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Q3. A. Sketch a line diagram of an automatic water sprinkler fire detection/alarm and firefighting system fitted in accommodation and service spaces of passenger vessels; B. Describe the system sketched above and its mode of operation; C. State the action that should be taken after the use of sea water in the firefighting system

Q2. A fire in the exhaust gas boiler on a motor ship may develop in two or three stages. With reference to such situations, State the standing instruction you, as Second Engineer Officer, would issue to watch keepers with respect to the action to be taken in the event of a boiler uptake fire.

Q4. Fire protection for the accommodation spaces of passenger vessels incorporates means of detection, fighting and containment to reduce the spread of any fire.

A. Describe the means of detection and firefighting commonly installed;

B. State how the spread of fire is prevented and how the containment is used with the firefighting and detection arrangement to locate the fire.

Q6. A. Describe a vacuum sewage system;

B. With reference to the system described in (A) - i. State ONE advantage of the system;

ii. State why a holding tank may be required to be fitted to the system;

iii. State the problems resulting from the retention of untreated sewage in a holding tank.

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).

Q6. With respect to MARPOL 73/78, Annex - II, Noxious liquid chemicals are divided into categories; A. State the number of categories, and what does each category signify. B. State the requirement of Procedures and Arrangements Manual, and what information is available.

Q7. A. State the hazards which may be encountered when entering an enclosed space and the precautions that should be taken; B. Sketch and describe an oxygen analyser which can be used to sample the atmosphere in void or closed spaces; C. Instruction given to junior as per the ISM procedures.

Q8. A. Explain the principles underlying the STCW Convention; B. Explain how as a senior engineer you would implement the regulation for controlling and monitoring of minimum hours of rest for watch keepers; C. What type of specific shipboard familiarization is required to be given? D. List the areas in which training is required and areas it is desirable.

Q5. What instruction is required to be given to juniors with respect to following? A.  During bunkering fuel oil in port; B. Oil spill during fuel oil transfer; C. Main engine, operation while manoeuvring in sheltered waters; D. Lifeboat engine testing.