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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.

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.

Q1. A. (i) discuss the various hazards and problems which are associated with electric cable insulation in the event of fire;

(ii) Suggest remedies for these problems.

B. State how the spread of fire may be reduced by the method used for installing electric cables.

Q5. With reference to an oil/water separator:

A. (i) Sketch such a device; (ii) Describe the passage of oil/water mixture from the delivery of pump to the outlets of separator.

B. State how oil density and temperature affect the case of separation of oil from water.

C. State how the movement of oil on board ship or its discharge and the discharge of oily-bilge ballast water overboard is recorded.

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?

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).

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.