Exam Question
(a) Draw and the mid ships section of an oil tanker with Double Hull & name each part.
(b) What is Bow Flare? Why is it so important in Bulk Carriers?
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
SC&S
📅 Mar 2019
Reference Answer
(a) Mid-ship section of Oil tanker:
(b) Bow flare is the outward curvature of a ship's side shell above the waterline at the forward end.
Importance of Bow Flare in Bulk Carriers:
Bow flare enhances the reserve buoyancy at the forward end of the vessel, which improves seaworthiness by helping the ship ride over waves more effectively, especially when pitching in rough seas.
(b) Bow flare is the outward curvature of a ship's side shell above the waterline at the forward end.
Importance of Bow Flare in Bulk Carriers:
Bow flare enhances the reserve buoyancy at the forward end of the vessel, which improves seaworthiness by helping the ship ride over waves more effectively, especially when pitching in rough seas.
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