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Q1. i) How does sewage discharge from the ship affect the environment? (5)

ii) Sketch and describe aerobic sewage treatment system (10)

iii) Name the special areas under Marpol Annex IV? What is 'Black water’ and 'Grey water’? (5)

Q2. i) What is Ozone depletion and what are its effects? (5)

ii) Name the gases which have ozone depleting potential and how ODP is classified. (5)

iii) What actions are now in place to control the usage or accidental release of such gases. What recordkeeping is essential? (10)

Q3. i) What size and type of ship does MARPOL ANNEX I apply? Name the statutory certificate issued under this annex. (5)

ii) What is standard discharge connection also known as Marpol flange and explain same with sketch and dimensions. (10)

iii) Name the special areas under Marpol Annex. (5)

Q4. With respect to reduction in CO2 emissions, briefly discuss the following:

a) EEDI (5)

b) EEXI (5)

c) SEEMP (5)

d) CII (5)

Q3. a) Define enclosed space. Give examples of enclosed space on ships. (8)

b) What is the procedure for enclosed space entry, describe the same. (8)

c) What type of permit is required for entry into enclosed spaces and how is it issued. What is its validity. (4)

Q6. With reference to the periodically unattended machinery space of a dry cargo vessel discuss the requirements for

i) Protection against flooding. (10)

ii) Control of Propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge. (10)

Q7. a) Sketch a simple line diagram showing a shipboard oil-water separator in series with a coalescing second stage. (10)

b) Describe the arrangement and operation of the separator sketched in (a). (10)

Q8. Describe CO2 fixed firefighting system for machinery spaces and cargo spaces of a bulk carrier. Explain safety precautions taken prior to release of CO2 to the engine room. (20)

Q9. a) Define the following with regard to International Safety Management Code (10)

i) Major non-conformity

ii) Designated Person

iii) Potential emergency shipboard situations

b) Write short notes on the following with respect to ISPS Code (10)

i) Company Security Officer, Ship Security Officer, Port Facility Security Officer

ii) Levels of security