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Q1. a) What do you understand by the term ‘EEXI’? Provide an overview and its implementation process. (8)

b) Discuss the improvement methods commonly considered in order to achieve energy efficiency optimization with respect to EEXI? (12)

Q2. (a) How does the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system work? (10)

(b) If Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) has such an extremely high NOx reduction efficiency

why is it so rare in marine applications? (10)

Q3. a) Define enclosed space. Give examples of enclosed space on ships. (8)

b) What is the procedure for enclosed space entry, describe the same. (8)

c) What type of permit is required for entry into enclosed spaces and how is it issued. What is its validity. (4)

Q4. a) Explain why bunkering is considered a hazardous operation? What type of casualty can occur during bunkering? Discuss the implications of such incidents, if so happens. (10)

b) Name the bunkering procedure to be followed.

i) in preparation of receiving bunkers. (4)

ii) while receiving bunkers. (3)

iii) on completion of bunkering. (3)

Q5. a) What are the Sulphur limits for fuel in use under MARPOL? (5)

b) What happens if compliant fuel cannot be obtained in the port of bunkering? (5)

c) What if the Sulphur analysis resulting from a commercial analysis does not match the bunker delivery note? (5)

d) What are the timelines for installation of “in use” fuel sampling points on ships? Does it apply for existing ships? (5)

Q6. Write short notes on the following:

(a) EPIRB and SART (5)

(b) Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) (5)

(c) Pyrotechnics (5)

(d) Muster list indicating essential elements (5)

Q3. State the causes of scavenge fire in a two-stroke engine and explain how the possibility of such an occurrence can be reduced. If a scavenge fire does occur what action should be taken? Discuss the use of CO2 and dry powder for extinguishing such a fire and describe a fixed installation for applying one of these chemicals (20)

Q8. a) What are the requirements of Emergency Source of electrical power as per SOLAS Convention as amended, in cargo ships? (6)

b) Name the services that are required to be supplied power from emergency source. (6)

c) What are the starting arrangements for emergency generating sets? (8)

Q9. How would you test the preparedness of your ship in anticipation of a Port State Control (PSC) inspection, before arrival port in the following areas:

(a) Paint store and galley (4)

(b) Fire control station and CO₂ room (4)

(c) Steering gear including chemical locker (4)

(d) Lifeboat deck (8)

Q1. 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 (7)

(b) The imminence or possibility of a scavenge fire (7)

(c) Engine room bilges (6)

Q2. With reference to the ISPS Code state the following.

(a) Duties of ship's security officer (8)

(b) Shipping company's responsibilities (6)

(c) Certificate issued as per the code and its validity (6)

Q3. (a) Sketch and describe a non-portable 136-liter foam fire extinguisher (8)

(b) Briefly explain how to operate the foam extinguisher (3)

(c) State the two constituents used, which enable stable foam to be produced (3)

(d) State for what approximate length of time, the engine should generate foam (3)

(e) Where on board ship would you expect such an extinguisher to be located (3)

Q4. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships:

(a) Describe a typical power source (10)

(b) Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously (5)

(c) Explain how the emergency installation can be periodically tested (5)

Q1. a) Describe the routine testing required for self-contained breathing apparatus sets. (10)

b) Describe the procedure to be adopted to find missing personnel in a smoke-filled accommodation area. (10)

Q6. (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the braking arrangement for the controlled lowering of lifeboats (10)

(b) State the periodic survey requirements relating to the wire rope fall of lifeboats (10)

Q7. (a) Sketch a simple line diagram showing a shipboard oily water separator in series with a coalescing second stage (8)

(b) Briefly describe the above arrangement and its operations also state the allowable oil content in p.p.m. of the discharge effluent from such an arrangement (8)

(c) Explain how oil density and temperature relate to separation (4)

Q8. (a) List the SOLAS requirements for steering gear system of an ocean going ship. (10)

(b) Describe the drills and exercises mandated by the SOLAS convention with regards to the steering gear system with reference to the convention. (10)

Q9. With reference to Port State Control:

(a) List the certificates which a Port State Control officer may like to see during inspection (10) (b) What do you understand by the following:

(i) Clear Grounds (2)

(ii) Detailed inspection of the ship (2)

(iii) Detainable deficiencies in SOLAS (4)

(iv) Suspension of inspection (2)