B.Sc-B.Sc Nautical Science 2nd Year BNA-041 : NAVIGATIONAL AIDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi-2013)

                                   B.Sc. (NAUTICAL SCIENCE)
                                       Term-End Examination 

                                            June, 2013  

BNA-041 : NAVIGATIONAL AIDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

 

 

Time : 3 hours                                                   Maximum Marks : 70

 

Note : Attempt any three questions from Section - A and any four questions from section - B. All questions carry equal marks..

 

SECTION -A

Navigational Aids

1. (a) Enumerate the purpose of A.I.S. fitted on board ships.  5

(b) List ten data items recorded by V.D.R. 5

2. State ten characteristics which an ideal speed log should have.  10

 

3. What does "RADAR" stand for ? How would you ensure the accuracy of range and bearing measurements on a radar ?  10

4. As per solas chapter V regulation 19, list 10 navigational equipments required to be carried on
Board Ship of 50,000 GRT or more .  10

 

 

SECTION - B

Environmental Protection Emergencies and Safety

5. What are the main constituents of paint ? Write briefly about any two of them. 10

6. How are vehicles stowed and lashed on a car carrier ? 10

7. (a) What are high cube containers ?  5

(b) What cargoes are carried in tank containers ? 5

8. (a) What is the function of rescue coordination centre in SAR Organization ? 5

(b) Who is on-scene coordinator and what is his role ? 5

9. What is the role of VTS ? Explain how RADAR improves effectiveness of VTS.  10

10. What do you understand by 'piracy'? What actions are required if you notice piracy activities in vicinity of your ship ?  10

Earning:  ₹ 7.10/-