Class 2 (2nd Engineer) SC&S 📅 Jan 2024

Exam Question

(a) Explain the purposes of the collision bulkhead. Describe with the aid of sketches the construction of a collision bulkhead paying particular attention to the strength and attachment to the adjacent structure. (8)

(b) Define "Pounding". Describe with the aid of sketches the arrangement provided to resist pounding. (8)

Reference Answer

### (a) Collision Bulkhead
#### Purposes
The collision bulkhead is the foremost main transverse watertight bulkhead. Its primary and secondary purposes are:
1. **Limit Flooding**: The principal purpose is to limit the extent of flooding to the forepeak in the event of a bow-on collision, thereby preserving the buoyancy and stability of the remainder of the ship. It is a critical element of the ship's subdivision and damage stability.

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