RTQ – KOLKATA 1

REAL TIME QUESTIONS FOR KOLKATA MMD

DATE SURVEYOR FUNCTION QUESTIONS

12.04. Internal: Fn 4b 1. what is TEU ? All in details ?
2022 Sirinivasan ji 2. HOW propeller is fitted ? And what is push up ?
External: Kapoor 3. What are the dry methods of fitting propeller?
ji 4.What is crome liner and where it is fitted??
5. How manuvering done from bridge ?
6. What if not started in first kick , what will happen next ,
how many starts possible ?
7. What safety for UMS class ship in fuel pipe , bilges ,
crankcase , scavange space ?
8. HOW will you know in ums class that there is some leak in
bilges and why long alarm on bilge pump ?
9. Working pr of boiler ,how to do pressure testing, how
much time to hold , what limit of doing it , what time for old
boiler ?
10. Who can reset OMD alarm , from where to reset and how
to do it ?

Decider by internal
11. What is fuel pump lead , how to take and purpose of this ?
04.04. Int rao Fun 3,Fun5 Significance of power factor
2022 Ext banrjee Advantages of alkaline batteries
One bend and one conroller i didn't rember name of them
Cargo shift what will happen only one question

04.04. Int - Rao Fn - 3,Fn - 5 Fn - 3

2022 Ext - Banerjee 1- 2nd engineer's duty regarding fire fighting equipment
2 - Extra survey regarding Marpol
3- Admiralty coefficient and it's significance
4 - Difference between free fall and float type life boat
5- Propeller efficiency

Fn - 5
1- what is Operational amplifier
2- Regulation for number of Generators as Main power, and
on what basis they are rated.
3- What is the minimum deviation value of frequency and
voltage to run safely
He does not want to listen about under/over
voltage/frequency trip, he wanted to know the exact
permitted values in percentage
4- meaning of Arching in terms of high voltage
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04.04. Banerjee and rao Fn3,Fn 5 Fn3

2022 1.Permeability
2. Safeties of ig
3. Spontaneous combustion? (Where it get the heat
specifically)
Fn 5
1. Principle of synchroscope
2. Ex p and it's alarm
3. Lamp method for synchronizing
4. Arc blast reason
5. Integrated circut

04.04. Int. Rao , Ext. : Fn5,Function Fn5:

2022 Banerjee 3 1. Active plates of Nickel cadmium battery
2. What are Transition sources and special requirements of
the romm
3. Electrical hazardous area on ship.
4. Exe full details
5. Cycloconvertor details
Function 3
1. Bulwark
2. Hydrostatic curve details
3. What is Stenchion
4. Special consideration of fire extinguisher on chemical
tanker
5.Coefficient of finnes
04.04. 4b Type of engine worked
2022 M.E engine working
Difference in ME-B and ME-C
Working of M.E
FIVA in detail
CCU AND EICU How signal work
Angle encoder(techo)
Boiler water test
Conductivity
Blow down
Exhaust valve actuation
Alfa lubricator in M.E
Why nickle added to allows
White metal Bearing composition

04.04. Int- Chaki Fn5 ICCP

2022 Ext- Mukho or Transformer purpose, can frequency be changed in
Gop transformer
Motors in ER, motor safeties, SG motor safeties
Er crane power failure what happens, electromagnetic brake
location
Er plenty induction motors running, effect on power factor,
how to improve power factor
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04.04. In- chakki Fn3 1. Lifeboat launching Solas requirements

2022 Ext- unkown 2. HRU operation, Painter connected to?(weak link)
3.Aneex 6 ,Chapter 4
4.CII , how to calculate
5.Solas chapter 12 ,Water ingress all regulations,where alarm
located in tank? , Regulation for tank situated fwd of collision
bulkhead
6. BDN latest ammendment, relation with SEEMP
7.SEEMP ,latest ammendment (fuel oil data collection and
reporting)
8.How to reduce free surface effect onboard (operational)
9.If ship in Port after loading at certain draught when in sea
draught Inc or dec?( Fresh water allowance)
04.04. Int.- chaki Function : 4B 1. Steam trap Working and function. What happens if not
2022 External: working properly. What will happen if excess steam in
unknown cascade tank.
2. Why the Tank is named as cascade tank.
3. Why we r using multistage reciprocating compressor. Why
after cooler is given.
4. Where is the discharge line of air bottle relief valve and
why so??
5. Effects of fuel injection advancing.
6. VIT basic working. What we are actually doing. What
happening after 85 percent and why peak pressure is not
rising.
04.04. Int-chaki Fn-4 1.what do u mean by fn-4?
2022 Ext-Gopi 2.fn of unloader in Mac? How motor prevented from high
starting current?safety in air compressor? Function of after
cooler?
3. How purifier motor is protected from over starting current?
4.how to decide gravity disk?
5.flame eye function and purpose?
Boiler lay off dry and wet both?
6.air in ref compresssor. How to remove?
7.pump used in oily water separator? Ans-Screw pp. why?
8.what is npsh? It can be changed? What is effect on npsh if
discharge head is increased by throttling discharge v/v?

04.04. Int-chhaki sir Function -4 1 - Critical speed

2022 Ex-New Gopi 2- vit x que
3-function of unloder x que
4-Refer comp low pr trip high pr trip reason & remedy
4 - Function of photo cell in boiler
5-Turning of engine before starting reason
6- crank case relive door regulation
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04.04. Internet - Rao Fun-3 Fun-3 (Safety)

2022 External - (Safety),Fun- 1. Significance of area under GZ curve, dynamic stability, why
Banerjee 5 (electrical) it is important
2. Bulbous bow , how it is reducing resistance
3. How hatch coming is attached to deck its construction
4. Solas Requirements for fire detection system

Fun-5 (electrical)
1. Methods of changing speed of AC motor, electro hydraulic
control
2. Cable sheathing materials, how it is preventing fire
05.04. Internal- A K Fn-5 1. Synchroscope
2022 Chaudhaury 2. IGCT
External- R K 3. Thermistor
Paul 4. Snubber circuit
5. Testing of DC motor.

05.04. Int- Rao Fn3-Fn5: Fn3-

2022 Ext- biswas 1. How fire detected in cargo hold. And what was the fire
fighting system for cargo hold on your ship.
2. Condition of assignment . How freeboard calculated?
3. Why ship is registered. ? And cross ques.
4. Co2 fixed system regulations and how operated.
5.Bulk carrier safeties.
6. Concentrated inspection campaign of port statr control.
Fn5:
1. Moving coil ammeter construction and working.
2 .potentiometer and voltmeter . And the difference between
two.
3. Electric steering gear . Components and working.
One more ques...don't remember.

05.04. Int Chaudhary Fn 3 Fn 3

2022 Ext paul 1) Angle of advance
2) Solas chapter 2.2 full
Types of bulkhead me B type ka 225° C Maan nahi Raha aur C
type non combustible equivalent to steel nahi man Raha
3) which grade of Al can be welded with steel. Explosion
welding nahi man Raha usko grade sunna hai
4) How Stern tube is fitted in ship structure?
5) Shell expansion plan? I told the definition then he asked
can you see beam and girder in it.
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05.04. Internal- Rao Safety,Electri 1. Syphon tube in CO2 system, CO2 flash point, it's important
2022 Ext.- Banerjee cal 2. Fire drills and steps( Told that you are missing something)
3. SEEMP( Steps and about something Machinery
optimisation)
4. Reynolds number
5. Don't remember
Electrical
1. Voltage transformer in control ckt
2. Derivative action in PID
3. Don't remember remaining 2 questions

05.04. Rao sab Fn5 Fn5

2022 Biswas sab 1. Governer door- how works( what actually happens)
2. Transistor and working as amplifier (details)
3. Ni cd battery (detail), it's vent
4. Windlass electromagnetic break arrangements details,
exact location working

05.04. Internal - Rao Fn 4,Fn 6 Fn

2022 External - Mitra 4
1. VIT in sulzer
2. Working of heleshaw pump
3. Psychometric chart detail
Few more I forget

Fn 6
1. Preparation for main bearing survey
2. Liner crack how to run engine, how to isolate unit
3. Crank pin ovality, action, how to do grinding
4. Generator exhaust temperature hight reason and action
5. Rudder clearances
Result fn 6 pass

05.04. Ext- biswas Fn-4b,Fn-6 Fn-4b

2022 1.How fuel recirculation occurs from fuel pump to fuel
injector
2.fuel pump timing check for Generator engine(he accept
goose/U neck method)
3.shell and tube type cooler,leak detection check(accepted
tell tale hole check ),what is inside the tube and what is
outside the tube?why? expansion arrangement? sealing
material?no. Of seals?
4.pmax-pcomp is more than the limit?reason? disadvantages
5.cam lift/cam lead ?tool used ? measurement
Fn-6
1. Crank pin bearing survey (tools used)
2. Boiler tube renewal
3. Crankshaft deflection?he gave values for all unit vertical
deflection?asked me how all bearings are loaded?
4. Crankshaft deflection curve/graph drawing
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05.04. Biswas Fn 3 Biswas

2022 Fn 3
How Summer load line assigned
Class certification .. when how validity renewal
Types of survey ? Special survey
Mou ? India comes under which mou?
Psc mou?
Zener diode
Moving coil galvanometer
Voltage doubler
Thermistor? Where ptc used?
Lifeboat release gear maintenance as 2e

05.04. Int : Chowdhury Fn 3,Fn 5 Fn 3:

2022 Ext : RK Paul 1. Angle of entrance?
2. Vacuum Breaker.
3. PV valve construction and working.
4. How vacuum generated in IG tanks?
5. What is Foam nozzle? Constructional details.
6. Loadline significance. How assigned?
7. Freeboard requirements.

Fn 5:
1. TRIAC. Uses? Construction?
2. Alternator working?
3. Excitation details.
4. Transducer- tell 5 types.

05.04. Ext - Biswas Function 4b Function 4b

2022 1. Type of engine
2. Rt-flex operation injection control, how pr. Increase during
start, plenty x-questions
3. 3- lobe pump operation
4. Improved high lift safety valve quick operation, cross
questions
5. Compression fall off (comp. Efficiency reduction)
6. Stellite coating, how, advantages
7. Few more, and many cross questions
05.04. Internal - A K Function 4 1) Lamda Control
2022 Chaudhari 2) TEV working principle, internal and external equalising line,
External - R K why degree of superheat is lesser in external equalising line
Paul than internal equalising line. How it is maintained
3) Development in thin shell bearing
4) Difference in high lift and improve high lift safety valve.
Constructional difference in bore of them. Crosshead
lubrication and difficulties. Lubrication methods involved in it.
5)Draw card, why it is 90° out of phase. Name of vectors
involved in it
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6) Importance of Dry bulb and wet bulb thermometer placed

in bridge wing. What us humidity and relative humidity.
Explain psychrometric chart.

05.04. Int- choudhary Fn 5 1. Difference between over power and over current.
2022 ext- Paul 2. Working of transformer. Thickness of lamela sheets and
thickness of core.
3. What is reluctance.
4. What is reactance.
5. High voltage system advantages. What special insulation is
there in motor,
05.04. Ext- choudhry Fn 6 Fn 6
2022 Int- paul 1.how many valve in sea chest ... function of each valve
2. Sewage treatment plant maintenance in full
3. Thrust bearing survey...plenty x question
4.filter and strainer difference ... function of each...where we
use..and so many x question
5.BOD test

05.04. Paul Fn4 1. Bronze composition and where used on ship.

2022 2.MC to MCC development,all about tie bolt and alpha
lubrication , TBN value a/e, m/e,why more TBN for A/E LO
than M/E crankcase oil.
3.90⁰out of phase diagram (he was constantly asking about
some vector~no idea. )
4.BLR PR accumulation test why and how carried out.
5.refrigeration gas/oil charging.
06.04. Paul Fn4 1. Type of ship sailed on,
2022 Type of engine(i told man b&w 6s50m c )
So he asked of tell me the advantages of having common rail.
I stated 3 and stopped, so he asked there are atleast 14-15
advatages and you are not even close, so i kept telling every
difference between mc and me engines.
Then he asked how is injection taking place in common rail.
2.how will you find power of the engine onboard .
So i told we will find power of individual units and then add
them up.
Then he told to elaborate.
So i told about pv diagram, using palnimeter to find area
under the curve and so on.
But he was not satisfied.
3.what is lube oil differential pressure in a refer compressor
and its working.
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4. material of boiler gauge glass

5. unable to recall

06.04. Paul and Fun 4 Paul and chaudhary

2022 chaudhary Live and dead cargo
Lubrication of refer compressor
Torsional vibration and its remedy
How to calculate ihp, bhp , difference btw them
Centrifugal pump priming pump detail working

06.04. Sarkar Fn3 1.Loadline survey preparation,what all things to check

2022 2.portable extinguisher onboard,foam type extinguisher
survey
3.bulbous bow function,when more effective loaded or
ballast
4.cow and hazards and measure to prevent it.
06.04. Sarkar, Rao Fn3 MOB MARKER
2022 BULK CARRIER DEF
MATERIAL OF SHIP
NOX TECHNICAL FILE

06.04. Sarkar,rao Fn4 Difference betwee mc and mcc

2022 Types of lubricant in crosshead bearing and how
TTT Curve
Sliding type fuel injecto

06.04. Sarkar & Rao Fn 6 Alternator maintanance(he wanted to ask generator but then
2022 rao said alternator is also mep part and he wanted to listen
something related to avr)
Safety valve has been overhauled.now how to set the
pressure
3 Dry dock plan and drawing from engine room side
3 Tools used in dry dock
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07.04. Rao Sir and Function 6 1. Crosshead bearing lower shell survey
2022 Mitra Sir 2. Pintle bearing significance... how to take clearances
3. How to weld Aluminum and Steel? Explosion welding
procedure... what is the principle on which these 2 metals will
join
4. Difference between High lift and improved high lift safety
valve
5. Engine bracing ... how fitted... how tested? Both manual
and hydraulic type
07.04. Rao and Mitra Fun 6 Type os ship and main engine done
2022 sir. Piston ring calibration and checks to be carried out.
Butt clearance how to measure.
Deck machinery hydraulic system
maintenance and braking capacity of windlass.
Boiler water drum inspection and checks,what are the things
we come to know.
Man hole door cut, why elliptical, reasons,
In whic axis it should be cut and why,
Shrinkage and swelling in boiler. How it's taken care. What
are the three elements in pid controller.
Chain inspection, renewal criteria, tightening procedure.

07.04. Rao and Mitra Fun 4b Vit and Super vit

2022 What takes the load of propeller (cantilever load)
How to improve COP
How is boiler steam flow measured.
where use 2 stage Turbo charging.
What are all forces acting on ME and remedies

07.04. mitra and rao F6 Type of engine

2022 Piston alignment
Main brg badly damaged no spare how to proceed
Rudder carrier bearing badly damaged, ship in drydock and
shore assistance available what to do
Holding down bolts checks
Top bracing checks and where attached
07.04. Mitra , Rao Fun 5 1.alternator having voltage ,but kw ,load different ,why ?
2022 2. Max torque condition of I'm
3.synchronous motor starting, Types of method, damper
winding?
4.zener diode ,function, uses ,why break down occurs .how
zener diode regulates voltage in alternator
5. Pf correction methode, phase advancer
6. Pid controller, derivative controller, offset and correction
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06.04. Sarkar & rao Function 5 Tachometer working and location.

2022 M/e rpm indicator working.
Construction & Electrical advantage of rotary avr to
conventional (location of avr )
Shore supply checks. ( before dry dock what information u
will give to shore reg shore supply , he want to hear abt
connection pin & name plate details )
How to check phase sequence .
Types of im , chase motor rotor
construction.
Iccp.
13.04. Internal Rao Sir Function 4b Fuel pump Lead
2022 External Biswas Thin shell bearing construction
Sir What is Nip and cross
Axial flow piston p/p & Heleshaw pump
Turn down ratio, Pressure Jet burner working
Explain Pulse type lubrication

13.04. Int- rao sir Fn-3,Fn5 Fn-3

2022 Ext-Biswas sir What is class.
Roll of class and what all survey it carried out.
Iws, ... And few more difinatioms.
Function of isolation valve in sprinkler.
Fn5
Construction of AC alter.
Thyristor construction, material.
Where it use and how it work.
Intrinsically safe cirt.
Who controls current and voltage.
Semiconductor material define.
Voltage doublesr and few cross questions.

13.04. Rao sir & biswas Func 6 1.M/E chain tighting procedure
2022 sir 2. M/E liner reconditioning.
3.piston ring manufacturing processes? How to do pot
casting?
4.Anchor & anchor chain selection for different ships?
5. Boiler Safety vv setting
29.04. Int- Chaudhary Fn3- 1. Type of ship done- LPG
2022 sab 2 . hydrate formation and how to prevent
3- problem with carrying lpg cargo there 6 tell the names-
same as in dieseship written notes
4- mob marker
5- KN curve
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29.04. Mitra ;chaki Fn4 1.MILLER CYCLE, ARRANGEMENT TO MEET AIR

2022 REQUIREMENTS
2.RAPSOM FORK ARRANGEMENT,SWIVEL BLOCK
3.NOX REDUCTION MODIFICATION IN MAIN ENGINE
4.BOILER SURVEY WHEN CARRIED OUT
5. MULTISTAGE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP & HOW TO
COMPENSATE AXIAL THRUST
02.05. Ext :- mitra Fn 4 Type of ship and engine
2022 Int :- chaki 1:- What special types of arrangement MAN has done that it
does not require external pump for xhead bearing
lubrication..tell me in points
2:- Starting air distributor detail,i told him both axial and
radial type
3:- why turning moment is more in ahead but less in astern
4:- how the radial thrust is balanced in main sea water pump
5:- Nox engine design improvemnt in 2 stroke
05.05. Rao, bhowmik Function 5 1. Soft starter purpose and explain
2022 2. Iccp
3. Tranformer specification
4. How emergency batteries is charged. How arrangements is
there?
05.05. (Rao/chakki) Function 4b Draw card with angle at every point
2022 and 6 How you will decide cylinder liner can't be use now
Why plate type valve is used in compressor.
Sea chest inspection in drydock
Additives in boiler water
Turbocharger construction

05.05. Rao/chakki Fn3Fn 6 Fn3

2022 Type of ship sailed
How rudder is connected to ship
Condition of assesment
Fire fighting on deck and cargo hold on container vessel
Latest technique for fire fighting on 6 high container
Fn 6
M.E Exhaust valve overhaul
How to grind seat and valve onboard
Economiser tube leaking in sailing action how to repair
Crankcase inspection after heavy bad weather
Part of Welding cracked how to repair whome to inform
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05.05. Rao/chakki Fn3Fn 5 Fn3

2022 Type of ship
Crude oil washing details
Cross curves of stability
Its importance
Hyper mist system
What is the need to have it when we have fixed co2 onboard
What all equipments is covered by it
Fn 5
What is voltage regulation of transformer?
What is its importance
How do you start a synchronous motor? Self starting methods
in detail
Checks to be carried out on emergency batteries.

06.05. Int - Rao Func 6 Bottom bearing survey total .. and cross questions
2022 Ext - Biswas All about keyless propeller fitting and cross questions
Hydraulic pressure test requirements and process .. and why
we do
All about boiler tests .. Alkalinity tests how and what is
happening.. and cross questions
06.05. Internal - km Rao 4B 1.Cascade control
2022 External - Biswas 2.Dp transmitter
3.MC and mc- c- difference
4.Caustic embrittelment and cros questions in test and
chemical reactions
5.Vit and super vit many x questions
6. Pid controller working and application
06.05. Biswas and Rao Function 4b 1. RT Flex fuel system full... what control timing and amount
2022 Sir of injection?
2. Ship propeller replaced by heavy propeller... will and how it
will change ME critical RPM?
3. Advantage of w-type exhaust valve seat
4. Viscous Damper
5. Propeller push-up and cross... why it is important?
06.05. Biswas and rao MEP Main bearing bottom half removal procedure
2022 Gen fuel pump timing check
Checks in engine room during flooding in drydock
Propeller pushup method why will happen if push is more and
less
Seq survey
09.05. Biswas and rao Fn 6 1. Composite Boiler, Boiler water treatment, chloride
2022 removal, blodown procedure
2. Multistage pump, single stage pump overhaul, after
overhaul pump start vibrating, reason and what to check
3.purifier which type, how different from alcap, Alcap full
working, what is the function of pairing disc in purifier
4. Refregerent charging procedure in domestic fridge system
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09.05. Ext :- mukho Fn 6 MEP

2022 Internal - Rao ME piston overhauling

Stuffing box overhauling

In Alfa lubricator quantity of injection depends upon what..?

Boiler impurities and chemicals for each

Main air compressor, types of valve for all stages

Bumping clearance and adjustment.

What provision is there for moisture removal from air in

compressor.

09.05. Ext :- mukho Fn 3 & 4b Fn 3

2022 Internal - Rao 1) full form of function 3
2) From which date double hull tanker become mandatory
further he asked detail about CAS .
3) In tanker secondary means of venting of tank and from
which date it become mandatory
4) what is regulation 5,regutaion 8 and regulation 18 of
marpol annex 6
5)All about BMW convention
6) All about MLC and from which date it came into force
Except 1st ques i gave full answer of all question

Fun 4B- Motor

1) type of engine
Constructional wise difference between MC and MCC
2) what all problems related with use of low sulphur fuel oil
and tell me the remedy action for above all problems
3) Then Rao came in between and he asked me full detail
about Draw card . Lot of cross question with draw card and
Rao was fully satisfied with my answer
4) Again RAO Sir asked me about surging . Why it happen and
remedial action
5) how to minimize engine vibration asked by external
09.05. Ext :- mukho Fn 4b & 6 main engine specification
2022 Internal - Rao Cross
Vit & super vit
Ignition delay
Fwg twin vacuum system: don't understand the question
Anchor chain
Ball bearing/roller bearing
Diffrent function of all type of bearing
How you will order bearing if no number is written
Lube oil properties of aux eng
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09.05. Ext :- mukho Fn 3 & 5 1 type of ship you sailed, faraman and panama max
2022 Internal - Rao differences
2. Static stability curve nd intact stability curve ( both to
explain)
3. IMO structure . Council member state ( I said 40 but he was
not agreed, asking for some more ) council latest job profile .
4. ISM AND chapter 8 and statutory certificate and certificate
related to ISM
5. Oil tanker damage stability criteria
Fun-5
1. Motor is running with little high amperage(15amp norm
but taking 17amp) will it trip ?
2. Two gen running but now ones rpm has gone down.
Practical impact onboard
3. Shore power supply we got 50 hz instead of 60 hzs. How
will you proceed
4. Reverse power trip nd thermistor working
5. HV SAFETY AND we was asking for vcb practical
maintenance doing onboard
10.5.2 Int Choudhury Fn 4 & 6 Fn4
022 Ext Mitra 1. Design improvements in engine for nox reduction
2. Vit & super vit difference
3. Steering gear 100 percent capability
4. COP and how to improve
5. dont remember

Fn6
1. Arc blow in electric arc welding
2. How to calculate reynolds number of hydraulic flow
3. How cast iron sleeve fitted in propeller
4. How to adjust virtual tappet in 2 stroke engine
5. 0.1% proof stress

10.5.2 Int Choudhury Fn 5 1. How to improve power factor of system other than
022 Ext Mitra capacitor .
2. What all precaution you will take while taking shore supply
, suppose your ship supply Freq is 60 hz and shore is giving
50hz , will you take or not , if you take then what you will do
and what precautions.
3. What measures are provided in msb for earth fault testing
and how to check that .
4. What is cogging and how to rectify it.
5. How will you test the over current relay and when .
10.5.2 Ext - Mitra sir Fn 3 1 - Torsion box explain , x que
022 Int - Choudhary 2- ISM stake holder
sir 3- VOC
4- cargo hold fire detection and extinguish
5 - 10000 K dead wt tanker how much ballast tank capacity.
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10.5.2 Ext - Mitra sir Fn 4b & 6 Nodular and grey cast iron differences
022 Int - Choudhary Welding and brazing differences
sir Boiler feed water pump and thrust
X head brg lubrication
Tanker windlass brake arrangements and testing
STeering gear safematic arrangement
Liner ovality reasons

10.5.2 Fn 3 1. Type of ship sailed, difference between old bulkcarrier and

022 Int - Rao new
Damage stability
2. Bucket type conveyor system discharging of cargo 2nd
Engineer precautions and advise to crew
3. Annex 3 IMDG code classification
4. Annex 6, Reg 4, 8, 13
11.05. Ext - Mitra sir Fn 4b & 6 1. Specification of engine you have done
2022 Int - Choudhary 2. Alpha lubrication full details
sir 3.Improve safety valve design and working
4. Accumulation pressure test
5. Sea chest inspection and survey
6. Rudder locking for towing. Method of locking
7. Holding down bolts loosing in particular area

11.05. Int:- Chakki Sir Fn 6 1. As 2nd Engineer checks in dry dock from fwd to aft
2022 Ext :- Bhowmik 2. Main Engine Piston ring discard criteria.
Sir 3. AE hunting reasons and how to rectify
4. Improved High Lift safety valve dismantled, checks carried
out in the safety valve.
5. Propeller push up method in details
11.05. Int:- Chakki Sir Fn 3 1) Solas CH-12 , additional safety of bulk carriers
2022 Ext :- Bhowmik 2) Procedure to enter ER after CO2 flooding
Sir 3) MLC 2006
4) Marpol annex 6, how many chapters , how many
regulations in each chapter. Describe chapter IV. Certificates
under MARPOL 6. Describe IEEC
5)What is Risk, What is Risk management, steps involved to
achieve risk assessment
11.05. Int:- Chakki Sir Fn 4b Type of engine
2022 Ext :- Bhowmik 1) bore cooling arrangements
Sir Mc engine lower and upper jacket
How cooling water enters
2) axial vibration in main engine root cause
3) stern tube aft side sealing arrangements name the
components
4) steering gear type of pump
5) steering gear safeties
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12.05. Int - rao Fn 3 & 5 Fn 3

2022 Ext - sinha 1. deck line
2. Freeboard
3. Non conformity
4. Fixed fire fighting system, co2, why cant we use steam
5.diff b/w life raft, life boat and rescue boat, regulations
because of which they are on board, min max capacity of
liferaft

Fn5

1.How an induction motor works

2.how electricity produced onboard
3.reverse power trip
4.how current is transmitted to various parts of ship
5.types of starters

Internal

1.reverse power trip

2. Overload protection other than reverse power

12.05. Int - rao Fn 3 & 5 Fn 3.

2022 Ext - sinha 1. Time delay unit setting and purpose
2. Pounding and panting definition
3. Solas requirements for emergency generator
4. Sewage discharged criteria, STP test
5. Ism objective, difference between short term and interim
6. Garbage strake location
Fun5
1. Speed control DC motor
2. Test on new alternator
3. Auto transformer detail, differences w.r.t. DOL and star
delta
4. Overload and reverse power test
12.05. Int - rao Fn 4 & 6 Func 4-
2022 Ext - sinha Telescopic pipe sealing , how it is done.
How to find out the power generated by engine.
Hydraulic governor , how it works .
Types of welding. Then asked about friction welding.
Boiler water treatment, why it is done and how.
Func- 6
Engine room flooding, what action to take as second
engineer.
Boiler water tube leaking, indications,how to identify which
tube and repair.
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12.05. Int - rao Fb 4b & 5 Fb 4b

2022 Ext - sinha 1.Composite boiler & burner type
Oil in steam condensate line.
2.Steering gear - offset
3.Floating lever function. Why is it called floating.
4.Steam trap function
5. Different cutouts in refer and ac plant.
Few more...

Fn 5
1.HV safety
1.How much excitation current is given to rotor field.
3.How to excite if no residual magnetism. Where is current
fed?
3.Electric wiring diagram which is asked by dry dock personal,
what is it called.
12.05. Rao sir and Sinha Fn 3 & 4b Fn 3
2022 sir Statical and dynamic stability
Damage stability booklet in detail
Coffin plate and oxter plate
Camber.
Annex 5 discharge criteria
And new amendment
Fallen crew from ladder how u tackle situation

Fn 4
MCR and scr
Arrangements of exhaust gas expansion
Shrinkage and swell..boiler water test value
Composite bolier working

12.05. Mitra , Fn 4b & 6 Fn4b and 6

2022 chaudhuri Cylinder oval reason
Colour change in white metal
Bottom end oH
Fair curve
High improved SAFETY valve why called
Turning point of ship
Main bearing lubrication sys
Special arrangements for lubrication of x head b.
 RTQ – KOLKATA 18

12.05. Internet - Motor & Motor

2022 Chaudhary MEP 1. Mille cycle
External - Mitra 2. Improvement to reduce nox in main engine.
3. How air fuel ratio control is done in boiler. How air flow
sensor work.
4. Rapson slide mechanism
5. How radial thrust is balanced in centrifugal pump.

MEP.
1. How to operate the engine when crank pin bearing is
damage and there is no spare present on board.
2. Alignment of piston.
3. Types of brake in windlass and procedure to adjust it.
4. How acetylene is stored in acetylene bottle.
5. ISO 8217:2017 ammendment in fuel oil

13.05. Rao and biswas Motor & motor

2022 MEP 1.sulzur vit, piston position and plunger position relation
2.sulzur and man x head diff
3.turbine blade how fixed, what holds blade in position
4. crank pin ovality, how to know ovality is there, how to fix
5. dont remember

mep
1. crank pin inspection, both shells
2. tail shaft survey in keyed prop.
3. boiler tube leakage, how to find how to fix.
4.haleshaw pp- askin about crosshead and slippers

13.05. Internet - Fn 4b & 6 What is FAME? Something related to fuel

2022 Chaudhary Fatty acid methyl esters (later searched)
External - Mitra Sequential turbocharging
Some questions on 4 ram steering gear &
Rotary vane steering gear
Why odd no of pistons in radial piston pump ?
over weight /hung propeller steps to overcome bearing
loading at design stage
Rudder carrier brg worn out,how to Remove & checks &
measures to rectify it?
Rudder pintle clearance ?
 RTQ – KOLKATA 19

13.05. Rao and biswas Motor & 1. Thickshell and Thin shell bearing difference, Advantage of
2022 MEP thick shell over thin shell, construction of thick shell bearing
2. Piston cooling arrangements in MAN and Sulzer when oil
enter to piston crown w.r.t. piston movement
3.Hot corrosion
4. Generator Fuel pump timing check
5. Simplex seal leaking, what to check in Dry dock
6. Crosshead lubrication
7 . How vessel is docked, critical period, what to check first
8. Exhaust boiler leaking tube finding, and pr. Test
9. How slow speed engine help to reduce Nox

13.05. Rao and biswas Fn 4b & 6 Why topland of piston in b&w and purpose
2022 Boiler foaming and priming
Ultrasonic test
Anchor survey
piston removal and survey
Boiler safety valve setting
Air bottle survey
Why the master solenoid valve in refrigeration

13.05. Internet - Fn 4b & 6 1.what is surge line how will u plot it

2022 Chaudhary 2. Umbrella sealing
External - Mitra 3.rotary vane steering gear
4.piston alingment how to correct if misaligned
5.AE main bearing removal
6. Rundder pintle bearing location how to take
clearance
7.what type of break in windlass and how to adjust it & break
rendering test
8. Safety valve lip clearence
14.05. Internet - Fn 4b & 6 Type of engine and steering gear
2022 Chaudhary 1. Crosshead lubrication (MAN)
External - Mitra 2. Bearing embeddability / conformability
3. 100% working of steering gear
4. Rudder locking
5. Swelling and shrinkage
6. 3 element 2 term controller working
7. Viscotherm working
8. Cylinder liner calibration
9. Rudder drop
10.Holding down bolts loose reasons, checks & maintenance.
11. Perlite grey cast iron and spherical grey cast iron
compositions and how spheroid structure is formed
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17.05. Ext: Sarkar Fn 3 & 5 1. Diff b/w GT NT DWT Displacement

2022 Int: Rao lots of X-questions, how GT is decided what are the criterias
and all.

2. Portable fire fighting extinguishers detailed inspection.

Hydraulic testing. After how much time it is done. What is
actually done during overhaul and precautions taken?

3. EEXI and EEDI. Latest developments. What is required by a

particular ship regarding the same. And CII

4. Prepare Lifeboat for survey. Technical things only. How

winch brake testing is done and its frequency.

Fun:5

1. Type of alternator on your last ship. Its components. How's

excitation achieved in case of brushless alternator. Location
of AVR.

2. Emergency batteries (Lead acid) maintenance. How

capacity testing is done.

3. Types of earthing systems. Which was being followed on

your ship. Advantages of insulated neutral system.

4. Procedure of taking shore power. Things to check before

the same. Asked about earthing when shore power is taken.
17.05. Ext: Sarkar Fn 3 & 4 Fun 3
2022 Int: Rao 1. OPRC and HNS convention
2. Condition of class
3. Co2 bottle specific maintenance and inspection
4. Load line survey inspection
5. Condition of assignment

Fun 4

1. Control air treatment

2. Reefer defrosting method, what provision is given to
prevent liquid returning to compressor in hot gas
recirculation method
3. Crosshead bearing lubrication difficulties and solution for
the same
4. TTT curve. how is it useful
 RTQ – KOLKATA 21

17.05. Internal chaki sir Fn 6 1)What all checks you will do in rudder and propeller in
2022 External biswas drydock.
sir. And how to check clearences where to check clearences in
rudder, what is propeller drop.
How to check propeller drop.
2)20 year old ship, you have removed the bottom end
bearings,
What all checks you will do on the crankpin.
Where to look for cracks
If crankpin ovality beyond limits what to do.
3)in drydock u have dismantled a improved high lift safety
valve, what all checks you will do.
What is the difference between improved high lift and high
lift safety valve.
4)you have overhauled the purifier, and dismantled the
vertical shaft, what all checks you will do in the vertical shaft,
How is it supported, after assembly of vertical shaft what will
you check.
If wobble is beyond limit what can happen.
17.05. Chakki and Fn 6 1.Ship ground and master given to many kicks, what you will
2022 Bhowmic check inside the engine only.
2. Crack on hull, repair process
3.using bridge gauge how to take main brg clearance
4. While manoeuvre ship ahead movement not happening,
causes
5. Charging of gas in refer system
17.05. Int- chakki sir Fn 5 Which was your last ship?
2022 Ext- Bhaumik sir 1. What type of alternator you had on your last ship?
2. Define single phase & short ckt fault in 3 phase system?
What safety incorporated for both fault?
3.Earth fault? Explain? How to detect? Your Actions?
4.How to carry out merger test?
5.Maintenance of alternator?
6. Safeties on main switch board?
7. Precautions before entering battery room?

17.05. Int- chakki sir Fn 3 1.condition of assignment? What is freeboard?types?

2022 Ext- Bhaumik sir Loadline survey
2.hypermist
3. MLC
4.bwts
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17.05. Intr: Rao Safety,Electri Safety

2022 Extr: sankar cal 1.Ship hull material other than mild steel and aluminium
2. DCP portable special survey and procedures.
3.factor of subdivision.
Is it constant or variable.
4.cow operation, special precautions during operation.

Electrical.
1. Induction motor rotor type .
Wound rotor type , squirrel cage rotor parts .
2. Alternator safety in msb.
3. Motor starting type, and use on-board.
4. Insulated and neutral errthed system.
5. How to improve Power factor.

17.05. Intr: Rao Fn 3 1. type of keel, diff bn bilge keel and duct keel
2022 Extr: sankar 2. emg fire pp regulations
3. lifeboat survey as 2nd engineer
4. EPIRB
5. Docs onboard according to marpol annex VI
17.05. Intr: Rao Fn 3 1. What is Zener diode. Difference between Normal diode and
2022 Extr: sankar zener diode & Application
2. Electric propulsion equipments ( Not Ward leonard )
3. Types of AC motor rotor and explain the difference
between each
4. Potential faults of Battery and Maintenance.
5. How to improve power factor and why owner doesn’t want
to operate with low power factor what happens
17.05. Internal: Chakki Fn 3 & 5 Fn 3
2022 Sir 1. Ship sailed. Cow, explain.
External: 2. As a 2nd engineer, you taking over from outgoing 2E, how ll
Bhowmick Sir you ensure emergency fire pump is working properly.
Question not cleared, was asking no time for trying out and
all.
3. OWS, how will you operate as a 2nd engineer.
4. Forgot
5. Marpol annex VI, what all it covers.

Fn 5
1. MSB additional safeties regarding HV.
2. PI, purpose and how you do. Equipment used.
3. Shaft earthing.
4. Emergency battery discharge test.
 RTQ – KOLKATA 23

17.05. Internal:chaki Fn 5 1.ship sailed

2022 External:bhaumi 2.stability both intact and dynamic explain ..and cross curve
k of stability
3.Marpol annex 2 full details and what is x,y and z
4.rudder how it is fitted and cross questions..and asked about
clearance too.
5.Loadline survey
Fn:5
1.polarizing index
2.explosion proof instruments
3.HV system full safeties not satisfied with my answer?
4.electrical maintenance of alternator?
5.as 2/e what will you do to check air gap in ACB??and cross .
17.05. Internal:chaki Fn 3 & 6 Fn3
2022 External:bhaumi 1. Rudder fitting attachment details
k 2. Enclosed space entry procedure full details
3. Annex VI Full certificate, Seemp nox technical file,
4. As a 2/e describe the procedure to Entry into protected
space after Co2 release.

Function 6
1. Preliminary quick dry dock inspection after vessels sits on
block and cross
2. What is Dead band, Sensitivity of Governor, how to control
and cross
3. As a 2/e instructions procedure to give to watchkeeper
regarding boiler fails to fire and blow back
4. Propellor removal, taper shaft magnetic particle infection
test.
17.05. Internal:chaki Fn 4 & 6 Function 4
2022 External:bhaumi Why introduced Vit signification he hear about fuel quality
k setting.
Thrust block and bearing.
4 stroke propulsion engine thrust block arrangements.
Hunting lever arrangement.

Function 6
Boiler corrosion,boiler water test, chemical name.
Ac Humidification dehumidifier.
Interference fit bolt everything how fitted. How elongated.
If have two turbocharger. You proceed with one
turbocharger.
17.05. Internal:chaki Electrical High voltage safeties
2022 External:bhaumi Transformer
k Reverse power trip
Shore supply checks
 RTQ – KOLKATA 24

21.06. Internal Rao Fn 4 & 6 4b

2022 External Biswas 1)How fuel pump regulate quantity and quality of fuel.
2) Proportional Band
3) What is viscous damper
4) AC unloader working
Fun6
1) Boiler survey
2) Anchor Survey
3) E/R crane maintenance
4) Rudder maintenance and rudder crack repair
5) Liner removal procedure

21.06. Internal Rao Fn 4 & 5 Func-4

2022 External Biswas 1. Oros combustion chamber 3 advantages.
2.Caustic embrittlement.
3. Muff coupling construction, where used and advantages.
4.difference between crosshead of man bw and sulzer.
5 . Advantages of chain drive over gear drive.
Func 5.
1 . Ward Leonard system for electric steering gear.
Construction and working.
2 moving coil ammeter construction and working
3. Iccp. How it works.
21.06. Internal Rao Fn 3 Renewal survey
2022 External Biswas Ro and classification society
Co2 bottle head assembly
Tabular freeboard
Dip tube in co2 cylinder
21.06. Internal Rao Safety 1.Types of falls in lifeboat
2022 External Biswas 2.water mist sys maintenance & regulations
3.Classification society & what is the name of certificate for
classification society
4.Arrangement in fwd part of ship for prevention of pounding
5.Free-fall lifeboat lowering procedure as per Solas
KM RAO sir —difference between types of Foam
21.06. Internal Rao Fn 6 1- Steam drum construction of 25 mm plate
2022 External Biswas 2- Liner crack repair
3- how to arrest the crack, which one will be done first locking
or stiching procedure
4- Main sea water pump what will you check after overhaul,
what type of impeller used in sea water pump, why double
entry ,what to check in impeller
5- Risk assessment in liner overhauling
6 - Fuel pump lead measurement
 RTQ – KOLKATA 25

21.06. Internal Rao Fn 6 1.which type of engine done. What are the major overhauled
2022 External Biswas done on board. How to remove liner. What is the Precautions
to be taken during liner removal.
2.simplex seal leaking. What are the reasons for
leaking.during inspection crome liner is had groove, you have
no spare what to do.
3.In 4 stoke engine fly wheel marking not able to find out,
how will you find the marking.
4 TIG welding. How weld are joined in TIG welding
5.How will you order pipe.
21.06. Internal Rao Fn 6 1.Main bearing overhaul
2022 External Biswas 2.Hydraulic testing of boiler
3.Boiler pipe repair
4.sea chest inspection
5.piston pressure test
6.Holding down bolt hydraulic testing
7.Auxiliary engine fuel pump timing procedure
8.Main cooling sea water pump overhaul
9.Auxiliary engine overhauled.All the clearances from top to
bottom
10.Pump shaft and motor alignment procedure.
11.How centering done in lathe
12.Thickness measurement
13.ptopeller pilgrim nut fitting procedure
14.Dry fit and wet fit

22.06. Internal Rao Fn 4b & 6 Fn4

2022 External Biswas 1.miller cycle and how it reduce noz
2.matching of turbocharger
3.axial turbocharger advantage
4.turn down ratio in boiler
Fn6
1.pintle clerance
2.boiler safety valve survey nad cross
3. Bottom end bearing wear down beyond repair.how to
proceed with engine.
4.pump shaft static and dynamic balancing
22.06. Mitra sir Fn 4 1. If one unit liner in main engine oval, reason.
2022 Rao sir 2. Soft closing of exhaust valve. If hydraulic in exhaust
actuator is excess, then what happen.
3. Rapson slide mechanism.
4. Swelling and shrinkage. How is eliminated in boiler.
 RTQ – KOLKATA 26

22.06. Mitra sir Fn 3 & 6 fun :3

2022 Rao sir 1. type of ship, constructional diffence between product
tanker and crude oil tanker
2. type of framing
3. If O2 percentage in Ig is less what will happen
4. Brake test of Windlass
5. Elements of isps

Fun:6
1. Crosshead bottom bearing survey
2. type of flow in shell and tube type and plate type heat
exchanger.
3. How will u identify the leak in plate type heat exchanger
4. How will you correct the crankshaft slippage
22.06. Mitra sir Fn 4 & 5 Fn 4
2022 Rao sir 1- difference between ME and MC engine
2- in mechanical governor why conical spring is used not
parallel one.
3- while taking draw card, you found in one unit P com is
same, P max is same and exhaust temperature is also same as
other unit but in draw card the expansion line is higher side
compared to other units. Reasons.
4- in steering gear solas requirement why the moment is 35
to 30 degree not 35 to 35 degree
5- Why there is more turning in ahead compared to astern

Fn 5
1- how to calculate the value of NER is high voltage and why
earthed system is used.
2- Type of cable used in high voltage system
3- Which property of cable tells the current carrying capacity
4- how to find out earth fault in switch board
5- how to improve power factor
22.06. Mitra sir Fn 3 Type of ship and construction
2022 Rao sir Cargo hold co2 system
Internal stake holders
Bunker civil liability
D2 standard
22.06. Mitra sir Motor & 1.How the firing order determined
2022 Rao sir MEP 2. Boiler 3 element 2 term controller
3. Boiler combustion control
4. Pressure vessel - why elliptical not spherical -
compensation ring
5. Air fuel ratio controller
6. In Electronic governor how derivative is controlled
7. Piston alignment how to measure
8. Windlass brake arrangement and adjustment
9. Purifier to clarifier how to make
 RTQ – KOLKATA 27

22.06. Mitra sir Fn 4b & 6 Types of engine worked

2022 Rao sir
Liner polishing

Anti polishing ring

Umbrella seal

Types of steering gear

4 ram safematic arrangements

Why rudder torque is more in astern

why pintle bearing is present

Pintle bearing clearance

Crosshead lubrication

Crosshead survey and bearing

Crank web slippage, how to rectify

Rudder bearing replacement

Aux engine cylinder head crack

Deck machinery maintenance

Types of brake

Was told to wait outside. Then Rao called for decider.

Me-c & Me-b difference

Tie rod tension check.

How will you check tierod or holding down bolts while engine
running. (fretting marks to check)
30.06. Banerjee and Fn 3 Co2 fixed fire fighting system calculation.
2022 chaudhari Annex vi complete latest amendments
Waterplane area and it's formula
Propeller inspection during drydock
Inert gas system alarm and trips
Condition of assignment . Condition of loadline and
calculation
 RTQ – KOLKATA 28

30.06. Ext:Banerjee int: Motor,Mep Motor

2022 Choudhari 1. What is aframax
2. Scoop lubrication
3. Lo shell tube type leak detection. Pin point leak from tube.
Tell as second engineer.
4. What is meant by me engine, virtual tappet.
Baaki yaad nahi...
Mep
1. Compressor motor foundation bolt stuck. What happens
with heating, why bolt elongate more.
2. Order nut bolt
3. Steam trap overhaul
4. Gland steam source. Gland steam not coming.
5. CO2 gauging process. Equipment name, process name.

30.06. Ext banerjee F4 &6 Motor 1.Calculating power from engine

2022 Int chaudhary & mep Developed power,ind diagrams
2.Fretting, where it occurs
3.capacity control of compressor
4.bottom end bolt stretch
How to measure
Prevention taken from failing
5. T/C washing
How to do
Precautions taken while carrying waterwash and dry wash
6. Defects in reciprocating bilge pp
What all checks to do when overhaul
Piston Ring wear of bilge pp, How to measure
7. Coating types in piston ring of me
8. Type of Main engine sailed on
Diff bw Me c & B
Crosshead design in man ,lubrication
9. Exh valve grinding
Till what depth will you grind a AE exh valve

30.06. banerjee / fn 3 • metacenter

2022 chaudhary • watertight weather tight diff
• bwms D1 D2 method of exchange and defn
• disinfection method of same. chlorination type
• gas detection in tanker as 2e before entering, instruments
name
• freefall lb drill precautions
04.07. Bhowmik Sir Fn3 1. Bunker duty
2022 2. Emergency fire pump regulations
3. Life boat survey
4. Mlc 2006
5. Load line condition of assignment
6. Slop tank
 RTQ – KOLKATA 29

04.07. Bhowmik , Rao Fn4 Type of engine , full name of MAN b&w
2022 Oros piston and advantage .
Water hammering
Steam trap and it's working .
What provision is there in AHU to control the temp and
humility.
Main engine system oil contaminats , what is the indication if
lube oil is contaminated with fuel .
Fqs and adjustment , what basically it adjust .
04.07. Bhowmik sir F4 1. Alpha lubricator component and working
2022 2. Torsional vibration in details
3. Boiler water impurity and prevension
4. S/t aft seal arrangement

04.07. Internal-Rao 4b,Function 4b

2022 Extrnal -mitra 6 Liner polishing, coating of liner and piston ring
Steering gear helishaw pp working, why in odd number
Indicater card how to take and what you get from indicater
diagram
In 3stage air compressor intermediate pressure, how to
calculate
Derivate control
Function 6
Which type of safety vv used on your ship, before survey what
all checks.
In multistage centrifugal pp how axial and radial thrust are
taken
Top bracing, how to test top bracing
Turbocharge bearing damage. How to proceed port.
On unit crankpin bearing damage beyond repair, no bearing
onboard how to reach port.
06.07. Internal- Rao Fn-5 He started with DC
2022 External- Mukho 1. What is armature reaction. How to prevent it
2. Advantage and disadvantage of ac and dc
3. Voltage generation in ac generator
4. Types of transformer
5. Types of avr
 RTQ – KOLKATA 30

04.06. Rao and Fn5,Fn6 Fn5

2022 Bhowmick Rao asked 1 qstn- HV MSB safeties
Reverse power trip why required
Power factor significance and what to do if less
Battery charging circuit, trickle charging used for which type
battery
Polarization index regarding motors
1 more couldn't remember
Fn6
Surface preparation just before painting
Bottom end bearing bedding
Crankcase inspection after rough weather
Welding electrodes selection and welding defects

06.07. Rao Sir and Func 3: Func 3:

2022 Mukhopadhay Function 5: 1) Why oil tankers take reference of dwt instead of nt and gt?
Sir 2) Ism elements.
3) Solas chapters
4) Marpol annex 6 .. Regulation 18.
5) Shear stake and transom floor
6) Venting arrangements as per IMO new regulations.
Function 5:
1) How a motor is rated and Items given on the motor name
plate. A motor is of 440v or 220v onboard.
2) Types of circuit breakers of HV system. What to check on
vacuum breakers as engineers.
3) What insulation is there onboard on wirings. Why PVC not
used. Electrical demerits of PVC not mechanical.
4) Two generators running parallel. One generator rpm little
less. Why?

06.07. Rao sir and Fun:3,Fun:5 Fun:3

2022 Mukhopadhay 1. IMO structure
sir 2. All Solas chapter name
3. Chapter: 13, regulations
4. Ism contents, content no8, what is emergency
preparedness? What is near miss, what u have faced near
miss onboard.
5. Sheer strake, tumble home.
6. Solas chapter 12, all regulations, what is side skin and
double skin.
7. KN curve, margin line.
8. Life boat onload and off load release machanism.
Fun:5
1. AC generator, and AC motor.
2. Soft starter, types of soft starter?where use onboard.
3. Emergency battery,cell voltage, total voltage, in one plate
of batter there is a white something, which plate is this?
 RTQ – KOLKATA 31

06.07. Rao and mukho Fun 6 1. Construction difference between ordinary high lift and
2022 improve high lift valve
2. Difference between Alcap and non Alcap purifier which one
u will prefer for ur ship and why
3. Pipe ordering and nomenclature
4. Piston overhauling and checks
06.07. Rao and mukho Fn-4 1.Type of engine work on....i told MC and MCC both...
2022 sir 2. constructional difference between MC and MCC ....only
constructional difference
3.Exhaust valve defects ...how many type and reasons
4.If cam is slipped by 2° then what will be the consequences
and how will u get to know
5.Differnce between conventional vit and super vit...
06.07. External: Fn 4B,Fn 6: Fn 4B
2022 Mukhopadhyay 1. MC & MCC constructional diff.
Diff in terms of Bending Moment specifically.
2. High Topland advantages - Cross by Rao.
3. Purifier Brg type.
How purifier is supported
4. Boiler safety Valve settings.
5. Safety VV spindle and valve attaching arrangements. Many
cross about Pin arrangement either welded, tight fit, screwed.
Pin tight on which side lose on which end or other
arrangement.
6. Erosion plug purpose.
Fn 6:
1. Type of Vvs. Their applications.
Spool Vv.
2. Rudder Career brg details.
How much clearance. Purpose.
3. Type of BUTT clearances. Exact relationship bw Butt
clearance and Cyl dia.
4. Crankcase door securing arrangements. What if stud id
broken? How to remove? - Didn't accept Stud extractor. He
was expecting even a simpler way.
5. Purpose of Paring disc.
6. FWG eductor working and need.
07.07. bhowmik Function 5 Brushless excitation construction
2022 Trickle charging how switching from charge to load and value
Insulation resistance test of alternator steps to do
Preferential trip
 RTQ – KOLKATA 32

07.07. INT SKD, EXT- FN 4 ,FN 6 FN 4

2022 BHOWMIK, 1. DIFF B/W MC & MCC, ADVANTAGE OF 2 TIE BOLTS IN MCC?
2. CYL JACKET COOLING, ARRANGEMENT FOR WTER TO
ENTER IN TANGENTIAL BORE?
3. FUEL PUMP ZERO SETTING, HOW TO CHECK ZERO
SETTING?
4. HOW STERN TUBE BEARING IS LUBRICATED, LINE
DIAGRAM?
5. BOILER WATER IMPURITIES AND SOURCE FOR THE SAME?
FN 6
1. PISTON SEIZE INSIDE LINER, WHAT WILL U DO AS 2E?
2. CRACK IN HULL, VESSELIN DD, HOW TO REPAIR WELDING?
DON'T WANT TO LISTEN INSERT PLATE,
3.BOILER BLOW BACK REASONS
4. FWG SALINITY HIGH, REASON?
5. HYDRAULLIC SAFETIES IN STEERING GEAR SYSTEM?
07.07. INT SKD, EXT- FN 4 ,FN 6 FN 4
2022 BHOWMIK, 1. VIT and Super VIT
2.DP Cell? Where used?Working?
3. Centrifugal pump all parts and significance?
4. NDT test on propeller shaft?How MPT Done in details?
5.Steering action from helm to rudder movement all actions
in details?
FN 6
1.Welding defects?
2.Checks in cc post heavy weather?
3.Checks in crank pin BE brng guogeon pin,con rod of Ae
during decarb??con rod trueness check??
4.Air comp efficiency reduced?possible reasons and
remedies?
08.07. Sinha sir Fn 5 *What is rectifier, converter, inverter
2022 *Steering gear safeties
*Shore supply full
*Motor safeties
*How to parallel generators, basic cross questions

08.07. Int-skd, ext- Fn-3,Fn-5 Fn-3

2022 sinha saab Freeboard
Annex 1 discharge criteria
Safe Manning document
Pump room precautions before entering,
Hypermist details,
Foam applicator
Fn-5
Speed control of motor,
Shore supply connection (want to hear data plate),
How will u synchronise if synchroscope is out of order,
What is the purpose of using static excitation,
Emergency battery, what is d capacity, how to measure
capacity test?
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08.07. Skd, Sinha Mep, motor 1. Isochronous governor in steering gear(I only explained
2022 isochronous governor)
2. Floating lever purpose
3. Bumping clearance
4. Sluggish operation of steering gear , reason?
5. Boiler safety valve setting
6. Telescope pipe sealing arrangement
7. How different temperatures is maintained in the different
ref rooms.
8. Why rpm of governor is faster than engine
9. Propeller drop measurement
08.07. Int -skdExt- sinha Fun 4 Sfoc
2022 Which type of governor, how pid works in governor, what is
output
Astern mechanism
Pv valve and pv breaker
Diffrence between scr and mcr
Fun6
Rudder clearances how you will take
Crash manouvering
Lo cooler tube is leaking how you will found
Boiler water hardness reason

11.07. Int-sarkar Fun3,Fun5 Fun3

2022 Ext-chaudary 1)Additional safeties of bulk carrier
2)emg fire p/p regulation
3)about international shore coupling
4)co2 bottle checks
5)forgot
Fun5
1)brushless alternator
2)pyrometer working principle
3)reverse power trip
4)power factor improvement n about phase advancer
5)types of induction motor
6)squarrel cage rotor construction

11.07. Sarkar 4b and 6 1)Liner inspection

2022 2)Fatigue failure
3)Where fatigue failure most common in e/r one place name
4)Two ndt commonly used in e/r
5)Tail shift survey
6)U have to fit propeller what all u will check
7)How u will know propeller has reached its position
8)How to check stern tube wear
9)Fair cone
10)Types of defrosting. How to do manual defrosting.
11)In gov how pid action takes place
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12.07. Internal - Function 5 1.AVR working

2022 Srinivas sir 2.Brushless excitation
External - 3.zener diode working and where used.
Bhoumik sir 4.HV additional safeties
5.ACB n VCB differences

12.07. Ext. : Bhaumik sir Fun 5 1.how synchronous motor starts

2022 2. Reverse power relay
3. If shore connection frequency is 50hz what will you do
4. Mgps
5. Battery charging system

12.07. Ext- Bhaumik Fun- 3,Fun- 5 Fun- 3

2022 1- what is intact stability and damage stability, difference
between both stability.
2- Hypermist system,Criteria, function .
3- what difference between tier-2 and tier-3.
4- ECA area for NOx emissions also in tier -2 and tier- 3.
5- How to control NOx emissions and on which type of engine
it was applicable.
Fun- 5
1- what is propeller shaft earthing.
2- what is ICCP how voltage can control.
3- what is AVR and it's function.
4- How Many types of excitation, explain brushless excitation
5- what is megger, how to check insulation of motor,
construction of megger, what voltages is generated by
meggee.
12.07. Int - Srinivas Func - Func - 4B
2022 Ext - Bhaumik 4B,Func 6- 1. Exhaust valve operation, what are the advantages of spring
air system over rocker arm mechanism EV in uniflow
scavenging, parts of exhaust valve.
2. Magnetic particle testing of Crankshaft and tail end shaft
during drydock.
3. Boiler dp cell working in detail
4. Draw card to draw and in asked about ignition delay,
injection and igintion at which angle?
Func 6-
1. How exhaust valve grinding done?
2. What is Accumulation pressure testing of boiler? How to
do it(procedure) and why we do?
3. Auxiliary engine dead band, factors that affect dead band.
4. Not remember
Then Int asked-
1. How to cutoff one unit of main engine and proceed to the
port.
2. Any surface treatment method explain. How surface
hardness test is carried out?
3. Type of Fuel injector, parts name and how pressure can be
altered?
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12.07. External - Motor,Mep Motor

2022 Shaumik sir 1. Type of engine, explain VIT and super vit, purpose, is it
Internal - new working at low load.
2. Steam trap where fitted , function ,types, explain working
3. How main engine starts, explain every sequence from fuel
control lever to starting air valve. Explain how air passes
through distributor.
4. Interference fit coupling bolt. Fitting and removal process.
MEP
1. Cylinder liner removal process.
2. Stern tube wear down, how we measure, where to fit
pocker gauge.
3. Crankshaft deflection, why taken, precautions, where to fit
deflection gauge.
4. Starting air valve construction and working all parts name.
5. How humidity is being control in accommodation ac, he
wants to hear about some sensor and automatic control of
humility
12.07. Int-chaudry ext- 4 and 6 1.2 revolutionary changes in diesel engines
2022 sarkar 2.thermodynamic properties of ref
3.sea water pipe line hole approach
4.delivery of 2nd hand ship tools n spare to order
5.drydock drawings and tools
6.cascade control
7.why high topland in piston
8.rudder and propeller clearance

12.07. Int- Srinivasan sir Funtion- Type of engine

2022 Ext- bhowmik sir 4b(motor) 1.Interlocks in maneuvering system
2.How direction of rotation of rudder changes in rotary vane
steering gear
Arrangement to prevent bypass of hyd oil rotary vane
steering gear(sealing arrangement)
3.boiler water test ?contaminants?
4.crankcase explosion reasons?what arrangements are there
to prevent occurage and safety arrangements
5oil mist detector operation?what are some drawback of
it(false reading sometimes)
Why false reading?
Then internal(srinivasan)asked
1.Mechanical top bracing part(wants to hear friction pad)
2.surging in main engine
3.CCAI
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13.07. Surveyor Mitra Fn 5,Fn6 Type of ship

2022 Fn 5
How to find earth fault
AvR
Purpose of Zener Diode
How to start synchronous motor without using pony motor
Contacts in AVR
Type of brake in windlass
Fn6
Bottom end bearing beyond repair how will you proceed to
port
What is the heaving speed of windlass
Darlington effect of boiler safety valve
Windlass heaving speed
How to calculate propeller pitch

13.07. Mitra Fn5 1.kw load not same in parallel reason

2022 2.cable conductivity depends on what?
3.hv cable insulating metrial
4.shore connect
5.govornor droop

13.07. Skd, Sinha Mep, motor 1. Isochronous governor in steering gear(I only explained
2022 isochronous governor)
2. Floating lever purpose
3. Bumping clearance
4. Sluggish operation of steering gear , reason?
5. Boiler safety valve setting
6. Telescope pipe sealing arrangement
7. How different temperatures is maintained in the different
ref rooms.
8. Why rpm of governor is faster than engine
9. Propeller drop measurement
13.07. External: Mitra Fun 6:Fn 3: Fn 3:
2022 sir 1. Type of ship. Safeties related to fire inside cargo tank.
2. Discharge criteria for chemical tanker
3. D1 standard of BW management plan
4. STCW 2010 ammendments after STCW 1995
5. ISM certificates. Verification process of DOC certification
(already issued) & who carries out this verification.
Fun 6:
1. How Air fuel ratio is maintained for boiler combustion
process.
2. What is there to make valve positioner a Fail safe system
3. How winch break testing is carried out.
4. Why conical spring is fitted in AE governer.
5. Type of flame used in oxyacetylene welding.
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13.07. Int chaudhary Safety-Fun 5 Safety-

2022 Ext mitra sir 1. Const diff between product and crude oip tanker.
2. Regulation for segregated ballast tank and capacity.
3. Pump room fire detection system working in details.
4. Floodable length curve how to draw and cross ques.
5. Life boat maintenance as 2E .
Fun 5
1. Transistor working and amplifier.
2. Types of avr and working of error operated in details
3. Two AE running parallel one showing more kvar reason and
what will effect on other generator power facotor and current
4. How know which type of starter in induction motor only by
looking motor outside dont see termainal connection.
5. Single phasing protection explain negative sequence relay .
Decider by internal.
1. Load line survey how to calculate freeboard .
2. How to place order for new motor .
3. Extra safety requirement for pump room
4. Alternator maintenance in dry dock only.
5. Annex 6 new amendement in details
6. How to draw cross curve of stability.

13.07. Ext- mitra Fun 4b, Fun Fun 4b

2022 Int- chaudhary 6 1. Ignition delay and factors
2. Puncture valve function. Umbrella seal
3. Rotary vane type steering gear. How many vanes. What will
happen if only two vanes are there. Sealing arrangement
between chambers
4. 3 stage. Air compressor pressure ratio of all stages
5. Electronic governor pid function. Derivative purpose and
how it is achieved
Fun 6
1. Liner caliberation
2. Brazing welding difference
3. Pintle bearing purpose. How to measure clearance
4. One unit of main engine crankcase door very hot. What
action you will take
5. Auxiliary engine has top cover type of main bearing. How
will you remove lower shell.
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13.07. Ext- mitra Fun 4b, Fun Fun 4b

2022 Int- chaudhary 6 1. How to check Piston alignment
2. Propeller inspection. Ways to fit propeller. Poker gauge
description.
3. Type of steering gear you have done. Rampson slide
mechanism
4. Miller cycle
5. Fire ring ( where fitted and usage)
Fun 6
1. Cascade control
2. Working principle of flow sensors.
3. Why turning moment is more in ahead than astern.
4. Tin oxide corrosion. ( Causes , appearance and remedies )
14.07. Int... Rao Motor& mep 1.How quills are fitted in line
2022 2. Fuel pump zero setting.
3.boiler safety valve setting.
4 .fwg principal.
5.pv valve and breaker settings and diffilernce.
6. Steering gear sluggish operation . Reasons.
7.ae cooler tube leaking, how to find .
8.isochronus governor, which machinary onboard used.

14.07. External- sinha Motor Composite boiler construction

2022 Internal - Rao Rotary cup burner
Balancing weights why and where fitted
Moment compensator
Domestic fridge cutouts
Governor droop
Telescopic pipe sealing arrangement

14.07. int sinha, ext rao fn 5,Fn6 fn 3

2022 1.freeboard and deck line
2. lifeboat liferat rescue boat
3. non conformity
4. why co2 flooding in ER
5. hooper tank
fn 5
1. Reverse power trip
2. synchronous motor
3. types of starter, DOL, where used
4. what do u understand by phase, frequncy
5. speed control of motor, both AC and DC
 RTQ – KOLKATA 39

14.07. Ext- sinha Fun 3,Fun5 Fun 3

2022 Int- rao What is coffin plate,camber?
How lifeboat secure in main deck?
Marpol annex 4 discharge criteria?
Ism survey.... don't remember exact questions!
Purpose of dip tube.
Fun 5
Generator handing over to owner what checks to be done as
2e?
Diff bw switch,acb,contactor?
Scr?
What is soft starting?
Shore supply checks?
Neutral insulated in low voltage,why?

14.07. Internal-rao Function-5 1. Synchoscope..paralleling.lot of cross

2022 External- Sinha 2. Exciter current and voltage
3. Synchronous motor principle in hv *cross
4. Differece between MCB and ACB
5. Emergency lighting details..where fitted?regulation?

14.07. Skd,Sinha Fn-5 Single phase protection in motor

2022 AVR
Rectifier, inverter
Alternators safety
Several x questions.

14.07. Ext-Sinha Func. 3- 1.Frame, strakes, girders

2022 2. Safety equipments on bridge?
What is portable type water extinguisher, and chemical
extinguisher?
Working? how application is done.
What is AIS?
Ig safeties, what is the work of deck seal.
14.07. Ext-Sinha Func.5 How electricity generated on ship
2022 What's the voltage?
How electricity is transmitted on ship?
Equipments on bridge supply voltage?
How ac supply is transmitted to forward most equipments
such winches.
Where are transformers on ship to step up and p down
Why step down is required
How spark between the contacts is contained?
What is single phasing?
Protection for single phasing
How would you know single phasing has occured on a running
motor? Indications?
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14.07. Ext-sinha Fn 3,Fun 5 Fn 3

2022 Int-raw Types of ship movement
Annex 2 dis criteria
Mob
AIs
Sart
Epirb
Regulations for fire pump
Ext -foam system maintance pump room ventilation
regulations
Fun 5
Static excitation system
Shore connections checks and safety
Cyloconverter and use
Hv safety
15.07. Mukho- Rao 4b&6 1.Mc- mcc engine difference -position of tie rod in mc& mcc
2022 2.cavitation in main bearing
3.A/E lo properties - physical & chemical
4.ows survey
5.function of rudder pintle
6 light spring dia - what all we get
7.bumping clearance more or less after overhaul- told will
check bearing, thickness of head gasket , valve not proper- did
not accept.
8.exhaust gas temp and pressure at manifold.
9. Boiler water treatment
15.07. Int:rao Fn 4,Fn5 Fn 4
2022 Ext:mukho 1.what is the lubrication in man b&w lgi engine.
2.special properties of gaseous fuel.
3.methane slip and why knocking happens more frequent in
dual fuel engine
4.special design of pipelines in dual fuel engine,what special
design.
5.special properties of cylinder lubrication in gaseous fuel
engines
Fn:5
1.No of cables in alternator.
2.what is the basic theory in tube light .
3.derive mathematically pid .full expression .
4.explain and draw variable frequency drive.
5.explain the pyrometer,various cross questions
15.07. Int:Rao Function:3 1.Damage Stability of new Bulk carrier
2022 Ext.Mukho 2.Ism elements and certificate
3.Annex vi regulation 18
4.IMO body
5.hypermist and deck fire fighting system for bulk carrier
 RTQ – KOLKATA 41

15.07. Ext: Fun5 1)What are different type of excitation in alternator?

2022 Mukopadhyay sir 2) What are differences between static and error type avr?
Int: Rao sir 3) static and error type avr voltage dip?
4)Iccp working.?
5) How ICCP electrodes are connected to hull and on which
positions?
6)Insulation types of cable?
7)Property of insulation materials of cable?
15.07. Int:rao Fn 4b and Fn 4b and fn6
2022 Ext:mukho fn6 1.what type of engine sailed 6S42MC. Can you explain,I told
yes , he told ok no need to explain.
2. Firing order deciding principle.
3. Scavenge press value and exhaust tepm press he want
values.
Driving power of TC comes from where.
4. EGB weste recovery.
5. Advancement in piston.
Advancement in xhead.
6. What MC's you worked. I told piston overhauling.no any
other one.yes I told Mac overhauling.
7 intercooler function and construction.
8. Dock spanner.
9.Seamless pile.
Mac valve name.
15.07. Ext: Fun 6 1.difference b/w L.O purifier and f.o purifier? What kind of
2022 Mukopadhyay sir bearings in purifier
Int: Rao sir 2. Centrifugal pp and gear pp working principle and all
difference
3. What are the flames in Oxygen acetylene ? For plate
cutting which flame is used? Procedure for welding with oxy
acetylene
4. Fwg overhauling
15.07. Int: Rao Sir, Ext: Function Function 3
2022 Mukhopadhyay 3,Function 4 1.Type of Ship Sailed
Sir About IGF Code.
2. Methane Slip, why important.
and Knocking.
3. Oil tanker AFRAMAX, how it's decided if it's AFRAMAX.
4. Marpol, how many annexes, about annex 6, Regulation 18.
5.forgot
Function 4
1. Type of engine worked on.
Ignition delay, factors involved and why.
2. Improvement in fuel injector, I. E. Zero sac, construction.
3. How boiler supported to ship structure.
4. Factors governing cylinder lubrication.
5. Forgot
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20.07. Int Rao, Ext Func. 3,Func. Func. 3

2022 Bhowmik 5 1. Basic difference between crude oil tanker and product
tanker.
2. Why and how model experiment is carried out?
3. After CO2 has been released in the engine room as a 2nd
engineer How will you enter engine room?
4. As a 2nd engineer checks you will carry out during bunker
operation? Don't say sounding and pressure as 4th and chief
engineers are not fools.
Func. 5
1. High voltage additional safeties.
2. How emergency generator is started after blackout? What
is self starter how it works?
3. Brushless excitation system full working including AVR
4. In transformer as how will you increase the efficiency?
What are the losses?
20.07. Bhowmick sir Function 5 1.function and working of AVR
2020 and Rao sir 2.Single phasing and protection
3.types of circuit breaker for HV system.which one is best and
why?
4.Earthing system for HV system,NER?
5.shore suppy connection procedure and shore supply giving
less frequency,what advice given to juniors?
20.07. Int Rao Fn 4 1.ihp and bhp all about power and losses and how??
2022 Ext Bhowmik sir 2. Vit and super vit why and how??
3.Boiler water test and purpose for each and cross??
4.Apr and Cpr material why and where fitted and dia of apr??
5. Main engine turbocharger and developments??
Asked by rao sir
6. Alcap and conventional purifier difference and principle of
alcap.
7.Fwg ejector purpose exact name of ejector.
8.Nitriding and where it s done??
9.How to increase refrigeration effect??

20.07. Int rao Fn 4b and 6 1.engine specifications and power and how to calculate .
2022 Ext bhowmik 2. Draw card diagram and what all information u get from it
and lot of cross
3 . Alpha lubricator working .. timing and quantity cross .. at
what position of piston oil is supplied.and more cross
question
4 . Mac performance reduced .reasons and cross
5 .mc engine developments
6. Safety valve setting procedure and what all checks u do
7. Stern tube aft seal what all components are fitted and how
chrome liner is supported and cross regarding lubrication.
8.on dry dock preliminary checks as per second engg from
forward to aft.
9.bottom end bearing and crank pin survey .. how bedding is
done and what methods
10.forgot
 RTQ – KOLKATA 43

21.07. Ext-mitra Fun 6 1) crankshaft deflection…how you will came to know weather
2022 Int-rao the deflection readings are correct or not?
2)trust pad clearance procedure…what is the difference
between fpp and cpp trustpads?
3)propeller drop check procedure…if stern tube wear down is
more what you will do?
4)piano wire method
5)fair curve
21.07. Ext-Mitra Sir 4b,Function 4b
2022 6 1. ME ENGINE general overview and function of FIVA valve
2. Tri metal bearing all layer details and function of each one
3. Different types of safety valves and difference between
them
4. Steering gear telemotor type. How it operates
5. Liner become oval reasons? Procedure for piston
allignment.
Fn6
1. Top bracing function and test
2. Windlass what type of brake and what test to perform
3. Bottom end bearing damage how will you proceed
further.
21.07. Ext -mitra Fn 3- Fn 5 Fn 3-
2022 Int -rao 1)Parametric rolling. And factors affecting parametric rolling
2) D2 meathod in ballast convention
3)continental shelf
4)elements of ism
Fn 5
1)proportional control .how to remove steady state error
2)synchroconverter and cycloconverter
3)how to start synchronous motor without pony motor
4)VFD DRIVE
5)what is -ve feed back. Advantage of that
6)motor not starting what to check

21.07. Int : Rao Fun 3 1. Bonjean curve calculation.?

2022 Ext : Mitra 2. Hopper tanks .upper Hopper tk when it is filled?
3. White list in stcw convention?
4.dynamic stability ,calculation, some cross qstn?
5.isps code , elements in this code .describe?
6. UNCLOS , continental self , range?
Decider by Rao.
1.Annex vi latest ammendments
2. How DCS implemented
3.CO2 periodic maintainance
 RTQ – KOLKATA 44

21.07. Internal rao Fn 3,Fn 5 Fn 3

2022 External mitra Floodable length
Bunker oil pollution damage
Mlc 2006
Fn 5
Induction motor 10 percent volt reduction what will b be
torque( 19 percent reduction)
Faithful amplification transistor
Max torque on induction motor condition
Max efficiency on transformer

21.07. Mr. Rao / Mr. Function 6 1. Reasons for Tie rod breakage
2022 Mitra 2. Routine checks on Tie Rod bolts/Nuts
3. Rudder carrier bearing worn out – How to repair? How to
replace bearing?
4. EGB Tube leakage – How to rectify?
5. Crankcase relief doors testing … How to determine opening
pressure?
6. Top Bracing – where and how fitted – Testing for both
mechanical and hydraulic
7. Routine checks on Holding down bolts – Why HDB are
longer than conventional bolts? Purpose of sleeve between
bolt and bed plate.
22.07. Mitra and Rao Fn6 1. Types of turbocharger, types of bearing, bearing damaged
2022 how you will proceed.
2. Purifier overflow reason,who carry weight,types of bearing
in purifier.
3. How to convert purifier to clarifier.
4. Main engine bottom end bearing damaged beyond repair
how u will proceed?
5. Boiler survey frequency, boiler survey complete, safety
valve setting procedure.
22.07. Ext: Mitra Sir Function 3, 1. NOx tech code.
2022 Int : Rao Safety. 2. Nox Tech File contents
3. Reason for NOx
4. Why Boiler doesn't have NOx.
5. Stresses on a ship.
6. Panting arrangements.
7. D1 standard of BWM.
8. ISM extrernal stakeholders.
 RTQ – KOLKATA 45

28.07. Internal - AK Fn 4,Fn 4 Fn 4

2022 Chowdary 1. Type of main engine. Explain RT Flex engine
External - RK 2. Draw card , how out of phase , value of spring constant, K
Paul 3. Common rail system working.
4. p alkalinity, t alkalinity , m alkalinity
5. Soluble n insoluble salts
6. Strength versus toughness
Fn 6
1. Main bearing survey, tools used names
2. Centrifugal pump overhaul
3. Weight of pump is taken by what
4. Hydrostatic test of boiler
5. In lng ships , both primary n secondary barrier breached ,
what will be your action
6. Liner calibration tool name
7. How to check trueness of inside micrometer
Internal
1. Engine room alarm control system not functioning, actions
as 2/E
2. Boiler commissioned after 1 year , ran for 24 hours, what
you will check
3. Alcap purifier working principle , operation
4. Types of water used in alcap n there function
27.07. Internal- AK Safety,Electri Safety
2022 Chowdary cal 1.Types of ship u have sailed on, when double hull
External - RK construction for bulk carrier came, what all regulations for
Paul bulk carrier.
2. Tonnage survey purpose.
3. Construction of transverse bulkhead in bulk carrier.
4. Enhance survey and hull survey
5. Isolation valve purpose where fitted
Electrical
1. Paralleling of alternator, synchroscope working.
2. Difference between inductance and resistance, what is
impedance.
3. Why high voltage preferred, safety taken during working on
high voltage.
4. What is purpose of triac in high voltage how it works
 RTQ – KOLKATA 46

28.07. Ext . Paul sir Safety,Electri Safety

2022 Int. A. K cal 1. PV VALVE REGULATIONS (How vacuum is formed in tank)
Chaudhary sir 2 . GT AND NT EXACT DEFINATION
3. How Stern tube is fitted ?
4. Steeler plate, shoe plate defination, thickness of steeler
plates
5. ESP details
Electrical
1. HV SAFETY (HOW WILL YOU MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS
VACUUM IN VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER)
2. THYRISTORS WORKING
3. HOW HIGH VOLTAGE IS GENERATED ON SHIP
4. THERMISTOR WORKING.. EFFECT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE
ON MOTOR
5. DIODE TEST PROCEDURE
28.07. Int- Choudhry Fn-3 1- type of ship sailed (chemical) types of cargo carried ?
2022 Ext- rkp 2- Discharge regultion for pumping for various type of cargoes
3- under water discharge regulations for x type
4- construction of chem tanker ? Regulation
5- what is voc ? How to manage on ship?
6- Rightning lever and its importance,
7- shell expansion plan and how to identify damage section
(as per alphabet and numerical value , location)

28.07. Int -choudhary Motor ,Mep Motor

2022 Ext - R kpaul 1) How to ram are connected in steering gear?
2)Raphson slide
3)working of flame eye in boiler ?
4)ammonia slip
5)not remember
Mep
1)bridge gauge function ,how to take clearance?
2)how deflection gauge use in crank shaft
3)chemical increase in boiler drum
4)overhaul of thrust bearing
5) not remember
 RTQ – KOLKATA 47

29.07. bhowmik and 4b and 6 1.exhaust valve operation in me b engine

2022 Rao 2.pressure of servo oil
3. construction of how hudraulic piston is connected to
spindle
4.checks in crankcase after rough weather
5.tie rod tightening procedure for sulzer engine and why in
that sequence.
5.vertical cenrtifigal pump all parts and function starting from
coupling to bottom
6.welding defects. how undercut happens
7.procedure for removing intermediate shaft coupling bolts
8.crankshaft deflecrion, what to do if crankshaft deflection
found more than limits
9.working of dp transmitter in boiler and what is acting above
and below diaphragm.. construction of weir.
10.draw card. what is measured in x axis and y axis
11. checks on boiler and uses of accumulation pressure test
apart from safety valve checking.
29.07. Rao and Fn3 Rao- Ship type, Why container ship have large opening, How
2022 Bhowmik containers prevented from moving, How racking prevented,
Purpose of centre girder
Bhmk- Mlc 2006,how to implement as 2e
Annex 4, stp types and maintenance
damage stability intact stability criteria
29.07. Rao Fun 3 1. IG alarms and trips
2022 2. Condition of aasignment, tabular freeboard
3. Annex vi
4. Entry into engine after co2 flooding
5. Dont remember
Rao
1. Fir fighting system on deck , type of foam,maintenace of
foam line, how foam is formed, maintenance on applicator
2. Annex vi statutory certificate, purpose of IAPP
certificate,why issue EIAPP,
29.07. Bhaumik and rao Fn- 3 safety 1. Type of ship,
2022 Basic structural differences btw product and crude.
2. Difference between intact and damage stability, not the
criteria, e/r flooding criteria
3. Hypermist and sprinkler system difference and
maintenance.
Rao.
1. Why called product tankers ,type of cargo carried
2. Pump room fire detection system, which type smoke
detector, working, why not ionisation type , can we use this in
engine room,
Why intrinsically safe , meaning.
3. How gas meter works.
4. Why ig in tanker , lel and uel.
5. Eca and seca difference. Nox certificate for engine or ship.
Regulation.
6 how framo pump works, type hydraulic pump,
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29.07. Rao, bhowmik : Fn. 3 1. Types of ship done. Define bulk carrier.
2022 2. What is Solas chapter 12 and why was it introduced, what
is chapter 11 part 1 and 2.
3. What is csr, it's content. What if csr is not there.
4. What is Statutory and regulatory
5. Procedure to release CO2 in engine room
6. What is risk assessment, it's objective.
29.07. Rao and Fn 4b 1. Types of contaminants in ME lubeboil and their sources
2022 Bhowmick 2. Purpose of boiler water treatment. Reactions, purpose of
each treatment chemical
3. Draw card purpose, what are the axes of the card, fuel
valve dripping how will it be shown.
4. Type of pump in SG, function of parts and working. Why
not any other pump used?
29.07. Ext- bhowmik Fn-6 1. Tailshaft survey,muff coupling
2022 Int- rao 2. Holding down bolts found loose for unit 3, 4,5 what is d
reason what will be ur action as a 2nd engr, how to check tie
bolt tightness
3. Boiler Safety valve setting
4. Meat room temp. Is not coming what will u check as a 2nd
engr.
29.07. External: Function Function 4:
2022 Bhowmik Sir 4:Function 6 1) Type of main engine
Internal: Rao Sir : 2) Boiler coagulants and impurities
3) Alpha lubrication system and all sensors fitted in the
system.
4) ME turbocharger type..nozzle ring working..types of
lubrication
5) Deadband in aux governer. Depends on what factors
Function 6 :
6) Bottom end bearing removal
7) Tail shaft magnetic particle test during survey. On which
area you will test
8) Boiler blow back...what will you suggest your juniors while
watch keeping if blow back occurs
9) Fuel pump zero setting
10) Don't remember
Internal Rao Sir:
1) Difference between helishaw and swash plate pumps
2) Difference between IHP And BHP. Where these powers are
calculated. I mean the locations. How BHP is calculated.
3) What informations you gather from draw card.
4) Types of indicator cards.
 RTQ – KOLKATA 49

29.07. Ext- bhowmik Fn-3 Fn-3

2022 Int- rao 1. Additional safety on bulk carrier, only water ingress system.
2. Cross curve stability, what it denotes, why it is called cross
curve.
3. Hypermist where used and on which machinery. Why two
detectors are used. Problems on incinerator smoke detector
on Hypermist system.
4. What is annex vi, seemp, NOX technical file, what seemp is
doing,
5. Static and dynamic loading of lifeboat.
Rao, 6. Fixed firefighting system, what is difference between
sprinkler and Hypermist.
01.08. Sarkar Safety,Electri Safety
2022 cal Displacement, dead weight,lightship,grt,nrt
How to calculate grt
Hypermist and sprinkle,which you prefer
Bulbous bow purpose
What you prepare for annex 5 inspection
Electrical
What electrical work done on ship
Type of alternator onboard
Types of motor onboard
Neutral system onboard

01.08. Sarkar Fn3,Fn 5 Fn3

2022 Ak choudhary 1.Main supporting member of stern frame
2.Factor of subdivision
3.Co2 system maintenance on bottle
Fn 5
1.How to measure insulation
2.One phase in 3phase more hot why
3.Main engine revolution sensor
4Where ner used in lv
5.How hygrometer work

01.08. Sarkar Fn3,Fn 5 Fn3

2022 Ak choudhary 1.Load line survey preparation
2.New amendment in annex 6
3.Co2 bottle maintenance ..xx question
4.COW xxx question
5.how the fire 🔥🔥 detected nd working for fire detectors
Fn 5.
1. Types of stater used on board ship and places nd
applications
2.AC motor construction, nd speed control . Xxx question
3.Emergency battery maintenance ..xxxx question
4. Different types of diode nd working, specially zenor diode ..
xxx question
 RTQ – KOLKATA 50

01.08. Internal Ak Function Function 4B

2022 Choudhary sir 4B,Function 1. U have removed liner, what all checks u will carry out?
External Sarkar 6 Routine inspections, wear rate in liner
sir 2. What is fatigue , fatigue in engine components, con rod
bolts check what maintanence routines how many hours
renewal?
3. Boiler water lever control what special what it does and
what are all components in it,why they introduced what
happens to feed water controller ?
4. What are the refrigerant defrosting methods ? What to do
manually if we need to defrost step by step procedure?
5. Forgot
Function 6
1. What is Sfoc ? Unit of it how to calculate step by step
procedure?
2. What are the three special diagrams and three special tool
required in dry dock name it? What for each?
3. AE running at 50% load and exhaust temp of all units rising
what are the reasons tell me fundamentals in step by step?
4. CE asked to check Chain tensioning at port what u do when
at port step by step?
Not accepting chain tension check by deflection method ,
practical what you do tell me?
02.08. Rao 4B,Function 4B
22 BANERJEE 6 Type of engine worked?type of ship? Type of boiler? Boiler
tube type? different tubes dia? Why difference in dia?
Why nitriding done on crank shaft??
Types of vibration in engine??? reason? components fitted to
cancel each types of vibration? working?
Air comp running in opposite
direction...major problem???
Fn-6
Need to cut 6 mm plate ..how you select cutting nozzle?
Nozzle size??How you create a cutting flame?? Safety while
creating flame? safety while start cutting?
Ballast pump o'hauled... heavily damaged caseing
internal...no spare ..what you do as 2/e???
(Said resin coating) how many type of resin?? material of
casing??what type you will use??
 RTQ – KOLKATA 51

02.08. int-Rao func-4b and func-4b and 6 .

22 ext-Banerjee 6. which ship sailed what engines type of boilers sailed on
how do you rate a boiler?
if 2 boilers present how to parallel 2 boilers
what is chokefast( its not choking process)
3)foundation bolt thread deteriorated, how to overhaul and
reuse the same bolt?
4)pcb maintenance as 2nd engineer.
5)name non ferrous alloys used on ships and where they are
used.
6) how would you know hydrophore pump shaft bending. if
can be done inplace?
if not in place then how?
7) checking pump shaft bending in lathe? what are the
safeties?
8)what is tailstock safety?
9) overhead welding safety( said dont tellme PPe and things
falling on you)

02.08. Banerjee Motor 1. How to carry out grinding on board of exhaust valve
22 Rao 2. What is tool steel
3. Psychometric chart questions how to use
4. Compressor crankcase emulsification has taken place.
What all yo check.
02.08. Banerjee Fn 3 1. Type of chemical based bwts system?
22 Rao 2.how would u test foam pump for high exp foam runing
satisfactory from emergency power?
3.Lifeboat davit survey without lowering lifeboat?
4.difference between combustibility and flamability?
5.Frees surface effect formula?not the 1 for rectangular cross
section
6.Define Freeboard deck?
02.08. Banerjee & Rao Fun 6 1. How to order stud. Specifications of stud thread, types and
22 Sir pitch gauge types.
2. LO purifier overhauled, LO leaking through water side
reasons. Where to put the spacer.
3. Maintenance on ME pneumatic system, what all checks.
4. How to unite a pipe of bigger dia with smaller dia
03.08. Mitra and Fn 3,Fn 5 1. Tank distance for type 1 tanker from side and bottom.
22 choudhary 2. How to draw floodable length curve
3. Intact stability criteria( want to listen area under gz curve)
4. Fire protection in pump room
Fn 5
1. Cable in hazardous area
2. Sync motor starting without pony motor
3. If 10% reduction in voltage then how much redn in torque,
answer-19% he told
4. Method to improve power factor other than capacitor
 RTQ – KOLKATA 52

03.08. Skd , Mitra sir Fn 4b Draw card all , exhaust line high
22 Surge line
Rotary vane lot of cross questions
Hybrid turbocharger
Improved high lift safety valve

03.08. Ext: SKD sir Fn 3:Fn 5: Fn 3: 1. Nox technical code

22 Int: Mitra sir 2. Open Ballast Ship
3. Fire detection system for
Smokeless cargo
Fn 5: 1. two generators running
In parallel, kw is same but
Current drawn is different,
Why? And how to rectify?
2.Overcurrent testing of
Generator.
3.Motor cogging? How to
prevent?

04.08. Int : skd sir Fun3,Fun5 Fun3

22 Ext : mitra sir Solas chapter 13
Doc
White list of stcw
SOx emission criteria
Fun5
Transformer amplifier requirement
How to increase power factor other than capacitor llel
Safety inside alternator on field winding

04.08. Biswas, Rao Fun 3 1. Statuary certificate

22 2. Merchant shipping act
3. CO2 quick release mechanism
4.qpc
5. tabular freeboard

04.08. Biswas, Rao Fun 3 1. Esp.

22 2. Pitch of propeller how to calculate.
3. Safety of free fall life boat.
4. Ch 13 Solas.
5. Freeboard assignment.

04.08. Int: rao Fn-4b 1. What is w-type arrangement in MAN B&W?

22 Ext: biswas 2. What is laquiring?
3. Boiler accumulation test. How to do and cross questions
4. What is jet and shaker in sulzer?
5. Fuel p/p lead in man b&w and cross questions.
 RTQ – KOLKATA 53

04.08. biswas Fun 4 & 6 Difference in MC and MCC engine

22 Viscous damper
Construction of boiler shell
Accumulation pressure test& how much water to be filled in
boiler before firing.
Bottom end bearing removal for survey.
Propeller crack repairing process.
Advantage of keyless propeller
04.08. skd sir / Mitra sir 46 Miller cycle
22 thrust bearing clearance, how to measure
lubrication bw piston liner rings
boiler which type safety valve, related questions
100perc capability of sg; why regulation is 35 to 30, why not
35 to 35.
faircurve
rudder carrier bearing how to repair in port
cs deflection how to make out error in readings
top bracing, location purpose how to test

04.08. Ext biswas, rao Fn 4b Lead based bearing construction

22 Topland piston why it is adopted
Slow speed engine nox is more why and what is residual
timing
Primary and secondary flame in boiler
Rao question
Fuel grade as per iso
Elesto hydro dynamic lubrication
04.08. Ext - Biswas Function - 3 1. How to calculate Total resistance of ship by model
22 Int - Rao experiment? Intrested in Residuary Resistance calculation and
formula.
2. How to secure anchor during sailing?- Wanted to listen
Davil claw.
3. Co2 Bottle head assembly. Hydraulic pressure testing? 10
yeary routine maintenance. Why hydraulic pressure testing
required of Co2 bottle - Wanted to listen about Tensile
strength of bottle.
4. What inspection will u do in Lowering mechanism of
Lifeboat?
5. What is classification society? And Class certificates.
6. What are the certificates that ensure compliance of NOX?
 RTQ – KOLKATA 54

05.08. Internal- Function - Function -3

22 chowdhary sir 3,Fun-5 1.intact and damage stability
External 2.during bunkering operation as 2nd engineer whall all checks
bhowmik sir He don't want to listen sounding temperature rate
Just want to listen leakage any pipeline scuppers, and
communication with bridge ECR manifold CCR acknowledge
with CE
3.solid ballast with loading discharging
4.high expansion foam
5.Corrugated bulkhead lots of xx
Fun-5
1.What is avr how it works functional and error type diffrence
2.what is reverse Power trip how mechanism happen and
when happen?
3.high voltage diffrence and what all extra safety with low
voltage system
4.what is zener diode how diode test onboard
5.what is brishless excitation system?
05.08. Int: Choudhry Fun3,Fun5 Fun3
22 Ext: Bhaumik 1. GRT,GT,NRT,NT
2. Dirctional stability
3. Co2 entry procedure and After how long time u will enter
after co2 flooding
4. Intercoastal Girder? Why named as intercoastal?
5. Breast hook? how it look like?
Fun5
1. Solas regulation for emer gen
2. Shore supply procedure
3. what type of excitation? location of AC exciter?x ques
4. Means of starting of emer gen as per solas?

05.08. Bhomic F3 MLC 2006

22 Choudhry Hypermist
Load line convention
Marpol annex6
Cow operation

05.08. Bhowmik sir and Func Func 3

22 AK Choudhary sir 3,Function 6 Type of ship sailed
Major constructional difference between product and crude
tanker ?
After Co2 is discharged how you will proceed to engine room
?
Psc onboard they want to take Ballast water sample from
where it is taken and what all checks they will carry out ?
Directional stability ?
Function 6
Boiler back firing on port what instructions as 2e to your
watch keepers ?
You noticed a crack in Hull how you will repair ?
You came to know oil is somehow reached in reefer system
what all things you will do ?
 RTQ – KOLKATA 55

Main engine on manoeuvring and suddenly engine stop

working what all things to check ?

05.0.2 Ext bhowmik 4b n 6 1. Stern tube oil seal arrangement and air seal type explain
2 Int choudhury 2.bottom bearing survey
3. Welding defects, reasons
4. Contaminants of boiler and source
5. Hybrid turbocharger
6. Zero fuel setting of fuel pump
7. Constant pressure tc explain full
8. Alpha lubrication explain full

05.08. Ext Bhaumik sir Fn 3,Fn 5 Fn 3

22 Int chaudhary sir 1.Ig alarms & trips, scrubber working
2.conditions of assignment, what to check in er for LL survey
3.as a 2/e what are the Precautions you will take before
releasing co2 in er
What is the procedure for entry after co2 flooding
4. Bwts d2 std, from where sample is taken, what test do you
do onboard on sample
5.what things you will check in weekly and monthly routines
on free fall lifeboat
Fn 5
1. Hv system safeties in msb other than lv system
2. Polarization index test
3. Diff types of charging in battery
How battery is put on trickle charge
4.insulation resistance test of a hv alternator
Ner why provided
5.helm angle indicator
 RTQ – KOLKATA 56

05.08. Ext Bhaumik sir Fn 3,Fn 5 Fn 3

22 Int chaudhary sir 1. Detail tank construction in chemical tankers .
2.Dicharge criteria according to Marpol annex2
3. Difference between crude oil tankers and chemical tankers.
4. Ums requirements.
5.Deck fixed fire fighting system in chemical tankers.
Fn 5
1. Difference between zener diode and crystal diode. Usage of
zener diode.
2. How to measure insulation resistance of generator
3. Avr working
4. Voltage regulation of transformer.

08.08. Mitra nd Rao Fun-3,Fun-5 Fun-3

22 Pump room fire diction safety.
External stack holder.
D1/D2 BWM.
Ism
Fun5
Synchronous motor starting without pony motor
Electrical cable current conductivity
Safety of alternator field winding
ACB PROTECTION nd open nd short circuit test.

08.08. Mitra n rao 4b Why draw card, pmax n pcomp same expansion line different
22 reason
Boiler turndown ratio, how to control
COP define n how to increase
Development in marine turbocharger
08.08. Int - KM RAO Fn - 5 1.Two generators running in parallel,but having unequal load
22 EXT - Mitra sharing reasons ??How to correct it ??
2.Difference Between soft starter and star delta starter.
3.PID control .What action carried by integral and derivative
control.
4.Earth fault testing of switchboard.
5.How to increase power factor of system.
08.08. int - rao fn 4,fn 6 fn 4
22 ext - mitra 1.why turning moment reduce while moving astern
2. twin screw fuel pump
rotary vane steering gear no of vanes
3. one unit piston misalignment reasons
4. tie rod
5. coating on piston
fn 6
1. oxy acetylene welding type of flame
2. AE top end bearing removed how will you remove bottom
end bearing
3. crankpin bearing beyond repair actions
4. how will you take thrust pad clearance
 RTQ – KOLKATA 57

29.08. Biswas & Rao SAFETY,MET SAFETY

22 >Condition of assignment and purpose?
>Condition of class (hull and equipment)?
>Free fall lifeboat-simulation-how does releasing system
work-hydraulic?
>Model test- why it is carried out. Details.
>What are standard ship?
>During drydock, what is the first thing a surveyor checks? Or
what is the initial check after removing the water in dock and
sitting the ship on block?
MET
>Iccp
>Zenor diode-construction-working- where is it >used-
voltage regulation & zenor Barrier.
>Alternator stator construction.
>Nickel cadmium battery construction. Why lithion used in
eleclyte. How to know if battery is full?
29.08. Ext: Rao sir Fn 4b and 6 1. Type of engine. Rt flex operation. Fuel Rail pressure and
22 Int: Biswas sir details
2. How fuel injection takes place in Rt-flex
3. Material of cyl liner, composition of the material, function
of each element.
4.unloader working principle and X.
5.Bunker line electrical safety.
6. Bottom end bearing survey
7. Ism audit under 2e.
8. Smoke tube boiler tube renewal procedure.
9. Cpr ring, purpose and working, advantages and
disadvantages of oblique cut piston ring.
10. Why boiler shell curved?
29.08. Biswas, Rao 4b 1. How gas force transfer to bed plates?
22 2. Chain and gear , advantage and disadvantage 3. Alpha
lubricant system, how to increase individual cylinder
lubrication
4. How recirculation of fuel take place in fuel injector.
29.08. Biswas & Rao F#5 1. Brushless alternator
22 2. Transmitter
3. IM rotor construction
4. Zener diode-where fitted and working
5. Thyristor
 RTQ – KOLKATA 58

29.08. Biswas & Rao Function Function 3

22 3,Function 5 Towing experiment, how it's carried out in detail, what values
are found using this experiment.
How the values are useful? How to get the resistance of
original ship using the values from the experiment?
Types of brakes in lifeboat, how centrifugal brake works ?
Onload and offload launching of lifeboat? Why 2 types of
launching method are there , mechanism of each launching.
What is radius of gyration? Where it's incorporated in ship ?
Internal
What is critical temprature of a gas? What is critical temp of
CO2? How can u measure the content of a CO2 bottle in ship
without removing it from place?
Function 5
PN junction, what is majority carrier?
Working of AVR in detail?
How transistor works as an amplifier?
Working of sealed battery?

30.08. Ext- bhowmick Func-4 1.viscous damper

22 ,Func-6 2.how upward force is transmitted in me
3.shape of Mitchell bearing n working
4.among large dia and small dia tubes, thickness remaining
same,which will have more heat transfer rate.
5.How long stroke is advantageous to main engine and ship
Func-6
1.Bedding of bearing.
2.After keyless propeller survey your action before fitting
propeller.
3.cracked liner repair.
4.liner manufacturing process.- Not accepting arhana answer.
5. how ship enters in dry dock n keel blocks are located. N
cross.
Rao:-
1.Type of ship done.Difference b/w Meb n Mec.
2.What pressure is developed in jerk type fuel pump.
3.safematic system for steering gear.
30.08. Ext- bhowmick Fn 5 Reverse power trip
22 Avr
Polarisation index
Trickle and full load charging
Shaft earthing device

30.08. Bhowmik Fun:6 1. How to remove chrome liner of aft stern tube.
22 2. Exhaust Valve grinding. How to do.
3. What instructions will u give to ur watchkeepers if your
boiler is blowing back.
4. Ship is in dry dock.what to do if u find a crack in the
Welding seam of plate in hull.
5. How to maintain humidity in cold climate
 RTQ – KOLKATA 59

30.08. Int- AK Fun 4,Fun 5 Fun 4

22 Choudhary What type of engine was there on your last ship ?
Ext- Bhowmik sir Explain complete air starting system in MC engines.
How starting air distributor cam rotates ?
Dp transmitter working and arrangements ?
How different pressure is acting when we use same boiler
steam and water ?
How automatic control of temperature and humidity is
achieved in AC system?
Fun 5
Reverse power trip, it's function, working. In what scenarios it
can happen ?
Zener diode characteristics, difference between zener diode
and crystal diode, where zener diode is used on ships ?
What is Polarization index ? Purpose of it ?
What is the Interlock between MSB and ESB ? Purpose of it ?
In case if psc or surveyor comes onboard and ask to show
your emergency generator and everything working
satisfactory how you will show ?
30.08. Ext;Bhowmik Function 5 What is the relation between kw and kva? What are formula
22 for both.
Avr .?? Cross question
Tickel charging?
Alternator IR test?
Which breaker used in high voltage and why??
30.08. Bhowmik and Ak Fun 3,Fun6 Fun 3
22 Chaudhary Solas chapter 12
Condition of assignment
Procedure to entry E/R after co2 flooding
Marpol annex 6 certificates
Nox objective for technical file
Fun 6
Sea chest inspection during dry dock
A/E rpm fluctuations after decarb
Cylinder liner removal for SMC engine(bore cooling)
Deterioration performance of main air compressor
 RTQ – KOLKATA 60

31.08. Mitra sir and rao Function Function 5

22 sir 5,Function 6 Generator paralleling.
Current and Pf of paralleled generator not same .reason
Avr troubleshooting when faulty
Pf improvement method.Synchronous condenser working
Synchronous motor construction.
Method of self starting sync motor except pony motor.
Construction of the same.
VFD
Soft starter . Difference between soft and stardelta starter
Few More cant remember,shall post later
Function 6
Alignment curves ( had no idea )
Propeller drop and allowable limit
Rudder pintle purpose and cleareence
Thrust bearing overhaul and cleareence

31.08. Internal:K.M.Rao Fn-4,Fn:6 Fn-4

22 External: Mitra 1. Draw card diagram, why it is called draw card, if Pmax,
sir Pcom is normal but exhaust line above normal... Reason
2. Super VIT, why it is called double threaded pump, function
of both thread.
3. Type of S/G pump, why odd no of piston in radial pump.
4. Diff b/w full lift and improve high lift safety valve.
5. Intermediate pressure of multi stage air compressor.
Fn:6
1. What is tri metal bearing, function of each metal.
2. Indication of slippage in journal and web, how to rectify.
3. Thrust bearing clearance procedure.
4. What all checks to be carried out during stuffing box
overhaul.
5. Reason of crankshaft deflection, procedure for deflection
measurement.
31.08. Rao Fn 6 Cross head bearing survey.
22 Mitra Windlass break test and break arrengement.
Flame type . Which flame use in oxy acetelyne welding.
Pintle clearance.
If liner is crome coating then piston.

31.08. EXT - Sinha Fn 6 mep Fn 6 mep

22 INT - Skd 1. Welding Precautions, welding in er and deck on tankers
2. Risc assessment
3. Shell and tube type heat exchanger tube leak detection in
place , how to operate the heat exchanger when tube is
leaking , when do you renew the tube
4. Crankshaft deflection, how to draw the graph, what do you
get from the graph, how to find out which bearing to renew
5. Fwg low vaccum reasons
6. Metal stitching
 RTQ – KOLKATA 61

31.08. Ext sinha Fun. 5 1. Two or more generator are running parallel,then what is
22 Int skd happening? Something like that asked.. I did not understand..
2. Significance of earthing, how to know about earthing of
phase.. Device name, megger testing what significance of
megger testing, low voltage system... Why insulated, what is
high voltage..
3. Types of starter onboard, saftey of dol starter, significance.
4. Synchronous motor working.
5. Regulations for emergency lights
31.08. Int- skd sir Fun 5 1. How voltage is generated onboard ship. Asked about
22 Ext - sinha sir residual magnetism where it is stored.
2. How power is transferred from generator to forward of
ship in winches. How cable is passed from bulkhead safety
arrangement.
3. Dc motor speed control methos.
4. Emergency battery trickle charging arrangement and where
24 volts and 220 volts used onship.
5. Motor maintenance and how to improve insulation of
motor after dip in sea water.
6. Alternator maintenance and alternator safeties.
01.09. Sinha Fn 6 Thrust bearing clearance how to check
22 Skd Welding methodology, how arc generated, how metals joined
Inert gas system troubles and action
Container safety plate
Duties of 2nd engineer for containers
What testing done on containers at shore

01.09. Internal: SK DAS Function 3 Function 3 :

22 SIR :Function 5 : 1) What is Deck line.
External: SINHA 2) Nox and Sox regulation.
SIR 3) Priority of emergency lighting. Locations like Navigation
deck, Embarkation deck.
4)Location and purpose of Bulbous Bow
5) Locations of draft markings.
Function 5 :
1) Shore Supply Connection details and checks
2) Safety in DOL starter.
3) Regulation for emergency power system.
4) Motor insulation test.
5) Aux boiler electrical equipments.
 RTQ – KOLKATA 62

01.09. Banerjee Mep ,Motor Mep

22 Scr
Metallurgy max carbon percentage for hardening
Centrifugal pump casing defects pata nhi kya sunna tha
X rays intensity
Motor
Bearing having a hire line crack and you don't have spare ,
how to use it .
Dew point in ac
What is consequence in risk assessment one statement .
Statutory certificate name them

02.09. Banerjee Rao Function 5: Function 5:

22 Function 3: Mosfet and cross section
Microcontroller
Shore supply and cross question-Rao
Photocell material and working and cross question
PWM
2-3 more questions
Function 3:
Ozone depletion potential definition and cross questions
Cross curve stability and cross questions
Limitation of Liability under maritime claims *question
Floodable length and floodable curve, draw curve and cross
questions

02.09. Int Rao Fn 3 and fn 5 1.lyod open letter for salvage

22 Ext Bannerjee 2.CPP advantage disadvantage(not accepting notes ans)
3.BWM disinfectant names(atleast 10) and procedure for
disinfecting
4.garbage definition (written notes ans note accepting) learn
from imo website or e learning
Fn 5
1. 6v battery construction ( try to give bookish ans with all the
details)
2. Micro controller and it's parts
3.EX N circuit
4.alternator to hydrophore pump circuit diagram
02.09. Int rao Func 4 ,Func Func 4
22 Ext banerji 6 1. Material of crankshaft
2. Hot work in crankshaft
3. Use of chromium/vanadium in steel. (U forgot it was
chromium or vanadium).
Func 6
1. Vertical welding safety and precautions (material point of
view not worker point of view)
2. How to check trueness of hydrofore pump shaft.
3. Check valve.name all Check valves in engine room.
4. Risk assessment for rotating turning gear.
 RTQ – KOLKATA 63

05.09. Biswas Aur Fun 6 1 main bearing survey

22 Chaudhary 2 load line survey as 2e
3 scotch boiler hydrostatic pressure test
4 A/E power balance check

05.09. Int: Ak Function 4 1. How is turbocharger rotor and blades connected,

22 Choudhary How is it locked in place, reason for such construction.
Ext: Biswas 2. What is stellite, what is its composition, where is it found,
how is it coated.
3.chain drive vs gear drive advantages and disadvantages.
4.what is csm survey, why is it needed, what all machineries
under it. How to reduce scope of survey for ease of survey
and certification. What all survey ce can do.
Is ac and reefer under csm list.
5. Primary and secondary flame in boiler, why? Is it seen in
both hfo and do.
05.09. Biswas function 4 1.exhaust valve tuning
22 ,function 6 2.ex vv shrouding
3.common rail
4.differential pr guage
5.torsional vibration damper
Function 6
1.bottom end bearing survey
2.beeding of prop
3.manufacture of liner
4.manufacture of piston ring

05.09. Int-Ak choudhary Mep 1-Intelligence engine all details,mode nd x-question,

22 Ext-biswas 2-Semibuilt crankshaft details adv nd disadv..more more
3-W type seat nd details
4-Isochronous governor
Mep
1 long sailing time anchorage secure..
2 csm on windlass
3-trunk type boiler manufacturering
4-safey valve how u show to surveyors to d/4 lift

05.09. biswas fn 4&6) .common fuel system

22 .Different types of piston ring advantage
.ME liner construction
.Why crankshaft deflection
.Crankpin oval
.What you check in centrifugal pump and shaft
 RTQ – KOLKATA 64

05.09. Ext-Biswas Fn 3 1. Floodable length,permissible length,factor of subdivision.

22 2. Damage stability requirements for bulk carrier
3.co2 2/5year maintenance,purpose of
Shipon tube
4. Life boat survey,types of brake, construction and
purpose,davit fall changing interval
5. LRIT,in india who receive lrit signal
05.09. Ext-Biswas Fn 4 1. MCC Vs Mc
22 2. Economiser.Y used.Superheated Steam
3.Keyless propeller
4. Axial flow pump
5. Boiler accumulation test purpose
6.2 Springs in valve Purpose.

05.09. Ext-Biswas sir Fn-6 1.Anchor & Anchor chain inspection during drydock.
22 Int-Chowdhory 2.Engine Room overhead Crane maintenance.
sir 3.preparation for ISM Audit
4.Exhaust valve overhauling
5.Decider by chowdhory Sir Oil found in cascade tank what
action should take
05.09. Skd Motor Steering gear how rudder get signal
22 Bhaumik Mep Caustic embrittlment.
How after giving ahead moment air get into the system.
How turbocharger turbine blade fitted and how it move
starting from exhaust valve
Main bearing clearance by bridge gauge
He want to listen that journel must be resting on bottom to
avoid hogging and sagging.
Pluse type of turbocharger
Mep
On shell plating there is crack
How will you proceed
He want to listen that it is class matter take permission of
class and inform company
How interference fit bolt remove
06.09. Ext bhowmik sir Motor Motor.
22 Int skd Mep 1.Types of engine have sailed.
2.air starting system of mc engine.
3.puncture valve purpose.
4.semibuilt crankshaft details. Why preferred in big engines.
materials of crank shaft.
5 why boiler water test ,and what all checks
MEP.
1.chrome liner removal procedure. And checks.
2.hull painting in details with cross questions,how to measure
thickness, what is the requirements for roughness,types of of
paints
3.hydraullic pressure test of boiler.
4.interference bolts removal procedure.
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07.09. Int -Rao sir Funct 3 1. Define clean ballast tank and segregated ballast tank?
22 Ext-Mitra sir Regulation regarding capacity of segregated ballast tank?
2. Intact stability criteria?
3. What is the latest regulation regarding fire fighting inside
engine control room? Hint- what arrangement is there with
which you can fight fire being inside ecr?
4. Engine room double bottom arrangement?
5. Life boat annual maintenance ? Dynamic test ? Life boat
lowering speed?
6. Nox reduction methods?
Rao sir
7. Factors considered while calculation of CO2 inside engine
room.
8. IG alarms and trips?
07.08. Mitra and rao 4b,Function 4b
22 6 1)Vit and super vit
2)Diff between cpp and fpp thrust pad
3)Where cascade system used
4)Thrust bearing lubrication
5)Liner ovality reason- he want nl one reason misalignment
Fn 6
1)Fail safe system
2)steering gear motor taking high current reasons
3)rudder carrier bearing repair
4)during inspection bearing found grey colour patches reason
5)crank pin bearing damaged how to run m/e.
Rao decider
1)Power balancing of m/e, how to find by checking exhaust
temp . Diff in exhaust temp as normally.
2)fqs system

07.09. Int: skd sir Motor 1. Bore cooling in liner

22 Ext : Bhaumik sir 2. Deadband in governor
3. Sensitivity, how to adjust
4. Water hammer, how to control
5. Steam trap working
6. How to lock turbocharger
7. Working of nozzle ring

08.09. Ext: Sarkar Int: Fun 5 1. Brushless excitation advantages, how is the response quick,
22 Choudhary where is excitor rotor located.
2. Zener diode uses, where is safety, draw and explain
working.
3. Tell a high power motor on ship. In that motor one phase is
overheating. Reasons, suppose a wire going here to here
what causes it to overheat.
4. Emergency lead acid battery maintenance, what will you do
if density of electrolyte is reduced
5. Type of neutral on ship, which will you prefer in general
cargo ship, where earthed neutral?
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08.09. Ext- Sarkar, Int- Function - 03 1. How to calculate centre of gravity by inclining Experiment.
22 choudhary 2. What type of portable extinguisher is on board your ship?
What are all checks to be done in foam extinguisher and there
is any certificate for that?
3. What are all new regulations came in Annex- VI ? Explain
attained EEXI?
4. What all check to be done for life boat survey?
08.09. Int- chaudhry Fun 6 1. How to make thread in stud, cross question
22 Ext- sarkar 2. Chain slack in gen, will it affect fuel pump timing? If so,
then will the problem get solved after tightening it?
3. Stern tube seal, what will you check when you have
overhauled, propeller and sealing arrangement overhaul
4. Gen cannot take more than 50% load, if increasing load
then exh temp is going high, initially what will you chk?

08.09. Int- chaudhary Fn-6 1)-imp plans related to er in dry dock and tools, how to take
22 Ext-sarkar rudder drop and checks?
2) crank case inspection(details) how to check slippage of web
and chain slackness
3) important non destructive tests amd procedures
4) propeller removal and fixing ( pilgrim nut method), checks
before fitting
08.09. Internal- Fn-5 Neutral earth resistor
22 chaudhury Lead acid battery
Ext-sarkar Rpm detector all types
Shore supply connection

08.09. Int - A.K Func - 4b & 6 1. Properties of 4stroke engine lube oil properties. What is
22 Chaudhary the unit of TBN?
Ext - Sarkar 2. How to calculate SFOC? How to calculate Mass of fuel
consumption? Steps to calculate SFOC.
3. How to reduce Nox? Where Humidifier is located?
4. What is creep? Which components is affected in main
engine? And how it affect the maintenance of engine?
5. Types of Defrosting method.
He wanted to know only name of each.
6. Exhaust valve griding procedure.
7. Why boiler hydraulic pressure testing is done? Step by step
hydraulic pressure testing procedures.
8. Propeller inspection.