BSc Nautical Sciences MECS III Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Module I: AUTOMATION AND CONTROLENGINEERING

• 1 Introduction, growth in shipboard automation, understanding terminology. Sensors Measuring elements for temperature, pressure, level, flow, etc.Transmitter and actuators.
• 2 Automatic control systems, open loop, closed loop control system, general principles.Controllers and proportional controller. Pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic control systems. Applications in various shipboard operations.
• 3 Bridge control on main propulsion. Manoeuvring aids – CP. Propeller, bow thrusters. Care and precautions.
• 4 Trim indicator, heel indicator, draft gauge, load and stress indicators.

Module II: AUTOMATION AND CONTROLENGINEERING

• 1 Liquid cargo loading, storage and discharge operations. Monitoring. Remote level gauges. Types of remote control valves used on board ships.
• 2 Remote control operation of hatch covers. Remote operation for loading, discharging and ballasting operations.
• 3 Information display, data logging, alarm systems.Testing and maintenance.

Module III: SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS

• 1 Fire detectors, smoke, heat, flame etc. Fire alarm circuits.
• 2 Fire fighting systems: Fixed fire fighting installations for engine room, accommodation and cargo holds. CO 2 flooding, high pressure water system, water sprinkler system, bulk dry powder and foam systems.
• 3 Inert gas for cargo tanks. Inert gas production, generation from boiler flue gas etc. Inert gas generator plant. Use of O 2 analyzer, explosive meter, dragger pump and other portable measuring instruments.
• 4 Smoke helmets, breathing apparatus, fire suits and other safety equipments.
• 5 Role of classification society in quality of construction, machinery and operations. Surveys and importance of same.
• 6 Lifeboat engine, emergency fire pump engine lifeboat winch, operation and care.

Module Practical

• HYDRAULIC WORKSHOP
• i Identify various components used in hydraulic system. ii) Interpret basic hydraulic circuit diagrams .Explain with sketch the purpose and symbols of direction control valves and methods of their operation. iii) Identify symbols of various accessories used in hydraulics such as heater, cooler and filters, pressure control valves and flow control valves, actuators and pumps. iv) Use ermeto type couplings for joining pipes taking safety precautions.
• v Execute common fault finding and rectification in hydraulic system taking safety precautions. (group activity of 2-3 cadets). vi) Use the hydraulic hand pump used for emergency operations in the hydraulic system taking safety precautions. vii) Carry out air purging in the hydraulic system taking safety precautions. viii) Tighten leaking hydraulic connections taking safety precautions. ix) Demonstrate the procedure to clean and replace filters in the system taking safety precautions (group activity of 2-3 cadets).
• x Demonstrate the ability to prepare and start a hydraulic power pack system including accumulator and expansion tanks taking safety precautions (group activity of 2-3 cadets). xi) Demonstrate the understanding of working of hydraulic door closer taking safety precautions. PNEUMATIC WORKSHOP
• i Identify the various equipment operated by pneumatics such as pneumatics wrench, lights, grinders, drilling machines, spray painting machines etc. ii) Identify various components used in pneumatics like relays, transmitters, actuators etc. iii) Identify symbols used in pneumatics and how they are different than the hydraulics. iv) Trace the simple pneumatic circuits
• v Detect and rectify common faults in pneumatic circuits. vi) Demonstrate the ability to clean compressed air filters including dryers (dehumidifier) (group activity of 2-3 cadets) vii) Demonstrate the ability to overhaul the pneumatic tools / equipment such as pneumatic torque wrench (group activity of 4-5 cadets)

Reference Books

This paper runs across both semesters of the year and the University prints one list of reference books for it, at the end of the second half. Her list is repeated here so that this half is not read as a paper she recommends no reading for.

• 1 Basic Marine Engineering J.K. Dhar
• 2 Engineering knowledge for Deck Officers Reed
• 3 General Engineering knowledge Vol. 8 Reed
• 4 Mechanical Engineering Science Hannah & Hiller
• 5 Marine Auxiliary Machinery Smith
• 6 A text book of Workshop practice R.S.Khumri and J.K.Gupta
• 7 Unitor Welding Handbook
• 8 A Guide to Safety and Health at Work for Gas Welding and Flame Cutting –Occupational Safety and Health Branch Labor Department
• 9 Introduction to Hydraulic and pneumatic S.Ilango& V. Soundararajan
• 10 MARPOL 73/78 as amended IMO
• 11 NOx Technical Code IMO