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Q3. The fire protection provided for the propulsion motor and generator of a diesel electric drive vessel is usually one of the following methods:

a. Fixed foam extinguisher;                   b. Fixed CO2 system;

c. Steam smothering system;                 d. Dry Chemical Powder.

Briefly state in a comparative analysis, how each one of these methods has some disadvantages when used with propulsion system as stated above.

Q2. A. Explain how and when fire pump should be tested what are the requirement as per SOLAS 74 as amended; B. Describe routine maintenance to be carried out on the various fitting on a fire line giving testing pressure where appropriate; C. Describe briefly how you will dismantle a fire pump for survey give details of factors which will decide on replacing the parts.

Q7. Define briefly the construction details peculiar to each of the following types of closure that enables their primary function to be fully realized:

A. Water tight doors;             B. Fire proof doors; C. Gas tight doors,

D. With reference to above doors, State why (A) can perform function of (B) as well as of (C), whereas function of (B) and (C) are restricted solely to their primary function.

Q4. In a situation where the main engine control system suddenly fails and it is not possible to rectify this immediately, A. Explain the action that a 2nd engineer should take. B. State the instruction that the 2nd engineer should issue in order to ensure the continued safe and effective operation of the engine.

Q5. With reference to oil monitoring of bilge and tanker ballast discharges:

A. Describe with the aid of a sketch the general arrangement of an oil monitoring system;

B.  State the inputs that are recorded;

C. Explain the difficulties encountered with the efficient operation of the monitoring systems.

Q6. As per the international convention for prevention from ships state the regulation and the annex to marpol 73/78 which requires oil tankers and other ships to carry a ship board oil pollution emergency plan approved by the vessel flag administration. Discus the mandatory requirement of SOPEP.

Q7. For an ISM certification, explain the key clauses, which are required to be complied with obtaining Interim DOC, State the responsibility of a Second Engineer with respect to satisfactory implementation of SMS on board ship.

Q6. State the various documents pertaining to a ship that a port state control inspector would ask for during port state control inspection. If your vessel-gets detained by the PSC owing to a deficiency, what would be your action for redressal

Q9. Write reference to gravity life boat davits; state the purpose of the following:

A. Centrifugal brake, B. Dead man’s handle; C. Davit limit switch.