Q7. If a small amount of oil is spilled during bunkering and causes a sheen upon the water, state what should be the procedure adopted for pollution control, information to authorities and subsequent bunkering practice (16)
Q8. (a) Make a detailed sketch of a non-portable 136-liter foam fire extinguisher. (4)
(b) Briefly explain how to operate the foam extinguisher. (3)
(c) State the two constituents used, which enable stable foam to be produced. (3)
(d) State for what approximate length of time, the extinguisher should generate foam. (3)
(e) Where on board ship would you expect such an extinguisher to be located? (3)
Q9. with reference to the 1978 SOLAS protocol which outlines mandatory requirements for steering gear tests and drills:
(a) Describe the test procedure to be carried out within the 12 hours before departure on a sea voyage. (6)
(b) Describe the emergency steering drills that must take place at least every 3 months. (5)
(c) State how often the tests in (a) and the drill in (b) should be carried out for ships which regularly engaged on voyages of short duration (5)
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