CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 16 Dry Docking Procedure

  1. With reference to dry-docking:
    (a) state what is meant by the critical period on settling onto the dock blocks;(3)
    (b) explain the reasons why this period is considered critical;(5)
    (c) state how the danger is reduced.(2)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 16 Dry Docking Procedure Q1

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 16 Q1

8. (a) State the procedures and safety checks that should be undertaken prior to flooding a dry dock.(9)
(b) State who is responsible for signing the authority for a Flood Certificate.(1)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 16 Dry Docking Procedure Q2

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 16 Q2

8.(a) Describe the basic construction and operation of a Vertical Ship Lift.(6)
(b) List TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of a Vertical Ship Lift.(4)

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 16 Dry Docking Procedure Q3

CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 16 Q3