Key Benefits:
Minister of State, Minister of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and Land Management, and Minister of Budget, Public Accounts and Public Service,
Vu la Act No. 83-634 of 13 July 1983 amendments to the rights and obligations of civil servants, together with Act No. 84-16 of 11 January 1984 amended with statutory provisions relating to the public service of the State;
Vu le Decree No. 97-1028 of 5 November 1997 amended with special status of the body of the marine inspectors;
In view of the decision of 22 January 1993 setting out the nature, duration and schedule of the tests of the examinations for access to the body of the inspectors of ocean affairs,
Stop:
The external maritime affairs inspector contest, technical option, includes three written eligibility tests and two oral admission tests.
The written tests are as follows:
1. A composition on a general topic relating to the political, economic, cultural or social problems of the contemporary world to verify the candidate's writing, analysis and reflection qualities (duration: four hours); coefficient 4).
2. A test for the candidate's choice of one of the following subjects, which is expressed at the time of registration for the contest (duration: three hours); coefficient 2)
general knowledge of the fundamental elements of mathematics, physics, material resistance, mechanical and vibration;
electronic and electrotechnical;
- thermodynamic and material properties;
― ship’s technique;
- marine machines and automatism;
– digital methods and programming.
The programme of Test 2 substances is annexed to this Order.
3. A written test of a foreign language consisting of the translation, without a dictionary, of a text written in English (duration: two hours); coefficient 2).
The oral examinations for admission are as follows:
4. A test to be chosen by the candidate selected during the examination:
― an interview with the jury, from a short text or a subject of thought drawn by lot, aiming to appreciate his general culture, personality and abilities (preparation: thirty minutes, duration: thirty minutes, ten minutes of which were exhibited; coefficient 5); or
an interview with the jury based on the recognition of the achievements of the professional experience (duration: 30 minutes; coefficient 5). This interview is supported by a file previously submitted by the candidate, which consists of a detailed presentation of the functions performed, with a maximum of four dactylographed pages. This file is not noted and is a supporting document for the oral test. The starting point of the interview is a presentation of the different stages of the candidate's career path, for a maximum of ten minutes.
The interview then carries:
(a) From the presentation, on questions relating to the areas of intervention of the administration or institution to which the candidate belongs;
(b) From the presentation, on any other issue that allows the jury to appreciate the candidate's professional experience, administrative knowledge, personality and motivation, as well as his ability to access the senior management functions.
5. An oral foreign language test consisting of a brief summary and commentary of a text followed by a conversation in English (preparation: fifteen minutes; duration: fifteen minutes; coefficient 2).
The internal competition for marine affairs inspector, technical option, includes three written examinations of eligibility and two oral examinations.
The written tests are as follows:
1. The drafting, based on an administrative file, of a problem note to verify the candidate's analytical and synthesis qualities and his ability to identify appropriate solutions (duration: four hours); coefficient 4).
2. A test for the candidate's choice of one of the following subjects, which is expressed at the time of registration for the contest (duration: three hours); coefficient 2)
general knowledge of the fundamental elements of mathematics, physics, material resistance, mechanical and vibration;
electronic and electrotechnical;
- thermodynamic and material properties;
― ship’s technique;
- marine machines and automatism;
– digital methods and programming.
The programme of Test 2 substances is annexed to this Order.
3. A foreign language test consisting of the translation, without a dictionary, of a text written in English (duration: two hours); coefficient 2).
The oral examinations are as follows:
4. An interview with the jury based on the recognition of the acquired professional experience (duration: 30 minutes; coefficient 5). This interview is supported by a file previously submitted by the candidate, which consists of a detailed presentation of the functions performed by up to four typed pages. This file is not noted and is a supporting document for the oral test. The starting point of the interview is a presentation of the different stages of the candidate's career path, for a maximum of ten minutes.
The interview then carries:
(a) From the presentation, on questions relating to the areas of intervention of the administration or institution to which the candidate belongs;
(b) From the presentation, on any other issue that allows the jury to appreciate the candidate's professional experience, administrative knowledge, personality and motivation, as well as his ability to access the senior management functions.
5. An oral foreign language test consisting of a brief summary and commentary of a text followed by a conversation in English (preparation: fifteen minutes; duration: fifteen minutes; coefficient 2).
Applicants to internal and external competitions may, if requested at the time of registration, undergo the following optional test:
A written test of a foreign language consisting of the translation, without a dictionary, of a text written in one of the following languages, with the exception of English: German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, the candidate's choice being exercised at the time of his entry to the contest (duration: two hours; coefficient 1).
The rating obtained at the optional test can only be counted online for the part exceeding the score of 10 of 20. The additional points acquired during the optional test are added to the total points obtained to the mandatory tests for the establishment of the admission list.
Any grade less than 6 out of 20 to the written or oral examinations is eliminated.
For each session of the contest, the jury:
― establishes the alphabetical list of eligible candidates. No one may be declared eligible if he has not obtained a total of points on all written examinations of 110 for the external competition and of 90 for the internal competition;
establish the list by order of merit of the candidates admitted. No one can be declared admitted if he has not obtained a total of points on all mandatory written and oral examinations of 180 for the external competition and 160 for the internal competition;
―if several candidates have obtained the same number of points at the end of the trials, the priority is given to the one or the one who has obtained the greatest number of points at the interview with the jury;
- the jury may also prepare a supplementary list.
The provisions of the above-mentioned Decree of 22 January 1993 are repealed as they relate to the recruitment of marine inspectors by external or internal competition, technical option.
The Director of Human Resources of the Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and Land Management is responsible for the execution of this Order, which will be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.
A N N E X E
PROGRAMME OF ADMISSIBILITY 2
AND EXTERNAL CONCOURS
First option
I. - Mathematics Programme
Functions of several variables and vector analysis: differentials of scalar fields. Taylor's formula. Vector fields. Linear application of basic differential operators (gradient, divergence, rotational). Use of cartean, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems. Examples of vector fields in electromagnetism. Waves: scalar waves on the right, plane and spherical harmonic waves in space. Plane vector waves. Integration: double and triple integrals, calculation by successive integrations, by change of variables. Parameterized surfaces. Metric Invariants: ds2. Surface Integrales. The theorem of the divergence and the formula of Stokes. Introduction to Fourier's analysis. Digital series. absolute convergence. Alternate series. Widespread integrity. Fourier series (regular function of any period). Fourier algebra; convolution product. Convergence, the Dirichlet theorem for C1 functions by pieces (without demonstration). Bessel identity. All serious.
Euclidian spaces, scalar product.
Introduction to tensorial calculation.
Differential calculation components. Exterior differential calculations in the ordinary space, theorem of Stokes. Applications for electromagnetism, hydrostatic and thermodynamic.
Complex variable functions.
Fourier transformation; application to signal theory.
Transformation of Laplace.
Differential systems, first integrals, linear systems, electric circuits and mechanical vibration applications.
Equations with partial derivatives of the first linear and non-linear order; conservation equations.
II. - Physical Program
1. Electrocinetics
Passive linear circuits R, L, C. General methods of study of linear passive circuits in sinusoidal regimes. Linear plate. The resonant circuit. Non-linear sheets. The diodes. The junction transistors.
2. Electromagnetism
Electrostatic. Local equations. Energy and energy density.
Magic. Magnetic forces. Field created by distribution of permanent currents. Amber's theorem.
Potential-vector. Induction phenomena. Faraday's law. Induced electric field. Mutual induction and self-induction. Magnetic energy. Maxwell's equations. Propagation of waves in the vacuum. Electromagnetic energy (Poynting Theorem).
3. Optical
Notion of wave optics.
Non-localized interference. Coherence marks. Huyghens-Fresnel principle. Difference in infinite. Application to networks. Geometrical optics. General principles of geometric optics. Stigmatisms and approximations of Gauss. Spherical slides and mirrors, centered systems, thin lenses (in the approximation of Gauss). Simple optical systems.
III. - Material resistance programme
Formulations of static principles. Communicators in perfect bonds between solids. Isostatic and hyperstatic systems.
Reminders on constraints and deformations. Applications to elastic curvature circles.
Experimental materials resistance bases. Behaviour of materials (leasticity, plasticity, winding, rupture, fluage, fatigue).
Solicitations simple in beams. Constraints and deformations: traction, bending, shearing (elementary theory), torsion, general deformations, Bresse formulas.
Applications: systems in uniaxial constraints. Continuous beams.
General theorems on deformation of systems, thermodynamic potentials, variable motion forces.
Elastic instability scores, flambement.
Resistance theory elements.
IV. - Mechanical and vibration programme
1. Introduction to Continuous Environment Mechanics
Area of validity of the concept of continuous environment. Density and flow. Constraint operator. Deformation operator. Equations of conservation.
Fluid mechanics: static fluids, perfect fluids incompressible or barotropic, viscous fluids (Poiseuille flow, Rayleigh problem, vortity diffusion). Solid mechanics: thermodynamics of the solid, insulated and adiabatic elastic coefficients, problems of flat elasticity, torsion, introduction to the mechanics of the curvature environments.
2. Vibrations and waves
Linear systems with local constants: harmonic oscillator. Electromechanical analogy. Systems with n degrees of freedom, matrix impedance, modes, gyroscopic coupling. Complex excitement, transformed from Fourier and Laplace. Propagative linear systems (acoustic and optical), electromagnetic propagation.
Second option
I. ― Electronic/Electronic Program
Reference: First Class Marine Navigation Officer Program (first, second and third year).
Please visit: http://www.ucem-nantes.fr/.
A. ― Electronics
1. Basic functions of electronics:
– analog functions;
– logical and digital functions.
2. Semiconductor components:
― PN junction;
- bipolar transistor;
– Field-effect transistors.
3. Integrated circuits:
- integrated linear circuits;
- logical integrated circuits;
- the converters.
4. The components of the power electronics.
5. The basic functions of power electronics:
― the axes ; straighters ; gradators ; wavers ; cyclo-converters ; static converters of frequencies.
6. The protection of the components of the power electronics.
7. Opto-electronics.
B. ― Electrotechnic
1. Electrocinetic:
- study of continuous current circuits;
- study of circuits in variable speeds; representation of Fresnel.
2. The distribution:
- monophase system;
- three-phase systems.
3. Electromagnetism.
- induction and magnetic flux;
– ferromagneticism.
4. Static transformers:
– industrial distribution processors;
- the self-transformer;
– the measurement transformers.
5. Continuous current machines:
- constitution; reversibility; coupling;
– the continuous current motor with independent excitement and its implementation.
6. Synchronous machines:
description and operation of industrial alternators;
― coupling;
- principles of synchronous engines; starting and protecting these engines.
7. Three-phase asynchronous engines:
- the formation and operation of cage and ring engines;
- operation and protection of these engines;
- special case of single phased asynchronous engine.
8. The batteries:
description and operation;
driving, maintenance and damage.
9. The production and distribution of electrical energy:
– distribution patterns;
― operation, setting and maintenance.
10. Equipment and equipment:
– the description, operation and use of connection, control and protection devices.
11. Variable speed electric drives:
- control of electric motors by electronic variation;
― applications to pump engines; compressors; winches...
Third option
II. - Thermodynamic programme
and properties of matter
First principle, energy balance and different formulations of the second principle (Carnot, Kelvin, entropical, Carathéodory, ...).
Analysis of different types of thermodynamic system, simple systems (state law, relations of Gibbs, Euler and Gibbs-Duhem), discrete composite systems (phase changes, osmosis) and continuous systems (mixes: properties and phase change).
Main irreversible phenomena appearing in physics (chemistry, heat transfer, mass, viscosity, electric current).
Couplings.
Introduction of properties of wave spread in different environments (conductor, insulating, ionized).
Determination of the rate of entropy production and analysis of equilibrium, close balance and off balance situations.
Fourth option
III. - Ship technical programme
Reference: First Class Marine Navigation Officer Program (first, second and third year).
Please visit: http://www.ucem-nantes.fr/.
A. ― Security
1. National and international security regulations:
the role of ocean affairs;
– the role of classification societies.
2. Abandon, search and rescue;
- Lifesaving equipment;
- survival techniques;
– search and rescue; the MERSAR manual.
3. Fire fighting:
fire prevention;
- their detection;
– the struggle.
4. Fight against invasion:
- the freeboard;
- compartmentalization;
- means of drying.
5. Prevention of marine pollution:
- the risk of sea pollution;
- pollution prevention (drinks, noxious liquid substances, package pests, waste water, air...).
6. Prevention of occupational accidents.
B. ― Construction of the ship
1. Characteristics and gauges.
2. Materials used in shipbuilding.
3. Assembly methods.
4. Material protection.
5. The constraints.
6. The carpenters.
7. Apparals and access to cargo areas.
8. The construction phases of a ship.
C. ― Ship operation
1. The transport of goods in containers and solid bulk:
- the apparel and handling equipment, the fitting and subjugation of the goods;
- commercial operations;
- dangerous goods;
- description of the ships according to the constraints imposed by the cargo.
2. The carriage of goods in liquid bulk:
- toxicity and risk;
- description of the ships according to the constraints imposed by the cargo.
D. ― Static of the ship
1. Main characteristics of the float.
2. Ship-related documents and plans.
3. Cross-sectional initial stability and current attitude calculations.
4. Cross-sectional stability from large angles.
5. The buoyability and stability after damage.
6. Longitudinal hull fatigue.
Fifth option
IV. - Marine Machinery Program and Automation
Reference: First Class Marine Navigation Officer Program (first, second and third year).
Please visit: http://www.ucem-nantes.fr/.
A. ― Marine machinery
(a) Basic energy sciences
1. Thermique :
– calorimetry;
- changes in state;
- the transmission of heat;
– perfect gas and real gas.
2. Thermodynamic:
– Thermodynamic systems and transformations;
the first and second principle of thermodynamics;
• Polyphase systems;
– the industrial cycles of power and refrigeration.
3. Fluid mechanics:
- flow in a permanent mode;
– viscosity;
– perfect and viscous flow.
(b) Machinery
1. Description and theoretical study of diesel engines:
- description of engines 2 time and 4 time;
- associated circuits and regulation;
- the bi-manual system;
- the energy characteristics of the engines;
― the purification of oils and fuels.
2. Description and theoretical study of steam facilities:
the water-vapour circuit; theoretical and real cycles;
― description and theory of operation of apparatus of steam installations.
3. From motor to powertrain:
- speed reduction;
― building a tree line;
- specific thrusters.
4. The steering apparatus.
5. Study of volumetric auxiliaries:
– compressors and pumps.
6. Study of heat exchangers.
7. Freshwater production:
― the cobblers and reverse osmosis technology.
8. Theoretical study of auxiliary machines:
turbomachines; centrifugal pumps; fans and blowers;
- gas turbines;
- refrigerating machines; air conditioning;
Hydraulic;
- motor-carene-helicon connection;
- centrifuges; oil separator.
9. Conduct, operating incidents and routine maintenance of facilities.
B. ― Automation
1. Digital automation:
– combinatory logic;
sequential logic;
• Programmable automaton;
language; GRAFCET.
2. Servings:
- study of systems of the first and second order;
stability and accuracy of systems;
identification of systems;
- analog regulation.
3. Sensors and actuators.
4. Digital regulation.
5. Study of embedded systems.
6. Information technology:
- architecture of equipment and operating systems;
- databases;
- data transmission;
industrial computing.
Sixth option
V. - Digital Methods Programme
and programming
Methods of calculating the roots of an equation.
Interpolation techniques from Newton and Lagrange. Approximation of functions by polynomial interpolation. Error calculation.
Discreet method of least squares.
Digital integration (method of trapezes, Simpson and Gauss-Legendre).
Digital resolution of linear systems. Direct methods (from Gauss, factoring LU and Cholesky).
Digital calculation of the clean values and vectors of a matrix (Suriau method, Krilov and iterated power).
Digital resolution of differential equations (Euler and Runge-Kutta method).
Algorithm and design of a flowchart for a sequential digital program.
Done in Paris, August 7, 2008.
Minister of State, Minister of Ecology,
of energy, sustainable development
and landscaping,
For the Minister and by delegation:
By preventing the director
human resources:
The Chief of Staff Management Service,
Y. Malfilatre
Minister of Budget, Public Accounts
and the Public Service,
For the Minister and by delegation:
By preventing the Director General
Administration and Public Service:
The Deputy Director,
G. Parmentier
