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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.

Q4. A. Draw a plan to deal with fire in accommodation, including co-ordination with shore facilities in port, taking account of the ship’s fire control plan;

B. Explain how drills and practices should be-organized with reference to the above.

Q3. With regard to new sulphur cap of 0.5% w.e.f. 1st Jan.2020, list the challenges likely to be faced onboard. What are the options in case a vessel is unable to get compliant fuel.

Q3. With reference to “ISM Code” write short notes on:

A. Masters Review,

B. Requirement and Advantages of Familiarization of seafarer onboard,

C. Designated Person Ashore (DPA)

D. Functional requirements for a Safety Management System.

Q3. With reference to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, discuss the requirements for seafarers regarding: -

A. Minimum age to work onboard vessels,

B. Seafarer’s Employment agreements

C. Hours of work and hours of rest.

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;

Q2. With reference to free fall lifeboat of an ocean-going ship:

A. Periodical maintenance, tests and checks on lifeboat and releasing gear.

B. Secondary means of lowering.

C.  Lifeboat Drills.

Q6. State the various documents pertaining to a ship that a port state control inspector would ask for during port state control inspection. If your vessel-gets detained by the PSC owing to a deficiency, what would be your action for redressal

Q4. Give a pragmatic approach to dealing with a sea water leakage, which is flooding the engine room and which has the potential of causing a serious impairment to a vessels stability.