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Q1. Sketch and describe a foam system suitable for the protection of machinery and deck space of an oil tanker.

Q2. Sketch and describe the following detectors, explaining their mode of operation and stating where they would be fitted in the machinery spaces: A. Flash or sudden flare up fire detector; B. Combustion or smoke detector.

Q3. With reference to SOLAS-74 amendments 2000, enumerate with respect to fire pumps the requirements for the following: - A. Location of the space; B. Access to the emergency fire pump;          C. Ventilation of the emergency fire pump space; D. Additional pumps for cargo ships; E. Capacity of fire pumps.

Q6. Write short notes on - A. Role of Recognized Organization (Classification Societies) on ship; B. Enhanced survey program (ESP); C. Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) for oil tankers.

Q5. A. List the special areas for the purpose of MARPOL 73/78 Annex V; B. Explain the requirements for disposal of garbage within special areas, C. Describe the form of record keeping required; D. Are these records subject to flag State/Port State control officer's scrutiny? E. What could be the consequence of violations?

Q1. As Second Engineer of a new ship,

A. Prepare standing orders for all future bunkering operations onboard;

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

C. State how a representative sample is obtained;

Q3. Name various statutory Certificates and Documents to be carried on board Gas Tankers giving reference to the conventions and justify for their requirement.

Q2. The international Safety Management (ISM) Code requires involvement and responsibility of the company in enforcing “emergency preparedness” procedures for a ship and its personnel. What advantage does it have under ISM Code? Describe the duties of the company in: - A. Forming the emergency team; B. Emergency situations; C. Maintaining contact between ship and office. D. Use of ship’s relevant information.

Q7. With reference to the SOLAS 1974/1978 Convention as amended, which outlines mandatory requirements for steering gear tests and drills?

A. Describe the test procedure to be carried out within the, 12 hours before departure on a sea-voyage;

B. Describe the emergency steering drills that must take place at least once every, 3 months;

C.  State how often the test in (A) and the drill in (B) should be carried out for ships which regularly engage on voyages of short duration.