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Q5. 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;

B. The imminence or possibility of a scavenge fire;

C. Condition that may be conducive to a crankcase explosion

Q1. A fire in the exhaust gas boiler on a motor ship may develop in two or three stages. With reference to such situations; discuss: A. The factors which could be responsible for initiation and development of: i) Ignition of soot; ii) Small soot fires; iii) High temperature fires; B. 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.

Q8. With reference to a periodically unattended machinery space of a dry cargo vessel discuss the requirements for.

A. Protection against flooding.

B. Control of propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge.

Q4. Sketch a line diagram of an automatic water sprinkler, fire detecting alarm and extinguishing system type fitted in accommodation and service spaces of a passenger vessel.  for accommodation spaces; B. Describe the operation of this system; C. State the action that should be taken after the use of the above firefighting system.

Q5. With reference to arresting the headway of vessels of considerable mass, give reasoned opinions on EACH of the following statements: A.  Full power availability for astern running of the propeller is inconsequential; B. Results have been disappointing in those instances where rudders have been adapted to act as retarders; C. Discreet use of transverse thrust units may reduce stopping distance.

Q2. A. Briefly describe the environmental impact of NOx and SOx and allowable limitations as per Annex VI of MARPOL in emission control areas and outside emission control areas.

B. Briefly describe methods to control NOx emission.

Q7. Why is ballast water treatment important and needed? What regulations are guiding BWT? B. What is current status of the IMO BWM convention ratification and what is included in the certification and type approval process?

Q8. Receiving of bunkers is an important aspect of a Senior Engineers responsibility A. State the safety precautions that should be observed when bunkering; B. Explain the importance of taking samples when bunkering; C. Explain a preferred method of taking samples D. State the effect of each in a fuel oil – i. High density; ii. High pour point; iii. High water content, iv. High amount of cat fines