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At a given port, the fetch is 400 nautical miles, the maximum height of storm wave will be
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A. |
2.073 m |
B.
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8.169 m |
C.
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9.144 m
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D.
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6.8 m
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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2. |
In a two lane channel, bottom width of channel is given by
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A. |
Manoeuvring lane + 2 x Bank clearance lane |
B.
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2 x Manoeuvring lane + 2 x Bank clearance lane |
C.
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2 x Manoeuvring lane + 2 x Bank clearance lane + ship clearance lane
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D.
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Manoeuvring lane + 2 x Bank clearance lane + ship clearance lane
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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3. |
When a ship floats at its designed water line, the vertical distance from water line to the bottom of the ship is known as
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A. |
beam |
B.
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depth |
C.
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freeboard
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D.
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draft
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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4. |
A ship is berthed in a chamber and lifted by principles of buoyancy Such a chamber is called.
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A. |
Dry dock |
B.
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Wet dock |
C.
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Floating dock
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D.
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Refuge dock
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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5. |
A ship strikes the berth generally at an angle
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A. |
90° with the face of the dock |
B.
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45° with the face of the dock |
C.
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30° with the face of the dock
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D.
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10° with the face of the dock
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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6. |
As compared to wall type breakwater, mound type breakwater
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A. |
requires skilled labour |
B.
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requires low maintenance cost |
C.
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requires less material
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D.
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results in less damage due to gradual failure
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
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