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Q1. i) How do ships contribute to marine pollution? Name a few potential marine pollution sources. (8)

ii) What is the impact of shipping operations on the environment? (6)

iii) How can shipping pollution be reduced? Name some of the measures which could help. (6)

Q2. (a) What are the causes of an uptake fire? (6)

(b) State the conditions under which light soot fire, intensifies to a high temperature fire in boiler uptake. What temperatures are produced in each case. (6)

(c) How boiler uptake fire is controlled? Why the use of soot blowers is prohibited? (8)

Q3. With respect to MLC 2006; write short notes on following

(a) Hours of Rest/Hours of Work. (5)

(b) DMLC Part 1 and DMLC Part II (5)

(c) On board complaint redressal (5)

(d) Why is MLC 2006 considered as the ‘bill of rights’ (5)

Q4. a) Sketch and describe the working of a Sprinkler type, automatic fire detection and firefighting system on ships, labelling it components in the circuit (10)

(b) What maintenance is required periodically? State the routine tests required? (10)

Q5. Write short notes on following:

(a) Flammability diagram and its significance (10)

(b) Risk assessment: why and how it is carried out on ships with examples (10)

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)

Q7. State why the following equipment’s require shut down during a major fire which has necessitated the evacuation of the machinery spaces:

(a) Settling and service tank valves. (4)

(b) Fuel transfer and supply pumps (4)

(c) Mechanical and natural ventilation (4)

(d) State how the fire is brought under control using the facilities available outside the machinery spaces. (8)

Q8. With reference to MARPOL 73/78:

(a) Explain the purpose of an Oil Record Book? (8)

(b) What are the regulations concerning above requirement (4)

(c) What are the entries made in the Oil Record Book Part - 1 (4)

(d) What is SOPEP? List the items you find inside a SOPEP locker. (4)

Q1. (a) Explain the purpose of a Hot Work permit. (6)

(b) State the different types of work permit used on ships and their utility. (6)

(c) Prepare a checklist for issuance of Hot Work permit. (8)

Q2. Write short notes on following:

(a) Immersion suit (5)

(b) TPA (5)

(c) Anti-exposure suit (5)

(d) EEBD (5)

Q3. i) Name the gases usually found inside enclosed spaces. (6)

ii) What instruments are used in detecting/checking the gases which are present? (6)

iii) What is the minimum level of oxygen required for entry into enclosed space. (2)

iv) With a simple diagram, explain the working of oxygen content meter. (6)

Q4. (a) What is a Fire control plan (F.C.P) and what information does it provide? (5)

(b) State 5 nos. graphic symbols shown in the plan and state the language in which the plan is drafted. (5)

(c) Mention the locations at which the FCP is displayed? (5)

(d) How does the FCP aid the shore fire fighting team? Where do they find the ship's FCP? (5)

Q6. Write short notes on following, concerning lifeboats:

i) Marking on lifeboats. (5)

ii) Davit limit switches. (5)

iii) Centrifugal brakes. (5)

iv) Safeties provided on lifeboat davits. (5)

Q7. i) Explain the function of IMO as one of UN specialised agencies. (6)

ii) Briefly explain the structure of IMO including the main committees. (7)

iii) Explain the process of adopting a convention at IMO. (7)

Q8. (a) Sketch and explain the operation of the Quick Closing Valve? (10)

(b) What do you understand by the Emergency Shutdown System? Explain the operation in an emergency. (10)

Q9. Using a simple sketch, describe the fire main of a ship with which you are familiar. Include in your answer:

(a) The number and type of pumps (5)

(b) Material of the piping (5)

(c) Significance of the drain valve (5)

(d) Location of the international shore coupling (5)