Current Surveyor In force

Sb kumar
AK Gupta
Kiran Joshi
Nitin Nayar
Martin
Pankaj Sarin
Ravindra Sagar
SC Mandal
Deepak Kapoor
Ranganathan
Balu S Rao
Pramod kumar Sharda(Rapid fire expert) 🤣
Ally Dangman
Sk das
Sureen Narang
Devesh Sinha
PK Mittal
Sandeep Kohli
Krishnamurthy Iyer
Navtej Singh Chabbra
SC Panigrahi

06.02.25
Mmd mumbai
Int harinder
Ext bs rao

Only fun 1
[Link] 6 QUOTE
[Link] will you determine risk of collision( i quoted 7d)
[Link] available for avoiding collision( dont quote any rule just tell the actions-altercourse
to stbdor port,alteration / reduction of speed,take all way off)
[Link]/action(he expects inform ER Stop ENG)
5. Vessel with masthead lights and both side lights visible 3 pts stbd bow, action(he expects
no ROC exists as per aspect so no action required)6. No position fixing available, hear fog
signal of ground vessel right ahead action(say alter course to port or stbd,reverse course,
why reverse course, he will ask why cant u alter 90 deg to port or stbd, say the path we
came was safe so go back in same course,)
[Link] is ecdis( i told anti grounding tool, he asked why anti grounding not anti collision, i
said errors of ecdis, systematic, humar and operational errors wala)
[Link] cards- mineclearance underway, ram without obs making way, fv making way
without gear, pilot vl underway)
9. night signals, day signal, fog signal of - trawler, grounding vessel
10. why alteration of course is best action in open sea( say reduction of spd-load on engine,
takes time, he wants to hear it is readily apparent to other vessel- dont say rule 8,b)
rules applicable in RV (i said like 1 to 10, 13, 19, 20 to 33,35 to 41) ( he wants like 1,2,3,4 like
that)
Int - no questions

Date: 06 Feb 2025

Internal Capt. harinder
External capt. Bs rao

Type of vessels Sailed: Liquified Gas Tankers

F1&2

Fun 1
1. Collision when u comes out of a port with asmall boat action

2. Vessel with masthead lights and both side lights visible 3 pts stbd bow, action.
3. No position fixing available, hear fog signal of aground vessel right ahead action
4. What is ecdis
5. Night, day, Fog signals for mineclearance, Ram, Towing, Aground, Pilot vessel.
6. why alteration of course is best action in open sea.

7. Rules applicable in RV.

8. How to proceed with overtaking in narrow channel.
Few morequestions
Fun 2
1. What is IGC code

2. Types of gas tankers

3. Mercapton
4. Change over procedure in Gas carrier
4. Naptha hazards
5. What flash point is good high or low?

6. Grain code- def of grain,

7. Docs required as per grain code
8. Creteria for loading grain with out DOA
9. Angle of lol.
10. Reasons for angle of lol

11. Corrective measures for angle of lol.

Few more questions

External capt Devesh

Internal Capt Manish Kumar

F1- First attempt over 2 attempts

F1
Rules no - 6, 19 quote
Night cards - Trawler, pushing and towing , Mine clearence vessel

No day card
Situation - RV. Vessel on port quarter action. Wanted to hear about Trial manoeuvres and
how does that help
Circumpolar bodies
Problem with high altitude navigation
Charts used in high altitude navigation . Went deep into polar code

Requirements for vessel navigating in polar regions

Why limiting lat?
Why long by chrone in morning sight
Which star to choose for simultaneous sight
IALA region A and B- which countries
Dangerous semi circle and Navigable semi circle
Frontal depression
Rule applicable in RV

F2
Asked me which type of vessels i have done
Content of IMDG
Classes of IMDG
Which class of cargo not assigned Packing group

What is limited and expected quantity

Container marking
Which convention applicable on container ship
CSC plate
Verified gross mass

Stability criteria for cargo ship/

CSS code
CSM code
Inert gas amendment
Polymerisation of cargo in tankers

Temp of coal increase during voyage. Action

Few more cannot remember

F3
Damage stability assessment for passenger ship

Gross tonnage net tonnage

Enclosed space / Excluded space
fire in crew accommodations. Action
Certificate on board. What all certificates come under ISM and their when are they surveyed
Ballast water management plan / Record book
Article of agreement
Calculation of summer freeboarf
High tensile steel
Hong kong convention

Sua convention
Principle of marine insurance
Few more couldn’t remember. F-3 didnt went well as per him.

PPF

10/02/25
F3
Int-PC Meena
Ext-Devesh Sinha

Questions asked by Devesh Sinha-

[Link] CH-11 contents
[Link] Plan contents
[Link] you aware there are 2 parts of Ship security plan?

[Link] PSC inspector asks to show Ship security plan will you show it to him?
[Link] test frequency in your company?
[Link] onboard under P&I club
[Link] any mandatory certificate?

[Link] 2 clause are covered under insurance in MLC?

[Link] b/w class and RO
[Link] class be RO

Questions asked by PC Meena-

[Link] 30m/s escape velocity of HVV?

[Link] b/w SOPEP and SMPEP
[Link] certified to carry annex 2 cargo will it have SOPEP and SMPEP both?MARPOL reg
number for SOPEP and SMPEP ?
[Link] draft 12m ship arrives with 13m in mumbai what legal action as per which ms act
and what will happen to your COC as per which ms act?
[Link] setting. If ship design MBL is 100T and mooring rope MBL is 90T at what capacity you
will set the brakes?
[Link] is more strong, mooring wire or its rope tail and under tension which will break first?

Oral mmd Noida

[Link]. R poswal
All func
[Link] cardinal buoy
.what is safe speed of your ship.

.Ror 19 ,how u over take which side and why?

. Ocean current type and how it form
.TRS sign
.How will you train cadet to calculate azimuth through ABC table.
.heavy wx precaution as [Link] how to brief crew.

.cargo shifted take action.

.leak in IMDG cargo action.

.how to know that which imdg cargo u can load .

.[Link] entry in cargo record book
.COB,COG,LCF,LCB,MCTC.
.HOw many types of emergency onboard.
.how will you close NC.

.statutory certificate.
.emergency steering test.
.types of drills and frequency.
.LOP, NOP
.u are loaded project cargo how will u secure and action when in shifted.
.imdg loading precautions
.mat receipt,bill of lading

.ETA arrangement in your ship.

.load density ,where you find for your ship.
.permissible load density
Many practical question can't recall
All pass.

All the best to all

12 Feb 2025
Noida MMD
3rd Attempt

Fn 3 only
Internal Capt. Joseph
External Capt. Pramod Kumar
Started with no. of attempt. status of written.
1. Latest amendments to Annex 6 Marpol.

Keeps asking more and more. He stopped after I told him until 2016.
2. Difference between PSC and FSI inspection?
He wants point wise answer to everything. Gets irritated if you start describing.
3. Why we arrive with very little trim in dry dock.

4. What is critical period?

5. Critical instant and few cross question about trim, GM, effect of trim in GM and stability
while in dock.
6. Inspection and maintenance of sea chest.
7. How will you ensure that vessel has anchored while you are in forward station.
8. Your cable is going from short to long to short again and again. What does this means ?
He is very impatient and wants all answers in point form. He will get irritated with you if you
give long answers. Very precise and to the point answers he expects.
Internal did not asked any thing. Just asked the status of rest of the exams.
Finally said be a good Chief Mate, I am clearing you.

Thanks to all the guys who constantly post questions here. Helps a lot.

A big thank you to all the aspirants who have prepared the study materials and question
banks. And also to all the admins of the group.

Result: pass

Ext Kiran Joshi

Started by asking to show the room and checking CDC and COC

Fun 1

1)Vessel ahead 12 nm and vessel on port beam both ROC exist same tcpa action.
2)Dense traffic before entering TSS main engine has failed action
3)Open sea crossing situation we are stand on vsl not taking action
4)some more on situations cant recall dosent have to quote rules but needs practical answer
what we do onboard
5)Squall
6)Vessel in anchor and expecting squall in 5to10 min action( needs to hear using engines)

7) Heavy wx pilot ladder rigging precautions ( wants to hear working aloft permit)
8) components on ETA fwd and aft
9) which vessels have ETA
10) Tidal window
11) Piracy reporting

12) Piracy charts

13) Asked me about last vessel trade and asked US entry navigation check (33cfr checks he
wanted to hear)
Fun 1 he wasn’t satisfied with ETA and pilot ladder.
Fun 3

1) how will you secure pilot ladder?

2) what is the knot used for securing pilot ladder?

Was not satisfied with both and told stories about incidents during pilot transfer and all
3) Have you been to dry dock ? Said no so he focused more on DD
4) Plans required for DD
5) how will you know where to take ballast for DD?

6) before refloating the vessel master ask to check all okay what all will you check ?
7) Important parameters for DD
8) ESP? What will be checked during esp?
9) PSC deficiency where will you enter details or something like that i was not able to
understand till the end?
10) NC how will you handle documentation wise?
11) Condition of Class?

12) Saftey officer duties?

13) How will you handle near miss
14) Load line survey preparation what all documents required where will you get it other
than any publication.
15) Contents of load line certificate
16) final question he said it will be a decider Smoke coming out of bsn store, door is open
and you noticed it first when you are on deck rounds what will you do? ( he tries to trick by
making us say we will go to check smoke, but need to say only will enter after scba )

External - Capt. Kiran Joshi

External
Func 2

[Link] required for loading IMDG cargo.

[Link] all information is required for making a cargo plan on containers.
[Link] will u do if VGM is not provided.
[Link] as a c/o with regards to loading of containers on deck .
[Link] will you load max cargo on a bulk carrier.

[Link] where u will find load density.

[Link] testing n certification.
[Link] of H2S
[Link] detected by multi gas detector
[Link] is shipping bill?

18.02.2025
Mumbai MMD
Attempt – 2 (1st attempt after clearning written exams)
Appeared for Fun 1 & 2

Type of vessel: Crude oil tanker

Internal: Capt. Pardhasaradhi Vanamali
External: SK Das

Received mail at around 8.30 am, Internal told me you are the first candidate so I was
waiting in the lobby for 1 hour and then external came at around 10.45 am. Asked type of
vessel done and started with orals.

Fun 1
1. Quote Rule - 19 , Quote relevant sections (19D&E)
2. Fog signal of Pilot vsl at anchor
3. Vessel 100m in length aground fog & light
4. Towing vessel light

5. Fishing vessel at anchor light

6. Signs of ice and how ice is formed at sea
7. Ship reporting system
8. Precautions before high latitude navigation
9. Navigating in polar waters
10. Magnetic Compass Errors & Corrections
11. Order of correcting the errors
12. P.S of ECDIS

13. ECDIS Safety settings

14. Limiting latitude
15. Current system & upwelling & gradient
16. Engine fails in TSS
17. How will you know present weather

18. How will you overtake in Narrow channel in restricted visibility

19. Gnss compass in details.

Fun 2
1. Latest IMDG amendments (41-24)

2. ISGOTT amendments
3. Cargo claim ducuments
4. Polymerization and how to prevent it
5. Putrification
6. Prewash requirement,

7. Phyrophoric reaction
8. Differential pressure
9. Where to find vhm & how to calculate manually
10. Stresses and where to find them (Loadicator and cross check with satibility booklet)
11. Critical temperature defination (told him defination as per Ch 7 of IBC code)

12. Cargo compatibility (I told him about class 1 ka compatibitlity code)

13. How will you test your cargo gears? (Static and dynamic test)
Internal
1. Bulk carrier loaded from Brazil and went to Turkey for discharging, vessel experience
bad weather in atlantic, and cargo is damage, discharge port is not accepting the cargo and
not co-operating with vessel? Action? (Issue NOP before breaking bulk, Show all relevant
records bilge pumping record, ventilation log, temperature log and call P & I)
2. Vessel position reporting as per which requirement? Name some reporting system
(SRS SOLAS Ch V reg 11, INSPIRES, INDSAR, IFC)
Result : P/P
Both Internal and External are good and very supportive. If you start your answer with
condfidence, SK das will not cross question and move next question

18 FEB 2024
Attmept - 2nd
Kolkata MMD
External - Capt SB KUMAR
Internal - Capt Rajendra Poswal

Function 1
- Trawler card
- FV card
- FV day card

- passage planning as per chief mate

- action in case of engine failure in TSS
- Action to avoid TRS (Explained 1,2,3 rule)
- situation - CBD crossing from port side. Who is givway and why as per which rule.

Function- 2
- where will you find the maximum loading condition
- action in case of IG failure
- how to stop COP
- How cargo calculations carried out on dry bulk

- how many corrections in draft survey

Function- 3
- rescue boat lowering requirement
- BHC & BRC
- Nearmiss, incident, accident
- intrim certificate and initial certificate.
External handed over to Internal and asked him to consider for 1 & 2..

No questions from Internal.

19 Feb 2025
Attmept - 3rd
Chennai MMD

External - Capt Mittal

Internal - Capt Manish
Started with Verification and number of attempts, function remaining and Ships sailed (Gas
carrier)
Function 2
1. Differentiate between LPG and LNG

2. What is there in Secondary barrier (Gas)

3. What does hold on space contains (Gas)
4. If [Link] hold, [Link] you retrieve if it is vaporized (Gas)
5. Why bilge well is provided in hold space
6. Emergency arrangement to extract cargo leaked into hold space

7. Cloud point
8. IG alarms
9. Purging
10. Stowage factor
11. Load density

12. BLU code and BLU manual

13. VGM
14. Imdg supplement, what all there
15. How to look into mfag guide, if any treatment to be done caused by DG
16. What is LEL
17. [Link] chemical tankers
18. Gm requirements for container, timber, gas carrier
19. Mates receipt
20. Contents of DG manifest

21. ISGOTT amendment

22. IMDG edition
Only practical answers expected from us
Result: Pass

18 Feb 2025
Attempt - 3rd
Chennai MMD
External - Capt Kiran Joshi

Internal - Capt harinder

Fun 1
[Link] which route the vessel was sailing . I said world wide but my last voyage was from
east Africa to West Coast of India . Then he asked say me the currents u encounter during
this time. And also how to tackle the currents
2. ROR Situation: RV condition one vessel on stbd qtr action

3. ⁠clear visibility one vessel 12 nm away right ahead and one vessel on port bow action.

4. ⁠what is SITREP

5. ⁠what is off course alarm

6. ⁠what is pilot watch

7. ⁠gyro heading off by 50degree how will u come to know

8. ⁠magnetic compass correctors

9. ⁠The soft iron bar used to fill the flinder bar socket whether it is a single length.
[Link] flinder bar u need to place 40 mm soft iron bar but the size of flinder bar socket is 60
mm how will u fill the remaining space . Answer : wooden bar
[Link] will u do mooring by using anchor

11. ⁠what is the Singapore transit minimum UKC required

12. If intended to cross Singapore TSS what all action will u do
13. ⁠what book will u refer to plan Singapore transit
14. Last vessel Gyro maker name.
Fun 2
Asked me what type of vessel r u sailing. I told oil tanker.

[Link] me what type of cargo have u carried said various crude oil . Then asked What was
the last cargo u carried I said Arabian light . He asked say me the API for Arabian light.
Answer :33.5

[Link] will you plan to load max cargo

3. ⁠during loading if water comes out of pv breaker what action will u do.

4. ⁠how will u fill pv breaker

5. ⁠what is vef
6. preparation prior loading in bulk carrier

7. ⁠what is widas

8. ⁠in loading port if fumigation as carried out . What precautions will you take in discharge
port.

9. ⁠if some fumigation chemical remaining onboard what will u do

10. ⁠can a ship crew carry out fumigation

11. What all gases can be measured in portable gas meter

12. ⁠documents required prior loading and after loading

13. ⁠during passage how will u control venting in crude oil

By internal
1. What action is taken to avoid freezing of water content in deck seal
2. While doing tank cleaning what is the inlet and outlet temp of tank cleaning water.
F1-P/F2- P

Thanks everyone for posting the question and helping each other in clearing doubts.

17-Feb-2025

Mmd Noida
External - Capt [Link]
Internal - Capt Nitin Mukesh
F-2
1. How will you prepare cargo stowage plan in containers?

2. ⁠precautions for concentrate?

3. ⁠Types of bill of lading? Name all and explain Multimodal?

4. ⁠NOP and LOP difference?

5. ⁠Loading procedures for Explosives?

6. ⁠IMDG latest amendments?

Int - no questions
Result
F2-P

21 Feb 2025

Attempt - 2nd
Noida MMD
External - Capt Mittal
Internal - Capt Manchalwar
Function 1 & 2

Asked attempts, company, ships sailed- containers

Internal started as external didn’t joined.
Fun 1
1. Cards- Trawler, RAM

2. ⁠Fog signal of pilot vessel at anchor

3. ⁠Aground fog signal of your last vessel

4. ⁠What does additional signals mean when you sound 2 short and 1 prolong blast.

5. ⁠Rule 2 explain

6. ⁠As per which rule can you alter to port in reatricted visibility

7. ⁠Your heading 060, berth direction E-W north of you. Current from port qtr. How will you
berth with and without tug.

8. ⁠Situation- TSS PD vessel crossing stbd to port ROC exist.

9. ⁠What is the contract between a master and pilot for pilotage?

10. ⁠POB you hit a buoy. Action.

11. ⁠Principle of P n I club.

12. ⁠How much claim they settle?

13. ⁠LSS plan

External joined , Internal handed over and said he is ok with ROR But weak in Insurance and
claim part. Int asked few IALA Cards and 1 situation- 1 vsl stbd bow ROC.
Fun 2
1. IMDG latest edition

2. ⁠Stowage category

3. ⁠Define AOR, Load density, Stack weight.

4. ⁠Hazards of concentrates

5. ⁠Info from loadicator (Must mention Intact and damage stability)

6. ⁠IMDG Container Spilled action

7. ⁠Where all can you find Ems schedule?

8. ⁠How much cargo AOR to be treated as grain? Where is it mentioned?

9. ⁠IMDG supplements contents

10. ⁠Why Purging is done

11. LEL definition

12. ⁠Min GM for container, Grain vsl.

13. ⁠Mate’s receipt? Who issues? I said chief mate. He got angry

14. ⁠Bill of lading? Angry on this too

15. ⁠VGM as per which regulation?

16. ⁠CSC as per which convention?

17. ⁠Marking on CSC plate.

18. ⁠How will you know loadicator working fine?

Internal joined back and declared result. Failing at borderline for fn1 and fn2 pass.
F1-F/F2- P
21 Feb 2025
Attempt - 3RD
Noida MMD

External - Capt Mittal

Internal - Capt Manchalwar
Function 2
Asked attempts, company, ships sailed- PCC
Fun 2

1. What js AOR which is good high or low

2. ⁠Define Load density, stowage factor

4. ⁠Hazards of coal
5. What us CSM. Information you get.
6. Basic principles of stowage and segregation.
7. Sinking of arcadia pride

8. Types of lashing on pcc. ⁠

9. How much cargo AOR to be treated as grain? Where is it mentioned?

10. Min GM for PCC, Grain vsl,and timber.

11. Lashing for grain
12. Hazards of sulphur
13. Documents for grain
14. Documents for dg.

15. Special document for class 1 and 7 (NOC issued by surveyor after full inspection)
16. Nop and lop
17. No full details
18. What is doa
19. Dg manifest full detail

20. Isgott latest amendment

21. Loadicator everything
F2- P
Both were very good and supportive.
Capt mittal gave ample time for remembering things and pointed out if missed anything.

Capt manchalwar was also very supportive.

With regard to noc for class 7 he explained how he went and issued the certificate.

Finally mate
Thank you everyone for your support and encouragement.

Without our gd and answers in group would never had cleared.

A special thanks to @anuj and @~Nilesh who prepared notes for everyone.
Best of luck to everyone and cheers

Capt. Kiran Rao

Function 2
> Shipping bill.
> Prewash requirement for category X and category Y cargoes and Prewash requirement
when you have to change from X to Y.
> Action in case of loadicator failure.
> Trim and stability booklet details.

> Contents of P&A manual

> Boat note,NOP,LOP.
> Actions in case of BWTS failure during discharging and procedures to report in India
including portal name where to upload info.
> Actions during coasting in west coast of India in SW monsoon.
> H2S gas hazards and it's special effects when person inhales.
> How to carry out fumigation and what action you will take so that gases will not come into
accomodation.

25.02.2025
Ext: Capt Sagar
Int: Capt. Nitin Mukesh
F2
1. CSS Code chapters annexes and appendices .
2. Annex 4 in detail 3. Chapter 4 in detail
4. IMSBC Code contents

5. Master got a query to load 40000 t ammonium sulphate how will you proceed as a mate .
6. You loaded coal from where will you check the hazards which it will possess
7. Isgott amendments
8. Inerting vs purging
9. Why no ig in bunker tanks

10. Can we use explosimeter in bunker tanks

External- SB Kumar
Internal- manish kumar
Fun 2

Max loading rate in tanker.

Where you get max loading rate in tanker.
Ig failure
Y no draft survey in tanker
How will you find out concentrates have liquefied

Action to take when concentrates have liquefied.

In purging how we check gas.
In Ig i told we will use emg stopped.
Concentrates liquefaction and action he was not satisfied by anuj notes answer.

Fun 3
Mlc cert.
Aoa
Compensation on death on board
Diff between interim and initial cert.

COC
Diff between class and ro.
Cert as per annex 6
Who issues EIAPP
Voh ek chez dekh raha tha jo qstn mai rata hua bol raha tha he was getting pissed off.
Kisi koh mile toh tote ki tarha nai bolna hai acting karni hai yaad karne ki.

Internal
How you performed
Come next time for fun 2.
FUN2 FAIL/ FUN3 PASS.
Special thanks to arvind kundu bhai for last min help.

25.02.2025
Mumbai MMD
External: SB kumar
Internal : Capt. Manish Kumar

Fun 3 :
[Link] ammendments
[Link] ammendments
[Link]/BHR
[Link]

[Link] boat launching interval

[Link] class detain a vessel
[Link] and interim certificate
[Link] code

[Link] FSI detain a vessel

[Link] and NC
[Link] PSC suspend class
[Link]
And few more can't recall ...

Very good Surveyor give sufficient time to think and answer.

Internal declared result and finally told 3 golden words.
Finally Mate 🫡
MMD Kolkata - 26.02.2025
Internal- Capt. Manhas

External- Capt. Baweja

Func -2
Started with documents varification and room checking
What was last failing Q.
Types of ship sailed

IMDG Amendments
AOR
IMSBC amendments.
What is grain definition:- Couldn't ans as per his satisfaction

Grain stability criteria:- told all points only Initial GM answered [Link] it's a failing Q
What is pV Valve, PV breaker Cross Q
What is COW, advantage and disadvantage of COW: Tell me 8 points each.
Answered 6 points each,but he wants 8 points exactly.
Nop, procedure,give 12 documents you will submit to notary.

Answered 8 points and he was not satisfied

Grain Lashings- As per code
IMDG Spillage & Fire - Actions
Loadicator- documents Loadicator
How many Bill of Lading -total 17 , said tell me atleast 12, answered 10 but he said
incomplete ans.
Func-3

PMS- Anchor
Chain register
Entries as A mate in OLB- Tell me only 15 important points-
Duties of. Mate as per ISM
What is tri party agreement
Docking plan:- Tell me 10 plans
What is PSC FSC
AOA

Solas how many chapter

What is ch xv
Information you get from Ch V
Heavy weather precautions:- started saying the points
Then he said what is the 1st step you will take as a mate before entering heavy weather:-
informed all departments
F2- F/F3- P

He wants to listen points only,he will say 10,12 points then exactly he wants this point,if you
reach even 9 / 10 points out of 10/12 points, he will not be satisfied,it will be incomplete ans
for him.

Give him points he wants to listen he moves to next Q

Internal - No questions asked. Just declared results.

27 -feb-2024
Int- Mithlesh Kumar

Ext - ranganathan
Which all function
Which attempt
Status of written

Which all ship sail & which all company

How do u load crude oil tanker after safely berth?
How do u complete loading
How many tank require for final loading & reason?
What inst. Will giving to 2nd mate in written as cargo standing order

Is Cargo contamination on crude oil

How contamination occur
Sets of tanks on tanker
How much valve for segrigation
Procedure fo tank entry after Discharging cargo
After how much time will check sounding of cow
What is happening inside the educator

How it creates negative pressure

Load line
Not taking thing as granted
WNA applicable in North Atlantic in winter
No lodicator working,No backup lodicator, no previous plan how will u prepare stowage plan

Fail

olkata MMD (27.02.2025)

2nd Attempt ‘
F3 :)

Internal - Nitin Mukesh

External - SK Das
NOP / LOP With supporting Docs
Cargo Claims as a Mate
Certificates as per ISM / ISPS

Condition of Class
Damage Stability on Tankers
Intact Stability of Container ships
Lifeboat Davit test as per Solas

How is Annex 3 different to IMDG

GRB Amendments
No. Of Copies of AOA
Fixed Co2 - Maintenance/Inspection

Internal -
Any 3 Amendments of MLC
Angle of Loll
/ MMD Noida / 2nd Attempt
External – Capt. Mittal
Internal – Capt. Daniel Joseph

Received mail at 0954 with instructions if don’t login till 1000 will be marked absent.
External started internal was in a meeting
Checked pspt & CDC
Last company, type of ships, no of attempt, status of written , why didn’t book other
functions (told I’ve booked for next month), why didn’t gave during last attempt ( Writtens
were not cleared)
Asked the cargoes that you carried on last ship.
Capt Mittal told we’ll start with basic definitions answer precisely.

1. LD,SF,BS, Moisture content

2. Hazards of Sulphur, Coal, grain, concentrates
3. ISGOTT which is the latest edition and tell amendments
4. Grain securing methods for partly filled compartments- told just names
5. Angle of repose definition – cargo will shift at angle of repose or more that than –
told more.
6. IMDG latest edition, how many classes, started to tell classes stopped in between
and asked what is class 6 and skipped to next
7. IMDG stowage full information

8. IMDG compatibility group

9. What is purging
10. Why we do it- explained about flammabily diagram and critical dilution
11. What are the 2 methods
12. What all you will put in loadicator while making stowage plan

13. What are the physical errors that you encounter in draft survey – didn’t want 1st and
2nd trim correction told ki physically kya issues aate he vo batao
14. Cargo spilled during loading / discharging tell me your actions
15. IMDG applicable as per which conventions
16. GM for grain
17. Trim table what is it and why we use it
18. Liquification what will be your action
19. Primary and secondary means of venting
20. Types of cargoes as per IBC code

21. What is Mates recipt and who issues it

22. Function of BL
23. NOP and LOP
Few more couldn’t recall. Could not answer 2 questions properly. Capt mittal will try to get
you to answers. Oral was for around 30-40 minutes.
Internal was not there so told wait for internal to declare result.
Capt Daniel came around 1600 and asked why didn’t book other functions (told booked for
next month). Said you performed well in the orals. No questions from internal

Result – pass

Mmd Chennai
28 Feb 25
Internal - Vikram Singh Manhas

External - Devesh Sinha

Fn2
VGM
Why VGM is introduced
Who does the VGM measurement

How to determine VGM

Cow requirement
IG alarms
NRV overhauling
How to know if NRV is working properly

Loadicator informations
How to know if loadicator is showing the correct values
How to know if UTI is giving correct readings
Bill of lading
And a few more questions
28-02-2024
Noida MMD
2nd attempt

External: Capt. Baweja

Internal: Capt. Nitin Mukesh

External
F-1

1. TRS signs
2. Synoptic charts and info(wanted to hear fronts)
3. Last voyage and important points for u during that voyage
4. Cards (air cushion / RAm+Towing / south cardinal by)
5. Situation: in TSS heavy traffic behind u, one vsl crossing stbd to port, ROC exist, action.

6. Limitations of gyro
7. APRA Performance standards
8. INSPIRE and type of reports
F-2
1. ISGOTT and amendments

2. IMSBC amendments
3. PV valve and PV breaker
4. COW requirements
5. Heavy lift loading precautions
6. Contents of IG (percentage of each)

7. Grain stability criteria

8. DG manifest contents
9. AOR
10. Loadicator Testing requirements
11. Mate's Receipt and BL difference
12. Functions of BL
F-3
1. heavy wx precautions

2. PMS of anchor cable

3. Duties as per ISM
4. Plans for DD
5. ORB requirements
6. Entries in ORB part 2

7. Grounding contingency
8. AOA: Bi-party or tri-party
9. PSI nd FSI

Few more...

Internal
1. How will u prepare tank for loading
2. MLC amendments
3. Fire extinguishers pressure testing interval

4. Fixed fire fighting pressure testing interval

5. air cushion vsl card
Result : P/F/F
external wants all the answers point-wise, he will ask for 10-12 points.

31 Jan 2025
External: SK das
Internal: Manchalwar
File: Mumbai MMD

Overall 3rd attempt

Fun1:
1)Ship reporting system
2)Danger message
3)South cardinal buoy light

4)Colreg Annexes
5)Positioning of lights
6)vsl on 300° south cardinal buoy ahead Action ?
Fun 2 :
1)ISGOTT and ammendments

2) How will you do cargo claim (you are C/O)

3) Bulk carrier list during voyage Action?
4)Shipping bill
5) Boat note
6)VHM calculation

7)Draft survey full procedure

Internal: No Questions

Result : PP

06.02.25
Mmd mumbai
Int harinder

Ext bs rao
Only fun 1
[Link] 6 QUOTE
[Link] will you determine risk of collision( i quoted 7d)
[Link] available for avoiding collision( dont quote any rule just tell the actions-altercourse
to stbdor port,alteration / reduction of speed,take all way off)
[Link]/action(he expects inform ER Stop ENG)
5. Vessel with masthead lights and both side lights visible 3 pts stbd bow, action(he expects
no ROC exists as per aspect so no action required)6. No position fixing available, hear fog
signal of ground vessel right ahead action(say alter course to port or stbd,reverse course,
why reverse course, he will ask why cant u alter 90 deg to port or stbd, say the path we
came was safe so go back in same course,)
[Link] is ecdis( i told anti grounding tool, he asked why anti grounding not anti collision, i
said errors of ecdis, systematic, humar and operational errors wala)
[Link] cards- mineclearance underway, ram without obs making way, fv making way
without gear, pilot vl underway)
9. night signals, day signal, fog signal of - trawler, grounding vessel
10. why alteration of course is best action in open sea( say reduction of spd-load on engine,
takes time, he wants to hear it is readily apparent to other vessel- dont say rule 8,b)
rules applicable in RV (i said like 1 to 10, 13, 19, 20 to 33,35 to 41) ( he wants like 1,2,3,4 like
that)
Int - no questions

Date: 06 Feb 2025

Internal Capt. harinder

External capt. Bs rao

Type of vessels Sailed: Liquified Gas Tankers
F1&2
Fun 1

1. Collision when u comes out of a port with asmall boat action

2. Vessel with masthead lights and both side lights visible 3 pts stbd bow, action.
3. No position fixing available, hear fog signal of aground vessel right ahead action
4. What is ecdis
5. Night, day, Fog signals for mineclearance, Ram, Towing, Aground, Pilot vessel.

6. why alteration of course is best action in open sea.

7. Rules applicable in RV.
8. How to proceed with overtaking in narrow channel.
Few morequestions
Fun 2
1. What is IGC code
2. Types of gas tankers

3. Mercapton
4. Change over procedure in Gas carrier
4. Naptha hazards
5. What flash point is good high or low?
6. Grain code- def of grain,

7. Docs required as per grain code

8. Creteria for loading grain with out DOA
9. Angle of lol.
10. Reasons for angle of lol
11. Corrective measures for angle of lol.

Few more questions

Internal:
No Questions

10-Feb-2025
DELHI MMD
INTERNAL: MITHILESH KUMAR
EXTERNAL: K GUPTA

Function 1
Duration: 30 mins

1-Difference between passage planning and voyage planning?

2-How do you know Voyage is ended

( when whole cargo for that voyage is discharged)

3-Information you will give to 2nd mate for passage plan?( Main point -mention "Deepest
Draft")
4-How will you proceed for anchoring in a harbour..all important points?(he doesn't want to
hear forumale for calculating Anchor chain length to use, he wants to hear 1:4 ratio scope +
1 shackle more for safety
5-Narrow channel+restricted visibility+cross currents. What precautions you will take on
bridge( main point he wants to hear that you will increase frequency of position Plotting to
know how far you drifting from course )
6 - Lights of towing vessel
7- towing vessel crossing from port who is give way
8- how many white lights you will see when looking from fwd if the towing vessel is more
than 50 mtr ( 4 mastlighs)
9- Region A which lateral buoy on stbd side when coming out of port , and its lights and
shapes
10- errors of radar?

11-what is bearing pulse error on radar?

12- what things you check in VDR when you come on watch , how do you know its working?

Internal : Why we use STW for collision avoidance.

External Gupta does lot of cross questioning and keeps shouting until he doesn't hear the
keywords. But in the end he laughs and tells that I just shout to make you nervous.
Result : Mate

All the best guys 🙏

External BS RAO
Internal Daniel joseph
10.02.2025

Mumbai mmd
2nd attempt fun 1
No cards
How many rules in ror
Parts ror

RULES IN RV wants to hear no.s with their part name.

ANNEX NAME all 4
Aground vessel ahead gps fail action? Ans- drastic course alteration followed by take all way
off
Vessel on stbd bow 3 point both masthead lights and sidelights visible action? Ans- maintain
course and speed ,aspect zero roc not exist.
Pd in open water one vessel overtaking from stbd quarter and one head on cpa 0.5 action by
which all rules..
(Ans Wants to hear as per rule 2 and last line which may make departure from these rules)

Quote Rule no. 2

Internal
Where written about safe manning?
Bridge Visibility criteria?
Finally Chief mate

Thanks to all
GD Really help

External Gupta
Internal Mithilesh

10.02.2025
Kolkata MMD
Fun 1
External started with pre sea college,2nd mate funtion and Chief mate phase1&2

1. Difference b/w passage planning and voyage planning

2. ⁠how you will check WOP mark by 2O is correct or not.

( i said i will calculate by formula he said no then i said i will see from wheel house about
turning circle ,advance etc then he satisfied
3. Star sight calculation (to much cross question)

4. ⁠vessel going from mumbai to Goa coastal navigation both radar fails how you will get
poistion (i said visual bearing then he said only one light house i said running fix then he ask
how i explained procedure then i said double the bow angle then he said how then i
explained procedure then he ask if you need second brg and no other lighthouse available
then from where you will take
5. ⁠what is tide

6. ⁠what is tidal range (i told him but not satisfied and keep on asking how you will get range
of at port i told by hand lead line not much satisfied

7. ⁠you are in restricted water,restricted visibility,cross current how you will navigate
(Want to hear increase position plotting interval to check the drift and use one radar on
ground stablized and another on sea stablized. He was satisfied
8. Radar error -starring,spoking,multiple echo and 2nd time trace as in subra book

9. ⁠Then he ask something about radar swab out target

10. ⁠Radar amplitude variation

Something about Radar error
I explained little bit he satisfied
11. CBD vessel lights

12. ⁠NUC crossing from port bow who is give way if you are CBD and action
I said reduce speed and let her to pass he said still ROC exists i said take all way then he said
ROC exists i said let go anchors

I want to hear if roc exists after reducing speed then call master
13. You are on anchor watch and going to face heavy squal, master ashore and 4 shackles on
deck
I said pay out more shackles and prepare engine then he said engine not working and you
are going to collide then i said let go second anchor-satisfied
14. Your vessel ground how you will refloat -by tide ,deballasting, shifting of cargo or ground
tackle
15. Vessel grounded from bow and propeller in deep water master want to use engine and
come out. What you will check as CO

16. ⁠how many ROR annex and name all

17. ⁠content of annex II ror

18. ⁠By which all means you can distress alert-vhf,mf,sat-c and epirb
Other not remember
Internal:-

1. two light wht will be possibility

2. ⁠Explain rule 10
Result - P finally mate

[21:23, 27/03/2025] [Link].....: Int: [Link]

Ext: Capt. K Joshi

Fn 1
External present and started with intro.
They want all answers as management level officer.
1. You Expect TRS what all things included in Passage plan

[Link] compass error Explain heeling error

[Link] Reporting system
[Link] Alarm
[Link] limitation
6. ais not working properly not sending any message

[Link] weather precaution

8. situation one vsl on head on 12 mile range other vsl on port beam 1 nm range same
course and speed after some time u want alter co port for your pasage plan course.
external wants practical answers considering yourself as a mate.
Both internal and external are good

Chennai mmd
Internal : [Link] kumar
External : Mondal
9 Jan 2025
Attempted Fun 1 and 2

They said if you satisfy in ROR, then only they will enter into Fun 1.
Fun 1:
[Link] Rule no 1 3rd and 5th part
[Link] is RAM
[Link] is vessel

[Link] is additional station in rule no.1

[Link] there is no Ram lights on mine clearance vessel
Which rules it is mentioning to exhibit like that.
6.2 green lights in a line
One white light just below green lights slightly to stbd

Identify and action

[Link] is submarine vessel light
[Link] is your action when you see a WIG right ahead

Internal -Capt Manhas

External - Capt Kiran Joshi

Around 1300hrs I was let inside
Ext commenced by how many functions remaining
Which attempt
Trade last ship

Questions were mostly same like

[Link] and you are already anchored action (range and brg monitor )
2. Engine failure outside TSS Action (he wants to hear hand Strg and available spd proceed to
safe place )

3. ⁠drifting outside Bosporus strait precautions?

4. ⁠Vsl port bow 5nm Roc exist . What to do except action ?(wants to hear CPA Tcpa )

5. ⁠RV vsl on stbd quarter Action ?(wants to hear determine ROC exists first)

6. ⁠Components of forward ETA(doesn’t want to hear towing pendant )

7. ⁠length of chafing chain(10 m)

He gives time and wants practical situation
Thank you everyone for GD’s and prompt replies

Thank you once again 👍

Finally mate !!

10/02/25
F3
Int-PC Meena
Ext-Devesh Sinha
Questions asked by Devesh Sinha-
[Link] CH-11 contents

[Link] Plan contents

[Link] you aware there are 2 parts of Ship security plan?
[Link] PSC inspector asks to show Ship security plan will you show it to him?
[Link] test frequency in your company?
[Link] onboard under P&I club

[Link] any mandatory certificate?

[Link] 2 clause are covered under insurance in MLC?
[Link] b/w class and RO
[Link] class be RO

Questions asked by PC Meena-

[Link] 30m/s escape velocity of HVV?
[Link] b/w SOPEP and SMPEP
[Link] certified to carry annex 2 cargo will it have SOPEP and SMPEP both?MARPOL reg
number for SOPEP and SMPEP ?
[Link] draft 12m ship arrives with 13m in mumbai what legal action as per which ms act
and what will happen to your COC as per which ms act?
[Link] setting. If ship design MBL is 100T and mooring rope MBL is 90T at what capacity you
will set the brakes?
[Link] is more strong, mooring wire or its rope tail and under tension which will break first?

11.02.2025
Chennai MMD
F1 - 2nd attempt ( overall 4th attempt)

Int Nitin Mukesh

Ext Chandramouli Srivastava
Fun 1

1)Voyage plannning

2) Hazards and precautions associated with ice navigation

3)How to do compass adjustment
4)quote rule 9
5)Magnetic anomaly
6)VTMS

7)Ocean Routeing
8)Weather Routeing
9)Difference bw Ocean and weather routeing

Ext finished at 10.30 internal came at 17.15.. Asked 2 cards & status of other functions.. said
u are pass..

12.02.2025
Mumbai MMD
F1 - 3rd attempt

Int V. Pardhasaradhi
Ext Mittal

Fun 1

1)RoR Cards; FV, trawler, towing vessel, mine clearance vessel, emergency wreck marking
buoy, preferred channel buoy

2) various Situations, aspect of vessel quote rules for actions

3)How to do magnetic compass adjustment, correctors & errors
4)North Atlantic currents name and direction of flow with naming warm or cold current
5)TRS; weather associated with eye wall, avoiding actions, signs of trs
6)fronts on weather maps symbol
7)synoptic charts and info we get
8)ETA requirements
and some more questions

Finally cleared and now Mate

Thanks

12 Feb 2025
Noida MMD

3rd Attempt
Fn 3 only
Internal Capt. Joseph
External Capt. Pramod Kumar
Started with no. of attempt. status of written.

1. Latest amendments to Annex 6 Marpol.

Keeps asking more and more. He stopped after I told him until 2016.
2. Difference between PSC and FSI inspection?
He wants point wise answer to everything. Gets irritated if you start describing.
3. Why we arrive with very little trim in dry dock.

4. What is critical period?

5. Critical instant and few cross question about trim, GM, effect of trim in GM and stability
while in dock.
6. Inspection and maintenance of sea chest.
7. How will you ensure that vessel has anchored while you are in forward station.
8. Your cable is going from short to long to short again and again. What does this means ?

He is very impatient and wants all answers in point form. He will get irritated with you if you
give long answers. Very precise and to the point answers he expects.

Internal did not asked any thing. Just asked the status of rest of the exams.
Finally said be a good Chief Mate, I am clearing you.
Thanks to all the guys who constantly post questions here. Helps a lot.
A big thank you to all the aspirants who have prepared the study materials and question
banks. And also to all the admins of the group.
Result: pass

14th Feb 2025

Internal : [Link] singh
External : [Link] menon
Fun 1 an Fun 3
2nd candidate

Enquired about company working for, [Link] attempts, when cleared fun2.
Asked which function to start first also...
Fun 1:
[Link] plan contents
When i started with APEM he said not that

Then when i explained about actual passage plan sheet content

He asked where is this all come from
I said its as per Solas
Ch V and regulation somewhere about 31 or 34
I couldn't remember and i added some resolution also is there regarding this exact content
of question

[Link] stbd quarter one vessel overtaking

Who is stand on who is giveway
I said and He wanted more good answer then i admitted him i could not verbatim the rules
sir
But i can tell all rules contents
He accepted and told me use more words from the ROR when you explain the contents.
[Link] vessel light

[Link] vessel light

[Link]
[Link]
[Link] clearance
All above vessel underway anchor and addition lights and day [Link] is Squat
[Link] is TLD
[Link] associated with TLD

[Link] Gyro is north seeking

FUN 3
[Link] annex IV discharge criteria
[Link] annex VI what does it talk about

[Link] is EEDI and related formula

[Link] is annex VI discharge criteria
[Link] is VOC how do you handle them
[Link] are the hazards during drydock
When i answered tell me only about stability point of view he asked / Up thrust / Virtual loss
of GM /
[Link] always stern trim

[Link] is Solas chapter 9

When i asked a min for recollecting, He asked me to tell about chapter12.
Title / content / ESP in detail i explained / he asked me what more , i replied about water
level detectors then passed to next question
[Link] about ISM in detail
Survey and certification and it process

Who will carry out the survey

[Link] and ORB difference and in detail
ORB entries
11. Drill requirements.
12. Classification society and RO difference.

External [Link] menon

Gives enough time to explain
He listens until we complete explaining
If we utter anything wrong, he corrects us at the end of the question.
Internal [Link] : He just asks external how was the performance
He declare results immediately upon the external words.

He doesn't ask a [Link]

Fun 1 and 3
Finally Chief mate on Valentine's day.

Thank you guys🙏🤝💓

Keep posting questions
That is only a great tool to pass.

Date 11feb25
Internal -Capt Manhas
External - Capt Kiran Joshi
Around 1300hrs I was let inside

Ext commenced by how many functions remaining

Which attempt
Trade last ship
Questions were mostly same like
[Link] and you are already anchored action (range and brg monitor )

2. Engine failure outside TSS Action (he wants to hear hand Strg and available spd proceed to
safe place )

3. ⁠drifting outside Bosporus strait precautions?

4. ⁠Vsl port bow 5nm Roc exist . What to do except action ?(wants to hear CPA Tcpa )

5. ⁠RV vsl on stbd quarter Action ?(wants to hear determine ROC exists first)

6. ⁠Components of forward ETA(doesn’t want to hear towing pendant )

7. ⁠length of chafing chain(10 m)

He gives time and wants practical situation
Thank you everyone for GD’s and prompt replies

Thank you once again 👍

Finally mate !!
18.02.2025
Mumbai MMD
Attempt – 2 (1st attempt after clearning written exams)

Appeared for Fun 1 & 2

Type of vessel: Crude oil tanker
Internal: Capt. Pardhasaradhi Vanamali
External: SK Das
Received mail at around 8.30 am, Internal told me you are the first candidate so I was
waiting in the lobby for 1 hour and then external came at around 10.45 am. Asked type of
vessel done and started with orals.
Fun 1

1. Quote Rule - 19 , Quote relevant sections (19D&E)

2. Fog signal of Pilot vsl at anchor
3. Vessel 100m in length aground fog & light
4. Towing vessel light
5. Fishing vessel at anchor light

6. Signs of ice and how ice is formed at sea

7. Ship reporting system
8. Precautions before high latitude navigation
9. Navigating in polar waters
10. Magnetic Compass Errors & Corrections

11. Order of correcting the errors

12. P.S of ECDIS
13. ECDIS Safety settings
14. Limiting latitude
15. Current system & upwelling & gradient

16. Engine fails in TSS

17. How will you know present weather
18. How will you overtake in Narrow channel in restricted visibility
19. Gnss compass in details.
Fun 2
1. Latest IMDG amendments (41-24)

2. ISGOTT amendments
3. Cargo claim ducuments
4. Polymerization and how to prevent it
5. Putrification
6. Prewash requirement,

7. Phyrophoric reaction
8. Differential pressure
9. Where to find vhm & how to calculate manually
10. Stresses and where to find them (Loadicator and cross check with satibility booklet)
11. Critical temperature defination (told him defination as per Ch 7 of IBC code)

12. Cargo compatibility (I told him about class 1 ka compatibitlity code)

13. How will you test your cargo gears? (Static and dynamic test)
Internal
1. Bulk carrier loaded from Brazil and went to Turkey for discharging, vessel experience
bad weather in atlantic, and cargo is damage, discharge port is not accepting the cargo and
not co-operating with vessel? Action? (Issue NOP before breaking bulk, Show all relevant
records bilge pumping record, ventilation log, temperature log and call P & I)
2. Vessel position reporting as per which requirement? Name some reporting system
(SRS SOLAS Ch V reg 11, INSPIRES, INDSAR, IFC)
Result : P/P
Both Internal and External are good and very supportive. If you start your answer with
condfidence, SK das will not cross question and move next question

18 FEB 2024
Attmept - 2nd
Kolkata MMD
External - Capt SB KUMAR
Internal - Capt Rajendra Poswal
Duration - approx 30min
Result - Function 1 & 2 pass

Function 1
- Trawler card
- FV card
- FV day card
- passage planning as per chief mate

- action in case of engine failure in TSS

- Action to avoid TRS (Explained 1,2,3 rule)
- situation - CBD crossing from port side. Who is givway and why as per which rule.

Function- 2

- where will you find the maximum loading condition

- action in case of IG failure
- how to stop COP
- How cargo calculations carried out on dry bulk
- how many corrections in draft survey

Function- 3
- rescue boat lowering requirement
- BHC & BRC
- Nearmiss, incident, accident

- intrim certificate and initial certificate.

External handed over to Internal and asked him to consider for 1 & 2..
No questions from Internal.

19.02.2025
Noida MMD
Int-Harinder
Ext-SK Das
Apperaed: Fun-1

First attempt
Docs Verification done by Internal assistant
Fun 1:
what is BANWAS n carriage req
Magnetic compass and errors and how to correct

Towing vsl lyts

Vsl more than 100m fog signal n interval
Masthead lyt req(as per ANNEX 1)
Weather associated with frontal depression
South cardinal mark lyt

Your co 330 and south cardinal lyt ryt ahead action ?(a/c to port reciprocal co n call master
chck soundng on chart)

Performance standards of ECDIS

Int- asked about performance and declared result
Fun-1 pass

21 Feb 2025
Attempt - 2nd
Noida MMD
External - Capt Mittal
Internal - Capt Manchalwar

Function 1 & 2
Asked attempts, company, ships sailed- containers
Internal started as external didn’t joined.
Fun 1
1. Cards- Trawler, RAM

2. ⁠Fog signal of pilot vessel at anchor

3. ⁠Aground fog signal of your last vessel

4. ⁠What does additional signals mean when you sound 2 short and 1 prolong blast.

5. ⁠Rule 2 explain

6. ⁠As per which rule can you alter to port in reatricted visibility

7. ⁠Your heading 060, berth direction E-W north of you. Current from port qtr. How will you
berth with and without tug.

8. ⁠Situation- TSS PD vessel crossing stbd to port ROC exist.

9. ⁠What is the contract between a master and pilot for pilotage?

10. ⁠POB you hit a buoy. Action.

11. ⁠Principle of P n I club.

12. ⁠How much claim they settle?

13. ⁠LSS plan

External joined , Internal handed over and said he is ok with ROR But weak in Insurance and
claim part. Int asked few IALA Cards and 1 situation- 1 vsl stbd bow ROC.

Fun 2
1. IMDG latest edition

2. ⁠Stowage category

3. ⁠Define AOR, Load density, Stack weight.

4. ⁠Hazards of concentrates

5. ⁠Info from loadicator (Must mention Intact and damage stability)

6. ⁠IMDG Container Spilled action

7. ⁠Where all can you find Ems schedule?

8. ⁠How much cargo AOR to be treated as grain? Where is it mentioned?

9. ⁠IMDG supplements contents

10. ⁠Why Purging is done

11. LEL definition

12. ⁠Min GM for container, Grain vsl.

13. ⁠Mate’s receipt? Who issues? I said chief mate. He got angry

14. ⁠Bill of lading? Angry on this too

15. ⁠VGM as per which regulation?

16. ⁠CSC as per which convention?

17. ⁠Marking on CSC plate.

18. ⁠How will you know loadicator working fine?

Internal joined back and declared result. Failing at borderline for fn1 and fn2 pass.

F1-F/F2- P

21 Feb 2025
Mumbai MMD

Internal: Capt Harinder

External: Capt Sharda
3rd attempt
All questions were asked by External only

F1:

1) Rule 6 quote
2) Radar min range scale
3) What are the factors governing min range of radar

4) imo Range and bearing discrimination reqt

5) Star sight full procedure and solving cocked hat
6) Ransco objective
7) aground vessel flag and signals
8) Emergency wreck marking buoy duration and how will you identity it in in RV
9) Few crossing situations in TSS
10) Few situations to calculate aspect
11) How many degree to alter in Head on situation ( as per him atleast 10 deg)
12) Cold front weather

13) Geostropic wind scale and is geostropic wind theoretical or actual

14) Towing, pushing and insconspicuous lights
15) Hazards of ice navigation
16) safety margin of passage plan
17) Constrant imposed by radar range scale

18) lookout as per stcw

Result: Mate
Thank you everyone for sharing questions and clearing the doubts

Please keep posting the questions😄

MMD CHENNAI
24/02/2025
Internal - [Link]
External - SK Das
1. What is Ship Reporting System and How you will report

2. Vsl Aground ahead - RV signal and action

3. What is Williamson turn, how you will perform and when you will use it, advantages and
disadvantages.
4. What is danger message?? U see an ice how you will report and what all things you will
report
5. U r in dangerous quadrant action and other TRS avoiding actions
6. Magnetic compass errors and how you will correct it. What are the methods
7. Quote Rule 19d

8. RV situation - One Vsl on stbd bow and u hear fog signal. ROC exist. Action. Some cross
questions

9. Rules applicable in RV
10. Quote Rule 8
11. What is close quarter situation
12. Night cards - trawler at anchor, fishing vsl making way gear more than 150m, pilot vessel,
mine clearance vsl, Towing vessel. Identify and day signal
13. What is COLREG Annex 1 and Explain abt mast head light.
14. Precautions before entering high latitudes.

15. Wht Equipments u will carry or check before going to high latitudes. Where u will check
those equipments are present or not? Why GPS is not working in higher latitudes?
16. What is upwelling currents and name any 3

After this both of them said ok we r clearing u. Thank u so much guys for the GD and for
those who post questions. Keep posting, it helps alot.

3rd attempt ,

Int. Capt. Manish

EXT. SB Kumar
25/2/2025
F1
Around card

Trawler card, day signal for same

He said tell me about nuc vessely
U are in tss engine fail action as mate,
While joining tss as a chief mate what u will check

Crossing situation with CBD vessel,

When u will take round turn then effect on engine.
In RV vessel on 4 point forward of my beam on stbd side action,
Diff between TRS and TLD
Some more simple questions from his set

Pass
F2

Concentrate hazard and how u will going to load,

What is liquification
Pv breaker brake action
How will u fill pv breaker

Some more can't recall it

Fail

25.02.2025
Mumbai MMD

External: SB kumar
Internal : Capt. Manish Kumar
Fun 3 :
[Link] ammendments
[Link] ammendments

[Link]/BHR
[Link]
[Link] boat launching interval
[Link] class detain a vessel
[Link] and interim certificate

[Link] code
[Link] FSI detain a vessel
[Link] and NC
[Link] PSC suspend class

[Link]
And few more can't recall ...
Very good Surveyor give sufficient time to think and answer.
Internal declared result and finally told 3 golden words.
Finally Mate 🫡

Internal - Capt. Manchalwar

External - Capt. IVRSK
Chennai
27-feb-2025
Function - 1
1. Quote Rule - 2 - I

2. ⁠Give an example of rule 2 application - I

3. ⁠In TSS, you are a PD, you have PD coming right ahead on reciprocal course, and being over
taken by a vessel on stbd beam… state your action and justify - I

4. ⁠same situation in open high seas

5. ⁠Amver and SAR - Why reporting

6. ⁠Radar plots - 3 observations nd questions on that - E

7. ⁠Lateral buoys - E

8. ⁠Cardinal buoys - E

9. ⁠Main eng failure in TSS - I

10. ⁠Steering failure in TSS - I

11. ⁠If the rudder is stuck in stbd 10 will you be able to attach the emgcy pin or can it be done
only at mid ship posn - E

12. ⁠Name any 5 currents - E

13. ⁠Name any 5 clouds - E

14. ⁠Name any 5 stars - E

15. ⁠ECDIS - how will mark a wreck suppose you receive a fishing boat sank recently posn….
And what buoy will be placed and it’s charac - E

16. ⁠CARDS - Pilot vsl, towing vsl and aground vessel related cards - E

17. ⁠Sound signals of aground vsl - I

18. ⁠Errors in Doppler log - E

19. ⁠VTS is a advisory or authority - I

20. ⁠if the vessel is told by the vts to alter course will you alter (very twisty question to break
you and confuse you if you say tis right you will be passed) - Internal

21. ⁠ETA onboard your ship- no power or winches anything how will you pick up the tug boat
rope. - external
Result - Pass (go through cards)

Capt IVSRK - Needs practical answers, he puts on the ship and situation and then ask for
answers
And helps a lot when you start answering in a wrong direction he guides and bring you back
on track

28-02-2024
Noida MMD
2nd attempt
External: Capt. Baweja

Internal: Capt. Nitin Mukesh

External
F-1
1. TRS signs

2. Synoptic charts and info(wanted to hear fronts)

3. Last voyage and important points for u during that voyage
4. Cards (air cushion / RAm+Towing / south cardinal by)
5. Situation: in TSS heavy traffic behind u, one vsl crossing stbd to port, ROC exist, action.
6. Limitations of gyro

7. APRA Performance standards

8. INSPIRE and type of reports

F-2
1. ISGOTT and amendments

2. IMSBC amendments
3. PV valve and PV breaker
4. COW requirements
5. Heavy lift loading precautions
6. Contents of IG (percentage of each)
7. Grain stability criteria
8. DG manifest contents
9. AOR

10. Loadicator Testing requirements

11. Mate's Receipt and BL difference
12. Functions of BL

F-3

1. heavy wx precautions
2. PMS of anchor cable
3. Duties as per ISM
4. Plans for DD
5. ORB requirements

6. Entries in ORB part 2

7. Grounding contingency
8. AOA: Bi-party or tri-party
9. PSI nd FSI

Few more...

Internal
1. How will u prepare tank for loading
2. MLC amendments

3. Fire extinguishers pressure testing interval

4. Fixed fire fighting pressure testing interval
5. air cushion vsl card
Result : P/F/F
external wants all the answers point-wise, he will ask for 10-12 points.
Some important notes to refer and read
Loading Class 7 IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) cargo, which refers to
radioactive materials, requires strict adherence to international safety standards. Here’s a
step-by-step guide to loading Class 7 cargo on a ship:

### 1. Review Regulations and Documentation

- IMDG Code: Familiarize yourself with the latest edition of the IMDG Code, especially
Part 7, which deals with Class 7 (Radioactive Materials).
- Competent Authority Approval: Ensure that the cargo has received approval from the
competent national or international authority for transportation.
- Documentation: Confirm the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DGD),
Transport Index (TI), and other necessary paperwork like the Certificate of Compliance for
Class 7 cargo.

### 2. Cargo Packaging

- Type of Packaging: Verify that the radioactive material is properly packed in approved
packaging (Type A, Type B(U), Type B(M), or Type C, depending on the material and its
radioactivity).

- Marking and Labeling: Ensure packages are correctly marked and labeled with the UN
number, radioactive labels, and other required symbols.

- Shielding: Ensure that the shielding of the package is appropriate to minimize radiation
exposure.

### 3. Pre-Loading Inspection

- Radiation Levels: Measure radiation levels around the cargo. Ensure they are within the
acceptable limits stated in the IMDG Code.
- Transport Index (TI): Check the TI and ensure it matches the declaration, as it
determines the segregation and stowage distance from crew and passengers.
- Visual Inspection: Conduct a thorough visual inspection for leaks or damage to the
package.
### 4. Stowage and Segregation
- Stowage Category: Follow the stowage instructions based on the specific radioactive
material being transported. Class 7 cargo often requires *"Category A"* stowage, which
mandates it being kept away from populated areas of the vessel.
- Segregation: Ensure proper segregation from incompatible goods, especially flammable,
explosive, or reactive substances, as specified in the IMDG Code.
- Distance from Crew/Passengers: Maintain safe distances between the radioactive
material and the ship's crew or any passengers, based on the Transport Index.

### 5. Ventilation and Temperature Control

- Ventilation: Class 7 cargo might need specific ventilation requirements to avoid the
buildup of hazardous gases or radiation.
- Temperature: Ensure the stowage area is temperature-controlled if required by the
cargo’s nature (e.g., if transporting spent nuclear fuel or certain isotopes).

### 6. Securing the Cargo

- Securing Measures: Properly secure the cargo to avoid movement during the voyage.
This is especially important to prevent the shielding material from being compromised.
- Stability: Ensure the ship’s stability is not adversely affected by the weight or stowage
of the radioactive cargo.

### 7. Radiation Monitoring

- Monitoring Equipment: Ensure that radiation monitoring equipment is installed and
functional during the voyage to check for any abnormal radiation levels.
- Emergency Procedures: Prepare the crew with clear emergency procedures in case of a
radiation leak or other incidents. Ensure the availability of appropriate protective
equipment.

### 8. Notifying Authorities

- Port Authorities: Notify port authorities and the relevant national maritime authorities
in advance about the shipment of radioactive material.
- Emergency Response Plans: Have an emergency response plan in place in case of a spill,
fire, or other accidents involving Class 7 cargo.
### 9. Loading
- Loading Plan: Follow the pre-approved loading plan, ensuring that the radioactive cargo
is loaded into the designated area without interference from other cargoes.
- Supervision: Ensure that trained personnel supervise the loading and securing of the
cargo at all times.

By adhering to these steps, you ensure that Class 7 IMDG cargo is loaded safely and in
compliance with international regulations.

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Procedure to load class 7

Shipper to provide declarations
We will check classification under chapter 2.7
Ensure properly marked labelled and placarded as per sec 5.3 vol1
Ensure stowage as per ch7.1 of IMDG code

Segregation as per ch 7.2

Ensure documentation provided as per sec 5.4
We will refer to general provision for consignment of class 7 under IMDG 5.1.5
We will ensure that spaces where the class 7 good are being loaded provided with proper
ventillation and cooling to keep temp below 55 deg c
Minimize exposure by loading at end

Implement security control measures to restrict access

Ensure vessel have portable dosimeter or Fixed radation detection system to determine the
extent of radiation during and after carriage
Measure the transport index using RIIDS handheld radiostope measurement device or
surface heal flux using infrared camera

Product tankers
Transport refined petroleum products like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and heating oil

Distribute refined products from refineries to markets

Have multiple cargo tanks and a complex pumping and piping system
Can carry between 20,000 to 40,000 cubic meters of liquid bulk cargo
Have two types: clean product tankers for light petroleum products and dirty product
tankers for heavy petroleum products
Chemical tankers
Transport liquid chemicals like methanol, benzene, toluene, and alcohol
Can carry any liquids in bulk, including vegetable oils

Are smaller than other tanker types due to the specialized nature of their cargo
Require high cleaning standards because the cargo can be sensitive, reactive, and toxic
Have a long and flat deck in front of the superstructure with a system of vents and pipelines
for ballast and cargo

Tank cleaning procedures for chemical tankers involve preparing the tank, applying
chemicals, rinsing, and inspecting. The steps vary depending on the type of cargo and vessel.
Tank preparation

Empty and purge the tank to remove flammable or toxic gases

Plan the cleaning process
Chemical application
Choose chemicals based on the type of contaminants and tank material
Apply chemicals using agitation or circulation

Allow the chemicals to sit for the recommended exposure time

Rinsing
Rinse the tank with clean water to remove chemicals and residues
Flush low points in the cargo lines by opening and closing the valve several times

Remove drain plugs to rinse away residues

Inspection
Inspect the tank to assess the effectiveness of the cleaning process
Verify that the tank meets the water-white standard
Water-white standard

The water-white standard means that fresh water added to the tank will not change in color,
odor, or chemical composition.

Other considerations
The type of tank cleaning machine used depends on the tank's capacity and the efficiency of
the machine's coverage
The wash fluid can be sea or fresh water, with or without chemical additives

A "baffling plate" in a chemical tanker is a flat plate installed inside the tank, designed to
disrupt the flow of liquid cargo, preventing excessive sloshing and ensuring stability during
transport, especially when the tank is partially filled; essentially acting as a barrier to control
the movement of the liquid within the tanker, minimizing the impact on the tank walls and
improving safety.

Maximizing cargo on a bulk carrier requires careful planning, stability calculations, and
efficient cargo distribution. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Maximizing Cargo Intake

Load to the Summer Draft: Ensure the vessel is loaded to its maximum permissible draft as
per Load Line regulations.

Load Density Considerations: Some cargoes, like iron ore, are heavy but take up less space,
while others, like grains, are lighter and occupy more volume. Adjust loading plans
accordingly.

Use Load Compartments Efficiently: Load cargo evenly to avoid unnecessary air gaps and
maximize utilization of cargo holds.

Trim for Stability and Efficiency: Proper trimming of the cargo ensures maximum stowage
while maintaining a safe GM (metacentric height).

2. Cargo Planning and Stability

Use Cargo Plans and Loading Software: Loading computers help optimize weight distribution
while maintaining stability and avoiding excessive bending moments and shear forces.

Consider Strength Limits: Avoid overloading certain holds beyond the ship’s structural limits,
as excessive load in one area can cause hull stress.
Ballasting: Use ballast tanks strategically to optimize trim, list, and hull strength while
keeping the vessel at the right draft for maximum cargo intake.

3. Reducing Deadweight Consumption

Minimize Fuel and Freshwater Load: Before loading cargo, reduce bunker and freshwater
intake to free up more deadweight for cargo.

Monitor Reserve Buoyancy: Ensure the ship remains within the freeboard requirements to
prevent safety risks.

4. Special Cargo Handling

Cargo Consolidation: Bulk cargoes like coal or grain settle over time. Use proper loading
techniques like vibrators or compacting to reduce voids.

Cargo Sequencing: Load high-density cargo first to ensure a low center of gravity, reducing
the risk of excessive heeling.

Dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) on Ships

Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is a highly toxic, flammable, and corrosive gas commonly found in
crude oil, petroleum products, and some bulk cargoes. It poses serious hazards to crew
safety, vessel operations, and cargo handling.

1. Health Hazards

Extremely Toxic: Even at low concentrations, H₂S can cause irritation, dizziness, and
unconsciousness. Prolonged exposure can be fatal.
Rapid Paralysis of Respiratory System: At high concentrations (>500 ppm), it can cause
sudden collapse and death within minutes.

Olfactory Fatigue: The gas has a "rotten egg" smell at low concentrations, but prolonged
exposure dulls the sense of smell, making it more dangerous.

Absorption Through Skin & Eyes: H₂S can also irritate the skin and eyes, leading to severe
discomfort.

2. Risks in Cargo Handling

Presence in Cargo Tanks: Common in crude oil, residual fuel oil, and some bulk cargoes like
sulfur, coal, and animal waste.

Danger in Enclosed Spaces: H₂S accumulates in confined spaces like pump rooms, cargo
tanks, and bilges, increasing the risk of poisoning.

Risk During Purging & Venting: When venting cargo tanks, high concentrations of H₂S can
escape, endangering crew members on deck.
3. Operational Hazards

Corrosion of Equipment: H₂S reacts with moisture to form sulfuric acid, leading to rapid
corrosion of pipelines, valves, and cargo tanks.

Explosion Risk: Being flammable, H₂S can form explosive mixtures with air, posing a fire and
explosion hazard.

Regulatory Violations: SOLAS and MARPOL set strict limits on exposure to H₂S in cargo
operations, and failure to comply can lead to detentions and penalties.

4. Safety Measures
Gas Detection & Monitoring: Use personal H₂S detectors and fixed gas monitoring systems
before entering enclosed spaces or handling cargo.

Proper Ventilation: Ensure tanks and enclosed spaces are well-ventilated before entry.

Use of Breathing Apparatus: SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) should be used if

H₂S levels exceed safe limits.

Enclosed Space Entry Procedures: Always follow enclosed space entry protocols, including
risk assessments and permits.

Cargo Compatibility Check: Before loading, verify H₂S content in cargo and implement
appropriate safety measures.

To clarify, the IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Code does not require
packing groups for certain classes of hazardous materials. Here's a more specific breakdown:

1. Class 1: Explosives

Packing groups are not assigned to explosives. Instead, explosives are classified by divisions
(e.g., Division 1.1, 1.2, etc.) based on their type and the nature of their hazard (e.g., mass
explosion hazard, projection hazard).

2. Class 7: Radioactive materials

Packing groups are not assigned to radioactive materials. Radioactive substances are
classified based on their category (such as Type A or Type B) and the level of radioactivity,
rather than packing groups.
3. Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles

Packing groups are not assigned to most substances in Class 9. This class includes materials
that present environmental or other hazards that don't neatly fit into other classes. While
some substances in Class 9 may have specific regulations or handling instructions, packing
groups are typically not assigned.

Other Classes:

For comparison, in other classes like Class 3 (Flammable Liquids), Class 4 (Flammable Solids),
Class 5 (Oxidizing Substances), Class 6 (Toxic Substances), and Class 8 (Corrosive Substances),
materials are assigned packing groups (I, II, or III), based on the severity of their hazard.

Packing Group I = High hazard

Packing Group II = Medium hazard

Packing Group III = Low hazard

To sum up, Classes 1, 7, and 9 typically do not use packing groups.

COP Alarms (SK Das)

1. Low Lubricating Oil Pressure Alarm: Low pressure can lead to overheating and damage to
the pump
bearings.
2. Lubricating Oil Temperature Alarm: High temperatures can indicate insufficient lubrication
or
potential overheating of the pump.
3. Pump Casing Overheat Alarm:Overheating may result from mechanical failure or
inadequate
cooling, risking pump integrity.
4. Pump Bearing Overheat Alarm: Overheated bearings can lead to catastrophic pump
failure.

5. Low Level Alarm in Lubricating Oil Tank: Ensures there is adequate oil supply for proper
pump

operation.

Parallax error in a draft survey occurs when the observer reads the draft marks from an
incorrect angle, leading to inaccurate draft measurements. This error happens because the
draft marks on a ship’s hull are viewed from a position that is not perfectly perpendicular to
the waterline, causing a distorted reading.

Causes of Parallax Error in Draft Surveys:

1. Incorrect Eye Level – If the observer looks at the draft marks from above or
below rather than at eye level with the waterline.
2. Water Disturbances – Waves, swell, or ripples can create an illusion of a
higher or lower draft reading.
3. Hull Curvature – Some ships have hull designs that make it harder to read
draft marks precisely.

4. Light Refraction – Changes in light angles can make the waterline appear
higher or lower than it actually is.

How to Minimize Parallax Error:

• Ensure the observer’s eye level is aligned with the waterline when reading
the draft.
• Take multiple readings from different positions to cross-check accuracy.
• Use a boat or draft gauge to get closer to the marks instead of reading from
the quay or deck.
• Take readings in calm water conditions when possible.

• Consider using laser or digital draft measurement devices for improved

accuracy.
There are very specific 7 conditions in Cockcroft for NUC. Mug them up:
1. Failure of propulsion machinery (internal to vessel)

2. ⁠same as above, external - ie propellor dropped in sea.

3. ⁠Failure of steering machinery (internal to vessel)

4. ⁠same as above, external. Ie rudder dropped at sea

5. ⁠Anchor down, not holding

6. ⁠Vessel with anchor chain down in deep waters

7. ⁠Sailing vessel becalmed I.e. no wind for sails to catch. (same as 1 or 2 above on PDV)

Nothing more, nothing less.

Slow steaming is not NUC.