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Q1. A. Sketch and describe a total flooding CO2 gas system suitable for the protection of machinery spaces; B. State, with reasons, which valve should be operated first in the system shown in (A).

Q2. In the event of a failure of the main electrical power supply on a ship, an emergency source of power must be available.  State the circuits which must be fed from such a source and discuss the reasons governing the selection of such circuits.

Q6. With respect to the hazardous areas of tankers,

A. Explain the term flameproof (Ex d) for electrical equipment;

B. State the type of electrical equipment that would be protected in this way.

C. List likely defects of flameproof equipment.

Q8. With reference to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78, concerned with the prevention of pollution of the sea by garbage from ships:

A. Define the following terms; (i) Garbage; (ii) Nearest land; (iii) Special areas:

B. State the regulations governing the disposal of garbage outside special areas.

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.

Q6. With respect to a heavy fuel oil system describe the instructions you will give to juniors regards. Bunkering arrangements with safety fittings provided. On-board oil purification system. Remote shut – off arrangements How environmental pollution is avoided? Temperature control arrangement; The use of the “Oil Record Book”.

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. Explain the principle of port State control and give in detail the verification the Port State Control Officer may carry out with particular reference to the following;

A. Emergency generator; B. Auxiliary steering gear; C. Lifeboat engine; D. Bilge pumps; E. SOPEP.

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.