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Q1. a) What do you understand by the term ‘EEXI’? Provide an overview and its implementation process. (8)

b) Discuss the improvement methods commonly considered in order to achieve energy efficiency optimization with respect to EEXI? (12)

Q2. (a) How does the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system work? (10)

(b) If Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) has such an extremely high NOx reduction efficiency

why is it so rare in marine applications? (10)

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)

Q6. Write short notes on the following:

(a) EPIRB and SART (5)

(b) Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) (5)

(c) Pyrotechnics (5)

(d) Muster list indicating essential elements (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)

Q9. How would you test the preparedness of your ship in anticipation of a Port State Control (PSC) inspection, before arrival port in the following areas:

(a) Paint store and galley (4)

(b) Fire control station and CO₂ room (4)

(c) Steering gear including chemical locker (4)

(d) Lifeboat deck (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)

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)

Q5. Write short notes on the following:

(a) SOPEP (5)

(b) MARPOL Annex IV discharge criteria (5)

(c) SEEMP (5)

(d) Nox Technical File (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)

Q8. (a) Draw and explain a fixed Foam fire fighting system. (12)

(b) What is the proportion ratio of both high expansion and low expansion Foam fire fighting system? (4)

(c) What periodic test are carried out to ensure the readiness of the fixed foam fire fighting system? (4)