Exam Question
(a) Explain the importance of reserve buoyancy. (6)
(b) A box barge is 75 m long, 9 m beam and 6 m deep. A similar barge having a volume of 3200 m2 is to be constructed. Calculate the length, breadth and depth of the new barge (10)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SC&S
📅 Apr 2023
Reference Answer
### (a) The Importance of Reserve Buoyancy (6 Marks)
Reserve buoyancy is the volume of the enclosed, watertight part of a ship's hull that is above the operational waterline. It represents the vessel's potential to displace more water and is a critical factor in ship safety and stability.
Its importance can be detailed as follows:
1. **Damage Survivability & Buoyancy Margin**:
Reserve buoyancy is the volume of the enclosed, watertight part of a ship's hull that is above the operational waterline. It represents the vessel's potential to displace more water and is a critical factor in ship safety and stability.
Its importance can be detailed as follows:
1. **Damage Survivability & Buoyancy Margin**:
Full answer on MeoMock — surveyor-grade reference answers for 7,000+ written exam questions.
Prepare on Android — MeoMock on Google Play