Ship Construction

1. Subdivision and watertight integrity: – The purpose of transverse bulkheads, the construction of a watertight bulkhead, its attachment to sides, deck and tank top and how water-tightness is maintained where bulkheads are pierced by pipes, frames and doorways. – Distinguish between watertight, non-watertight, collision and oil tight or tank bulkheads. Define margin line, bulkhead deck and weathertight. – Requirements regarding: *The positioning and heights of bulkheads in respect of forepeak, after peak, engine spaces and length. *Penetrations of the collision bulkhead. *The closing of watertight doors. *The position of hinged watertight doors, side scuttles above the deepest subdivision load line. *Drills, inspections and tests of watertight doors, side scuttles, valves and other closing mechanisms. – Maintenance of water tightness below the tank top in line with the bulkhead. – Testing of bulkheads for tightness. – Purpose of wash bulkheads in deep tanks. – Internal stresses resulting from the cargo and external stresses in a seaway. NB: Minimum of 5 typed pages. Use Font Arial, size 12. The Harvard Citation style writing is to be strictly adhered too.