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Q1. A large oil fire is slowly spreading in the ships steering gear compartment. Suggest some procedures means of extinguishing such fires. Propose a safety notice you would issue to the crew to prevent such fires.

Q7. As a second engineer how will you plan to reduce the Energy Efficiency Operating Index of your ship?

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

A. Master overriding authority.

B. Requirement and Advantages of Familiarization of seafarer onboard

C. Designated Person Ashore (DPA)     D. Functional requirements for a Safety Management System.

Q4. State the regular routines carried out on the following system:
a. Self-contained Breathing apparatus (SCBA).
b. Accommodation Fixed Fire detection 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. 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. Prepare a proposal for safe manning requirements for a ship of your choice taking into account the IMO guidelines on the issue, also considering frequent port calls, rest hour management and high-risk areas.

Q1. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of an inert gas smothering system from flue compared to an inert gas generator. Explain why inert gas generator is more advantageous.
Why it is unsuitable for use in machinery spaces. (20)

Q9. 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.

D. State the criteria for discharge of bilge water for ships in special areas and outside special areas