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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. (a) What are the short-term measures devised by IMO for controlling the emission of Green House gases (5)

(b) State the measures and how they will take effect. What size of ships are these rules applicable to? (5)

(c) What documents will be required to be carried on board under the new regulations? (5)

(d) What is SEEMP Part III? State its contents (5)

Q3. Write short notes on

(a) Garbage Record Book (5)

(b) Discharge criteria as per Annex IV of MARPOL 73/78 (5)

(c) High pressure Water mist system in the engine room (5)

(d) Safeties in a pump room of an oil tanker (5)

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)

Q5. (a) Name and describe in detail any three mandatory IMO Codes. Explain their significant features. (15)

(b) What do you understand by the term 'Protocol to a convention' Give examples. (5)

Q6. (a) With respect ISPS code, define the levels of security and explain what action needs to be taken in each case (8)

(b) What is SSP and state it's purpose? Name the essential points that the SSP must address (8)

(c) Explain the term 'Declaration of security'. (4)

Q7. (a) List the items which are contained in the training manual pertaining to life saving appliances (5)

(b) Describe the frequency of abandon ship drills and fire drills and how they should be conducted. (5)

(c) State the regulation regarding the maintenance of lifeboat falls. (5)

(d) List the LSA to be carried by all ships. (5)

Q8. (a) With reference to the cargo tanks of oil tankers: State

(i) The purpose of the pressure vacuum valve (5)

(ii) The dangers of venting during loading via open tank hatches (5)

(b) (i) Sketch a high velocity vent (5)

(ii) Describe the operation of this vent and state why such a device is used. (5)

Q9. (a) State with reasons the essential requirements for unattended machinery spaces (8)

(b) With reference to a periodically unattended machinery space of a dry cargo vessel discuss the requirements for:

(i) Protection against flooding (6)

(ii) Control of propulsion machinery from the navigating bridge (6)

Q1. i) Why is it necessary to treat ballast water, prior to its discharge? (10)

ii) Explain the difference between ballast water exchange and ballast water treatment. Name the standards used in each case. (10)

Q2. a) What are the different types of garbages that are generated on board as per Marpol Annex V, and what are the provisions for dealing with them? (10)

b) State the requirements for maintaining Garbage management plan and Garbage Record Book, Name the entries to be made in garbage record book. (10)

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)

Q4. a) Explain why bunkering is considered a hazardous operation? What type of casualty can occur during bunkering? Discuss the implications of such incidents, if so happens. (10)

b) Name the bunkering procedure to be followed.

i) in preparation of receiving bunkers. (4)

ii) while receiving bunkers. (3)

iii) on completion of bunkering. (3)

Q5. a) What are the Sulphur limits for fuel in use under MARPOL? (5)

b) What happens if compliant fuel cannot be obtained in the port of bunkering? (5)

c) What if the Sulphur analysis resulting from a commercial analysis does not match the bunker delivery note? (5)

d) What are the timelines for installation of “in use” fuel sampling points on ships? Does it apply for existing ships? (5)

Q9. With respect to gravity lifeboat davits: Describe and state the purpose of:

i) Centrifugal brakes (5)

ii) Deadman's Handle (5)

iii) Limit switches on Davits. (5)

iv) Onload release gear. (5)

Q3. State the causes of scavenge fire in a two-stroke engine and explain how the possibility of such an occurrence can be reduced. If a scavenge fire does occur what action should be taken? Discuss the use of CO2 and dry powder for extinguishing such a fire and describe a fixed installation for applying one of these chemicals (20)

Q8. a) What are the requirements of Emergency Source of electrical power as per SOLAS Convention as amended, in cargo ships? (6)

b) Name the services that are required to be supplied power from emergency source. (6)

c) What are the starting arrangements for emergency generating sets? (8)

Q6. i) Name the types of portable fire extinguishers used on board ships. (5)

ii) State the use of the named type of extinguishers for extinguishing the concerned type of fire. (5)

iii) Sketch and describe a mechanical foam type of extinguisher, naming the components and material used to generate foam. (10)