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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)

Q1:  State how safety is achieved with regard to gas emission in battery rooms where a large number of lead-acid cells are stored with reference to A. Provision of lighting; B. Ventilation if a fan is fitted; C. Type of distilled water container for topping up; D. Use of tools and replacement of defective batteries.

Q1. With reference to independent emergency fire pumps:

(a) State three areas where they are commonly installed and give reasons why?

(b) (i) Describe with the aid of a sketch an air pump or primer used to initiate suction when the fire pump is situated above sea water level;

(ii)state the suction lift which would be expected from a single stage pump system?

(c) State how the capacity of the fire pump should be tested.

(d) State how it can be ensured that the pump is kept in good working order.

(e) State what precaution must be taken in sub-zero temperatures.

Q4. A. Sketch and describe a bilge oil separator with controls and alarm; B. Also, mention – briefly the international regulations made to prevent the pollution hazard; C. Sources from which oil may be mixed in ballast and bilge water.

Q5. 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. Slate the details available in bunker delivery note BDN); E. State the effect of EACH of the following in a fuel oil - High density; High pour point; High water content.

Q6. Write short notes on - A. Role of Recognized Organization (Classification Societies) on ship; B. Enhanced survey program (ESP); C. Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) for oil tankers.

Q2. A. A hydraulically operated ballast tank valve situated in the duct keel has failed to close. State as Second Engineer your procedure for directing safe entry by engine room staff to the duct keel to ascertain the cause and possibility to carry out a repair.

B. State if any procedure is to be followed before making an entry, and the relevant IMO code under which such procedures are required

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.

Q9. Explain the purpose of on-board training and how you as second engineer would conduct a training session for trainee engineers who have joined the vessel for the first time with respect to: A. Use of firefighting equipment on board; B. Maintenance of fixed firefighting equipment; C. Operation of boiler; D. Operation of oily water separator; E. Maintenance filter and trunks of the galley air extraction fan.