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Q7. A. As Second Engineer of a new ship, prepare standing orders for all future bunkering operations. (5)

B.  State why it is very important to obtain a representative sample of heavy fuel bunkers taken and explain how a representative sample is obtained. (5)

C. What information is provided in bunker Delivery note (BDN). (5)

D. Requirement of designated sample points for taking in use bunker samples. (5)

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2024/JUN/06

Q6. As Second Engineer of a new ship,

a) Prepare standing orders for all future bunkering operations onboard. (7)

b) State why it is very important to obtain a representative sample of heavy fuel bunkers taken. (7)

c) Briefly discuss Marpol sample, In-use sample and on board Sample. (6)

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Q9. A) As Second Engineer of a new ship, prepare standing orders for all future bunkering operations;

B.  State why it is very important to obtain a representative sample of heavy fuel bunkers taken and explain how a representative sample is obtained

C. What information is provided in bunker Delivery note (BDN).

Q5. In engine rooms that are operated under UMS conditions describe with the aid of sketches how the following are monitored:

A. The perforation of a high-pressure fuel pipe;

B. The imminence or possibility of a scavenge fire;

C. Condition that may be conducive to a crankcase explosion

Q3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of adopting the following policies for maintenance of main and auxiliary diesel engines.

A. Planned maintenance.

B. Condition monitoring.

C. Periodic replacement of components. (16)

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2025/FEB/02

Q2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of adopting the following policies for maintenance of main and auxiliary diesel engines.

A. Planned maintenance.

B. Condition monitoring.

C. Periodic replacement of components.

D. Break down maintenance (16)

Q6. You have opened up a main sea-water circulating pump (centrifugal type) onboard your vessel for examination and overhaul, describe the checks you would make, and state your conclusion regarding any faults found.

Q4. With regard to keeping the gas side of boilers in good condition discusses EACH of the following: (16)

A. The mechanism of combustion, stating the factors which are important to good combustion

B. Oil fuel treatments

C. Soot removal equipment

Q4. A. During the weighment of CO2 bottles required for total flooding of Engine room, it was observed that few bottles are less than the original capacity. State the reasons for the same and checks / tests to be made prior refilling. (8)

B. State how often the CO2 bottles are required to be weighed and pressure tested. (8)

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2022/APR/07 - 2022/JAN/05

Q5. A.  During the weighment of CO2 bottles required for total flooding of Engine room, it was observed that few bottles are less than the original capacity.  State the reasons for the same and checks / tests to be made prior refilling;

B. With reference to MSC1/Circ.1318/Rev.1, high pressure cylinders (CO2 bottles) are subjected to an internal inspection and hydrostatic test and periodic test. State the stipulated criteria for such hydrostatic test and periodic test interval of high-pressure cylinders (CO2 bottles).