Class 4 (4th Engineer) SC&S 📅 Dec 2022

Exam Question

(a) What action should be taken in the event of partial loss of Intact buoyancy (6)

(b) A vessel of constant rectangular cross-section is 60 m long, 12 m beam and floats at a draught of 4.5 m. It has a mid-length compartment 9 m long which extends right across the ship and upto the deck, but is sub-divided by a horizontal watertight flat 3 m above the keel.

Find the new draught if this compartment is bilged: (10)

(i) Below the flat.

(ii) Above the flat

Reference Answer

### (a) Actions in the Event of Partial Loss of Intact Buoyancy
Immediate and subsequent actions taken following a partial loss of intact buoyancy due to flooding are critical for ship survival and crew safety. The response must be systematic, prioritized, and based on sound stability principles.
**1. Immediate Actions & Assessment:**
* **Sound General Alarm:** Alert all personnel to the emergency.

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