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Q1. (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)

Q2. (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)

Q3. (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)

Q4. (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)

Q6. (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)

Q7. (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)