Exam Overview

• Post Name: Seaman
• Department: Hydrographic Survey Wing - Port
• Paper Code: 229/2015
• Date of Examination: 12-12-2015
• Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Seaman Exam was designed to test candidates' knowledge in nautical science, maritime safety, navigation, first aid, and general awareness.

1. Basics of Nautical Science & Seamanship

• Introduction to Maritime Industry
• Basic Duties of a Seaman
• Parts of a Ship & Their Functions
• Types of Vessels & Their Uses
• Ship Terminology & Technical Terms
• Anchoring, Mooring & Knot Tying Techniques
• Watchkeeping & Shipboard Discipline

2. Marine Navigation & Hydrography

• Fundamentals of Navigation
• Use of Compass & GPS Systems
• Chart Reading & Map Interpretation
• Basic Hydrographic Surveying Techniques
• Weather Patterns & Their Impact on Navigation
• Tides, Currents & Coastal Navigation
• Communication Systems Used in Shipping

3. Maritime Safety & First Aid

• Personal Safety & Survival Techniques
• Firefighting Methods on Ships
• Lifeboats, Life Rafts & Rescue Operations
• First Aid Procedures at Sea
• Handling Emergencies like Man Overboard, Collision, and Grounding
• Maritime Laws & Regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW)
• Safe Cargo Handling & Storage

4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian Maritime History & Important Ports
• Geography of India & Kerala (Coastlines, Major Rivers, Waterways)
• Indian Polity & Constitution (Basic Rights & Duties)
• Current Affairs (National & International Maritime News)
• Famous Explorers & Their Contributions to Navigation
• Awards, Sports & Important Events

5. Mathematics & Logical Reasoning

• Basic Arithmetic Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Time & Speed Calculations Related to Navigation
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Ratio & Proportion
• Data Interpretation (Graphs & Tables)
• Logical Reasoning (Series Completion, Direction Sense, Puzzles)

6. English & Malayalam Language Proficiency

• Basic English Grammar (Tenses, Prepositions, Conjunctions)
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• One-word Substitutions
• Idioms & Phrases
• Comprehension Passages
• Basic Malayalam Vocabulary & Grammar

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