CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Classification

  1. With reference to Classification Society surveys, describe the purpose of EACH of the following:
    (a) Annual Surveys;(3)
    (b) Docking Surveys;(3)
    (c) Special Surveys.(4)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Classification Q1

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Q1

  1. With reference to the classification of a vessel:
    (a) describe how the continuous survey of machinery may be applied, stating the time interval over which the surveys take place;
    (4)
    (b) list SIX types of machinery that would be inspected during a continuous survey of machinery.(6)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Classification Q2

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Q2

  1. With reference to the classification of a vessel:
    (a) list SIX items that would be inspected during a special hull survey;(3)
    (b) describe how a continuous hull survey could be applied.(7)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Classification Q3

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Q3

  1. With reference to the classification survey of a vessel in dry dock:
    (a) list EIGHT separate items of the hull and associated equipment that would be examined by the surveyor;(4)
    (b) describe TWO ways in which the thickness of a steel hull may be determined.(6)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Classification Q4

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Q4

  1. (a) Define a Classification Society.(6)
    (b) State the periods between docking surveys for a vessel less than 15 years old.(4)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Classification Q5

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Q5

  1. Explain the procedures carried out by a Classification Society for a new vessel to be built to class rules, and the class certificate being issued.(10)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Classification Q6

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 12 Q6