will you keep in mind while beaching to ensure safe refloating ?

Q.3 Your vessel has collided with another vessel. List the various actions to be taken on
board keeping in mind the safety of your crew and vessel.

Q.4 a) What is the purpose of IAMSAR ? Briefly describe National and Regional SAR
system organization.
c) Describe the factors to be considered for selecting a suitable search pattern for
locating missing persons at sea.

Q.5 With suitable diagram explain Turning Circle in details with the IMO requirements
for Advance and Tactical diameter.

Q.6 a) What is squat ?

How will you determine squat accurately in a deep draught ship of length 200 m
in shallow water.
Describe shallow water effects on manoeuvring of a vessel ?
b) Write down the formula for calculating squat in open channel
c) Describe the wondering pivot point of a vessel.
 (07 APRIL 2022)
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE - II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCHKEEPING, SHIP HANDLING
AND EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Attempt any 5 questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 With reference to Maritime Pilotage explain following:

a) Principles for the safe conduct of Pilotage.
b) Master-pilot information exchange.
c) Duties and responsibilities of Pilot and Bridge team.

Q.2 You are navigating in area of fog in a T.S.S. and a man falls overboard from port
side. State the various manoeuvres that you would like to carry out and what
are the reasons for your preference.

Q.3 During towing what precautions to be observed regarding

a) Connecting the tow
b) Starting the tow
c) During the towage operation

Q.4 What preparation and precautions will you take prior entering pirate infested
area with respect to Best Management Practices (BMP4)?

Q.5 a) With suitable diagrams explain how you will go about rounding bends in a
channel with currents in either direction and no wind.
b) While on an anchor watch on a container vessel you observe vessel dragging
her port anchor.
What may be the various causes for such dragging and your actions
accordingly.

Q.6 What are the effects of heavy seas on ship handling? What actions will you
take to minimize such effects.
 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th-March-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 a) List the factors to be taken into account when deciding composition of bridge watch
at sea.
b) Draw a contingency plan for any one of the following:
i) Flooding of Engine room at sea ii) Black out in the TSS.

Q.2 What actions will you take if your vessel has collided with another vessel keeping the
safety of crew and the vessel in mind?

Q.3 a) Enumerate the duties of Master on receipt of a Distress message.

b) Enumerate the duties of Master in an incident of a crew member reported missing at
sea.

Q.4 a) List out the various information available in IAMSAR Volume III.
b) Explain the Expanded Square Search Pattern.

Q.5 a) What is Transverse Thrust? What is its role and how does it affect the ship handling?
b) What is:- a. Pooping b. Broaching?

Q.6 Describe the salient features of:

a) Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) b) Ship Reporting System (SRS)

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 12th-January-2022
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 What is VTS? What is its main and auxiliary purpose? Describe the parts, resources,
functions and limitations of the VTS.

Q.2 a) Discuss the IMO guidelines for preparing contingency plans for onboard
emergencies.
b) Briefly describe the contents of the Emergency Towing Booklet (ETB).

Q.3 Your ship is in port & there is a major fire in No. 2 hold. Discuss how would you deal
with this emergency by giving details regarding:-
a) Your initial action to control the fire
b) Fire wallet & its contents and
c) Additional Information to be shared with the fire brigade.

Q.4 a) List the duties and responsibilities of the On Scene Coordinator during a search and
rescue operation.
b) Explain your immediate action on learning about a person overboard. Describe the
subsequent procedure for recovery of the person from the sea.

Q.5 Explain the following:

a) The procedure, the advantages and disadvantages of beaching of vessel by the bow.
b) Bank effect.

Q.6 a) Prepare a checklist prior to flooding of the dry dock.

b) Describe the different type of tugs with their advantages and disadvantages.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th-November-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 Describe the salient features of:

a) Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
b) Ship Reporting System (SRS)

Q.2 a) What all factors would you bear in mind before choosing a particular safe
anchorage?
b) Heavy weather conditions are prevailing and you suspect your vessel is dragging anchor.
What are the various actions you would take for safety of the vessel?

Q.3 Describe the guidelines by IMO for preparing contingency plans for various
emergencies.

Q.4 a) With reference to IAMSAR, describe the duties of on scene coordinator.

b) Describe the co-ordination to be carried out on the scene of distress in search and rescue
operation.

Q.5 a) Enumerate the use of anchors, tugs and tide for berthing of a fully laden very large
Crude oil tanker with strong Off-shore wind?
b) Explain with respect pivot point.

Q.6 Discuss the effect and precautions for safe maneuvering of a vessel.
a) Squat
b) Bank Cushioning
c) Effect of speed on interaction of a vessel.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 15th-September-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 a) What all factors would you bear in mind before choosing a particular safe
anchorage?
b) Heavy weather conditions are prevailing and you suspect your vessel is dragging anchor.
What are the various actions you would take for safety of the vessel?

Q.2 Write short notes on any three of the following:-

a) Girding of Tug during towing operations in Port waters.
b) Hydrodynamic interaction between ships in overtaking situations.
c) Navigation bridge visibility.
d) Section – II of COLREG 1972 – Conduct of vessel in sight of one another.

Q.3 Discuss the effect and precautions for safe maneuvering of a vessel:
a) Squat b) Bank Cushioning c) Effect of speed on interaction of a vessel

Q.4 a) Explain with the help of a neat diagram, the procedure for conducting a standing
moor. When is this method of mooring used?
b) What is Transverse Thrust? Explain the effect of transverse thrust of a right handed
Variable Pitch Propeller when going astern.

Q.5 a) With reference to IAMSAR, describe the duties of on-scene coordinator.

b) Describe the co-ordination to be carried out on the scene of distress in search and rescue
operation.

Q.6 a) Describe advantages and disadvantage of controlling pitch propellers with regard to
ship handling.
b) Describe briefly the ship handling aspects during STS operation.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 13th-August-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 a) Discuss ”Master-Pilot” information exchange with reference to the following:-

i) Pilot Card ii) Passage Plan iii) Docking Plan iv) Emergency Plan
b) Define Vessel Traffic Service. What are the various methods used by VTS to enhance
safety of ships and protection off the environment?

Q.2 What are the circumstances under which a vessel is to be beached? Describe the
procedures and precautions to be observed during and after the beaching.

Q.3 You are on board a passage v/l and collider with a bulk carrier. How will you deal with
emergency on board.

Q.4 a) What are obligations and procedures in distress situation as per IAMSAR & SOLAS
Chapter V regulation 33?
b) Explain the procedures and precautions to be taken while recovering a person fallen
overboard in T.S.S.

Q.5 a) How will you go about approaching a congested anchorage on board a container
vessel when wind is NE force 6 and tide is NW @ 2 Knots. Explain with the help of neat
diagram. Explain the procedure of speed reduction and finally anchoring.
b) What do you understand by Squat? Write down the formula for calculating squat in open
waters and confined channel with respect to width of influence.

Q.6 a) How will you go about turning a vessel short around in a narrow channel without
using anchor. Assume your vessel is having left handed propeller.
b) List down the contents of wheel house poster (including warning given on the poster).

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th-April-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SEARCH & RESCUE, SHIP HANDLING &
NAVIGATIONAL EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 List the factors to be considered when,

a) Choosing a particular safe anchorage.
b) The length of cable explaining the forces that would be acting on the anchor and the
chain.

Q.2 Explain various emergencies that can take place while the vessel is in dry dock. Also,
prepare a repair specification for renewing a side shell plate.

Q.3 a) Enumerate the contents of ETB.

b) Discuss the requirements regarding pickup line for aft to wing arrangements.

Q.4 Describe the processes involved in search and rescue functions as per IAMSAR volume
III, conducting SAR operation by OSC.

Q.5 a) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of controllable pitch propeller with
regards to ship handling.
b) Explain the “Twin screw effect”.

Q.6 Explain the following:-

i) When two ships are passing each other on reciprocal courses.
ii) Discuss ship to ship interaction when a ship is overtaking other ship.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th-Jan-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SEARCH & RESCUE, SHIP HANDLING &
NAVIGATIONAL EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 a) What are the information exchanged between Pilot, Master and the Bridge Team
prior to commencement of the passage with Pilot on board.
b) VTS has 3 main functions of Information, Traffic Organisation & Navigation Discuss each
of the functions.

Q.2 Explain the various situations under which decision to abandon ship must be taken.
What are the preparations to be taken prior abandoning ship? Explain the procedure for
abandoning ship and the initial actions to be taken onboard the survival craft after leaving
the vessel.

Q.3 What are the procedure & processes followed while preparing a muster list and
contingency plans for the various emergencies identified by the company under ISM code?
What are the criteria followed while assigning personnel for the emergency teams?

Q.4 a) What is the purpose of IAMSAR? Discuss the three levels of co-ordination.
b) Explain the ‘Expanding Square’ pattern of search.

Q.5 With the aid of sketches, explain the ship-to-ship interaction likely to be experienced
between two vessels approaching each other head on in a canal.

Q.6 a) Explain the anchoring procedures and precautions you will take anchor to a loaded
VLCC in depths of 50-60m.
b) With a neat sketch, explain ‘bank effect’.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd-Nov-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SEARCH & RESCUE, SHIP HANDLING &
NAVIGATIONAL EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 a) What all factors would you bear in mind before choosing a particular safe
anchorage?
b) Heavy weather conditions are prevailing and you suspect your vessel is dragging anchor.
What are the various actions you would take for safety of the vessel?

Q.2 Describe the guidelines by IMO for preparing contingency plans for various
emergencies.

Q.3 What actions will you take if your vessel has collided with another vessel keeping the
Safety of Crew and the vessel in mind?

Q.4 a) With reference to IAMSAR, describe the duties of on-scene coordinator.

b) Describe the co-ordination to be carried out on the scene of distress in search and
Rescue operation.

Q.5 Explain briefly the following:

a) Tractor Tug.
b) Pivot point when moving ahead with constant speed.
c) Hydrodynamic interaction between ship’s on opposite course in a narrow channel.

Q.6 Describe the salient features of:

a) Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)
b) Ship Reporting System (SRS)

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th-Feb-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SEARCH & RESCUE, SHIP HANDLING &
NAVIGATIONAL EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 a) How will you, as a relieving officer, take over a navigational watch at sea, in
restricted visibility?
b) What are the contents and significance of master-pilot information exchange?

Q.2 What are the major components of the Emergency Towing Arrangements? Describe
each part in detail with neat sketches where necessary.

Q.3 a) Describe the procedure for entry into an enclosed space with respect to carrying out
a risk assessment, permit to work, duties of personnel and communications etc.
b) List the duties of the ‘Emergency’ and ‘Support’ team in the contingency plan.

Q.4 a) What is the purpose of IAMSAR? Explain the three levels of Co-ordination.
b) What is a Search and Rescue Region (SRR) and its purpose?

Q.5 Your vessel is not strengthened for ice navigation. What options will you consider
before entering an ice area, the preparations that you will make prior to entering an ice
field and precautions will you observe while navigating in ice.

Q.6 a) Explain the procedure for conducting a safe STS operation using the parallel
approach and the dangers associated with this method.
b) Write notes on (i) Pooping (ii) Broaching (iii) Synchronous rolling.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th -Nov-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 Explain master-pilot exchange with special reference to passage plan, UKC, safe speed, duties
of bridge team and contingency planning. (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

Q.2 i) Describe contents of a) Master list b) Composition of emergency teams.

ii) Explain your risk assessment of damage and control measures after stranding.

Q.3 Enumerate the best practices recommended for transiting piracy high risk area as per BMP4.

Q.4 Describe the actions required upon receipt of a distress message at sea and the subsequent
actions if you are nominated as the OSC by the MRCC.

Q.5 a) State the precautions to be taken prior entering ice waters.

b) Your vessel is disabled at sea. Explain the procedures for towing with reference to towing
booklet on board.

Q.6 a) Explain squat and describe any method of calculation and application. (2 x 5 = 10 marks)
b) List the precautions for anchoring in deep waters (about 100m deep). (10 marks)

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 2nd -Aug-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 Explain briefly the following:-

a) Pivot point when moving ahead with constant speed.
b) Hydrodynamic Interaction between ship’s on opposite course in a narrow channel.

Q.2 a. How would you confirm that your vessel is brought up during anchoring?
b. What are actions to be taken in case of dragging anchor and delay in readiness of the engines?

Q.3 a) Discuss how ISM code helps to tackle on emergency situation.

b) Describe the various methods of carrying out damage control after collision, to restore the
structural integrity of ships temporarily. State the legal aspect to be followed.

Q.4 a) In a distress situation, you are probably going to be first vessel to arrive and SMC has not
yet come in the picture. State how you would plan conducting the search using IAMSAR.
b) You are in TSS with fog, when a man falls overboard from your vessel. State the actions you
would take and the preferred manoeuvre.

Q.5 a) Explain with the help of a neat diagram, the procedure for conducting a standing moor.
When is this method of mooring used?
b) What is Transverse Thrust? Explain the effect of transverse thrust of a right handed VPP when
going astern.

Q.6 What is a) Pooping and b) Broaching? Explain the effects with suitable sketch.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th-May-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.
3. Draw suitable sketches / diagrams wherever considered necessary.

Q.1 a) Enumerate the important features of IMO Ship Routing guide.

b) Describe the salient features of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and VTMS.

Q.2 Write short notes on the following:

a) Girding of tug.
b) Manoeuvring characteristics.
c) Anchoring in deep water.
d) Exchange in information between Master and Pilot.

Q.3 Explain the immediate actions to be taken when emergencies such as fire and/ or pollution incidents
occur when the vessel is alongside at berth.

Q.4 a) In a search & Rescue operations, how is the co-ordination carried out on the scene of the distress. In
case you have been selected as the on-scene commander, what will be your specific duties? Answer with
reference to the IAMSAR.
b) Explain the precautions to be taken while manoeuvring the ship to be able to launch rescue boats in bad
weather.

Q.5 Explain the procedure for anchoring in deep waters over 80 meters depth for a VLCC in congested
anchorage area. What are the actions to be taken if the anchor drags.

Q.6 a) What are the procedures for ship too ship transfer (STS) at lighterage point.
b) List down precautions for following operations during STS
i) Making approach and coming alongside.
ii) During cargo operation and cast off.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th-Feb-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES

TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100

Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.

Q.1 With suitable diagrams explain the effects of the following on ship handling.
a) Wind for vessels with large free board.
b) Current for vessels in restricted waters.
c) Shallow water.

Q.2 a) What factors would you bear in mind before choosing a particular anchorage when approaching
from sea?
b) Heavy weather conditions are prevailing and your vessel is dragging anchor, keeping the order of
priority, what are the various actions will you take?

Q.3 a) List the preparations and procedure for picking up pilot when arriving port from sea. What
information you will exchange with pilot.
b) List the precautions and preparations required prior entering a pirate infested area.

Q.4 a) What is the purpose of IAMSAR? Explain the three levels of Co-ordination.
b) List the elements used in traffic routeing systems.

Q.5 With the help of suitable diagrams, explain the ship-tug interaction that can occur at the bow and
stern.

Q.6 List the precautions to take before entering & during navigation in ice? What are the master’s
obligations with regards to ice? From what sources can you obtain information on ice?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th-Nov-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All question carry equal marks.
3. Draw suitable sketches / diagrams wherever considered necessary.

Q.1 Write short notes on:

i) Composition of the Bridge watch as per STCW 2010.
ii) Ship Routeing system under SOLAS 74
iii) Functions of harbor and Ocean tugs.
iv) Master – Pilot information exchange

Q.2 You are navigating in an area of fog in a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) off Dover. A Man falls overboard.
State the manoeuvre that you would carry out and what are the reasons for your preference? Also list out the
other actions you would take as per the procedure laid down in the ships safety management system.

Q.3 Your vessel a Bulk Carrier in Laden condition is in a situation of an imminent collision with other cargo ship
on your port bow distance approximately 0.15 NM at sea. Sea and weather conditions are normal. Describe
your actions with reference to the requirements of SOLAS Chapter V, Regulations 34 (safe navigation/ Voyage
plan), STCW and COLREGs.

Q.4 Enumerate the precautions you will take in manoeuvring the ship to be able to launch rescue boat in bad
weather for rescuing survivors.

Q.5 a) What are freezing sprays? How will you avoid it?
b) What precautions will you take while navigating in ice?

Q.6 a) In a Search and Rescue operation how is the coordination carried out on the scene of the distress?
b) In case you have been selected as the on-scene commander, what will be your specific duties? Answer with
reference to the IAMSAR.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th-Aug-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 What is a VTS? What are its main & auxiliary purposes? Describe its parts, resources & functions in detail.
What are the drawback & limitations of the VTS?

Q.2 a. What actions will you take before and after an imminent collision? How can you limit the collision
damage?
b. What is the purpose of a collision mat & how does it achieve its purpose?

Q.3 Discuss the role and duties of the Safety Committee on board. List the agenda of a Safety Committee
Meeting.

Q.4 a) How does IAMSAR Volume 3 guide you in determining the area to be search and track spacing to be
utilized between adjacent parallel tracks.
b) Describe briefly the three levels of co-ordination involved in a Search and Rescue system.

Q.5 a) How will you go about anchoring a VLCC in congested anchorage area where the depth of water is
above 80 meters?
b) What do you understand by squat? Write down the formula for calculating squat in open waters and
confined channel with respect to width of influence.

Q.6 a) How will you go about negotiating a sharp bend in a narrow channel (i) with following current (ii)
against current.
b) Describe the effects of right and left handed propellers on maneuvering.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th-May-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 60 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 How VTS have great contribution to reduction in ships collision while transiting through TSS. Discuss the
statement and justify, Explain VTS communication system.

Q.2 Sketch an emergency Towing arrangement in tankers and enumerate the requirement of the ETA under
various regulations.

Q.3 Heavy weather conditions are prevailing and you suspect that your vessel is dragging anchor. As per the
order of priority enumerate what actions will you take in these situations?

Q.4 With reference to IAMSAR manual:-

a) Enumerate the role and the duties of Maritime, Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Maritime Rescue Sub
Centre (MRSC), Indian Search and Rescue Regional Authority (INSRC) and on scene commander (OSC)

b) Explain the procedure as prescribed in IAMSAR Vol III for recovering a person fallen overboard from a ship
in heavy weather condition at sea.

Q.5 With suitable diagram explain the effect of the following on ships handling in Indian Coastal Waters.
a) Wind for vessels with large free board.
b) Current for vessels in restricted waters.
c) Shallow waters

Q.6 a) What factors will you consider before selecting a place of STS operations?
b) Prepare a check list for flooding in Dry Dock?
c) Describe the methods of approaching and maneuvers under taken by “Service Ship” during STS operations
with large laden tanker at anchor. Explain with suitable sketch.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th-May-2017
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: BRIDGE WATCH-KEEPING, SHIP HANDLING & EMERGENCIES
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 a) Under STCW 2010, list the requirements for performing a deck watch.
b) List the information exchanged between the matter and pilot once the pilot is on the bridge.

Q.2 What is the role of VTS? What information is provided by the VTS before entering a port?
What are the obligations of a master towards VTS instructions?

Q.3 Your ship is in port & there is a major fire in no. 2 hold. Discuss how would you deal with this emergency?
Discuss:-
a) Your initial action to control the fire.
b) Fire wallet & its contents.
c) Additional information to be shared with the fire brigade.

Q.4 a) Enumerate the salient features of IAMSAR Volume III.

b) Which search pattern or turn you would prefer for a man overboard during your watch at sea.

Q.5 a) What is the difference between “Not to impede” and “Give away” vessels? Discuss with examples.
b) Explain the precautions to be taken whilst maneuvering the ship to be able to launch rescue boats in bad
weather?

Q.6 a) As a chief officer what precautions will you take before going for an STS operation?
b) What are different types of dry docks and as a ship officer which dry dock would you prefer and why?
Explain.

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