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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.

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

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. Explain the following terms/statements: -

A. Categories of Noxious liquid substance;

B. Special Areas as defined in MARPOL 73/78;

C. Double hull tanker;

Q5. With reference to oil content monitoring of bilge or tanker discharges: 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.

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?

Q1. a) What do you understand by the terms Convention, Protocol, Amendments? State in which order these will be adopted by the IMO? (10)

b) What procedure is nowadays followed for putting the amendments into effect? (10)

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.

Q9. A. International Convention for the Control and Management of ships Ballast water and Sediments BWM) 2004 is divided into Articles and an Annex. Describe briefly the significance of this convention. What information do you get from the articles and Annex of BWM 2004? B. Briefly describe the procedure for approval of ballast water management systems that make use of active substances.