B.Sc-B.Sc Nautical Science 2nd Year BNA-016 : CARGO HANDLING, STOWAGE AND SEAMANSHIP - I (Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi-2013)

                                     B.Sc.. (NAUTICAL SCIENCE)

                               Term-End Examination June, 2013 

               BNA-016 : CARGO HANDLING, STOWAGE AND SEAMANSHIP - I

Time : 2 hours                                                         Maximum Marks : 70

 

Note : All questions are compulsory. Q.1 carries 20 marks. All other questions carry 10 marks each.



1. Define the following : 20

(a) Bale capacity

(b) Grain capacity

(c) Stowage factor

(d) Load density

(e) Broken stowage.

 

2. Discuss the importance of ballasting and de-ballasting, how is it related to loading and discharging of cargo ?  10

 

3. Explain the care and maintenance of wire ropes.        10

 

4. Describe with sketch how will you rig threefold purchase   10

(a) To advantage

(b) To disadvantage

 

5. Explain the care and maintenance of :    10

(a) Synthetic ropes

(b) Fibre ropes

 

6. Explain with suitable sketch.         10

(a) Rise of floor

(b) Flare

(c) Sheer

(d) Camber

Earning:  ₹ 7.50/-