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Q1. List at least 2 conventions of the IMO under each heading- (1) safety, (2) environmental protection, and (3) liability and compensation. For each convention briefly discuss its objectives and main contents.

2 Write short notes on:

a) Role of IACS on ship

b) Merchant Shipping rules

C) EEXI and EEDI

d) Condition of Class

e) Emergency towing arrangement on tankers

Q1: With reference to an emergency fire pump state –  A. The regulation that influence its location, capacity and power; B. How the power supply to emergency pump is ensured? C. Why a relief valve is necessary on the deck main?

Q4. With regard to NOx control requirements of Annex VI:

(a) Explain Tier I, Tier II and Tier III requirements.

(b) Briefly explain NOx technical code and NOx Technical file. What entries are required to make in onboard NOx Technical file.

(c) The control of diesel engine NOx emissions is achieved by what means?

(d) Explain with a simple sketch any two systems for NOx emission reduction.

Q5. a) Sketch the following detection heads and for each give a brief description of their operation.

(i) Rate of air temperature rise detector.

(ii) Flame detector,

(iii) Fixed temperature fire detector of the quartzoid bulb sprinkler type.

b) (i) What type of space is the rate of temperature rise detector used to protect? Give two spaces on board the ship where it would be fitted.

(ii) State where the fixed temperature fire detector is fitted on board the ship. Name

three places on the detector where its working temperature is indicated.

(iii) Where are flame detectors usually required to be fitted on ship?

Q6. A. Describe information which is available in the record which is attached as a supplement to the IOPP Certificate, for a bulk carriers and oil tanker.

B. What are the provisions for engine room under MARPOL 73/78 Annex -1, for large ocean-going vessels?

C. What is IBC Code and what Certificates are issued under the Code and to which ship?

Q3: With reference to Regulation 12 of SOLAS Chapter XII, dealing with Water Level Detection and Alarm Systems to spaces:

A. Type of ships Water Level Detection and Alarm System is required to be installed. (7)

B. Brief description of such installation. (6)

C. Requirements with respect to detection system. (4)

D. Requirements with respect to an alarm system. (3)

Q7. State the difference between flag Stat control and port State control (PSC., under which International Conventions can port State control be exercised.  What do you understand by Memorandum of Understanding in respect of PSC?  Name the different MOU’s.

Q9. A) Describe with the aid of a sketch the general arrangement of an oil monitoring system;

B. State the inputs that are recorded;

C. Differentiate between monitoring chambers using direct light and those using scattered light

D) Explain the problem to be overcome in the design of monitoring systems.